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Daily Republican., 1880-02-19
BREW TIES.

Sun rises GAS. Sun sets b.40
Map'c trees buds are swelling.
Send along your advertisements.
Lively tirhes in newspaper circles.
Our umbrella ls still,keeplng Lent.
Oysters were never better than now.
Jug breaking TO night at the Union.
The winter stock of celery Is eyh sustei.
The CITY Council will hold forth tonight.
The weather will soon steal March on US
The raIn showers will IN AXE early pastures
Moregood whalsbore whips at % ct. store
q. S. Humphrey the batter, 2l6 Market q,
Choice new crop N. o. molasss5 AZ Weldln
h L.0yd's, Seventh and King streets.
Already plans are laid tor next Summers
excursions.
A pickpocket-the one In which tho tooth
picks are carried,
Hsrse shoes are all the rage. They are
worn for good luck.
| Buy your c0feNs of W. D. Mullin Jr., Bird
and Madison. We guarantee quality and
price.
The REPUBLICAN VIII have tho largest
| printing press in Delaware after lew days
Maine Is complaining of ofhen-roost r5bberles
there.
Now Is tho time for Methodist min strS to
drive around amongst tho members Of tGeir
congregation before taking leave OF them.
Cupplng and leeching at No. lO3 Il Second
street. Residence 403 East $ cond street.
The Delaware river was first explored by
Lord De La War, about 1862.
Rev. Mr.. Estlln has svrIted revival In
progress.
Some men are so honey that pretty women
fly to them and marry them tor PHYS saks.
Notice to tho Publlc.-l will hslEsoie and
hoel boots and shoes for 81 other mending in
proportion, John +. Bailey, 5. W. corner Of
Seventh and Ia.nali streets.
Young men Should remember that the key
to succe IS Is not Nhl%key.
The ice crop in the west is said to, be greatly |
damaged by grasshopNcrs
All persons who have tried Kings Good |
Samaritan Cough Syrup say 1t is the cheapest |
and EGst n9dcin they ever used.
Ifycu make home bot for your children they
will slip Odt into the cold world.
wehnve heard of some people who say they
could live 90 music. Then 1t must be on note
meal.
For Sale The New Weed Sewing Ma
chine very low for cash. Gall and examine.
s. w. cor. Tjh and French streets.
Grain is again going up but before long i.
will bo coming up al over the country.
"Alcohol will clean silver" Yes alcono,
well stuck to, will clean all the silver you
have out Of your pocket.
For easy rooBers, dlnlng-rO0m and bei-
TO IN chairs consult Adair.
Hunt up tho assessment duplicates AMI sec
that your names are on them
Scene in New York-"pieaso, sir, give me
I penny; my methGr Is starving and we have
nothing to cat, and no money to got food
Uan't do f., little girl. Pm on my way to sub. {
lcribe to the Irish reliei fund. and must not {
DC bothered Il
A st. Louis lady on retiring, always puts
Ter diamonds In the drinking water pitgher
She knows no st. Louis burglar would 80
lear that receptacle.
A boy recently hung himself because some.
)ody found fault with him." That boy was
not born to be an editor.
A bunch Of flowers,
A beck or tive,
A little billing,
A little coo,
A little coming
And going, till
They go to church.
And say: II will" n
And that ends IL
Daily Republican., 1880-02-19
LETTER FRoM wAsnlNGroS.
The Appearance ~C the Capitol
The cessation THat Br0t ErImxs
To the Giddy WhIrling Pool Of
Fashion-Persana al 0ISeryativnS,


To the Giddy WhIFllng Pool o
FashioH-PerssDai 0'ISerVatIons
lCOrfespOndence of the REPUBLICAN,.
| WASHINGTON, b. c. Feb. II, 1880.
EDlToRs OF the REpUBLICAN:-As ] an
aware Of the present special dutiei
Of your correspondent "sep," whict
have necessitated a temporary inter
mission Of his letter from Washington
| venture to send you brief communi
cation.
TO say thai Washington is an at
tractive city, ia very fssbly to express
the fact. 1t has just been the theatre
of unexampled brilliancy; the public
and private entertainments having sur,
passed anything OF the kind for many
years past. The costlinsss of the ap-
parel Of the ladies in attendance upon
the receptions and balls, has been re-
marked and condemned too, by many
as sinful expenditure for the gratifca-
tion OF personal pride. Ths enter
tainments have been sumptuous in
the extreme, but the observance OF
Lent has suspended for the coming 81
weeks, this constant and wearying
round of pleasure, as it is styled.
Washington ia looking, if that were
possible more beautiful than ever, and
having bsen absent for several
years. / can mora readily dis
cover changes in it than could a
stranger to its former condition. IL is
city beautiful for situation, and all
its surroundings add largely too its
present elegance. Your correspondent
resides near Columbian University,
where your respected fellow citizen,
Rev. R. .. Cook, was student and an
instructor, and the stately edilcs which
pride and wealth have caused to be
reared in the north part of Washing
ton, especially, has added largely to
its attraction.
Then in the Eastern part of the city
where the capital stands, improvements
proceed pace. But Congress is to be
thanked for this. The grounds around
the Capitol have been enlarged and
bOeutiuJh ob Silc CO pchoo VI I1o pbOPlS
of the country, and this is as it should
be. The people visit Washington
constantly and thar Representatives
spend much Of the year at the Capitol.
Why should not the Capitol Of so great
country as ours present superior at
fractions to the people at home or from
abroad Our hotels are greatly su-
perior to those of former years and
they are the scene of animation. A
good place to meet for conference,
to discusss the political outlook, or to
greet each other as personal friends.
l met J. Cullen Bryant, Esq, at
the Willard Hotel, last evening. Nr.
Bryant is expecting to address Wash
ington audience on Sunday next.
| observe that your former fellow
citizen James ?. Tustin, Esq, a mem
Der Of the Bar, has returned to Wash
ington to reside. The acquaintance
Mr.. Tusttn has with public men, and
with the routine of business in the de-
partments, must aid him greatly in
serving his friends at distance.
OBSERVER.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-19

which was wholly covered by insur
ance. The entire insurance amount
TO about$l5, 900 in these companies
Delaware Insurance company, s3, 1873. s.
on the building; 81 ,483.3 on the chape
housbold, school and kitchen furni
ture; $l66 Sc on two pianos and $l6.6t
on an organ, Or total of $1,000. Tue
same policies are held BY the Farmers
Mutual and the New Castle Mutual
companies.
ACCIDENTS THAT OCCURRED.
During the progress of the excite
meDt there were several accidents but
OF these the fall of the man from the
third story before mentioned was the
most serious and excited the most COM
ment. The man proved to be William
McElwoe. He had disinterestsdly en-.
tered the building and in endsavoring
to save a portion Of the goods had en-
tered the room at the window of which
he made his perilous exit but had be-
came excited or else could net make his
escape because Of the density of the
smoke, and eudeavored to escape by
going down the lightning rod.
Fortunately he struck the pavement
with his feet first which though jarring
him considerably doubtless saved his
life. As it was his entire system was
badly shattered and several internal
injuries were inflicted. He was takan
to his home No. SOC Tatnall street, and
q physician summoned. This morning
he Is better but complains Of his legs
and back.
John A. Mullen a mem bar of the
Delaware Fire Company while endeav-
oriDg to stop tke hose carriage on
Sixth street, under the impression the
alarm was false he stumbled and fell tn y
wheels passing over his legs. He was
taken to the engine house. No bones
were broken.
The young man who had obtained a
foot hold in the burning apartment was
named NJ. ]. German, President OF the
Reliancs Fire Company.
A man named Harry Johnson of the
Friendship Fire company had his wrist
broken by the breaking OF a ladder.
There were six fremen on the ladder
when it broke and thu eutir- half dozen
came down in lump. The others
were slightly injured.
There were several other incidents
which occurred but no injury Of serious
nature was the result. Owing to the
fact that the heads of the department
did not arrive upon the scene until
late there was no system and the dam
age was greater by ater than it would
otherwise have been. In the language
OF cid Gremen It WAS the "Eorst man
aged fire that has taken placs in this
city for many long day."
Daily Republican., 1880-02-19
Reward.

Isaac Grubb Oilers reward of So.
for tho recovery ol u gold watch which
was stolen from his residence neal
Haro's Corner, Oh the night OF tho 18th
mat, by thieves who also purloined
S9S. so in money, g pair of gold sleeve
buttons and a large dark ulster. lie
also offers to give one half the money
that may be found iu the possession Of
the thieves on their arrest and conv!c-
ton, " the officers making their arrest.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-19
"'aI' - u VeD"rabSe BAPTIST Nfn.
f6teF

N'v Dr.. J. y. JsJrr, a leading Bap'
~' |ii.lrr, died in Richmond, Va
y''''r"aF "aning, aged Is years. Ht
w" .o.H IN Nrainia, and entered the
%IHi,'ry ""ar,y IS years ago. Ha ia,
0ofe1 in bis native State until l849,
%Nsn He su'"p.ed a Gail TO the Second
pap S. hnr"l il St. Louis. In 1882
le was recalled to Richmond to take
.l"rse OF the Gray Street Church. He
'''"Insd this pa tOrate of this church
'". lA,p, |oen he rastgued TO become
~, 'r "Hl!m Of the "Retigious Herald"
D'. Jrtss was several times o dele.
sa'e to the Baptist Triennial Conven.
T Ton, embracing all the Baptist in the
yA'.eu States; after the division of the
"No.4' 'nt'ou ns several times presid-d
y,' y ne southern Baptist Convention.
u a's oGo h- visited ROME in the
IL'e cit Of the Baptist Mission there's
AZ l4e auth Of various memoirs and
iMeNGlons ~ works and an editorial writer.
~ ''7t'r was perhaps better known
~ tu@L any minister Of his denomination
ID thi3 country.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-19
Dedication OF Olivot Church.

On next Sabbath afternoon at !
O'Clock the neat and convenient Sun
day School just completed for the ac
commodation Of the Sunday School,
Olivet Presbyterian Church will be
dedicated with appropriate services,
including addresses by Rev. Dr..
Marks aud Rev. c. P. Mallory. The
memUer sf this church have shown
commendable zeal in the prosecution
of this enterprise and now that it is 80
satisfactorily accomplished they are to
be congratulated. The room was oc.
cupied by the school, for the first time
last Sabbath, and was found to be yell
adapted for the object for which IL was
constructed. The committee Of gentle
men having these improvements in
charge consists of Messrs. S s. John
ston, X. R. Shakespeare and Thomas
Curlett, whose efficiency 50 commends
itaelf to tho appreciation Of all that the
Trustees of the Church have requested
them to supsrintend the extensive re-
pairs soon to be made in the main
audience room Of the church.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-19
RoueIens Beef.

Rorsless beef will be found at X. H.
Ho,rI,nd 5 stalls, Central Market, on
ErGth street, bstwesu Orange and Tat,
al, Persons usiug this beef will find
anrlpg of one.third in their beef bills;
tI,o vii te found not only on the 22d
"v.!raary, but at all other times, the
sbojo,s. beet al bottom prices.
II. Ii. HOAGLAED.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-19
The sIsnNY Maven

promise rare treat TO their many
friends on Friday evening, April ., in
Wobster's Dancing Academy, it being
the occasion of their annual reception.
A frst-cIaas orchestra will be in at
tendance, and as the managers are vet
erans in the Terpsichorean art, the pro-
gram will, DO doubt, be rsplets with
the latest aud most popular dances.
Tickets, only 81.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-19
GOr0neF'N eat.

Yesterday afternoon Coroner Butz
held an inquest over Clara J. White, a
colored child aged three months, living
on Nancy street, which is situated in
West Wilmington between Maryland
avenue and the railroad, and runs from
West Liberty street 10 South. The jury
rendered verdict that the child died
frem cold and exposure ard tae waut of
medical attendance.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-19
MaSS Meeting t".Ntght.

At the mseting Of the committee OF
thirty-one in the Shields Library Asso-
citation rooms, last evening, all the
necessary arrangements for the mass
meeting at the Op.ra House to.nigh,
were decided to be completed. Mes RS.
Dillon and Murdoch will bs introduc ID
by ex-Mayor Whitelsy. The subject
which will ha discussed is "The Irish
Famine and what canse6 It." Ths ad-
mission to all parts Of the house will be
fifty cents.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-19
Tnavaidable Absence.

Rev. j. Smith, d. D., of fhiiadel
phia, who was announced 10 have
preached at the Bethany Baptist chSrct
this evening will be- unable 70 do sc
owing to an engagement at tho CrGxiar
Theological Seminary. he will b.
here in Wilmington to. morrow howev
er and will preach at tLat church in
the evening.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-19
ah3 Weather.

War department., Ofice uf the Chief
s'S.'! UAg'er Washington, Feb. l9--l
An.
infections for Thursiay--For the
N'4t'" Atlantic States and New Eng
,knd, ."".r 4mp4rature, rapidly rising
'"'o1.i-r, high westerly winds, sener-
SS.y r"r apd lair weather, preceded
ID '.- lat district by occasional light
taiLa.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-19

James Thompson, OF the Picket To-
bacco Warehouse, In Louisville, was
robbed of $1,000 by two men on Main
street, in ,hat city, yesterday after
noon.
Seven parsons we're sentenced to fine
an Imprisonment in the U. s. Circuit
Court, at Mobile, yesterday, for depre-
dations on the ublic lands.
A board Of naval surgeons will meet
in this city on the 1st Of March TO OK
anime candidates for the position Of
Assistant Surgeon in the navy.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-19
IhuAsnntsA HAIL.

The Dnpont Guards will give their
yearly annual ball in Prof A. s. Web,
ster's rooms in the Masonic Hall this
(Thur.day) evening.
The mnaic by the orchestra last even
ing, was indeed quite rich treat to
the Wilmington audience. The Opera
was put on the stage hrttsr than any
ever yet brought 10 onr city.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-19
Show Beef Lunch.

Having aacertained that George Reed
o(tb. Delaware market, has the best
saog tgl!ock in the city, have pur.
csa.rd large roast which will serve
up GA saturday night, in first class
Hyls At the Western Hotel, Fourth and
Or.pr. .trset4. WM. CAMPBELL.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-19
Have Removed.

Th, singsr Manufacturing Company
ara pos fixed in their new quarters. at
5lONltket street, and are ready to fill
ali orders for the New Family Singer
s,vrg Machine. We invite our friends
and til- public in general to call and
EXAMINE tuem.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-19
Contract St% N eSi.

Last evening the contract for the
erection of tho new engine house for
the Delaware Steam Fire Engine Co.,
was signed. The contract was given to
Mr.. Harry Lape, his bid being 4,793,
being 1882 lower than the highest bid.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-19
SuHl Der.

A supper will bs held by the ladies
Iof the Baptist Church iu Nav Castle on
|Saturde evening, the 2lst inst, in
order , raise funds to place 4 street
lamp in front of the church. The price
of tickets has been fixed at SO cents.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-19
WSIi mot give Sc ups

Stephen Darlington, Of Pooopson
townyhip, Chester Co., commenced
ploughing last week in sod. Mr.. Dar-
liugt0u is now in his eighty-frst year,
and sti!l retains his usual good health.
He has done his own plUughing for six
ty years, on an average Of 30 acres a
year. This is truly remarkable.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-19
Elfed lM the BOaLb.

Miss Emma, the daughter OF John G..
Yates, of this city, who went to North
Carolina recently in order 10 recuperate
her health, being subject to consump-
ton, died in that State yesterday. The
lady will be brought home tomorrow
preparatory to being inferred in this
city,
Daily Republican., 1880-02-19
SPECIAL MENTION.
cs,dtOthe Putlic.

v.s.p,. EDrroRs AS you gave M
.,alIc'tv hAS' at the opening, pleas. giV'
rpO.tO' :ame at the closing. IL hai
: o. ~ 'IJ .tated through your paper that
D'Su s. uspi,nghtsriug p, or preparing the bee
80 S," n,ton for the use Of the Jews
iDa a, mt ,bs supervision Of the Jewish
np"ei np"G have had such meats in th'
kADVi' bnt the Jews gave. little or NJ
n.,,nnags rnn ard less price; SO ! am forced
p'ucr 1,,,rt from such trade. My "shoa
y ,,,c, ~, on saturday will be slaug ht're
" v',, ,bs American style, and invite ny
..tomers ~ to give me call.
'u n Il MEGIIL, Second st. market.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-19
NOlice.

~bo.. who wish to take advantage Of
:, ,s ..,,on can do SO by leaving their
..5s,s ..i during the balance Of this
''no' 'aon,6 At the Model Tailor Store, for a
'a' aD,ing suit, (as we have already on
sprJ I M different styles from which to
uIs .'I.ct from,) and thereby avail your
'' ''iyss Of ali advantages before the rush
'fhnsiuess ,, comes on. Carson, 233 Mar
L.l niKpat
Daily Republican., 1880-02-19
snow Heer! show Reef.

The large5! show bullock in the city
can be found at George Reeds stall,
Delaware Market, 5ll King street, only
2 years and months Old Of which he
is going to dispose OF at no extra charge.
He will also have on his stall some very
fine mutton and veal. George Reed =,
Delaware Market ell King street.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-19
DR.. DarInOn

can be consulted at No. COS Market
street, for few days only. Don't let
this opportunity pass by without call
ing and consulting him.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-19

Indigo Blue Middlesex Flannel suits
made to order for $1,000, at the Boston
One Price Clothing House, 2l3 Msrkst
street.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-19
A,,en,Ion. Young Ladies' !

Ruulorl Bros, 4O4 Market street,
hsys ia. received the spring styles Of
gey mixed, brown mixed and nutre
mixed Dsrby5, for ladies.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-19
vhe WeekIy sIIg4nub'fcao. ~

il cut once more again and contains
the condensed events of the past week.
Get copy and compaae it with any
other weekly in tbs State. Price FIVE
cents, to be had at the Office.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-19
S.A,e u! the FuermOmster

a u" HfNrSLoAN Office, on Thursday
AoEn'Dr, Fcb, 10:
or."'k, ~ o'clock, IL O'CLOCK
%, $50 400
Daily Republican., 1880-02-19
A MANS DESPERATION.

AT this juncture the attention Of the
people was drawn from the burning
building to a sight which made the
blood curdle in every vein. A man 3
head was seen rather family through
the obscuring curtain of smoke from a
third story window. Through the mo.
mentsry rift the face was visible and
upon it was an expression of hesitation
mingled with one Of apprehension and
even horror. The man was seen to get
upon the sill and convulsiveIy clutch
the lightning rod and then to hesitate.
The people understood the motive that
prompted him in his desperation for
the heat and smoke were issuing from
tho window and apparently the flames
were about to burst forth.
His hesitation was only amomentary
one, for the next moment be swung
himself out. To the horror of the peu.
Pile below as soon as the mans full
weight was thrown upon the rod, its
fastenings gave away and be was pre-
cipitated with great violence to the
pavement below. Hs was picked up
and was carried away, as was thought
in dying condition. For a man to have
fallen that distance and lived it would
have bssn miraculous, it seemed.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-19

sJYcR hENr. SOME VERY NICE
X large houses in the very best location
rom $50 to S3J per month. HEALD & 90.
2l92i Gi-:0 9th and Market
Daily Republican., 1880-02-19

ErCR RENT.-A NICE LITTLE STORE
l. In the southwestern part Of the city.
2le2l-25-E5 HEALD Il 90,
Clayton House building,
Daily Republican., 1880-02-19
A $4,000 FIkE.

The ~ Peters Orphan AsyIurn IA
FIames-A Small ConnsgratioI
aad Torrents OF watsT-A Fail
From q Ttsird.StOry Window
Oiher Accidents.
Yesterday afternoon about 4.3(
O'Clock, the bell OF the pro cathedral
was heard to ring violently. The IN.
usual sound, aud at such an hour
startled the right reverend bishop in
the parsonage adjoining. At first hs
was Of the impression that 1t was six
o'clock, but thinking the sound q Pc
culiar one, he thrust his head out ol
the window, and perceived smoke issu.
ing from the dormitory Of the st. Peter q
Orphan Asylum on the corner adjoin
ing.
In few minutes the alarm became
general, and the deep toned notes ol
tke cathedral bell, and the less s0nor
Gus ones from the engine house belfries,
as.they sped over the city, caused aiger.
eral out pouring, aud in few minutes,
the streets in the vicilit, OF the asylum
were packed with crowd of anxiou.
and excited people. Many Of th4m had
children in the institution, and some
through the maternal sympathy for
the misfortune and distress of others
were disturbed by the same emotion Of
anxiety, and the question repeated
from lip to lip was: "ars the inua tes
all Outf''
Fortunately the children were gath.
cred in the front portion OF the institu-
tion and had not distributed themselves
through the building. Had they gone
to their rooms there woald no doubt
have been a serious loss Of life as the
smoke from the burning portion rolled
in dense volumes along the corridor
and filed every sleeping room on that
floor with an unbearable heat.
A few minutes OF Ave o'clock the re-
spactiVe companies of the department
were on the ground aud the work of
getting water ewing to the unsystema-
tic manner in which the men lab0red
was so impeded that it was fully ten
minutes before the first stream was ap-
piled. This together with the fact that
the fire was confined to the third story
back room and consequently hard to
get at made the efforts Of the companies
for ths time being unsatisfactory.
While the fremsa were at work the
flames were rolling ont in dense vol
umes from the windows on Sixth street,
and insinuatingly tapping up the cor
nicesabove. Smoke was issuing from
the roof in all parts of the structure,
and as it appeared then It seemed to the
eyes Of the anxious crowd below that
the building was doomed.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-19
THE FLAMES UNDER CONTROL.

While this scene was going on, th,
tiremen were indefatigable, and by thu
dint Of considerable labor, and the u.s.
OF truck ladders, had several streams
upon the burning apartment. The
room was delayed in very few mo
ments, and the flames driven back Il
the interior; while they were thus mo,
mentariy suhjugated, one of the direc,
tors Ofthe company recklessly entered
the room, while there the flames broke
out anew and the fool hardy iudivid
ual driven to the windows by the heat
and smoke edited the crowd bv hollOW
ing 10 he 6remen who manipulating tht
streams below seemed unanimous in {
desire to saturate and dissolve so as t.
keep him from burning. His enthusi
astic ardor, notwithstanding the heaf
OF the place cooled under this generous
application of cold water, and he in
continentily slid down the ladder.
Owing to the fact the roof was tir
the fire barned all tue more fercsly
between the raftdrs and ceiling, aud
was more difficult to reach. By cutting
several holes through the tin the flames
were entirely suppressed.
What fire there was did very little
damage in comparison with that done
by water. The stream from the hose
was applied with such per8isteuoy that
torrents ran down the front stairway
two inches in depth.
THE CAUSE OF TIE FIRE
is attributed to defective fue, in what
is known as the clothes room, com
partment twenty by thirty feet. In
here was stored the clothes Of the
children. To these the fire was COM
muuicated, and owing to the inhamma.
ble nature Of the other contents of the
room, the headway was so great that it
soon spread. All The clothing OF the
but the few articles upon
them, was in this room, together with
the linen OF the establishment. All
was destroyed, making loss from ward
robe alone of $1,000.
The flames were first discovered by
one of the children who with cOmmep-
dable presence of mind ran to the Cathe-
dral and rang the church bell which
sound was the alarm that had first dis
turbed the Bishop. Besides the school
who had been just previously
released from their studies there were
fifty-six orphans, who had to be taken
away and domiciled In the parsonage
across the street.
THE LOSS AND INSURANCE.
In conversation with the Bishop last
,veuipg the reverend gentleman esti-
mated the loss to BE- about $4,000