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Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1880-01-01
THE MORMON pREDICAMEnT.
Apprehension OF Coming Gem
gFessiOnai Action.

gFessiOnai Action.
A special despatch from Salt Lake
City says;
Delegate Cannon's hasty visit from
Washington Is commented on here as
having been dictated by the anxiety oi
the Mormon Lsaders on the proposed
measures to be taken by Congress for
the extinction Of polygamy. There ID
no apprehension among Mormons Of
any violent measures being adopted
or enforced against them on account ol
the polygamy Of the past, but IL 10 ful-
ly expected by the intelligent men
among them that after Congress shall
have adopted the new measures the
Saints must no longer take more than
one wife each, and shall hsnceforwsrd
live like civilized people. Mr.. Cannon
admitted to your correspondent that
unless there was some special Divine
interposition to protect II, polygamy
was doomed as an institution. He very
consistently looks for that interposition
but up to the present time the signs do
not foreshadow It's coming at an early
day. He returns 10 Washington on
Wednesday to court Democratic assist
ancs In staving of new legislation.
The recent quiet departure Of an
apostle TO the city Of Mexico is looked
upon as an effort to get foothold be-
yond the southern boundary Of the Un-
tied States, where 1t would be very
convenient for the leading men TO take
shelter If at any time this country be-
came unpleasantly warm. Reliable in
formants tell me that tho Mexican
Minister Of Foreign Affairs, in oommu-
nicating with the Mormon authorities,
said that while there was plenty Of
land In ths Northern States Of Mexico
which the Mormons could occupy, the
government would, under no circum-
stances, permit the practice Of poly
gamy on Mexican soil. but would pun
ish with the utmost rigor any attempt
to introduce IL there.
Governor Emery left for Washington
this morning, taking number Of let
ters addressed to President Hayes by
leading business men, lawyers, banker
and merchant, commanding him as a
faithful and efficient executive officer.
To the petitions he has also the sigma
lures Of nearly all the leading Gentiles
Of this and other places asking his re-
appointment.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1880-01-01
Guardians Of tne Poor.

A regular monthly meeting Of the
Trustees Of the Poor, was held at the
Almshouse, yesterday afternoon. An
inspection of the different departments
showed everything to be in fret
class condition. Some discussion was
also held In reference to extending the
building, but nothing Of definite
character was transacted. The men,
bers partoek of an excellent dinner and
adjourned.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1880-01-01
I.nsaai NOYaIIiea.

dies, misses and children's furs'
. latest styles, fur robes, fur trim
gs by the yard, ladies' fur caps, Ia
dies and gents seal skin caps, plush
caps, ladies' Derby and square crown
stiff hats, gents silk dress hats, stin
soft hats, silk and cashmere caps,
lren's stiff and soft hats, silk and
ham umbrellas, trunks, valises,
&C., at Runford Bros, No. 404 Market
strast,
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1880-01-01
Irish Relief.

The Irish Catholic clergy Of Montreal
have addressed letter to a committee
of the Irish societies of that city in
reference to the proposal to collect funds
for the relief of the destitute in Ireland.
The clergymen say that in Ireland
itself, where the nature and extent Of
the want must be correctly known, no
general movement has SO far taken
place to collect funds from the more
favored portions of the country. They
think, therefore, that the proposal TO
collect Irish relief funds in Montreal
is premature
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1880-01-01
The Lick Compromise Sustained.

BY James Liok's deed OF trust be
gave . very large amount Of money fol
the tablishment Of an observatory,
an Old Woman's Home, public baths,
&c., and legacy of Sl50,000 to hii
son John, and gave the remainder ol
his estate to the Society Of California
Pioneers and the Academy Of Sciences.
John Lick and number OF other heirs
objected, however, to this disposition
OF the estate, and for time 1t ap.
peared as though II would be impossl.
BILE to establish the observatory and
the other charities, as 1t was believed
that 1t ould require but little exer-
tion on the part Of the heirs to get the
deed Vt trust set aside. Through the
efforts Of the attorneys Of the trustees,
Judge CARRIER and A. A. Cohen, q CON-
promise was effected, however, by
which, in addition to the legacy to
John Lick, he and the other heirs were
to receive 1888, 900, which sum has
been paid, and the heirs have re-
leased the estate from any farther
ClALubs III utuot tubb Lu6 VhElOub
wishes Of James lick might be carried
out. 1t was impossible TO take the COM
promise money from any portion Of the
estate save what would be remaining
after carry ing out the various bequests,
which remainder was the portion of
the residuary legatees. An amicable
suit was brought against the estate in
the Nineteenth District Court in order
to ratify the compromise, and the Pho.
neers, by their attorneys, went in and
consented to the compromise. The
Academy of Sciences, however, refused
to agree to it, and fought the case to
the end. Judge Wheeler decided in
favor Of the compromise, and the Acad-
emy took an appeal to the Supreme
Court, which was argued by Messrs.
CARRIER aud Cohen on one side and s.
NJ. Wilson on the other. The Supreme
Court decided the case yesterday, by
Judge Wheelsr's decis-
ion.-"san Francisco Chronicle" Dec.
l8.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1880-01-01
YIGHrINa ron A PASTOR.
Charges ofIIIega, SotinE End In
n free Ftght I'm a Pittsburg
Church.

Charges OF hltekot tOttnK Enu hm
n free Fight I'm a PittsDurg
Church.
A special from Harrisburg December
% says: "The people Of this city Gre
in fever Of excitement today, owing
to a flsticuff fight which took place in
the First Reformed Presbyterian church
last night. Seine weeks ago the con-
grsgation voted for pastor, ths Rev.
Nevin Woodside receiving lot votes.
against ll9 for other candidates. A
majority Of the trustees were bitterly
opposed to Mr.. Woodside, and charged
that his selection was the result Of H.
legal votes. The majority OF the con-
grpgation were determined that Wood
side should be their pastor, especially
az the call was sustained by the pres
byiery. An.appeal was taken TO the
synod, and since then there have been
bitter quarrels among the members Of
the church. The Woodside faction
triumphed over their enemies, and on
one occasion, Notwithstanding the ex.
istence Of an injunction restraining
Woodside from preaching until the ap-
peal was decided, gained admission to
the church by strategy, held ths place
all day, and listened to a sermon by
the pastor In the evening. Last night
the quarrel eliminated In freq fight.
There were rumofs during the lay that
serious trouble was brewing. Both
factions we're present In full force, and
there was a large attendance Of out
siders, attracted by the prospect Of a
row. The trouble began early. Wood.
side wanted to preach, but his Oppo-
nents had another clergyman, whom
they wished TO preach. Both parsons
waxed hot, and the excited spectotors
gave vent to their feelings in remarks
designed to encourage their favorite.--
The trustees and Sunday school teach
ers took sides, and shouted excitedly.
One Of the parsons essayed to mount
the rostrum. He was seized by antag-
onists and roughly hustled from the
steps. This led to , general fight. 1t
was thickest round the altar, but all
over the church were heard the sound
Of blows. Many n the women scream.
ed and tainted, bpt some Of the strong
or minded encouraged the combatants
with cheers. Two or three females, 1t
Is said, took advantage Of the confusion
to settle old scores among themselves.
For q quarter Of an hour the battle
ragged furiously. Heads were punched,
eyes were blackened, arms broken, and
women knocked down. The yells and
screams were frightful. The police
were called in, and, after some difficult
ty, succeeded in quslling the riot
Several arrests were made. The church
this morning presented sorry appear
ance. Pews were broken, the remnants
OF gas globes strew the floor, hymn
books and Bibles were scattered in all
as II they had been used as
missiles, and large quantity of hair
pins and bangs have been gathered up.
The utmost indignation prevails in
church circles. The matter will be in
vsstigatei by the presbytery, and 1t Is
expected that there will BIZ some cleri.
cal suspensions. The rival pastors
were In the thickst OF the fray"
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1880-01-01
Roots and shoes.

J. ,isl MoCusker, 2l6 W. I'd street.
has got in a large stock Of boots and
shoes for the fall trade, and Is deter
mined 10 sell them cheaper than any
house In the city. Give him call and
save money.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1880-01-01

Russell K Spencer have reduced the
price of DR.. Warmers Flexible Hip Cor.
act to 80 cts. Their prices are always
the lowest.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1880-01-01

Rubber Bed Pans and Air Cushions
sold at moderate prices at the Ladies'
Department OF Belts Drug Store. En-
trance No. l w. 9Th street. Lady at
tendant.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1880-01-01

Nov Is the time to get your furs re-
paired or altered In the latest style.
This Is being done cheap every day at
the hat and fur store Of W. Alsentzer,
227 Market street.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1880-01-01
Hymenial.

Mr.. Maxwell Oohletree, one Of our
leading carriage manufacturers, and a
weli-known young man, was married
on Tuesday. Dec. 23rd, to Miss Agnes
Il. 0gle, one of Wilmington's fairest
and most accomplished daughters. Miss
Ogle has been teacher in the public
schools Of Wilmington for some time,
and we compliment Mr.. Ochletree on
his choice Of life partner. We wish
them many years Of prosperity and I'M
alleged happiness The happy couple
propose starting life in the North ward,
this city, snd we welcome them among
us.-"Chester Times"
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1880-01-01

Indian Queen and Hoyt's German
Cologne for sale by Taylor & Fullerton,
Druggists, 302 King street.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1880-01-01

Grams Fluid Lightning, for head
ache, toothache and neuralgia, sold by
Taylor & Fullerton, Druggists, No. 3O2
King street.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1880-01-01

Strang's holiday umbrellas, elegant
assortment, low prices. Select one fol
your friend. Repairing and covering
neatly done. s. w. cor. 4th and Mar
ket streets.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1880-01-01

Senator Houston, OF Alabama, is dan
gerously i'll at his home at Athens. Hi
physicians regard his recovery as ex'
tremsly doubtful.
Wade Hampton, Jr., son Of South
Carolina's Senator Of that name, who
died last week, was buried at Columbia
on Monday. The Senator was so pros
trated as to be unable to attend the
funeral.
Congressman Frye, of Maine, is a
orother-in-law of Governor Garcelon,
but that fact does not in the least deter
MIN from openly denouncing the fraud
OF the people, of which the Governor
mas been guilty.
William H. Vanderbilt on Christmas
sent to his relatives living on Long
Island gifts amounting to over $40, 900.
ne also presented the pastor of the
church where the remains OF his father
repoBe, with q check for 81 900,
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1880-01-01
DR.. SImns' white PaIinonie bat
sam.

Tl.s great lung remedy has saved fully ten
thOusa I'd people from going into c9msump'
tion. Fifty cents and one dollar per bottle.
Depots, Fourth and King streets, Whining
ION; COZ Arch sire I, Philadelphia. Sold by
dealers and country stores
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1880-01-01

IN FORCE, SEPT. rs, 1879.
Cash Policies, amounts 2's,s2s. Prem s7142n
Mutual l939,0l7.
AT RISK. l61,S43.
Total amount o! Lessss paid since
the org ganization OF the Company SASS n
In witness whereof, i have hersunto sub
scribed my name and affixed my official Seal,
this 3lst day Of December, 1879.
l-1-laW 3w JNO. X. MCFEE,
Insurance Commissioner of the State OF Della
ware.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1880-01-01
The Weather.

War Department, Office of the Chief
Signal Officer, Washington, Jan. III
A. M.
Indications for Thursday-For the
Middle Atlantic States and New Eng
land, falling followed by rising barome-
ter, cooler northwest, backing to warm
or southwest winds, and clear or partly
cloudy weather.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1880-01-01

GOlREES WILL BE GIVEN ON WE'D
- nesday and saturday nights fcommene-
ing January Sd) at MOusley's Hall, Ninth
Ward and thereafter regularly. Good music
will be furnished. Come and enjoy yourself.
list
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1880-01-01
LIABILITIES

Losses adjusted and unpaid ........s,
Losses In process of adjustment, or
in suspense, including all report
ed and supposed losses, ...........
Losses Resisted, including interest,
costs and other expenses thereon,
Total amount Of ulpaid Losses. Q
Unearned Premiums, being s per
cent, OF Premiums, recorded on
Ere Risks, under year. 81, ,l4274
Due for borrowed money .........., /
Due for Rent and other Misc slla-
nt0us Items. ....................
Total Liabilities. es..... 81
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1880-01-01
PREMIUM NOTES

PREMIUM NOTES.
Total amount of Premium Notes
held by the Company for Mutual
Policies. ...................$ 49, .878
Amount Premium Notes,
upon which no interest
has been paid during the
year. ................... 81 $40 81
Amount OF Premium Note, upon
which interest has been paid dur
ing the year.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1880-01-01

fre in Hokodadi, Japan, on the
ith OF December, destroyed 1900
the town. -
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1880-01-01

Buy DR.. Warmers Flexible Hip Cor
set of Russell & Spencer. Price 80 cts.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1880-01-01

1t is denied that Governor Robinson
has pardoned or commuted the sentence
OF Joe Coburn.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1880-01-01
NEW ADvERTlsKMER ss.
INSURANCE DEPARTMENT OF THE
i STATE OF DELAWARE.

l, John X. McFee, Insurance Commissioner.
do hereby certify t1at | have exa mined The
affairs and condition of the De aware State
Mutual Fire and Marine Insurance Company
Of Wilmington, Delaware, and that the re-
| suit OF such examination is as follows, to wit:
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1880-01-01

ITEMS NOT ADMITTED AS AVAIL,
BE ASSETS.
Al Shs. Empire Pass r. w. Com
pany StocE, Philadelphia, Ncmi-
nal value. ......................$ 2O5
Real Estate, Nomial value. go
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1880-01-01

STATEN ENT OF THE AFFAIRS AND
CONDITION OF THE DELAWARE
STATE M OTUAL FIRE AND MARINE
INSURANCE CO.. OF WlLMINGT IN.
DEL. September rs, 1879.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1880-01-01

nIVlDEND.
- UNION NATIONAL BANK OF
WILMINGTON,
December 81, 1879.
The Directors have this day declared a ,,iy-
idend OF hve per cent out Of The profits VI the
last six months, clear OF tax, payable on de-
mand. JOHN PEsJPLLS
ll-lOt Cashier.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1880-01-01
ASSETS.

AoSEIS. n
Cash on hand and in bank 40 m
bonds and Mortgages Clst liens) =. 1851 9s
2Shs Natl NAL Bank OF Wilmington
and Brandywine Stock. ........... 1880
Premiums In course of Csliection q. .403 95
Less Commissioners, Cancellations
and other proper charges $l,2oi At 1,2o1 4s
Interest aceured on Bonds and
Mortgages. ....................... $50 IS
Total Cash Assets. ts............ .s3l 1888 1T
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1880-01-01

fTNHE O-PARTNERSHIP HERETO -
l. fore existing between the subscribers,
trading under the firm name Of Speakman
Bros, lsthis day dissolved by mutual con.
sent. The business OF the late firm WILL ue
settled by VIM. G. Murgatroyd, ut the old
stand 5l5 Shipley street,
ALLEN SPEAKMAN,
ll.T JOSEPH SPEAkMA
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1880-01-01
INCOME.

INCOME.
Gross Cash Premiums received for
year ,-,-...,... .-.... 50 095 VI
Less Hiemiuins returned on cancel
led policies. es................4 .4S7I7
Total Dash Premiums, ....... s2oIO 90
Interest reoeiv,d on Premium
Notes; ......; ..;...:................. s,5so7s
Income from all other s0urces...... TAFT
Total Cash Income ......,.S q.bI6l
Premium Notes received during the
year. ............... .$ZH,t48
EXPENDITURES.
q '0ss amount paid for Losses ......S 3l6g
I'd h1es paid to Othcers.......,.... 1,1s9 90
>aaries paid 10 Agents s.......... 7a4Oh
G)nmiSsions paid to Agents. ...... 1,73OOS
Taxes .......... ...........,.......... 8l6 10
Incidental EXP shses. ............,. $40
rad for Saf5 and [ flee furniture 800 90
rent .....:.....,........ 600 20
" General Expenses, Print
ing. Postage, So: .:.............. 3A27
Paid for previous Indebtedness. 900 %
Total ExpendItur .........,s 10. COL a.
Premium Notes returned members. I4,Sl2oo
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1880-01-01
BILLS RECEIVABLE.

Promissory Notes without Collateral 3o. $40 Oa
Ufice urnture, value estimated by
OOWpaDy. Observation-Disclosures. 200 o.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1880-01-01

n RAND OPERA HOUSE.
W1rsoN, ELLIS AND KERNEL1s'
RS-SrAR TRoUPE6@
Under the Management of J. D. MISHLER,
MONDAY EVENING, JAN. S, 1880,
In an entirely new and original entertain
ment, embracing the very best specialties in
the world. The Great Company. The fun.
nlest German Comedians In The Profession.
WATSON & ELLIS.
The Original Irish Comiques, HARRY AND
JOHN KERNEI4L. The American Song
Bird MISS CLARA MOORE. The Emper-
ors Of Song and Dance Messrs. TIL aTCHER
X HUME. The Champion Lady Clog Jan.
Ger and Elegant Actress, MISS ALICE
BArEMAN. The brothers,
FRANK SUYDAM EUGRNE
The ARENA Meteors. The Modern Goliah'
MIR. GUS HILL, The King Clubs.
All appearing In Challenge Clio, con-
Guiding with the Funniest OF Comedies.
A SPLENDID TIME.
Popular prices 80 and 50 cents. Reserved
seats now on sale at Thomas X Co.'S. Lett
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1880-01-01

Total Cash Assets. .s3l 1888
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1880-09-03
Trees and Health.

Everybody knows that trees take the
carbonic acid thrown out in the brathe
ofmen and ANIMALS, separate it into its
component parts-carbon and oxygen
give back the latter to to be used over
again, and work up the former into wood
and fruit.
tits also coming to be generally under
stood thatforest trees doimportant service
in prompting rainfalls, and in helping
to retain the surface water for springs,
streams and general use. s.zt
It is also known that certain species,
planted in malarial localities, help to
render the latter healthy by somehow
using up the deadly miasma.
1t would now appear that trees grow
ing near drains carry off the sewerage
water.
A gentleman whose cess-drain was con-
structed just like his neighbors', and in
the same kind of soil, has found it I'M
necessary to clean it out, while the 9th
ers had to be cleaned out frequently.
An examination showed that three
arge tr ees, whose roots had penetrated
into the vicinity of his second, or waste,
cess-pool, were clearly the channels
through which the waste all escaped.
Whether it was changed into plant
food, as is likely, or was exnaled through
the leaves, in either case it was disposed
of with equal safety. E -
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1880-09-03
A Smart Woman.

A nice, respectable lady, not q thou
sand miles away, had long noticed, to
her dismay, that her ''worser half was
growing foolishly suspicious and jealous
of her. She resolved to teach him les
son. Some evenings since, as he was
leaving, she told him he need not hurry
hack-she would not be lonely-she
wished her ducky to enjoy himself, etc.
Benedict smelt veritable mice under
that hypocrisy, and resolved to be
avenged. About eight o'clock, San in
diyidual abouthis size might have been
seen creeping cautiously along to the
door, and noiselessly Benedict peeped
In. just as he expected, there they
were-a pair of boots, coat on the back
of a chair, and a hat ON the table. Ben
edict shivered like an aspen leaf, as he
stopped, pulled off his boots, and drew
a pistol from his coat pocket. With
resolution flashing from his eyes" he
made tracks for the bedroom. There he
was, kneeling at the bedside, coat and
vest off, and head on the pillow. Miser-
able william! his time had come. m
Say your prayers, william your time
Is SHOTb! ana q uaSn ana q report told
that the bullet had sped on its fatal mis-
sion.
Help, murder, watch! o, is that
your and madam popped her little head
up from the foot of the bed.
Benedict seized the body, and found
it to be miscellaneous collection Of old
coats, vests, pillows, handkeruhiefs, and
the like, made up expressly for the oc-
casion.
say, my dear, what does all this
mean?" exclaimed the husband, with a
blank, sheepish look. la \ ~
Well, love-" replied the wife, "Idid
get lonely, after all, and just amused my
self by dressing up that puppet. and
making believe you we're. at home I'm
sure, | don't think you'd suspect :
There, there" said the chagrined
husband, "say no more about it: I
thought it was a robber; dear creature,
I'm SO glad it didn't hit your
Benedict now repeated 'Now / Law
me" etc, and went to bed, resolved
not to watch any more at present.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1880-09-03
A ShiIIing-and-Sixpenny Dropping. Ma
chino

A Boston1an travelling In England
gives his experiences in the transcript
of English extortion, as follows write
it with the greatest JUNCTION and en-
phasis after my name, whenever / am
asked to record it, gu. S. A." not that
love England the less, but my country
more and more. But I have found,
whatever the honor and privilege of my
birthright, it is not an economy to be
recognized as an American. And recog-
nized as such, at once, you inevitably
are. "But how did you know I am an
American p I said to chatty, intelli-
gent Englishman, who, like myself, had
possessed doorway to get out Of too
exuberant shower II should not have
known" he answered, chad you not
spoken" And SO my speech ''bewray-
eth " me everywhere, and everywhere at
cost. An American is, by the average
Englishman, supposed to carry a rail
way in one pocket, and at least silver
mine in the other. with an oil well as a
reserve. He knows you. He spots you.
You are his gudgeon. Wherever you go
you hear of the foolish things Americans
have done, until the English idea is that
the American exists simply as a shilling
and-sixpenny dropping machine, and he
keeps tie machine wei at it. They talk
of ducks shedding water, but one sheds