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Daily Republican., 1881-12-21
SUPERIORI COURT.
Proceedings Yset Session
to be held In January.

| After the conclusion of the Hollis vs.
Nandegrift case yesterday, the CourI
granted an order empowering the Sher.
III to sell the canal boat Geo. W. Pugh
now lying at Moore's shipyard. This
is the boat that a locomotive fell upon
as it was passing the draw at the rail,
road bridge last Mach. 1t was allow,
ed to remain in the Brandywine for a
length Of time, and but recently taken
to the shipyard for repairs. Since then
foreign attachment has been placed
upon it.
George A. Elliott, Esq, applied on be-
halt of his client, j. Cloud Elliott, for
the payment to him Of the amount
awarded by the commission for the
right of way through his property for
the Brandywine branch OF the p, W.
& b. Railroad.
The Attorney General stated to the
Court that there are several criminal
cases that should be tried at this term,
and requested the Court to dc soa T.
thing IN the matter.
George II. Bales, Esq, thought that
the De lawarc City church case should
come up first, as he would like to have
it settled.
William G. Whiteley ESD, for the
other side, said tn there is n large
number OF witnesses to be heard in this
days to complete it. The Court stated
that there would not be time to take NJ
this, or any other case at this term, a-
argument is to be heard on the motion
for a new trial in the llarr!gan case,
besides numbrr Of criminal cases to be
disposed of.
The report Of Harry Sharpey, Esq,
commissioner to take testimony in the
divorce case of Mary A. Lungren vs.
John 7. Lungren, was presented by'j
II. Hofleckcr, Esq, and the Court mad
an order allowing the divorce. The
plainblif having made aiiiiavl5 that sh'
WAS unable to bear the costs Of the suit
that they be imposed on the deten,
dant.
Tho case of Mamiel Black, cOlored in,
dicted for the larceny Of a pipe, - II
- III aud a vest. from George W. Cole
man, also coored, on the 2oth OF las
August, was called.
Coleman testified that he lives on the
New Castle road, and on the day of TIL.
theft he WAS walking in field, aud
had hung hi, vest on the fence; tha
the prisoner came along in wagon,ano
took the vest the pockets Of which con
taired the pipe and money.
The jury returned verdict of guilty
and the Court sentenced him to pay res
titution money, and the costs of prose
cution, to stand one hour in the pill
lory, to receive twenty lashes, and b.
imprisoned six months.
The Chiaf Jus Ice announced that
when Court adjourns on Friday even
ing next it would be to meet on Jann
ary the ;'0Sh, at which time they wouit
hear argument in the Delaware City
Church case
Daily Republican., 1881-12-21

The finest and best. Pl ANO Is the kranich
l. Bach Everybody is delighted with the tune
and finish; another invoice Of those b autiful
pianos will be received this week, LiinOs Of
other makes constantly on hand. Mason l.
Hamlin Organs are the best In the world.
Sold for cash and on easy quarterly paymeats.
We have the sweetest toned Organs made.
$40 for a grand Melodeon: e22 for new
Mason n Hamlin Organ; S3S for new
George Woods Organ; $50 for good Organ
with stops; S65 for au eleg mt organ with
. stops; $500 q heaut ful ro ew cd Piano;
SSo beautiful Organ In ebonized wood
A large stock of Accord ons. Music foliOs.
Rocks, and small n. 81 ,al Instruments, which
make fine holiday prcsen's: We desire to
call the attention OF Piano Players to Kun
kel's Royal Editions o. standard Compost
tho 8. Every pianist should have them. For
sale only at cur store, and at hslf Lrice. a
large stock of beautifully bound Bo0ls tor
piano and voice The celebrated EDITIONS
Of ENOCH Il SONS, London. They make
beautiful presents, and we shall sell them At
reduced prices. Remember to call and 80
eur tine stock of goods.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-21
h TO Michigan Bank Crackers.

The excitement relative to the at
tempted bank robbery at st. Clair,
Michigan, Wednesday night, stills runs
high, but TO arrests have been made
YET. TheexpcrG wEo opened the safe
found that is contents were untouched,
ard sothe bank is $4,000 better of than
was supposed. Detectives have slight
clues, and believe that home talent
WAS engaged, though not all Of the gang
of seven were home talent. The po-
ltcrman, LANCER, had d spirited strug,
gle with the gang, and is now contined
to his house " nth Il badly Gu; head and
face. He says he Will be able to Tei1g
nize the head OF the gang If he ever
sets him again.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-21
COMING ATTRACTIONS.
Auuremenis Promised at Tn
Opera House.

This evening "Our Goblins" will be
presented at the Opera House by the
Mitchell Pleasure party. The play has
been produced in this city on a pre-
vious occasion, but since then has been
reconstructed and now is a three act
come,;y, instead of two. 1t is filled
with fun and all who wish to enjoy a
pleasant evening, and a hearty laugh
should not fail to be present.
On Friday evening the holiday sea-
son will be inaugurated by Tony DenicI
and his excellent pantomine company.
Tony has madea new departure from
the beaten path of pantomines, and
with his excellent Troupe is enabled to
furnish an evenings entertainment OF
unexcelled merit. Everybody should
90 and be sure to take the little ones
along.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-21
ALOyely WAIllau.

An advertisement in a Ber lin paper
announces that "a young noblewomal
having large fortune and holding
distinguished position, who is as love
ly as Helen, as good housekeeper at
Penelope, as economical as the Elec'
tre.s Marianne Of Bradeuburg, aud a.
spirItuel,e as Nine. de Stael, who sings
like Jenny Lind and dances like Cerl
to, plays the piano like Rosa kastner,
and the harp like Bertrand, but who
is as austere as Lucretia, having no
masculine acquaintances, seeks Il nus
han -
Daily Republican., 1881-12-21
A Lancaster Snsp.lifter Caught.

On Friday afternoon Mary Chimney,
about 80 years old, was arrested IN
Wanamakvr grand depot while con
ceaing purloin"d articles in q caoa.
She said she boarded at 800 Sansoln
street. A search OF her room was
made and large assortment OF poria-
III, uropsrty vas found there, includ.
ing some beariuI Strawbrldge X C!oIn'
ier's marks. Mrs. Ginney says she Is
from Lancaster, and it is said she owns
property there. She has been here sew
erai weeks. 1t is not yet determines
whether she is professional shop liftrc
or one of the holiday "kleptomaniacs' -
Daily Republican., 1881-12-21
The German Volunteer.

There was medium sized audience
present last evening, to witness the per,
tormance of "'rhe German volunteer. y
Mr.. Saphir is n good comedian and kept
his hearers convulsed with laughter.
The support which is composed Of
members and friends of Smyth Post is
good, and their acting last evening wa'
even better than on the first presenta.
tion. The proceeds are for noble pur'
pose, and the hall should be crowded
ihe tw remaining nights.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-21
A.MysterlOua Ring

About ii O'Clock yesterday forenoon
a seedy looking customer called at the
residence of g. L. Jetferis on jackson
street, between Sixth and Seventh, and
wanted to sell Mrs. Jetieris some stove
backing. Mrs. j. not wishing any, ne
offered to sell her fine heavy gold ring
which he said he found on street IN
Baltimore the night before. Mrs. j.
having suspicion that all was not
right purchased the ring thinking that
it may have been stolen from some
body in this city. If any body misses
such ring they will know where to
find It.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-21
street. Also large stock Of stovcs
. ,,, pyn

street. Also large stock Of stovcs,
tin ware, etc.
The deli lht of sporting men is to own
n breech loading gun, with the neces-
sary equipment tor i cunning expedi-
tion. Their wants can be- fully sup
piled at n. Mclchoir's, No. 2li King
street. A fine assortment is here dis.
played A choice line of rcvolverS,
locks, etc, are now offered for the hOli-
days.
Order n barrel Of choice family flour
from j. &. Morrow, No. 1850 King
street, and have 1t sent to your resi-
dencc early on Christmas morning; or,
if you wish, present u barrel to your
fticuds. Ii would be a welcome visl.
tor.
James A. Kelly, S. w. corner Tenth
and Orange streets, offers large as
surtneut OF selected wines aud liquors
for family a"i medical use, specially
adapted FIR til holiday season A
choice line Of fine domestic and Key
West cigars are also offered.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-21
Handsome Work.

A handsome cream colored satin baby's
dress il one of the attractions in the
window of the Wheeler q Wilson
Sewing machine office, SO7 Market
street. Two or three other baby dresses
and some pillow shams make up tnt
complement of fine machine needle
work in the window, all the handl'
work of Miss Anna +. Mitchell, an
employe in the office. The Wheeler q
Wilson can hardly be excelled and
would make superb Christmas
present
Daily Republican., 1881-12-21
Remember smeltz.

Smeltz the -nterprising provision
de .ler, l3 East Fourth street, has made
large preparations for the holidays and
is prepared at Il moments notice, to de-
liver potatoes, apples, oranges, nuts, but
ter cheese. canned fruit or IL Christmas
turkey at your door without any trou-
Bile. Such enterprise and devotion TO
the comfort and convenience OF the
public deserve substantial recoghl-
ton and will not 90 unrewarded.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-21
Hone Loan started.

Monthly meeting on Friday Dec. 23'
A number of shares have been taken in
the last series, which is now four
months old. The Loan is in good con
di,iop, carefully managed without debt.
Money has been selling at very low
rates and it is good time to buy, DO,
fore the demand becomes greater, and
the premiums advance.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-21
A Han ndsOno Present.

Mr.. Brennan on behalf of the firm
of Walsh g. Co. has presented the com
mittee of St. Mary's Church with three
beautiful gold watches, for the orphans
far The firm has also rendered to the
committee the gift amy of the arti-
cles of silyerware on exhibition in their
window.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-21
C0mnlicateL Diseases.

A prominent gentleman in Cerrt
Gordo County, Iowa, writes us that he
finds Kidney.Wort to be the best reE.,
edv he ever knew for complication OF
diseases. 1t is the specific action which
it has on the liver, kidneys and bowels,
which give it such curative power, and
it is the thousands of cures which IL Il
perforning which gives it its great
celebrity. Liquid, (very concentIated)
mr. dry, both act efficiently.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-21
A d. II. WOrkln q N.

The ancient order of United Work
men will give a reception at their new
hall shipley street between Fourth AN, ana
Fiftn this evening. A fine select liter
ary programme has been prepared
proftssoT Ford will enliyen the aud
ience with soma of his excellent select
readings.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-21
(,OnyAIeaoene.

s1me days ago the illness of Rev
George W. Burke, Of Marydell, was
noticed in the REPUBLICAN,. MT
Burke writes that he has become con
vasscent, and that on last Sunday 1t
tried to plea h three sermons for heV,
Joseph Robinson, of Camden, Del, and
that the longer he preached the better
he felt,
Daily Republican., 1881-12-21
NEW ADvER I'm rs.
NEW ADvER sNSs.
Three Days More
BANKRUPTCY.

l.. W. SIIDHAN * SON, Auctlon ers.
THE STOCK OF A NEW YORK WHOLE
SALE IMPORTING HOUSE
AT AUCTION!
Important to the trade add pubhc.
A large ban, rupt sale of Dry Goods. over
sl2o COO worth Of Foreign and Dome tic Dry
Goods, at auction. at the large and spacious
German Paisley, India, Cashmere, Queens.
land, Ottoman real Camel's Hair and other
| Il shlona,le ard desirable Shawls. SWISS,
nottingham al Tambour Lace Curtains,
sc. Dress Gocds In great variety, Euch as
Heavy aud Joored Silks, Satins, Del,yona,
Irish and Lyons fOplns, all-Wool Merinos,
Sateen Cloths, Cashmeres, Serges, Al luacas,
Empress oths, &c, sc. A very rich ana
rare assortment of Lyons SILK Nolvets. Vel
yeteens, and Fine Plush Suitings. Prints,
bleached and unbeached 'ottons, from one
to three yar's wide. arge line OF Eng giisn
and American B Banket5 tlanneis, Ladies
and Gents and Children's Ho oHery, Carpets,
Rugs, &c sc. Marseil!es and Turkish Quits,
and variety Of o her goods 100 numerous W
mention.
Sale to continue from day to day until the
entire stock is sold. The wn0l' TO De solu
without reserve. in lots to suit all, for casn.
| The above large and vel selected stock
must be sold regardless of price, In order 70
make prompt settlement with creditors.
| Sales commence daily at 10 q. m and Zoo
and 730 p. m. Special accommodations ior
Ladies. hoV%o-uu
Daily Republican., 1881-12-21
Degree OF flebecca.
q

Hope Lodge, No. 81, I. o: o. F., VIII VIII
hold Rebecca Degree Session thls
evening, at o'clock, for the purpose p ,ssn, o.
hers entitled to receive it and thell
wives.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-21
NOt Sold

Tho farm of our genisl friend, James W:
Muruhey, containing IS acres, located ABOUT
one mile from Centrevills, Del, was onerea
hid IN TO "a. GOO, but Mr.. M. linking thst
was @ n not enough for 1t, as 1t ssst him 81, ,4oo
zone @ few ,ears ago, withdrew the property
Daily Republican., 1881-12-21
Atthe wesley an.

There will be grand musical soires
at the Wesleyan Female College TINS
evening. The admission will be by IN.
vitation cards, which have been issued
by the Rev, Mr.. Williams and wife.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-21
V.naiea Stgk Ties.

We have just purchased large lot
of beautiful silk ties at almost hall
price which we will sell at 10, 20, 80 q
rs cents. Dou't fail to see them early,
a. they are genuine bargain. Crosby
q Hill, 22O and 222 Market street.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-21
St. Patrtek's new Bell.

1t 1t reported that the new bell at st.
Patrick's church at Fifteenth and King
streets, will be placed In position to-day
and will be used for the first time on
Christmas, when the first services will
be held in the church.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-21
ktlL VIna rellaB.

Twenty. six inch silk serge umbrellas,
paragon frames, natural wood handles
mt 81 25. Match it you can. Crosby
Il Hill, No. 220 Il Do Market street.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-21
PANCOAST ALLEN.
dec2l.3t Wilningtsn, Delaware.
Masonic Tsnpls. SIG MARKET Se.

NyOTICE.-THE rrHIRTEENTH AM
~ nual meeting of the stock holders Of tho
Mason Hall Company, Of wilmington,
Del, will be held on Tuesday, the 9th day
purpose of electins "a president, vice presi-
dent, secretary and nine dir ctors to serve
the ensuing year. j.. r. ALl.M' ND,
decl3-eod secretary.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-21

The Rev. DR.. Frost, Re ,tor of Trinity
Church. Address, ''lrlLity Reotory,'
Wilmington, Del.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-21

yNR. KlINE'S CHEAT NEhVE IN.
SyOREk, is the wonder OF tho age fof
al nerve diseases Ali FITS stopped nee. Seno
70 ySl Arch street, Philadelphia Pa.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-21
REDUCTION OF PRla ES.
1 am selling VIM. Lea Il sons

Clifton,s $500
Poutaxat E75
Kirkwood NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. $50
Minnesota Patent. " TO Wv
make specially Of selling the best houS
In the market.
Fresh Buckwheat meal in any quantity
from one pound TO a ton.
VIM. u. PlCKEI4s, 4O7 King street.
oct2S-u
Daily Republican., 1881-12-21

XYANTEH.-A WHITE GIRL TO DO
w gen raj housework; good wages; refer.
ence required. Apply at o4i Orange street.
dec2l-3tt
Daily Republican., 1881-12-21
Christmas ts Near

and nothing makes nicer Christmas
present than a pair of fancy slippers
for g5nts, boys and youtp5. Henry
Pike of the Boston one price boot and
shoe house, 2O9 Market street, has laid
ever before, also a full line of ladies,
misses and children y boots and shoes at
low prices. Sole agent for Burt's
fine shoes for ladies and gent emen.
Gents fancy slippers frcm so cents up.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-21

Mrs. Il. $. Kirby, No. 202 King st..
has just received from one of the largest
importing houses of New York one hun
dred 900 fine black French Ostrich
Plumes, exceedingly rich and glossy
and warranted, piucked from the wild
Bird, and will be sold at prices varying
from 81 90 to $1,000. Piumes from the
wild Bird are of much finer fibre and
retain their richness much longer than
those from the Birds that are raised for
their plulnage.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-21

IT. low prices. Daniel McCusker, ZIG
West Second street, has got large ard
desirable stock Of boots and shoes fol
the Fail trade which he intends to sell
at the lowest prices. His friends and
the public are invited 10 give him call
al he is determined to sell at the lowest
Drire.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-21
BOARDING WITH FRONT KlO IS IA
Is King street. aeo2l-4tt

VYYANTED-A GOOD WHITE MRA
w At III Market street. deeN4tt
Daily Republican., 1881-12-21
Holiday Presents.

Ladies', misses and children's furs,
fancy carriage robes, fur trimming by
the yard, fur mutllers, seal skin caps,
seal turbans, ladies fur collars, silk,
alpaca, mohair and bingham umbrellas
in fancy and natural wood handles
chl,ren's school umbrellas, ebony
Games god mounted, ebony canes with
ivory handles, hats and caps. Lowest
prices. Eulnl0rI Bros, 40l Market St.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-21
To antilles ana Consumers.

have in store large and well Sc
lected stock Of California brandies
also on hand a tine assortment OF pur
California, extra dry, champagne
wines, selling at wholesal le prices
James Kelley, S. w. corner Tenth an'
Orange streets.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-21
SHOES AND SLIPPERS.

A ". ID Hickman's. No. All King streets
!pe found a me display o. lad les gen
sHels and dreD's thocs Of all kinus,
ssie are al so elegant styles Of gentlemen 4
lufollered slippers. whioh have been pro-
Sel ior the holiday tra4e.
/. walker, No last Third street, OF.
nslull line Of gentlemen ) ilno cit broi-
eI aAd morocco Shippers, ladies and Il !,
eas tne buttln boots and boys school
w he sells his goods at bottom prices,
~ guarantees satisfaction.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-15

COUND-That Geo. A. Balm q Co., still have
some Of their irst-class buggies ON har ID, which
they viii sell very cheap
E0UND.-The best dish OF ice cream and the
choicest cigars at Fred Krell restaurant, 1919
Second avenue.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-15

ton win be far ahead of any yet held, botl
in the number of entries and the fine dis
play of stock, horses, machinery and fine
arts Lovers of turf sports win be amply
rewarded. for the very liberal purses hung
up have attracted the attention of owners
of some of the fastest trotters in the coun
who win contend for them.
Among other new and good attractions,
in the premium list there win be a grand
military prize drill; the Davenport Turn
ers win give one of their unique exhibitions
there will be bicrele-faces; hook and ladder
and hose cart races by the fire department
of the three cities; four-horse driving,
walking match and running races; and be-
sides these attractions, Moline manufactur-
ers will erect large and commodious
building in which will be displayed all the
great manufacturing interests of that
thriving city,
The exhibition is open to the world, and
the Chicago. Milwaukee s. st. Paul, the
Western Union, the Rock Island & Peoria
and the Rock Island & Mercer county rail-
roads viii carry animals and articles for
exhibition at half rates, and passengers at
reduced rates. For further information
address Hon. John w, Green, Secretary,
Davenport, Iowa
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-15
Railways
Sarsaparillian ResoIyent,

Chronic Skin Diseases, Carries OF the Bone, HUI
mors in the Blood, Scrofulous Diseases, Bad or d
natural Habit OF Body, Syphilis and Venereal, Fee
yer Sores, Chronic or Old Ulcers, Salt Rheum
Ricketts,, White Swelling, Scsld Head, Uterine AT
fections, Cankers, Glanduar Swellings, Nodes
Wasting and Decay of the Body, Pimples and
Blotches, Tumors, Dyspepsia, Kidney and Bladder
Diseases, Chronic Rheumatism and Goat, Con
sumption, Gravel and Calculous Deposits, and va
rietles of the above complaints to which some
times are given specious names
We assert that there Is no known remedy thai
possesses the curative power over these diseases
that RAILWAYS REsoLvENT furnishes. 1t cures
step by step, surely, from the foundation, and re-
stores the injured parts to their sound condition
TIE WASTES OF TIE BODY ARE STOPPED AND HEAL
THY BLOOD Is SUPPLIED TO TIE SYSTEM from which
new material is formed. This IL the first correc-
tive power of RAILWAYS REsoLyENT.
In cases where the system has been ssltvated,
and Mercury, Quicksilver, Corrosive Sublimate
have accumulated and become deposited In the
bones joints, ETC., causing carries OF the bones,
ricketts,. spinal curvatures, contorrions white swell
lings. varicose veins, ETC.. the SARsAPARILLIAN
viii resolve away those deposits and exterminate
the virus of the disease from the system
II those who taking these medicines for the
cure of Chronic, Scrofulous or Syphilitc Diseases
however slow may be the cure. feel better" and
ind their general health improving, their flesh and
weight increasing, or even keeping its own, Is q
cure sigh that the cure is progressing. In these
diseases the patient either gets better or worse
the virus OF the disease is not inactve II not ar
rested and driven from the blood 1t will spread and
continue to undermine the constitution. As soon
as the SARsAPARTLLIAH makes the patient Nfeel
BETTER every hour you will grew oetter aid in
CT eSfein health, strength aud flesh.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-15
BREvlTIEs .

The Rev. A B. Allen held services in
tie Jail at 2 p. M, yesterday.
| Three RATS passed down Saturday and
yesterday for Muscatine.
The German Catholic school, of this city
viii picnic on Wednesday in Warmers
Grove.
The Blue Ribbon society will be ad-
dressed this evening at Trinity Chapel, by
the Rev. J. B. T. Patterson, of the Baptist
church.
Burglars entered the house of John Bor-
dyce, south of Cordoya, on Saturday night,
and secured a watch and chain and about
$25 of other plumber
River thieves are operating in the neigh
borhood of LeClaire and Port Byron, and
have thus far eluded arrest Three small
bnrglaries are charged to them in one
night.
II you want trunk, go to j. w. Wirtel,
manufacturer of trunks, valises and trav-
cling bags, No. 220 Brady street, Daven-
port Iowa. All kinds of repairing done
promptly. 5-2Sdsm
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-15
scorT couNTY FAIR.

The twenty ninth premium list of til.
Scott County Agricultural Society hal
been issued for the present year The
fair viii take place in Davenport on the
9th, 9th, 9TH, 9Th and 9th of September
The association with commendable pener
osity has offered liberal premiums in all
departments for farm and field products
fine arts, domestic and fancy productions
pantry stores. cattle, horses, tc.-and all
premiums win be paid in cash without
fail. The exhibition of the Scott county
fair in former years, both in the nature Of
the display and the attractions offered, has
only found its rival in the state fair at
Des Moines.
Il is safe TO say that the coming exhibi.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-15
BOARD OF EDUCATION.

A meeting of the Board of Education
was held on Saturday afternoon at which
J. III. Buford, M. d. Merrill and #. NJ Sin
nett were present. The Board elected Mrs
Ella Cary and Miss odessa Wakefield
teachers for the ensuing year. Il was also
decided to change the arrangements of the
seats in the high school building SO as TIC
avoid facing the light, as at present. The
matter of supplying the schools with Goa
was delegated to j. NJ. Buford, who was
authorized to make the necessary contract,
Adolph Nelson was appointed janitor OF
school No. 2, and after some routine bnsi-
ness the Board adjourned.