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Daily Republican., 1881-08-06
HEMP TOO GOOO Fer HIM.
A HPinNUs Crime Attempted ON a
Babe of Nineteen MOnths-The
villain lees.

A terrible crime, shocking and re-
voting III It's details, has just come tc
light in the eastern part Of tie city,
which III its Nervousness and unnatural
ness is without II parallel. Ii consists
of IN attempt to outrage babe but
nineteen months old. The names of the
parents are suppressed by special re-
quest for the present, but the fact, i.s
given p"low, can be relied upon, being
substantiated by the statement Of sew
eral witnesses.
1t seems that tNur weeks ago u man,
giving his name as William Wilts"y
applied for board at Il house in the east
err section of the city. He WAS accom-
molated lie was u stranger, and had
not been boarding in the house very long
before he entered upon a course of dis.
sipatiOn, thar he kept up until he lett.
The parents Of the child arc n Young
couple, and have but the one child, u
bright eyed littlr girl, nineteen months
old They have been boarding for some
time with an uncle and amt of tile
child, and on last Thursday Afternoon,
the little one was left alone in the room
with this monster, the mother and aunt
being in an adjoining loom attending
to some household duties.
They heard the little one fretting for
some time before they paid any atten-
ton to it, and finally it's cries became
so intense that the mother opened the
door, and saw her chi d sitting in the
villains lap; as soon as she took the
babe she saw that something was wrong
with it, As it WAS not able to talk.
Upon making an examination, her
worst fears were realized, and calling 10
the aunt she exclaimed: Only God, my
baby is ruined.' The aunt, more col
lectcd than the agonized mother, sent
Immediately for Il physician who short
ly arrived, and after critical eNami-
nation, gave us his opinion that an out
ia &c had been attempted, but that the
.scOunhrcl had not succeeded in his fen
dish act, and that he did not consider
the chiid's injuries serious.
The aunt and mother, on hearing the
decision of the doctor sent for the bus
band and uncle They were huSily EN-
p,oyed unfortunately, and could not
leave their work Immediately, bnt
cane as soon as they could be spared. In
the meantime the vii . II finding OUT
that they had been sent for, secured the
help of u colored man, and taking all
his things, tool chest and clothes, lett
the house and has not been heard cf
since, although diligent search has been
made for him all over the city.
He had engaged to go to work for the
Jackson Il Sharp Company in a Jew
al, ut
man. about six feet three inches in
height, weighing about one hundred
and eighty pounds, has a scar across his
nose, and says he is torty-nine years OF
aye.
Daily Republican., 1881-08-06
A Card.

Having been engaged in running
many excursions to Cape May, Long
Branch Ocean Grove and Atlantic City,
without the slightest accident or dis
turbance Oh any one of them ! come
before the public asking its patronage
for my excursion to Coney Island,
Brighton and Manhattan Beaches. "itu
an experience and reputation for
careful management and good order
that cannot be controverted, those pa
tronizing my excursion may be reasoI- :
ably assured that the same care will be
exercised and good order maintained. l
would respectfully invite all who want
an enjoyable excursion and view OF
the sights to be seen about Coney Island
to go with me on the 18th of August,
and no person need apply for o ticket
who cannot conduct themselves in a
becoming and proper manner as we
want to have day Of real pleasure Tor
all that go. j. L. GoULEY.
Daily Republican., 1881-08-06
To FAST for N1uly five Days.

Tanner, the eminent faster, now an
Erie-county physician, is making
arrangements with DR.. Gun, Dean Of
the United States Medical College, New
York, for ~ fast of three months (ninety
five days., to he held at New York aS
soon as arrangements can be completed.
all details and watching to be provided
by New York physicians. He stiPu,
lates only that the air must be highly
charged with electricity and says thai
he can accomplish the feat.
Daily Republican., 1881-08-06
Accident.

As four workmen were engaged at
work on the scaffold, at the row of new
two story bricks, of Mr.. Clayton Poole,
corner Of Thirteenth and Poplar streets,
on Friday afternoon, part Of the scaf-
fold gave way precipitating painter,
and Elmer Mccall, carnenter, to the
sidewalk below. Mr.. Poole who had
come up few minutes before to see
how the work was progressing, saved
himself falling by catch ne hold the cor
nice of the building. Mccall had one
hand badly sprained and bruised and
well covered with paint from the
pot of the painter, who also fell on top
of him
Daily Republican., 1881-08-06
Don't Know Hall Their Value.

"rhey cured me- of ague, biliousn IS
and kidney complaint, lbs Recommend
ed. | had half bottle left which |
used for my two little girls, who the
doctors and neighbors said could not be
cured. would have lost both of them
one night ii | had not given them Hop
Bitters. They did them so much good
and speedily too, that l continued their
use until they were cured. That is why
| say Won do not know half tho value
of Hop Bitters, and do not recommend
them high enough. B, Rochester, N.
Y, See other column.
Daily Republican., 1881-08-06
The Other side.

In Wednesdays REPUBLICAN eyes
ryman says the congregation have
been thinking Of selling the church for
several years, which is mistake. Sev.
eral years ago it was proposed to the
vestry by the present Rector, Rev. Or.
frost, but was so strenuouSly opposed
that nothing more was said about it,
and now, the congregation did not
know it was sold until they read it in
the paper.
ONE or THE CONSOLIDATION.
Daily Republican., 1881-08-06
ImpOr art OIL Discoveries in Eu
rope.

Several Important discoveries of pc.
troleum have been made in Hanover.
A bore OF 200 feet near the village OF
Penie yields in. twenty-tour hours,
10000 gallons, Of which one third can
be used for illuminating and one-third
for lubricating purposes. 1t has given
rise to a speculative fever which is run
ming very high. The ground in the
neighborhood is selling at from $3.50 to
3 | 900 per acre.
Daily Republican., 1881-08-06
Thrae Renutiful Cars.

The jackson q Sharp Co. have just
finished three handsome cars for the
North Pacific Rail'o They will each
seat fifty-six persons, and the seats
are beautifully finished in crimson and
green plush. They will be sent from
here to st. Paul. Mimi, and are Ger
tainly credit to the firm, AMI to the
mechanics of Wilmington who con-
structed them.
Daily Republican., 1881-08-06
Patarrh Of the Blnd der.

ing, smarting, irritation OF the
Passages, diseased discharges,
~ Buchupaiba. 81, druggists.
~. B. Danforth.
A Cool Resort.
Manz's Wilmington summer
= the incest and coolest place for,
nentA.
Metzner, the popular barber,
red TO concave razors and put
good order. Ladies and child
rect.
usslan Corn Cure Is all unfail-
eay tor corns-only 10 cents-at
rs Drug Store, Fifth and Pop
ailey's Chill Pills, for sale by
Fullerton, Druggists, No. 3O2
eet.
Daily Republican., 1881-08-06
Gone to Rusttcste.

Prot. p. W. Hochkeppel, clerk fol
the Edge Moor Iron Co., left to-day on
a two weeks vacation for Caroline, Co.,
Nd, whence he will return by the 18th
inst, to spend the balance on the sea
shore, after which he will resume again
his duties at Edge Moor. After the
10Th of September he will also give Fri.
rate lessons again in the various Ian
gdases in the evenings.
Daily Republican., 1881-08-06
Horse brow ned at Collins Besc n

A gentleman with a horse and buggy
boarded the steamer Thomas Clyue on
Thursday at Bombay Hook. When the
boat reached Collins Beach the gentle
man drove across the gang-plank to the
pier, but had proceeded no distance
before the horse became frightened,
and in his wild pranks dashed across
the rail on the side Of the pier, and
plunged into the bay. The man re-
leased his hold of the reins, dived into
the water and escaped without serions
injury. The horse was drowned and
the carriage made complete wreck.
Daily Republican., 1881-08-06
Su = Jny P8perS-Tnkc Notice.

The n. Y. Times contained n col.
llmns of reading matter last Sunday,
the Tribune ti6, and the Herald ls, price
< cents each. McCIurs'a Times "a col.
umns, the Press, 49, and the Item AZ
price cents each. MI for sale in the.
morning by George A. Davis, 6lS Mar
ket street a $ O'Clock.
Daily Republican., 1881-08-06
The Prpsiden,'s Physicians.

The Sunday Star tomorrow will con.
tain portraits and Brief Biographies OF
the six eminent physicians who are at
tending the President including those
Of the consulting physicians, Drs. Ag-
new and Hamilton.
Daily Republican., 1881-08-06
. Eckles Root and Powder

yspepSla; one of the best in the
70 cts. n package. Also Eckles
worm Destroyer. Sold wtole-
nd retail by L. James Belt, corner
th and Market streets, and A.
pn, druggist.
Daily Republican., 1881-08-06
Terrible Loss OF Life,

Pms of rats, mice, cats, bed-bugs,
lose their lives by collision with
on Rats" Sold by druggists.
Daily Republican., 1881-08-06
PNlAA N I'm TION
DR.. Sinll,As'
Cholera Syrup,

alck cure for DiarrhGa, Cholera
~ summer Complaints of cLiId.
!; contains no opium PERFECTLY
~ sure cure !; it is Wilmington's
ledy of thirty years standing.
Sold by dealers. Depot 4th
Phila. 602 Arch street.
Daily Republican., 1881-08-06
the Wealth or.


Wal Department, Office OF the Chief
S.gua; Officer, Washington, August t.
A. NJ.
indications for to-day--For the Middle
Atlanrlc 5taCes, slightly warmer, falr
weather winds mostly westerly; sta
ionary barometer.
SYNOPSIS.
The barometer is the highest in the
South Atlantic States, anu lowest IN
Wisconsin. Rains have fallen IN the
East Guli States. A cold wave has en-
ter Il in the OK rense northwest Win
northwesterly winds. Elsewhere Tue
temperature has remained nearly sta
tionary with light southerly winds
The rivers have remained nearly sta
tionary.
Daily Republican., 1881-08-06
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
nTBLIC AUCTION
-pP-
EIv FAR MS

IN CECIL COUNfY, MARYLAND
VIII be sold at public auction, at the Court
House door. III tlRtOn, Md,
ON THURSDAY, AUG UST rs, 1881,
commencing vt 10 u, n.
The contents Of these ia ms are respective
ly 45o acres. 225 aces, 2t612 acres, li9 acres
and 3025, acres ihcy all lie III one body along
tue boundary line po.wen Mary land anu
Delaware. about fur isiics from the depot at
Middlet wa Del. ON The Delaware Division
Of tn" rhlladeIphla, Wilmington and Balti-
more Ri,roa,,. GoUd dwellings and out d.
buildings 10 each farm, land .. the very AI;:i
l., st q ATTY. we'll watered by running
stletms, neiy 9horhood very ilouishing ana
perfectly healthy, pnblic lree schools IN i'm
mediate ncighborhood ana private academies.
for uoth ScNus comparatively near.
his property is sold to rIose the estate OF
william i)sOn 4, Cd, and Oilers cxtrt oroi-
many .. portunities for persons uesirlns to ih'
W St in real estate
TERMS. -One thirl cash on day of sale; tine
residue three equal instalmehts, in one,
w and three years.
W. l. JONES.
JAMES B. GRUOME,
trustees,
E,lL.np NlnrylNpu.
Daily Republican., 1881-08-06

tuNn UnI NllIb ItUW
NYOrIs!E THE MEM BERS OF WASH
~ iuytou Lodge No. l, A. P. A., and
m eInhcis OF the order in general, are nereDy
no,in ed To meet at thei1 l. dge room, No. eos
MAJ ket strua:. en- Mu"DAI afternoon, me
sth inst, at 3ocock. for the purpose OF at
tending the funeral Of our late DrO her, Geu.
Humo. by order of the W. M
JAMES MoKELVEY.
Attest: JAMES HENDERSON, Sec y. o-2tt
rs,O ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.-
/, Georgaala Sim. SON, not yoiun:
IA, ,ilv le4vs tn, bed and beard OF "DIll,"
simpson, son OF Susan Robipson, as he drove
me away. This is the third time he has done
80 and also sad should rot stay about the
house on account of his mott or.
GEOK9ANNA SIMPSON,
augo.ltt Eighth ana DUPONT streets.
Daily Republican., 1881-08-06
CORTLAND WAGON CD.
W. Y. WARNER,

Sole Agent for the State Of Delaware, Ccoil
county, Nd, delaware and Coester count! 20.
Pr. Send for circulars. my26If
Daily Republican., 1881-08-06

state Of the Thsranuineter
II the REPUBLICAN Office, in the shade,
This morning:
o'clock 10o'clUcE IL O'CLOCK,
gDo M0 0S>
Daily Republican., 1881-08-06

EIktOn, NhryIhnH.
aD-ocrsons desiring to view the pro- erty
will be directed by ". N. Wilson, Middle
tuHn Del auGo ltdW
Daily Republican., 1881-08-06
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Daily Republican., 1881-08-06
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, 1881-11-25

The Censor" of Vancouver, has been
merged into new weekly called the
"Clarke County Register" and edited by
Mr.. ThurstOn Daniels. publisher OF the
former. This is eminentiy land of news
papers. and newspaper era at that. OF
course in many instances il is question
of the survival of the fittest," yet there
is room for great many publications
thanks to popular intelligence. Mr.. ID. is
evidently a young man of ability, aud
will perheps succeed. II he has counted
the cos:, knowing that permanent growth
in this line is necessarily slow. he will be
patient and courageous enough to settle
down TO work with the staying qualities
of bull dog-Or else he might as well
count upon brict and profitless career in
Journalism. The paper looks promising,
and we wish it success.
, 1881-11-25
BARGAINS, BARGAINS :

No." your time 70 buy cheap The Dungenes sequim
Ango Fkwa find
tARMERs STORE New Dungeness w T. they not nv find
the largest and complete stock of DRY GOODS GROCERIES
BOOTS and SHOES, CLOTHING, HARDWARE CROCKERYW Pc
tAiENT MEDICINES &C. &c. but they market for all farm
produce which IS dispose elsewhere CASH
lG WOOL hides furs and skins of description agent for
machinery and farm
Portland
cashed on the most liberal Immense goods lust
N -PartIes
toes butter poultry &c.
from the undersigned who guarantees satisfaction ~ WIG 0
CT. CLAPP.
Dungeness, w. T.
, 1881-11-25

WALL PAPER.-To those wishing TO
purchase anything in this line, we would
say that we have large and well selected
assortment of all kinds of cheap, costl-,
plain and snowy wall paper. just received
and now on hand for the trade Call and
examine, as we feel sure we can suit all,
In quality, style and prices. The selec-
tions have been carefully made by compe-
tent Judges. with a view OF putting su-
perior article OH the market.
N ID. HILL & Son,
, 1881-11-25

THE proposition to have our cOdified
co, is an outrage on the printers fraterni-
ty OF This territory. Congress appro-
prIated Il sum sufficient TO pay for the
work, it can be done 1T home as well and
as cheaply AS by sending abroad, and il
our legislators do not patronize home i'll
dustry any better than to disburse this
money abroad, they ought to be elected
to stay at home hereafter, so that more
enterpriSing guardians Of the peoples in-
terests may be sent 10 the capitol.
, 1881-11-25

ES ANY one desirous OF purchasing
choice harness, double or single. will do
well To leave orders with o. H. Holcomb
as he is agent for an eastern firm whose
harness gives the best of satisfaction, both
in quality and style. This can easily be
proven by taking look at Mr.. james
Saliey's harness which WAS purchased by
Mr.. llOlcOmb. and is pronounced by COM
petent judges to be the best style OF har-
ness in the place.
, 1881-11-25
Us LAND OFFICE, OLYMPIA. W. T.

Notice Is hereby given that CHARLES T.
II ARKIS has filed notice of intention 10 make
finni proof before the CleIk of the PROBATE
Court, AT his Office In New DungcncsS. w. Il -,
on Friday, the 9th day of january, \. D.. ISS2
on Presumption ID. $. No. 52i5. tor the W hf OF
NV or, sc or of NV or and NV or Of sw Or of
Sec ~ tD 81, n, ii west. He names wit
nesses: William Martin, Peter BonneY. Hurry
Martin aad William Crosby, all OF Pysht, CIal-
am County, w. L.
4l:5E J L Brown. Register.
, 1881-11-25
ak Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that the duplicate
assessment roll of jefferson county. w. T., for
the year lSsl is now in my possession for .e
collection of the taxes therein levied: said
lakes being payable mt the office of the County
Treasurer in Port Townsend, w. T.
All taxes remaining unpaid on the 3lst day
OF December, 1851, Mt O'Clock Il. NJ, will be
delinquent: ten per cent. 10 be added to the
amount thereof as penalty and interest charg-
ed nj the rate of 20 per cent. per annum there
after until paid. &. e. BARTLETT,
Treasurer of Jefferson County.
, 1881-11-25

TIE Olympia "Standard' has at
tanned its majority, being twenty
one years old last Friday. Probably
that is the cause of its defiant utter
ances lately. Although we do not
always agree with it, by any means,
still its candor and ability elicit our
admiration, and we can sincerely cx
press the hope that its shadow and
substance may never be less.
, 1881-11-25
NOTICES OF FINAL PROOF.

u, S. LAND OFFICE, OLYMPIA, W.T.,
November 81, 1851.
Notice is hereby gwen that JOHN MONROE
has filed notice of intention TO make final
proof before the JUDGE, or In his absence. the
Clerk, of the Probate Court, az his office in
New Dungeness, w. T., on Friday, the 6th day
OF January, a. D., lSS2, on homes. cad applicai-
tion, No. 3,Si2, for the NV or of Sec l3: N hf of
sc or, and sw or OF SIS or of Sec IL, Up 81. IL
west. He names as Witnesses: Charles Harris,
Peter Bonney, William Martin and Thomas
Cain, all of Pysht, Caam County, w. II.
4l;5 j. L. BROWN, Register.
, 1881-11-25

E5 Mr.. korter has made a nice
improvement in his barber-sh We
venture to say that he has a shop as
neatly fitted up as any on the Sound.
He has also fitted up bathroom for
salt and fresh water baths. He has
done his best to have one of the I'm
est shops, and is master of his pro-
fessiOu
, 1881-11-25

wrecks have occurred through ,he
negligence or inetliciency OF mas
tiers, during the same tlme-prove
this, and you will have opened the
way for asserting that pilot restric-
tions are an embargo on our com
merce; until that is done, all this
twaddle about Portland Influences
being exerted in favor of pilot law
for US will avail nothing.
, 1881-11-25

THE Territorial Treasurer, Mr.. Francis
Tarbell. who has served four years, and
has just been appointed for another term,
has notified the Governor that he cannot
continue in the position, and Mr.. Thos. n
Ford. OF Olympia. has been nominated in
his stead. As to cause, deponent saiCh
not
, 1881-11-25

The telegraph reports that Mrs. Lille
Christiancy, defendant in the famous di-
vorce case so long agitating society cir
Giles. has become insane by broOding over
testimony introduced against her damag-
ing to her character.
, 1881-11-25
U. S. LAND OFFICE AT OLYMPIA, w. II.

Notice Is hereby given that Jo..N ANpER-
son has tiled notice OF intention TO make final
proof before the Judge, or in his absence, the
Clerk, of the Probate Court, ut his Office in
Port Townsend, W. T., ON Friday, the 30th
day OF December, \. d., 1881, on homestead
application, No 2,299, tor the sw or OF ne or OF
soc 81. Up % n. west. lie names as witnesses
of Chimacum, and George w. Blake and
Frank II. woodley, both OF Port Townsend,
jefferson County, VT.
j. T. BROWN.
swi4i. Register.
, 1881-11-25

THE smallpox scare is practically over
The Tacoma Ledger" of today, says
that the number in quarantine there has
dwlndled fIOm 32 to IL during the past
death "a Chinaman).
, 1881-11-25

Just received by G. c. Bartlett & CO.,
EX-ldaho, and Dakota, a very fine and
large stock of Gents Clothing, overcoats.
ulsters and furnishing goods, which we
vii! sell at low prices. Call and examine
our stock before purchasing elsewhere.
, 1881-11-25

PROPOSALS are ont from Post Master
General James, dated Oct. 10Th, calling
for dS for carrying the mails on ali post
routes in the Pacific states and territories,
for four years from next July. Bids re-
ceived up to Jan. Z. 1882. For particu-
lars, apply to your Post Master.
, 1881-11-25
U. S. land Office at Olrmnia w T.

NOVEMBER u. 1881,
Notice is hereby given that WILLIAM MAR
TIN has filed notice Of intention To make final
proof before the Clerk of the Probate Court,
at his office in New Dungeness, w. T., or Fri
day, the 9th day of january, 4. D., 1852. on
Presumption ID. S., No. 4. 1873, for the lois 3, 4.
ami e nj OF sw or of Sec 7, TIP 81 n, Z II west.
He names as witnesses: Charles II. Harris
Peter Bonney, Harry Martin and William
Crosby, all of Pysht, Clalnm County. W. II.
j. L. BROWN,
4:5w Register OF the Land Office.
, 1881-11-25

The Northwestern News" weekly,
published at Davenport, Iowa, by f. w.
Brady, has reached us. 1t contains 30
colums, nearly all reading matter, and is
sent for $l.50 per annum. 1t is a Eem-
perance paper. and maintains its position
by common sense logic seldom surpassed
in the journalistic field.
, 1881-11-25

DR.. Welsh, dentist, well known to Port
Townsend people. desires to announce
that he will be at the Central Hotel on or
about the first of December to attend to
the wants of those who may need dentist
work DONE
, 1881-11-25
The Peruvian Syr,,n

The Peruvian Syrup has cured thousands
VINO were suffering from Dyspen; III. Debility.
Liver Complaint. Boils, HumOrs, Female Co. al
plants, etc. Pamphlets free TO any address.
Seth W FoWle 4 Sons, Boston,
, 1881-11-25

VLLARD'S utterances on the railroad
question are sometimes understood differ
emily by different people. Not so with
Mr.. Ginger i'll regard TO his auction store.
Try him.
, 1881-11-25

THE population Of the United States is
finally fixed, by census bureau statistics,
at 90, l55, 7S3.
, 1881-11-25

''YEs. mother said she was going to get
all our boys clothing at the San Francisco
Store hereafter. They give such good sat.
iSfacfion.
, 1881-11-25


The Olympia STANDARD" objects
TO our suggestion to have the mum
ber of judicial districts in the Terri
tory Increased to four, OH the grounC
that it is impracticahie. The frs
objection, that the change must be
made by Congress-, if at all, is per-
haps we'll taken. We have not ex
amlned the law to see if the proper
course would be to memorialize Coz
gress, or to pass bill aud depend
upon getting Congress to approve it
il a memorial is the proper thing, i
should be forwarded, backed by III,
most cogent reasoning that could b,
employed. As to the contingency
suggested in case the supreme cour
should be evenly divided on a ques
ton, we might have expressed i'll 5,
many words what we supposed wa.
apparent to all, viz: the suggestion
that no judge be permitted to sit il
supreme court on the trial of casC
appealed from his decision In distric
court. This is what we meant b,
reference to having three unbiased
judges to try each and every case.
, 1881-11-25

NEWS FOR THE LADIEs.-ReCeived
Another fine assortment of Dolmaus anG
listers, Ut the
SAN FRANCISCO STORE.
, 1881-11-25
Have Wi.tar'. BaIsnn, Of wild Cherry

always az hand. 1t cures Coughs, Colds, Bron
chiiiS. Whooping Cough, Group. Influenza
Consumption, ana all Throat and Lung Com
paints. 20 cents and 81 Il bottle
, 1881-11-25

You can find a fine and large sock of
Ladies' Underwear, at GROSS BROS.