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Daily Republican., 1881-12-08
AMONG the FIKEMEN.
the IntrOductiOn Of Patent Light.
ming Irips into tfta different En-.
Rine H0uses-A Satisfactory test.

Mr.. VIM. II. Blake, chairman of the
Fire Committee Of Council, who is al
ways working to increase the efficiency
of the Fire Department, recently re-
ce!ved eight sets Of lightning trips of
the Conway patent, from his friend, j.
+. Morrison, the well-kroEn dealer in
firemen's : supplies, of baltimore. These
patent trips are used in all the engine
houses of the Monumental City. These
tripA are intended to connect with the
gongs Of the fire alarm telegraph in the
engine houses; and when one is struck
Instantly by means Of "a connection with
the meter, turns up the dimly burning
gas, and throws open the sable doors
in the rear. The horses are so trained
AZ to understand the striking Of the
gong and the sudden illumination and
rush at once to the tongue of the en-
gine. The time consumed in making
these preparations for running to fire
is almost annihilated by the Lightning
,rip. One was placed in the Fame
Hose engine house yesterday by Mr..
Blake and given its first trial in this
city last evening, at O'Clock, when
the daily test of the fire alarm was
made. About fifty tiremen were pres
.nt, who represented all the fire com
panies of the city. The arrangement
worked satisfactorily, and all present
were loud in their praises Gifts etficien-
cy. Mr.. Blake has kindly offered to
donate one of these trips to each COM
pany of the department, and they can
be procured at once from him. The Wa
ter " itch and Weccacoe will each
place one In their respective engine
houses today.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-08
A New Departure.

Mr. j. A, Conner, the well known
harness and trunk manufacturer, No,
4 East Fourth street, near Market, hav-
ing recently fitted up fis store in first
class style, and having stocked it with
a large assortment Of harness, both sim
gle and double, horse and lap blankets,
buffalo robes, whips, and in fact, every.
thing usually kept in Il first class har
ness store, would be pleased to have
the public call and examine his stock
He has Just finished u fine set of single
Coupe harness for prominent citizen
of Washington, Il. G., which, for style
ard Workmanship, cannot be exceled.
MIR. G. is also an extensive dealer in
Trunks, Travelling Bags, etc, large
assortment of which are always kept
on hand. The new departure above al
luded to, is the introduction into his
already extensive business, a line Of
ladies and gents pocket books, ladies'
fine shopping bags, cabbas, satcnels,
etc. This assortment is the largest and
finest in the city, and compromises
every conceivable style and shape Of
pocket books and bags now made. The
prices ara within the reach of all and
range from ten cents to $3.50. A hand.
some Christmas present could be Sc
leCted from his large assortment. Call
on him and bs convinced of the fact.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-08
Firennens visit.

The Fame Hose Company resolved
some time ago to accept an invitation
from the firemen of Harrisburg and
Norristown to visit those places and
have been busy in completing the ne
cessary arrangements. They expect to
leave this city the first week in May to
be gone for four days. While iu Har'
risburg they will he the guests Of The
Good viii Fire Company ahdtxpect to
remain in that city for two days, when
they will leave for Norristown, where
they will he entertained by the Mont
gomery Fire Company. They have
fifty meY bers who have already signi-
fled their intention of going on the trip,
and it is expected that before the time
arrives the numbfr will be largely in
creased. The Washir eton Gray's band
of Philadelphia will accompany them.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-08
AMLRACULOUs ESCAPE.
A well known Citizen Falia from
A WAGON and makes u Marrow
Escape.

Yesterday afternoon, Mr.. Nathaniel
Biddlp, Crivcr for Davidson * Bro,
propietOrS of the marble works, corner
Fifth and KING streets, met with Sc
we're accident and nothing short ot
miracle saved him from sudden
death. He s'arted early In the alter
noon, with atwo horse wagon, ON which
were lJaicl a lot Of marble mante!s, To
be delivered near BanCIOtt's mills, on
the Brandywin". lis delivered the
uantels safely, and was In the act OF
getting in the wagon, to drive borne,
when the horses suddenly made a start
while his feet were on the hub OF the
wheel, throwing him violently to the
GROUND, and dragging him n consider
able distance. The horses were stopped
by young man who vas with mm,
and who immediately went to Mr.. Bid
dies assistance. When picked up he
was bleeding profusGly aud was thought
by the young man to be nearly dead.
DR.. Springer was summoned ana rem
dered the necessary medical aid. Upon
examination of his injuries 1t was
learned that his face was severely cut
and bruised in several places, two teeth
were dislocatcd and his nose had a
deep cut in il. The most serious injury
was ON his eyes, the eye lids being cat
severely. Mr. Biddle was taken to bis
home, Oh Chr.otiana street, where he Is
doing as well rs could be expected un-
der the circumstances. The horses have
habit of starting the very minute the
driver touches the wagon, and this ls
the way the accident TO Mr.. Biddle
happened. If the horses had been the
least bit fr.ctious or wild, Mr.. Biddle
would in all prob tbility have lost his
lite. His friends will be p'elsed TO
learn that his injuries are not 80 serious
as they might have been.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-08
GUlTEAU.
THE ASSASSIN NOR HAVING
TMIAGS HIS OWN WAY.
RebUutinE the Plea Of Insanity.
GuiteNu's Inierjscted Re.
ulnA ks-kxpert TeS.
JllnOny.

WAsKINGToN, Dec. THE criminal
courtroom was densely crowded his
morning. Among the audience in the
front seats were General Sherman, Rev
Mr.. TalmaLe, and several Senators and
members Of Congress. AS soon az the
Court opened The prisoner addressed
Judge Cox, and in a set speech claimed
that he had right TO call the diStin-
guished witnesses mentioned in the
order refused by the Court He said
he was sorry to except from the Courts
ruling, but be must do so. Judge Cox
replied, "Your exception has been
noted
Mr.. Scoville stated that he had not
received response to the interrogatO,
ries addressed TO President Arthur and
after a collcquy between counsel it was
arranged that the Presidents answer
should be put in as evidence at any
stage of the trial. Guitcau interrupted
at this point by stating that he did not
want the President bothered, and
adding, "He's President of the United
States, and ! made HIM so"
General William r. Sherman was
tLeuau led and recited the orders he
gave for the disposition Of the troops
Edward T. Barton a lawyer, who had
resided at FreepOrt since 1907, and
knew thee ulteau amily, in effect stated
that he had not seen signs OF insanity
il; the family or in the prisoner. 4.
Green, Of Frerport; &. W. Tandy;
Benj,min T. Buckley, the family
physician of l.. w. Gulteau; Smith ID.
Atkins, editor Of The Freeport Republi-
can, also testified toa knowledge OF the
prisoner and his family, and that they
never noticed signs Of insanity A
recess was taken, and on rcSuning
several other wi nesses gave similar
testimony. Guiteau interfered OCCASION
aly, and once interrupted the proceed
ines to express his opinion on the
Presidents message. He said: "lm
glad President Arthur has given those
miserable Mormons such slap. |
hore he will keep at them. Its good
message." The Court at three =. NJ.
adjourned until tomorrow.
The fact that but few Of the twenty
or thirty experts summoned for the de-
feudant gave their testimony eXcites
some remark, and it is said that nearly
| all Of them came to the conclusion that
they could do Gniteau no good by their
testimony A few experts mad inter
views with Guiteau on Monday after
noon, but none Of them appeared yes
terday on the Witness stand. The prl5o-
ner stated that the experts requested
him to take some medicine before max
ing examination, but he declined.
They talked with him for an hour and
a half, and examined his eyes, felt his
pulse and left. District Attorney Cork
hill is quoted as expressing the belief
that the trial would not last more than
% week longer. John W. Guiteau is
quoted to the effect that 50 far as he is
concerned the question Of jurisdiction
of this Court wouldn't be raised unless
the jury returned a paIpably unfair
verdict, Guiteau had many visitors II
the jail yesterday, and he was yer!
cheerful.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-08
Robbery.

The house of H. Viohle, No. 223 Lib
erty street, was entered last Saturday
night by some rogue getting up on tho
back shed and crawling through the
second story window, when three pair
of pants, two vests, two frock coats,
two dresses and several other artic les
were carried off. Mr.. and Mrs. V.were
rot awakened, and in the morning
were not little surprised on discover
ing that they had been visited during
the night.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-08

| authorities showing that Harrigan i,
guilty OF murder in he first degree, and
submitted TO the Court several pro
positions that no asked that the Jury bt
charged with.
At $50 Mr. Bird opened his argu
ment for the defense. He said that we
were here IN this court roora, Shnt from
tie cIamors Of the outside multitude
and prolc ted by justice. By the tesli-
mony this man had lived in that place
for years and by his industry and
frngaity hpd bought himself house
and farm. He met this man Dennis
Shea, without home or friends, and
look him in, without board OF charge,
and while he was sheltered by his
ho>pitahle root, aud sat with him and
his family around his table, Dennis
Shea eudoavoured to poison the mind OF
the wife Of lis benctactor against her
husband.
What would you do gentlemen If you
were to go home and hear the man
whom you bad sheltered the man
whom you had given home, endeavor-
ing to poison your wife against you.
What would you do Mr.. Foreman un-
der these circumstances would you
tell him rs lIarrigan did to leave the
house, or would you not rather take
q club and knock him out Of the house?
did he stay away the children have
told you that he did not but says the
learned States Attorney they would
say any thing to save their father; lave
these young innocent souls perjured
themselves before heaven? "God for
bid !" and another thing when they
were giving thi testimony there were
assaiiug the honor Of their father and
OF the woman that bore them. l believe
these Childieu's testimony for there is
by nature implanted in their youthful
breasts, truth.S
Mr.. Bird at this point stated to the
Court that he would not be able 10 con-
cluds his argument tina. evening and
asked that he be allowed to finish this
morning.
His request was granted anu at 80
o'clock Court trook recess until III
o'clock this morning.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-08
Police Court,

WIN. Zeigler WAS before the Mayor
last night upon the charge of being
drunk and di.orderly. A penalty of $3
and costs was imposed, in default OF
which he was committed.
Johu Collins WAS arrested last night
by Special Officer Leach for di'orderly
conduct in the Opera House and was
given a hearing this morning. A fine
OF g. and costs was imposed.
The notorious "Em" Jones was again
placed In the dock charged with drunk
euncss. The usual penalty of 80 cents
and costs was imposed.
Barney Daley who has only been re-
leased from Jail about month and be-
ing unable to keep sober was sent over
for ID days. .
VIM. Bcggs being un,ble tonavigate
applied to police headquarters late yes
terday afternoon for protection. Being
unusually beligerent he was locked up
and fined SO cents and costs.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-08
Annual Election.

Last evening, the annual election OF
officer. Of Elmer Ellsworth Camp, No
3. Division OF Delaware, took place
with the following result:
Captain b. ID. Miller; First-Lieuten. ;,
ant, q. G. Laws; Second Lieutenant
william II. Buck; Chaplain, VIM: II
Thompson; Orderly Sergeant, Theo'
dore II. Gray; s. M. Sergeant, VIM. r.
johnson; Sergeant Of fGuard, David H.
Loper; Color Sergeant, James f. Do
laney; Corporal OF Guard, Daniel Hill
Trustee, Thomas II. Gray Sentinelss'
George W, Adams, John w. Trippett;
Delegates. Theodore Fl Gray, John W..
Trippett; Alternates, David II. Loper,
Danle Hill.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-08
Kidney Diseases.

Fllney diseases aillict the greater
pqr the human race, and they ara
c,o,tantly on the increase, but where
lie virtues Of Kidney-Wo have be-
come known, they are held in check
and speedily cured. Let those VINO
have had to constantly dose spirits OF
nitre and such stuff, give this great
remedy q trial and be cured. In the
dry form it is most economical, In the
liuuid the most con venient.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-08
Congress-.

In tho U. 8. Senate yesterday, mum.
her of bills were introduced among them
one by Mr.. Plumb, making trade dol
lars legal tender, except where other
wise expressly stipulated in the con-
tract, and one by Mr.. Davis, establish.
ing a department Of Agriculture and
commerce.
Mr.. Hosr offered resolution, which
was referred for the appointment of .
special Committee on Woman's Suf-
trage.
Mr. Morrill's Tax Commission resol u
ton came up in order, but that gentle.
man "preferring not to weary the SEN
ate with = long speech at this time" "
moved an adjournment, which was
agreed to.
The House was not in seseion yester-
day.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-08
Chesrfulpessa On ristian DuIy.

Last evening in the lecture room OF
the Central Church the Rev. George
Rogers, formerly of Soudan, preached a
very practical and sermon from the
text fonnd in Romans, fifteenth chap
ter, 18th verse; "Now the God of hope
fill you with all JOY and peace in be-
lieyiug." 1t was listened to with the
greatest interest and at the close of the
service an after meeting was hold TO
talk with those who desired to have the
ioy of the salvation Of Christ. The
meetings will be continued this and
Friday evenings. All are cordialiyln-
Yiteu TO attend.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-08
he (,ORtenlod.

People are constantly changing their
homes from East to West and from
North to South or vice versa, in search
Of healthy State. 1: they would learn
70 be contented and to use the celebra,
.sd Kidney-W ort when sick they would
be much better off. The wnole system
can be kept in = healthy state BY this
simplebut effectual remedy.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-08
Baptism

On next Sunday morning,st 9 O'Clock,
the Rev. j. Wesley Sullivan will bap-
tise several persons in the Brandywlne
at Chadd's Ford. These converts are
the result of the recent revival meetings
held in the Brandywine Baptist church;
The services are still being continued
but only on Sunday evenings for the
nraRant.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-08
Personal.

George d. Collins has returned from
Bristol, Pa, to his old home near
Green Spring Blac~ bird Hundred,
Daniel T.. Forrest and brother who
have been residing at Lincoln Centre,
Kansas, for the past two years. have
returned to this city.
We are informed by DR.. Ebherts that
DR.. Maxwell, residing at No. 7 jackson
street, who as badly injured by being
assaulted at Front and Shipley streets,
few evenings ago, is doing as well as
could be expected.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-08
ssEySct1Au.''

A small audience assem- blsd last
evening at the Opera House, to witness
the play of "Eviction.' The company
were delayed on the road, and did not
get here until very late, consequently
there we're many things left undone
that should have been done. Theplay,
a. it was produced last night, is miser-
able, and had it not been for the excel
lent acting of the company, would have
proved complete failure. Mr.. Werner,
as "Terrence O'Brien," performed his
part admirably, while the very appear
auce of Mr.. Charles Frew, as the
Bailiff, was the very signal for uproar-
GUS laughter.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-08
what we Can do Tor Them?

One voice all over the land goes up
from mothers, that says, "My daughters
are 80 feeble and sad, with no strength,
all out OF breath and life at the least
cx+rtion. What can we do for them 90
The answer is simple and full of hope.
one to four weeks use of Hop Bitters
viii make them healthy, rosy, sprlght'
iy and CheerfuI.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-08
Eaecfiau Of Trustees.

Tho n enbers Of West Presbyterian Churth
met Teesday even pg and cleo tho follow:
ing to serve ~ trustees fer the,ensuiny term OF
tcree years: John p. Bslyills, Willian
L. Ucheltree and John X Mari. An extra
effort viii be made in short time, by the
congregation, to pay on the entire debt rest
ins on the church.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-08
The Wealth or

War Department, Office Of the Chief
Signal Officer. Washington, Deoember
81 A. NJ.
THE WEATHER REPORT FOR TO-DAY.
For the Middle Atlantic States:
generally cold weather during the
day, with northerly winds, and higher
pressure.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-08
Trunks and Travelling Bags,
j. A. CON n ER,

Reliable harness and trunk nAnufacturos,
has removed to his new store,
NO, AZ. FOURTH ST. near Market,
where you will find the largest assortment In
the city. ladies and gentlemen's pocket
boJks and lad les shopping bags, and sold st
reasonable prices. Prompt attention paid 70
repairing trunk and travelling bags.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-08
Purchases Iuaranteed.

At the ladies department of u. Jam es
Belts drug store, great care is taken to
entirely satisfy every purchaser. En-
trance on Sixth street. Lady attendant.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-08
SPECIAL HENTKON.
Decline OF d IN.

Impotence of mind, limb, or vital
functions, nervous weakness, sexual 40
bility, SC, cured by Wells Health Re-
newer 81, at druggists. Depot, N
h, DanfOrth.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-08
0Olreo .

A soiree will be given in Capelle,s
building, on King street, above Second,
on Saturday evening, December 10Th.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-08
M1 nEAn KEornER Or THE LORD: :

received your kind letter this morn.
ing-your ChriI'i'n advice and en-.
couragemeut--for which am thankful
feel that am deeply afflicted In the
death Of my noble son. he was my
stay and supporJ in my old age. 1t i
hard, sometimes, to say "Thy will bt
done" If he had sickened and died
could feel differently; but put my
trust in God, and lean on him tor sup
port. 1t is great comfort to know
that shall soon meet my darling on
the other shore, where parting IS NJ
more. My daugh,er-In-iaw and the
younger children are well and my
health is good, considering what have
passed through. Thanking you again
for your good letter, subscribe myself
your sister in Christ.
ELIZA Is. GARFIELD.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-08
J q n ey
3O1 and aO3 King strsst.i is hssdqaartsr
for good potatoes.

3O1 and 3o3 King street. is headquarters
for good potatoes.
Jannsy,
3O1 and 3o3 King street, is headquarters
for good potatoes.
Try . sample bottle Of "Tsr and Wild
Cherry Gordial, 1t relieves all coughs
and colds Immediately. Sample bottles
Is cents. Prepared at Beaten Smiths
Drug Store, corner Seventh and Pine
streets.
Sutterlsy h Co. have rsdttsd the
gallery at 802 Market street and are
ready foH Ans work at their Old
prices.
AYERS Ague Cure, shaw'a Chill Pills,
Thermaline and OsgOod's Chologoguee,
for sale by j. H. Hartman, Druggist,
9Th and Poplar streets.
S., Joseph's Salve, positive cure for
burns, bruises, cuts, corns and bunions.
For sale ty Taylor & Fullerton, "2
King street.
Smeltz deals in all kind Of produce.
Appl q, potatoes and butter a speciality.
No. 13 +. Fourth street.
People in want of sod clothing
would do we'll to call on Geo. ii. Ash,
Merchant Tailor, ,705 Market street.
Aliens Soda Mint Tablets for indt'
pe,tion and heartburn. Fer sale by
TAYLOR g. Fullerton, 3O2 King street.
Chspnan's stock oftobacoo and cigars
Ia immense. Dealers please notice.
Fuorth and shiplsy streets.
..Ths best 80 Cigar, Smith, SO N arkst
Daily Republican., 1881-12-08

Q lbs, Of white CASTLE soap for %
cents, sold by N. b. Danforth, Drug
pist, corner End and Market streets. A
special room for adjusting trusses.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-08
List orUucisinAed Letters.

remaining in the Wilmington, Del. /,
p. o., Saturday, November B, 1881.
LADIES LIST.
Brown, Miss Ellen Mitchell, Mrs Annie
Barnes, Mrs. r. M. Morris, MSS J. A.
Day, Miss A. Murray, Mrs 4sabells
Dshrvon, Mrs M. Price, Mrs Kate NJ.
Dshroon, Mrs. NJ. Kicks, Mrs Mary T..
lldridge, Mrs. Wright, Mrs. Y.
Ford, Nrs; "a. T. Winston Mrs. Lucy
GENTLHMENS LIST.
Armstrong, J. MeIlvain, William x.
BARBER, John A. Nichola', John II.
Chamberlain, l.. Oliver, Tbos. J.
Cox, John Rouse, |. N
Donaley, Rev.. p. Searles Brothers
Fuller, Charley Sewell, Joe.
Guy, William Shineon, Samuel
Harris, Farris 3let Tylmon, Mrs. Alex.
Knight, Capt. IL. b. Teet, +.
Kennedy Z p. Uriing, John ".
Keane, Joseph M. Vanderslice, John
l.eitner. Albert Wilis, F-ank Nj.
Lunch, WIN. L. Wortz, James
Miller, Wilson Williams, Rev. lsaao
WN. N. PYLE, p. II.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-08
A Letter from GArfelds AOSher

The following is reply written by
Rev. L. NJ. Browder, pastor OF the First
Christian church of 0 tumwa, Iowa
CLEVELAND, Nov. Is, 1881.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-08

r EAyE PHILA. MESSAGE 60s ::kAR-
IL ket st. b. q Am. Receive p'k'g. Varyv
X.press same evening, for IL sts.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-08
NOTICE TO WATER RENTERS.
WATBA DIPATnUHT,
b. W. Oor. Sixth and King sts.,
Wilminrton. Del. Dee. lSt. 1891. \

The bills for 1854 are ov..ready and paya-
Of Sixth and King streets, Tho law requires
all bills psid on or before January 81, 1882
tho face Of the bill those paid during the
month Of February 3 per cent. additional
those paid during the month Of March 10 per
cent, additional, and any amount remaining
unpaid after April lst, 1882. tho registrar n
REQUIRED to have tho ferrulss Withdrawn and
suit instituted for the recovery Of the anount
due, and the water viii not be ct into sncr
prem ses until such Arrears, with assosaT. snts,
aod two dollars for drawing ferrules sre
paid. Ofice hours from Q .. N. to 8 p. m.,
aaiiy. THOMAS M. O(+LE,
iecl.2m Registrar.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-08
state Of the Thermometer

A. tbs REPUBLICAN Office, In the shsde
shis morning:
o'c ock 10 O'Clock Ii O'CLOCK
$40 80 3D.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-08
Hmm, ME iu the House.

Ask druggists for "Rsugh on Bats.
It clears out rats, mice, bed-bugs, flies
reaches, vermin, ants, insects l6c. PEI
box.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-08
VAR. KILNE'S GREAT NERVE RE-
- STORER, Is the wonder Of the age for
all nerve Diseases. All hts stopped free. Send
to 93l Arch street, PHILADELPHIA Pa.
REDUCTION OF PRICES.
lam selling VIM. Lea Il Sons

CIiftop,s $500
Poutaxat ...................... T7s
Kirkwood $50
Minnesota Patent. ~ 70 $iV
make speciality Of selling the best -four
in the market.
Fresh Buckwheat meal In any quantity
from one pound to a ton.
VIM. u. PlCKELS, 4o7 King street.
oct26-tf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-29

4 woman rather shsbbuy dressed entered
a store ON Austin avenue and asked the
merchant at his desk to give her a dollar
for the support of her aged mother. You
can't come tha, game 0U nae. Your mother
died last week '' Well, amt 1 her heir
Don't / represent her