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Daily Republican., 1882-12-14
Ohnos,nr a nHtnr Route jury.

In the Supreme Court at Washington
yesterday the effort to procure jury
in the Star Route cases was resumed.
At the time of adjournment on Tuesday
there was one juror sworn, John ri:
Crane, and ten others who had passed
the challenge of the defence, but were
still open to challenge by the prosech-
tion. John Hughes and clarence
Shields, colored, were not objected to
and were sworn.
Reese Evans was sworn Robert
Gilmore, Colored, was challenged per
empturiiy. Frank Reushaw was sworn.
John B. Sheriff, JohD II. Vernon and
jackson Howard, colored, we're s@orD.
This exhausted the twelve men who
had passed the challenges by the de
fence, eight Of these being sworn. Ihs
prosecution then proc 3eded TO select
four more jurors from the panel sun
moned. Mason Lowery, John L Lat
ham, 0. G. Green aud John n. Young
were seated in the jury box subj +c' t"
the challenges of The defence. Mann,
Loyery and Green were accepted aud
sworn. Latham was challenged per
emptorily; John N. Young was accept,
ed, but STATED he had formed n decided
opinion, and Mr.. Merrick challenged
him for cause, 1t became evident tbat
more talesmeu would be needed, aud
the Marshal was directed to summc
ten more men to-day and then the oourl
at 3 T. NJ. adjourned.
Daily Republican., 1882-12-14
no,,nnHI HIiIIn Rnrned,

The Enterprise cotton mills, at Man
ayunk owned by Samuel 5. Kelley and
occupied by Joseph Adams, cotton
yarns, Kelley & Wilhers, cotton spin
ners; Lord & Connor, carpet yarns, and
John Wild & Bro, carpet yarns, were
totally destroyed by fire yesterday at-
ternoou, mourning loss OF Slo 900 OF
building aud 500, 600 On the stock and
machinery.
The fro broke out in the picker room,
on tho fourth floor, iu the apartment
occupied by Lord Il ConDor, and spread
with great rapidity. About 100 opera
tiyes we're at work at the tlma, those on
the filth floor being exposed to the mott
DAGGER.
AS there were no nru escapes in the
building the only means OF escape was
by au outside hoisting rope, which
reached only to the second Aoor All
coming down this way had to jump the
balance OF the distance to the ground,
running the gauntlet OF the fire. 9th.
ers Jumped from the windows. In all
Mxfesn persons were ipiure5, soIse by
Ibcnising by falling, and others by burns
about the face and body.
Oaly one, Mary O'Connor, aged IA, Is
believed to be fatally injured. be-
spipe is said to be- broken. X. Marsh
aged 10, had has arm badly laSertsd b!
Having it caught in the hook at the enc
of the rope which lie was DESCENDING
The list Of Injured includes W. Dem
psy, aged 18; w. Trout, aged III J
wiley, aged 10; Maggie Quinn,aged ID u
Mary Hoffman, aged 16; SusNn Hott
man, aged 20; ". Everman, aged saw
Everman, Jr., aged 16; w. Keen, ags'
liz; James Conuer, aged 32;Thomas Par
neil, aged 25; john Kelley, aged 40; J
lDoWniug, aged 30, the engineer anu
girl named HOOpeE.
Daily Republican., 1882-12-14
AmUaeIneRtE.

'The RosCius Dramatic Club Will
Give their grand entertainment at tue
Opera House this evening, for the
benefit of the Academy Of the Vislta-
tion. .,,;,
The club will appear in two dramatic
sketches, and the re. organized cnoIr OF
st, peters Church will give o number
Of musical selections, under tde lFad9r-
shin of Professor Rhoads, assisted by
MI Fred Wagner with tho violin, and
Mr.. Boulay with the cornet This en-
tertainment should he well patronized,
as aside from It's excelience, the proceeds
are for q worthy object, r
Tomorrow evening the McOaull
onera Comiaue Company will present
rhe Queens Lace Haud kerchief" in
it's entirety, with the beautiful scenery,
costumes and appointments which were I
ussd on It's first presentation in thiI
city, Reserved seats are tor sale a.
Thomas & Co.'S. and should be secured
without delay.
Daily Republican., 1882-12-14
Congressional. Committee wOrE.

The Ways and Means Commlttee yes
terday morning discussed the schedule
of the Tariff Commission, ard reached
item No. 70 in the 1885 items Of the
schedule not counting the free list. A
few changes were made; haxseed and
linseed oils, for instance, upon which
the Commission had suggested duty
Of 25 eentB per gallon, We're restored TO
the old rate of 80 cerB, Soda was re-
served for further consideration. Tho
Committee will receive written argu'
ments, but will not give oral hearings
upon the subject OF the tariff.
The Senate Finance Committee yes
terda5 morning devoted AN honr and
half to the consideration of Mr.. Sher-
man. tariff amendment to the Iuternal
Revenue bill. it is announced that,
pending consideration of the measure,
the Committee will receive in manu-
script Or print, the views OF any persons
who may desire to hear them, but un-
der no circumstances will 1t give any
oral hearings.
The Military Academy bill apprepri-
ates S3O5 900, which isS3l,7OO less Than
the amount for the current year.
Daily Republican., 1882-12-14
r,eua,,rcsd war Over.

NEW YORK, Dec. l3.-The war II a.
IN end The rates have been restored, ,
and an agreement Will be signed to-
morrow by the presidents of the dltfe'
ent roads binding themselves not to
violate the contract, that is to scalp
tickets. for period otone year, under
The usual penalty, (supposed to be
$500. In regard to the division OF
traffic, it is authoTitatively stated that
each road will get all the business IL
can. and that no agreement or percent
ages exists. The story about the con-
soIidation OF Northwest and Omaha
roads is not considered by those who
should be authorities, to be an idle ru-
NOR. Both Mr.. Hughitt and Mr.. Por'
ter refuse to speak on the subject, Dut IL
il more than likely that Mr.. Hughltt
will be president of the Omaha road
ard still retain his position as general
manager of the Northwestern road
Said Mr.. Reddle
~ have no doubt that Mr.. NanIer-
bilt either has purchased the controll-
ing interest of tue Omaha Railroad or
is acting in this matter for the NGrth-
west, which Is Synonymous, ! th!nK
that Mr.. Porter will be glad to resign
from his POSITION. He was anxious 10
do so in 1881. The whole war, as 10 Is
called, has had by far too much lmpol
tance attached to IL.
Daily Republican., 1882-12-14
Aorihenr,o aRramp.

About week ago, uFOn the arrival
of train of freight cars at the West
Yard it was found that some one had
placed two cats in QUE Of the cars, vino,
ike human tramps had beat their way
10 this city. They were taken to oneot
the Cffces, and after being fed and pet
ted, became quite tame and showed a
dtspOsiJlun TO be PERFECTLY satisfied
With their new home. On Tuesday
night as one of the feiines Wa9 eXplor-
ing the yard, and making a general
survey OF t surroundings, he had the
misfortune TO g~J enc Of his front feet
aought under Ire Wheaa of car. The
foot was cut er tirtly eff. and the poor
animal suffered terribly. Drs. Kerr
ard Melvin, who are connected with
he road, ampu ated the injured mem
hor, and Thomas is now doing first
rate, although he will be compelled in
the iuure to make his explorations on
three legs.
Daily Republican., 1882-12-14
An EngIIsb CnRmpIsn Beaten by
q boy.

Last evening was an occasion OF the
trial of footspeedi ibetween. professional
runners at the Madison street, Garden
New York, In which George the great
English Champion runner TOOK q pre-
minent rart.
The great race of the evening, the
ten-miie run, Ia which George was TO
beat all previous records, was next. on
the programme, There were twenty. .one
starters, George was the scratch man,
and the others were allowed IRON . 70 y
minutes. r. +. Delaney, Of the Gram
ercv Athletic Club, was the only QUE
who's tarted minutes before the En-
slish champion. When all the men OK.
cspt George and Delaney had been sent
Oft, 1t was evident thai the Esgl.sh
champion was not taking very great
risks In giving his competitors the ad-
vantage that he did. But when Delaney
at the word "Go" Eprang down tue
track running erectiy and gracefully,
there was a suspicion that George Dad
something more tnan child's ulay pc
fora him, though fewlt FL oug tat the
almost nuknoV n boy could beat the
champion OF bWO SobIluShSo -
yauauisher Of Myers. When the three
minutes nad elapsed and Geerge
stretched away around the track with
his swinging strides, there was gTeal
apnlause and shouts of "George!' But
soon the crowd perceived that Delaney
was pushing George and his course a
round the track was marked oy
shout of encouragement The race De-
came closer and closer
George began to look haEgard, anc
though be seemed to put forth every or
| fort the sd-rheeked boy Kept close os
hind him, Ln the Litter part OF th'
fourth mile, Delaney tried to pSs'
George and for moment ran side oN
aide with him. The excitement wa,
intense, but The ambitious youth couLt
not keep his own aud gradually fel
behind again. 49,,
Finally, in the last mile, Delane!
put on q wonderful spurt and passe'
ahead of the Englishman, having rul
the ten miles in J6 o., beating TN
American record Of 5T32 George
time was 5.O7 25. His best recor'
made in England is SO 50 30. Thu
Delaney won the race without regar'
10 the handicap. Second place wa
given to j. Reilly, Of the Pastime All
| Ietic Club, who got it, however, By th
reason Of the nine minutes tlar0 tha
was allowed him.
Daily Republican., 1882-12-14
pr,,oD.r and We visited Nj e.

NEW CASTLE, Del, Dec. ID, lSeZ.
MEssRs. EpITORS:---In the.next NUN
her of the Star we shall issue an ap'
peal to the people TOR q subscription TO
furnish A Christmas dinner to the poor
unfortunate and unhappy prisoners in
our iail. Iwrite to beg your co-opera-
tion through your most excellent paper
40 that our appeal may go to az the
nennle of Wilmington and indeed New
Castle county. ! need not speak OF tue
righteousness Of this enterprise and the
vood that may be accomplished by eX'
Tending little moral sympathy to this
unfortnpate class of citizens, whose
"hands are against every mans, snd
every mans hands against them.
| have not yet learned the exact num-
her OF Erisoaers in our Jail, but believe
that there are about 81. 800 or Sl5O
will give them all good dinner. II
you will mention this matter Tor Us
uleoae state that all su descriptions may
he sent TO the New Castle Star, and
that the names of the donors viii b'
Dublisbeu IA that paper with tn
amount Of their subscription. TIT
fund thus received will be handed to
committee of New Castle gentlemen, o
which Mayor Black will be chairman
Money or provisions will be thankful!
! received ..,,ao,
| work | am, =tc., etc. 49,.
WV ,JosEPH c. WHITE, Editor Star
Daily Republican., 1882-12-14
nARnRS Of P0IieH,

AZ last night'S session OF police couEt
Peter Cooper, was required to pay IS
and costs for being drunk and disorder
Thomas Farrell was arraigned on the
charge OF obstructing sidewalk WIFE
a coal wagon, adiudged guilty and
ordered to pay q hne Of $40 and COSTS
but the fine was subsequently remit
ted. ,..
One case ofdrunkennssS WAS olspoSeu
of in the usual manner. -.,
At this mornings session DaVlG
Doyle, for being very drank was nneo
81 and costs. ia
ore plain drunk was fined 90 cents
and osts.
Daily Republican., 1882-12-14
Cougreua yesterday.

In the United States Senate yester-
day, Mr.. Morrill, obtained leave for tho
Finance Committe to sit during the
sessions Of the Senate. s...f s,.., s.... :,
Mr.. ingalls, introduced, "by request,
n bill to compel the prosecution OF pro-
ceedipRs in bai, kruptoy to final deci-
sion. Mr.. Beck's resolution tor an IN.
vestigatiOn OF the political assessment
business was taken up aud, with mr.
Hale'a substitute, referred to the judi
ciary Committee
The Pendleton Civil Services Reform
hill came up as unfinished business
After a speech by M. Hawley, the for
mai amendments reported by the Com
mittee on Civil Service Reform was
agreed to. ..... .,
Another amendment offered by Mr..
Logan was agreed to providing that the
examinations ''shall he practical in
their character, and shall relate to mat
ters which will fairly test the relative
fitness and capacity OF applicants TO
discharge the duties Of the service into
which they seek to be admitted. E
Pending consideration OF the Dill,
Mr.. Dawes, from the Committee on In
dian Affairs, reported favorably the
bill introd uced by Mr. Cameron, oi
Psnna., apDropriating $4,000 for the
support Of the industrial school at the
Lincoln Institute, Philadelphia, II
will be- offered as an amendment to tbs
Indian Appropriation bill After az
executive session the senate adjourned
In the House, the motion pending or
Tuesday afternoon, TO lay upon th'
table the motion 10 reconsider the vot'
recon mitting the Congressional Libra
ry bill was agreed tO--ll5 TO lel. I'm
Agricultural Appropriation and Mill
tary Academy bills we're considered II
Committee Of the whole, reported to tn
House and passed. The Steamboat bill
was made a special order for Januar'
Il7.h. Mr.. Randall, Of Psnna., Offered
u resolution, which was agreed to, re
auesting the Secretary of the TreaSur,
TO ascertain as nearly as possible, th
amount or estimated amount, paid TO
ocean freight on exports and import
from and To the United States for tb
fiscal year ended June Both, 1883. Th
House then adjourned.
Daily Republican., 1882-12-14
pr,,es for Ue,,ness Beauty and etc

The curiosities in the Globe museum,
in New York, were agitated with envy
on Tuesday because of the superior al.
tracti veness of ten young women and
six Young men, who sat on carpeted
platform in a row anxionsly watching
spectators deposit votes in ballot-eoX,
The homeliest woman is to receive a
orizs of S75. The best dressed woman
and the one with the largest foot will
also receive prizes. The man VINO ID
voted to be the haudsomest by patrons
of the museum will get $75. The one
with prsttiest foot will receive SIS, and
the man with the most beautiful mus
tache, S25 The ten young women are
uuq uestionably homely. No. II said
she was from Chicago, and prided her
self on the magnitude OF her feet. The
civ men wore button hole bouquets and
we're handsomely dressed. They sus-
gested no idea which called for perpet-
uation in print.
Daily Republican., 1882-12-14
kutned ~ SpesuIasIoD.

Xbran Harris, OF Cory, Erie coun.
ty, who was = wealthy merchant few
months ago, bought oil on - margin
during the recent oil excitement. His
speculations were unfortunate. The
sheriff levied on the goods in his three
stores on Monday afternoon. The exc
cutiona amount to $2l 600 and there are
more to follow. The total liabilities
will aggregate from S65, 600 to $75, 900.
Assets, principally in stocks, are about
$50 600,
Daily Republican., 1882-12-14
Anotnsr rIre a. Middleton.

On Tuesday evening last, shortly
after the store of Benjamin Benson
located on LockWood's corner, in the
town of Middletown, by some unknown
cause caught IRE, but was discovered
in a short time thereafter and the flames
extinguished by ths uss of several Bah
cock firs eStinguishers (Middletown's
fire department) and numerous buckets
of water. The goods in the store were
nearly all destroyed or badly damaged.
The loss is nearly covered by insur-
anCe.
Daily Republican., 1882-12-14
The Rail- LARt NtRht.

The first annual bali Of The Morocco
Flnishers assembly took plac9 last
evening in Institute Hall and was well
attended. Ninety-eight couple partici-
pated in the grand march which was
led by master of Ceremonies James
Clark and Miss Maggie Mckay, fol-
lowed by loor Manager Thomas Davis
and Miss Nellie Mitchell of Philadel-
phia, and assistant Floor Manager John
MalOney aud Miss Lizzie Lynch,
Thomas Tucker and Miss Ella Tucker,
James Flanagan aud wife, N. J. Nc
Grath, the chairman of the committee
of arrangements, is deserving of credit
for the manner in which the ball was
conducted. Music WAS furnished by
Professors Ritchie and Worth's orches-
ira and dancing was kept up until 4
o'clock this morning. The affair was q
successful one in every particular.
Daily Republican., 1882-12-14
Oueeu,.L.co mnndkorchIeT.

TIE McCaul Opera Comique Com
pauy will appear for the second time
this season in the Grand Opera House,
on Friday evening, in the Queens
Lace handkerchief, which was rem
dered here a week ago 20 croWoea
h use. Seventy artists appear in this
company with two hundret magnificent
cortumes The opera is a good one and
the music OF the finest. A rare enter
tainment is promised those who attend;
Reser we'd seats are selling rapidly and
those who wish to procure seats should
do so at once.
Daily Republican., 1882-12-14
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4 ROunHY ON American GhipB.

WASHINGTON, Dec. Is The joint
select congressional committee on
ArBericsn shipping has adopted a pro.
position prepared by the Sau Francisco
Board Of Trade, which is embodied in a
bill introduced in the H.use today by
Mr.. Page. It is to the effect thai the
builders Of vessel for the foreign trade
of materials produced in the United
States shall receive from the govern
ment a sum equal to the duty that
would have been collected if the mate
rials had been imported from foreign
countries. Should this become law
the bounty on an irOu ship Of 1000 tons
would be about $48, 900 or $50, 900.
Daily Republican., 1882-12-14
I.OAI.

Isaac S, Fredd, who resides near
GreenvillS, Cbristiana Hundred, lost
his money bag nu sixth street, between
Market and King, about noon on
Wednesday, containing from S. to $40
in small change The finder will be
suitably rewarded on leaving the same
ct this office 1t is to be hoped that 1T
fsll into the hands ct some one equally
as bonesi a. the young man who found
the S95 lost on Tuesday last,
Daily Republican., 1882-12-14
Cameron and MitCneII HObnOD =
bling.
MashIngtOu Special to Baltimore su

Washington Special to Baltimore Sun.
Duriug the proceedings of the Senate
on TursdaY, Simon Cameron, of Penn
sylvania, entered the chamber and took
a 81 at on the Republican side, He was
soon surrounded by number of Sena-
tors representing both political parties.
When Senator Mitcheli al IprC ached him
Don Cameron was seated next his faith
er. The two CaIuerUIs arose and salu'
tad their late antagonist in most cor
dial manner, TO the surprise of many
lockers on. Mitchell took seat be-
tween the elder and younger Cameron,
aud il vas whiSpcIe around the Sen
Ate Ul atu her that n reconciliation had
taken place between the rival Pennsyl-
yania statesmen.
Daily Republican., 1882-12-14
a sailor Attacks u Wooden An'
dian.
New Y Ork Nail.

new OrK Ehh
About Ave o'clock yesterday morn
ing q young marine named McMAnuS 8
attached u the BrosSlyn Navy yard,
was passing the Corner OF Fulton and
Pearl streets in helligerent condition
which cost Michael Cassie his place In
Othsllo's service, whom he caught sight
OF wooden image Of an Indian war
riOr mOnaOing him with raised toma-
hawk.
Not stopping to consider that hewAS
himself unarmed, McManuS immedi-
aiately accepted the challenge and at
tackled the Indian. =,
They fell to the ground in mutual
embrace and in the Gcutfle the Indian
lost both arms and his thick wooden
head.
TIE mariner was still haggipg the
body Of his foe on tho pavement when
an Off ser appeared and queIled the
disturbance. the Indian was permit
ted 10 20 on account of his serious in
liuries and the navy was sent 70 the Is
land
Daily Republican., 1882-12-14

Capt O'Farrell, after whom OFarrell
avenue is named, and who is known to
everyone ia Chicago, said to one Uf our
representatives vi am only too happy
to say that did use St. Jacobs Oil ;
my right leg was crippled in a most
awful manner with iuhamDalory
rheumatism, and my sufferings were
extreme. L tried more physicians than
| care to count, and they gave me no
mure ease and freedom from pain than
If l did not have them in attendance.
heard about st. Jacobs Oil, used II
and was cured. Chicago Times.
Daily Republican., 1882-12-14
Arnl.t,n Exile.

CAIRO, Dec. 13.-The Government
has requested Arab and the other
nTisoners sentenced 10 exile to be ready
to etart witkin ten days Allowances
have been granted the prisoners nom
their properties which were coniiscatea y
The property belonging to their wives
rao not Con6scated. The leniiency
shown to the prisoners has produced
a onod effect on the Arabs.
Daily Republican., 1882-12-14
muHIcAI and Literary.

A grand musical and literary enter
tainment will be given In Sbiloh pap
tist Church, Twelfth street above MAI
ket, this (Thursday) evening, An III,
teres ting program mas besn Ptepaleu
aud good time is expected. Refresh
meuts will be served during the even,
lng and three prizes will be presented
10 Miss R, Macy, Miss a. Williams and
Mrs, A. Jones by MessrS. j. Bass, D.
". Dormau, ST., and W. NJ. Winston
respectively. An admission fee OF II
cents will be charged, the proceeds ioI
the benefit Of the church.
Daily Republican., 1882-12-14
A Good OVarCORt

very cheap Is now being sold by Mutlin
r Son sixth and Market; they have q
1ot ef Worumbo Fur Beavers, which
tbav M made up themselves to sell at
Twsnty Dollars which they have now
red need to Sixteen; this coat Is first
class and we'll worth the original price
but in order to close them we nave
made the reduction,
Daily Republican., 1882-12-14
a HOfel EnhRf.

Sarah Emp.nn, colored damsel en-
ployed at the d slaware House, was ac
oused of stealing q quantity of wearing
apparel and other articles helouging &c
boarder in the house aud given a
hearing before Squire Bertolstte who
held her in the sum of $500 TO answer
the charge at court and in default she
was committed.
Daily Republican., 1882-12-14
EneEIhl Gar.

In order that the residents of Rising
Sun can attend the entertainment of
the Rpscius Club, st the Grand Opera
House this evening, arrangements have
been made to have a street car run out
to that place at the close Of the perfor.
mauces The entertainment will be a
pleasant one, aad as 1T is for a worthy
6auee, laige audience should pc pres
atIf
Daily Republican., 1882-12-14
rhe weather.

War Department, once OF the CGlel
signal Officer, Washington, December
IA II A. NJ.
rap WEATHER EXPORT FOR TODAY
For the Middle Atlantic states
cooler, fair weather, northwest TO sou'u
west winds aid higher barometer
Daily Republican., 1882-12-14
), BarSaims tor tue noIidaSs.

h ~ " I; d, smyth, the jeweler, at No
|lsooaaiket Saaiket street, having decided 10
N,sO ,o"unue the business offers his
M, "" SVock Of iewelry, silverware and
reS,, novelties for the holidays at
ISS My !. reduced prices. Buyers will
t0ra M" 70 their advantage to visit this
6wsl ana examine the large selection ot
'~y' oetore making their purchas q
Daily Republican., 1882-12-14
ppANDrvs RRAHDIEs

Just received d large inv ice 0; pure Cali,
fornia STDpe brandy, warranted 70 oe 1ts'
titled from the pure ferment0d Juice u the
9rape, for sale by no EaIlou Or bottle, James
A. Kelley, 5. ". corner Of len h anG orange
streets.
John O, Bryant OF the Yenna. house, Front
and King Streets, has just received a lot Of
beautiful morocco bound albums, and no
can supply gone for from 50 aPieca upwards.
These goods are warranted and will be sold
cheap for cash or on the installment plan OF
small mOnthIy payments. Call at Penna,,
House and examine stock or send postal and
Mr.. Bryant will Oall on the people.
That which is mOss pGlatable when our
tastes are not perverted, is generally the
most healthtul. We have been so long used
to white bread that quite an effort Is re-
sulred to induce us to use brown bread; IN
last we must be driven to 1t by falling health
or by high sense Of duty which comes from
| careful study Of the subject. there IS
more in this than most people think. WI
| liam d. Picksls, 4O7 King Street, nour dealer,
mai es a speciality Of the best articles in
THIS line. Gall and yet u circular.
Daily Republican., 1882-12-14
NnricetOM MIntsIers.

Ministers o. church officials wishing
their notices published In theREPUBLl'
CAN, will be- required to hand them in
on Friday or before 10 O'Clock Saturday
morning, to insure their insertion.
Daily Republican., 1882-12-14
.. Ruchn-PaLbN.

ouick, complete cure, all ANNOYING
Kidney, Bladder and Urinary D'Se"seS'
81, Druggists.
Daily Republican., 1882-12-14
&I aaE seduction

in millinery goods for the Holidays at
Il, J, Lindsay's, No. 2O8 King st,
Daily Republican., 1882-12-14

Ladies', gents aud children's, at
WAinwrisht's, S12 Market Street.
Daily Republican., 1882-12-14
state OF rno TnermOmeSor

It the REpUBLIoAN office in the shade
his morning:
o'clock 10 o'clocS 10 . o'"o'
+ 800 81 4o