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Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1882-07-15
Local Happenings.

New drug store at Sth and Madison.
Miss Olivia Todd. of Dayton. Ohio, is
visiting friends in this city.
Building operations ale very active
at the present time.
Thomas McClary and wife are at
Cape May Point.
Does war in Egypt mean higher
prices in bread stuffs?
Adjutant General Postles and family
went to Cape May yesterday.
One of the hotels at Linwood was
robbed the other night.
The REPUBLICAN is read by the
masses, over 5000 circulated, and that
is what hurts people who are jealous.
A train on the railroad between Cape
May City and Cape May Point, jumped
the track yesterday.
The family excursion on the steamer
Republic yesterday to Cape May was
well patronized.
Postmaster Swiggett's family are
spending the summer at Harper's
Ferry, Va.
The assistant minister of Trinity
parish, Rev. L. x. Lewis, is spending
his vacation at Atlantic City.
Deputy Sheriff, George Clark, is suf-
fering with an attack of cholera NOR
bus.
The Rev. DR.. T. G. Steward of Bethel
A. M. church will make his summer
trip to Georgia.
George o. Hildreth, having been re-
Gently appointed to position in the
City Surveyors Office, assumed his du-
ties yesterday.
A. Kuhlman, the druggist at Fourth
and W'luut streets, returned from
Coney Island yesterday, where he had
be, IL for week.
The firm of William Lea & Sons has
been dissolved and new firm organized
for which charter was granted at the
last session of the Legislature The
new firm is William LA & Sons Com
Pany.
An eycursionist on Thursday brought
large Jersey mosqui home with him
from Atlantic City. The villain sought
refuge in his collar, and thus made his
escape tothis city. He vas Immediately
captured.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1882-07-15

George Hopes committed an out.
rageous assault on Evan Dixon, of Ken
nett township, Pa, a few days ago,
striking him on the head with stone
which Knocked him senseless and then
springing upon him, shouted "I'l kill
him now" and beat him severely
Miss Dixon rar to the t,lIatance OF nor
brother when Hopes ESQ struck her
with stone, breaking uer nose aud
the whole upper part of her
face. The villain then fled. DIR. Mitchell
of Hockessin was called in and
dressed the wounds Lewis Walter,
who visited the Dixson s a few hours
afterwards, notified a magistrate OF the
when warrant was issued
for Hopes arrest, but thus far he has
succeeded in GLIDING the officer.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1882-07-15

The United States Court held ses
sion yesterday morning and heard argu
ments IL the case Of William Courtney
and Joseph c. Tiffany VS.. tine Whining,
ton VulcAnized Fibre Company and
John G. Higgins VS.. william Courtney,
Joseph Tiffany, the Vulcanized Fibre
Company and Henry Meudiahall. The
Court heard the tina argument bv
WHY'S Hodges, Esq, of New York and
then adjourned, holding the Ease under
advisemeHt.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1882-07-15

The tearing down Of the building No
224 Market street, recently purchased
by George D Clealnd, will be commenced
on Monday next, in order that a new
and more handsome building may be
erected. Mr.. Cleland proposes TO erect
a three story press brick front building
with all mo 'eTn Improvements and
will have the lower fl or as shoe
store which will be the 6uest III the
city. The new building will be q
feet inches front and extending back
distance of SO feet. John B. johnson
is the contractor for the erection of the
building.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1882-07-15
Ranfs, HhIrta.

A full lire, all sizes, gents percale--
not calico-shirts. Three collars and
one pair of cuffs 60 with each shirt
Price $1.50. The best and cheapest
thing in colored shirts in the market.
Also a complete assortment of white
shirts for men and boys. Best quality
of muslin with fine linen bosoms and
wristbands. Price $100. Call and ex'
anime them. G. Worrell, $40 and 800
Market St.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1882-07-15
APr0nosad CANCER.

ARRANGEMENTS are being made by the
First Regiment Band for a grand mus.
ical concert on board one of the steam
ers that run down the bay. This will be
the closing concert of the season and
some excellent music may be expected
as the band will number As pieces
on this occasion. On the way down the
stea Il or will take passengers from the
Mccall and will also stop at New Cas-
tie. The First Regiment Band have
done some excellent playing this sea
son and the organization is a credit to
the city.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1882-07-15
AIoInt stock company

Last evening a number of colorel men
met at Ezion A. M. E. Church for the
purpose of organizing the Diamond
State Joint Stock Company. There
were fifty. nine names enrolled, and the
association starts under The most favora.
BILE auspices. Each member pays 81
per month, and when fund has been
accumulated it will be invested in real
estate for the benefit of the members.
Another meeting will be held next Fri.
day evening, when arrangements will
be made for obtaining articles of incor-
poration.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1882-07-15
still More snapper Lunch

Either through the excellency of the
lunch or the advertisement of it in the
REPUBLICAN, Harry Feldemeir, mine
host Of the FELTON, House, has net been
able to supply the demand for several
Saturday evenings. He thinks he will
be equal to the emergency this evening.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1882-07-15

These are as low
if not less than
the same grade of
good S can be
bought at for cash
a t any house in
town and Is to 30
per cent. less than any 9TH
orinstallment house
can sell them at, We war;
rant every pair to give you
satisfaction in pro-
portion t O price
paid,an they do
not, bring them
back and we will
give you a newpair
free of charge.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1882-07-15
A Nuisance.

There is considerable conpa
about the itinerant ice cream laI
who go around the streets rnglI
bell and following to attract casa
frequently at a late hour Of the Y
when persons who have worET
all day want to sleep. Several "
ces have occurred where younGClIa
have been woke up by them, aa
parents were unable to get t6eu =.
again for several hours. The
should see that q stop is put 70
noise at such unreasonable hOuiS
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1882-07-15
FIFTH EDITION


Mayor Wales presided A. p
lass evening, and heard the Oi fc1' Cont
who said that he was subie eylCted MAJ
spells OF Leart disease, and ST ~ =, 70 Sever,
pretty large dose of wbisSa,n. su taken ,
dy, was found very mucb Tn sS rens
tiuence of the remedy about r nno shs ID.
terday on Fourth street betw uUOa ;, yeI
and French streets. The Mav "oe ~ King
90 cents and costs would hs y . u though
for the trouble of getting S Hoout rigd
nal !, and said that he though , !" NJ
nights rest would do him s SOoS = gNdI
prisoner thanked him, and s sOSa; III
he be allowed to remain two 'H ~ tAu
days. '"o or TIM
John Hunt who informed III. r.
that he was not the dog catch "o O0v
charged with being verv Jnn VI
evening. John did not deuv mug Y.
impeachment, but said that bS s1s
last evening took three drinEa al
rye, and he supposed it must bon VI O
to his head. He was fined t Ihaa'eNH
amount, 30 cents and coats 'q u, u'a
closed the hearings for the M mn,, ~
session. ~Ofalq
Daniel Lynch who is empiov.a
clerk by Barkley Bros. at FOyr, S y
French streets, was charged VIII az
ing committed an assault ar %'rl laV'
on a colored boy named MARI T pIs
The testimony for the proseentio nal
very weak, and Mr.. Lynch in %a, W
produced Mr.. James Barklev anS pe.sAil
who testified that a gang of 1I IVY vIlsa
boys of which Blake is ons of tbs oO I
ers, are q great annoyance to thS y.
They cougregate on the steps aNa ua
not move when requested, even !,
customers pass in or out Of Tho S,o',
1t was also shown that vS sys,'
morning after Mr.. Lynch had ' SIa
them off the steps, one of tha r T'.l
threw large stone in the store I TIa
came very near demolishinc !. ' I
case. They returned af,erRa,a'
their place on the step, and Mr. I'LL
thinking that Mark was the Wor.,
the party took hold of him, And N
giving him a shaking, threatepaJ ~
with a thrashing If be returned N
Mayor read the law concerning an.
cases, and after saying that be tSo'.s,
the warrant should have bean i,T.
for the boy instead OF Mr.. Lynch N
missed tie case.
This morning previous to tbs ous0,
OF Court, about halt a dozen bari f looI
ing cases, who had been arrested !,
drunkenness, and confined several d,v
in the cells, were brought into tbs h,
and after being warned BY tbe an
that if they were brough in again thSI
would be sent to Jail Tor thiTy davc
were allowed to depart Que Of tbar
said as they passed out, If thew evs1
catch me back mere again they can sspI
me over for hundred aud thirty days
Patrick Welsh was the 6f,t I'd
heard this morning, aud be was Ia
quested to hand over 81 and costs "A
being drunk and disorderly. JOhuMs
guire was assessed the same amount
a similar charge.
Thomas Lawson who was arrested
suspicion of having committeda u
rious offence, was discharged from cuI
tody, as it was evident that The VOl
cutor was mistaken in the person.
James Bennett and Patrick HsSu
were both very drunk, and the ORc
locked them up, They both scknOV
edged the corn anu were each fined
cents and costs.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1882-07-15

Parties going on Gouley's excursion
after visiting friends and seeing sights
in New York and Brooklyn, can go to
Coney Island with any one of the iron
steamers from Pier No. l, at the bat
terry by showing their ticket as they 60
on the boat, one leaving every half
hour.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1882-07-15
HOOD Poles In the race

The workmen engaged IN Csl a
out the south race, found a Y N
number of other articles q lOIG
poles, which upon inquiry Vsl' ~ !.
to belong to a cooper, who -.
time has been using the EaC3
which the city obtains Its a nnI.,
water, as a place to soak hoop F''
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1882-07-15
DEATHS.
'OWENS.-On the l4th inst, Alvia owens,
aged rs years,

OWENS.-On the l4th inst, Alvia owens,
aged rs years.
The relatives and friends of the family are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral
from her late residence, No. SOL French street
on Monday, the 18th inst. Services at the
house on Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. To
proceed to Principle, Cecil county, Nd, on
the 9.l7 q. m. train.
SlMMS.-On the 18th inst, Hannah, infant
daughter Of William and Maggie Simms.
Relatives and friends are respectfully In
vited to attend the funeral from the resi-.
dence of her parents, No ST. East Fifth
street, on Sunday afternoon, at 2 O'Clock.
Interment at Wilmington and Brandywine
cemetery.
lSCOTr.-Died July 18th, Bishop Levi Scott,
in the S0th year Of his age
Interment at the Union Cemetery, on Mon
day, the nth inst Leaving his lats resi-
dence at l O'Clock, p. ID. A short service will
be held at the house. The main servi;e at
Union Church.
YEATMAN.-On July 14th, 1852. Willard
Bayard Yeatman, aged months.
Relatives and friends are respectfully In
vIted to attend the funeral from the resi-
dence of his father, Norman y eatman, 1922
Chestnut street, on Sunday afternoon. Ser.
Vices at the house at Q o'clock. lnterment
at Wilmington and Brandywlne cemetery.
LONGf.-On the 14th inst, Lille May,
daughter Of John and Ella Long, aged
months and days.
Relatives and friends are respectfully In
Vlted to attend her funeral from the resi-.
dence Of her parents, at the s. W. corner Of
Tenth and Orange streets, on Sunday after
noon. Services at the house at 8 o'clock. In
termert at Green Hill cemetery.
BENNETT.-On the l4th inst, in Newark,
N. j., John F. Bennett, aged ~ years.
The relatives and friends Of the family are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral
from the residence OF his farher-iI law, Gap
tain Starr. No. 1910 King street. on Monday
afternoon. Services at the house at 2SO.
PEROIVAL,-On the 18th inst, Mary Jane,
daughter Of W. W. and M. 4. PerciVal,
aged years and II months.
Relatives and friends are respectfully iD-
vited to attend her funeral from the resi-.
dence Of ner parents, thirteenth and Head
streets, Ninth ward, on Sunday afternoon at
o'clock. lnternient at the tiverview ceme-
terry.
Little jamie was our darling,
Pride OF all our hearth and home,
But an angel came and whispered,
Darling JAMIE do come home.
Fold her wake hands together,
Close her soft and dr., amy eyes;
See how like broken lily,
Pale and beautiful she lies.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1882-07-15
runeral Of william III. chadwick.

TIE funeral of Mr. William H. Chad
wick the chemist who died from inju-
ries received by an explosion at Du-
Points mills, took place yesterday, and
was largely attended by his friends and
employees of the powder works. The
intermeut took place at Mount Leb'
anon Cemetery.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1882-07-15
knights OfSt. Lawrence.

Next Thursday the knights of St.
Lawrence will give their annual excur-
sion TO Atlantic City via steamer Eel.
ton and West Jersey railroad from
Camden. ALL who wish to spend
pleasant day at the seashore should 20
with them.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1882-07-15

Specht & Spain are about to com.
meuce the erection Of new brewery at
Spring Hill, their present establish.
ment being entirely too small for their
rapidly increasing business. The new
brewery when completed will be one Of
the largest in tre State, and will cort
about $75, 600. The building will be of
granite and furnished with the most
improved equipments for the manutac'
ture of beer
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1882-07-15

Last week and this we have been ex.
hibiting those beautiful foreign papers.
To day We show our American make,
at one tenth the price, quite a. difference
and we think they look almost as well.
See them in our window as y1u pass.
Real gilt only 80 cents per piece. Ball
s. Company, 6l0 Market street. You
know thu name and place.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1882-07-15

At Mullin & Sons, Sixth and Mar.
ket streets, all the odd lots have been
put aside and mashed away down end
people who want a bargain in Boys
suits, coat, pants, or vest or anything
out of these goods can get them at half
their value.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1882-07-15

At Mullin & Sos, Sixth anu l1 %I'l
all the odd lots have been put .s ssT !,
mashed away, and people WIN ""
bargain in boys suits, coats a. !. d S1i
vests, or anything out OF tnlO S'
get them at half their value
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1882-07-15
change of Name

The Peninsular Trade S'T =
lished in this city by JONI iInI
has been changed to the ne S %
Trade Record. and will H. 1 SsSa
published on Thursday inS'0'
urday.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1882-07-15

No. 6 West Second street has base ball
or canvass shoes of all sizes. Youths,
boys, and mems Of the best in the
market.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1882-07-15

An all day meeting will Dc i
Logan street church to.mo Sh "
George Tillman will preach sto- m ri
M, and ~ p. m. The psst sSII IN M
]. Russell, will preach at 8O'Cl0n1
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1882-07-15
I'm the Went End woods.

Andrew Dolbow gives notice that a
religious meeting will be held to-mor.
row afternoon at two o'clock IN the
West End Woods, and he gives cor
dal invitation to all to attend.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1882-07-15
Commencing July l7Gh,

We will close our place of business at
G p. m, each evening during the week
except Saturday, to give our employees
their evenings during the heated term.
JNO. w. DIEFENDORF e Co.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1882-07-15

Rev. Charles Hill, of Asbury, will
preach in Scott church tomorrow even
ing, and Rev. T. r. Dreamer, of Scott
will preach at Asbury at the safe time.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1882-07-15
MARRlAGER.

FLOYD-LEANBY.-I Philadelphia, July
18th, 1882, by the Rev. Enoch Stubs, az
Wharton street M. e. Parsonage. Mr..
Goodwin Floyd, Of Camden, N. j., and
Miss Emma Leanby, of Wilmington. Del,
formerly of MiddletoWn.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1882-07-15

To Atlantic City, July 9th, steamer
FELTON,, via Pennsgrove and West Jer-
sey Railroad. Tickets, Sl.25.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1882-07-15

Knights St. L. ,SCEH,sSi ShS Vi, 4
lantic City, next lnur'"
7 hours on beach,
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1882-07-15

Very large lot OF clothing IN be sold
at auU ion at Drake q Co.'s, NJ. II Z.
4th IT.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1882-07-15
Yacnt Clubs

All linen navy shirts for q ,! rs,
ties, ball clubs, 60, only " 81
street..
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1882-07-15

BLACK Lace BuntinS n .i,bu|
to s cents a yard ~ "
Market street.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1882-07-15

Children. Linen suits =, tS tbs
So 80 to 81 80 70 c'O'' 4
House.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1882-07-15
gain rs crnls 20 cape May

The Republic will make another
special excursion to Cape May on Fri
day, July 28th. 1882 TickeCs 10 cents.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1882-07-15

Boys Cashmere suits reduced from
90. 90 to 81. 90 at the Boston House.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1882-07-15
close ri 9 p d.

Mullin s. Son, Sixth and Sdlt %
will close their clothing dow soy upt
in evenings except Saturday
ther notice at 6 O'clock
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1882-07-15

Ten Different S'y Wy n,
Boys $40 90 suits reou'
the Boston House.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1882-07-15

P. S-Wc close az $50
this evening. To give our
employees all possible free
dom the daily hour of clos
ing willin future be 6 o'clock
P. NJ, except Saturdays.
We thus conform to the
custom Of John Wanamak-
er, 18th and Market, and
John Wanamaker & Co.,
Nos. 918, 500 & 1922 Chest
nut street, closing all houses
at 6 o'clocy.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1882-07-15
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Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1882-07-15
|. Real Ev.a.|

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sISSstd&ay the dv|
w, y TaGtnall st
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Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1882-07-15
$1.OOfor so
Cents.

This is the basis of the
Midsummer Bargain Sale
which has been going just
one week. The Eight Bar
gain Sections were opened
with about $4,000 worth of
Clothing, all fresh and good,
save a few soiled garments
in Section No. 7. To realize
three-fifths of the price, or
$30,0OO,for the whole would
satisfy us. Less would not
and the clothing mustb bring
the prices marked or stay in
Oak Hall. Such was the de-
cision and we know it was
for the Clothingis 60
ing quite fast. Our main
point, room for Autumn
goods in Oak Hall, will be
gained. The varietyis sub
stantially unbroken.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1882-07-15

Remember the Felton's Sunday ex-
scursion to Atlantic City. The steamer
Wilmington also makes Sunday trips
? to Philadelphia.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1882-07-15
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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1882-06-23
Uncle Moses Testimony.

colored man named Bob Tompkins
was on trial before Justice for assault.
Old Uncle Nose WAS one of the leading
witnesses for the State The main point
was whether or not Tompkins had given
any provocation to bring on the row.
Now, tell this jury all you know
about the affair, said the Justice.
g Kin tell de jury all knows in my
own way?" asked old Nose
-" Yes, tell the jury what you know in
your own way"
Old Nose turned solemnly to the ex-
pectant iurymen:
:. Gemmens oh de jury, you am de
meanest lookin' crowd cher l SEED
=" Stopl" bawled the attorney for the
''Your Honor will incarcerate the wit
ness for contempt of COURT" howled the
attorney for the prisoner
The foreman of the jury got up and
asked the court to protect the jury from
insult
Witness, if you insult the jury again
L shall certainly resort to extreme
measures"
:. I'm not gwine ter consult nobody eff
you don't interfere wild me, F." said old
Nose sullenly.
:. Proceed
"Gem'mens oh de jury, you am de
meanest-lookin' crowd cher 1 seen out \
side Oh a jail"
The Prosecuting Attorney jumped up
and down. The foreman Of the Jury
once more howled g Your Honorl" The
constable laid his heavy hand on the col
lar OF old Nose, when the latter calmly
repeated TO the jury:
You am de meanest-lookin' crowd
cher | seed outside oh Jail. Dem was
de berry words de prisoner dar used when
be first come inter de bar-room, and
which led to de row.
The foreman sat down quick. The at
lorneys doubled up like jackknives with |
laughter. His Honor smiled. |
The spectators roared; while old Nose. |
With surprised look of childish in |
locenee, once more said emphatically to |
he crowed jurymen:
" You am ne meanest-lookin' crowd |
Der | seed outside OBJ Jail. '-Teras
Sittings.