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Daily Republican., 1882-07-31
Encansd from the Cells.

This morning the notorious Bob Al
len, who has been locked up i'll a cell
at The City Hal, awaiting requisition
from the authorities OF Maryland, made
his escape in the following manner:
The officer in charge had laid down
his keys tor moment, while he went
to the cellar to turn off the water, and
when he returned Allen had gone. AT
the time there was no one about but a
colored man named Myers, who cleans
up the place, and it is supposed that as
soon rs the officers back was turned,
he took the keys and released the pris
oner.
Chief Hawkins Immediately placed
Myers under arrest and locked him in
the same cell lately occupied by Allen.
The Sheriff is expected to arrive from
Chestertown, Md, to day, with the ne
cessary papers, to take Allen back to
that place, and will no doubt be greatly
disappointed when he finds that the
bird has flown.
Daily Republican., 1882-07-31
The Nebr auka Census Fraud

WASHINGTON, July 2S.-Ths sub
committee of the House Committee or
the Judiciary charged with the inves
tigation of the circumstances connect
ed with the presentation to the com nit.
tee of the statement purporting to give
the census of the State Of n ebraska for
1872, upon which the committee based
its report to the House in favor of seat
ing Mr.. Majors as an additional Repre-
tative from that State, held a meeting
to-day for the purpose of taking further
testimony.
In response to call from the sub
committee copies of several kilograms
which had been received by Mr.. Ma
jors on the 18th and Dist Of February
last were submitted, showing that he
was officially informed that there was
no official census taken in the State
during the year of 1872. Notwithstand-
ing this, the committee was allowed to
work on the fraudulent census state
ment until April. when its report in
favor of Mr.. Majors was submitted to
the House.
Daily Republican., 1882-07-31
Tho NaIlO mai Game.

On Saturday aftern noon the Active
base ball club OF Media came to this
city for thepurpose of crossing bats with
Our Boys. The game was called at 4
o'clock with the latter at the bat, who
were retired in one, two, three order, as
were also their opponents. The second
inning was another blank for Our Boys.
bat the Actives scored two runs. The
score remained the same(2Jo 81 until
the close of the fifth inning when some
dissatisfaction arose, regarding the
decisions of the umpire and the game
was suddenly brought to an end, much
to the disappointment of the lockers on
as an uninteresting contest was antici-
pated.
The Enterprise of this city defeated
the B. G. of Marcus Hook on Saturday,
by score of 10 to- 9.
Two mines from the Scott and POstles'
Morocco shops, played a game at the
Scheutzen Park, on Saturday. The
Scott nine were victorious by score of
IL to 0.
This afternoon the Harmony base ball
club will have a contest ON the Rodney
street grounds with Our Boys, (col).
The following games were played
elsewhere;
At Observation-Disclosures Is; Allan
tic City, 6.
At Stenton-RivertOls 8; Young
America, 6.
At Boston-Bostop, 8; Worcester, 1.
At Providence-Troy, IL; ? rovidence,6.
At Clncinnati-Cinoinnati, 5; st.
Louis, 3.
At Buffalo-Clevelan II; Buffalo, 8.
At DetrOit-Chicago, IT; Detroit, 1.
At Harrisburg, Pa.-Harrisburg, IS;
Harvey Fisher, Of Duncannon, l.
AT Reading, Pa.-Active, II; Shibe,
of Philadelphia, 0.
At New York-Metropolitan, Z; Phila-
delphia, 2.
Daily Republican., 1882-07-31
Money Drawer RObbs ed,

About6 o'clock Saturday morning Mrs.
Sarah E. Fox, who keeps trimming
store at No. 204 West Second street,
came down stairs for the purpose of
opening ont her store. When she came
down she placed pocket. book, con,
tanning about $50 in money, in the mon
ey.drawer, and then went back into the
house.
In a short time thereafter some one
entered with five dollar note, which
they desired changed. Mrs. Fox went
to change the note, when she discovered
that the pocket book, with it's contents,
had been stolen from the drawer, the
thief having stealthily entered while
she was in the kitchen. No clue is
had of the perpetrator and the loss
Is severe one to Mrs. Fox.
Daily Republican., 1882-07-31
CHIEFENGINEER'S REPORT.
Number of Fires and Amount OF
Loss During the Past Year.

LOSS Duf1nk the FhbG eHFs
The report of the Chief Engineer OF
the Fire Department Of this city, for
the year ending April 30th, 1882, has
Just been published and is an interest
ing document.
During the year there were 80 fires,
entailing a loss of $lO2,05O on which
there was an insurance of 500, ,080, leav-
ing but $3.50 worth of property that
was not insured. There were 80 fires
in the day time, and AT at night. 80 of
the fires were known TO be accidental i
incendiary, and one supposed incen-
diary. The greatest number Of fires in
any one month was last October, when
there were 16, and the smallest number
was in February when there was but 3.
At the date of the report the depart
ment was composed of 342 members
who had drawn badges, 8 steam fire
engines, 8 hUse carriages, hook and
ladder truck and 900 feet of good hose.
Since then the Delaware Fire company
have sold their steam engine, and been
changed to Hook and Ladder compa
ny. The total value of the real and
personal estate held by the companies
is set down at 1922, 1877.
Daily Republican., 1882-07-31
A SHARP TRICK.
An Attempt to Rob Bishop Beck err

An Attempt to Rob Bishop Beck err
Last Saturday morning two hard
looking customers went into the beer
saloon of Conrad Manz and asked for a
sheet of paper, pen, ink and envelope,
which Mr.. MANI furnished them, The
men wrote letter, and after quenching
their thirst with glass of beer, took
their departure. They had not been
gone great while when woman who
is employe ed at Bishop Becker's, came
running up the street and said that
they had Oien an umbrella. She over
took them, and after having secured
the umbrell had them arrested. A.
the hearing on Saturday evening they
gave their names as Michael Kelley
and John Kennedy, and the evidence
showed that they went from the beer
sal Don to the residence of the Bishop,
and handed the woman who cane to
the door the note which they had writ.
ten in the saloon, with the request that
she should give it 10 the Bishop and
they would wait for an answer, their
object no doubt being to sJeal any arti-
Gle that they could carry off out Of the
hall during her absence. The note Of
which the following is copy was well
written, and shows that Kennedy is
possessed of some education
REV. AND DEAR SIR: Be kind
enough to give an old ecclesiastical
student q pair of drawers or some un'
derclothes. am very poor. received
minor orders at st. Charles Seminary,
Philadelphia. Hoping you will COM
ply, am, dear sir, yours truly.
j. KENNEDY.
The woman took the note as directed
and when she returned found the men
gone and the umbrella missing.
1t was shown that previous to writ.
ing the note, they had made inqui-
ries respecting the name of the priest
who ofticiated at the church in the
vicinity. Kennedy said that he recol
lected writing the note but that was all.
The Mayor ordered them to furnish
bail in the sum of $500 each, for their
ut Court.
Daily Republican., 1882-07-31
MnYOr,aOOuRI.

Last Saturday evening young mar
was before the Mayor charged with
playing base ball in the street. The
Mayor said that there was q great dea
Of complaint about ball playing on the
street, and he intended to try and put
stop to 1t. He imposed fine of 81
and costs.
Robert Lynn, who was before His
Honor few days since on a similar
charge was adiudged guilty of drunk
enness and fined 81 and costs, which
will most probably have the effect of
giving him some time for reflection in
New Castle Jail.
Harry Smith, who volunteered the
information that he was "Fort Della
ware boy" but had nothing to say to
the charge of being drunk, was assessed
the usual amount, 80 cents and costs.
Yesterday morning tie following of
Tenders wera called upon to answer for
their misdeeds
Ayoungman who was very drunk and
told the officer that he was from anoth.
or State and wanted to have little fun
was informed by the Mayor that as he
had enjoyed the fan, he would have to
pay the penalty of 80 cents and costs.
Thomas Geary was one of the crowd
that were lounging around Front and
Poplar streets about u o'clock last
Saturday night, and refused to leave
when told to do 80 by an officer. Thos
said that he lived in the vicinity and
had come ont to & 70 fight that had ia.
ken place Just before the officers came
up. The Mayor imposed fine of 81
and costs.
Alfred Miller has habit Of getting
drunk every Saturday night, and yes
Cerday morning was the second time
that he has been before the Mayor on
the same charge. Officer Zebey, who
made the arrest, said that he under
derstood that Miller spent the greater
part of his earnings for drink, and
neglected his family. This the priso-
ner denied, but the Mayor told him
that he did not see how any man could
get drunk every week aud not neglect
his family. He was ordered to pay o
fine of So and costs.
Daily Republican., 1882-07-31
STATE NEWS.

Items OF Interest Cleaned From
the Columns of the Country Press
The Middletown and Mount Pleasant
grain merchants are shipping a great
deal Of wheat.
Beatrice and Hale's Early peaches
are quoted In Philadelphia at so cents
TO 81 per basket. t"
William A. Price has been appoint.
ed postmaster at Delaware City and
Levin A. Pepper at Georgetown.
The Thomas Price farm in Kent couu-
ty, Md, containing 165 acres, has been
sold to Mrs Welsh for $1,000 cash.
II. VaMdegrift's farm at Mount
Pleasant, containing So acres, has been
sold to Thomas Houston, for 81, 400.
The hot weather has cut short the
pastures and In consequence the price
of butter has gone up.
Tschudy and Cats have sold their
farm, near Brenford, to Jos. B. FAIRIES
Of Smyrna, for $6, $50.
Seaford is making preparations for
an extensive oyster business the COM
ing fall and winter.
The carpenters finished their work at
the Richardson House, Dover last Sat-
urday. The house is completely fur.
nished in the most approved style.
Wilmer 8 Ellison, late of Middle
town, is now at jamestown, Dakota,
the great led River Valley wheat re-
gion.
Hon. B. T. Biggs, who has been SER
iously i'll at his home in Mlddletown, is
rapidly recovering and he is now able
to sit up for short time.
Several farmers throughout the State
have lost their wheat crops by fire
caused by the carelessness of come Of
their workmen.
A subscription has beep started to
build new hotel at Rehoboth, the
building to cost thirty thousand dol.
lars. The hotel is badly needed to ac-
CommOdate the people and 1t is thought
itiwill be built without fail.
The report on the Plymouth Rocks
late collision with the steamer Break
water of the Old Dominion line, in
New York harbor, censures W. L.
Martin, the pilot of the Plymouth
Rock, tor carelessness, suspends his IL
cense for 60 days and exonerates the
master of the Breakwater from all
blame in connection with the accident.
Daily Republican., 1882-07-31
Card From Edward Leary.


In reply TO an article that appeared
in Thursdays Every Evening in refer
ence to myself, l beg leave to state that
the article was without foundation.
The writer Of the article stated that
worked the delegates for cash" but
without success and that was unable
10 attend the Convention at Dover. The
first part of the assertion Is true, to a
certain extent, but the latter is not as 1
went to Dover, attended the Convention
and conversed with some of the honor.
able men of Kent and Sussex counties,
the latGhet of whose shoes the writer of
the aforesaid article is not worthy to
unioose. The writer further stated
that, as the train was moving off,
was heard to remark to Mayor Black:
"By Cd, if the men I pledged myself
to support can't see me as far as Dover,
how I'm 1 to run them through" This
is a lie from beginning to end as can
prove, and the writer of the article
should be more careful and state moth
ing but the truth. 1t is bad policy to
present false statement to the public.
EDWARD LEARY.
Daily Republican., 1882-07-31
Stealing TO Fosd his CnlId .

In Brooklyn, on Wednesday, Frank
Dennegar was arrested, charged with
the theft of brass boxes belonging to
the New York and Atlantic Railroad
Company. Itappeared that the acous- :
cd -7as driven to steal to procure food
for his family. Dennegar was employ
cd by the company, but for some time
he had received no money. When he
went home on Monday he was met by
his little girl, who ran towards him,
with tears in her eyes. Papa, I'm
very hungry" she exclaimed. There
was not as much as crust of bread in
the house, and Dennegar went out, stole
the boxes and returned with food Tor
his wife and children. The Justice de-
livered lecture to the prisoner and
then suspended sentence.
Daily Republican., 1882-07-31
New Music.

Mr.. Will. M. s. Brown, who is becom
ing quite popular for his excellent mu
sical compositions, has recently set tc
music q popular song entitled ga Lit
tie Brown Look Of Hair" composed by
John B, Cook, and designed to become
quite popular, as both the music and
words are very nice. The piece is dedi.
Gated to Miss Laura A. Bigger. The
Gypsy Girl Polka, published by John
P. Dougherty, of Chester, Pa, and com.
posed by Will M. S. Brown, Is a pretty
thug and much admired by the ladies,
who delight in this kind of music.
There are some choice airs in this piece
which will no doubt take.
Daily Republican., 1882-07-31
RnnAwBy.

At an early hour last evening horse
attached to carriage and starding OIL
West Fourth street near West, became
frightened AMI ran away. He pro-
ceeded up Washington street to Fifth
in his wild career and evidently went
to turn at Fifth street when the carriage
collided with a tree, which threw the
horse down and before he could get up
Mr. Joseph Cash caught him by the
head until the owners came UP. The
shafts of the carriage were broken and
the horse slightly injured. The team
was taken to the stable and an even
iug's ride uncerImously brought to an
end.
Daily Republican., 1882-07-31
A New Remedy.

Me-. s. r. Hart, of Brighton, N. Y.
represents that two quarts of gas tai
placed in an ordinary bucket filled
with water, and thoroughly stirred
will as effectually destroy potato bugs
when applied to the vines by a common
watering pot as Paris Green. 1t is in,
expensive and is certainly worth a trial
in order to determine its value. We
hope that some Of our farmers will try
it, and then state the result to US in or.
der that we may publish it.
Daily Republican., 1882-07-31
A Mnn RndIy Beat by RoughH,

About 11.30 o'clock last Saturday
night, as two men were quietly walking
along Heald street in South Whining
ton, they were jumped upon by a gang
of roughs at the intersection of Heald
street and New Castle avenue and one
of them badly beaten. The other man
made his escape and hurried after as.
sistance. The men who resided on this
side of the creek, say that they we're
walking along coming toward the
bridge, and do not know the men,
neither did they give them any provo
cation whatever.
Daily Republican., 1882-07-31
Rare Exception

The practice of putting "patent'
medicines is simply abominable, and
we discourage it. But all rules have
their exceptions, and We have one here:
Hunts Remedy. the great kidney and
liver medicine, has proved itself to be
q valuable medicine, capable of doing
great good to sufferers from complaints
Of kidneys, bladder, liver and urinary
organs. IL has cured thoueA 1ds.
Daily Republican., 1882-07-31
SURPRISED ATTEMPT 20 Rob,

About o'clock yesterday morning
the burglar alarm at police station
which connects with Sharp's dry goods
store at Fourth and Market streets
was struck off and two policemen
hurried to the spot. They failed to find
any person about, but for fear that
some one was secreted in the building
one of the officers kept watch, while
the other went after Mr.. Sharp. The
store was searched, but nothing could
be found to indicate that an attempt
had been made to enter the place, al
though some one must have been there,
or the alarm would not have struck.
Daily Republican., 1882-07-31
A Saturday Night Row.

Shortly before II o'clock last Satur
day night some eight or ten men be-
came engaged in a tight at Front and
Poplar streets. They were all drunk
ard of the number was struck in the
head with porter bottle filled with
whisky. The bottle broke, and cut his
head and face in a shocking manner,
Some one went after the police, but the
crowd must have got wind of it, for
when the officers arrived the partioi.
pants had made themselves scarce.
Daily Republican., 1882-07-31
TAX ON Over tOJaIl.

Last Saturday afternoon William
Carroll who was committed in default
of the paying of fine of 81 and cost
for being drunk and disorderly; James
Trusty and Benjamin Morris, who are
held to answer at Court for chicken
stealing; Charles O'Donnel, committed
in default of the payment of fine of $6.
and costs for being drunk and disorder
ly, and William Hackett for drunken
ness, we're all taken over to New Castle
Jail.
Daily Republican., 1882-07-31
RRNe sail.

A match game of base ball was play
ed on Saturday, at Rising Sun, bet ween
the Blue Ruse and the Never Fails
which resulted In victory for the New
er Fails, by score of 8 to l. The Never
Fails are the champion of DuPont'i
Banks, aud are open for challenges
rom any Of the junior clubs In the city
They will play again next Saturday.
Daily Republican., 1882-07-31
Commencing to see Snakes.

A man who was quite drunk, was
arrested on Thursday night and lodged
in the City Hall. On Friday morning
it became evident that he was victim
to delerium tremens and the Mayor
prescribed for him. He was much bot
ter this morning aud is now in fair
way to recover. He says that he is
from Philadelphia but refuses to give
his name.
Daily Republican., 1882-07-31
Speo N0I Mention.
Dr srmms' Pain seaTcher.

Said q gentlemaA a few days ago,
deem it my duty TO call and inform 70
that your Pain Sesa cher relieved m
wife of terrible pains and cramps afte
three days treatment, In which othe
medicines and prescriptions had failed
After taking three doses she slept al
night nicely. Dealers sell this grea
pain medicine. Main depot, Fourtl
and King streets, Philadelphia depot
6O2 Arch street, Johnston, Holloway &
Co.
The Latest NewA.
Holland will make one large photo
graph with frame for $1.25, retouched
in the finest style, no finer made In the
city; fine retouched cabinets for 81
8 cards finely retouched for 81 pictures
copied and enlarged In same style at
the very lowest prices. The only cheap
frst-class gallery in the city, No. 4
East 3rd street, between Market and
King streets,
III You Ever Intend 10 be Worth
Anything
or desire to obtain a home, now is the
time to begin by securing shares in the
Franklin Loan Association, just being
issued. Shares one dollar eacn. Six
per cent. interest on investment sure.
For futher information call on VIM. 4.
Hawkins. secretary. 712 Market street.
Notice.
Ali lovers of good -four should 90 to
412 Shipley st., where they will find
genuine Roller ground flour. II. M.
Mccartney, agent for W. g, & j. T.
Pennypacker.
Boston One Price
Boot an d Shoe house, 3O4 Market street,
will close Monday and Thursday even
ings at o'clock from July 31st to
September 1st.
considerably
if not more hickory interspersed in
Richardson's kindling wood. Deliv-
cred in cellars opening on pavement
without extra charge.
Kidney Disease.
Pain, Irritation, Retention, Inconti-
nence, Deposits, Gravel, &C., cured by
"Buchupaiba. 81. Depot, II. K.
Bringhurst.
Decline OF Man.
Nervous Weakness, Dyspepsia, In.
potence, Sexual Debility, cured by
"Wells' Health Remover 81 Depot,
Fl. Il. Bringhurst.
224O 10 the Ton.
Lay in your coal for winter before
the advance. Very best quality at
lowest market rates at Ezra Fell's, 622
W. Front st.
ZOOlORIeaI Garden
transferred to Wilmington. Chapman
of course has 1t, devil of chew, Fourth
and Shipley streets.
HEADQUARTERS for
water coolers, Uneap Jonn's, 3I3 Mar.
ket street. 20 per cent. less than the
lowest,
Meat aud Potatoes
are higher than ever, but my prices for
flour are lower. W. d. PickelS, 407
King street.
DO You want q Water Cooler?
Cheap John will sell 81. 30 cooler for
S2.75, a $3 90 for $500, a $3.50 for 1850,
D4O MblhOb ~
RuEGeF.
Twenty frkins OF Sutter tor sale at
stalls 81 and 50 Third street market.
N. B. Appleton.
Pet CAnarIes Mounted
on branch for u. cents. W. s. Wood,
204 Z. 3rd St.
Austin's Forest Flower Cologne is
one of the finest perfumes ever offered
for sale, 25 cents including Japanese
and handsome card at
Drug Store, 9th and Poplar.
Taylor q Fullerton's fever and ague
mixture sure cure for chills and fever. |
For sale by Taylcr & Fullerton, 302
King street.
Wilmington Summer Garden, 9th
Ind Walnut streets, is open for visi-
,ors. The best AMI coolest place for re-
reshments.
Best -four ninety live cents per bag,
l3 Shipley street, next door to the
treat Tobacco Mart,
Daily Republican., 1882-07-31
Che Weather.

War Department, Office of the Chief
Signal Officer, Washington, July 90
| A. M.
THE WEATHER REPORT FOR TO-DAY.
For the Middle Atlantic States /:
Cloudy weather with light rain, easter
ly winds, stationary or lower tempera-
4ure, follow ed by falling barometer.
Daily Republican., 1882-07-31
Trips RoHumed.

The repairsto the Susie McOali, which
was disabled last week, will be COM
pleted to-day and she will resume her
regular trips ut o'clock to-day. The
repairs were done by the Harlan 8
Hollings worth company In first class
manner and the boat Ia % good as ever.
Daily Republican., 1882-07-31
" S'IesI and Iho City RatI.
h.. road.

INIT llSSS' "aH EDlToRs:-I would respect,
Conr Uall l1e attention of the Street
d ths ssloner sser and Street Committee
Front vnange made in the grade Of
Railwsssi sieet G by the Wilmington City
khe "S pr.S company. As the raising OF
tbrnSS S,sae OF the bed of the street. will
bur,acse eurlng the winter months all tho
bWbers water upon the tenants OF
bf Fropo. Foi the property on the south eide
Ask M ~ r street, | would respectfully
bf m. y. COnwell, the chief eneineer
Inc and SSurVeylng no Department, TO exam.
chsnped. II 'ne grade has not been
Front S'nalt S'raai OF the business men OF
WILLIAM QUINN,
Daily Republican., 1882-07-31
MnAlAA.

We would be obliged to persons who
cannot procure a copy of the REPuBLI-
CAN at the p. W. 8 B. depot ifthey
would report the fact to this Office.
Daily Republican., 1882-07-31
Left tha a,...

Mis- OIts = itsuraay to William Bacon left
Rill suSs,;r ,Gr hent County Md, where he
ping of fPoslntend Ds. the picking and shipo
Nho I \, | p,saohes \, for his brotnsr-ineIax
Putt "'se grower of this doiiciou .
Daily Republican., 1882-07-31
State OF the ThermOuneIer

at the REPUBLICAN office in the shade
this morning:
o'clock 10 O'clock 12o'clock
78o "a $50
Daily Republican., 1882-07-31
WOODS Btr0 store

All kinds of birds or animals pre-
served and mounted. 204 K. 3rd st.
Daily Republican., 1882-07-31
The Latest NewA.

or desire to obtain a home, now is the
time to begin by securing shares In the
Franklin Loan Association, just being
issued. Shares one dollar eacn. Six
per cent interest on investment sure.
For futher information call on VIM. Z.
Hawkins, secretary, 712 Market street.