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Daily Republican., 1882-07-28
Letter from Rev. Mr. Stewart,
For the REPUBLICAN,,

| MACON, GA.I July 10Th, '82.
Iu this city, Macon, there is in the Pos
Office one Colored clerk and there are
| three colored letter carriers on the
street, and seven colored route agents
running on trains going out of this
city. There are also two colored men
on the police force, one of whom is a
| very efficient officer and has served
over eleven years; the other has been on
over two years. These colOred men
were not appointed as policemen by a
Republican Mayor and Council, but
by the peoples party movement, simi-
lar TO the King arrangement in Phila-
delphia.
The colored people have bought a
great deal of property and own some
very fine residences. To-day l have
seen store going up, two hundred feet
long and fifty feet wide upon which
colored bricklayers were at work and
from the piazza where l stop am look
ing upon ten new houses going uD by
the labor of colored mechanics. VERY
nearly In front of me is a new house
which cost over ten thousand dol
lars and Is extremely handsome, COM
pleted and painted by colored men. To-
day have looked upon two very fine
mansions in course of construction,
costing from fifty thousand TO eighty
thousand dollars going up by the hands
of colored men.
The Wesleyan Female College to
which Mr.. Seney gave his thousands is
being remodeled at cost of sixty
thousand dollars; and although at
tempted at first by white hands it is
now fast reaching completion through
colored mechanics.
-. Mr.. Gregg Smiths colored bricklayer,
contracts for buildings of all sorts; and
few carpenters can be found of more
skill and experience than Mr.. William
Jones, l write this with desire to en-
courage the young colored men of Will
mington to learn trades, and also to
disabuse the minds of the public to
some extent with regard to things in
Georgia.
In this city Mr.. George Smith, color
ed, learned dentistry with DR.. Emerson;
Mr.. James Holt, colored, studied with
DR.. Holmes and practices with him
here now Mr.. Joseph Clayton studied
the same profession with DIR. Ford and
will leave in few days to practice
in Brooklyn, N. Y.
Mr.. Pulaski Holt, colored man, does
a large grocery business and owns fine
residence. Mr.. W. G. johnson also
does large grocery and provision busi-
ness and owns one store and is building
two more, all OF bricks, and owns two
dwellings, besides, and others are doing
quite well.
Daily Republican., 1882-07-28

In the U. 8. Senate yesterday, the
consideration Of The Naval Appropria'
ton bill was resumed, the question
being on Mr.. Cameron's motion to re.
commit the bill, with instructions to
strike out all general legislation
changing existing laws in regard to the
Navy. After debate by Messrs. Bayard,
Hale, Allison Hoar, Butler, Beck,
Sherman, Jones, Davis of West Vir.
ginja, Plumb and Hawley, the motion
to recommit was defeated-yeas 29,
nays 81. Without further action the
Senate went into executive session and
afterwards adjourned.
In the House, Mr.. Kasson, from the
Committee on Ways and Means, re-
ported bill, recently introduced by
Mr.. Dingley, of Maine, fixing the duty
on imported hay at 20 per cent. ad va
loren. 1t was referred to the Commit
tee of the Whole. The Senate bill for
the sale of part of the Omaha reserva-
ton in Nebraska was passed, with
amendments, The Senate bill to amend
the copyright laws was also passed. 1t
provides that manufacturers of designs
for moulded decorative articles, or
articles In pottery subject to copyright,
may put the copyright mark on the
back or bottom of such articles, or in
such other place as it has heretofore
been usual for manufacturers of those
articles to employ trade mark there
on. The Senate bill giving the right of
way to the St. Louis and San Francisco
Railroad Company through the lands
of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians
was discussed at some length. Mr..
Buck, of Connecticut, offered all
providing the act shall not
go into effect without the consent of
the Choctaw Nation. Lost-yeas 43,
nays 116. The bill then passed. The
House adjourned until this morning.
Daily Republican., 1882-07-28
A YOUNG WANAHAKER.


A Second JOhn Wanamaker I'm
this CIty-A Description Of His
Place.
1t III q well-known fact that Mr.. j ohm
Wanamaker of Philadelphia is q peer
among the merchants of the country
and his name Ia broad cast throughout
the world. While Wilmington has
several business men who keep q varie.
ty Of goods, there Is none that equal
Stansbury Murray in point of variety
aHd liberal advertising and his place,
although small, attracts such general
attention that it has often been remark.
ed he is young Wanamaker. His
place Of business is at No. 8 French
street. 1t is two story frame house,
painted yellow with an off set of green.
On the outside are numerous attractive
signs, two of which are very promi-
nent. They are composed of large pie.
COS of canvas tastefully decorated. One
contains the picture of man with one
of Wales celebrated cigars in. his hand
with the following epithet issuing from
his lips:
mo use talkin' the Wales segars am
de best"
The other is "Hlidget" with razor
in his hand, chasing rat, who has $40.
len cigar and upset o shaving cup.
This represents the celebrated "Rat
Killer five cent segar." A large show
case sets on an amateur wagon, along
side of which is "Jumbo," "a stuffed
elophant) all of which is covered over
with an immense sun umbrella, the
largest ever seen in town, which is
covered with bright red cover and ut.
tracts general attention. Other signs
are displayed too numerous to mention.
The dimensions of the inside are small
but are large enough to conduct the
cigar business and also to run two har.
ber chairs, as he Is said to be one of the
best BARRIERS in the city.
In conjunction with this busiue ess he
keeps full line of cigars, tobacco, UNI |
brellas, canes, hats, caps, suspeuders,
temperance drinks and variety of use
full AMI tsncv articles, which tend to
make him prominent among the peo-
pie. Mr.. Murray has been d resident
of this city for number of years and |
for period of sixteen years was stew
ard on board the steam boats Ariel and |
FELTON, and his place is now headquar-
tors for steamboa men. He treats ev-
cry man with respect and sells none
but the best brands of cigars, which ac-
counts for his success aud ere many
years his business will assume large
He is also liberal adver-
tiser.
Daily Republican., 1882-07-28

to request Isaac Hinckley, president
Of the Philadelphia, Wilmington and
Baltimore Railroad Company, or theiI
authorized agents to place safety gates
at the intersection Of streets wherever
the City Council and the street commits
sioner may deem it advisable, not only
for the protection Of our own citizens
but also for the interests of the COM
pany.
Mr.. Talley said that the Finance
Committee reported that Milton s.
Shippers had been appointed City
Treasurer's Clerk, and he asked that 1t
be entered on the minutes.
He also stated that satisfaction had
been entered on the bond of William
Kyne, collector Of city taxes, and he
asked that it be cancelled.
The following orders were granted:
Amos Eastburn, $500; Z. Provost,
1915; George Leach, %. "a; e. A. Finley,
1895; John Otto, (for the Board Of
Healthy, $500.
Daily Republican., 1882-07-28
DIR summs' Pain searcher.

Said q gentleman a few days ago,
deem it my duty to call and inform you
that your Pain Searcher relieved my
wife of terrible pains and cramps after
three days treatment, in which other
medicines and prescriptions had failed.
After taking three doses she slept all
night nicely. Dealers sell this great
pain medicine. Main depot, Fourth
and King streets, Philadelphia depot,
602 Arch street, Johnston, Holloway &
Co.
Daily Republican., 1882-07-28

Mrs. DeNormandie has already OBJ
tanned the frame of her large cameo
breastpin which she advertised yester.
day, it having been found at No. 815
Walnut street, but the set is missing.
Any one who will return the set to No.
West Ninth street will be properly
rewarded.
Daily Republican., 1882-07-28
.SEER5l|EGii|| !
sun sets 7.21

Sun rises 40. SIM sa,. oI
Ohristfield q Best.
Grab salad at Fullmer's.
Deviled crabs at Fullmer's.
Slowed crabs at Fullmer's.
Ice cold oysters at Fullmer's.
Ambrosia, best fine cut at Mullins,
Ooo'ets, cream freezers. camp chairs, 9pc.
Get your coffee roasted at 400 King street
Parker, cupping and IeechiIlg. No. 1o3 Eas
second street.
8 Meals na the cheapest in the city at Moody's
10 Market street.
The best 80. cigar In the city can be found
at y East Second street
Fine lS K. Plain Gold Rings atE p
Aanrs. ID East Fourth street.
Window screens and door screens made to
Order at short notice at Yerger's, lOb Shirley
street. A0'
A. Chambers is selling off his stock of ice
coolers at cost. Call and see them. 2l5 King
street. 80" 1A'Ne
Go to H. H. Moore's for good butter and
cheese at stalls 70 and "A Second street Mar
ket House. A."
Grain is called Cradled when it ia in the
yeller days. 40 A'0
Y u ask who invented the hammock. We
Griea 70 get into one the other day-and only
wish we knew.
&, s. Humphrey Il BIO 1902 Market street.
sell the finest and cheapest hats. lheir
motto 10 strictly one-price.
everybody KnVWc MAT Holland makes the
Dest TIN type In the city No. 4 Vast Thtrd
StreeE' between Market and King.
TN roofing, guttering and spouting and all
bers, 2l5 King street.
fine retouched cards for 81 at Holland,s
gallery, No. East Third street, between
Market and King reefs.
Straw hats are selling very fast and cheap.
~ noss llo MarKe street. Also, o fine as
gortment OF white shirts and underwear,
NO" ID 'he time to secure bargains
A.. Chan bel has full STOCK o. v.uv re.
Wood and willow ware, oil cloths, fruit lars
anda general line Of housefnrnishi goods
that he is selling cheap, at No. 2l5 King st.
Geo. K. Baugh does the finest wood cary.
ing Tor buildings aud cars. Also, the finest
mouldings Of all kinds for photographs ami
al sorts Of pictures. Call and see, at No bl7
Shipley street
A wife, having lost her husband, was in
consolaDle for his death. Leave ne 10 nv
grief " she cried, sobbing; 'you know the
extreme sensibility of my nerves; q mere
nothing upsets thSm."
May (seriously) III understand. Thank YOU
again. (She MAKES movement as if TO 90.
put Gordon anticipates her departure by
Dowlng again, and, gra1ping the railing,
orops 70 the ground and walks away.)
Daily Republican., 1882-07-28
BaBe Ball,

Young men and boys Oh the Brandy
wine are requested not to play base
ball on Sunday on either the Gregg or
Heldrickson farm, belonging to Mes
srs. DUPONT, occupied by George X.
Wood ward, near DUPONT Station.
Daily Republican., 1882-07-28

War Department, Office of the Chief
Signal Officer, Washington, July 28.-
/ A. M.
THE WEATHER REPORT FOR TO-DAY.
For the Middle Atlantic States !:
partly cloudy weather, local rains,
winds mostly southwesterly, stationary
or lower temperature and pressure.
Daily Republican., 1882-07-28

Believe S. s, s. is a specific for all
Blood Diseases. 1t gives universal sat
isfaction. G. W. Jones & Co., Drgst.
Memphis. Price 81 and $1.7S per bot
tie of all druggists.
Daily Republican., 1882-07-28

transferred to Wilmington. Chapman
of course has 1t, devil ofa chew, Fourth
and Shipley streets.
Daily Republican., 1882-07-28

Send your collars and cuffs to the
Troy Laundry. Box shipped every
Saturday 8 p. m.
Daily Republican., 1882-07-28
Victoria Lawns,

8, u, 12H, 10, 2Oc. at Wainwright's,
312 Market st.
Daily Republican., 1882-07-28

ted. He wanted to see the time when
black and white shall enjoy the equal
protection of the laws and all live un-
der an honest gov ernment.
Austin Harrington, Esq, seconded
the adoption of the resolutions and the
question being put they were unani-
mously adopted.
Col. A. s. Small moved that the con-
vention now proceed to nominate q can.
dtdate for Governor. Chairm an Collins
raised quite pleasant little rattle of
applause by saying; We will now pro.
coed to nominate the next Governor of
Delaware"
Daily Republican., 1882-07-28

| at the REPUBLICAN office in the shade
this morning:
o'clock 10 o'clock 12o'clock
$50 90 963
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-02-24
AHa,.ntea Express Car.

Express managers say that Wells, Fargo &
Co.'s express car No 5, which runs between
San Francisco and Ogden, is haunted. They
have been SO much annoyed by the pranks o
malignant ghost that they were greatly re-
lieved when the car was recently sent to
Sacramento to be rebuilt, making no doubt
that the evil spirit would be exercised. In
this they are disappointed, for the messenger
who accompanied the car upon its first run
after the repairs were completed was put TO a
deal of trouble by the invisible tormentor.
The ghost came in and tumbled the boxes Of
freight about, tolled bells, and made sweet
music, and called the messenger by name. The
last trip the car made before 1t was taken from
the track the messenger heard strange
noises on the roof. His thoughts were.
on his duty and he came to the conclusion
that robbers were awaiting an opportunity
to enter car. He cautiously opened the door
and took look at both ends, but found ev-
erything quiet. He could see nothing unus-
ual, and returned, closed the door, and was
walking back to the mailing-table, when
down came box Of cooked .shrimps and
handbook. The freight was ratified about, and
finally left where it was originally. The
mysterious din was continued until the train
was nearing Terrace Station, in the eastern
part of the state, and the messenger had about
made up his mind TO take to the cage brush,
when all was still again. On one occaion
when corpse was in transit the head and
trunk of a mans body was seen to rise up
from the coffin, take good look around the
car, calling the messenger by name, and then
vanish. The car was in the train several
years ago when an ACCIDENT occurred, just
west of Truckee, killing Conductor Marshall
and an express messenger, and since that time
these mysterious noises have been frequent.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-02-24
The Senate.

WASHINGTON, Feb. Ex-senator Harris pre-
scented memorial and report of the Memphis
cotton exchange upon the danger to the river
front at Memphis from the eucroachment of
the Mississippi river.
Senator George introduced joins resolution
authorizing the secretary of war to issue "a
tions for the relief of the laboring classes in
the district overlooked by the Mississippi
river.
A telegram from Gov. Lowry, of Mississip-
pi, was read, urging immediate measures of
relief, representing the destruction of property
and stock as immense, and starvation immi-
nent. Senator George thought the number of
laborers rendered destitute would be $4,000 to
$4,000.
Senator Garland spoke of the widespread
destruction in Arkansas by the overflow as alb
solutely appalling and unprecedented. The
subject was referred to the military committee.
Senate bill relating to Indian traders passed.
1t prohibits any person other than an Indian
from trading on any Indian reservation with
out license, but especially excerpts traders with
the five civilized tribes of the Indian terri
tory.
Senator Voorhees, resolution instructing
the committee on postotfces TO inquire into
the propriety of amending the postal laws so
as TO make postal rates on all printed matter
issued by the boards of agriculture. state sta
tistical and geological reports, and all printed
proceedings of state fairs, the same as the
present rates ofnewspapers was adopted.
The Grant retirement bill was taken up and
Senator Bayard moved to amend by substitu-
ting therefore n provision to pay every presi
dent OF the United States, who shall have
served or may hereafter serve in the said office
and who shall have retired from the same,
sum annually during his life, equal to one
fourth part of the annual presidential salary;
but this not to be paid in case of second
presidential term. Rejected, ayes 5, nays 5.
An amendment by Sherman prevailed with
out discussion, making the proposed retire
ment additional 10 the number authorized by
law The bill then passed Ayes 50. Noes II.
Senator's Brown, Call, Davis, His, Jones,
Fla and Ransom voted aye with the Repub
licans, otherwise the vote was party one.
Vote in detail:
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-02-24
Crank Mason.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-In the Mason court
martial to-day, Capt. McGilvey, of Sergeant
Mason's company, testified: Since Mason's
confinement he had been returned to duty by
witness as duty sergeant. Warden Crocker
described the location of Guiteau's cell, and
and said the arrival of troops could be wit.
messed from the cell window Guiteau, when
not reading or writing, spent some time in
looking out of the window. Bigelow, coun-
sci for Mason, objected to the testimony as to
Guiteau looking out of the window, unless
the judge advocate engagedso show this habit
was known to Mason. The judge advocate
said he proposed to show this. The court,
after long private deiiberation, sustained
Bigelow's objection. The Judge advocate
then announced he intended to prove Mason
knew of the habits of Gtiteau Mason, rising
from his chair. exclaimed: 81 will clear this,
judge. l did know of it." The court Ger.
emptoril y ordered Mason to be silent. No
material facts were elected to-day. The ar
rival of Mason's wife and little boy seems to
have had soothing effect on him. He con-
tinues to complain bitterly of the food and
quarters furnished him, and constantly urges
the contrast between the treatment accorded
him by the military authorities and that &C.
corded Guiteau by the civil authorities at the
iail
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-02-24
ALL AROUND TINE GLOBE.

w. II. Black, OF Woodcock, Pa, suicided at
Austin, Texas, yesterday.
The Hahnemen medical college, Chicago,
yesterday, graduated 1858 students.
Herman Batzen e. Bro, New York, have as
signed, giving preferences of $105,OOO.
An incendary fire at Cisco, Texas, destroyed
the store OF D. Fl. Jordan. Loss 5000.
As result of the recent census the popula-
ton of Denver, Col. +, is claimed to be upwards
of $4,000.
At milford, Mass, the mandatory of Es-
tebrook 81 Co. burned yesterday. Loss $50,
600; partially insured.
The American Baptist Home Missionary So
ciety, celebrated its fiftleth anniversary yes
terday at Chicago.
The Virginia legislature yesterday elected
Allen auditor and Martin railroad commits
sioner, both readjusters.
Daniel j. Perkins, real estate dealer of Bos-
ton, Mass, was arrested yesterday for forging
notes and mortgage papers.
The weekly statement of the bank of France
shows an increase of 96,000,000 francs gold
and A, 0O0, 900 francs silver.
The billiard celebrities of New York city
gave grand dinner to- night to Slosson, in
honor Of his victory over Vignaux.
Fire in Glass. Bloom & Co.'s commission
house 81 Front street, Cincinnati, caused DAM
age amounting to $1,000. insurance $4,000.
Mr.. L. Shaw and q man named Davis,
guards of convicts building the railroad near
Atlanta, Ga, quarreled and and Shaw killed
Davis.
Oscar Wilde delivered a lecture to a large
audience at theSIsrand Opera house, Cincin-
natl, last night, without interruption or in
cident.
The schooners Edith in Pew, Looms and
Paul Revere from Gloucester, Mass, are be-
leved to be lost with their crews, probably
fifty men.
A 2-year-old child of Wan. Spechton of Mil
waukee, fell into pail of hot water yesterday
and was so badly scalded that death ensued in
a few hours.
Mrs. Irwin Young, married woman, was
run over and killed yesterday by an express
train at Newtown Station, near Cincinnati, on
the Little Miami road.
Chas. Jones, convicted Of murder, and Ran
dolph Moffet, awaiting trial for murder es-
caped from the Jail of Wythe county, Va, by
digging hole through the wall.
The annual report of the Chicago & Alton
railroad shows gross earnings 1851 ,76O, net
S., 40S, OPT, a decrease in net earnings of IL Y
per cent. The road the past year has earned
little over II per cent. on its capital stock.
The Illinois Central and Wabash & Alton
roads are refusing freight for Southern points
from Cairo down, on account of submerged
tracks for the first time in its history. The
Illinois Central company is unable to send its
| trains through to Cairo.
J. W. Norris, postmaster and leading iner-
chant at Rice, Texas, was called out of his
house night before last by two men, who ask
ed him to 60 to his store and sell them some
goods. He went, but returned in few min
utes and told his wife the men had shot him,
and died almost instantly.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-02-24
House of Rrpresentntices

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23-Mr. Chalmers
stated that in consequence of the overflow of
the Mississippi river thousand colored per-
sons were starving in Mississippi, and intro
duced bill for government aid to the suf-
ferers. Referred.
Mr.. Page reported back the resolution di-
recting the secretary of the treasury to give
all information in his office concerning un-
seaworthy steamers. Adopted
The house then went into committee of the
whole on the postofiice appropriation bill.
Senator Bayard Offered a substitute for the
bill to retire Grant, providing pension for
ex-presidents equal TO oHe-fourth the amount
of their annual pay while president.
The clause under consideration was that
relative TO star route transportation. Mr..
Holman's amendment was pending providing
that whenever any contractor shall sublet his
contract for transportation of mail on any
route for less Than he contracted to perform
the service, the postmaster general may de-
clare the original contract at an end and enter
into contract with the sub-contractor with
out advertising to perform the service on the
terms which he has agreed with the original
contractor TO perform the same. To this Mr..
Atkins Offered an amendment providing that
sui. contractors shall enter into a good and
sufficient bond and that the original cOntrac-
tor shall not be released from his contract I'M
til a bond has been made by subcontractors,
as a substitute for both of these propositions.
Mr.. Bland offered an amendment reducing
to the extent of IS 900, the amount appropri-
ated by the bill, and providing it shall not be
lawful for any contractor hereafter to sub-let
his contract, but he shall be required to full
fill the same according to law. Mr.. BANDS
substitute was ruled out on the point of order,
it changed the existing law and did not re-
duce the expenditures.
Mr. Holman modified his amendment by in
cooperating tn amendment offered by Mr.
Atkins and argued it would tend to break M
the ring of professional bidders, which de-
stroyed all local competition.
The amendment offered by Mr.. Holman was
agreed to 80 TO SO.
Mr.. Atkins offered an amendment providing
when the contract is declared void on account
of having been sub-let the contractor shall be
entitled to one months extra pay as now
Adopted.
Mr.. Williams, Wis, moved TO amend the
clause for payment of railway postal clerks, by
increasing the amount appropriated to 81 $780,,
600, the amount recommended being 81 $50,
600. Rejected, II to 101.
Mr.. Williams also offered an amendment in
creasing by 100000 the appropriation fol
route agents. 1t was likewise lost. Pending
further action the committee rose.
A memorial of the American Baptist Home
mission society against polygamy, and accom-
panying views was presented.
The house then took recess, the evening
session to be for consideration of the Distric
OF Columbia.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-02-24
Il Centenary of Insurance.

One of the London fire insurance COM
panies recently celebrated its centennial
anniversary. Some very striking figures
are published concerning the business
which the company has done within its
century of existence, also of insurance IN
general. In London alone property to the
amount of $4,000, 900, 600 is now insured.
and in the whole kingdom the risks taken
amount to as much as $25, 000, 900, 900.
During the long history of the company
in question upward of $65 ,O00, 000, 900 in
fire claims have been paid, with satisfac-
tory profit to the company at the same
time.