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Daily Republican., 1883-04-28
No Cause for Alarm.

Mrs. A. Elliott, who resides at 1900 Mar
ket street, has been seriously i'll Tor the
last past week or two from nervous pros
tration, caused by the terrible dread Of
becoming mad from the effects of wash
ing her hands in water Of which rab-
bid dog had drank. 1t appears that a
small dog belonging to Mrs. Elliott was
recently bitten by mad dog, but show
ed no effects fthe bite until two weeks
ago, when Mrs. Elliott gave him some
water in basin, when he was seized
with tit and showed other signs of
hydrophobia, and was immediatel y
shot.
A short time afterwards the lady
washed her hands in the water from
which the dog had drank and upon be-
ing told that it would probably cause
her to go mad, the thought of such a
thing so preyed upon her mind that
she was soon Frustrated as above stated
and a physician had been in atten-
dance. The person who first suggested
such a thought to Mrs. Elliott could
not have been very well informed, as
the simple act of washing your hands
in water touched by a dog who has
just been afflicted with hydrophobia,
would not inhict u similar disease to
the person.
If the skin ON the hands are not bro
ken there is not the least possible dan
ger, and if there was cut or bruise, the
injury inflicted would not amount to
much, as the water could not be so i'm
pre- gnated before the disease has been
fully developed, for when the dog is real
mad the sight of water makes him worse,
therefore Mrs. Elliott need have nc
cause for fear
Daily Republican., 1883-04-28
A DARING ROBBERY,
An Old PhiladelPhi Game Being
Played I'm this city.

On Thursday afternoon the door bell
at DR.. Kirchner's residence, No. ia
French street, was rlng, and the dOmes-
tic who answered it found a young
man in waiting, who inquired if the
Doctor was in. Upon being informed
that he was not, but would be home in
a short time, he said he would come in
and wait.
He took a seat in the office, where he
remained alone nearly half an hour,
when he summoned the girl who had
admitted him, and told her that he could
not wait any longer, and would have
to call again. When Dr. kirchner re.
turned he wished to use his spec'acles,
and upon looking in the place where he
generally kept them, was surprised to
find that they were not there Further
search disclosed the fact that several
rooms in the house had been thoroughly
rlnsacked and about $500 worth of vau
ables taken.
The Doctor is under the impression
that when the young man was left alone
in the office he admitted a confederate,
| who robbed the upper room, while he
secured what valuables he could in the
| office. This is an old game that has
been practiced in Philadelphia for some
| time. Several who We're detected in
that city have just finished terms OF
Imprisonment, and as it is probable
they have transferred their field of op,
erations to Wilmington, it will be well
for physicians to be on their guard, and
not allow any stranger to be left alone
in their office.
Daily Republican., 1883-04-28
Decline In Canned Goods.

have this day reduced prices as fol-
lows: 3 cans of Trophy Tomatoes, 20
cents Bakers Corn, 10 cents per can ;
3 cans Of Corn, as good as Bakers, %
cents Winslow's Corn, IA cents per
can: 8 cans Peas, % scents 2 cans Peas,
25 cents French Peas, 90 cents per can ;
Lima Beans, 10 cents per can; String
Beans, 10 cents per can; Blackberries,
10 cents per can; Pumpkin, 10 cents
per can Apples, u cents per can; Pine
Apples, Is cents per can. Good Caro-
lima Rice, lbs. 25 cents; 3 lbs. Turkey
Prunes, 25 cents Evaporated Crab
Apples, at II cents per lb., make de-
liCiOus sauce. COtiees range from 10
cents per pound upwards. Our 10 cent
coffee sells fast. All kinds of preserves
in nine pound buckets at II cents per
lb. All goods guaranteed. No trash at
any price. c. S. MIDDLETON,
S. f. Cor 4th and King SITS.
Daily Republican., 1883-04-28

THE LONG recital Of the wrongs which
Gland has endured presented 10 the
ish Convention yesterday at Philadel-
,ia is an eloquent plea for justice, and
hist operate upon not only all Irish
hrts, bu. the hearts of all who love
Ierty and hate oppression, as the re-
n of British oppression acted uron
American colonies In the days of
revolution. The resolutions ask for
hing more for lrishmen than
at is enjoyed by Englishmen.
proceedings of the Convention
such as TO commend the Irish cause
kyery thoughtful citizen. There was
bther absence Of disposition to give
|utenance to the few irresistible per
who are never content unless they
engaged in revolution, and who
bid if they could blow up the English
|ernment with dynamite. Such a
h, and resolute feeling as was dis
we'd is calculated to make much
rpr impression upon England than
plan involving or encourag-
arson, rapine and murder.
or this oonsid crate and calm action
distinctive Irish Americans, it
remain to be seen what England
do. II will be for her to say
tther by increased oppression VIC
le shall be encouraged or whether by
ore Notwithstanding aud just gov
bnent the threatened danger of revo-
on and anarchy may be avoided.
Daily Republican., 1883-04-28
He Is Still Hanging.

H. d. Holt, 213 West Second street,
is still hanging wall paper and window
shades cheaper than any other man In
the city. Wall paper and window
shades from the cheapest to the finest
quality. Window shades low as %
cents q piece, with fixtures. A very
fine guilt Dado shade and fixtures for
81 each.
Rooms papered cheap, at the shortest
notice, by experienced men. l hang
10 cent paper for 1871 cents a piece.
Estimates given with pleasure. Practi-
cal men always ready to hang paper
and shades in the city or country.
Country work done at city prices
Shades hung on self-acting rollers a
speciality. To be convinced of his
cheapness and promptness you should
give him trial. H. D. HOLT, practica!
paper hanger and window shade maker
213 West Second ST., Wilmington, Del
Daily Republican., 1883-04-28
Ben Butler as u Boy.

Gov. Butler relates one Of his college
pranks in breaking up an abolition
meeting. We students, he says, went
into the country and paid an old farmer
80 cents to let us catch in his barn all
the swallows we wanted. We got a
dozen or so, and on the night of the
meeting IA number of us were present,
distributed judic.ously over the room,
each boy with swallow in his pocket.
The church was lighted by old fashioned
chandeliers, holding each five or six
whale oil lamps. At a given signal,
when the services were under way, the
swallows were let loose, and almost in
the twinkle Of an eye out went the
lights. The birds, of course, went for
the light, and the rush of air caused by
their wings put out the lamps. We
kissed a girl or two, and they of course,
shrieked. All was commotion and
confusion for a few moments. Then
the moderator of the meetingdemanded
silence, and said that some unaccoun-
table accident had put out the lights,
but that the audience must sit quiet
and preserve order, and the lamps
wouldbs soonlighted. The sexton hurried
away for torch-there were no lucifel
matches in those days-and presently
he came into church, holding it in front
of his face and shielding it with one
hand the swallows, of course, went for
the light, and one of hem struck the
candle, knocking it out Of the old mans
hand and into his face. He tumbled
back, gave yell of fright, and gather
ing himself up took 10 his heels, vow
ing there were spirits there sure. The
crowd now frightened in earnest, the
students leading, got ont of the churcl
in hurry, and that abolition meeting
was at an unexpected and uncxplain
able end.
Daily Republican., 1883-04-28
Conviction OfFaSan.

DUBLIN, April 27th.-The trial OF
Michael Pagan for the murder OF Mr'
Burke was continued this morning. The
rasc for the, defence having closed, ,
Judge O'Brien charged the jury; HIS
remarks were to the effect that The tcs-
timony given by informers against the
nrisonrr had been fully confirmed by
HAT of other witnesses. The Judge
having finished his charEe, the jury re.
tired After short dcibera' ION they
returned, and announced that they had
t,und 4 verdict Of guilty against the
prisoner. On heing asked if he had any,
Hing to say why sentence should not
he passed upon him, FagIn protested
| his innocence. He declare" t'It ne was
Fruian and would die one The Judge
then sentenced him to be hanged on the
2Sth day of May.
Daily Republican., 1883-04-28
APleasing Performance.

An audience of about 800 assembled
at The Opera House last night to hear the
rendition of the charming opera of " La
Perichole," rendered by the Winston
Gordon Opera Company, who made
such a favorable impression upon our
citizens short time ago. Their per-
formance last evening was considered
much better than upon their first al'-
pearance, and the audience were well
pleased.
The honors Of the evening were
awarded to Miss Winston, who merited
the applause Of the audience in the pre-
sontation scene. Miss Gordon was also
a favorite, but her singing was seriously
hindered by a heavy cold. " Panatel-
las" and the " Marquis of Santareni'
played their respective parts exceeding.
ly well. The chorus singing was up to
the standard.
This evening thecompanywill appear
in Fatinitza," in the title role OF
which Miss Winston is said to far excel
her character in /" La Perichole," and is
considered the best on the stage A
large house should greet them.
Daily Republican., 1883-04-28
IsFriday An Unlucky Day

Perhaps the world will never get over
the idea that Friday is an unlucky day.
That the crucitiXion occurred on a Fri
day is more than can be proved, for
even the year Of that event is by no
means determined. But admitting all
that is claimed, there have been many
events occurring on this unlucky day
that were decidedly the reverse of un-
lucky. OF course long list might be
given, but a few connected chiefly with
American history will do. On Friday,
August 3, 1899, Columbus sailed from
Palos on his memorable voyage of dis
covery, and on Friday, October u, he
discovered the first land, the island
which he called San Salvador. On Fri
day, March ), 1896, Henry VIII. COLL
missioncd John Cabot, and this commits
sion is the first English State paper on
record concerning America. On Friday,
September I, 1905, St. Augustine, Fla,
was tound-the oldest town in the Uni
ted States. On Friday, November 10,
1920, the Mayhower made land at
Princetown, and on the same day the
Pilgrims signed the compact which was
the forerunner Of our Constitution. On
Friday, December %, 1920, the Pilgrims
landed at Plymouth Rock. On Friday,
February %, 1882, Washington was
born. On Friday, June l6, 1875, Bum
ker Hill was seized and fortified. On
Friday, October 8, 1777, occurred the
surrender at Saratoga. On Friday, Sep
tember %, 1880, Arnold's treason was
discovered. On Friday, October 10, 1881,
Corvallis surrendered at Yorktown,
and the war for independence ended in
complet" victory Other events might
he named. In the war with Mexico the
battle of Palo Alto began ON Friday.
The northwest boundary question which
threatened war with England, was SET
tied on Friday Of the same year. On
Friday the Cuntedcratcs captured Fort
Sumter, and prrcipitatcd the war for th"
Union forces on Friday the battle of
Pea Ridge closed on Friday Fort Pu-
laski was taken, Memphis was taken,
Fredericksburg buubardcd, the battle
of Gettysburg was ended, Lee defeated
at Five Forks, the Union flag restored
to Fort Sumter, all on Fridays.
Daily Republican., 1883-04-28
THE IRISH CONVENTION.
What Was Done ON the Third Days
Session AdiOurament.

The Irish Race Convention re-as
sembled in Horticultural Hall yester
day morning. A letter from Hon. =
S. Cox, member of Congress from New
York, expressing sympathy with tht
Objects OF the Convention was read
After recess, the Committee OF
Resolutions presented preamble ant
resolutions. The preamble says tina
the English Government has existed in
Ireland not to preserve the lives of th'
governed, but to destroy them; that i
has annihilated the liberty of the peo
Pile; that instead Of protecting the pro
perty of the people, the English Govern
ment In Ireland has been conspiracy
for Its injury and ruin; that it has no
maintained peace and order; and tha
Ireland Ii not allowed an equitable
and efficient voice in the Legislature.
In view of these facts the Committee
recommended the adoption Of resolu
tions declaring that the English Gov
ernment has no moral right whatever
to exist in Ireland that it is the duty
of the Irish race throughout the world
to sustain the Irish people in the en-
ployment of all legitimate means tC
substitute for it national self-govern
ment that all the societies represented
in the Convention, and all that may
hereafter comply with the conditions OF
admission, be organized into the Irish
National League of America, for the
purpose of supporting the Irish Ma
tional League of Ireland, of which
Charles Stewart Parnell is President ;
demanding that the farmers allow the
laborers IA fair days wages for fair
days work counselling their country
men in Ireland to buy nothing in
England which they can produce
in ireland or procure from Ameri-
ca or France and pledging them
selves to promote Irish manufactures
by encouraging their import to Ameri-
"a, and to use their utmost endeavor
to persuade American tradesmen from
keeping English goods on sale; declar-
ing that an English Ministry has earn
ed the contempt of fair-minded men
throughout the world by imprisoning
more than thousand citizens of Ire
land without accusation or trial; that
the policy of the English Government
in first reducing the Irish peasantry to
abjcct poverty and then sending
them penniless to the United States,
dependents upon American charity, is
unnatural and an outrage upon the
American government and people.
The resolutions were adopted.
The report of the Committee on Or
ganization, setting forth the objects of
the "Irish National League of Ameri'
ca" was read and unanimously adopt
ed. Alexander Sullivan was elected
President of the new organization, Ma
jor John Byrnes Vice-President, J. j.
Hynes Secretary, and Rev. DR.. Riley,
Treasurer. Rev. Father Cron in, on be-
half of the committee appointed by the
American Land League with power tC
officially declare the latter organization
merged into the new one, did 50. The
Convention, AT $50 p. m., adjourned
sine die.
In the evening reception was ten
dered to Patrick Egan and Thomas
Brennan, in the Academy of Music. A
number of speeches were made.
Daily Republican., 1883-04-28
SEVEN LITTLE GOOSE EGGS.
The Defiance Meet with an Over.
wholming Defeat from tho Quick
0tRnA.

In order to satisfy many persons who
had the mistaken idea that the Quick
step base ball club was Of little &C
count and were not much better thar
the organized clubs of last year, mattel
game was arranged between the Def
ance, the strongest amateur team of last
season, and the professional Quicksteps
The game came off yesterday afternoon,
in the presence of fair audience, and
the Defiance were not permitted to have
a run, rs had been predicted by many,
while the professionals piled up fourteen
runs. At the end Of the seventh in.
ming the game was called on account OF
rain.
Pyle's pitching was very effective
and but few hits were made off him.
Casey played good game behind the
bat. Connell and Maloney of the Def
ance occupied respectively the pitcher
and catcher's positions and played ex,
ceedingly we'll. AS this was their first
game for the Defiance this season, the
want of practice was perceptible. Be-
low is the score by innings:
Ouickstep O3 4 3 02 ia
Defiance 90 0 o. D
Earned runs-Quickstep 4. First
base on errors--Quickstep 3, Detiance2.
First base on called balls-Quickstep
6. Struck out-Smiley, Snyder, Barber,
Pyle, Shields (2), Mccall, Connell,
Maloney, Brand, Higgins, e. Skelley.
Left on bases-Quickstep2 Defiance 3.
Passed balls-Maloney 5. Wild pitches
Council g. Umpire-Harry Taylor
Time of game-1 hour, minutes.
BALL NOTES.
The great game of the week occurs to-
day at the Quickstep park between the
home nine and the National Club of
Philadelphia.
GAMES ELS EWHERE.
AT Camden-Athletic, 4; Merritt, l.
At Observation-Disclosures, = Rich-
mond, A.
At New York-New York. 4 Metro
politan, 3.
At Cleveland-Cleveland, 4; ALE
gheny, !.
At Observation-Disclosures, II Tren-
ton 6.
At New Haven-l5oston, l3; Yale, 2.
Daily Republican., 1883-04-28
A New CrOp Of Colds.

1t has lately been discovered that the
Pinus Canadensis, or Canada pine, fur
nishes Il substance which for the cure
of coughs, colds and all lung and throat
diseases, gets ahead Of anything yet
brought out. Prompt, reliable and
safe, it will take the place of all other
remedies of the kind. Everybody who
has u cough or cold should use it at
once. 25 cents II bottle at all the drug
stores. Be sure Of the name: CANADA
PINE SYRUP. Wholesale at Belts, 9th
and Market, or Veascy's, Sth and Madi,
Daily Republican., 1883-04-28
Our Club.

A great many people during all the
time that the Quickstep club was con-
tending with great odds against them
with the professional clubs said :" Why,
they can't play as good as some of the
last years home clubs" The Defiance
was, outside of the Quicksteps, decidedly
the strongest club in the city, and yes
terday they crossed bats with the
Quickstcps only to be retired with a
continuous row of goose eggs. What
do these people think now Of the Quick
stnDao
Daily Republican., 1883-04-28
Sudden Death.

The wife of Mr.. Doughcrty, who re.
sides on the Kennel Pike, near the lower
Brandywlne Presbyterian church, died
suddenly a few days ago. One day last
week Il man was engaged in burning
brush in the woods " Mrs. HUoprs
when the fire got beyond his control
aud burned up some panels of fence anu
a quantity of wood, causing consider
liable excitement among the residents in
the vicinity. Among those attracted tu
the burning woods was Mrs. Doughertv,
and although she had been quite unwcll,
she used some efforts to prevent the
spread of the flames. Through til" cA-
citement and consequent exposure IN
her debiitated state, she contracted
pneumonia, which in ii day or Two ended
in death. She leaves four or five young
children to her husbands care, who IS
lily able to provide for their welfare
Daily Republican., 1883-04-28
SlRuVhfAr In this CIV.

The prices we are selling paper hang
ings for the next thirty days. Now is
the time to order your work done.
10 cent paper reduced to 8 cents.
l212 cent paper reduced to 10 cents.
10 cent paper reduced to l215 cents.
20 cent paper reduced to II cents.
25 cent paper reduced to 20 cents.
35 cent paper reduced to % cents.
SOC. gold reduced to 40 cents.
Toe. gOldpaperreluced to 80 cents.
Sl.OO embossed gold paper 50 cents.
This paper hung on your walls at the
lowest prices, by tirst-class workmen, a,
the shortest notice. All work guaran
teed at the old stand, 422 Market street
Respectfully, A. b. JONES.
Daily Republican., 1883-04-28
Recovered.

Rev. II. II. Creamer has sufficiently
recovered from his recent attack OF
sickness as to be about again. He ex
poets to be at his church tomorrow, but
his physician will not allow him to
preach. He has been fortunate, how
ever, in securing the services Of Rev. S
r Gardner, one of the trustees of the
Wilmington Conference, who will preacl
at Scott both morning and evening. On
the next Sabbath Mr.. Creamer viii
preach to the Encampment of Odd Eel
lows, and on the next to the knights O
the Golden Eagle.
Daily Republican., 1883-04-28
Changed, Her Mind. (.

A plump, comely young woman who
landed at New York on Monday in
companytwth 300 Mormon converts
changed her mind ON touching the dock
and decided to go to her brother up the
Hudson instead of to Utah The Nor
mon agents, who had paid her passage
tried to compel her go ON, but wert
nrHNentnu
Daily Republican., 1883-04-28
The WpRtIler.

Office of the Chief Signal Officer,
Washington, April 2S.-l A. NJ
THE WEATHER REPORT FOR TO-DAY
For the Middle Atlantic States
Slightly warmer, partly cloudy weather
and light local showers southcrly to
westerly winds, stationary or lower
barometer.
Daily Republican., 1883-04-28
The New SUNDAY Paper.

The Sporting Life is the only Sunday
paper in Philadelphia that publishes
tul, accounts of base ball, cricket, gun,
fishing, athletic, rowing and yachting.
A ncwsy letter from Wilmington every
week. Sold by George A. Davis, 6ls
Market Strent
Daily Republican., 1883-04-28
Carpets.

An persons wishing to purchase Body
Brussels, Tapestry Brussels, or lnErains
should call on Henry Grebe, No. 800
Market street, as he is selling them
very cheap in order to- reduce his stock,
preparatory to making extensive i'm
prOvcmnnts to his store. Carpets sewcd
and laid for ! cents per yard.
Daily Republican., 1883-04-28
Grand Concert.

The Juvenile Association OF Bethel a..
VI 4. church will give grand concert
in said church on Thursday evening
ncxt. They will be assisted Dy 'he re-, =
nowned pianist, Miss Emma Casey, OF
philadelphia, and the young corhetlst,
Empson Trusty Of this city.
Daily Republican., 1883-04-28
Fine Soaps.

The Empire Soap Co., located at the
corner of Second and Poplar streets,
are manufacturing very superior soap,
to which they invite the attention OF
our citizens. The ladies should read
their advertisement in another column,
and give it IA trial.
Daily Republican., 1883-04-28

A barrel OF extra family flour fO
$5.75, X barrel, $2.75; 24H pounds fo
70 cents barrel of the best Mime
sofa for 1926; AH pounds, $l.O5 W
j. Kimbie, S. Z. corner Front am
Madison streets.
Tin ReOnng, Tin Roofing.
A. Chambers, No. 2l5 King street
practical tin roofer. Tin roofng, gut
tering and spouting-au kinds of jol
work promptly attended to. Roofs re
paired and painted. Estimates fur
nished when desired.
Cigars, Tobacco and Cigars.
The trade can be supplied with Penn.
sylvania, Key West and imported
cigars direct, at factory prices. Penn
sylvania cigars specially. All leading
brands of tobacco at 105 East 2nd street
Flour and Coal.
Family favorite flour and other choice
brands, including best Minnesota
patent, also best family coal, at Ezra
Fell's, 624 West Front street.
oysters, oysters, Oysters.
If you want to get the best and fresh,
est oysters in the marketgo to Ainscow $,
7O7 Shipley street. 20, 80 and 40 cents
per quart also wholesale.
Seed Potatoes, Seed Potatoes.
Go to N. L. Janney, 3O1 and 3O3 King
street, for extra Maine Rose, pure York
Rose, pure Burbank POtatOes-all pu re
stock for seed.
Painting.
Tilghman Danner is now ready for
all kinds of jobbing and painting. job
bing Especially, No. 80 Market street.
ChanOis Skins
at 10, Is and Is cents for house use, sold
by Danforth, Druggist, Second and
Market streets.
Magic AtOmizer.
For the throat and perfume, throwing
a continuous spray. Sold by Taylor 4
Fullerton, No. 302 King street.
For Choice Fresh Butter
60 to Carey, 81 King street, only q
and 80 cents. Received fresh twice q
week.
Wood, the Taxidermisf,
No. 204 East Third street, mounts pei
canaries with glass case for $l.50.
Listen!
Chapman has moved to Seventh and
Orange streets. Verbum Sap, etc.
Ninth and Spruce Streets.
Go to Frishmuths s for your groceries.
Ginger snaps and nic-knacks 10 cents.
Greenleaf Best
Roller Flour at the Flour Depot, Front
and Madison streets.
You can get half and whole shee,
posters at satisfactory prices at the RE
PUBLICAN Office Call and get our prices
Peter Hende rson's Reliable garden
Seeds, fresh and pure, for sale by w. S.
Townsend, No. East Fourth street.
Ifyon want the best flour in the city
90 to w. S. Townsend, No. 8 East
Fourth street.
Get your parasos at Strang's Umbrel-
la Emporium, Fourth and Market SITS.
Use Hecker -four from w. j. Morrowi
AT French street.
For best Minnesota -four go to W, j.
Morrow, All French street.
To get the best brands of -four go &c
w. j. Morrow, Alt French street.
Daily Republican., 1883-04-28
Next Saturday MOrDinx.

at o o'clock, f. A. North Il Go. will
present free gratis, ~ very handsome
Wilcox 81 White Parlor Organ to any
contented' lady or gentleman who
will call at their store, 7l3 Market street
Daily Republican., 1883-04-28
The Susie Mccall,

Several persons have made inquiries
at this office to ascertain if the Susie
Mccall is running to Pennsgrove this
season: and to all such we would say
that we believe she is, but as the fact
has not been advertised, we are not
positive.