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Daily Republican., 1883-05-17
Proctor * mott In the Lend.

The Democratic Stare Convention
Kentucky met yesterday in Louisville.
Isaac Caldwell, of Louisville was rbo.
sen permanent Chairman. A resoIu
iion was adopted "to drop the caudi-
date receiving the lowest number ot
votes on the seventh ballot and each
succeeding ballot until nomination is
reached for each office" The first loilnt
for n nominee for Governor resulted
Thomas l. Jones, 2o5,4; j. Proctor
Knott, 1884,; Simon B. Buckner. l43s. :.
Charles ID. Jacob, 9OL NJ. II. Owslev'
llOA Necessary to a choice, $50. The
Convention then took recess until
evening.
Daily Republican., 1883-05-17
A Steamboat Mans Lost Wallet

Captain W. 5. Mcintyre was at on.
time well-known az one OF the most sue.
cessfnl commanders Of the steamboats,
which piled to and from New York city
to different parts Of the Hudson river.
The captain, however, desired to make
money much quicker than he would
plotting a steamboat 80 he engaged in
mining speculatiOns He stopped at
III Fifth avenue. On Sunday morning
ne placed wallet containing $40, 900 Of
United States bonds and stocks and
gold amounting TO S24, 900 in his inside
coat pocket. He then started out to yet
shaved in the Ashland House. On ar
irving there the Captain iscove red
that his wallet containing the $l1j, 900
was missing. He does not know how
he lost his property, and does not rco-
lect anybody brushing against him on
the street.
Daily Republican., 1883-05-17
VTudervrnulnd W1rea.

The public tests Of this new system o
electric transmission as practically il
lus'rated and introduced in Chicago by
the American Sectional Electric Under
ground Company have, it is announced
proved every way satisfactory. Al the
experiments made Saturday it was con.
clusively shown that electric wires for
telegraph, telephone and electric light
purposes can, Improperly insulated, be
laid alongside OF each other inside of
the same conduit. A number of ex-
per's In electric matters from abroad
pronounced the tests made as in every
was surprising the expectations of
electricians, and said that the practira-
bility Of underground Transmission has
never until now been amply demon
strated.
Daily Republican., 1883-05-17
BASE BALL.
CANE YEsrERDAY AFTERNOON
s TEE MGRRITfS DEFEAT
THE QUKCKTDRPD.

After an absence of Q week tn,
Quickstep club returned home yester
day, and In the afternoon met the Mer
ritt club on the Quickstep grounds.
During their absence the home cIut
played four games, winning three o.
them, and this record had the effect Of
drawing sn audience Of about twel "
hundrsd persDls, among whom were
the family OF Senator Bayard.
The home club won the toss and sen,
the visitors to the bat. !. McGurk, OF
Trenton, n. j., actei ss umpire. The
game was well played throughout, sevs.
raj good plays being made, ~ pecially
ny taken by Parker In eft field, who
took 1t after long run and fslded. it n
first NO quickly that he made double
play. The score Is ss follows:
Quirksteps 10000 0-l
Merritt lOOO3 100 O--5
Runs esrnei-Merritt, /. Two base
hit-Kimber. Thre+-base hit-House-
holder. Left on bases--Quickstep, s;
Merritt, .. Wild pitches--Dorr, g.
Passed balls -McKenna, 3; Corcorsn, 2
Balls cailed-Of Dorr, IS; Kimler, "A.
Strikes callAl-Of Dorr, 81 Kimber,
~. First base on errors-Quickstep, 4 !;
Merritt, 5. First base on called balls
Qnirkstep l. Struck out-Quickstep,
3; Merritt, ). Double -play-luick,tcp
l. Time Of game-)ne hour and TWEEN
ty-fve minutes.
j. f. Pierce, Treasurer Of the Quick
step Club, last evening resigned that
position and Was succeeded by Harry
PiersOn.
On Saturday it is very likely the cele-
brhted Chinese nine Of Philadelphia
will visit Wilmington.
On Monday next the Quicks tep vii
visit Princeton, n. j., and play the col
ege nine there, the next day playing
an exhibition game with the Trenton
,lub in Trenton.
On Wednesday the Allegheny will |
play the Quickstep in this city.
The Waverly Of Washington will |
,lay the Quickstep in Wilmington on
Decoration Day at 9 o'clock a. NJ The
il proper arrangements can
'e made, will leave at 1888 the same
lay for championship game with the
Brooklyn.
Games played elsewhere
At New York-Allegheny, 3 !; Metro
'olitan, 2.
At st. Louis-St. Louis, 8; Cincin-
ati. s.
AT Chicago-Chicago, s New York,
At Detroit-Detroit, II: Philadel. ;
hia, 10. On innings) ,
At Cleveland-Cleveland, 6; BOston,2. ,
At Buffalo o-Providence, 9; Buffalo,4.
AT Observation-Disclosures. 8 ; Columbus, I
Ten innings. u
At MISUNDERSTANDING, l4;l(
renton, 0. Ia
At Reahing-(Exhibition game, j.
nthracite, II Active, 6. II
Al Observation-Disclosures, 10 Balti- T
ore, I +
Daily Republican., 1883-05-17
Seeking LODGINGS,

Last evening two itinerant scissors
grinders applied at police station for
lodgings. One carried the machine on
his back, and the other, who had the
bell, seemed almost Frustrated with the
labor of ringing it, as his step was very
unsteady and he showed decided i'm
pediment in his sp ech when he under
took to talk. Officer John Moore told
them that no lodgings were furnished
at this time of the year, and expressed
the opinion that men who ground scis-
sors all day and spent the money earn
ed for rum, were not deserving of any.
The men left without arguing the mat
ter, and if they were not happy il was
not the officers fault
Daily Republican., 1883-05-17
NEWS SUM MARY.
THE RElENT sTORMs--7RE b. 4
o. RAILROAD IN COURT-
NAVAL REVIEW.

In the U. S. Circuit Court at Rich
: mond, Virginia, yesterday, Juig,
= Bond granted a preliminary injuncti0r
'c To stop the sale Of the prODerty Of tn.
:. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
seized for State taxes, said taxes hav.
o ing been offered in coH pOns and refused
As Judge Hughes, on Tuesday, refused
TO grant an injunction the Court is di-
vided in the matter, and the case will
. be appealed.
The naval review at Fortress Monroe
took place yesterday morning. Four
steam launches and % barges landed
DO "blne Jackets" 100 marines and 4
pieces OF ordnance Commander Bridg.
man forme 1.-THE battalion, which ,uarch-
Ell to the Fort and and was reviewed
ny Admiral Cooper and General Getty.
after which it returned to the vessels.
An engine and eighteen freight cara
on the Iseaiing 4 Columbia Railroad
were thrown down an embankment
near Ephrata, Penna., yesterday after
noon, by plank which had baen plac-
ed across the track. George w. Hain
master mechanic of the road, was
killed.
! 1t Is runored in Ottawa that thu Cree
Indians are gathering for the purpose of
again crossing the line to attack the
American Indians. The latest off cial
advices, however, report the Crees to DO
perfectly quiet"
The damage done in Preble C Cnnty.
Ohio. by Monday nights storm is esti.
mated at $7O, 200. In Indiana, the little
village Of Waterloo was almos. entirely
destroyed, only three houses being left
standing.
1t is stated that the court-martial for
the trial of Paymaster Wasson will be
ordered as soon as Paymaster-G eneral
Hochesfer reports to the War Depart
lnent the result Of the investigation Of
the case.
The year meeting of the German Bap.
fists, or Dunkards, opened on Tuesday
IN bismarck Grove, near Lawrence,
Kansas. Nearly 10000 people were in
from all parts of the United
States.
A tornado near Butte, Montana, on
Tuesday, leveled fences and dwellings.
and blew down five hundred feet of a
hume, severely injuring six men, one of
whom has since died.
The Secretary Of the State Board of
Agriculture of Kansas reports that the
farmers of that State hold over 5000, 900
bushels OF old wheat and over 37,OOO,OOO
bushels Of old corn.
r. l.. Anderson, 26 years of age be-
ng in want of money, committed sui.
'ide at Baltimore, yesterday, by jump
ng from ferry boat.
Munford G. Beeson, member of the
indiana Legislature, committed suicide
Richmond yesterday morning by
utting his throat with a pocket knife.
The General Assembly Of the Presby-
erian Church meets in Saratoga to-day.
'raternal delegates will be present from
he Southern Presbyterian Church.
The both annual session of the Luth.
ran Ministerium of Pennsylvania he
lns in Norristown to-day.
Joseph T. Hazlett was shot dead hv
J. q. Cook, in Vicksburg, yesterday
forming, apparently without cause
Daily Republican., 1883-05-17
DUBi4lC SALEOF HORSES.

FDu' "'a. n. .'', sA1Los AoAsEs. GH
! Chester County, Pa, on
WEDNESDAY MAY 49, 1889.
Twenty coy head of horses and mares, from
| Mason and Flemings Counties, Kentucky.
Nos. and2 Pair chestnut sorrel horses.
half brothers. we'll bred, closely mated, 8 years
old. l51a handshigh, good style and steppers
single or double, fearless of steam, suitable for
ladies to ride or drive. Nos 8 and 4. Pair
dapple-gray horses, 8 and6 years old, ,l6 ha uds
high, closely mated, both extra saddle horses
and trot fast In single or double harness: ;his
Is an extra fine team of horses. No. 5. Hay
and action. No. g. BAY horse, six years 0iI
fine saddle horse and good single driver. No
!. Bay mare, years old, l5h hands high ex-
ira saddle and harness mare. Nos. Roam
horse, o. ears old, l544 hands high. fine style
ana action, well broke to single and double
harness. No. 9. Chestnut sorrel horse, lyI
hands high. five years old, excellent family
horse, safe for ladies to drive, and fearless Of
all objects. Nos 10 and H. Pair brown horses.
hve years old, TO- hands high. weight 200;
suitable for coach team. No. H. Snrrel horse,
syears ola, good working and driving horse
NO 10. Sorrel horse, four years DID, 10 hands
high and Is a very fine style horse wellbred
shows lots Of speed. No. IA. Black horse 4
years old, 10 hands high, weight, 100: this
is good saddle horse, trots fast in harness.
hhq ls an excellent family horse, been ridden
and driven by ladies, is fearless of steam; a
very fine horse in appearance and action. No.
10. Gray mare, years DID, fine worker and
brood mare No 10. Bay mare, Q years old,
weight, $50; an extra farm and br0oi mare
No. II. Bay mare, 3years old, we'll broken
to light harness. No. IS. Bay horse, 4years
OLD, well broken In single and double harness.
Nos. ~ and 90 Pair bay horses. 8 years old,
half brothers. l6L hands high, weight. $500
these are undoubtedly IA fine pair Of horses
This is superior lot of horses, and can be
'een at the stables of the subscriber, atOx-
ord, Chester County, Pa, any day previous
o day of sale. These horses will be sold as
epreeented. A full description and satislac
Ion given. A credit of 30 days. Sale to com.
nence at o'clock, p, m, sharp.
JOSEPH S. TOWNSEND.
ml7-eod-f WILLIAM H. TOWNSEND.
Daily Republican., 1883-05-17
Deceased.

Mrs. Ann Clayton, mother Of Judg'
.layton, of Delaware county, dIeG
saturday morning at her residence IL
bethel township, in the soth year Of her
age She leaves four sons-T. j. Clay.
H1h' Judge of the Delaware County
courts Powell Clayton, Ex-Governor
VI VI Arkansas, and an ex-United States
n,slltor from that State; William
nrnry Harrison Clayton, a Circuit
Judge in Arkansas, and John M. Clay
,"h, also a resident of that State. She
Ia naS buried her husband, four daughters
ana two SONS. Deceased was an esti-
nlabIe lady, and widely respected for ht r
many virtues,
Daily Republican., 1883-05-17
Dress TrIInl,,auER.

At this counter we have some won
derfu bargains. GimpS with beads, at
10 and II cents, reduc"d from 35 and 40
cents; black silk gimps from % cents
to " colorel gimps in worsted and
silk, tubular and soutache braids in all
the new shades, velvet ribbon, colored
and black all silk laces, colored and
black fringes, and one of the largest as
soriments Of buttons. NJ. L. ILEY,
22S King street.
Daily Republican., 1883-05-17
The Last Or the War Goveru0rs.
From the Philadelphia Times.
"Ths dsAtk Of ex-GAfernoy wssh

/, 1hd Q&9x4s Qf 01-Nfferno{ wash
burn, 'of A11n6, IN this hotel few day,
ago, recalls the fact That there are onl,
three men living who were Governors
of States at the beginning of the civil
war-Sprague, Of Rhode Island Kirk
wood, Of Iowa, and myself"
The speaker was ex Governor Andrew
q. Curtin, upon whom a reporter called
yesterday ut his room in the hotel
Lafayette.
Washburn was Governor of this
State when the strife broke out" con-
tinued Mr.. Curtin. The Governors
who served through the great struggle
were Andrew, Of Massac husetts Buck
ingham Of Connecticut Morton, of In
diana, and myself OF all the Cover.
nors who were atthe AltoonaC Jon ference
In 1852, at which eighteen States were
represented, only Kirkwoo,l, Sprague
ami are living"
" Did President Lincoln know the
great purpose Of that conference ?"
PROFESSIONALLY The conference
approved his policy. Mr.. Lincoln
knew the purpose Of calling the Cover
nors together before it assembled"
" How do you know this, Governor"
" Because | suggested the meeting to
him, communicated the fact that II has
been decided on, and explained per
soma y it's purpose to President Lincoln.
But am aware that the entire history
OF that important conference is being
prepared and it will soon be given to
the public. 1t will explain many
things"
Daily Republican., 1883-05-17
A Blaze Of Gold,

One of the most attractive places ir
this city is Joseph Stoeckle's, on King
street. He conceived the idea that the
appearance of his bar and pool room
was not in keeping with the reputation
OF his beer, SO he concluded to bring in
the services Of Rosin y Bro, the wall
decorators on Second street. The con-
sequence is that his place is now blaze
of gold, being one of the finest Jobs of
paper hanging in the city.
Daily Republican., 1883-05-17
Coal Miners In Con ' On don,

The Interstate Convention of Goa
Miners which met in Pittsb,irg on Tues
day continued in session yesterday
with John Mcbride, of Massillon, Ohio
in the chair. The Committee on Gre
DENTAL, reported that no delrgates
were present from Ohio, Pennsylvania
Maryland and Illinois. After "a lone
d"hat" on the question whether the
organization should he open or secret
majority, favoring the former, the
matter was rcferrt,' to a committee. A
resolution expressing sympathy witt,
the striking miners of the pittsburg dis
trct was passed after considerable op-
position. In the afternoon session the
Committee on Organization reported "A
plan, which was adopted. for the for
nation Of the " Amalgamat~d Associa.
tlon Of Miners of the United States, :"
the objects of which are :
First, to bring within it's folds
every miner and laborer in and about
the mines of the United States, 10 SO
cure uniformity of action in matters
pertaining to the interests of its menu
Frs second, adopting whenever and
wherever practicable the principles of
arbitration third, to shorten the hours
Of labor as far az practicable; fourth, the
restriction Of the product when deemed
practicable" The officers are to con-
slst of an Executive Board, "to be
composed of the Presidents of the diff.
frrent States. Said Boards to select
their Secretaries, and tonleet once in
six months, or AZ often N necessary, to
discuss the condition of affairs in the
different localities and whenever it Is
deemed necessary to take action on
questions regarding the advancem ent
Of the whole, it shall be submitted to
the constituents for the purpose Of
deciding whether such action should
be taken or not" After the appoint
lnent ofa Committee on Constitution,
the Convention adjourned until this
morning.
Daily Republican., 1883-05-17
Millinery Goods

Received by express to-day and opened
for inspection. The largest consignment
of fine millinery go0ls. New shapes
and styles in strawS, chips, LeghornS,
etc; without doubt the largest and
cheapest stock of goods ever received by
any millinery house in this city. Ladies
are cordially invited to examine our
goods and satisfy themselves that we do
not exaggerate. Mrs. Il. S. Kirby.
Daily Republican., 1883-05-17
The Telegraph Poles.

The difficulty about the telegraph
poles has been settled, at least for the
present, as Mr.. Harrington handed
City Auditor Ball y check for Ss5s yes
ierday afternoon. Thi, is the amount
of tax due the city at 81 per pole, and
~ it is paid under protest, it is probable
the company contemplate taking fur
ther action in the matter.
Daily Republican., 1883-05-17
The Three Great Remedies

The Medical Trio. Dr. Simms' White
Pulmonic Balsa'n, the leading lung
remedy Of Wilmington, Del. Or
simms' Pain Searcher, the perfection of
pain medicine. DR.. Simms' Vegetable
Liver Pills, the perfection of pills, (su-
gar coated Depot, 4th and King -
Sold by dealers.
Daily Republican., 1883-05-17
The Harlan 4 Hslli sssvsrth Com.
pAny.

Much as the public may regret tn,
death Of Samuel Harlan, Jr., senio
member and President of tho Harlan &
Hollingsworth Company. the Co,npAn,
is to be congratulated that 1t loses non,
OF its energy, enterprise aud efficiency
in the elevation ofJ Taylor Cause 3,
the Presidency Of the Company. La
deed, for a number Of years paat Mr.
Cause has been the controlling spirit q
the great firm, and his advancement to
the first place in the Company, while il
will make no change in the manage.
ment IL but just recognition OF the
ability and business character Of the
man who has done So much within the
last fifteen years to give the firm n lead :
ing position amongst the great manu-
featuring firms Of the nation.
The President is ably supported Ivy
his son, who tnksS upon himself tho
double duty Of Wire President and
Secretary, and Mr.. Thomas b. Smith
is still 10 continue as Treasurer. The
organization is complete, strong and
effective by the election Of J. Taylor
Cause, Thomas jackson, N. X. Ben
son, Alexander Kellsy and II. T.
Cause as Board of Directors. In
announcing the change efircied the
management in no spirit Of egotism re-
fers to Mr. Harlan ~ being Justly
recognized as the Father OF American
Iron Ship Building, the rise of this
industry in the United States dating
from his establishment Of tho firm, of
which he was the head, in 1896. We ask
for no excuse in saying that the Harlan
& Hollingsworth Company is firm OF
which Wilmington is proud. II il en-
phAtically Wilmington institutions,
and has done more than columns can
tell in adding to the prosperity of the
city and the happiness of thousands of
people.
Daily Republican., 1883-05-17
Wllmi0geoA 0as Works COmplt
mnAmfAA.

,
The Philadelphis Ledger Of to-,la,
says:
What the Gas Works in our neiahhor
ing city Of Wilmington we're doing
towards cheapening gas for the residents
and business establishments at tha,
place was long ago set forth in the Led.
ger to the shane Of the old Gas Trust OF
Philadelphia, if it had any such sensi-
6ility Az shame about it. The works o.
that little sister were (and still are)
furnishing cheaper gas than ONES, while
thert ware sid are several strong rea-
sons why ours shonld inanufaeture and
supply gas At much cheaper rate.
Our works are immensely larger custo-
ners for coal and all supplies that enter
into the making and distribution Of gas |;
and In our city there are far more Gus.
toners to the mile Of street mains than
In Wilmington. Yet they had, and.
have, cheaper gas. The. single differ
ence is this : The Wilmington Gas
Works are managed on business prin-
ciples as n manufacturing establish
mcnt, and ours have been run as pol.ti.
cal machines, under partisan "boss"
management, which, unfortunately y has
not yet been stamped out, Az some
recent performances Of the Trustees
show.
The Wilmington exhibit, a. coinpar
ed with ours, IL one Of the very strong
est impeaehments of the incapacity or
fIlthlessness to their duty Of the old
Trustees and their managing officials.
The contrast should make Il strong point
in the equity suit Yet there are among
the new Trustees men chosen because
they were claimed to be rcfOl1ners, who
are showing signs Of running the works
in the old wasteful or corrupt ruts. 1t
was a sessonable thing for the Commit
tee of One Hundred, at its Tuesday
to call attention to the com
the Wilmington Works afford |
on the way the Philadelphia machine
has been mismanagei.
Daily Republican., 1883-05-17
Robins Nest in a Lanteru

Tho West Chester Local News saws
" At Chadds Ford Station a PAIR of
robins built their nest in the lantern
hanging on the wall at the doorway
Tht female bird is very tame. having
laid her eggs, sat upon them while per-
SOFAS were passing within three or four
feet Of her, and has now u nest full of
Young birds. The bird has not bravery
enough to Withstand the noise and
smoke Of locomotives, but flies off when
ever a train passes. Last spring the
same birds built their nest in the same
place, but deserted it when the lamp
was lighted"
Daily Republican., 1883-05-17
A Ringing Buzxard.

n the fall of 1880 Howard Woodrow,
living near Coora, Ceci County, Md,
caught a larg" huzzard, and before rt-
leasing it hung round its neck a small
bell. The bu2zird has carried the bell
ever since, and has frightened a
number of supcrs'itious persons who
have heard the bell ringing in the
air.
Daily Republican., 1883-05-17
Accident Yesterday,

While engaged in loading a barge
with lumber, at the Shipyard of the
jackson & Sharp Company, yesterday,
George Ely and Joseph Phillips had
each several fingers mashed by the aCci-
dental dropping ola log on their hands
Their wounds were dressed by ply
sician.
Daily Republican., 1883-05-17
Thorn psOn Acquitted.

HARHoDsBURG, Ky, May l6.--Tht
jury tn-day returned Il verdict of ac.
quit'al in the case Of Hon. Philip b.
thompson, on trial for killing Walter
II. Davis. The jury was ont one hour.
The verdict was received with deatprl.
ing shout by the densely packed court
room. As soon as the jury was polled
and dismissed Thompson was crowded
upon by friends, vino warmly congratu-
,ated h III. He bore the ordeal with
The same coolEess that has marked bis
conduct throughout the trial.
Daily Republican., 1883-05-17
The weather.

ONCE of the Chief Signal Officer,
Washington, May l6.-l A. NJ.
THE WEATHER REPORT FOR TODAY.
For the Middle Atlantic States
Fair weather, northerly shifting to
southerly winds, stationary or higher
temperature and pressure.
Daily Republican., 1883-05-17

IN THE CoSrEsT that is now going
on between the Water Commission and
the City Council the Commission has
the advantage Of law, a partisan Legis-
llture that can do and does do ~ 1t
pleases, and a few political Democratic
wire pullers. Arrayed against this is no.
thing but about two thirds Of the people,
with no rights that Democratic Legis-
lature and tyrannical Wafer Commits
sion are bound to respect
Daily Republican., 1883-05-17
To the Public.

We are now prepared to sell AZ the
lowest cash prices, Il better and larger
assortment of gentlemen ), ladies and
chiIdrpn's boots and shoes Than ever be-
fore also complete line of low shoes
aud slippers. Call and see for yourself
that we mean what We say. AT the
Boston one price boot and shoe house,
3D4 Market street. Don't forget the
number, 3ol Market street. Henry
Pike, proprietor. Repairing neatly
done.
Daily Republican., 1883-05-17
One Hun lIred and Twenty.

Thousand cigar, received this day all
the new tobacco in, and coming in. We
have shipped through at great expense
ten boxes of Happy Thought by ex-
press, (ncw style), at the Great Tobacco
Mart. seventh and Orange. Chapman
Daily Republican., 1883-05-17
Being Enclosed.

The new cricket grounds of the Dr,a-
ware Field Association ut Twenty-tifth
ann Iatnall streets, are being enclosed,
ana he grounds put in condition for
playing. The Association numbers
about fitty-three mrmhcrs and some
tlhe games are promised this season.
Daily Republican., 1883-05-17
Safe and Reliable,

The Central Loan Association is now
offering shares in the new series .jus1
opened at one dollar per share. No back
payments.
During the year just closed this asso
citation has made profit of over sixteen
per cent. on the investment.
No better opportunity will be offered
persons desiring shares than is here
presented.
For shares or further information call
on VIM. E. Hawkins, Secretary, 712
Market street