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National Republican., 1883-02-06
An Argument for a Bureau OF Mercantile
Marine.


Prominent naval officers here, in discuss
ing the recent wreck of the steamer Tacoma
oil the coast Of Oregon, attribute that dis
aster to compass errors arising from the lack
Of proper adjustment of the instruments. The
Tacoma was provided, they say, with one of
Sir William Thompsons compasses one
Richie compass in Hands patent binnacle,
and six other compasses distributed In suit
able places about her decks, but none of these
instruments had been adjusted rs they should
have been for the local attraction of an iron
ship in various positions. A compass adjuster
was taken on board on her trial trip, but he
did not swing the ship for compass deviation
or attempt to ascertain the keeling error,
to two degrees for every degree of
the ships keel. Under these circum-
stances they say, it might have been ex-
pected that the compasscs would give trouble.
The steamer was lost on coast presenting no
outlying dangers. She must have been steer
ing at the time some course between south
and southwest, and on such course the
greatest compass deviation was to be eX-
pected, for the reason that the vessel was
built with her head west northwest. The
naval officers above referred to and prom.
iucnt officials of the Navy department think
that this disaster to fine American ship,
and others like it, due to defective inspection
and supervision and show the necessity for
some such bill MS that now pending in con-
gress to establish in the Navy department u
bureau of mercantile marine n bill which is
intended to obviatc such dangers to shipping
as those above indicated.
National Republican., 1883-02-06

imported by his owner as other property, and
duty could be imposed on him ns an import.
We conclude that free human beings are not
imports or exports within the meaning Of the
constitution
IL appears, Furthermore, that tho object of
these New York cnactments goes far beyond
any correct view Of tho purpose of an in
spcction law. The commissioners are TO in
spect all persons arriving from any foreign
country TO ascertain who among them are
" "habitual criminals, or pauper lunatics, idiots,
or imbccilcs, or orphan persons without means
or capacity to support themselves, and subject
TO become public charge
1t may safely be said that these are mat
ters incapable of being satisfactorily ascer-
tanned by inspection What is an "inspec-
tion?" Something which can be done by
looking at, or weighing, or measuring the
thing to be inspected, or by applying to it
at once some crucial test When testimony
or evidence is to be taken and examined, 1t
is not inspection" in any sense whatever.
Another section provides for the custody,
the support, and the treatment for disease of
these persons, and the rotransport ofcriminals
Arc these inspection laws2" Is the ascor-
tainment of the guilt of criminal to be made
by Inspection"
In fact these statutes differ from those
heretofore held void only in that they arc
held in their caption inspection laws" and
in that provision is made for tho payment of
any surplus after the support of paupers
criminals and diseased persons into the treas
ury of the United Statcs--a surplus which, in
this enlarged view of what are the expenses
of an inspection law, it is safo to say will
never exist.
A state cannot make n law designed to raise
money TO support paupcrs, to detect or pre-
vent crime, to guard against disease and to
cure the sick, an "inspcction law within
the constitutional meaning of that word by
calling IL so in the title.
The judgment of tho circuit court is af-
National Republican., 1883-02-06

widow of tho late DR.. Coombs, and the groom
is a brother Of DIR. Dooley, well-known East
Washington pharmacist. The newly wedded
pair left last night for n short tour north.
National Republican., 1883-02-06

anything will como out of Bell1nap's s'inqui- |
ries, and do not understand that his parties |
National Republican., 1883-02-06
TIE SOCIAL. won1n.
The Presidents Reception 20 the Army
md Navy this 70 Bvening-Two Weddings
for To-Dny-Ycstcrdny' Receptions
General Social News
OFFICIAL NOTICE.

General Social News.
OFFICIAL NOTICE.
NAVY DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON, Feb.
2, 1SS3.-Tho President will receive the Off
GERS of the navy aud marine corps in the Dis
trict Of Columbia and the ladies of their
families at the executive mansion on Tuesday,
the sixth instant, from 8 to IL o'clock p. m.
Officers are requested to appear in full-dross
uniform for occasions of special ceremony.
WILLIAM Il. CHANDLER,
Secretary of the Navy.
Daily Republican., 1883-06-14
Water Motor.

Messrs. Gillespie u Marshall, plumb
ers, gas and steam filters, and also
agents for Turks water motors, have
placed a No. II water motor in MIR. D.
p. Donohue's bottllng establishment,
No. 5 Orange street. 1t works ike
CHARM making four hundred and seven
ty revolutions per minute. MIR. Donohue
las PLACED "a convenient piece OF ma
chinery in his establishment called a
bottle washer.
We would say word in reference to
this washer, aS by its aid bottle can
he washed out in less time tllan the twin
kle of an eye. The person in charge
pushes the bottle againsta IA long spindle,
through which a running stream OF
water flows. On tic bottle Icing pressed
against the spindle, aud by means of
spring an India rubber washer, also
worked by "a spring, is spread open sc
that it rubs against the sides or the
bottle, and the water being fed II
throug ia the centre Of the washer, it II
rleansed of all dirt. 1t has a capacity
of washing over seventy-tive dozen BOT
Ties in an hour. Messrs. Gillespie q
Marshall have already placed severa
of these motors in the different business
houses of our city, and they have lnva
riably given satisfaction.
Daily Republican., 1883-06-14
A ChalI IeDge to q Field Trial
WITH HARVESTERS AND BINDERS.

WITH HARvEsTERS AND BINDERS.
l hereby challenge K. j. Baldwin
and H. Baldwin Il McFarian, repre-
$ natives of the "Johnston Twine
Binder" and NJ. H. Matlack, agent OF
"The Champion Binder" to a field
trial in the heaviest pieces of green
rye that can be secured in the vicinity
Of West Chester, Chester County, or in
any other spot or place in which they
represent a Binder, the exact time and
place to be determined and advertised
in the county papers at least four days
before the trial takes place, the winner
or losers as the gentlemen may elect, to
nav for the grain cut If this challenge
is not accepted by June l4th, | shall
conclude that they "dare not show
their machines in competition with
"The Minneapolis Binder and shall
then secure piece of rye as near West
Chester as possible, and advertise a
time and place when | will give an ex-
hibition with machine that can do
work outside of Fair ground. - In
order that this challenge or trial may
not be defeated by any failure OF the
parties to arrange on the time and
pieces to be cut, ! propose to leave the
selection of grain and the time to three
men, one to be selected by Mr.. Bald
win and one by Mr.. Matlack, the third
to be chosen by the men whom they
have selected. If only one of the par
ties named should accept this challenge
t!,en l will name one, and the party M,
ceptipg one, the two to choose the third
man. Now, gentlemen, we want yon
and we want you in the heaviest grain
that can he found, for that is the kind
of grain that tests Binder. If this
challenge don't suit either Of you sir
any way" you challenge me and name
yOur terms. Since the fair at Wes
Chester, farmers have been deceived
| and the Minneapolis" Binder groSsl.
misrepres9nte by agents of other bin
ders reporting that the "Minneapolis'
was not shown at the fair at Wes
Chester, because it was out of orde
!, and could not be made to work, al
though "two experts We're there and
machine set up under the sheds at tn
!" Eagle Hotel" This was false an'
they knew it. Now, in this comm
} trial I propose to use the "same ma
chine" referred to, (Which had bee
previous y sold, and has since been dt
: i;yered to JON Nj. Hildeburn " Sons
: of East Bradford, without any repair
or alterations whatever, having bee
made to it). Now, gentlemen, come II
: and face the music. w. V. RAMBo,
: Agent Minneapolis Binder.
! A. H. WOODWARD a CO.,
e Minneapo is Binder Agents,
+ Wilmington, Del.
Daily Republican., 1883-06-14
A Bugg. saiOn.
For the REPUBLICAN.
In couvarsation with n number O1

In conversation with number OF
gentlemen Democrats and Re-
publicans--a few days ago, on various
topics, political, scientific, etc, among
other things the Water Commission
was mentioned. All concurred that
the making of that Commission was
one of the greatest outrages that han
ever been per etrated. Why, almost
any school boy can see through the
whole thing, from a to 2, and tell you
that there was actually no other mo-
tive in passing the bill than to make
Sir H. h. Nc Chief Engineer of the
Water Department. His Royal High
ness did not for moment anticipate
that the City Council would dare do
anything elae than tamely submit TO
the indignities that were proposed to be
put upon them, and quietly hand over
to the Com mission all the books, papers
and paraphernalia of the Water De-
partment but how very egregiously
they were deceived what has since
transpired is conclusive proof. The
City Council do not propose to yield
cne inch to the Commission, who, as
per agreement, made Sir Henry Chief
Engineer, a position that the people
said he must vacate. Having been
foiled in his efforts to obtain possession
of the Water Department, he of course
is not going to rest easy, and he is max
| ing use of all the forces in him to en-
deavor to persuade the Governor to re-
assemble the Legislature, in order that
this ENHANCEMENT may he unraveled. =
Day and night, in restless, teverish
anxiety is Sir Henry at work, giving
himself scarce the necessary rest that
nature requires to keep up vitality;
and OF nourishment, too, he partakes
sparingly. In fact, the mans vital
POWERS are gradually wasting away,
and if something is not speedily done
for him, he will quietly pass to THAT
bourne from which no travel returns,
"unwept, unhOnOred and unsung.
In view of the extraordinary efforts
being put forth to have the Legislature
re-assembled, in order that political
boss may be provided with a living at
the expense of the Taxpayers, for the
purpose of check mating themovement,
| propose that a public indignation
meeting be held, TO be composed OF
both Democrats and Republicans, for
know there are quite number of Dem
ocrats, as well as all Republicans, op-
posed to this Commission. At that
meeting let the expressions of condem-
nation be so strong that there will no
uncertain sound about them. Let
those expressions be full, free and fair.
ANON.
Daily Republican., 1883-06-14

Wm. H. Mccullough, brother of ex
uolice officer John +. Mccullough,
leaves tomorrow for Manhattan Beach,
l.. L., where he has secured position
as gate-kecper ON the elevated road at
that place.
John F. Quigley left yesterday for
Niagara Falls, where he will spend the
summer months
DR.. |. H. d. Knowles, editor of the
Breakwater Light, at Lewes, Del, was
in this city yesterday.
Richard T. Lockwood, of Middle.
tow II, has return al from visit to Iowa
and contemplate locating In this city,
Daily Republican., 1883-06-14

One of the finest and most popular
Sunday school excursions this year viii
be that of the Sunday school OF the
First Presbyterian church to Cape May
on Friday, June 22d, on the steamer
Thomas Clyde The First kegi",el'
band will accompany the excursion
and nothing will be lett undone TO make
the trip agreeable and conAtortablr' me
Sunday school is making an effort ~
replenish the funds of the school, and Ill
this effort thev deserve the enc courage
ment of the public.
Daily Republican., 1883-06-14

1t was no calumny to say that mr..
Tilden's relative and his closest politl-,
cal friends engaged in what he himself
daurr;hpd as T futile d;.lliance' to buy
the southern returning boards. and to
reverse the popular verdict in Oregon
bv the use Of money. Tie cipher dis
patches may be " lived down. but we
imagine the Democrats would hardly
like to take the chance of seeing them
paraded as a campaign document to Oft
set the cry of" fraud. iho country
long ago settled down to the cohv'ctlon
that Mr.. Tilden is little more tllan a
shrewd and not over-scrupulons ,polltic
cal manager, whose wisdom is that OF
the fox, and who exists to day az II renl-
iniscence rather than an inspiration IN
our politics.
Daily Republican., 1883-06-14
ii u llg.

1t may seem hard to believe, but to
auv one who doubts it we will cheer
fully show by our hooks that we have
hung since the lst day of March 81, 900
pieces. just think of it over one and a
hall tons Of wall paper, and expect to
finish out the two tons by the lst of
July. We are greatly encouraged by
the steady increase in our business
from year to year; our friends say It is
due to our strict attention, capability,
and hard work, and we believe it
Come and see the new goods We got in
a few days ago. RosIN & BRO, 22O
w. Second street.
Daily Republican., 1883-06-14
At I'usey 4 Jones.

A new steam propeller 1or tne
Quartermaster's Department, the con.
tract for which was recently awarded
by the Government, is now being con-
structed by the Pusey Il Jones Com
pany. She will be 100 feet long, l9112
feet beam, and lO1s feet depth of fold'
She will he propelled by direct acting
condensing engine driven by fiuc-
return tubular boiler. The construction
of the vessel is under the Immediate
supervision of Lieutenant ID. f. Tozler
and engineer A. l.. Churchill, OF the
limited States Revenue Service.
Daily Republican., 1883-06-14
Fraudulent Butter.

Clerk Hickey was as usual on hand
with his unerring scales yesterday
morning, and succeeded in finding
twenty-nine rolls of butter that We're
short in weight. These were all cut IN
four, ard the owners will have the
fun of making them over with more
added to each He also found traudu-
lent peck measure, whi ii he seized.
one week ago yesterday he cut whole
tub of butter for one woman.
Daily Republican., 1883-06-14
where the Offic iAls COnxregate.
E.ou, tho NJ aM York Irinuna.

A well-known lawyer, who transacts
good deal of business tn mem oerS
of the city government, tells the follow
ing as the result Of his experience =
/" When | want to find an Alderman
or other official, as rule, go to Stew
arts liquor shop, in Warren street. In
the afternoon about or 4 O'Clock you
can find good part of the city govern
ment there. The other day, as ! enter
ed the door, was struck with the long
row Of shiny hats and outstretcneu
arms, each hand holding q glass. Ex-
else Commissioner Mitchell was at the
head of the line, as it was his treat
Keenan, and his deputy, Supervisor
Costigan, Police Justice Duffy, Presi-
dent Reilly, of the Board OF Aldermen,
Sheriff Davidson, Aldermen Kirk and
Duffy, Senators Fitzgerald and DAILY,
and many others. That liquor'shop
does a thriving business
Daily Republican., 1883-06-14
ADelightful Raj n.

Yesterday was decidedly hot and
sultry, and the shower about l o'clock
oply seemed to make it still hotter. The
clouds lowered around until about 8
o'clock, when it commenced to raiu i'll
earnest, and continued, with a slight in
term,ssion until late hour at night,
thoroughly cleansing the streets and
cutters, benetiting vegetation, and caus-
ing everything to look bright and beau
tiful this morning. 1t also had the
effect of cooling the atmosphere and
producing delightful and agreeable
change.
Daily Republican., 1883-06-14
wooden wedding.

Mr.. and Mrs. David Bruce, residing
at No. S35 Tatnal street, celebrated
their wooden wedding on Tuesday even
ing. There was large number OF their
friends present, and the evening was
spent in social manner. Refreshments
we're served in abundance, and the host
and hostess received a number OF useful
aud valuable presents.
Daily Republican., 1883-06-14
OFF for AnSlAl llstA.

The Sunday school of Epworth M. E.
church left this morning for Chestnut
Grove, where the day will be spent. Be
tween 700 and 800 were on board the
steamer John A. Warner, and the First
Regiment Band discoursed excellent
music az the boat steamed out the
creek.
Daily Republican., 1883-06-14
a Wnrd tO the Lad les.

1t has been my custom Tor years, az
the season advanced, to reduce my
stock. | have, therefore, to-day com.
menccd IL general mark down in al
kinds of fine spring and summer milli-
ncry goods. Ladies who wish desirable
Goods in shapes and material will nc
y We'll in calling, as have q large stock
Of trimmed and untrilnmed goods, a.
we'll as an extensive stock of feather
,ins flowers, ribbons, ETC., etc. Gail
early and get the benefit Of this sweep
ING reduction in tine millinery. MIS-
r., S. Kirby, 2O2 King street.
Daily Republican., 1883-06-14
OFT for Europe.

The American line Steamship brltish
Prince sailed from philadelphia yes
ter,lay for Liverpool with over hfty
cabin passengers who intend spen ding
the summer on the continent. The num-
her OF persons that visit Europe see ms
toiucrease each year, and there sscar CO.
" steamer sailing from New York OK
Philadelphia but whar has berths en-
Gagged in advance.
Daily Republican., 1883-06-14

for that elegant chewing tobacco called
the Star, can find it wholesale ana re-
tai at the great tobacco mart also the
notable Sam Sass, that is creating sucil
n turor, Remember that light and DARK
Becky and Gypsy Girl SO extensively
used, is our own copyrighted BRANDS
Any Infringement will be prosecuted to
the full extent of the law. CHAPMAN,
Seventh and Orange streets.
Daily Republican., 1883-06-14
With HIS New Charge.

The Rev. Vim. H. Barnes,of Brooklyn
N, Y, who recently accepted call from
the vestry of the Reformed Episcopal
church of the Covenant, Second $ rect
near Washington, was with his new
charge last evening ane will preach his
first regular sermon on Sunday morning
next at TO- 30 O clock.
Daily Republican., 1883-06-14
Catching SnapDerS.

The snapper season is now open, and
narlies are out every day in search of
them. Yesterday two Young men nam, =,
ed Mcconnell and Garrett, bot OF
whom resided in the Ninth ward, re-
turned home with ten fine snappers,
one of which weighed twenty pounds,
another fourteen and several ten pounds
orh
Daily Republican., 1883-06-14
Tn n Gar RuiIders' Assoc iAttOn.

1T. and II. W. Cause, Of the Harlan
& Hollingsworth Company, are III
Chicago, attending the annual session
Of the Master Car Builders Association
of the United States, which Is now being
held in that city. Job II. jackson, ac-
companied by his son Ellwood, has
also start. Il for the same place.
Daily Republican., 1883-06-14

This morning officer Marquet found a
nelIler at the smallpox hospital, who
had his pack undone, and was busy dis
playing and selling his goods to me me
ronvalescing patients He compelled
him to re.pack his goods and took hlm
to the City Hall, but he was allowed
TO 20 on his way.
Daily Republican., 1883-06-14
The PeOnle Should RespO nd.

Sometime ago about three hundred
circulars were sent out by the Water
Witch Fire Company to the citizens Of
Wilmington, the object being to solicit
aid for the erection of their new engine
house, but as yet but few returns have
been made. This G mpany have long
telt the necessity of having new and
enlarged quarters and the people should
respond literally and lend them help
ing hand. All contributions sent tu
Joseph X. Adams will be duly acknowl-
edged
Daily Republican., 1883-06-14
The checker Contest.

Seven more games of checkers were
played yesterday by NJ. q. Priest and
George Dick for the championship Of
America. The first WAS won by Priest
and the next two were drawn. The
next game was stubbornly contested
for an hour and thirty minutes, and
was also won by Priest, as was the
seventh of The day. Dick won the
other two. The Pames We're varied, the
openings being respectively, the
Bristol, Glasgow. Ayrshire and l.assle,
Double Corner, White Dyke, Paisley
and Unclassitied. Priest has now won
six games of the match, Dick three.
and thirteen were drawn.
Daily Republican., 1883-06-14
Fish ponds in The Park.

The Paramount Park Commissioners
have, at the suggestion of Milton f.
pierce, Fish Commissioner, instructed
the Superintendent to construct a pond
for the purpose of breeding carp, and to
r.nort the cost of huilAing others, III
order that an appropriation for thae
purpose may be made for next year.
Daily Republican., 1883-06-14
Rugby commencement.

The commencementex exercises of Hngby
Academy, DR.. Samuel W. Murphy.
Principal, will be held in the Grand
Opera House this evening An inter
esting program has been prepared and
excellent music will be furnished by
the Philharmonic orchestra The Rev.
J. Richards Boyle will make the
opening prayer, Congressman Charles
b. Lore will present the gold and
silver medals, and the annual prizes
will be presented by the Principal.
Daily Republican., 1883-06-14
SPECIAL MENTION
New Goods.

We keep our stock new by continually
replenishing with new and desirable
goods-bargains that appear in market
after first of the season. Observing the
drift of the trade we did not buy too
largely at first, but reserved our force
that you might have the benefit of judi
cious purchasing. We can sell our
goods reasonable, and at the same time
give you the best work. Ferd Carson,
Merchant Tailor, 5l5 Market street,
Photographs
Reduced in prices. Fine re-touched
cabinets reduced from 81. 90 per dozen
to $500 per dozen. Gard photographs
finely re-touched, reduced from $3.50
per dozen to $1.5O per dozen. T. g.
Holland. photographer, gallery 3H
Market street.
Re.opened.
w. q. Valentine has re-opened his
-four and feed store, with all of the
choice brands of Minnesota hours, at his
old stand, 3Os West Front street, where
he will keep constantly on hand a full
assortment of all kinds of flour, feed,
grain, hay, ETC., etc.
Terrible Fall and Not Hurt.
Yerger's picture frames fell in price
from 10 to 40 cents for 8xl0; wall motto
frames from % to 20 cents; everything
else in proportion large invoice is the
cause. 4O5 Shipley street.
Cheap Flour.
If you want cheap -four and good
flour 20 to the Flour Depot. You can
save money by buying your -four of
W. j. Kimble, Front and Madison
streets. He sells flour on small profits.
Painting and draining.
W. s. Simmons, practical house and
sign painter, grssining and glazing.
Residence 6ll W. Fourth street. Shop,
N. K. cor. Second and West streets,
Wilmington, Del.
am now closing out my entire stock
of wines, liquors and cigars at cost
prior to removal Chas. j. H. Beckett,
lOS and 1lO Market street, Wilmington.
Very superior.
The Citrate of Magnesia made by j.
Il. Hartman, Druggist, Fifth and Pop
lar, is a very superior article. 1t has a
pleasant flavor and effervesces nicely.
Magic AtOmizer,
For the throat and perfume, throwing
a continuous spray. Sold by Taylor &
Fullerton, No. 3O2 King street.
Painting.
Tilghman Danner is now ready for
all kinds of jobbing and painting. Job.
bing speciality. No. $40 Market street.
Geenleaf's Best
Roller Flour at the Flour Depot, Front
and Madison streets.
Schoen's Heater, Range and Stove
House, 2O9 to 2l3 Shipley street, Will
mington, Del. Tin, sheet iron, brass,
copper and zine work. Jobbing prompt
ly attended to. Estimates furnished
at as low prices as consistent with fail
dealing.
Janney, 3O1 and 1903 King street is
headquarters for potatoes, old and new,
Southern vegetables and all kinds OF
foreign fruit.
If you want the best -four in the city
90 to. w. s. Townsend, No. Easl
Fourth street.
Take your old pictures to Holland
and have them copied. 3O7 Market St
Use Hecker -four from W. J. Morrow
AZ French street.
For best Minnesota -four go to W. j
Morrow, AIT French street.
Daily Republican., 1883-06-14
There Will be Some Fine

walnut chamber suits sold at the public
sale of L. f. Adair, 2o7 Market street,
tomorrow, Friday, afternoon at one
o'clock.
Daily Republican., 1883-06-14

w. NJ. Kennard & Co. open to-day a
large line of best qnality 32-lnch
foulard. of latest styles, at y cents.
These goods have never sold for less
than 12l5 cents, and cheap at that
Only lot there will be of them.
Daily Republican., 1883-06-14

Sutterey g. Co., 3O2 Market street
copy old pictures to any size. Gallery
open in the evening.