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Daily Republican., 1883-12-24
Mold for CouPs.

This morning John Huston, the color
81 man who shot and badly wounded
Charles Henry Moore, in front Of No.
$40 Orange sire t, on Saturday night,
the 10Th inst, had hearing before
Judge Cummins. The prisoner has
been confined In the cells for the past
week to await the result of the mans
injuries, and this morning Walter Ba-
con, Esq, who appeared NJ hts attorney
asked that some Of the witnesses be
examined no the man could be ad-
m tilted to bail.
Huston was placed In the dock, and
Officer Cathcart testified to hearing the
fireing, and upon going to the place
with officer Virtue he found the men
clinched and down on the sidewalk
with Moore on top. He had the revol'
YER in his hand, but whether he intend.
ed TO shoot Huston OF only strike him
with 1t, the officer could not say. He
ca ught hold Of his arm TO prevent biz
using the weapon and then, with ths
assistance of other officers, took him t.
the hall.
He was corroborated by officers vir'
tue and Townsley, who closed the evil
deDce for the prose ution.
Mr.. Bacon said he would only call
one witness for the defense, and had
William Gibbs sworn. He testified
that at about 8 o'cl0ck in the evening Of
the 10Th inst, Moore came to his house
at No. $40 Orange street and asked FOL
his wife.
The witness told him she was not In
and Moore then said he did not wan
to see her, but did want to get hold o
II uston, and If he found him be woult
be dead niger before l2o'clOck.
About 7.3O o'clock he came back ant
sat on the door step until Huston came
lin, when he followed him in the hous'
and commenced fighting. The witness
put them out, and then the shooting
which he did not nee, took place.
Mr.. Bacon said he could show tina
Huston had been in mortal fear of thi
man for some time, and that he had OF
several occasions threatened to tax
Huston's life.
Judge Cummins said he would hol'
him In 500 bail for carrying . conceal
ed deadly weapon, and %, 900 bail for q.
sault with intent to kill. DR.. Grin
shaw was not present at the hearing
but upon being seen afterwards, sal
Moore was still in . bad condition.
Daily Republican., 1883-12-24
Rspub,lcsA Cou aay Meeting.

About thirty Of the seventy eight
members Of the New Castle County
Republican COMMITTEES met on Satur.
day afternoon in the Young Mems Re
publican Club room, In response to tho
call Of Chairman Filling. THIS is .
much larger number than usually IT.
tend such meetings, and indicated that
the election this year would not be per
mitted to go BY default. Every Hun
dred In the county WAS represented ex.
cept Blsckbird, and there WAS a full
and general expression.
That expression was In favor Of :
thorough organization Of the party and
vigorous campaign The infamous
distranchising amendment to the conf
stitutiOn was denounced, and = commit
tee consis ing of aChalrman PillinG|
Henry C.McLear and +. Z. Bach wasaP|
pointed to prepare an address to thd
voters In reference 10 the issues which
will be paramount In the approaching
canvass. The committe, after an Inter
esting session of two hours, adjourned
to meet ct the call Of the chairman.
Daily Republican., 1883-12-24
EDITION,


The Sunday Schools connected with
The Central PresbytsriaA Charch, on
King street near Hghth, celebrated
their twenty eighth aunivsssAry yee-
terday afternoon, the church bsing we'll
6lled and handsomely trimmed with
svsfgrssns and mottoss. Ths pulpit
desk had been removed and . huge
bank Of mossss placed upon tho plat
form. On the front Of Il In white Aowers
was tho inscription 3eth."
In the rear Of the pulpit . large ever
green cross had bssn placed In the
Oeutre, with . star on one side, and .
crown on the other, while other por.
lions Of the platform were tastefully
decorated. The Infant scholars were
seated on . Temporary platform sreeted
on the right Of the pulpit William X.
Crosby, Duperintsndent, was In charge.
assisted by e. H. Gsylsy, assistant
superintendent.
Mr.. Gayley presided 1t the organ,
and the singing BY the schools was M
ENJOYABLE feature. Addresses were Dc.
livered by the Revs. DR.. Nixon and
Brownson. An interesting Christmas
exercise was also given.
The annual report showed tho school
to be In . fiourishing condition, with 36
teachsrs and 100 scholars enrolled In
tho large school, and go In the infant
department. Seven deaths occurred
during tho year, and appropriate mem.
oEial services were held, vacant chairs
entwined with evergreen being set
apart - . reminder of the absent opes.
The treasurer reported balance Of e9i
| ON hand. 1t was stated $500 could b
prof tably used in replenishing the H.
brary.
After the regular exercises ct Dela.
ware Avenue Baptist Sunday school
yesterday afternoon . Christmas enter
taiument was given, at which time the
school sang several Christmas carols
and the chnrch choir sang . number OF
anthems. An interesting address, up.
propriate for the occasion. was delivered
by the Rev. ]. NJ. Haldeman, and be.
fore closing he offered the choice OF a
teachers Oxford or . Baxster Bible ia
any scholar who would bring ten
permanent scholars to the school, or =
Bible dictionary to any teacher who
would bring In fifteen pupilA Hand
some boquets we're presented to the
Rev. l. NJ. Hsld man and Pancoast
Allen, leader of the choir. + W.
Oountiss was presented with teachers
Oxford Bible by his class. Miss Louisa
Shakespeare presented her class with
Christmas gifts, aud number OF other
presents were made.
Daily Republican., 1883-12-24
Victims Of Inaesnpersnee.

+ John and Bridget Dougherty, who
have lust served sixty days In New
Castle Jail for drunkenness, and ne
glecting their children, were before
Judge Cummins again yesterday morn
ing on the charge Of being drunk. They
were both committed to the cells, and
this morning Dougherty was, by solicit
tation of the Chief Of Police, again
brought before the Judge, when he
made a statement, and SAIL he was
willing to take an oath to ah-taie from
all intoxicating liquors for one var.
After taking the oath he vas re-.
leased, but as It appeared that hls wife
Obtained bottle Of liquor and induc-
ell him to drink as soon as they
were released from Jail, she was recon
mitted.
Daily Republican., 1883-12-24
Fatal Accl0 e0tH.

A sleighing party Of fifteen persons
went over an en- bankment at Melville,
near Catawissa, Penna., on Saturday.
James Krouss, Charles lmschwieter,
Mary Mutter, Caroline Green and Mary
Kessle, suffered dangerous injuries, and
Others were slightly hurt.
The scaffolding on the Fulton street
side of the new Washington Market, IN
New York, gave way on Saturday af-
ternooh, throwing seven men from the
roof to the concrete floor, twenty-tNo
feet below. All of the men were in
jured, four Of them severely.
Jacob Swavely, aged IA years, was
accidentally shot and mortally wound
ed by his brother, John, aged II, near
Reading, Pnrpa., on Saturday. John
slipped In the snow, and his gun was
discharged into Jacobs side. The
wounded hoy died in few hours.
George u. Westervelt and William
McMorton, the former prominent
oil oper.lur we're killed yesterday by a
boiler explosion ata well near Allen
town, A e ,Heuy ounty, Penna.
By the r \ plnsion Of an oil can in the
house of WIS. Wall, near Bradford,
Penna., yesterday, her six year.old
child was burned to death.
August Weylen, an employee OF the
Equitable Gas Light company OF Baltl
more, was found dead yesterday morn
ing on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad
track in that city, he having been rur
over by a train of cars.
Daily Republican., 1883-12-24
THIRD EDITION,

Yavss YsseeSaay asA sosuraay.
The Methodist church Ut Attlsboro,
Nassach usstts, was burned yesterday
morning. Owing to the extreme cold 1t
vas impossible 70 ct = stream OF any
Dimensions on the building. the water
freezing almost immsdiatsly. The
furnishings, however, were aaved,
anil the loss will probably not excssd
tl7 900.
The stables Of the Syracuse and Onon.
q "a Street Railway Company in syria.
cu ., New York, were burned early
J, ,,erlay morning, with n horses, oil
i;.H one Of the street cars, and . large
,ck Of hay and oats. Loss, eO, 900.
The Montreal Printing Company
establishment, In Montreal, was burned
yesterday. Loss, $4,000.
The cotton seed oil mills Of Bagsctt q
Greathorse, in Temple, Texas, wer'
burned on Saturday evening. Loss
$4,000.
Kansas, WAS burned on Saturday night
Loss, $4,000.
A fire at Deer Lake, Michigan, OF
Saturday night, destroyed the lumber
mill Of Os.erhout b Co., causing . los
of 100000.
The Milburne Gin Machine Company
storcIlou.e, in Memphis, was burned Of
Sa', lay night. Loss, $4,000.
l,.a stable of the Cambridge Hors
R. way Company, at Brighton, Mas
sachusetts, was burned on Saturday
with Ave cars and . quantity Of ha.
and grain. Loss, $4,000
The Standard Pulp Company's works
In Springfield, Massachusetts, wer
burned on SATURDAY. morning.
Daily Republican., 1883-12-24
Tho pocke, p,sto,s Work.

At Bloomfield, Ontario, on Friday
night, Peter Lazier was killed by burg,
lar whom he was trying to capture.
Two tish-rmen-Joseph Thompsett and
David Lsmden--were tracked from the
house and arrested for the crime.
U. s. Schenck, clerk In store al
Trotwood, near Dayton, Ohio, on Satur
day morning shot and mortaily wound
, cd a burglar whom he found in tht
re.
Joseph Farmer was shot dead by
Joseph Madden In dispute al to which
was the best card player, near Padu
cab, Kentuck, on Friday. Madden es
capped.
Daily Republican., 1883-12-24
Dots.

John c. Bryant, the book seller, will
be at the Malta House until 8 o'clock
Christmas afternoon ~ receive custc-
mers and Christmas presents. Come
early and come often with the presents.
Christmas afternoon and evening the
great German comedian George =
knight, and his wife, will appear IN
two Of their best plays.
Saturday, the 10Th, the new satirical
burlesaus entitled "A Bunch Of Keys
win BE- presented BY 6rst class oom-
pany.
Monday, the 3lst, the Educated Hor.
ses will commence An engagement oil
one week, during which lime they
should be visited by everybody.
Letters of administration were
granted by Register Biggs on Friday 70
Patrick j. Glenn on the estate OF the
late Ann Glenn Of this city.
A dividend of 50 cents share, paya-
BILE on or after February !, has been de-
clared by the directors Of the Masonic
Hall Company.
The store of P.J. Walsh Il Co. No. 5O6
Market street, will be open until noon
on Christmas day.
There will be a rattle tonight at the
Rose Bind Hotel, No. 7O8 Orange street.
Daily Republican., 1883-12-24
The At. Louis Grand Jury.

The Grand Jury In st. Louis reported on
Saturday. They said, In regard 10 poles
matters, which they had been officially
chosen to investigate, that "while unht ap
been made, they obtained no evidence show
ing coliusion on tho nart Of the Governor
with the gamblers, or that any concerted
scheme was formed by the Police Commis
sioners to pervcrt the police force TO illega
purposes, such Is sonnivlng atgambling o.
the sale Of lottery tickets They recommend
ed, however. that the Police Beard be organ
iyed on different plan, 80 as to make 4
more effective and relieve 1t Of Objectionable
features"
Daily Republican., 1883-12-24
DEATHS.

|LYON-On the 2lst inst, Ella Lyon, 10 the
23rd year Of her age.
Relatives and friends Of tho family are re
spectfuliy invited TO attend the funeral from
the residence OF her brother, Thomas Lyon
Tuesday, 1T I'm. lnterment 1T the Old
Swedes' cemetery. Services at the church.
lSHARPLEY-ln Brsndywine Hundred, on
the 22nd inst, jacob Shsrpley, aged 7.
years.
Relatives and friends are respectfully In
yited to attend his funeral, from his late resi
dence, on the Foulk Road, on TLurSday, tn
Tth Inst, at IL o'clock IN. lnterment q
Newark cemetery.
Daily Republican., 1883-12-24
Election Of Department One ra

At the annual session Of the Gra
Army EncamDment Of this State, VIII
will be held al Wyoming, on the y
Of January, the Department ot1c
for the ensuing year will
elected. Several w,ll kno
Grand Army men have been mentloll
for the position Of Department "a
mander, which will be vacated by
OK piration of the term Of Daniel k9
OF this city, but thus far President |
nell, OF Delaware College, . mem efl
Post 0, seems to have the inside tra|
Daily Republican., 1883-12-24
An lmnOrtaut Question

Will there be sleighing for Christmas
Though this question cannot be accu'
rately answered 1t Is q fact, that TIT
best assortment of Gents and Ladies'
fancy worked slippers, for Christmas
presents, can be found at r. Everett
Janvier, 200 Market street. Dealer II
gentlemen and ladies fine shoes and
rubbers.
Daily Republican., 1883-12-24
Loaf AM Fen nd.

A huckster in the neighborhood OF
IT, I'd and King street turned pale this
morning when he found that his pocket
book .containg one hundred dollars,
which he thought was in his pocket
was not there when he wanted it.
A lively search commenced and when
the missing treasure was picked up IL
the cellar, his color returned again
and he felt much better.
Daily Republican., 1883-12-24
|ELEIA EDITION.
FATAL & CID1NT.


Ac..s
A so
A fatal eceidsat happsnsd about 8
O'Clock d the r., W. = b. RAILROAD
station In this city, . full account Of
Which appeared In late edition OF
the RHPUBLICAN. The unfortunate
man was NAMED JossPh Miller. and re-
sided ct Chadd's Ford, whore he.owned
. Ans farm Of 40 AcraA He was un.
married, and had come u this city to do
some Chfistmas shopping.
He had repaired to the depot and WA
sanding beside the Wilmington &
Northern train beyond the main south.
bound track, whom the 30 acc0mmo-
datien train, which WAS . little late,
came steaming into the depot, and
when within . fsw yards Of him he
started TO cross tho tracks towards the
depot and In front Of the approaching
train, when he WAS struck before
warning signal could be given.
He was struck by the pilot, thrown
down and dragged under the driving
wheels Before the engine could be
stopped he was terribly msngled, bis
right Log being crushed almost it, entire
length, his arm torn from the socket
and his body badly crushed.
He WAS rescued ~ soon ~ possible,
but he was In . dying condition and OK.
pired In about three minutes without
Daily Republican., 1883-12-24
Laid up fO- the Winter

The steamer Wilmington made her
last trip to Philadelphia yesterday, and
the steamer FELTON, to-day. Both OF
;hese boats will now be laid up for the
inter-, and will probably not commence
i,eir regular trips for next season un'
til March. The Wilmington will BIZ
completely overhauled and put in com
pete order for next seasons business.
Daily Republican., 1883-12-24
John WANAMAKER.

Is it too much to ask that
in getting out the heaviest
sales any retail house ever
made in a day, you should
second our best efforts to
save you time and annoy,
ance, by considering the un'
usual strain on US all. If" it's
really too bad" and you cant
be patient, please be as pa
tent as you can, wherever
that point may be! Aren't
we mutual helpers in a
mighty work !?
Russia leather covered, fully , thirt
under value, 81 to $3.50.
Black Ostrich feather, polished ebon
lied sticks, "a.
OF Peacock feathers, with red feather
centre and gilt handle, SOC.
White satin painted and pearl sticks
81. 80 to $2h. .
Same with festhersd tips, $50 to =
Daily Republican., 1883-12-24
Yesterday Merntna's Hesr1a q.

Judge Cummins presided as usual a,
yesterday mornings hearings, and com
United John Darling and John W.
Davis to the cells for twenty four hours
for drunkenness. John Galloway and
Frederick Nonsuch were fined 81 and
costs each for drunkenness. Donald
Haney, Casper Hubert and Bernard
Finley were each fined 81 ami costs fol
being drunk and disorde ly. Robert
Peoples WAS fl oed 81 and costs for a
similar offense.
Daily Republican., 1883-12-24
IONN WANAMAKER.

We've surely missed the
mark in Laces. The sales
have overrun our estimates
Why these new faces 7? II
looks as though the ladies
had compard notes onprices'
We don't want to do all the
Lace trade. IT'S against our
principles to put up prices
but where will this thing stop
Childrsn's collars. 25c. to$b.
Lace handkerchief, 26c. up.
Lace Fichus, bOc. TO 30.
Hand painted, satin-covered toilet
sets, g. 20 to 80.
Mouchoir cases, Sa76.
Daily Republican., 1883-12-24
Deputy Judge SharpIey.

This morning Judge Cummins an
nounced that he would be absent from
the city for a few days, and that during
the time Harry Sharpley. Esq, would
act rsDeputy Judge, and hear and deter.
m ne all cases that might be brought
before him.
Daily Republican., 1883-12-24
Omen Tomorrow

Stansbury Murray, No. l04 E. Front
street, announces to his friends that he
will be open all day Christmas with a
large stock of the celebrated Wales b.
cent cigars. The only way to enjoy
turkey is to smoke one of the cigars.
Daily Republican., 1883-12-24
IssH =. --I. - y. il-a Il.
.......
Al
John WanaInaker's,
PHILADELPHIA.
MONDAY
Open tonight.
Al
Open tonight.

An open Christmas p
Whatever else it may be,
whether wet or dry, moder-
ate or severe, healthy or
sickly "green or rigorous
in icy letters, twill surely be
an open Christmas"
Pocket.books will open
the tight grip will be un-
loosed the parched up
sluices Of affection will flow
and open out again. Hearts
will open and throw off cark.
ing care, and the eyes will
open in surprise +! Homes
will open to alienated friends
and needy strangers. Stores
are wide open early and late
with comforting and CHEEKY
things. =.
Lips will open in benedic-
ton for your unexpected
goodness. Stockings will
open wide agape with the
pressure at Christmas Eve.
Every gift, however simple,
opens a double spring Of JOY.
1T blesssth him that gives
and him that takes" Christ
mas will lay open to view
richer qualities in many a
heart than you ever suspect
ed, and the grand finale Of
the holiday season and crow
ming opening of Christmas
week will be that Of 1884.
Daily Republican., 1883-12-24
Lost,

Three Rne hemstitched hsndker
chiefs, with owners name In corner
The finder will be rewarded on leav
ing same at 8. r. corner Of Eighth ant
SIMPLIFY streets.
Daily Republican., 1883-12-24
Atthe Household Of Faith.

The Sunday school of the Household
of Faith church will give a Christmas
entertainment tomorrow night, which
is promised to be very interesting ana
for which no admission will be charged.
Daily Republican., 1883-12-24

Otlay Vernon has given up his stalls
in the Third street market, and here
after may be found at the stalls Nos. 7
and 8 in ,he Eighth street market.
Daily Republican., 1883-12-24
Tom OrrOW.

Come early for your photograph
Beecher's gallery, 3l5 Market sire,
We don't know now what the wes
will be, but our extra big skylign'
right In order, storm or sunshine
Daily Republican., 1883-12-24
Christ,nas Present.

WIN. H. pierson, sash and door man
ufacturer, made each OF his men a
Christmas present of IS last Saturday
evening
Daily Republican., 1883-12-24

A child's overcoat was left at Walkers
sr.oe store, No. Is East Third street. The
owner can get it by paying for this
u1tipp
Daily Republican., 1883-12-24

Westcott e. Cumnins, photographer
800 Market street, will be open oil day
tomorrow, also New Years u take
pictures.
Daily Republican., 1883-12-24

Beschsr's gallery open all day;
early a. you can for your pictures
or shine, our big skylisht 10 JUS
thing.
Daily Republican., 1883-12-24
{, c, G. Greennan { Co.
al Market Street.
B E s S o.
ABOUT "
400 Overcoats

We have deolde4 70 make a00eAoS
reA0ctlon I'm order 70 clear out ehe
largest pavt u our stock Of Over
coo1s before the 01st Of the year.
Oar stock 10 very extensive on0
olso complete In styles and elsee,
and Il IL sSsae OF the host oppOrtun1'
flee that he's Been 00eP00 % fnr IN
she way Of baFg aims, both IN Mons
an Boys' OvercOaas.
a Good OvePcOat for o6.oo.
A (aO0d Cashmere Overe0os fer
e0.96.
A GOOA Fur Beaver Ro0id Bach
OyePeONt for $500.
A Fine " Grated OveFsOa1 for 1000.
a fine Fancy WOrsted OvereOas for
An Exsrs FiDs Csrksersw Ovsrsoas
for el2.Oo.
An Extra Fine O0rkscreW Satin
laced OvereOss for 1880.
An Extra Fine Cork efeW 0ot1As
LINED OvercOat for $1,000.
An Extra Fine 0otsn.l1Do0 AmRorSs
ed Par I3eaverOverc0at for $500.
Boys OveFcOats from $3.50 uD'
words.
Also . large stock ofSultings Of
al grades, from % upworde.
Boys Suits I'm endless Variety d
the
Daily Republican., 1883-12-24

UTANTED--A SINGLE, SOBER MAN
w as wheelwright, one that can d.
painting and trimming. Apply TO or address
+. 5. HAKDINa, Stanley r. o., Ken
County, MD. X-8t
Daily Republican., 1883-12-24

VyyANTED-rWO BOY COMPOSITIONS
w for Job and Newspaper work. Apply
at o clock, p. H., for three days at III chip
ley street. (up stairs) .A.P. WhlTTAkEk.
PAST
Daily Republican., 1883-12-24

WANTED,-A GOD y, GIRL T.. TO TO- -, 10 pS
Apply at 7O4 West Eighth street. X-8t
Daily Republican., 1883-12-24
VIM. B. Sharp's,
III Market Street.

Suitable and useful Christ.
mas gifts It's a puzzle some
times to find. Our lines this
year comprise useful articles,
and ones that you can use
every day with profit, which
after all, is the best kind OF a
present.
WV. B. SHARP,
Daily Republican., 1883-12-24
John WANAMAKER.

The Scotch Wood Boxes,
OF which we have the most
complete line in this coun-
try, you'll find at the Haber-
dashery counter, not else
where.
Daily Republican., 1883-12-24

THOR SALE-A GOOD BASKET
II sleigh, cheap, at COL Orange street.
Daily Republican., 1883-12-24

Elder Down Quilts, made
from the down of the Elder
Duck, are here, and more
elegant ones we never saw,
from the satin-lined quilted
French Sateens at $3.50,
S25 and $40, to the lined
and silk quilted ones at SIS.
WV. B. SHARP,
III Market street, while rebuilding at Fourth
and Market.
Daily Republican., 1883-12-24
-,,vr,, .Ary -t+ 3D.
{, {, G, Grssnman { Co.,
All Market Street.,

Are determined to close out
their stock Of China, Lamps
and Glassware, Vases, Co
logne Sets, Bisque and
Bronze Figures, Tea and
Dinner Sets, Extensive Line
|of Chamber Sets, etc. All
goods as represented. These
goods will be offered at pub
lie sale on Monday afternoon
and evening, Dec. a4th. Sale
commences 2 p. m. and 7.3o
| p. m. in evening. Now i:
your opportunity to get bar
|gains. ..
Daily Republican., 1883-12-24

Y JIr-A HORSE BLANKET WAS
IL lost On Saturday evening, between
Eleventh and Orarge and Sixth and Jeffer-
son .treets The finder Will be suitably re-
wsred ON leaving saline with J. "A. CANNON,
Az Shlpley street. X-lt+
Daily Republican., 1883-12-24
WIN. B. SHARP,

We all know without the
telling that handkerchiefs are
useful and some are extreme
ly ornamental. OF the use
tul ones our line is large and
you should see one number
at 10 cents from IS. Those
elegant 81, pure silk, hand
painted borders, are orna-
mental as we'll as useful, and
any lady would prize one.
WIN. B. SHARP,
Daily Republican., 1883-12-24

Blankets we have made
special and low prices on,
and you can buy a pure all
wool blanket, such as you
never saw equaled,f for $3.50;
regular price, IS.
wv r SHARP
Daily Republican., 1883-12-24

For not a costly gift and
certainly no more useful one,
a good rubber waterproof is
now most indispensable to
every ladies' and misses
wardrobe. They are in all
sizes at $1.2s $I.75, 81, ST.
50 and s..
VIM. B. SHARP,
Daily Republican., 1883-12-24

Silk umbrellas are in good
asso rtment,and we have one
special lot twilled silk para
gon frames reduced 81 on
each umbrella all around
They are in brown and black
for $3.50 to $3.50.
WM. B. SHARP,
Daily Republican., 1883-12-24

III Market street, while rebuilding at Foust
and Market.
Daily Republican., 1883-12-24

We've made a great re-
duction in our Ladies and
Children's coats. 1t will pay
you to see them; the cut in
pricehas been heavy,and the
quick buyers will be- the
gamers.
WIN. B. SHARP,
49, II, ~ s,r.ot whi, a m bui Ia nu at Fourth