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Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-02-14
WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARYl4,I 1851.
Why Divide the County :?

why New Castle County should be d.
vided-at least such reasons as would
commend themselves to the fair-mind-
ed, well-thinking part of the people
Certain people advocate County Divi'
sion because in it they think they see a
way to increased representation, which
they imagine cannot be obtained by any
other process. Others who are mostly
politicians advocate County Division
because in it they see an increased
number of offices to be filled and they
imagine that they shall fill them There
may be other reasons advanced in favor
of division but when sitted they are
found to be more or less selfish. The
county is not so large in territorial
limits as to need division, but admit
larger, and on that ground morein need
of division. population is the excuse
for division, then why are not such
counties as Chester, Lancaster, York,
Berks, Montgomery, and Bucks, in
Pennsylvania, all with a much larger
population than New Castle, divided ?
BerkS and Lancaster have within their
borders large cities like Wilmington,
and yet we hear Of no effort being made
to diScOnncct the urban from the suhur-
ban parts of the county on that ac-
count. Why should circumstances al
ter cases in New Castle County ? VIII
mington has been patient and forhear-
ing through long years Of injustice and
oppression from the State. She has
not even asked for "A proportionate
share of the little handful of represent
tativeS that are left to the county She
has been content to suffer diSiranchiSc-
ment herself rather than take from the
suburban hundreds the representatives
that belonged to them and which made
them Mt least the equal, Of like districts
in Kent and SUSSEX She does not
even ask now for County Division, tho
the benefits of such division would all aC-
crue to her She feels that She is Il part
ofthr old original three lower counties
on the Delaware, and She wishes to re-
main So.
Even suppose New Castle County
WAS divided, that could not be- "A cure
all for unequal representation. MAKE
Wilmington city n county by itself L.
make representation equal nh" should
atorS. Add to her Ihristiaua and
Brandywine Hundreds, and She should
hay" twriv" representative, and five
Senators, while tn" Othrr. county would
only have five representatives and tive
Senators. He must be- blind indeed
who cannot So" that just and equal rep
rcsentatiuu cannot b" secured or prr~try,
od by Il mere division If he county. II
anything like approximate equality
was secured by merely dividing III,
county III Il few year. more with the
rapid growth OF Wilmington, there
would be- the same demand for equal
representation again. How could such
1uality he secured ? Would the
friends OF county division again want
80 divid" the county" This would
never do. 1t will be seen then that
Ita,ht, Ily.iui,n il a t,,t
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-02-14

A CAKD-.lDSEPJI LEVI THE FAM
~ Gus BANJO player. il prepared to give
lessons on that instrument. Teaches by note.
Apply at lO5 Market st. fi3-6t.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-02-14
THAT SETTLES IT.
Brought into Competition with the
World: the Rest Carries OFT
the llOnOrs.

At the great Centennial Exhibition of 1876
the leading products of all the branches OF
the worlds Industry were assembled at
Philadelphia. IV,rarry of "A prize III the face
vi that tremendous competition was II task Of
no ordinary dlth"tilE. inventions and pre-
paratpn, Tor the aiIcviatiun Of pain and the
cure Of disease we're present IN the greatest
possible ynt"tr, representing the skiII and
| the pt"'tuO ln-' study OF the age. and 1t may
] hr u ,lIu IN., ,UrtInCe to you. personally to
/ knJ" THAT BE highest ana only medal given
| - rubber Porous l'MstcTs, was awarded to the
maHutrjurer. Of BENSDN'S CAFFEINE
/ rDItuI : PLASTER, by the following Jury
ok. N. ROTH. surgeon General, l'russian
J.. II. THOMPSON, a. NJ, NJ. D., Washing
ton, H. &.
| e., y. WHITE, NJ D., New Orleans
/ ERNEST FLEISrH, NJ. D.. Austria.
/ The decision was afterwards confirmed by
| ne medical jury, At the last Paris Exposition
| knowing the value IF such hipi and unbiased
| testimony, the medicinal profession. both IN
| til" United States and in Europe, uu.ckl V
| th5w aside til" old. slOw-actng pastors they
! i"u been using, and adopted BcnsOns III
| t'r,r aul IT practice. That physicians ana
| surgeons 81 tn" broadcast reputation did this
| distinctly proves the intrinsic merit oi the
NrtrIc.
| 1t Is NO more than lust to add that the aver.
| age physician Of to-day Is not dominated by
| the prcIudlccS which retarded the progrcF.
| hnn modified the successes II his predecessors
| o! not more than twenty -ii'e years ago He
accepts hIItS from all quarters and endorses
ana adopts demonstrated healing agents
where ne nds them.
The rGht Of B"nSon's tnpcnr i'uruus l'l,S.
ter to stand at the head fall external Npili-
'HtlonS Whatsoever. for the mltlGatlVhur care
81 disease, !, no longer questioned.
Lrl Ill" purchaser, however, he on his guard
against limitations. The genuine has die
word 'ArtlNE cur in the middle.
ScHhury x johnson. Chemists. New York
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-02-14

HEREAFTEn \ rrs ileicr o! fifteen
days will b. required in an election
district ~ a pr"rcqui-it" for voting At
State election, The bill making this
requirement passed the Legislature
yesterday.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-02-14

REPKESENTATIvE JCSTIS Of Chris
tiaua Hundred, has made a strike. Iii,
bill dividing North Christiana Han
dred into two election districts has be
come a law, thus securing another
Democratic inspector Of elections, it is
hoped without III" aid Of Ily spnrk..
TO DANcE or not ~ dance, even for
charitable purpOsrs by McthodiStS, is the
leading question at Dover, outside Of
the Legislature.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-02-14

NOTIEFr-I HEREBY GIVE NOTICE
~ that shall apply the present session
y: the Legislature for divorce a slnculo mat
rimonic from my wife, Sarah J. fougeray
Rene J fuugeIay.
Wilmington, Del, Ian. a, 1888. l25-2twlm
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-02-14

NOTlCE-NITI' Al. LOAN ASSDtlA.
~ ton new stock for sale no back pay.
nlcnts Apply day OF evening to GEO. G.
MARlS, Secretary. l2.j-lneud
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-02-14

NOTICE - WE WANT IT UNDER
" stood that we Will not pay any bills,
except by those in the family SO contracted
without a written order from GEO. W YER
NON X SONS.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-02-14
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The Portland daily press., 1883-05-10
TEWKsBURY ALMsHoUsE.
An investigation Which is Growing Tire


An Investigation Which is Growing Tire
some.
BosroN. May 9.-The Tewksbury hearing
was resumed tonight. Dr. Henry Wood test
fed that the trouble with the Swede Johnson's
amputated leg might come from the use of
artificial legs or exposure to the cold.
Col. Gilroy testified that the contracts for
coal made by Capt Marsh in 1878 TO 1881 and
one or two cars of coal in each Of those years
were sent by Marsh to Exeter consigned 10
Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Atwood. The Governor
said he could show the coal was paid for out
OF the State treasury, but counsel Brown said
he happened to know it wasn't paid for that
way.
John Bacon. tanner and two OF his en-
ployes, testified to tanning two human skins
one black, one white. The order came from
the foreman Of the shop. 1t did not appear
where the skins came from.
james Buckley, ex-inmate, testified the con-
dition OF the bread at Tewksbury not very
good sometimes, but better when the inBpec-
tors came Saw boxes sent TO Exeter and pee
pie came from Exeter without trunk and
returned with one. Could not read writing
but the men told him the boxes were marked
Exeter. Was glad a governor was elected to
straighJen things.
Fairbanks. an expert testified he found the
books in good order. BY appearance the
ledger bad not been regularly posted since
1877. The new looking cash book might have
been used as long as Marsh said IL had He
found nothing in the books he would criticize
except Marsh's roundabout way OF doing
things. He found stock and State almshouse
accounts right as far as he had gone, but
severely criticized their arrangement No
means exists in the books of showing the
amount OF stock in the institution. Only milk,
eggs and meat were kept account of. Other
farm produce we're not entered. In some cases
found instances Of erssures. On cross exsmin-
alton he said he had spent several days on the
books. Had asked no one familiar with the
books to explain matters he didn't understand.
Didn't ask about other farm produce because
didn't want 10 know. Did not make detail
ed examination and did not desire the commit
tee to understand the books were incorrect. In
the main they were substantially correct He
could not say the State had losi q single dollar.
The was apparent loss to the State of 81 by
erasures but no other instance in that book
that the Stote had lost any money.
Adiournad
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-10
THE INDIANS
Details OF the Recent Fight with
the Apaches.
Rumored Disaster to Gen. Crook Dis
credited.

TOMBSTONE, A. r., May 9,--Recont news Of
the Indian fight at Sierra Madre is confirmed
by letter TO the headquarters OF the army.
The engagement occurred at Sierra Talmosa,
near the chihuahua line, the 25th OF April.
Col. Garcia left the headquarters with one
company OF the 9th regiment Capt. Devesa,
numbering So men. and 80 State troops, to take
up and follow the trail OF the Indians on their
late raid into Sonora. After five days forced
hard marching they succeeded Ia tracking The
Indians. They then entrenched and located
at Sierra Madre, near tho chihuahua line. The
Indians secured positions in the roughest part
OF the mountains, and awaited the approach
OF the troops. Gen. Garcia divided his troops
into two columns, placing one under Col. Tor
res (the State troops) headed the other himself
and commenced battle. After an hours hard
lighting he succeeded in dislodging the lndi-
ans, and put them 10 flight, leaving on the
field II Indians dead. Many were observed
during tho action to be carried away wounded
The Mexioans loss was three State troops and
two federals killed, and some eight or nine
wounded. large amount OF stock stolen by
the Indians was captured, aud 10 now 0n It's
way TO the headquarters. From Indications
during tho fight 1t was supposed that 150 to 2C0
Indians were engaged.
CHICAGO, May 9.--0ficers at Gen. Sheridan s
headquarters do not credit the rumors OF dis
aster 10 Crooks column. While 1t Is true that
they have no recent advices from Crook In per-
son, they are in the way of receiving quick
communications from any poiDt In Texas or
New Mexico, In case Of an engagement, and
particularly so in case of disaster. Any re-
port that Crook might make OF operations in
or from Arizona, wauld 90 10 Headquarters,
Department of the Pacific, at San Francisco
The Chicago headquarters would not be in re-
ceipt of any official report direct.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-10
MINOR TELEGRAMs

Reports from points along the Chicago, Bur
lington and Quincy railroad In Iowa indicate
that corn is terminating finely. The weather
Is warm.
Fifty-thrce saloons are now open at Des
Moines, Iowa, under the $1,000 license law.
Over $4,000 worth of stolen silks and laces
was found in the trunk OF w. l.. johnson, an
absconding clerk OF GcJsage 4 Co., Chicago.
Judge Cation Of Ohio was seriously injured
Tuesday evening by being thrown from his
buggy.
Lieut.. Anderson OF the Sixth Cavalry was
shot by privats Gabril OF his troop at Tomb
stone, Arizona, on Tuesday, dnrIng an alterca-
tion. The wound spot fatal. Gabril is under
arrest.
The Journals special correspondent at Con-
cord telegraphs that Col. John A. White OF
that city has given public notice that the next
Legislature will be petitioned for authority to
consolidate the Concord the Manchester and
Lawrence, the Concord and Portsmouth and
North Weare Railroads.
Or. Perkins; principal OF Phillips Academy,
Exeter, has resigned 70 accept the principal
ship OF Adelphi College, Braoklyn.
Mrs. Soule, widow Of the late DIR. Gideon L,
Soule, for over 80 years principal OF Phillips
Academy In Exeter Is dead.
The New Hampshire club held their annual
dinner yesterday. No decision was reached rel
alive to the propoced trip to York beach.
Mrs. Cf as, Wheeler of Philadelphia has CIV
on $4,000, and II. G. Margreand of New York
city has given $l0,CS1 70 the fund for the erec-
tion OF new chapel at st. Paul school, Con-
cord N. III.
Fire in Cumberland, II. l., yesterday burned
over about 900 acres OF woodland
Steamship Toronto has arrived at Liverpool.
A heavy wind and rain storm accompanied
by lightning passed over Chicago yesterday
A jury was obtained yesterday In the case OF
Jere Dunn indicted for the murder of Jim
Elliot, the prize fighter.
The act passed by the Tennessee legislature
making gambling felony went into effect yes
terday aud all the gambling houses in Men,
phis closed.
Minnesota Republican State convention
meets In St. Paul, June 27.
The President will probably attend the open
ing OF Brooklyn bridge.
John j. Knox, Comptroller of the currency,
has been designated to act as commissioner OF
internal revenue for 10 days.
Washington and Western railroad was sold
yesterday Tor 100000.
Senator Anthony's condition gives his
friends much encouragement.
Col Frank II. Pierce, nephew of ex- Presi-
dent Pierce, Is In an insane asylum at Concord
under treatment for intemperance.
The North Chicago rolling mills which have
been Idle six months, and which give employ
ment TO 1000 men will start up next week.
The distillery OF Mr.. Beggs at Shebyville,
Ind, was partially burned yesterday. Loss 40,-
600.
Count Won Moltke is in Rome.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-10
Sons of Veterans.


The following order has been issued from
the headquarters OF the Maine Division, S. oi
V. The ritual of the order is at present un-
dergong thorough revision, and will be re-
printed as revised. There is no small amount
OF thorough work being done in the interest o
the organization
HEADQUARTERS MAINE DIVISION,
Sons OF VETERANS, U. s. A,
AUBURN, Me-, May 9Th, 1883
General Orders, No i:
I-Haying been duly elected and commits
stoned Colonel Of the Maine Division Sons Of
Veterans, / hereby assume command OF the
same, with headquarters at Auburn, Me.
II-For the information OF this command,
the following complete roster OF officers elect
ed at the encampment held at Auburn, April
10th, 1888, is published:
Frank r. Merrill Colonel, Auburn.
Herbert M. Heath, Lieutenant Colonel, Au-
gusta.
A. s. Libby, Major, Portland.
=. II. Clsson, Surgeon, Gardiner.
Geo. N. Howard, Chaplain, Bangor
DIVISION COUNCIL.
Major Thomas T. Tabor, Bangor.
Major Henry X. Ham, Lewiston.
Major Edward Philbrook, Portland.
Capt. s. Ellis Ripley, Lvermore Falls.
Capt. q. o. Wadsworth, Gardiner.
Capt. Charles w. Davis, Augusta.
To rank as such from April 10th, 1883.
III-The following appointments on the staff
OF the Colonel Commanding are announced:
Fred l.. Edgecomb, Adjutant, Lewiston.
John @. Blake, Quartermaster, Auburn.
Fred III. Storah, Inspector, Auburn.
Edward w. Reynolds, Judge Advocate, Ban
gor.
Timothy e. Hartneit, Mastering Officer,
Portland.
q. r.. Crockett Ordnance Officer, Rockland.
1883.
AIDEs-DE CAMP.
James King, watervilIe; George D. Emer-
SOD, Auburn; Frederick W. Plaisted, Bangor;
James X. Day, Portland; III. A. Fuller, Gardi-
ner; VIII III. Hopkins, Augusta; w. f. Pot
tie, Rockland; Leroy NJ. Waite, Livermore
Falls; George G. Fields, Lewiston; William
g. Avery, Bath.
To rank as First Lieutenants from April 16,
1883.
EoN-CoMMIssIoNED STAFF.
Arthur Holland, Sergeant Major, Lewiston.
Walter s. Allen, Quartermaster Sergeant
Auburn.
Percy A. r. Dow, First Sergeant, Water
vile.
d. M. Chamberlain, Sergeant, Auburn.
Ernest Il. Hutchings, Sergeant, Bangor.
Waldo III. Perry, Sergeant, Portland.
H. Il Higgins, Sergeant, Rockland.
To rank as such from April 16, 1888.
The following is Roster Of all Camps
organized in the Maine Division to date:
Camp James A. Garfield, No /, Waterville,
ID. M. Bangs, Captain.
Almon G Pray, No. 2, Auburn, Herbert A.
Goss.
Daniel Chaplin, No. 3, Bangor, Charles Fl.
Rice.
Shepley, No. 4, Portland, Fred Fl. Bean.
Wadsworth, No. 8, Gardiner, F. A. Wads-
worth.
Harry NJ. stinson. No 6, Augusta, W. D.
Stinson.
Anderson, No. 7, Rockland, j. Walter
Rogers.
Ellsworth, No. 8, Livermore Falls, Chas. L.
Day.
Custer, No. 8, Lewiston, Ell. Lyman Wright.
I. w. Hyde, No. 10, Bath, Harry L. Stet-
son.
~ Attention is called to Article II, Sec. 3,
Page p of the constitution. Also to Articles
II, 81, % and %.
By command Of
FRANK p. MERRILL,
Col Com. Maine Division.
FRED L. EDGEcoMB, Adjt.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-10
FOREIGN.
Kelly Convicted ana Sentenced
to be Hanged.
Bismarck's Defeat only Temporary.

DUBLIN, May 9.-The third trial OF Timothy
Kelley, charged with completely in the Phn-
nix Park murders, was concluded today. The
jury found verdict Of guilty against the pris-
oner, and he was sentenced TO be hanged.
The Jury deliberated for an hour before they
brought in their verdict. The judge sentenced
the prisoner to be hanged on June 9th. On be-
ing removed from the dock Kelly said, II am
innocent; thank you, my Lord" He also ex-
pressed his thanks to his counsel for their ex-
ertions In his behalf. and said he hoped they
might live long to defend the innocent.
The Tonquin Expedition.
PARIS, May 9.-The committee of the Cham
ber OF Deputies on the Tonqnin expedition has
adopted report in favor OF the credit proposed
by the government for the expenses OF the ex-
pedition. IL is stated that Capt. Kergaradec,
French envoy to AMMAN, will be recalled and
another envoy be sent TO replace him.
Chinese Troops Sent to Tonquin.
LONDON, May ga despatch to the Ex-
change Telegraph Company from Paris, re-
ports that 1000 Chinese troops have been die
patched in direction OF Touquin.
More Arrests In Armenia.
CoNsTAHTISoPLE, May 9.-Further arrests
have been made in Armenia OF alleged mem
bers OF secret societies. The prisoners include
number Of priests. The editor OF the Arme-
nian Review, paper published In Constanti-
nople has been sentenced to imprisonment for
lifefor printing disloyal articless
Habtual Criminals in France.
The bill relating to the disposition OF habit
ual criminals passed its first reading In the
Chamber OF Deputies yesterday.
Prince Bismarck's Defeat In the Reich
stag.
BERLIN, May 9.-Prince Bismarck's defeat
Ia the Reichstag on the question Of the budget
cannot be considered as decisive. The CON-
mission to which the budget was referred con-
tains small majority of Tories and Clericals,
who viii probably secure a second reading af-
ter the Whitsuntide recess. The bill cannot
pass, however, before the winter session. The
result is directly opposed TO the wishes of the
Emperor as expressed in his recent message.
During the heated debates OF the last few days
in tie Reichstag the Emperor's name has been
freely mentioned. 1t is generally regretted
that the Emperor should have seemed to i'm
pair the dignified reserve OF the crown by
throwing his PERSONAL influence into the scale
OF political argument.
Counsel for the Alleged Dynamite Con-
epirators.
LONDON, May 9.-Messrs. Edward George
Clarke, @. c., and William Bowen Rowlands,
Q. c., have been engaged to defend DIR. Gal
lagher and Whitehead, two OF the dynamite
conspiracy prisoners.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-10
Fourth of July Celebration


A very full representation OF the committee
on celebration OF the Fourth OF July was held
at the Mayors room last evening. Letters of
acceptance were read from the Portland Cadets,
the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Mssons,
and a communication was also read from Col.
III. S. Melcher accepting the post Of Chief Mar
shal OF the day, he to select his own aids. A re
port was made by the committee on HISTORICAL
features of the celebration, as follows:
Your committee would suggest that several
tableaux be introduced in the procession illus
trating events in the early history Of the town.
The first of these is canoe, filled with Indians,
to represent the native element. Then come
Cleeves and Tucker, with their families and
belongings, in boat, as they landed on the
shore where Cleeves fixed his habitation, near
the foot of Hancock street. Another scene is
the cabin erected by Cleeves, set in a grove OF
evergreen trees, with its occupants busy in
their various labors. Still another scene has
been suggested representing the heroic refusal
to give up its cannon at the demand OF Mowatt
In consequence OF which he barbarously bonn
barded the defenceless town. 1t is also thought
Ii would be well 10 mark historical sites, like
those of Fort Loyal, the spot where Cleeves
landed. the site of the first meeting-house in
which Parson Smith preached, at the corner of
ern Of Mrs. Greele, OF the head of Hampshire
street. by large placards printed on cloth and
giving names and dates.
The report of the committee was adopted.
An invitation was extended to the Maine
Historical society.
The question Of ways and means was discuss
cd, and the Mayor was requested at the proper
time to call meeting of citizens interested in
the historical celebration to meet at Reception
Hall. ID. b. Kicker, Esq, was designated to
receive subscriptions Of the citizens.
Harry Brown, Esq, was added to the histo
rioal committee who were instructed to design
the tableaux proposed.
1t was voted to recommend to the city gov
ernment to invite the President OF the United
States to be present. Voted to invite DIR Hill
to ofiiciate as chaplain. Some very striking
tableaux designed by Master Edwards were
shown.
The following committees were appointed.
Transportation-Mayor, Winslow and Hal
lett
Music--Mayor and j. L. Shaw.
Finance-Hawkes and Wilson.
Carriages-Gould and Wilson.
Military-Melcher ana Hallett.
Printing-Wilson and Hailett.
Reception and Entertainment-Mayo
Emery and Noyes-and committee of the
whole.
Programme at Hall-w. W. Thomas, Jr.
Regattas-Emery and McAleney.
Programme for the Dsy-Emery, Birnie,
Noyes and Prince.
salutes and Bell Ringing winslow and
Rand.
Ice water-Tukesbury and Denison.
Badges-Wilson and Hallett
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-10
An octogeuarian Artist In Maine


Mr.. Peter Moulton, of Unity, Me-, So years
old, is a remarkably well preserved gentleman,
retaining the use Of his faculties to great de-
gree, and is particularly adept in handling the
pen, which he wields with a master hand. A
short time since he sent to Western paper q
problem calling for the year, month and day oi
the month on which he wss born, giving as
basis 81 900 days, the numtsr of days he had
lived. As reward to the person ciphering out
the answer, Mr.. Moulton promised to write the
Lords prayer in full with an ordinary pen on q
piece of paper that could be covered with a
ten cent coin. Miss Jennie Taylor, girl of
Is years, living in Columbus, Ohio, came near
est to a correct answer to the question and has
received the promised prize, every letter and
word complete, but so minute as to be gcarcely
discernible u the naked eye. The penman-
ship is excellent and the execution Of such q
delicate piece OF work is wonderful accom-
plishment for one OF Mr.. Moulton's years.
Belfast Journal.