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Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-08-31
Dwelling House Robbed.

While absent from the city on S'a.
day last, thieves entered the residence
of George IL. Hollis, No. 1918 jefferson
street, and stole the .ttron a lot Of
clothing and other articles to the
amount Of $l75. Che thieves effected
an entrance bH prying open the dining
room window ,hutter with a jimmy,
on the Thirteenth street side. Among
the articles taken were three suits Of
clothes, hu' ia" thieves we're carctA,
not TO di>tglb anything that ""
marked. Before the family left hort
they removed all the silverware oDd
other valuable property to a plar. ol
safety. When Mr.. Hollis returned on
Monday evening lie Loticed two sut!i'
cious persons lurking in tbs vicinity,
who in. mediateIy disappeared when Fs
arrived Efforts have been made 10
capture the burglars, but ~ yet they
have not been apprehended.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-08-31
etIliUkerA.

In the Frerthinkers' Convention al
Roches er, yesterday, among other
things, H. H. Hall, of El,iSburg, fa.,
"sang a song about Imaginary Evils,
accompanying himself on the guitar, -
IN the afternoon session President
Brown "told how the body Of man
was formed, accounting tor every ounce
of IT," After this aiAabI" uIac"ui t,
"ex.Eev." c Il. R"ynold spoke IL
eUlogy Of the work ,t the late ID. Nj.
Bennett Cat one time convicted OF send.
ing obscene matter though the |. ;.
maiS) Mrs. Susan II. Wixpn dis
eussed the question, " win the Com
ing Woman Attend Church, and "ah'
argued hat she would not. In tie
evening, Rev. Thomas Mitchell, Of
Brpoki yp, spoke In defense OF Or ho
doxy and Was received with attcn
tion and respect,
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-08-31
THIRD EDITION,
A Notorious Charscser Gone.

A woman named Emma Jacobs,
whose career in Philadelphia quarter
of o century ago had national notori-
ETY., died in the almshouse Of that city
Monday. She was born in Lancaster Co.
Pa, and was over seventy years of
ago. She removed to Philadelphia AT
IN early age, and it was in that city she
started her remarkable career. 1t Is
said her powers Of fascination were
marvellous, and some of the most prom,-
nent men in the country WED with each
other to win her smile and favor. The
amounts of money she received from
these men aggregated thousands OF dol
lars a year. Her beauty is said by those
who remember her in her best days to
have been Of type that compelled adj
lniration from all who saw her, and
Daniel Webster said oi her: She has
the most perfect carriage of any woman
have ever seen." She rapidly acquir-
ed wealth, and at one time was worth
$6O, 600. She is said to have completely
fascinated at least one President of The
United States, and nearly all the lead
ing men in Washington from 1850 TO
1860 made her rooms a rendezvous. SO
great was her influence over the mem
6ers of Coz gress, hat her value as lob
byist was known to corporations and in
dividuals, and uany important bills
were passed through her Instrumental
ity. Probably the only man who ever
won her affection was a preacher named
Thompson, Vlrginian, who'll she mar
ried Thompson afterwards lost his
reason and was placed in the insane
ward of the almshouse, where he died
three years ago. Previou. to this event
Mrs. Thompson charms hogan to fade
and she had disappeared from public
notice. Her old time sErewdness
seemed to disappear and 10 few
months she lost nearly all that size had
spent her life in acquiring. Her prop
critics were gradually encountered with
mortgages, and finally losing them, she
became absolutely in want. During
Thompson incarceration in the mad
house his wife visited him nearly every
visiting day, constantly supplying him
with an abundance of delicacies. She
applied for admission 20 the institution
in 1881, where she remained until THE
day OF her death.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-08-31

A circular has been issued by sev'~'
prominent culorrd citizens of Delawa'r'
calling a State Convention To meet At
Dover on Monday, September LIST, ISL,
At II O'Clock noon. This call was t.
sued in view of the fact that there Is ~
State Committee or other OrganHh
body OF rOlorrd citizens Of this STATE, AMI
that a call having been made for Il M
tiOnal Convention of the c0lOred cl'l'
Znns Of the United States ID be held AZ
Louisville, KY, September 24th, it was
deemed advisable to form al organize
ton aud elect delegates to the ass
named convention. Each County Is 'r'
quested 10 send thirty delegates 70
Dover on the l0tl. inst. The Cirru'"!
contains the names of VIM. II. Clay ''9'
WIN. e. Grinnaee, Joseph Bass, ! =
Williams, Joshua Parker, John Thon''.
son, Elijah Cannon, VIM. II. Berry ah'
j. Is. MctiiuniS.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-08-31
Will Also Disban IL.

In view Of the fact that the Water
Witch Fire Company are about to dis
band, the Neptune Club, No. !, OF this
city, composed Of members of the above
Company, held a meeting last night, at
the hall of the company, for the first
time since October 4, 1865, and resolved
to disband on Thursday evening next.
They have paid all outstanding bills
and donated their furniture TO the Com
pany. There were only eight members
Of the organization present, many of
the old members having died or moved
from the city. The organization was
at one time in ilourshing condition,
but shortly after the war broke out it
was seriously affected, since which
time they have not been very prolni-
nent. Those who were present last
evening wer, William NJ. Stevenson,
Robert T.. Aiken, William Walters,
Joseph A. Miller, William johnson,
F. A. Miller, Joseph LEHMAN and Wal
ter Leibrandt.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-08-31
The Reed BIRD Season.

Tomorrow being the first ofSeptem-
Der, the time allowed by law for hunt
ing reed and rail birds, there is nc
doubt but sportsmen will be astir
early, and the slaughter ofthese birds
from now until the frost drives them
away and closes the season, will be i'm
mense. For weeks past boatmen have
been getting their skitfs in order, and
the sportsmen preparing their guns and
ammunition in anticipation of the open.
ing.
From all accounts the crop this year
will be abundant, and every available
shotgun and skiti will be in demand
by lovers of the sport. Not until about
the middle Of the month does the season
fairly open, for the gamr is mos. too poor
at the present to make @ood.eating, and
besides the sagaciOus little fowls are far
too wary and fly so high that it is diff
cult to get within shooting range.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-08-31
FIFTH EDITION
succ essfuS Trial rrip,

The new Government steamer Gen.
raj Wool, built by the Pusey & Jou.,
Company, made a successful tri. i'm
yesterday on the Delaware River. H.rr
engines were kept running for alo,t
six hours under pressure of loo
pounds Of steam, and made an avera,,
speed of twelve miles an hour, wLlcS
pr wed satisfactory tO the officers in
command, who are Of the opinion tb,
she will be one Of the fastest steamer,
Of her size ever built. Engineer .Ia,os.
Crosby had charge of the machiner
assisted by craftsman Charles i
Thatcher, both Of the Pussy 4 Jonn
Company. The boat was designed hv
naval architect II. Steuler. Of the L. {
revenue marine, and Ii beautiiu
model. Mr.. Steuler was on boa I'd, a,
were also Quartermaster-G General HID
ges, Lieutenant d. +. Tozier and a..
sistant engineer ChurchhilI, all ar
whom were well pleased with the work.
ings of the craft. Charles W. pu~,
represented the builders and Cap,,n
David W. Corliss had charge OF III,
wheel.
A"Ouk tHS luSIIcu RtF'StS Wert ~
Curtis Purdy, Superintendent of tho
national dredging Company; Granvils
Worrell, John j. Duff, James A. Tay.
Tor of the Belts machins Company aud
wife, engineer Il. +. Carter, who i,
experimenting the construction of tn.
machinery of the Amphitrite at the
yards OF the Harlan & Holingswor,b
Company ; Depu y Collectcr Of the Port
James b. CIarkson, the Rev. NJ. A.
Brownson, Willard p. Derickson, til.
Misses Bella Derickson, Julia Bush,
Chellie Rowland, Minnie e. Gibbons,
Mary Bringhurst and Sadie Worrpll,
Roy ClarksOn and others.
An excellent collation. Was served up
by John W. Reynolds, an experienced
caterer and proprietor OF the Malta
House, this city, and the trip was huge.
ly enjoyed by all on board. The boat
steamed up and down the river between
Fort Delaware and Chester and returned
about 4 p. IN. The steamer will Ieays
tor Fortress Monroe on Monday next,
when she will he delivered 70 her own,
rrs
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-08-31

Mrs. Thomas Foster, Of Reading, Pa

Mrs. Thomas Foster, Of Reading, Pa,
is visiting friends in this city.
Mrs. John W. Reeve, who has been
seriously i'll for several weeks, is slow
y recovering.
DR.. J. II Simms, will leave today
for several days sojourn at Archer
Beach camp meeting.
Tatnall 4 Brother have purchased a
new flour and feed wagon, for deliver.
ing small purchases.
Will the Qnickstep win to-day, OF
will the game result, a, it did with the
Harrisburg
Albert fully redeemed himself yester-
day and is a good ball player, notwith-
standing his fatal errors.
The repairs TO the tug James McFad-
den have been completed, and she is
again in service.
The meeting of the Pastors Associa-
ton, OF Wilmington and vicinity, APP
pointed 10 be held on next Monday, has
been posi- poned for one month.
Mrs. Laura Osgood Hardness will
reopen her select school for both sexes,
at the northwest corner Tenth and Mar
ket streets, on Monday next.
Lex Barney's large Sun umbrella,
used at the base ball park a. an adver-
,ise,nent caught fire yesterday and was
badly damaged.
Reed and rail birds have but one
more day of liberty. Tomorrow
numerous guns will he heard along the
marshes.
4 special train will leave Whining
ton for New Castle at $50 A. M, on
Monday 10 connect with the Republic
and tn. Christiana Presbyterian Church
excursion,
Two tirSt-Class pas seUger cars Tor the
Rochester division OF the Delaware,
Lackawanna and Western railroad
have been shipped by the jackson X
Sharp Company,
The Asbury Muiua. Improvement So
ciety will REOPEN its meetings on Sat
urtay evening, sept. Isl. The pubic
is cordially invited
Mrs. +. Wilietts, of Toledo, Ohio, and
Mrs. Elizabeth ErislDan, of Middle
lo"I, d., aiT Siai iHS ohL' " i'''o'y
at his romantic home on the Brandy
wine.
Those who participated in the eX"ur-
sion of ST. Patrick Church excursion
yesterday spent a pleasant day aud
reached Wilmington before ~ O'Clock
last night, without an accident.
The remains of the late Mrs. Edward
J. Muhlhausen were taken 10 Grace Nj
+. Church yesterday, where brtet
funeral s,rvices We're conducted and
sorrvwing friends permitted 70 take a
last sad look Of the deceased
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-08-31
Finbeih Birth day.

On Wednesday last Mrs. Hudson
Steele, a former resident OF this city, but
now of Newark, Del, reached hel
httieth birthday, and the event was
duly celebrated at her residence in
Newark on Wednesday afternoon
Mrs. + Y. Dilworth and Mrs. George
Hatton, of this city, daughter Of Mrs
Steele, had the matter in charge and ex.
tended number of invitations to rla.
tives and trends III this city, Newark,
and other places, which brought Il larg.
number together. The afternoon was
spent in a pleasant manner and the
lady spent one Of the most pleasant
days of her life. She was the recipient
of many useful and handsome presents
After partaking ofa sumptious repa>,
the party look their departure wishlnl
Mrs. Steele many more happy birth
days.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-08-31
TrOubleSOlll 0 Italians.

Another trouble arose yesterday MOI
ming between gang of Italians work,
ing on the new railroad near Claynont,
and Cont ractor Eher. Some of the men
became discontinued for some cause,
and one OF them Nicholas Beva, const.-
tuted himself their leader, and induced
about fifteen to quit work and demand
their pay. The contractor refused t.
pay them unit. thceXplration Of their
month on the 18Th Of September, when
he was attacked by Bera with knife.
Mr. Eber succerdrd in getting away
from him, and upon word being sent to
this city Sergeant Mcconnell with Off
GERS Adams, Kennedy, Turner and
VickerS, went in a carriage to the place,
but Bcva had He'd and everything was
quiet
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-08-31
A Watermelon Party,

A large number of the friends Of Mr.
and Mrs. Havey Riggen assembled at
his residence, No. 7l3 Market street, last
evening, for the purpose of celebrating
Mrs. Eiggen's twenty fifth birthday.
After the company had all arrived,
they were invited to an adjoining
room, where a number of huge water
melons were in waiting to be carved
aud disposed Of, together with quanti-
ty of. caltalonpcs, peaches and other
fruit.
When the party left the table it pre-
scented pitiful sight, after such a
terrible onslaught upon its contents.
The party fingered until near midnight
and enjoyed themselves AZ parties OF
this kind usually do. When they de-
parted they wished the hostess many
more pleasant birthdays.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-08-31
Will X esulne.

Daniel Kerbaugh will resume the
carriage and coach business in few
days, at his Old stand on Market street
above + tteenth street. A satisfactory
arrangement has been made with his
creditors, whereby Mr.. X erbaugh hopes
to be able TO meet all his obligations
before the extension of time which has
been granted expires. In consequence
of resuming business on his own &C,
count, he has withdrawn from the tirn
of kerbaugh 4 Co., Of the horse and
carriage bazaar at Tenth and Orange
~ reefs
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-08-31
Cadet Hazers.

A naval cOurt-martial, to try seven
teen naval cadets charged with haziug
met yesterday at Annapolis. The pa
pers not being ready for the court it ad
journed 10 meet this morning, on the
Santre. A number Of the hazed from
the class men were in Annapolis oI
leave last night. One Of them said thu
haziug war committedat irregular inter
walls, from Portsmouth to Annapolis.
He also said that tone forth CLASS maj
visited bis tormenter, sthird class man
ard managed to whip him; but" he ad
ded, "iI was best not TO resist. The ha
zers always come in such number. as II
make resistance the cause Of worse treat
ment.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-08-31
Act RrOhllplIy.

Persons suffering from chronic com
plants should call on Or. harmon, No
800 Market street, with the least pos
sible delay. If he cannot admlnlste
an antidore then cure must b" i'll p"r
sihle. His long experience enable
him to decide at once on the best c0urS
to pursue, and where there IS no reason
able hope OF speedy reliefthere h"r'i b.
little or 10 expense. The Doctor, bow
ever, needs some money, and ali shonI'
remember that the workman is worth,
of his hire. MuZzle not the OK tina
treadeth out the corn.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-08-31
Miss CraW for DIS Select chOOl

Miss Annie Il. Crawford will open
her private select school, for primary
children, in tie second story OF the City
Mission building, Second street, hear
Washington, formerly old No. Is school,
on Monday morning next, The sch,
is especially Tor primary scholars, and
parents who scnd their little on, s to
his school may rest assured tlat hey
will be properly ca ed tor and wei! in
s ructtd.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-08-31
brow n ed.

John A. Smith, residing Mt A and
ClaymonL streets, went down the bay
yesterday on an oyster boat To engage
in the oyster trade.
At the mouth Of I.eipsic creek the
jib- boom Of his boat swung around,
knocking him off, when he was drown.
ed, and at last accounts his body had
not been recovered. MIR. Smith leaves
a wife and child,
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-08-31

We were shown 9 handsome oil :, on. ~.
ing this morning Of one Of the 's a'sS
pears raised in California. Jnds'"f
from the picture the pear In 1t" MAUI.
state would weigh two or three poun ".rt
aud the picture is an exact oountetpb,
" the original. 1t WAS executeo ~, ~
Miss Anna Webb, who recently IA
turned from visit to the golden o'"''
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-08-31
Getting Better.

Noah King, the colored man employ
ed at the Wesleyan College, who was
struck with a brick last Sunday even.
ing, by an unknown man, has recovered
sufficiently to be able to attend to his
duties. There IL no cine to his assail-
ant, but it is thought that he was struck
in mistake for some one else.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-08-31
Case Post pOned.

The case of Harlan Cause, for lang ,nnr.
tanning a nuisance IN property p, M"li.
in 20 him was cal ed in the i",,in
cipal Court THIS morning. Bel'j"dt -
Nlrl,ls, Esq, appeared tor tn' cass
Tense, and ON his Application tne clay
was postponed until next l'
morning.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-08-31
BEFORE the 10 U1P0,

Michael Dougherty had . hearing be,
fore Squire O'Neill this morning, to an
swer a charge of disorderly conduct al
Second and Shipley streets. He wa
adjndged guilty, and sentenced to pay
q fine OF 81 and costs.
Howard Rice WAS fined 81 and cost.
for being drunk and disorderly, and
three plain DRINKS were fined 30 cent
and costs each.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-08-31
Lamp Explosion.

About 0 o'clock last night Goa, If
lamp exploded in the third SOY and
Licbern'an's building, corner fliln ,sid.
Market streets, which caused co o,a,r,,
cradle excitement for time. NO a ,Ioss
was struck; the Wafer Witch are
carriage was brought out, but the s.i,t
waS extinguished without their 1861
lnCp
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-08-31
Sudden lIlness.

Rev. DR.. William Newton, Rector OF
the Church of The Sure Foundation,
West Chester, and one of the editors OF
the Episcopal Recorder, was taken
suddenly iii in his pulpit last Sunday
evening. His case was considered crit
cal and required the atten ion of tw[
physicians. He is still confined to his
room and no visitors are allowed to set
him.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-08-31
A niunr1ierix (.nny.

Complaint is made IF II dlsordery
gang OF young men and boys who can be
found almo, every night IN the old
building Of the Lobdeii Car Vince!
tompauy al Second and Lombard
streets. This gang is great annoyance
to persons in the vicinity, and some
means should be adopted to break it up
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-08-31
Almost Drowned.

Franklin, a year-old son of
George Grissom, living on Eighth
street, h.rwrer G. ~, il and Locust, fell
into Il tub ~. water this morning, and
was very nearly drowned. When the
mother first discovered the ,nud his
eyes were white and swollen aau his
finger nails were purple.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-08-31
Finger AIlipHtated.

Yesterday afternoon Mary Keenan,,
an employee in Riddles cotton mill,
had her finger caught in the machinery
and badly crushed. She was removed
To her home at Fourteenth and Union
streets, and DIR. Blocksom summoned,
who found it necessary to amputate the
wounded member.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-08-31
Open Ing.

Having been 50 well favored by tn,
peopl" Of this city, both in the coal and
flour trade, propose to open my Goa
trade by holding a free fruit and ic'
cream lunch from O'Clock p. IN. uni
4 o'clock 10 morrow at my office, No.b2l
West Front rtrrrr. Parents are request
ed to brlng The hildreu. Thomas W.
Steward
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-08-31

The Metropolitan base ball club OF
this city will cross bats with the OF.
tawa team at Eighth and Franklin
streets to. morrow afternoon at 1 o'clock
Both teams are considered crack or.
CARNATIONS and a good game is expect
ed
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-08-31

DUBLIC SALE OF 20 HEAD OF ~
/ good young horses and mulos. A9N
The subscribers will sell at Public Sale, Ut
their new stable, No. 4l9 West Front street,
Wilmington, Del. on
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1883,
at II O'Clock, II. N, as follows:
Two pair CT iron grey match horses, good
style and hrst-claRs drivers; one pair Of bay
match horses. The balance arc good workers
and drivers. Among them are prOmis ny
steppers If properly handled. The above nor
ses are suitable for all kinls of business,
weighing fr' m 900 to l,400 pounds. 2 pair Of
| large aize mules. we'll mated pair Of them
are mare mules, weighing 1900 pounds. Per
| sons wanting hOrses should attend this sale,
as this Ia one Of theme lot Of horses and
mules ever offered At public sale in this city
being NJ sctsd personally by the subscribers.
The stock will be at their stable for inSpec-
ton on Monday before sale. A credit Of u
days will be given. For further particulars,
SOC JESTER & HODANNlEII
L. ". SrIDHAN Son, Aucts. su3lu
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-08-31
Pain ting.

Tilghman banner is now ready for
all kinds of jobhiDg and painting job
bling specially. No. 30 Market street
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-08-31
IOHN WANAMAkER.

In Furniture. Young coup
les should see the new Ash
Suite Of Bed Room furniture
for SIS. The same goods
in Cherry for $2S. Our
works at present turn US out
only four suites per day of
these goods,so that first come
first served. Nothing like
this has ever been done in
Philadelphia before.
A fine frame Body Brus-
sells Carpet at SI.25 that we
are willing to endorse as
good things
We are not permitted to
give the makers names
The goods are new this sea-
son and fifty patterns at least
to choose from.
There are other lots equal
ly interesting to be mention
ed another time.
The first fall offering Of
Ladies Robes, are all-wool,
OF ample material,in nine va.
rieties, dark, rich hues, and
the new patterns are on the
palm leaf order. The effect
is much the same, if not a
full equivalent, as though an
expensive cashmere shawl
were disse cted and made in
to a robe, as is often DONE
The expense being infinitely
less-$25.
Also a few Wrapper Pat
terms, Persian, and with a de-
cided Oriental effect. The
olive, old gold and rich, dark
hues are subdued in a broad
boarder of consistent but curl
Gus formation, 10 toll yards
each. 81.
Chestnut street entrance, main aisle, third
circle on right.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-08-31
JOIIN WANAMAkER.

When the ladies' examine
a handsome lot of Ulster
Cloth and find what a heavy.
Atwood fabric it is,they won't
be surprised to learn it cost
the importers 81 and $3.50
per yard, but what will sur
prise them is that they should
buy it from us at 81, $3.50
and So per yard, the latter
grades being genuine Eng
lish cloths and fully guaran'
teed~
Cloth counter. Market street entrance, mali
aisle, first circle on left.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-08-31

AT
John Wanamaker's S,
PHILADELPHIA.
FRIDAY:
Tomorrow will be the
first day Of the Fall business.
Already the hum of activity
begins. We launch the busy
season with some special
things that prove to be
strangely low. A few OF
these lots have been in store
some days,but to give every
body a fair chance we held
the announcements until the
return of people from their
holidays.
JOHN WANAMAKER.