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National Republican., 1883-04-12
Local Items.

The case of Mr.. J. j. Camp, charged with
cutting down piles at tho river front some
days ago, was called in the police court yes
terday. AS it appeared there was u dispute
as to the title of the property alleged to be
injured Judge Smell continued the case in
definitely to await the result of the injunc-
tion granted on the title suit on Monday.
Mrs. Mills, aged 90, died suddenly of heart
disease last night at the residence of her SON
in-law, VIM. Lewis, corner of First street and
Pennsylvania avenue northwest.
Marshal p. II. Carson and his aids met last
night at Galilean, Fishermen's hall to COM
plete the final arrangements for the celebrat-
ing of emancipation day. Two or more meet
ings will be held this week to decide upon
tho line of march, and the positions Of the
different organizations taking part in the
celebration.
Frank Smyth, of this city, has sketch
of Truman N Burrill, the now chief of the
bureau of engraving and printing, together
with a striking likeness, in this weeks Frank
Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper.
National Republican., 1883-04-12
Golden Rule Lodge Entertainment.

Odd Fellows hall was crowded to its ut
most capacity last night at the complimentary
musical and literary entertainment aud hop
given by the Golden Rule lodge, No. 81, i. o.
.. L. The programme was worry interest
ing one and was rendered in manner that
reflected credit on all Of the participants. 1t
was as follows
Piano solo, Miss EllaICraig; tenor solo, Mr. W, D..
Mcfarland recitation, Little May Carrigan, guar
lettete eoted Messrs 5. Smith, W. II. Daniels, H..
A. FUrscman, and II. Adams, accompanist. r. IL.
Baxter soprano solo, Miss Kate N. Scott baritone
solO;Mr II. A. Forseman; recitation, Mrs. NJ A. Nay
lor whisling solo, Miss Hattie LaIalier; quar-
tette (seected), Mossrs j. s. Smith, W. II. Daniels
II A. Forseman, and II. Adams, accompautstF.
II. baxter soprano solo, Mrs. Bette McEwen,
recitation, Mrs. b. f. Leach; comic song, Mr.,
George D. Scott; contralro solo, Miss Eulalie
Domor: recitation, Miss Bessie Perry.
Dancing was then indulged In until late
hour, Schroeder's orchestra furnishing the
music.
The following committees made tho numeS-
Gus guests comfortable: Reception commit
tee-C. p. Crandall, Il. p. Rhoderick, Levi
Nagle, Joseph Burroughs, J. M. Davy, and
Joseph..Smal Floor committoe-L Durham
Walter, w. X. TAFT, w. s. Tappan, G.. w.
Smithson, w. A. Taylor, and Daniel Fraser.
National Republican., 1883-04-12
Death OF Paul II. BerLaul.

Mr.. Paul II. Berksu, of the pension office,
died quite suddenly in this city yesterday.
Mr.. Berkau,, was born in Cracow, Poland, in
1920 He came to this country with his
parents when quite young, and while still a
young man joined the throng of early emf
grants to California. He returned to the
states in 1851, and soon after found his way
to Kansas, where he was an active pioneer,
and one of those who struggled hard and per-
sistently to make Kansas free state. In 1861
he was appointed to position in the Post
office department in this city, and in 1868 Swas
transferred to the pension office, whore he be-
came a special examiner. In this position he
commanded great respect and esteem for his
admirable qualities as an officer, his un-
doubted integrity, and taithfulness in the dis
charge OF onerous duties.
For many years Mr.. Berkau was president
of the Washington Sohillerbund, in which he
was distinguished for his exceliene manage
ment of literary and social entertainments,
his affability and refined, gentlemanly de-
meanor. He win long be remembered by
citizens Of Washington who have been asso.
ciated with him in official and social life, N
National Republican., 1883-04-12
A Rnilwnv Convention.

ST.. Louis, April 1.-THE general railway
timo convention met here this morning. The
attendance was very large. p. p. Wright, Of
Cleveland, occupied the chair, and w. T. AL
len, of Philadelphia, ofliciated as secretary.
On motion the present officers were continued
another year. Tho present through time
schedule was readopted,
1t was resolved that the following changes
made in standard time go into effect May 49,
roads east and adjacent to Washington shall
run by seventy-fftb meridian or eastern time;
between these points and Kansas City they
shall run by ninetieth meridian or central
time, or ono hour slower than eastern time,
and west of Kansas City by one hundred and
fifth and one hundred and twenty-fifth me-
ridians or western time, two hours aud three
hours slower, respectively, than eastern time,
A committee was appointed to report at the
next meeting on uniform signal system.
Tho convention adjourned, to meet in Chi
cSgo October ~.
National Republican., 1883-04-12
Peter Conncr,a WI.

New YORK, April 1.-THE will Of the late
Peter Cooper was filed for probate here to-day,
He bequeaths $3.50 annually to Maria Cooper
the wife of his brother Edward. He directs
that tho income of $4,000 be paid to Emma
Harper, wife of John Harper, and at her death
the principal to be divided among her issue.
His other bequests are as follows; Tho in
terest on $4,000 to his niece, Martha Herman (;
the interest on $1,000 to Menaies B. Bedell
and wife. After other small bequests ho
divides tho residue of his estate between his
two children, Edward Cooper and Sarah
Amelia Hewitt in equal shares. He appoints
as his executors Edward Cooper and Abram s.
Hewitt, his son-in-law. The instrument is
dated May %, 1871 In codicil to the will
he bequeaths to the Cooper union for the
advancement Of science and art 100000"
The estate Of Mr.. Cooper amounts to about
$20o0,000. About 100000 of this amount
will be required to meet the special bequests
which Mr.. Cooper made and which were not
provided for by hiswill. This leaves 81, 100000
10 pass under the will.
National Republican., 1883-04-12
Railway Changes.

ST. LOUIS, April 1.-Two circulars were
issued to-day by +, A. Hayes; one as first
vice president of the Missouri Pacific Rail.
way, stating that under the new condition Of
things II. NJ. Hoxie, third vice president, is
relieved from attention to assessment and
taxation of properties and will assist in gem
eral duties; further. that James Il. How, as
sistant secretary, will havo charge Of all mat
ters pertaining TO assessments aud taxation,
aud also of the purchase of materials and
supplies Tho second circular is issued from
the Wabash, st. Louis, and Pacific Office, and
announces that John c. Gault having re-
signed, H. NJ. Hoxie third vice president,
will assume charge of tho freight and passen-
ger traffic, and that James +. How, secretary,
in addition to his duties US secretary, will
take charge of tho assessment and taxation,
and the purchasing of supplies. 1t further
announces that the heads of departments, eX-
ccpt as above stated, will continue as ut pres
ent.
National Republican., 1883-04-12
MIR. BEECHEps WITHDRAWAL.
Significant Resolutions Before the Brook
Iyn Congregational Association,

Significant Resolutions Before the Brook
Iyn Congregational AssociHtion'
NEW YORK, April l1.--At the meeting of
the New York aud Brooklyn Congregational
association yesterday in the State Street Con-
gregational church. Brooklyn, the Rev. DIR.
Hcwson, of Boston, declared that in Boston
no sinners could no found, and even DIR.
Duryoa had experienced great difficulty In
making converts there Rev. Mr.. Lloyd said
that nino.tenths of the church members take
a drink when they want TO, q declaration
which was received with cries of "Oh, mol
OH non He then wanted to know what
there is In orthodoxy which makes people
want TO take y drink any moro than in uni
tariauism, and answered by saying that ortho-
doxy is one of the dryest things under heaven
and Is enough to make any man want to take
a drink.
After recess tho following resolution was
offered by Row William Lloyd;
Rcsaiuod That this association deeply feels It's
loss In the withdrawal of Rev Henry Ward
Beecher, and its members hope that he Will ro-
consider his discrimination and return to TINS
body.
Rev. DIR. Hewson thought that II the asso-
citation passed the resolution 1t would be in
dorsng all Mr.. Bcechers views, and this it
was not called upon to do.
Rev. Dr. Edward Beecher believed the res
olution TO be rather premature. He thought
that action should be deferred until his brother
had signihed his intention Of returning,
A vote was finally taken, and the resolution
was adopted
National Republican., 1883-04-12
ANOTHER NINE noRRoR.
Seven Men Crushed to Death-Nnmes OF
the IknIctl-scenes and Incldents.

the iNtlicN-SccncS ana AnClucntN.
EsCANABE, MIcH., April 11.-A cave.in oc-
CURED at. the Keelrdge mine, between
Qunnesseo and Iron mountain soon after
o'clock yesterday afternoon, carrying down
tho engine house, and also eight men as fol-
lows Patrick Eagan, Richard Williams, w.
Henderson, John Morris, Thomas James, Ed
ward Wicka William Jeffrey, and William
Pollard. Up to q o'clock last night only one
man. Wicks, had been rescued, and he was
fatally injured These men were on the
euriace None were at work in the mine.
The mine is located two miles west of Quin-
ncssrc Tho cavc-in embraced q space as by
30 feet, and besides the men eugulfed, took in
all the mining machinery, including four
largo boilers, falling distance of 100 or 200
feet. Attho present writing IL is believed
that the lives Of all the men were lost, and IL
is estimated that the recovery of the bodies
will require a week or more.
NORWAY, Mich, April 1.-THE work of
rcscuing the buried victims of the caving in
of the earth at tho Keolridgo mine, Menomi-
neo range, Michigan iron district, was re-
snmed at daybreak. The news Of the sink
ing of the ground spread rapidly and crowds
of people gathered from all points IN the
ncighborhood of the great hole Volunteers
TO aid in the work Of rescue are numerous,
and every effort will he made to get the
bodies of the unfortunate men out rs soon as
possible. The names of the killed as now
ascertained are Patrick Egan, William Morris,
Richard Williams, William Pollard, William
Jeffrey, Thomas James, and W. Henderson,
About ninety feet of the ground between the
main engine house and No. shaft caved In,
carrying with IL the engine house, mino ma
chinery, four large boilers, aud nine men, IL
is estimated that the ground dropped over
1000 feet. The mine was about to be aban-
National Republican., 1883-04-12
A New Society.

SPRINGFIELD MASS, April 1.-The $50
cicty Of Natural History of the Eastern
United States" was organized here to-day
with these officers President, Prof. A. Hyatt,
of the Boston Society of Natural History
vice presidents, Prof. j. n. Martin, of tho
Johns Hopkins university, and A. =. Pack
ard, of Brown university secretary, Prof. s.
i. Clark, of Williams's college treasurer,
Prof w. b. Scott, of Princeton, The society
has twenty-seven members, including natural
history professors from Harvard, Yale, Prince
ton, Union, Columbia, Williams, Amherst,
Johns Hopkins, and other leading institutions.
1t is intended TO create greater interest in,
and a more thorough instruction in natural
hisLory
National Republican., 1883-04-12
Tho M,lv.uLeo D,,n.ter Reylyed.

MILWAUKEE, April 1l.-At the trial of
s,heller to-day Mr. Antisdcl, the proprietor
of tho Newhall house, told of meeting schcllor
the moment he (Antisdel) ran from the burn
ing building He said Scheller's actions
previous to the fire had been bad. He had
drawn great deal and gambled. 1t come
out in the evidence that Scheller was offended
with Antisdel for sending Scheller's wife
from the hotel, Johnny Antisdel, son of the
proprietor, said that when he met Scheller
the latter exclaimed, "My God, Johnny do
you know how the fire caught"
II was developed that once before there was
an incendiary fire in the basement near
Schellers coal bin, and that Scheller's father
in-law, Bour who recently died under cir.
oimstances pointing to suicide, had refused
Antisdel and others admittance.
National Republican., 1883-04-12
The FroebeI society.

The Washington Froebol society held its
regular monthly meeting last night at the
residence of Mrs. John S. Poler, No. 32 Grant
place. Tho attendance was quite large and
the greatest amount of interest was mani
Tested.
Mr.. Fonwicl read from the Rindergartoi
Messenger, three complimentary notices of the
abors in Washington Of Miss Anna B Ogden,
tants three free kindergartons beside her own.
Mrs. A. II. Mohl, corresponding secretary,
then read u very interesting paper on Con-
struction and Destruction having reference
to the Kindergarten labOrs ih aiming, which
was the tho subject Of much discussion. Miss
Anna b. Ogden gave the society lesson in
Froebel's third gift treating all as little chill
dren. The meeting then adjourned.
National Republican., 1883-04-12
Rancho Eel sobrante Case.

In referring to the above case the assistant
attorney general for the Interior department
says, "All parties who have filed presumption
or homestead declaratory statements on any
of the lands in question will be allowed the
same time to perfect their claims as If the
plats had not been withdrawn, or, in other
words, the withdrawal will not operate against
them and persons who have settled on these
lands will have the legal period OF three
lowed them under the homesteads and pre-
emption laws"
National Republican., 1883-04-12
Am IInniIn XVent Down.

ST. JoHN, N. r., April 11.--There seems to
he little doubt that the bark Mary s. Gibson,
from Baltimore to Antwerp, has foundered at
sea, and that all hands have been lost. The
bark cleared for Baltimore Jan. %, and on
the first Of February passed Fortress Monroe,
Nothing moro was heard from her until she
was passed by the steamer Boyne, February
Is, apparently in a sinking condition. She
was s66 tons register and owned in st. Johns.
National Republican., 1883-04-12
I,.nye Tor CoIor.d Ismp,oy.s.

The acting secretary of the treasury issued
the following order yesterday: leave of alb
sence on the sixteenth instant is hereby
granted to all colored employees of the Treas
ury department who desire to participate in
tho emancipation celebration. Notice is
hereby given that the absence herein author
lied will, in the case whore the annual leave
is not exhausted be.deducted from such leave,
In tho case where leave is not due or already
exhausted, such absence will be without pay"
National Republican., 1883-04-12
Kidnupplng and Religion.

FALL RIVER, MASS, April 11.-David
Brault and Alexander Gregoire were held to-
day in $500 each for the grand jury at liver
ton, R. l., on charge of kidnapping Henri
Rocicot, aged 13. The parties are all French
Canadians. Rocicot's parents are Protestants,
hut the boy has associated with Catholics, and
some days ago was baptized in the Catholic
fhith without the knowledge of his parents,
The boy then left home under the influence,
it is alleged, of defendants, and was sent TO a
Catholic uncle in Canada. There is strong
feeling on both sides of the controversy.
National Republican., 1883-04-12
I,rye O,,dcr for Uinuxs and LnbeIs.

The largest order for printing blank forms
ever given to the public printer is that of the
of internal revenue for blanks
and labels required to carry into effect the
provisions Of law relative to the rebate on
tobacco and cigars. This order was for co.
900, 900 labels and 100000 blanks for tho use
Of manufacturers and dealers. There is a
great demand for these blanks, one manu-;
facturcr alone having sent for 100000 labels.
The demand is being met as rapidly as the
will permit.
National Republican., 1883-04-12
Social Notes.

Mrs. Joslyn, wife Of the assistant SCORE
tary Of the Interior has fully recovered her
health, and is able to visit her friends again.
The sons of Mr.. and Mrs. Joslyn are nearly
grown to manhood. The youngest, u lad Of
10, is at Frankfort, Kan, with his uncle, and
the elder son is at Woodstock, Ill, attending
school. Mrs. Wright, sister Of Mrs. Joslyn,
has returned to Woodstock.
Guests have bcen invited to hear Mme
Clara Noyman, Of New York. lecture OH bust
ness training for women Mt the parlors of the
Riggs house this evening
Mrs. j. NJ. Hines, who has been spending
sometime in Danville, Va, returned to her
home yesterday with her daughter, who has
been in Danville all the month.
National Republican., 1883-04-12
TaI.ing Time by the ForeIooII.

NEW York, April ll.-Three children of
John Gill, merchant whose estate is valued
at about $5Oo,OO0 to-day brought to trial an
action to test their fathers sanity. They
allege that he Is feeble minded and under the
control of Alice and Harriet Woodhall, two
servants, who are endeavoring to gain control
of his property.
National Republican., 1883-04-12
AHnrricnns Ronortsd.

PORTLAND, Me-, April 1.-THE schooner
Anna Bell, Captain Ackley, from Tacaboa,
Porto Rico, for st. John, n, B., encountered,
March 81, latitude 800 2l' longitude 10 II f,
q fearful northeast hurricane and was much
damaged. The captains arm was broken and
was set by his wife. Later she passed two
one on board.
National Republican., 1883-04-12
baltimore and onto Directors

baltimore and Onto Directors Meeting.
BALTIMORE, April 11.-At a meeting of the
board of directors of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railway company held to-day semi'aunual
dividend of per cent was declared upon the
stock of the main stem and Washington
branch Of the railway. The result OF the
financial half year shows, after tho payment
National Republican., 1883-04-12

which he was ever the scholar and gentle
man, and in which he taxed every energy In
the discharge Of duty, aud in promotinp the
pleasure of those who came within the Wide
circle of his friendship.
National Republican., 1883-04-12

ylrh 4ubIrattums
4 NEW ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY,
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Sixteen Pages Of Art and Literature
ever combined in one publication. Its
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iis entitled p' '"'H0e' 0"0 VII" % ''-'-' - .
"THE LITTLE MOTHER"
esgned in the most perfect manner from the paint;
as oy make Y cu 70 asnssR 81 hS@ from the
original, which is valued at SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS
with Number Two will bo given copy Of GABRIEL
MAxs celebrated painting,
"THE LIONS BRIDE"
with Number Three, a charming picture Of conn-
| try life, painted by 4. w. WOOD president OF the
| Water Color Society OF New York,
"GRANpPRs PETS
with Number Four our art plato will be nne copy
Academy o? Artists, OF New York, entitled
"I WON'T HURT THEM"
It represents bright baby.boy on tho floor. lifting
mother watches the operation with intent interest.
Other subjects will be announced In Number -Four OF
The ILLUsrRArED WORLD.
Art ack nowedged to be the most forclble teacher
as we'll as the most welcome friend, OF the day. THE
ILIusTnATED WORLD, as popular paper, Is deslgntd
| by the BEST ARTISTS. The ART OF HUMOR Will
| be given abundant space, and tue reading columns
viii bo crisp and full OF Interest.
TnE ILLUSTRATED WORLD Ia for sale by all news
dealers Price Six Gents per copy except at far,dis.
issued with supplement Art Plates, the price will be
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ago paid. Specimen copy with Art Plate sent TO any
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| Address
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NEw BOOKS.

NEW BOOKS.
Mr. Isaacs (cloth), by T. Marion Crawford.
Heart OF steel, by Christian Reed.
Fanchette, Round Robin Series."
Siege of London, &c, by Henry James, Jr.
Story OF Melicent, by Fayr Modoc.
Red Acorn, by John McElroy.
Wronged Wife, by May Agnes Fleming
Marked in Haste.
story OF Carnival, Leisure Hour Series.
History People United States, by John Bach Nc
Castee.
cities OF southern Italy and Sicily, by A. j. C. Hare
Harrs's Christianity and Ciyil Society.
peclSs Bad Boy. 49,,
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ments of the problem You have TO deal With. II Is
needed and Will be useful especially us coming nom
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oliver Wendell Holmes, III. D., Boston,
The Sources of English Words and Phrases. by 10
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OIL Pennsylvania avenue (Vernon Row.,
and O3l ID street northwest.
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of the dividend, o surplus of more than $780,
600, to be added TO tho surplus fund, which Is
not represented by stock nor bonds, aud
which fund now amounts TO upward OF
S4i, 100000.
National Republican., 1883-04-12
Partisan Flower Go.
Announce their Great Sale OF
Spring Flowers.
We will sell Goods so Cheap that
it will surprise the Public.

We name few of our Special Bargains
Buttercups on long, soft stems, 5Oc per
bunch.
Three handsome Crushed Roses, on
moss stems, % cents
Large French Rosebuds, rubber stems,
SOC dozen, all colors.
Bunch of Velvet Pansies, on rubber
stems, 25c.
Dases, on long, soft stems, brown and
yellow centers, 25c dozen.
Handsome Imported Montures, rubber
stems, at 50, so, and 75c per bunch worth
double money.
French Violets, all colors, &c dozen.
A large assortment of Hat and Bonnet
Flowers.
Also large line of Mourning Flowers.
National Republican., 1883-04-12

as we'll as the most welcome fflend OF the day. THE
ILLUSTRATOR WORLD, asa popular paper Is deslgned d
10 bring into the homes of all clasaor the hest work
by the BEsT ARTISTS The ART OF HUMOR will
be given abundant space, and tue reading columns
viii bo crisp aud full OF interest.
National Republican., 1883-04-12
" THE LITTLE MOTHER"
81 WON'T HURT THEM"

1t represents bright babyboy on tho floor lifting
some kittens out of basket, while their anxious
mother watches the operation with Intent interest
Other subjects will be announced In Number Four o
The ILLUSTRATED WORLD.
National Republican., 1883-04-12

THE ILLUSTRATED WORLD Ia for sale by all news
dealers Price Six Gents per copy except at fardls
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Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-04-17

primary elections Of both the leading
nr,ies. The votes Of honest citizens
have been overreached and crushed out
by the people who did not belong to the
party they were voting with, and by
organized gangs of repeaters who nomi-
mated candidates that could not be
elected.
The decent and respectable voters of
either party seeing this, refrain from
voting at primary elections where theit
vote is to be offset probably by some
hired repeater, and what is worse, they
lose interest in politics and keep away
from all elections. At primary elections,
especially where there is a contest, tht
lowest classes of bummers and
hangers on around gin shops are always
on hand to vote for the side that has
the most money or the most gin, The
ticket thus nominated, appeals to the
respectable element for support, and
that element either fails to respond OF
responds ina half-heartcd manner, n
if they were doing something they wert
ashamed of. We hope Mr.. Bates bll
will remedy this evil.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-04-17
A Timely Hint.

Some parsons appear 10 be UNITED
for the exercise of power y little
brief authority warpS their judgment
and gives them an undue idea Of their
own importance. Those who habitually
overlook the rights Of others will find
that they have made a mistake, and
have alienatcd friends and supporters.
An officer TO he popular must do his
duty faithfully, ana strictly conform
to the law. If he errS at all it must be
on the side of the weak and unfortunate
Above all he should be just, and not
inur,linatrly selfish. A graspIng dispo-
sitiOu should hot be manifested, as an
effort to unjustly eXtort money or keep
what belongs to others will insure OppO-
siIiOn that must result in loss. 1t Is Il
settled axiom that honesty and fair
dealing are the best policy and justice
the highest rXpedirucy. Office holder,
who cannot subscribe to the above
should resign and permit their places
10 be- He'd by others who are not de
,ir0,lS 70 enrich themselves unjustly.