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Daily Republican., 1883-05-14
A Strange and Startling Dream-l
There a Spirit World?

\ remarkable dream or preternatural
rINi alton recently occurred in Louis
|NlIc, Ky: Mr.. V. e. Morera, a gentle
man well and favorably known about
town. On retiring for the night, feeling
unwrll and nervous was very restless in
his sleep, but seemed to himself to be
wide awake and in full control of his
senses. "A vision appeared in his dream
Showing him a large flaming number,
commanding him to obtain it from the
lottery and then vanished. The dream
was 50 startling as to fully awaken him,
|and although one who never believed in
lotteries or upheld thcn', yet try rs he
would he could not shake off the vision
|0r forget the number which seemed to
be burned in his brain. Finally he
|caIled at the office Of the Commonwealth
Distribution Co., and paying VI, asked
lior ticket with the numbers of his
ldrean on it. Fortunately the number
was unsold and his ticket given him:
lht drawing was soon to come on, ana
~ nervous and excited had he become
,that, although against his principles,
Ne determined to witness 1t, ana
strangely enough, he saw his number
drawn from the wheel and the handsome
prize of $4,000 was his Was this sim
|ply II coincidence? Who can tell !
Mexl drawing takes place in Louisville
ny, May 3lst; 1860 prizes, amounting
10 Sll2,4OO. Whole tickets only -.
Address Il. M. Boardnan, Louisville,
Ky.
Daily Republican., 1883-05-14
A Had Op0Ok.
The Philadelphia Times says:
The snDAratitinna cffizenS in tho

Aho IullNlclpIlh i 1Aucb says
The superstitious citizens in the vi.
cinity Of Richmond and Ross streets
are mystitied, and the family OF Gott-
lieb BoOs, quiet German, who owns u
grocery store at that place. are greatly
alarmed at a variety ofstrange happen
ings which occurred in and around the
house at intervals for two days hast
week. The first manifestations we're
made on Wednesday evening last, when
two panes Of glass in back building
were broken. This was followed by a
general fusilade Of missiles, which was
kept up on Thursday with such energy
that Lieutenant Wood went to the
house with detail of policen en- TO fer
ret out the mystery"
For short time after the officers had
been stationed in and around the house
the smashing continued, but as soon as
the Lieutenant threatened to march
every occupant of the place to the sta
ton house If the trouble was not stopped
at once, things quieted down, and there
have been no more demonstrations. Mr..
Boos was 80 badly frightened that he
has nearly lost his voice. A little girl
who assumed the position Of child's
nurse In the Boss family is believed TO
be the cause of the mysterious happen
ingsb, ut she strongly denies the charge,
and no conclusive evidence against her
has yet been obtained. The damage
was all done by pieces of coal similar in
size TO that used in the family.
Daily Republican., 1883-05-14
Who Was He?

The Middletown Transcript has the
following item in reference to news
paper reporters trying T." interview the
Jersey Lily:
The Wilmington reporters failed OF
an opportunity to interview the " Jer-
sey Lily in her palace car, City of
Worcester while it lay in Whining
ton on Tuesday. One Of the most
rnterprising Of the reporters Went down
to the car with his note book and six
new pencils, and was kindly permitted
to sit on fre-pIug and sce the Lily's
cook cut up meat and the porter Of the
car wash out the refrigerator on the
rear platform. That was about Us near
~ h got to the Lily, and we hope it
made him happy.
The public would be glad To know
what sort of meat the cook was cutting
up and if it was Intended for hash,
but the reporter tailcd to clear up the
mystery. We do not hciiove the coun-
try has yet been informed whether the
Lily is fond of hash.
The REPUBLICAN, had no connectlt II
with the above, but would like to be in
formed who it was that had the six lead
pencils and II note book
Daily Republican., 1883-05-14
Wreck ed by q Big Fish.

NEW YORK, May l3.-The steamer
Leordam, from Amsterdam, which ar
rived here to-day, reports that on the
9th inst, at 4.30 a. M, saw a vessel with
signal hoisted of " must leave the
ship" On approaching found it to he
the Norwegian bark lnga, Captain Cor
nelinssen, with coal, from Greenock for
Quebec. On account of the stormy
weather, very heavy sea and the terrible
rolling of the ship, the Inga could not
get boat out, therefore the Lrerdam
sent life-boat to her assistance, under
command of two officers After much
trouble and danger the officers succeed
ed in saving the crew, which numbe
twelve, and the Captain and his wife.
1t was both difficult and DANCE 'ous
to get alongside the Inga on account of
the heavy rolling oi the ship, and some
of the sailors fell into the sea, but were
rescued. The Captain and his Y fe
were taken in and out Of the b oats by
means of ropes. Captain Cornelinssen
states that the Inga had struck on big
fish on the morning Of April 30, and,
followed by stormy weather and rough
sea, the vessel began to leak terribly.
After much exertion the Captain found
that the vessel must be abandoned. She
had lost great part of her stern. The
Lecrdam left her in lat. $3.50, long. 40
10 W.
Daily Republican., 1883-05-14
POISONED
The Result OF Eating Poke Root

Yesterday three men, named James
Rogers, James llagan and Otto Real of
Philadelphia, who were on their way
to New Castle, stopped 10 rest at the
Wcsi Yard, and, feeling hungry, went
ont and picked some onions and roots,
of which they ate heartily. a short
time afterwards they were taken with
severe pains in the stomach, and all the
symptoms Of the cholera lnorbns They
made !llrir way rs best they could back
TO the yard, and ~ soon rs their cOndi-
tion became known were sent to the
dead house at the station, and medical
aid summoned.
Hy the time the physician arrived
they had become cold, and were suffer
ing severely with cramps and nausea.
Brandy and Iaudanum were imme,li-
atc,y given, and Rogers and Hagan,
who seemed to suffer the most, were
treated with hyprr!emi; injections Of
morpha. The men were afterwards
taken to the alnshouse, where they now
are. Rogers is in u critical condition,
while lagtn will probably recover, and
Reall is pronounced ont ofdanger. From
the way the men were affected, the
physicians are Of the opinion tat II
was the common poke root which they
had eaten.
Daily Republican., 1883-05-14
Having Advertised

to sell out, and not finding a suitable
customer, have disposed Of great
deal Of old stock, and have just laid IN
u fine assortment of the newest goods
in the market, and am prepared to Of
fer bargains in diamond rings, pins and
ear-drops Also large assortment Of
ladies and gents gold American key
and stem winding watches, and
American silver hunting case amt open
face watches, which am selling from
fourteen dollars up. AlSoa variety otthe
newest style iewelry, chains and lock-
cts, fine pearl opera glasses, gold, sill
yer and steel spectacles, solid sterling
silverware and Rogers tine silver plated
ware, and a large variety of other ar
ticles too numerous to mention. Per-
sons intending TO purchase anything
in my line will find it tn their advan-
tage To examine my stock before pur-
chasing elsewhere, rs l buy my goods
from the manufacturers exclusively and
invariably for cash. am prepared to
offer the best goods at the lowest prices.
Thanking the public generally for past
favors, hope by strict attention to busi-
ness and disposition to please, to merit
continuance Of their patronage.
ID. p SMYTH.
Daily Republican., 1883-05-14
SDlinter In His Foot,

Last Saturday afternoon Alfred Para
da, about Y years ofage, while running
barefoot, kicked against a barrel and
run splinter about two inches long in
the sole of his right foot.
1t entered just back of the great toe,
ard extended through to the instep.
He was Immediately taken to DR.. Cant.
wells drug store at Eighth and Spruce
streets, where part of it was removed.
The remainder was taken out yester-
day morning at The residence of the
boys father, on Church street above
Eighth, by Dr. keabies, who was COM
PEELED to cut his foot open to get at it..
The little Sntf, re- was doing as well as
could be- expected this morning.
Daily Republican., 1883-05-14
The Traveller.

We are in receipt Of number
of the Traveller" a monthly magazine
for the use of travellers, published ut lb2
Broadway, New York, by the American
Exchange in Europe ILimitedD, Of
which Senator UoSeph Il. Llawley is
President, and Henry +. Gillig General
Manager
1t is an rlrgan, and most effective
publication. The cover and III" eiabo-
rate maps are the best work Of the kind,
and tho text is of equal excellence. Ii
contains al, sorts of interesting and
valuable notes for travellers ;iuforma-
ton about manners and customs, and a
large number of skeleton routes in Great
Britain, France, Germany, Switzerland,
the Spanisha and Italian PeninsuIas, and
around the world. 1t is edited byE &. \
Barattoni, the experienced traveller and
manager,
Daily Republican., 1883-05-14
Death ofa Soldiers Widow.

Mrs. Charlotte Mason, 301 East Thir-
teenth street, relict of the late George
w. Mason, a soldier in the late war for
the Union; died ON Sunday from the ef-
frcts Of an in ward tumor. Mrs Mason,
from the force Of circumstances, was in
u very impoverished condition, having
four children dep.n lent upon her for
support two ofthem, however, being old
enough to earn scarcely mere trife
when they had employment. A num-
Der Of kind charitable ladies took the
case in hand as soon AS they ascertained
the destitute condition of the family,
and are doing all in their power to give
the remains Of he widow decent chris
tian burial
They appeal to the charitable to come
to their aid, and request those whose
hearts are touched with sympathy for
q deceased soldiers widow and her
fOur orphan children to leave contribu
ton at the REPUBLICAN Office where
the ladies' will get it. We hope there
will be liberal response to this appeal
for help.
Daily Republican., 1883-05-14
ARendezyOus for Thieves.

From the following item, clipped
from the State Sentinel, it would seem
that Wilmington is made the head
quarters for gang of thieves
A portion of the goods stolen from
Mrr. Allen, in Camden, some time ago,
have been recovered in Wilmington,
consisting ola checked silk dress and
table cover. The ring Of Eugene
Ridgley was seen in the same party's
possession few days ago. If the par
ties who have lost goods will send sam
pies of same to the Protective Associ-
alton, and offer reward for the recovery
of the same, it will help the AsSoci-
alton very much, as they only offer a
reward for the conviction Of the
thieves,
The above circumstances have heen
in the hands of Il REPUBLICAN reporter
for some time, but for various reasons
the particulars were not made public, rs
the case was being worked up by a
professional gentleman of this city,
and it was thought the thieves would
be captured. 1t is strange that, with
our present police force, such deprcda-
tions could be committed down the
State and the booty concealed in this
city without their knowledge. Surely
they do not guard the city as they
should.
Daily Republican., 1883-05-14
NIfchell and Sullivan.

NEW YoRK, May l2.-'Charic Mitch
ell arrived in the city to-day with his
trainer, Eilly Madden, and is looking
and feeling spiendidly. His flesh is
hard aud his muscles stand prominent
iN ,mt. lie expresses great confidence
in his ability to defeat Sullivan in the
contest on Monday evening. James
Keenan, telegraphs from Boston this
evening that the story about Sullivan
having Sprain,d his hou.der in game
of base ball is untrue. He asserts that
Sullivan has taken good care of him
self. is in splendid condition, and conf
dent of his ability t" put Mitchell to
sleep The betting here iS slightly in
favor of Sullivan, tl.ongh there are
many sporting men who tie to Mitchell,
believing that his science, activity and
strategy will enable him to deliver tell
ing blows and keep away from Sulli-
van $ terrific lunges. Mitchells tactics
will be to prod Sullivan in the breast
and Just above the belt, hoping to sick
EN- him and make him lose his temper,
when he thinks he can do some sharp
work. Sullivan says he will force the
fighting from the start, and make the
English novice toe the mark. He al.
mits that Mitchell is clever and fees u
little nervous. The seats have sold
readily and an immense crowd is an
ticipated.
Daily Republican., 1883-05-14
The Goose Egg Eating Match.

The report that Latierty, the goose
egg eater, Of Boyertown, Eerks county,
lad Succur"bed is false. During the
nl"aI he had slight attack of sickness,
but the doctor gave him some medicine
and he finished his five egs. On Friday
IA score or more Of sporting men were
gathered to see him devour his thir-
te nth instaln ent. He was in splendid
roHLition aud said that he was hungry.
Me five eggs were poached, and he took
nttern minutes to eat them. The inter
est in the match has spread throughout
Berkscounty. Scores Of persons have
made bets on Latierty, and if he holds
out the winners are talking of present.
ing him with Il ChauIpiOn-mHlal.
Daily Republican., 1883-05-14
Broke his Arm.

Last Saturday afternoon the 9-ycar
old son of Sergeant Blackburn fell from
a ,rrc oE Parrish street, opposite his
fathcr', residence, and broke his arm.
iie was taken home and Il physician
summoned, who succeeded in reducing
the fracture, and at last accounts h
was resting comfortably. This boy
seems to be unfortunate, US when he
was but three years old he fell from Il
second story window and barely escaped
breaking his neck.
Daily Republican., 1883-05-14
Narring cs, Births and Deaths.

The Registrar reports "A births, :
MARRIAGES and Is deaths during the
week ending on Saturday at noon, lie
reports the following causes OF death
Cousn1nplion, 3 pneumonia, 2;small-
pox, 2; apopleXy, acute ineillhsl''S,
bronchitis, cerebral meningitis, cong"s-
tion Of the lungs, general denllIty,
hydrocephalus, Old age, paral NSl",
typhoid fever and vaIvuar dlseasn OF
the heart, one each.
Daily Republican., 1883-05-14
MEETING OF THE BAR.
Resolutions Of Respoes to the Late
John h. Houston, Esq.

special meeting OF the New CaStl'
Bar Association was held at the Cour
House last Saturday afternoon, to take
action on the death of their late mem bel
John s. Houston.
The meeting was organized with Will
liam G. Spruapce, Esq, chairman, and
Charles M. Curtis, Esq, secretary.
A committee of Ave, consisting of
Charles b. Lore, Anthony Higgins,
Charles M. Curtis, George A. Elliott
and Thomas Davis, Esqs were appoint
ed to draw up series Of resolutions
expressive Of the sense of the meeting.
When the committee reported, Mr.. Lore
moved that the resolutions be adopted,
and paid glowing tribute to the
memory of the deceased.
He was followed by Mr.. Curtis, who
seconded the motion, and referred to
the religious zeal shown by Mr.. Hous-
ton while at Delaware College in estab.
fishing prayer meetings, and his chris
tian activity among his fellow 81 udents
Appropriate remarks were also made
by Messrs Higgins, Spruance, Gray
and others, after which the following
resolutions were unanimously adopted
WHEREAS, John s. Houston, men,
Der of the bar Of this County, died on
the 22d day of April last at the begin
ming of his professional career. And
WHEREAS, We, his fellow members
of The bar of New Castle County
realize that by this sad event we have
lost from our midst man of earnest
purpose and high aims, well fitted by
scholarly training and professional cul,
ture for his chosen life work.
Resolved, That we, holding in our
friendly regard the memory of his
warm heart and christian character, do
assure his bereaved family that we, too,
mourn his death and heartily lament
the loss from our profession of one who
was so full Of promise, and that we do
tender our assurances Of sympathy and
coincidence with their grief and
Resolved, That copy of these re-
OF sy ulpathy and respect be
sent to the family Of the deceased and
also to the press for the publication.
And
Resolved, Thata committee of two
of the bar be appointed by the
Chair to present these resolutions to the
Superior Court Of this County.
Messrs. Gray and Curtis were ap-
pointed committee TO submit the reso-
lutions to the Superior Court of this
county at its next session. The meeting
al jonrned at G D. IN.
Daily Republican., 1883-05-14
I'm Trouble Agnili.

Clerk of the market Hickey had
another warrant is.urd for Mary Nc
Cuc last Saturday, on arharg"oi violat-
ing the market ordinance. II seems
that Mrs. MCCllr was on King street on
Saturday morning selling produce, but
she claims that she had merely tax Ell
the pace OF her siStrr-in-law " at a wagon
while she was absent attending t.
some business. The case will be heard
before the Mayor this evening.
Daily Republican., 1883-05-14
Foot Race.

Last Saturday afternoon a foot race
came off ut the Cool Spring Res rvo.r,
hctween Daniel n. Ihomp,ou." and john
Ewings for pu &c Of Sl0J. Philip Plun-
kct a3tcd as ume keepr", ANA Harry
Pizer starting judge, wMle t,eorg" Wat
ton and William Lynch were the ,juug-
rs to award the money. The iislanred
to he run was oHe hundred yards, and
the contestants started promptly at
J. 80 o clock. Excellent time WAS made,
bat Daniel Thompson came i'll ahead
having made the distance in T. seconds.
John Ewings came in, about eight
wards behind. Another race was imlne-
diately made up for next saturday, he
tween Thompson and an unknown run
Daily Republican., 1883-05-14
safe and 1srbiit0ble

The Central Lnau A ,SocatiOn is now
offering shares in the new SERIES just
opened at 81 per share. No back pay
ments. During the year just closed
this association has made apr"ft ofover
sixteen per cent. on the Investment
No better opportunity will be offered
persons desiring shares than is here pre-
Jented. For shares or. further iniorma-
ton call on William f.. Hawkins, Sec
retary, No. 7l2 Market street.
Daily Republican., 1883-05-14
Tn q General Assembly

The General Assembly of tn" rrrShv-
terian Church Of the United States
meets at Saratoga next Thursday. Th'
delegates from New Castle Prcsby :crv
are, Rev. A. N. Keigwin, Rev. Robert
Graham, Lower Brandywine Church :;
Elders, w. ID. CLARK, of Delaware CITY
and William X. Crosby of this city.
The session will probably last about
two weeks.
Daily Republican., 1883-05-14
uouey hayed-MOney Made.

The best place toluy Sewing Machines
is at 7l7 Market street. Machines soin
cheaper for cash than any where else IN
the city. All kinds OF machines sol'
and repaired. Call and be convinced
for yonrself before buying els"wh"rr
Don't forget the place, III Market street.
Wilmington, Del. ii. G. h'T"EH'
Daily Republican., 1883-05-14
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Sun sets 7.01.

Sun rises 4.6l. Sun sets 70l.
| Christteld l. Best.
Clocks, lamps, mats, bird cages, ssc.
q. S. Humphrey Il Bro, ons-price hatters.
Millard F. Davis, the Jeweler, . Z. End ct.
Cupping and leeching by Parker, lOa E.
Second street.
For cut flowers and funeral designs, 20 TO
| SAB Market street.
Call and get estimates for printing at the
REPUBLICAN Otfice.
One way to give man "a chance TO rise
| IN the wOrld"-knock him down.
Fine Is X. Plain Gold Rings, at E. E
HAMS, Is Z. 4th street.
man, In fact, is like gun. He makes a
great noise wheE lie is discharged.
Doctors blanks speciality at the RRPUB-
LIoAN Office. Prices away down.
Beetsteak and mushrooms, at Reynolds
Malta House, Water and King streets.
Some of the Egyptian mummies are lncased
in bandages more than ! 600 yards long.
Beefsteak and tried tomatoes, at Reynolds
| Malta House, Water and King streets
Oyster paddles, only place in the city, at
Reynolds Malta House, Water and King.
A shooting-match was one of the interest
ing features Of a recent Kansas CITY we'd
ding.
60 To Reynolds Restaurant, where you
will find Cape May clans, etc. Water and
King.
Dr. harmon, office 500 Market street. This
Is positively his last day and evening Office
open until o'clock y. IN. Consultation and
examination free.
W. W. Woodward. 9th and Tatnall streets.
will positively close out his entire stock Of
furniture and bedding during the next three
weeks. So look out for bargains.
Gall and examine the Alaska Rctrigera-
tOrs and Ice Chests; also Water Coolers and
Stands at SchRn's Heater, Range and Stove
House, 2O9 tn 2l3 Shipley street.
WANTED-John G. Bryant wishes every fam
lily to know that he is now selling Family
Bibles for sll on installments Of email weekly
payments. Address John G.. Bryant this
office.
The Alaska is q dry air Refrigerator, and
will keep fresh meat perfectly for three
weeks in hottest weather. Cali and examine
T. at Schen's Heater, Range and Stove
House, 2os to 2l3 Shipley street.
Harvest Home range is the best cook stove
in the market. We warrant it every time.
You may be disappointed If you buy smother
stove, but the Harvest Home always gives
entire satisfaction 1t has tho Duplex CRATE.
the best crate ever made. H. r. Pickles. 7 4
East 4th street
Daily Republican., 1883-05-14
A'AntMell,h Pharmacy.

The place to get your medicines skill
fully prepared from the finest materials,
n fine aSsortnet Of fancy and toliet
articles, sponges, chamois, ETC., etc.
Use the genuine Brazilian Bug Powder
for the swift and certain destruction Of
all insects; is not poison price 10 cents
per package. Try it. Cantwoll's 5 Phar-
macy, corner Eighthan Spruce streets.
Daily Republican., 1883-05-14
Solutions OF Riddles.

The editor of the century has receiv-
rd il number Of solutions of the faSCina-
ting riddle propounlcd by Mr.. Frank
Il. stockton in his tale of The Lady
or the Tiger" which appeared in the
November Century. One of these will
bo published in the June 'Bric-a-Brac
OF ti.at magazine. 1t is in verse, and i
said to be clever.
Daily Republican., 1883-05-14
Peninsula Points.

The new Presbyterian church at
Smyrna will be built of serpentine
stone.
The government has commenced the
improvements to the breakwater at
LeweS.
George Davidson, Of Queen Anne :
County, shipped forty-three dozen
punches Of asparagus to Boston on Tues
day, for which he received from 81 to
SS per dozen.
On Thursday and Friday evening
next the Robbins Hose Company, of
Dover, will give Il straw berry festival
in their new house on Governors
nvtnte
The Easton Ledger says that cards
are out for the marriage Of Miss Eleanor
Lighibourne, to Mr.. Arthur Wellesley
Middleton. on Wednesday afternoon,
May 10th, at Seventh street M. +.
church, New York.
Warren Derby is going TO erect at the
drawbridge across the Murderkill at
Frelcrica, phosphate factory, q
steam sawmil, shipyard and lum-
Der yard.
Col. 5 a. Graham, Isaac N. Hearn
aud William Downing, Of Salisbury,
have bought the Theophilus Collins
tarm Of 800 acres in Sussex County, for
$3.50. 1t is said TO contain 5000 900
feet of yellow pine.
Daily Republican., 1883-05-14
The Three Great Remedies

The Medical Trio. DR.. Simms' White
Pulmonic Balsau, the leading lung
remedy Of Wilmington, Del DR..
SimmS' Pain Srarchcr, tn" perfection OF
pain medicine. DR.. SimmS' Vegetable
Liver pills, the perfection Of pills, (Su-
gar coalrd.) Depot, 4th and King. -
Sold by dealers.