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Daily Republican., 1883-05-18
EDITION,
Brutality 10 ChinanseaA.

VICTORIA, y. G., May II. Accounts
from the mainland report that the CON
duct oi the men " no recently attacked
the Chinese wa, cowardly and brutal.
The " hlt men who had AN alteration
with The Chinese beat them OF with
pick handles. AT night, when the chi
nese gang were il bad III their bouses,
their amp WAS attacked by a crowd OF
white MeI, who surrounded II, armed
with clubs, with which they struck tht
Chinese as they rushed ouy OF thrli
cabins in the dark. Several wer.
knuc kcd down and some were unmerci'
fully be'.trn.
4 good many escaped, but nlse were
lett On the ground l"r dead. The mot
then hastily set ire 10 The houses ana lie,
camled. As soon AZ the whltc mei
eft, some uf the Chnrse ha,tened back
to their camp and tll@l 10 pat ont the hr'
and save their goods and clothing, bu'
lao water being at hand they were un
successful and everything was burned
AT daylight they gathered up the woun
ded and found that one man wa
speechless. He died at i've o'r'""~ A
the morning. The Chinese sent II
Lyttun for wagons to bring the murdered
man and the wounded to town.
There being 10 white doctor willing
to assist the Chinese, the Chinese docto
at Yale was s,nt for, who gave II as hi
opinion that three more Of the wound
ed men would die. An inquest wa
held, but it Wa, iuuna i,npossiblo TO Sc
a ju y OF twelve disInter~sted men, th'
feeling was su strong against the Chl
nese. After hearing all the evldenc
the Jury returned verdict that the de
ceased had come to his death from via
lence at the hands Of parties unknown
All of the nine Chinese had trlghtll
wounds about the head and in one st
we're case the brain appeared To be ooz
ing from the skull. The Coroner foun'
1t impossible g. procure medical ex
animation of the murdered man. Their
is no evidence to justify the arrest
suspected parties.
Daily Republican., 1883-05-18
Sentencing COnsptratOrs.

DUBLIN, May l7.--.jainen Mullett,
Edward O'Brien, Edward McCailrey,
Daniel Delaney, William Moroney and
Thomas Doyle, ali Of whom had pleaded
guilty to the charge of conspiracy to
murder, were arrtigned Ia court for
sentence this mornng. The first five
mentioned we're each sentenced to ten
years penal servitude and Doyle 10 FIVE
years penal Scrvir!he. The Crown de
Cided 10 drop the criminal Charge
against McCatfrcy Of having participated
in the murder Of Mr. Burke.
Judge ObI!en, in passing sentence
upon James Mull"tt, said: "Thcrc is
more known concerning You than i..s
been II ade public. believe you were
pre- sent during the attack on Juror
Field. Muilett replied :" was not. y
rhe Judge then adv erted to the princi-
pal share the prisoner had taken III or
ganiZing the conspiracy to murder.
Matthias Brady, who w.-s charged with
threatening the foreman of the jury
which convicted his brother, Joe Brady,
pleaded guilty to the charge, but the
Crown and the person threatened as.
sented to his discharge.
The special business Of the commits
sion was concluded to-day Daniel
Curley, another of he condemned Phn-
nix Park murdrr"rs, is TO be hanged to
morrow. His fathcr and wife visited
him to-day aud bade him farewell.
They were very much distressed, but
the prisoner was firm.
The trials Of Gibney and Kingston,
who yesterday pleaded not guilty 10 the
charge of conspiracy to murder, nave
been postponed until the next ASslles.
Daily Republican., 1883-05-18
Dots.

Evidently there is something wrong
with the Quickatep base ball club.
The evenings still continue to be cool.
A frost was reported night before last.
The Shady Side mas arrived and will
make her first trip this afternoon
II is reported that the fast train on
the Delaware Railroad will be put on
next Monday.
Frederick Moseley, who was badly in
jured few days ago, is slow y rec"v-
ering.
The steamer Wilmington advertisrs
two trips &aily from this city to Phila-
delpha.
Grac" Church Sunday School have
decided T. .,t.r an excursion to Cape
May On liz steamer Republic.
The flower gardens along the Della
ware EaiIr.,,d are looking exceedingly
tine
rhr I'm rry~ai Cbrn"t Band, a new
rotor''l ".. auIA ton, made tnrir trSt
.aplrartmr TINS week, ard show n,gh,
Of bcrnln.ug Il FIRST class orgtn./A.ipn.
CriI Of Police Hawkins left this
InurnIHg tot harrisburg with r"Qul>i-
tlou to' II. .nry Nerrington, accused Of
the murder Of Thomas Fisher, Nat" Of
the ecI9o""r Adam c. Simpson.
The literary and musical entertain
nrut III the Glasgow NJ. +. church
last evening was well attended and the
exercise, very interesting. 1t viii he
rep catcd his evening.
Daily Republican., 1883-05-18
Good for Philadelphta ,

PHILADELPHIA, May II, 18sJ.-The
city authorities have been notified by
the President of the NorthPennsylvania
Railroad Company that that Company
had on its books some three thousand
shares of stock due the city, for which
no claim had ever been made. A meeting
OF the Sinking Fund Commissioners
was held to-day to investigate the mat,
ter, 1t appears that stock dividends
had been issued by the Company al
various times, and the city having own
ed 30. $40 shares of stock (Which have
since been sold) were entitled to 3,0si
shares, OF which the city authorities had
no knowledge until notified by the Com
pany.
The Secretary of the commission was
instructed to make an examination OF
the records If the railroad company and
also to make special report on the sub
ject to the City Council. The market
value of the stock Is So. So The city
hodngs-3,0s7 shares--is worth sos,
$3.50, which, with the accumulated di
vidends of S., 55S 20 to which the city
may or not may be- entitled, make u to
tai Of 500, ,9i9.75.
Daily Republican., 1883-05-18
Rugby Literary Society.

The eleventh anniversary of the Rug
by Literary Society, took place last
evening in the Grand Opera House be
fore large audience. The stage was
profusely decorated with baskets OF
flowers, etc. and the exercises were very
interesting. The program opened Will
an overture, "The Silver Bel, follow
ed with an address by the President
Fraul d. Carpenter. G. Cleland Jones
read an essay on Character, which
displayed considerable talent. "Show
ers Of Gold" was rendered by the or
chestra, and "The Great EliXlr,' Il
pleasing drama was well rendered by
+. ID. Carpenter, f. A. Boyle, j. Dan,
forth Bush, c. l.. Ward, j. SaNln Hof
fecker, Frank Is Myers, Harry {. Moore
John Oaktord Lam bson and Adam X
Luke. The artists, though very young
showed remarkable talent and did eX
ceedingly well. The remainder Of the
program consisted of music, essays
decl lmations, and closed with another
drama, Two Heads are Better thar
one -
Daily Republican., 1883-05-18
W no II t. Blame?
For the RErUnLICAN.

Ut tlt hEiL bLliaN.
Having been present at the base ball
match yesterday between the Qnick
step and Trenton clubs, was much
surprised at the indifferent playing OF
the Quicksters, and Of their defeat.
From the appearance of some OF the
members Of the club, they are not prop
erly managed, and are unfit for active
service on account of loss o: sleep, and
ovcr-ndulgence il. intoxicating drinks.
The club is composed Of tirst-class
players, and if properly managed
would be an honor to our city, but un
less reformation takes p!ar" the enter
prise will prove II failure. When they
allow such clubs ~ the Trento" and
Anthracites to get awav with them the
people vii not patronize them and they
had bet ter sell ont. The manager
should put them under a strict disci
pline and compel them to play ball.
LOVER OF A Coop GAME.
Daily Republican., 1883-05-18
MakIueraders.

A masquerade and reception was Civ.
en- las. evening in the lecture room of
the Opera House by Wilmington Lodge,
No. l,4jJ, Grand United Order Of odd
Fellows. under the direction Of john II
Kirkman, Alfred, Benja,ninO., Charles
A., and E-nnard l.. Bayard, Peter
Rounds, j. Lewis Haiues, Thomas n.
Dutton and David II. Brooks. The
costumes were very attractive. Charles
A. Bayard acted as master Of cercmo,
mos, and about fifty couples, led by
rjrnua, T., Dutton and Miss Benccia
onarp"r, participated in the grand
uar"n. Refreshments were served by
Henry =. Jenkins, and good time was
had
Daily Republican., 1883-05-18
7 H|RD EDITION
DIkA&iRAElNG N IONF,.RENCE.
DOinKs Of the 4. U. N. p. Church
Yesterday la Relation 10 q Gene.
raj COn ference.

Til Rev. l.. ". Scott, of Maryland,
conducted the religious services yes'er-
day, al he second days session OF the
African Union Methodist Protestant
Church Conference taking his text
from the first chapter Of Peter Iwen-
ty eig hi ministers and twelve lay dele
gates were pre.rnI. After trhnSactlng
the regular routine ut business fht CON
ference Went Ii t secret session.
resolution was ulcred BY he ktv. G.
V. Peterson, elIuur,ing the dolnss OF
the General Contcreuce in blending the
Baltimore and Delaware Conferences
The resolution caused spirited discus
sion, hch was par i,ipate't in by Revs.
B. Scott, Moses Chippey, f. n. Chip
pey, and II. II. Davis, aud was lost. A
substitute was then offered and adopt
ed that the Baltimore District should
not be united to this District, This ac-
ton against the dUings OF their highest
tribunal will probably cause some trou-
BILE.
In the afternoon the annual reports
from the minis ers were heard. Twenty
reports were made and five more are to
he heard to-day. These reports Include
the amount of work done and OF money
collected tor all purposes relating to the
church. They also contain a list OF
deaths and marriages. The reports
We're considered very favorable, show
ing an increased activity and growth i'll
the churches.
Services were held last night at the
African Union church by the Rev. |. b.
"copper" OF Nurriatown, Pa, and at the
st. james cnal"j, acr )ss the Eleventh
street bridge, by the Rev. J. II. Nichols,
of Kent County, Md. These services
were all well attended.
Daily Republican., 1883-05-18
aniurcd AT IIarlapi's,

Jas ~t,~,, ,,oj,1, laborrr at thr yards
Of III. l..r.An & Hnllins,wu.th Com
pany, "a. with % painful accident yes
tcriay, nrich will c"nlinr him to the
houS, for several days. The man was
engag'd w,'h some others in prying or
raising som" heavy material, wG"u he
crowhar ~ pryin2 instrument slipped
and struck him ON the h"ad, inii"tn2
a sever" gash and injurlny his throat
and breast.
The injured man was conveyed to
his residence, No. GA East Fifth street,
and Dr. j. n. Simms summoned, who
stated that the wounds wer" no, Of :,
serious nature. Sherwood is about Al
years Of age.
Daily Republican., 1883-05-18
Festival at Dover.

The Robbins Hose Company Of Dover
having finished their new house, open,
ed the same last night, with IA straw
berry festival, which was literally
patronizcd. From seven until ten o..
clock tn" walters were kept busy, and
the affair will be 4 financial success,
The affair will he continual tonight,
when both the first and second floors OF
the building will be- turned into RS.
tanrdDt The young men Of Dover are
deserving Of praise for heir efforts in
establishing fire company, and the
construction Of such fine building.
Daily Republican., 1883-05-18
lircs Yesterday.

A fire, supposed to be Of incendary
origin, occurred yesterday morning IN
tenement house III Suffolk street, New
York, and man and woman were
severely injured by falling from fire
escape. The woman, recovery is very
doubtful.
lhe Harrison Reduction Works, at
Lead willie, Colorado, a branch of the
St. Louis smelling Nd Refining Com.
pany, were burned yesterday morning Z
Loss about S6U, 900,
The Pioneer Company's mills in Fa'
Claire, Wisconsin, We're burned u
Wednesday night. Loss $4,000.
The Parrot Naruish Company's ac
tory in Bridgeport, Connecticut, wa
damaged by fire yesterday morning t
the extent of $4,000. lncendlarism i
SuSue,ttu
Daily Republican., 1883-05-18
Before the Synyhr.

H'hry Mason, a "UiUrrl boy Of II
summers, vas hefur" he Mayor thi-
morning, charged with entering the
house pl Eliza Johnson and commit
ting larceny. Owing ~ his youth h.
was dismissed with rrprimaud
JacUt Dttrngrr, a carter, for rohStruct
ing the street with his team ON Satur
day last Wa fined s. and costs.
Fnul .asrs Of drunkenness were di,
posed of asst evening
Daily Republican., 1883-05-18
The Shady Side.

The steamer Shady Side, Of the Har-
has been announced TO run between
this city and Philadelphia, arrived here
last uightin charg" Captain D"akyue.
The boat has been put in first class or
der, and was viewed ry number of
people this morning while wing at
Shipley street wharf. The employees
of the boat were hdei'y engaged in pre-
pairing her for the first trip at noon to.
day. The boat is large and rommo-
dious furnished with all the modern i'm
provements, and will ne doubt be lib
eraIly patronized. With Captain Dea-
kyne in charge, her success is assured,
Daily Republican., 1883-05-18
Fourth Ward Contest,

There will be two COunCilmen
to elect fron the Fourth Ward.
Mr., Ah"I", the present member, is Il
candidate for reelection for the two
year term, but he is opposed for the
nomination by 4. Elwood Singlry.
There seems to be no opposition to the
nomination of Martin Farrell for the
last yeAr. of Mr.. Paynter's term
Daily Republican., 1883-05-18
CIeary Anxious to Meet Mitchell

Arrangements ar" being made tOI
another meeting vi Ii gloves betweel
Michael Clrary and Charles Mitchell
Cleary is anxious TO retrieve any rrpu
tatiou he may have lost in his recon
bout with Mitchell, and the latter can
Engii>hman spent yesterday in Phila-
delphia visiting friends and in the al
terncon,in company with Arthur Cham
berS and other sporting men " took in
the base ball game at the Athletic
grounds 1t iSprobabI" that the mel
will come together within 2 few week
most likely in New York city.
Daily Republican., 1883-05-18
Accident 70 q Trai %.

A mixed train on the Wilmington
aud Northern Railroad was wrecked
al Hampton siding. between Joanna
and Springfield. An ore car jumped
the track and was dragged considerable
distance before the train was stopped.
The car vas badly damaged and the
track torn ur, delaying travel for about
An hour
Daily Republican., 1883-05-18
AnRfh or ('tnIt

The R,ackfoot, Jr., base ball club has
been organized with the following play
ers ; W. Carrilan, C.; = Farley, p,; W,
shannon, :. $. F. Morgan, list y; f
Forrest, "a b.; $. Me \lister, Sd b.; D.
Conror !, +, N, Callau, c. f.; =. Ne,
Hugn, r {. They ar" u ady 70 receive
challenges from any cl1b whose mem
b"rs are un'er Ii years # ayr. Address
all letters tJ No 1880 ". Frcnt street
Daily Republican., 1883-05-18
An UInexn necte II Rlrfh.

Last evening lady travelling in the
6 o'clock north bound train was taken
suddenly i'll. When she reached the
depot in this city, she was taken to the
United States Hotel, and DR.. Kane
summoned In short time afterwards
fine, healthy child was added to our
population. The parties Interested are
doing well.
Daily Republican., 1883-05-18
EdgemOWre Lady Surprised.

Night before last some twenty-five or
thirty ladies aid gentlemen chartered a
large wagon, and going over to Elge
moore walked in suddenly upon Miss
Ollie Price, who was taken entirely by
surprise. The evening was spent in a
social and pleasant manner, refresh.
meIlts and music predomjnating.
Daily Republican., 1883-05-18
NyUIICE-Sl ECI AL ENT
EELlEF TO THE FAMISHING PUBLIC.

"Charlie" Kyle Is n by-word in every house
hold. A generation remembers him CRATE
fully. for during many years he has minister
a. to suffering humanity. scorchcd and ia N.
'aInShcd by summer thirst. giving with II
generous hand the most delco sly refresh
in lee crealn yea. ming pal ate could Wish
Win the coming summer he proposes to 40
rs he has done in the past but on 4 grander
scale. His already large manuftctory at the
northeast corner Of sixth and Orange streets
tns been extended, improved and new tacili.
ties for CREAM Manufacture Introduced.
lee cream un dutorated is now being made
in many varieties and Of many e:tracis, ana
all orders whether by private or picnic par
tie. by mai or otherwise will be fl led with
accuracy and dispatch. His three stalls in
.$gcund street market vii, be OpCn.d ns OF
yorc, ard ice cream viii be by him dispense
with his old time liberality. mlS-4t
Daily Republican., 1883-05-18
CONTRACTAwARDED.
Work to be Commenced On y. II.
Baynard's New building.

The old building, now occupied by
the Every Evening office, which has
stood for many years at the southwest
corner of Fifth and Market streets, will
soon be no more, but in its place will be
erected a handsome structure to be used
as a jewelry store by the enterprising
firm of Baynard & Dawson. The con
tract for constructing the new building
has heen awarded to William II. FOulk,
builder and contractor.
The building will be u four story
brick structure, with stone trimmings,
surmounted with mansarl roof.
There will be three bay windows on the
Fifth street side, extending the whole
length of the building The Market
street front will have large bulk
window on the first floor, and three
windows in each of the other stories.
The size of the floor on each story will
be 4x5S, with no Partitions on either
floor. The height of the building will
be 80 feet, with the ceilings IA, l3, II and
II feet high respectively In the first,
second, third and fourth stories. The
first floor will be occupied by the firm al
a jewelry store, the second as a show
room, and the third and fourth az
workshops, fitted up with improved
machinery, as the firm contemplate
engaging largely in the manufacture OF
jewelry. -,
The work Of demolishing the old
building will begin IN ten days or two
weeks, and the new building will be
finished by September LIST. The struc-
ture will be the handsomest on Market
street. The plans were furnished by
Frank X. Carswell, architect
Daily Republican., 1883-05-18
EYArYlA6Y,A Friend.

All who are suffering from headache
or neuralgia should try Reads three
minute head ache and neuralgia cure
Price 20 cents. Ask your grocer for it
Daily Republican., 1883-05-18
RuyerA Of Silks.

The cheapest black silks can be found
az Pyle Il Lichtenstein's 226 Market
street. Examine their $l.OO silk, the
best thing ever offered for the money,
Thir silk at Sl.25 would be considered
cheap at $l.5O.
Daily Republican., 1883-05-18
VI 4 u RIED.

PkICE-W ELCOME-At the residence Of
the grroa.'s parents, in the Ninth ward, on
the 16tA inst, By Rev. W. J. Parker, Mr.,
Perry W. Price, Of this city, to Miss Annie
Welcome. of Washington City.
CAKDW Eli ONNER--On the 18th inst
1T their residence, lOll Lowering avenue
this city, by the Rev. J. b. PaTmeloe
Robert Cariweil 10 Katie NJ. Conner.
Daily Republican., 1883-05-18
D-eAA (;OOllN.

A full line OF nuns yelling, Gerst"r
cloths, al-wool debeges, all in new
spring shades, just received At Pyle 4
Lichtenstrin s. 226 Market street.
Daily Republican., 1883-05-18
Ease Fail.

I lo,. II lVNru> base ball club is
mo- r. Cn0l,d aud rnady to accept all
ch" .. -''. -'.I' .u \. L. Roberts, mana
g., w. - West ~,oumd street
Daily Republican., 1883-05-18
f,Ostl,DsDesl.

Tn" de'lication of ,he new NJ. L.
Church ~ Willow Grove, Kent Co.,
has h"oI postponed until Sunday, the
9Th int. Rev. J.T. Willis will preach
al 10 N and DR.. Caldwell at $40
y. m.
Daily Republican., 1883-05-18
Have You

seen the stock of nobby suits for bt Us
and children which Mullin & S, II,
SIKH and Market, have at their est"b.
llslm,n, ,
Daily Republican., 1883-05-18
Tomorrow,

If you want To buy clothing, remenbc
that MuilIn x Son have u stock unsur
passed for size and qua ity, and tina
,l"ir prices are the very lowest.
Daily Republican., 1883-05-18
Going Ahead.

For gr"at Yariety Of 5 yhs, quantit!
and gud i'v Of goods ald low prices, !
l., Row. chiua and glass store has be-
come tur most pleasant and popuIa
storr Of the Kind in this city. AS King
Daily Republican., 1883-05-18
An Immense stock

The ladies depot, No. 222 King street
is the centre Of attraction at this time
A large stock Of millinery goods, feath
ers, etc. have just arrived from Ne"
York, and purchasers should call and
examine before going elsewhere.
Daily Republican., 1883-05-18
New BANK.

THE stock fur ,he rrM National Bunk
ut Nllhrtown has nearly ali been ia
nou, Ipd rN-tiovcrnhr t""hr'tn am
si"lrS Clayton are spoken Of as Candi-
dHlos for ;hc Presidency.
Daily Republican., 1883-05-18
Personal.

Mrs. l.. N. Behee of Charleston, S. C.,
and only sister Of DR.. J. f. Speck, is in
the city, spending a few weeks with her
mother
Daily Republican., 1883-05-18
NOW tlIIfGt,

\ new VI l. ,.ru r. 10 he erected
- Spjrr~ Willis, Nd aud Hrr i. o. Sy-
ph" visit II ctr w. or Wednesday,
t. no pyrr'.' 'ofuhdniu! the plan Of
NJ t4,nm Church,
Daily Republican., 1883-05-18
a.. a. X.

Mems indigo blue, all wool &. A. Ii,
suits $l2OO at the Boston Clothing
House, 2l3 Market street.
Daily Republican., 1883-05-18
Coats and Vests.

l1,r 'nrgpSt and finest line Of dark
-reo .r' black wor~teds ARE at th'
IF-.r Dn" Price Clothing House.
Daily Republican., 1883-05-18
John Is. Dunbar,

Merchant Tailor, No. lO6 King street,
Wilmington, Del. Cleaning and le-
pairing neatly done.
Daily Republican., 1883-05-18
AnOlher Invoice

Of ribbons TO keep up all shades and
qualities, a Pyle & Lichtenstein $, 226
Market street.
Daily Republican., 1883-05-18
A NAOfa n q u dred.

Charles II. Davis, of the Wilmington
Clothing House reached his fiftieth
year yesterday, but paid little atteD-
tion to fact except - thought that life
vas slowly floating by. In the evening
he thought it strange that he should be
requested to remain longer than usual
in the store, but when he went to his
residence on Third street, above Madi.
son, the mystery was removed.
His house was in the possession OF
others, and from every window aud
door peered merry. laughing, twinkling
eyes. Bur h- soon found they ~nr-
friends, and for the most parf fellow
members of the Order of United Work
men, with cir tamlli.V, who had come
10 greet him on his titrlr'h anniversary.
He surrendered calmly and without a
struggle, and became the honored guest
of the evening.
A number of the Union NJ T.. Church
choir led in music in which all present
joined, and only temporarily ceased
Will" Professor W. A. keyuoids pre-
senred Mr. Davis with gold headed
cane, and which Mr.. j. w. DietcDdOrl
received on behalf Of his friend Davis
Refreshments followed in abundance
then more music, and then many warm
wishes for the future happiness of Mr..
Davis and his family, and then home.
ward bound were the guests at a rea
sUuable hour.
Daily Republican., 1883-05-18
The Roses Have Come.

Those whoor,ere,l rose plants through
the REPUBLICAN office can get them by
calling.
Daily Republican., 1883-05-18

4 tDME TO l03 EASE SIXTH STREET,
" and for 100 we VIII III your basket. 5
cans Of apple sauce for DC. cans tomatoes,
25c.: these tom ttOes are cold pscXcd, and are
not the hot packed good. that others adyor-
tlse ; these are standard. fnll" yighttonatncs,
best bargain we ever offered. Scans of black
berries, 2"c; egg plums and green gage, put
up in loaf sugar = hs Of italian peaches 25c :
fs Of fine eyAporttsd peaches, Bic; cans
corn. better than l'ak r =, zoe 3 cans whortle
berries. 25c; 3 Daas !ipur, Sllo shamrock
tour makes breli as white as snow, sjc large
ha4 l5'. small bag; Tins syrup at lOc quart
is fine; our sugar. tea and coffee Is the best
ia TINS city iUr the Price; dried beef, DC; su
gar cured shout crs. lie, at 'oJ h, t SIKH
street. INSIST j. NJ. WIER.
Daily Republican., 1883-05-18

The Large eat stock Of Ribbons
ever offered, and at prices, shades and
quality TO suit everybody, at Pyle &
Lichtenstein 226 Market street.
Daily Republican., 1883-05-18
bargains

in clothing at the BOSTON Clothing
House,