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Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-12-28
THIRD EDITION,


OF al the departments OF the Federal
Government, the one that comes nearest
and oftenest tO the homes and business
of the people, is the Post-office. 1t also IL
one Of the vary few branches OF the pub
lie service that pays its way. IL In
vast machine, covering the whole coun-
try with its network Of ramitica tons,
requiring u, 1858 postmasters, and, Of
course, as many postoffices, with reti-
nue. Of other off GERS, clerks, letter-car-
riers, contractors, inspectors, and other
employees of all grades, numbering, iu
the aggregate, including the postmas-
tiers, o., 030 persons. 1t employs also In
its service, lie, 2OS miles of railway, 49,.
O93 miles of steamboat routes, And
226, 1865 miles Of stage, horseback and
foot routes for the transportation oi
mails.
The aggregate travel of the bags ovel
these routes In tho course OF the year
goes TO tho enormous extent Of I'll ,26O,
Sol miles! That's the way the
letters, psetal cards, newspapers, ETC.,
come and 60 In doing this work last
year-that is, the last fiscal year ending
June 80, lSs3-which Is the year Away,
to be understood In this matter-the de-
partment earned from the stamps of tht
people, 81, 097 ,O73.24; and the money
order branch earned S4ll ,619.37 more
the two revenues making 81, 500, 692. 81
or about one million dollars more
than the total cost Of the whole pOsta
service. That Is more than the tOta
revenue Of the United States from n
sources was in 1850, and marvellous
sum to he contributed In one year, main
ly from one-cent, twOcens and three
cent stamps. ..H
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-12-28
COuncilman speakMaa's Adves
tuFe.

tufe.
A few nights since, Councilman
SpeakmaL, who was in Mary land on
business, was detained over night In
Charlestown and put up at hotel
There WAS a band of second rate theatri
cal people in the town who, gave a per
formal in the evening and were stop
ping at the same hotel with Mr.. Speak
man.
When he retired at about II O'Clock
he found valse in the room. although
the clerk had assured him that he would
have the room to himself. The Coun'
Gilman had about $3.50 in his pocket, in
addition to his valuable gold watch and
chain and his suspicionipg that there
was plot TO rob him, ard that the va
lise had something to do with it, he re.
soved TO remain awake and await de-
velopments.
About 8 O'Clock in the morning he
heard some one sneakipg along the
entry, and then try his door in eau,
tious manner. He Immediately called
to know what was wanted, and was
told that there was valise in the room
belonging TO the man who was talking.
The Councilman opened the door and
handed the valise out.
In few minutes he knocked again,
and said il was the wrong valise, and
Mr.. Speakman opened the door short
distance, when lie threw 1t in. He re.
NAMED on guard the remainder Of the
night, but was not disturbed aga'n. He
is Of the opinion that the valise wa
placed in the room as an excuse for the
man who was trying to open his door,
and that it was his intention to get in,
If he had been asleep, and rob him.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-12-28
Elect1On Of Officers.

At the regular meeting Of Clayton
Lodge, No. 4, X. of r., hi Id last even
ing the following officers were elected
to serve the ensuing six months !:
r. C., w. H. Luden. 9. G., W. q.
Hamilton M. Of f., William II. Shuli
M. of f., g. y. White X. Of II. and B.,
j. G. Jones w. OF A., J. II. Yates
Trustee for three years, w. T. Lincoln
W. and o. Committee, d. Montgomery,
IT, N. Foreman, d. w. Hull, Thomas
Mullen, Jr., f. Wright; Representative
to the Grand Lodge, James Tucker
Representative to Riverview Cemetery,
A. A. Foreman.
The following officers were elected by
Wilmington Lodge, No. 1, A. Q. u
w. M. w., A. b. Jones F. y. L.
Rice, Jr. o, William b. Jsfieris
R., Joseph X. Adams Financier. L.
| b. Jervis Recorder. G. b. Underwood
e., Charles Thome j. w., A. II. Pal.
mer 20. w., Henry Link Medical
Examiners, i. G. shortlidge, M. D.,
j. T. v. Blocksom, M. d. Trustee, W.
K. Stimmel Representative to tbe
Grand Lodge, William q. Robelen
Alternate, NJ. T. Dahnenburg.
At the meeting of Cbristiana COun'
Gil, No. GA, Royal Arcanum, the
following officers were elected TO serve
for the term ending December 81 1854
Regent, Joseph II. Jones Vice Regent
John j. Wood Orator, j. FlemminI
Carrow, M. ID, Past Regent, Captain
Charles II. Smith ; Secretary, d. II
Ward Esq. Co lector, W. A. Reynolds
Treasurer, Henry Baird; Chaplain, WIZ
liam II. Fierson (; Guide, William u
Pyle /; Warden, q. A. Lippincott Sci,
try, William A. Smith Trustees, W
Il. Hawkins, Il. q. Conrad, ESD
Nj. +. Davis Medical Examiner, .
Curtis, M. D., j. Flemming Carrow,M
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-12-28
ACeaRarseus Nsaaa.

Tho bravest woman In the world lives
IN Hartford. She II not yet 20 years Of
age and has immortalissd hefsslf BY
her courage. She has shown IL In tack
ling, single-handed and alone, and cap
turing the ferocious mouse. While the
other ladies Of the household ran scared
away from the animal and found safety
only In mounting the chairs and IN bles
our heroine, with unblanched cheeks,
walks into the pantry where the vicious
beast 10 lurking behind the pans OF
dishes and, regardless OF her personal
safety, begins the hunt by rsttling the
tinware ln moment the mouse
Is scampering along the shelves. spurred
up ~ its utmost activity by the hands
Of the plucky girl, who Ia determined
to capture the animal alive. A live
mouse IN o woman's hands. Can you
realize the courage IL requires for a
wsmAn to handle live mouse A little
cry Of delight and the victory IL won.
The girl comes out Of the pantry with .
smiling face and cheeks rosy with the
excitement Of the chase. She goes into
the sitting room holding the prize In
her hand, the little fellow strugglin to
get away. Tho ladies', still perohed on
tho chairs and table, vet up chorus Of
screams, much to the delight Of the
brave yonng lady, who sometimes Va.
ries the sport by letting the captive loose
on the table or floor. The scene that fol.
lows, II it could be reproduced on the
stage Of theatre, would make . fortune
for the manager. This girl has got .
stick with tweuty.nine nOtches upon 1t,
each notch representing q mouse caught
by her own hands. In the eyes Of her
female relatives she 10 . greater heroine
than Joan Of Arc.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-12-28
Heavy Business Failures.

A. u. Smith & Co., Of Providence,
Rhode Island, have made a. assign
ment with liabilities estimated at up
wards of 81 100000. The firm operated
two cotton mills in Providence two IL
Johnstogn and two in "oon~ockef,
containing in all 81 900 spindIcs. 1t Is
20 ID the failure involves the suspen
sion of the Prov idenCr Steam MIL
Company, the Groton Manufacturing
Company Eraistreet's Commercial
Agency in Providence say " they have
rated Smith " Go. low since 1879. There
is" they say ga large property, but
mostly in plant, and the lirln has been
working on large Indebtedness and
insufficient active capita"
j. K. and 3. Lambert, dry goods
merchants in Huntsville, Alabama,
have been closed ont ny creditors. The
firm 4 liabilities are $4,000 assests
unknown.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-12-28

Tesal Desesustsss efthe Reg DIlls
@ q OuROut'o.

Tesal DesssuesSss sfths Keg Dilla
- OsPsns's.
About s O'Clock this morning tho sky
was Illuminated with lurid glow, that
was found TO 10 caused BY the burninl
of the keg mills nsar DuPOnt's powder
works. on the BrandyWine, y J wa.
There were four or Ave buildings, oil
frame, and they occupied space almost
= square in length. The fire IL supposed
TO have originated from . stove In one
Of the buildings, IN which 6rs was lef!
last night. Near WHARF the stove stood
there was hole In tho floor communal
eating with the cellar, in which was q
lot Of shsvings, and IL IL thought that q
spark from the fire fell among them.
There were two kegs Of powder In
one Of the buildings, which exploded ,
and helped 70 spread the fire. All the
material and tools In the place were
destroyed, and tho only articles saved
were . few kegs.
Owing to the combustible nature Of
the buildings and contents the famed
burned 6ercely, and - the distance wa
20 great no call Was made for assist
ance from this city. None Of tho com.
pslies went out, and the 6re burned
until al the buildings were destroyed.
A man who was endesv0ring to save
come OF the articles In tho buildingB had
his ear badly burned, and \ dog waa
burn.d 70 death. Several houses IN the
vicinity caught fire, but were extin'
guished before much damage Wa done.
This morning number Of men were
vet TO work 10 clear away tho ruins,
with , view Of rebuilding Immediate
".
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-12-28

There is considerable complaint about
the crossings at the intersection OF the
streets The cutters are blocked with
snow and ice, and in some places the
water is so deep that persons cannot
cross without wetting their feet. AT
Fourth, and also at Fifth and West
streets the cutters were so swollen yes
terday that it was almost Impossible Tor
ladies or children TO cross. This is
matter that should be attended 20 by
the Street Commissioner without delay
There are plenty of men out Of work
who could be employed in opening the
cutters at the crossings and the Com
missiqner should not hesitate to put
them y, work,
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-12-28
Doea,

Yesterdays Chester Tunes says that
Pussy A.. Walton Of Wilmington
bad his pocket picked OF . through
ticket to Chicago yesterday morn.
ing In the Broad Street Station, the
value Of which, including parlor
aud sleeping car accommodations, was
sss. -
A number of the members Of Temple
Lodge, No. II, A. +. A. NJ, attended
the funeral of their late fellow member,
Jacob Sharpley, which took place yes.
tertlay from his late residence In Brandy
wine Hundred. The interment was
made at Newark.
Fred Gray, employed on one Of Bush
& Sons barges, slipped and fell on the
ice on Wednesday at the wharf In
Philadelphia. His bead was badly cut,
and he was knocked senseless. He
was taken to drug store and properly
cared for.
Freddie Green, son of John Green re
siding at No. LOO West Eighth street,
while shedding at Eighth and Orange
streets, yesterday, ran against . hre
plug in the corner and cut q severe cash
in his head.
The wages of laborers on the new
Baltimore & Philadelphia Railroad
have be reduced from l.25 to 81 pei
day, and the contractors say they can
get plenty of men ct the last named 6g'
ures.
The new Chief Engineer Of the Fire
Department will not be elected until
Monday April 7th, but there are already
number of names mentioned az posi-
BILE candidates.
Next Monday night the recently cleo
ted officers of Smyth Post, No. l. &. A
r., will be installed by Department
Commander Ross, assisted by hi
staff.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-12-28

The annual Christmas entertainment
Of the Sunday schools come cted with
Asbury NJ. K. church took place last
night and was u pleasant event TO oil
present. The exercises consisted of re-.
spOnsive readings by the pastor and the
school, singing, addresses, etc. The
pastor Of the church, Rev. w. L. e.
Murray, made two short speeches. " hich
we're highly appreciated. A recitation
was delivered by Miss Sallie r.. Shaw,
and Miss Lizzie Il. Phillips recited In .
pleasing manner, "Curfew shall not
ring to night"
Miss Ella NOVEL; sang Q solo and to.
gether with Miss Mary Y. Thielmsn a.
NO sang luett, IL he Ooming?" At
the conclusion Of the program o num-
Der Of presents were distributed. Miss
Maggie Clark, organist, was presented
with handsome ladies' plush dressing
case, by the Sunday school and the 30
ciety connected with the school. A has,
ket Of fruit was presented to Miss Sal
lie X. Shaw by her cla,s; W. Is. Gem,
leader of the choir, WAS presented with
handsome baton, the tip Of which was Of
gold, the body Of eb0ny and the handle
ivory TIE presentation was made by
the Rev. w. L. .. Murray in
fitting speech. Harry L. Heisler re-
csived y Bible chart, and handsome
boquets were presented to Miss Mary +.
Thielnan and James +. Jones, by the
school, for til ir kindness iu volunteer.
ing TO sing At the entertainment. Jer-
man j. McMullen presented the flow
ers. The affair was a pleasant one In
every particular.
Trinity Chapel was handsomely deco
rated with flowers and eyergreeDs last
night, the occasion being the usual
Christmas entertainment by the Sunday
school. The exercises consisted in the
singing of Christmas carols by the
school. and an appropriate address WAS
delivered by the rector OF the church,
Rev. II. b. Martin. At the conclusion
Of tho musical part of the program the
children were treated to bOuntiiul sup
ply Of candy and oranges. j. s. Grohe
and DR.. Martin we're presented with
basket of fruit, and John II. Braun
stein, member of the choir, received n
basket Of flowers.
An interesting Christmas entertain
ment was given In Brandywine NJ. Il.
church last night, and the exercises
were very interesting. The program
consisted of dialogues, songs, recitations
and speeches, and the children enjoyed
their annual treat.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-12-28

Tomorrow evening the three act
comedy entitled Bunch Of Keys
will be presented at the Opera House
by a first class company. In this play
are three maidens Of the name Of Keys,
nieces of a deceased bachelor, who
LETT a will bequeathing his property,
hotel, to the niece who sheuld be pro-
nounced the ugliest of the three by the
hrst drummer who stopped at the
house.
"a Bunch of Keys" 10 nonsense, but
the host OF those who enjoy a hearty
laugh will say with the love sick
maidens in Patience" " But oh
such precious nonsense.
Monday night the educated horses
will open for one week, and every
night and Tuesday, Thursday and Sat
urday afternoons these beautiful and
intelligent animals will go through
their highly entertaining programme.
The various acts have been ARRANGED
70 afford practical tests of the courage
docility and teachableness of horse
nature, As this is the last time the,
will appear in this city, they should bt
seen by every one.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-12-28
Something Not generally Known

A writer In the Continent says: "Nt
person should buy potatoes Of grocery
men who let them stand in front of thu
stores in the sun, potatoes belonging Il
the Solanum family, Of which tn,
deadly nightshade Is one Of its full
brothers. All branches Of the famil )
contain more or less of that poisonous
narcotic called 'solaniue.' The bulb
or potato, contain the least of this
unless they are exposed to the sun
which raj idly deyelopes this element
Long exposure to The light, without the
direct sun will develop the solanine In
the potato, and make an article unfit for
food. But exposure TO the sun is &c
injurious to the potato, making 1t not
only unapalatable, but actually injuri'
GUS to health.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-12-28

This morning Isabella Lohner was
again before Judge Cummins charged
with being drunk. She plead guilty,
and was commit ted until 8 O clock Mon
day morning.
Lewis Pyle, who was committed Ia
the cells last night for drunkenness,
was discharged this morning.
Terrence Mullin had . preliminary
hearing on a charge Of using profane,
indecent and scurrilous language In
front of the house Of Mrs. Richie, on
Twenty-secopd street, The evidence
against him was 80 strong that the
Judge ordered him 10 furnish bail In
tho sum of 800, for further hearing
on Monday evening next.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-12-28
Tho County AssessOFs.

The County Assessors will have their
books ready ab ut the 10th of January,
when they will be placed in public
places in the different wards for the
inspection OF voters. The Assessors
will sit at the City Hall on the 3Oth and
3lst OF January, and on the LIST, End
and 3rd Of February, 10 correct mis-
spelled names and add those who have
been omitted. Persons who wish to
have their names placed on the list will
lo required to bring q freehold voucher
with them.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-12-28
EDITI0F.


The annual meeting Of the stockhOld.
held yesterday after noon, with George
W Lobdell In the chair, and John r.
Almond acting ~ Secretary.
The following directors were r,-elect.
ed TO serve for the ensuing year I:
George g. Lobdell, James Scott, John
p. Almond, Thoma J. Lawson, d. A.
Hod gman, James II. Beggs, Isaac c.
Pyle, Alfred Gawshrop, John Taylor,
Joseph II. Gould, James Parker, j. ID.
Winslow and William Baxter. The
boari organized by re.electiug the fol-
lowing officers President, George q.
Lobdell /; Vice President, James Scott;
Recre' airy, John P. Almond Trsasur-
or, Thomas j. Lawson Manager,
jesse X. Baylis.
The following was submitted BY
President Lobdell:
During tho past year 1t has not been
necessary to incur any expense Tor sd-
ditions or extraordinary repairs to tho
building or scenery. The building IL
now In good repair except that the Iron
front will require painting during tho
coming year. During the next season
ouuiUOu0i occuU1y ououau W pIOvAuUu
70 make the auditorium what It should
bs, and acceptable TO the public and
those who rent Il.
"Ths receipts during the year have
exceeded the expenditures by "a, 486. 40,
being 81, 8l6.O3 less than In 1882. On
this account, and from the fact that the
earnings for the months Of October, No
vember and December have been cor.
siderably less the earnings for the
same than months OF last year, and in
view Of the probability that they will
continue TO he less for the remainder of
the entertainment season, your direc-
tors have thought 1t best not 10 declare
q dividend OF more than 30 cents per
share at this time, but to appropriate
the remaining amount in the treasury
TO the purchase Of the bonds Of the
company"
The report of Thomas J. Lawson,
Treasur r, was AZ follows
Balance on hand from last year, with
receipts, e15,8G7. SO; expenditures,
SIC, 539. lS balance In hand %, 328.68.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-12-28
C0 r1Oo1e1eH.

Go to lO6 Market street, where you
will find quite a curiosity. A colored
woman with white spots all over hel
body. She is from Newark, N. D., bu
now resides at Atlantic City. She Is !
living curiosity. Go and see her. Ad
mit,apce 10 cents. Also RhOda, q
mysterious head without body. First
class stage performance every hour
Open from 10 a. NJ. to 10 p. III. j. u
Sweet, PROPRIETOR
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-12-28
A Aenfle WIZ RurRlaFN.

ELKToN, Md, Dec. N.-The house Of
Edward Biddle, in Grove neck, Cecil
County, was entered by burglars Tues.
day night by a window. Mr.. Biddle
was reported TO have returned home
with considerable money. He heard
them and came down and had a tcufile
with them. They escaped, but Mr..
Biddle recognized both of them, and
constable ThOs. s. Benson arrested Rob
ert Brooks, colored. and brought him to
Jail to- night. The principal burglar is
still at large, but will be arrested, as he
is known.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-12-28
Cess idersse niilionai,e E,up,oye .,

Ths Edgar Thompson Steel Works, .,
I,raddock, near Pittsburg, Pa, recently
reduced the wages Of its employees.
At the time the reduction was propo-
sed Mr.. Andrew Carnegie, President,
promised the men that If they continu-
ed at work he would furnish them with
family supplies cheaper than they
could purchase them In Braddock. A
dispatch from Pittsburg, Gays:
Gin conformity with his promise An.
drew Carnegie has posted notices Of
the works that coal will be furnished
the employees at six, seven and eight
cents a bushel, according to the distance
hauled. This Is about two cents under
the market price for an inferior quality.
Many of the workmen are indebted u
the company in whole or part for the
houses in which they live. Mr.. CarDe.
gle has informed ali such that on Jay
mepts on this account falling due in
January 20 per cent. will be RENTED.
He Is also taking steps to carry out
his promise to start store and sell
goods of all kinds TO his men at lowest
Pittsburg prices.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-12-28

Twenty five years ago young man named
.Ie rome A. Fillmore, Of Pennsy lvsnia, enter
cd the service OF the Delaware, Lackawnnna
4 Western Railroad as brakeman on q
Mr.. Fillmore arrived IN Chicago with his
family In . special car as general superin
tendent of the Central and Southern Pacific
Railway system, and everywhere recognized
and admitted as one Of the finest railway
managers In the United states. Ills SALARY
Is 600 year, and IT would, perhaps, D.
dOu bied before he would be allowed 70 leAv'
the C0mpany's service. There ia lessor
and an Incentive to the youth OF the countr!
Il Mr.. Fillm0re's career.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-12-28
Unable 10 Navigate.

Yesterday afternoon, during the 80
we're storm Of wind and rain, small
son of Joseph Edwards, the cigar deal
er, corner Eighth and Kirk wood streets,
who was on his way TO the Internal
Revenue Office, was caught IN thu
storm and almost blown away. HI
had package in his hand containing
$40 In money and a revenue document
Of value to the owner, which was blown
away and lost. The little fellow WA
almost heart broken over the mishap
and the finder of the lost package viii
be rewarded by returning it to thu
owner.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-12-28
Ran Aground.

Sometime last night the tug boat
Meteor while coming in the Chrlstiana
creek ran aground, and on account OF
the low tide was unable to get OH. Thia
morning the tug boat Taurus went to
her assistance and relieved her from
her unpleasant position.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-12-28
Keeping Apples.

Persons who purchase apples at this
season Of the year should be careful to
keep them In cool place. should q
barrel be placed in warm room the
apples will speedily rot, and the result
may lead to annoyance and hard
thought, if not hard words.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-12-28
A Severe Fail.

Between 4 and 8 o'clock last ev4nipt
Mrs. Thomas Mcguire, who resides al
No. 3O5 Poplar street, while creSsipt
the street to visit her daughter. wh'
lives Just opposite, slipped and ie'
on the ice, breaking the wrist Of hr'
right hand. She was assisted into tht
house and DR.. Wales summoned, WIG
red need the fracture.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-12-28
AT
VIM. B. Sharp's,
III Market Street.

This week is what is
known as stock week ; that
is to say, every article in the
house is pulled down, meas.
ured and examined. We
consequently find many odd
pieces and lengths Of goods
which, to clear them out, are
sold at a great reduction in
price. It's a good time to
buy and a visit to US now
will develop many bargains
WV. B. SHARP,
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-12-28

A special meeting of the Board o,
Education was to have been held la''
evening, but there were only ten men
bers who put in All appearance. Ihey
remained until nearly 0 o'clock, any
upon finding that there was no hope y
quorum being present, adjourned up'
til the next regular meeting night.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-12-28
s.te W Gather.

yT.,4 " the Ghia, sigma Ofdcst
Washington, Decemher 70 10 a. IN.
Rain, accompanied by thunder and
lightning, fell yesterday east OF the
Mississippi aud south Of the Iake4 The
Temperature rose IN the Atlantic Stato'
and fen decidediy ia the central valleys
and IN the northwest. Tomorrow
promises to be cold and fair.