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Daily Republican., 1884-01-12
Dots,

Officer Adams won the SrIih &
Weston revolver, voted FOR at ,tiia re-
cent fair held oy the Son, Of Veterans.
Officer Sheer was his opponent,
Breck's Mil on the Brandwine pre-.
sented a merry scene last night the
event being the annual ball OF Division
No. 2, A. o. H. of Rising Sun.
Owing to the disagreeabl. weather
last night, the Catholic fair IL Institute
Hall and the Memorial fair in Odd
Fellows Hall were sllmly attended.
The evangelistic services at the Re.
formed Episcopal Church Of the Cove
napt on Second street, continue TO IN.
crease in interest.
About a dozen new recruits were
mustered in last night by Camp No. l
Sons of Veterans. The l,mp tX,euis
thanks To those who aided them in
their recent fair.
Daily Republican., 1884-01-12
THIRD EDITION.
Carriage Factory Leased.

The old established carriage manu-
factory, Nos. lO6 and 1903 Orange street,
owned by William II. Wright. who TO
tired from the business year Or two
ago, has been leased for term of years
by John W Reeve, Of No. liz King
street, who will remove to the building
sbont the 25th Of March next. Mr..
Reeve has been engaged in the manu-
facture Of fine carriages for a number
of years and occupied the above men.
toned shops In 1878, when they were
destroyed by fire. Like Phoenix of old,
who arose from its ashes, he has re-
gained his footing and the shops having
been enlarged and rebuilt, he will BIZ
prepared 10 do much larger business
than heretofore. The work turned out
by Mr.. Reeve, who is a practical work
man, has always ranked with the best
in the city, and his reputation in that
respect is second to mono He has
full force of workmen employed, and
has recently engaged the services OF
several practical mechanics. A num-
Der of orders have been recently re.
ceived, and the prospect for good
spring trade ia very hattering.
Daily Republican., 1884-01-12

At u meeting Of the directors Of the
Delaware Railroad Company on Thurs
DAY .as,, a committee consisting Of j.
y. Irnimore, vi liam Polk, Victor
Lord, j. j.. Gibson, y. ". Corbit and
W. NJ. Nandegrift, who are Interested
in the proposed branch railroad from
MIddIeto"n 70 Odessa, went to Dover
and made pol '"meut before the off.
ciaIs, and accordingly a committee was
appointed IA Iur,' ''- Odessa gentle
men at an eaI dar,.d view the route
Of the proposed NJ" The Odessa PEG.
pie are very anyi"G- ,"r 3 branch road,
and will use every ~ liable means 10
convince the raiIrodu officials tina, the
SANE /" u ne&esaity and can he made &c
pay
Daily Republican., 1884-01-12
ReGistrars' Report.

During the week ending at noon 10
day there were "a births,3 marriges and
q deaths reported for this city. TIE
causes Of death were as follows Con-
vulsious, four diphtheria, two pneu-
monia, three acute Bright's kidney
disease, congestion of the stomach;
dropsy, dropsy Of the heart, hepatic tu-
NOR, inanltlun, measles, natural, pleu-
risy, paralysis of the heart, syphilis ami
sofrrulng Of the brain, each.
During 'hc corresponding week of
last year there were II deaths Owe
body was brought here for int. rment,
two sent away, and one passed through
the city.
Daily Republican., 1884-01-12
The Memorial Fair.

For the REPUBLICAN.
Last night was the fifth Of the Me-
mortal Fair. The rebels are still in the
ascendant. The Cherry Island militia
and the Poorport sappers and miners
failed TO come to the mark, but the
colored troops fought bravely. Al.
honor to General Gumby and his corps
of jubilee singers. only Sl.l0 for re-
ceipts last night. Unless the volunteers
and militia rally for to-nights attack
the soldier orphan boy must remain in
bondage. Where are the reserves 1t
is all right yet while Old Whitley ;" is
in the saddle. Fine times, ten cents
admission and roast beef but that
won't give chance on the memorial
set Of furniture. Hurrah for Tippecanoe
and jackson too! Come out, brave men,
and strike blow for the orphan boy.
"OId Whitley, that has been in mourn
ing for "Ola Tip" and jackson, will
be CHANGED off tonight"
ELI CKozIER,
President Of We the People"
Daily Republican., 1884-01-12
LII Nh'EiEhJ
President of We the People. "
The Registrar's monthly Report

The report Of Registrar Frazer for
the mouth Of December has Just been
issued, and is as usual an Interesting
document. During the month there
were SO deaths, l3 Of which were
caused by consumption and by diph-
iberia.
There were l28 births and 81 mar.
riages 2 bodies were brought here for
interment, sent away and ) passed
through this city 10 other places. OF the
number that deceased 81 were adults
and 81 minors 20 were males and 80
females IS we're white and 8 colored.
During the year ending December
3lsr, 1888, there we're ,g2l births, 21S
marriages, and ,02S deaths, showing an
annual death-rate for the " hole loru-
lation estimating it at d. 800 Of %. 81.
There were 10 less deaths in 1883
than in 1852, and ~ the increase in
the population during the year is est.
mated at ljOOIt shows ali excellent sau-
itary condition Of the city.
Daily Republican., 1884-01-12
llNlA.

The steamer Thomas r. Morgan wa,
hauled out on the marine railway d
the Pussy 4 Jones Company yesterday
Rev Henry FOrman will preach a,
Gre"h Hill tomorrow at ~ 50 am. Al
are invited.
How about your good resolutions
Those who began the New Year with a
resolve not to swear, are severely tried
during this slippery weather
The Hole in the Wall" will give a
grand opening on the 10Th inst. Tn.
place alluded 10 is John McHugh's new
saloon on East Third street.
Friends meeting, Ninth and Tatnall
streets. William L. Ditzlcr, minister
from D"Hningtown, Pa, expects to be
IN attendance tomorrow morning a,
10 u'tlUCk.
Daily Republican., 1884-01-12

william Johrs principal Of Newport
PUBLIC School has been engaged in that
school for tn" last seven years. Miss
bo' III, teacher Of the primary deplr -
'neN' OF the same school, has - been
~ charge seven years.
Th"people are satisfied, the teach els
~ satisfied and hence there are re
rllngr9. Lucky people, lucky and
talLb u. teachers.
Daily Republican., 1884-01-12

Persons owning horses should no,
permit them to leave the stables during
this slippery weather, without first be.
ing rough shod, III order that they will
not slip and Slide around while en-.
deavoring to draw heavy load. This
morning one Of a pair ofmules attached
10 one Of Carswell', coal wagons slipped
aud fell on the ice at Third and King
streets, and in order 10 draw the wagon
from the gutter, both mules had TO be
taken to the smith shop TO be shod.
Many other horses were noticed on III,
street this morning with smooth shoes,
and were compelled to draw heavy
loads, despite the fact that the streets
were in such dangerous condition.
This should not be, and the poor horse.
should be protected with rougheneI
shoes
Daily Republican., 1884-01-12
MIX HRriih.

The Secretary Of the Treasury &c.
cides that silk warps shall pay duty
Of 80 per cent. al va0rem under the
provisions Of the new tariff relating TO
spun silk, and not duty as manufac-
lures of silk at 50 per cent. ad valoreul.
The question arose on an appeal of Will
liam +. Read from decision of thc
Collector of Customs at Philadelphia.
who had assessaI d COnSialmeuJ Of silk
warps at 80 per ctnr, 81 valorem.
The Secretary Of the Treasury mas
directed revision of the ccstCms regu.
lations issued III 1874, With a view to
the preparation of new regulations
more in accordance with the new tariff.
Daily Republican., 1884-01-12
FIT TIL ED|T|0I
homeopathic nED- 49,
The orSs"isasio" In this C,, :,
Hcers Elects. "-H

i
The Homeopathic Medical sooi
Delaware aud Peninsula, held \ 7
first regular session lat ~, w. as
morning at ! O'Clock, In tho ra "ufs'll
the Young Mems Repub licau C y,a
DR.. l.. Kitt,nger presiding. IVA
There was good atterda,,.
members from this city, tho S,~1
Peninsula, and several inlere.,, NJ
pers were read by the chairuar !, =
bureaus of Mater Ia Medlca CIV
Medicine, Obstetri On, Disease n T"4I y
men and Childr en-, and Surps W w
Drs. Chadwick, Lukeus and ~
ban gh. N's
An election Of officers resul,c5 =.
lows ; President,:Dr L. Kittenya, .,
Vice President, DR.. T. II. Coo,s,
Chestertown Md Secretary bI +,
Harlner kile,of this city Corre,pa D'
Secretary, DR.. j. Paul Lukeus "t y.
city Treasurer, DR.. W. KeDnsi,
Miidleiown ; Board of Censors, +,
Nsgendank OF this city, br G =
Swinney of Smyrna, DR.. j. ". C,n.
laugh Of Ho ckessin.
Delegates 10 the American Jo,e,.,
Of Homeopathy which meets At ~.
Park, Md, In June, were appoipaI'
follows DR.. j. NJ. Curtis OF VS.
ton and DR. Dawson of Milford an:
Datts, DR.. Isaiah Lukens, Dr. /
limbaugh Of Hook essin.
The President made the FOLLOWING.
roinments for the ensuing year /,
rral Of Materia Medica Dr. D,r.
Of Milford, and Drs. j. NJ. Curu. ~
=. W. Finn Of this city.
Bareau Of Clinical Medicine h.
A. Negendank, s. Chadvick AZ
II. Lawton, ali Of this city.
bureau Of Obstetrics and Disease
Women aud Children Dr, c /
SwInney Of Smyrna. DR.. J. W. Cr,
Daugh Of Hockessin, Dr. j p,
nnisens Of Wilmington.
Bureau of Surgery Drs. Iai
4ukens j. liarmcr Rile and A
trantz, all Of this city.
After a very satisfactory and inte,s.
ne session, the meeting aijolfuI
meet again at the call Of the esecut,
ut I;ahoboth July 10th,
Daily Republican., 1884-01-12
DR.. Siinnis. Waite Pu,mOnic Bs'

The leading Lung H.m.ly of VII
,HlhgCon, Del The farr"n. Throat al.
Lung hamedy. Rapid ) cures coGsa'
sore throat, Group, wc4h lungs, flt
f"r .conaunptivcs it is splendid, P's
venting and curing even hope.ess
c~es' MnItitrdes Of references.
enlS and II. Sold by druggists aD
g., Main depot, Fourth and KIN
Johnston, Holloway 4
TO-, 6o2 Arch street.
Daily Republican., 1884-01-12
DauxeroEa pFartIce

Frequently q number Of young boys
get to together and try which car staLd
the hardest thump On the breast from l.
fst,and the one that can stand the most
is considered the toughest. Two or
three DAYS ago 4 number =. snail ten.
year old toys got into Z play III! teet
-, lstiCufs, at Third and French. wnen
one OF tkeE aimed Wigg,eswortl ~ Is
struck in the stomach auu 50 badly IN
jured that he was thrown iu-9 spn>,ns,
which very much alarloed his pa-enr-,
who thought he would die, rh- bog
has now fully recovered.
Daily Republican., 1884-01-12
VIM. B. SHARP.
SILK AND VELVETS

In a great variety Of colors,
suffer a grcatreduction. Any
lady can supply herself in
these goods at greatly re-
duced prices. Mories are
s7ac. from 75c.; better grade
75c. from SI.25; the best 81
from $500, Two pieces
Black Silk Damasse IS from
SI.oo. Six pieces different
shades Stripe Plush, elegant
goods, reduced to S1.5o
from So. A splendid "Sa-
voy" black Silk, heavy, soft
and lustrous, 81 50 from So.
WV. B. SHARP.
Daily Republican., 1884-01-12
The Great Pipe Covering Minefa
wool.

James F, Wood & Co. have takes
ne agency for the great Pipe covering
MineraI Wool. They propose TO Leg
II always In stock to supply thu De
lnard. II Is a great saving In regaa
70 steam and hot air pipes, of WHO
th'V propose 10 make one Of their slt
c'aIt'c7, particularly hot air pipes, ri
tanning from 20 10 so per cent. Liot
NEAT Instead Of radiating from ID
pipes in the cellar Is retained iaSd'
and conducted 10 the rooms above, WI
Wood has already covered his fur@Y1
pipes, and says it makes u decide
'''' retaining oil the heat, wl'|
astfl.
Daily Republican., 1884-01-12

NUiltE-Ihk L.SlS OF NE
~ County Ars5ss rs for the First. Re
cond and Third Districts Of Wilmington
Hundred may be found Al the following
plscts:
First DiStrict-Firsi ward, Chrlsty 4 son
Cigar store ;. ". cor 9th and Market :
Second ward WIN Barefoot Third stree /
bridge fOarth ward. BERNARD Bonner : "
COZ f.fth and Spruce; Eighth ward, Frank
BDster N w CO.. Eighth aud Church.
Second Distrlct-l hird ward. n Witpil.
Cigar store NJ iryI land avenue and Mad son
stree' Firth ward. l., II. Singles Cigar
store S0s Market street ; Tenth ward, Il. r..
Lannan, Cigar tiJr.. ll03 W. Front street
Eleventh ward, Robert CottlnRhpm, Mary.
land avenue and Liheriy street
Third District, slAih ard, J. X Kilmer,
N. ". cor. Ninth and French 81.
>cvc ii Ward, no 'in3on a Co., :. W. cor.
eawafe avenue and Jackson st; Ninth
Ward. Lewis Bullock cor. Vandeyer avenue
AMI Hutton streets The Assessor will ri at
the CITY Hail gu January 29th, sUth, 3lst. and
FEBRUARY lst ard and lisa. ron until u
&c ock a. m and from until o'clock y. IL .
each day, for the purpose Of making traus.
'c and corrections and placing any mans on
ne As'esln ent list that may have been omit
Daily Republican., 1884-01-12

'go Of the Chief Bisnal Otica
Warrington, January II, 1854.
Tor the Middle Atlantic Stats
ha'u OF snow in northern portion, ID
owed during Saturday by coILei
"lrarn! leather, westerly wind.
r+ng hI meter. Tomorrow protGIsa
t. lee cod aud fair
Daily Republican., 1884-01-12
Found UkltrIs Esalls.

Stliion Master n W. Gookin, al tn'
r., W 4 Is. Railroad station, tblStIN
mas N ia Possession a pair Of geiIT,
mans Nuts, that were found OF W
whr"train, which left PhiladeI .a ~.
Az ~ O'Clock onThursday evening l y"
owner can have the same by callils0N
Mr.. Gookin at the depot.
Daily Republican., 1884-01-12

Herbert Spencer says, that mans
conversation is sure index to his
mental capacity q therefore account
for the numerous tlttering comnenda-
tons made by our mos earned men
of the merits of Dr. EUll's Cough
Syrup.
Daily Republican., 1884-01-12

Prevent serious sickness by taking
occasionally one OF Emory's Little
Cathartic Pills, a wonderful appetizer,
an absolute preventive AID cure VI
biliousness, Pleasant to take, sugar
coated. Ask your druggist for then.
and take no other. ljcents.
Daily Republican., 1884-01-12
The Steamer AlbatrGys,

In short time tho United STATES
Fish Commission steamer A balcu >,
will leave Norfolk for q cruise in the
West Indies. She will VISIT Aspinwall.
and expects 70 return to Key West,
Fla, about March &c.
Daily Republican., 1884-01-12
OUR NEW STORE

Is rapidly approaching com
pletlon. "A few weeks more
and we welcome our friends
in our new quarters. Find
ing a large stock still on
our hands, cur purpose is to
make prices that will insure a
rapid sale of the accumula-
ted stock. TO make low
prices is to realize at once
and our object to move back
few goods is accomplished.
WIN. B. SHARP.
Daily Republican., 1884-01-12
WV. B. SHARP
DRESS GOODS

Will pay you to see. There's
a variety Of standard good,
new this fall, yet they too,
must go in at the reduction.
Double fold Tricot are SI.25
from $50, and 81 from ST.
IS. Six pieces double-fold
Shuda Cloths. Blres, Browns
and Gacnets, are reduced to
629c. from 75c. They are
new fall goods, splendid
and qualities. What
We have OF the celebrated
= Gilbert S Plaid and Stripe
Flannels are 35c. from 62tc.I
and &c.
Daily Republican., 1884-01-12
state Of the Thermometer
At the REPUBLICAN Office in the shsli
| 'clOch 10 O'Clock l2o'cloi
- 800 SO

Fem & coz Thermometer registelu
{taIorday, - degrees at 3 p. IN. q 4
r. ~, and e at 10 D. IN.
Daily Republican., 1884-01-12

In every department. 1t will pay you
10 see The many Bargains we ara offer
ing 81 styles Of .uttons at 10 cents,
reduced from % and 49, NJ. +. Riley,
z2S King street
Daily Republican., 1884-01-12

We intend to close oIt the entire
stock Of buttons at prices that will
make them go fast. NJ. Z. Riley, :"..3
King street.
Daily Republican., 1884-01-12
AT
Vim. B. Sharp's
NJ MARKET STREET.,
PREPARATORY TO REMOVAL,
A GRAND CLEARING OUT SALE.
COMMENCING THIS WEEK,
BLANKETS AND QUILTS

BLANKETS AND QUILTS
The greatest cut and low
est prices we ever made
III-4, all wool, $3.50, from
So fine ia, no" $3.50,
from $3.50; good ia, now
1851, from S.. The best
honey comb quilt we ever
offered at SI.25 is reduced
to 81. Extra quality Mar
settles pattern, handsome
and bright, for S1.75, and a
superb toiletquilt you should
see, at SAT.
VIM. B, SHARP.
MUSLINS AND LINENS.
you can anticipate your
spring purchases at these
prices.
One yard wide, DC; For
estdale, 4-4, at 8 cents.
A splendid yard wide at S
from 10. One lot Of Io-4|
sheetlng % from 2Sc. and
many others. Table Linens
in patterns plain and fg'd
centres, from s. to 81, all
sizes. Lot Of remnants will
60 cheap.
Daily Republican., 1884-01-12

/ lot 3.buttons kid gloves at 81 cents,
from 81. Cashmere Jersey glyver,
50 cents, from rs cents. N. i. RNey,
22S King street.
Daily Republican., 1884-01-12

Tor big bargains at the Boston Cloi Dn
House Going out of business MAI
Isl.
Daily Republican., 1884-01-12

vast- ~ 50 frnm 50Cents lot at 10 from
- cents and ii. co. Red at $40 rrsm
3l,'j and $500 Chidren's red and
wtlit, reduced regardless of cost. Vi r.
Riley, 2!8 King street.
Daily Republican., 1884-01-12
~ IN "a Aln,shouse To.mOrrOH.

r W'I,ian L. Ditzler, an OrtlIou"
FRIEND, Will preach at the almshoI'
AZ 80 o'clock on Sunday afternoon
Daily Republican., 1884-01-12
3-ply Carpets.

Examine our Atwood, 3-ply carIMrS,
% cents, reduced from $l.25 ~
Io't be seen 10 be appreciated. w"
h1nnlrd, 6g! Mnrket street.
Daily Republican., 1884-01-12
WIN. B. SHARP.
COI,SETr.

Al, w have left of ore
line, perty,t clean and good
goods art q cents, from x.
Plush tidle,, garnet and gold,
small and large size, are !
of in price. Pocket-books
and knick knacks reduced
one halt. One lot 1900
yards, all colors yelling, 15c.
from 81.
Daily Republican., 1884-01-12

DEATHS.
FOLK On Decent Der 18th. 1874. W. Ernest,
son Of q. Edgar and Maggie Folk, IN the
9Th year OF bis age.
Funeral private.
TWIrOkp-On the 10th inst, Margaret D.
Twiford, 10 the Ilst year Other age
Relatives and friends are respectfully In
yited to attend her funeral, from the resi-
deuce OF her son-in-law James L. Carpenter,
on Claym0nt street, South wilmington, on
Monday Afternoon, at O'Clock. Services at
Madelfy Chapel. lnterment ut Asbury NJ T.
church cemetery. Georgetown papers plaase
copy.
Daily Republican., 1884-01-12

Don't fail to zee the Sunday Critic
Daily Republican., 1884-01-12
VISIT
Deaf rs.

the closing ont sale at the Boston Cloth
ing House, 2l3 Market street.
Daily Republican., 1884-01-12
10y l.. ". SlIDHAM n son, AuCT'S
ID III Fast 4th street.
MANU- AC1I ER'S SALE

Ricb and elegant triple plated s'lvcrware,
consisting Of castOrs butter di hes, tea sets,
coffee urns, soup tureens, pickle nastOrs etc,
alto about 800 dozen Of the well known Rog'
ers triple silver pla'cd knives, forks, spoons.
etc. Also very tine Inc OF American and
imported gold and silver watches, mantel
clocks etc TIE ahcVe cumprises tho lnrg, st
and finest stock evrt offered at public sale in
this city they ar, signed by manufar-
iurers and importers and are ordered to be
closed out without limit or reserve, regard.
less ~ cost or value sale will begin
MONDAY ENENINf. JANUARY l4.h.
at $50 "'clock,and Will continue every morn.
ing, afternoon and evening, for u short time
only. EVERY article warranted az represent
ed, Ladies are respectfully invited to intend
the sale. L. W. SrIUHAM \ s. r.,
JiZlf AuuTIOHEEllS.
Daily Republican., 1884-01-12

DON'T fail 10 eee the Sunday Crl'
Daily Republican., 1884-01-12

Our new spring styles
are coming daily. $50 rolls
from the mills now partly in
sock. The fall styles must
be pushed out Of our way,
and will be in sympathy with
the big sale to clear them
out, thus:
Daily Republican., 1884-01-12
WIN. B. SHARP.
OUR SEALPLU SH Els

are first in the list and show
a heavy cut in prices. You
should see them.
Daily Republican., 1884-01-12
COATS AND DOLMANS.
WIN. B. SHARP.
I1OSIEIt Y

All we have left in odd lots.
Chlldren's ribbed and plain
hose, 6 and 8, are I9c., were
2jc. and 44c. Another lot,
\ Is and s, ribbed and
plain, are 25c. from 4oc. and
5oc. One lot Ladies' Scar
let hose, " Shoppers y"
goods, 9 and q only, are re-
duced to 57Ic. from Joe.
VIM. B. SHARP.
Daily Republican., 1884-01-12
WIN. B. SHARP.
CHINTZES' AND REPS

The balance of the wide
ChlntZes are DOW s cents
from l2l. The uA.ance of
the cotton Reps are now 10
cents from I2i, and all we
have lett of Scotch Cling
hams reduced to 25c. from
4oc: One case Calicoes, &C
another lot, &c.
VIM. B. Sharp.
COATS AND DOLMANS.
All we have left in Ladies
and Childrens' Coats and
Wraps are now at COST
There's likely to be more
cold weather, and this is a
good chance to supply your
self.
Daily Republican., 1884-01-12

Don't tail to see the Sunday Critic.
Daily Republican., 1884-01-12

= '' ".Ni-THE BUILDING TlIp.
MI': ~ the Daily Gazstie. SUIT
le 81 q lnui&c,uring business .lsIryn ,oo"'s
to EhViDS. N h ND, S;n,,1 n ~ ,0v.nr
h.d ANTE worss, fthh and KIM. ,lS3t
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-04-12

IN North Carolina there Is p reptile
known as the Joint snake When attacked
it flies in pieces. each piece taking care Of
Itself s darsv attacked one Of them
tine other day. and to rs utter aInazement
IL broke ali up, each section jumping of IN
a different direction In the course Of an
hour Die returned that way and was utterly
amazed again 70 see il all together except
the tai piece Ai;er waiting tew MN
ute> he ~ls the tail coming up to join the
body, taking sharp quick little jerks. J.,
came nearer and nearer until within few
inches o.. the three-qurter snake, when It
gave q sudden Jump and hitched or IN its
proper place with q fuss resembling the
popping Of cap The darkey knocked j;
% pieces several times, and each time Ii
came together again. lie carried his
amusement too far, however in throwing
the tail part OF the snake across the creek.
lust 10 sac, he said how long il would
take il 70 catch up;' but il never caught
up. The snake, with It's three Joints was
carried 70 the house, where . new tail Is
beginning 10 grow to replace the lost one
a gentleman who knows much about this
singular species, says head will grow on
the detached trunk, and there win be two
snakes instead Of one Charleston Is. c.
News and Courier.