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Daily Republican., 1884-02-13
THIRD EDITION
Criminal Deeds.

Thomas Aiken, arailroad weighmas.
ter In Chicago, going home on Monday
night, found his wife lying dead on the
floor, with bullet.hole in her head.
Across her body Il. W. Yeltzer,a board
or at Aiken's, was lying unconscious,
with two bullet wounds on his body. He
Is not expected to recover. Fel:zer had
fired the shots, and letters left by him
indicated that he was criminally init.
mate with the woman and jealous OF
her attentions to another man.
On the platform of the Third Avenue
Elevated Railroad, ,at Fifty-ninth street,
New York, yesterday morning, an un-
known woman shot man iu the thigh
and then blew OFT her brains. Tho
wounded man, who gave his name as
Victor Crofton Andre, is not likely TO
recover. He is a correspondent in the
Berliner Zeitung, Of Berlin. OF which
his father is proprietor, and had been
in this country six months. He admit
ted that he knew the woman, bnt refus-
ed to say anything further. The woman
was about twenty four years of age and
hands some. Later in the day the police
discovered that the oung woman was
Jennie H. Almey, IL teacher in kin.
dergarten school, and that she has been
engaged to Andre, but he had refused
to marry her. In his ante-mortem
statement, yesterday afternoon, Andre
admitted the statement, and said he
broke his promise on learning that she
was divorced wife.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-13
DEATHS.

M MCCAFFEkTY-Oa February 18th, 1884
Thomas McCafierty. age "a years
Relatives and friends Of the family are re
specially invited TO ttend the funeral frOui
his late residence, 2lo Orange st. on Thurs
day morning at 9o'clock High Mass at st.
Peters Church. lnterment at New Cathe
dral Cemetery.
|KERN-Op TuesdNv, Feb 18th, at 7l5 %.
clock, u. m. ii2Ae. OILY child Of Joseph
and Bertha Kern, age year. months
and % days.
Tine relatives and fr,erds OF lho family are
respectfully invited to att"Ud Ier tuueral on
Thursday afternoon. at o'clock. Services at
the house, n Il. corner Of 9th and Walnut
sts.
CRU BRAT his residence in New Castle
Hundred, on Tuesday February, It'll, Isaac
frubhtn the 9th year Of his age.
Relatives and trends Of the family are re-
sp, ctfuily invited to attend the funeral from
his late residence near state Road Station,
on Friday. February, 18th without further
notice. To leave the house at II n. III.
lnterment at Wilmington and Brandywine
Cemetery.
Philadelphia Times and Delaware pa-
pers please copy.
FITZPATRICK-In this city. suddenly, on
the l2t h inst, Bernard +. Fitzpatrick, In
tho 10th year Of his age
Relatives and friends OF the family are re.
spectiully invited to attend the funeral from
his late residence, No. 202 Washington ST., on
Saturday morning at . O'Clock. Mass at st.
Peters church 1t $50. lnterment at new Ca
thedral Cemetery.
LONG-In Chester, Rachel ID. wife OF Sa n .
uel Lorv, in the 3lst year OF her age.
The relatives and friends OF the family are
respectfully invited 10 attend the funeral on
Friday afternoon, February 18th, to meet at
the house ofThOnas X. Long, No, 9l4 Cros.
by st. st2 O'Clock. Interment at Chester
iiuria Cemetery.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-13
Ex.sheriT Grubb's Death. .

Ex-Shertf Isaac Grubb, who has
been seriously i'll for some time past,
died at his home near State Road
Station, a few miles below New Castle,
yesterday morning, of Bright's disease
Of the kidneys, of which he had been
suffering for several months. Deceased
was born in Brandywine Hundred and
was about 66 years of age. The most of
his life was spent on farm, he being
at the the time of his death one of the
most influential farmers of New Castle
County.
In lS4S his father was elected Sheriff
of the County, when the deceased was
appointed deputy. His father dying
before the term of office expired, the
son filled the unexpired term. In 1876
he was elected Sheriff on theDemocratic
ticket. After filling the Office he retired
to his farm, but was a candidate for the
office upon several different occasions
thereafter, but was not successful. He
leaves wife and one daughter, besides
large circle Of friends to mourn his
death.
He was well-to-do farmer, and own
ed the large and well-cultivated farm
which he occupied at the time OF his
death. The deceased was lifelong
Democrat, and was always spoken Of as
being Of a pleasant social and jovial
disposition. His funeral will take
place from his late residence on Friday
morning at /, o'clock. The Increment
will be made in the Wilmington and
Brandywine cemetery.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-13
Pence In tho Church..

Concerning the much-discussed ques
tion of precedence among ladies in
Washington official society, Miss Ere
linghuysen is reported to have written
as followsin a private note, setting, al
rest the story of ill-feeling between heI
mother, Mrs. Nc Elroy and Mrs Car
Isle: "It seems TOO bad that what the
President intended az compliment to
q new Speakers wife should be con-
strued as rudeness TO my mother, to
whom he is studiously polite and most
generously considerate. Mrs Carlisle
and we are excellent friends. The re.
oeptions Of the President my mother
has attended, and will always attend
but Mrs. McElroy's Saturday after
moons she has begged to he excused from
rs she is so weary of standing. The
story is foundaionless, but has wonder
ful life and lasts long, because people
love to think there is not peace In Prest
dent Arthur's household
Daily Republican., 1884-02-13
SIOlalOrs Of the Law.

Judge Cummins presided as usual al
last evenings session of the Municipal
Court, and disposed Of the following
eases
James McMenamin was charged
with assault and battery on Samuel
Nuttal, but as the prosecutor did not
wish opress the charge, he was allow
ed to plead guilty to disorderly conduct,
and fined 81 and costs.
John Gully an old colored man
was committed for "a hours for being
drunk. Mary Lizzie Harris and Emma
Hopkins, two colored damsels, were
charged with fighting on Maryland
avenue The evidence showed that
they were not fighting, but that Emma
was only taking her friend, who had
been drinking, home, and she was dis.
charged, but Mary Lizzie Harris was
fined So and costs for being drunk and
disOrderly.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-13
EDITION.
Before the Judge.

This morning Jeremiah Gordon,
cOlored, was charged before Judge
Cummins with committing an assault
and battery on Adaline Davis, also
colored.
Adaline was sworn, and testified that
jeremiah came to her house last even
ing, and that when she ordered him
away, he left, but returned about two
o'clock this morning with a club, and
said he ID az leave Kill her As he would
a snake. She said that she had plenty
of boiling water ready, in anticipation
OF his return, and she kept him from
striking her by liberal use of the
scalding liquid until he was arrested.
In answer to the Judge, Adaline said
that she was married woman, but her
husband had left her and married
another woman in Philadelphia, but
she didn't want to marry any other
man until he was in de grown" Gordon
had been boarding with her, although
he has q wife, but had only paid her
81 25 since Christmas.
And" continued the witness,
" Jedge, I'm small boned woman, and
it takes good bit to keep me, but l
haint had a squar meal since last Thurs
day. Annudder thing why | won't
have him about, Is becase every chance
he gets he goes up to Edgemoor to see
his wife. dosen't want him about,
and Isn't gwlne to have him.
While she was giving her testimony,
Gordon was standing in the dock lean
ing on the railing, evidently very much
amused, AMI when she concluded,
Judge Cummins turned to Gordon and
asked:
"Why don't you stay away from this
woman, for she evidently don't want
you. "
The prisoner replied Jedee the wo.
man never done nothing 30 m, and |
don't low to stay AVA from h,r,"
But she says sic iOn't waut you,
urged the judge. " cant help that,
said the prisoner, "dey all talk dat
way sometimes"
Well If she don't want you, why
don't you get another place to board ?"
inquired the Judge, when the prisoner
instantly replied " Why 'kase l am
very well suited there"
" At this point Adaline interrupted
with, "don't let him 10 Jedge, or he'll
kill me-" to which the Judge soothingly
said: "Well if he does that he will
be hung"
But he says he won't be hung; and
| doesn't want to be killed neither,
replied Adaline.
The case was finally settled by Judge
Cummins ordering Gordon to furnish
bail in the sum of 500 to keep the
peace, and remain away from Adaline.
The case occasioned considerable mer-
riment and was hugely enjoyed by the
large number of spectators.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-13
Lick mt TaslDInAny.

The New York Assembly, bya vote
of 2 to /, has passed the bill providing
that the Mayor of New York city shall
have the power to make his appoint
ments without confirmation of the
board of Aldermen. Some Of the speak
ers, in advocating the bill, referred in
pointed terms to the recent disgracetul
deals in the board of Aldermen between
the Tammanyites and Republicans. In
rsply to the declaration of a city mem
b:r that the passage of the bill would be
"a blow at the principles of Jefferson
ian democracy, one of the county
Democratic members declared that il
the present condition of the democratic
party in New York city resulted from
adherence to Jetfersonian principles he
wanted no more of them. In short, he
declared he would rather see the Repub.
licans in power in the city than to have
the domination of Boss Kelly through
his Aldermanic board. 1t is understood
that Gov Cleveland will approve the
bill, should it pass the Senate, as he
has bu: little use for Mr.. Kelly.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-13
The CITY Markets.

The unpleasant weather has a bad
effect up n the markets, and the terri
Bile c0ndi ion in which the roads now
are, prevents many country people
from coming in, consequently there
was q poor market this morning.
The following were the ruling prices
Butter, 80 to 35 cents pound eggs,
40 to AZ cents il dozen turkeys, Is t.
20 cents a pound chickens and ducks,
IA to l6 cents pound apple', "A 10 30
cents half peck white potatoes, ~ TO
Is cents hall peck; sweet potatoes, u
to 20 cents half peck cabbage, 3 tc
10 cents head onions, IS TO 90 cents a
u peck ;turnips,S 3 to 10 cts a peek ;beets
B cents n buuch ; walnnts, II cents a
half peck ; shelbarks, 7 cents quart.
The price Of meats continue about
the sane, and the fish market is well
supplied With the different varieties OF
the tiuny tribe"
Daily Republican., 1884-02-13
Loan Associations.

The City building and Loan Associa.
tion held its annual meeting last night
with President +. X. Crawford pre-.
siding After transacting the regular
routine business incident to the month
ly meeting the following gentlemen
were elected to serve as Directors fol
three years
j. II. Hofecker, Jr., Esq, W. s.
lIaines and George NJ. Bailey. Nathan
Lieberman was elected vice president in
place of Charles w. Talley, removed
from the city, and William Y. Swigget'
was elected Il Director to fill Mr.. Lieb
erman's = uneXpired term. All the other
officers were reelected. The second
series Of tifty.four shares has run
out and are now payable TO the owners
of the same. The value of each share
Of the above serien is S20l.34, whilt
those Of the eleventh series are worth
S134i
At the regular monthly meeting ef the
Directors and Stockholders of the Ma.
chanics Loan Association held last
night, il was decided to decrease the
amount imposed upon stockholders foi
fines to four per cent. instead Of ten pei
cent as he rrfOtOrp
Daily Republican., 1884-02-13
F|F TIL EDITION,
A sERIOUs CHARGE
Five Boys Held For Co,
Break ing Into a Co. f0

Last night about 9.35 o'clocL
Of cars arrived at the West va 'faA
when watchman Wingate and 9 atl
inspected them the first named 1',aHln
one that was unlocked and un.t "9tl
He opened the car, and upon TIS'1ltd Iettd
around found i've boys or ynuna naD0EIts
concealed therein. Mr.. Winpatss Ma
watchman Shippers, and upon ,ta,o1le ,a1Ie
the car found that u box Of oranao.IlN
been broken open ami about Two eT Do, 4a
taken ont, six or seven of which wa wa
found In the pockets of one Of H.. "es
truders. '"' H.
They told the officers that tLevb,A
tered the car while the train wa. .,a1 1 %
near the Old Swedes' church Th~opia
GERS took them to the hail anI I w.
morning they were arraigned t.aaa aa
Judge Cummins, and in answer I,'T ,ey
question gave the places they %aa N,a
from as New York, Wasiirsl' l'
Chicago, Ireland and England "S"i
After bearing the evidence of Il.
officers the Judge committed the v,R
party, In default of $500 bail eact c'1'
answer at the next term of Court
Daily Republican., 1884-02-13
hhRrD Shooters.

Il is reported that a chal!enge
been issued by William NJ. War.,
the Friendship Steam Fire Eo.
Company and sent TO Harry Whit
queSting the latter 10 meet the tgEl
at Suffolk Park, Philadelphia, for
purpose Of testing their respective u
It's at shooting. The challenge De-
mates twenty birds to be shot Al
tance OF twenty-five yards, for aPufs.
S25 with $40 forfeit. The cha.IrLA
party is to name the date.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-13
More PIanks Needeo.

The muddy condition of the sidev,,
in front Of the new law building /,
Ninth and Market streets, which :.
riouslv interfered with pedes,ri,'
in walking to and fro, has been barn
ly remeiied by the placing of a MSl
slantial walk, consisting of two patn
laid side by side along Market street \ \
front of the building. During the d.,
persons can pass along in single N,
without difficulty, but in passing eas|
other on the narrow walk, persons a,
often pushed from the planks and ,br,
feet sink into the inire. The v,',
should be made wider by the additr
of more planks. The walk in from, n
the new buildings at Fourth and FreDd|
streets is also in a bad condition, aI
more boards are needed IN that yicn,
ty. Boards are also needed at man, N
the street crossings throughout the cir
they being almost impossible.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-13
Iu Trouble Again,

City Solicitor Turner filed an infor.
nation this morning against Isaac
Hayden, ON the charge of assault and
battery on A. j. Grant, galrkrep"r at
jackson & Sharp's. It seems that Hay
den has been working in the blacksmith
shop at jackson & Sharp's, and that
last night, after he was paid of, b" got
drunk, and was srill in that condition
this morning when the assault was
committed.
The case was postponed until this
evening, when it is expected that Il
charge of larceny will he preferred, aH
il is said evidence has been obtained II
coru"rt him with the larceny Of ~ rol
OF 'n'l from Hudson Il Cahil, last No
vtmber.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-13
Young Mems League.

The ionng Mems League of Grace NJ.
f church will hold their regular meet.
ing in the Sunday school hall of tie
church this evening, when an interest
ing musical aud literary entertainment
will be rendered. The program will
consist of recitations, choruses, instru-
mental and vocal solos aud Duets, with
special solos by whistlers and violin
lists.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-13
The Queen's Diary,

The diary OF Queen Victoria, whi
was given to the London press yesterim
deals largely with the affairs Of \,
royal family, and a.ludes only Itc,
dentally to politics. The extra,
printed to-day in the cable dispapts
show that its prevailing tone is one
great sadness, IL not of melancholy, s,]
In spite OF passages which must MI
woke a smile from those who have a
special sympathy with some Of n
domestic subjects to which the Qga
alludes, the majority Of readers vi
pity the royal a1thoress, whose g4
are so akin to those Of humber men ID
women.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-13
lbersOusnla.

Mr.. G S. Middleton and son left b
city last evening tor visit 10 the fD
ed districts, intending TO stop
Wheeling, Pittsburg, Cincinnati 40
other places.
Ir. II. r. Wilson will ltCE
on g Buddha, or the great rtnull
ton," before the Unity Club this ertl
ing.
Harry Wood, a former resident
this city, but who has been connect
with New York theatres for sTt1
wears, las returned home.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-13
Dots.

An elegant stock Of fine jewelry at
Millard Il. Davis, No. 9 East Second
street.
McInall's Syrup Of Tar cures cough,
and colds. Made only by Dsnforth
druggist, Second and Market.
James H. Morgan, will. lecture on
Elementary Chemistry" before the
Boys High School tomorrow afternoon
Edward Brown, colored boy living
at No. 824 Church street, was stricken
with smallpox yesterday and imme
diately removed to the hospital.
If you desire to purchase gold OF
silver watch, examine the fine assOrt.
ment at Millard +. Davis, No. 8 East
Second street.
A pleasing sciOpticon entertainment
was given in St. Mary's church last
evening for the benefit of the Sunday
school.
1t Is now reported the crew of the lost
schooner James Satterthwait, which
cleared from this port several months
ago, were rescued by a passing vessel.
DR.. L. G. Shortlidge, of Wilmington,
and George w. Hill, of Clayton, were
elected directors of the American Carp
Culture Association recently formed Ill
Philadelphia.
1t is with pleasure the Treasurer of
the Home for Aged Women ackow.
ledge the receipt of 81, 900 the legacy OF
Mr.. Samuel Harlan, through Mr.. T. b.
Smith, Executor.
The steamer Columbia having been
thoroughly overhauled and repainted
was taken from the dry dock yesterday
at the Harlan Il Hollingsworth Com
pany's works, and the Twilight took her
place.
The Worcester Excursion Car Com.
pany's palace car Poland" arrived
from New York yesterday and will be
repaired at the works of the jackson Il
Sharp Company. The car is used by
Madame Modjeska, the actress.
Letters of administration were granted
on Monday by Register Biggs to James
Stewart on the estate Of the late Jane
Stewart, Of Wilmington. Letters testa-
mentary were also granted 10 William
ID. Griffith, executor of the will Of the
late John Roney, Of this city.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-13
Changing the Room.

At n meeting ufthr committee hay
ing in ChnrE" { Coupamy's annual re-
ception, held las night, it was decided
TO held the reception in the lustitut,
Hall, instead Of Wthstcr's academy ,ans
previously announced. Th" change was
made necessary from the fact That the
event promises TO be- larger IN point of
attendance than was antici par,d aud
1t is desired to have plenty Of room fol
those who intend to participate The
reception takes place on Thursday even
ing, February 2lst.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-13
wedding GHesfs Drowned

VIENNA, Feb. ll.-Whilea II wedding
party was crossing the river Thesis neal
Domrad recently rh" ice broke and
thirty five members Of the party were
drowned.
Tne party occupied seven carriages,
and were returning from wedding
When half wav across the river, the
vehicles followed each other too closely
and the 'ce gave away. only IA gypsy
musician was saved. Th"r" were nun
bers Of WITNESSES ON each bank.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-13
The I.atsstThIng In MilIinH

The latest thing Ia Partisan MI.
Is the Caf aiOralucnt, Small -
kittens are now fashionable as thr
u'a'- OF the prevailing large DEI.
Nat and th" effect of these tiny
t.t animals is striking. At pr
pu'y cue cat at a time is worn, h4'L
a iit,Da while nh.u rmboldentd y,
cess, ID family group Of cat and 81
may be lODkct fur.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-13
Found All old Coin.

Joseph Smith, residing at Seventh
Market streets, while digging a @
ont in the Forty Acres a few days
found "A Spanish coin, about thter
below the soil surface. The CON
not quite so large as the Spanish q
ter, but it had the same devices an
Scriptl"ns Of u quarter, the da'e y
l74l. The coin has been relna!Ai
s"Il kept, evidently having betD
when new.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-13
Patent Paving Material,

Jeremiah Wood, Daniel Kerbsg
and $. l.. Eastburn have taken Jn
patent for new material TOR par.
sidewalks, and have fitted up an al
lishment for the manufacture d d
same at No. 1909 Market street. III
composed Of a hard material, il {.
tirely waterproof, and equally si,
able as brick, while the cost willkt
tie II any greater. Samples OF tL.G,
may be seen at the corner ofFonra
Orange streets, All persons whcsn
examined the material speak Ofh 10,
ly, and they have received several !
dcrs for he same.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-13
kcrtOualy IOiUre(l,

General Grants physician is said
to be apprehensive Of paralysis. His
case is very similar to that Of Gen.
McNulta, who was in the army from
Illinois during the war. He received a
similar injury to that from which the
General is now suffering. Tho sciatic
nerve was cut in two and partial par
alysis Of the leg followed. McNulta is
abe to walk today by having the back
of his leg supported by steel spring.
1t is said that Gen. Grant will never
be able TO walk again except with some
such aid and possibly a pair of Of crut.
{ hes
Daily Republican., 1884-02-13
=.
Exceedingly cheap (hIPN

We hav. set aside from oN' a.. -
stock five pieces Of a'l.woQh Su.s 4.
ingra'n carpets, which We 81 q" d
the low price Of 30 ems lr1 Il !;
They are good styles, new co.' nD'O
al" usually sold for 10 crnv
will not be duplicated. \" !"
nard < Co., 62l Market street
Daily Republican., 1884-02-13
Another Csndidate'

FIX Congressman james " n,
Of Milford, is now mrnfI""'" -o1
poIuuucrt 10 fill the vachr'E IL. r.,
~ hy 'he death of Judge Bran ,,,
Loliaud Is 30 years q aEr' mi.
friend, claim that H. bas Lr 80
Nathaniel Il s uithers ana D.
der Fulton, E.qs.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-13
A Black Valise anu s.5. 900 stolen

A" black vaise," said 10 contain
$500 was stolen from the New York
Transfer Cornpany, on Monday night
as /, WAS being taken to the Deshrosses
street ferry from the Grand Central De-
pot. The robbery was reported to tn"
police, who refused to give the name of
the owner.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-13
Received a all.

/. is sturu ruat ID Rev. VI
Do~elI, who =, now at Princeton
!-ge, y. j., H. urgently desired v y
congregation q, the Brandy wine O.,
ao their pastor, and that he has l','
cI 10 accept the position 1t lIr :,
pointed by iie Conference n,
mee's in this ci.y ou the . b oI '''
Daily Republican., 1884-02-13
AyITICF DDtIIS1T'L,Ts .,,r,.,,

NYDTICE DELINQTENIS Of r1ry
~ and School Taxes for l.3 ". ma,
underslgnei havit z rendered bin. ant,scnI
postal cards and having calle several tlTnr.
do give this notice nat We have perform ri
our part under the law, and II no ,tteutI,G
spatd to this we will proceed to collect 10
making leVles. 1ED.e who With tuay,,d NJ,
costs should call and make gome arrange
inenu when ihey Will pay. We do not pr1
pose 10 pay t0tLs city the tsxe. Of gtTe, i,eD rn
ple. nor do we Intend our securitl.. 70 "ay
them for Us. PA'
n b. Those owning Io,s. and have no.
paid tho tax ~ thsE We El!l sell such -
for tax and cOIts ="
E.pRDNCST. Collector Northern u gtrtt,
DfNNiS KANE Asssssor and c1ilsctS,
''u''eia D'h'N'' !&%lmd
Daily Republican., 1884-02-13
The W eAsh or.

Once OF the Chief Signal Omoer,
Washington, February IS, 1884.
For the Middle Atlantic States
Warmer, cloudy weather and rain,
followed by clearing weather, in
southern half winds shifting to south
erly and westerly, lower barometer,
followed on Thursday by colder
weather.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-13

The funeral Of the late Maxwell Il.
Oche'trte took place yesterday after
noon, from his late residence on Della
ware avenue, and Wa largely attended
The iutetmeut took place at the Will
mington and Brandy wine Cemetery.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-13
Ibasfppiicu

The case of Petrr j. foiHH d
tNJ employees, charged WIZ -,
ting au assault on Pa'tlh'"D,, =.
was called this morning W. "A
Prosecuting witness was I'''
wAB indefinitely postPon'''