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Daily Republican., 1884-02-18
The Aberdeen Italian Riot.

Trouble occurred on Friday ani
Saturday among the Italian laborers o.
a section of the Philadelphia extension
of the Baltimore Railroad, near Aber.
deem, Maryland. Several weeks age
the fifty men employed by a sub,con.
tractor under Al. Parliament were left
without their wages, the sub-contractor
going away without saying anything
to the men. On Friday Parliament ar
rived at Aberdeen with $3.50 to pay
| 81, 800 due the men.
They refused to take that amount, de.
manding all that was due to them, and
seizing the contractor, locked him up
in a small frame building, swearing
they would not lberate him until they
were paid in full. Several also threat.
ened to kill him if be did not pay them
before morning. At midnight the
Sheriff and his deputy attempted to
ar est the ringleaders Of the mob,
but the officers were knocked down
and bound. Twenty citizens Of Havre
de Grace organized themselves into a
police force on Saturday morning and
went to Aberdeen.
The Sheritfs had been released at the
lntercession ofa clergyman, but Parlia-
ment was still locked up. The clergy
man and Parliament signed paper, on
Chief Engineer Douglass guarantee,
that the money would be paid in few
days AT the same time the citizens
from Havre de Grace were reinforced
by crowd Of citizens from Belair, and
the Italians, seeing themselves outnum-
bered, made rush for the shanty to
secure Parliament. A desperate fight
followed between the police and labor.
ers, in which several of the latter and
two officers were wounded. Finally,
most of the rioters were arrested and
taken to the Jail at Belair.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-18
Vtrganla ReDubllcen linton.

A joint meeting of the Republican
and Readjuster State Committees of
Virgin ID WAS held in Richmond on
Saturday night in pursuance of call
issued by Colonel Brady, Chairman OF
the Republican State Executive Com
nittee, and Senator Malone, Chairman
of trr Readjuster Committee. 1t was
stated in the meeting that every mem.
ber of the Republican COMMITTEES WAS
present, with one exception. A call
was jointly issued for a State Conven-
ton, to meet in kichmond,on April 23d,
to select delegates to the National Re-
publican Con, ention. The call en-
braces all persons opposed to Democ.
racy. Most of those present at the
expressed themselves In favor
Of supporting the Republican nominee
for President, whoever he may be.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-18
The LARGEST Man.

A correspondent who noticed re-
cent paragraph in tine N. Y. Tribune
alluding TO Daniel Lambert, an En-.
glishman, who at the time of his death
weighed 739 pounds, as probably the
fattest man on record, has sent to that
Office printed death notice, in which
"A Mrs Amelia Brooks, of st. Louis, is
said to have weighed between 800 and
1000 pounds. He also sends newspa-
per clipping, copied from the West
Tennessee Whig in 1866, announcing
the death of Mr.. Miles Darden at his
residence near Lexington, and thus de-
scribing him THE deceased was be-
yond all question the largest man in
the world. His height was seven feet
six inchcs--two inches higher than Por-
ter, the celebrated Kentucky giant
His weight was fraction over 1000. 1t
took seventeen men to put him in his
coffin took over 100 feet to make his
coffin. He measured round the waist
six feet four inches.'
Daily Republican., 1884-02-18
Work I'm COORrehH,

The unfinished business in the U. S.
Senate this week is the Mcpherson
Banking bill It's consideration will
probably occupy the greater portion Of
the week.
In the House, Mr.. Dorsheimer will
today move to suspend the rules and
call up his copyright bill for action.
Mr.. keifer, of the Appropriation Com
miLtee, will call up the Military Acad-
emy bill Tomorrow the consideration
of the Naval Appropriation bill will
probably be resumed. The Pleuro-pneu-
monia bill will probably be- again con-
sidered this week. The House Com
mittee on Commerce expect to have
prepared by the latter part of the week
a bill on the subject of the regulation
of Interstate commerce, and 1t is prob.
able that bill to prevent evasions Of
the law prohibiting the importation of
Chinese laborers will be matured this
week by the Committe on Foreign AT
fairs
Daily Republican., 1884-02-18
Examination for the Cadetsblp.

Last Saturday, State Superintendent
OF Public Schools Thomas N. Williams,
Harry Sharpley, Esq, and DIR. Howard
Ogle, examined the following can
didates for appointment to a cadet
ship in the West Point Military Acad-
emy.
Louis N. Slaughter, John P. Dun
ming, William W. Wharton, Dover ;
Robert II. NAPLES, Lewes A. l.. Hud-
son, Clayton f. Il. Owens, James b..
Sharp, Harrington f. j. Ennis, Tay-
lor's Bridge Frank Collins, Deakyne-
vile Willis Cheyney, William B.
Gray, Robert Adair, Wilmington !;
George Frazer, New Castle ; Owen c.
Spear, Smyrna w. b. Walton,
Newark; Edward B. Ferree, Yorklyn;
John Aspril, Delaware City.
A number of parties interested in the
examination were present, and after it
closed, the examiners were busy with
the apers until midnight. The result
will not be announced for several days,
and the three applicants who have the
highest average will be recommended
for the physical examination.
Only the papers of those who passed
over 60 per cent. in mathematics will
be considered.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-18
List OF sales.

ISb.
" l9-J sharpley's estate, Brandywine
hundred.
- 1Oth-R. Montgomery. pencader HID
2Oth-John A. Wilson, city
2lst-Alex Campbell. Christlana HID
I'D Franklin PennOck, Mill Greek.
" 23d-Heald Il 90. city.
" 23rd.-Armstrong Il Eastburn, city.
25th-A. B. Ruth. White Clay Greek
" 25th-Roberts & Tyson, Village Green,
Greek Hid.
" 26th-Jona Groves. White CLAY Greek.
" 25 Donnell and Wakefield, White
Clay Creek Hundred.
" 27th-Ferdinard Janvier. Pencader
- .sth-AinOs W. House, Chadd's Ford.
- 2oth-Robsrt Gibson, city.
/" 29,h-Mrs Miller, Christiana Fl d.
Mar. lst-J. J. Pierce, city
do. M Jordan, New Castle.
" 4th-T. tnos Walter Chr stiana Hid.
" 4th-Harry Witsill city.
5.h-Samuel W. McCaulley, city.
5th-Samuel Gregg, Christiaua HID.
5-Samuel W0rrall, Mil Greek.
8th-lieo. }. Chandler, M i'll Greek.
" bth-A. q. Brooks, White Clay
Creek Hid.
7.-B. Guest and II. W. Mousley,
Brandyuine Hundred.
" 10th John y, Lewis, Deer Park Ho-
tel, Newark.
ioHMichaeI Lynch, Christiana Hd.
llth-Wm. Veale. ,randywine hd
l2th-Prlce N Nr0mAn, 9th ward.
- l3th-John Banning. Christiana HID
l4th.-Mrs. Edward Beeson, Brandy
wine HID.
" l5th-Peoples and Hicks. rhristiana
l;th-Wm. Thompson, ,Christlana HID.
" lsth-Latimer n Zebley, Christiana
" lsth-tieOrge Veale, Brandywine Hid.
lsth-Wm. W. King, Christiana HID
l9h-Wilmer ralley, Brandywine
" 1Oth-F. -. Il II. II. Chandl, r, Ha
morton, Pa.
9 2Oth--Caleb Miller, city
" 2st-D. B. Kidgway, Christiana Hid.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-18

ful supply of profanity absolutely ne
cessary TO the success of the play, es
pecially If it was al Irish comedy or u
farce.
Now, swearing Is seldom heard on
the stage, and the actor who would
make use of the expressions tolerated
years ago would be hissed from the
stage. The improvement in the sharac.
ter of the pieces presented Is also no
ticeable, and such plays AZ "Jack
Sheppard" or "Dick Turpin" are
things Of the past. These facts go far
toward showing that the supporters of
the drama are, slowly 1t may be, but
none the less certainly, appreciating
the fact that the mission of the stage IL,
or should be, 10 elevate and not debase
Its votaries, OBSERVER.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-18
Registrar's RepOrt.

The report of Registrar Frazer for the
week ending at noon last Saturday,
shows that during that period, there were
26 births, 10 marriages, and 20 deaths
reported in this city. The causes OF
death are as follows:
Commissions, consumption, diphthe-
ria, hemorrhage, heart disease and scar
let fever, two each cerebro spinal men,
ingitis, enteritis, gastritis, vslvular
heart disease, insanity, Inflammation
of the bladder, r,pneumonia and scrofula,
one each.
The number Of deaths during the cor.
responding week of 1883 was q. Three
bodies were brought to this city for in
terment and the same number passed
through.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-18
sPEOIAL MEN
Ne Greater Proof

can be given of the value of any articl
than this, that everybody who uses i
speaks well Of II and recommends IL I,
their friends. This IL the case will
Canada Pine Syrup" the great lunl
remedy 25 cents bottle.
New Attractions this week
atJ. ID. Sweets Dime museum, No. ion
Market street. The baby Bengal tiger
the only one on exhibition in the Unltel
States, only four weeks Old also tht
great fire king, with thousands of Othel
curiOsities.
Photographs
Reduced in prices. Fine re.touched ca bine,
reduced from $500 per dozen TO $500 pei
dozen. Gard photographs finely re-t0uched
on. T. q. Holland, photographer, gallery
307 Market street.
RsrEalnsi Bargainsi!
For the next thirty days In cigars and
tobacco, to make room for new stock,
at lO5 East Second street.
Family Flour.
Call on Kimble, Front and Madison
streets, for good family flour; good -four,
N.75 per barrel.
Painting.
Tilghman Danner Is still alive and
ready to do all kinds of painting and
graining. Jobbing q speciality.
PaintinE.
House and sign painting by Walter
Joseph, at l22 Market street.
S.Janney. 3Ol and 3O3 King street,
offers 2, 900 bushels of choice potatoes at
market rates. He gives y card with
each bushel, and a present of $25 in
gold to the holder Of one of these cards
when the cargo is disposed of. No
or lottery, II mere gift of $25 in
gold to some one of bis customers.
Halls Hair Remover, Rings Am
brosia, Montgomery's Hair Restorer,
and many other similar preparations
for sale by j. II Hartman, druggist,
corner Fifth and Poplar.
As handsome case AZ we ever saw
Is in Taylor & Fullerton's window.
Plush case, cellulOid mirror, brush,
comb, tooth and nail brushes, 3O2 King
street.
Smeltz & Co., 10 East Fourth street,
sells butter, eggs, cheese, foreign and
domestic fruits lower than you can buy
them anywhere in this city. Give them
q call and be convinced.
Oranges, lemons and canned goods,
can be bought cheaper atSmeltz Il Co.'S,
No. 13 East 4th street than elsewhere
in town.
Before buying your butter call OH
Smeltz & Co., l3 East Fourth street,
and examine their stock Of good butter
for % cents.
Holland takes pictures In cloudy wealth
Ut as well AZ clear, by the instantaneous
process. Gallery, 3O7 Market street..
Every chewer of the Durham Plug
Tobacco gets clock worth $500. Chap
man, Seventh and Orange.
Cheapest place to buy flour is at W.
Il. Luden's, 5O8 East Sixth street.
Janney, 3O1 and 3O3 King street, IL
1eadquarters for oranges and lemons.
All of DR.. Bliss medicines for sale at
Y. b. Danf~rth's.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-18
A(OuDery kurDriAe.

The following is taken from the col.
umns oethe Newark Ledger A surprise
rarty under the management Of Mrs. j..
Steel, Mrs. H. Steel, Mrs. II. Singles
and Mrs. T. Robinson, was rendered to
Mr.. and Mrs. Wm. Edmonson, Of New
Castle County. on Mouday last, it being
the 25th anniversary of their wedding
About 50 persons were present. very
pleasant time was enjoyed. Mr.. and
Mrs. Eamonson were the recipients of
some very handsome presents.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-18
Personal,

Millard +. Davis, the well-known
jeweler of No East Second street, left
this morning on the 10 o'clock train for
Philadelphia, from whence he will
leave for Detroit, Mich. The trips one
of business and he will only be absent
from the city a week or ten days.
During his absence the business will be
conducted by his efficient clerks Fri
Barton and H. K. Murdock. All business
entrusted to their care will receive
prompt attention.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-18
Country Sales.

W. j. Lank, aucti0Deer, on Saturday,
the 9th instant, sold the personal prop.
er y of Il. Grassland, deceased, and the
property Of W. g. Powell Mill Creek
Hundred, ON Tuesday, the 18th instant.
Both sales were poorly attended on ac.
conht of wet weather and bad roads,
which were almost impassable. But
those who attended the sales through
wet and mud meant business and prices
were satisfactory.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-18
(OnNlSIerat1ve.

81 want to tell you "a secret.' said
William Writ to his daughter. "The
way to make yourself pleasing to others
is 70 show that yon care for them. This
is the spirit thar gives to your time OF
lite their sw !etest charms 1t consiitu-
tes the sum to al of all the witchcraft
of woman. Let the world see that your
frs, care is for yourself, and you will
spread the solitude of the upas tree
around you.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-18
Anniversary and Tea Party.

Tho Ladies' Aid Society of the New
ark M. K. church will celebrate their
second anniversary in the lecture room
of the church on Thursday evening,
February 2lst. An excellent literary
program has been prepared for the occa-
sion,in which home talent will predomi-
nate. Mrs. Green, of Christiana, Del. a
talented lady, is also on the program.
In addition to the event there will be
japanese tea party, when each person
present will receive cup of tea, and
he presented with the cup as a souvenir
of the event. Ladies will be charged an
fee of 10 cents, and GENTLE
men 15 A good time is predicted.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-18
Over 60 Years Old

AS the Judgeship is now the prevail
ing topic, and numerous candidates
have been mentioned, among them
being James r.. Lofiand, of Milford, the
following in relation to his age is taken
from the Dover Delawarean "Hon.
James r. Lotland, who is mentioned
by some as a possible successor of the
late Judge Bradford, was born in Mil
ford, November 9th, 1923, and is there
fore over GO years of age"
Daily Republican., 1884-02-18
A Novel PROGRAM.

Professor Il. f. Fraim will give a
grand calico reception at his dancing
academy in the Masonic Temple, on
Wednesday evening, April 10th, for
which invitations are being distributed.
They are printed on neat polka.dot per-
Guile or calico and richly perfumed.-
They are neat and novel The recep-
tion will he select affair in every par
ticular and pleasant social time is an
ucipated.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-18
Fine 3 lOOting

The Newark Ledger o: Saturday says:
A pigeon shooting match to1K place at
St. Augustine, Md, thi, week, bstween
Mr.. j. Pok Steele of Chesapeake City
and Mr.. George McCron- OF Warwick,
Md. Tue match was for 800 side and
20 birds each. Mr.. Stpeln killed II
birds OUT of 23 The SIX ISt birds shot
at were found dead outside Of bounds,
making one bird missed Very fine
shooting This makes score of Is
straight killed. Mr. Steele il an ama-
teur, but very good one. Mr.. McCrone
killed 10 out of q, making Mr.. Steele
winner. Mr.. Lewis Bouldea ot Ch4sa-
peake City and Harry Crawford of
Warwick, shot at birds eachsfor Sl5 a
side. Crawford kill d 4 and Boullen Q,
Daily Republican., 1884-02-18
AChtcken Thief shot.

On Saturday morning last Charles
Edwards, of this city, while out ip the
country near Richardson's woods on
the Newport pike, discovered a huge
bird lowering over his head. He i'm
medately raised his gun and brought
the bird to the ground Upon exami-
nation it was found to be a large white
breasted chicken hawk. 1t was brought
10 this office, and when measured it was
three feet nine inches from tip to tip
of wings and nearly two feet from its
head to the tip Of its tail. From its
size, it was evidently terror among
chickens.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-18
Full Of EnteYprise.

The Smyrna Record, published by +.
s. Phelps contains in its issue of Satnr-
day last large cut of the new school
building just completed at Smyrna, the
plans for which were made by G.
Graham Il Son, architects of this city.
A full description of the building is
also given and considerable praise is
bestowed upon the architects and build
ers. The publishing of the above
mentioned cut shows praiseworthy en-
terprise, and Smyrna is to be congratu-
lated upon having such an enterprising
man in their midst. In ad-
dition 10 the above Mr.. Phelps Is COLI
stantly adding Improvements to his
paper.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-18
NObOdy'N Claim.

The Opera House was crowded last
Saturday right to witness the drama
entitled "Nobody's Claim" The play
seems to be a combination of several
well known dramas, interviewer in a
highly interesting manner. The plot Is
thrilling and exciting, and the compa-
ny, under the efficient management of
Mr.. j. S. Alexander, performed their
parts to per fection.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-18
Supreme Court Decisions.

The Supreme Court Of Illinois has
affirmed the decision of Judge Rogers,
OF the Circuit Court at Chicago, declar-
ing the constitutioDality of the Harper
High License law, which imposes uni
form rate of $500 for alcoholic liquors,
and $3.50 for beer.
Judge Bruce, at Montgomery, Ala
hama, decided on Saturday that Paul
Strobach, recently suspended because
Of the rejection Of his nomination by
the L. $. Senate, was entitled to hold
the Office of Marshal until the making
Of new appointment by the President.
Ex- Marshal Osborne, who preceded
Stlobach, claimed the position.
The Supreme Court Of Tennessee on
Saturday decided in favor of the right
Of the city OF Nashville TO pass an Ordi.
nance pr jhibiling the sale of liquors,
cigars and newspapers on Sundays.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-18
Hanover Church.

The revival services at this church,
which were at ended it'll 80 much m
terest last week, will be resumed ihis
week. The service this evening Will Do
conducted ty Rev. G. p. Mailery, pas,
tor Of Olivet church. Children and
young people are especially invited to
this meeting,
Daily Republican., 1884-02-18
RepsOnAl.

Mr.. F.. f. Southard, one of the local
agents in the Singer Sewing Machine
office in this city, has been placed in
charge of branch Office recently open
ed in the First National Bank build
ing at Milford, Del. Mr.. Southard is a
wide-awake young man, and will no
doubt build upa large trade in that
vicinity.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-18
Improy G nent Ut woodland Beach

The New Castle Star says: Messrs'
Robert Morrison K Sons, the contractors
and bridge builders, have been awarded
a contract by Mr. Vim, Keybold for
bull ing pier 4sx4S feet, triangle 3SS
81, and tramway about 62O feet, at
Woodland Beach. The whole is TO be
constructed from white oak timber,
procured from the Delaware and Mary
land PENN, ula. When finished this
wharf will be ene Of the strongest, most
substantial, and certainly one of the
finest on the bay. The work is to be
completed by the 2Oth day of May next.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-18
For Sale,

A fine horse, Il beautiful Chestnut
sorrel, l513 hands high, six years old'
sound kind, gentle in all harness, can
be driven by the most timid person ana
can be seen at the livery stable OF John
Hanson, Fourth and King str ets.
Robert Stralu.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-18
The Call and thess Republican. -

Wilmer is doing good business at
Seventh and Lombard streets by selling
the history of the Mutt tragedy, the
Philadelphia Evening Call and the RE-
PUBLICAN. Such enterprise is worthy
of encouragement.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-18
Religions.

Revival services will be held in the
First M. p. church, Seventh street,
near Walnut, every night during the
week. Al are invited. Services at 7%
o'clock.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-18
Grand ODenfng.

VIM. H Carroll will give grand
opening at his saloon, 102 East Front
street, on Monday night, Feb. 18th.
All his friends are invited to attend.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-18

A basket party will be given in
Friendship hall on Wednesday evening,
by Washington Council, U. F. A.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-18
Pf1nuerh' Ink.

when properly used, seldom fails to
bring the required returns, providing
the merchant has stock to warrant its
liberal use. First, the merchant should
have q large stock for his customers TO
select from, and they should be bought
for cash, or terms that are nearly
equivalent, and then be sold at profits
that will warrant the merchant to live
and pay his bill. With a liberal use of
printers ink, and through such me
dium as the REPUBLICAN,. which has a
circulation of near,y 1000 daily, the
merchant Is sure to reap his reward
more than thrice over for the amount
invested in advertising.
InjndiCious advertising In nearly a
hundred ways that are being brought
to the advertisers IOlice by cheeky
individuals, who go from city to city,
pocketing the merchants mOLey, get
out some kind OF an advertising
apology that is never seen, skips the
city, leaves the victim minus his cash,
who seldom derives any benefit for the
money expended.
Mr.. VIM. Sharp has seen the benefits
of printers ink, and by offering decided
bargains has done rushing business
in a store which Kelley & Co. were
CON pelIed to shut up for want of
patronage, being unable to bring the
people that far down Market street.
The success @hich attended Mr.. Sharp
shows what a live man can do
The iargesf advertiser in the RErUB.
LICAN is Mr.. John Wanamaker, of
philadelDlia. who has used its COlum Ds
DAILY for the last seven years, and
he must think 1t pays him to use
printers ink 10 literally or he would
not spend so much money every year.
A word TO the wise should be sufficient.
A western editor has spent six years
writing book entitled, u" How to test
glue" An easy subject to stick to;
but in the preface he says, however, he
knows no better remedy for coughs and
colds, produced by sedentary habits,
than Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-18

Buy only Wilcox 81 White Organ.
F. A. North & Co., 713 Market street.
W. II. MULLEN, Manager
Daily Republican., 1884-02-18

can be given of the value of any article
than this, that everybody who uses it
speaks well OF it and recommends 1t to
their friends. This IL the case with
'' Canada Pine Syrup" the great lung
remedy 25 cents a bottle.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1884-05-08
From Ozark Mlls.

OZARK MILL, Mo-, April 18th, 1854.
Ed. Register Noticing hothing In yeur
valuable paper frbm this place, and IL being
u VIGOROUSLY notorious iaase, thought 1t
within the range of huNsu probabilities that
a scribble from here mfghtlie deemed worthy
of publication and find Judgment other
than that capacious receptacle, the ."wsste
basket" and, indulging this fond hope,
here's at you.
Crops in this section of country are extrav-
agantly backward in consequence Of the pro-
tracted cold and rainy weather, and our
plantation owners wear ! look that very
forcibly indicates feeling akin to despair.
But cheer up, my good farmer. Many an
old or is anxiously looking forward to the
'nubbin" harvest.
Business interests here, both present and
prospective, are indeed Of an encouraging
nature. The principal thoroughfares of
this country are now in such condition that
the lumber business (Which is the chief
hereabouts) can be carried ON successfully.
Messrs. Carr, Smith, Russell, and Eaton, are
the principal shippers of lumber.
We are quiet, peaceable town: no forty
rod, man-killing liquid damnation dis
tributed here by the glass.
Our town affords small but nicely con-,
Quoted Sabbath school, under the teacher
ship of Mr.. Giles Russell. WefaIso have an
occasional sermon from Rev. j. G. Berry.
man, Of Arcadia, and wish that he, would
visit US more frequently. II this "a not pass.
ed by; you may hear from us again.
Yours, &C.,
RIP VAN WINKLE.