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Daily Republican., 1884-03-06

The Fifth Legislative District Con
vention to elect delegates to the Demo
cratic State Convention was held IN
Pittsburg yesterday Resolutions were
adopted favoring . tariff for revenue,
but not fostering monopolies favorinG
the abolition for the revenue system, and
endorsing Samuel J. Randall for the
Presidency. All the other Democratic
Con ventions in Pittsburg also endorsed
Randall.
A telegram from Pittsbnrg says the
United States Brewers Association
have just issued = circular TO the
firms belonging to tho assoc alton
in that city, requesting them u
make out list OF oil the voters in
their employ and also all Of them
who have neglected to take out
naturalization papers. The object /,
to learn the exact political strength
Of the beer brewers Of the United
States, with view to forming . politi
cal faction distinct from the other par
ties.
Daily Republican., 1884-03-06
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AnOeher Centennial.

The New York Historical Society has
determined TO hold in April, 1889, a
grand centennial anniversary celebra
tisn of the inauguration OF George
Washington as the first President Of the
United States. A committee has been
appointed to report plan to carry out
the purpose of the society in a manner
suitable Ito the commemoration OF the
most important event in the history of
the city, the State and the nation.
II is stated that the New York Cham
Der of Commerce will also take steps to
celebrate this anniversary. The semi
centennial ami versary of Washington b
Inauguration was celebrated by the
New York Historical Socie y in April,
1889, upon which occasion an Grafton
was delivered by John Quincy Adams.
Daily Republican., 1884-03-06

Shortly before O'Clock this morning
q very amusing scene occurred In front
Of the city hall, which Is too good to
let pass without noticing. The circum .
stances were about ~ follows one OF
the prominent ministerial brethren.
from the rural districts, now visiting
this city, while Conference is In session,
made q dart for fire alarm box No. IL In
front of the hall, with q letter IN his
hand and made quite number Of un-
successful attempts to get his misslve
upon the inside. After vain endeavors
he departed in disgust and tried another
box. No one would suppose for an in.
slant that "yellow leg chickens, would
have such an effect, ard u person who
witnessed the occurrence suggested the
idea of stating for the gentleaan's bene-
DIT, AZ wei. M others, that the letter
boxes are green (like himself) while the
Are alarm boxes are painted q bright
raj
Daily Republican., 1884-03-06

Ne 0rvoseS PHOof


can be given Of tho value Of any article
than this, that everybody who uses It
speaks we'll OF It and recommends II To
their friends. This II the case with
"Canads Pine Syrup" the great lung
remedy Is cents bottle.
PbOsSxrapns
Reduced In pricos. Fine rc-souched % bine,
reduced from $500 per doson " es.0o per
dozen. Gard photographs fineiy re-touched,
rod ucod ffUm b. so per dOson N u. 10 per dos
On. 7. Il. Holland, photographer, gallery
s07 Market stroot.
Bargalnsi Bargains
For the next thirty days in cigars and
tobacco, 70 make room for new stock,
ut 1e5 East Second street.
Painting.
T. banner, $40 Market street, IL still
alive and ready TO do all kinds Of paint
ing and granting. Jobbing . specially.
Family Hlour.
Call on kimble, Front and Madison
streets, for good family -four good -four,
$4.75 per barrel.
Painting.
House and sign painting by Walter
Joseph, ct 122 Market street.
Go and be con WINGED that Sme)tz &
Co., In the cheapest place tobuy peaches
In the city. Apples, oranges, lemons,
butter, eggs, cheese, sweet potatoes,
white potatoes, and all kinds Of country
produce, ut No. Is East Fourth street.
Holland takes pictures In cloudy wealth.
nr a. we'll a. clear, by the instantaneous
process. Gallery, 3O7 Market street..
BY buying q busbel OF Janney's
choice potatoes, at 303 King street, you
may receive present of $25 in gold.
Odor cases containing cut bottles in
all sizes and prices, at Taylor Il Fuller.
toms. 302 King street.
Wells Health Remover and Coca
Beef Tonic for sale by j. X. Hartman,
druggist, cor. Fifth and Poplar.
English waxed back tooth brushes,
10 cents. Danforth, druggist, Second
and Market. Trusses specially.
Daily Republican., 1884-03-06
AFTER q ReDrlev .

Austin Harrington, Etq., counsel for
Lewis f. List, in company with NUN
Der of prominent citizens interest.
o in his behalf, lett for Dover
this morning on the 900 train, for the
purpose of holding a conference with
the Governor. A number of petitions
will be presented, and arguments ad.
vanced asking executive clemency in
behalf Of Lew f. List, who IL now
Under sentence Of death. IL ~ though,
that a reprieve will be granted.
Daily Republican., 1884-03-06

Elk. Governor Ponder was in Whining.
ton yesterday.
Professor S. 4 Ford, the eleocutionist
Of this city, who was reported to be i'll
at Richmond, arrived home yesterday
suffering with a severe cold and fever
He is now confined 10 his bed.
Miss. Lille, daughter OF William
Bright, returned home from Florida
yesterday, where she has been during
the winter months.
Mrs. Annie H. Martindale, Mrs.
Mary J. Bewley, Mrs. Kate Smithers
and Miss Allie Smith, of Smyrna, are
in Wilmington attending the M. K.
Conference aud visiting friends.
W. p. Corsa, editor Of the Delaware
Farmer, Milford, Del, called at the
REPUBLICAN Office yesterday, and az
forded us the privilege of pleasant
chat. He was on his way to Centre
vile to attend u meeting Of the State
Grange to-day.
Daily Republican., 1884-03-06
DEATHS,


yENN-un the 5th inst, Richard T. Nenn,
aged 81 years.
Relatives and friends are respectfully in
yited TO attend the funeral rom his late resi-
dence, No. 93T Poplar street, on SUNDAY az
80 o'clock y. m Services at the house. Inter
ment at wilmington and Brandywine Gem
etery.
MEDALLION the 9Th inst, Agnes p. daugh.
ter of William and Sarah J. Mccall.
The funeral will be private, from the resi-
depce of her father, 6ll1S Market street, on
saturday afternoon. the sth inst, at o.
clock, interment at " ilmington and hrAn-
DIVINE Cemetery.
ILAVARY-On March 5th, Elizabeth Law.
airy, in her slst year.
Relatives and friends Of the family are 70
spectfully invited to attend the funeral from
| the residence Of her son, Robert Eakin, NO.
$40 Poplar street. Services at the house on
Friday afternoon at l. o'clock.
TAYLOR-On the 4th inst Ellen T.. wife Of
Maris Taylor, in her list year.
Relatives and friends are respectfully in
yited to attend the funeral from the residence
Of her husband, No. lU2s West Front street,
on Friday, March It'll, at 0 clock p. IN. ser
vices at the house at l. p. IN lnternent a.
Riyerview Cemetery. Media American "
please copy.
lVEASEY-On the 18th inst, Mary, wife ofthe
Her funeral will take place from the alms-
house on Friday morning at ii O'CLOCK. In
terment at Ezion Cemetery.
lCOCHRAN-On the 9th inst Susan, widow
ofthe late John Cochran, aged 10 years.
Daily Republican., 1884-03-06

G. r. Mattson W no removed from the
upper part of Christiana Hundred, to
Utah, in 1874, Is now visiting his cou.
sin Cyrus Stern, in this city, and Other
relatives. He speaks highly of Utah
and its prospects for advancement. He
appears to think that the institution Of
po!ygamy will not exercise very bane.
full influence, as but small portion OF
the people practice 1t, and that it will
eventually disappear. The land is ex.
tremely fertile, the climate Is salubrious,
and churches and schools are being
erected and sustained, while railroads
are being constructed and other i'm.
provemeIts made. 10 1874 he was three
months in crossing the plains, and
Utah is now only seven days journ. y
from Philadelphia. He proposes TO o
turn home about the tirst Of April.
Daily Republican., 1884-03-06
A Seaside Hotel at Auctisn.
A Decided HIT.

Baker & Farron, the favorites, pro
duced their new play entitled " The
Government House." for the first time
in this city last night and made a de-
cided hit. The Opera House was only
about halt filled and those who remain.
ed away missed a rare treat. The play
ia farcical comedy filled with wit and
humor, and kept the audience In an up.
roar of laughter from the beginning to
tie close. Messrs. Baker and Farron are
q show in themselves, and being well
supported the audience were highly
entertained. The songs and jokes were
new to the Wilmington audience and
the former were rendered in pleasing
manner. Should they ever return to
this city they wouldno doubt be greeted
with a crowded house.
Daily Republican., 1884-03-06
Death OF Solicitor Nay nor.

WASHINGTON, March 5.-Mr. Ken.
meth Raynor, Solicitor OF the Treasury
died at O. clock this afternoon, at his
rooms in the National hotel. He was
in a comatose condition for some hours
b. fore his death, this condition being
the result of softenlng of the brain, pro-
duced by general break down Of the
nervous system. He had been ailing
for some time past. MIR. Raynor was
born in Berthe County, N. c., about
1917. He entered into public life in
1885, as a mem Der of the House of Com.
mons, and in the same year was mem
Der of the convention TO revise the State
constitution. He served again in the
local Legislature in 1886 and 1883, and
was Representative in Congress from
North Carolina from 1889 to 1915. In
1916 he went for the third time into the
Legislature. He was appointed Solicit
tor of the Treasury June 80, 1877, from
Mississippi, by President Hayes. Mr..
Raynor has occupied quarters at the
National hotel for AZ years.
Daily Republican., 1884-03-06
Meetfns OF Dentists.

The Delaware State Dental Associa-
ton heI6srsts third quarterly meeting
yesterda Jim the Wilmington Institute,
but no quorum being present no bust
ness was transacted, beyond discus.
sion by those present on the question OF
dentistry, which was interesting and in
structive. Vice President DR.. W. H.
Cook presided, and during the discus
sion a number Of specimens OF teeth
we're shown. In the evening Dr. Chas.
Jeffer,es lead an interesting paper.
Daily Republican., 1884-03-06
Five UnfOrtu mates.

At the Municipal Court this morning
Lewis Pyle, James McMann and Alex
ander Green, were arraigned on q charge
of drunkenness. Pyle plead hard to be
let of, and promised to leave town at
once. He was recommitted until to-
morrow morning with a warning that
if he was again brought in he would
get two months. McMann and Green
were also charged with being disorder.
ly, AMI q fine Of 50 aud costs was i'm
posed in each case.
Michael Taylor, charged with being
drunk. presented pitiful sight, With
his face all bruised, and lie WAS let oil
with 81 and costs.
John Reynolds took "a little too
much last night and wound up in the
cells. A fine of 81 and costs was i'm.
posed.
Daily Republican., 1884-03-06
ON q Four VI Inspection.

Yesterday morning Superintendent,
H. II Garter Ct the Maryland Division
General Superintend' mt II f. Kehney
and several other officials Of the P. w
Il i. Railroad embarked on specia
train aud made tour Of inspection be-
tween NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. They
examined the tracks, stations aud the
road 10 general in order to have thu
same in good condition for the spring
and summer traffic. They returned
from their trip last evening.
Daily Republican., 1884-03-06
Anniversary.

The first Presbyterian Sunday sChoo
anniversary will be held this evening
in the church, Ninth and Market SITS.
at 7. 80 o'clock. The public are invited
10 be- present. A collection will be
taken up for the benefit of the school
The Rev. G. ID. Kellogg will be presen
and address the scholars. Miss Story
an accomplished elocutionist of Phila
ielphia, will read. There will be vOca
and inst rumental music.
Daily Republican., 1884-03-06
rha .aon Of the Seasop'

Eventiul as Is the sta 'oii III ,Ss
the acme is reached when On vi, |,
toe of expectancy the ladies "G f"r "
idea. and this is announce .o Al
day next, 1t the Opera Hous ant bg
not the hop of malt fame, w NV Tbs
the misty Maeii, but Hoy 90 o. Ny ,yo " j
Mr. Il. II. Jacobs $loocV ,bs vi
verbally, the smallest man III % W n 40
WIN returns v it'll an Increase ii " ri .
lions and new novelties io' al , ,h % !
week, and now the praltlr o. NINA MI
ones chirp to the echo m MS
only 10 cents to zee the grea'o''
earth -
Daily Republican., 1884-03-06
r,>e Rurpisurs ~ Aue'' ,,,,,

L, w, Stidham & Son, . % sas
now have on exhibition a. 'n .trsst
rooms, No. III East Foursr ~ evNd
of the finest lots OF furn''u .Is The
ed in this city at publ 9 Ss "ara 4
consists of bedroom anu p e1pb
dining room and office ch srhs lures
tables, mattresses, etc. md VII
is made Of good material, S o. sftsn1
offered at auction TO m"r ,'n',.k. Ps1
tho sale beginning al Ga Abe he Cd
in need of furniture sholi'1h s oasrS
az bargains will no douo'
Daily Republican., 1884-03-06
AT
VIM, B, SHARP'S,
Fourthand Market.

We take pleasure in an
nouncing our removal to our
new store, Fourth and Mar
ket streets, where we will
be glad to welcome our
friends and customers, either
as purchasers or visitors.
We shall do our best to
serve you promptly and
carefully, and as we'll as we
can until the whole machin-
cry OF the store gets in full
working order,with the COM
pIetion of our basement.
Our silks, dress fabrics,
prints, woolens, notions,
laces, underwear, gloves,etc.
will be found complete on
the first floor, and until Our
basement is finished our do
nestle department of mus
Inns, sheetings, linens, tlan'
nels, napkins, towels, and all
housefurnishing goods Of
that description will have to
encroach for the present uL'
on our second floor carpet
room.
Our carpets, oil cloths and
mattings will be found ir
great assortment on the sec
ond and third floors.
We have made large pur'
chases of new and elegant
goods for all the depart
ments, which will be opene {
daily as they arrive.
| Or large and well light
ed store will give great sat
istaction to our customers
and an ample opportunit!
for an intelligent and careful
selection OF all wearing ane
household dry goods ane
carpets.
Daily Republican., 1884-03-06

We understand tina. II. G. M Ely,
Esq, of this city, is prominent candi-
date for the Presidential convention,
which convenes at Chicailo the 81 OF
june next. He has been in convention
before, has been whig and Republican
during the;whole existence fthoss par
les, and ieels that be is well qualified
10 represent New Castle County. He
will itel grateful if the Republican
voters will support him for that position
when the next State Convention is held
Daily Republican., 1884-03-06
Irish AHAirs.

LONDON. March "a deputation,
representa- large numbers of the in
fuen'ia classes in Ireland, presented
to the Hon. Hugh Childers, chancellor
of the exchequer, this morning, petit
tion asking for a prolongation Of the
period during which the Government
loans may be repaid. These loans
were made to aid in the purchase OF
tenant holdings and to help land owners
to pay off the cnmbrauces on theil
property created before the Land act of
1881 came into force.
The House of Commons has rejected
Mr. Parnell's bill amending the Irish
Land act, by vote Of 325 to ".
Daily Republican., 1884-03-06
COn,Dlatu(,

Mrs. Wier complains that the gar
bage contractor has not visited 1903
Market street for month past, and
great annoyance has been suffered in
consequence Of his neglect. We suggest
that Mrs. Wier lay her complaint be
fore MIR. Frazer, the Secretary OF the
Board of Health, if she wishes the de
fauitiDg contractor stirred up.
Daily Republican., 1884-03-06
The Flood Su iTeFePs.

The last contribution TO the fund for
the relief of the sufferers by the Wes-
tern floods was sent In yesterday by the
scholars in Miss Annie Rauinitzky' q
room at No. public school. The
amount was S4.62. All those desiring
to contribute will do well to send In
their subscriptions at once, as the amount
IL soOR to be forwarded.
Daily Republican., 1884-03-06
The war I'm the Sou dan.

LONDON, March 5.-Tbe troops from
Trinkitat are arriv ng at Suakim TO-
night. A contingent under General
Butler will remain at Fort Baker until
further orders. General Graham Is
making preparations at Suakim to ad-
vance upon Tamanief. The sheikhs OF
several tribes have sent in ENJOYS offer
ing to desert Osnan Digna and assist
the English if Paid for their services.
Twenty-seven hundred bodies have
been buried at Teb, including those Of
of Egyptians killed in the fight between
Baker Pasha's troops and the rebels.
General Gordon asks for further sup
plies money. The treasury at Cairo
has sent him "a, 200 and a number of
decorations.
General Gordon's reports of the sub
mission of the sheikhs are mistrusted
at Cairo. 1t is said that he is the dupe
of sheikb s who take brides and delnde
him with false news. 1t Ia reported
the sheikh Ibraham is on the White
Nile with 5000 Arabs, and that sheikh
Rusheer is advancing on khartOum by
the Blue Nile with 5000 men.
Naval and military Off GERS are strong
ly urging the Government to give Osman
Digna lesson The garrison at Sem
naar is safe, but is prevented by marau-
ders from descending the Nile.
Death Of an Aged COIOrsd Woman.
Mary veasey, wife CT the late Perry
veasey, died at the almshouse yesterday
from old age and general debility. She
was about rs years Of age, and was not
at the almshouse as pauper, but her
BOARD was paid by the Hon. David
Davis, who has taken care OF both her
and her husband for number of years,
the latter being his protege for long
time.
Mr.. veasey died some eighteen
months ago and wasiburied by Mr.. Davis,
who always acted kind y toward them
all Mrs. veasey will be buried from
the almshouse Tomorrow morning az II
O'Clock. Interment at Zion cemetery,
Front and Union streets. Mr.. q. K
Caluuhoun will suprientend the burial
of the deceased, he having been left IN
charge of her husbands estate)and au
thorized by Mr.. Davis to attend to the
aged woman 3 wants while she lived.
A Seaside Hotel at Auct1en.
An attempt was made on Tuesday to
sell at auction the Stockton hotel and
furniture, and adjoining building lots il
Cape May, n. j. The property wa:
started at s75, 900, and by slow stages
reached $9s, 900, at which figure it stop
ped, and that sum not being acceptable
the sale was declared off. 1t is said that
the property will be held for privat.
sale, and that no less than 800, 900 viii
be accepted. 1t was also stated tba
1920, 900 had been offered for the hote
by syndicate of capitalists, but tina
the offer had been refused. The repre-
sentatives of the owners of the hote
did not deny this, but said that thu
syndicate had not the necessary tinan
cial support, and was considered weas
For this reason only " as the offer refus
cd
Daily Republican., 1884-03-06
THIRD EDITION


Harry and Robert Porter leave for
Florida today for a transient stay
in the land Of oranges.
Umbrellas lying around loose at this
time of the year are very apt to keep
"lent." No bouquets.
A number of sleighs were out this
morning, and owners Of flyers are
taking advantage Of this fall Of snow.
The city executive committee met
last night, but adjourned to meet on
Monday evening next.
The anniversary OF the first Presby.
terrain Sunday school will be held in the
church this evening. The school will
meet at 7 O'Clock.
This being the last week Of the win.
ter term at Rugby Academy, the usual
examinations are now in progress.
The spring term beginson Monday next
The Board of Trade will meet this
evening, at which time it will take
final action on the recent amendment TO
the bylaws.
Owing to the absence Of the officers
last evening no meeting Of the colored
voters was held although about twenty
FIVE persons had assembled in the hall.
Elk Governor Halls schooner, Annie
Il. Hall, reported ashore at Vineyard
Haven, is not 80 badly damaged as first
reported.
Work on the Market street bridge
was not interrupted by the storm yes.
terday. The draw vas closed and
pedestrians crossed to and fro at will.
George W. Heusted, clerk in Porter
& Co.'S book store, for some time con
fined to his house by illness,is GONZALES
cent and able to attend to his duties.
The large steam barge now being
built by the Harlan & Hollingsworth
Company for the Cornell Steamboat
Company Of New York will be launch
ed at 10 o'clock on Saturday morning.
The Delaware and Raritan canal will
be opened for the season on mid
night of Saturday next. The electric
line of steamers will resume their trips
on that day if the weather is favorable.
Prof. A. s. Webster, of this city, will
have charge of the military reception
to be given by the cadets of Prot. II yatts
military academy in armory hall,
Chester, on April Is.
Fish Commissioner Enoch Moore,
Jr., has written for 800 young carp,
which he will distribute down the Pen
insula. A lot of 200 carp were frozen
to death in tank at Mr.. Moore's office
by the severe winter.
An exchange mentions few things,
A. A. l,l 1,,,a
sealskin sacques, waxed mustaches,
rich husbands, unmarried ministers,
dainty gossip, and finally husband-a
plain husband"
Letters of administration were
granted by Register Biggs yesterday to
Henry F. Morrow on the estate of the
late John B. Price, of Chester; also to
Solomon Jersey on the estate of his
mother, Hannah P. Badders, late OF
York County, Pa.
Daily Republican., 1884-03-06

Once Of the Chief Signal Ofncer
Washington, March 6, 1884.
I'm the Northwest it is cold, anC
furries of snow are reported in som,
portions of Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa
Wisconsin and Michigan. A seconC
storm centre Is approaching Colorado
from the Pacific coast. The weather il
the Middle Atlantic States to day will
be cloudy, with threatened rain or snow
Tomorrow clearing and slightly colder
weather may be expected.
Daily Republican., 1884-03-06

Colonel Geo. l.. Peyton and wife have
contributed one thousand dollars TO no.
cure an alcove in the library of Rich
mond College, Va, to be dedicated to
the memory Of their daughter, recently
deceased.
Daily Republican., 1884-03-06

DUBLlC SALE-DF CHOICE GROCE
1 ries and fixtures. The undersigned will
sell at Public Sale, on
WEDN ESDAY, MARCH II, 1884,
at $50 o'cloci q. m,
as follows: Sugar, teas. cottees, spices,
canned goods, dried fruits soap, starch,
molasses, -four, a iull line OF shelf goods.
TOBACCO, CIGARS,
Brooms, buckets, brushes, etc, one
sorrel horse, years old, sound one
covered platform wagon, nearly new
one set of harness, one blanket, one
cover, one large refrigerator, cost 80
two sets of counter scales, cost $2b
butter scales, meat scales, ! large plat
form scale, awnings, 2 show cases,
cheese case, and many other useful ar
ticles. Goods delivered free.
WILLIAM M. FRANCIS,
Cor 4ih and Lombard, viii, Del.
l. w. Stidham & Son, Aucts. m6-5l
Daily Republican., 1884-03-06
Lost.

A plain gold ring was lost last even
ing, In q ing from No. school house
to Fourth and Jefferson streets. The
fnder will please return same to 304
j ffarsOD street.
Daily Republican., 1884-03-06
ktaao Of the Tn thermometer
ut tho REPUBLICAN, once in the sha.,e,
7 O'Clock 10 O'Clock Il O'ciooh
$50 44o 48o

Fem b Co.'S thermometer registered
yesterday, "a degrees at 8 p. m, 80 at
8 p. n, and 50 at 10 p. m.
Daily Republican., 1884-03-06
Hack from inc +,

George W. Bowers, !o' "rouduca'
city, but who has been ,u v tIpe,
bakery in Missouri for some On -,
arrived In Wilming'out O 10 bbI
night, and will again taatid1ently "
dencs here. The West WIZ '.oondI
charms for him, and he Win WI, cit riJ.,a
in his old business in ,u wp
many friends will cof""
him back. "A
Daily Republican., 1884-03-06

Go to Smeltz & Co. for your butter
eggs, and produce, and save ten poi
cent. Smelte q Co., Is East 18th street,
Daily Republican., 1884-03-06
MARRLA0R1.

DIxON-HENDRlCKSON-In Chester, on
February 18th, 1854, by the Rev. Thomes
Kelley, Mr., Merrett y. Dixon, Of Ashland,
and Miss Ella y. Hendriceson, youngest
Faulklsnd. Both ofNew Castle county,
Del.
Daily Republican., 1884-03-06

Malaria in all its SStaudsn. 4,
cured with Emory's -sS%sdy y
Pills, . never-failing ar ei'lilnts 81
vegetable, contain no .u%aorssd VA
poisonous agencies ha%rvuagiss "
Clans and sold by ar"s0
where, and ID ceh''
Daily Republican., 1884-03-06

Wy ANTED-Bu ARDEkS. PLEASANT
w rooms. excellent location. Best OF
reference given. Also table board. sOl Tat
nall street. m6-lmN
Daily Republican., 1884-03-06

NOR KENT, LOW-FARM HOUSE
q near Kiamensi, would suit any one do
ing business in city; station convenient, OF
horse could be boarded with farmer. Gould
be rented for the Summer. Apply to q.
FILM, Newport Del. Ln6-eod-tt