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Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-09-30
A Very Pleas amt Surprise.

Mrs. K. A. Parry, 234 King street,
was last evening out making o call, and
when she returned she was surprised to
find goodly mblage of the teachers
of St. Paul's M. E. Sunday school, with
the class she was teacher of, and Rev.
Mr.. Adams, pastor of the church. See
ing they were friends and enjoyed her
surprise, she yielded to the Inevitable,
and became the guest Of the evening,
while Ida, the daughter, though bereft
of vision, had happy heart and a will
ing tongue, that told her mother how
she got up the surprise. Busy hands
soon had the table spread, and loaded
with fruit cake and other refreshments,
that melted away before the combined
attack of the company like snow fakes
before the rising sun. Singing, social
conversation and devotional exercises
followed, and presents In abundance
were made to Mrs. Parry. Amongst
them was silver sugar Jar from Mr..
Adams, q large and handsome basket of
fruit and flowers, whicR now ornaments
MIR. Parry 3 show window, a pair of
very fine towels, from friends, and IN any
other presents from Mrs. Par.y's class.
After a pleasant evening was spent, tn u
party separated with many wishes for
the annual return Of birthdays as happy
as the one enjoyed last evening.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-09-30

The schooner Rebecca NJ. Wallis, Il ON
Philadelphia, with coal, arrived at
Pensacola on Monday. Her captain re-
ported that he had been in collision
with the brig Leonard Myers, from
New York, Aug. 81, for Laguna, Mexi--
co, on the 10Th inst, at s p. m, in lat.
29.45, long. 74.5O. The brig was in O.
sinking condition before the collision,
from heavy weather. For three days
the wind has been blowing a hurricane,
and the sea was rolling almost noun
tain high. The wife of Captain Davis,
of New York, and two of the crew were
lost. The captain and five others were
rescued and brought to Pensacola on
the H. M. Wallis. Captain Davis says
"his vessel was sinking before she came
in contact with the schooner, and
the rescue of himself and the five others
was almost miraculous"
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-09-30

The Coroner's inquest In the Tom's
river, New Jersey, murder case was
nnished yesterday, with evidence by q
detective showing that the sluRs used
In the killing Of Wainwrighs had Abosn
cut from leaden sinkeYs found Ia o
cigar box at the house Of deceased.
The jury In their verdict found Elson
ROCKWELL an accessory after the fact.
and advised the holding Of Mrs. Wsin.
wright, widow OF the deceased, and
lula, George and Charles Wainwright
for trial.
Another attempt WINS made yesterday
to fire . stable in Allentown, Penna.
Last night, Mayor Sinner called q
meeting Of the citizens, at which "the
strongest measures were adopted to ap.
prehend the re-bugs." The three men
arrested OIL Sunday night had hearing
In the jail last night, but no evidence
was adduced against them. On Sum
day night the city was patrolled by %
extra policemen, and the number will
be increased If necessary.
The eculling match between Wallace
Ross and John Teemer, for q purse OF
10000, was rowed yesterday at Point Of
Pines, over q fve.mile course, Rosa
being given a start Of five seconds. II
was won by Teemer by half q length
In 30 mi inutes. The contestants were
compelled to traverse n course " miles
long four times, TO cover the race, and
they finished in darkness.
Three more fires, suspected to be- OF
incendiary origin, occurred In Cleve.
land, Ohio, after o'clock on Monday
morning. The loss was not heavy.
Allen Diemer, who operated plan ing
mill which was one of the places fired,
and an employee named Dinchee, were
arrested yesterday charged with setting
the place on fire.
A collision occurred on Monday on
Pennington, Va, between freight and
Turley and fireman Cornelius O'Con.
nell were killed. Engineer George
Leonard and fireman d. W. Boyd were
seriously and several others slightly in
tjured.
Henry Siopsy was murdered In Mid
dletown, Ohio, on Sunday afternoon
by Sandy jackson, a drunken rough
jackson and . confederate named
John Flaherty were arrested. At mid
night mob surrounded the jail for tn,
purpose Of lynching the prisoners, bu
were baked In the first attempt.
The French Transatlantic steamer
Marseilles. from Havre for New Orleans
which grounded last Friday on one o
the Florida Keys, has been floated, an(
was expected to reach Orleans las
night.
The following persons have been ar
rested for dea ling in counterfeit coin
Charles Harper, NJ Winona, Minnesota
David Brand, at Carnie, Illinois, ant
L. +. Hardy, at New Harmony
Indiana.
Il Perry Gilman, stable boss of the CITY
Railway in Springfield, Illinois, quar-
relied on Saturday night about polite
with two unknown men. He was sho
dead by one of them.
A fire in Rathdum, Idaho, on Sun
day, destroyed ffty.fve buildings
causing loss of $50. 900. Incendiarisn
In suspected.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-09-30
orx..,.eaScn.r,,y.

According to previous announcement
q III Getting was held In the lecture room
of the Opera House last evening for the
purpose OF forming an association OF Or
ganized Charities. About thirty earnest
workers in the cause were present and
a temporary organization was effected
by the election of Judge Wales az
President and Daniel w. Taylor az
Secretary. DIR. Walk, superintendent
OF the central office of the charitable
Association of Philadelphia, being
present was introduced and gave an
Instructive talk OH the plan and opera
tion of their organization, and sug-
gested the manner in which to organ
ize similar organization here.
He spoke at length of their workings
in Philadelphia and of the immense
amount of good done by being thorough.
ly organized, which enabled all interes'
ted to work together ip uniformity and
systematically, without fear OF being
taken advantage of by the undeserv.
ing. The city was divided into dis
tricts, with district officer In charge OF
a local superintendent. Each district
had board Of directors, who secured
the means with which the work wal
carried on, while a corps of visitors
mostly women, visited the homes of the
people, who were under the supervision
of the Superintendent. The general ad
ministration of the society Is directed
by officers at the central office.
He spoke for some time in reference
TO the work, and cited number of in
stances of the good effect of their labor
His remarks were listened to with
close attention and at the conclusion HI
was rendered vote of thanks for th'
address. On motion of George Fl. Bates
Esq, Messrs. Lea Pusey, j. T. Cause
W. N. Candy, Peter N. Brennan, Mrs
Augusta l.. Conant, Mrs. Margaret s
Hilles, Mrs. Mary B. Pyle and Mrs. A
d. Warner, were appointed comm 1t
tee TO devise plans for effecting an i'm
med late organ ization, and also to pro
vide means for carrying out charitable
work in this city, AFTER which the meet
ing adjourned.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-09-30
Explosion ~ DuPout's.

Between 5 and O'clock last evening,
a heavy explosion was heard In this
city, but as there are so many blasts at
the Brandywlne and other Quarries, but
little was thought of it, until it was
learned that it was one of the mills at
the powder works of e. I. Dupont
de Nemours s. Company. TWAS found
to be mill run by Thomas Clark In tho
lower yard, and that he had made ,
narrow escape from being killed. The
heavy walls of the building were bulg.
ell out, and the roof Of the mill torn to
pieces, while the machinery is badly
damaged. The cause is as usual un-
known.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-09-30
1t. The officers in charge could give US
but not understanding, as

information but not understanding. as
the funny boys used to say at school. :.
We remained until late at night, and
witnessed the large fountain OF water
which is playing constantly, lighted up
with many various colors from electric
lights. The effect is produced by dark.
ening all other lights except the colored
rays thrown on the fountain, and its
glorious beauty we cannot describe, but
hope it may be the pleasure Of you and
all our friends to see it. Another great
pleasure IL the playing of the Germania
orchestra every day and evening, and
their selections and renditions are said
to be of the very highest order. Leo
lures ar Q given daily, also explanatory
OF the exhibits and electrical science.
We visited the park and horticultural
hall while in Philadelphia. The valley
is twelve hundred feeG long, AID Is full
Of diversified beds of flowers and plants,
and IL a wonderful achievement in
landscape gardening, and worthy to bc
visited by all our townsmen. "West
Park" in perfect letters, in plants on
the east, and great butterfly in plants
and flowers at the south side corner OF
Horticultural hall. are singular and
beautiful
Lilies OF PINK ana blue, ana tne Deau-
tiful and curious lotus flower of Egypt
are In full bloom midway OF the beauti.
tul long valley of flowers west of the
hall. The curious beauty of the lotus IL
worthy visit. 1t is six inches in di-
ameter, and its seed vessels, after the
leaves fall off, look like the nose VI
nozzle of a garden sprinkling pot.
What delightful trip for rest and
Watt tp
the park would he be to many q tired
inhabitant of Wilmington. Two ex.
tensive beds of petunias at the end Of
the valley at Belmont road, west OF
Hcrticultur alhall, contain great va
riety of flowers of many colors, and give
out a delicious perfume at quite q dis
tance from them, and it is greatly in
creased in early morning and evening
when the dew is upon them.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-09-30
Destructive kuos ms.

A cloud. burst occurred at Pachuca
Mexico, on the 9th instant, causing >
terrible flood. The matchmaking
works were destroyed, a quantity Of
silver was lost, other property was
wrecked, cattle were swept away, and
thirty persons were drowned.
A violent wind storm swept across the
country % miles north Of Dayton, Ohio,
on Saturday, and was accompanied by
q rain fall of five inches in forty FIVE
minutes.
Atand near st. Paris four houses
were damaged by lightning, and num-
ber of other houses were unrcofed. Near
Mechanicsburg houses and barns were
blown down.
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Sun sets 8 43.
sun rises b.tB Sun sets
Read the REPUBLICAN,.
Agents for Dunlap's Hata.
RulDfOr0 Brothers. Hattora

N-~ A'sSs "'s" 'oh ootc U TO-
Read tho REPUBLICAN.
Agents for Dunlap's Hats.
RumfOrd Brothers. Haeters
Prepare for winter.
A base desire-home base.
The Oldest gin otton gin.
Politics beginning to elos ON.
New folding table e1.25, 99c. store.
Brazilian Tonic Bitters only 90 cants.
Narrow escape-The tip Of the gas Jet.
Birds and cages at Parkers, East End st.
Millard r. Davis. jewelers. T. 2na street
Uity Laundry, sixth and Shiploy streets
Wringers sold and repaired. at sl3 Shipiey
stne Is X. Rings. At Hanf. lb y. Fourth ct
Steward, coal dealer 7l3 W. Front street
trasilian Balm coughs and colds, 10 cts
GENERALLY down in the mouth-a glass Of
beer.
COCOA Plug" at Mullins, 525 West Front
street.
A well-fed waiter is not nect ssarlly fed ON
water.
All astronomers are men OF high aspira
tions.
No disappointment with Vary. Phila.,
messenger.
| Oheap nour and feed, Kimois, sr,nt add
Madison Streets
A broken friendship may be soldered, but
not by plumber.
| Should mustard plaster be classed smeng
drawing materials?
Pretty girls al like confectionery, swe ct
exp ensive al d conducive 10 heartburn.
Never hurt milkman's feelings by talk.
Ing to him about the cream Of Joke.
new brand of gin is ca led May Bios.
som That's ~, it may-on SOMEBODY'S nose
For good butter and cheese, 20 to H. H,
| Moore, stalls ~ and u Second street market
house.
Fine salt oysters rs, 80 and 40 cents per
quart at Pennelrs stall 12O King street, and
also CLAIMS.
raxe your babies TO Holland ., soy ndarket
street, and have their pictures tsken bv the
instantaneous process.
Pugilistic note: The real glove fight oc-
ours when woman tTi TO get a No. glove
on No. hand.
No pug dog tnat ever breathed can take
the place OF the festive little baty. Italicize
that on your mind.
Filling cask, two-thirds full OF whisky,
with water, might be termed great depres-
sion OF spirits, says an exchange.
The place to get reliable work done is GA
W. Front street. Buckmaster and Wood
nansey, house and sign painters.
Having bought q job lot OF bill-heads and
cards oheap, we will give those who wish
printing the advantage in tho money saved
at the REPUBLICAN, Office.
suffered 10 years with dyspepsia and
liver cOml llaipt. Broom Herb Bitters, sold
at 3l7 East Sd street, cured me. Joseph M.
Croes, produce dealer Sd and King streets.
Don't pay sll for Worcester's Unabridged
Dictionary when you can buy one off. u.
Bryant for 8 o on instailment. or 80 cash I.
Orders can be left at the REPUBLICAN, oftice.
FLY AWAY SADNESS.
Fly away, Sadness,
Oone to me, 4ladness,
On Lies bright wing;
Why should we borrow
From gloomy Sorrow
Aught of Its sting?
Love should be sunliaht
Moonlight and starlight;
Never O cloud
Should darken our sky,
Or ssdden the eye,
Or heart enshropd.
Fly away, Sadness,
ZONE TO me, Gl dness.
beaming anc bright:
Flying thy spells DER me.
Above me, before me,
Vision If flight.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-09-30
Political.

Tammany Hall on Monday held its
County Convention in New York and
nominated ticket. John Kelly called
the Convention to order and made q
speech, saying in conclusion 1--WE
believe that the nomination at Chicago
was an unwise one, but Gro, er Cleve-
land is the nominee of the Democratic
party, and we will not separate from
the party we have all known and loved
80 long. We shall give Cleveland and
Hendricks full, fair and honorab le
support" The following is the County
ticket, which was unanimously nomi-
mated : For Mayor. Alderman Hugh j.
Grant Controller, ex Congressman r.
Henry Dugro District Attorney, ex-
Senator George H. Forster President
of the Board of Aldermen, General
(ex-Alderman) John Cochrape.
A crowded meeting of German Demo-
Gratis was held on Monday night in the
Academy of Music, in New York, to
endorse the nominations of Cleveland
and Hendricks. Oswald Ottendorf
presided and spoke. Speeches were
also made by Joseph Pulitzer, General
Sigel and ex Governor Solomon.
General Benjamin F. Butler spoke on
Monday in Albany, and expressed
the belief that he would be elected"
The Greenback State Convention of
Pennsylvania will meet in Bellefon te
10 day. Chairman Rynder is on the
ground arranging the preliminary
work, and the delegates who have
arrived say that the Convention will be
the largest held since 1878" Con-
gressman Brumm, who, it is said /,
"will fight any proposition looking to
q union" il expected to be chosen
Chairman Of the Convention. N. L.
Atwood, Sr., is mentioned as the
probable candidate for Congressman at
Large.
The Democratic Convention of Mon.
mouth County, New Jersey, on Mon
day nominated Henry 8. Little, Presi.
dent of the New Jersey Central Rail
road, for State Senator, and Theodore
+. Warnock for Sheriff. A number of
the delegates bolted the nomination OF
Little.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-09-30
NiggardIy Lives,

There Is no more striking example OF
the desire for wealth than the natural
and wholesome wish for the necessities
and comforts of life and the power OF
creating happiness for self and Others.
1t is often pursued, however, with such
devotion and eagerness that at length II
crowds out the other desires of life, and
even swallows up the very ends for
which IL was first maintained.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-09-30
struck Win n Cane.

Last evening Leonidas L. Pennington,
res iding at No 52S East Seventh street,
was struck across the face with cane
by a neighbor. 1t seems that the neigh
Dor, whose name could not be ASCERTAIN.
al occasions had annoyed MIR. Penning-
toms family. Last evening he under
took to enter Mr., Pennington's house,
and upon being told that he was not
wanted struck him in the face, inflictinR
a painful wound. 1t is probable that a
warrant will be issued for his arrest.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-09-30
struck with n siedee.

Yesterday afternoon, while Frank
McWork, employed at McCu.lough's
mill, was attending to his worK, be was
seriourly injured by being struck in
the left thigh by a heavy s.edee, which
few from its handle. He was placed
on settee and removed to his home on
Church street above Seventh, and DIR.
Springer was summoned. After max.
ing an examination, he failed 10 discov-
or any fracture, although the man is
suffering great pain.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-09-30

Rain is threatening and cooler
weather may be expected to- morrow.
sleet has fallen at Cheyenne, and there
has been frost at Deadwood, Dakota.
There have been storms in certain
localities, but in a very large section of
country the drought is almost unprece-
dented.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-09-30
Cleansed.

Stalcup Sewer has been thoroughly
cleansed by a gang of men, under tho
direction Of Charles Thomas, from Third
street to the Christiana. The residenta
of the adjoining houses are much pleas
ed at the thorougbb ess of the work, as
they feel that the air will not, for some
time 10 come, be poisoned with the foul
odors issuing therefrom.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-09-30
s-
oiet Plug Tonaccn

Co., 0ps;a,.r 0n representing d Buchner g.
York, has bS e., tobacco Works, of New
tOgetbsnra nas Deen canvassing tbis citv
Dslawa,sw WIN the towns in the States ~
.or the Vie,ns e,hnsylvania and Maryland .
sshoald chs, violet Plug Tobacco. All
Icy & Mui,".a Mn~ at something witty. Ouie.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-09-30
The Art Enter talumens.

To- o-morrow evening Professor Crom-
well will commence season of four
nights at the Opera House, with his
beautiful and instructive art entertain
Dents. The views had season of over
twenty nights at the Union Square
Theatre, New York, where they drew
crowded houses, and the Times OF that
city speaks of them as follows:
Professor Cromwell began series of
entertainments, consisting of dissolv.
Ing views in foreign cities, at the Union
Square Theatre last evening. His illus.
trations are all photographs taken on
the spot, and are not only accurate, but
pleasing in effect. Professor Crom we'll g
accompanying remarks are amusing,
interesting and instructive. Views In
Paris were presented last evening, and
were received with a great deal Of ap.
plause by large audience.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-09-30
special Notice 10 Our Customer

We have put in one of Sheldon's im-
proved feather renovators in the build
ing joining our carpet cleaning works,
at Eleventh and jackson streets, ana
would be pleased to have our customers
and the public to call and see onr pro
cess and judge for themselves. 7. Ferry.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-09-30
Always the Res,

..eea, 60 to Raa want extra choice new crop
street Son omnegister's, No. 2 West Sixth
,iesh in be stont OF the best grades now
y, Gunnomus at lowest price. Imneri.
|CCacolored' Jn, Oolong and japan :
r'entrsl Tea VSpan a speciality. The
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-09-30
RecO y0rflag,

John Whann, who was so h-dly in.
jured in the phosphate works T. New
port, some two or three weeks a 20. is
gradually improving, and it is be-
lieved that he will fully recovee his
health, although IT, mus an arm,
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-09-30
Openlng.

A sociable will be given in the leo.
ture room of the Opera House on Wed.
pesday and Friday evenings next bv
Messrs. Rawnsley & Burns. A cordial
invitation is extended to all. Admis.
sion 25 cents.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-09-30
Here's Your Lemons.

No trouble in getting the best lemons
and plenty Of them by calling on VIM.
Nunley, All King street. They are
superior In flavor, aud the prices are
moderate. Call and try them.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-09-30

Don't forget that the first drawing Of
Baynard's holiday season watch club
takes place this evening.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-09-30
state Of tho Thermometer
ct the REPUBLICAN office In the shade
O'Clock 10 o'clock 12o'clock
72o 75o 73O

Fenn b Co's thermometer, registeret
yesterday, 81 degrees at Sp. m. 70 a
sp. m, And71 at 10 p. m.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-09-30

The frst drawing of the holiday sea ..
son watch club takes place this
(Tuesday J evening at Bsynard's, Fifth
and Market streets.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-09-30

just received this day one ton of that
choice print butter. We sell It. fast I;
only % cents, at Smeltz & Co.'S, No.
IS East Fourth street.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-09-30

Baynsrd's fourth series watch club
evening.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-09-30

The holiday season watch club draw
ing takes place this evening at Bay.
nard's, Fifth and Market streets.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-09-30

Rev. G.. w. Prettyman, pastor OF
Union M. e. church, of this city, will
preach in Asbury this evening at 7.45
The protracted services will bs contin.
ued every evening this week, except
Saturday.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-09-30

Any one wishing to purchase a splep.
did residence should call at No. 5l2
Wes Eleventh street.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-09-30

For good 25. 80 Aud 10 cent oys era
e. to Hanua's, 605 Jef1er Oh street,
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-09-30

Try Busn's Goa; you will like it.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-09-30

French street wharf ! the place for
good clean Goa.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-09-30

put his penknife to the railing, and re-.
ceived a good shock, and as our hand
was touching his arm we caught it too,
and bright spark was given off where
we we're in contract.
At the Ordnance Department and
Signal Service exhibits of the United
States, wires run along the railing, for
the purpose of shocking those Who touch
or lean on the rail, either purposely or
Inadvertently, and the attendants sit
like spiders waiting for flies, and when
any one leans on or touches il, they put
ON the battery and give them little
tingling shock.
It may be all right, but we condemn
the slyness and the trick. Let them be
open and fair about it, and not put
those to pain who do not wish for a
shock electrical. One curious exhibit
of the War Department is the actual
measurement of the velocity of a rifle
bullets progress through the air. To
test the strength and power of rifle car
tridges, this velocity 10 constantly taken
to the arsenals where ammunition is
manufactured. 1t is done by delicate
instruments, electrical and magnetic, of
three different inventors, French Italian
and, we believe. American. A fixed
gun.rest is here, on which Springfield
rifle is tightly screwed, and fires it's
powerful charge of powder and ball
through several feet of strong cast iron
water pipe, against o steel target. The
machines are arranged TO sever fine
wire by the passage of the ball from the
gun muzzle, and another Is severed
when it touches the target, and the time
oi its passage is recorded by marks on
the machine, which are noted by the at
tendants. The operation is cheerfully
shown and explained to any visitor who
desires it. We did not comprehend 1t,
and hesitated to ask explanation, fearing
we were not capable Of understanding