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Daily Republican., 1884-05-08

NYOTICE Il WILL BE IN Will.
~ mington on Tuesday Of the first week
Of the Superior Court. Spring term 1854, to
to audit the school accounts of the several
school committees in and for New Castle
County, and will continue from day to day
until ali are audited. J. l.. LONG,
m3-5td<W AudltOr.
Daily Republican., 1884-05-08

CNHERIFt' SALE-BY VIRTUE OF A
- writ Of Ais i.evarit'aclas,to me directed,
will be expo cd to ublic Sale, at tho ourt
House. Oh Market street between Tenth ANA
Eleventh street', In the city of Wilmington.
New Castle CJuDtf, nelawarc on
SATURDAY, TIE l7th DAY I'm ",
at2 o'clock, p. m,
the following described real estate. VII:
All mat cer.ain lot, piecs or parceI Of land,
with !, brick Il settling thereon ernctei ,sit uh'e
In the city Of Wil,hngtpn, bou dcd and de-
scribed as follows, to wit:
No. Beginning at the sou!herlJ corner
OF brick messuage, iate OF Edward hug nes
on Shiploy street between Fourth and rlfth
streets thence WITH the westerly slce OF Shi =
ley street, towards Fourth stree, y feet to a
corner stake, thence westerly and parallel
with Fourth street to a stake In q line Of la9d
lat, OF Joserh Pendergrass about 81 feet, more
or less, thence northerly with said Ponder
vrass's line Il feet to q corner stake, thence
east.ri, In IL - raight i!ne and parallel with
Fifth street, 80 feet, more or less, to the place
Of beginning.
No. 2. Bevinning at q corner stake at the
westerly side OF Shipiey street, as for" erly
laid out at SO feet broad, thence extending
mort westerly and passing through the md
die Of the partition wall between ths Two
+ messuages to the outids OF the wall OF the
| kitchen Of that messuage, thence with the
end II of that Kitchen s0utherly and paral-
lei with >hipley street, feet 3 inches, thence
northwestei1y and parallel With Filth street
l3 feet, theme northrasterly and parallel
with Shipley street 5teet inches. to the for
me- direction, thence nOrthwe steriy and par
alIel wi'h f nh street about 26 feet, to cor
nsr he old line, thence by LA liens land.
n rtn ,. .tryrees, east % feet inches, to land
snl.t n Clary. thence alnnga line Of SAID
land, : nth rs degrees, cast perches to ship
10y stre,t,a at the width afore.aid thence dow q
thr same. south 50 degrees, west % feet In
ches to the place of beginning, be the col
tents more or less All that second piece o.
land adjoining the fr't twonty feet wide and
thrty-fpur feet in length, be the con emit
thereof more or less
Seized and taken in execution as the prop
erty OF Thomas l. Russell and Emma K. Nus
sell, his wife, ard John Cannon, 7: an'
to he sold by JAMES MARTIN, Sheriff.
Sherif's Office, Wilmington, Delaware, NJ a
2, 1854.
j.! CHErIFF'S SALE-BY VIRIUEO
- writ Of Levari Factas, TO re directed
Daily Republican., 1884-05-08
EO.ckGEAs

NvOTlCE-THE THIRTEENTH AN.
~ nual meeting of the shareholders OF
the Central Loan Association, will be held
at the office OF the Secretary No. 7l2 Market
street, on Friday, May 9Th, 1884, at $50 p;
IN. The annual report will be presented and
an election Of officers held.
Attest VIM. Z HAN AlNS,
mk-5t Secretary.
Daily Republican., 1884-05-08

CHErIFF'S SALE-BY VIRTUE A
- writ OF Levari tactas, TO re directed.
will be exposed to public sale, at the Court
House, on Market street, between Tenth and
Eleventh streets, in the city Of Wilmington,
New Castle County, Del, on
Daily Republican., 1884-05-08

Roasted coffee first class in
every respect), l2ac. per ib.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-03-15
Dead Mems Row.

SEATS IN THE HOUSE STUNNED BY SCPERSTrTIoCS
MEMBERS.
"That'S fatality row." said an old attendant OF
the House to a STAR reporter, who was sitting In
one OF the seats In the middle or fourth row, the
other day. 81 wouldn't sit there" he added warn
ingly, siding back two or three steps to continue
his conversation. "No, you couldn't get me to sit
there-not II you made me member OF Congress
I'm not ready to die yet. Then, lowering his voice
to an awful whisper, he continued, looking eau
ttOuSly about: "There are lots OF members In the
House you couldn't get to sit there, either. Why,
when the seats are drawn at the opening OF each
Congress, some OF the members, who know about
the fatality that hangs about those seats, are un-
comfortable until they are all gOne for fear 1t will
choosing between these and the otherwise less de-
srabee seats in the rear, they always take a back
seat Haven't you noticed how these seats are gen.
orally the last taken, unless they are chosen by
new members? Well it's fact The old men are
particularly nervous about sitting there.n
Why is this fatality row more than any OF the
others?" asked the reporter.
"Why? Iguess If you'd count over your fingers
and see how many OF the members who have died
before the end OF their term held seats I'm this row.
you wouldn't ask; and guess you'd be little
dubious about sitting there too. Just count these
over, commencing, say, with the Forty-flfth Con-
members who have died within that time who did
not hold seats In this row. There was Fernando
Wood, Haskell, Hartndge, Williams OF Michigan,
Bev. Douglas, and one or two Others whom can't
name just now. GARFIELD also sat in this row. All
these men sat in near about the same locality.
There's something in 1t, / tell you. would not
like, If were member, TO sit there"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-03-15
Ealles KilbOurn,s Suif.

THE THIRD TRIAL SET DOWN FOR NEXT MONDaY-A
TALK WITH THE CLAIMANT-HE IS UNWILLING TO
WAGE CONTEST AGAINST FATHER TINE.
"When does your case againt ex-Sergeant-at-
Arms Thompson come up for another trial?n asked
a STAR reporter OF Hallet Kilbourn to-day:
1.-THE third jury trial Of the case Is set down for
Monday next, the 18th instant"
"Wil Mr.. ThOinpsOnS health permit him to be
present?"
"He is STILL" said Mr. Kilbourn, detained at his
home in Ohio by prOtracted Illness, but | under
stand he has authorized the district attorney to
testimony in the previous trial, to which he could
add nothing If present in person."
"IS the suit against Thompson your only recourse
for the recovery OF damages? p asked THE STAR.
"IeS. Should Thompson die before another trial
is had, my cause Of action, l am informed, would
abate"
you are naturally, then, solicitous for another
speedy trial?"
nation as speedily as possible. Since this case
originated Speaker Kerr, who made a CO
defendant with Thompson, has deceased and two
OF my counsel, Judge Jerry Black and Matt. Car
penter, and several Important witnesses, have died
L cannot successfully contest against Old Father
Time, armed with his hour glass and Scythen
''By the way." remarked MIR. Kilbourn, as the
reporter was about passing on, yesterday was
the anniversary in the history OF this case7"
SHOW sO?"
''It was eight years ago yesterday 14th,
1s767-said Mr. Kilbourn, ''that private citizen
was arrested and taken before Speaker Kerr and
the assembled House Of Representatives and by
resolution of that august body was sentenced to
confinement In the common jail of the District of
Columbia for contempt in not answering as to nv
private business affairs, in which Congress or the
government was in no wise Interested"
''YOu were discharged In due time by the cOurt?n
regained my liberty and maintained my CON
tempt"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-03-15
Suing the Wrong Nan.
A DEFENDANT IN DIVORCE SUIT DENIES

DEFENDANT IN A DIVORCE SUIT DENIES BEING
MARRIED.
In the divorce case OF Amelia Omen against
Charles w. O'Neil, filed on Thursday, the defen-
dant last evening filed an answer, In which he
states that the statement that he was married to
the petitioner sis absolutely and unqualifledly IN
true and false in every particular. There can be no
pretenSe or foundation of any Kind for such state
ment, and he Is aStonShed that any one should
claim TO be his wife The defendant is nearly so
years old and has lived In this District all his fe
except the time he was IN the service during the
war OF the rebellion That his wife died on the
18th OF Sept 1881, and since that time has not pro-
posed marriage 10 any person and has done nothing
which any sane person could conStrue into 4 propo-
S1tlon TO contract marriage, and this defendant
thinks there must be some mistake about the service
OF this case Notwithstanding he is the only Chas w
O'Neil In the District as far as he knows He does
not understand how any sane woman could pretend
that she is his
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-03-15
Another Old Citizen Gone.

Mr. James F. WOllard, an Old resident Of this
city, died very suddenly OF apoplexy this morning
at his residence, S12 street northwest Yesterday
he was in the Criminal Court as foreman OF panel
OF jurors, and was apparently In robust health.
Last evening at his home he appeared to be well
as he ever did. About o'clock this morning he got
up, telling his wife that he felt bad, and In less
than half an hour afterward he was corpse Mr.
years OF age and in his early life was In the shoe
business in that city and Washington In ante
ward, and was also member of the old Auxiliary
Guard Being prudent man, he made invest
mentS Of his savings In real estate from time to
time until he was In comfortable circumstances.
He leaves widow, son, and two daughters He
was prominent in Masonic circles, past COM
mander OF Washington cOmmandery, No /, and
had many friends throughout the District
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-03-15

ihh nAnSe a, ,lehNo "hNis hN"iish MtplAIiON BE-
TWEEN FRANCE AND CHINA.
PARIS, March I5-M. waddington French am
baSSador at London, has telegrapncd Prime Minis
ter Ferry that the Marquis TSCng. the Chinese am
baSSadOr, has asked Earl Granville the FL glish
foreign secretary, TO mediate between China and
France.
The journal deS DtbdtS says: "The army has
performed It's task in Tonquin. The time has how
arrived for diplomacy
FRENCH OPPOSITION To CONTINUANCE OF TIE WAR.
PARIS, March 1j.-The left intend 10 oppose a
continuance OF warike operations In Tonquin. They
are opposed TO any further sacrifice OF and
Denditurp q money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-03-15
Society Notes.

The reception Of Miss Ransom at her studio last
evening, was well attended despite the rain storm
The literary exercises consisted Of the reading of
pflanC essay on the use and power OF words, espe-
claly as they relate to rhyme, by Mr. Jerome Bur
nett who afterwards read original pOem descrip-
tive OF scene in nature, which was replete with
quaint thoughts and delicate fanceS expressed in
smoothly-flowlng words and musical rhyme. Both
essay and poem We're highly enjoyed and warmly
applauded by the audience.
few friends OF Mr.. VIM Bruce Gray the arch1
tect. gave him surprise at his pleasant home on
18Th street, last Monday evening, the anniversary
OF ms birthday, on which occasion he was the re-
cplent or number OF beautiful and appropriate o
presents The evening passed so pleasantly with
music, refreshments, &c, that 1t was well beyond
midnight before the guests could bid adeu to their
charming hostess and hoSpitable host. Mr.. Page
Mr. ana Mrs. j. p. Townsend Miss ColhOun and
Mr. and Mrs. j. n. Whitney were among those
present.
Among the many pleasant events Of last evening
the missionary tea" at the residence Of Mrs. Sena-
tor Blair, on East Capitol street, was one Of the
most entertaining. A choice program was rem
dered, Mrs. Rogers, Mrs Dr. Sites, Miss Thomas,
the Misses Woodman. Mrs. Powell, Miss Cutter
ana Mr. Atkinson taking part. About one hundred
ana twenty-five persons, including members and
invited guests We're present, and the occasion was
In every sense 4 most enjoyable one.
Senator and Mrs. Angus Cameron have issued
cards for reception this evening in honor of Gov
and Mrs. Rusk and the Wisconsin delegation 10
Congress.
Mr.. E. F. Andrews gives dinner at Welckers ON
Wednesday next to Mr.. G. P. \. Healy, the dis
tlnguished artist to which a number of gentlemen
identified with or Interested in arr have hfan in
vlted
Cards have been issued by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
p. Stacey for the marriage OF their daughter Ade
line to Mr. Francis Nee Crisw6ll, at the Memorial
Lutheran church, March Goth.
Miss Ellen Terry left Washington to-day for Phil
adeiphia, having passed the week here with Miss
ktSley-SeWard. =
The wife OF Senator Sawyer has returned from the
Arkansas Hot Springs considerably relieved, and
happily finds her daughter, Mrs. White, who has
been seriously ILL., also on the road to better health
Miss Lillian Carpenter, daughter OF the late Sena-
tor from Wisconsin, who has been passing the sea-
son here has gone to Fortress Monroe for stay of
a couple OF months.
The wife and daughter OF Senator Malone EXPECT
to sail for Europe in May.
Professor French and wife, OF New York, who
have been in the city for the past few days guests
OF Mrs Elccta T. Smith, left for their home to-day
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-03-15
The Igcd Carriers, CIHimx

ACTION TAKEN AT A MEETING LAST NIGHT-wHY TIN
HoD CARRIERS THINK THEY sHoULD RECEIVE BET
TER WAGES, &C.
The hod carriers union at meeting last night
adopted resolution making $3.50 a day the stand
and OF wages for the season. This action was
taken, members OF the union say, In view OF the
published statement that the master masons would
have acceded TO the demand for $3.50 a day II they
had been assured that the wages would not be IN
creased again. Mr. Richard Grantlin, Secretary OF
the union. stated 10 STAR reporter to-day that
one consideration that entitled the hOd carriers 10
the increased wages asked for was the enforcement
OF the law relating TO the size OF the bricks While
a hod filled with bricks heretofore weighed 80
pounds now a hod iilled with 16 bricks the reg1,-
lati0n number, viii weigh ia pounds. Thus the
labor is made much more severe. As 10 the state
ment that the master masonS Will introduce ma
chnery which viii enable them TO dispense in part
with the services OF hod carriers, Mr. Grantlin said
that this matter had been thoroughly Investigated
by the union and IL had been demonstrated that
the cost OF such service Was much greater than the
service OF hod carriers the old plan Experienced
hOd carriers would have TO be employed 10 dump
the bricks upon the scafolds. The cOlored men Ia
the south, Mr.. Grantlin said, have agreed not TO
take the places OF the striking hod carriers the
master masonS have had TO look out for white men.
Nine white men came here from Norfolk last We'd
nesday TO work as hod carriers, and some are at
work. The members OF the union claim that their
services are much more valuable than these i'm
ported hod carriers While the imported IL, carry
from L. TO Il bricks In the llGl, the inlon
compelled TO carry Ia, ana son times % br1cas
when there l. IN emergency. Tie Lod cilTteiS
claim that the ask Only iyi'.y wages, and that
Ii should be remembered that they have only
months I'm the year TO work Mr. Grantlin says
that IL the brcklayerS union had PASSED resolutions
that they would not work With .scab he'd carriers,
the master masOns and builders would have ac-
ceded TO the demand long ago. The hod carriers
union, OF which Robert Roots is president, COM
prfSeS about so members, OF whom about so are
white men.
CONTINUED FOR WANT OF PROSECUTION.
In the Police Court to-day, the case against John
Gray colored union hod carrier, charged with as
saulting a non-union hod carrier, named Edward
Moulton, by striking him on the hand. was con-
tfnued for want OF prosecution Mr. Thomas stated
that there was no evidence against Gray.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-03-15

PANIC AMONG EGYFTIAN TRoors-ExPIOITs OF HE

PASlC AMONG EGYPTIAN TROnPS-EXPg OTIS OF HR-
EoES OF THE BLACK WATCH REGIMENT.
LONDON, March l5.-SGakim adyic,S state TINT a
panic occurred last night among The Egyptian
troops. under Baker PaSha, who are Still IN camp
at Sar1ba- They got the notion that the rebels
We're approaching. became frightened and took 10
their heels. Before the panic WAS allayed men
that were taken for rebels were killed The troops
returning 10 Suakim cheercd greatly the personal
herUlSm OF Adams Fraser, the largest man OF the
low by his single bayaDet Drummond OF the
same regiment, bayOneted 0slnan Dgna'S nephew.
Fifty men have lett Chatham To MI the vacancies
Ia the Black Watch regiment
THE REBELS On THE NILE ACTIVE.
CAIRO, March 15.-There are Indications OF IN
creaSlng activity the part OF the rebels hear the
Nile Beyond Berber telegraphic communication
has been cut off, and steamer descending the Nile
from that city has been fired upon by the insur-
gents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-03-15
How Silver Coinage is Regarded i'm
Rs<HSrAn.

BosToS, March i5-Ihe silver coinage resolutions
passed 10y the produce exchange have called out
letters on the subject 10 The secretary oi the board
from Representatives Long, Ranncy, Morse and
Lyman and Senator Dawes They al agree that
something ought TO be done, but think that with
the present committee on coinage, weights and
measures no action is likely TO be taken
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-03-15
Accused of MansIaughteF.
A RESULT OF THE CAVE IN AT THE HEAD OF nth

A warrant was issued by the clerk Of the Police
Court yesterday on the oath OF Lavinta Brown
charging Thomas Ireton and William Noe with
NJ. Brown, colored. Brown is the man who was
killed some time ago by the in OF the shaft at
street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-03-15
Helping the Railroads.

BoSToN, March 15.-Goy. Robinson has signed the
blu authorizing the New York and New England
railroad 10 issue J0nbO shares Of preferred stock
This legislation, IL followed by similar action In
Connecticut ana Rhode Island. Will 50 enlarge the
resources OF the road that IL should be able To re
store Its credit as AS satisfactory financial ne
gotiationS can be effected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-03-15
Private Secretaries Of Senator'S,


Ihere have been several attempts to publish
ilst OF the private secretaries OF Senator's appointed
under the resolution providing each Senator not
chairman of a committee with a clerk at public ex-
pense but the lists published hitherto have all been
Incorrect The following is the first list given out
authortatively: Edward Farrell for Beck. Bradford
GUS for Bowen, j. K Randall for Brown, r. W.
tucker Tor Call, g. B. Lake for Butler, f. f. Water
man lor Camden, Leigh Chalmers for Coke, W. W.
Goiqultt Tor Colquitt s brother G. w. Merrill for
falr, T. e. tluantrill for Farley, Ii. E. Martin for
Garland, Il. NJ Larner for German. St Julian
Flliett for Hampton, l.. d. Jones for Jackson n T.
n n. ho6lhson for Jonas, d. L. Hubbard for kenna,
Clement Chase for Manderson, - Wilcox for
Maxey, $ D. Caldwell for Dolph, j. A. Morgan (son)
ior Morgan, j.. NJ Shepard for Palmer. W. b. Eel
lows for Pike. j. L. Pugh {SOn) for Pugh Ed Demo-
ray for Sabin. F. NJ Vance {son) for Vance E. C.
Boudlnot for Walker. Hawkins Taylor for wilson
several republicans who have no committee clerks
are In the list, they being entitled to secretaries
10 the case OF Senator Vance, his is his private
secretary, but, by express direction OF the Senator
is not entitled to pay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-03-15
Capitol Topics.

THE STATUS OF TIE FITZ JOHN PORTER BILL
1t has been understood that the Fitz John Porter
BILL having been returned to the House for its con-
currence in a Senate amendment, would 60 to the
foot OF the list OF measures on the Speakers table
and be covered by one hundred Senate bills now
lying there A gentleman well posted In the rules
and practices Of the House stated to-day, however,
that this BILL under the rules, readily acceSsi-
BILE. and could be taken up any day when the ma
Jority desired. Under the rules after the morning
hour has expired motion TO go to the Speakers
table may be carried by majority vote. The Or
der of business then is to take up, first executive
communications, which are generally disposed OF
as they are received and do not accumulate, and.
next, to take up bills returned TO the House from
the Senate with amendments Under this heading
the FiZ John Porter bill would be quickly reached,
as there are but one or Two measures ahead OF il.
so the bill, Which many have thought was pigeon
holeu lor awhile, may be brought UP any day. 1t
Is expected by some members that ii viii be taken
up during the first part OF next week.
THE STAR ROUTE INVESTIGATION.
Mr. Springers committee will continue the investi-
CATION OF star route expenses next week. J. NJ. Nc
Grew, late sixth auditor in the Post Ofce depart
IneIlt, has been summoned to appear Tuesday. Mr.
ker, Wednesday and Mr.. Bliss Thursday.
DEFEAT OF THE BILL TO PENSION THOMAS JEFFER-
SONS GRANDDAUGHTER.
Mr. w. E. RObinson'S bill granting pension of
$500 per annum TO Mrs. Septima Randolph Meikle-
haIn, the sole surviving granddaughter OF Thomas
jefferson, was defeated In the House yesterday af-
ternoon. The bill was supported by Mr. Robinson,
Mr. John S. Wise, Mr.. WOOlford and others, and
oPpoSSd 10y MI. HtWitt.0 0I Aia supported 0tlerS.
The support was based upon sentimental grounds,
while the opposition claimed to stand on the high
platform OF principle. A motion by Mr.. Hewitt, OF
Ala, striking out the enacting clause was carried
by vote OF 129 TO TO, and the bill thus lost the
House ratifying the action OF the committee, when
the latter rose.
ARMY AND NAVY NOMINATIONS.
The President sent the following nominations TO
the Senate yesterday: Corps OF engineers-Lleut.
Col. Thomas L. Casey, tobe colonel: Maj. Walter L.
Mcfarland, to be lieutenant colonel; Second Lieut.
Robert NJ. Read, 1E 10th cavalry, TO be first lieu
tenant; Second Lieut.. Randolph D1ckings, marine
corps, TO be first lieutenant Navy-SurgeonS
Walter l.. SchOfleld and Aaron s Okerly, to be med
zeal inspectors; Medical Inspector Albert c. Cor
gas to be medical director; CON- Thomas S. Phelps
to be rear admira Capt. Ralph Chandler, TO be
commodore; Commander John A. Howell, to be
captain.
MINOR NOTES.
The Senate was not In session today.
Just before the adjournment OF the Senate yes
terday afternoon, Mr.. EdmundS, by unanimous
consent. delegated Mr. Sherman to act as presiding
officer on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday OF next
week. Mr. EdmundS expects 70 be absent those
days. - q"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-03-15
A $4,000 Silk Robbery,

CHESTER, PA. Mar. 15.-Joseph Dcering's dry goods
store was entered last night by thieves who carried
on several thousand yards OF silk, valued at over
$1,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-03-15

NFNISI''N tlF INnitE IAWRFNCE.
NEW YORK. March l5.-JudCe Lawrence TODAY
IN the supreme court, handed down a decision I'm
the suit brought hy Nm. j. Hutchinson the broker
against the president of the stock exchange and
the members OF the governing committee TO ne
cover 100000 damages In His COMPLAINT Mr.
Hutchinson recited that he had been adlidyei
guilty OF fraud 10y the governing committee With
out trial, or an opportunity 10 examine witneSSns
and that the exchange had Ihclod him by COM
muntcattng the fact OF hiS expulsion tur alleged
fraud In his suit, Nr. Hutchinson asked that the
resolution OF expulsion he set aside, and that he be
awarded damages. Several months ago an iniunc-
non was obtained restraining the exchange from
enforcing the resolution uf ts governing committee
eApelnnS MI Hutchinson, and the decision OF to-
day is IN favor OF the plaintiff, continuing the in
JUNCTION While the action is pending and until it
can be deterrrintal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-03-15
st. Patrick.s Day i'm Ro~sou.

BOSTON, March l5.-fhe Irish societies. OF Boston
will make no formal demonstration on ~. PatriCk's
day, and the sums usually appropriated for that
purpose Will be devoted Ia charitable objects.