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Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-11-26
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Tho regular monthly meeting Of tho
Trustees Of the Poor WAS held ~ the
Almhousc this morning, with President
Bird In the chair and full Board pres
ent. The monthly report OF Supsrin-
tenjent Guthrie was read and adopted.
The report shows 1877 white inmates OF
the Almhouss and 70 colored inmates.
In the Insane department there 10 60
white and IL colored inmates, max ing
. total In both departments Of 239. Dur
ing the month there were thrcS deaths,
- follows Peter Maximillion, aged so
years Ambrose p. SAndbury, aged, 80
years; Georsana Green ,colOrud, aged, -
years, all OF Wilmington Hundred.
Considerable time was spent In bal
lotinE for an engineer 70 take charge OF
the machinery IN the new AlmshOus1
buildings. There Was . mum Der Of ap-
LlicAnts, and after taking several bal
lots John Keeley WAS duly elected
engineer.
The successful candidate resides near
Newark and has charge Of u. r. Whit
takers Iron works 81 that place. The
remainder Of the morning sossion wAs
devoted TO making an inspection Of the
buildings, which were found 70 Be IN
their usual good order.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-11-26

NIOIIOE-fUSEY a. WALTON HAS
~ thi, day disposed OF hts interest In the
Diamond State Oar Spring Company, and 10
no long er in its employ. The president as
sumes ali the duties Of Mr.. Walton as mana
ger.
All bills should DO rendered and payments
made to the treasurer q ~ WALNUT fucet'
phiIadeIphia. Pa. NATHAN II DAVIS,
noys.st President.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-11-26

Philip Mcdonnell, grocer, ~ No. 725
Church street, WAS tho victim Of . run.
away yesterday afternoon about 4
O'Clock.
HE horss running away reached Eighth
and Church streets when fearing to
cross the railroad, Mcdonnell jumped
fsom his wagon and In doing ~ broke
nis arm.
The runaway team continued on
across the railroad and ran into the
yard OF the ackson Il sharp Company
where he was caught.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-11-26
:. Not the Least Trace OF Fusal OIL

Is contained in DUFFY's MALT WINS
KY. 1t is therefore the only Genuine
Medical Whisky"
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-11-26

NOR SALE-A GOOD PLACE OF ID
- acres, with small buildings, In New
Castle Co., for only $1,000.
GREGG L WALTER,
MOTT 6lb1L Market street
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-11-26

"ANTED-A COLOKED WOMAN TO
Nv work IN Kitchen. Best wages. No
Sunday work. COS Market st. p2o2ts
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-11-26

WOMAN FOR tiENER
W al housewofk. No cooking. 6Os Mar.
Aot stteet. me- 2ts
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-11-26

To SELL
w best book in the market. Address
p. q. Box 1877, Wilmington, Del. n2e-2t.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-11-26

NOR SALE-HoUSE NO. 9l2 FRENCH
= street.
J. q. PIOKELS & CO,
no In No. so2 Market st.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-11-26

"ANTED-A HOUSEKEEPER, A
wv good cook, In small family ddress
HOUSEKEEPER,t this office, with full nam
and stating where can be seen. n2e ltd-ltv
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-11-26

SlTUArlON WANIEE-A BAkBEk
- would like 10 have place ON Wedpes-
day and Saturday night. Inquire at barber
shop, Eighth and Pine streets no26.ltt
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-10-10

For fully an hour after the moon rose on
this locality Saturday h. r form was nearly all
covered by the shadow Of the earth, and what
little WAS seen was crescent shaped. The arc
shovel in vertical position The sight from
elevated localities and on the water was beau
tiful one. After the sun set and before the
moon became visible, the western sky presented
a soft dffused golden and reddish hue, and
with tie mellow light from the crescent moon,
as she rose Dove the eastern horizon in a cloud
less sky, male beautiful scene. Afterwards
the moon passed from the earth's shadow, and
grown round and full again shone out brightly
The eclipse was only partially visible here,
though in countries east of US it total
America losing the PISS 'ge into the shadow,
but getting the benefit of nearly all the pas.
sage out.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-10-10
A TOUCHING INCIDENT.
Young Girls decentralization IL was
OccasiOned-SOin New and
Startling Truths.

The st. Louis express, on the New York Central
road, was crowded one evening recently, when al
one of the way stations, an elderly gentleman, ac,
comiahed by young adS entered me o',s
ed the pair, the young lady arose, ana III pieao
ing voice said:
lum. | am not crazy; am IA little tired, but not
mad oh mo indeed. Won't you please have papa
take me back home?"
The conductor, accustomed though he was To
all phases OF humanity, looked with establishment
at the pair, did the other passengers IN Their
vicinity. A few words from the father, however,
sufficed, and the conductor passed on while The
young lady turned her face To the window; me
writer CHANGED To he seated just behind the oid
gentlemen and could not torcgo the desire To
speak to him. With sad face and trembling
voice the father said:
My daughter has been attending the seminary
in IA distant town and was succeeding remark
ably. Her natural qualities, together with a
great ambition, placed her in the front ranks OF
the school out she studied too closely, was not
careful of her health, and her poor brain has
turned. | am taking her to IA private asylum
where we hope she will soon he better
At the next station the old man and his daugh-
ter left the cars but the incident suggestive Of
Shakspeare's ophelia, awakened thoughts IN the
mind Of the writer. II is an absolute fact that
while the population of America increased thirty
per cent during the decade between 1870 ana
lASO the insanity increase was 0rer one hundred
and thirty-f per cent for the same period lrav-
elers by rail, by boat In carriages in any part
of the land see large and elaborate buildings, ana
inquire what they are?
Insane asyl ums!
Who builds Them
Each state every county: hundreds OF private
Individuals and in all cases their capacity Is tax
ed TO the utmost.
Because men, IN business and the professions,
women at home or in society and children AT
school overiax their mental and nervous forces
by work. worry aud care. This brings about ner-
vous disorders, Indigestion. and eventually
mania.
Ii Is not always trouble with the head that
causes insanity. IL FAR oftener arises from evils
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-10-10
Rishop Ptnkex,s Successor.

In relation to the coming convention OF
Episcopal clergymen Of this dicese, which meets
on the last Tuesday in October, to consider the
election Of bishop to occupy the chair of the
late Bishop Pinkey. the Baltimore american
says, concerning the various candidates, that
the REV. George Leeds, D. D., has won a
large number of adherents, tut by many he is
considered too old and two feeble, serious
disea:e having attacked him during the last
Two years. Rev. Campbell Fair, ID. D., is
largely supported as the associate in work and
principle of the late Bishop Pinkney. Rev. DR..
ages has n reputation for work and organi-
cation hut opposition to him is based upon his
advanced Craftsmanship. Rev. DR.. j. II Ec-
c.eston is favored OH account o being man in
the prime Of life and arylander. The OPP
ponenis Of this gentleman ailege that he is too
cosrl, Identified with the low church school.
R.v H. Eli tt, of Washington, D. C., be-
longs to sraunch church family, and his own
position in the diocese is commanding, but some
charge him with being mar ow and low church
His cousin, Bishop Elliott, cammauds the re-
spect and support of not few, tut the serious
objection to bis name is tn Il he is already a
bishop in charge OF an appointed work Tor the
whole church. -
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-10-10
To Hotel Keepers and Others
who Deal in LIQUORS.

NOR THE INFORMATION OF ALL PER-
l. SONS CONCERNED, the following Act
Of the Legislature, passed March oath, 1865, is
published:
CHAPTER Isl.
IN ACT prohibiting the sale of spitituous or
trmenfed liquors in the several counties Of The
State on the day Of election
SECTION |. Be IL enacfed by the General assem-
Uy Of Maryland, That it shall not be lawful for
the keeper of any hotel, tavern, store, drinking
establishment, or any other place where liquors
are sold, or for any person or persons, directly
or Indirectly, to sell, barter, give, or dispose of
any spirituous fermented liquors, ale o. beer,
or intoxicating drinks of any kind, on the days
of election hereafter to be held in the several
counties of this State
SEC. =. 1dnd be it enacted, That any person vio
lating the provisions of this Act shall be liable
to indictment by the Grand Jury of the county
where the offence is committed, and shall, upon
conviction before any Judge of any of the Gil
cult Courts of this State, be fined sum not less
than fifty dullars more than one hundred
dollars for each and every offcnce-onc-ha the
fine shall be paid the inforIner, the other half To
the County Comm. i-siuncrs, Tor the use of public
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-10-10
Local Brevities.
The caves are beginning to leave
Election day is but three weeks off next

The caves are beginning to leave
Election day is but three weeks off next
/ Tuesday.
The warm weather has seriously inter
fered with the oyster trade.
DR.. Robert F. Chapman. of New York,
is visi ing his rel .tives in this county.
| When Jack Frost arrives he will find
very little Ia xii MS the present drought
has torestaled him.
| Farmers re compel eel Il wait for rain
before they can do any +, seeding. As q
! ccns.q uence this work will he very late
| This year.
| The commissiunrr meeting IN Tuesday
drew a large number al people E" town.
The prevail NJ dr'uth aud pc tiles were
the chief topics Of discussion.
! The st report from the registration OF
hcers shows good work on the part of the
camps ign COMM tees in som. of the dis
tricts Let all work AS earn silly On the
! day of election
! The modern c"schman drives his cm
Players h"rs.s /" the halter ~rd his TN
Players daughter - the alter. Or, to
tackle II different figure. lie i,ridles the
horses aud brides the d.u. htrr.-- Err
The Cltv, land. Il,ndri, ks aud Compton
club at the 9th district ill meet Il, Mid
Il etowu an Saturday, Oot"hur 18Th \ !
he meubers # the c uh and al Democrats
Of the distric; are earnest r,qucst,d To
Ut end
| We have received a card I" he wedding
of Miss Minnie, the attractive ani pretty
d laughter OF Mr.. Roit. Ferguson. and Mr.
Geo. ". Price. The ceremony will be
performed N next Tuesday morEing a,
The home OF the brides p.'~ns
Those who attended service in the cnur
house last Sunday did 80 under d ificulty.
| The doors were oil locked and the keys
not being orfhcoming they were compe J.
ed 10 make their entrance and exit through
the window, much TO the de,riment Of The
ladies hats, chignons aud dresses.
Your carriage horses are slavering fear
fully. II they go on at this rate there will
soon be scarcely a grease spot Of them LEFT
Take them off the clover, boy pu, them
in the stable, and give them some of Days
Horse and Caule Powder That is what
hey want" 1t costs only 25 cents
Judging from the number of marriages
that have recently occurred in this neigh
borhood il would seem that The ladies are
making good use Of the privileges OF cap
year. Those whose couarge is not equal
20 the emergency should remember that
but few months more are left to them
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-10-10
LOCAL Nj :

@ The Subscription price of THE
TINES is 81. per annum If paid IN
adrance or at any time acithin The car
rent gear; if not paid vithn the year
$1.50 wW be inrariably charged, as
clways Aeretof"re, and from this 'ule
no exception 1UW be made.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-10-10
B:i1jy1 ]J ;l:;IIjN5,

The attention of persons, Mho are always in
the habit of enforcing their opinions upon the
result of elections 10y proposing TO bet, is call
ed to the following section Article 50 of the
Code of Public Law. of this State
SO. No person shall make any let or wager
on the result of any election 10 take place
in This State.
AT. Any person offending against the pre-
ceding section, shall be liable to indictment in
the Circuit court if the offence he committed
in any county. or in the Criminal court OF Bal
timore. and on conviction. shall lie fined not less
than fifty nor more than FIVE hundred dollars,
t. be paid TO the State for the of the School
fund.
''4S. Every deposit of money in any part OF
the State, wager or bet upon elections in
this State or elsewhere, shall he forfeited and
paid over to the County Commissioners Of the
county where deposited for the use Of the
county: and if deposite in the City of Bal imore
TO the May or and City Council
DAVID SHOOT, Sheriff.
oct 10, 1851. of Charles County. 4
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-10-10
WHAT'S IN A NAME ?

Very much, when that name repre-
se"ts the reputation for square and up
right dealing, made through gears Of
Hnceasi"g amd successful efforts to giue
our patrons Mebest ralue for their mon
ey IN the iand. We again call your at
tenttOn to our unriUalm assortment of
JaN and winter Garments of our O,Cn
nuke, for Mems Boys anil Chihlrtns
meor. orr prices wiN be .found as as
ual, tile forrest IN the city for rel matle,
elegantly cm and d"ra6le clthing, aud
all ne ask is hat y0u see our
Mems Pants from 1 90 to so
Mems Bus. Suits ) 90 "25 co.
" Dress " ID 90 "35 90.
Overcoats = 500 "35 90.
Boys and Childrens Suits and Overcoats,
fr"m 81 so to $50 co.
MERCH ANTTAlLORlNG Department
in connection. Mail Orders will receive
pune ual attention.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-10-10
A CARD.

SILKS. vELvErs.
AND BEAUTIFUL DRESS GOODS,
CASH PRICES
Special bargains I'm black silks cash prices. our
81 Is Black silk reduced 10 sl0O our $50 Black
Silk reduced TO el.25.
COlorcd Cashmeres, widest double width, all
pure wool. cash price Sl4c.
New York Mills Sheeting Cotton, widest and
very beht quality, cash price. DC
CARRIERS, I'll MARKET SPACE.
Brucade Black silk Velvet cash price 81 o.,
Cloth for Boys W ear, large assortment, 37l3 80.
81. 15c., Sl0O. Colored silks. excellent quality,
81 90 reduced to cash price, 75c.
Double White Blankets, 200 "a, $500 Double
White Blankets, large size, all wool, So.
Colored and Black Satins, 80. ", 75c., tl.0O
Ladies' Cloth Suiting, pure wool, fine quality.
all colors cash price, DC.
Bleached Table Damask. pure linen. SOC.
BrOcade Black Silks 75c. Beautiful Plaid dress
Goods. silk and wool, cash price. 25c.
Excellent Red Twill Flannel, pc.
Yard W idc Bleached Cotton. excellent quality SC
Nottingham Lace for curtains. 25c., SIC, jOc.
Auction Blankets, great tcash) bargains
SILKS, SIC. SILKS, 81. SILKS, 37c.
CARRIERS III MARKET SPACE,
WASHINGTON, DC.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-10-10
EIsEMAN Bros popular tailors and clothiers,
Washing ton, D. G.


The Weather Ignores the Almanac.
The seasons now for several months past
have been so badly junLled together and dis
place that our present weather and the mild
temperatures that are predicted for two more
weeks Of October will scarcely excite surprise
The warm vaporladen air of the Gulf of Mex
leo and the Gulf States, favored by :he low bs-
roDeter prevailing in the Northwest, has pour
ed norlhward and persists in maintaining it.
self over latiiudes which at this time of the
year are usually occupied by the cold high,
pressure waves Of British a merica. II is u CON-
bat in the skies between the meteorological for
ces of Iht South and those in Canada, and so
far the Southern weather, with the exception Of
on. or two repulses, has been able to retain all
the northern territory its invading hosts have
conquered. According to the New York Her.
aid, which has som. reputation for weather
wisdo n to lose, the probabilities are that the
present situation will con,inu. for two weeks
yet. tongue Of warm, moist, semi tropical
there met, the cold air of the north, heavy rains
occurred last Friday, the fall reaching the IN
precedented amount of $3.50 inches in sixteen
hours. Similar rains are likely to occur for
some time yet along the skirts of the slowly
descending wave of cold Canadian weather
until the conditions appropriate to our climate
at this period of The year are firmly esta olshed
Though after Our hot s plember we might
naturally expect a cool October, the probsbili-
ties are, says the Herald, "th,t this month
will be warmer than IN. average in the Mddl.
and E .stern States and generally over all ths
country east of the seventy fifth meridian
II is not, however, to lie necessarily y dr.,
month. except perh ps along the A tIantic sea
board. Taking into consideration the cours.
pursued by recent storm centres first appea, in 6
in the Western plateau districts, it seems highl,
probable that the present month will continue
| TO The 2Oth inst, TO be characterized by heavy
ranfalls in the upper Mississippi and lower
Missouri vale. 8, and subsequently, eastward to
the eighty fifth meridian and northwestern par
Of the Middle States The coal compane:
will doubtless lament the absence Of the active
busir IS that more seasonable October wen be-
usually brings, but such Of their customers n.
are not embarrassed with funds will find it easy
10 reconcile themselves to the situation. - Bait
Sun.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-10-10

TO I'D FER IISERS.-TH TIMES harinq q
ltrQer circulation th,t any other paper among the
intelligent turner's and business men OF Charte,
Comfy offers superior inducements to advertisers
~ insert their announcements in columns. Sena
(r caro- rates, which rs loC any othr.' pape,
u, outhern Maryland. 10 say nothing about circuia
tim
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-10-10

We may look fora extraordinarily severe
inter if there is any virtue in the old Indian
hornet sign All the nests we have heard OF
this yeal in tie woods are built on the ground.
When they are suspended from trees and high
up it is ii sign for a mild winter. Our old
proenosticators say that they have never known
the sign to fail
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-10-10
4 Wonderful Record!

Why is il that the business Of the R"lti-
more Clothiers. c. \. OEHN L Son go W.
Pratt and SIS Hanover SITS, has so steadily
grown, until it has attained such large proper.
items? Simply because they give you full
value for your money, carry the largest and
bes, made Stock, and guarantee everything
strictly as represented 1t is good place to
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-10-10

nRDERED this Both day Of :, pt-mher 1854
~ hat The report oi sale in the -hose Untitled
cause he raIth, j sud ,un6rmri an rs causr I"
ihr CONTRARY thereof - show n on or b-for~ the
third Nond,y o. O,Iah.r ~. provided cop,
Of this order 10 issesi'd 10 some n.wsp-p per
published 10 Charles count. oncr tn rsrh OF
three successive N--ks before III. said third
Nondsy 10 October neat.
The Frpurl s'rirs the amount % ssle to be
$4,000. H. G SoSssrREEr Clerk
True COPY i.si. T. q SroSEsrRsEr Clerk
uC 1t
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-10-10
Plush Il Leather Photograph Albums
ALBrxs WITH LEAVES MADE or WOOD.
Something Eatirsiy New.

We have a stock OF s. 900 ALBUMS. and can
please any ia,t-, snd having bought the largest
stock al /. forced sale in Europe, ~e can sell
fully SO per esat. less than other stores.
Pull line OF LADIES' PLUSH SATCHELS.
Leather Satche's from 4sc TO 81.
POCKET BOOKS, PURSES, kc.
Vow open. the Largest and Cheapest Assort
ment OF STERLING SILVER AND GOLD
PLATE JEwELRY to be found in the city.
A Handsome Sci. cton Of DRESSING CASES
WORK BONES JEW ELRY CASES, PERU
merry CASES. EASEL PICTURE FRAMES.
in Plush and Ehonr FRENCH FANS, PLUSH
MIRRORS, etc.
We have No OLD STOCK. aud only desire
our friesds 10 examine our goods, AS we are
sure they will not fail 10 he satisfied both With
the selection and the prices
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-10-10
WILLIAM f PHIPP>, Secret,


No description We c"n give here, will do
justice 10 our elegant assorimt Mt of Mems and
Boys Cloth ng for ia II and winter wear, and an
inspection will satisfy !on that in quality, fiji
aud prices, our stock is not equaled anyw here,
ACNE HALL, 2Cs W. Baltimore ST, Baltimore
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-10-10
/ DEFY COMPETITIONS!
I LIKE OPPOSITION?

LIKE OPPOSITION? IDEFI COMPETITIONS! :!
and VII bulge from my position that the above brands o" Fertilizers
BEST southern Maryland sell in Southern
Maryland
goods
be high
And all Ftizing
which fertilizer High Low
offered
filed will thro'
Southern Maryland this spring personally
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-10-10
Tae Eclipse Of the Moon.

EIsEMAN Bros popular taiIors and cothiers,
Washing ton, D. G.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-10-10

EIsEnAN Bros popular taiors and clotbiers
Washington, d. G.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-10-10

CHILDRsN's Suits, Eiselnan Bros, 7th and l
Sts., Washington, d. G.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-10-10
Judges CT E.eriiGn

EIstMAN os.. Popular tailor and clothiers,
ashingtGn. ID. Z.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-10-10

No IS Insolv nci s

In The msltrr 81 the Iusulvrn, estate Of " M
q Ferguson.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-10-10

Samu, d Reed, vs.. John Darg and Jane +
parg his wife
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-10-10

PANTS, ALL Prices, Eiseman Bros, 7th and T.
SITS, Washington, ID. &.