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Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-12-13

On easy terms, mems, boys ana chill.
dren's clothing, shirts, and gents' fur.
nlshing goods at Walsh & Co.'S, No. SOC
Market street.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-12-13
WORTHY
Of Confidence.

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e your blood vitiascd by arrangement,
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'ue leading physicians OF the United
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Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-12-13

Don't forget to stop a. nress %
H e ssis:. Second at p: I'd a. \, MAKE,
OYSTERS o, in every style ed am please 4
hours. He will try anu
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-12-13

SPEClAL NUT1CE-BY ORDER or
~ Charles Roberts, President OF the
bridgeport Steamboat Company, the
steamer Mary Nor.
gan" will make her
last trip :or the season - mA1No
on "wednesday ,Decem- ~
Der II, 1884
=. 81 wish 10 re-
turn this nks TO the citizens OF Wilmington
Tor their liberal patronage aud friendly
greetings dur ny the past year, and II will
be the aim OF the company to tier better
facilities for travel and freight another sea-
son. wishing you all a merry Christmas
and prosperous New Year | am with re.
spect, yours, JOHN +. TRUIfT,
Captain steamer Mary Morgan "
dec 10 t. L.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-12-13

On easy terms, far 1els, blankets
com iortables and stoves, at Walsh
Cos, No. 506 Market street.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-12-13
At
W. B. SHARP'S,
FOURTH AEDAARKIT srs.

For the Christmas HOLIDAYS
Ia talk on Rugs and Mats
might be interesting to some
buyers who Don't know
what in the world to give"
Rugs are both pretty and use.
full.
We bought five hundred
Tapestry Brussels Mats land
that's a good many in one
purchase tor Wilmington },
which are sold in most car
pet stores for IS cents and
81 each. The quantity low
cred the price with us, giving
you the opportunity to buy
them here for So cts. apiece.
AAere 8 ABOUT nifty smyrna
Rugs, which are nice tor bath
room, dining room or front
halls. It's all we have, and
they will be Is cents from 81.
A finer grade in higher col
ors is reduced to 81 from ST..
%. A still higher grade ST.
25 from $I.75.The best grade
81 from $3.50 Too many
Smyrna goods for stock ia
king.
We've about fifty large
size Moquette Rugs, in bright
centres, handsomely border
ed, a nice rug for front of
sofa. They will be $I.98|
from $3.50. They best and
handsomest line OF large, sofa
size Smyrna Rugs, with fig
ured centres and borders.
Oriental and Persian styles
are reduced to $3.50 from
$3.50 and $3.50 from Sc.
In Sheepskin Rugs there's
all the desirable colorings at
SITS, $3.50 and 1915. Wei
have also those elegant An.
CORA Rugs, in one skin, show
ing a long, white, silky fleece
and making a beautiful rug i
81 SO and S..
For the taste which prefers|
those subdued and elegant
English colorings and designsI
we have the South Kensing-I
ton Art and Mecca Rugs, SUI
perb in quality and effect i;
$3.50 to $I4.
This lot OF Rugs is mark
ed especially for the Holiday
Trade. There's abou t
twelve hundred OF them alto
gether, making an elegant
assortment OF all kinds,
which are nice tor gifts and
useful.
WIN n SHARp
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-12-13
A Grand Rame

sor . deer at VIM. A. Spark q saloon
corner Taylor and Locust streets. on
new Years day. Each purchaser Of 9
drink is entitled to q ticket r
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-12-13

dor SALE-A rJRsT-ULAss, BRICK
II dwelling, containing TOoms, hot and
cold water, bath, gas, etc. Co tsge style,
slate roof, front porch, ray window. inside
blinds, front, back and side yards. This
dwelling Ia nearly new ard In good condi,
ton. and can be bought at bsrsain; and
on easy forms. :. J. r ElRCE, 1905 Del. ave
decl3.3&
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-12-13
q. n. MIDDLETON.

Finest new crop New Orleans
molasses, zoe. Ier at. That cele.
brated Peach Syrup once more
in stock, at zoe. per qt.
Preserved canned Apricots at
55c. per B Id. can. All varieties
ofpreserves in 3 Id. buckets.
Try those old fashioned reed
bird mackeral at l2c. per doz.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-12-13
Dr.. s1mnas' white Pulmou 4,
BolsonD.

BolGom,
The leading lung remedy of Whining.
ton, Del. For chronic and recent coughs.
sore throat, Group, hoArseness and a.
lung diseases, az every body we'll knows.
Dr. Simms' White Pulmonic Balsam
Is the leading lung remedy undoubted.
ly. References abundant ut our Office.
Sold by dealers. 90 cts. and 81. Main
Depot, Fourth and King Philadelphia,
Johnston, Holloway g. Co., 6O2 Arch
street.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-12-13

Winslow's corn, l2ic. per can
Bakers corn, loo; a corn as good
as Bakers, 3 cans for 25c. Your
choice of 3 cans blackberries, !
cans string beans, 3 cans lima
beans, 3 cans peas, 3 cans toma.
toes for Csc. Three lbs. Tren.
ton, oyster or soda crackers for
Csc. Nicknacks, loo. per lb.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-12-13
WeStudy toPIease.

WeStudy toPIease.
Tell US not, in mournful numbers,
You have not no shoes to wear,
For the soul is dead that slumbers
MARI has plenty, and to spare.
Life is real, life is earnest,
Ask Of those who feel the cold
Those who buy oft returneth
Where the cheapest shoes are sold.
Our stock Of Boots and Shoes is larger
imam ever and we are offering every
body bargains in footwear. Come in
And look at our new Winter Stock be-
fore you buy, and you will find our pri.
cee are the lowest for the same quality
OF goods. twill pay you to call and
zee our line of goods before you pur-
chase. We can and will give you bar.
gains, and remember that If YOU mr..
chase to the amount of Two Dollars vo,,
are entitled to a chance (FREE) in
'he great Punch and Judy Show which
Will certainly be given to the person
holding the lucky number on saturdav
the 9th of December.
DON'T FORGET THEPLAor.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-12-13

NOTICE-ELECTIO N-THE ANNUAL
IN meeting Of the st ckh0idcrs Of the Ma
ttOna1 Bank OF Wilmington and Bra ndywi
Will be held at their banking house, Oh
Tuesday, January ID, 1881, fr IL 2to4 D IN ,
for the purpose Of choosing nine directors u,
serve the ensuing year
dl3to OHIO NUwLAND, Cashier.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-12-13

~ lbs. best Buckwheat, TIC. at Kim.
bles.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-12-13
G R &C E R

As Christmas is coming,
we appear before the public
with goods at popular prices.
Raisins are high, but we have
good Ondura's for mince.
meat at Ioc. per h.; some
not SO good, 3 lbs. for Csc;
Sultana raisins, I2c.
4. y. MIDDLETON.
l would call your attention to
Bricks mince-meat. and can say
1t has no equal for quality and
cleanliness. Our sales OF it are
very large, and those using it
will testify to the above. Re-
member, there is none other to
compare with it. For sale whole
sale and retail.
q. a. MIDDLETON.
We have a good coffee at lac.
per lb. Finest Mocha at soc.
With every pound Of Middleton s
coffee we give you a plated tea
spoon. With every two pounds,
either large spoon, knife or
fork. With every pound OF
Middleton's tea you get either a
knife, fork, spoon, or elegant
piece of glassware.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-12-13

kvEp,c Sarsaparilla Il q medicine that,
sben = during nearly 40 years, IN oil
parts OF the world, has proved its eff
cscy as the best blood alternative known
tn medical scia,,ce
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-11
MAINE INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL

The ANIMAL Meeting at HaIlowell-
Officers Elected.
AUGUSTA, Dec 10.-Ths annual meeting Of
the corporators and associate Subscribers of the
Maine Industrial School for Girls was held at
HallowelI today. Eighteen new names ere
added TO the list OF associate Subscribers and
the following officers elected for the ensuing
year:
Prssident-Sidney Perham.
Secretary-C darles e. Nash.
Treasursr-E. Rowell.
Trustees for Thfee Years-Benj Kingsbury,
Jr., Portland; Mrs. 8. G. Sargent.
Tbs fourth quarterly meeting Of the man
ayers OF the school was held at the same time.
In the absence by illness of the president,
Hon. Sidney Perham, Judge Kingsbury was
elected president pro tenn.
The annual reports of the treasurer and
mansger of the board, Major E. Rowell,
Matron Charlotts NJ. Brown, Mrs. Sargent and
Mrs. II. Il. Baker, lady visitors, were present.
Cd. They showed the school to be in salts
factory and prosperous condition, with At
scholars, II more than the intended capacity
OF the present school baildng. Thirteen la
dies were elected visitors for the ensuing year.
ID. K. Baker, E. Rowell aud q. E. Nash
wers appointed the executive committee for
the ensuing year.
The walls and roof of the new school build
ing are completed and 1t is hoped that the
Legislature will see the necessity OF making
an appropriation to complete and furnish it
early In the summer
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-11
A MARROW ESCAPE.
Miss Florence IIarryatt Nearly Aspbyxi-
Rted i'm Canada.

Miss Florence Marryat, the talented daughter
of Captain Marryatt, the novelist, is in Boston
again, after trip through the Canadas. While
travelling there she had, ss reported by tele-
graph, an exceedingly narrow escape from as
phyxiation, and was, in fact, given up at first
by the physicians. Miss Marryatt tells the
story herself in the following words to Boston
Journal reporter: "I was in London, Oat.,
last Friday, and was to give an entertainment
that evening. 1 went to the dressing room of
the ball to prepare, and noticed as entered
that there was slight erdor of gas. looked
all around, and even opened door leading in
to q small adjoining room. An overpowering
amount OF gas Immediately poured out. 1
shat the door qaickly, or rather thought shut
it, but probably left it little ajar As went
on dressing | began to feel dazed and some
what dizzy-I can't seem to remember lust
how felt or what did, for my senses sudden
ly left me When l recovered l was in my
bed with friends around, all saying to me, For
Gods sake, Miss Marryatt arouse yourself 1t
seems the manager, wondering at my absence
came to my door to Knock. Receiving no
answer be became alarmed, broke open the
door and found me lying fiat on the floor, with
my face he said, blue paleness and with
froth at the mouth. He rushed back to the
stage and cried to the audience. Miss Marryatt
has been suddenly taken SICK Is tnere phy-
siciau 10 the house? A physician came, and
they carried me 10 the hotel where for over
three hours they worked to restore me. The
doctor, when be first saw me lying there, gave
me up at once. He thought I was entirely
gone. But finally l came to, and then they
say l was like an insane person, striking
around at them ALL I'm sorry for the poor
creatures, am sure, ii I hit them" and Mics
Marryatt laughed in remembrance Of what her
actions must have been in those few moments
"The next two days" she continued, II was
stll Ill from the effects Of that gas. Do you
know the manager came and tried to pretend
it was not gas, and therefore not their fault
They asked me ii l wasn't subject to faipting
fits, If / wasn't greatly fatigued at the time,
aud even inquired If it wasn't fit. got nv
doctors certificate that gas caused the Illness
and that settled it. But, dear me, it was an
expensive one, and wonder 1 wasn't killed
Some of the London papers were so uBkind as
to say was Suffering from a cold and was
tired out with my travelling, and really felt
quite cross TO see IN an evening paper story
to that effect. take some pride in saving
that am able to travel without being fatigued
and the sole cause Of my indisposition was that
Oasb
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-11
REslxJCEsp eas.EAN ysgs,ExF F,rgs
STEAM VESSELS.
Annual Report OF Supervising Inspector
General Du.nouk


WASHINGTON. Dec 10--James A. Dumont,
Supervising inspector general of team vessels,
has presented his annual report TO the Sec
retary OF the Treasury for the fiscal year end
ing Juue 30 1884. The total number of
steamers inspected during the year is ,453, an
increase of 100 over the previous year.
The total loss OF life is 271 persons, 13 less
than the previous year. The supervising in
inspector general says that but for the unfortu-
nate accident TO tbs steamer City of Column
bus, wrecked January is, 1854, the number of
lives lost during the year would have been
less than for many years past. Reference is
made to this case with more regret for the
reason that the accident could not and9Sould
Dotibaye occurred except for gross remissness
in duty of the commanding officer of the ship
who yielded to the temptation of going 70
Eleep while acting of pilot OF his ship, when at
the time she was being nayigated through the
most peril0us portion her voyage. This ac-
cideEt shows how important are the wissSt
precautions OF law When their execution de-
penda upon human falliDility and power and
endurance. Previous to the sailing of the City
of Columbus, her master ranked With the best
Of his profession for skil and prudence,
and long career OF success. aad the prestige
shich these form was sacrificed together with
this ship and one hundred and three persons
under his charge, all from a momentars lack
Of self-deuisl. Humanity never has been nor
ever will be totally free from individual weak
ness such as described, nor Can humau FORE
sight or wisdom through lass and regulations
successfully prevent accidents st occasional
periods because of such weakness, but the law
Can and should prevebt their recurrence by re-
fusing to again sntrust with the responsibility
or command ono who has neglected his daty
in the manner indicated.
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-11
[8iadeford Times.l
Black Monitor Drops 9ead.

Wednesday morning, at 7.30 o'clock, the IA
nous stallion, Black Mouitor, owned by Mr..
James Nelson Of this city, dropped dead on
Main street, near the City building. Mr. Nell
son does not yet know the cause of the horses
death, but supposes it was the bursting Of
blood vessel Monitor was a horse well known
all over the State, having made good records
at several parks, both 10 Maine and Massachu-
setts He trottsd his fastest mile at Calais.
Me-, in 2 81, four years ago, and since then
has won stallion races at county fairs all over
the State. A year ago last fall be was sold for
S1,500, bat since then he has bsen taken off the
track and has deprecated in value. He was
horse of as good pedigree as any can boast OF in
the county OF York. He was brother to
Palmer Knox, and sired by the celebrated
Gen. Knox. In his death, Mr.. Nelson meets
with serious loss
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-11
Personal Paragraphs.

Oscar Wilde now wears a big slouehed
hat, aud it is reported that his wife tncour-
ages him in it.
General Grant never employs an amanu-
ensis or stenograpLer in his literary work,
but writes it out himself In the most pains-
taking fash on.
Mr.. Moody, whohas just been holding ser
vices in Toronto, Canada, begins to show
his age His once black hair and whiskers
are now tinged with gray.
The New London Day learns shat there
has been change in the managing editor
ship of the Sun, Mr. Chester S. Lord going
to Washington to assume charge of the
Suns bureau there, and Mr.. Amos ]. Cum
mlngs returning after all these years to his
old desk.
Queen Victoria's return to Windsor was,
according to the English papers, hastened by
her political anxieties, her majesty not lIk-
ing to be so far away as BaImoral when
there is possibility of collision between
the two houses. The qusen is said to have
been greatly worried this fall, both by pubic
and private affairs, aud to have been unceas-
ing in her efforts TO bring about a compro-
mise between the lords and commons Oh the
franchise and redistribution measures.
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-11
THE MHTHoDIsTs.
Opening of Their CentsnniaI Conference
at Baltimore.

Opening of Their Centennial Conference
at Baltimore.
BALrIMoRE, Dec. 10.-The centennial con-
ference oi Methodlsm assembled this morning
A very large number of delegates were pres
ent, many having been unable to gain admis-
sion. Bishop Andrews, chairman of the gem
eral executive committee, called the confer.
ence to order, and Bishop Cranberry was
chosen presiding officer of today's Session. The
venerable DR.. Joseph Cummins read the
scripture lesson from Isaiah, chap. vi:2 A csn-
tsBary hymn composed for the occasion by
Rev. S. X. Cox, D. D, of Washington, was
sung by the entire body of delegates, the au-
dispce unitiug; the singing was followed ty
prayer. Bishop Andrews announced that the
Bible from which the lesson had been read
was orce the properly of j ohm Wesley. Aftsr
the appointment OF a COMMITTEES on credentials
and filling the vacancies in delegations and
IN the list OF substitutes, the bishop made an
appeal for temperance. After the sermon the
Hsllelujah Chorus was sung and the session
closed with the benedictioD
At the afternoon sessi Rev. Jss. Gardiner
OF Canada presided. Essays were read by
Rev DR.. John Wilcox Of New Jersey, on
"rhe Christian Conference" and by Rev.
Henry B. Ridgeway, d. d., Of Illinois. on
The Personnel of The Christian Conference"
Tonight there were meetings in eleven
churches, Including four of the c1lored Meth
odists at all OF which the subject of missions
was discussed aud the general feeling was
that deeper interest should be taken in mis-
sion work and the spread OF the work of the
church IN foreign lands.
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-11
Gea. sherman and the JeTT Dnvis Con
frOYeray

ST. Louis. Dec. 10-Gen. Sherman this
evening, in reply to question as to whether
he intended to reply to the letter OF Jefferson
Davis recently published, said that Davis had
not addressed him, but the st. Louis Republl-
cap, and that if he made any reply it could
only be through the War Department. He
has most of his papers, he said, to make good
his assertions that the civil war was forced on
the people OF Louisiana by conspirstors in
Washington, snd that during the progress Of
the rebellion Mr.. Davis changed his views Of
the doctrine of secession and threatened to
use force in case any State of the Confederacy
should attempt what was then known as
Separate" State action.
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-11
For Sale or TO Rent ON EEOst Fa-
yOrahle germs.

FSSWO new two story houses situated on Fessenden
n street., Deering, on land of the neering Land
Company twelve minutes walk of the Preble House.
Horse Cars pass every l5 minutes within 500 it,,
said houses contain square rooms each, with am,
pie Closets good attcs and cellars and are provided
with Sebago water and other modern conveniences.
They are thoroughly built of first class materials
and are ready for immediate occupancy. BY adding
small amount to the annual rental for few years
a tenant can soon become the owner of good dwell
ling.
Also for sale SO house lots in the immediate vi
cinity and one fne lot Cumberland St. near al ell
len ST.. Portland, Inquire OF Rollins Il Adams ~
Exchange St., or f. o. Bailey 4 Co.. IS and 20 Ex-
change st. oc22dtf
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-11
MRS. sToN E's WILL.
Ce.siauasiOu Of - Case.

bottom. Dec. 10.-In the Superior Court at
East Cambridge, before Judge Allen, the
Stone Will Case was resumed at $50 o'clock
this forenoon with the cortinued cross xamin-
alton OF Mrs. Edna Pearson, which was de-
yates principally to ascertaining the witness
knowledge Of Mrs. Stones relatives. In re-
gard TO the money given to the relatives, wit-
ness knew that money was being given, but
did not kno~ the amounts: knew from news
papers reports taat large amounts were being
given to charitable objects; sometimes read
these reports to Mre. Stone; never added up
the total amounts; Mrs. Stone used to ask me
If 1t did not seem a large sum to me; she said
lit is my husbands life work scattered TO the
four corners of the esrth;' she seemed sad over
1t. The cross-sxamination of the witness was
continued until the noon recess, elieiting only
few facts in regard to the witness relations
with Stone and her gifts to witness.
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-11

New YoRK, Dec 10 A Washington despatch
to the Evening Telegram says that the rsve-
nue. reformers of the House are In close debate
over an intimation which they say has been
received from President-slect Cleveland that
Congress on the tariff question. Mr.. Hewitt
OF New York has the bill already prepared
which admits raw materials, ores, dye stuffs,
etc, free Of duty and makes a general reduc-
tion of the entire list aud which he will do his
best to push through toe ways and means
commi tee. Chairman Morrison is bitterly
opposed to this and with Mr.. Mills of Texas
and Mr.. Blount of Georgia take the ground
that II there shall be any tariff bill 1t should
be prepared with great care and after thor.
ough investigation.
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-11
MASSACHUSETTS.
Killed at a Crossing.

HAvERHILL, Dec. 10-Last eyening Louis
Carter was instantly killed by Boston and
Maine express train from Portland at the VIII
low street crossing in Plaistow, N. II. His
companion, Joseph Barry, was severely iu-
jured their horse killed and wagoa demo lish.
ed. Both men were hrlckmakers. Garter was
30 years old and leaves two children.