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Daily Republican., 1885-06-15
Barn Harmed ana Less Of Life.

This morning at 4 O'Clock, the barn
belonging 10 Eliza McIntire, near
Broad Run Station, Chester county,
Pa, on the Delaware Western branch
of the b. Il p. Railroad, vas burned
with al! It's contents, and Lemon Jack
son, one of the men who attended to
the farm, also persisted in the flames.
jackson, the deceased, went 10 the
barn at the hour named, to gear up q
team to go to a funeral some consider.
able distance off, and that was the last
seen of him until his charred remains
were found about o'clock this morn
ing in the ruins.
jackson was a single man and lived
with his brother, who farmed the place
His brother was the first to discover the
fiie, and just hal time to save thu
horses. A large lot of wheat, 100 bush
els OF COIN, tonr tons Of hay and all thu
wagons, carriages, harness, thresheri
and farming utensils were destroyed
The barn Was built of stone, was Yer,
Old, and was riekety one.
| Some men going to work In kaolii
quarry IL the neie hborhood ran to tn
hre rs soon AZ they saw 1t and succeed
Ell through considerable exertion in say
ing The house, which was located no
lar from the burning barn. The los
! will reach some 1000. II is said tn
building al least is Insured to its ful
value. There appears to be no correc
sneory OF the cause of the fire, but sui
plclon points TO the possibility OF I'll
anu srici 70 Dbined.
Daily Republican., 1885-06-15
brandy wine Summit anmp.

A reDresen tative of the REPUBLICAN
took drive on Saturday afternoon on t
to the Brandywine Summit camp
meeting grounds, and found there quite
a large number Of delegates from the
Methodist churches in the city and vi
cinity engaged in making arrange.
ments for the forthcoming camp. The
woods were in excellent condition, re-
sounding with the song OF the cicada,
which, out of respect Tor the visitors
who had invaded their precin Ctr, ceased
their concert and commenced 1t no
more until they had left
The nesting of the delegates was for
the purpose of electing Trustees for the
camp and other incidental matters that
required attention. Rev. X III. Adams
was chosen President, and George w.
Todd acted as Secretary. The first
thing in order being the election of
Trustees. the following were elected
Revs. II Ii. Adams, w. L. s. Murray,
w. II. Smith and G. w. Prettyman
laymen, Isaac Woodrow, Thomas w.
johnson, w. l.. Talley, Lewis T. Grub
and Thomas Wilson.
Monday, August 10th, was agreed
upon as the time for the commencement
OF the camp, and Friday, the 2lst, of
August, the time for closing. July oh,
At 80 p. m, was selected az the time
for the selection and location of tents
The following tent committee of two
from each church was then appointed :
st. Paul's church, James q. Morrow,
George w. Todd; Asbury, Asbury
Burke. Mrs. M. A. Taggart; Brandy.
wine. the Rev. Is. l.. Hubbard, Moses
Bullock; Scott George Mccall, Lewis
7. Grubb; Bethel, William wier,
George W. Mousley; Sloan, Reese
BALDWIN, Nathan Cloud; Grace, Henry
G. Robinson, Ell Mendenhall; Union,
w. N. Mccormick, Isaac Woodrow;
Clam, the Rev. Leroy w Magee, Dan.
iel, Husbands; Mt. Lebanon, the Rev.
William Hendrickson, Thomas Wilson;
Mt Salem. the Rev. Il. q. Jones, John
Miller; Newport, the Rev. e. H. Nelson,
Ephraim Magargle; Epworth. the Rev.
W. b. Gregg. John White. George w.
Todd, Isaac Woodrow and Thomas w.
on lumber.
Rev. W. L. 8. Murray was selected
70 have charge of the camp and Rev.
U. w. Prettyman to assist him.
The rent Of tents was made TO be the
same as last year. those 12x16 fest, So
and l2x24 $40. BuDks, % cents each
Board VIII also remain the same, $7.5(
for the eleven days; parts of the time
81 per day, dinner, so cents. and bre
fast or supper, 35 cents. On the Sun
day preceding the opening, August 9
the Elan Quarterly Conference will
hold religious service at the camp
The venerable ia ter Samuel Hance IL
Expected 10 preach in the morning, anG
the Rev. William NJ. Swindells, presid
ing elder of the district, in the after
n ION.
Tho prospects are that the camp viii
Do very largely attended, severa
applications already being made TO,
Iteuts.
Daily Republican., 1885-06-15
Watch Stolen.

A5out five o'clock GU Saturday after.
neon a we'll dressed stranger entered
the shoe shop of Z. Corrigan, No. pa
West Fifth Street, and inquired wbeu
ne could have pair of shoes repaired.
While he was talking he picked up the
paper aud commenced reading, at the
same time resting one OF his feet on the
work bench.
He finally went out, saying that be
would call again, but shortly after hit
departure Mr.. Corricau missed his silver
watch, which was hanging in his YES,
pocket near where the man was stand
ing, and there is no doubt but the
fellow took 1t. The watch was made
by Cooper in London, and has been in
Mr.. Corrigan's possession for 81 years
Daily Republican., 1885-06-15
Wilmington institute.

Doubtless many persons not now
members Of the library would become
30, If fully aware Of what it offers its
patrons. Many who have allowed their
stock to lapse, or who have simply ne.
elected to renew their subscriptions
would do 30 gladly II they would but
take the pains to visit 1t, and acquaint
themselves with Its present advantages
and attractions. For the simple cost
of one or two books person or family
may here have 1t command nearly all
the best reading matter published.
Very few really appreciate the full
value of the library to themselves, their
families or to the community at large.
Viewed either from . literary, social or
educational standpoint, 1t Is worthy of
the material support Of every public.
minded citizen. 1t Ia to be sincerely
hoped that much more general inter.
est will be mantle sted In 1t. There have
been lately many renewals Of old men,
berships. This 10 encouraging.
1t Is the aim Of those In charge to
make the library source Of great plea.
sure and profit to its members. A
largely increased circulation Of books
In the past few mouths shows that what
has been done for the library ia felt and
appreciated. Increased support and
patronage will pave the way TO other
improvements. Ii each present mem.
Der of The library would solicit and SO.
cure the mem bership Of but one other 1t
would double the revenue that goes to
.he purchase of new books, the replac
ing OF lost ones and the repairing Of
others.
Just now is an opportune time to say
n word to persons who wish TO become
members, or whose families would de-
rive satisfaction and profit therefrom.
The cost OF lesa than single days ex-
travaRance in some expensive luxury
will secure the privileges Of the library
for six months or . year. A share Of
library stock worth $40 can be gotten
for fifty cents, and the dues are but tw O
dollars, semi.annuaily. This entities
any one TO two books at . time, TO all
the privileges of the reading room, and
full membership, or 10 any mem bers OF
the family upon whom the shareholde OF
wishes to confer his privileges. Tickets
eau now be had for the remainder OF
1885.
The library is almost daily in receipt
OF new books, getting all the latest and
best that 1t can command. Large
numbers of valuable old books worn
Iont or lost are being replaced. Over
100 OF these have been ordered since
April l. Within that time 100 have
been sent to the bindery TOR repai rs ,and
more than 100 new books ordered. 1t i,
hoped 10 spend more money this veal
than TOR many years past for new books
LIZ the library hasn't what you want, Ill,
Iyour application for it, and If it can b,
Improved it will be secured. Any bool
in circulation can be got by any mem
Der who will ASK that hts or her nam,
be registered tor 1t in turn.
Among the last new books bough
are the latest novels of Crawford, Pyle
L" Craddock." Jewett, Thompson, Heller
Campbell, Mrs. Wister, Mrs. Carey
Mrs. Barr, DIR. Hammond, ETC., etc
All the last magazines and ILLUSTRATED
weeklies are always accessible TO read
ers. 1t is splendid opportunity to sc
cure attractive summer reading.
Daily Republican., 1885-06-15

In Utica, New York, ut meeting
of the Board of Aldermen on Friday
night, Mr.. Brown rose to present a
regular com mittee report. Mayor KIN
ney declared him out of order, and tol
him to take his seat. Brown refused
tn be seated, and the Mayor ordered
his removal by a policeman. The a
derm an resisted and a scrambiee, sued
in which other Aldermen participated
in behalf Of their associate. The strue
gle ended by the All adjournment of til,
Council. Ga Saturday afternoon Mayor
Kinney was notified Of suit by Alder
man Brown for assault, claiming S5OV
damages
Daily Republican., 1885-06-15
Tho HI egal Voters.

This morning was the time set for
hearing the cases Of Illegal voting, be-
fore Judge Oummins, and consequently
there was large crowd OF spectators
present. The case Of Harry j. Camp
bell, charged with voting illegally In
the Fourth district, Second ward, was
called, and ~ he did not appear his
bond WAS declared forfeited. Joseph L.
Carpenter, Jr., is hts bondsman.
William NJ. Ross was the next case
called, and - he has been in dur
ance vile since his arrest, he was
on hand in the dock. At the advice Of
his friends he waived q hearing, and q
gentlemen who was present entered
bail in the sum of 5000 for his appear
anoe 1T the court Of General Sessions.
Ross 10 very sore over the matter, and
while he virtually admits that he vio-
lated the law, he says that Q certain
Democratic candidate for Council in
one of the uptown wards made him
drunk, and after inducin him ~ cast
the cells. He is charged with illegal
voting in the Third Ward.
James Harkins was called, and no
answering, his bail was also declared
forfeited. 1t is alleged that this man,
who has no pei IL anent residence, voted
in the Ninth district, Fourth Ward and
also in the Fourth district, Second
Ward, aud that at both places h is vote
was objected to, but WAS taken by the
Democratic Inspector.
Bernhard McHugh answered 70 his
name, but asked that hih case be post
poned for another week, and when
Judge Cummins refused to acceed &c
his request, waived hearing and
entered bail in the sun, Of $500 for
Court. He 10 charged with voting
illegally in the Third ward.
Nj chael Stannard, SanIu eli Coyle
George West and Charles p. Brinton,
who were summoned to appenr IS wit
nesses last Friday morning In one OF the
above casee, and failed ITO come, were
before the court TO answer for contempt,
but as there WAS some informality in
the manner in which the summons
were served, they were given the bene-
tit OF the doubt and discharged.
Daily Republican., 1885-06-15
Suicide Of an Ex.Legisiator.

The Breakwater Light, Of Saturday
last, says:
Eyes erday morning Peter Robinson,
a resident OF the neighborhood of st.
Georges chapel. jumped from the garrett
window of his house and was so badly
hurt that he died in few minutes
The cause for the act was depression OF
mind, caused by fears OF coming want
He was about sixty years Of age, and
was considered until recently man OF
sound mind and very intelligent. He
had been a member of the Legislature
for two terms. He was a printer by
trade. and il early lite learned the art
aud worked for Mr.. McColley, the pub.
Usher of the Episcopal Recorder, of
Philadelphia. He inherited consi Ter
able property some years ago, but went
through it all and died poor. He was a
member of st. Georges Chapel for a
number OF years. He leaves q widow
and several children"
Mr.. Robinson was a member of the
House of Representatives, at least four
times, the last time when he was a
member being in 1879. He represen ed
Indian River Hundred, and was rather
above the average intelligence OF the
Democratic party, to which he belongs
Uub LIS RcucTbl ubciuluteS hs l6Blbl Ia
tor was circumscribed by his intens,
partisanship. He was the inveterat,
foe Of monopolies, and was even op
posed TO incorporating the Buildin,
and Loau Associations Of Wilmington
when they first were organized in Viii
mington. Many an obj ection
able measure would hay
passed the Legislature had he not pu
in an abrupt objection. He was one O
the jury in the election cases tried be
fore the United States District Court i
1880 that refused to convict in the cleo
tion cases, though the proof of guilt wa
positive.
His moral character was unimpeacf
able, but he would never vote tor an
bill that he thought would injure th
Democratic party. He was known fc
his honesty and integrity, and outsiel
of politics was an unobjectionabie ma
In all Departments of lite.
Daily Republican., 1885-06-15
Eff 7 H ED|T|0l
A Causeicsn Exe,,..,.


.h All 9. day y, Saturday there was 'a..,
~ So .s :. ex citement in this CITY, 1' =; COM,
enoe to the foul smell and ~. 10 y
water supplied for drinkir sasle Of
purposes, on Friday night as ana
., persons who think news rs sas
should know every thing "' p,ls
with questions in reference ~
ter at every turn. Satnrde. " W
oacitement was int nsified 1TI
was reported on the street th,, s.s
OF decomposina matter had 'I Nv,
IN the north basin, at Coo sn va %
voir. The reports nt 6r.t ' l.ia
oaoy mad been found, but era NJ.
was maRnified To a motbsr 'o'
baby then it was positivs,na 'a
that the carcass of a borss r.
enhnmed from the mud, a and u1' !,
reports had not been silencsd i,
authoritative statement Of a ss, .!
connected with the Water Ds s.u.e
It Is probable chat by yes,erSa psi'0
ing the rumors would have ...u
sucn magnitude that hundreds ~
sons would have visited tbs ss y.
with the confident expectation , n
ing the purifying remains Of RAM, n,
Jumbo. "Hna
Fortunately there was No c,r..
alarm, as the trouble arose from :
simple cause. There Ia no vsv in
the water pipes of this eli, c,"|
flushed, consequently in the oou MY
yeafs there is more or lcss sed,mso,|
posted In them, which looks and , .nj
like mud from the bottom Of ,bs III
As long as no air is allowed IN y
the pipes this sediment will mn n
any inconvenience, but in enptv;n1
north basin last Friday the wais,
accidentally allowed TO fall be;o.
entrance to the mains, filling them
air, consequently when the water
turned In from the other basin mi.
caused 1t 10 boil and seethe throu0b
pipes, stirring up and carrying tSs
iment along with it. II wa
however, An unmixed evil, Az the n
are now cleaner than they have bssr
some time.
Daily Republican., 1885-06-15
Ch1ldren.s Day.

Children 8 day was observed with
special ceremonies in all the Methodist
churches on sunday. and in some of the
Presbyterian churches. Flowers pre-
dominated and amid them were the
happy faces of thousands of children,
more Sweet innocent and happy than
than the flowers. In accordance
with the request OF the General As
sembly If the Presbyterian church, the
tie First Prvsby terrain church, of this
city. set apart thier evening service to
consider the matter of what could be
done to make the work of the Sunday
schools more effective. The church
was beautifully decorated with natural
flowers, and the singing BY the choir,
under the leadership OF Mi. Clarence
Shank, was very fue.
The speakers of the evening were
Thomas McCorkle, Jr., superintendent
Of Rodney street Sunday school Cbas.
Baird, superintendent of West Presby-
terrain church Sunday school ; W. X.
Crosby, superintendent of the Central
Presbyte terrain church Sunday school,
and William M. Pyle, superintendent
of the Hanover Presbyterian church
Sunday school. The addresses were
short and to the point, and in every re-
spect the entire service was great
success.
At Epworth NJ. f. church the altar
and recess we're beautifully decorated
with flowers, amongst which were q
plumber of canary birds in thirteen
cages that sang a. merrily and sweetly
as the children. Special services were
held at 10 80 a. m, and 2 and 8 p. NJ
The pastor, Rev. W. b. Gregg, delivered
An address in the morning, the Hchoo
using Dr. Kidder's program OF exer
cises. John White was the mair
speaker at the two O'Clock ser
vices, and Presiding Elder Hill
spoke in the evening.
| At the Union M. +. church the
altar and pulpit were almost covered
with flowers. Rev. Mr.. PrettymaB de
livered an appropriate address, illus
trated by ackbOard drawings. A
the Sunday school at Q p. M, q specia
collection was taken up. The evening
services were held at 8 O'Clock, . larg'
number of children being present wear
ing button hole bouquets. Rev. w. l.. 8
Murray of Asbury and the Rev. Mr.
Lindsay OF the First Presbyterian
church made spicy and appropriate
addresses. Similar services were hell
in all the Methodist churches and il
Ohvet Presby terisn church.
Daily Republican., 1885-06-15

BALDWIN

BALDWIE-In this city, On June il. lssa,
LINE M, wife OF Winfield BALDWIN, aged
about 30 years
Relatives and friends are respectfully In.
vlted TO attend her funerel fr.m the resi-.
deLce Of her parents, William and Lydia X.
Powell, in MIL Cheek hundred, Del, on
Wednesday, the l1th lust TO meet at the
house at oae O'Clock, y. N. lntermeat at
White Clay Greek cemetery. Media papers
please copy.
SHIELDS Suddenly, on the 18th inst, Ed.
ward l. son tf Edward and sarah Shields.
Relatives and fr ends 81 the family and
the members Of tho Il l.. +. are requested 10
attend his funeral on TUESDAY morning,
June 18th, from the residence OF his parents,
l0lo West In I'd street High Mass al st
Psuls X. 4, cAuich. to proceed to the Csthe
Grail cemetery. Phlla. and Chester papers
please copy.
Daily Republican., 1885-06-15
FOURTH EDITION,
Dots.

Dots.
Use Ph illips and Kane's floor stains
For good coal 20 to Bush's, French
street wharf
Samuel Culbert offers reward OF
five dollars for the recovery of his skye
terrier dog.
Phillips & Kane's Floor Stains are
made to initiate either walnut, ash or
oak wood.
William Alternately will find his Sis
ter, Mrs. Buzine, at No. 100 East Sew.
enth street.
Claudia G. Bowers left for Newark
Del, TO spend two weeks among her
friends.
The strawberry festival At the lower
Brandy wine Presby terrain church Melted
$50.
After using Phillips x Kane's Floor
Stains you can always keep your floors
clean.
Summer Gem Stove with outdoor
attachment. Schoen Heater and Stove
Co.. 416 Market and Ala Shipley street,
Wilmington, Del.
The place to get honest whisky is at
James A. Kelly's, Tenth and Orange
streets, also claret wine, which makes a
delicious summer drink.
There will hereafter b. but one
session each day in the public schools,
from 80 .. m. to IL M, until the close
of the present school year.
Rev. d. B. Sinclair, Of North Caro-
lima, has taken charge Of the Presby.
terrain church in Bridgeville, SUSSEX
County.
Charles Jefferis, No. Gil West Third
street, is suffering greatly from injuries
received by fall from a swing Of
Beverly Park on Thursday last.
Last night an incendiary set fire t.
| A. d. Wanderers rendezvous for dead
horses in Middlebury Marsh, near the
Ipulp works, and the place was entirely
consumed.
A special meeting Of the Women 4
Christian Temperance Union will be
held in Grace Chapel Tuesday, June
10th, at 4p. III. A full attendance ii
Tu4 uested.
| ser1e1nts Savoy, Evans, shoads and
| Haddock are candidates Tor Second
Lieutenant of Company G, vice Har
man, who has been promoted to thu
position of Lieutenant.
Chalkley Way, a former rer!dent o
Chistiana Hundred, died at his hom
in Hamorton, Chester County, Pa, OF
Friday last, in the seventy sixth yea
of his age His remains will be interre,
to morrow.
The steamer Brandywine will com
mence running between this city an,
Philadelphia to morrow in connectic,
with the steamer Wilmington, til
boats leaving Fourth street wharf a
80 and 1890 a. H., and l.30 and
p. ID.
For ooa-irg parties, pic-nics, camp
meetings. get one of Schoen's Summe
Gem Stoves. Weight, fifteen pounds
r Can be packed in very small space
Sehoeu Heater and Stove Co., IL
Market and 4l4 Shipley streey, Wi
miugton, Del.
ii The annual examination OF teacher
for second and third grade certificate
Twill be held by State Superintendent
l. Williams in the rooms of the Board
!. Education tomorrow. All holders
q certificates which expire before Octob'
please take notice.
g
Daily Republican., 1885-06-15
wanted 60 Lenvorowl.

This morningJohn McCiusky,a Front
street rounder, was before Judge
Cummins charged with drunkenness.
Officer Fickars, who made the arrest.
stated that John had for several Sun
days caused considerable trouble on
"the coas.," and that he was SO drunk
yesterday he had to bs wheeled to the
hall in a push cart. The Judge in.
Quired OF the prisoner where he lived
and he replied he was not living any.
where at present, and intended to Leave
town this morning. -" wish you had
gone yesterday" said the Judge, and
turning to Clerk Pennington added "S5
and costs" A this will consign him 10
New Castle Jail for three months, it is
probable he will delay his departure
from Delaware until fall.
Daily Republican., 1885-06-15
Man overheard.

Yesterday afternoon a few MINI
before the time, for the steamer
miugton to leave the wharf in Phlia
pLia, for this city. three drunken u
whv belong in Chester, came GOWN
the wharf to 20 on board when ;.
captain, seeing their condition, Iolu NJ =,
they could NOT go on the boat
walked of down the wharf, anu
opposite the sterL Of the Wilnlns1
which was fully six feet from tne ,asI
one of them made u jump ana spas pa
into the water, which is fully ~ ..,a
deep. When he came up tne 10 S', !
time he was caught by one oil inc =
on the boat and pulled on boaid'
Daily Republican., 1885-06-15
A.rau,ad the Call.

The Rev. John W. Boothe, y, al. al ii
Philadelphia, has accepted the ' aysn)
d cred him by the Delaware a an su|
Baptist church of this city, ana ., o. III ,b
day . letter was read irom n't,rmsd y
effect. DR.. Bottle also ini' ON sd
congregation in Philadelpn,a " to d
day of his intention to remove v 70 I
city. and the announcement =, u nrp,sI
ceived with regret, and an . t.pi thsI
Daily Republican., 1885-06-15
Excursion.

Tickets are out for the Young
plr's Lesge OF Grace Church, moOnl
Excursion to he given on the 24th.
new steamer Brandywine has been
gagged and choicely selected music
oe rendered by the First Regiu
Band The route TO be taken 10 u
consideration. IT is rightly belize
for an up river trip, that The little
liages and summer residences that
the shores would be exceedingly b
tiful in the moonlight, but many Wd
prefer to run down the bay and slopl
for u short time at Fort Dslsw,
The management will do e'srytain |
its power for the pleasure Of the
and will fully advertise later
Daily Republican., 1885-06-15

Yesterday was scorchsr, and d
who have been wishing for hot veal
had their desires more than pratl
Hundreds of persons awaited themss|
OF the many opportunities afiordsl
leave the heated bricks and mortar
hied to points outside oflhe city, vi
they could enjoy the fresh ain
ba,my breezss. The steamer WiluI
ton was crowded every trip, aud I'd
who went up on the first trip in
morning, took the street cars in I'd
delphia tor the Park, where, 10 4
cool, shady retreat, they passed 4
SAINT day. OTHERS took the steamer
public and went to Cape May, and
excursion of the Delaware Saen|
bupd to Sea Breeze on tine John
Warner was well patronized. Dul
the afternoon the hanks Of the Brad
wine were crowded with promensd
Daily Republican., 1885-06-15
A Pair of Dunk D.

This morning Philip Higgins, a con-
hrmed inebriate, was before Judge
Cummlns, charged with drunkenness,
row morning.
Lewis Pyle was charged with SIM
lar otiense, and as 1t is probable that he
may be wanted before long to answer
on a more serious charge, he was fined
So and costs, which will hold him for
al lesls: a month.
Daily Republican., 1885-06-15
u.ra ,be whiskey.

Yesterday afternoon party Oh S sU
men from this city. who haa e'T pA
been taking a drop too much in r.. rnj
delphia, took passage on t Tbsv n
Wilmington for home. Ines ~
very talEative, and as they were .s ~
ing some matter. one of them h, IN
around and struck his pocket, p .o,ili
a large bottle of whiskey and lrs spiii, N
the liquor ove' his clothes s.a and
ments of glass were removeu, Int
coat wrung as dry as possible. V of
some time Afterwards that par. .., =,
boat emitted the flavor Of diS'ii''''
Daily Republican., 1885-06-15
..v..rrv Festival.

A stra wberry and ice cream 'ins I'M NJ.
will be- held BY the Bra9dy y"a Mail a.
church at Twenty fourth dr, S for
streets in q large tent pro',taf,e event
occasion, commencing on VI lime q
Of June 10Th and closing ,,.U mimi
f TauaS Tenth and Market streets s,s for O
ad mission 10 cents.
season 20 cents.