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Daily Republican., 1886-09-06

Pro fessor George T. Colt, the !

Pro fessor George T. Colt, the Punch
and Judy and sleight of hand per
former, of this city, who has just
finished an engagement at Augustine
Pier, started ON Saturday for Toronto,
Canada, where he has an engagement
of six weeks, with the option of the
season, at Montford's Museum. Mr..
Colt, although but young man, Is one
of the best performers in his line in the
country, and has had offers of engage
ments In several of the leading cities in
this country. In November he will re-
turn to this city for few days to fill
an engagement at the Opera House for
the benefit Of the Provident Aid So
ciety.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-06
me q first rate dinner, which l ate and
| then laid down on the lounge awhile,

me q first rate dinner, which l ate and |
then laid down on the lounge awhile,
after which got up and went on deck,
and that was the last of my sea- sic OK moss.
j was determined that The steamship
company should not beat me ont OF a
dinner as long as they set such an excel
lent table, but there were num- bers Of
the passengers who did not eat mouth
full Tor two days. 1t was uncom monty
rough, and the greater part OF the time
we were going through great fog banks
almost thick enough to cut with aknife.
On Sunday 1t was almost impossible
to keep things ON the table, although
there were racks to hold the dishes In
their place, but notwith standing this
lots OF them went to the floor and
number OF dishes and glasses were
broken. l stood the rolling of the ship
for ~ hours before 1 got sick, and then
cured 1t In about that many minutes.
All OF Sunday night 1t was so rough
that it was almost impossible to keep
in the bunKs. and several OF the pas.
ssoRers were thrown out.
At 9 45 o'clock Monday morning we
arrived at Astoria, this being sur first
stop, and we remained there nearly al
hour. L went on shore and picked up a
stone which has q piece OF gold in 1t
| large enough to be ST en with the naked
eye. The tow Of Astoria is built ON
piiing, and the principal part of 1t il
, lover the water, but come of the houses
are built In the eide hills. 1t is great
place for fishing, and the Oldest place
on the coast, being 105 years old. There
are several canning establishments,
where large mum bers of salmon are pul
up and sent to almost every part of the
globe. After leaving there we went on
up the coast aud made no more ttops
The sea had become quite smooth, and
as a consequence hearly all the passen
gers recovered, and the decks, as wei
the tables were crowded.
We passed Mt. St. Helen about 6I
lmlles distant, and learned that its loft,
tpeaks are always covered with snow
We arrived at Portland, Oregon, at 8
to'clock Monday morning, August 23d
latter a passage of three days and tw
nights. The next morning | strolle'
ont to SEQ the city and found 1t to be
thriving place; several fne building
are being erected, and think that a
tar as improvements 60, the city vii
hold her own. l intend to take tn
boat al O'Clock TO morrow morning
and 90 up the Colum bia river.
G. w. KING
Daily Republican., 1886-09-06
Sheriif,s Sales.

Sheriff Ford sold the following prop
critics at public sale ON Saturday after
noon: Two story dwelling on Searle
street between SecoLd and Third
property of Martha A. Marris, to 10
seph A. Bond for 500.
About six acres of land In New Cas-
tie Hundred, property of James FL.
Chalk, to Robert Mills for 81 800,
House No. 812 West Second street
property of Samuel j. Hill, to j.
Ernest Smith, Esq for 81, 200.
Brick house on Monroe near Second,
property of Albert Hufnal, to Guardian
Savings Fund Society for 81, AGO.
Twenty five acres of marsh meadow
In Middleborough Marsh, property Of
Karl Specht, to Joseph L. Carpenter,
Jr., for 81 700.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-06
PubiIshed by Mistake

We are requested to say that the
name of Joseph Tatnall WAS inadvert-
emily placed on the published list of
taxes due and unpaid for the year 1885,
for the Southern district, as the amount
had been paid 10 the collector.
The name Of Henry Kyle was also in
advertently inserted in the Northern
district through an oversight of the
collector who received the money with
in the year.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-06
Hay Fever and Rose Cold

Are attended by an infiamed condition
of the lining membrane of the nostrils,
tear.ducts and throat, affecting the
lungs. An acrid mucus is secreted, the
discharge is accompanied with burn,
ing sensation. There are severe spasms
OF sneezing, frequent attacks of head
ache, watery and inAamed eyes. Ely's
Cream Balm is remedy that can be
depended upon. so cents al druggists;
by mail, registered, 60 cents. Ely
Brothers, Dru ggists, Owego, N. Y.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-06

The new farcical comedy entitled
ION The Sahara" will be presented at
the A ,ademy of Music for the first time
to. morrow night by frat class com
pany. This com edy is Allied with fun,
but still there is well connected plot
which runs through all the acts. 1t
" i'll be preseD ted With new scenery and
costumes, and mas number of new
songs and dances.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-06
Look Out for Counterfeits.

There is so much spurious butter sold
as creamery butter, that il you want to
he sure you are getting the genuine arti-
Gle, perfectly pure and wholesome,
either 20 to the creamery, Fourth and
ShIpley streets, or be sure that that you
buy else where has two T's on every
pound. Milk at the creamery during
this week only, one cent quart.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-06
n Strong Endowment

is conferred upon that magnificent in
atitntion, the human system, by DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery"
that forlifies it against the encroach-
men Is of disease. 1t is the great blood
purifier and Alternative, and ~ q remedy
for consumption, bronchitis, and all
diseases OF q wasting nature, its intiu.
ence is rapid, efficacious and permanent.
Sold everywhere.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-06

"The sweetest thing that ever grew
beside a human door" was little May,
until she took to having headaches.
For tiAe she lost her beauty, but one
bright day her papa bought bottle of
Salvation Oil. and 10! she is as sweet
and pretty as ever.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-06
A Monster Apple.

A "Morgan's 3 favorite" apple measur,
ing l3 inches in circumference, and
weighing 10 ounces, grown upon w. h.
Brinkley's farm at the Highlands, was
left at the REPUBLICAN office on Satur-
day. The tree that bore it is 20 years
old, and is very full Of apples, all very
large,
Daily Republican., 1886-09-06
Stationary Engineers.

Robert l.. Rodgers, stationary engi.
neer for w. Bush & Co., morocco manu-
facturers, lett to-day for Bostcn to
attend the annual convention of the
National Association of Stationary En-
gineers to be held as the Quincy House,
Mr.. Rodgers being member OF the
Engineers Association, No.
l, of Delaware.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-06

John u. jackson, Esq, of Hockessin,
has discovered new process for driving
machinery. and has applied for a patent
for the same. 1t consists of q tower 60
feet high, On which a wheel driven by
the wind and SO arranged as to lift two
weights of twenty tons each. We hope
that it may equal his expectations and
contribute to the growth and prosperity
of that section of our county. Mr.. j. lie
something of gen ius and we shall be
glad to hear that he has made q lucky
hit this time.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-06
A BLOW AT THE EMPEROR.
Aiexander's Telegram to the Czar Pro
posed by the Kaiser,

LONDON, Sept. 6.-The POSTS Berlin
correspondent says that Emperor Val
liam proposed Alexander's telegram to
the Gear as the best means of effecting a
reconciliation and that the Cars reply
was, therefore, a direct blow at the
Emperor.
The correspondent further says that
the news of Alexauder's abditation
caused the utmost Indignation agains 81
Russia among the German army Off.
GERS.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-06
Shipments of Peaches.

Forty-seven car loads of peaches
passed through this city on Saturday,
consigned as follows: Jersey City, u;
BOSTON, 10; Philadelphia, 10; points
west. 0;Chester, 3; The total number of
carloads shipped thus far to and through
Wilmington is 1879.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-06

Henry Walker, of Stanton, Del, has
tree in his yard of natural fruit, from
which he cut a twig three eights of an
irch thick, that bore 10 large ripe
peaches. The fruit is very finely
favored. He says his tree will yield
h i'm nine baskets Of peaches this sea
son. He left this twig of peaches a.
the REPUBLICAN office.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-06
SCOTS EMULSION OF PURE

Cod Liver Oh, with Hypophosphites,
Is more reliable as an agent in the cure
OF Consumption, Chronic Coughs and
Emaciation, than any remedy known
to medical science. It is so prepared
that the potency of these two most valu-
able specifics is largely increased. 1t
also very palatable.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-06

A small son of Patrick Haley had
one of his arms badly lacerated about
noon on Saturday by large dog belong
ing to John LoRue, who resides at No
108 Adams street. A physician wal
called in and the wound properl!
dressed,
Daily Republican., 1886-09-06

Kiowa, Laddie Buck, What Cheer
and News Boy are noted brands. Chap
man, Son & Co., Seventh and Orange
streets, cole agents.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-06
Fred Well, Jr.,

Sells overalls for 38c. percale lsun.
dried shirts for 81, Belmont and calico
shirts for SOC. Ladies invited to ex-
anime our corsets and bustles.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-06

Cheap, from now until March 25th,
1887, house No, 1903 VanBuren street
Apply at REPUBLICAN office.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-06
Cancers Cured

without the use of the knife. Painless
treatment. Moderate charges. Ad-
dress O. Walker, Wilmington P, c.,
Del.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-06
Spanish Pun Cigars.

X. of L. Blue Seal. Manufactured by
81. B. Bourbon & Bro, N. W. Cor. Sec
ond and Orange streets.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-06

Do you suffer with chilblains ?-l
certify TO the PRONG pt relief from the
ase of Salvation Oil for obiiblains, and
do not hesitate TO recommend it as the
best cure evsr tried. H. HOOD.
749 w. Pratt ST., Baltimore, Nd.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-06
You Can Buy

The best headlight oil for 10 cents per
gallon; bars of Oleine soap for 81
cents. Il. j. Gardner, No. 403 Madison
street.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-06
Store UlOsiug.

The store of Megary Il Son, No. 516
Tatnall street, will close at s O'Clock In
the evening during the months of July
and August.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-06

The three.story dwelling, No. 1903
VanBuren street, will be rented to a
first. class person at q low rent. Apply
at this office.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-06

(Non-alooholic), sold by bottle or gal
Ion by Francis Kelly & Co., 103 Market
street. Sole agents for Delaware.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-06

J.H. Hall sc lis the best cigar in the
city. Key West specially. s. W.
corner of Second and Walnut streets,
Daily Republican., 1886-09-06
Lightning Fruit Jar

~ pint capacity, 50 cents per
dozen, at Lawton's China Bazaar,
Daily Republican., 1886-09-06

Lessons in knitting and art nesdle
work. Stamping done at 800 west Sixth
street.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-06

IL pint capacity, So cents p'
dozen, at Lawton's China Bazaar.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-06
Don't pay S5 and 81 for clothes

wringer. You can buy u first clase
wringer for So and S3.50 at Pickels' STOW
and Heater Co., No. 8 E. Fourth street
Daily Republican., 1886-09-06

Pigs and phosphate by W. j. Lanl,
near Greenyille, Del.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-06

Try Electric Light Flour, cheap and
good, $50. . sack. Lynch & Leary, N.
IL. Cor. Third and Madieon.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-06

Time is money, but health Is nappi.
ness. If you have Dad cold or cough
nse DIR. BULBS Cough Syrup. 1t will
cure you every time. Price % cents.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-06
Uupping and Leechinx,

Mr.. and Mrs, Parker, 1o3 E. and 81
Daily Republican., 1886-09-06
The
Vacheron

Third In the list OF
watches that are enti-
tied to be termed high
grade, made by Nach-
eron & Oonstantin, of
Geneva, and sold in
T b / | n d ell pbia by
Messrs. Caldwell Il
Co., exolusively.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-03-13

COMMISSIONS Sparks may have the effect Of
cancelling claims which were taken in good
faith under the laws as interpreted By former
commissioners He proposes, therefore, TO
crystsliye certain well-recognized principles
Of practice into q stat tie.
When the clerk of the Senat, finished read
ing the Presidential message, Mr.. Harris
moved that the document be printed and lie on
the table. Mr.. Edmunds, who is known to be
9 cold, impurterable man, wss much agitated.
His hands trembled and his face indicated that
he was laboIing under suppressed excitement.
He rose and In q voice much louder than usual
declared that the message should not be tabled
II he could help II. The motion to table was
rejected by a vote of 80 to %. Mr.. Riddle
berger alone Of the opposition voting with the
Democrats. The message has intensified the
opposition of the Republicans and stiffened
the backs Of the Democrats, who admire his
courage.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-03-13

charters Of the Central and Southern Mime
sofa, the Hastings snd Dakota, and the st.
Paul and Sioux City roads, on the ground
that they have executed zone Of their fran
chises, but are kept IN existence to hold their
land grants.
Chss. H. Smith was arrested ut Warrenburg,
Missouri, on charge OF obtaining money by
fraud. His plan was as follows: He pre-
tended to have been specially ordered by God
to form Q new secret order, from which was to
grow a new and only true religion. Accord
ingly he began to establish the order OF the
Star Of Heaven. He would grant q charter to
any Six persons who applied for 1t, provided
each member paid into the common fund $25.
Charter members pledged themselves not TO
take more than six members into q lodge, thus
allowing only twelve members of q lodge. He
would then Undue the members to mortgage
their farms on notes which he held. In this
wsy he obtained about $50, 900.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-03-13
DROLL OONCEIrS.
He ALWAYS GOT CHEATED.

HE ALWAYS o CHEATED.
IL never saw such a man in all my
corn days!" exclaimed Mrs. Crimson.
oeak to her husband, who had been
imposed upon in a purchase she had
requested him to make for her. II
never knew you to get anything with
out being cheated"
"What, neverp" said Crimsonbeak.
chestnutically.
"No, never!" emphatically replied
Mrs. Crimsonbeak.
"Well. l guess you are right. l have
always been suspicious of it since the
day | was married."
And then he opened the window to
see how far he'd have to jump to the
ground.
NO FURTHER WORK o II DOG.
Wife [reading the paper]-Well, I
declare; il that isn't the queerest thing
l ever heard Of.
Husband-What's thatp
Wife-Why, here in the paper is an
account of a wedding up in Manches-
ter. and among the wedding presents
was a bull-terrier, given to the bride
by her father.
Husband don't see anything odd
about that. She was the Old mans
youngest daughter, wasn't sheP
Wife-Yes, but what has that got to
do with it?
Husband-Wny of course, if she and
all the rest were married, he had no
further use for the dog.
THE SMALL BOY STATES THE CASE
"R-r-r-r!" went the telephone in the
Gratiot avenue station the other day,
and when the captain called ''Hello!"
a voice inquired:
"Are you the policep"
Eyes; who are your"
"A boy. There's a big row up
here!"
"WhereP"
"On st. Aubin. I'll tell you if it's
necessary to send the wagon
Things were quiet for a moment, and
then the telephone rang again.
"Well, now is itp" asked the cap-
tain.
Purity serious, but I'll telephone
you again.
There was an interval of three min
utes before the captain was rung up
again.
"Wellp"
you needn't send a wagon. There
were three of 'em. They had lost a
goose. They said we had it. Nam
called EN- liars. They sailed in. They
got nam in between the woodshed
and the goosepen and made tho hair
fly, but nam found a club and rallied,
and you orter see them women climb!
Nam holds the fort and the goose.
Good-by!
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-03-13
wEST NJ SOUTH.

9TH branches OF the Virginia Legis,. azure
passed a local option bill.
The Mccormick reaper works were re-opened
on Friday after a. "ckout Of ten days. The men
have returned to work
stephe,. Campbell, Danville, Ind, was
found guilty on Monday OF wife murder. The
crime was committed twelve years ago..
Masked men compelled the Chinese ranch
laborers on three ranches at Wheatland, Cal,
to leave and afterwards burned their house.
The eight-hour movement in Chicago is as-
Stunning decidedly large proportions. The
several trades unions have decided to stand
for eight hours.
The Central telephone company announce
PEELED to suspend business, the law fixing the
rental for instruments too low to make 1t
profitable.
Both houses OF the Missouri Legislature
passed a bill making the preaching Of polyga-
nous doctrines or the distribution Of poiyRa-
mist documents punishable by a fine Of $500.
or Imprisonment.
The brothers Hermsnce have arrived at New
Orleans from Livin stop, Mont, In a canoe In
which they embarked last July. They report
having had some unpleasant adventures with
Indians and Billiards.
Samuel Reede, a deeerter from the Eighth
Cavalry, confessed to having murdered a Jew
named Block, and duplicating Samuel Will
iams, a deserter from the same regt uent. The
crime was committed III Texas
Explorers In Nebraska found within three
mile of Chadron an ancient stone wall ex.
tending for seven miles. 1t is over q foot In
thickness, from three tn four feet high, and
laid In cement with great regularity.
In the suburbs of Portland, Oregon, early
Monday morning, eighty armed and masked
men drove twice that number OF Chinese farm
laborers to the ferry landing, whence they
made their wsy 70 Portland before daybreak.
TIE ec:c:e:'. Jury at snrinR field. Missouri
indicted George +. Graham u the murder q,
one OF his wives and Emma Molloy and Cors
+ Lee as accessories. A Iynching Is more
than probable as Graham has sent to Judge
Geiger a written confession of his guilt.
he saloon OF T. X Bryant at Norwich,
kingum county, o., was shattered by M
explosion Of gun powder recently. The pow
der was exploded by unknown persons. There
is great excitement In the town, but thus far
no clue to the perpetrators has been found.
B fore entering upon his duties the Cashier
Of the sub treasury AZ San Francisco refused
to be responsible for the cash until 1t was
counted. When the count was completed O
d. felt was found Of $1,000. The treasury
department has sen q special agent 10 inves-
t'gate.
The attorney general of Minnesota has filed
IN the Supreme Court q suit to forfeit the
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-03-13
HOUSE,.

WASHINGTON, March 2.-The III to extend
the time in which applications tyr arresrsges
OF pensions may be flied was reported add re-
ferred to the committee Of the whole.
The consular and diplomatic apprc p~riation
bill was reported and referred In like man
ner.
A communication concerning the circulation
OF standar silver dollars from the secretary of
the treasury was laid before the House and
referred to the committee on coinage, weights
AID measures.
Mr.. Wise, on behalf of the committee on
manufactures, IN the morning hour called up
the bill authorizInS the President 10 appoint a
commission Of seven exper S skilled IL the in
vestigatiou OF the production and use Of me-
tallic substances, 10 execute ties ts and expert
ments on iron, steel, and other mate rials used
In the construction OF bridges, buildings and
mechanical structures, and deduct useful
-ules theyefycm.
The House then went into committee OF the
whole on the pension appropriation bill. Pend
ing the discussion the committee rose and the
House adjourned.
WASHINGTON, March 3--The Speaker laid
before the House the Presidents Chinese
eign affairs.
The ways and means committee reported
bills extending the provisions Of the immediate
transportation act to Omaha, Nebraska, Key
Wes. and Tampa, Florida. Placed on the cal
endar.
The committee on Expenditures OF the IN
terror department directed The investigation
OF the pension bureau under the former al.
ministration.
The army appropriation bill was reported
and referred to the committee Of the whole.
Adjourned.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-03-13
MARY OF THE WEEK.
EAST.

George w. Lake, Of Richmond county, New
York, is on trial charged with having married
his own daughter.
At Elmira, New York, an insane man named
Haybeck cruelty beat 9 lady aged eighty years
and afterwards committed suicide.
In Cristook county, Me-, NOW 10 three feet
on the level. Trains In every direction are
blocksded. ero weather with fierce winds
prevail.
Two little daughters Of q man named Lille,
who owns q mill at Shsmokin, Pa, while play
ing up stairs were caught in the machinery
and killed.
Pastor Downs Is a muscular Christian. He
trounced Q reporter Of the Boston Post a Ia
Sullivan. He ought to send Q challenge to the
noted slugger.
sued the New York Times for ntel, claiming
damages for 100000. The Times published
an article condemning Gen. Hazen 8 connec-
ton with the arctic exploration.
Lorg Island sound is frcx IN over. The cold
is Intense throughout the New Eogland states,
u tuC kuiCo hiOhk IhC ntiuhtiS Sohsb uhNC
been so severe that 1t is feared many vessels
have been wrecked and lives lost
Memorial services were held on Governors
Island Friday night In honor Gen Hancock.
Letters we're read from Gov. Tide Secreta.
ries Dayard and Endicott, Gems. Sherman and
Sheridan, Col. Fred Grant and others.
At a banquet given by the Logan Invlncibles
at Baltimore = Thursday night, which was at
tended by o number o blican congress
men from the west, Representative Thomas
nominated Gen. Logan as the next Republican
candidate for president.
About the 18th Of February a Mrs. Smith, OF
Toled do, o., was found dead In bed. From con.
ficting statements made about the case By a
man named Gaming, who boarded with the
Smiths, It was suspicioned that Smith and
Gaming had poisoned the woman. Both men
were arrested.
The story comes from Oil City, Pa, that a
man named Plummer kept his wife among q
flock Of sheep compelling her to eat with the
sheep, occasionally giving her corn bread and
water. She had no clothes, except a huff 10
robe and no bed. To keep from freezing she
slept with the sheep.
A month ago Thomas Laughlin and his
wife OF New York, separated. Since the sepa-
csaon she has sought to bring about
reconciliation. Finding him at his
he asked him to return TO her, which he
e,used q. DO. She then attempted to throw a
,uaotitv Of vitsoi into his face, but instead
It ovt = her ow face, bu rning herself
n a terrible manner. Lspghlln's hands were
burned severely.
A terrible gale swept over the Atlantic states
Friday. The Wind blew at the rate OF e'Sh'y-
Our rales per hour. Telegraphic connection
both east and west was greatly interrupted, |
and trains we e delayed. A number OF women
n New Yorl :itywere injured by having been
blown dow rsgainst bull iings. Vessels were
blown out o sea. At Buffalo and Boston the
storm was very severe. At the latter place
poles were broken of and streets
were blcckaded. Twenty inches Of snow fell
at Portland, Me. at Baltimore the hurricane
more severe than or several years past
Plttsourg and Washington several build
Ings WERE dnroofed. No lives are reported
lost, Il eugh several were injured by fyirg
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-03-13

Delicate diseases OF either sex, however in
duced, speedily and permanently cured. Book
10 cents IN stamps. Worlds Dispersary
Medical Association, 6j3 Main Street, Buffalo,
y. Y.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-03-13

Tobacco was successfully raised In eastern
Oregon last year.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-03-13

Los Angeles, CAL, claims a population Of
10000.