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Daily Republican., 1886-09-17
Attractlons at the Opera HOUSE

Lester & ALIENS minstrels, VINO are
now making their annual tour, will
appear at the Opera House next Mon.
day night and will give one OF their
chaste and unrivaled entert ailments.
This company has been strengthen
and improved until 1t now has some OF
the very best talent to be obtained,
among them being Billy Lester, j oe and
Billy Fox, Paul Allen, Billy Ward and
a host of others equally we'll known in
the burnt cork profession. The songs
ard Jokes are new and fresh, and there
are Lo delays or vexatious waits in the
entire performance. The entertainment
will close with laughable afterpiece
entitled. "Mar Kus, or Blackberry
Rules" and there is no doubt but the
house will be crowded.
On Tuesday evening the great new
comedy drama entitled. ELI Wheat
field, or Hunted Down." will be pre-
sented for the first time In this city at
the Opera House by Mr., A. II. Wood
hull and selected company OF talented
artists. The plot OF the play Is strong,
and so extremely funny that the audi
ence are kept convulsed with laue ehter.
| The New York World says of this
drama; Aaron Fl. Woodruff appeared
before q packed house last ever ing aud
made pronounced hit in his Yankee
cor edy, "Eli Whea,fisld The large
audience laughed at every movement
and gesture of the simple old man, and
thoroughly enjoyed the fine singing and
dancing. The ladies were pretty and
dressed handsomely. Mr.. Woodruff is
a very young man and may well be
proud of his success.
Manager Bsylis has number of
other first class attractions booked
which will be presented in rapid order
and announcements made in due time.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-17
which was adopted, asking the B. & O..
Railroad 10 erect safety gates at Four
feanth a nd lnatt utroata

which was adopted, asking the B. & O..
Railroad 70 erect safety gates at Four
teenth and Scott streets.
The Street Com mittee reported in favor
OF awarding the contract for city haul
ing to John McCuen.
Mr.. Hawkins stated that various city
properties in the NiHth ward had been
used by private persons, and he moved
that when Council adjourn 1t be to Get
at the Old Academy on Vandever ave-
nue. on Saturday next at o'clock. The
motion WAS adopted.
Mr.. Chambers called atten tion to the
fact that the plans of the Chief Engi-
ceer for lowering the grade Of Lover.
ing avenue at the B. & p. Railroad
had not been acted upon, and said the
people in that vicinity were anxious to
have the work done. The President
said the matter was In the hands Of the
Law Committee, and the chairman of
| that committee stated that they were
waiting on the City So'icitor.
Mr. Chambers said he thought II
would be well TO stir the Solicitor up n
little. as this work should be attended
to Council then adjourned.
During the evening the following OF
ders were drawn: John Loge, $l1 80;
various fire companies, $88 80; Hugh f.
Sweeney, 500; Samuel H. Chadwick,
$50; William McFadden, $50; James F.
Mcbride, $1O0; Martin Keogh, 1924 95;
James and Web Printing and Station
| cry Company, $344.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-17

For the benefit of those desiring to
visit the fair, the races and the noun
tains and going on the trip that will
give them the most pleas ure at the least
expense, j. DeGodt will run his annual
excursion for the Reading fair over the
W. & N. Railroad ON Thursday, Sep
tember 23d. Fare from Wilmington and
all points as far as Ohadd's Ford, 81 80:
from Pocopson and all points as far as
Glenhall, Sl.40; from Embreeville and
all points as far as Coatesville, $1.25.
Train leaves Wilmington, W. & N.
station, at $50 a. N. Returning from
Reading at 6 80 p. m. Tickets, good
for three days, for sale at all stations.
on the train, and at G. E. Thomas &
Co.'S, AL Market street, Wilmington,
Delaware. For further particulars see
bills and posters.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-17
A Cigar as a Br,be.

A young lawyer of Philadelphia,
whose name is not given, is reported to
have recently attempted to bribe clerk
in the office of the First Comptroller, at
Washington, to expedite the settlement
of large number of Alabama claims
in which he was interested. He asked
the clerk if he would smoke, at the
same time rendering a roll of money
made in the form of cigar. The clerk
on seeing the bills became very indig-
nant and reported the circumstances to
his superior officer, who in turn laid
the matter before the Secretary, with q
view to securing the attorneys disbar-
ment,
Daily Republican., 1886-09-17
BKEvITIEu.

y sun rises 6.4. Sun set 900.
Agents for DUNLAP, hats. Kumford
hatters.
Salt water taity at Ferguson's.
Try Bush's coal you will like 1t.
Brazilian Balm cures colds. 10 cents.
Often siip-noose-the nuptial knot,
NJ. X. Wyatt. Tricots, o23 ". 4sh street.
Try Bush's GOAL you will surely ike It.
W. j. kimble, grocer, and and JustIson.
Birds aad cages AZ fsrkers's, East 2nde
Mi;lard Y. Davis, ieWelor, Il. and street
City Laundry. Sixth ana ShiplsJ street
Fine 10 &. Hings, At Hsprs, IL Il. Fourth
Washing machine for sale at Pickel's stove
store. East Fourth st.
We never heard Of woman applying for
the office Of auditor. That isn't her nature.
Isn't it paradoxical that l20 O'Clock ia
past !, whiie l.3o O'CLOCK is only halt-past?
Clifton FFF hour 3S cents; Kirkwood fiour
50 cents. Lynch Leary, n. Z. corner
Third and Madison streets.
made at Staats b Davis, No. East Fourth
street.
a fashion journal says: "Bows on chair
have had tAeir day" Perhaps so; but beau
on chairs are still having their nights.
Why is a modern strawberry. box like ar
hour-g lass? Because, whom empty, 1t ii
hard to tell which is the top Of it.
81 am passionately fond of paintings" 9
young man said, after he had kissed the
rough cheek OF his best girl.
There is time for all things. The tim.
to leave is when young lady asks yoI
whether 1t is raining.
"Hone but the brave deserve the fair" ant
none but the brave can live with some o
them.
Itisa sure sign that the fools are not al
dead when fat man tries to wear ttgh
trousers.
A MIDsuMNRR-DAY's DREAM
All summer long have piled the law,
really think must recruit.
l dream ] hear the oceans roar
While In the courts press my suit.
1he tailor duns me for his score,
need new tennis clothes to boot;
Pil boldly walk into the store
And hava him press my last year 8 suit
All! then III seek that oceans shore,
DESERVING courts, both real and moot;
I'Il learn another Kind OF lore.
al by her eide p ess my suit.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-17

Yesterday afternoon was the Cay
agreed upon for match between the
Wilmington and the West Chester Rifle
teams al the SchuetzsA Park. The Will.
mington Club was the frs. upon the
ground, and while waiting for their Cd
pomen:s indulged in friendly contes,
by themselves. 1t was agreed that the
Club shoot bulls eye match with the
Massachusetts target, distance 200 yards
off hand. The following was the re
suit. G Heinel, Sr., 50 points, 3 bulls
eye; J. B. Bell, 81 points, 2 bulls eye !;
e. M. Clark, 40 points, bulls eye wv
+. Seeds, 40 points, 2 bulls eye Fl.
Simpson, 46 points; j. MANI, Al
points, l bulls eye a. A. Heinel, AZ
points, bulls eye; /. W. Seeds, AZ
points ; j. r. D. Seeds, 80 points (; S. j.
Newman, 80; w. O'Oonner, 81 w.
A. Bacon, 81 j. E. Newman, 80 and
G. Carleton, 20
The West Chester Club not having
arrived match was made up for a
Ballard rifle, offered by member Of
the club. The conditions ere: Creed
moor target. 200 yards off-hand posi-
BILE points. 10. The following is the
scole: W. A. Bacon, 10; j. R. d
Seeds, IL; j. B. Bell, ID; W. O'Connor,
y, u NeWman, IL, d. simpson, IA
w. f. Seeds, IA; s. j. Newman, ID; H
B. Seeds, Ia; George r. Walton, 10; FL.
A. Heinel, IL; T. W. Taylor, 13; w. @
Seeds, 10; +. FL. Ezchus, IL; f. M
Clark, 13; Q. Heinel, Sr., IA. The tit
between Bell, w. r. Seeds, III Il. Seed,
and O. Heinel were shot off and the riff,
fell TO Bell, he making three straight
bulls eyes.
The West Chester team having
arrived the match game between the
clubs came eff. The conditions were
Massachusetts target, 200 yards, off
hand, with q possible 100 points and
team possible of 480. The following ia
the score of the Wilmington ub
G. Heinel, Sr., 108 points; j. B. Bell,
1902; ]. MANI, SO; w. E. Seeds. 81;
total, 1886.
The following is the score OF the West
Chester team: r. H. Eachus, 90; Geo.
Walton, 81; T. w. Taylor, 88; M. B
jackson, SO; total, 354, leaving the VIII.
mington Club thevictors by 81 points
The Wilmington and West Chester
Clubs made arrangements for another
match to be shot at the Stockton rangs
on Tuesday October 9th. The Whining.
ton club, will go to Greenbank on Mon
day afternoon next to shoot 1T q targe
900 yards dfstant.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-17
a, the ACADEMY of Muste.

This evening Frederick Warde, who
for the past five years has been starring
in tragic roles, will appear at the Acad-
envy OF Music as "Virginius," in which
be is said to be very fine. Tomorrow
afternoon he will present "Ingomar, the
Barbarian" AID at the evening per-
formance damon and Pythias." The
Dramatic Times, in speaking of Mr..
Warie, says:
Frederick Wsrde's first appearance
as star in New York occurred at the
appeared as 'Virsinius.' He has a
strong voice, is gifted with a good de
livery, q good stage presence and he has
a clear conception of the Roman father.
In the heavier scenes he was at his best
and received friendly greeting"
Daily Republican., 1886-09-17
Rayagea of Cholera.

Mail advices from China and Japan
received In San Francisco report that
throughout Japan since its first appear
ance this year is, according to the
Japan Gazette, 10000, Of which $4,000
resulted fatally. The indications are
that the epidemic is now abating. In
telligence from Seoul, Corea, says that
cholera is still raging in that city. Ac
cording to official returns the fatal cases
for July this year were 80 600, out Of a
population OF 250,(00. Outside OF the
capital the epidemic is equally fatal.
At shinthu, Province of Kelshodo,
5000, ard at Torai 5000 deaths are re-
ported to have occurred in one month.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-17

The gigantic success of the "Moxie
Nerve Food" has called out horde OF
cheap, fraudulent limitations. They do
not contain q particle of Moxie's, though
they may have like tsvoring. Their
price proves their worthlessness. Men
who sneak behind decent reputation
to steal market for such stuff, wonld
rob your hen-roost aud pick your pocket.
See that MoxIE's is on the bottle label,
and you are safe.
A. THOMPSON, M. D.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-17
base Baii,

The following games were played yes
serday
Philadelphia - Athletic, s; Louis.
Vile, 6
Brooklyn Il, Cincinnati, 10.
Baltimore-Baltimore, 0; Pittsburg 6.
New York - Metropolitan, 2; st.
Louis, l.
Kansas City-kansas City, 2; Chi
cago, z.
St. Louis-St. Louis, O; Detroit, 0.
Called ON account of rain.
New York-New York, 1; Washing
ton, 1. Called on account of darkness.
Bradford-Bradford, Il; Buffalo, 8.
NOTE.
Bobby Matthews was yesterday pre-
sented with an elegant gold badge, the
gift of the Athletic players.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-17

To all who are suffering from the er-
rors and indtscretions of youth, nervous
weakness, early decay, loss OF manhood,
&C., will send a recipe that will cure
you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great
remedy was discovered by missionary
in South America Send self address,
cd envelope to the REV. JOSEPH T.
INMAN, Station ID, New York City.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-17
GOuley's

Washington ard Harper's Ferry excur-
sion on Thursday, September %, 1886,
over the B. s. o. railroad, will leave the
station for Harper's Ferry at 6. 80 a. m;
the Washington section at 7.30 q. m.
Tickets 81. so for either place. 1t would
be we'll for the Washington excursion
lists 10 visit the public buildings before
2 p. M, as they close at that hour; they
will then have five hours to visit the
Capitol and see the sights in and around
Washington. Seats all numbered. No
change of cars.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-17
For Hay Fever.

Give Ely's Cream Balm trial. This
Justly celebrates remedy for the cure OF
catarrh, hay fever, cold in the head,
etc., can be obtained of any reputable
druggist, and may be relied upon as 3
safe and pleasant remedy for the above
complaints snd will give immediate
relief. 1t is not liquid, enutf or
powder, has no offensive odor and can
be used at any time with good results.
as thousands can testify, among them
Spirit of the Tlm es, May 80, 1886.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-17
A Monster Bill Tonight.

A number of the best Jig dancers in
the city will compete for handsome
gold badge this evening at Legg's Az
lsntic Garden, 224 King street. A
number OF popular vocalists will be
h. ard In tho latest songs and al i'm
msnse variety of specialties will be
given in rapid order. Every rybody in
Yited.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-17

1.-THE leprous distilment, whose effect
Holds such an enmity with blood of
man,
That, swift as quicksilver, it courses
through
The natural gates and alleys of the
body"
and causes the skin to become "barked
about, most lazar-like, with vile and
ioathsome crust" Such are the effects
of disease and morbid bile, the only
antidote for which is to cleanse and
regulate the liver---Rn office admirably
performed by DIR. Pierce's "Golden
Medical Discovery"
Daily Republican., 1886-09-17
Governor Por,er,s Predictions.

PIrrsBURG, Sept, LEX governor
Porter, OF Indiana, said to-day: "There
is one thing particularly favorable to
the Republicans of Indiana this year.
The party is free from personal dissen-
sions and is now firmly united. If l
were to make an estimate of the resul.
Of our election, l would say that the
Republicans will carry Indiana by
IA 600 majority. l think that there is
no dc ub5 that Senator Harrison will be
reelected. Regarding choice of the
Repu blicans for the Presidency 1t is a
hard matter to predict, but Mr.. Blaine
mas many friends.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-17

Powell, the popular fish dealer in the
Third street market, has received 3
large consignment of delicious black
fish caught near Lewes. They are
splendid, and 1t is doubtful Ii finer Oh es
were ever sent to this city. He also
has fall supply of butter fish and
other varieties of the finny tribe.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-17

VIM. f. Robinson, Jr., and his bride
have returned from their wedding tour.
Prof. Graham, Principal of the High
School, is suffering from bilious fever
and has been laid up for the past day
or two.
Hon. James r, Leland, of Milford,
and George V. Massey, Esq., of Dover,
were among the attendants of the ses-
sion of the U. 8. Court yesterday.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-17
sooTT's EMULSION OF PURE

Cod Liver OIL, with Hypophosphites,
Ia more reliable as an agent in the cure
# Consumption, Chronic Coughs and
Emaciation, than any remedy known
20 medical science. 1t is SO prepared
that the potency of these two most vslu
able specifics is largely increased. 1t
also very palatable.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-17

con- monty tell their hay fever patients
to try change of air, or to use quinine,
moments relief, and some produce
Daily Republican., 1886-09-17
Damages Awarded.

The commission, consisting of Will
liam t. Porter, Henry Grant, James
Bradford, Philip P. Tyre and Albert
Thatcher, appointed to assess damages
for the opening of Eleventh street,
Daily Republican., 1886-09-17
The Place

for prime oysters cooked In the very
best manner and at reasonable rates. is
at Gardner's popular dining parlors,
Seventh and Shipley streets.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-17
Peaches Shipped.

Five car loads of peaches pass
ed through this city yesterday,
consigned as follows: Jersey City, L
Philadelphia, 8; Chester, l. The total
number OF car loads shipped thus far to
and through Wilmington Is 2,070.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-17

Is now In season, and Gardner's, 7th ard
Shipley streets, is the place to get them.
All the celebrated brands at 20, 80 and
40 cents per quart.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-17

a boy about fifteen years old, to run
|errsnds and make himself generally
useful. Hanna's, COS Jefferson street.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-17
A v eStarn Cx clone.

CHICAGO Sept. 16.-A terrific wind
and rain storm which passed ovsr In
dianapoiis this afternoon proved disas-
trous west of indianapolis and through
out . large section of J'lipots. The
town Of Montezuma, ILL.,, Ia reported to
have been partially destroyed and q
number of lives are said to have been
lost. The report of the disaster has not
been verified, and it 10 inpossi5 BILE yet
to get authentic news.
DETROIT, Mich, Sept. 16 The storm
this afternoon extended over most of
Southeastern Michigan, being especially y
severe at Howell, where one man was
killed and much property damaged.
Reports are to the effect that o large
part Of the town has been destroy ed, but
wires are down and full particulars
have not been received.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind, Sept. 16.-At
11.30 to day cyclcDe struck this city
coming from the southwest and lasting
fifteen minutes. The storm was CON
fined to the central portion of the city.
Numerous large buildings were I'M
rooted, and the rain which followed
did great damage. A careful estimate
places the loss at S45, 900.
A special from Newport, Vermilion
County, reports six or eight buildings
destroyed but no lives lest. The damage
reported along the Wabash Valley Ii
great and will aggregate over 800. 900.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-17

Kiowa, Laddie Bnck, What Cheer
and News Boy are noted brands. Chap
man, Son & Co., Seventh and Orange
streets, sole agents.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-17
You Can ASuY

The best headlight oil for II cents per
gallon bars of Oleine soap for 21
cents. Il. j. Gardner. No. 403 Madison
street.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-17

If you want q good piece of beel
mutton or veal delivered at your houss
call on VIM. r. Lowell, stall IL, Secont
street market.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-17

j. a. Hall Sc lls the best cigar in the
|city. Key West a speciality. g. W.
corner of Second and Walnut streets.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-17

without the use of the knife. Painless
treatment. Moderate charges. Ad-
dr,ss q. Walker, Wilmington P. c.,
Del.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-17

Tomorrow promises to be from fair II
cloudy, with local showers. Sunda,
clearing and somewhat coolor.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-17
For dry goods-Cranor & Co.
state of tho IN ermometsr

at the REPUBLICAN cttioe In the shads
O'clock 10 O'Clock Ii o'oloob
Tao 82e 862
Daily Republican., 1886-09-17
For Oysters

served In all the various styles got
Gardner's ,7th and Shipley. His oysters
are the finest in the city. He also sup
plies ice-c, cam all the time.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-17
Something New.

Try Bourdon's B. B. B. SC. cigar.
II. F. Bourbon 81 Bro, manufacturers,
N. W. corner Second and Orange.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-17

and it's now to your interest to buy your
meat of s. G. Dill, stall 9, Second street
market.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-17
The Time honored Notre Dame, Baltl.

LlOTbj nQUs
We have had ample opportunity to
convince ourselves of the efficacy OF
Salvation Oil. We obeerfully submit
our names to the public as reference.
Respectfully, Sisters of Notre Dame,
Aisquith & Eager SITS, Baltimore Md.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-17

A great drive, pure sugar syrup, at
25c. per gallon, AT Lynch B Leary's,
Daily Republican., 1886-09-17
Oysters.

Cove plant oysters, 25, 80 and 40 cts ,
per qunart, at the old stand 605 Jefferson
street. u. e Hanna.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-17
BlAine,s Rlnns.


The Philadelphia Records Washing
ton correspondent says: A close friend
of MIR. Blaine now here says that the
Maine statesman has not yet fully de-
termined to be q candidate for the Re-
publican nomination for President In
1888. He thinks that Cleveland may
be nominated by the Democrats, and
does not feel 30 certain that he would
care 10 contest the field against him.
In the event of Cleveland being again
nominated 1t Is thought Mr.. Blaine
might prefer to throw the Republican
nomination 10 Senator Allison, of Iowa,
his intimate friend, whose Secretary oi
State, In the event Of Republican sue.
GEES, Mr.. Blaine would undoubtedly be-
come. This would give him . fair posi-
tion from which to reach the nomina-
ton Of his party In 1892. But, even IL
Cleveland were reelected, that fac,
would only show the more clearly Mr.
Cleveland being no longer candidate }
that the Republican party imperatively
needed the lead ership of its foremosl
man, and Mr.. Blaine's friends certainly
con slider him that individual. 1t Ii
added. too, that Mr.. Blaine considers
himself quite young enough, should the
political situation In 1888 justify him II
30 concluding, to wait four years lon
ger and for more propitious polisica
gales.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-17
Oupping and Leeohing.

Mr.. and Mrs, Parker, 103 Il. And St
Daily Republican., 1886-09-17

|A, present, all Of which
|. worthy of immediate at
btion.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-17
At 25Cents.

Ladies and Gentlemen's
White Merino Vests and
Drawers, at nearly half OF
Fesular price.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-10-16
Bishop Eagsns 3. Hsndhs.

Bishop Hendrix seems so have made
a decidedly favorable impression upon
all who came in contact with him,
during the session Of conference. Not
only in preaching great sermons, and
delivering splendid addresses, but in
business methods TO his ex-
exalted position thereby facilitating and
expediting the business before this large
body, and last, but not least, by his
pleasing manners and elegant CONVEX
satlon when in the social circle. He
seems possessed Of extensive informa-
ton and fine taste in Horticulture and
expressed himself as agreeabty sur
prsed to find in GAINESVILLE q Horticul-
tural establishment so extensive as he
found at Evergreen Lodge. On the &C.
casion OF his second visit there he went
carefully through all the green houses
and delighted and surprised Mr.. Nor
IOuy VIC ildudSCiJ bitOh Ny hio luiniitdIi-
ty with all he saw, relatingin a most
agreeable manner some incident or de-
scription OF the plants OF foreign birth
that he had seen and studied in their
native homes, Palestine, in Egypt,
Ceylon. Japan, China and other coun-
tries. After a careful examination OF
all the departments of the place, in
doors and through the grounds, he was
invited by Captain Crusman to a rustic
seat on the lawn, and while refreshing
himself with glass OF water and a
bunch OF grapes, he entertained a small
circle OF visitors very delightfully."-. He
speaks Of the development OF the South
and West with the comprehensive
grasp OF intellect and the patriotism Of
statesmen OF "the olden time" and
impresses all alike that, Invested Of his
dignifed station, he has yet the polished
manners OF the gentleman and the in
tellectual force OF great man.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-10-16

BISHOP HENDRIX having expressed a
willingness to accept for Mrs. Hendrix
a floral souvenir Of his visit to Clarks-
sille's flower garden. he was rendered
one to be sent by express to Mrs. Hen.
dirk, but he promptly replied that be
preferred to be the bearer himself, so
Mr.. Morton made up one OF his hand
soonest baskets and forwarded 1t Thurs-
day evening to friend Rogers OF the
Guthrie hotel, who will see that it is
placed in the Bishops own hands on
his return from Nashville Thursday
night, SO that we hope by Friday at
noon, flowers OF the Passiaore, Aler-
manda, Carnations, Rose buds, etc.,
from the Clarksville garden will be
lending their fragrance and beauty to
the Missouri home as pleasing me-
mento Of the many friends and ad-
mirers "away down upon the Sewaeee
river"