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Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-06-01
Logan on Grant.

The following is an extract from Gen.
eral Logaa's great speech at the tomb OF
Grant on Monday:
Men and women of America In our
generation man has lived great enough
| as military leader to subdue force OF
insurrection that could have annihilated
any army of the world from the time OF
Cyrus down to that of Napoleon. A
man has lived, who, weighed with the
enormous results flowing from his work
into the ramifications of the unknown
future, was immeasurably greater that
Cyrus, above Alexander grander that
Cesar, supreme over lPompey, Hannibal
and Scipio; towering among Charlemagne
the Prince of Orange, Frederick the
Great. Wellington and Napoleon, and
whose name is not to be mentioned in
connection with Those of Miltiades and
Sulla. In all authentic military history
the work of but one individual approaches
that of Grant. Two names should be
chiseled upon the majestic column that,
leaping from the banks of the Potomac :,
rears its graceful head far into the clouds
the living ambassador from a grateful
people to the borders of the undiscovered
country, to which both soldiers have
gone-WAsHINGToN and GRANT, The
warriors OF liberty! One its father and
the other It's latest defender.
AS thesspeaker reached his peroration
he displayed more than his usual elo-
quence. In conclusion he invoked the
spirit of the great leader in these words
OH mighty agent of grateful people,
we are here to do you honor. Oh! in
spired genius, we come to render testi-l
mony OF the beneficence of your work.
Noble citizen, kind husband, loving
father, good friend, great captain, chosen
agent the work thou hast done will shine
from the armament as new star to light
the coming genera ions. It's ray shall
pale the rich troopers of the night, and
forever flash with undiminished fire in
presence of the god of day. Until
another year shall reawaken the flowers
and fill the vernal air with incense, we
leave thee with the faithful spirits that
guard thy rest and smile about thy
tomb.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-06-01
on subplIps out Of the Earth

New London Pa, men are OK xcited
over the finding of a new OF field in
that CITY. 1t ie on the farm of Henry
Chapman on North Main street. The
petroleum has oozed out OF the groand,
aud q large field is covered with it. II
has been tested and proved to be o good
lubricator and to burn well. 1t is a
high grade oil, and William E. Gresu,
master mSchiHist of the New London
Northern Railroad, who tried IL in q
drilling machine, ayers that it is 100
per cent. bstter than any other oil he
ever used.
The first oil In New London was dis
covered in January last on the Steb.
bins farm On the Norwich road. 1t had
dihcolored the snow and filed the cant
ruts across the farm. IL got on the
ooote of q farmer who has an inquisi.
tive mtnd, and he sent samples of oil to
a chemist. Petroleum has since ap-
peared on the surface of two other
iarrls, al within the limits OF that
city. A week or more ago It broke cut
On a farm in Chesterfield, eight miles
Northwest OF New London, aud san-
guine speculators beIieve that there Is
great reservoir OF il under all New
London County. The price of real
estate in the neighhorhood of the oil
iileiGs is rising. No wells have yet
oeen bored. A lew days sgo & spoonful
OF pure oil was taken from the surfa ce
OF New London brook.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-06-01

Three American scbooners, the james
A. Garfield, Frederick Gerring and Green
leaf, have been officially reported as
having purchased bait within the Cana
dian limits, as well as other vessels whose
names have not been learned 1t is un-
derstood that cruisers will attempt to
seize these vessels should they be met
with.
A large fleet OF mackerel vessels which
arrived at Gloucester, Massachusetts,, on
Sunday reported having seen no mackerel
for two weeks. "Most of the fleet have
done nothing. A large number of vessels
will go to the coast of Nova Scotia and
the Bay Of St. Lawrence In search of
mackerel. The owners will instruct
shippers to keep outside of the three mile
limit and comply with the Canadian Gus
toms regulations"
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-06-01

A commendable effort. Joseph,
Thomas E ard William L. Postles
have entered into co partnership, and
are prepared TO supply the citizens of
Wilmington and vicinity with the
best coal for family use in quantity to
suit and as cheap as can be- produced
In the city according to grade. Their
depot is at the corner of Thirteenth and
Scott streets, near McDowelville.
Branch offices, 905 Wilson street and
3e6 East Tenth street. They are gen.
tlenen deserving a liberal share of
patronage from the public in general,
and it is hoped by strict attention and
business qualifications they will re-
ceive encouragement beyond their ex.
peotations. Orders can also be left
with Jas. e. Thompson, agent, branch
office, 319 East Fifth street.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-06-01
Decoration of Grants Tomb

NEW YORK May 31.-Two O'Clock
WAS the time fixed for the celebration
at General Grants tomb. 1t was near
ly two hours later when Roscoe Conk
ing rose from his seat on the speakers
platform, where he had been chatting
with Mrs. Logan, to greet her husband,
the orator of the day. Long before that,
one thing had become evident, that
the nation had found at this grave
under the hill with the silent pines, its
mecca on Decoration Day for all time
The floral tribute from every State
from Mexico, from New Brunswick
and Bermuda were not the only evil
dence Of this. With early morning the
human tide had begun to set towards
Riverside Park, and it never ebbed till
the evening shades had almost shut
the scene from the sight of the swarm.
ing multitudes.
1t was o'clock when Major Corwin,
the chairman OF the committee, opened
the exercises by directing the Arbuckle
Band TO play Chopin's Funeral March.
Commander j. P. Howatt, of the o. 8.
Grant Post, read from the ritual of the
G. A. Il. The Amphion Society of male
voices then sang, "Nearer, My God, to
Thee" DR.. r. s. Storrs then offered
prayer
The ritual of the G. A. r. was read,
with responses by the Amphion Society,
Chaplain Il. b. Guillion leading by
reading what Man is He that Liveth, I"
go The Amphions then sung eye
Heroes who Mortal Live" when GEN
eral Logan was introduced by Major
Corwin as "Our Comrade." He deliy-
cred the grafton on the life and services
of General Grant.
Geperal Logan, who was frequently
applauded, occupied one hour In his
Grafton. All of the time minute guns
were fired from the war ships anchored
under the bluff, and at the conclusion
OF the services battalion of marines
hred volley over the tomb and then
he war ships fired q salute. Bishop
darrl5 then pronounced the benedic-
ton and the entire assemblage sang
America"
The numerous floral offerings were
tastefully arranged about and upon the
tomb. The large canvas signs which
mad decorated the car containing Cali
fornia's offering were conspicuous be-
hind the tomb. Comrade j. 8. Lyon,
who accompanied the car from San
Francisco, spoke enthusiastically about
the courtesies extended all along the
line from San Francisco to Riverside.
a large basket, decorated with the
nag which was used to cover the Bible
ct General Grants funeral, was sent to-
the Grant Post by Rev. DIR. Newman,
containing bouttonieres made of laurel
plucked from the grave of Martin Lu.
ther.
The most noticeable group upon the
platform was composed of General Ph
Sheridan, General Schofield and Gene
raj Daniel e. Sickles, who occupied a
sattee just behind the orator, and i'm
mediately behind them sat Engineer
Melville, of Arctic fame.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-06-01
BREYKTIIIS.

san rises A.4O. sun sets 1s
Il. A. Humphrey & Bro, Hattors,
Oysters in all styles.
Clam soup at FuIlmer's.
Turtle soup at Fullmer's.
Roast dinners at Fullmer'5.
Deviled crabs at Rinscow's.
Ice cold salt oysters at Fullmer's.
Salt oysters at Ainscow's.
Roast dinners at Ainscow's.
Grab salad at Ainscow'B.
Olam soup at Ainscow's.
Snapper soup at Ainscow's
Try Bush's coal; you Will like 1t.
Brazilian Balm cures colds. 10 cents.
Try Bush's coal you Will surely like It.
Tatty at Ferguson's, No. IL e. Second at.
w. j. Kimble, grocer, Ind and Justison.
Birds and cages at .'arksts's East 2ndg
Millard +. Davis, jewsler, 9 Il. and street
City Laundry, Sixth and Shipley street
Fine Is X. Rings, at Hanf's, 16 L. Fourth
Washing machine for sale at Pickel's stove
store, East Fourth St.
CLAIMS and oysters fresh every day at
Pennell's, Second and King.
A policeman wants extra pay for catching
q cold.
What Is tnat Which no ono wishes to have
and no one wishes to lose? A bald head
A darling pay-rent-Thb mother.in law
that pays the rent for her daug hers hus.
band.
1t is true that bullets can ding and whistle,
out they are not by any means Bgreeab Q
musical companions.
A lady of much ex ,erioncd says that "k iss-
Ing comes as natural to Z " as a cunning
hy to q bald head "
A man who was arrested fot bigamy offered
rs an excuse that he "loved not wisely, but
two we'll"
A great many Of the young ladies we meet
IN the street are works of art-if net of ma
ure.
Infants clothing and ladies' underwear
made at Stasts & Davis, No. East. Fourth
street.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-06-01
The Park,


The fact that's company OF Philsdel-
phia capitalists have been down to this
city prospecting along the Brandy wine
for the purchase OF park lands for the
same prices for which they are offered
to the city, should not be looked over
and passed by as matter Of no conse-
quence. A gentleman, in a position to
know, informs us that these parties want
all the land available along the new b.
& p. Railroad, and that they intend to
fence the grounds in and fix them up
for picnic and excursion purposes, no
person to be admitted without paying
an admission fee. 1t is o question
whether these park lands should belong
10 the city or whether 10 Philadelphia
parties, who would exact Tee for 60
ing upon them. Anybody with an eye
10 business can see the grand oppor-
tunity offered at the high railroad
bridge for one of the grandest excur
sion parks In the country, and II the
city does not improve the present by
securing these lands for city uses, there
can be no complaint If private capital
lists buy them up and appropriate
them for private uses. This
is not said to alarm any
body, or to frighten any timid
member of the City Council into voting
for what he believes is not right, but
real facts are stubborn things. These
Philadelphia capitalists have been here
for negotiatory purposes; there is no
denying that fact. Another straw
which indicates something, is that one
of the owners of property has been
offered an advance Of twenty per cent.
on the price he asked from the city.
Still another very significant straw is
the fact that the st. James Catholic
church congregation holding property
within the park limits have purchased
two acres of land back of William M.
Fields residence for $4,000 an acre,
thus showing tho rapid advance in
property along the Brandywine. The
City Council may very easily refuse to
purchase the land offered upon the
Brandywlne for park purposes, but
owing to the increased price OF property
on account of the B. & P. Railroad
going through it, they will hardly
get chance to refuse IL again at the
price at which 1t is cow offered.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-06-01
The MAXWELL Trial.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, May 31.-The Max
well trial was continued, the counsel
for the State introducing evidence In
rebuttal to the prisoners testimony
which they think will prepare the al
legged murderer for grave which they
hope may be decorated q year from the
present time. The first witness called
by the prosecution wes Morgue Super
tntendent Ryan. He testified that he,
in company with Doctors Hewitt and
Neid lett and Mr.. Glover, of the counsel
for the State, visited last Friday the
cemetery in which Preller's body had
been Inferred and exhumed the remains.
a post-mortem examination was made
and certain organs referred to by Max
we'll In his testimony as diseased were
removed and taken to DIR. Brokaw.
The body at the time was in good con-
dition, better, If anything, than at the
time 1t WAS buried.
The defense objected to the testimony.
After considera BILE discussion the Court
decided to admit the testimony and
DR.. Prewett was placed on the stand.
He testified that Doctors Niblet and
Brokaw and himself witnessed the ex-
humation of Preller's remains on last
Friday. The body was in excellent
condition, no decay being visible under
the surface. The membranes were in
excellent condition. The parts which
Maxwell testified were die ased were
found in normal healthy ndition,
and DO structure, upon a careful ex-
amipation, could be found.
Coroner Niblet testified that he was
present et the post mortem referred to
above, and corroborated the testimony
of DR.. Prewett.
A. V. l.. Brokaw, assistant to the
Chair Of Surgery and Demonstrator of
Anatomy in the Missouri Medical Col
leRe, was present st the dissection of
the organs referred 10, and testified that
he had made personal examination OF
them, but failed to find evidence of any
disease or structure. The State then
announced that they had no further
evidence in rebuttal to offer.
Mr. Fauntleroy, of the defence, asked
the privilege of having the parts of
Preller's body in the possession of the
State inspected by experts for the de-
fense. Mr.. Glover, of the prosecution,
wanted the names of the experts sub
mitted TO him, and was willing to give
Them to any reputable surgeon or ply
sician except the medical adviser of the
defense. The defense refused to accept
this coDditionAl offer, and the testimony
was then declared to be closed by both
State ana defense.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-06-01
Tho Beautiful In Art.

Ali the beauties of nature and art
cannot cleanse the dark stains of i'm
morality, but an attractive home is the
nursery of virtue. New and beautiful
designs in wall paper, covering the
walls artistically, make home more
beautiful and attractive. Rosin & Bro,
220 West Second street, are doing q
good work in this line.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-06-01
Great Reduction In Fish.

No. l mackerel, 10c. per ib.
No. mackerel, 10c. per ID.
No. 2 mackerel, &c. per n.
No. 2 Inackerel, Sc. per ID.
No. 3 mackerel, 15c. per DOZEN
No. 3 mackerel, 15c. per dozen.
qts. marrowfat beans, 600.
6 qts. marrowfaJ beans, 25o.
Try our great bargain in flour at 81. %
per barrel.
Bargains at DEvERELL BROS, East
Fourth street.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-06-01
Opposition to the city Park.

A meeting of citizens opposed to the
purchase of park grounds on the Bran
dywine will be held at the City Hall
to, morrow Wednesday, evening. A
full expression OF opinion Is desired, as
the question must soon be determined
for another year at least, if net for all
time. The taxpayers and all interested
in the prosperity of our city should take
this occasion to show their sentiment
on the above question.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-06-01
Human Calves,

An exchange says: "Nine terths oi
the unhappy marriages result from
human calves being allowed TO run a,
large In society pastures. Nine-tentht
OF the chronic or lingering diseases Of
to-day originate in impure blood, liver
complaint or biliousness, resulting in
'crotula, consumption (Which is but
scrotula OF the lungs), sores, skin dis
eases and kindred affections. DR..
Pierce's "Golden Medical Discovery
cures all these. OF druggists
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-06-01
There's a million OF Dollars in 1t,

Said a gentleman at our store on Satur-
day evening, May 10Th, of Dr. Simms
White Pulmonic Balsam, the great lunL
cure and preventive of puEmonary cou
sumption. He said it was the grandesl
nedicine for coughs and spre throat ht
ever used. Depot, Fourth b and Kine
8 reefs, and by regular dealers.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-06-01
OrdAin ad an EIdar.

AT the 44sh annual session of the first
united African Wesleyan M. K. Con.
ference, held at Kenuett Square, Pa,
last week, the Rev. Isaac L. Sufphay,
A. M, was duly ordained to the Office
of an Elder.
REV. WILLIAM BROWN, Superinten-
deut.
REV. ISAAC T. SUFPnAY, Secretary.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-06-01
Terrnpin and oysters.

Powell has on his stand in the Third
street market a good stock of fine
terrapin, oysters ard hslibut, as well as
his usual variety of fish.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-06-01
Paper Hanging.

Go to G. III. Baldwin, No. 7l8 Walnut
street, for your paper hanging and deco
rating. All work done in a practical
manner and on short notice.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-06-01

Powell has on his stall In the Third
street market, butter fish, porgies, Sea
trout, halibut, rock, shad, herring,
terrapin, etc. Gall early and avoid the
rush.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-06-01
The Weather,

Tomorrow promises to be fair
and warm. Thus day fair to partly
c,oudy conditions, with slight change
IF temperature.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-06-01
For Sale.

A good Dayton wagon, easy running,
in good order, and will be sold dirt
cheap for want of use. Apply at this
office.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-06-01
Monthly Record

Frederic II. Robinson, chief engineer
OF the surveying department, reports
that during May, 1886, lines were
marked for buildings as follows: Anne.
liza Layton, addition to dwelling, east
side Orange street between Tenth and
Eleventh; trusrees of Wesley NJ. K.
Church, church northeast corner Linden
and jackson; Thomas l. Mousley,
hotel, northeast corner TWen ty. first and
Market; Josepa Pyle, stable, southwest
corner Second street and Bayard ave-
nue.; Peter j. Ford, store and d yelling,
northwest corner Front street and
Greenhill ave. ;E.R. Wilkins addition to
dwelling, north side Eighth st., beswetu o
Wilson aud Poplar; Martin w. Dono-
van, addition to dwelling, north side
Fifth street. between Walnut and Pop
lar; Patrick Dillon, four dwellings,
northwest corner Seventh and Harrl-
son; John I. Walker, two additions to
dwellings, west side Madison street,
between Fourth and Fifth; Peter j. d.
Ford, store and dwelling, southeast
corner Fourth and Scott; William Nc.
Menamin, five dwellings, south side
Twelfth street, between Beald and
Clay mont; VIM. Conner, addition to
dwelling, southeast corner Fifth and
Spruce; John b. johnson, TWO dwell
tngs, west side franklin street, be.
tween Eighth and Ninth; total for the
month, twenty two buildings; total for
May, 1885, twenty-five build ings.
ARRESTS DURING MAY.
Chief of Police Dougherty reports 1877
arrests during the month Of May as fol-
lows: Drunkenness, So, drunk and
disorderlyr 10; disorderly conduct, 12;
assault, l; assault and battery, II; burg
larry, 3; larceny, 8; suspicion OF larceny,
2; vagrancy, 2; cruelty to animals, 8;
carrying concealed deadly weapons, 8;
indecent exposure, l; inooTriRible, / I;
Suspicious characters, 2; assault with
intent to Kill, l; jail breaking, l; insane,
Il patients, 10; corner lounging, 8; nui.
sance, l.
FIRES DURING THE MONTH.
There were three alarms Of fire during
the month Of May, only ono of which
however, was Of any consequence. III
occurred on the 18Th of the mouth, at
midnight, and destroyed David Lemons
candy factory and two frame buildings
&C joining, in South Wilmington, with
an estimated loss Of $l2. goo.
WATER PUMPED DURING MAY.
The .WorthinEton engine at the City
Mill station pumped 10 Cool Spring
Reservoir, 81. $40 800 gallons, An aver
ago OF 3,079, ,329 per day; the water
power pump St the same place pnmped
TO Cool Spring Reservoir, 1885 ,742l
gallone, IN average OF 662, ,524, and tho
KAowlss engine at Cool Spring station
pumped 10 the Rodney street reservoir,
20 400 208, An average of 6Sl 1913.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-06-01
: SOLDIERS GRAVES
sStN THE CEMETEhiE9
2 GkA' a apKYING GROUNDS
,r,,, Flowers-Admir"l Du-
|Tn W." craye--An Grafton ny
|Pcp'S ,ou q. Bird, Esq


.,,ing the fact that the
EctSitlS..ir ..irady and the rain poured
pat . ,4.ct in checking the patriot
llGi taeonle, or preventing the
OlIht 'yits peyp OF Memorial Day:
aIaYr ra. generally suspended, ana ana
'.s 'osss w., plsces on Market street
J1' ss'lpTIspl Tscl!ed with flags and bunt-
KY pIs in sluioot every part OF tne s
,on.s, % coui be found oe'of"'0O
4 % ~ National coloTs. ,..oo,s
llist Ils Ta music was heard on the streeIt
|aiill, s1r,v y hour, and at 8 30 O'Clock
aIi 5,,5 cary nost Guards started for
?, Giy sly 10 assist the posts OF thai
T. U'sa' 'sssc5rat.ng their soldiers graves, we
y % ys'I ,To morning the different
|lllns .,ards In and around the city,
Flls t,vui t,,aofion Of the Wilmington
RyDdyw.ns, were visited 10y, Dy uere an5
|no' D,1l ot Smyth and Grant Posts anu
|pns " .,,. g,a IN on the veterans' graves.
-
'pps "a ~ 9,, n,clock DUPONT Post, under
lu,no iu,,o,yd of Post Commander Peter
4 co,us- oar. s.srtsl from the Wilmington
Ffyysr,b'Tp w., Elilrcad station for Du-
|, ,s, st,noo. in a special train OF nve
Tooa their arriva! they visited
nSp5pt private burying ground
Ss had appropriate services nt the
|, upD ~ Admiral Samuel r. Dupont.
|, \ l. IL had been decorated with flow
an ~ , or1.Iou was delivered by Levi
h. T.g.. which consumed about
an banr, ST.. Joseph's, Green hlil
" Salem cemeteries were then
u, ,Il lhe graves of the soldiers
N ID those grounds decorated.
(,r1uds broke away and the rain
n hIlpe shortly after noon, and
Iss .,re.T was sool thronged on
! sl.s viii persons anxious TO wit,
H. para!a. The line was formed
zTsf,h s.yfct above Market, ana
Erystg O'Clock moved in the fol-
ID erdeI:
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-06-01

A good secon, hand Dayton carriage,
in first.class order; will be sold for $40
cash. Apply TO Frist & Allmon, Seventh
and Shipley streets.