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Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-08-06
A Rapidly Growing state.

Mr.. j. NJ. KreameT, the chief engineer
of the Disston Drainage Company, Of
Florida, who ID now in Philadelphia,
confirms the reports of newspapers and
correspor dents in regard to the marvel
our growth Florida is experiencing in
all parts, and Its rapid increase in
wealth and population. Mr.. Kreamer
states that since the Okeechobee Land
Company and the Florida Land and
Improvement Company began work
four years ago, 1900 miles Of railroad
have been built in the State. The sale
|of.a large track to an English land com
|pany brought Florida TO the attention
OF colonists in Europe, and since then
they have been coming over q few at a
time and settling on land purchased
until now they constitute an important
element In the com immunity.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-08-06

About Z o'clock yesterday evening
six pistol shots in close succession
caused great excitement, and collected
in few minutes almost the entire
colored population of Parrish alley,
near Freshman street, Baltimore, Md.
The screams of women and cries of
children added to the disorder. Daniel
Barrett, colored drayman, who hauls
for the custom house, and who owns
two houses in the alley, and also sew
eral drays, had fired Ave of the pistol
shots at Samuel Handy, q colored fish
and Ice seller, who Is also property
owner in the same alley.
One ball passed through the left
side of the chest under the arm, infiict-
ing severe flesh wound, which bled
freely. The ball also cut two of
Handy's fingers a. he threw his hand
up for the protection of his head and
breast. Handy ran into his own house,
and, obtaining a pistol, fired one shot
out OF the window at Barrett without
effect. He then concealed the pistol
under pillow, where the police found
IL. Joseph Garrett, q friend of Barrett,
Is also charged with firing enc shot at
Handy. Barrett charged Handy with
paying too devoted attention to Barrett
| wife, and had warned Handy to desist.
Finding Handy in the alley, counting
his wife in defiance OF his warning, he
blszed away with his revolver. When
the police caiue up and asked Handy
who shot him, Barrett boldly stepped
forward, saying 81 am the man." AZ ii
he gloried in his vengeance. Barrett
and Garrett were held at the North
" ste-n police station by LieutenaD,
Scott for hearing to-day. Handy
went to DOCTORS to have his wounds
dressed.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-08-06
--M~--O --4A---
The G.. A. *. at san Francisco.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug -Fully 10,
900 persons occupied the Pavilion last
night to listen to the grand concert of
welcome given by the com bined vocal
musical societies OF San Francisco and
Oakland to the Grand Army of the Re-
public. There were 100 voices in the
chorus. Tho interior decorations OF the
building elected the highest commenda-
ton from those present At O'Clock
the crowd was 30 great that the doors
had TO be closed. The concert was con
cluded by the singing of America" In
which the entire immense audience
joined. The singing of this nasiona
hymn brought cut such a burst of en-
thusiasm as VI as never egu sled on the
Pacific coast.
At to days session OF the Nationa.
Epcam pment of the g. A. r., the Com.
mittee on Rules and Regulations mad.
the following communications, which
were adopted:
Against the election OF the Executiv,
Committee of the Council Of Admins
tration for two years: that meetings o
the National Encampment be held
between April and Noven Der instead
of May and Septemo Der, as at presen
, (this was III Difference to the wishes Of
the Southern mem bers) that wheI
Memorial day occurs on Sunday Satur
day be observed, unless Monday is
legal holiday.
The resolution that Post Quarterma s
ters be elected instead Of appointed wa
not sustained The proposition to adop
Cpton's Tactics was rejected.
The re commentator of the Depart
ment o. Mxrylsnd, 10 give preference
in public positions to honorsbly dis
charged soldiers, whether disabled c
no:, was adopted. Adjourned.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-08-06
Was II Suicide.

SEw YORK, Aug. 5.-Since the sudden
death OF Hubert o. Thompson a week ago
last Monday, vague rumors have been
RIoat that he did not die a natural death
but committed suicide. Within the last
lew days the rumor gave place to the open
assertion that such was the case, so several
OF his friends have taken counsel in re-
gard TO the best course to pursue In the
matter The assertion is based principal
y on the suddenness of his death and the
TACT that he had lost great deal OF money
4 speculation and was deeply In debt. A
night or two ago DR.. Nagle of the Health
Office, met Ex-coroner Martin in the
seventh District Assembly Club rooms.
What did Thompson die OFF, the Ex-
2sroner asked. The doctor replied that
re had Coroner MESSENGERS certificate to
The effect that his death was due to apo.
plexy.
WAS there post examination
made" persisted Martin
u don't think So" said Dr. Maggie.
We'll, there ought to have been.
think he committed suicide"
Coroner MESSENGER was seen tonight,
and said nat he found Thompson lying
in bed on his right side with the blankets
n perfect order, which at once dispelled
any fears OF a violent death. He was as :
sured by DR.. Roberts, Thompson
physician, that he had been with him all
night, and that he had not had access to
any drug or poison by which be could
accomplish that end. MESSENGER said he
thought il would be a good idea to have
.n autopsy, but Thompson's father and
mother objected, ar d so the m litter ended.
< am positive" SAID MESSENGER, "he died
81 apoplexy as could hardly be deceiv.
ed except by COLLISION on DIR. Roberts
part, and ] IN certain there was none.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-08-06

About 10 O'Clock this morning there
were tive italian boys, esch with Q vio-
lin, ct the corner Of Sixth and Market
streets, when lady who takes consid
cradle interest In that particular kind
|of music came along and commenced
to converge with them. She seemed to
be not only greatly pleased with their
music, but also to take great interest
In their welfare. While she was talk
Ing with them q heavy hand was laid
on one Of the boys shoulders, when the
other started to run, but WAS captured
before he had proceeded many feet
The arrest was made by spt cial officer
Wand egrift, of the Society for the Pre-
vention OF Cruelty to Children, who,
with Austin Harrington, Esq hap
|pened to be passing. The little fellows
were carried struggling and crying to
police station, where they were assured
by Mayor RhoAds and Chief Dougherty
that they should not be harmed, when
they became somewhat composed.
They are about 10 and IL years Of age
respectively, and speak excellent Eng
lish. In answer to q reporter they
stated that they were from Philadel-
| phia, and live with their father, mother
and four brothers at Fourth and Ship
10y btI6oJ6.
The father plays the harp, while the
mother and all the sons play on violins.
The boys are expected 70 bring In q
dollar day each, and II they fall below
this amount are not allowed anything
except q piece of dry bread to eat. The
eldes boy had patch over his left eye,
and when 1t was raised, that organ had
every appearance Of having been ipjur-
ed by blow, although he persisted in
saying that 1t was the result OF an opera
|tion for some kind of optic disease.
When asked how big his brothers are,
he said that they were all about the
same size, and this with several con-
Trajectory statements, gives rise to the
opinion that all these boys are in the
hands of padrone, and that through
fear they are kept from telling the
truth in relation to their condition.
About ono hour after these boys
were arrested, Special Agent Vande-
grit arrested two more OF the "broth
ers" about the same size and age, on
Della v are avenue, and brought them TO
the hall. 1t has been learned that all
four Of the boys came here together
yesterday, aud Mr.. Vandegrift will
take them back to Philadelphia this
afternoon. The boys seem bright and
and 1t is reflection on the
authorities of Philade1phia that this
worse than slavery 10 allowed TO exist
In that city. Austin Harrington, Esq.
is determined to prevent their coming
TO this city, and has instr uctsd Mr..
Vapdegrift 10 arrest all he may see on
the streets.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-08-06

Joseph Walden, whose arres
charge OF neglecting his o!s1
daughter Mary was mentioned
terda, 3 REPUBLICAN, had .
before Judge shsrpley TINS mgj
His lister in ,,aw testified ihA
boiler maker by trade, and tnsl
been employed al the pulp wo'
several J ears. Some time sso
his situation and went to WI
philadelphia coming home
SATURDAY night. but she did nov
whether be ssvs MS vile any n III
not The p.i1t,s. lad the littleg
aith her nui ne father and I
both OF vl,;m t'I K, would no.
stav. A z,a,.,i nm = tho parties u
that the ..i.lii scarcely hsa III
cover her. Apa 81 that she naa
v was wha; he zeighbors gave D
that she had frequently known hi,
sleeping in water CLOSETS WV
father ard mother were drum n,r,;
Mcguire testified that tno ,a KIN n
at Hedgeviils, in a coaf', ,h ans vol
sonrronndipgs we're o. , .nS a
scr;ntiop. The Judge impos sea "
500 and costs on Ws .So S,ciety
B aarrane,Un, 81 Cfluelty to Cbildrs'
iudentnre the child 70 mel heI w api
father having eSpre'''u
to have this done.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-08-06
Ad.p.,v.nsss Of Ur.o,. on.r.e,.r

AS proof Of the writer's assertion that
the creole woman knows the art Of much
IN nttle' 10 cited the following instance:
a creole gentleman, of distinguisbed
lineage, educated in Paris, of intellectual
parts above the average, and of annie
means. was imbued with a desire to bet.
ter the condition OF the poor. He left his
plantation, and with large family came
10 New Orleans. His schemes, noble in
conception, came to naught. His sub.
stance was gone, his plantation sold. and
ne and his family faced actual poverty.
Inc family OF nine, and a lady boarder
with her little daughter, lived upon fifty
cents day-lived not starved, as the
rounded forms and creamy complexion of
the daughters testified. How did thew
DO itf Frankly, we do not know; but
conee, French rolls (which when stale are
bought Al half price, and rewarmed are
deiicious)' gumbos and soups, lliver, red
beans, rice and hominy varied with fish,
fruit and vegetables all delicately cooked
were the materials of their fare. 1t must
have been good, for the boarders did not
grumble. The ladies were always cheer.
ful, even gay, and no word of complaint
ever reached the strangers ear. stTbe
heart for any fate" lie pre-eminently the
creole's. She 10 cheerful under the most
adverse circumstances. The plunge from
riches to poverty. which to the average
Anglo Saxon temperament is awful al
most as Lucifer's fall, has rarely any dis
astrous effect upon the creole. Repininp
and bitterness of spirit are foreign to her
mecurial nature. Then she is born with
needle In her hand. Her sewing is
ideal, she delights in doing it; she has
eye for form and color; n . two articles of
her dress ever swear at each other, her
gown, though only of five cent calico, fits
her to perfection. Her feet are sure to be
pretty, and just as sure to be encased in
pretty shoes. Her mirror is a part OF her
cult; belief In the arts of pleasing, and
the evsngels OF coquetry, clauses in her
social creed.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-08-06

The committee of the Wilmington
Morocco Manufacturers Exchange yes
terday afternoon presented full and
succinct statement Of the causes which
led to the strike and their action therein
as viewed from their standpoint, to the
General Executive Board OF the K knights
Of Labor, at meeting OF the board at
No. 500 Locust street, Philadelphia.
The com mittee was composed OF John
G. Baker, j. Parke Postles and Lewis
P. Bush, Jr. There were present OF the
General Committee of the knights of
Labor General Master Workman T. v,
| Powderly, William ii. Bailey, Thomas
b. Barry, john W. Hayes and Freder.
| lex Turner, A few questions were
asked and ar swered on both sides, but
no extended statement was made YER
bally. What the committee will do Is
not known.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-08-06
Exhib ition.

The annual exhibition of the Penn.
syivsnia Agricultural Society will be
held Oh the grounds, near Germauto wn
Juno ion, opening September 6 and
closing Septem Der Is. Everything
promises very successful fair. The
premiums offered by the society aRere
gate $40, 600, and there will be the SAINT
departments ss last year, except thai
the dog chow will be omitted. An eff
fort will be made to make feature o
the display of machinery in motion and
it is hoped in this way to add greatly
20 the attractiveness OF the fair. Their
will be the usual liberal prizes in tn
i've stock department.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-08-06

The new three story y BRICK II
Ming MI 81 ss the handsomest , busit ,t ess
ONE ON , bs thu tdhoroushlA,e .l The lspp'
u crossed ssai brick and the Nv, win a,,S
p pr9ssFs story are supplied sd.S %, ,,ori,
glass. The first ana s 'ha I A.
ton ton. oo omd crspston & Nswb9 q
and coal dealers, while ta ,uo |
s w,1 Ds Of fertilizers I'll. The its p' q
large Iaroe and commojious, " s asss III \
. was made nah an absolute 1 Sssinsss
o ~ae liner increase IN the t oas nas ID
s arm. George $. l Mckee AND MD ,b]
Work. work was done BY T ,Is9 fBIrOtbsI
plastsring by meOs1 I.esc g.
plumbing by A. oa and rtbe sls
George W. Boulder, aus shils Cd
by George W. spssrss' tbe lumb
q Newbold furnisilfu
hardware.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-08-06

WAsHIS5ToS, August 1.-The sur
plus resolution lies in heap Of debris.
The Pre- sident did not veto it; he simply
killed it by not signing it. This course
was just as effectual as message OF
3isapproval. The great mum Der OF tur
gid speeches made on both sides of the
resolution will not be wasted, as they
will be used as campaign ammunition
Few of those who advocated the raeo
luton believed the President would
sign it, but all had the opportunity tt
put themselves on record. The Presi-
lent evidently believes that the Score
5ary Of the Treasury, with the discre
sionary powers conferred upon him by
existing laws, is able to grapple sue.
cessfully with the surplus question.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-08-06
THIRD EDITION.


E0Ebunhls
Miss Ella Turner, Of this city, 10 visit
ing Miss Blanche Cochran, OF Middle
town.
Miss Lidie Strickland, of this city, Is
visiting Miss Mary Lippinoott, of Mid
dletown.
The Misses Retta and Lizzie Patton,
OF Fourth and Van Buren, streets, have
gone to Atlantic City for short time
Miss Hannah and Reba Barr have
returned from q weeks vacation near
Appleton, Md.
Henry Boettger & Son have opened
q wholesale and retail tobacco and
cigar store ut No. East Fourth street.
Samuel X Bigps, who 10 resid ing ut
Las Cruces, New Mex leo, ID visiting hil
relatives 1T Middletown.
Captain George W. Joseph, Of Lewes
DEL, arrived to-day, in order to visit
his brother, II. D. Joseph, OF this city
Misses Annie Stephens. Alice Allison
and Mamie Miller are rusticatiDg ut
the residence Of j. W. Banks, at River
side, Brsndywine Hundred.
Chi Of Justice Comegys, j. F. Sauls.
bury, and the families OF Secretary
Bsyard and Senator Gray, are guests Of
the Douglass House in Rehoboth.
w. II. Deverell, of the firm of Dever
ell Bros, grocery dealers, this city, lett
last night for two weeks vacation to
Fairville, Pa.
Anthony 8 Deverell, OF the firm of Dew
erel Bros, grocery dealers, No. II Eas
Fourth street, and wife, arrived home
yesterday, after spend ing about two
weeks at Mount Holly, N. j.
Mrs. Deer, Mrs. Grace Elliott snt
daughter, and Miss Ida Wilson, started
yesterday at noon for Atlantic City
where they will rusticare for week OF
Two.
Mr.. Henry j. Snyder United State,
Customs official, from Philadelphia, wa,
in this city on business last evening
snd was present at :he session Of City
Council. He returned home on the
10 80 p. m. train.
Thomas Curley, wife and son, Mrs.
William j. Elliott and daughter. Chic
Of Police Dougherty's wife, Mrs. Johr
G. McClafferty and Miss Kate McClaf
ferty, have gone to Atlantic City Il
spenu several weeks.
Raw. Robert Graham, who was for
Gerly pastor Of the Lower Brandywins
Presbyterian Church, passed through
our city on Thursday afternoon accom-
panied by his wife. He Is enjoy I'M
good health and we hope his usefulness
in his charge in Philadelphia may bt
multiplied many times.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-08-06

BUENos AyREs, Aug. 8 Sarah Bern
hardt continues to re0eive great ova.
tions from the public. The theatre Ia
crowded every night The French and
Italian newspapers, which have been
engaged in fiery dispute relative to
her artistic merits, made some very I'm.
favorable remarks regarding their an
tagopists' nation o. Titles. The result was
q duel between Ssncrs Ceru.e and Hus-
sier, both Of whom were wounded. 1t
is reported tina, more duels will take
Dlace
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-08-06

NEWPORT, Ang. 5,-The feet of the
New York Yacht Club arrived TO- n Ugh
from New London. All four of the big
sloops, the Priscilla. May flower. Puritan
and Atlantic, were in the squadron,
which made race for the trip, They
came into the harbor in the order given.
The corrected time gives the race for the
sloops to the Priscilla by q very small
advantage The race was remarkable,
both in the number of yachts participat-
ing-about 20 in all-apd the closeness
of the contest.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-08-06
RaiIr DAD Appointment.

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad has
appointed MIR. Frank s. Cannon as
the official representative of the com
pany TO take charge OF its interests on
Staten Island, where Mr.. Cannon will
reside. Mr.. Cannon WAS formerly man
ager OF the New York City and North
ern Railroad, but WAS trained in the
service OF tho Baltimore and Ohio, and
served under Vice President Spencer
when the latter was at the head of the
Long Island Railroad. On Tuesday
evening dinner was given TO Mr.. Gan
non at the s. Woods of Arden" Staten
Island. Mr.. Erastus Wiman presided
and among those present were Vice
President King and General Counse
Cowen, Of the B o.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-08-06

T. M. wier is doing such an extern
sive grocery business at No. 102 East
r fifth street, that he has found 1t neces-
sary to procure another wagon, making
the fourth one now employed, to deliver
goods TO his numerous customers. All
who purchase may, therefore, rest as
sured thai the goods will be promptly
delivered and the fullest satisfaction
rendered. Mr.. Wier is certainly very
anterprising, and we are pleased to no
rice this evidence OF increased business
snd consequent pro>p erity
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-08-06
FIFTH EDITlIll
what Congress- Ha. Don.

WASHINGTON. Auo,..
s session of the Forty ninth O.. ,-Ds
ended to-day, covered ,I .as C..ongres,
twenty-eigft DAYS, or seven ,' month
lTT Ssy s one days, exclusive 1--WE l b.
: and sixty-four DAYS p aas 4 one hu
n ,vana !ee and eishty.ilye. ue A.. houI
were introduced in the two ho uas.
3 S' sa, and M 2l4 House joint reso, We'e
S,ovl bills ard SO joint re ,sSlOluloas
i nens INTO laws exceeded BY sS ~
introduced at the inst ~ 10y. ss
Forty eighth Congress. wb,ss session
months and four days, or on a s ~. l9f
ana siTty-flve days Of a OSUaqAd'
time. Taey covered all II so ar,aa a. W
from the payment OF a is % VI 'ul
capitol for extra services, to ths
Questions of tariff l. gislatio N ' aNi ap
Comna W. iespect 10 the national A.,
Comparatively few were Of n ra. y
portance. The greater n ua
measures of private nature o,s
local Importance. "s
The total number Of m...,.
passed both houses was | M s.'
Senate bills and $40 bills which V oaI.
In the House; sl4 became lau suUl "
Presidents approval, III bersn T W.
limitation, the President failino IN
approve or disapproye them nm
days after their presentation IN 'S S,1|
were vetoed and nine failed bv ,s,aj
adjournment without action H. A.
dent. OF the new laws 7ig gs ~'
measures and 24l Senate m,a.n,.|
those vetoed by the Presidest o.
Senate bills and n bills of ths A
The bills vetoed at this session ws,s|
more than have been vetoed f,nl
foundation of the government n NJ
ginning OF the session Just closed. /
nearly all of the vetoed bills of ,hs
were reported back from eommttssI
the recommendation that they na,.
withstanding the Presidents obiprta
while similar action was taken m
OF the House bills, only one tthr
ing a pension to Joseph Romiserlv,l
ed by the two houses over the yeh
The measures of general una
that have been enacted into law,
dition to the regular appropriate
are as follows; The Presidential
sion bill, providing for the succeed
the office of President, Of the menl
the Cabinet, IN case Of the REMOVAL
resignation or inability Of both The
dent and Vice President; to prOEj
the study Of the nature and effect Od
hoiic drinks and narcotics; to legal
incorporation OF national trades n
the oleomargarine bill, which pd
for tax of two cents per pound oil
oS. n. uuV. ,., anu requires tnaI lAs
80 w. ~ 'alu','g !. snan oe oranae
s.an puu l We oiii ~, lne Increase ~ se
the construction Of two sea golng,dI
bottoLned armored vessels OF about
thousand tons displa cement, one pr
ca uouole,poStonieu cruiser Of lfG ,ll
lnousahu 10 hVe thousfhu 1'hs di
mehl, one nrst-ci'lss torpedo ooal a
lhe colnpeliolon 81 tne 'our aou tl, 4
Gu niohisors now pclig coiI''luVfa'
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-08-06

James Dennison, the man who struck
Officer Shields on the head July Sd,
and featured his skull, was again before
The City Court tc lay on a charge of
being drunk and disorderly. and the
Judge after hearing the evidence in
posed fine OF 81 and costs, Dannison
was arrested few days since on d
charge Of larceny, bur his father sue.
ceeded in getting the prosecutor II
withdraw the charge.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-08-06

Professor Pancoast Allen, residing at
Twenty third and Market sire cts, has q
white Brahma hen that on Wedne sday
laid an egg that almost equalled goose
|egg in size. 1t was eight inches in cir
|cumfeIence lengthwise and seven inches
around the middle, and weighed Az
ounces. 1t was a chocolate color and
rough in APPEARANCE.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-08-06
q ape May Goodies.

The crocus or Cape May Goody, as
they are generally called, are now In
season, and Powell in the Third street
market has secured supply which he
will have on his stalls to- MORO " These
are the most delicious fab that sw i'm.
and 1t almoet seems pity that the sea
son does not extend beyond this month
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-08-06

The Christiana Presbyterian Sunday
School will make an excursion from
New Castle to Pennssrove. N. j., on
the steamer Reybold, on Til ursday
the 18Th OF August. All who wish
to pass a day pleasantly are invited to
join them on this occasion. The tickets
for adults are only 40 cents, and for
children but half that sum.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-08-06

CAHILL.-On the 4th inst, Thomas Oahill,
In the 6lst year Of his age
Relatives and friend are respectfully in
vited to attend the Iuneral from his late
residence, No. 222 Pine street, Monday morn.
ing. August o. at o'clock. High mass at
81. Mary's Church; interment at New Oath
edral Cemetery.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-08-06

The Seventh ward Democrats held =
meeting last evening on Delaware
avenue near Madison street, to select a
candidate for delegate to the State Con.
tion which meets at Dover on Tuesday,
18th inst, and Harry Emmons, Esq,
was chosen.