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Daily Republican., 1886-09-09
For the Charleston Sufferers.

Manager Askin, Of the Academy of
Music, and Manager Rogers. of the
Lillian Lewis Company, were busy all
day yesterday perfectin2 their arrange
ments for the benefit, which Is 10 be
given next Saturday for the benefit OF
the Charleston sufferers. The follow
ing despatch has been sent to the May or
of Char lesion, signed Lillian Lewis,
and management of the Academy Of
Music:
"The management OF the Academy
of Music here and the Lillian Lewis
Company, who are to play here on
Saturday night, September IL, desire
to tender benefit to your sufferers.
The following answer was received
yesterday ircm Mayor Courtenay:
ITO Lillian Lewis and Manager
Askin: We gratefully accept your
kind offer"
Managers Askin and Rogers have
now set the ball rolling, and it remains
for the people of this city to do their
part. The play which will be presented
Is 1.-THE Creole" new society
drama, written expressly for Miss
Lewis, and of itself should draw a
crowded house, but when in addition
TO its excellence, it is known
that the proceeds are for the purpose
OF assisting TO provide shelter and food
for a number of persons who are home
less and suffering, the house should no,
only be packed. but even those who
cannot. or do not wish to attend. should
contribute by purchasing one or more
tickets.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-09
Earthquakes.


The theory that the earth is hollow
stone ball filled with oil and gas will
best account for the phenomena of
ear tk quakes and volcanoes.
The pressure of the confined gas is
enormous and would burst The earth
were 1t not for the vents of volcanoes.
This oil ard gas has been placed there
for the future uses of the world.
1t will form light, and heat and power
for ages.
This world is a machine made with
marvellous skill. The treathing air the
water and the food on the outside, the
heat and light and power from the in
side.
If these shakes will ind uce the people
OF Charleston tc bore down and utilize
the gas it may be the best thing that
ever happened to them.
would say to the people of Whining
ton that if they do not obtain this gas
either by boring or piping, their manu-.
factories will be driven ont of the mar
ket. DIR. QUINBY.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-09
smyth Post Camp Fi'e.

The sixth annual camp fire Of Smyth
Post, No. /, G. A, r., will take place
at the Opera House next Saturday
night, on the occasion OF the anniver-
sary of the Battle of Brandywine. The
repairs and Improvements 10 the inte-
rior of the Opera House will be com
pleted by that time, and the Post will
have the honor of opening 1t for the
coming season. The program which has
been prepared embraces comic and
sentimental songs, Irish and Dutch
selecttons, d zouave drill by Captain
Csossley, and host of other attrac'
tious. Sm5th Post nevsr d0eS Anything
by halves, and as tns committee have
SCARED neither pains or exDense TO make
this the boat entertainment they have
ever given, those who attend will be
sure OF passing q pleasant evening, as
" ell as having the satisfaction OF cor
.tibuiing to the Post fund, which is
used for the relief OF sold iers who may
be sick or in distress. The box sheet IL
now open at Thomas', No. 42l Market
street, and those who wish seats WILL
do well u secure them at once.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-09
Serious Accident to a Lady.

Miss Adelaide Thompson, lady well
known in Philadelphia society, met
with a serious accident at Bryn Manor
Hotel, Pa, Monday evening. While
taking her customary drive on an ave
nue near the hotel part Of the harness
broke and the team Immediately took
fright and ran away. The coacbman
in trying to check thsm was thrown
from the box, but escaped injury. Miss
Thompson jumped from the carriage,
fell on her arm and broke it, and the
carriage wheels passed over one of her
feet, crushing it. The unfortunate lady
was attended by Surgeon Agnew and
two ply siciaDs, who found that ampu-
tation of part Of the foot would be
necessary.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-09
Suicide ni 9. Hermit.

N. y. Monroe, known as "Wild
Neill," who lived In the woods with an
only sister, about fifteen miles from
Fay etteville, N. c., committed suicide
u few days ago. Before the war he was
a man of property, but lost it In the
conflict. With two brothers he served
through the war, and Neill alone sur.
vived. Returning home be found all in
ruins. He retired TO the retreat where
he has lived for twenty years, taking
with him his only sister. There he
built two little iuts about ten feet
square and about 100 yards distart.
From that day the couple never spoke
to each other. Neill lived by hunting
and gathering roots, and always left
part OF his game at his sisters door. On
the morning OF his suicide he went over
and spoke to his sister fer the first and
last time. He then returned to his own
cabin, toof piece of leather snd cut c @
o strap, carried the ladder into the
house, tied tho strap to his neck and To
rafter, and then jumped OFF. Hit WISE
found dead.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-09
A SnriOuh Charge.

About noon yesterday Officer o. Hara
a arrested colored man named Henry
Foraer, on warrant sworn out by
Amanda Parker, Il married woman auc
residing ON Decatur street, on charge
OF feloniously assaultlng her. Fsrger
was an employe of the Diamond State
loo Company, and The officer found
him at work. He denies the charge,
and SAYS the woman is actuated by re-
yepge, because he informed her hus-
hand sometime ago that she was too In.
timate with another man. The accused
had hearilg g before Squire o'Neill last
nipht. aad as the woman swore POSI-
lively that he ha,i committed the or ime
lie was committed without bail for tria
al the next tenn Of court
Daily Republican., 1886-09-09

Next Monday night Professor Bristol
will commence an engagement of one
week at the Opera House with his
Equine Wonders. There are twenty
horses, IN lles and ponies in this troupe
Their performance is said to excel that
of any school of educated horses thai
have ever been before the public. The
press Of New York are unanimous in
their praise, and pronounce their per-
formance ian amazing exhibition OF
equine intelligence" and the animals
themselves as "beautiful creatures that
do every thing but speak" They per.
form feats never before attempted by
any school of horses, and those who
have witnessed the previous exhibitions
given in this city, should be sure to Wis
1t the Opera House sometime during
the engagement, If only for the pur
pose OF comparison.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-09
Every Wonsu Knows Them.

The human body is much like good
clock or watch in It's movements; If one
goes too slow or too fast, 80 follow all
the others, and bad time results, If one
organ or set OF organs works imper-
fectly, perversion of function al effort
OF all the organs is sure to follow.
Hence it is that the numerous ailments
which make won aL's life miserable are
the direct issue of the abnormal action
of the uterine system. For all that
numerous class OF symptome-and
every woman Knows them-there is one
un.ailing remedy, DIR. Pierce's ''Fa-
vorite Prescription, the favoriIe Of the
sex.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-09
News Summary.

A special meeting of the Brewers
Associa tion Of the United States was
held yesterday at Niagara Falls. Re-
ports were received from the Board Of
Trustees, in regard to athe Prohi bition
movements in Kansas, Iowa and else
where, and from the "Vigilance and
Publicstisn COMMITTEES ;. in regard ts
the disse mination OF addresses aud ee-
says designed to favorably influence
public opinion towards the brewers
interest. The Advisory Committee
also made report In relation to the
al eyed adulteration Of malt liquors and
the item perence school-book question. !"
John Euright and his wife, married
last Sunday, were found dead in bed 1T
their room in New York yesterday.
They were last seen alive on Monday
night. The appearance of the bodies
indicated that they had been dead At
least "a hours. The lid was partly of
the cook stove in the next room, and the
coroner's jury rendered . verdict that
the deceased "came to their death By
suffocstion, caused by an accidental es-
cape of coal gas from the stove"
&The house of L. l.. Matthews of Mon.
tour, Pa, was destroyed by fire on
Tuesday evening and his wife and 2
year old child were fatally burned II
| is suppc sed Mrs. Matthews caused the
dieaster by using carbon oil to start 9
| d 20. A loud explosion was heard, and
| when the ne Ugh bors arrived the woman
was screaming inside. She and the
child were got out, but theie recovery
was hopeless.
1t IL reparted from Havana that the
springs which recently appeared near
the village of Ceibadelagua continue
to II wv In undim in ished volume, and
in spite of efforts to deviate the water
from It's course, ths inundation Is in
creasing. A portion of the village il
now more than three feet under water
The Inhabitants are panic stricken and
are leaving the locality in increasing
Inumbers
Three ruflians called at the house o
James McDeImed, a wealthy farmer
near Pekrn, Illinois, on Monday night
lsavagely beat McDermed and hi,
mother and tortured him into revealing
the whereabouts OF 5000 concealed il
the house. The robbers then made of
with the money. Three men have beer
arrested on suspicion.
The Governor of Minnesota on Tues
day received telegram saying tina
Cramps and rioters " arc in possession
of Campbell, the county seat Of Wiki
lcoupty. he at once tsleRraphed to tn
sherif OF the county TO enforce order
or, If unable to do 30, to report to tn
IGovernor.
| In Norfolk. Virginia, on Wednesday
Jsines BRnke. colored, entered the gre
lcery store of B #. Ward and behaves
in such disorderly manner that War
loidered him cut. He refused 10 go AM
Ward killed him with cartwhee
spoke. Ward Is il Jail.
Crank" Farnsworth, merchant
was shot and fatally wounded b.
"Frank" Meade. newspaper man, Il
a quarrel in St. Paul on Tuesday nighi
M eade was drunk.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-09
Bridal couple from Virginia.

SALISBURY, Md. Sept. 8.-The 8.4s
train this morning brought runaway
couple from Belle Haven, Va. They
we're Joshua II. Deur and Willie j..
Ward. On their arrival they were
driven to the Peninsula Hotel. There
the prospective bride waited until her
escort hastily procured a marriage Ii
.censs from the clerk Of the court. This
being done, the couple sought the Pres
by teIian parsonage, where they were
married by Rev. Mervin j. Eckels. The
groom is o widower, while the bride has
Just passed her sixteenth birthday. The
couple took the noon train for theiI
home in Belle Haven.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-09

sun rises 6. SO. Sun set 6.ls.
Agents for DUNLAP hats. RumforC
hatters.
Salt water tary at Ferguson's.
Try Bush's ccai ;lyou viii like It.
Brazilian Balm cures colds. 10 cents.
Try Bush's coal you will surely ike II.
NJ. K. Wyatt, dry goods, e2s W. 4th street.
W. J. kimble, grocer, md and Justison.
Birds and Cages as PArkers's, East 2nds
Millard v. Davis, le.els-, 9 e. and street
Oity Laundry, Sixth and Shipisy street
Zine is K. Kings, at Hsnrs, IL Il. Fourth
Washing machine for sale at PickeI's stove
store, East Fourth ST.
lnfants' clothing and ladies underwear
made at Staats & Davis', No.. East Fourth
street.
Clifton FFF -four SO cents; Kirkwood -four
33 cents. Lynch & Leary,. N. T.. corner
Third and Madison streets.
YOU CAN SAFELY SEND CHILDREN TO BUY
at the Family Shoe House, as you can re.
turn anything bought II IL don't suit in
quality, kind or price, and we refund you
your money, Prices uniform and moderate
For chlldren's shoes try the Family Shoe
House, 200 Markes sirset, above Second
VIM. Ii. Babcocg.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-09
Garfield's Remains.
nn n fYIavatand n Tattnr


For nearly Ave years United States
soldiers guarded the remains of Garfield,
which were temporarily resting In
Gen, Schofeld's vault, In Lake View
Cemetery. near this city. The easket
was In full view, through the barred
gate Of the tomb, TO those passing along
the main road Of the cemetery. When
tho troops were withdrawn the vandsls
attacked the vault. They carried away
bags of earth, denuded the trees and
uprooted the shrubbery. When they
returned with msllets and Oh isels to
scale the stone and threatened the
polished graz ite pillars, Gen. schofield
rebelled and the remains Of Garfield
were removed to the central shaft in the
public vault, there to remain until the
completion Of the permanent tomb. In
the transfer OF the remains by the ceme-
.ery AUTH orities the casket was opened
and the body shown to be still there
There was no ceremony. A dozen per
sons were present, bat no member of tht
Garfield family.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-09
Putnps Arrived.

The immense Corliss pumps, ,weis hing
thirteen tons each, which were ordered
by the Water Comm issioners from
Wetherill s. Co., of Chester, have ar
rived In this city, and were hauled
from the cars to the city mill pumping
station yesterday morning by q man
named Her cerson, who brought his
teams from Philadelphis for the pur-
pose. The pumps are now being placed in
position, aud will have o capacity ofl0,
00O, 900 gallons per day, which is double
that of the present Worthington pump,
that has been in continuous service for D
number of years. When the new pumps
are in working order the Worghington
pump will be put in complete repair,
and held in reserve.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-09

l. w. Stidham q Son will sell sew.
eral fresh cows at their auction rooms
at Fourth street, on Saturday morning,
on 10 o'clock.
Proud & Merrlck will have sale OF
fresh cows, feeders, swine, 80, at Cen.
treville, Christiana Hundred, on Mon
day next.
K. l.. Roberts will also have q sale of
fresh cows and small feeders at Con
|cordville, Delaware County, Pa, on
Monday, the 18Th iIst, to which the ut.
IGNITION OF dairymen and farmers gen
orally is invited
A. Fl Tyson will have q sale of COWS
al Linwood, Del. Co., Pa ,on Thursday,
the l6sh inst. Tyson iuvarisbly drives
good cows ald he claims that this is an
extra lot.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-09
Last Excursion to Atlantic City.

The last special excurt ion of the sea-
son to Atlantic Cry via the Philadel-
phia, Wilmington ard Baltimore Raj i
road, will be run on Tuesday, Septem Der
14th. The people Of this section are
peculiarly fortunate in having the CT
portunity to take sach a trip in Septem-
Der. Septem Der by this sea is q very
delightful season. The bathing Is still
good, and all the other conditions
which make the teashore attractive re
main In full force. Such trip gives a
day of delightful outing, ani we COM
mend it to the consideration of our
people.
The special train will run on sched ule
given below, and excursion tickets
good for the day and special train only
will be sold from stations mentioned
and at ratea q Il Tad helnR.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-09
Base Ball.

The following games were played yes
lerday
Phlladelphis-Athletic, o; Brooklyn,6 8.
Bsltimore-Baltimore, l; Metropoi.-
tan, g.
Cincinnati Cincinnati, 4 ;Louisville,3 3
Pittsbure, 4; St Louie, 8
MISUNDERSTANDING, 2: st. Louis, o.
ST. Louis--St. Louis. 6; Philadeiphia,2
Chicago-Chicaso, IL; New York, 3
Chica0o-ChicaRo Q; New York, 2.
Deiroit-Detroit, 81; Washington, 3
Kansas City-Kansas City, 2; Boz
ton, 8
Standardization, 10; Wilkes-
barre, 6.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-09
More Amendments. A

Superin tepdent Cor neil, of the Phils
delpbis branch of the 3. & o. railroad
has announced the following appoint.
mepts in Philadelphia: W. p. Savage,
agent at Philade lphis; Perry s Shaffer,
cashier; l.. r. Geisenhainer, acting q. :
sistant agent east side of Schuylkill; G.
H McCully, assistant agent ct pier 62,
Dickinson street wharf; George w. Ru,.
ter, assistant agent, pier "a, Lombard
street wharf; Lewis MlMackin, assic-
tant agent, pier 3415, Brown street
wharf. A. j. Benjamin has also been
appointed acting agent at Chester.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-09
A place for Tramps,

A frame house on the railroad about
n square below the shops of the Harlan
& Hollingsworih Company, that has
not had a regular tenant for some time,
is occupied almost every night by q
number of tramps II tie owner values
his property he would do we'll to look
after 1t and see that 1t Is properly closed
up, or he may eventually get rid of 1t
In O very summary manner.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-09
Com ing Attractions. 4

Next Tuesday ni9ht "The StranR lers
of Paris' will be produced for the FIST
time in this city al the Academy Of
N usic by q str;pg company. This play
IL dram atization of Belat's novel of
that name, and has met with the great
est success in ths large cities. The plo,
ia excellent, and holds the undivided
attention Of the audience throughout.
The play will run for three nights, aud
should oraw large houses.
On Friday and Saturday nights and
Saturday afternoon, Fred Ward will
appear and during the en- eneasement will
present damon and Pythias," and
"Ingomar."
Daily Republican., 1886-09-09
Corn Ear Freaks.

Now is the season of the year curious
corn ears will find their way to the
newspaper offices. The first that has
reached the REPUBLICAN office Is q
very much m,xed.up ear of early corn
with q number of thumbs and fingers
somewhat milling human Land.
1t was gathered from David Lentz's
truck farm in New Castle Hundred.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-09
Gard Playing.

1t Is positively asserted that boys dc
coneregate on the steps of The unoccu-
pied store at the corner Of Fourth and
Jefferson streets, almost every evening,
where they play cards and occasionally
engage in throwing stones. This Law
less conduct shou d be prohibited, and
therefore the attention OF the police ID
called to 1t. On Monday evening boy
WAS 30 badly hurt that he WAS taken
into an adj icent store, and afforded
snch assistance as enabled him to 20 tc
his home.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-09

Edward, the l3-year. old son OF An
drew D. Armstrong, No. 217 w. Fifth
street, has returned home, having been
on visit to his aunt in Mary land. Had
he informed his parents of his intention
previous to going much anxiety would
have heen spared them. However,
"all is well that ends we'll"
Daily Republican., 1886-09-09
Rra,aywIne Hundred Democrats.

The following candidates were Sc
lected to be voted for at the nomination
in Brandywine Hundred on Saturday
next: Road Commissioners, East BraI-
dywipe, William Tslley; West Brsr-
dywine, John B. Brioe; assessor, A.
wood Weldin; inspectors, West Bran
dywine, William Murphy; East Bran
dywine, Frank McSorley.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-09

Horace #. Temple, business manager
of the Chester Daily Times, was mar
ried yesterday morning TO Mlss Kate
A. Taylor. at her residence, No. l4io
Delaware avenue, hy the Rev. George
f. Bradford, a cousin OF the bride
Shortly after the ceremony the newly
welded couple started on bridal toul
TO Cresson, Pa.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-09
E,ectr,o Lirbt at Police Station

Electric lights are now being placed
in the police station, and workmen
were busy yesterday and to-day In ar.
ranging the wires and making connec-
tions. 1t is said that the lights In the
Council chamber will be re-arranged go
that their Illuminating power will be
greatly increased.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-09
Winter 10 Coming.

Order your coal from A. Sergeant
Hesells none but the best; wei |
cleaned, full weight, promptly del
livered. All kinds of kindling
wood by cord, load or bar
rel. Yard foot of Monroe street. Cen
trail eff ce Seventh and King. Look
for the blue sign.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-09
Relief for Charleston

Thus far there has been but $3.50 re
ceived at the First National Bank for
the relief of the Charleston sufferers.
but it is expected that this amount will
he largely increased by the beneti which
will be given at the Ac sdemy of Music
on Saturday night. Help is needed
badly and should be given at once.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-09

Thirty-one car loads of peaches
passed through this city yesterday,
consigned as follows: Jersey City, z
Springfield, Mass, l, Philadelphia, IL
Chester, 8; points West 8. The tota
number of carloads shipped thus fal
through and to Wilmington is ,951.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-09

without the use OF the knife. Painless
treatment. Moderate charges. Ad-
dr,as @. Walker, Wilmington P. c.,
Del
Daily Republican., 1886-09-09

The store of Megary Il Son, No. 51d
Tatpall street, will close at O'Clock In
the evening during the months Of July
and August.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-09

Mr.. J. Paul Brown, photographer, at
No. 6l7 Market street, has all the new
and necessary apparatus for making
first-class work. Ifyou want q picture
to look like you give Brown call.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-09
X. X, X. X. X. IL. Il.

The oyster season is with us. Ain
scow g. Co. are running two boats each
week direct from the oyster beds, re
ceiving the very best stock in the mar
ket from Delaware bay and other points
Prices 20, so and 40 cents per quart.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-09

Fell & Joseph. 713 West Front street,
fill orders for best coal at lowest prices,
we'll screened and put In cellars with
schute Wagons Try barrel Of our
best -four. Telephone cal 259.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-09
Doctors

commonly tell their hay fever patit en- Is
TO try a change of air, or to use quinine,
'chloral, csrbolic acid, cocaine, Sc.
None of these will give more than few
moments relief, and some produce
dangerous reactions. The only effectua
Daily Republican., 1886-09-09
HOr Kent

The three.story dwelling, No. 1906
vanBuren street, will be rented to q
first.clas person at low rent. Apply
st this office.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-09
Something New.

Try the celebrated 8 B. B. B. cigar.
Ii. F. Bourbon & Bro, manufacturers,
N. w. corner Second and Orange.
Price, cents.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-09

Tomorrow promises TO be cloudy,
rather cooler and local rains. Similar
conditions will probably prevail on
Saturday,
Daily Republican., 1886-09-09

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

The best headlight oil for IL cents per
gallon; 4 bars of Oleine soap for 81
cents. f.. j. Gardner, No. 4O3 Madison
street.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-09

J. a. Hall sc lis the best cigar In the
city. Key West speciality. 3. W..
corner of Second and Walnut streets.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-09
For Rent

Cheap, from now until March 25th,
1887, house No. 1903 Van Buren, 81, Get
Apply at REPUBLICAN office.