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Daily Republican., 1888-09-20

The first day Of the opening of the
Cookman Mission on Scott street between
Fourteenth aud Pennsylvania Avenue
| Qev j. Bryan of Asbury NJ e. Church
preached and In his subsequent remarkt
stated that the Methodists had planted
themselves in that neighborhood to stay
but not TO interfere with or retard the
growth of any other denomination iD that
vic Unity. The Sunday School started
there one week afterwards has increased
from ten to fifty members and an effort
viii be made in week or 80 to organize
a elass meeting there which will no
doubt be the nucleus of q new M. E
church
There is ample room and need for such
a church in this vicinity without encroach-
Ing upon the territory or claims of any
other church. The nearest Methodist
churches are Grace on the east nearly q
mile distant and Mt Salem nearly like
distance in. the opposite direction. scat
tered around within few equares of the
location OF the Mission are not less than
nifty families who have belonged to Metho-
dist churches, but, owing to the long dis.
tanceJ they have almost ceased goiUg to
any church These will eventually fall
In with the new church and no other
"a " hA W buS WEhkSE Dy IL 1u6
Mission has attached Itself to Asbury
Quarterly Conference thus placing Rev.
> q Bryan at the head of the new move.
ment and Mr. Bryan will have the selec,
tion Of ministers to preach until 1t is able
TO, at least, in part, provide for stated
minister. To Father Taylor belon the
credit OF organizing the new mission and
whether 1t itremains mission or becomes
a self supporting church he will be given
an important part in It's management.
Those who are taking an active part iD
the new charge, are actuated by sincere
motives, belong to an intelligent elass of
the population and are not liable TO be
carried away by excitement or mlsIudg-
ment While ttere is no intention to
proselyte all persons in the vicinity WI o
do noF attend other churches and whose
children do not attend other Sunday
Schools are requested to turn in and help
along the new mo ement.
Daily Republican., 1888-09-20

NEW BRUNSWICK, Sept. 19.-Ths
Preshy teriAn Church Are proved TO be
more serious than at htst supposed. The
bull ding was entirely destroyed, moth
Ing but the walls remaining standing.
The flames burst forth anew after Il
was supposed they were extingr ished
The church WAS erected In 1886 and
was the hRndsomest In the city, having
been recently returnlshed At cost OF
$4,000. The organ cost $500. The
insurance amounts TO about $50 600 and
the loss ia estimated from $50, 900 ~
$40, 600, The edlfioe will be rebuilt.
Daily Republican., 1888-09-20

The District Conference Of the A. U.
M. p. Church held its semi annual
meeting in 81. Luke'a A. U. NJ. p.
Church, PhilAdelphis, Pa, on Ssptem-
ber 10, Ia and II. Rev, Daniel Russell,
president Of the Middle district, pre-.
sided and also conducted the religious
exercises. Rev. /. B. Cooper, secFee
tnry, called the roll and the following
pastors were present: Rev. g. v.
Peterson of 81. Luke's Church, PhilA
delphia, Pa; d. Scott, pAl tor OF Hbe.
nezsr Church, Norrlstown, Pa; Rev.
o. 9. Temple, 81. Johns Church, Ohes
ter, Pa; Rev. j. H. Nicholas, St.
Matthew'S Church, West PhtlRdelphin;
Rev. William 7 Hammond, 81. Marks
Mission, Philadelphia; Rev. Marshall
johnson, Emanuel Church, Amber,
Pa /; Rev. r. Il. Potts, New Jerusalem
Church, Claysville, N. j.; Rev. James
* johnson, Mt. Zion Church, BurlInR-
ton, N. j.; Rev, Thomas A. BlAoks1n,
Lazarus Church, MsrchAntvilte, N. j.;
Alexander Wood ward, A. o. M. p.
Church, Goshen, Orange county, N. Y, f;
Raw. /. b. Cooper, pAator OF Bt. PAul's
Church, South WiiminRton, Del.
George W MardeF, Of New Hope A. U.
Church, Buoks County, Pa; Rev.
Peter 5slvey, Mt. Raymond Church,
DovninRtowDt Pa.
The report shows the work progress
ing. The president made his report,
which was very encouraging. The fol-
lowing ministers were elected delegates
to the General Conference Of the 5epA-
rated Methodist Church: Rev. Daniel
Russell, Rev. q. 8. Ten pie, Rev. Issao
B. Cooper, Rev. j. h. Nicholas, Rev.
g. V. Peterson.
After the transaction Of some minor
business the meeting adjourned 10 meet
in St. Psurs A. U. 81. p. Church,
South Wilmington, DEL, November 10,
1853, at 10 9. m. Benedictton by Rev.
Q. g. Temple. .#
REV, DAN'L RUSSELL, President.
Rev. 1. B. COOPER, Secretary.
Daily Republican., 1888-09-20

Professor Hassler, who has charge oi
the music ct the Horticultural EKhibi.
ton In the Opera House, has been for.
nlshed with splendid piano by Mr..
Robelsn, and consequently, this and to.
morrow evening the musical program
will be enriched by the toues of this
grand instrument mingled with the fne
orchestra employed on the occasion. The
m usio will, therefore, be q greater
feature than ever on tho cloting nights
OF the exhibition, and Of itself will be
worth the admission fee.
Daily Republican., 1888-09-20

EAsToN, Sep. 19.-rhs Delaware
River has fallen Ave feet to dag and the
water works. which hsd TO stop pump
ing yesterday afternoon, resumed this
morning. The County Commissioner
this morning heard reports OF eight
bridges that were either washed awAT
or damaged badly by Mondays storm,
two ut Bangor, three OF Martins Ur6ek,
one st Portland, one at Slsteford, and
one ct Frey'B between the Three
Churches and Belvidere The total
outlay will be about SIC, eco,
The Bangor and Portland Railroad
Company has several hundred man oil
work on Its washed out road. A part oi
the track Is to be rebuilt 1t 10 thought
sde main line will be II working order
by Thursday night and Martins Greek
branch by Saturday. Tee dsmsge to
tho road is estimated at 5000 or
$50. COO.
Daily Republican., 1888-09-20

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19.-The Score
tary OF the Navy has telegraphed Rear
Admiral Kimberly, commanding the
Pacific Station, who is now at Ban
Francisco, to send one Of the vessels OF
his squadron to the Samoan Islands for
such service as may be required OF 1t in
the protection of American interests.
The United StAteB steamships AltEt,
VAndAlia and Adams are now CruibiBg
In the vicinity OF the Hawaiian Islands
and one OF these will be sent TO Samoa
at once,
Daily Republican., 1888-09-20

RoNDouT, N Y, Sep. 10. - Winlfred
Egau died here this afternoon, aged 105
years. She was probably the Oldest per-
son in New York State. She was born ia
Kings County, Ireland, and came to this
country thirty years ago, first going to
Philadelphia, where she and her husband
remained 4 short time and then came
here Whtre they had children lying,
who had emigrated years before. She
had retentiYe memory and never wore
glasses.
Daily Republican., 1888-09-20
ThrlIIIng nnIIoon Anvsntura

THREE RIVERS, Mich, Sept 10 An
old man was watching balloon ascen-
sion at the Centreville fair this afternoon
when his feet became entaugled in the
ropes of the airship and he was borne
alof6, head downward. The aeronaut,
who was performing on trapeze above
the old man, succeeded at last in draw ing
him upon the bar, and, seated together,
the two made a safe descent after rising
to an altitude of 1000 feet.
Daily Republican., 1888-09-20

Edwin Arden opens a three nights en-
gagement at the Academy, commencing
this evening. This talent young actor
will appear in "Barred Out" OF which
the exchanges speak we'll of. The play
is something on the order of the tEag les
Nest," but ranks even higher than that
enchanting play. The scenery is gocd,
the costume new ard first class music
will be the order of the evening.
Daily Republican., 1888-09-20

BURLINGTON, Sept. 19.-AlIoe Lane
the 16.yeAr old daughter Of Eathsn
Lane, OF this city, and Lena Burr
about the same age, daughter of Ed
ward Burr, were drowned while out
rowing on AssiBcunk creek early tails
evening. There Was freshet In the
creek and q strong current running.
The girls were unable to mAnAga the
boat, and in theiF endeavor TO attract
attention the boat was upset, The
bodies have been recovered and the
coroner noLifitd.
Daily Republican., 1888-09-20

TMe ahsAPeas has hOuae IN eMe efsy
RumfSrd HFo1,' A0A BHaTkst 1Srssa
oupping and Issohing, lOs e. Second st.
Try BuBh'S coal yeu will like it.
Try Bush's coal you will surely like It.
NlllArd Y. Davis, jeWeler, Q Z. Second st,
Fine Is 4. Rings, at HAnra, Is Il. Fourth.
Frank Roop smith, druggist, 5th and Kins.
American Laundry, se2 West Front street.
BrAziliAn Balm. Immediate euro for numpa
Zine cigars and notions At 8. W. cor 10th
and Bennett streets.
White Pine Tree Tar and Honsy, FOL
coughs and colds, At the 25-cent candy fac
tory, NO. 4 W. and street. Try it.
Daily Republican., 1888-09-20

The Republicans of tie Third ward
held meeting last evening at Fourth
and Jefferson streets, that was we'll at
tended The Third ward Republican
Club was organized and the following
officers elected; President, John II
Graham; vice president, Frank R. Irons;
secretary, N. K, Benson, Jr; treasurer
w. X Brinton. The club will meet
every Tuesday evening to discuss cur.
rent political topics and make plans toI
the campaign.
Daily Republican., 1888-09-20

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Daily Republican., 1888-09-20

Serious Dampaess In the EI'ver Vault.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19.-The large
new silver vault in the Treasury De-
pArtment is SO damp that canvas bags
containing the silver stored there are
actually rotting away. Measures are
being taken TO improve the ventilation
Of the vault, and arrangements ara also
being made to substitute small rough
pine boxes for the canvas bags for hold
ing the silver. These boxes will each
hold 5000 silver dollArE, and 1t ls pre-
posed to store 80 900 OF them In the
vault. The silver is still coming in at
the rats Of $500, 900 day.
Daily Republican., 1888-09-20

soFIA, Sept. 19.-Tne Svoboda, In 4
threatening article, says: "Unless the
Porte relieves BulgArians In MacedOniA
from the dominance Of the Greek clergy
and grants autonomy In conformity
with the Berlin treaty, and Bnrrenderl
the administration 10 Bulgaria, the
Eastern question will soon be re-
oDsned,n %
Daily Republican., 1888-09-20
Sullivan Not Alarmlpg,y III.

CREsCoH BEACH, Mass, Sept. 19.-
A reporter called at the rtsidenc ce Of
John L. Sullivan this afternoon sud
was informed that 6ullivAn's condition
was not at present of . PARTICULAR
alarming nature. 1t Ia true that suli
vans mother and Father Hogarty had
been sent for, but 1t was stated that nc
Immediate danger Wss apprehended.
Daily Republican., 1888-09-20

Boston Herald. 49,.
A friend has sent MS O batch OF cpl
tAphF, some Of which are hlmost to-
startling to be aoospted As genuine
For instauca:
''Under this sod our baby lies,
He neither cries nor h0llers;
He lived Just ~ days,
And COST US $780,"
And then the following:
"MAry Ann lies hero al rest,
with her mead on Abrabamis bresst;
It's very nice for Mary Ann, .
But rather tough en- a AbiahLm.H
Daily Republican., 1888-09-20

BERLIN. Sept. 10 "A long train bear
Ing recruits who were returning from
the army mRn@uvEes ooll!ded with q
freight train ut Meppen, Hanover.
Four OF the recruits we're killed and 8
large number were wounded. Twelve
of the cars carrying troops were
wrecked. The accident was caused by
q misplaced switch.
Daily Republican., 1888-09-20
Taylor'sP Phila. Dime Express, sOa King.


One of the rarest plants in this city is
owned by Mrs Il R. Murch, No. 1915
Chippey street. and It is the only one in
this city. 1t is night blooming cactus.
Last evening 1t gave forth flower that
was the admiration of hundreds. 1t was
raised from a slip. This morning the
flower had closed.
Daily Republican., 1888-09-20

Every ex-soldier or soldiers widow
should see W. 8. McNair at once at
Hayward's office, No. 1S, Exchange
Building, Seventh and Market streets.
Pensions, bounties, back pay and other
claims collested. Lost discharges re-
placed.
Daily Republican., 1888-09-20

W1LKEsBARRE, Pc, Sspt. 19.--In the
trial OF Frank Palen for horse stealing
here to day, 1t was discovered after the
Jury had gone out that the pfisoner's 8
father was one Of the jurymen, Ths
Jury, after having been cut for half An
hour, returned verdict of not guilty.
Daily Republican., 1888-09-20

The last mortgage on the Green Hill
Presbyterian Church having been paid,
the congregation Will hold a service of
rejoicing this evening, at which addresses
will be made by several ministers. Dur
ing the evening the mortgage will be
burned BY the trustees of the church.
Daily Republican., 1888-09-20

b. z. Hanna will open bis oyt ter
house. No. sS1 Jefferson street, on FRI
day, September z, where he will KEEP
CO instantly on hand q full supply Of
sresh and salt oysters at the uBual
nrioAa
Daily Republican., 1888-09-20

Powell, In Washington street market
an No. 308 Madison street, has good
10 Of Ash for to-morroW's market; also
ol ans and lobsteTB.
Daily Republican., 1888-09-20

OrAyon poEtrSit and frame on In
stallment st Cumming's photograph
gallery, 800 Market street. Nov is .
good chance for nice Christmas pres
ant
Daily Republican., 1888-09-20

ri you want good butter call ct Rlot
mond's, N. W. cor. Eighth and TatnAi
streets.
Daily Republican., 1888-09-20

IL cabinet photos at Cumming gal.
cry for So. 800 Market street.
Daily Republican., 1888-09-20

That public sales of all kinds will be
called at short notice, at and on reason
able terms, by W. A. Hukill, Licensed
Auotloneer, Residence AL Franklin
street.
Daily Republican., 1888-09-20

The celebrated Three B. B. B. oiRAr
m snufaotuFed by II. b. Bourbon 3
Bso., No, 2I9 West Second street. Tn
bsst 80. cigar In the city. Try Il EN-.
Daily Republican., 1888-09-20

II your clock is out of order and you
wish u repaired drop Efi L. Barton, jsWs
eler,2h East 7th st.. a pcslnl, md Ii will
. cIlisd fer, returned and no extra
charge made.
Daily Republican., 1888-09-20

Go to smeltz for your choice pes ches
ct owest market prices, Ii East Fl urth
street.
Daily Republican., 1888-09-20
nEeasra. Veraon = sons:

Take ont our adver., as weEhave all
the business the boys can attend to.
CHAPMAN, Seventh and Orange.
Daily Republican., 1888-09-20

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Daily Republican., 1888-09-20

We stop the press 10 say the pretties
window in this city can be seen At No
West Second street.
Daily Republican., 1888-09-20
give Him = uAlI.

Go TO Mcclure for all kinds Of hsh
and oysters every day. Eighth street
market house.
Daily Republican., 1888-09-20
For oysters go to 415 Madiaon ST.

Get your wringers repaired at Rioh'
mond's, N. W, cor. Eighth and TAtnAl
streets.
Daily Republican., 1888-09-20

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Daily Republican., 1888-09-20

Miss Minnie Kirtz. OF EorSOik, Va
is visiting Miss Mabel ThRtcter, OF MS
CITY.
Daily Republican., 1888-09-20

Q, Is or 8S gems for IS cents ct Gum
minRs' gallery. 800 Market street,
Daily Republican., 1888-09-20

Pure drugs ut Taylor 8 Fullsrton'
302 King Gtresk.
Daily Republican., 1888-09-20

Bush's, French Gsrset wharf Is shs plAs'
keAuy your coal.
Daily Republican., 1888-09-20

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Daily Republican., 1888-09-20

The Bpooks and goblins that delight
To all with terror oil the night;
That stalk abroad in hideous drtams
With which dyspepsiA's fancy teens,
Will never trouble with their ills
The man who trusts In PleTce's Pills.
DR.. Plerce's Pleasant PurRAtLve Pei
lets:-vegetRble, harmless, painless,
aure.
Daily Republican., 1888-09-20

CupplnR and leeobing by George 3
Motzuer, I0S East Third street.
Daily Republican., 1888-09-20

AK for Youths Smoking TohROou
IQs, WAllaoss 6o7 Pine street.
Daily Republican., 1888-09-20

Handmade chocolates At FergusoR'i
IL MAST Second stEest.
Daily Republican., 1888-09-20

Ayers Ague Cure is warranted to cure
ell eases OF malaria. Sold by druggists
Price, sl.
Daily Republican., 1888-09-20

Discharge certificates obtained by W
8, McNAir at HayWard's pension office
room 13, Exchange Building,
Daily Republican., 1888-09-20
JAoksOEvrLLr'A sUouaaH.
One Hundred Rnd Thirty Now Gases
Yesterday - Fourteen Deaths - Most
of the Gases Among OolOFed People.

0ne Hundred and Thirty New Case,
YestaFdRy fourteen Deaths - Mos
of the Gases among OOlOTed People
JACKSONVILLE Fla, September 10
while this has been another briRbI
and lovely day tempered by q delight
Iul sea breeze, "the pestilonoe has
walked In darkDess and wasted at
monday" The official report OF the
Board OF Health for the "a hours ending
At 8 p. m, shows 100 new cases OF
fever, making the total 90 far reported
1888. A very large proportion Of new
cases now are among the oolored people
living In the suburbs, and they will die
rapidly should cool nights prevail soon,
Tossl deaths to dAts, ITO.
Camps Of refuge are being put In
shape since the almoBt continuous 10
days of rain, AndIit ia hoped the people
will get into them soon. Efforts will
be made TO convince the negroes that IL
| will be best for them TO 90 there, but
thousands will prefsr to stAy In the
city II they can get free fo1d. 1t is
probable that ratlons In the city to we'll
people, abe to work, will be cut down
80 % 10 force them to 60 to the campo
to be we'll fed.
Reports from Gainesville by wire TO.
night state that there are NO new cases,
and confidence is felt that there will
not be any epidemic there. Rev. Mr..
5noWden, the Rector Of the Episcopal
Church Of Nc cCienny, died to dsy. The
other slok there are doing well. No
new cases are reported.
A telegraph operator, named Sweeny,
was taken sick with the fever this even
Ing In the Jacksonville tfioe Of tie
Western Union Telegraph Company,
whence he Was carried home. He came
here from Galveston As o volunteer
slnce the epidemlo began.
The condition OF Gainesville, FeruRn.
dina, Starke and 81. Augustine will be
Investigated 1t is bitterly denied that
there is fever at the three last places;
no fever ut Ooala yet. The 0JAlA Rides,
that served in the FernAn dina riots,
are quarADtlned near oeala. and NO
sickness is reported among them.
QUARANTINE OF REFUaERs.
NORFOLK, Va, Sept. 19.-Hereaiter
RHd through yellow fever infected dis.
tricts will be required by the health
here to show q clean bill Of
health.
CHICAGO, Sept. 10 A despatch to
the Ness frcm OhAttsuoogA, Tenn.
says: Eleven refugees from Palatks, |
Fla passed through Boyoe, four miles |
from Chattanooga, this morning, bound
fog X auia Ohio. They are from the
fever distrIcf, and left for the North
over ths Cincinnati and Southern road.
Theee persons were stopped At Boyos by
quarantine offioeTs. Their
baggage was also put off at the same
point.
MONTGOMERY, Ala, Sept. 19.-To-
morrow MontgomerJ's quarantine
against Decatur will DO raised. There
Aas been but one suspicious case OF
lever reported from that plaos, which
was ten days ago, and 1t is felt that
there is no danger Of any trouble there,
sud all restrictions 30 far as this city is
will be removed. As TO
Montgomery has extended her
quarantine regulations so As to include
Ill points east Of the Suwauee river.
Daily Republican., 1888-09-20

Blst remedy for drawing and healing.
Ke( By Bolt and Dantorth and others.
Daily Republican., 1888-09-20

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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-01-01
MARMADUKE BURIED.

The Services are Conducted at Jefferson
City.
ST. LOUIS, Mo, Dec. SI-Funeral SER
vices over the remslss Of the late Cover
nor John L. Marmaduke took
place 1T Jefferson City this after
nonn. At IL O'Clock this morn.
ing the casket containing the remains was
laid in state In the main hall of the man
sisD, and were viewed by great crowds of
citizens of all classes, without distinction
II color. A salute of seventeen guns was
fred at sunrise. Streets, business houses
public buildings and private residences
were drsped in mourning. Floral offer
ings numerous and beautiful were re-
ceived from all parts of the
state, and leading men In their
various communities were presentfrom all
sections. Bishop futile of the Rpisco-
pal church conducted the services, both
at the MANSION and at the GENE cry. The
Marmaduke Guards took position st the
grave, and as the casket WAS lowered
at the conclusion of The burial service
fred three volleys over the grave. Con.
siderable indignation was expressed be-
cause the superintendent of the Ma
tional cemetery did not raise the
flag at the cemetery to half mss
and Adjutant-General Janison tele-
graphed Senator Vest, at Washington,
complaining OF the disrespect shown the
memory of the dead Governor. The
Superintendent offered as az explanation
that the halyard was frozen sDd he could
snekget anybody to climb the fi.gstsf f to
loosen the rope, and that ne had no
sordersto hoist the cemetery flag.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-01-01
A MYSTERIOUS CASE.
Strange Disappearance Of a Mai From
Nsw York Town,

Strange Disappearance Of a Mai From a
N.w York Town.
RosE,N Y, Dec. 3I.-F. c. VanMarter,
about thirty years OF age, came here
about five weeks ago with his vile, e
pretty and attractive woman OF seventeen.
he rented house about four miles from
town where he stored his household
goods and intended to occupy 1t in about
a month. In the meantime he and his
wife stopped with relatives two miles
from their house. On Dece mber II three
men came to where VenMarter was stay
lpg and kicked and pounded him and told
him to leave town without further warn
ing. The men said they had q row with
VanMsrter some time ago, but did not
get satisfaction. The mysterious part
Of the affair is that VapMarter has
not been seen stree and murder
is suspected. His wife is still
at his reiauves and refuses to say any,
thing about the affair, but 1t is thought
she had nothing to DO with the disappear
apce of her husband. a Suspicious Incl
dent connected with the affair was the
total destruction of an old unoccupied
house near the place of assault, which
was burned to the ground early
rext morning. Since then nothing has
been seen or heard of VanMsrter. 1t Is
generally believed he is dead, as nothing
can be learned of his Whereabouts. His
father says he had fight with three men
some time ago and they whipped him
very badly and told him TO leave the
country or they would meet him again.