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Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-12-18

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S.-In the U. 8.
Senate yesterday, bills were reported
ana placed on the calendar, TO relieve
the U. s. Treasurer OF the amount now
charged to him and deposited with the
several States; 10 refund the Direct Tax,
and to increase the pensions Of entirely
helpless pensioners. Mr.. Mitchell offered
q resolution, which was referred, calling
on the Postmaster General for estimates
oil the increased cost of au extension oil
the free delivery system TO townships
having not less than 5000 inhabitants,
aud where the gross post-ofilce revenue 10
1000; also to cities and towns Of 5000
Inhabitants, where the gross revenue is
H,CO0. Senate adjourned.
In the House several bills were intro
duced and referred, among them one by
Mr.. D.ngley for an Alcoholic Liquor
Traffic Commission, and one by Mr..
Tracey, to enforce the eight-hour law on
Government premises. House adjourned.
Yesterdays executive session of the
Senate lasted more than two hours, and
was chiefly occupied by the discussion of
the nomination Of David j. Brewer to be
Associate Justice OF the Supreme Court.
The nomination was opposed by q num-
Der of Senators, who based their objec-
ton on Judge Brewers decisions in
Kansas on the Prohibition cases and 10
the Wabash cassE13t Is believed the
nomination will iBS<1enfrmed, notNIgnN
standing the oppositiSp, 49, y - -
The President n (exd ~ sent to the SeI-
ate the extraditio3 gyitll England, Il;
ierred to in his me- =, which was pego,
tiated by Secretsfy GAine and ,Sh Ju ian
Pauncetote, the Brltish Minister. By it5
terms the number OF extrsdiiable olsnses
is largely increased, the most In NJ ant
addition being that oi embszzleti@0t. so
that II the treaty be ratified, CahadtA And
the United etates viii cease TO exchange
a class OF undesirable residents, who
have hitherto secured Immunity FROM
punishment.
The Senate Committee on Naval Affairs
yesterday continued Consideration of the
Hale bill to increkssthe naval establish
ment Charles ChA&lfA OF Phiadelph
made statement 20 NNe facilities in
the country for tHhAg The ships pro-
vlded for in the IN ~ sall that ii HE
firm were given tlt fadsfast thSbuildiug
all the ships prbyAsed tiles SoAld COM
ple'e the work in I've YEARS. There were,
he said, half adoGptother a ship-building
establishments in NE country at which
from one to thres Of tho ships can he
constructed. Two Of these are Oh The
Pacific coast.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-12-18

Mr.. Elisha Wainwright, of No. 624
East Seventh street, of this city, gave z
party In honor of Miss Bessie Green's
departure from Wilmington to her home
In Duncannon, Perry county, Pa, on
Friday evening last, sho having been liv-
Ing here since April last. An elegant
string band was engaged for the evening
aud those who wished danced TO the
music uutil late bour, when refresh
meuts were served, all wishing her a
safe journey.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-12-18

Parker has the best lot of singing canary
birds at No. 1903 East Second street that
was eyer exhibited in our city. ANY one
wishing 10 secure one for Christmas
present should call and make selection.
lie will gladly mark and set 1t apart
until Christmas eve,or any o%her specified
time. Prompt action is required, as the
time is now growing short, and the
choicest ones will soon be disposed OF.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-12-18

A ton of our good family coal or bar
rel of choice family -four stand at the
head OF the list OF valuable articles that
bring good, solid, useful service as Christ
mas presents. Call on Steward & Chand-
Ter, South Side, or branch office, Second
and French streets. They will for the
coming event give you bargain that
will keep Jack Frost aud Hunger from
entering the door for at least the first
cold month Of 1890. Telephone ITO.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-12-18

The Gilt-edge boot and shoe store at
the N. E. corner Of Second and Orange
streets, will sell the entire stock OF boots
and shoes and the best quality of rubber
goods, regardless of cost, TO close busi-
ness. No reasonable offer will be re-
fused. We also oiier our store and
dwelling for rent and fixtures and house.
hold 20 DIS for sale at the Gilt-edge boot
and shoe store, N. z. corner of Second
and Orange streets.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-12-18
The pennsylyania's Holiday Rates.

Holiday excursion tickets will he sold
between stations on the Pennsylvania
Railroad, December 81, 1889, to January
/, 1890, valid for return until January A.,
1890, inclusive, at two cents per mi'e.
Bet ween New York and Washington, and
Baltimore, aud between Philadelphia
aud Washington and Baltimore, and
between Philadelphia aud New York the
ordinary excursion tickets only will be
sold at the usual rates and limits.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-12-18

The Delaware Truck and Fire Com
pany, No. ., will celebrate its seventieth
anniversary at the truck house, French
street below Sixth, tomorrow evening,
when a grand supper will be served in
the banquetting hall, third story. The
members OF the Fire Committee of the
City Council and prominent Gremen from
other companies will be present.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-12-18

PnILADELPuIA, Dec. lS.-lhe funeral
OF Franklin b, Gowen yesterday, IN &C
cordance with I be wishes OF his family,
was strictly private, less than 90 relatives
and friends being In attendance. ser
vices we're conducted by Rev. Simeon Z.
Hi, Rev. Robert f. lnnes aud hev. Dr.
William II. turncss, ID. ID. lnlermen'
was at Ivy Hill Cemetery.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-12-18

LANCASTER, Dee. 17.-Joseph Doesch,
German saloon keeper, in January,
1887, made an assault on Judge Living.
ston for refusing him license. He was
subsequently sentenced to two years. i'm
prisonment. Since being released he
has called on the Judge on several occa-
sions, generally protesting friendship,
but to-day he called while under the In
fluence OF liquor and became very abu-
sive, threatening violence. he was
elected from the house and subsequently
arrested on charge OF drunkenness and
disorderly conduct.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-12-18

CHICAGO, Dec 1s.-Yesterday Detec-
tives John 5. Tin aud NJ. j. Grove and
Pairolman Redmond Mcdonald, who tes-
tided in favor of Daniel Coughlin In the
Cronin case, received notice OF their dis
missal from tho orce for "cond uct unbe.
coming an officer and neglect OF duty"
1t Ia said that 1t 9 only q beginning oil
removals OF Cla na-Gael men aud their
sympatLiZers,
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-12-18
A Republican Victory,

MERIDEN, Coma, Dec. 1.-THE Re-
publicans won big victory to day in the
city election. They carried everything
but city clerk, and are returned to power
after three years. The opposing candi-
dates for mayor were Benjamin Page
(Rep. and George N. Morse (Dem. }
Page was victorious by 243 majority.
The council will stand 81 Republicans
to Democrats, with one absentee Re-
publican, making the actual vote 20 Re-
publcsns to Democrats. The fight was
Q. .taxpsyers' battle.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-12-18
Cards,

II you desire TO make a Christmas
present, what would be more appropri-
ate than card case tilled with a dozen
or so o, cards neatly written by Miss
Clara A. Crabb, or a box OF handker-
chiefs prettily MAJ led with indelible inkl
Don't forget the lssse, 7O6 King street.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-12-18

The Washington Steam Fire Engine
Company return thanks to David Bush
for his present Of S. in acknowledgment
of their efforts to prevent the extension
Of Gre to his property on King street last
Sunday evening. A similar sum was
presented by MIR. Bush to each fire COM
pany In our city, and OF course all are
duly thankful.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-12-18

,ehANoAiN, Pa, Dec. ls.-The Black
o4AiGond, Lancaster and North Franklin
= tI9,,''viles, ,,',i, at this place, have suspended
o,, @Auy ns for an Indefinite period. Four
iGlan. A'' NV" 'u'' ~ '"''
C6n,. ns Joanna Furnace, at Joanna, Berks
,S,. ,Suliy "a, aud the Jones ore mine,
''"' W, Lave closed down for the winter,
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-12-18

The cigar and tobacco store at No. 11515
East Fourt tn street has been purchased by
Michael d. Janson, who is now prepared
to supply all who favor him with their
patronage with the finest cigfrs and
tobacco to be obtained in this city. As
his place is small and expenses light, he
is enabled TO sell at surprisingly low
prices.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-12-18

Singing canary birds. also, some
Norwich canarles, deep orange color.
Every bird warranted II singer. J. il.
IIarkins' cigar store, No. 2l5 West
Fourth street.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-12-18

Electric hair curriers' as low as % cents
each. Sold by Taylor s. Fullerton, 3O2
King street.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-12-18

Lucy Pattinson, 206 w. 7th St, has q
large lot OF fancy Christmas goods, which
she is selling cheap, as she does not care
to carry them over.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-12-18

,aaI. Iong other outward symptoms and
Il I,s SS VI nasal catarrh, is a th!ckcning
inrsI,a,osAi IT aosAi chords and the consequent
t.,tS ,G.eht G. OF speech. Old saul's Ca
~" Nuie is the remedy. Price 25 cents.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-12-18

Ask for Pfsu 4 southwlck's "a splen-
did III and relia aGle), at No. 4O3 Madison
street, j, w. Barnett, manager.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-12-18

For Christmas photographs 60 TO Hol-
land. lie makes the beat in the city at
the very lowest prices. Don't forget the
number, 307 Market street.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-12-18

that beats them all is Canada Pine Syrup,
the great remedy iCr coughs and colds.
Sample bottle lcc., large bottle 25c.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-12-18

L Co. S''a ,,,3 ,93%a,erellas, sl.25,s1.5O, at Wyatt
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-12-18
For

High instep and wide ankle button shoes
| for ladies, stop at Babcock's, 2O6 Market
| street, above Second. East Side.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-12-18
sc

for ~ cabinet photographs and one l6x@o
crayon portrait at Cummings gallery'
S02 Market street,
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-12-18

Eat sssnpa y; Dayls, the jeweler. No.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-12-18

special low urlces on cigars to reduce
stock, DursteiD, No. East I'd street.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-12-18

MIXTURES.
Good Good mixtures, lOc. lb.
Choice lie. lb.
Ex. choice mixtures, 15b. lb,
Honey comb (uew), 2Oc. III,
french mixtures, 25c. lb.
Candy toys, l5c. Id.
coCoANurs.
Large cocoanuts, 6r.
Large cocoanuts, &c.
Large cocoanuts, &c.
DEsslcATED cdcoASuT,
= ID. tins cocoanut, 90.
~, +" zoo.
300.
a 20c.
FLOUR.
Low prices on -four.
Low prices on flour.
Low prices on flour.
Low prices on flour.
DRIED FRpITs.
New dates, SC.
New figs, 10c.
New dates, Sc,
New igs, lOc.
CREAMERY uUTTER.
Butter zoe. ID.
Butter 25c. 10.
DRIED FRUITS.
. lbs. seedless raisins, 25c,
: lbs. scedless pums, PIC.
lbs California prune1, 2jc.
2 lbs. Bartlett pears. 25c.
) lbs. French prunes, ajc.
> lbs apples, CSC.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-12-18
Do You Wear Pant.

o,s,SIoc's,'o IIc' 10 order $500 up. Suits si2 90.
TsIo,s o., {iz;oO. Liverpool and Lon don
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-12-18

VI1'IE I'tt0y =" t'b bIONt
We gave her Castoria.
When sho was Child,
She cried for Castoria-
When she became Miss,
She clung to Castorla.
When she had Children,
She gave them Castoria,
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-10-18

Quite large audience gathered last
night in st. Stephens Lutheran Church,
Tatnall street between Seventh and
Eighth to hear Rev. DR.. j. G. Morris Of
Baltimore, deliver an illustrated lecture
on Martin Luther. This was the first of
the Luther course of four lectures which
that congregation hare arranged for.
Unfortunately. the stereoptioan In the
gallery was too lar oil from tho canvas
TO plainly bring out the pictures, but -
II was the illustrations were very attrAc
tive and the remarks Of the lecturer
given In au OF hand conversational
IN inner were very interesting.
The Introductory remarks of DIR. Nor
ris were deservedly highly laudatory OF
Luther and the scene and circumstances
Of his birth, education and lie. AS time
rolls on more and more 10 said about
Lulher; more books are published about
him than about any other reiormers. and
lac Is more appreciated. He referred to
Luther's 4O0th birthday, which was cele-
brated ON the 10th oil November, 1883, by
all religious denominations, as the BIRTH
day OF no other rcioriner was celebrated.
lie looked In the New YORK Herald ut
that time and found no less than 50 pull
pit announcements OF eermons TO be
preached about Luther.
An illustration showed the house In
EislebeD, Lower Saxony, where Luther
was born; another showed him singing in
the streets, where Ursula Ist;a, u good
woman, found him and took great inter-
est in his education; another, Luther
going 70 school; Luther Mailing the Us
thesis to tho church door at Wirlemburg;
Luther denouncing the selling OF lndul-
gencss by Telzcl; Luther before the Car
dina Luther at the diet of Worms;
his controversy with DR.. Eek; before
Charles "; his Imprisonment In The
Castle of Nartburg; translating the
scriptures, and large number Of other
illustrations bearing upon the subjec,
interested the audience. The next lee.
ture will be delivered November I'd by
Prot. NJ. ii. Richards. Subject "Pretty
Peggy
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-10-18

CARBoNDALE, Oct. 1.-THE explosion
OF the large steam boiler in Riyeuburgh' 4
bone mill, one mile north OF this city
this morning, resulted in the total de.
struction OF the establishment. Six men
were at work in the main building when
the explosion took place. Samuel Sly
was thrown through window aud land.
ed fully fifty feet from tho building. lie
will recover. Three others were carried
by the force OF the explosion some dis.
lance aud escaped injury.
Two men, John aud Peter Rivenburgh.
were caught beneath the falling iimbers,
but both marveiously escaped instant
death by bei1g thrown close 10 the base.
mcnt wall, which was strong enough Ia
resist the weight OF the great timbers oil
the frame building. 10th men were ex-
tricated, and aside from II lew cuts they
suffered NO serious injuries.
The building in which the explosion oc-
Cured was 6Oxl50 feet, and three stories
high. Men who witnessed the explosion
say the structure was lifted from tue
foundations before 1t collapsed. Fire
consumed the ruins and spread 10 the
adjoining buildings. Loss estimated at
$40, U0U; insurance, s., 600.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-10-18

When there are SO many large NAM
moth clothing stores in the city, that
make such Il tremendous show in their
front windows, there 10 tendency ON th e
part of many 10 overlook the smaller
merchant clothing stores that do not
make such window flashes but can give
better bargains Tor less money. There
are many people who know all about
this and have always pinned their faith
to the little merchant tailor establish
menis. These persons somehow always
appear the hest dressed, never have
tlabby paDtaloons, nor bapgy coats.
They order their clothes at the merchant
tailor store, where are employed the best
cutters, GttCrs aud tailors that can be got.
One of these places is |. W. Gibney's
merchant tailoring establishment, at No.
3l5 Market street, where the best goods
OF all descriptions are always kept and
made into suits at the shortest notice.
Mr.. Gibney Is an experienced tailor, is up
10 the times In the fashions, makes the
best dts and never dlsappoints. lie has
a large stock OF the best and most beauti-
lul goods from which to select suts, aud
feels confident that he can please the
most iastldious. Anxious 10 build up
his trade and to serve the people, he asks
Il share OF public patronage.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-10-18
THIRD EDITION.


Do not be deceived by moldy chestnuts.
There is no article In this paper that is
more worthy OF consideration than this
one, because It Is guide and q warning
TO The unthink:ng who are in the habit
of biting at poisonous bait. TO those
who remember we'll, as every reader Of
the daily newspaper must, that at this
saline OF the year, especially when leases
daro about to expire and necessity compels
them 10 leave, they adopt some old chest
nuts to deceive the public that reads like
this: The greatest reduction sale on
record, " "Compelled to sell at u loss"
etc, etc. Now every good, sensible per-
son can well realize that no living man
can afford 10 pay 81 for a good, taleab .
article and pay big rents, pay statesmen,
pay Tor big advertising, pay electric aud
gas lights and all sorts Of other expenses
aud sell that article for 20 or IS Cents On
The dollar.
Now we leave II to yourselves. Can
eyi or do you believe III The truth OF
tie matter II, while the cry is. selling
without profit, they are slappipg on
their 40 to GO per cent. profit. But here
10 something that long trial and respect
has brought the public to believe, and
prices quoted by one who would not bend
81 low as to adopt tricks aud devices, and
that man lie Mr.. Louis Fellheimer, the
&c onomy Hall clothieT, No. 4C6 Market
street. Now kindly read the following
with marked attention and take imme-
diate advantage OF it. We are MT In
business TO lose money.
We couldn't pay expenses If We were
to, and We kindly ask for your trade, but
mot on iha losing plan. 1t would be
foolish for us to expect people to believ4
A.. We will sell you u Milton, Kersey or
Wide Vale, In heavy and medium
weight, Overcoat from s.. 50 to $15 90.
Boys Overeoats with capes, from s.. W
TO the finest grades. Children's suits,
Dobby patterns, from $500 upwards.
Mems dress suits I'm sacks or cutaways,
from s. % to $1,000. We ask you please
be good enough when in need OF clothing
TO call Mt the ECONOMY Hail." 400
Markaf atraat
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-10-18
.FLEIsCHNER & cos
3c-STORE-3c
is LOCATED At
NO. 235 MARKET ST
wiLnlSGroS, DELAWARE.

John Wanamaker said, like a
good book or musical compost
ton. each wise business scheme
has a motive /; we do not claim
to be wise, but we have our
scheme, i. e., to sell goods for
sc. only.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-10-18
FOURTH EDITION.
Dots.


As you STROLL AROUND stop aud SO,
the live man at 1l5 East 4th street.
Home made bread at Weyls, No. 7
East Second street.
Harness repaired promptly at Perkins 1ol
W. Eighth street.
II you want good barrel OF jersey
sweet potatoes put up for the wiuter, gC
to Smeitz IL Co., No. 10 e. Fourth S.
Mr. John Hall aud wife are visiting tn,
Delaware Water Gap.
Samuel r. Ball, of Ne~ York, Is visit
ing bis brother. Judge Ball, for few
days.
Harry 7. Hulker, OF Camden, NJ J.
and Miss Mathilda, Scheu, OF this city
were married on Tuesday.
Samuel b. Cobb, Of the Cobb vulcanit,
Wire Company, has gone to Chicago t.
take charge of the company's larg,
western business.
Miss Edith Jenness, Of Chesapeake
City, is visiting in this city.
Do not mics the concert this EVENING
at College Hall (old lecture room Of
Masonic Temple). Tickets only 25 cent ..
Come down town and see the great
bargains In ladies and children's coats
at the Philadelphia ladies' suit and cloak
store. 12l Market street.
Tin.roodng, guttcring and spouting
old roofs repsired and painted. Esti
mates furnished. A. Chambers, No. 22g
King street.
Father DeRuyter will preach in st.
PauPs Church, Fourth and jackson
streets, on Sunday evening. The whole
OF the north aisle will DO reserved for
the colored members of his charge.
The Women's Foreign Missionary
Society OF the New Castle Presbytery,
will meet In annual sc sion on November
9th and 9TH.
Dr. Francis Stewart will deliver in
Friends school, on Monday morning
next, the first Of l2 lectures on "Hyglene
and Physiology"
We deal In all kinds of fruits and pro
duce, such as apples, oranges, lemons
grapes, plums, potatoes, corn, egg plants
and cabbage. II you want bargains call
at Is 4. Fourth street. Smeltz & Co.
Most everybody chews Red Light to-
bacco, but two or three, and they will In
a few minutes; sold by all dealers. CHAP.
MAN, cole agent, Seventh and Orange
streets. and East Third street
II. G. McLear of this city was yesterday
elected secretary OF the executive con- init
tee OF the Carriage Builders Nat;onfl
Ass ociation at It's seventeenth annual
session in Syracuse, N. Y.
Bishop Curtis was present at the nup
tial mass celebration In the Baltlnor )
Cathedral yesterday morning at the mar
riage of John I. Griffin 10 Miss Daisie
Abel, daughter OF the hate A. $. Abel.
Rev. Charles F. Murray, rector OF st.
Andrews i. K. Church, was yesterday
Evangelical Education Society of the 2.
Z. Church.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-10-18

sANpusKY, o., Oct. 17.-MdJor Hua
OF this city has telegraphed The shl
Boar'l of Health respecting sna'pdq
rayages II. Pelee Island, the famous AL
ing resort in Lake Erie, The despAel
says the widest excitement exists, oVsfI
ono hundred cases of smallpox ha5las|
developed there within the last four days
The Island has about 200 plpulsiioll
every one of whom it Is feared will cop1|
tract the disease. All avenues OF escapsl
from the place have been closed VI
American aud Canadian aulhOflls'|
Every one Of the entire group OF Lss'|
Erie Islands, including Put.in-bly N9Ial
Bass, Middle Bass, Kelleys and oiA,ll
have quarantiued against Pelec, aid 'l,|
Canadian authorities have quaranlinsa
the mainland against the islard "Alel
has become vsst isolated pest nous,
DIR. Probst, secretary of the stl't boLa'
has sent instructions and has t'ktn WI
orous steps 10 prevent the disease spie's
Ing.