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Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-03-28

WAsHINGToN, March 2S.--The Pres
ident yesterday nominated Robert L.
Lincoln, of Illinois, to be Minister to
Great Britain; Murat Halstead, of 0hioe
Minister TO Germany; Allen Thorndyk
Rice, of Now York, Minister to Russia;
Thomas Ryan, of Kansas, Minister to
Mexicoj Patrick Egan, of Nebraska,
Minister to Chill; John Hicks, of Wis
cousin, Minister TO Peru; George Is.
Loring, of Massachusetts, Minister to
Portugal; Marion Erwin, u. s. Attor-
ney for Southern Georgia; Tyre Glenn,
u. S. Marshal 10. Western North Caro-
lima; James o. Churchill, Surveyor of
Customs at st Louis, and the following
Postmasters for Pennsylvania: David
l. Jones, at Scranton, Robert A. Paul,
at Salisbury, and John B. Patrick, at
Clarion.
1t seems to be settled that the noni-
nation of John Field, for Postmaster of
Philadelphia, will be sent to the Senate
at the proper time, and there is little
doubt as to his confirmation
Corporal James Tanner yesterday
took the oath of Office as Commissioner
OF Pensions. He appointed George b.
Squiers of Brooklyn, as his coniiden-
tial secretary, Mr.. squiers was Assis.
tant Adiutant General Of the Grand
Army of the Republic during the years
1876, 1877 and 1884, and Judge Advo-
cate General during the years 1880 and
1881
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-03-28
PRICE ONE CENT.


Several years ago was called to see
o colored woman who had malignant
form Of cancer on her foot. The cancer
grew worse under prescribed treatment,
and the toes and one side Of the foot were
at length eaten entirely away. The pa
tient could not have survived much
longer, but l commenced the use OF
Swift's Specific. and It cured her sound
and well. That was three years ago.
and there has been no return ofthe di-
sease. l have also used y. s. S. in
many other cases with tho best results,
and have cured great many cases OF
rheumatism with il which had resisted
all other treatment. regard Swiit's
Specific most excellent medicine for
blood diseases, as its tendency is 10
drive out the poison. WIN. Il, stage,
NJ: ID. Matherylile, Miss, March 9
1889
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-03-28

The Philadelphia Inqu rer says: "a
patriarcbal-lookiGg man, with long whit g
hair and mus ache streaming IN the
wind, passed down Chestnut street and,
dodging an aggressive hackman, forced
hs way into the Cont mental Hotel. He
wore an old fash oned swallow-tail coat,
low cut vest and wide trousers all made
of shining broadcloth. On his feet were
u pair OF shoes tied with narrow braid; on
his head high white tat, not unlike
those worn during the Blsine-C Cleveland
campaign, though tiife more venerable.
The whole makeup OF the man was that
of about forty years ago. 1t was Governor
Biggs OF Delaware.
"Governor Biggs Ia one of the wealth
1, st men now in q Gubernatorial office.
He has acres and acres of valuable land
In Delaware and owns probably q dc zen
profitable peach farms In Mary land, main
ly in Kent aud Queen Anre counties.
ne Is also interested In several rail-
ways as a stockholder and official.
lie has a son for whom he is very am
bilious, but the younger Biegs Is not his
fathers equal in shrewdness or popu-
larity."
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-03-28
FURNITURE
AND
CARPETS.

Long before you
knew VIII at your
wants would be in
your new home we
were preparing to
supply them. There
is nothing in the fur
niture line that you
can possibly need,
from a single piece
to a hundred of a
kind, but what you
will find with us this
season. Our finer
grades of furniture
are manufactured es-
pecialIy for us, after
our own designs,
and no house, be it
exclusive or other
wise, will show a
more splendid col
lection of
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-03-28

WAsHINGToN, March %. - The Pres
ident yesterday Issued proclamation
opening the Oklahoma lands to settle
ment on and after April 22d. In ac-
cordance with the proclamation the
General Land Commissioner yesterday
directed the establishment of two land
Offices In Oklahoma The office for The
western district will be at Fishers
Stage Station; that for the eastern dis
irict at Guthrie. The two districts are
divided by the range line running
through the Territory north and south,
between Ranges 3 and 4, west of Indian
Meridian. Each district contains ap-
proximately the same number OF town
ships.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-03-28
The Panama Canal Collapse.

WASHINGTON, March 27.--Secretary
OF State Blaine has received a report
from the Consul of the United States at
Colon stating that work has entirely
ceased and that the West ludia colored
people are returning to their homes.
Up to March l6 fully 5000 of the latter
had already left.
The Consul reports great depression
In business. Tho Panama Railroad
Company is suffering from the crisis,
owing to the loss on local traffic. IL
appears that two unsuccessful attempts
have been made to burn Colon,
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-03-28

Massachusetts State Analysis found the
strent tn OF several baking powders as
follows:
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-03-28

ABOUT = O'Clock yesterday afternoon 10
George w. Pierce, a carpenter. was en-
RaRea AZ work on new building at the
highlands ne met with serious accl-
uent. Ihe unfortunate man was engaged
~ newing piece OF wood with q hatchet,
wnen u slipped from his hand, striking
MN on the nose and almost seyering 1t
rom MS lace. lie wat taken to Moore's
Gfug store, where ht was attended by
Dr. John T.. Pyle, WHO wAs obliged to In
sert several stitches.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-03-28

B. McHugb, who removed from Bran
nyWhe Hundred to q place near the
Columbus Inn, on Pennsylvanla avenue.
ohers suitable reward for four yearliug
heiiers which strayed away In the even
ing OF the 18th inst. Any one having
seen them should promptly report the
same TO him. Two OF them were fawn
color Alderney, and the other two red
and brlndle mixed with white.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-03-28

Ine cnrnpest hat house IN tno city.
Rumford bros. i0i Market street.
Try bush's coal; you will like It,
American Laundry, e02 West Front st.
Try Bush's coal; you will surely like It.
Cuppipg and leecling, ie3 Il. Second st.
MillArd y. Davis, ieweler, E. Second st.
Fine Is TX. Rings at Hnni's, Is E. 4th street.
Frank Roop Smith, druggist, 9th and King.
Brazilian Balm, Immediate cure for mumps.
Gilt-edge creamery butter for sala by Q. y
hudson, stalls 70 10 S2, City Market.
Wall papers and window shades at reduced
prices.
A general reduction In wall papers and win
dow shades at Jos. d. GreenmAn q Son. 4l7
King ttreet.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-03-28
Reception OF u Pastor.

The members and friends OF the Metho-
dist Church in Newark extended a warm
welcome to their pastor and wife on their
return from conference On Tuesday even
ing. They had prepared most elegant
supper. After partaking OF the same
they were Joined by many of the young
people, who called to greet their pastor
return to serve them another year. There
was but one sentiment, and that was thst
the present year might be even more sue
eess!ul than the preceding one had been.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-03-28

Before giving your order for papering
you should call or send postal to b. d.
Holt Ior an e:timate. You will find him
at his old stand, No. 2lS West Second
street, with full stock OF wall paper ana
borderings OF the latest styles and color
ipgs, which he Is selling very cheap.
Estimates given with pleasure. Work
satisfactory or no pay. Gilt PAPER as low
as 10c. q piece. II. d. Holt. practical
paper hanger, 2l3 West Second street.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-03-28

The second annual banquet OF the
Retail Grocers' Associate took place
last evening In the Red Mems Hall.
There was a very large attendance, a
number OF visitors being present from
Phi adelpbia and Ches,er. An excellent
supper was served, to which iull justice
wss done, and the entire affair was a pro-
nourced success. After the supper there
was musical entertainment, and speak
ing by the visitors and the officers OF the
home association.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-03-28

Charlie Sullivan is a poor but honest
Irish lad, who, while walking down
Washington avenue, found a wallet con-
tanning checks and money t. the value OF
several hundred dollars. Although
almost destitute, he returned 1t to Its
owners, Messrs. A. P. 0rdway & Co.,
proprletors ot Sulphur Bitiers, who gave
him a III eral reward, and also gave bim
six bottles OF Sulphur Bitters for his
mother, who has been q terrible sufferer
with rheumatism, aud who returned
many blessings alter being cured by their
uke.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-03-28

Prof. G. w. Parsous, N. Y. College Of
Pharmacy, in tests made for the Grocer's
Association OF NV York, found the
strength Of sIx brands as foIlOMa:
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-03-28
VIII Appear Tonight.

The celebrated Eddy family, we have
been informed by the manage q ent, will
positively appear at the Opera.House this
evening In the vaudeville performance
of "rhe Night Owls" The troupe played
to good siz audience last evening,
and il you wish to witness good variety
show this one will fn the bill completely.
Don't forget TO go this evening
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-03-28

GLOW divine a thing woman may
be made" " when her cold is cured by
DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup
"Mother, can 90 out to iish?"
No, no, my little sonny,
You know you've got u swollen foot,
My precious little honey"
But they got n bottle of salvation Oil,
and he went and caught an eel, and
ate 1t like man.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-03-28

We mean to continue this until some
body beats the great luUg curative agent,
Dr. simms' White Pulmonlc BalsAm,
then we will take In our sign. Mr.. l..
Whitney, contractor at Clifton, Delaware,
ssys he was cured. after being considered
hope ess case. For coughs, aore throat,
hoafseness, etc. Depot, Fourth and
King streets, Wilminpton; Philadelphia,
Smith d Kline Co.. 431 Arch street.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-03-28

William y. McNa'r, who represents
William II. Hayward Of Washington ia
this city, has secured a pension for Miss
Sarah NJ. Lawrence, who made appli-
cation as a minor chi ID OF Stephen Law
renee. Tho amount due her to date
was 1916. 81, and she received a ch.ck
yesterday.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-03-28

The regular meeting OF the Warren
Athletic Club was held last evening and
three new members admitted. The COM
mittee on the coming entertainment, to
arrangements to present one OF the tinest
exhibitions ever witnessed in this city.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-03-28

Are notified that am now better pre-
pared than ever to move household
goods; pianos specially. Am ready at
u moments notice to do any cartIng re-
quired. Headquarters at Spicer q Bick-
els, 2O6 E. 4th street, where orders may
be left. JNo. O. WILSON,
House. S24 w, 10. h st.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-03-28

William O'Brien, a young man en-
ploied by the r., W. a. B. Railroad
Company, had his risht arm badly
squeezed about . O'Clock this morning by
being caught between the bumpers OF
two cars that he was coupling at the
West Yard. He was taken TO his board
ing house at Francis X. Jacquot's, No.
5li Walnut street, where he is attended
by DIR. Draper. 70 tunatey none oi the
bones are broken but he suffers consid-
cradle pain.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-03-28

DR.. simms' Eye Cure, the great leading
eye remedy, cures every time; never does
harm, but always does good. Cures the
worst of cases without fail, Hundreds of
refert nces. All bad Cases now we'll. 25c,
Depot, Fourth and King streets, Whining
ton; Philadelphia, Smith ~ Kline Co.. s29
Arch street,
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-03-28

The colored man who stanJs in the
King street market, between Fifth and
sixth streets, with whom q lady left
pan containing meat cabbage, ETC., will
please return the same to l. L. Rows,
sore, All King street, and save further
trouble.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-03-28
KITCHEN ECONOMY,


The below tabulated statements are ex-
tracts from public tests OF baking pow
ders, made to ascertain their relative
value In practical use In baking. The
powder containing the largest amount OF
available leavening gas Excluding the
alum and phosphate powders) not only
produces the finest, most delicious and
wholesome food, but is the most econo-
mical In use.
United States Government Chemist
Professor Edward G. Love, found the
compar ative strength Of the powders
named as follows;
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-03-28

There Is o such nexcusable folly as
that Of the simpletoh who sits subinis-
siyely down and languishes in the
lhraldon Of dyspepsia when one box of
Laxador will relieve him. At drug.
gis $. Is cents.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-03-28

o. L. Bell has just opeled a iirsL-class
cigar and tobacco sto Q at No. los East
Second street, formerly occupied by G. X.
Gilmore, where he will have on hand a
choice sortmeDt of the beat brsnds OF
cigars. Who esale and retail. Bells
Go Ahead a specially.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-03-28

Notwithstanding the report circulated
will still be at the old stand, 429 Market
street, with fun line OF the latest de-
signs In paper banging aud window
shades, which / Will hang at thort notice
aud lowest. prices. A. b. Jones, 422
Market street.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-03-28

Next Monday the term of Thomas r.
Lally as notary public will expire, and
their are several in the field anxious to
succe d him. Mr.. Lally is candidate
for re-appointment, and is opposed by
Harvey j. Wiley and Joseph L. Cayender.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-03-28

VIII continue business at the old 6 tore
Az Market street, with the lateat designs
In wall papers and window shades. Cali
and examine the choice patterns for
Spring trade of 1889.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-03-28
FINE
PARLoR and CHAMBER
SUITES.

We sell a Cham
ber Suite as low as
SIG; good, substan-
tial honest furniture,
made for service.
| We have Suites
for $18 and $780,
while our S25 An
tique Oak has no
parallel in the furni-
ture mark ct Of
Wilmington. W 9
could sell it as easily
for $50, aud not be
in excess of prevail
ing prices. Suites
ranging in price
from SIG to $l25,
every one of them
honest value, and the
finer ones gems Of
art.
In Carpets we
have the choicest of
themarket. We have
1ngrains for 45 cents,
not all-wool, but all
the value that any.
house can possibly
offer for that money.
We show them for
50, 55 and 60 cents,
good, strong extra
supers, while for
65 c e n t 8 t b e
heaviest all-wool
Brussels as low as
65 cents and heavy
body goods at 81.
E@~Open every
evening till $50;
SATURDAY untll lO.
P.J.WALSH eco,
500 Market Street,
WILMINGTON, DEL
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-03-28

Decorate the parior walls OF your new
home with one of the crayon portraits
Cummings makes for LOO extra with an
order OF his cabinets, 302 Market street.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-03-28

George B. Smith was appointed post
master at Laurel, Del, yesterday, to
succeed J. j. Wcotten removed. This lie
a fourth class position and the salary is
5000 year.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-03-28

Go to George II. Murphey for your
sideboards, book eases, chefioniers, ward
robes, tables, writing desks and fancy
rockers; also full line OF walnut and oak
ch0mber suits. 309 Shipley street.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-03-28

Has shad, herring, founders, while fish,
catfish, Goldfish, haddock and white perch
at 308 aud $50 Madison street. Oysters,
25, 80 and 40c. per quart.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-03-28

Aliens SC. Store is selling all the lead
ing brands of spool cotton at &c. Clark 8
o. N. t., Clark's Mile End aud Chad
wick'e.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-03-28

Bring the little folks ard have o
crayon portrait for $500 with an order
for cabinet photographs, 303 Market
street.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-03-28

The stockholders of the Cobb Vu!canite
Wire Company held their frat ahnual
meeting yesterday, and among those pre-
sent were w. III. Johnstone, the electri-
cal conduit man of New York; Clarence
w. Mead, New York; j. b. EccleteiD,
New York; Major Charles w. Raymond,
Washington; William w. Weitling,
New York; and d. G. Walker, NJ. L.
Pagan and L. Fuchluger OF Philadelphia.
Il. b. Cobb, inventor OF the wire and
president OF the company, spoke OF the
progress already made and the prospects
for the future, He also read telegram
from Professor J. P. Barrett, Of Philadel-
phia, who sent his congratulations to
Mayer Harrington aud City Council for
the action taken toward having the elec.
tric wires placed under ground w. II.
tombstone made q few remarks concern
Ing his conduit and the Cobb wire.
An election was then held which re-
suited as follows; President, H. B. Cobb;
vice-president, j. N. GAwthrOp; secre-
tary and treasurer, d. G. Walk.r; dlrec-
tors, ii. B. Cobb, John Peoples, j. N,
Gawthrop, L. O. Kent, G. +. Thomas, NJ.
e. Fagan, d. g. Walker. q. Il. Thomas
declined being q candidate for secretary
and treasurer, the position he had filled
during the past year. Alter the meeting
tho works, which employ thirty or forty
hands, was inspected by the stockholders.
------s----
as Dover.
The different PARTIES who are interest
ed 40 the present time in our Dover law
nSkers have been taking up the time of
our Legisiators this week. In setting forth
Their ideas, and trying to impress on the
mloes cf the fol0De the benefits that The
putlic Will reap from the legislation.
The electric liRhA men, the president and
directors OF the d fierent banking insti-
tutions, City Council, Addick's two
trusty Iieutenants and nearly every per
sou who has an axe to grind have been
buzzing around smongst the members the
past week.
The banking bill came up before the
Senate yesterday afternoon, and was In
definitely postponed thus settling tho
much talked OF dividing of the city funds.
Lawyer Saulgbury AID Mr.. Preston Lea
were present and on the announcement
OF the Senats's disposal of the bill ] fl
for home their countenances wreathed IN
smiles befitting the beautiful cay.
"The Red RoubIe."
Now on at Herrmapn's Broad Stree,
Theatre, Philadelphia, is not drawing the
crowded houses 1t ceserves. The pl ay
treate OF Russian life, and Is a iye-acl
drama, put on with all the necessary
sta, Q settings AND cebic effects to make
it realistic, al d being In the hauds OF q
strong caste is well worth taking a trip
to the city to zee. II is from the pen Of
II. Giattan Donuelly, which alone /, a
guarantee of It's ultimate success. The
scenes OF the play run as iollows: Act |.
The Fe 10 the NRz moi Palace, St
Pet rsbufg. Act 1.-THE Nihillst Pr nj.
ing Office, u. Pc ersburg. Act IlI.-Ofi.
cial Residence, Minister of Police, st.
Petersburg. Act lY.-The Governors
Hou'e, Siberia. Act V.-Same as Act
| Nv.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-03-28

10 take place this Spring;
Is A. r. Tyson, horsen, Chester, Pa.
-, Goodley & Baldwin. Booth Corr Pa
2, w. J. Mitchell, Mill Creek Hid.
%, Real estate, Chester.
2, II. I. Roberts, cows.
4, hob ,rts q BAnnum, horses, Che ster.
4 Sttc ok Ut anclion roaIn, n. 9TH ST.
8, q. W. Obj, daily, Chadd's FOrd.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-03-28

Saves labor, time, women and furniture
Absolutely no dust whom using it. Every
housekeeper should use it Ask your
grocer for 1t.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-03-28

That won't br,ak between your teeth, S
oents box, at Veasey's drug store.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-03-28
.NndIy,.'

The comic opera, is drawing crowded
houses at the Chestnut Street Theatre,
Philadeph Standing room a. 3 O'Clock
last eyeuing.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-03-28

Dr. Ki-he's Hun -nrliu Ointinen.
Best 7, medy Tor draaing aud healin g
Kept by Belt Danfot tth and othtrs.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-03-28

60 to Mcclure for all kinds Of fish and
oysters every day. Eighth street market
house.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-03-28

When baby was lok. We gave ner Ca Of ori
when she was Child she cried for oastoris
When she became Ais she ciuns 10 Oassoris
When she had ohiitreu sae gaze thsn uss-
toria. f-s -
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-03-28

Crayon portrait at aos Market street for
$500.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-03-28

am saiisled tnat Cancer Is hereditary In
my family. My father died of 1t, sister OF my
mother died oft. and my own sister died OF {.
NY ceilings may be imagined, then, when the
n Iribie disease made Its appearance on my
wardiy In such way that Il Could not b. cpt
out. Numerous remedies were used for It but
tne cancer grew steadily worse, until IL seem
ed that was doomed TO follow the others Of
the family. ! took Swlft's Specific, which,
from the nfst day, forced out the poison and
Ties, ghen found myself well. 1 know that
b. =, b. cured me. MRs. y. NJ. IDOL.
Winston, N. O.. Nov. %, 'ss.
Send for Book on Cancer and Blood Disease
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Go,
n6 DFswer2 3 Atlanta, Ga.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-03-28
BOYS SUITS,

No extra a words to-
day. Gu r stock Of
Boys ar I'd Youths
Cloth in g is the
greatest I, ,ver shown
in this city. kits,
.NorfOlks, Blouses,
etc, in al | our high
est styles of cut and
trimmin S, for small
Boys, fr ON $l.50
up ard 5. Sa ek S,
.Cntaways' and all
other pop pular effects
for large r boys and
young M en- from SIS
upward. Our School
Suits arr 3 in every
family tt lat sends a
hoy to 81 chool
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-03-28

Butter tafIy at Ferguson's, IL E. I'd.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-03-28

Hooper's Anodvne for infants collie and
teethiUg.