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Daily Republican., 1889-04-11
FIFTH edition


HOUSE,
Introduced: BY Mr.. Maui ,ot.
the number OF the direclors 'a,ieas
Farmers Bank and lis branch. OIL Tho
MT. Dowhharn called up the fp.,.,
High License and Local 0ptiop An I,IVSeitl
w. IL. Davis moved that il h, r" "... ny
Agreed to. On motion OF W spyled'
the (DAyis) High License I'M, w. T., Da'h
taken up, amended aud passed. wan 'atn
Passed: House bill to ysr,,.
road and lay out a new oro 90 %
Castle Hundred; to incorporate ,h ~ New New
nell Car Heating Company, M ,4 ION Oon,
the ehartfr of Milford; to divorce Snld
and Ruth Williams; to amend tba no''a
ter OF Frederick; Senate III in t i".S guar
rate the Rel y Lyccum; Hons 'uIll nIp
eede certain lands to the Unitrd s,. .,N@
Introduced: Py W. T.. Dayi.
Option bill; BY Mr.. Lingo. 10 f.I.r i'ocN
disabi tiles OF Lemuel d. lippIr hs 10
Il. Davis, to amend chapter j; NV XIV
xiv. 'ouh'
Passed; Senate bill to lncorpor,,, a..
Marshallton Iron Works; Homo b,1. va
Incorporate the Hilles q Jones Co Sr,'
to amend section 4, chapter ilS v9a 'l
xiv, (the quart bill,) by vote Of ' s,..
TO divorce Joseph II. and llan1Ss
Chambers; for the relief OF the C,%,a.
Board of Education. A
Adjourned to los. IN. to-mo,rov
Daily Republican., 1889-04-11

Tho people Of Tyler county Wee, VI.
Rinia, especially along the railroad ~,
very much excited over the appcar,n.' " :,
dozens OF mad dogs. On last F,id,v .
large dog owned by Captain Ilendcr,o,
of Long Beach, went mad and Ai,.ctsl
aud bit every animal within fl. reach 4
general hunt ID In progress and :" Sy., q
animal thought to have been bI,ten nj,
be killed. '" VIII
The lghtness Of the snow and raj, IN
Upper Michigan last win'cr has result" I ~
In an unprecedented drought In The lu INV
Der woods of that region. Oye, 'o n,.
billion OF logs banked up and ,esi, V ~.
the mills below, cannot be Aoaiei h ,S'
cause there Is not enough water IN N.
streams. Heavy aud ortInurd rain.
will be needed to release the winter en-" t'
Henry Bschman was Crushed betvso,
.ne cross beam OF the elevator and N.
heavy cross bar through which a rons
worked overhead, IN The establishment a
smith, jameson q Keyscr, IN Baltimore
Yesterday. He was oiling the Works on
top OF the elevator while It wa, going nm
anu neglected TO stop 1t In time.
Daily Republican., 1889-04-11

The new proprietors Of the United
States Hotel, at French and Water streets,
are enterprlslng young men, aud are
having this well-known house put In
flrst-class order. The entire lower part
has been re painted aud the rooms re-
furnished aud put in first-elsss order.
The lower rooms have bten re modelled,
and every thing is arst-class in every
respect. Meals are furnished at reasona-
BILE prices ut all hours OF the day or night,
and the bar Is supplied with The finest
wines, liquors and segars. As this house
Joins the W. Il N. Railroad station aud
is just across the street irom that OF the
p, W. & b. Railroad Company, 1t will
prove great accom- modation To persona
passing through or stopping In this city.
The parlor ON the second q OF is hand
sornely iurni,hed and also contains u
plano.
Daily Republican., 1889-04-11
Dots.

Nine and IS gems for 25 cents. Tin
type pictures made oil sizes at 500 Mar
ket street.
A large key, with small one attached,
was picked up yesterday at the corner OF
Third and King streets, and left at this
office.
A handsome badge is on exhibition In
Preston Ayers d Sons window, No. 500
Market street, TO be contested for by the
members OF Troop B. 1t was made by
W. L. Den Is OF this city. and is very
creditable piece OF work.
The regular meeting OF the Junior
Board OF the Homeopathic Hospital will
be held on Saturday afternoon at 5
O'Clock. All are invited as business OF
Importance will be transacted.
The police should keep an eye on the
boys who congregate on Wollaston street
between Sixth aud Seventh. They 20
there to play marbles, but use more pros
fame language than tue residents in that
vicinity can stand.
Daily Republican., 1889-04-11

Special Correspondence Of the Repn.le,,
DOVER, April l0.-The House possei
the high lieense bill offered by ". Il.
Davis yesterday with the grand lury
clau'e stricken out. The act went
through without comment and it Is not
unlikely that the Senate, VIII amend The
act by putting the license tees at 600,
5000 and 500. lie, also introduced 1
local option bill.
Representative W. T. Davis elio Intro.
duced an act which, II passed, viii make
numerous changes in the law requiring
the collection OF taxes. II requires TIC
collector to demand taxes from ,ycrytoly
aud does away with the Delinquent hi
aud allows person to pay taxes bJ
proxy.
There is considerable talk that the Leg.
stature will adjourn by the 10Th ut tho
present month, but It is hardly likely
considering the amount OF business On
hand There are 40 bills IN tie HOue,
tho largest number ever before intro
duced. MAJ.
Daily Republican., 1889-04-11

PITrsDuRo, Pa, April IL Rev. Sam
Small conducted an exciting Prohibition
meeting here last night. He was de-
nouncing liquor dealers as claw
breakers" when Jacob kellor, wealthy
wine dealer, obje ted. "iie is Que OF
them" cried man in the audience,
YOU'RE a liar, cried Kellor. The latter
was elected from the church, aud resolu.
tons were passed requesting the court u
refuse kel or a renewal VI his license.
One old lady became SO much excited
lhst she rushed up 10 Kellor as lie wat
leav ng the church aud struck him In the
face with her ilst.
Daily Republican., 1889-04-11
FOR RENT.

House aud room for
stole or barber shop.
Best location in the
city of Wilmington, No
6 Ess. Sixth street, for
Shoe Store, Hat Store
or Barber Shop, o 7
almost any kind of a
store. The house is a
large, four-story build
ing, with 10 rooms,
suitable for a boarding
house or for offices.
Would be a good loca-
tlon for restaurant,
oyster and ice cream or
eating house. This
building must be rented
if possible for some pur =
pose, and will be rented
on reasonable terms
Apply to Head & Co.
JAS. T. MULLIN & son,
Tailors, 9th & Market,
AND
Clothiers, Wilmington.
Daily Republican., 1889-04-11

Lat evening rs Edwin T. Irwin, OF No.
60 West Eighth street, was Gro .sing
Market street between Ffh aud Sixth,
he was knocked down by a bicycle, rid
deu by Harry BOwdon. Bowdon and
Washington Seeds were riding slong the
t,reet at the rate of ten miles an hour,
and as they saw Irwin crossing called to
him to look out, but he either did not
lear them or thought he could pa.s,
when he was struck by the bicycle on
which Bowdon was riding and Knocked
arout ten feet. 1t is said that the men
kept on, without stopping to ascertain
how bad Irwin was hart lie was picked
up by some bystaudcrs and taken to T.
James Belts drug store, where severe
cut on his head WAS sewel up 10y Dr.
HuL hes. lie was Afterwards iakcu t,
his holnp,
Daily Republican., 1889-04-11

At the Municipal Court this morning
John Il. Thomas, William Chambers,
John Sullivan aud John Armstrong were
each fined 81 aud 60 !. Tor drunkenness.
James Thomas and John Warrington, the
nrst colorcd and the other White, were
fined s. and costs each for vagfaucy. The
court room was crowded with the expec.
tation that the dog fighters were l. have a
hearing, and there was some dlsappoin.
nent when 4 WAS announced that the
hearing would take pl,ce before Squire
Bmitb.
Daily Republican., 1889-04-11
DANGEROUS USE or sTaUxH PURslTIyts.

Most pills, purgatives and Bitter
Waters, which act quickly upon the
bowels, irrita,e and often destroy the
mucous coats OF the stomach and bowel
Indeed their cathartic action is directly
caused by the irritation of the bowels,
which they produce. Their action should
I've soothing and stimulating instead OF
irritating. A continued use Of such RENE.
dies produces chronic Inflammation OF the
stomach aud bowels. This often ends in
dangerous disease. The u c of the Renu
Inc Imported Carlsbad bprudel Salt Ia
highly recommended as an aperient,
laxative and diuretic, because Its action
Is due solely TO Its solvent and stImu.
lat'ng properties. 1t soo,hes aud allays
Inflammation, and is therefore much
preferable to all strong purgatiyes aud
Bitter Waters.
Beware of limitations. DIR, Toboldt's
lecture on Carlsbad sprudei Salt and
pamphlets mailed free. Elsner Il Men
delson Co., sole agents, O Barclay street,
New York. NTH low
Daily Republican., 1889-04-11

Thomas VI Oglc Is still a candidate for
building Inspector, to succeed Patrick
Dillon, whose term expires IN arrday,
May End. Mr. Ogie supeiiniendrd the
erection of New Castle jail, aud although
It cannot be said that he is practical
builder, he is possesse of good, common
sense which would enable him to perform
the duties Of the position In q faithful an!
efficient manner. The fact thlt he has
held several Offices las Teen urged az aiust
him, but he has tiled very position with
credit to him eli and satisfaction to the
public.
Daily Republican., 1889-04-11
I',S soIial

Mrs. John p. Sparks o! Kirkwood Del.
Is visiting friends in this city.
Daily Republican., 1889-04-11

TgENToN. Arm 10. Samuel Busson,
. tO-yesr-pld potter, Is now IA the Mercer
County Jail charged with assuming his
15-ytar old daughter Mars. Last spring
Ars Bosom died, and Mary DC anne the
housekeepsr. Sine mad. the charge be
fore Justice OF the Peace Z. :, Abrams
aud the accused father waived a hearing,
and as the oaense IL not bAllabir he will
be confined In the county jail until the
Rraud Jury meets
Daily Republican., 1889-04-11

II lie said that there has been greaii
deal of dissatisfaction with the pastor o.
Ezion NJ. f. Church despite his noble gin
previous to going TO conference. His
text seems to be rule or ruin. Some Of
the most prominent members have re-
signed, and this is only beginning. A
change was desired aud asked for, but
through political lodges he WAS returned
and this IL the result. Lord help the
church. A MEMBER.
Daily Republican., 1889-04-11

Wilmington Lodge, No 1877, Order ri
Tonli, VIII give musical and literary
entertainment N the Rcd Mems Hail tbs
evening A rare programme OF musical
aud literary gems has been pre- pa ell LOT
the occasion. The friends OF the mem ers
have teen invited to be present.
Daily Republican., 1889-04-11

WANTED.-A SITUATION BY A
st2 y. Jackson 81. aiI.bt"'
Daily Republican., 1889-04-11

>. P. Mclaughlin aud fhos. l'horp have
taken the old Buckingham store, at the
southeast corner Of Front aud Shipl, y
streets, where they will keep good as
sottlnent OF agricultural implements
nour aud feed, which they will sall Al
lowest market rates They understand
their business fully, as MIR. Mclaughlin
WAs employed for several years with .Iohn
A Wilson and Nj Thorp with Joseph
To uall, aud thus acquired thorough
knowledge OF their business.
Daily Republican., 1889-04-11

The two female bull dogs that were the
principals In the dog fight In Hsley's barn
last night aye now conhscated property,
to he disposed Of according to law. The
statutes provide that the magistrate can
issue an order that they shall be either
killed or sold, aud as Squire Smith does
not want TO kill them he will issue an
order for Agent Frank Stout to have
them old after reason able notice Is given.
Daily Republican., 1889-04-11

Next Wednesday evening Branch No
407, Iron Hall, will have an open meeting
at their headquarters in Lupont Post
room, Tenth and Market streets, which
all who are interested IN c operative
societies are invited to attend. Supreme
PreIate J. 8. Duboise will be present and
deliver All explanatory address Gu the
objects and aims OF the order.
Daily Republican., 1889-04-11
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Laid to Rest.

Mrs. Catherine II. Gallag her, who died
in Baltimore on Tuesday, was inferred IN
the Old Swcdes' cemetery yesterday.
The deceased was the widow oil Captain
John Gallagher, IT, g. N, and was 81
ears tge. Her husband died In 1912
and was buried in the Old Swedes
Gem terry, and now, after nearly forty
~ years, she has been laid alongside
OF him.
Daily Republican., 1889-04-11
FOURTH AND KING SITS
DR.. WORTH'S Cough SYRUP

is the most speedy and certain cure for
all diseases Of the Throat, Lungs and
Chest, such rs Coughs, Group, Sore
Throat, Whooping Cough, Asthma,
bronchitis. Pleurisy, Splitting OF Blood,
Pains in the Chest, etc.
1t does not only dry mp a Cough, but
loosens the Phlegin and allays the In
Illumination thereby permitting nature
TO heal the diseased parts.
For Sore Throat, Bronchitis and
Hoarseness this remedy is uneuualed
also for Coughs after Measles.
For long standing anil consumptive
Coughs this is the remedy.
PRICE rs CENTS.
N. B. DANFORTH, Second and Market.
T.. 4. DILWORTH,
milo Second and Jefferson SITS.
Daily Republican., 1889-04-11

The batting order OF both gI4i'la tho
game next Saturday between ile Poue.
and Hastings will be rs follows Ponies
Lynch, right field; Mu'tAasrty, short
stop; Ferguson, third b',e, Manuel
pitcher; Scott, first hasr, ilinesle
catcher; Coady, second base; NeGotsle,
lett Held; Kearney, centre field. hA;tng'
--Rlyel, first base; Bowes, short SOP;
VIE, lett field; Eylson, right h'li suf'
ply, pitcher; Reddin, third base BeAeyi
second base; Clifford, catcher; Bailey, cen
tire field. John Gallagher VIII umPH
the game.
Daily Republican., 1889-04-11

The fourth anniversary OF iad5 WE hs.
ington Council, No. |, d. OF r. WI WY
celebrated IN Odd Fellows halli LUZ
aud King streets. this Clhur'asyl , "a
Ing. There will be addresses. st'eN' , ~.
Ing, Rotations, musIc, etc. MS , ..Is.
will be pr, sent aud give two 81 Ter wv, .i
tions, hich are worth the charge " a
mission, Is cents. In eohelu'''N
cream and cake will be served.
Daily Republican., 1889-04-11

The ranv SIS for tue Wilmington dlrcc-
tory for 1889 has been completed. All
who have changed their address or who
think their names have not been taken
will please notify this Office at once. w.
COsrA u Co, 6O8ii Market street.
Daily Republican., 1889-04-11
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A Sick Horse.

About ll.30 O'Clock this morning \
car No. II, of the City Passenger RallHI
was passing down Market street nl
Front the driver noticed that one OF ~
horses seemed sick aud he stopped IN
ear. By the time the harness was TeloF
ed the animal fell to the ground and n
was bled which seemed to afford hin r.
lief,
Daily Republican., 1889-04-11
Cold sparkling soda walrr

Passing by our nelghbors tt's mo'u, a,,
Messrs. Taylor Il Fullerton 10, W
King street, we noticed their soda lols
tain had been opened to The pubic 10, Y.
coming season. Alter Stamping -
We came to the conclusion . u ~.
glass can not be drawn In TIL tly' u ,l
in and try q glass, and you VIII ~"'
WINGED we are correct.
Daily Republican., 1889-04-11

WANTED-AN ACTIVE BOY OF 10
w orl6 In Clothing aud Tailoring Fs-
tablishinrnt. Address IN own handwriting.
Clerk, tbs once. ~
Daily Republican., 1889-04-11

BARIOW-FBAIM. - On wednesday
evening, April 10th, ut sos French
street by the Rev. Adam Stenglt MIR.
Charles u. l.. harlow aud Miss Mary n.
Fraiin, both of this city.
BLACkBU WIlITE-Near Whining
ton, ON wednesday evening, April
10Th lSs9 by Rev. Louis T.. Burrctt.
3 George NJ. Blackburn and Evulyn
White, both of New Castle County.
Daily Republican., 1889-04-11

The boys on roller skates collect at lie
Court House In such numbers as 70 rem
der accidents almost unavoidable. Laet
evening several collisions occurred and
some Of the skaters were knocked down,
hut all escaped with slight injury. II
they cannot exercise greater caution in
their gyratlons the police should interfere
aud disperse the crowd.
Daily Republican., 1889-04-11

A Mind Dog Killed

Yesterday afternoon a doc. that VA
supposed to be suffering with hlfe
phobia, ran into the yard ol tn, NoI'
city Carriage Works at Second Il
French streets. toaming At The hyIi
and snapping at everything lIlli 'am'
in his way. Officer CrawlnrI was sun,
moned and despatched him "ia 'lo
from his revolver.
Daily Republican., 1889-04-11

William Emmons, who has charge o.
the r., W II b. Railroad Company's oil
house at tie foot OF Preach street, has
been confined 10 his ho'se for the past
four weeks with iEAammatory rheuma.
lism. His many friends will be pleased
10 learn that he lie now able to resume his
duties, but he is still quite lame.
Daily Republican., 1889-04-11

Messrs. Cranor IL Co, Cpl Market
street, are max ng changes in their store
when completed will give them one hun
dred feet of counter room Tor their dress
goods IN /, al Of tiny Large invoices of
goods are arriving daily, and they expect
to have everything In perfect readiness
for their customers by Monday next.
Daily Republican., 1889-04-11
Tie CURED BIZ OLD aPECIA.
HIS isE PMYsICIAa.

l. IN. ie OF msdlcine Free
warrant our remedy TO curs
ei.ns rso sass and the OHiT Physi.
S s VINO 40 thli 70 prevent your sslA
"""ssd upon by msA using faise
ma mes. ana We p0cIOFs. BE-
cause othsrs failed 10 US fe4son for not unu.
n.s meiicine. Give Express and Post
Snse Addfem Ii costs you nothing.
40 go ,eM AsnheI Medical BuRenn'
SAs broadway, Now York. ME w&Wd
Daily Republican., 1889-04-11

1t 10 known now that the police did not
capture all who were at the dog fight.
Several well known sports escaped by bur
rowing In the hay NOV at the risk OF be-
ing smothered. As they are well-known
to have been there they may yet be ar
rested and fined.
Daily Republican., 1889-04-11

We mean TO continue this until some.
body beats the great lung curative agent,
DR.. simms' White Pulmonlc Balsam,
then we will take In our sign. Mr.. l..
Whitney, contractor at Clifton, Delaware,
says he was cured after being considered
a hopeless case. For coughs, sore throat,
hoarseness, etc. Depot, Fourth and
King streets, Wilmington; Philadelphia,
Smith & Kline Co. 43l Arch street
Daily Republican., 1889-04-11
Spring Suits for Men

Lead 'cm all, both in the stupcndous
assortment and low prices. Every day
seems like Saturday. and Saturdays
trade in volume means week. Thous-
ands accustomed to have t. cir garments
made 10 measure now realize the time
and money we save them; hence pro-
cure our nobby business and Dress
Suits at prices that seem like joke
compared to figures on made-to- measure
outfits. Our fashionable and dressy
outfits range in price from g. to $50.
Daily Republican., 1889-04-11

This ia the season OF the year when
farmers are on the look out for secd
potatoes, and smeltz Of No. 10 East
Fourth street has made ample pTerara.
ton to meet the demand. He has all
different Eastern seed including the
Marine Rose, Early olive, Empire State
and Beauty Hesburn.
Daily Republican., 1889-04-11

The union meeting for praise, prayer
and testimony will he hold tomorrow
(Friday) afternoon at 8 o'clock IN Flet.
cher Hall, over 604 Market street Rev.
A. 7. SCOTT invites a full attendance Of ali
Interested
Daily Republican., 1889-04-11

Shortly before 10 O'clock last night,
while Vschel Griffin, All emp.oye Of the
T., W. " B. Railroad Company, was en-
gagged iD coupling cas- at the railroad
station, he bad his 'ght leg caught and
broken. lie was taken to his home al
Third and Poplar streets, where the frsc.
t1re was reduced by DR.. Howard Ogle.
Daily Republican., 1889-04-11

Barlow q Weir are reee wing daily
new potatoes, asparagus, tomatoes straw
berries and all kinds OF fresh vegetables
~ Their stalls 10 the Eighth street market.
Telephone call No. 90.
Daily Republican., 1889-04-11

Persons attending the convention can
get their photographs taken at Beechsr's
Gallery, 80 Market street, At reduced
sure OF number, BIS.
Daily Republican., 1889-04-11

At the annual meeting OF The lsN i',
takers Association, the following W. w..
were elected for the ensuing year t M.
dent, Thomas Mitchell; Vlee.ftSS' 'DN',,
l.. W. Palmer; Secretary, J. A VAlN''
Treasurer, ID. +. Killroy.
Daily Republican., 1889-04-11

A nearly new carriage, built by First 4
Anmon, used but it'll; In frst.ciAes
order, One OF the lightest running
wagons in the city and built OF the finest
material. Apply at the factory, corner
OF Seyeuth aid Shpley strects, for i've
days
Daily Republican., 1889-04-11
DIED.

McILIIESEY,-m Chester. Pa, on the
9TH inst, Harry Mcllhcncy, IN the 52d
year of his age.
Funeral will leave r., w. 4 II. railroad
station Mt II 80 o'clock on saturday morn
ing, to proceed to Old Cathedral Gene.
terry mt Wilmington.
MEG LEY-0n the sth instant. James
McCauley, aged 81 years.
services ut his late residence, Second
street below King, on Friday morning.
ut $40 O'Clock.
Daily Republican., 1889-04-11

When looking for spring mlsn 10
sure and call on NJ, A. WhiIct n,II Ito,
King street. Having laid III a "a 's .scurd
cf nle and fashionable goods A li,.Sy sh,
the seryices OF Mis- Lizzie ohs s.a q tbs
is prepared to suit the 'S''''
public.
Daily Republican., 1889-04-11
Nnticn.

We will make the crsyon portrait for q
short time longer, 10 get every one y
chance to give one, for $500. Lose no
time, but go to Cumming gallery and
order one. 500 Market street.
Daily Republican., 1889-04-11

Beecher, si5 Market street, to P aS NJ
few extra pictures and all the en n,.oss
you wish with each dozen pho,o.
one I0xl2 frame size with each uO''D'
Daily Republican., 1889-04-11

Mothers bring your babies iVt ,,1 ",
photograph, this beautiful sprlhs SDS az
Beecher's gallery, 3l5 Market sLIe''
lOxl2 frame size with each dozen
Daily Republican., 1889-04-11

Register Bradford has granted letters
OF administration, d. b. H.. on the estate
Of Thomas 7. Eros of Odessa, to Harry
Emmons, Esq.
Daily Republican., 1889-04-11
An Enormous Rock Fish.

Frank NJ. Mcclure, the we'll know
fish dealer on King street below Second
has an enormous rock fish at his stalls
which it is probable he will cut into
steaks and stewing pieces. IL was
caught in the Delaware last night, and
weighs 81 pounds, IL is nearly three
feet in length, and is the finest fish Of
the kind that has been brought to this
city for some time,
Daily Republican., 1889-04-11

Alexander a Wells, gravel, slag, tin
and plastic roofers, have placed a tele-
phone in their office, No. 5l X. Fourth
street, and those wishing leaks stopped
should call No. 352.
Daily Republican., 1889-04-11
GAS STOVES.

desirable spring, summer, autumn and
convenient for rapid heating In sitting. Sew
IN L0iking and Bath Rooms lad IOT CuokinE
walls, noors or ceilings. @N'Hhh
Stoves furnished at about cost
Price OF gas only tl. rs per thousand fee, ~,
pppgN. ~ .V'4eV, .yI.ed-
Daily Republican., 1889-04-11

A large stock bought for cash and
marked down At the lowest pOin., al
Stroud's 100 West Second street.
Daily Republican., 1889-04-11

Go to Mcclure for ell kinde OF nI'".,ra
oysters every day Eighth stfes'
house.
Daily Republican., 1889-04-11

CIayOn portrait at 1902 Market street fol
$500.
Daily Republican., 1889-04-11

Davis, the jeweler, . L. 2ndst.
Daily Republican., 1889-04-11
Millinery.

Roses, carnations and smllai' ''
King street.
Daily Republican., 1889-04-11
DR.. MlESTERFELO

UssourH FOURTH ST., PHILA., PA.
Thirty years practice In the special disease
of both sexes No one need to ~ ffer who con
ndentally consults me, no matter how long
and what diseA ltis. cure II by uting my
remedy nom to weeks; Ifnot, will return
their money. Patients who have no home can
have board with small Accpnnt Hours 20
and to ~. IN. snniavssto 1 r. smt
Daily Republican., 1889-04-11

Learn 10 read music. Ar tSsg me o :
. rae College OF Music, sos NatN..
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-10-28
ROBBED In A NOVEL WAY.
Detroit Book Makers Swindled Ont of ST. 0 10
by an Operator Who Tapped the Wire.

DETROIT, Oct. 27.-E. Fl. Gilman and
Ed Reilly, the ~well-known Detroit book
makers. last night ascertained that they
had been swindled out of about
$500 each during the last two days.
An ex-telegraph operator, of Chicago.
working in the interest of several Detroit
sports. cut the Western Union wires below
Chicago, making a connection by means Of
which they could transmit regular mes
sages. When the races came off the OPP
orator took them on his instru-
ment and telegraphed the names of
the winners TO his confederates at
Detroit. holding back the reports of the
races until the Detroit sports standing in
with the scheme had chance to make their
bets on the winners. One of the gang, be-
coming conscience stricken yesterday. dis
closed the plot to Gillman and Reilly.
When seen about the matter last night
Reilly acknowledged that he had been
beaten out of a large sum of money. but
declined to state the amount