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Daily Republican., 1889-05-31

At the invitation OF Z. G. Moore, re.
firing member OF the City Council from
the Sixth ward, the members, other city
officials and members of the press met
Mr.. Moore in Farra's ice cream parlort
at Q O'Clock last evening. When all had
gathered they were seated around a
sumptuously furnished table, loaded
with biscuit and butter, cold ham and
. tongue, choice cakes and fruit. Hot
coffee was served and Ice cream flushed
the feast.
BeIUrv commencing supper Mr.. Moore
stated that he was about retiring after
eight years and ten months Il eoniiI u.
Gus service, also that the occaei2u was
the 50th anniversary OF his birth. He
thought tISt sfinr the courteous treat
ment he had received from his fellow.
members during all the tine that he was
member, 1t was highly appropriate that
he acknowledge of 1t in some suitab e
manner and IN order to DO 90 he had pre.
pared for them this little "sct out" He
tn II asked his guests to help tn, mselves.
To do this requ red no invitation, and
after the guests had enjoyed Mr.. Moore's
splendid "set cut" President of the City
Council Fsrra, acting rs toastmaster,
called upon Mayor Harrington to pond
to 1.-THE City of Wilmington" The
Mayor paid high eulogium to the OBJ
Jects OF Decoration Day, and regretted
thas the services OF MIR. Moore were to
end with the present Council.
william ii. Quinn respoL ded to the
toast OF THE CT y Council" in which
he struck popular keynote by saying
that he who servee the people bet makes
the best lalty man.
The Press" was eloquently responded
to by George W. Roberts Oh the Morning
News.
MEG 1nigal and Mccall, and tll the Ad-
dresses were highly eulosistic of Mr..
Moore's career i'll Council, and it was
hoped that higher bonors awaited him.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-31

PHILADELPHIA May 81 Laura NJ
NJ. TrowOll, ~ years, i1U south q-",i'
SIXTH street. died from perltonitisi dne
TO malpractice at the hands of some per.
son unknown. Such was the verdict Of
the coroner's jury yesterday. Mrs. Trow-
ell, mother OF the girl, testified that
Laura had made no statement to ~
during her Illness
Dr.. j. b. Cuttings visited the Gil on
April "a and found that she had given
birth to iour-m0nthe-o child. On tbs
following day perItonitis set IN and two
days later the witness discontinued hi
visits because the mother desired "a
change to homeopathic physician. Dr.
j. Thatcher afterwards visited the gt
and che died on April 80.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-31

NJ. F. Hayden, the well-known florist
at No. 7O2 Market street, was one OF the
busiest men in this city yesterday. In
addition TO the flowers which he con-
tributed to the Grand Army, he was
kept busy from early morning until late
In the afternoon making buoquets and
floral emblems for the soldiers' graves.
N-t-+'hst anding the immense demand
his superior facilities enabled him to fill
all orders In sa' isiactory manner His
tensive In the State, and lie not only has
full supply OF cut flowers, but so OF
all kinds OF blooming plants, including
some OF the finest roses ever offered III
this city.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-31

Smeltz q Co., the commission mer.
chants at No. l3 East Fourth street, are
handling an extr aordinary amount Of
berries and produce. One day OF Tbs
week they received nearly 5000 quartz
of strawberries. They have made al.
engagements with Thomas johnson, OF The
firm of Harlan & Hollingsworth, by
which they receive all the produce pro
duced on his farm at Reeds Wharf, Va,
which is in charge of Mr.. Johnson's son.
in-law, L. N. Moreley. The Mcssrs.
Smeltz have also received q consignment
of oysters and clans, this morning, from
Cape Charles, VIII CHI are superior to any.
thing OF the kind that has b en- re ceiyed
In this city for some time. The oyster
are true salts, and some OF them fully sIl
inches in length.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-31

Mis-, Frances s. Williams died at the
residence of her husband, No. ll0S Tat
nail street, on Thursday, after long
sickness from consumption, which she
bore with christian iortitude, in the 42d
yearAt her age. She had been menu
Der OF church for many years aud was a
very exemplary woman. She leaves a
husband, a sou and daughter to deplore
her decease. The latter is a teacher in
the Howard school, aud the son resi-
dent of New York. Her remains will be
inferred in st, Peters Cemetery next
Monday afternoon, the funeral being
under the direction OF WIN. Z. Grinnage,
undertaken aud embalmer, No. S24 King
street.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-31

Mrs. Harrison and her daughter and
father attended the decoration cere-
monies at Arlington.
The national Museum has Just re-
ceived from A. q. Winslow, of Wash
ington, who was superintendent of the
mechanical division of the Treasury
from 1866 to 1877, the first key to the
National Treasury, made when Alex.
ander Hamilton was secretary.
In the case of the dressmaker who
caused the arrest at Mentone France,
OF three American ladies because they
refused to pay for dress!s which had
not been furnished them, Secretary
Blaine has instructed Minister Reid tC
demand full apology for the Insult and
annoyance to the ladies, Snd also the
dismissal of the flendirg official.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-31
hnlnense sir,ni,crrira

Jcs,e l.. Tslley, Nos. ll3 to l1G Eighth
street market, brought to the REPUBII-
CAN otli'e this morning tox of the
Sharpless strawberry, grown by Henry
Guest, on this Philadelphia pike, Brandy
wine funded. The bfrrits were OF an
enormous size, eighteen OF them filling a
box. They are also fresh and have de
licious flavor. Mr.. T4llcy will be supplied
with these berries from MIR. Guests
strawberry patches every day ut . and 4
O'Clock, when his patrons can get them.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-31

Those who were granted licenses to sell
liquor At the last term OF court will not
receive their papers until next week, as
all the old licenses were signed by TIE
late Secretary Of State, John 2. Sauls-
bury, who is now deceased. The new
licenses will have to be signed by John
+. salisbury, the present secretary, to
make them legal, consequently they will
not be ready Tor a few days. Deputy
Clerk Osborne has written for them an d
expects that they will be here in the
early part OF next week, when he will be
ready to issue them.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-31

Yesterday the drug clerks of Whining
ton defeated the bu>iness men aud bank
clerks IN seven innings by the following
score
Drug Clerks. .......3 AZ s 8 XII
Bank Clerks .........0 0 / 900 l. 9
Errors Drug Clerks, .; Bank Clerks,
II. Base hits-Drug Clerks, IL; Bank
Clerks, l. Observation-Disclosures and Ken
ney, Beggs and Asiles.
The lme was characterized by ter Tic
batting and superb fielding OF the d ue
Clerks AMI the babyish playing Of the
Bank Clerks. OBssK, Err.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-31

Washington Cbnclave, No. 9, Hepts
sophs. or :. w. NJ, is in a very pr1sier
Gus condition, ard at the last meeting On
Tuesday evening initiated two cardt
dates. There are several mort proposed
that will be Initiated at an early day.
On Saturday night, June %, Washing.
ton Couclave will entertain Philadelphia
Conclavs, No. l, and exempliiy the sserei
work OF the ordar, after which supper
will be served at AiLscow's restaurant
No. 707 Shipley street
Daily Republican., 1889-05-31
THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE SAW 1T.


Is bOunu W NohNahuos
The good old custom of decorating
graves of soldiers will never grow stale,
and from what was eeen yesterday, re-
newed interest is taken in this glorious
work more and more every year. Union
means the grandest nation on earth, and
when Mr.. Louis F, llhtimer SO generously
gave that beautiful monument to Post .,
DuPont's veterans, It made HIM feel
proud to give II 10 men who fought In the
battle field and WHO helped TO save the
nations life and honor and felt he was
standing In presence of men who really
are blessing to this country. Notwith-
standing thousands OF people viewed that
handsome monument In front OF his es-
tablishment, the ECONOMY Hail." 4O6
Market street, but while cCngregated
around the building II gave all an equal
chance 10 inspect some OF those beauti-
fully made suits o! clothes displayed In
his show windows a. prices that actually
surprised them. Broad vale suits were
a. arked as low as $40; mems cashmere
suits in light and dark shades We're
labciri 81; child ems suits iiesctca q
81, so; mems fine dress pants, " and 3d.
and knee pants us low as quarter.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-31

CHICAGO, H., May "a sp clal de-
sratch to the rimce, from Nic.oi Ia. Bit
ish Columbia, says that II nav j officer of
hi-h rank, while II. der the II fluence of
champagne at a banquet, SAID there
would be- some iilhting on in Behring
Sea II the American authorities att mped
TO prevent Canadian sealcrs rom hunt
lug there. He oail no attention would
be raid to the Presidents proclaim ition
Officers at the Navy Department in
Washington say that no officer Of rank
sufficiently high 10 make him acquainted
WIN the English Gogermcnvs purposes
would, under any circumstances, be so
foolish as to talk in the manner reported,
ard that II such talk did occur it was
from some subaltcrn Who had drank too
much
Daily Republican., 1889-05-31

Miss Lizzie Neeve having reached the
age of sweet seventeen, was surprised at
her parents residence, No. 1908 Rodney
street, last night, by quite a large mum.
Der OF her young associates and friends
calling upon her. The evening was pleas
antly spent and refreshments bountifully
provided Her friends wished her much
joy and pleasure.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-31

Robert A. Edward hRTenth and Union
streets, florist, hav. Asseceived the con-
tract from the Water Department fol
planting flowers In tho flower plats and
tubs in the City Hall yard, has just com.
pleted his work. Both the round plats
are filled in with different colored coleas
in the shape OF tlye-pointed star, edged
around with double row of alternan
theas. Some very fine specimens Of
palms have been planted in the tubs.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-31
That's the Question.
THE TIMES
ARE THESE HARD TIMES?
OR ARE THEY MOI?

Judging from vastly successful business we
would say these not hard times But Others are suE
terng so much and in nearly every branch of business
that can't help admitting that times are hard The
do not find the times hard is that from the very
first We have been selling only the best clothing at only
the lowest prices The people have found thls cut They
have come to us to money hey have carried the
news, and in this way other peoples hard times have
made our good times. o. that is good for us.
And we are thus encouraged to keep on IN .king our
clothing better and better, ana clothing lower AMI
loser in price We are doing it all the time.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-31

At the Municipal Court this morning
John w. Graves was fined $40 and costa
for committing an assault on Peter 4.
PlLkett, crippled colored man in
Pinkett's Court.
Maria Jenkins, colored woman who
spends the most of her time in jail, was
fined $40 and costs for drunkenness and
sent back to jail.
Mary Ross, very prepossessing look.
ing colored girl, found drunk on King
street yesterday, was lined 81 and costs,
this being her first olense
Daily Republican., 1889-05-31

From the Transet ript.

From the Transcript.
Mr.. WIN RothWell, near Middletowa.
Is possessed of an imported Holsten coz
that is a wonder compared with most Of
our ordinary ca tie. Mr.. Rothwell las
kindly given us the figures as follows tor
the ten days: May IA, 53 pounds OF milk
Is, 55; Ii, 5O94; IL, So; is, 53L; II, S.
20, h5l<; Il, IS; a2, SIS; %. 30. Total tor
ten days, Say pounds OF milk, or an
average of nearly IS pounds per day. This
cow was imported from Holland, and has
a record there beyond this figure Mr.
Rothwell disposed Of her calf when 70
days old Tor S25.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-31

"Thc Ranch King" a very interesting
melo-drama, was presented at the open,
House last event Ing before gOod-tllel
audience. The play contains number
Of exciting scenes and incidents, and s ~
the characters were well taken. It win
be presented again tonight aud to NOR,
row night and at the matinee to-lllOIiOh
afternnOn
Daily Republican., 1889-05-31

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Germsa
Lutheran Church will hold etrawoeig
festival at the German Hall, on slA,a
street between French and Walnut, "
the evenings of the 4th aud 9Th oil Juu'si
The citizens generally are invited 10 ieII
their aid on this occasion. The lrlco "
admission Is only ten cents.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-31

Miss Ednorah Nahsr will lecture on
"Elucution' in the Ezion NJ. L. Church
this (Friday) evening at 7.30. Persons
who wish TO be instructed and at the same
time amused should attend. Those who
do so will not exclaim at its close, Ike
the Lord of Ethiopia when searching for
happiness, that they have lost an hour.
Tickets for admission, 35 and 25 nts.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-31

The greatest success Of any medicine is
diseases Of the eyes is DR.. SIMMs' EYE
CURE. Near about 1000 cases OF diseases
and weak eyes have been cured In the
last three years. a splendid remedy that
never does harm, but about always cures.
rs and 50 cents. Depot, 4th and King
Daily Republican., 1889-05-31

About 800 persons went on the excur-
sion Of the Brick ayers Astorlailn to
Recalling yesterday, aud were entertained
with an inspection OF the Fire Depart
meut. At > 80 p. IN. a picnic was held
nj Larer's Pork which continued during
the evening. Tue visitors from this city
returned about 80 O'clock this morn,
iu1
Daily Republican., 1889-05-31
Piano Music,

Mrs. John Browns second grand piano
recital will come off this evening in the
Builders' Exchange. she will be as.
sisted by the Misses Conner who will
vary the exer cises by singing solo each,
and by a male quartette who will Sing
annie Laurie" Tickets 20 cents; pro
cetds are fer the beLedt OF the Old
Sweles Church.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-31
Another NJ ase nan accident.

Yesterday afternoon while Lincoln Mer.
rihew was playing base ball ut silver
Lake Park, lie was ST. uck in the back Of
the head by Il ball and severely injured
He was picked up In an unconscious con.
ditiOn and taken to his home, No 9B
jackson street.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-31

The manager of the Wheeler & Wilson
Manufacturing Company desires us to
state that Mr.. Jones, whose horse backed
into one of the wagons of that company
on Thursday, was not in the employ of
the firm, us stated at the time.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-31

Yesterday morning while some small
boys were payi base ball on lot at
Eighth and franklin streets, one Of them
named Harvey YanZant, was struck 10
the face with ball and had lis nose
broken. He W as taken to his humt ~
the Highlands, where he was attended|
DIR. John Palmer.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-31

Soirees will be given at the parh =
Fifth and DUPONT streets to-moFio"
(saturday) ev ening, and on htnasy'
Wednesday and Saturday evening.
throughout the season upder the Jaw"
tion OF Mr.. Pearson. All are inNlteH
Daily Republican., 1889-05-31

MONTGOMERY MORRISON the even
ing o. May ~, 1851, at the residence of
the brides mother, No. 1881 Dean street,
Philadelphia, Pa, by Rev. j. Wesley
sullivan, pastor of tile snyder Avenue
Baptist Church, Mr.. Alexander Mont
gomery TO Miss Emma Morris, both OF
Philadelphia, Pa,
Daily Republican., 1889-05-31

The Daudywine VI. L. Sabbath school
will make All excursion to Beverly Park,
on the steamer Thomas Clyde, on Tues
day morning, June 4, leaving King street
whari at : O'Clock a. IN. This is the frat
Sunday school excursion OF the season,
and 1t should he well patrouized. Adults
tickets, 80 cents.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-31

A straw cry festival will be held at
Red Gay Creek Presby rerisn Church,
Mill Creek Hundred ,on Monday evening,
the 10Th Of june. All who wish to con-
tribute to the aid OF the church, a well
as to enjoy feast of strawhe ,ries and
cream. shou d be present on the occasion.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-31

Mrs. VIM. 7. Morris and daughter
Mabel, OF Lancaster avenue and Harr
sou street, are on visit to their Old
home, Catasauqua, Pa, in the Lehigh
Valley,
Daily Republican., 1889-05-31

The Delaware Saeugcrbund Will have
AT exclusion to Cape May on Sunday,
June l6ih, aud those who wish to spend
a plea ant day will be sure to go with
them. The tickets are only Sl.OO, and
the train leaves the foot of French
street mt 40 II. III.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-31
s,I.5O.

Beecher, at lis gallery, 3l5 Market
street, will make you hall doze1 best
cabinet photographs for $3.50, or 10 cabi-
nets and 16x2o fine crayon, in elegant
gilt frame, for $500
Daily Republican., 1889-05-31

The Lewcs WrcckiHR Company ard
the Atlantic aud Gulf Company have
takrp some 90 hOgshcade panty filed
with sugar from The Norwegian bark
Patriot that was wrecked at the Break
water few days ago.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-31

Clarence, the 5-year-old son of L. Asp-
ril, Jr., of Odessa, on Thursday fell from
a dearborn in which he had been playing
ard broke his wrist. 1t was set ny DR..
w. V. Woods.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-31

The management o! tn Opera House
are anxi us to secure more room, aud
have made az offer to the directors for
the rooms above the auditorium, SO that
they can erect another gallery II they
can secure this, they will be able to sest
1000 persons.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-31

Rev. j. l.. Mckee, ID. D., will preach
this evening at the Rodney STREET Church.
On Saturday afternoon at o,ellck there
will be q children service. 5S
Daily Republican., 1889-05-31

The engine Henry r. Shaw has been
assigned to specisl duty on the B. IL o.
Railroad between this city and Phlladel-
phia.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-31

VIM. j. Fisher will sell a store and
nine dwellings at pablo sale on Thurs
day, the 9Th OF June, In order to close an
estate. Bargains may be obtained by the
purchaser.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-31

Miss Annie Richardson and Miss Rob-
bic Booker, who have been visiting
friends in Smyrna, Del, have returned
home,
Daily Republican., 1889-05-31
DUBLIC SALE-TO CLOSE AN rs
i tate Of store and dwelLllEs. on


NJ p ITIl VI NV I'TFTIIsHsl
ltw1--'prY brick store, No. W F.. ga ST., !
two-,tnT' hrIrS dwelling, { +. IN IT, aud q
lhrrC.s'uTy btick d''cll Hgr, NOs, jli al6 3,5
$50, j!2 and 3lI East TN strprL couta ming rac il
rooms, lot l5rGn it. THESE houses ATE Ia
good order, always rent wr!l amt pay ~ per
cent. on the ASSESSED value, The alton ia
first class aud needs no rtCululuu uta ....t.
There Is no better Investment than s4lu prop
CTty A. his and persons booking Tor latc in
yestmvnia and satisfactory returns viii lind
them in this property Terms made known
at Lie time OF sale By WILLIAM. FISHER,
lndl-at Agent To effect the sale.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-31

Mr.. Moore has been apr olntcl SUPP rim.
tendent OF the Diamond Match Com.
p4ny's wo. Ks In this city.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-31

10 not bake your cakes and bread, when
you can buy good Ii me-made bread and
cakes at WeyFs, No. East Second
street.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-31
WM.B.SHARP &C.,.
Fourth and Market Streets.

Challis-Plain and all.
wool, in light steel, new tan,
crushed strawberry, mode,
navy and cream. SO and "A
inches wide 624 and rs
cents Per yard-lightness,
cooiness, rewEsss all &C M
blned in one effect.
Challis-Figured and in
great variety, of all the new
est designs. In French, all
wool, 37B and so cents-;n
plaids and stripes, woven in.
stead Of printed, therefore
reversible, rs cents-all cot.
ton, In domestic, 8, 12l and
Is cents. Some a perfect
counterpart of the imported
goods. Our line Of Challis
was never so inclusive.
Cream + a bri cs-For
Summer occasions Of all
kinds. Our line Is large and
comprehensive. From a
candidate for commence
ment to a Summer tourist
our creams wi | be interest
ing.
Hortense Sutah Cloth
Serge Foule Cashmere
Nuns Yelling Challis
Tricot Cricket
Albatross Grenadine
We have a specially in
Cream Serge a new and very
stylish thing So inches wide,
with a handsome all blue
and all black side-band-
exclusive and taking, 81.
French Sateens In the
latest New York novelties
you will find nowhere but
here in our town-plimrose,
old rose, old blue, tinted
salmons, garnets, etc., in
the most stylish comblna-
tons. High grade Amer
lean Sateens In the light
tints, Is and zoe; were reg.
ular 25c goods.
Ginghams-By the thou
sand yards, from the finest
Anderson Scotch Stuffs
down to leading and lower
priced ginghams of domes
tic make, Sc to 37i.
Swiss Ribbed Vests liz
sizes 2, 3. 4 and S, the gre at
est wonder at the price we
ever handled. A late sea
son and over-productior
gives us a large quantity
and you the chance yor
don't often see in this line,
and summer has hardly com
meneed yet except by the al
! manac. Think of a ribbed
, vest you would say wa
cheap at as cents, and yol
, can buy just ? of them 10
e that-12b cents each.
E Black Ribbed Hose
E Sizes 6 TO 8, absolutely fas
black, acid test-whit'
soles-the very best blacl
\ stocking you ever bough
: at the price-I2b cents pc
; pair.
: Floor Linens-We hav
t a full supply of the bes
/: Barnsley floor linens. The,
+ are in the Prince Of Wa
. Wales" pattern, the lates
: brought out, and very suit
' abe for Psrlor, Librar J
:. Hall, and Stairs. Qualitie
: the very best.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-31

John NJ. New bold of Newport IL SCI lps
fencing materials of all kinds al r'As'-'
able prices.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-31

S-4 2 yards wide, 80 cents.
lO-i - "a yards wide, 10 cents
124-3 yards wide, So cents.
IA -31l yards wide, SI,0O.
1G-4 A yards wide, tl.2O.
1S-i ~ yards wide, Sl.jO
2O-i 5 yaIds wide. sl.75.
We have larg e lines oil the
best fioor coverings made,
from one yard to four yard
wide, in
Brashier's Oil Cloths,
Linoleums,
Corticene,.
English Oil Cloths,
25 CENTS to 81 per yard.
We have about one hun
dred rolls of white and fan.
cy stra " Mating, which fol-
hotel, seaside or summer
outing uses would be good
By the roll Of 40 yards We
shall sell 1t for $500 per
roll, or cut for II cents
ser iard.
We have 500 yards o
! Tapestry Brussels Carpe
which we have been selling
Daily Republican., 1889-05-31

STRAYED AWAY-A BLACK MARE
~ having set OF harness ON. The finder
VIII please return her To JAS. MeHughi South
Wilmington. 1T
Daily Republican., 1889-05-31

CUMMING SCHOOL
- -Foil-
Children, Ladies', and Gentlemen,
FOURTH AND JEFFERSON ST.,
Wilmington, Del.
SWIMMING DEPARTMENT WILL OPEN
SATURDAY, JUNE 1ST.
Arrangement of Hours:
Ladies aud Misses from 9A. m. to D.. IN.
Gentlemen and Masters from 3 D. m. to Il D. IN.
Gentlemen only p. M. to 10 D. m. Private
classes or private Instruction by special ar
rangement. Terms Invariably In advance.
Terms with Instruction. A Regular Quarter,
Is lessons, 5000 short Quarter, Is lessons
$50. Lesson Ticket 400. Single Lesson,
rs cents. Special Terms for Families. School
hildren, IS 90 for he season. For swimmers
Terms without Instructions. Season Ticket,
s8.0c; One Msnlh, s. %; Single bath y cents
Ladies' or Gentlemen's Tic sets, for slt0. A
careful and experienced lady teacher Will be
in charge of the ladies and chlldrem's depart
ment. A. $. WEBSTER. MO- tu- H. sa lin
Daily Republican., 1889-05-31

all season for IS cents,
made, lined and laid on the
floor. Some patterns In
bright rich colorings we
shall sell for sd cents per
yard, orlmade, lined and laid
on your floor for62t cents.
VIM. b. SHARP & co.
Fourth and Market streets.