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Daily Republican., 1889-02-18
No Complaint.

We have no complaint to
make about Saturdays bust.
nj IS. We sold lots of Pants
aud not a complaint. We
have quite a good assort-
ment still left, and all this
week, until they are dowR
to the quantity we desire, we
will sell them at the .ridicu-
lously low prices OF 81
$I.25, $1.75, S. and on up
to IS. Every pair reduced,
some IS per cent, some 30
per cent, and some so per
cent. But that's no objec-
ton to you. It's your gain
il you will avail yourself of
the privilege.
Daily Republican., 1889-02-18
A Millionaire's jump,

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 49, John II.
HAlnes OF Boston, accompanied by his
son, took compartment in sleeping
car from this city for Pittsburg, last Fri :
day evening. lie occupied the lower
berth, his son the upper one. Mr.. Haines,
who suffers from insomnis, found 1t i'm
possible 10 sleep, and at last lit Is sup
osed In some temporary mental aherra.
tion) he raised the compartment window
at Altoona and jumped out. FROM some
inexplicable cause, TO himself entirely
unknown, he succeeded In reaching the
top OF freight car in the lower freight
yard. At any rate, he was found there
by employees of the road little later on.
Mr.. Halnes has been partner in the
Edgar Thomson { teel Works, Of Pitts
burg, and was Gu his way to that city to
confer with Andrew Carnegie.
Daily Republican., 1889-02-18

young lad named johnson was
brought before the Municipal Court this
morning charged with the theft Of some
pigeons from gentleman named Wal
lace. John on d d not make any specisl |
denial of the charge, but called to the
witness stand young man named Cloud,
shout 10 years OF age. Cloud testified
thn he tod johnson where The pigeons
were, and that he and johnson went to
the pigeon house, and that he (Cloud)
hhndtd the pigeons out to johnson. He
SAID that quite number of boys maze
a business OF spottlng out pigeons and
tell ng johnson where they were.
johnson, when asked said he had moth
Ing to gay about the charges.
Judge Bal seemed considerably troubled
about what to do with the case. The
witness, according TO the testimony
given by himself, " as as bad as the prln-
cipal, II not worse. The boys were well
dressed and intelligent looking. Mr..
Cloud, the father, is a very upright and
irreproSchable cit zen.
IL was evident that these young men
did not look upon pigeon stealing as a
crime like other stealing. He finally re-
quired johnson to find fi0O bail TO ap-
pear at court, and Cloud a like amount
To appear as witness. On fixing the
bonds, Mr.. Cloud, the father, burst into
tear, as he said 1t was the first time he
ever had TO app ar before court either
in defence oil himself or any OF his family.
reprimand from Judge Bali to the BOYS
also brought tears to their eyes. 1t is
hoped that this will be the last time they
VIII ever have 10 be brought before a
court 70 answer such charge. Other
boys who are following the same buslne q
OF stealing pigeons, under a pretended be-
lief that there Is not much harm 10 It.,
Will do well to learn lesson from this
case, that 1t is as much OF criminal act
to steal a pigeon as 1t is to steal a
horse.
Daily Republican., 1889-02-18

BY the Dulcimer Musical Association,
Ia aid of the missionary fund OF Ezion NJ.
B. Church, corner oil Ninth and French
streets, will be given on Friday evening,
the 2Sd inst, at which time grand pro-
gram will be rendered, consisting OF a
choice selection OF choruses, quartettes,
trlos, Duets and solos The committee
of arrangements have spared no pains to
make the entertainment an enjoyable oc-
cssion to all who favor them with their
patronage. There will also be refresh
ments provided, with all delicacies OF the
season, in the hall OF the church. Cards
Of admission. adult, rs cents; children,
10 cents, to the entire entertainment.
Ti,kets can be had at the door. Doors
open at 7 o'clock. Exercises to commence
ats.
Daily Republican., 1889-02-18

During the week ending at noon last
Saturday there were IL births, II mar
risges and 81 deaths reported to Regis
trar Lee as having occurred in this city,
against Is births and % deaths for the
corresponding week of last year.
Causes of death-Consumption, z;
heart disease, 81 apoplexy, .; convulsions,
congestive chill, gallstons, inanition,
natural causes, membrsnOus Group, pneu-
monis, quinsy, typhoid fever, each.
Ages of deceased-Under year, 9;
from to 8, 2; from 20 10 80, 8; from 81
to 40, /; from 40 to 80, 2; from so to go,
4; from GO to 70, 8; from 20 to 80. ..
There was 1 coroner's case, 5 bodies
were brought here for lnterment and 2
sent away.
Daily Republican., 1889-02-18

Owing TO the desire Of many people TO
know the caucus vote ofthe Levy Court
that nominated the collectors for Will
mington Hundred, the ur,aln has been
drawn aside, and the following is said to
have been the record:
Southern district-George W. Mckee
81. D. Hickman, Wilmington; Isaac N.
Grubb, Brandywlne; Andrew Ellason,
Pencader; Robert Sutton, New Castle;
Samuel Mccall, Red Lion; samuel Kill
gore, Christiana; total, G. John T. Dick
ey--Joseph Roberts, Appoquinimink;
sereck F.Shallcross, st. Georges; Howard
Jordan, NM Greek; George c. Rothwell;
Blaekbird; total, 4. Peter A. Horty-
William L. Wie-, White Clay Creek;
total, ].
Northern district-John J. Doueherty
H. d. Hickman, Isaac N. Grubb, An
drew Elason, Robert Sutton, Samuel
Mccall, Samuel Kslgore; total, 9. Pat
rick Neary-Josepa Roberts, sereck +.
Shallcross, Howard jordan, George e.
RothwelI, VIM. L. Wier; Total, s.
Daily Republican., 1889-02-18

NEWS - ilhihsNs
SiK children, ageo from 2>ts, II years,
arrived at New York, on SaturSay, on
tn steamship State Of Nevada from
Glasgow. Tney were alone and destitute.
TGeY said their fatter, Jacob Fendick,
was a merchant In 0l.phant, Pa Unle's
the father is heard from by Thursday the
children Will be sent back to Europe.
Joseph Chemeltke, 10 years OF age, got
drunk on Friday night and shot aud
killed Mrs. Philip Chemeleke, his sister
in-law, her sister Mary aud their mother
Chemeleke then committed suicide by
shooting b mself in the bead. He had
been on bal terms with his brother g
family for some time.
William Russell was arrested In Balli-
more on saturday for passing counterfeit
coin. In his room pieces were found In
different stages oil manufacture. The
police think Russell received the money
In an unfinished condition, and his part
was to put the finishing touches on. No
moulds were found
A large number OF laborers have been
discharged from the Panama Cansl
Works. The majority have gone to the
west Indies, Costa hica and Chill. A
limited amount of work continues 10 be
done on all sections OF the canal, and
total suspension is not expected until tho
middle OF March.
At Tecumseh, Michigan, yesterday
morning, Frank L. silyers shot and killed
his wife and two daughters, aged IL and
years, respectively, and then shot him.
self in the head. He was alive, but un-
conscious, when found, aud not expected
TO recover. No cause Is known tor the
deed.
Herman F. Keidel, manager of the
VIM. Knabe piano wtrerooms In New
York, committed suci3e in the rooms on
Saturday night by shooting himself
through the head. He was about So y.hrs
of age. He had for some time suffered
from milan. holla.
The Secretary OF State has received
from the Danish Minister o copy Of the
regulations relating - fisheries of the
Greenland coast, under which all trade
with the inhabitants Ia forbidden, but
fishing is not prohibited except within
one Danish mile from the coast.
Mrs. Cleveland held her last public re
ceptlon on Saturday afternoon. She was
assisted by Miss Bayard, Mrs. Endicott,
Mrs. Whitney, Mrs. Dickinson and MIS-.
Colman.
Frank w. Baden, q telegraph operator
In the employ OF the Baltimore aud Ohio
Company, was thrown from q train In
Baltimore yesterday and killed.
The imports of specie last week
amounted to $37S, ,603, OF which t3l3,4l0
was in gold and S65, 1872 In silver. The
exports amounted to S2S8, 239.
Presldent-elect Harrison attended the
First Presbyterian Church in lndianapo
lis yesterday morning, accomp Inied by
Mrs, Harrison aud daughter.
Daily Republican., 1889-02-18

Carpenters are busy putting up paril-
tion across the CITY Hall on line with
the two fret pillars, leaving ample room
outside Tor entrances to the stairwsys
leading to the Council Chamber. The
frame work Of the partition Is made OF
three by four pine, and will be wains-
cotted on both sides clear up to the cell
ing. The partition will have two doors
for entrances and two largo windows to
let light into the court room from the
front of the building. The work will be
completed this week. The partition will
improve the acoustic qualities of the
room and 1t will be more easily kept
heated, two considerations much needed
and most devoutly wished for.
Daily Republican., 1889-02-18

Among the applicants to the Legisle-
ture for divorce from the bonds of matri-
mony, are the following persons: John
g. Harkness from his wife, Laura o.
harkness; Arthur 8. Handy from his
wife, Emma Il. Handy; Hance ". Nebe-
ker from hi, wife, Carrie A. Nebeker; t,
Elaood Singley from his wife, Kate Sing
ley; Jonn q. Sinus from his wife. Ella
Slmms; DR.. George w. Mann from his
wife, Lizzie 8. Mann; VIM. B. jackson
from his wife, Annety F. N. jackson; ;
Annie Il. Palmer from her husband,
James P. Palmer; Ulyses Evans from his
wife, Ida Evans; Mary A. Galloway from
her husband, Charles W. Galloway; Mar
garet J. Humprits from her husband,
Edwin Humpries.
Daily Republican., 1889-02-18

Thousands ofpeople are building up
q fine business by pulling down their
health. For such as pursue the course,
Of over-work and induce thereby liver
disease and dyspepsia, Laxador is ac-
tually blessing. Price only 25 cents
package.
If your baby is suffering with those
troubles that nearly always attend
teething, don't delay, but use at once
DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup. Price % cts.
Be sure and call for DIR. Bulls Cough
Syrup, if you are troubled with bad
cough Or cold.
Mr.. l.. b. Kiefer, of Lancaster, Pa.
wrote us;-Having a .sprained leg of al
most thirty days stanaipg, and after
trying half dozen advertised prepara-
tions in the market without satisfactory
results, tried Salvation Oil, and in less
than three days my leg was all right
again. There's nothing like it.
Daily Republican., 1889-02-18

A mechanic of our city claims to have
discovered the secret OF perpetual mo.
tion, aud not having capital to construct
the machine he offers his plans and draw
ings for sale. He claims that his inven-
tion will develop a power equal to steam,
and that 1t can be applied to driving all
kinds OF machinery. We fear, however,
that like some other inventors he is over.
sauguipe, and that his hopes of fame and
fortune win hardly be realized Any
one wishing to know more about the
matter can address w. G. A, this office.
Daily Republican., 1889-02-18
ALlttle Girl Assaulted in Reading.

READING, Feb. 17.-Parents are much
excited over brutal outrage which was
committed IN this city on Saturday. A
little girl of 9 years, daughter of Thos.
BiDgaman, was forcibly carried into an
unoecupied mill, where an attempt was
made to assault her. The little girl was
very roughly handled and was almost
smothered by the attempts to repress her
outcrles. By the time she was able to re-
turn home and relate her story to her
parents her assallant had lett the neigh
borhood, and as he was unknown to the
little girl it Is not probable that he will
be captured.
Daily Republican., 1889-02-18

Ten days of the 60 have gone by that
Cummings offers to make you crayon
portrait for So; don't let 10 more days go
without leaving your order. You may
miss 1t and be sCrry.
Daily Republican., 1889-02-18

]. X. sharpless of Fairville, Pa, is
selling of his store goods at q reduced
rate in order to quit bu mess, and his
property is offered for sale at bargain.
The location is a fine one for ira ie, and is
a good opening for any enterprlsIng man
possessed OF the required capital. Mr.. 3.
is a regular attendant OF Lower Brandy
%ne SneT ,s shnSD lb and Is ys
also by those OF The upper part of Chris
sIan Hundred, as well ss in the lower
township part OF herter County.
Daily Republican., 1889-02-18

RICHMOND, Va, Feb. II -Ex United
States Marshal John Watts, OF South
west Virginia, reports that evidence sufil.
citnt has already been secured to give
Hon. Henry Bowen (Rep.) seat in the
Fifty-first Congress from the Ninth Dis
tdct In place of John A. Buchanan
(Dem.). Fraud was so apparent in the
election that there Is hardly likely to be
trouble In unseating another Virginia
Bourbon, and that will give this State
four Republicans of tie ten congress-
men.
Daily Republican., 1889-02-18

john Murphy, an old customer before
the court, was brought In drunk again
and was fined IS and costs.
W. j. Mclaughlin was arrested by
Officer Sherer, upon the complaint OF his
mother, for dsorderly conduct. He was
held under 500 bail until tomorrow
morning for further hearing.
Anua Watson yesterday morning was
fined 81 ard costs fer drunkenness.
Daily Republican., 1889-02-18
Breyities.
Tne cheapest hat house III the city
Rumford Bros. 4O4 Market street.

Ine cheapest hat house III the city.
Rumford Bros. 4O4 Market street.
Try Bush's coal; you will like 1t.
American Laundry, coz West Front St.
Try Bush's coal; you will surely like 1t.
CuppinR and leeching, Is5 X. Second st.
Millard +. Davis, ieweler, 9 e. Second st.
Fine rs X. Rings at Hant's, IS Z. 4th street.
Frank Roop Smith, druggist, 5th and King.
Brazilian Balm, immediate care for mumps.
Gllt-edge creamery butter for sale by @. r
Hudson, stalls IS 10 81 City Market.
The hest known remedy for rheumatism and
neu algla Is Lippincotrs Specific. At Dan-
torlh's and Belts; a'so 6oi French street.
Ross, 210 Market sircat, has the largest and
Cheapest stock OF hats, white shirts, under
wear, neekwear aud hosiery in the city. CAL
and see him.
Daily Republican., 1889-02-18

We mean to continue this until some.
body beats the great lung curative agent,
DIR. Simms' White Pulmonle 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; Philadelphis,
Smith & Kline Co.. 43l Arch street.
Daily Republican., 1889-02-18

this evening will be the attraction at the
Opera House. Dockstader's organization
will appear and tiYc one of their refined
and musical entertainments. Dockstader
is well known as the burnt-co professor
ard his troupe Is comI osed of flrst-class
artists, who cannot fall to please. Get
your buttons insured before visiting the
show this evening Be sure and take your
best girl with sou.
Daily Republican., 1889-02-18

Why allow your lungs to be torn up
and destroyed by vicious cough, thus
sowing the seeds of consumption, when
few doses of Professor Drew's Original
Cough Cure will dispel as if by magic
all coughs and colds, bronchitis, pains
in the side and chest, allthroat troubles.
Every bottle warranted. Price 20
cents at Cantwell's Pharmacy, Eighth
and Spruce Streets.
Daily Republican., 1889-02-18
Their First AnniYersarx.

Eureka .Conclave No. 5, Heptasophs, or
8. w. NJ, will celebrate their first ami :
versary on Friday evening, February 22d,
by grand reception and banquet at
Central Hotel, French street above Sixth
The committee consists OF John X.
Smyth, chairman; Melville Thompson,
sec,e ary; .. II. Baird, NJ. d., J. b. Cock
Frank W. Pierson, George T. Williams,
s. G. Vandegtift, j. J. Graham, VII.
liam Matthews, J. b. CovlnRton and C.
w. Pierson. The affair will no doubt be
the social event of tie season.
Daily Republican., 1889-02-18
Anniyersar, Celebration.

Harmony Council, No. /, United
Friends OF America, will celebrate its
uinth anniversary in the Morrow Build
ing, No. Gil Market street, on Tuesday
evening, the 10Th inst. There will be
8 me good talent present in select resd-
ing, recitations aud dialogues, and music
by the choir. Tickets 10 cents, emitting
the holder to ice cream and cake. Per-
formanee commences at O'Clock.
Daily Republican., 1889-02-18

The Alligator Boot aud Shoe Store, No.
Ill West Second street, next door to the
corner of Orange street, known to keep
the best shoes In the city, is selling out to
C ose business and have cut prices almost
In The middle. You shall have the bene-
flt whether you need shoe In A or z
width. You will get It in all kinds II you
call soon. Remember the Alligator
Boot and Shoe Store, No. Ill West Sec
ond street.
Daily Republican., 1889-02-18

Edmund Mitchell, ,Jr., oilers himself as a
candidate for the Republican nomination
OF assessor and collector of city taxes
for the Northern District. He Is an
earnest Republican and II nominated
and elected will make an efficient officer
Edmund T. Moody is also candidate
for the Republican nomination of ass s.
sor and collector for the Northern Dis
trict. He has had considerable exper-
ience and has proven himself TO be an
efficient and capable officer. His card
will be found in another column.
Daily Republican., 1889-02-18

DIR. 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
references. All bad cases now well. 25c.
Depot, Fourth and King streets, Whining
ton; Philadelphia, Smith s. Kline Co., 429
Arch street,
Daily Republican., 1889-02-18

That everybody ought to know that A.
Sergeant gives 2240 fbe. of the beat, we'll
cleaned coal in every ton you buy. Oak,
pine and hickory kindling wood In large
loads. Lime for whitewashing. Yard,
foot of Monroe street. Central office,
Seventh and King streets. Look for the
blue sign. Open In the evening.
Daily Republican., 1889-02-18

LONDON, Feb. 18.-Ihe Post comment.
ing upon the European war cloud" and
the visit of the Duke of Cambridge to
Spain, dwells upon the necessity of keep
ing Gibraltar and Malta impregna BILE.
and hints at the sending OF heavier and
better guns to those strongholds.
Daily Republican., 1889-02-18
ClnIi,Itt,, for DDllo .lD r,

Edmund P. Moody, who has held the
office Of assessor am collector of city
taxes tor the Northeru district for the last
two terms, will be candidate for r.
nomination. He Will be opposed by
Captain Edmund Mitchell, Jr. aid James
8. Moore, the popular and well-known
salesman at J. T. Muuin * Sons clothing
establishment.
Daily Republican., 1889-02-18

Service tonight at 7.45 o'clock and to
close at S.l5 sharp. Bring your gospel
hy The public invited. Service
will be in the lecture re ON, (if 1t is large
enough) which you can enter by the
south side of the church or through the
main building. Bring YOUR friends.
Daily Republican., 1889-02-18

Frank Cald well, colored, has been ap-
polluted turnkey at police station 10 place
of Wm. IL. Berry, who Is now in the iu-
sane ass lum. Caldwell is about 40 years
OF age, brickmaker by trade, and has
been employed by James II. Beggs &
Co. for number of years. He will en-
ter upon the duties OF his position this
evening.
Daily Republican., 1889-02-18

A meeting OF the women managers OF
The Homeopathic Hospital was held on
Saturday afternoon, at which 1t was
agreed to set apart room in the hosp oil
for a child's cot, to be supported by the
Children's Band of Hospital Workers.
Daily Republican., 1889-02-18

Washington Copclave, No. 2, Hepta-
sophs or s. w. M, will hold their regu-
lar meeting at their hall, Tenth and Mar
ket streets, tomorrow evening, and full
attendance is requested as a report of the
proceedings OF the Grand Conclave will
be presented.
Daily Republican., 1889-02-18

IL East Fourth street, for cheap aud good
produce, apples, potatoes, lemons, oranges,
butter and eggs, at the lowest market
price, Wholesale and retail.
Daily Republican., 1889-02-18

The Grand Lodge, A. o. U. w, COM
prising the Jurisdiction of Maryland, New
Jersey, Delaware and Virginia will con-
vene In annual session at : O'Clock L'-
morrow afternoon, at the Odd Fellows
Hall. Third and King streets.
Daily Republican., 1889-02-18

Go to Georg$ H. Murphey for your
sideboards, book eases, chefloniers, ward
robes, tables, wflting desks and fancy
rockers; also full line OF walnut and oak
cha amber suits. 800 Shipley street.
Daily Republican., 1889-02-18

Why does Devoe's Brilliant Burning
OIL sell so ratidlyi Because It gives the
one thing needful-a beautiful white
light For sale only by j. r. Hudson g.
Co, OIL Depot, Is Market street, Will
mington, Del.
Daily Republican., 1889-02-18

Many people find it hard to retain a
natural expression before a camera. Jor-
dan, photographer, never fails to give
satisfaction to this class. Try him. 6l5lf
Market street.
Daily Republican., 1889-02-18

will appear at the Opera House on Tues
day and Wednesday evenings and We'd
ncsday afternoon. 1t is great fire play,
and will interest all tiremen.
Rentz-santley's Burlesque Compar y
will be the attraction at the Opera House
Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Daily Republican., 1889-02-18

The celebrated Three B. B. B. cigars,
manufactured by II. T. Bourbon & Bro,
No. 2l9 West Second street. The best DC.
cigar in the city, Union-made.
Daily Republican., 1889-02-18

Families can now secure Pure Liquors
at Wholesale prices until March 20, 1889.
Cigars by the box at jobbers' prices.
CHAs. j. II. BECKETT,
No. les West Seventh street.
Daily Republican., 1889-02-18

Must be giving the Best light of any oil
in the city. 1t is q fling everywhere; ou
sales are increasing ,aily; J. R. Hudson
d Co, OIL Depot darket street, only
agents In this see,1oh,
Daily Republican., 1889-02-18

am going to have one of the crnyons
portrait Cummings is making now for
$500 extra with an order for his cabinet,
photos, 302 Market street.
Daily Republican., 1889-02-18

For Bronchial affections, coughs, etc.,
Browns Bronchial Troches, have proved
their efficacy by a test of many years.
Price % cts.
Daily Republican., 1889-02-18

A practical tinsmitb, VIM. j. Johnson,
zoos Orange street, is prepared to do
work at short notice. Satisfaction guar
alteed.
Daily Republican., 1889-02-18

60 to Plunkett's, 1O6 West Front st. j.,
and buy bag of Blenton Flour, and
make your vile happy.
Daily Republican., 1889-02-18

Our skylight Is perfect likeness taker.
Never falls. FIFTEEN cabinets only
three dollars. Bsecher's gallery, 3l5
Market street.
Daily Republican., 1889-02-18
Old Reliable, sos Madison Street.

Blue fish, Cape May goodies, white fish,
cat fish, founders, trout, cod fish. oys-
tiers, %, 80, 4oc. Branch, No. 529 Madl-
son street.
Daily Republican., 1889-02-18

For photographs go to Holland. He
makes the finest photographs In the city,
Of the very lowest prices. Gallery, S07
Market street.
Daily Republican., 1889-02-18
For Rent.

Houses, s4s Madison street, and 1907
W. Eighth street. Apply at this office.
Daily Republican., 1889-02-18

To go and see the 1920 crayon por-
trait Cummings is making for $500
Specimens at the door. 3O2 Market st
Daily Republican., 1889-02-18

Cummings makes crayon portrait for
S3 with an order for his cabinets, 3O2
Market street.
Daily Republican., 1889-02-18

Wonderful are the crayon portraits
Cummings makes for t3, with an OF der Of
cabinets. Nc. 302 Market street.
Daily Republican., 1889-02-18

Char'es Bolles, alias "Black Bart" the
notorious stage coach robber of Callfor.
mia has been arrested,
Daily Republican., 1889-02-18

1t is strange now many meet at No. A
West Second street.
Daily Republican., 1889-02-18

at the REPUBLICAN, Office to-day, in the
shade:
o'clock 10o'cluck 12 o'clock
So 35 35
Daily Republican., 1889-02-18

The taisor. made corset is the best. Sole
agent, E. .ev, 22S King.
Daily Republican., 1889-02-18

Cummings Crayon Portraits S3 on, No.
302 Market street.
Daily Republican., 1889-02-18

II you follow the crowd you will find
yourself at 5l2 King street, right next the
every Saturday night.
Daily Republican., 1889-02-18

Bush'a, French street wharf, is the
place to bU, your coal.
Daily Republican., 1889-02-18

Tomorrow promises to be fair and
rather co der. "Wednesday fair and seme-
what higher temperature.
Daily Republican., 1889-02-18
Corsets.

Try the ta'lor-made corset Z. B. Riley,
22s King.
Daily Republican., 1889-02-18

Singing canary birds at Harkins' cigar
store. No. 2l5 West Fourth street.