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Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-05-21

James w. Walsh, q conductor on the
New York and New England Railroad,
was arrested yesterday In Boston on the
charge of selling tickets which he had
collected from passengers to Samuel W.
Staples, flsh dealer, who was arrested
on Saturday. Frederick Melzger, letter
carrier Of Dorchester, was also arrested
on the charge OF having received some Of
the stolen tickets.
An earthquake was felt at the Lick Oh
servatory ia San Francisco at nine min
utes past three on Sunday morning. The
shock was not heavy, but an extraordi-
nary feature OF 1t was the great duration
which II registered on the instrumen ts.
For two minutes and twelve seconds the
vibrations were felt. They were from
North and South.
William Il. Howard, one of the party
charged with cheating the Electric Sugar
Refining Company out OF large tum Of
money, was placed on trial IN New York
yesterday lie was indicted for grand
larceny In the first degree In obtaining
So, 800 from the sugar company under
false pretences.
The steamer Rockion arrived at San
Francisco yesterday with Ulcers aud
$50 men of the Vandalia aud ~ officers
and 800 MN ilIm the Trenton, from
Ap'a, Samos, in command of Captain N ,
q. Farquhar. Admiral Kimberley, 10
officers AID rs men remain at Apia.
Louis Il. Waite was killed and II. A.
Howard dangerously injured by run
away near Indian River, New York, on
Monday afternoon. MIR. Waite was so
years OF age, and a prominent lumber
dealer and real estate owner Of Glen .
Falls.
Lewis Bird, colored, aged 40 years, on
Monday fatally stabbed his 1I-year old
wife, and then cut his throat, In Chatia-
nooga. He Is not expected to recover.
His wife had left him because he would
not provide for her.
Cardinal Gibbons on Sunday laid the
corner stone OF st. Stphtn's Catholic
Church, at Upper Falls, Baltimore Coun-
ty, Maryland. About 1000 members Of
Catholic societies OF Baltimore attended
In full uuifurm.
William Newcomb, an aged citizen OF
Columbus, Indiana, was fatally shot on
Sunday by Jesse Davis, young man
who has persisted in paying visits TO
Newcomb's daughter against the wish OF
the father.
bpualu WODOhhlut btiENuul III LlC
United States Army stationed at Preside,
California, yesterday shot and killed
Ethel Anderson, a young woman with
whom he was living, and then committed
suicide.
Rev. E. Il. Hughes, of Nanticoke, Pa. ,
was removed to the pest house In that
borough last evening, suffering with
smallpox. His son, aged is years, died
on Sunday Of the same disease.
The freight handlers at the Boston and
Albany railroad yards In Boston, went
on strike Monday against reduction In
wages. The matter has been referred to
MIR, Powderiy.
Steve Brodle jumped oyer the Passaic
Falls, N. j., Monday morning, End came
of without injury. The distance was 10j
feet.
Shafier Il Sons jewelry store, at Mer-
rill, Wisconsin, was robbed of $4,000
worth OF valuables on Saturday night.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-05-21

NEW York, May 20.-Frederi,k Sch
mitt, 20 years OF age, machlnist, wal
found dead in bed this morning by hi.
mother at their home. Mrs. Schmitt hal
entered her sons room for the purpose oil
awakening him for his days work. lie
was lying dead OH the bed. The smell Of
escaping gas was also almost oyerpower.
ing. An examination revealed the fact
that the jet was turned full on. Young
Schmitt had committed suicide by meaus
OF asphyxIation. On the wall near tho
jet was scrubbed the following:
"1he old saying is, a man that com.
mits suicide is crazy; but | am II
am. ! turned the gas on with the In.
tention oil committing suicide. That's
all.
Mrs. schmitt attributes her sons sui.
eide to bad company aud liquor.
John Carr, aged 20, employed as a
night Waterman and assistant engineer
in laundry at No. 9 Clinton Place, blew
his brains out early this morning, lilo
was nephew of Ex-Seeretary OF STATE
General Joseph d. Barr.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-05-21

The local preachers and exhorters OF
the Wilmington Nj. Z. Conference held
their semi-anr usl conference at Milling
ton, Md, on Saturday last. The atten-
dance was general from all over the con-
ference. Those present from Whining
ton were Rev. DR.. John Simms, Rev. j.
d. Dill, Rev. Jabez Hudson aud Exhorter
Charles A. Foster The exercises COM
menced at 10 O'Clock, on Saturday NOM
ing, Rev. Thomas Mallalieu, near Milling
ton, presiding. ~.
The first question was: "Why may
we not expect the decent OF the Holy
Spirit during the conferencef A con-
siderable discussion followed, but all
seem d TO be of one mind, that the Holy
Ghost might be expected.
The second question for discussion
was: "Should not faithful attendance
at class meetings be made q test Of
church membership"
This question led to an animated dis.
cussion, but all seemed to think that
attendance at class should be insis ted
u. on.
= he third question was: "What are
the distinctive offices OF the Holy Spirit,
and do we always give him due rever-
encel"
A general discu sion followed. The
fourth subject was contained In the 4th,
9th and 9th verses Of the 9th chapter OF
| Hebrews.
| The fifth question was: ais not saliva.
ton complete only in the complete re-
muval OF the very life OF sml" This
| question was ably discussed by Messrs.
Simms, Foster, Case, Hudson and others.
the sixth question was: as the third
| party prohibition movement destined to
be "a success or NOTE Upon this question
an able paper YVES read by Rev. Mr. Nc
Aister oil he Conference Academy, and
further discussion followed by Messrs.
hudson, Simms and tthers.
On Sunday morning at $50 prayer
meeting was conducted by Rev. W. w.
Morgan; loveieast at . a. M led by G.
a. Fl ster; at 1913 there WAS preaching
by Rev. W. FAIRIES; at 2 u. m. cbildren's
meeting, adore sed by g. q. Case, DIR.
Simns, c. A. Foster, Jabez Hodson and
}. A. Hudson, and at 7.3O Rev. Mr.. Me.
Allster preached.
Rev. J. ID. Dill and Rev. W. W. Nor.
gan conducted religious services in the
colored church iu the morning, and Dir.
Simms aud G. A. Foster In the evening.
The conference will meet in Asbury
NJ. K. Church, this city, III November
| next
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-05-21
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Federal Appointments,

Henry e, Pickles, son of ex Collector
ii. +. Pickles, was very much surprised
last night on being notified of his ap.
pointment by President Harrison as II.
ceiver Of public moneys at Folsom, New
Mexico, and congratulations came pour
ing In upon him from all quarters. Mr.
Pickels is q member of the Young Mems
Republican Club and has been It's pres.
dent. He is well qualified for the posi-
tion. The compensation for the Office is
about $500
Though nothing could be learned def
nitely, 1t Is confidently asserted that
Judge George p. Fisher OF Dover received
a despatch from Senator Higgins on Sat.
urday stating that he could get the office
of first auditor oil the Treasury for him
if he would accept it.. The Judge, 1t ia
said, started TO Washington, and 1t IL
generally believed he win accept the pu
sition. The compensate is $4,000 per
year. The present incumbent is James
q. ChenworIh OF Texas. As Sentor Hig-
gins and his secretary, Mr.. Bach, are
both In Washington to-day, nothing fur.
Their could be learned.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-05-21

JeIman J. McMullen who has recently
resigned his position as baggage express
agent at the p, w. g. B. depot after 80
years Of continuous service started to-
day local baggage express delivery In
this city, and is prepared to collect and
deliver baggage to and from the p, W.
x b. depot to any point In the city. He
mas states posted, where orders can be lett,
at the drug stores OF 2. James Belt, Sixth
and Market streets; Jacob s. Beetelu,
Seventh and Market streets, and Herbert
X. Watson, Ins itute Building, Eighth
and Market His long experience In
handling baggage and bis wide acquaiu-
tauceship with the people gives him a
favorable Introduction from the start
His headquarters will be at Farra's livery
stable, No. 1O6 and 1903 French street
Telephone call 32l.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-05-21

Farmers along the Hudson are being
victimized by a new style of Lightning
rod swindle. The agent induces the
farmer to let him put rods on his house,
agreeing, on account OF the prominence
OF the farmer or the beauty OF his farm
house, to make him present OF nearly
the entire outfit. The contract is signed,
rods put up without iDsulators, and the
farmer invited to go on the roof to test
the conducting qualities. A battery is
applied from the ground, aud the conn
tryman is thoroughly satisfied with the
fhock he rec'ive'. Then comes the re-
quest to settle. The rods are all right as
to price, but points to attract the light
ming cost tl0 each, aud the farmer, who
has not read the contract through before,
lie rms that he is bound to pay from ESQ
to Sl20 for set OF worthless lightning
rods
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-05-21

DUBLlC SALE OF HOUSEHOLD
Il goods, consisting OF carpets, mating,
stoves, bedsteads bureaus, dishes, etc. al 2l5
Parrish St., Oh 1huT ebay afternoon; sale 10
commence at O'Clock.
m2l-.t sTIDHAM & son, Aucts.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-05-21
FIFTH EDITION,


CHICAGO, May 20.-The most bo,rn,-
revelation yet made in Judge Preniou
gasts investigation of the managemer, -
Chicago's rubliGg insane asylum wa "
reached to-day IN the Testimony of (ifnrae
Hill an engineer, now, runBlng Tor ,Ss
Lake Shore toad. 's
Mr.. Hill Is shrewd-looking man yy,,,.
a straightforward manner that c1r,ia1
conviction with 1t. He eaid he wa, ~
mltted 10 the institution In January IsSs
snd WIS discharged as cured the lolloy
ing May. He was not Violently insana
when he went to the asylum. and M, hi'
arrival was asked by an attendant uamnS
Lock II he was insane. He said be wat
not well" replied Lock I've viii
make you id sight insancr than van
are now"
Then another attendan. named .iuIl,,
ordered me 10 sweep out the room.
replied that was not sent there for lint
purpose.
you amt, chi We will Zee abopt
that
Then he knocked me down aud kicked
me in the body and mouth, aud kicEei
two teeth out and broke my arm
Hill rolled up his coat elcaye and
showed about three inches below Ina
elbow huge lump where the ends of liz
broken bones, lily joined, stuck ont
"They Knocked me down again" can.
tiRued HUI, land broke one Of nv rIbs
My arm caused me great pain and Ind
no proper treatment. | tired To sec tia
doctor, but Julian told me that II dared
to speak he would kill me-"
81 told Supervisor Jones that | vas
badly treated, and he sent me to another
ward. Then Lock and another attend.
ant held me down while Julian kicked
me in terrible manner. got up b.eet.
ing and said | would have justice some
day,
You - - said Julian, wa
will give you al the justice you want
and he struck me and knocked me down
again.
zone day a poor fellow named Lew
was trought In. lie did not know enough
to go TO the dining room, and was
showing him the way when Lock asked
me what was doing.
Julian came up aud Lock said "Tbs
- won't eat" "I'll show him
how to eat" said Julian, and he graspsl
Levy by the hair, and, throwing his head
back, damned big piece OF bread into
bis mouth. Levy tried to run away and
hid In one Of the rooms. There he was
caught by Julian and Lock. They struck
him in the face, knocked him down, and
jumped on his stomach. Levy's face
turned black. "Get upW they said, but
he could not move, and they picked him
up and threw him on the bed The poor
fellow died that night"
The court room was as still as death
during the awful recital. The witness
wss told to bring In his wife to corrobOr-
ate his story, aud DR.. Harold Meyer wat
instructed by the Judge TO examine Hill's
arm and rib.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-05-21
Dots.

The Sunday school Of Madeley NJ. e.
Church will observe Children's Day on
June 10.
The Vandalla Social Club gave May
party last evening 10 the Mccullough
Building.
The Ladies' Mite Society OF the Kings-
wood Chapel will give strawberry
festival on june IS, IA and Is.
The Literary and Choral Society of St.
Andrews Church will hold its annual
reunion on June IA.
The Literary Society Of the Delaware
Avenue Baptist Church gave very
pleasant entertainment last evening.
The Sunday school oil st. stephen g
Church will give a strawberry festival on
May 30 and so, in the lecture room OF the
Masonic Temple,
Grace NJ. T.. Sunday School has aban.
dCned its contemplated excursion TO
Paramount Park aud will give one to
Cape May on June ID.
The Scott NJ. L. Sunday School will
make an excursion to Beverly Park on
the 10th OF June, leaving Kiag street
wharf Mt o'clock a. IN.
The Order of the Knights OF st. Law
renee have decided to accept the invita-.
tion OF the G. A. X. to partlcipa in the
parade on Deco ration Day.
There will be special services every
evening this week at the Rodney Street
Presbyterian Church at o'clock. There
will also be services on Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday afternoons at 4
O'Clock. They will be conducted by the
Rev. j. L. Mckee, d. D., Vice President
Of Centre College, Kentucky.
The Pussy and Jones Company shipped
a pulley, IA feet In diam,ter and AZ inches
face, to the Bush Electric Company at
Baltimore yesterday afternoon. They
also shipped q carload Of paper ma
chinery to the Piedmont Paper Pulp
Company at Piedmont, w. Va.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-05-21

The chapel in Browntown, Eleventh
ward, for some years past used by tile,
Reformed Episcopal Church of tho
Covenant as mission, was sold yesteI.
day to the Bethany Baptist Church and
will be used hereaf err as a Baptist mis-.
sion. This chapel was formerly dis
triet schoolhouse before Browntown wl
admitted into the city. The Methodist
for some time carried OH a SuudN
school in the building but abandoned Is
when Wesley Sunday school was organ
lied and tLen the Reformed EpiscofS
lians occupied it.
William Y. Warner ev.ry SUNDAY
afternoon collected number of teaches
and took them out in a wagon to Tho
chapel, but Mr.. Warner being about 70
remove to New York there is nobody"
take his place and keep up the MISSIONS
he did, consequently the present sale mas
been made to the Bethany Baptist people
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-05-21

OTTAWA, Ont, May 20-A report IS
current in official circles that British
man-of-war wi / shortly leave Victoria,
b. c., for Behring's Sea- in order to In
qu're into the seizures of British vessels
there by American cutters.
THE TBETIs TO BE SENT TO ALASKA.
WAsHINGToN, May Inquiry ut the
Depar ment of state based upon the re-
port from Ottawa that British war YES
sci is to be sent to Behring's Sea to inves-
tigate seizures Of illegal dealers, ELECTS
the fact that nothing has been done by
this Government In the matter since the
issue OF the Presidents proclamation
which distinctly notified AL ma ions OF
the intention OF the United states to pro-
tect the seal and Dish life from depreda-
tion. At present the only Government
vessels in Alaskan waters are revenue
cutters, but they will soon be reinforced
by the man-oi-war Thetis, which IA now
at San Francisco preparing for sum
mer cruise.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-05-21

Yesterday the REPUBLICAN contained
local report OF the doings OF the disor-
derby Harry Gallagher, for which he was
heavily fined and sent to Jail. But there
is another Harry Gallagher in the city OF
a different character. He boards at No
226 King street and is clerk in Russell,
Missimer & Co.'S store, No. 306 Market
street, and he does not want to be taken
for the disorderly Harry Gallagher. The
dlsorderly Harry Gallagher belonged to
Philadelphia, and the other is a credit to
Wilmington and would not be guilty OF
disorderly conduct.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-05-21

Los ANGELES, CAL, May Ca big
mining suit has been begun here by a
representative OF tle Waterloo Mining
Company of Milwaukee, contrasting John
s. Does patent to Oriental Mime, No. 2,
in the Calico Mining District of San Ber-
nardIno County. Superintendent Sanger,
OF the Waterloo, declares the Oriental
patent is invalid, as no discovery of a
lode was made before the location Of the
claim. He AYERS that the only ledge In
the Oriental is streak of silver ring lode
owned by the Waterloo Company. The
suit involves property worth 10000, 900.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-05-21

SCRANTON, May 20.-Rev. John A.
King, the licentiate Methodist minister OF
Old Forge township, who was murder
ously assaulted week ago by William
Heiss, whose half sister King was court
ing, was to-day imprisoned TO answer the
charge of assault upon the young lady in
question. The parents make the com :
plant, the girl being under sixteen years
Of age. King practically was Salvation
Army leader, but occasionally supplied
the Methodist pulpit at Lackawauna, and
the girl was regular attendant at ser.
vices held under his auspices.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-05-21

Rev. ], Z, Leuhart, the former pastor
Of the Presbyterian Church at Greenhill,
Christiana Hundr q, was installed on
Tuesday last, May 1lth, pastor OF the
Presbyterian Church at ShOrtsvlle, N.
Y, with the usual ceremonies. The
shortsville Enterprise says: The occasion
was delightfully."- pleasant one through
out. The speakers were interesting aud
direct All the people were cheerful aud
happy. AT the close OF the services Mr..
Lenhart was very cordially welcomed by
his people, and we cannot close this
article without congratulatlng both the
new pastor and the congregation because
Of this pleasant union.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-05-21

ELKToN, Md, May 2l.-Two freight
trains on the Philadelphia, Wilmington
and Baltimore Railroad coilided yc.tcr
day morning near Charlestown station,
and eight or ten cars loaded with dry
goods and other merchandise were
wrecked, and much OF their contents
were destroyed. The loss is stated at
"mAny thousand dollars" William
Strickland, engineer, was badly cut in
the face and head. 1t appears that one
OF the trains was compelled to stop by
the heating Of box, and the other,
which was following ran into It,.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-05-21

BALTIMORE, Nd, May 2O.-Five men
heavily handcutfed arrived here to-day In
charge of several deputy steriils. They
are the oyster dredgers convicted of vio-
latlng the Oyster laws and fined and
sentenced to hom three to six months In
TIE House OF Correction. The conyic-
tons OF this class of people this year have
been unprecedented In number, and they
have had a Wholesome effect along the
Chesapeake. The Indications are that
the next season will not see n repetition
OF the lawlessncss and brutality OF the
past winter.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-05-21

Hotel Gladstone, Halght 81 Roberts,
Proprietors. NEW YORK, Jan. 8, 1882
To Z. o. p, Col take great pleasure
in recommending the G. o. F. Cotton Seed
Lard tor use In all pastry work. From
a thorough test find it far superior to
all and every grade OF cooking butter.
From my experiments l am sure those
giving it a trial will, without hesitation,
continue using it. Its success is only a
question OF the near future.
Yours truly,
GEORGE GERHARD, Chef Of Hotel Glad
stone, n. Y.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-05-21

SCRANTON. Pa, May 20.-A severe
storm passed over this c! y his alter
noon. Very little damage was done here,
however, but at Clarks Gre Il, small
village eight miles Gorth, the wind came
bn with irighttul velocity, blowing down
trees, wrecking small outbuildings aud
completely leveliug to tn ground dwell
ing in course Of erection, which was
nearly completed.
Two Ia &c frame barns were lifted from
their foundations and shattered 70 pieces,
orchards were laid waste, aud fences
were torn down. No such cyclone had
been experienced in this region in years.
No loss Of life is reported.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-05-21

A member Of the Fifth ward district
Republican Committee says the statement
that the Republicans of that ward wi !
meet en- Friday night to nominate can
didate for Council is incorrect, hu' that
tie committee will meet tomorrow
"Wednesday evening at Repub lean
headquarters, to make arrangements r
uom mating a candidate Tor Council. 1t
lie claimed that the nominee will come
from the east end of the ward, aud the
candidate most spoken OF is William L.
Stimmel
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-05-21

Boston, Mass May 2l.-William B.
Derby, cashier OF tine Mutual District
Company, has been arrested on a charge
of embezxling SIS, 600 from the Western
Union Telegraph Company. An expert
was placed In charge OF the books, ard
he found that Derby had made it prac-
tice to raise the amount OF the monthly
bills OF the company against the Western
Union Telegraph Company, and pocket
the difference between that and the cor
rect amount.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-05-21

New York, May 2l.--Mlss Fanny
Davenport, the actress. was yesterday
married to her leading man, Mr.. Mel
bourne Mcdowell.
Miss Davenport closed her season in
Philadelphia OH Saturday night. In
company with Mr.. Mcdowell she left
Philadelphia on Sunday and repaired
straight to the house Of DIR. Eaton, pas
tor OF the Church Of the Divine Paternity.
at II East Forty sixth street, where al
o'clock in the afternoon Miss Davenport
and Mr.. Mcdowell were married.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-05-21

INDIANAPOLIS. May 2l.--A peculiar
disease, resembling malarial fever, hn
become alarmingly prevalent among
horses In and around this city, About
80 per cent. of the horses in the city als
affected. Until Friday the disease hAs
been fatal in but a few CAGES, but sllcy
that time the symptoms have become
more alarming and a number OF horss.
have died. Fifty-six animate, KEPT ~
light driving, have died within wess
and the number affected is steadily on v,
increase. So far veterinarians have iounS
no remedy for the disease.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-05-21

Dies MONIES, Iowa, May 21,-The
striped and pocket gophers that abound
throughout the West at present threaten
to become formidable pest to farmers
in portions OF Iowa. In a number of
counties a bounty of ) cents each has
been placed on gopher scalps. This has
resulted in active labor of fsrmers' sous
to secure the b5unty. In Boone County
thus far this spring over $4,000 scalps
have been paid for.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-05-21
THIRD EDITION.


New YoRK, May 20.-The following
letter has been received from Jake XII
rain, the pugi.ist, now matched TO fight
John L. Sullivan for $40, 900 and this
champion belt on July 8;
81 send you few lines to let you know
THAT since you last heard from me have
done Considerable work, tnd that am
already within fifteen pounds OF my fight
ing weight In regard to my match with
John L. for the champion belt and S20,-
900, see that a number of leople are OF
the opinion that | shall not be allowed to
win even though | may be able to do so.
Many persons have written me that the
Southern sporting people OF New Orleans
are class Of men gem rous ami fair In
their actions, And will see tAir play to any
genuine pugillst who wants to win on his
merits, and you know that all | want is
lair play. / am sure from the kind treat
ment Paddy Ryan received when be fought
Sullivan that the Southern sporting men
Will insist on the best man b ing allowed
to VIM
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-05-21

PITTsroN, Pa, May 2l.-All the col
lierirs OF the Pennsylvania Coal Com
panJ, nun boring fifteen, aud all but Two
oil the Individual colieries at PiltstOn,
Pa, resumed work yesterday on one hall
time. During Jule thu men will work
on threr'iourths time ard thereafter on
iull time. Over five thousand miners
will be given employment.