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Daily Republican., 1889-03-18

There ls In New Jersey patriotic order
known az the Society Of the Sons OF the
Revolution, and the chairman has ad-
dressed the following communication to
Governor Biggs:
"My Dear Sir: Enclosed please find
copy OF resolution adopted at the last
meeting OF the Society OF the Sons OF the
Revolution In New Jersey; also copy OF
the constitution and by-laws OF our
society. Our committee have to-day In
yiied through the press Of your State
descendants OF revolutionary ancestors
TO communicate with us, and we desire to
obtain a convenient room In which to call
meeting to organize a sister society In
your State.
AS the object Of the meeting Is purely
patriotic, the cherishiDg OF memories that
are dear TO every American heart, we
take the liberty OF asking you II there lie
no law to the contrary, II you would
place room in the capitol at our dis
posal for this meeting, and If you cannot
do this, II you will do the society the
favor OF Obtaining a room Tor them.
I'VE would like TO have the MEETING
take place, II possible, dur ng this month,
that your State society when organized
can be represented at the centennial cele-
bration of the Inauguration of George
Washington as the frat President of the
United States. Sincerely yours,
WILLIAM o. McDowELL.
Accompanying the letter is the follow
ing circular;
To the Descendants OF the Soldiers,
Sailors and Statesmen OF the Revolution
Resident In Delaware: At meeting Of
the Society Of the Sons OF the Revolution
in New Jersey, held March 7, 1889, the
following resolutions were adopted:
WHEREAS, There are now organized So
cieties oil the Sens Of the Revolution In
the states Of New York, Pennsylvania
aud New Jersey, and
"Rheress, Il Is desirable, in view of
the approaching one hundredth ami
versary of the Inauguration of George
Washington ns frst President OF the
United States, that there shall be sister
societies organized In every State ard
Territory In the Union, particularly In
the Thirteen original States, that their
members may participate in this centen
NAL celebration.
'ResolFed, That the president OF this
society, when elected, and The two dele
gates to the national society are hereby
appointed a committee to invite the APP
pointment OF q like committee from the
New York and Pennsylvania society, to
cooperate with them and to meet with
the descendants of revolutionary ances-
tors In the different States and Terri
tories and assist in organizing societies
whose memberships shall be composed
exclusively of descendants Of revolu-
uonary statesIe n, soldiers and sailors"
Pursuant thereto we hereby Invite you
to communicate with the undersigned
chairman Of our committee, and as soon
as arrangements can be made for q suita-
be place In which to hold meeting to
organize such society IN your state q
meeting will be called. Sincerely yours,
WILLIAM o. Mcdowell, chairman,
No. 90 Spruce ST., Newark, N. J,
Daily Republican., 1889-03-18

The Democratic members Of the City
Council, held o caucus on Saturday
evening to consider the various bills con-
oerning tlIc city and about to be present.
ed to the legislature. Senator Donahoe
was present.
The Street and Sewer bill increasing
the appropriation for the Street and
Sewer Department TO Si23,0O0 does not
meet with favor from the Democratic
members. An informal discussion favored
asking the president OF the Street and
Sewer Commission to withdraw the bill
and permit the City Council to make ap-
propriations from year to year according
10 the wants OF departments.
1t Is said that President Carpenter re-
fuses to withdraw the bill.
1t was found also that the bill oreduee
the number OF Councilmen was very un-
popular with the people, and no action
was taken upon It. 1t is said another
caucus will be held this evening after the
special meeting of Council adjourns.
Daily Republican., 1889-03-18
DIED.
FIsCHER.-ln this city, on the 10th inst,
barbara Fischer, widow of the late
Andrew Fischer, aged SO years,

FIsCHER.--ln this city, on the 10th inst,
barbara Fischer widow of the late
Andrew Fischer. aged SO years.
Relatives md friends are respectfully
invited TO attend her funeral, from her
late res idence, No. ll3 Shipley street. ON
Tuesday afternoon at 2 O'Clock. Inter
ment Mt the Riyerview Cemetery.
JoNEs-on the 18th instant Charles r.,
son 81 Charles and Amelia Jones
Relatives and friends arc respect fully
invited TO attend the funeral, from the
residence of his parents. III West 7th
street, on Wednesday afternoon. Ser.
vices Mt the house vt 3 o'clock. Inter-
ment ut Wilmington and Brandywinc
Cemetery.
We saw him fading day by day,
And heard him cough and moan,
lie prayed to God to give him strength
UhtiI lie bore him home.
patient sufferer at rest"
TALLEY--1n this city. on the 18th inst,
Eiwood NJ. Tnlley, aged a. years
Relutiyesand friends are invited to at.
tend the funeral from the residence of
Anthony Feaster, No. Gil East seventh
street, Services on Tuesday Afternoon
at O'Clock. Interment at Bethel come.
terry.
G AREY--In this city. william II. Carey,
aged II months.
Relatives and friends are invited to AT.
tend the funeral ON Tuesday afternoon,
NJ O'CLOCK from tho residence OF the
parents, 1880 West Fourth street.
NALESTIN E.-ln this city, on the 10th
inst, William Valentine, in his 7Tth
year.
Relatives and friends are invited to
attend the funeral from the residence of
his son, WIN. IL. Valentine, No. $50 Pine
street, ON Tuesday afternoon, to meet Mt
the house nj 2 O'Clock. Services MT 81,
Andrews Church. Interment at Wi.
mington and Brnndywine Cemetery,
lie suffered much but died In peace
and now he sleeps in Jesus.
McCoY-March ~, Frank W, infant SON
OF James q. and Anna 4. Mccoy,
Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral from tho
residence of his parents, near u, a O.
and w. 4 n. junction, on Tuesday after.
noon, March 10. Mt 2 O'Clock.
BAIIIS-In this city, on the 18th inst.
Edward son of Charles ID. and Susan
Baylis, aged IL months and days.
Funeral from the residence of his
parents, No. 605 Adams street, on Tues
dry, 10th inst. at p. IN,
Safe In the arms of Jesus,
PfLE-0n the 18th inst. of membraneOus
Group, Joseph Elmer, son of j. Victor
and sallie W. Pyle, aged years and /
month.
Relatives aud friends are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral from the
residence OF his parents, No. 1905 Linden
street. on Tuesday afternoon, ut $50
o'clock. Services Mt the house.
Chester papers please copy.
Daily Republican., 1889-03-18
A Genuine surprise.

In majority OF instances where sur.
prise parties are gotten up the party that
isto be surprised 10 aware OF the TACT
long before the affair comes OIL. There
was, however, an exception to this last
Saturday night, when q party from this
city visited Mr.. and Mrs. 3. II. Gallaher
at their residence In Newport The oc-
casion was the birthday OF Mrs. Gallaher,
and the arrangements were made 90
quietly that the lady did not even sus'
picion that anything out Of the ordinary
was on the taps. Those from this city
went over on an early evening train, and
were met by others ct the residence OF
William Gallaher, and about 80 O'Clock
marched TO Mr.. and Mrs. ;, ii. Gallahers
residence.
In answer to a rap at the door It was
opened by Mrs. Gallaher herself, who
was more than surprised 10 see so many
OF her friends. The party had carried
an abundance OF Refreshments, and as
soon as the greetings were over the
ladies took possession Of the dining room
and soon had large table loaded with
cakes, fruit and ether things. While
this was being done the remainder of the
company spent the time In a tocial man
ner, and were entertained with some ex-
cellent vocal and Instrumental music by
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Cooper and Mr..
George Cooper. When the preparations
were complete 10 the dining room the
party surrounded the table, and after a
blessing was asked by Mr.. A. Sheldon,
proceeded TO do full justice TO the many
good things spread before them. Mrs,
Gallsher was presented with several use
iul presents, and the evening was spent
In very pleasant manner,
The guests from this city returned on
the 0 ~ train, but before leaving one Of
them, on behalf Of Mrs. Gallaher, re-
turned her thanks to all who had paftici-
pated. Among those prezant were Mr..
| aud Mrs, Joseph Cooper, Mr.. and Mira.
L onard Cooper, Ne, and Mrs. George
Cooper, Mr.: and ,dfs. Isaac Bratton, Mr..
and Mrs: Msiton Bowers and daughter,
MI and dis. William Gallsher, M, aud
Mrs. a. Sheldon, Mr.. aud Mrs. William
y Long, Mrp. Murray aud son, Mrs.
Benz amin +. Dennis, Mr. Cuthbert shel-
don and Mics Martie Gallaher. As they
were about starting for the railroad sta.
ton gentleman expressed he sentiments
of the entire party by wishing that Mrs.
Gsllsher might live to enjoy 4 hund rcd
more similar occasions,
Daily Republican., 1889-03-18
FIFTH EDITION.


Yesterday Sunday the folIov,.
Court; "in'llIa
John Creighton charged with iIaeco,,
exposure OF his person was dlgrh,r,,as
upon bis promise TO leave the civ H.,
mediately. wy 'ai-
Phinehas Fattlemau, a Polish jew n,
rested for peddling without llcenss a a
discharged on account Of bis i,ro,.na,,
OF the law. He was ordered TO take ~,
license or leave the city. Ou'
Andrew Mackey for being drunk 49,,
disorderly was fined 81 and costs. 4"l
JENNIE Larue, q colored denlg,n nj III.
Eastern part OF the city, got on who's
sonled racket on Saturday night and NOV
ceeded TO demolish the meat store of ReU
jamin Wei 9 at Sixth aud Spruce star.
Her spree cost herself $40 and coats 49,
George Valentine, colored, for dtprt
enness, but being the irst lin. he S,,
tefore the court, he was fuel 81 and
costs. aul
Adelaide Hamilton, colored one
family frequently before the co. =, ap
Saturday night, got on a spree a, 't' %
house on New street. She w add
$40 and costs. 'as tiua
Harry Canard was dry
orderly and was mulcted AZ aud Dis
and cost. dto iine OTIS
Daniel Kane, was a
for drunkenness nv lined 81 aud COS.
A. ,h,s mnrai, al disorderly condns,
.,i Snn.. ag's session of tbs N.Y.,
eiph a. S sua >ornelius Clark, wss r %aa'
ca py ssrs, ant Peterson with iS,, oIAs
hess - y hird and King st:eet. ' GI..s
, s W must have been "pret,y hdi S' sn,
Nns~ nothing about 1t. lie was Un.5 ~
and costa. W" "uedE
William n. swiggst, colorcd, on Satin,
DAY committed . very aggravated s.s'aI,
on CHARLES Henley also coloreJ sssluN
ing him In the forehead with a .,o =! wy
aicting q wound that ha Ga ao ' .ora, m
by physician. Sew al witns.. s"V ,a. ~
ned that Henl y gave no nfoyn, INV
whatever for g attack. The c"urt Any,
fenced MN TO pay a dne OF SIS and XII
'"Pr'so-ied two months.
Daily Republican., 1889-03-18

w ANTED: PERMANENT BOARD.
hosrdstsr s at No. III Market St. Also tsble
nIa.I0is
Daily Republican., 1889-03-18

White Caps are reported to be operat-
ing in the upper portion of Warren
county, N. J. They recently visited and
warned a prominent local politician, OF
alleged irregular habits, aud also a
farmer, said TO have watered his milk.
At the village of Tranquility they seized
II. c. Lemons, stripped him and gave
him o scrubbiDg with soap and hot water,
rubbing the brush so roughly as to tear
the skin In places.
1t is announced that all the mills In
Fall River, Mass will shut down to-day,
as many OF the operatives wish to psrtici-
pate In The st. Patrick's Day celebration.
Most OF the mills will reopen their doors
To- morrow, which, II Is expected, will be
the most critical day OF the strike. If the
weavers can hold together to morrow
without weakening prolonged struggle
lie likely.
There lie said TO be serious trouble at
Fort Niagara, New York, arising from
dissatisfaction among the troops with the
way the officers treat them. There have
been frequent assertions, AMI on Thurs
day last eight men | II In body for
Canada. There was also hot, 1t Is said,
in which three mea received bayonet
wounds.
ProspertJrs are still leaving Los An
peles, California, in large numbers for
the gold fields. Gaskill, the man who
first discovered the Santa Clara field,
turns out to be an escaped murderer from
the United States. He has already pre-
empted some OF the best quartz claims in
the Santa Clara Valley. .---.
II is now believed that the Flowers
family, whose remains were found In the
ruins oil their burned house at Hollow
Rock, near Huntingdon, tennessee, on
Friday night, were murdered by "Moon-
sinners" with whom Flowers had been
EMBEDDING OF late. They feared that he
would inform upon them. -.
Peter Nearsha'sky, the sixth of the
miuers imprisoned in the Black Diamond
Coliiery, at Mount Carmel, Penna.. and
who, it was stated, had persisted, was
jug Out on Saturday AFTERNOON, alive and
suffering little hey ond nervous prostra.
ton, He had been half buried lu debris
aid shat in Tor fifty hou 8.
John Downs assaulted aud s. riou.ly n
iured his wife and motber-iu-law W tn q
poker in Bridgeport, Connecticut, On
Saturday night lie was but recently
released from jail fer assault, and on the
same day helped fema'e prisoner to
escape aud ran away with her.
Daily Republican., 1889-03-18
THIRD EDITION.


Oklahoma, March 10 The boomers
are routed. Lieutenant Carson, command
Ing Troop G., OF the 9th Cavalry, arrived
here to-day from Fort Reno. The would
be settlers were warned OF the soldiers
coming and fed In every direction. Sew
eral hundred, however, were surround
ed by the troopers, who drove them
before them like cattle, men, wo-
men, children and teams, Houses,
teuts, dug-outs, claim foundations aud
marks were destroyed, 1t is said that
Hill has been arrested. The rest Of the
party will be conveyed to the Kansas line
and there dismissed, though their prop
erty may be cOndscated.
Captain Hayes with a troop is march
Ing southwark from Kansas and will take
all boomers who may fall into his hands
10 tie Texas line. a he bnomsr- are de-
moralized, but 1t is feared their leaders
may rally them, and, rs they outl lumber
the troop, serious trouble may cnsne.
Daily Republican., 1889-03-18
: - . - -
Nser6OgiHI,

Mrs. Irwin Thomas OF Philadelphis, Is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Lewis Sasse of
this city.
Mr., James Pickett fpent Sunday in
our city with his mother. Mr.. p. isem-
ployed as salesman for a large morocco
mandatory in Philadelphia, and re-
ports business fair.
Elizabeth W. wife of Mr.. d. P. 8.
Nichols, died In Philadelphia on Friday
in her 35th year. She was buried this
morning at 10 O'Clock, from her late resi-.
dence No. 1880 Diamond street, and
her remains inferred In South Laurel Hill
Cemetery.
Daily Republican., 1889-03-18

The first ins:alment OF electric meters
has been received by the Wilmington City
Electric Company, aud wi be placed in
buildings using electric lights as soon ~
possible. The electric current Is mea-
sured by being III sde to pass through two
pieces Of zinc, submergtd IN fluid. The
zinc is gradually dissolved, and the dIf-
ference in It's weight al the beginning and
at the end oil a month shows the quantity
OF electricity used. The electric company
at present suffers cons lerable loss and
inconvenience by persons fai ing to turn
off their lights at the time speeiA, d in
their contracts. BY this ew system each
subscriber will DO obliged to pay for all
the electricity he US S.
Daily Republican., 1889-03-18

On Friday night some thieves entered
the hen roost of Mr., Raiidge, near Red
l. on, a ter ant rn the tarm of J4mss P.
Roberts, and from 10 to 20 plump fat
hens were bed to death in the hennery
and carried away Suspicion rested
upon colOred maa named Starkey oil
this city, and who resides over Third
street bridge, who wss seen proving
around the ntighboibood the day before
the chickens were stolen. Mr.. Roberts
was in the city day aud got out a search
warrant to search Stsrkey's house. Con
stable Carey went this afternoon to serve
the warrant
Daily Republican., 1889-03-18

The M. Il. preachers held a short ses-
elon this morning, conference matters
taking up the most of their attention.
Rev. Mr.. Rooms WAS not present to read
his paper on "Failh Cures T" aud II will
now go over until after conference. Rev.
Mr., Given, from Mt. Lebanon charge,
had glowing report to make. One
hundred members had raised during the
year u $50, an increase of 81 per cent. In
advance of any year for many years past.
Some of the ministers WHO are commit
tees went down TO Easion, where confer
ence sits, to-day, and all others will start
down tomorrow. Conference opens on
w ednesday.
Daily Republican., 1889-03-18
Arrested for Murder.

GREENsBuRG. Pa, March ls'--,Tannas
Irwin, Superintendent of Carnegie
Gas Line, was arrested In Greensburg,
Pa, on Saturday charged with murder.
During the afternoon Irwin turned on
the gas on the new line in the neighbour
hood Of Harrison City without, it is al
legged, notifying the workmen OH tho
line. The extremely high pressure
hurst pipe when half u dozen men
were engaged al work, and a portion Of
tho pipe struck one OF the men, whose
name could not be learned, killing him
instantly. Another workman was seri-
onsiy injured. Irwin claims the gas
was turned on by accident.
Daily Republican., 1889-03-18
MARCH SALE
COMMENCES
THIS WEEK
Right This Way-EVeIVbody

You never will get another opportuni-
ty like this TO purchase Footwear in
RETAIL QUANTITIES at practically
w HOLESALE RATES.
Mems Rubber Boots only $500
Ladies' Rubber Boots onlytl.25
Boys Rubber Boots only S1.75
Misses Rubber Boots only Sl.l5
Child's Rubber Boots only 95c
Mems Zip Rubber Boots only $3.50
Mems Buckle Arctics only 100
Ladies' Buckle Arcties only Soc
Ladies' Wcol-lined Overshoes only soc
Lot of Mems Sample Shoes
Mems Hook Lace, sizes ., 10, IL, at
q. 90, 81. % and 81 80
Mems Congress Caters, Scotch Sole
sizes Z, s, ., 10, only Sl.75
Mems Fine Calf Button, Hook Lace
and Congress, sizes s, 3, 10, only 900
Police Hook Lace only az 90
Mems Waukenphast only S2.25
Mems Coarse Boots only SL75, $500
and $3.50
Boys Coarse Boots only si.25, $3.50
and $l.75.
Lot Ladies' Pebble Button, sizes 3, 6,
and Z, only s1.00
Boys Hook Lace Shoes only goo,
81 90 and 81. %
Misses Pebble Button only sl.00
Children's Pebble Button with heels
from sc tn fl.00 ~
Come every body, right away, and see
how much IL little money will buy At the
Daily Republican., 1889-03-18

Miss Jennie Caief, the charming little
soubrette actress supported by u strong
company Will give performance at the
Opera House this afternoon aud evening
Miss Calef during the progrvss of the
play will introduce her much admired
and taking songs, dances, reels and horn
pipes. The Boston Globe says: alt was
a large audience that greeted roll!cb ing
and pretty Jeunie Calef at the Globe
Theatre In her successful drama, can
American Princes :" She is one OF tie
most popular OF sOubrettes, and in TIC
character of the impusve and une 1t :
Gated, but tru9 hearted or OF the woods.
has a PIT which her peculiar talents ell
qualify her to portray. She has com
petent suDpoTt
Daily Republican., 1889-03-18

special Correspondence of the Republican
DOVER, Del, March ls.-The Tenn.
perance people are expected Gosu TO-
nlRh to present their case 10 the Legs..
ture. They labor under a great i,li.
vantage In having q bill so badly drawn
as the PrIckett bhl. Had 1t not been tor
that TACT the Comment Of Judge Hou.0s
upon the bill would never have coma
out. II Is will have a disposition 70
injure The cause of Temperance and MA
a great pity that such Is fact. Tho
Judges idea OF an excise commission IA
the only proper one and should receive
consideration. The li,ease c ND be very
we'll raised In this city, and then our
present law has sufficient r,stctiOus
thrown around II to regulate The liquor
traffic. The penalty for violation Of tho
law could work forfeiture of the license.
To make such radical change as tho
law tuggests, could hardly be expected.
Reforms and changes as the law suggests
are rarely made at one full swoop Tho
bill Ro,s away beyond the Brooks bill.
Then should the law be passed II will take
months to interpret 1t. The members Of
the Law and Order Society could have
had good measure had they secured AL
attorney with experience IN drafting
bills, instead of the sand snIpe and mus.
quito bill that they have.
constitutional convention will be N
order Tor TO- morrow morning at II o'clo,
Mr.. Downham when that hour arrives W
move that his bill be read third time
paragraphs In order TO pass the Hous'
Mr., Lodge will then offer his amen,
ment giving Wilmington i've member
and move It's adoption. Upon this
will make speech.
The debate will occupy the great
part of the morning, and The DowhhaI
bill will pass the House.
1t may fecure the votes Of Messri
Lodge and Eckels. What will be til
final outcome in the senstc no one ca
lind out. MAY.
Daily Republican., 1889-03-18

To day is the 7lst anniversary of the
great gunpowder bloS-up on DuPont's
Banks by which large number of per.
sons were killed. Hamilton Walker. an
old citizen who resides at No. COL Wet
Ninth street, was at the time shoe
makers apprentice with the Rev. John
Hagany. on Market street below TLird.
distitetly recollects of man coming rid.
ing down Market street shouting at the
top OF his voice for everybody to throw
up their windows, as the la &c magazine
was atout to expl de. There was no ne
cessity, however, for the warning, as the
magazine had already exploded with
deadly effect
Daily Republican., 1889-03-18

A session of the Orphans, Court was
held last Saturday with Judge Grub
presiding Austin Harrington, ESQ, re-
ported that be had sold the Interests OF
0i Henry W. Nellie and v. NJ. Rowland
In the house at No. 6Sl East Sixth street
to Seth II. Feaster, for 81 900. judge
Bal. trustee for Aunie and Sarah
Maloney, sold the property at No sos
Madison street to John G. Lavery for
81, 400. The Security Trust AID Safe
Deposit Company was appointed guar.
dian for Lonetta c. Brown. In place Of
John X. Lyman, resigned. The same
company WAS also appointed guardian for
the four minor children OF Dennis Hough.
ton, deceased. Mrs. Ida Pleassnton, Of
st. Georges Hundred, was appointed
guardian OF her minor child Yerna Pleat-
anton. Permission was granted Mra
Margaret McKane. guardian of her three
minor children, to spend q part of the
principal left them for their education
and support.
Daily Republican., 1889-03-18

Will the auction sale be going on, as this
store must be vacated at 12 O'Clock on
the 25th OF March. Lots of clothing and
furnishing goods on hand yet Auction
for furniture and household goods to-
morrow, at Q O'Clock p. m. For clothing
IN the evening. Private sale all the time
Two cottage sets, two show cases, one
desk. lot OF chairs, piano, parlor suit, an
to be sold at auction ~ Q o'clock p. IN.
M. Meyers, N. W. cor. 5th and Market
Here goes your last chance.
Daily Republican., 1889-03-18

The family Of Peter Murphy, residing
lear GreeDgille, Christians hundred, lett
home last Wednesday, leaving lad
named Frank Thomas in charge of the
place. On their return In the evening,
they were surprised to tind that Frank
Lad killed several pair OF chickens and
sOld them, aud that he had also borrowed
money from the reighbors, saying Mrs.
Murphy would return il IN a few DAYS,
an lei ior par unknown. Thus far no
t.dings Lave been T ceiyed In regard to
his place Of destination. Such a lad
should be sent to the Ferris Reform
School, or be placed In cell at New
Cast Q.
Daily Republican., 1889-03-18

w ANTED.--A BOY TO LEARN THE
barber business; also a colored brush
ooy. Apply at No. GIG Market ST, liz r'"
Daily Republican., 1889-03-18

Charles Williams, a young man,
thou. hi that 1t was fine fun last night
TO be disorderly at Rpworth NJ. L. Church
and annoy the truste,s by refusing to
comply with then requests to sit down,
instead lie rather insisted that he would
Ike to try conclusions with the trustees
outside, but as there were 10 trustees
there OF the combatlve hard hsted kind
ttat belong in some other Method
churches that could be named, his inyi-
lstion WAS declined, and the young man
was handed over to Officer Raymond, rho
was at that time patrt ling tue neighoo :.
hood. This morning when fined $40 and
costs ne DIDN'T think 1t was 20 much fun
Alter all.