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Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-03-08

A call 1t the tax once this forenoon at
ESQ o'clock found both Mesara McKee
and Dougherty At their desks receiving
property taxes. The REPUBLICAN rep
resentativs was received very pleasantly
BY both collectors and the Incidents Of
the late tax campaign were freely talked
over III an amlabls and friendly manner.
Women were at work scrubbing the
floors which very much needed It.
The railing was taken down which
separated the ollectors from the 0utside
word Of taxpayer, and . huge real
estate blackboard WAS put up In the rear
OF Mr.. McKee's desk. The collectors
will remove their office over TO the Ex-
change building. Seventh and Market
streets. on the 18th Of March. and the
old tax Office will be used - . Reai es-
tate Office BY Callahan q %. The CON-
pany part Of thls firm 10 Collector Of
Taxes George W. Mckee. who, with
Mr.. Callahan. will carry on the real e.
tate business In sll its various branches.
Disconnected from the tax Office Mr..
Mckee will bring his active business dis.
position into Ills real estate transaction
and there can be NO doubt OF the success
OF the new firm. The REPUBLICAN takes
the greatest oil pleasure ia giving 1t q
favorable Recommendation to public pa-
tronage.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-03-08

The Street and Saver Com lssion held
an adjourned meeting last night The
Diamord Stats Iron Company was grant
ed permission to lay water pipes on Third
street In front of their property, reset
curb on same street aud to lay railroad
track from their works TO the east side
of Church street, provided the company
agrees to take up the said track in thirty
days notice.
The resignation OF T. Chalklsy Hatton
md F. A. Price, lrst and second ensi-
neers Of the engineering department
were accepted.
A resolution was then adopted pro.
viding for tho employ mont oil three CON-
petent civil engineers who shall hold
Office for three years, and who shall be
known ~ first, second and third Assis-
tant engineers, and provides that the lrst
incum benis of these positions shall hold
the office TO which they may he elected
until the expiration OF the term of the
present chief engineer Of the depart
ment. The pay of the three assistant
engineers Is fixed at $1,000, 81 900 and
$500 Ier annum.
The board then went into an election,
WHEN T. Chslkley HAtton wss elected
arst assistant engineer; +. A. Price.
second, and II. d. Griffith, Of Ph!ladel-
phis, third.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-03-08
a QUESTION Asked.


Please allow space to acquaint the
public OF the fact that the persistent
effort 10 cause ,ha children in room No.
IL at Howard School TO retract their
statements by signing a petition for the
return OF Miss Lewis 10 indeed, to say
Tho least, reprebenslhle. Tue following
incidents ought to substantiate this
b lei. On February 14th the children OF
nat room wsre rendered reception at
this residcuce OF the principal which was
said to have been given In honor OF those
who successfully passed at tue last ex-
animation, yet several who did not PASS
were invited aud attended. The excuse
would have been stronger had 1t not
been so transparent. | would like to
know why the children in that came
room were given feast on Monday alter
soop, February 24,hl The principal
brought canned ham, . basket of cakes,
and several loaves Of bread and Other
dainties ami gave them TO the chiidreD.
These arc ller first efforts to show hel
love AID why at this time! The wheels
oil justice grind slow, but 1t Is only q
question Of time. ONE VINO KNOWS.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-03-08

CoLuMBus, q G., March IA ssnsa-
tional affair p reported non Bladsn
Joseph EIlar hes been pairing dcvo:ed
attention to Mias Mamie Cuthberth, the
pretty daughter Of T. N. Cuthbertb.
About Q month ago Il VA reported that
the two were engaged and would soon be
married. Suddenly Ellar ceased TO visit
Mss Cuthberth. Her father questioned
her about tho matter. She broke down
ard told . tale which 90 enraged her
father, that he swors Vengeance against
the young man.
Placing two largo revolver in his
pocket. Cuthberth etsrted IN search OF
Ellar. Meeting . friend oil the young
man he told his intentions to him. This
fritz nd begged Cuthberth to give Ellar .
chance. Cuthberth thereupon agreed to
neht duel with pistola
Ellsr was found and agreed TO meet
Cuthberth on the "ne,d OF honor" OAR
lipgton County. South Carolina, was
selected % the place Of meeting. The
seconds were chosen and on Wednesday
morning the two msn Get out, each being
accompanied BY friend. They travelled
on horseback and arrived at the appoint
ed place on the same day about 20 clock.
Their friends examined the pistols to be
used aud were ready to step of the pace
WHOM Rliar spoke. Looking Cuthberth
In the face. he asked:
"WhAt 10 all thls about"
"You have deceived and ruined my
daughter, str" warmly replied Cuth-
berth."
"How have deceived her?"
'In that you proposed to her aud now
decline to marry her,"
For . moment Ellsr atood perfectly
still. "Nr. Cuthberth," he said. 81
love your daughter, and II you will for
give me for having wronged you and heI
I am now ready to make her good and
faithful husband"
This proposition was agreed to and the
two men fired their revolvers In the air.
All parties again mounted their horses
aud rode back home. They arrived there
about O'Clock and preacher was sent
for, while another party went for the
license. Ellar and Miss Cuthberth were
made man and vile without further
delay,
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-03-08

At the Municipal Court this morning
Edward Livingston and Bernard Gold
steip. two Hebrew boy peddlers, were
sIraigued for becoming nuisance and
being disorderiy along tho curbston Q
market. Each Of tho boys displayed
their yedler's license for which they paid
$50 cash and therefore they were entitled
TO go where they pleased on foot. Clerk
OF the Market Smeltz and Officer Bur-
leigh testified TO the boys behaving disor.
lcrly, insulting ladies and when remon-
strated with Of cursing. They were
flned IS each and costs.
Officer Updyke, appeared and testified
against George Riley, . well dressed
young man, who went down Ninth street
Yesterday afternoon and was going to
drown himself In the Brandywine. had he
not been prevented by the Waterman .,
Hilies Il Jones Works. He afterwards
went up the street and fell down In .
hel pless state OF ,ntoxication. Riley said
he worked In the brick works at Edge.
moor, but had no recollection OF what hs
did yesterday afternoon. He was hasd
| q and costa.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-03-08

A. the afternoon sesalon Of the Levy
Court yestsrday, very little VA done. a
difcovery that the Nonsuch Marsh COM
pany In New Castle Hundred had been
exempted from taxes BY the lats legis-
lature WAS Q surprise 10 the members OF
the Lazy Court The 250 acres Of which
II was composed, Mr.. Wier stated WAS
worth from SIS 10 $50 per acre. Mr..
Wisr expressed himself In very plain
terms In reference to tho matter. Tie
bill was engineered through by Thomas
Holoomb. Esq, The following Is Section
Of the bill:
"Thst from and after tho passage OF
this act no county road or poor tax should
DO levied upon or collected for the marsh
land included within the limits Of the
Nonsuch Marsh Company.
Passed at Dover April Is, $780,"
Mr.. Wier said that he would DO in
favor hereafter Of sending q man down
the whole legislative session, to watch
F, what bills II passed. The property had
been assessed at $l6, 900, and the county
loees the taxes on 1t.
Before adjournment, Mr.. Wier, look
ing across to where the representative oil
the REPUBLICAN, sat, said he had pub
lished that there must DO some trouble
between Mr.. Wief and Collector smalley
OF White Clay Creek Hundred. He
wished to say that there was no difficulty
whatever, that Mr.. SmAlley had never
applied to him for reappointment Ut that
time, but he had since applied AMI he
would DO recommended next Tuesday.
Further, he would say that Mr..
smalloy had not been asked to carry
either Democratic or Republican delin
quents. White Clay Creek Hundred was
all straight.
A resolution offered BY Mr.. Wier was
passed, directing the clerk to put Q
notice in tho papers requesting all BUSH
ness relating to public roads and trans
fers IN school districts TO be brought be-
fore the Levy Court March 10th. The
Court then adjourned until Tuesday
next ct 10 O'Clock.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-03-08

We would thank friends who iuta
US notes through mall, to not send .
thing OF . damaging nature.
columns OF tho paper arc open to q
one, and We would like every one to
derstand that It 10 not our object TO
about or publish thlngs OF = pri
nature, concerning peoples busir
and n 1t was our intention the q
would soon regulate q matter like
We nave had several letters Of this k
some anonymous and others sig
People who furnish matter Of this
would do well to save their paper.
arc conscious Of the responsibility
correspondent, and We would thank
irienis to not send matter OF This
The editor IL the only one to
matters like this. He has ju
matters Of this kind successfully
years and 10 sjll able TO con''g1
do 80.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-03-08

Adolphus Brown. who resides on his
farm near Portland, Maine, arrived In
our city a few days ago on visit to rela-
tiyes ard iriends. He Ia looking quite
well, his health having evidently iui-
proved since his former visit. When he
lett home Ice WAS being cut on Lake
Leba8o from 1G TO IL inches in thickness,
and thousands Of tons were being
shipped over The Central Railroad to
Portland, where it was being loaded on
vessels for different locations. One yes.
sci load was ordered Tor the Cold Spring
Ice Co. Of this city. DR.. Brown will re-
turn home on Monday.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-03-08

A meeting Of the member Of the Fame
Hose Company was held last evening. st
which It was stated the was some trouble.
According TO the accounts, the preaident
Of the company refused TO preside at the
msetipR. for tho purpose Of preventing
it, being held, but whom he found that
the members were In earnest, and elected
another man TO the chair, he slipped into
1t and entertained motion rssdjourn-
ment, which was carried. The trouble
afises from the fact Of the delaga,es TO
the convention recently held to nominate
a chief aud assistant engineer not vottn 6
In accordance with the Instruction Of the
majority of the members.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-03-08
A Minors Horrible pe,lb

SCRANTON, March 7.-Nicbael Nal
. former member of Common Como
wss horribly killed Al the Cayuu, i,
last night, whore he was employed n
pump runner.
The time coming when he should
scend In the niue to SEQ how tie ",
stood, he got to the surface landing.
Head Man Rogers called TO him 4
above II he was ready. Mali. r,pl
that he was. but before The ,ari
reached him he tripped aud FELL
A search was made and III, man
corpse was found Ut the bottom Of
shaft, below she carriage landing, u
cd Into shapless msss and ever
broken.
A portion Of the skull was iouta 1
ensd IN . plank At the side OF the
where the body struck in liza de,c,a.l
six laborsrs working in the tMt
near the pump we're spstter,d With I
whom The body struck.
Malia's Corpse was rolled up
blanket and carried home to seven
phau chill Iron, whose mother Is
dead.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-03-08
DIED..

RICKEL-On March 7, 1890, John d.
Bickel, ngod ~ yours.
Relatives and friends are invited to
attend his funeral from his late resi-
dence. No lois Bennett street, on Mon.
day morning. Services at tho house ON
Sunday evening at eo'clook. lnterment
at Milford, Delaware.
March I, Mabel, infant
daughter OF David II. and virginia II.
Williams. aged . months and days.
Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral, from the
residence of her parents, noar W ooddnio,
on Sunday afternoon. Leave the house
at l O'Clock. Services ut the house.
Interment ut Red Clay Creek Cemetery.
MoELwEE.-Att the Presbyterian Hos.
pttal, on March o, Allen u. McElweo OF
Newark, aged 10 years.
services will BIO held at his late resi-.
denee, Chapel street, Newark, Del, on
Sunday, March o. Mt o'clock r. m. In
torment at McUannon's Church Gene
tory.
swAYNE.-ln West Chester, Pr, on
March 8, 1890, Thomas Swayne, former
iy Of Chester Heights. In the Goth yeai
OF his nge.
Relatives and friends arc respectfully
invited to attend his funeral from his
Chester, Pa, on Monday, the 10th inst.
without further notice. Interment al
Cumberland cemetery.
pORTER-On the 9th instant, Sallio II
Porter, wife of Orvid Porter, In the
2lst year of her age.
Relatives and friends and tho mem
bers of the Daughters OF Liberty are re-
spectfuily invited to attend the funera
services at tho residence OF her hus
band, on vanBuren street between
Sycnmore and Beach streets, on sunday
evening, NJ q O'Clock. Tho funeral viii
proceed on Monday morning on tho BIB
Train, from the r., W. 4 u. depot. fol
Templevillc. Md, where the remain
will be Inferred.
IT'S hard TO break tho tender cord
When love has bound tho heart
IT'S hard, so hard, to speak the words
Must we forever pnrtf
Dearest loved one, we have laid theo
In the peaceful graves embrace,
But thy memory Will be cherished
TIL We see thy heavenly face. I
sPENCER.-At his residence, near Glas
gov, on February IL, 1880, Malta ME
Spencer, in the 9th year OF his age.
We miss thee from our home dear father
We miss thoe from thy place;
| A shadow DER our lite Is cnst
We miss tho sunshine of thy face.
We miss thy kind and willing hand.
thy fond and earnest care;
GU home Is dark without thee.
| We miss thee everywhere.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-03-08
.PIFpa EDITION


The members aud friend. n m,
rresbyterlan Church gave ,hcl, n n.a,
tho Rev. W. r. Carr, a grand , pa'2
Inst evening. lie and his genial ~Is. /
Ing taken 50 unawares, mad II "a.
the riches. treats they have ever 'u'
~. Carr was nearly frightened nm.
bic wits. on being confrolied Al M
BY . supposed tramp aud La bs,s, W \
lowed BY others. it sppoarej az ;!
army Of them were about 10 iny.s. !,
house. Finally they tuccs.akl in y
suadtng the reverend sir 10 omen
door Wide enough Tor ths happy p,, s
push 10 through the hall into liz d,H,I
room. Tho table was loaded with
the delicacies OF tho season. Mr. III
Anderson arose aud in a bspps M
spceeh, presented Mrs. Carr an env,l1
containing = neat, little sum of MAN
Mr.. Carr responded On behalf Of blmy
and wife.
Rev. and Mrs. Carr desire to ,h,,t
members pnd friends OF the cbn,eH
this act OF their kludnsss and a,,l
them II meets their hiphos, appr,el,tl
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-03-08

Tie undersigned. being among the
many residents Of Wilmington who have
visited DR.. Roberta Office At the Clayton
House aud had teeth extracted, being 60
well pleased with the paiuless operation,
have kindly offered their names TO be
used for reference: Mr.. Howard Il.
Springer, with Mr.. Chss. Dubell, the
halter, No. 2 East Third street; Mrs.
Lucy Toppip, No. $40 West Ninth street,
and Miss May Robinson, No. 11S East
Fourth street,
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-03-08
Killed n Man and Two Horses.

vISELANp, March THE sccommo-
6Atit train on the West jersey railroad,
which leaves Cape May for Philadelphia
at $50 q. w., this morning struck =
Butchers wagon belonging TO Thomas Y.
Carton, of Vineland, at the Oak road
crossing about one mile north OF Vine
land, instantly killing the driver, Allen
r. Linnekin, and both the horscs aud
utterly demolisbing the wagon. The
locomotive struck the team and Wagon
squsrely, hurting the driver and frag
Hnents OF the wagon some seventy. fl
feet on one aide OF the track aud thu
horses about the same distance on thu
other side.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-03-08

BURLINGTON, March z. - Maggie
Rogers has brought suit against Charles
Beers for damages for breach OF promise.
,fhc papers were served to-day, when
Beers promptly furnished ball to the
Nmount OF q, 600.
Cards were issued sbis week announc-
Asg the marriage Of Beers to Miss Ida
hay Baker on March Is. This apAounc-
nsnt prompted Miss Rogers to bring
anti bhs claims that during their court
ship aud after they were engaged shs
aoansd Bsers about $500 to assist him In
ihis business affairs, for which amount
che has never been reimbursed.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-03-08

Tho Robert Emmett Literary AN
ton, Fourth and French stres4
presented with handsome elk
last night by the lady friends OF
sociation. Mis- Mary Rodgers e.
presentation on behalf Of the lM
neat speech, and Mr.. Luke Ma
Philadelphla received It with spfTlI'J
remarks on behalf Of tho sssos-'
Al the conclusion Of the presenta,u..s',
freshments wore served in an ao)0''
room.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-03-08
- -
Personal.

Miss Gertrude Is. Burns, sister of Mrs.
jackson, Ia in this city paying her friends
and relatives visit, If III Augusta
County, Virginia.
Miss \. Arde son Is also visiting her
STUNT on Eleventh street. She has many
admirers, who would be peased If she
should b.come permanent resident oil
our city.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-03-08
An Embexnicr's Heavy Sentence.

LEBANON, o., March S.-Ex-Trsssurer
Coleman, who had been convicted of EN-.
bezzlement, the amount being fixed a,
$4,000, was sentenced to pay double the
amount cmbezzlcd, the costs OF prosecu.
cutlon and to be Imprisoned In the peui.
tertiary two aud one-hAlf yesrs. Cole.
mans family 10 one OF the most wealthy
and respectable In the place aud they are
heart broken,
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-03-08
2OPer Cent, Discount

More to be had for your
money than anywhere else
in the country. It's a sim
pie story. We are taking
40 per cent. less for the
Clothing you want to wear
now CT lay it away for next
Winter.
This is q great opportu-
nifty, when you consider
frices lower here, to begin
with, and one.hfth less.
Mems. Boys and Chill
dren's Clothing. Made &c
measure same discount. Nc
exceptions. You buy the
Broadcloth Worsted Suits
A free choice OF our entire
stock.
Here's how it's done:
A Suit Of Dress
Clothing $4,000
20 per cent. off 400
--SIo.o'
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-03-08
a Banner Presented.

A handsome silk banner was presen ted
to the Robert Emmett Literary Associs-
ton last evening by their lady frisudt.
Previous to the presentation there was q
musical and literary entert ain ment, after
which Mise Mary Rodgers made an ex-
ceilent address GU behslf OF the donors.
Luke Dillon of Philadelphia replied aud
accepted the banner on behalf OF the
donors. 1t is Axe feet, made of silk aud
very handsome.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-03-08
Filled Ills leo House.

George X. Woodward, who cceupiei
the DUPONT fam near Montchanin
Clirlstiana Hundred, allied his Ice houss
on Friday last with ice from three 10
four inches thick. The TIL Of March 1,
q little late tor an ice crop, but thi,
season it WAS tho fret opportunity tina
offered, and MIR. w. and perhaps other
embraced 1t, going Gil the principle tia
you must strike while the Iron lie hot.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-03-08

About o'clock last evening = man,
unkn ,wn, stole roll OF red flannel from
the front Of John I. Wilson's store, No.
4lS Market s'reet. A gentleman passing,
and noticing the theft, notified Mr.. VII.
son, who, after smart chaSs, captured
his man ut Fourth and shipley streets,
where he took the flannel and lot the
man go.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-03-08

Cnnlii.liluIinu l,lnss

Beginning to morrow afternoon ard
until further notice. u, the Il. 4. Church
of the Redeemer, at 80 o'c!osk, the
Rev. j. Simpson Trottcr. VIII oegin a
series of instructions on tue apostolic rite
of confirmation.
All who desire 20 make a confession Of
Christ, through this ancient rite, are in
vited to be present.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-03-08


Shortly alter 8 o'clock last evening,
with tasxets well flied, the old, middle
aged, and young folks of Wesley NJ. +.
Church, Knocked a. tho door of their
brother Nathan Porter, No. Ava Van Bu-
ron street, and after being cordially re-.
csived they took possession of the house
to the surprise of the host and hostess.
who. however greatly nJoyed the speech.
max ing by Rov. Mr.. Koons and others
and the singing which followed. limo
cent plays were next engaged in and LAS
but not least, were the Offering o
prayers for each other. Al a seasonabis
hour Tho friends bid each other good
might, and departed with the love o
God and their fellow men Ieigning II
their hearts. leaving the Harder we'll Ia
den with the neccsssariss of life, and
snug little purse with Mrs. Porter thu
showing their sincere regard for tn
family.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-03-08

On Wednesday evening, March 10th,
John f., the son of Charles Il. Rudolph,
will be united in marriage to NJ So
Martha. daughter Of the late John Scott.
The ceremony will take place IN Grace
NJ. u. Church at 0 p. m, and will be
followed with 3 reception at the residence
Of the BRIDES parents, No. 1905 West
street,
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-03-08
Interesting Exhibition

A very enjoyable magic lan; ;si,,' r.
bition was given by John X. hl.h'
Union NJ. L. Church last evsll t. nd
exhibited several fins Vows OF WV Ind
Land, scsnos 10 the life of Christ .'
BrAudywins Summit camp groaluls nd
ad mission fee was charged, ana Wv n Z,
ceeds will DO used for purcdasins
carpet for the Sunday school foo'''
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-03-08

The statement that appeared in some
OF the papers about William Bachus, the
colored man, having been In Jail for three
or four months was incorrect. When he
WAS arrested last fall he promptly gave
ball, which was continued at the Novem.
Der term OF court. As a matter of fact,
he has only been In jail since the time OF
Ills trial, February 4.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-03-08

Al . ssated meeting OF Diamond q
Grange, No. ., he'd al their hail iu y
ton, March 7th, lso1, the following 4
lutions was unanimously adopted!
WHEREAS, We farmers and isrpa
assembled, do not think u costs The
pie engaged In farming ihesum Of q
cents per day as living expenses, Tor
member Of the family, Therefore,
Resolved, That We, Diamond
Grange, No. 2, do recommend to !
body, the importance OF ielaclps
cost Of feeling the prisoners In cur CT
ty jail, to that sum.
Resolved, That Que copy OF thls rel
tion bo sent to the president oil the
court, and one TO each OF the folio
papers: Morning News, RErvBl
and Every Evening", with Request TO
lish.
By order OF Diamond State Grang
2, Patrons Of Husbaudry.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-03-08

Temperatures below zero were reported
In New York and the New England
States, a. follows; Troy, . below; Sara.
toga, "a below; 10 the AdirOndacks, 20 to
30 below; 81. Jonnsbury, Vermont, &C
hollow; Lyndonviile, 25 below; Hanover
New Hsmp shire, IA below,
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-03-08

The WAC on that was struck eyaa
on the B. 4 o. railroad, nosr hia ',a,]
last Wednesday, belonged TO i. .u
States Marshal Charles NJ. NeWnn.
was loaded with produce for nlal.''11
the train cut It completely IN TWO M
colored man who was driving rI
narrow escape, but Fortunately Nv
also the horses escaped injury.