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Daily Republican., 1890-04-04
An Experimental sI,opllfter.

A well-dressed, aud apparcntly very
respectable woman, who gave her name
a. Hary Rebccca Ship!ey. and her real
dence etauutou, Va, wss arrested In
Philadelphia on Wednesday ior shop.
lifting. About 500 worth OF goods were
recovered. and she made tho following
statement: II have had many rom ntio
adventures, do you know, but this is the
most romantic one Of them all. had q
gentleman friend from Philadelphia who
visited me In Staunton and read to me
an account OF the expcrtness of the
female shoplifterI In tho large bazars in
Philadelphia and New York. l fell to
thinking over the matter until finally |
got the notion into my head that would
try my own hand at 1t, lust to $50 whether
could take anything without being de.
tected. Not with the idea OF stealing,
you know, but Just to see whether had
tho skill and audacity they possessed.
We'll. came here two weeks ago. had
money TO mako my purchases with, but
! went from one large store TO another,
picking up any little trile that took my
fancy. took everything 10 my hotel
room, and have II there now. l id not
rumove the price marks or tags, and !
eau pick out tho Goods which got from
each store separately.
II decided to givo supper at the
hotel and invite the superintendonts and
the head ladies from each store from
which had taken anything to meet me,
aud l intended to ask each lady to ilen.
tlfy her own goods AMI return them to
her. And. BY the way, l had decided TO
do that very thing tomorrow night.
would not use the gods for myself i
had abundance without them. or course
| wouldn't want tho story oi my arrest
10 get into the papere. Romantic idea
altogether wash'ti 7"
She was present while her trunk was
being searched and compose1iy ate her
luuch. and was 10 the same p'acld mood
when removed to the ecounty prison. The
magistrate and detectives expressed the
opinion that "the prisoner had the
stro, gest nerve for novice at shopliitipg
that they had yet encountered, or was
out Of her m'nd and unable to realize
her situation" They inclined to the
latter opnion. The woman claims to
have wealthy aud respectable connsc-
tious In Stauntou.
Daily Republican., 1890-04-04

WASHINGTON, April 4.-The rainfall
OF the last four days In the Southwest
has extended from vostern Missouri as
Tar a. % miles beyond the Colorado line
and from the northern boundary OF Kan.
sas to Gainesville, Texas. IN western
and southern Kansas, Oklahoma, Indian
Territory, the Pan Handle and north.
western Texas the rain has been hailed
with delight by the farmers. who had
begun :, fear an extension OF the drouth
throughout the spring. Tho rain has
greatly berenlted the winter wheat crop
In Kansas aud tho ranges OF the cattle
men in the Indian Territory and the Pan
Handle.
Heavy rains fell all day yesterday in
minnesota and the DAkotas, and farmers
Ia those States are rejoiclp2 Al the cron
prospects and preparing for seeding. In
sClne sections there had been NO raIps
tor many months.
Daily Republican., 1890-04-04

Tho African Grand Commandery of
the National Compact Masons h, Id their
anniversary last evening in the A. U. n.
L. Church. The sermon was delivered
BY the Rev. g. v. Peterson, who took ior
his subject "Pilgrimage," and was botn
eloquent and Instructive. This COM
mandery will start enroute to PIttsburg
tomorrow morning at 90 ock, and will
sojourn In that city several days. They
are to be the guests OF the commander es
belonging to the same fraternity OF that
tity, and anticipate pleasant trip.
vote of thanks was rendered to the
pastor for bis sermon, to the trustees foi
tho use Of the church, and to the choir
lor their cxcells Mt music. The church
was packed, there being hardly standing
room. Tho commandery will be escorted
10 the depot to morrow morning by Prof.
iIarding'e Band.
Wilbert Harris Is bringing his orchss.
ira to the front us fast as possible. They
are learning to harmonize very nicely
and viii soon fill an engagement in Sou II
Wilmington.
Chase and Chippey, tho new firm in
he undertaking business, filled their flrbt
order this week. The remains of Will
lam A,well were encased In beautiful
cssket and sent to Dover. The work
was we'll donr.
Ray. James Smith is one OF the oiieet
members .. Ezioh Church. Ha has passed
the "a h anniversary OF his birth, and ba.
been member of the N. u. Church 81
years. He visited the conference In
Philadelphia, and during hts stay was
tie guest OF hIr. and Mrs. Young OF
Philadelphis. but formerly Of this city.
He is very much pleased with the treat.
ment he received during his stay, and Is
always pleased when treated well by the
young folks.
Mr.. Vincent Berry has started q res
taurant at No. 610 French street. He
proposes to keep ilrst-olass pla CO for
the accommodation Of ladies and gentle
men.
Rev. I. B. Cooper commences his series
OF Easter services tonight. The services
Will becontinued all next week and will
20 very interesting, Ald deserve the
patronage of the public. He is wind NJ
up his yearly labors, and is we'll worthy
the patronage of the public.
Mr.. WIN. Caldwell has started . gro
cery store at Eleventh aud Lombard
streets. Mr.. Caldwell is one OF our en-
terprisiug men, and 10 doing all he can
to encourage his children. lie deserves
the patronage OF his race.
Mossrs. George Z. Benson and Alfred
X. Gustas, tbs celebrated guitarists, have
been very busy every afternoon and
evening this wsek, and they report that
they have engagement for all next weex,
playing for private parties. Messrs. J.
Il. Huh and Q. II. Smith, their employ
ers, say they will coon he able to make
their living by playing or seek other EN-.
ploy meut.
Daily Republican., 1890-04-04

Shares Of stork In the Securi Build.
Ing aud Loan Association of Mlunea polls,
Minn., which will mature in about seven
years, returning you large gains on
money Invested there u. Shares cost 90
ctnts per month each, which represents
81 a. maturity. The association paid
thorizej capital, 10000. 600; iubscrited
c,piial, S5,000,0 900. Branch office, No. 0
East Seventh street, where you eau call
day or evening and subscribe for shares
aud obtain iurther inior nation.
Daily Republican., 1890-04-04

WAsHINaToN, April 3.-Col. Charles
DeArnaud, . Russian, who iis pressing a
claim against the Government for ser.
vices rendered during the late war
visited the Washington office of the Ctn.
clnnati Com merciaI- Gazette last night to
demand correction Of y published dis
patch. The dispatch stated that Col.
Ds Arnaui was spy during the war.
Gen. II. v. Boynton, the correspon dent
OF the Comnercial-Gazette, declined to
retract the charge. De Arnaud called
Boynton . coward, aud the 0creral
threw him through tho doorway OF the
Office and into the street.
Col. Dc Arnau1 returned to the offic.
and apologized for his Ian guage, saying
that he was armly convinced that Gen,
Boyntcn was not q coward.
Daily Republican., 1890-04-04

is tho test Of fortituds among the Indian
srloes. Bus we defy any Cherokee,
sioux Or Comanohe to endure the twingss
~ rheumatism Without winoing. These,
indeed, arc slight a. frat, but grow 10
intensity until they become unbeArable,
NO malady is moro obstinate In its ma
surlty than that which gives rise to them.
Inc more need. then, OF attacking It ct
uue OUTSET. Foremost among remedies
Tor II 10 Hostetter's Stomach BIttsrs
sAicr and infinitely more effective than
coichicum, veratrum and nux vomica.
an remedies which might prove destruc-
we Of lie in a slightly excessive dose.
Minsrai duporenta, alec, when not posi-
lively misshievous, are far inferior in
remedial power to this salutary botanic
medicine. IL entirely expe!s from the
blood the acrId impurities which origin-
Ate tho disease, aud enriohss 40 well as
cis:nses II. Constipation, liver COM
plant. dyspepsia and other ailments also
give way to 1t.
Daily Republican., 1890-04-04

SuNBURY. April 3.-Frank Moore, OF
RhlphO Township, Lancaster county,
formerly successful railroad man, but
who for the past few years has been
irampinK around the country doing odd
jobs, came to the lower Office this after
noon. and, being drunk, became abusive
to the men. One of tho engineers, Mar
tin Strait, OF Sunbury, notified him not
10 70 into the office. He started in, how
ever,a Strait struck him with his open
band. Moore fell over and died 10 q few
minutes. Tho doctors pronounce his
death caused by heart disease. brought
on by drinking. The case has been plac-
ed In the hands of the sheriff, aud thor
ouQh Investigation will be made,
Daily Republican., 1890-04-04

kr. NIf,,ii ',''','......,....... A35J. "a
In itag S Sal "a presented a commul,ica.
e5@,I. 9,g aaln'iel II. Bsynsrd. in which
L. p,s, p,a,nea Of Council not baying (
hthg asl ,saioted over a year apo a. hr.
fAlsEipp ~ aa9palfing police stars and
litse. Of 81 Ives ,a The bill contained
,s,n Il a h'li ia'a IL he presumed that tho
sth.r ., V.l. was was not paid was b .canee
go, fcf 81 s"stsexcessive, ss stars could
Ana h. 'sauzh said he waptoa n ,
eolan.lt,ee. sua'rman OF the Po-
,,.aawion, the ch.irn.n=.
saulo h. Wy The bill was not paid was
tu,Sody1 1e wf,h Knew nothing about II. Z
ftel ths al, without authority had or. ~
Ileys ia als ,uns and badges. He dii not
k,,, and "a sueh a loose way of do.nv h,s, ~
h,lps 70, '.t one he would moi va,. oas,- snr
pa tbs .h. lnem. Besides. Nj. saSdon
Stiag charges were oxcess,vs "aua oua
|,d sb,,. .es.slogue from his a..,, Ahu !.
rIrh.,ei for o,esel :, plated stars could bs ~
ala Be- s'pSn I,,rl,sis was very sure th.. the altar,
NJ, McC N ss, sea for 81. 50 apiece. 'A''
Ide,ss,o.h he bll. There "a. a. ,aVor o.
lld ,llv.r sslween nickel.piatsd and ANA
been assas & Mr.. Baynard, bo said
,yOr Hsrr,"saa'o sa to make the badges y,
order te ps'on, and In order 10 Al,
clday, sori nv mad to work h's man w., On
ate i, Li. lining he had n.ver dons %
.ne To ks.ie. ,iie. He thought II vss q
,ll. mann rep the man out oi his monss ma. :
~, ,SIt''' SiIll also strongly favored nav.
!: week E,sst T. sI,, moved . . po.tponemeu,
,a1. sla' pa the city had p p.d da'issi..s. isS ..s
Daily Republican., 1890-04-04

kennott Square wants to be- like Media
"a chartered place where no llquors
can be sold except for medicinal pur-
poses. A company of gentlemen Is form
ing In that place who propose to purchase
the only licensed property In the Square
eighteen has been appointed, OF which
Evan Swsyne Is the Chairman, who are
soliciting subscriptions OF stock. l, will
take tlO, 900 TO carry out their plars.
Over 81, 400 have teen subscribed.
Daily Republican., 1890-04-04
NEW GROUNDS OPENED.
0overnor Biess Conducts the Dedica-
tory Ceremonies - Many Promiusut
Citizens Present,

"Aos - many fr0minone
Citizens Present.
The new base ball grounds Of the new
wilmington Club were opened Yesterday
aiteinoon with . game between the Ath.
ietio and Wilmington clubs, the former
winning by score Of to q. Over 5000
people were present, including . great
many ladies. The grand stand and
bleaching boards were crowded and huu-
drtds took 10 the gamo from the sur
rounding tree. tops and hills. Hya't's
Military Band was present and rendered
good music.
There were present Governor B,ggs,
Secretary Of State John +. Salisbury,
Sheriff Alvan Allen, Mayor Austin Har-
riugton, City Solicitor Henry G. Turner,
Judge I. Q. Grubb, most Of the mem bers
Of tho City Council, W. M. Candy,
President Of the Wilmington Savings
Fund; w. 8. Hiles, Esq, w. 8.
Prickstt, Esq., and many prominent
merchants and professional mon.
About O'Clock Mayor Harrington
faced the grand stand, and, 20 soon as
the band stopped playing "Hail to the
Chief" introduced Governor Biggs.
The white-haired Representative from
this State took of his high hat, and as
his long, gray hair was blown to the
breeze said that he was proud Of VIII
mington, her Industries and her tase
ball club, and after few words Of ad-
vice to the two clubs he dedicated the
new grounds by throwing new ball out
Into the diamond, which was the signal
for loud cheering aud much enthusiasm.
The grounds we're In bad condition, be.
Ing soft and sponRy. and muddy In some
places. This was caused by the plowinR
necessary to level the field. Some good
plays were made by both sides. This
was the fret game for the Wilmingtons.
aud the team did well. Lawson was
Wild at frst, but soon stcadled down.
The following Is The tcore in detail:
Daily Republican., 1890-04-04

THE Democrats In Congress yester
day placed themselves unequlvocally
on the side OF impurity and ignorance
by opposing the admission of Idaho as
y State, because she had clause In
her constitution prohibiting Mormon
Ism and another making education
compulsory. The Democrats are found
endorsing every kind of iniquity for
the sake of gaining the votes OF the
lowest classes. -
Daily Republican., 1890-04-04

l.. w. siidhaln & Son, auctioneers
sold at public sale for George W. Lobb,
near Cliadd's Ford, on Thursday, year
ling colt, elGO. aud one horse was with.
drawn at $3.50; cows, SS7, S52Is, SisH,
s4sll, s5sll. t5s,f, $ii, cas-. $50, SS6l1,
$50. y3l1S. S37K, si21i, S37, s37, s52,
Si7; average for the l8 head, $45Z.
Corn, 40 cents per bushel. The sale was
well attended and prices satisfactory.
Daily Republican., 1890-04-04

The West Chester Local Of Weines-
day SAYS: William Connor, OF DuPont's
moved to near Ph@nixvi.le yes erday
Tho teams (tour in number) took a rest
Il tho old Turks Head and while here
one of the turn outs In particular drew
ths attention OF many peope on our
stree It's. II was th It Of four fine iron
.r y horses harnessed to the largest load
11e horses weighed each about 1850 aud
wSfe finely pfopci toned.
Daily Republican., 1890-04-04

Ino cnoapest hat house Ia tho city
kuInford Bros. dOA Market street.
1iv Bush's coat; you will iiKei II.
American Laundry, COZ West Front,t.
Try Bush's coal; you will surelylike
CrppinR and ieechlng, is3 IL. Secondis.
Fine isk. Rings at Hani's. Is Il. 9TH street,
Frank koop Smith. druggist, 5til and King.
Or. LIpiincot, office SEA North sth st. Phila.
u you want cheap picture frames 20 To q
*. Bsugh, 2os West Second street. lhave the
largest stock IN Delaware. Come and see ior
yourselves.
aoss, 2i0Market street. has the largest and
cheapest stoc OF hats, white shirts, under-
wear. neckwear and hosiery In the city. Call
and see him.
Daily Republican., 1890-04-04

A lady in going from Fifth and King
atre. to 10 Tenth aud Poplar streets, last
Tuesday evening, lost q anal tatchel
which contained two silver watches, gold
speetacles, $3S In money and various
other articles. The finder will be paid a
reward of el0 on leaving the same at
this office.
Daily Republican., 1890-04-04
q. j, Hesstou.

Coal and wood, -four and feed. Lehigh
coal, 6chuylki)l coal, Lee coll. All
grades Of spring and winter wheat flour
Minnesota -four, Hungarian flour, Lea's
-four, IN barrels or half barrels. All
kinda OF mill feed at mill pricea Oak or
pine kindling wood In blocks or split.
Careful drivers and 2240 lbs. to the ton
guaranteed. Office, yard and warehouse.
8i7 West Front street. Telephone 500.
12-y-tf
Daily Republican., 1890-04-04
Sale Of Horses and Cows.

r. L. Roberts will sell at his farm near
Village Green, Pa. on Mocday, the 7th
inst, y very desirable driving or work
horses, a pair Of mules Is COWS, 70
shoats. a lot Of harness. 600 pointed rails,
200 dressed posts, and various other ar
ticles. Wagons will be at FELTON, Sta
ton 10 meet the B. & o. train that leaves
this city at O'Clock p. IN. Sidham, tho
aucti .neer, 10 going up, and he will give
persons who cali at No. Ill East Fourth
str ct full particulars,
Daily Republican., 1890-04-04
For the Ho,ne p athio Hospital.

A dance W II b. given by tn junior
board Of the Homeopathic Hospital. in
Prof Webster's Academy. on Friday
evening, April IL, for the benefit of the
hospital. Tie committee In charge Of
the tickets are: Ms. Harry l.. Wood,
Miss Purdy, Miss Melita. Neseudank
and Miss Emily Warner.
Daily Republican., 1890-04-04

There Is no place liko home as come
home 18th bigger and better stock oi
mems, boys and children's clothing
and gents furnishing goods than ever
before. Come and see and convince
yourself. am sure you will not be dis
appointed In doing so A. have clothing
from the best to the cheapest, and my
prices are to suit the times. You all
know me from Fifth and Market streets.
NJ. Meyers, one price clothi.r, where all
faction guaranteed or money refunded.
NJ. Meyers, 4O6 Market street. Whining
ton, Dol.
Daily Republican., 1890-04-04

Finding 1t an imposslbility to dispose
Of seventeen Thousand dollars of tobscco
and cigars In a lump. we propose now to
slide 1t out 10 lots to suit tho purchasers.
1t would be proper for every dealer to
Daily Republican., 1890-04-04
Tske Notice. Sir Knleh,..

There Will be au address given to St.
Paul's Commandery, No. /, working
under the Jurisdiction of the Right En- :
nent Grand Commandery for the State II
Delaware, this (Friday) evening, the 4th
inst, at the A. U. n. p. Church. Past
Eminent Commander Rev. J. B. Stans-
berry will deliver the address. The
public 10 invited to bs present.
Daily Republican., 1890-04-04

An interesting program ..is being pre-
pared by the Young Mems Christian
Association ior Easter Sunday. plat.
form will be erected at the west end OF
the gymnasium for the accommodation
OF those who will take part The services
will commence at 4 D. NJ, and on Mon
day evening there win be reception
from until 10 o'clock.
Daily Republican., 1890-04-04

Goods slightly damaged by fire will
be. sold at brakes auction room to-
night, 18th lust, such IS gents flannel
shirts and drawers, ladies' Jerseys,
mems, boys and ladies' Roasamers.
Daily Republican., 1890-04-04
Notice,

The o-partncrship heretofore existing
under the firm name OF j. NJ. Croes u
20. having this day been dissolved by
mutual consent, ], NJ. Croes assuming
ali oills-due the firm aud paying all Bills
the hrm owes. J. N. Croes win continue
business at the old stand.
J. NJ. CRoEs,
X, Jos. GREEN.
Daily Republican., 1890-04-04

Professor Wen, optician, sos Market
street, Wilmington, Del. You exam mel
my eyes and fitted me with . pair OF
glasses which have benefited me 90
much that l cannot help to thank you.
MRS. WHITE,
Daily Republican., 1890-04-04
NEWEST :: STYLES.

Stoves, Ranges and Or
Stoves of the best manufacture
ers. Refrigcrators, Ice Chests
and Baby Coaches. If you
want goods for the Spring give
us a call. We have a larger
stock and greater variety than
ever before. Quality the best
and prices the lowest. Terms
the most liberal ever offered.
We know we can please you and,
invite a call.
Daily Republican., 1890-04-04

II there Is q genuine specific for Piles
1t ia Old eauPs Pile Ointment. 1t is
warranted to cure the most obs mate
eases In abort time. Price 25 cents per
box. Sod by all druggists.
Daily Republican., 1890-04-04

The great preserver OF the eye sight
and cur or OF all diseases and weakness
rs aud SO cents. Fourth and King
streets. A thousand testimonials.
Daily Republican., 1890-04-04

The celebrated 3 b. B. B. cigar, manu-
factured by II. F. Bourbon g. Bro., No.
219 West Second street. Sold at all the
leading hotels and cigar stores. Try one.
Daily Republican., 1890-04-04

The motion to postpone WAS lost BY q
tie vote 70 to IL.
The bill Was then ordered paid, savera
Democrah voting with the Republicans
topiy H.
Mr. Cotton offered . resolution In
structing the Board OF Park Commis.
sionsrs 10 look out for grounds for q
park on the South side.
Bills Of William Dollard for $40 and
Tor Eliza Frazer for Sl2 were ordered
paid.
On motion OF Mr.. Forrest Council ad-
journed.
Daily Republican., 1890-04-04

Oh. II l only had her complexion
Why, 1t 10 easily Obtained. Use Pozzoai's .
Complexion Powder.
Daily Republican., 1890-04-04

16x20 crayon portrait with one dozen
cabinet photographs for 5000 arc still
being made at Hollands gallery, 307
Market street.
Daily Republican., 1890-04-04

The number is So3 Market street, aud
tne merchsndise 10 tailering. Guaran-
teeo TO ht bo b In price Aad style.
Daily Republican., 1890-04-04

II you wish to drink q pure article tr.
6toeckle's Book.
Daily Republican., 1890-04-04

Harness. robes and whips at Perkins,
No. 101 West Eighth street
Daily Republican., 1890-04-04

Now OrIelhs MO1nsses,
Elegant new crop. so cents a gallon, al
northeast corner Third and King streets.
GEO. A. TAYLOR.
Daily Republican., 1890-04-04

Harness repaired promptly at Pc kins',
1Ol W. Eighth street
Daily Republican., 1890-04-04

Strong Cough Candy at Ferguson's.
Daily Republican., 1890-04-04

We give her Castoria.
When she was u Child,
She cried for Castoria.
Whom she became Miss,
She chung to castorla.
When she had Children,
She gave them Caatoria
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-19
zACaRY'5 RESOLUTION.
What the State Road Committee o
the House W Ill Report.

What the State Road Committee OF
the House " Ill Report.
ATLANTA, GA, Dec 1S.-The state road
committee of the House will report the
Zacnry resolution by substitute substan-
italy as follows: That the claims Of the
lessees be referred to committee Of eight,
to be appointed by the governor, six of
whom must be able TO concur i'll the award.
Their verdict is not to be finally vetoed by
the governor. Furthermore, if either the
state or lessees feel dissatisfied with the
verdict on legal grounds "a appeal may be
taken TO tue supreme court.
The old les;ees held a meeting to-day.
Col. z. w. Ccle Of NASHVILLE. Mai.
Stahlman, MIR. Walters of Baltimore.
aud number OF prominent railroad
men interested in the stock were present
So far as can be learned the
leSsees decided to trust to Pres dent Browns
well known Judgment to take care Of their
interests in dealing with the state. They
will meet again Tuesday.
President Thomas called on the governor
this afternoon, and is reported to have left
hun treasured concerning the lsase.