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The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-12-07
DIR. ErIst's IIo,pital,

II anybody had dropped into First &
lVeasey's pharmacy, Eighth and Spruce
Istreets, this forenoon between and Q
O'clock, DR.. First might have been
seen with needle and threads. bandag-
Ies and court plasters, binding up cuts
land wounds OF unfortunate ones. The
first brought in wasWalter Jarboe, No.
His East Twelfth street, the index lin
ger OF whose right hand had been
caught In tho cog wheels of a machine
of the Diamond State works.
Hardly had tho hand been bandaged
when Samuel Il. Pierce, No, lTp3 Tulip
street, was brought in. Ho was work.
ing al building in Silyerbrook and
had cut the back OF his left hand with
10 hatchet, seveling the arteries and
cutting to tho bones. Through DIR.
First S skillful surgery the hand was
Ibandaged and the young man made as
comfortable as possible.
But Dir. First had not long to walt
before Joseph Murphy was brought in.
| His right hand had been caught be.
ltween belt and wheel laceratlng, tho
Fingers severely DR.. First soon had
these wounds dressed, also making the
third case within an hour.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-12-07
Mr.. Annle Mnnhsr.. naath.

Mrs. Annie F. Mnckey, the wife Of e.
G. Mackey, OF Philadelphia, died yes.
father, Levi Fisher, Iron Hill, Md.
Mrs. Fisher had been a sufferer from
cancer in the stomach for some time,
and thinking that change of air
would be beneficial, came TO her ia.
ther's last July, and has remained
there ever since. For time she seem
ed to improve, and on Saturday was
SO much better that she thought OF
going home this week. During the
night she was taken worse, and died
about 4.S0 o'clock yesterday morning.
She leaves a husband and one son,
aged years. The funeral will take
place on Wednesday afternoon, and
the lnterment will be made In st.
Thomas Cemetery, Newark.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-12-07
A 1IiIkman's Mi.aap.

Samuel Ridgway, the well known
mill M ~, met with quite an adventur,
at Eighth aud Madison streets. VII ct
though locking "a little ugly at tn,
time was somewhat amusing, Tie
front axle df his wagon breaking the
wagon was let down. and the horse
linking fright, dashed on with the
shafts after turning the wagon with
It's cans OF mil and Mr.. Ridgway in
eide over ON its side. The horse was
caught u short distance of without
tujn-y and p crowd gathered to right
the upturnbd wagon and rescue Mi
Ridgwuy, who was seen inside through
the glass doors busy setting up his
cans and saving his milk. When he
bad every thing rightsd he erawled
out none tile worse for the upset.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-12-07
Vandalism an,I Theft.

Some person visited tile spring
house on the farm occupied by W. Hem
near Centrevtlle Christiana
Hundred. few nights ago. and tore
up and carried oiY the flooring In the
shed adjoining. The samo party, or
ono of equally thievish propensity,
visited the barn some six weeks ago.
and stole about eight bushels OF wheat
which had been left standing in bugs
on tho floor. Again one evening The
last week the same thief 1t is supposed
visited the dwelling the door OF which
had been loft unlocked and stolo there
from pair OF shoes belonging TO Mr..
Hendrickson and pair of new koots
belonging TO his son Joseph,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-12-07
Election of Officers.

At regular meeting of Wilmington
Division, No. 224 .. Il. w. G., the fol-
lowing officers were elected to serve
the ensuing year; Col. ]. L. Layfield,
Chief Conductor: L. NJ. Dunn assistant
conductor; +. ]. Boylana Secre-
tary and Treasurer; Robert Boylana,
Senior Conductor; - Allison, Ju.
nior Conductor; - Lowman, Ins de
Sentinel; A. w. Mahoney, Outside Sen.
tinel. After election was over the new
officers every one of them being in
their place they We're installed by Past
Chief Conductor l. l.. Parker with the
assistance OF Past Chief Conductor, A.
b. Dance, as Marshal. Everything
passed off nlce, and everyone was
pleased.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-12-07
The surprise Party.

Mr.. EDITOR IL desire to call the at
Itentlon OF the public 10 the surprise
party given on East Second st.. head.
ed no refreshments served When I
want pound parties brought to my
|hcuse, will get some one to bring
them that is able TO do 30. Tho reason
ordered them out was because soma
lof them did not behave themselves, al
though sonO OF them acted like ladies'
and gentlenlon. / am opposed to
making public ball room out OF my
house under any consideration what
ever. Ii those who were at the party
Iare growing over the refreshments
Ithoy brought, they can call around
land | will pay fer them. After tho
lparty was dismissed soma of them
went across the street and spent the
rest of the evening over there, and
Ipart Of the refreshments wore senE
there. q. GoIE,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-12-07
The MuniripaI Court.

One solitary individual ana he col
Ored man named Lewis, occupied tho
prisoners dock this morning. lie
was accused by Robert Wilmoro with
eoInniLtink an assault aud battery on
him last saturday. Lewis plead guilty
TO the Charge and said he didn't want
To he bothered with him 'fuoliu'
around him and 80 les glib him SLAP
1 dtd." Wllmore said the assault and
battery was unproVked He admitted
however that they had two drinks
Rplece, and William TowHsoGd tts III.
ed that Wllmore went out and drank
with Lewis after he had sworn out n
warrant Ion his arrest. Judge Ball
tined lewiB the costs in the ease.
The rhseIof s. " B. Cartv. charged
with writing policy, was partially
heard and then postponed until this
evenings session of the court TO get
other witnesses,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-12-07
Death of an Old Citizen.

William Stiley, a we'll known citl.
zen, died at his residence No. 22l Pop
lar street last evening, aged IS yenrs,
of general debility. The deceased
was a prominent and well known
citizen. and during his life time served
us a member OF City Council as mem
ber of the Board of Education and a
county tax collector. He was re-
formed Democrat. but has been retir-
ed from public life for several years.
lie was also a charter member of the
Phoenix Fire Company, and one of
the oldest members OF Asbury NJ. 4.
Church. He leavcs wifo and daugh-
ter, the latter being an accomplished
young lady. The time for the funeral
has not been fixed.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-12-07
A Prize Offered

Willard Salisbury, Jr. Esq, has Of
fered gold medal, TO be contested fol-
by the volunteer fireman yearly, un-
der the following conditions:
First, forherolc or courageous acts
performed by any volunteer fireman
in saving human life at any fire hap
pening the coming year, and second
any brave or courageous act perform
ed by any volunteer fireman in pro
tectlng or preserving property from
e5lruction or damage by fire." The
medal will be awarded by 3ommittee
composed of Mayor Willey.Chief Engi
and President Smith Of the Friendship
Elre ComLany.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-12-07
FIFTH EDITION.
mr.. pIoker,. nrother.In.Lnw.

John A. Mitchell, ex-Olty Auditor. is
Tax Receiver John 7. Dickey's brother-
in-law. He might have been city au-
dltor yet had not "Bllly" Lees loaded
bill In the Legislature that WAS to ex-
tend MitchellG term been discovered
In time. He might also have been
clerk for Messrs. Dobb and Doud, the
majority members of the new Board Of
j ,ctions Department had not Frank
A. McCloskey got In ahead OF him.
Missing these little official opportuni.
ties Mr.. Mitchell has turned In to help
his brother'in-law, MIR Dickey, to col
lect taxes.
| With Mr., Dickey as chief to watch
who comes In the door OF the store
which has become the double-turretted
tax Office, deputy Fink at tho foot OF
the stairs, and deputy Mitchell up
stairs to man the duplicates, decide
who are voters and who not the ma
chine is ably manned.
On Saturday afternoon Mr.. II. b.
Groves,in running the gauntle' got up
stairs and rlled Mr.. Mitchell to such
an extent that the latter order ed him
out, and when he declined to go out
on the Instant he helped him out forct-
bly,, In consequence of which Mr..
Groves has had Mitchell arrested and
Tonight the Municipal Court will con-
slider the case and decide whether tax
Office is public Office where etlzons
have a right to go or whether it is q
private office, where they have no
rights except those accorded by the
owner or tenant.
| Mr.. Groves snys that he started up
stairs when Deputy Collector Fink
called out: "If you don't want to pay
your taxes you have no business up
thero." Groves went up and standing
by the door found four colorod men.
George Draper, John Green, John Lew
is and George Monroe trying to pay
their taxes. Mitchell was asking Dra-
per where he lived. when hp replied on
Buena Vista street, Ninth ward. AIitch
ell told him there was no such street.
but Draper said there was. because he
had lived on II for ten years. Mitchelb
then asked Draper how he hpelle4
George, his first name aud when Drap
per triod TO spell 1t Grove,, laughed.
| Mitchell got angry and said, "Yop
get ont Of here. I'll attend to thcss
men," when Groves replied and said,
~ thought the tax Office was public
office" Mitchell said ''lf you don't
get out OF this | will throw you out"
and then he camo and pushed Groves
out Of the door and told him to get
on down stairs. Then Groves went
and swUre out o warrant. Groves
says however that Draper got his re-
ceipt and also that Mr.. Dickey did n OF
see any Of these proceedings.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-12-07
THIRD EDITION.
Unlen Gospel Meetings.

Following next after the introduc-
tion OF Major d. W. Whittle, the Chi
: cago Evangelist, to the Wilmington
people at the First Presbyterian
Church Sunday forenoon, as reported
elsewhere, came at O'Clock, p. M, in
Hanover Presbyterian Church, the
Union Mass Mh sting OF First, Hanover,
Central, West and Olivet Churches.
Mr.. J. t. Qlymer, choir leader OF
West Church, lead tho congregational
singing. "BehntiIul Words" was tho
titls OF tho hymn sung. Then Miss
Nhittle. the Majors daughter sang
y ,eking Tor Me, the congregation OF
o the schools 3Oinlng in the chorus.
Reys. Lafayette Marks, Albert N. Keig-
win and william z. Swartz assisted
Mayor Whittle. DIR. Marks Offer ed pray
er: Announcement was made of a
Bible reading and prayer meeting at
o'clock every afternoon in Central
Church; Miss Whlttle's and Miss Board
mans meeting for girls at O'Clock in
the First Church.
On Monday and Tuesday evenings
the Union MEETINGS are in the First
Church; on Wednesday,. Thursday and
Friday in tho West Church.
The Misses Whitte and Boardman
Sang Christ Is ALL The children re-
cited the ten commandments In con.
cert. With illustrative anecdotes
drawn from Human experience, Evan.
gelist Whittle set forth the Importance
OF obedience TO the commandments
and to parents and OF being at home
after dark.
lie wanted them all to remember
Isaiah 5S, 9, in this connection: "All
we ike sheep have gone a9tray; we
have turned dyery one to his own way
and the Lord hath laid on Him the in
iquity of us hll."
A poor boy had broken rule and
was called UP for punishment. He
begged OF. but the teacher told him
to remove bis coat. IIe started to
f0ke IL OF when the teacher and boys
Eoticed that he had no jacket or shirt
Snder the coat At this point another
boy spoke up and offered TO take the
whipping. He was tlogged in place OF
the boy who had broken the rule. This
Is the position whlco Christ takes. He
suffered for The sins of all.
Major Whittle encouraged the chill
dren not to lie towards In owing theil
allegiance to- God He told of n Ger
man boy WHIP had been converted nj
the Moody meetings in Chicago. The
httle fellow told his father who was q
saloon keeper and an intidel. The mar
Was very angry and ordered his sor
either to drdp his belief and to stay
away from The meetings or leave III,
house. In amoment the lads decision
was reached and getting few clothe.
together he started out after kissing
his mother goodbye. His father then
roDented and said If religion caused a
boy to sacrifice his home it was wortl
looking into. In a short time til,
whole family were Christians.
Cards werb distributed to be signed
by those who desired to lead bettel
lives and after the meeting was closet
Major Whlttle made few remarks /,
The children who had given him Lhel
names on tile cards.
Olivet s. =. was not present in bod,
as II was o far for he children tt
walk but tnp church is al the UnloI
Gospel meeting work.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-12-07
Tho Annual hlratinr.

The Delaware State Grange will hold
the seventeenth annual session in the
hall Of the house of Representatives on
Tuesday, December u. The meeting
will commence at II. o'clock In the
morning, but the proceedings will be
OF secret nature. An open session
Will be held in the evening, to which
the public arc cordially invited. A lee
ture, illustrated with stereopticon,
will be delivered by Dir. A. L. Neale and
a paper upon scientific Tom perance
instruction In the Public Schools will
be read.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-12-07
Another Crank.

Last evening reporter OF the RE.
PUBLICAN had a notice written evident
ly by crank among cranks, handed
Into his Residence, with an adrnunttury
noto, that unless II WAS published he
would have to suiTer the consequence
This note tells something about man
being assaulted, but as it Is written In
q wandering manner. AMI no mime
signed, ii will hive to 60 in the waste
basket Tie reporter to whom il was
addressed has secured two dynamite
bombs, Il iiatling gun and h pair OF re-
VoiYers. and consequently feels able
TO take care OF himself.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-12-07
Two hundred and six.
Death of nm AuedlaJv.

Sarah s., wife of Archibald Arm.
strong, residing In Mill Creek Hundred,
near Ashland. died on Saturday last,
after short illness, aged "A
years. She leaves husband, a son
and daughter and also many friends
to regret her decease. Her remains
will be inferred on Tuesday afternoon
at Red Clay Creek Cemetery after the
usual services Mt the church.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-12-07
Consignment Of Annles

The largest con ignment of apples
IN Wilmington, this season, arrived ut
the Is, ~ o. depot Thursday, mani
Tested TO Booker " Nhitesell, six cars,
containing LOO barrels; they also have
over 800 barrels In the store. making n
total OF over 1900 barrels, all fancy
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-12-07
No ol,rt.

Thero was no court this morning
and the many who had been attrar ted
TO the court huuse helle,ln that tile
case OF the barn burners would be
taken up were Disappointed There
were also a large nami cr of witnesses
present, WHO were Discharged until .
O'Clock thIs afternoon. when us Judges
Houston and Cullen will both be prc.
sent, ono oi the cases will bs taken up.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-12-07
Amuseinents.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE,

''Hands Across the Sea" will be the
attraction for Tuesday and Wednes-
day evenings. The company is com
posed OF members who are proficient
In their respective parts, and rank
among the leading actors Of the day.
Those who attend will be amused II
not instructed.
On Thursday, Friday and Saturday
evenings, Ford's English Opera Com.
edy will delight all who attend, as tho
actors are ilrst-clsss and well versed In
their respective roles.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-12-07
Holiday Goods.

Persons who wish to secure holiday
goods shbuld call at the china store oi
i. Lewis Eow, No. AIS King street, ana
make their selections. His stock com
prises everything desirable In cheat
and high grade goods, decorate,
China latups, ornainented pottery
glassware. Japanese China, =6ronzes
silver plated ware, etc. Open ever
Nvening this week. Call early and
ESOid tho rush.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-12-07
AcADEMY ~ MnsIn.

George Dixon. the champion bantam
weight, throws down the gauntlet this
evening at the Academy. and dares any
one to take it up. An interesting and
exciting match may be expected.
Frank Bolen of the Athletic Club has
consented to meet him.
The company will give an interest
Ing performance to night, o-morrow
night and Wednesday night. with IN
tinee OH Wednesday, aftelru N. "Burr
Oaks" will appear on the three last
nights of the week.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-12-07
For Conl Flour md Foed.

See or phone Steward Il Chandler,
central Office and flour store north
west corner 4th and King. Our coal
is not aNcelled. Try it. Our flour is
giving the best results. We sell the
best brands. Try our |. X. L.ilour. 1t
is the best sold In the city. Telephone
40S. Coal yards ll0.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-12-07
Met Yesterday.

A meeting was held ut the Fame
Hose house yesterday afternoon, by
the committee on bylaws, of the State
Flremen's Association. A set of laws
have been approved by the committee,
that will be submitted to the assocla.
tion at meeting which will be held at
the Liberty engine house on Wednes-
day evening. In addition to acting on
the bylaws the association will select
the time and place for holding the
next annual convention.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-12-07

The Democratic caucus met this
morning, but failed TO nominate n
candidate for speaker, the 10Th ballot
anding Crisp 81, Mills 81, Springer
II McMillin 4 0 Hatch 5, Stevens l.
They then adjourned to meet at 2
p. IN.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-12-07
linking GAkes.

A display Of the baking of cakes
from Stevens buckwheat flour will ba
made at the store of Jos. G. Holley,
Taylor and Spruce streets, tomorrow.
Those who wish to see tho operation
should attend. The ladies' are es-
pecially invited.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-12-07

It's too late to cry when your head
IS Off" but before you say mo use, D
try Old Saui's Catarrh cure and see
how quickly and pleasantly you will
be cured OF caLarrh and influenza. IS
cents.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-12-07

Ven! Yldil Vici This i5 said OF
Salvation Oil for 1t conquers the worst
cases OF rheumatism and neuralgia al
once. Price only 25 cents a bottle.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-12-07

George Ii. Bennett, who la we'll am.
hvorably known in this oitv. and ha.
been living In New Castle Tor seyeIaI
months, has returned to town and /.
now rosiIiing at No. IT'S East SeyeI5ti
street. His many frierds viii ~
pleased to have MIN again amoI,=
them.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-12-07
Two hundred and six.

Mr. and Mrs. Harry j. Stout, OF 917
West Ninth street. have returned from
delightful Southern tour of two
weeks. Both are rested and refreshed
and enjoyed the journey very much.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-12-07
Sale nt Centreyjlle.

Robert Messick will have his next
sale of fresh cows and springers on
Monday. the 18th Inst. just one week
after the sale OF cows by Messrs. Pot.
ter ~ Mock on the farm OF the Pass
more Bros.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-12-07
Two hundred and six.
DIED.


in the f3rd year of his age.
Relatives and friends of the family
arc respectfully invited to attend the fu.
neral ON Monday afternoon. December
Z. at one o'clock, from his tate residence,
Kcntmere. Service at Mt. Salem NJ, E
Church.
RAYMOND-On DecemberG 1891. Johnny
H., sou OF Hiram u. and Elizabeth L..
Raymond, of meningitis, aged 2 years
and six months and DAYS.
Rclatiyes and friends are invited to Mt
tend his funeral from the residence of his
patents NO, 29i3 Carter street, on Tuesday
att rnopn. Services ut tho house at 3
o'clock lnturment ut Kiyerview CeLe-
tory.
Two little angels now on high,
Ihey hand III hnnd together roam,
Two links now bn ms to the sky,
Two fingers heCk'ning us to come.
Lord give US strength our loss to bear,
ANA lead us IN the Heavenly way,
Oh .may We meet our chfllrGn there,
In realms Of everlasting day.
iANBY-On December 9Th, 1891, Emma
a, wife OF Ge1rgc NJ. Handy.
Relatives and friends ARE Invited to at
tend her funeral from the residence OF
her husband in Brandy~ine Hundred, on
THURSDAY, the 10Th instant. at II O'clock.
heIyices AZ the house. Intermeut ut Beth
oil NJ. Il, Cemetery.
WRIGHT On December eth Of dIphthr-
ria, Edgar Ghauncey, son OF Slalilon NJ,
and Ida l.. Wriaht. aged years.
burial ON Tuesday morning 1t 10 o'clock
from the residence Of his grandmother,
NJ. u. Cloud, Thirteenth below ClaymOnt
street. Funeral strictly private. Inter-
ment at MI. Lebanon Cemetery.
ARMSVRONG.-On nec. 5th. IsOi Sarah
-, wife of Archibald ArnstrouE, aged "a
years.
Relatives and friends are Invited 10 at.
tend her funeral from tho residence OF
her husband in Mill Creek hundred, on
Tuestlay, Dec. sth, at 1880 pm, without
further notice. Services and tnterment
at He'd Clay Creek.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-12-07

Men OF full habit ars very apt to lave
The piles All such should have ON hand
n box Of Old Saul's Pile Ointment, the
peerless remedy for this distressing
d .sease, Price 25 cents at all dealers.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-12-07

Always buy your picture frarnsHa
from the manufacturers TO get them
at the right price. Yerger's, No. 419
lShipley street, and No. 40 Market
street is the spot.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-12-07
Healthy Bee.

Mr., ]. r. Wood, stall No. 6, No. sos
King street, Is now disposlng of the
beef of some Of the finest and fattest
young cattle ever sold in this or any
other market. Iheyare Just right and
all killed by himself on his farm.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-12-07
unslcrv nnl nInves

S. II, Staats. No i05 Market street. Is
headquarters for Hosiery, Gloves and
Merino Underwear, for ladies', gentle
men and children.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-12-07
Cnl,Is.

Get bottle of Bronchial Balm nj
the drug store FGthand Poplar streeta
NJ you'll soon euro your cold Fell
the druggist.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-12-07
Rings

Is ono of our specialties. ave can,show
you an assortment unequalled in Will
mington. SIillard +. Davis, 9 east I'd
street.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-12-07

Always take your crayon pictures to
lerger's, No. 4i9 Shipley street, to get
them framed at the right price.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-12-07

Fresh roasted peanuts, roasted by
electricity, Whole sale and retail, at
5. w. cor. of 9th " Market streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-12-07

A good girl may find a good place
for general housework at No. 226 King
street.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-12-07

Piano Tampa. 25 styles. $3.50 to s49
complete. /. Lewis Row, No. AIS King
street.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-12-07

Use Corn Meal Mush, prepared Dy
Pure Food Supply Company. Your
grocer sells It,"
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-12-07
Keys Found.

A bunch OF keys found near the cor
ner OF Fonrth and King streets, can be
be obtained by the owner on calling at
this Office.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-12-07
RetnIu.d to Town,

Plain Gold Wedding Rings. at Nil
<Gd 1. Davis, No. 8 East SECOND strent
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-12-07
RnlIoting for sneaker.

"Economize by using Corn Meal
Mnsh for frying. Your grocer sells it."