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The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-26
Colonel Fitzrernid ncnd

Colonel Thomas Fitzgerald, the sem
ior editor of tho Philadelphia item,
died on Thursday morning Mt tho
langham Hotel In London, after n
short illness Of grip. Colonel Eitz.
gerald hnd been ailing for some time
and he started for Europe with his eld-
est son l;ltCr in tho hope of getting
back his usual health and vigor. He
caught cold, however, In Dublin, and
alter short visit to Paris he returned
to London to die.
Thomas Fitzgerald was born in New
York City. December ~, 1870. lie be-
Eau life MS printer, and gaining ex-
perieuce In journalistic work on the
Now Brunswick Fredonia, the New
York Commercial Advertiser and the
Iallahasseun, Of Florida, he came to
Philadelphia in 1912 and in 1917 he star
ted the Weekly Item. which wus the
foundation OF the present evening
weekly and Sunday papers. The origi-
nal paper was started by company
comprising Colonel Fitzgerald. George
q. Foster John r. Carter and Robert
q. Lorett. Fitzgerald soon acquired
the entire interest by purchase and in
1852 1t was entitled Eit2geTald's CITY
Item. II was for some years issued
on Saturday afternoon aud from this
developed this present daily paper.
The original Offices we're in South
Third street, but now the paper is pub
li6hed from rs South seventh street.
The Colonels sCns were brought into
tho business and they helped consider
ably in developing the paper and
tightening the work OF its venerable
founder.
Colonel Fitzgerald derived his mill
ttary title from being on the stan of
War Governor Curtin. He married in
1872 lie daughter OF Dir. George W.
Ritter, and hu was left widower in
lsTj. Ills family consisted Of five Sons
and one daughter, of whom Gilbert is
dead; Harrington, Ritter, Robert and
lIildchraud hNvtheiptt him to oeslab!ish
the TEN. and Maud VINO married. A..
Iallutn HuhIard.
Colonel fitzgerald always took a
lively interest in the theatre and was
the author Of several plays, includ-
| ing Light at Last" which was pro
lacod at the Arch, December 50, lS6S,
with Mrs, John Drew in the leading
ro.e. Inter on he produced 'Tatrice, !"
in which Laura Krene appeared; "Wol.
YES at iny.s Tangled Threads" THE
Regent, Who snail Win2' "perils OF
the Night, aud bound TO the Rack. y
His eity residence was G!3 Spruce
street. Tha body will he emhalmed
and brought 10 Philadelphia, where 1t
| viii he iaidhy tho sile oil his wife.
Tire death has cansod a great shock to
tlte SONS, who were rNpactlnE him
| home this week aud WeIe preparing a
welcome lor him.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-26
ere,llent rnrra.. Sal omit.

When Council adjourned last even
ing, President Farra invited the mem
bers, the city officials and representa-
tives of the press to accompany him
to Mullins restaurant, Sixth and Ship
ley streets, and partake of q farewell
set out. The invitation was accepted,
and the following sat down to the
tables:
Mayor Austin Harrington, Council
men William G.. Baugh, L. B. Cotton,
John L. Curren, Daniel McKenney,
Michael ]. Sharkey. Samuel @. Vande-
grift, James A Magee, Henry w. Per-
kins, Aaron S. Beale, Samuel r. Law
son, John w. Hawkins, President-elect
n. X. Benson OF City Council, james
II. Deighton, Clerk of Council A. i.
Messick, Bailiff; Michael F, Kelley, City
Auditor John A Mitchell, Auditors
W. Y. Swiggett, City Treasurer Rich
ard II. Gritilth, II. r. Price OF The
Morning News J. L. Conway of the
Evening journal; Merris Taylor and
Joseph u. Wilkins OF Every Evening;
Solomon Hersey and William X. Long
OF the DAILY REPUBLIcAN.
After the refreshments had been dis
posed of, Mayor Harrington was unan-
imously elected toast master, and in
accepting the position, alluded to the
fact that quite number of officials
besides himself, were about TO retire
from Office.
He compllmented President Farra
ON the fair and impartial manner in
which he had filled the Office, and said
that he did not believe he had known
any politics while in the chair. In re.
tiring from office he has the satisfac-
ton of knowing that his conduct,
while president, has won for him the
confidence, respect and esteem of his
fellow citizens.
President elect N. r. Benson was
next called upon, and alluded to the
friendship which had existed between
himself and Mr.. Farra during their
whole lives. When the fate OF war, or
in fact the fate OF politics, pitted them
against each other that friendship
grew stronger. He hoped that at the
expiration Of his term OF office that he
would enjoy the same confidence and
the same respect of the people as does
John g Farra.
Brief speeches wero made by each
one present and at the conclusion,
President Farra thanked his friends
for their kind words.
During the time he has occupied the
chair he had tried in every way to I've
be fair aud impartial and to treat all
alike. When Mr.. Farra concluded he
was rendered rising vote OF thanks
for his hospitality
Mr.. Farra has been president OF City
Council for the past six years. He
succeeded the late Henry Eckol, SER
wing one year, was elected again for a
period OF two years, and was in turn
reelected and served three years.
With him in the room last night was
William G, Baugh, who has been in
Council for ten years; John Wesley
Hawkins, who has been member OF
Council almost ms long; Daniel McKWn-
ney and NJ. j. Sharkey, who have each
been members for four years, and
Richard Il. Griffith, who has been city
treasurer for four years, all of whom
retire with Mr.. Farra.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-26

Tue DEMOCRATS Of Iowa have held
their State convention ani have 10.
nominated Governor Boies with tic
expectation OF re-eiectins him. He
slipped In at the last election by plu.
r llity Of 6,523, when there were four
Ii .kcts IN the field, und tho Democrats
expect the same thing to occur this
year. The platform IS a stake reitcta.
tion OF free trade. free whiskey and
free silver. The silyerresolutioH reads
something Ike tins:
We reitnrate our demand of one wear
ago for the FREQ coinage Of silver, and
that 1t be made full legal tender for all
debts, puhlieHnd private, aud denounee
ns unjust and dishonest the provision
OF the law recently enacted, allowing
parties to stipulate against payment in
silver and silver certificates, thus set
ting UP one standard for the creditor
and another for the debtor. ono for the
poor man and another for the rich
mun.
II the Democrats can carry the state
on this platform, the West will be
looked to for Presidential candidate,
unless Hill aud Cleveland Will tone
down and reconstruct their money
ideas.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-26
In the Namo of the Prnnhet.

figs! cry the venders of the fruit In Con-
stantinople. Certainly a "great cry
over little wool" Scarcely less fool
ish Is tho practice OF those who fly to
violent physlcing for costiyeness. They
dose themselves violently, weaken
their bowels by so doing, and disable
them from acting regularly, so that,
verify, the last condition OF such peo-
pie is worse than the first. Hostetter's
stomach Bitters is the safe and effec-
tive substitute for such vast expedi-
ents. But no, let us not call them ex-
pedients, for it is by no means expe-
dient to use them. What is needed Is
o gentle but thorough laxative, which
not only insures action of the bowels
without pain or weakening effects,
which also promotes healthy secre-
ton and flow of bile into its proper
channel. Dyspepsia, debility, kidney
complaints, rheumatism and malaria
give in to the Bitters.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-26
WASAMAKER'S
PuttADGLrnrA. Friday. June. 20. ls9

Every owner of a set of
the Encyclopedia Britannica
will require the supplement.
ary volumes prepared to
accompany Poale's American
Edition. These additions
have been specially edited
and will be found very full
and complete upon all Ameri-
can titles. Three volumes
III all. The first is now
ready, the others will follow
at intervals of about one
month, Cloth $3.50, half
leather 81.
Thirteenth street centre.
There have been scores of
new Dress fabrics introduced
during late seasons but moth
ing has replaced Irish Linen
Lawns. To omit them
would acknowledge this an
incomplete dry goods store.
They hold their place in
public favor imperial and
secure. A fine display of
them will be found in a
Chestnut street window and
one ofthc Giugham counters.
20, 25, 30 and 35c; black
and navy %, 80, 35 and
40c.
Northeast of centre
Another shipment of those
big heavy Irish ITuck Tow.
els, the"watcr mops.n Price
25c. At Soc they'd be
cheap.
25c Damask Towels with
fancy colored borders and a
double row of drawn work
so to 20c each.
Southwest of centre.
Every one of these items
means money saved over or.
dinary home work in Muslin
| Underwear.
More of the S., 20 and 75c Gowns,
Drawers, IS and 40c.
Skirts, 75, S. and 81.
Percale Blouse Waists, S5c.
Lawn Blouse Waists, Sl.25.
JOHN WANAMAKER
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-26
oh. whit . Cough

VIII You heed the warning? The sig
nal perhaps OF the sure approach or
that more terrible disease Consump-
ton. Ask yourselves II you can afford
for the sake OF saving 50c., to run the
risk and do nothing Tor it. We know
from experience that Shiloh's Cure will
cure your cough. 1t never fails. This
explains why more than Million Bot
ties We're sold the past year. 1t relieves
Group and whooping cough at once.
Mothers, do not be without it. For
lame back, side or 9hest use Shlloh's
Porous Plaster. n. b Danforth, whole
sale and retail agent, Second and Mar
ket streets. Wilmington.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-26
Dots.
BLsh's, French street wharf, is Il
Dlaca tp buy your anal


BLsh's, French street wharf, is the
place to buy your coal.
George L. Ferguson, II E, cd street,
manufacturer OF Pop Corn Novelties.
Dyeing and securing done 2l0 King st.
Taylor Il Fullertons Cough Syrup is
one of the bost syrups for coughs and
colds prepared. S02 King street.
Durstein is manufacturing fine Ha-
ynna filled handmade cigars, at No. 5
East Second street.
Sturgeon fishing has virtually closed
Ton the season. Most of the boats en-
gagged In the catch Of surgeons have
been hauled out and the nets put away
Mr.. Otto NJ. Meyer of the Utica Press
Utica, n. Y, accompanied by the press
man, +. l.. Dolan, visited our city on
Ihur5day, In order to SEQ our Scott.
Webb Press in operation before closing
n contract to place similar one III the
oillcs Of that paper.
John Beatty Of East Lake Park was
lined $40 and costs by Squire Sasse on
Wednesday for killing geese belonging
to Mrs. Emma Ahner.
Ellhu jefferson has marketed II
baskets of cherries from n single tree,
q large yellow cherry which netted
him over $500.
Rev. W. w. w. Wilson has been in
vited to deliver the Ith of July ora
tiOn at fredericksburg, Md. ..
The Smyrna Times says: The flea
bug is very destructive on some sweet
potatoe patches, and no remedy has
yet been discovered for them. They
revel in Parls-green or pepper
r. Campbell and Miss Sara A.
Wislial were married inst. Paurs Ro-
man Catholic Church last evening by
the Rcv, w. j. Berminghani. John II.
Campbell, brother OF tine groom, was
best man and Miss Maggie j. Patton
was bridesmaid.
Tho Delaware Saengerbund will
| make an excursion to Newark, N. j.,
/ on the 81 of July. They will meet at
their room at l2 NJ. and march to the
station under the new banner OF which
they are justly proud.
John J. Gallagher, tho druggist, re-
turned on Wednesday evening from De-
troit, Mich, where he attended the an
nunl session of the Supreme Lodge A.
q. u. W, as supreme representative
Delaware and MARYLAND. ...-
EX-Tax Collector james II. smalley,
OF White Clay Creek Hundred, this
morning paid to County Treasurer
D!ekey S5OO Of his indebtdness to the
county. ...-.
Row Lafayette Marks, DID. will do
liver II lecture at the l.M.C.A Hall on
Sunday afternoon ut O'clock His sub
iect will he Lessons From the Life of
David.n -....
Rev Father DeRuyter of st, Joseph's
Golored Catholic Nilsson, Tenth and
French streets, who recently under
went Il painful surgical operation in st.
Agnes Hospital, Philadelphia, is i'm I.
proving, but will not be able to leave
his bed for nine days. During his alb
sonce Father 0ud of Richmond, Va, is
officiating in his stead.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-26


President OF the City Council. John
c. Fugra. last night entertained the
meml ers OF Council, some city officials
and the reporters the press at Mul-
/ ms, whore ico cream and cake, scnti-
D.ent and speech ruled tile evening.
Mr.. Faira gave this set out at the clos.
Ing Of six years Of service as sIdeut
OF City Council. 1t nee led not this
act OF hospitality on the part OF Mr..
farra to demonstrate to him the high
appreciation in which he has been held
tvthe people oil Wilmington There
never has been a time since Mr.. Farra
ucaup.ed the Presidents chair that the
people did not feel that the best inter
ssts OF tho city were safe in his hands.
Elected as Democrat. he never per.
mittcd his political opinions to bias his
actions. but hUs, in lsoiicial capacity,
been square, honest and upright. The
chair In the City Council which he is
about 10 yacate, may bc as abiy and
honestly filled by Mr. Farwt's successor
Nil. henson, but it cannot Ge mOlo i.Gly
and honestly filled.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-26
Two Thieves taught

ers OF the Orange Building and Loan
Association, OF Orange, New Jers ey,
was held on Wednesday night The
arrest OF William Ii. Latimer, the de-
faulting Secretary, was ordered, and
a complaint against him was sworn to
by Jos. b. Bray, tho President of the
Association. The amount OF the de-
falcation with which tho Secretary is
charged is $500.
Cornelius A. King. for six years the
New York agent for the Hinchcllfe
Brewing Company of Paterson, New
Jersey was yesterday held on com.
plant OF the President OF tho com.
pany, who charges him with having
embezzled $4,000
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-26

County School Superintendent
Griffin will hold his first examination
for teachers in this city tomorrow.
School marms, and those who want to
bo school marms, fear the ordeal of
the first introduction to the new supor-
intendent. We do not think they have
anything to fear from him, as no is
represented TO us as plain, practical,
eommon-sensed, leyel-headed, genial
and tolerant gentleman, just such a
man is needed at the head OF oar pub.
lie schools.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-26

We HAVE received square Of very
fine sheet tin from the mandatory Of
the N. & G. Taylor Company OF Phila-
delphia. The only difference between
it and imported tin is that the homo
tin is finer, stronger and heavier. All
around the country these home-tin
manufactures are starting, but our
enterpri5ing Democratic contempora-
ries, fully abreast OF the times in all
other Kind Of news, but fail to catch
on to the tin Industry, except to say
that there is none, never has been nor
never will be any.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-26
We have Them.

wa ,!: s,, iq S@A1aEs sad1ss' y; !;
"a rety; all new and
fresh goods Just arrived from
the mandatory. Serge coats
and vests in black, blue,
brown and drab. Mohair
coats and vests in eight diff,
ferent shades.
Black Alpaca coats and
vests Drapedita coats and
vest, outing flannel coats
and vests. in fact every.
thing you most could ask for,
and prices range from 81 to
S8for coats and vests. If you
are in need OF a suit, we
have gone through the stock
and marked all the broken
lots down from 81 to $3.50
per suit. Now is your time
for to get a bargain.
All goods marked in plain
figures, .
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-26
Meeting Of cathollc socIetIe,.

A meeting of all the local Catholic
beneficial societies connected with the
]. G. b. o., of Wilmington, will be held
In the st. Paul's paroehial school house
located at Fourth and VanBuren
streets on Sunday afternoon at 8
O'Clock. The object of the meeting is
TO take steps for the formation of a
Diocesan local Union for the purpose
tween all societies of this class. The
meeting will be addressed by Martin
l. j. Griffin, general secretary, and
other officers OF tho 1, Q. b. o., of
Philadelphia.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-26
wedding at Newark.

George Mcintyre, of Henry Clay and
Miss Victorine daughter OF John l..
Sterling of Newark. were married
Wednesday afternoon at the residence
OF the brides parents by the Rev. L.
Mcdowell. The bride was arrayed in
white satin, and wore n diamond ne ak-
lace and n diamond finger ring, gifts
OF the groom. After the wedding
there was a reception. The guests,
numbering about 300, were from New
York, Philadelphia, Baltimore. Wash
ington and this city. Late in the
afternoon Mr.. and Mrs. Mcintyre
started on a western trip, which will
extond to the State of Washington.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-26
TIml1er Thievea-

A despatch from Madison, Wisconsin,
says that the State Land Commission
ers have during the last three months
been investigating the subject OF tres
pass on timber lands, and have un-
earthed great frauds Millions upon mil
lions OF feet of pine timber have been
cut by various individuals Off public
600 feet having been stolen from sin
glo township in the northwestern part
OF the State within tho last two years
The robbery has been going on for a
dozen years, and the extent of the loss,
to the State is enormous.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-26
Cases of Lock.jaw.

The horse of John @. Buckingham
grocer, at Twelfth and French streets,
which was suffering from lockiaw
brought on by u nail running into one
OF his feet, was killed on Thursday by
officer George L. Raymond, In order
to end his misery.
The horse of j. & J. N. Harmnn,
No. 40 King street, which was suffer
ing SO greatly from a similar cause,
that the doctor suggested the pro.
priety OF killing him, appears to have
improved considerably being able to
eat grass to-day, and hopes are enter,
tanned that he may get well. ...
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-26
FRIDAY JUNE 20. 1891.
rrcrnature Cnnyicts.

IT Is n very easy thing to talk about
cetllin police officers being under ar
rest, under indictment tbs Democratic
papers sometimes call it, for alleged
M | trumpld up offences committed
the sixth district, ii.th ward polls
~ the latc city election. Tho cry
against them berora they were reap
pointed on the force was very natur-
al to prevent their roappointment,
and the sAmo cry against thom after
their reappointmont was to destroy
their influence now that they arc re-
appointed, and cripple and embarrlss
ths force. 1t would have beon Just as
easy for young Mr.. Carpenter TO have
had all the policemen in the city under
arrest as tho four who were in the
vicinity of the polls OF which ho was
tho inspector. Putting under arrest
does not provo II man guilty OF any
crime. 1t is n mere citation to appear
before court to answer to certain
charges made forsomethlng alleged to
have been done. WhothGr such things
as alleged were done is to be settled in
the light of evidence and argument be-
tore court and jury,
After this is done, il it is ever done
at all, there Will be more consistency
In objecting to the policemen referred
TO serving longer upon the force, and
even then the whole proceedings, from
beginning to end, will be looked upon
rs such an extreme partisan measure
that it will be debatabIe question
whether ali arrest and conviction will
not be more Of u credit than a dis
grace.
Scrgeants Peterson and Stetzer and
Officers BurleiGh and Hahn, since the
election have been IN about the same
position us Chauncey N, Depew, presi-
dent of the New York Central railroad,
has been since the tunnel accident on
lis road that resulted in tho death Of
two or three human beings, or United
States Senator Blodgett, OF New Jer.
scy,who WIS put under arrest a couple
Of days ago charged with disobedience
Of a local town ordinance. Nobody
supposes that these gentlemen are
guilty of any crime until crime is
proven upon them.
The alleged violations OF law OF
which these officers are charged are
vefusug to keep order at the polls
when ordered to do 50 by young Mr.
Carpenter, inspector of the election
That there was some disorder at the
Sixth district, Fifth waud polls. is not
denied by anybody, but the parties
causing the disorder wcro encased by
bolted doors and brick wallis aud were
the custodians Of the ballot box They
were engaged in an attempt to pre-
vent legal votes from being polled,
anI outside a surging mass Of quail
iiad voters whose votes We're refused.
Such a stateof affairs would, OF course,
breed disorder, but tho disorder was
In the inside OF the room whcro the
policemen had no right to enter IL
will be time enough to brand these
four policemen rs ccuYigt5 when they
are convicted.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-26
The Street Inspector.
IcoMMuNIcArEpl

/ see by repoit of proceedings OF
the Street and Sewer Department that
VIM. NJ. Simmons is an applicant for
street inspector. There is certainly no
man in Wilmington who is better quail
fled for this position. He was for
many years In the employ OF the city
as q street payer. He was brought up
to the business from his boyhood and
thoroughly understands It, II be
should be selected he would see that
our streets are kept In a good travel
ing condition. Firth WARD.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-26
Skirts.

Ladies' Muslin Skirts reduced from 81 sse
to 39c.
Ladies' Muslin Skirts reduced from 400
to S3c.
Ladies' Muslin Skirts reduced from 5Oc
Is 4gc.
to J0C.
Ladies' Muslin Skirts reduced from sloO
to Sic.
Ladies Muslin Skirts reduced from $200
to Sl.1U.
Ladies' Muslin Skirts reduced from $3.50
to s. "a.
Ladies Muslin Skirts redueed from So 90
To 9lOJ
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-26
GaEsai GQIars,

Ladies' Muslin Corset Covers reduced
from 2jc to 19c.
Ladies' Muslin Corset Covers reduced
from 3ic TO s1c.
Ladies' Muslin Corset Covers reduced
from 5Or to HT sc,
Ladies' Muslin Corset Covers reduced
from 7bc TO Gse.
Ladies' Muslin Corset Covers reduced
from LOO to Sc.
Ladies Muslin Corset Covers reduced
from 81 u to sl.00. S..
Ladies' Muslin Corset Covers reduced
from SIS 10 Sl.l8.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-26
Dcnth from pnrniv.i.

David w. Sheekley, who removed
last spring from near Glasgow to the
Model Commons farm, New Castle
Hundred, experienced a laralytlr Mt.
tack last Monday, from tho effects of
which lie died ON Thursday. He is the
third Of fourth man who las Gicd on
TINS idfm within the Inst few years,
lie leaves a vile aud several sens and
daughters, who havc tho sympathy OF
then friends In this affection.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-26
Look Here Friend. Are You Sick.

DO YOU sntlcr from Dyspepsia, Indl.
gestiun, Sour Stomach. Liver Com
paint, NERVOUSNESS, Lost Appetite,
Ailiousnes5, Exhaustion OF Tired Feel
ing, fninS in chest on Iungs Dry
Cough, Nightsweats, Nervous Debility
or any form OF t'unsumption2 III so,
send To lhof Hart. ~ Warren street.
New York, who will send you free, by
mail, Il hottie of meditlne which is n
sue cure. send to-day
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-26
New Real Estate apenov.

Chas I.Stengle Inns purchased, of Alex.
ander ID. Graves, the City Employment
Agency and Real Estate Bureau, locat-
cd at Nor East 7th street, and will
take full charge at once. The REruBLI-
CAN wishes him success. Mr.. Stengle
is an expert deed and mortgage writer,
and we bcspeak for him u successful
business career.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-26
He Was Drunk

Patrick McAIenamln indulged in q
high old drunk yesterday, and as an
officer happened to SEQ him he was
locked up. This morning he was al.
lie learned the facts of the case he i'm
posed a line of 81 and costs, with the
alternative. in default OF payment, oil
putting in 20 days on the stone pile.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-26
The Ennitable.

Many persons, who notice what IL
going on around town. are speaking
well OF the expeditions manner ii
which contractor, Calvin I. Swayne il
constructing the foundations of the
proposed Equitable building at Nintl
and Market streets. The Equitable
Guarantee, and Trust Company art
fortunate in securing a contractor Of
such large and successful experience
and efficiency.