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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-26

ST. PAUL, Mimi, Feb. est is now
certain that next Monday the Wiscon-
sin Central will be completely absorb
ed by the Northern Pacific, which will
operate IL as mere division. This
step has been officially contemplated
ever since the old agreement and lease
went into effect, but those concerned
have avoided open discussion OF the
subject and are even now guarded
when approached. Owing 10 the
terms OF the Wisconsin charter, the
name of the old line cannot be drop
ped, and all equipments, both new and
old, will therefore be labeled North
ern Pacific Railway (Wiconsin Cen
trail Division.)
This step brings about the long
anticipated consolidation of agencies,
the delay In which has been a matter
OF surprise for year. Circulars are
now being prepared, but their exact
nature has not been disclosed, nor as
yet il 1t fully known just what dispo-
sition of the double force will be made
General Manager Mellen will have full
control beyond doubt, aided by Traffic
Manager Hannaford and his assistants,
Messr5. Fee and Moore. But what be-
comes Of the Central men of the same
relative rank is yet to be learned. In
all probability, however, they will
figure for the present as the company's
executive corps at Chicago.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-26
THIRD EDITION.



n FOR some tine past an attempt mas
been made TO get up mass meeting
of the Third, Tenth, Eleventh and
,tMeiith wards OF the city, to be held
~ the Meecaeoe engine house, to lis
fuss the propriety Of borrowing $500, :
100 for repairing tho streets OF the
sity. The first meeting was held on
saturday night last, but u was then
Netcrmtiled to postpone the meeting
until last evening III order that there
might be u larger gathering OF cltl-
gems Last night came, and so did
some fourteen citizens. or the wards
iiamed, most OF them from the Tenth
ward.
Member OF the Board OF Education
from tho Tenth ward, Thomas +. o.
Donneii, presided ut the meeting, and
stating the object OF the meeting, said
IT WAS To demonstrate against The bor-
rowing OF S500,OO0 to improve the
& streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-26

WEST, CHESTER, Feb. 24.--Henry Hey
burns self-willed wife caused him a
curious lawsuit, whichswas on trial to-
day. The two. who are aged respect
lively 80 and n years, own farm of
twenty-nine acres below Paoli, on the
line OF the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company. On the 9th of June, 1883,
Hepburn agreed to sell his farm to
Harry b. Schoiield, of the same neigh
borhood, for $3.50 per acre.
On the following Sunday Schoiield
and his wife came to view the new
purchase, and Hepburn showed them
over the premises. Mrs. Hepburn in
terfered with the sale by refusing to
sign the deed, because, as she said, the
bargain had been made ION the Lords
Day." Threats and persuasion We're OF
no avail, and even the promise Of a
new silk dress failed to secure Mrs.
Heyburn's signature to the transfer
papers. so the Sehoiield's have brought
suit TO compel the carrying out of the
agreement.
The jury, of which Nathan ]. Wait
height, of Phenixville, is foreman, re-
tired at O'Clock this afternoon, and
when court adjourned Judge Waddell
directed that a sealed verdict shall be
brought in during the night.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-26
FIFTH rnlFlAAs>
fiif III tUlIIUn.


Superior Court re-conyened at 10
O'Clock this morning, with Chief jus
tiee ComegyS and Associate Judges
Houston and Cullen on the bench. Ar
gument was resumed in the Biakely
case, and continued until ~ O'Clock,
when Mr.. Lore closed with an eloquent
appeal for verdict in behalf OF his
client
The jury were charged by the Chief
Justice, who fully explained the law
relating to damages, and said that for
the platntiff to recover he must show
that the defendants were guilty Of
negligence, and TINT II they had
adopted the necessary precautions the
accident would not have occurred. 1t
would be for the jury to determine IL
this has been proven by the testimony.
IT must also be shown that the
piaintin did not In any way contribute
by his own act toward causing the ac-
cldent, for IL he did he cannot possibly
recover. 1t must also be borne i'll
mind that Ii is the duty of an employ
or to furnish safe plan for his men
to work, and II he docs not he is liable
for any accident that may occur
through his negligence.
While it Is not the duty of the en-
ploye to look around and search for
any danger that may exist, 1t is his
duty TO use every preeaution to avoid
an accident. In this case 1t Is claimed
that the doors were not fastened back,
and that ii they had been, tho accident
would not have occurred, while ON tho
other side 1t is claimed that they were
fastened, and also That the defendant
removed the fastenings.
This is a conflict Of testimony which
frequently occurs, and II will DO for
tho jury to decide which is right II
they should belIeYo the witnesses for
the defence, then he was guilty Of
contributory negligence and cannot
recover. But il on the other hand,
they believe, as the plaintiff claims,
that there were no precautions adopt
ell to prevent an accident, the defends
ants are liable for damages.
The charge was finished and the Jury
retired at 12.20 O'Clock.
Michael Byrne, Esq, made applfca-
ton for writ of habeas corpus IN tho
case of Samuel Gluch, charged with
fraudulently disposing OF his goods,
and who Is now In jail.
The application was granted, and
argument will he heard tomorrow
morning, when William s. Hiiles, Esq,
will oppose the granting OF the disc
charge ON behalf OF tho creditors.
Argument ia the Roche divorce cas~
will be heard this afternoon.
The jury in the Blakely case came In
at l2.4U o'clock, with verdict in favor
of the defendant.
At O'clock court adjourned until
2.30 O'Clock this afternoon.
The license application will be taken
up tomorrow afternoon.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-26
FOURTH EDITION


A very pretty wedding was witnessed
at the residence OF Mr.. Jonathan r..
Shipley, All L. Third street, last even
ing Wednesday,, February 26th, 1891,
when Mr.. Arthur j. Hopkins and Miss
NJ. Katie Shipley Joined hands to cross
the sea of life together A number Of
invited guests were present to witness
the ceremony and give the young
couple God-speed at the LAUGHING OF
the bark. At $50 the wedding process
zion entered the parlor, Miss NJ. Edith
Robinson conducted by the groom,
and Mr.. John II. II. Shipley eseorting
his sister, the bride. In the parlor
they were met by the minister, the
Rev. John d. Q. Hanna, and were mar
ried according to the simple but lm-
pressiye service Of the M. Il. Church.
The groom is a brakeman on the p,
w. d b. Road, and a manly young
man. Seldom is prettier bride seen,
graceful, animated, handsome. Her
natural charms were heightened by a
costume of steel-colored silk, with "
shaped neck and lace. After the cere-
mony a bounteous collation. was fur
nished, of which the guests partook
in the midst of pleasant sallies OF wit
and many wishes for the happiness
OF the young couple. Many presents
testified the esteem in which the bride
and groom are held.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-26

SCRANTON, Feb. 25.-Alrs. W. h. San
born, clairvoyant, spirit medium. and
fortune teller, has been placed under
arrest for praeticing her profession.
There is II neat story connected with
the affair. Mrs. Smith, of South Wash
ington avenue, recently lost fine
gold bracelet which she priced highly.
In the hope Of finding 1t She consulted
Mrs. Sanborn, paid so cents, and that
lady immediately slipped into a trance.
She quickly saw the person who stole
the bracelet, declared the thief TO be a
woman, said she was good-sized good.
looking and with dark hair, and that
she lived very near Mrs. Smith.
Mrs. Smith went homo, looked about
her to see who the description would
suit,nnd decided Mrs. Il. B. McGuiness
must he the thief.
Mrs. Mctfuiness, when charged with
the crime, became very indignant, and
when she found how she came to be
accused, Immediately had her husband
swear out u warrant for the arrest of
the spirit medium, When the consta-
bic went To make the arrest he found
Mrs. Sanborn sick in bed. Neyerthe-
less he served her with the warrant,
and she will have TO answer US soon as
she RECEIVERS.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-26

NEW YopK, Feb. 26. Three members
OF the "Whyu Gang attacked man
ON Broadway yesterday. One of the
highwaymen seized his witch and
chain The stranger attempted to
catch hold of the lighwaymen, but
found his arms pinloned behind him
by coufedeIntes of the thief. The man
with the watch and chain started to
run up Broadway. The passers.by
cried stop thief" and detective
started in pursuit of the fleeing rob
her, who, in trying TO elude the officer
lodged among the horse ears and
truck teams. He was knocked down
by wagon pole. and then Il passing
horse stepped Oh his hgud, eating
him seriously on the buck Of his head
= and face. When taken TO the Cham
bcrs Street Hospital the man was iden-
fitted as James Dowl whom the police
Bay is well-known Ihier.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-26

Last night some extra electric lights
were put Into the lumber yard of Me-
Kee X Pyle, lumber leaders over Mar
ket street bridge. when Mr.. Mckee left
his residence, Eighth and Harrison
streets, and drove over to his yards to
see how the lights were working. On
his way back, about midnight, when
he reached Seventh and Madison
streets, he heard tho cry of "AIurderi
Police! Help! they're killing met" ahead
of him, apparently between Adams
and Jackson streets.
He gave his horse ehirp and hur-
ried up in time to see couple OF men
leave man PROSTATE on the pavement
and hurry up and pass around the cor
ner of jackson street. The PROSTATE
man gathered himself from The pave
ment and appealed TO Mr.. Mckee to
protect him. The man had been bad
ly battered about the head and blood
was streaming down his face Mr..
Mckee took the mun in his carriage
and started up the street with him. but
the highwaymen had gone. The man
said that his name was William Mere.
dith aud that he was life insurance
agent, and that he boarded with a
family named Bishop, No. 1905 West
Seventh street.
When ON his way home, and when
between Adams and Jackson streets, u
couple oil men came up behind him.
One of them struck him with all TIM
hrella, knocking him over against u
brick wall, when he was struck with
fist aud Knocked to the pavement. The
highway1nen then commenced tho
search for money, and were thus en-
gagged when they got scared at the
near approach of Mr.. Mckee. They
rpt hnlI tt t1iG watch t.tuft, Kyhinn
parted from his watch, and they got
neither watch nor ehnin, and neither
did they get any money. Neither AIr.
Meredith nor MIR. Mckee knew tho
robbers. Mr.. Meredith feels very
grateful that Mr.. Mckee came along
when he did, and doubly grateful that
he so kindly assisted him home.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-26
shiloh's consu,nption Cure.

This is beyond question the most
successful Cough Medicine we have
ever sold. A few doses Invariably cure
the worst eases of cough, Group and
bronchitis, While its wonderful success
in the cure OF consumption is without
parallel in the history of medicine.
Since its llrst discovery it has been
sold on a guarantee, II test which no
other medicine can stand. II you have
Il cough we earnestly ask you to try
it, Price 100, zoe. and 81, II your
lungs are sore. chest or back lame, use
Shilohs Porous Plaster. N Il. Dun
forth, wholesale and retail agent, 2d
and Market streets, Wilmington.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-26

The members of the Delaware Fire
Company, who went to Lebanon on
Monday morning, returned home last
evening. After housing the truck Of
The Lebanon Company and being feted
and banguetted, they visited Reading,
and came direct from that city home,
reaching the w. Il N. station at the
foot of French street ct 7.30 o'clock
Here they were met by the reception
committee Of the Reliance Fire Com
pany, fifty strong, under the marshal
ship OF James 4. Kane. The returning
liremen were accompanied by the First
Regiment Band.
A line was formed on French street,
which passed along Front to Market,
to Ninth, to French, to Fourth, thence
to the Reliance engine house, at Lom-
bard street. where they were given a
grand reception. Notwithstanding the
rain that was falling Market street
was aDlaze with red fire, and when the
procession reached the City Hall the
bell In the tower was sounded until all
had passed. The boys report having
had a good time and are highly
pleased with tho manner they were
entertained.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-26
MONDAY, MARCH 9. 1891,
at O'Clock u, M,

Nm brad Of horses, II head OF cows,
Sl some of these cows viii have
caves by their sides, other forward
sptlnRerS two year-od helfers. | YEAR
ling hciter, ! one year old bull, / shoats
. pairof chickens and turkey hens and
Epbbler, geese and gander.
Farming implcments-a Imperial plows
Peacock plows, Peacock cultivatura /
pair OF twin harrows and chains, double
tree, single trees l road wagon and hay
bed, horse rake / self rake reaper /
moving machine, l market dearborn,
jump-seat carriage l carriage. pillow har
ness, sets OF wagon harness, set of car
riage harness , sets OF pillow harness, a lot
OF chains. Dairy fixtures such as chIrn
butter tub. small milk cans. pans. 4
t~enty-quart milk chnrns, cutting box.
hall -bushei and haif-peek measures, forks,
fakea shoNeis, hoes. post spade agrubhin2
hoes. corn and oats by the busilci, hay by
the ton and many other articles TOO fct1i-
ours 10 mention. About ten acres of wheat
in the ground.
TERMS All sums of fa0 aud under cash
All over TINT amount ere lit ol six
months Will he given by purchaser giVin
bankablc note with approved endorse
or bank discount oil for cash
fl1 26-m5wm3-5-id. WM. 4. JONES.
w. j. I.ank. auctloueer.
Benjamin + Foot, clerk.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-26
another Criminal Safe In Now York

DANBuRY, Conn, Feb. rs. John
Williams, a notorious horse thief, stole
a $500 turnout from the stable of
William Thompson last night and
started for Brewster, a haven for horse
thieves over the New York States line,
The roads We're SO bad that his wagon
was stuck In the mud, and the alarm
WAS given before he got away When
he reached Brewster he tried to dispose
of the stolen property, and the first
man he bargalned with was a deputy
sheriff, who arrested him. Unless dow
ernor Hill will grant requisition on
Governor Bulkeley's application,
which he refused to do yesterday, the
prisoner will escape.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-26

The class in vocal music will meet
lo-lAght at f.8o sharp. This class is
Tres To ali member ri the association
and viii meet weekly,
HE social bible class meets tonight
nj go. ANY young man is welcome,
wln.tilar member OF the association OF
not.
New members are coming in right
along NOW IS The iifhe 10 join. Eve
ilotiai.s pays fan membership one
year.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-26

Fx-Sherifr Thomas Ford is again
very i'll, and but little hopes are
entertained of his rnco.ery
Thomas G. Gibson Is suffering with
an attack OF paralysis.
f.x-Squir Nandegrift, who was
struck by u sled ut Seventh and
Walnut street, sumo two mouths ago,
and WAS thought TO be fatally injured,
is nGw ina fair way to recover.
CLERK OF tine Market Smeltz, who for
ihe past Two Weeks has been confined
to his room, is IN Irh batter.
James BradfOri is improving. and
his friends hope THAT he viii be aole to
be out in u short Inc
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-26

l.. w. Stidham IL Son, auctioneers.
sold at public sale for Roberts q Ham
mum, in Chester, Pa, on Wednesday,
horses ut S225, S225, $500, S1s2, $l75.
sl72.b0, $50, $3.50, si65, $50, $3.50,
sl50, $780, $3.50, $Is2.50. S142, S1g5,
8i85; average for the IL head, $l68.6l.
They will have their next sale Thurs
day. March 10.
The same auctionoers sold for Mr.. @.
Lodge, Brandywine Hundred, on We'd.
nesday, horses at &lS750, Sl2g; cows,
945, s43, S81, SIS, 5000; chickens, 81. 45
per pair. The sale was we'll attended
and bidding good.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-26

Last night st, James Commandery,
No. 3, X. II, met in their asylum on
East Twelfth street, between Market
and Orange, and elected the following
officers: Il. O., George s. Freeman; q.
E., John Gray; G. G., Lewis 4. Taylor;
treasurer, A. NJ. Thomas; recorder, S.
v. Lopez; $. W., George Daniels; j. w,
Albert Bird. The r, E. q. Commander,
Richard II. Weeks, accompanied by
Past p. E. q. Commanders H. s. Per-
kins, Nero Backus and Simeon Hood,
and P. Il. Commando L. ID. Murray, of
st. Johns Commandery, and 7. u.
Commander j. II. Purnell, of St
Pauls Gommandery, assisted in the
services, and with num-
Der OF visiting sir knights made adj
dresses. The company was handsomely
banqueted afterwards by the ladies OF
st. James Circle.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-26
a clever 1shibisian.

Inc Aeaqemy Qi Wualq vac. CROWDED.
last evening 10 witness several friendly
bouts between local and out-of-town
scientific boxers. The boxing was
rather exciting at times, and the audi
ence fairly went wild with enthusiasm.
The only Knockout happened TO Nc
Grath, who was knocked out In the
second round by heavy blow on the
point of the chin by Mike Welch. Me-
Grath appeared to be rather sleepy
Other set-tos were between Jack
Williams and Jimmy Mitchell, fish
Carter and Fred Woods, Patty Carroll
and Billy Peterson of Philadelphia;
Steve Cunningham of Philadelphia aud
Frank Gibson of Wilmington, and
Jimmy Colwell OF Wilmington and
Johnny Murphy of Baltimore.
The wind-up was between John
Stannard of this city and Billy Yeager
OF Philadelphia. This bout was good
one and appeared to please the audi
enee, Billy Yeager was one of the
most clever boxers OF the entertain
ment, and he and Staunard were more
than in il.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-26

1t pays in more ways than one to
use pure medicines in sickness. The
fact that the old-established drug
store, Fifth ami Poplar streets, under
Its efficient management, has the repu-
tation OF being the reliable place to
have prescriptions filled, suggests that
it's well TO go there, even from a dis
lance. Twelve years experience. Rea-
sonahle prices. N. W. corner Fifth and
Poplar streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-26

An adjourned session of the Right
Worthy Grand Conclave Hcpta-
sophs, or S. W. NJ, OF Delaware, was
held last evening, with Grand Alchon
Richardson presiding. Treasurer
elect A. b. Crossgrove was installed
by Supreme Archon Joseph Pyle, and
assumed the duties of his office.
Attention was called to the proposed
legislation at Dover. relating to secret
bcnaiicial aud cooperative associa-
tions, and the entire matter was refer
red to the committee on legislation,
with power TO act, II necessary, either
In conjunction with other orders, or
Independently. After iransacting
considerable routine business the
grand body adjourned.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-26

NICKERs N-DoRRELL.-By Rev. j. r..
Dill. on February 25th. Samuel X. Nick
erson, formerly of Queen Anne County.
Md. to Miss Jennie Dorrell, both now
of this city.
MILLER-G ItEENw ALT.--At the Asbury
NJ. Il. Parsonage ~ Walnut street. Oh
Wednesday evening. February %. 1881.
by the Rey. John ID. G. Hanna. Mr. Ralph
J. Miller and Miss Mary Il. Greenwalt.
both OF Wilmington, Del.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-26

While Mrs. G. ". Brinton was
driving u horse along Third street
near Monroe, yesterday afternoon, the
animal Became frightened by a kite
and ran away, throwing her and Mrs.
Hill and Mrs. Alvt oy. her companion,
out. Mrs. BrlntOn's head was badly
cut, and she was carried into Gouneil-
man Mckenncy's5 residence, where she
wis attended by ilr. t'ahny. Her family
physician, Dr. tireehieaf, arrived after
wards and under his advice she was
removed to hcr home. Fortunately
the other women escaped injury, but
the carriage was demolished.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-26
Ths washington sscrst srarriAg

Bureau.
incorporated Under the laws OF the
State Of Washington.
The objects Of the Incorporation are
to aid and assist In every honorable
manner, those persons desiring to
marry, In securing desirable husband
or wife, and to aid, assist and encour-
age social intercourse and coirespon-
denoe between parties who may have
the object of matrimony In view, for
which services reasonable fee will be
charged. .s75 (,
We are In communication with all
classes OF people In all sections OF the
country and keep an accurate register
OF all names and particulars sent us;
we can please every one. All COM
municatlons treated with the strietest
confidence.
Enclose ten cents in stamps, for
which we will send you application
blank and further particulars. Ad-
dress, Tho Washington (secret) Mar
riage Bureau, Tacoma. Wash.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-26

Do you suffer from Dyspepsia, Indl-
gestion, Sour Stomach, Liver Com
plant. Nervousness, Lost Appetite,
Biliousness, Exhaustion or Tired Feel
ing, Pains in Chest OF Lungs, Dry
Cough, Nightsweats, Nervous Debility
or any form of Consumption? III so,
send to Prof. Hart Us Warren street,
New York, who will send you free, by
mail, a bottle of medicine which Is a
sure cure. Send to-day.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-26
SOLDIERS, ATTENTION.


Several claim agents have been at
work for tho last twenty.siX years try
ing to get the charge of deSertion re-
moved from the record of II certain
Pennsylvania soldier.
Col. Wainwright took hold of the
case few days ago and i'll less than n
w..ell. seeurs,i the removal of the
charge OF deserlion and placed the
soldier in position to collect several
hundred dollars of pay and bounty as
we'll as pension of Sl2 month.
Soldiers charged with desertion
should see Col. Wainwright at once
and get the charge removed.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-26

The following cases were disposed
OF before Judge Ball this morning:
Frank Fitzpatrick. found asleep in
stable on Front street between Shipley
Robert Cassidy, charged with com.
hitting an assault and battery OH lisa.
bella Stewart, colered woman, at
Front aud Market streets. on Tuesday
last, By Striking her in the back With
his fist, was fined $40 and costs.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-26

SASANNAn. tn, Feb. 70 The Florida
special, which left Broad Street Sta
ton. Philadelphia, on tuesday morn
ing, WAS Detained for two hours fifty
miles north of Charleston by a coli.
sion with freight train in fog
Nothing but the presence Of mind Of
the engineer, q. ", Jackson, prevented
terrible disaster, lie sticking 10 his
post, while the fireman jumped OF.
Thomas W South, james II, Glemmer,
Thomas Shallerosa and Thomas Brad,
Icy. passengers from Philadelphia, col,
iected handsome purse and presented
1t TO the engineer. John ,la,.,,i Aston
and bride were also on the train.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-26

A meeting of the First, Second and
Fourth wards, Will be- held on Friday,
the ,.Tttt, 1T f1.39 O'Clock iii StngerAs
Hall, Fourth and Walnut streets All
taxpayers aud citizens, both white and
eoiosed, are requested 10 be present,
us they propose - .llseHss the adSlsa-
billy Of borrowing s5Do01u and other
business OF importance.
J0zIN l1orGhERrY,
JouS MeLAuGHLIN,
JuHS U,HARHA.
Committee.