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The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-12
Levy Count.

The Levy Court metat 10 o'clo ok this
forenoon. County Treasurer and lte-
celver of Taxes John I. Dickey and
County Comptroller John II. Stats
were both present, but 1t was under
stood that they would not enter their
bonds to-day.
the report OF the committee appointed
TO Investigate the old whipping post
sale to j. q. Wigglesworth.
Chairman Bucktngham-'The whip
ping Post will not go to Chicago any
how"
Mr. Sutton, as one of the Committee
slid, he notified the jail commissioners
that they must bring back the old
whipping post and that they should
meet the Committee of the Levy Court
on Saturday morning at Front and
Shipley streets to go and got the post.
| He did not know that the arrange
ment had not been carried out until
he saw in the Sunday Star that the
| post had boon destroyed.
Chairman Buckingham said that he
came into the city on Saturday MORN
ing, and not meeting the jail COM
miSsloner5 at the place appointed. he
went to Mr. Wigglesworth's place aud
found the gate to the yard where the
| post was securely fastened with wire.
/ lie then went to see the Courts at
torney who hardly thought the case
was worth rcpleyin or an iniunc-
4 tion.
He then called on Constable Green
and took five others with him. They
did not break open the gate bat climb
ed over it. Mrs. WiggleswUrth pro-
tested against 1t. They broke up the
post, threw it into wagon, to ok it
out into the country and burnt IL up.
| Mr.. Hickman moved that a vote Of
thanks be rendered to chairman Buck
| ingham.
Mr.. Simpler, approved the action,
but thought there was some Irregular
lty.
struction of the post, but not tho man
ncr In which 1t was done. Mr., Eliason
gloried in the spunk of the chairman.
Dir. Simpler hoped there would he no
| trouble about 10.
Mr.. Grubb said he would stand the
blunt of all tho trouble.
MIR, Hickman said the chairman had
performed ali act which would be ap-
proved by tho bost citizens OF the
county
Mr.. Sutton pictured the disgrace to
the State OF having the whipping post
exhibited in Chicago. Imagine a big
tent with whipping post painted on
it, negro tied to 1t, sheriff whipping
him and blotches OF blood pouring
do Z n his back.
Why that man. pointing to Mr.. Buck :
inghsm, has the grit of General Grant
and II ever a war should break out he
would place the command of tho
army under General buckingham and
he would never lose battle.
The ayes and nays were called upon
Mr.. Ilickman's motion to thank Chair
man buckingham, which resulted as
follows: Ayes-Messrs. Clark, Eliason,
Grubb, Hickman, Jolls, Simpler, SUIT
ton, z.
i Nays Mr.. Hutchlson, /.
Excused-Messrs. buckingham and
lGillls.
The Court adjourned until p. NJ.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-12
nsnsl. b J. rnrrIn t1nnrn.

J. Tnrpin Moore, OF Laurel, died
from heart disease last Saturday night
while sitting In his chair aged about
20 years. He was prominent Demo
crat and took deep Interest In the
success OF his party. In 1874 he was
elected to the State Senate and In 1877
was chosen Speaker Of that body. He
was also named as candidate for the
Democratic nomination for Governor
He visited Dover on Tuesday OF last
week, seeming to be In fair health, and
the news of his death was great sur
prise TO his many friends. He leaves
an estate estimated at some Sl00,
600. His funeral will take place to
morrow. His vile was so shocked
by his death as to produce paralysis
and she is lying In precarlous condi
ton.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-12
THIRD EDITION.
Now caatle Prcshrtery.

Tho New Castle Presbytery met in
Rodney Street Church on Monday af-
tornoon Rev. w. L. McEwan, modera-
Tor. and Rev. j. ID. Blake, clerk.
Nev. q. D. Thompson read a paper
IN regard 10 the growth and condition
OF the churches in the Preebytery.
The condition of the church nj Lin
coln was discussed at some length,
tho trustees being all dead or removed
from the vicinity and the property
abandoned. Al the suggestion OF w.
M. Candy 1t was resolved to foreclose
the mortgage against it held by the
Board OF Church Erection, and sell the
property.
Rev. J. +. Stoneoipher presented the
report showing the number OF Sunday
Schools In the Presbytery to be 90,
forty-six OF which were kept open dur
ing tho year. Total number OF teach
ers, officers aud scholars Ss5, and the
collection of So 05430 for the work of
Sunday Schools in homo and foreign
nlleslons
Rev. MIR. Franklin. an applicant for
llcenture, was Invited to preach trial
sermon, from the text: How long halt
ye between two opinions? II the Lord
be God, follow Him; but II Baal, then
follow him." / Kings, xviii 2l. The
sermon was an interesting and I'm
pressiye description OF the halt heart
ed and halting people who accept
Christianity Intellectually. but fall
to practice its moral requirements.
After preaching the sermon no wa 3
called before tho brcsbytcry and IL
censed by the moderator TO preach.
On motion tho last session Of the
standing rules OF tie hresbytery relat-
ing to the expenses OF the delegates to
the General Assembly of the church
was repealed.
The bill OF expenses incurred by the
prosecution In the trial of the Rev. j.
II. Campbell, S44T2, was presented
and ordered paid.
At Q O'Clock the presbytery adjourn
cd until 7.30 o'clock.
At tue evening session the ordination
sermon was preached by the Rev. j. L.
yallandigh after which j. L. vii
linins, q graduate OF Princeton Theo.
logical Seminary, was ordained to the
ministry Of the Presbyterian Church,
The charge was delivered by the Rev
Qr. Marks, d. D., of Hanover Church.
Before the presbytery adjourned mo
tion was made by the Rev. A. N. Keig
win 10 have u niC mbar of the presby
terry appointed TO defend that body IN
the case OF the Rev. J. r. Campbell
which will come before the Synod oil
Baltimore. The expenses connected
with the recent trial of the Rev. j. Il
Campbell were ordered deducted from
the general treasury fund. The stated
Y oierk was authorized to prepare all the
testimony in the Campbell case u
come before the Baltimore Synod.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-12
DeeIsion by Judge Nynles.

Judge Wales handed down a deci,
sion in the United States Court yester-
day in the case OF Jane Atmore ct al.
vs. John Walker OF al. The case was
brought TO test the provisions Of a
will made by Joseph Dean in 1860. By
this will all his property was be.
queathed to his wife, and at her death
the interest on $1,000 was to go 10 his
two daughters, but his son, William
Dean, was to have the use OF So, 900.
The question was whether or not
the interest was vested or contingent,
and whether IL was chargeablo on the
real estate left by tho testator, now
deceased. The complalnants were the
heirs OF the two daughters named In
tho will, and tho decision OF the Court
is In their favor. j. II. Hoflecker, Jr.,
and II. &. McCouRh, Esqs., appeared
for the complalnants, and Z. G. Brad,
ford and Benjamin Nields, Esqs., fol
tho defense.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-12
A sudion Death.

About 6 O'Clock last evening. Elmer
g. Ford was found dead in bed at his
his boarding house No, 400 East Sixth
street The deceased was brakeman
on the p, w. Il b. railroad, and 20
years Of age. He, with his wife. board-
cd at the above place, aud it is said
they have had frequent quarres.
Foid came home about the usual time
last evening, and went up to his room
to prepare for supper. lie WAS follow
cd by his wife, and in little time the
family hoard n noise in the room.
Shortly afterwards Mrs Ford came
down stairs huriiedly and left tho
house. A member OF the ranily went
" Fotd's room. and found lAm lying
on the bed, dead.
DIR. Smith was called. and after an
sxaminaticn stated that it wus his
opinion death had been caused by
ppOplcxy. Subsequent developments
however throw considerable suspicion
on the matter, and poSt-mortem OK
animation will be held. A Jury has
BEEN summoned, and the case will be
fully investigated.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-12
A New Departure

II ON all the old established conditions
on which proprietary medicines are
sold, has been made by the Worlds
Dispcnsary Medical Association, OF
Buffalo, n. Y, who having for many
years observed the thousands of mar
yelous cures of liver blood and lung
diseases effected by Or. pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery, now feel warranted
In selling this wonderful medicine (as
they are doing through druggists) un
der positive guarantee that it will
give satisfaction in every case Oh
money paid for 1t will be promptly re
funded. Golden Medical Discovery
cures all impurities of the blood from
whatever cause arising. as eruptions
blotches, pimples, old sores and scro
fulous affections. 1t Is equally el1lea
elous in bilious disorders, indigestion
or dyspepsia and chronic catarrh In
tho head. bronchial, throat and lung
affections accompanied by lingering
coughs.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-12
Ho Went Ei.,,in-.

One Of tho leading spirits of tho G.
W. Fishing Club sailed forth OF Sat
nrday TO try conclusions with the
frOgs; in tho fullness OF his equip.
xnents, he was a daisy. lle wore a
long linen duster perplexed With lnnu-
merable pockets, II pair OF gum boots,
a summer cut cap, with basket for
game, patent rod. gun, u landing
net and lots OF other necessities, found
N The true 5poftsiuan's arIuury, some
luncheon of unknown quality
Thus haruessed for his sport he wae
q matter of stare aud bewllderment
among tho peaceful folks who had
never seen regular angler in battling
array.
Proceeding to the quiet of the ditch
0s OF berry Island, this Nimrod, per
Beverlng in his dslusion, succeeded In
shooting six. AS usual the conditions
wore not favorable hisasststant'n arms
wore SO short that the hooking polt
would not reach the other slde, con
eequently the many big ones ht
xailed to secure. lis ever thus.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-12

We have a lot of stock
inette and cloth Jackets with
low sleeves and mostly in
sizes 39, 40, AZ and A,
which we have put a very
low price on to insure their
quick sale. -.-.
Three Shepherds Plaids Jackets, $3.50,
reduced to 15c.
Twelve Black Stockinette Jackets,
bound and satin faced, were 95, re-
duced to 80.
Five Black Stoclilnette Jackets, fine,
with rolled binding and satin faced
were $3.50 to $40, are reduced to S2..
rs.
Two Black Stockinette Jackets, q
length, nice for elderly ladies'; were
$40; arc reduced to $3.50.
Ten Diagonal Cloth Jackets, were S7.-
so, SS and 80; are reduced to $3.50
Our new line Of Spring
Jackets, Blazers and Refers
comprises some very pretty
novelties in Blacks and Col.
ors from $2.75 to $12.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-12
Annual ronforsace.

The seyenty-elghth annual confer
ence OF the Middle District Qf African
Chprsb, colnprlsing Western and Cen
tral Ney . YSrE, Psnnsyllvapla, New
Wednesday, May 20, 1901, ip st.
MatheYs Church, West Philadelphia.
The coAterente viii be called ID order
by the Rev, Daniel Russell, PRESIDENT
OF the Middle District at 10 q, IN.
There will be eighty ministers and lay
delegates; there Will be some changes,
no doubt Rev. J. B. Cooper has served
his church in this city for four years
and II is expected that he will be given
an appointment In some other loea-
tion.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-12

We furnish curtain poles
with either brass Or wood
trimmings Of ash, walnut and
cherry, 25 cents completed.
We have an elegant line Of
Furniture Coverings in Petit
Point, Ramies, Tapestries and
Brocatelles from so cents to
SO per yard. They are in
the new colors of old rose,
picot blue, French grey, Ma.
hogany, gobelin, etc, and are
the handsomest yet brought
out.
For Furniture Covering,
Curtains, etc, suitable fol
the warm weather, we show
a splendid line of French
Cretonne in the new soft ef.
fects that are really beauti.
fnl; 25 cents per yard.
We are prepared to take
your order for Window AVN.
ings and Slip Coverings al
very low figuresand would be
pleased to give you estimates
for that work. We have al.
the newest patterns in botE
awning stripes and linens.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-12
Returned Home,

Senator Higgins and James H. Hof-
feoker. Jr., have returned homo from
an extended trip through the Southern
States, For public spirit and enter
prise they report the Southern cities as
being far In advance Of our city. 1t is
therefore time our citizens were wax
Ing up, and stop sending their capital
to aid other places instead OF investing
1t at home. and where 1t would CON
tribute to develop Its resources and
stimulate the enterprise OF its citizens.
The money that has been lost through
the hope of securing large returns
would greatly have added to Whining
toms growth and prosperity IL it had
been invested at home,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-12
NM.B. SHARP eco.
FOURTH AND MARKET SITS.

We have always held an
advanced position in the
qualities, assortment and
styles of our Dress Fabrics.
Our display Of all kinds of
dress materials is large and
nothing but standard and
well-tried goods are sold. If
you buy Of us a black silk
for 81 per yard you can rely
on its being the best value
for the money to be had. If
you only pay 25 cents for a
lower grade material the
conditions are the same.
Our aim is to give you the
very best for the money that
lis purchasable anywhere.
Our very large output OF
Dress Fabrics is the best
possible proof that our efforts
are appreciated.
Our Silk Warp and all.
wool Henriettas, Gashmeres
and Serges in the popular
shades Of Tans and Greys
are in superb assortment
from so cents to $3.50.
Look at our Silk WARP
Black Henrietta at 81 pei
4 yard.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-12
Funeral Arrangement.

The flag of General Thomas A.
Smyth Post No l. q. A r., is floating
at half mast out OF respect to the
memory OF deceased comrade, vii
linn II. Miller. of Port Penn. His
body was brought to this city to-day
and will DO buried on Thursday alter
noon at O'Clock.
Members OF the @. A. II. post will
meet at Its headquarters at p. m, tc
attend the funeral In body aud bury
him with the honors of war.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-12
Leeture thIt ErenInr.

Rev. DR.. Geo. E. Reed. president of
Dickinson College, will deliver his
famous lecture on "Qaalities thut
Win" in Union NJ. L, Church this eve.
ming. The tickets are being disposed
Of for 25 cents each. The proceeds
will be applied TO aid young men who
arc studying for the ministry. The
church should DO well filled on tho oe.
casiOn, rs tho Doctor is an eloquent
lecturer, and the object is in every
way commendable.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-12
A Fatal MIlstnke.

Physicians mako no more fatal mistake
than when they inform patients that ner-
vous hoart troubles comes from the sto'
mach and are of little consequence. DIR,
Franklin Miles, the noted Indiana special.
ist has proven the Contary in his new
book on Heart Disease which may be
had free at u. James Belt who guarantees
and recommends DIR. Miles un0qunlled
New Heart Cure. which has the largest
sale of any new heart cure in the world il
cures nervousand organic heart disease,
short breath, iiuttering, pain or tender
ncss In the side, arm or shoulder, lrregu-
lar pulse. faintlng. smotherlng. dropsy
etc. Ills Restorative Neryine cures head,
ache, tlis, etc.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-12

We have received a new
and comprehensive line of
Nottingham Lace Curtains
with designs like Brussels
Point. They are the finest
effects imported with taped
and real lace all ready to
hang.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-12
A Point We Make

is not to have our prices too low, It
would be fatal to good quality II they
were. Cheap goods, that Ia to say,
shoes that are too cheap to give good
honest wear, are high at any price.
While we arc not offering footwear at
ten cents on the dollar, turn your shoe
money us you may, we don't believe
you can do better with 1t than by com-
ing to see US. Formans 10 East 4th
street, between Market and King Sts.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-12

Anderson's Scotch Dress
Ginghams in woven and en-
broidered figures, plaids and
stripes, many exclusive novel.
ties, 25 to 40 cents.
American Dress Cling.
hams, Toll du Nord, White
Rose. Armalines and other
standard makes, including
the finest effects, in over 10G
styles, from s cents to 19.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-12
In Favor Of a Cpnvention.

A Republican meeting will 10 held in
the Republican Invincible rooms, 4th
and French streets, tomorrow to IA
vor Constitutional Convention. The
meeting will be addressed by w. U.
Spruance ESD, George A. Elliot ESQ.
Charles NJ. Curtis Esq, and possibly
others. A full meeting Is desired.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-12
A Fine DisnIny-

The display of statuary at the auc.
tlon rooms OF Drake, Highiteld & Co,
No. 4l6 Market street is we'll worth
looldng at All who feel an Interest III
work OF thls kind should call and see
It. The sale will eempenee at T.S0 this
oyening, and will continue every after
poon aud evening until tho entire col
potion shall have been disposed of
For particulars see advertisement.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-12
Cut His Arm.

Samuel B. Wolsey, manager for l..
e Neiler, butcher at Sixth and Spruce
streets had the bad luck to inilict a
severe cash on his arm, and also sever
an artery by the slipping of his knife
which he was sharpening on a steel on
Monday afternoon. lie was taken to
the office OF DIR. Frlst at Eighth and
Spruce streets where the artery was
thken up and tho wound properly
dre6scQ
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-12
EnIrh ~ I.irIItninr.

Quite heavy thunder storm passed
over Elkton, Md last night, and eight
hor5cs belonging to Malvern Jones
who occupies ths farm Of DIR. Mackall,
wero struck by lightning and instantly
killed. Out of ten which were in the
field only two escaped death. The loss
is quito a heavy one TO Mr.. Jones who
like most other tenants has TO econo.
mise In order to make the farm pay.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-12
Important.

IL you have headache or your chill.
dren, you will find it important 10
have your eyes examined by Professor
Well. No. 305 Market street,a skilled
optlcian OF 30 years experience. lie
will not take you Into dark room.
nor will he euse poisonous drug. No.
charge.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-12
Pi,rs rlls.: Ilen,ny rIlc.

bynrIoMs Moisture; intense ticking
anti stinginR; most ut night; worse by
Deriiehing. II allowed To continue Gii.
mors form, which often bleed and ulcer
ats. becoming very sore. SwAYRE's
DISTMENT stops the itching and bleed
ing. heals liberation. and IN most cases
removes the tumor. At tlrnggists, OF by
mail. Tor 80 cents, Dr. swayne Il son,
PhiliGelpiIiu.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-12

n hese been afIlIctcq With an aflcction
OF the Throat from chiihood. caused by
dipthcfiA and have used various rene
dies but have never found anything equal
to Browns BHosoHIAL rRocnEA" Rev
@. NJ. 4. Hampton. Pikoton. Ky. Sold on
ly In boxes.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-12
Cut His Hand,

John Townsend had ono Of his hands
badly cut while at work In the Nc
Callough Iron works on Monday after
The wound was dressed by DR.. Frist,
Eighth and Spruce streets, and it is
now doing as well as can be expected.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-12
Tho President

OF tho Bank of Waycrly, Iowa, says:
sulphur Bitters saved my life. For
ten years | suffered from Catarrh and
Liver Complaint; lost 10 pounds and
was growing worse rapidly. l had
lost all faith in medicine. but hearing
your Filters so well recommended, ]
gave them a trial Six bottles cured
me. SMITH r. lUYT Waverly, 10 wa.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-12
Ladies' Muslin Under

Ladies' Muslin Under,
wear. We deal in nothing
but good and well made
underwear, such as any
lady would take the pains
and care to make at home;
tlimsy muslin and sighted
work is trash, and trashy
underwear is horrid; nobody
would make that kind al
home. Nobody. ought to
buy that kind in any store.
Night Gotens. ID in. to 18in.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-12

Embroidered Shawlots in
splendid assortment and the
only house in our city that
carries q direct importation
of these very popular goods.
Onr paesent line contains the
finest qualities we ever car
ried.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-12
Aarand srusieelo.

Grace Orchestra VIII elvs q grand
musicale Tomorrow evening In Grace
~. u. Chapel. Several plecbs Of new
music, Which have beep procured at
considerable expense, will be given.
The orchestra will be under the leader
ship OF @. II. Lauer, of PHILADELPHIA,
and there will be twenty pieces.
The program will be as follows;
PART FIRST.
March, "On TO Panama. r........Armstrong
Overture "Orpheus'. ........ Oifenbaoh
Clarionet SOLO III puritanan. ...... Bellini
A. Saulino.
Waltz. Tout Paris. .waldtenfel
Selection, bohemia Girl, ".....,...T Tobani
Vocal solo "Orpheus and his
Lute" ".....,..................
Mrs. W. +. smailey, Jr.
Selection, "Reve Apris L Bu".... Boustet
INTERMIssIoN.
Overture, Faust Up To Date. Moses
Waltz, Poor 10 athann ........ Millocker
Cello and clnrionet duet, ALA Stella
Confldenten.. n..................Ro Roboudi
J.. Volner and A. Saullno.
String Orchestra "..a- The Milln
Vocal solo to be selected.
Galop. "Out of Sight. .Puerner
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-12
MIR. saxilla,sCnndIiinn.

Thomas W Savllle, deputy collector
81 Internal Revenue, attacked with a
Stroke OF paralysis ON Sunday night
yas ooAsiderablyimp this fore
ppon. He had become conscious and
4puld sit up In bed, propped by bol
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-12
Apron Bazanr In Newport.

The Newport M. E. Sunday School
will hold an apron bazaar in Red Mems
Hall, on Friday and Saturday evenings,
the 18th and 10th OF May. Refresh
mcnts will be served on the occasion.
All are invited.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-12
Republican Meeting,

There will be meeting OF the Siztl,
Verd REPUBLICANS at their head
8Narters, Seventh and Market streets.
Mednesday evening, at eight o'clock.
~ republicans OF the ward are re
4uested 10 be present.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-12
Pal,er Hanging

and decorating wall paper at prices
from 5c piece up to T5c. All work
done at short notice and at reason
Ablo prices. No paper hung bought
out side Of this city, &. H. Baldwin,
0O0 Shipley street,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-12
Yitlo,y and Yatsran.

W. s. MoNair was this morning no
tilted that the original claims OF Emma
Richardson and James Dougherty
have been allowed.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-12
state of the Thermometer
Tho weather.

Tomorrow promises to be from
partly cloudy to fair and stationary
temperature, Thursday fair md rather
warmer
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-12
The Fish Market.

Powell has on his stalls in tho Third
street market fine lot OF shad and
herring, sea -crocuses, Goldfish, trout
sea- bass, butter-iish, terrapln &c.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-12
MARRIED.

GAN-sHEPPA the 9Th
inst. by Rev. W. Q. Robinson, No. l4l0
Christian street. Philadelphia, Mr., Jacob
8. Carrigan. formerly of Lancaster Co.,
Pa, 10 Miss Mary i. Sheppard, formerly
of Wilmington, Delaware.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-12

We are indebted to james S. Heal,
Tor a hunca OF the larges snowballsi
which grew in his yard, No. 5l7 East
Fourth street. that we have ever seen
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-12
Lost

My taste for all ordinary brands OF
chewing tobacco. have tried Five
Brothers Plug and now have no use for
any other. got there" at last.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-12

No inexperienced clerks dispense
drugs at the old established drug store
5th and Poplar. Competent service
only.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-12
! WC,. - =.

d. McCusker, the old reliable shoe
deal or. 2l8 West 2nd street is getting
III his summer stock OF boots and
shues. Tho latest styles. Give Lin a
cal.