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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-25

Receiver of taxes John II. Dlckey,
went to the court this morning aud
took the tax duplicates forall the hun
dreds in the county, including Will
mington, to his Office, No. 2e6 Market
street, where he and his clerk are busy
making out bills to be ready to COM
mence collecting next Tuesday.
MIR. Dickey, owing to the month of
July having been FILTERED away with
out his being permitted to give an
opportunity to pay taxes, has very
kindly consented to be in his office
every evening next month for the re-
ceptlon OF taxes, after he has sat dur
ing the day in ono of the rural hun.
dreds. This is favor which cannot
fail to be appreciated by the tax-pay-
ers.
Levy Courtman. A. Z. Ellason, Of
Pencader, came up to the city and went
TO rhe court house at noon to-day, to
slgn the tax duplicates, he being the
third member OF tho committee. The
duplicates having been taken away by
Receiver of Taxes Dlckey, he went
TO Mr.. Dickey's Office and signed them
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-25

The British lark, Syrlngla. living to
pear the Fourteen Foot Bank Light
House In Delaware Bay, caught HIRE
and was totally destroyed on Thurs
day. 1t was commanded by Captain
Baker, and when the flames gained
Roadway, he ordered the abandonment
OF the ship and he and his wife and
two children, and Miss Annie Hughes
OF Philadelphia, the governess, were
safely placed In the long boat and
taken ashore.
Afterwards the crew of twelve men
put away from the ship and the tugs
limo, Pioneer, Reliance and Asa Hughs
were severally signalled and did what
they could to keep down the flames.
The vessel however was burned to the
waters edge and soon after the tugs
had to yeer off. as the flames reached
the oil cans and there succeeded SER
les of explosions and the water seemed
to be aiiame. At last tho vessel sank.
one OF the mastheads being above the
water.
Tho Syringla was built at Nova
Scotia and was valued at $50, 600. She
was freighted with 100000 gallons of
oil and was waiting at the Breakwater
for seasonable wind to take her out.
Captain Baker states that every pre-
caution that Is usual was taken to pre-
vent fire on an oil laden vessel, and he
is at ut a loss to know how the flames
started In the fore hold The men de-
clare that they know nothing of the
origin Of the fire.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-25

When train No go bound South and
due in this city at 12.49 this morning
arrived. two men We're seen to jump
from the baggage car, one of whom
fell beneath the wheels, and before the
train could he stopped the wheels of
oil the cars on that side OF the track
had passed over him.
His companion, seeing his predica-
ment, ran away and has not been seen
here since though tho coroner has been
diligently looking for him. The train
hands picked up the crushed man and
carried him to the r., w. g. j. hospital
room and sent for DR.. Draper. When
the doctor arrived nothing could be
done for the man and he died Mt 9 10
O'Clock. Both his legs and right arm
were cut OF. lie was dressed in a
black coat striped trousers, flannel
shirt and black and white neck tie.
Deputy coroner Giles searched him
but found nothing by which he could
be identified, In his trousers pocket
was an open penkniie. and in his coat
pocket broken whisky bottle. The
body was taken to the morgue and an
Inquest will DO held over II TO night at
s o'clock.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-25

The Rev. William r, johnson OF this
city Is now In Plymouth, Mass.
William @, Mahaffy went to Bitter
ton, on the Ches apeake bay, yesterday
for several days fishing.
Miss Mable Crossan, OF Falkland,
Del, is visiting Miss Emma Phillips,
Of BENNETT township.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hamilton Barkesdale,
Mrs. DUPONT and Miss DUPONT are at
the Greenbriar, White Sulphur Springs.
Mr.. G. A. Dentzel OF frankfort, Pa,
Mr.. and Mrs. II. Cambell OF Atlantic
City, spent Thursday with Miss Min
ME Williams at Greenbank.
Mrs. Carrie Walton and son, OF Will
mington, are enjoying the pleasure OF
rusticating at her old home at Green.
bank.
A blacksmith to work on coaches
ETC., may find a good job with the
Wilmington Transfer Company.
Mr.. Harvey j. McElwee, OF this city,
and his lady friend OF Philadelphia,
will spend two weeks vacation with
his parents near Brandywine Springs,
where they will enjoy fresh butter,
m ilk and fine fishing.
Mrs. Charles ii. Goodlng and her
two children spent the past week with
the family of Theodore Jones in New
ark. They expect to return home to-
morrow. ....z
Miss Rena Cranston and her cousin,
Miss Viola Cranston, are visiting MIR.
| and Mrs. l.. j. Buckley, OF Baltimore,
and will no doubt have O pleasant
time for a couple OF weeks.
Mr.. Henry II. Torbert editor OF the
Cecil Wing, sailed on Thursday from
New York, on the Allan line steamer,
State of Georgia" for Glasgow. He
will be absent during the month of
August,
Mrs. Black, widow of the late Es-
quire Black, of Glasgow, Del and now
matron OF the famous Worcester Acad-
envy, of Worcester, Mass, is the guest
OF friends in Elkton and vicinity.
Mrs. John w. McVey and children.
OF No. 1928 East Eighth street, have
gone away for vacation, and are
spending few weeks with friends In
Bucks county, near Doylestown. Pa.
DIR Downs and family are visiting
friends down the State, and will visit
number Of places on the peninsula
bufore their return.
| Two bids have to-day been received
at the city trea5urer's office, one OF
| them being sent from New York and
the other from Philadelphia parties.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-25

CHERiFFiS SALE.-BY VIRTUE OF
. IA writ of Leyari Fnclas. to me direct
ed, Will DO exposed to public sale. mt
the hotel OF u. a. Stout. In Delaware
city, hed Lion hundred, New Cnstle
county, Delaware,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-25
FOURTH EDITION


The George Washington Fishing
Club, run by the Morning News, takes
Its outing on Monday. The fish, poor
things, know nothing OF the terrible
fate that awaits them. They will DO
jerked out of water before they know
1t. Preparations are being made on a
formidable scale for the attack on the
fish, and bait Is being purchased by
the ton. The attacking party will be
under the command Of Brlgadier Cen
eral A. G. McCausland. II. @. Robin
son has been selected for Judge and
dictator, with the additional aiilx OF
boss" and at the same time will at
tend to q little shaving" to those
whose boards are over-grown.
Mr.. p. L. Z. Smith is an example Of
how a man can fall from q lofty POSI-
ton. He was formerly commander
in-chief but neglecting his duty he has
been reduced to keeper of the Kole
Hole. City Treasurer Joseph X. Adams
with great forethought has been Sc
lected as 'balt expert" He Is never
seen with happier smile than when
he is mixing up bait steaming from
the bowl. The wonderful appropriate
ness OF selecting James l.. Devou as
collector OF fines will be acknowledged
lie is faithful officer and collects to
the last nickel.
Col. Enoch Moore has been selected
orator of the day, owing to his natural
eloquence and n physiognomy that
may In years to come bear some re-
semblance to Ben Butler, without the
squint of the eye. General instructor
in fishing will be d. w. Taylor, who
being President of the Board of Trade,
is supposed to have great influence
with the fishery commission, and will
use his influence TO have the Delaware
stocked with mcrmaids, when the club
will then go fishing every week.
In William Lawton Mr.. Taylor has
an able assistant. John G.. Baker Is to
DO officer upstairs and A. d. Warner
down stairs, while II. +. Dure, DIR. A.
L. Frant2 and Thomas j. Lawson
will he armed with full police
powers with instructions to shoot
on the spot the first man stealing bait.
A. IL. L. Barr Is Chief of Police. II the
kole Hole is too small to let him up
and down ii Is proposed to assist him
by stripping and grGasing him.
II any riot takes plaee on board Rev.
A.C.Grise is TO read the ten command
ments, and II there are amy savages
aboard, whose breasts need tanning by
music it will be attended to by William
IL. Long, religious editor of the REPUB-
LIcAN, singing ~ want to be an angel.
Butt will be aboard by $50 O'Clock
Monday morning, and all members oi
the club are ordered TO be on hand to
start not more than ten minutes later.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-25

Less than a week ago the local pap
ers contained a full report OF the How
ard-Adams eiOpement and the public
was richly entertained with the eXclt.
Ing details. Since then-the daughter of
Mrs. Adams and step-daughter of Mr..
Adams, after her marriage, Mrs. How
ard went to her parents to get her
clothes and jewelry but which she
failed to get until she got out search
warrant and succeeded in getting
her clothes, but her jewelry She has
not yet secured. Mrs. Howard has
gone to live with hcr husbands moth
er In Rochester, New York, and her pa.
rehts in this city have sold out their
saloon to John j. Horner and have
goneto boarding.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-25

The American flag is lying over the
new house being erected by Vim. John
son, on French street above Twelfth,
to-day, From tho above it may he
seen that he is true American, and
will stand by his colols under all cir
cumstanees. The cry rnised by the
free traders about the Mckinley
tariff has no influence over him, ms no
Is determined to manifest In works
tho faith that he maintains, that our
flag should signify industrial as well
as political Independence OF all tho ma
lions of the earth. Our countrymen
hive attained success in most branches
where Proper protection has been af.
forded, and the production OF tin will
not lrJye an exception.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-25

william j. Johnson, the practical and
scientific tin roofer, bought American
tin-plate July Ii from near Pittsburg.
Mr.. johnson put the American tin on
his house Friday, July "a, now being
built by Thomas II. Melvin, on French
street above Twelfth, building known
as No 1916 French street. This is the
American tin put on in Wilmington.
The house will have all modern i'm
provements, and the different branches
of trade will be performed by practical
mechanics. Mr.. Melvin and Mr..
Johi son being practical business men,
no doubt the house will be a model
oBe. MIR. Johnson expects to occupy
It about Fall American tin can be
purchased now at Ritter Il Bros, Phila-
dolphin. Any of Mr.. Johnson's Gus.
toners desiring American tin can be
furnished at short notice. Shop at No
6l5 shiplcy street.
Don't forget tho number, No. s15
6hipley street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-25

Tie Wilmington Steamboat Com.
phny are now selling through tickets
Tor Atlantic City and will check bag
Rnge direct, via the Reading road.
The tickets, which arc only SO. are
good for ten days. and tho "a. M,
1870 n. IN. boats make close connec-
lions on week days, but nothing be-
You'd the I o'cloek boat connects on
bundays. This Is one of tho finest
ard most enjoyable trips to tho CITY
by the Sea" and should be utilized by
every one.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-25

The following cases were disposed
Of by Judge Ball at this mornings ses-
sion Of the Municipal Court:
Joseph Yetter, charged with beg
cling and forcing his way into houses
and frightening the women, was
sentenced to pay fine OF 81 and costs,
or break stone for go days.
Joseph T. Crawford, colored, was
charged with being drunk and senten-
oed to pay fine OF 81 and costs.
James McKenny, chronic drunk,
was fined s9 and costs, with the alter
native OF 20 days on the stone pile.
Dennis Daley, who has frequently
been before the Court, was also sem
fenced to pay 80 and costs, or be i'm
prlsoned 20 days at hard labor, for
drunkenness.
John Jones, colored, also INDUCED
In grand old drunk yesterday, and
was arrested. He had nothing to say,
and was sentenced to pay fine OF 80
and costs, or work on the stone pile
for 20 days.
Edward McNaib, was adjudged
guilty Of being drunk and disorderly
at Fourth and French streets last
evening, and Interference with an
officer As the charge was proven,
he was sentenced to pay fine Of Sl0
or WORK on the stone pile for 40 days.
Edmund Abeie and Edward Gibbons,
who were with the former prisoner,
were also charged with being drunk
and disorderly. AS they said they
could produce witnesses to show they
had nothing to do with the affair, the
case was continued until o'clock this
afternoon. but as there was nothing
against Adele he was discharged.
Samuel Deshlelds and his brother
James, colored, who were arrested I'M
der suspicion last night Of having
broken into store near Sixth and Pine
streets, were discharged, as there was
no testimony to show that they had
anything to do with IL.
Henry jackson and Clifton Stewart,
charged with trespass at the stables OF
the Wilmington Transfer Company,
whose hearing was continued from
yesterday, were discharged. on condi-
ton that they would go to their home
in Washington. ".a. .5. n
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-25

The police we're notified yesterday
OF three boys who have mysteriously
left thelr homes without any cause.
except that they are addicted to read.
ing dime novels.
William Devonish, 10 years OF age,
left his home at Ninth and Madison
streets, and has not been seen or heard
of since.
Edward Tatnall, aged 13 years, whose
parents live q few doors from Devon
and the two are supposed to betogeth-
er.
Charles Richardson, of No. 900 West
Sixth street, aged 10 years, left his
home In the early part of the week,
and all efforts to find him have proved
unavailing.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-25
State Of llle 'Inermometer

at the REPUBLICAN, Office to-day, In the
shade;
10 o'clock: l2 o'clock: Q O'clock:
80 80 So
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-25

The Chester News says: Captain
William Reynolds, one of the oldest
pilots on the Delaware rlver,in which
and who has been at the helm of the
steamboat Twilight for twenty-four
years has been compelled to lay of In
order to undergo n painful operation.
Captain Reynolds is past 60 years OF
age, When tho late Captain Harry
Crawford established tho line between
Philadelphia and Bristol he took the
helm Of the steamer Pilot Boy. A year
later the steamer Twilight was built
and the captain took charge OF her.
He will lie succeeded by John Gallo Of
Bristol, who has been mate for many
years,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-25
A Ships Mast Fails.

Tho foremost OF the schooner ]. L.
Leach, at the jackson X Sharp Com
pany's works, broke off yesterday af-
ternoon and fell over tho side OF the
vessel. The vessel, which Is about 80
years old, has been lying at the yards
Tor repairs and Inns been thoroughly
rebuilt. To all outward appearances
the timbers were all sound as dollar,
The mast, from which timbers and
supports had been removed. fell With
crash across the barge Minqua, lying
at the dock. A line upon which the
mast caught, caused It to break In the
centre and thereby the barge was saw
ed from being crushed. 1t was found
that the mast, so feet long and two
feet In diameter had rotted off under
the sheathing put on to protect 1t
from the friction of the boom. The
captain congratulated himself that the
mast had fallen at such time and
under such circumstances. If 1t had
happened in Il storm at sea, serious
disaster might have resulted.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-25

deal OF value for little money, that's
making our store known us a good
place TO buy footwear. Possibly you
may need oxford ties to-day. We are
IN good shape to serve you; there's
ease and comfort in every pair, and
they cost such trine 1t hardly pays to
wear heavy shoes this warm weather
Bome persons have told us our prlcas
arc about tile lowest in town; possibly
they are, but we are careful of the
In the cheapest. Formans, No 10 Last
Fourth street, between Market and
King.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-25
THIRD EDITION.


The Levy Court committee on build
ing new iron bridge over the Christi
ana In Pencaner Hundred between
cooeh's and Duyett's mills met at the
Courthouse at noon to-day to open
the proposals for building the same.
Chairman of the committee A. Il, Ella.
son opened the bids and architect
KINNEY read them. The following
were the bids:
Edge Moor Bridge Works, sl050
j. L. Wilson, Newark, 9H
Dean & Westbrook, New York, 11S0
Robert r. Morrison, New Castle. 1850
Wright Iron Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. 057
A. P. Carnegie. Summit Bridge, $40
The Groton Bridge Manufacturing Co.
Groton. New York, 1850
Penn Bridge Company Beaver
Falls, Pa. 9S7
King Ohio Bridge Manufacture
ing Company 1867
Delaware Construction by G.
W, Talley 1850
Berlin Bridge Company, Con-
necticut ...- 1885
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-25

Is. Weaver, Secretary Iron Steam
to say TO the public that had child,
about four years of age, lying at tho
point OF death with summer c. complaint
(diarrhea) the doctor and all of US
having given up hope. The doctor,
however, advised us to get some 81
Speer's Port Wine, and give her n liE
tie at time-very little, but often.
AS last resort we did so, and / say
that Speer's Port Wine saved her life.
Sho Is my only child. 1 had never
seen Mr.. Speer, but with tears Of joy I
went and told him that his vino had
saved the life OF my only child.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-25

The bricklayers who struck from the
employ of A. S. Reed g. Bro, contract
ors for building the foundations of
the new post Office, also for building
tho new Wilmington City Railway de-
pot, have not returned yet, but the
Messrs. Reed are getting hands from
other places, SO that their work will
not be long delayed by the strike.
Ellsworth Reed, who was the cause of
the strike, is still at work, and will not
be discharged. Several brleilayers
are coming from Philadelphia ON Mon
day to begin work. "-....-
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-25
PROPOSALS..

Il
An ordinance to authorize the issuance
of certain Sinking Fund bonds or GcrtiiI.
Gates Of Indebtedness
wnpreus. There are now certain bonds
Of the city of Wilmington to the aggre-
gate amount Of 5000 which will fall due
o IL tho first DAY of August a. b., ISiI. pHy-
mont of which must he nuile ON OF the
proceeds of sale of Sinking Fuud =Bnutls
or Certificates of Indebtedness, 10 he is.
sucl according 20 the terms nul nro.l-
siuns OF an act of the General Assembly
Of fbe state Of Delaware entitled "a n nj
10 provide Sinking Fund for the pay
mcut of the bonds OF the city of Whining.
Ton m se1 Mt DDyor nm Felruury o (
d.. ISL. ui,i the various ameudme ats and
suppipmpnts thuFe;O
And whereas, The Finance Committee
OF TIM Council and the Sinking Fund Com
tulA3iDutt,s upDuIutrn utsd,,T lie uroyi e
sions Of the aut aforesaid, have under the
powers conferred uppn them by the said
act. aud the various aluendmcnts and aup-
PIGMENTS thereto. ordered TO he Issued
new bonds or certificates OF indebtedness
ut the said city of Wilmington. from the
proceeds OF the sale Of which provision Is
TO be made for the pigments ui said bonds
50 falling due us aforesaid;
Thert Fore. he it ordained by the Coun-
ell Of Wilmington.
! section 1. That the Financed Commit tee
| of the Council uui the Sinking Fund
| Commissi. ncrs urc hereby authorized and
! directed to cause TO he lssuei til tho name
OF the Mayor mud Council OF Wilmington,
! bonds or cert acates OF Indebtedness 10
| the amount ol $4,000 In IN aggregate.
which sale bplds or certificates OF indrht-
| Gdhsss snail re uthcmli'atti Sinking
tuhl Loan "a l1e cr@ilt u tie SAD the
bih5 or hhd houncll OIL WiiWlnstuH lshero-
| b! r'clstd Tor inc payment oil The same,
| SECTION :. SAID bpHdsor certificates of
| Indebtedness shal bolnhdt similar ~ form
| Y other s!iting iund bonds orn,ertlheal es
OF Indebtedness, ana Slat bear Interest at
a rate not efeeedl4g " per cent. .por M.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-25

People lave been paying their taxes
right lively to-day at No, 226 Market
street. Receiver John 7. Dickey and
clerk were not quite ready, hut where
only one property was held they
handled their books with facility, NIL
ing out receipt each time, Among
those who paid taxes this morning
weT<sUss Emma Yorroll on the estate
Of Thomas Worrell; Gilbert Robinson,
El-Cashier Farmers Bank and John Q.
Hardness,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-25

The Philadelphia, Wilmington and
Baltimore Railroad Company's
Popular ResOrt-IIow to Get There
and What to See.
The growth and firm hold In the
popular favor OF n summer one-day
resort is aptly illustrated by Tolches-
ter Beach, the Philadelphia, Whining
ton and Baltimore railroads pride re-
sort Important factors in It's favor
are the delightful ride by rHil to Bal
timore and water down the bay to
the beach; then, after reaching it's cool
shore, to find ADJUSTMENTS of every
modern device from gravity railroads
TO phonograph concerts, racing, boat
ing, fishing; in fuut, all the delights OF
the nineteenth century amusement
ground. The Philadelphia, Whining
ton and Baltimore Railroad Company
has three excursions left In the series,
one leaving July 20 one on August 8,
and the last on August %. Special
train leaves Broad street Station ut
Sa. m, runs to Baltimore, and thence
transfer is made to the deck OF the
steamer Through fare for the round
trip is but 5l.5O, and children but half
rates.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-25

A little over a week ago the Whining
fon City Railway Company elected a
board OF directors, who have been re-
ported. Since then the directors met
and elected William DUPONT, Presi.
dent; and Preston Lea, Vice. Presi-
dent No change was made In the
pfflce OF Secretary and Treasurer now
held by John T. Miller but it Is cur
Eently reported that Director OF the
Etreet and Sewer Department, Samuel
Chambers, is to succeed him.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-25

APPROVED ST.. WILEY, Mayor.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-25

FREECE-on July 81, 1891, Joseph Freeze.
In the 6lst year of his age.
Relati ives aud friends. also the employ.
ces OF the Pullman Car Works. arc Invited
to attend his funeral from the residence
OF his sister Mrs, Il. ). Ca'iwalader, No
30 last seventh street, ON Monday, July
9Th. at O'Clock p. M. Interment ut River.
view Cemetery.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-25

But there need be no fear OF one
taking place ut tho southeast corner
Of Third and YanBuren streets, wher4
can be procured by the plate, quart 81
gallon, a pure and reliable article OF
Ice cream. The ice cream disposed OF
at this place is not adulterated In any
manner whatever. No accidents like
dropping eorn-starch therein ever oc-
curB,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-25
win shortly Commence.

The Brandywlne Summit Camp meet
ing will commence on Sunday, August
9, but great many families are al
ready moving out. The opening ser
mon will be preached by the Rev. Mr..
IIance, tho Oldest preacher In the
Methodist Conference.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-25

Now Is your time for bargains in
odd lots OF gloves, stockings, aprons,
short dresses, iewelry, etc.
Infants bOnncis and hats at half
price. Some less than cost. Come
and see FOR yourself. Cleaning out to
make ready for holiday goods. Mrs.
IagSart, Sth and Market streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-25

The Sunday school connected with
the Christiana Presbyterian Church,
will make their annual excursion to
Lincoln Park, n. j.. on Thursday, the
9Th of August, leaving New Castle at
S.l5 a. m, ON the steamer Major hey
bold. Tickets, adults, 60 cents. Ch,l-
dIen hnlf fnre. -------