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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-10
THIRD EDITION.


The regular nesting OF the Police
Commissioners wa5 held last evening
in the Mayors Office at the City Hall.
Some bills contracted by tho last City
Council were received by the commits
sion. and referred back to Council.
Tho city solicitor WAS requested to
furnish an opinion in reference to the
police officers furnishing security, the
same as has been done heretofore.
The commissioners wero waited upon
by a delegation OF eolorsd men head
ed by James A. Anderson and Dennis
Sharper, who asked what they intend
ed to do in reference to appointing
colored men on the police force.
Mayor Wiley replied that the matter
would be given due consideration, and
that II there were any vacancies to be
filled, or 1t was found necessary to in
crease the force, the applications OF
all persons, without regard to race or
color, would be considered. The dele
gatlon then withdrew.
A communication was received
from citizens In the western part OF
the city, asking that special ocffier be
appointed at Eighth street park, but
no action was taken on the matter.
1t was decided to allow all the Nom.
bers of the old police force. who were
re-appointed, weeks vacation dur
ing the summer.
A resolution was adopted prohibit
ing lounglng In the police station, and
the chief was directed to have notices
printed aud placed upon the walls Of
the station where they can be seen b,
all persons coming in.
1t was also decided to ask tho opin
lon Of the city solicitor as to whether
the superintendent OF the Gaynor pc
lice signal system and the fire alarm
system could not be made to give Sc
curity.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-10

The entertainment given by the
Fabrian Society last night In Goldman
M. =. CHURCH was very enioyd-
BILE affair to the large audience VINO
witnessed IT. Miss May NJ. Dillon,
President OF the society. had charge OF
the program. Rev. w. L. White led In
prayer. Willie Jeandell. Idella Ford
and Miss Grace Hargls gave reclta-
tione. The latter on Independence
Bell was very finely rendered. Miss
Dillon gave select reading, Some
instrumental music and solo by Miss
L. May Hersey was appreciated.
The temperance alphabet was spoken
by twenty-six boys and girls. The fol-
lowing question was then debated;
(Which Is the greater evil, Intemper-
ance or Warp Rev. w. l.. White ar
gued for the affirmative, and 8. Hsrssy
for the negative. The Judges decision
was In favor OF the negative. A very
fine temperance cantata followed,
which reflected the greatest credit up
on those who took part In 1t, A hand
some sum was realized for the pur-
chase of lot for q new church,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-10

A boy named Baker about years OF
age, son of John w. Bakcr, barber, No.
3l5 Maryland ave-, was drowned In the
Chrstiana, near the w. Il N. Rallroad
bridge that crosses that creek, about
Ills o'clock this forenoon. He and
another boy were In the creek swim.
ming, when the boy Baker got beyond
his depth and sank; tho other boy got
alarmed and ran, giving the alarm to
two boys one named Thomas Rafferty,
and tho other named Wigglesworth.
The latter, who were in the railroad
bridge watch house, went to tho place
as soon as they could and stripping
off their clothes jumped In, hoping
still to get the body before life was OK
tlnct. Not succeeding in finding the
body they got graphing hooks and
finally brought the body from a hole
where the dredging machine had been
at work. Coroner Sparks was notified
and he had tho drowned boy remov.
ed to the home of his parents where
an inquest will be held this afternoon
or evening.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-10

A special session Of the street and
sewer commission was held last even
itfg, when the contract for removing
ashes for the ensuing year was award
ed, to John Z. Johnson for 90, ne. n, pro-
vididinR that he can on Tuesday even
ing next furnish surety satisfactory
to the board for the faithful perform
ance OF his contract. The greater
part Of the session was spent In dis
cussing streets and sewers In general.
The commission arc anxiously await
Ing the passage OF the ordinance au-
thorizing the loan of 800, 600 Cor their
use, but 1t Is not supposed that the
streets In the eastern part Of the city
will be greatly benefited by the loan,
or any others. that may be made. Tay-
Tor street Is in a horrible condition,
worse than q country road, and II the
eastern side OF the city was represent
ed In the commission something might
have been done before this.
The people east OF Market street
have ceased to expect anything from
the commission and will not ASH for
1t until the time shall come when they
will be represented. SO long as none
of the members own property on the
east side 1t is not to be supposed that
much attention will be given to the
streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-10


A pair OF horses belonging to Sing
ley Brothers, and attached to one OF
their large delivery wagons, became
frightened while standing at Sixth and
King streets yesterday afternoon, and
ran away. j. Markley Singley, the
hostler and small boy were In the wag.
on when they started. Mr.. Slngley soon
found that he had no control OF them.
They continued down King street at a
furious gait, and at Second street
threw the occupants out.
Uopn reaching Front street color.
ed man named Benjamin Garrett rush.
ed on the pavement, seized tho horses
by the Birdie and In return for his
pluck received bad cut on the head
and ono also on tho left knee but he
held on to the horses and managed to
stop them.
A crowd soon gathered and Garrett.
when relieved from the care OF the
horses, fell to the payment from ex-
haustion. He was picked up and c6rried
into house near by and carriage
sent for, which took him to the
Homeopathic Hospital, where he re-
coived treatment.
The horses were not injured In any
way. The Messrs Slngley will pay all
the expenses attending CARROTS
treatment.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-10

James D. Phillips, OF No. 216 Wal
nut street, who for25 years has faith
fully served as q conductor on the p,
W, n B. Railroad, and has been very
sick for several weeks, is ablo to be
ABOUT, and called at the Republican
office this morning. Mr.. Phillips has
been very III, and for three weeks the
street in front Of his residence was
closed to travel. A few weeks since
he was removed to Browns Mills, N.
ed that he expects to be- abe to resume
his duties next Monday. This Is the
first time Mr.. Phillips has been sick
since he has been on the ROAD, and be
says that to-day is the first time in q
years that the pay car has COME with,
out something for him.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-10

There will no doubt be some trouble
about the recent sale OF the Academy
OF Music. ...--..... .".l
Notice Of tho sale was published on
Wednesday, which stated that tho
building had been purchased by e. d.
II. Sutton from William p. Wells upon
consideration OF S35, 900, upon which
there were encumbranees OF S17, $50. 10.
In this sale. Mr.. Shoemaker, who has
about $4,000 In the building was to.
tally ignored, and he now proposes to
contest the sale.
He has employed William s. Hilles,
Esq, who has prepared n bill In equity,
covering about seven pages OF legal
cap was drawn by him, and which
carefully explained the peculiar sltua-
ton. A subpoena was served on Mr..
Sutton. the purchaser, yesterday morn.
ing, and any further disposition OF the
property will be stayed until an or
der from tho chancellor Is made.
Mr.. Shoemaker says that he has q
considerable interest In the property,
and that all he asks is that it shall be
leased to q responsible person.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-10

Mr. David W, Barlow, artist, who Ia
employed by Mr.. j. II. Cummings, the
photographer. sailed Tor his home in
Scotland to-day. 1t is his intention to
Eeturn in the fall, when we may expect
many Photographic novelties Mr. Bar
low is an artist of some celebrity, hay
ing studied painting on the Continent
Of Europe. Mr.. Cummings, whose
gallery has been SO beautifully i'm
proved, will, OH Mr.. Barlow's return,
Introduce some OF the latest depart.
ares In Photographic art.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-10

Constable Charles W. Smith of Cam.
den, Del. went to Philadelphia yester-
day with a warrant for the arrest of
Charles Huntingdon, colored, charged
with assault with intent to kill Henry
L. Websterand his wife, also oolored,
on the Fourth OF July.
The colored people got into a meles
on the fourth, In which pistols and
razors were freely brandished, and
Huntingdon shot Webster in the leg.
and this forenoon constable Smith
brought him down to Wilmington and
confined him in the police cells until
IL O'Clock. when he put his prisoner on
the train and proceeded to Dover
Huntingdon agreed to come along with
the constable without a fequisition.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-10

A. s. Reed q Company is making
good Roadway on the foundations Of
the new post-ofIlce build ngs and will
no doubt complete them within the
requisite time prescribed. 1t is OK;
peGted that the foundations will then
be permitted to settle until next Spring,
when the building will be resumed
under new contract, either with the
same contractors or some other who
may DO lucky enough In his bid to gel
1t. The foundations, SO far as con
structed, are OF very solid character
The rugged Brandywine granite sets
of the thick brick walls to good ad
vantage.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-10

you.
Former price $40.
Clear ng out price So.
Former price $12.
Clearing out price $40.
Former price $15.
Clearing out price $12.
One style getaways
Former price S12.50.
Clearing out price, So.
Our suit tale tells you the
trousers tale. Look in our
window and the tale will be
told better than we could tell
you in all the pages of this
paper.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-10

Al late hour last night, Neddy Null
vey was arrested by one OF the newly
appointed officers, on charge of be.
ing drunk and dlsordcrly. The officer
testified that he found Noddy on the
west side OF Walnut street, acting In
disorderly manner, but Neddy claim
cd that he was sitting ON his own door
stop and not disturbing any one, when
the officer came ulong and pulled him
ch, and took him to the station. Az
nesses to show that he was not drunk
or disorderly, the case was con tinued
antil tomorrow morning.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-10

The standard sewing machine is one
of tho best and chen pest in the market
and the proprietors have taken advan
tugc OF every Improvement introduced
to make theirs the hest offerHi To tht
public. Tho main Office in this city il
ut No. 500 King street, hut the agency
for the western pat of the city Is al
Mrs. Mattsgrocery store, Mt the SoutI
east corner OF Adams and CCnraf
streets, where everything PERTAINING
to the machines can be obtained. :. j
Watts is the agent Gnd is now canvass
ing tho city.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-10

Much interest is being taken In tho
French street railway. The macadam
tied roadway Is to he torn up and
Belgian" block paving to be suhsti-
tuted as the talk Is now, although the
aontract has not vet been given out.
This time-honored winter race course
for sieighing parties will be consitiera-
ply abridged by this Improvement t.
II will be great convenience to the
people, who can then take the street
bars from tile P, W. II b. depot to &
over Eleventh street bridge.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-10

Captain William Gibbons Of the Will
mington Wheel Club intends to take u
spin TO Dover tomorrow, and will be
accompanied by w. r. Bowman, D. r..
Mayne and possibly others. They will
leave the court house In the morning
at 4 O'clock. and expect to be at Mid
dletoWn at Z a. m. for breakfast at the
National Hotel. Remaining there an
hour they expect to reach Dover at II
a. IN, and will take dinner at the hotel
Richardson at noon. They expect to
leave Dover at 1.30 p. m, and get back
to Wilmington between 4 and O'Clock.
All money made on our moonlight
goes to help pay OFF our parsonage
debt. July 14th.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-10

Henry Ellison well.known farme.
residing near Summit Bridge. on Sat
urday last undertook to remove som,
loose wheat from til cyl der vi /
threshing machine when his finger.
were caught ana the ends OF three i,
them SO baliy mangled that they hat
to be amputated ut the second joint. /
is bad policy Iii any one to attemp
To adjust or clean machinery when II
motion II is always better to stop Il
do such work, and thus avoid acct
cnnis
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-10

have trouble with your feet2 Well,
should say SO; shoes always hurt my
instep. Funny, Isn't it2 Well, no, not
SO strange after all, II you have a high
instep. The ordinary shoe will always
give you trouble; that's the reason we
have placed In stock our high instep
shoe. II you wish comfort, style and
quality at q reasonable price, stop and
see them. Forman's, No. 10 Il. 4th
street, between Market and King.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-10

ing out price SIG. End
quality-former price, SIG.
Clearing out price, $14.
Electric Blue Suits. We
have sold over 100 Of these
suits; no more after these
are gone. Sack suits, coat
and vest bound, side band
on trousers:
Former Price $14.
Clearing out price $3.50.
In January last a small
manufacturer, thinking that
there would be no demand
for light colored suits, sold
them to us at about hall
price. In May we could
have sold them back to him
with a good profit. We con-
cluded to hold on to them for
our customers.
There never was as many
light eolored suits sold as
there was this season. We
have several styles, broken
up in sizes. II you'll take
a little time to be fitted,
there's money in them for
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-10

Consumptive persons are said to be
greatly benefited by the use of Speer's
Port Grape Wine, both Fermented and
Unfermented. Ii seems to give nour-
ishment when everything else falls.
The rich properties OF the wine derived
from the iron in the soil on which the
grapes grow makes new biz oil and IL
It docs not cure, we belloYeit prolongs
life in many cases of consumption. In
fact, cases have been reported OF per.
feet cures being effected by the use Of
Speer's Port Wine.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-10

John q. Stirling, who for man,
years resided at BtiPoni's banks, ans
Some time ago removed to Newark, II
now at the Jefferson College Hospital
in Philadelphia. For years he was i
sufferer from neuralgia of tic faee
and Under tie ADVICE OF his physiciars
went to the hospital in Philadelphia
where two OF the nerves in the Jaw
vcre removed. He had been there
about two weeks, and expects to bt
able to return home in few days
much improved.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-10

Grant Post No. 13, G. A. R., held a
very interesting meeting last evening,
that was attended by Past Department
Commander Lewis, and the present
department commander and staff.
Every Post In the city was represented
and number OF speeches we're made.
The meeting was one of the largest
and best that has been held by any
Post In this city for some time.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-10

Mrs. Anna Dunseith, who since June
DC has been confined at police station
on n charge of Icing an accessory
with her husband In the assault on tho
McEilht nays WIS released on S5,OO0
ball yesterday. The bail was secured
through Tho persistent efforts OF her
attorney l. lburle handler, ESD, who
p now doing all iii his power to secure
bail for h husband.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-10

Experience las proven that certain
No sdlcines will cure certain troubles.
Your doctor preai,ribes remedy ex
poc;ing characteristic results from 1t,
but some drug gists don't use tine best
that's to be had, and tho disease is pro.
lnnged. The best of everything, full
Etrength and fresh. Is dispensed at
drug store 5ih and Poplar. +. B. Fell
graduate In Pharmacy.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-10

A boy named Anthony Flood, was
before Judge Ball this morning charged
with assault and battery on another
another boy named Hillard Jester when
the city solicitor said that it was moth
ing more than boys fight, the case
was on his recommendation dismissed
GU the payment OF costs amounting
to S3.25.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-10

1t is said that an association of White
Caps has been formed In THIS city, and
rs there is a wife beater on DuPonts
Banks, whose initials are j. T., they
PROPOSE to attend to him. It may be
weil for him to take warning. or he
may get something the same as has
boon administered by tho White Caps
in tho West. A warning letter may be
sent to him at any time.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-10

NFANTED.-A G0auRl.D MAN AND
w wife for house aud fAr.1 work, ,
miles out of the ". A colorea girl to
so to atlantis city, goni girls 'SuGt
plae rorhome work. Apply NJ Whining.
ton Intelligence Office, 9jj Orange street.
jS1t-2tl
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-10

The corner stone OF the new N. Z.
Church at Port Penn will be laid next
nunday afternoon Rev. Isaac jewell
Of this city Rev. Jonathan s. Willis of
Milford. and other prominent minis
tere are expected to be present.
Love feast at . O'Clock a. m, preach.
ing at 1890 a. M, corner stone laying
ct $50 D. m,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-10

The photographs taken by A. p.
Beeeler, 30. elj Market street, of the
ruil.s OF The oh ferry rolling mill. are
tie ilne.t obtaingb.e, and excel hos
taken by any Offers, lie is over an
with ordess for til IN and this morn
ing 5elt s27, worth 10 n gentleman OF
Piainiln!d. n. j. Ieeeher's instantan-
COTS process Is the best nat can h.
had, and consequently lie is always
busy, and has plenty OF orders. All
his pictures arc iifeitite and natural,
and full satisfaction is guaranteed III
every case.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-10

John S, Paris ,son.in.Iaw OF Chas. W.
Simmons, and his brother, Thomas
Parrlss. of the Ninth ward, will leave
Philadelphia next tuesday, for the
purpose of visiting England, In order
- settle the estate OF THEN father, WHO
died In 1878. They expect to return
bone in September.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-10
We Dnn,t Soil

Shoddy Footwear If we know 1t, and
oure ustomers do not expect 1t from
US. we are making too good repu.
tation for selling honest stock to dab
BILE In trash Should you need oxford
ties to-day you will not make a mis-.
take by coming to see us. We have
something nice In children's ties, the
price 50 low you might think they
wouldn't wear well, but they Will
Foreman's, No. 10 East Fourth streeE
between Market and King.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-10

Thomas McWhorter died at his rosi.
dence in st Georges Hundred, on
Thursday morning, after long Ill.
ness aged about rs yeurs. Hewas en-
gagged In farming his entire life, was
very comfortably situated, being the
owner OF a fine property, and was
bofhood.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-10

The contract for building the new
stable OF David Pogue, has been award
I'd by Architect Lewis R. Springer TO
H s. Christy at 81 800. It will be To-
Gated on French street between Fourth
And Fifth streets and will bo ITO feet
long and IS feet deep. with stall for 80
horses. II will DO two stories high In
'front.' and one story In the rear.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-10
$500.

The and sights described above will be again re.
sumed and continued until Saturday night Come whom
ever you will and you welcome to choose any mans
in fine imported DRESS SUITS that but last Saturday
sold for $e 800 s22 SIS, $27 and $50 Right in
among the many piles of these high priced suits we in,
ve you to step and there take any suit you please SIS
yesterdays patrons got $40 suits for si5 Many got $25
suits for sl5 Many got $50 for SIS Why not youl
Again we ask, Why not you9
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-10

ACT on new principle-regulating the
liver. stomach and bowels. through the
nerves. A now discovery. DIR. Miles Pills
speedily cure hiliousness. bad taste torpid
liver, piles constipation. Unequaled for
men. women, children. Smallest mildest,
surosti 30 doses Is cents. Samples free at
z. James BELT.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-10
Charged WIN Amauit.

John Francis. colored, was charged
at this mornings session of the MI.
nicipal Court with committing an as
sault and battery on Francis Hall, but
as his witnesses were not present the
case was continued until tomorrow,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-10

The members of DUPONT Post, No. a
GA R., will attend divine service Oh
Sunday morning, at Mt. Salem nj. 4.
Church, whom an appropriate sermon
will be preached by the Rev. Walter n
Avery.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-10

Twice each year, viz: July
and January, we have these
Clearing Sales. Our aim is
to have fresh goods every
season.
We often find at the end
of the season garments left
on our tables which we
thought to be the incest de-
signs, but through S o m e
cause or other they were not
sold. These we want to
clear out, and SO, mark them
down.
Very fine fancy worsted
suits, small plaid, cut in
square cut sacks and round.
Former price $3.50.
Cleaflhg-out pilce SIo.
Straight Cut Sack Suits,
bound Worsteds.
Former price $500.
Clearingg-out price $1,000.
Black Cheyiot s IL it s i,
straight cut sacks, round cut
sacks, double-breasted sacks
and getaways as good as any
515 suit sold.
Former price $12.
Glearance-out price $40.
Several styles which we
have duplicated several times
during the season too late
iio# t5 FL i'll sizes.
Diasonals, the finest
goods made; no reason why
we shouldreduc the price on
these goods. We have been
selling them lower than any
other house, and they're as
good as wheat.
Sacks, Getaways and dou.
BILE breasted frocks. 1st quail
ty-former price SIS. Clear,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-10
The Fish Market.

Powell will have on his 8 alls In the
Third street market tomorrow, a fine
variety of fresh fish, enaprers 10
Any one wishing something Moo fo9
tea should give him call.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-10

Tine Philadelphia, Wilmington and
Baltimore Railroads. Select lcxcur-
sion Sunday Next.
Sunday, July 10, Is the day. Tol.
chester Beach Is the place. oil for the
round trip on special train via Balti.
more. Beautiful sail down the bay.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-10

Collector Thomas v. Cooper, Of the
Port Of Philadelphia, is on a tour to
st. Paul, Minnesota, leaving affairs at
the Custom House In charge of MIR. L..
A. p. Ingram. Mrs. Cooper accom-
panies her husband.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-10

The congregation OF st. james
Church, Stanton, andNewport, are In
yited to attend areception to be given
to the new pastor Rev. e. X, Miller,
and his family, tomorrow (SaturdayJ
evening, at the rectory in Newport. A
fnll attendance Is desired.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-10

All money made on our Moonlight
go to help pay the debt of our parson-
age. Epworth League of Union.