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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-03-20
FIFTH edition,


The funeral cortege Of the late PIN.
ip ]. Walsh left Burmont, Del. Co., Pa,
At O'Clock to-day. and errived at thi
Cathedral q few minutes before 10
O'Clock, when solemn high mass was
celcbrated In the presence OF many
friends OF the family and representa-
tives OF the Catholic Club, tho Hiber-
man Society and the Manufacturers
Club, OF which Mr.. Walsh was mem-
Der.
Seats for the pail-bearers and rcpre
sentatives OF these societies were re.
served on the north side of the main
aisle, while the family, relatives and
friends were seated on tho south of the
aisle. The employees OF the large es.
Establishment OF the deceased were pres
ent In great numbers.
The mass WAS most impressive SER
vice. a solo having been sung by Mad
anne Castelle, friend OF Mr.. Walsh.
Tho body. which was embalmed, was
enclosed In cloth.covered casket.
The pall-bearers were WIN. Lynch,
Edward II. Brennan, Joseph Shoehan,
James Campbell, William German,
John Reese, Peter s. Dooner, Simon
Muir, Francis Il. Quiniin. Thomas j.
Roche, John Nuldoon. j. Fred Zim-
norman. Professor Romermann, John
.. Shields. John N. Gallagher, Thomas
Boyle. John Hughes, lynn Fox, James
Rhoads, Humphrey Ash and Patrick
Dougherty.
The body was inter- cd in the New
Cathedral Cemetery.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-03-20
Ashley IL an Embczzler.

In the Municipal Court this morning
Geo. Ashley was arraiRnad for ttain'
ing IS under false pretenses from Jno
Dougnerty on July 8, '92. Mr.. Dough
erty, who is comm ission merchant
on East Fourth street, on that day
employed the prisoner to carry some
goods to IL dealer. Ashley was given
a bill of the goods. which he signed
after having received the amount.
This he never made return of and
since has been away from town. Or
Thursday. Ashley returned and was
arrested by Detective Witsil.
After hearing the testimony Judge
Ball informed City Solicitor Curtis
that there was no testimony to show
that Ashley had misrepresented him
self that he might obtain the money
1t was tho prisoners duty to presen
the bill for payment. The statut,
covering the misdemeanor should b,
extended 50 as TO cover such cases
as numerous similar cases had com,
under the attention OF the court
Feeling that Ashley had committed ;
crime he felt justified In holding hin
for the higher court. Bail to tn,
amount of 800 was ordered given b,
the prisoner.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-03-20

Rev. A. N. .Keigwin preached SER
mon in West Presbyterian Church on
Sunday evening, taking for his text
the parable in regard to tho ten virgins
in tho 18th chapter OF Matthew. in or
der TO show that the people should
prepare for the coming OF Christ. rs
he thought that everything indicated
the near approach of that event and
not be caught asleep ana without oil
for their lamps es were the foolish
virgins. He thought The return of the
Jews to Jerusalem and other events
indicated the fuliillment of prophesIes
made by Isaiah. Iefhariah and John,
and 1t behooyed all to search the scrip.
lures and be prepared to witness the
ushering in of the millennium. lilo was
firm believer i'll the 81 c0nd coming
OF Christ, and he Wished to arouse
them to the importance of that event.
Next Sunday evening he will preach
on the emptying of the fourth and
ilfth Walls"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-03-20

GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

Robert Downing, o tragedian Of the
first rank, appeared az the Grand
Opera House on Saturday evening,
supported by remarkable company
of tragedians before an appreulative
audience. In that legitimate drama.
Richard, the Lion Hearted" It was
very interesting and well appreciated
by the audience present.
1.-THE Hustler very funny musical
comedy, will be presented at the Grand
Opera House this evening by strong
company OF comedians. The comedy
ie full OF musical numbers and high
class speclalities. 1t has no plot but
we'll defined story that Is well to Id.
This Is the third season for this rolliek-
ing, riproartng piece and that fact
alone shows that 1t Is very pop ular.
The presentation here Ia sure to be a
success.
"Splder and Fly" This popular and
remarkably successful spectacular
production will be presented here at
day evening. The Spider and Fly
can certainly be cIassed rs distinct
novelty, containing as 1t does the
brightest features OF spectacle, panto-
mime, comedy, opera and high class
vaudeville.
The costumes have been lavishly
supplied. The scenery, electric and
mechanical effects are all new. and
said to be- magnificent. The Com pany
numbers sixty people and were most
ly recruited abroad. though the sever
al American artists. who were promi-
nent in last seasons cast. have been
re-engaged. The chorus will be UNI
usually attractive; numerous novel.
ties have been added, and the music,
songs And specialtles are all new.
Jaguarlna. the famous swordswoman.
is the latest feature secured for the
Spider and Fly"
Miss Clara Morris will make her APP
pearanca ut the Grand Opera house
on Thursday evening next, in Dumas
successful drama, Camille" She will
present this piece by request. Miss
Morris possesses OH element of sue
cess that few people can attain. She
upites art and heart. Greatness is not
q word great enough to describe her,
she possessing the grace of the late
Matilda Heron, and the fire and soul
! of Bernhardt. Her supporting com
pnny Is well selected ono and de
serves the success it ID attaining Will
| Miss Morris.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-03-20
fourth EDITION


William Connor is one Of number
OF young men who have been making
1t very disagreeable to residents of the
eastern side Of town for long time.
Yesterday the crowd was In Its old
haunts when Patrolmen shelton rush.
ed In upon them. The result was
Connor's arrest. and by Judge Ball this
morning he received a fine OF $3.70.
James Cochran was arrested by Pa
trolman Beale yesterday for acting
disorderly at Second and Market
streets. An unusual supply Of liquor
was the cause of Cochran's miscon.
duct which he displayed more forcl'
bl CATER being locked In the patrol
box ut Front and Market streets, The
prisoner was fined So and costs.
Moses Watson was charged by Mary
Walker with assault and battery. On
Saturday night Mary had occasion to
40 down Decatur street. when she
met Nose. why are you comm down
here to 'sturb us, niggers," questioned
Nose, to which no reply was given.
Mary said he then knocked her down,
brutally assaulting her. II squirmed
from under him and made straight foi
dc hall where / got warrant" Nose
was greatly disturbed when he was
fined $50 und costs and two months
imprisonment.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-03-20

What is thought to he the gang OF
burglars who haye been pillagins
dwelling houses throughout the city
OF late. Is now behind prison bars.
The parties are all coiored they being
George Johnson. Fred Douglass and
Charles Black. The parties have been
under suspision br the authorities. and
early yesterday morning Captain Ker.
sey with squad of officers visited an
old house along the banks OF the She'll
pot creek. Here they found the pris
oners and two women asleep in the
hut. They brought the men to the
station house whereathey were locked
up.
Among the robberies they will be
charged with is the breaking into the
house of Lewis G. Vandegrlft at No.
1906 Broome street, Alfred Clendln OF
No. 1904 Davis street and Michael
Monaghan of No. 705 Bennett street
On the night Mr.. Vandegrift's home
was entered, there will be testimony
presented against ono OF the prisoners
that he was seen in the vicinity OF the
building, and later on the premises
although none of the stolen property
was recovered. There is similar testi
mony in the other cases. The caset
will como up again tomorrow morn
ing.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-03-20
Tha R-s, system o. ror,itisn,ion

is than adopted ny people In prectrious
health who v isgb' fGglity their sy.iefiis
against diseas With tbat acceptable and
ciectual barrier agD!ast It's inr0ud9-
HosteItnr.s stomach Hitters, Precaution
airy measures, when the health Ia but
slightly impaired is as physicians well
know. wQtth any amount of inedica ion
nf erwaid. \ prempnltory malaIial
chill. Il lit OF indigestion. increasing lr
regularity Of tho bowels, n warning rhou
inalie twinRe. Inactivity of the ildneyE
slight at first, bilious snllowneas ac
co 1panird with fnrred tongue = fhrst
are appeals to the sons oil seif,plot iioi
VIII lcl no p rson of common iudgnen
will disregard. liostettefs Stomach Bit
tors preserve those who lake Ii from ma
Lar ia, d spepsia, chronic constlp ion
rheumatism. kidney and bladder iroubi
ard liver complaint. Nervous mv.lids
peGs0t.s troailei W tn The infirmitics In
orient TO advanced years. Ia ties in deli
cate healtlta and Gonzales cent derive bone
/ fiji from The liitters.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-03-20

At the indoor sports Of the Column
ian Athletic Club, held In Washing.
bn on Saturday night the local dele
kation male line showing, two mel
winning their respective events, the
other three losing.
In the bantam weight class FRANZ
Mccall won from Oswald, of tn.
Nynpewood Athletic Club. Jane;
corrigan lost lively bout from Mon
troy, OF Ro&borough. Pa, William
Lynch lost In a match With Bateman
Of Washington, while Joseph Flini
won the l25 pound eparring event Ii
che second round,
Shelley faced Holland the eracS
Wynnewood fighter, but lost the Govt
Nfhrough the disagreement OF tn.
referee and umpire. The Wilmington
boys returned home Immediately ate
he enter tatnmeHt.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-03-20

Rev. A. N kcigwin preached ser
mon in Nhst Presbyterian Ghu rch on
Sunday morning, from the 5ith and
f6th verses OF the 18th chapter of Corin-
fhlans, and tho 18th versa and 9TH chap
fes OF John He remarked that life Is
series OF conflicts. There are vIoto-
~yfes and defeats. At Waterloo the al
hea armies achieved great victory,
but Napoleon lost an umpire. The
victory at Yorktown was triumph for
cur Republic. and to England it was
tha loss OF her colonies.
The victory at Apomattox saved
our Union. and although the South
WINS defeated, 1T WAS absolutely gain
to that section He then passed on To
notice the victories obtained through
Christ over sin. and reisrred to the
saving of a ann4RH!Hg man by catching
. rope, representing faith, while
another man, in the excitement, laid
hold of a floating log, which carried
him over the falls below, and he was
drowned.
The Incident was related In such a
way as tn afford good lesson. This
k$Rs also supplemented by tho recital
NLha determination OF Il man to go
hunting, but on examination he found
the gun WAS 20 much out OF
repair that 1t needed new lock,
new stock and a new barrel, and
klfy he determined to get a now
b. This was what ) nnar must do
must get new lie, and become a
creature.
arder to show the necessity o
hg rid of had practices and habit:
Ss eIted the conduct OF Augustine
rho ran away from the woman who
fought to lure him back to his OLE
hnunts after he became converted. H.
also cited other lnstances of resisting
femptations and the eventual triumph
,fesulting therefrom. lie ILLUSTRATED
the result of faith In measures OF poi
= 10y. leading men to be Republican,
and Democrats as well as Christians
The faith OF few hundred soldiers Ii
2ortez enabled him to overthrow
dexico.
There must be Calvary foS eyor,
me who would triumph over sin, an,
.Gethsemane for everyone who has
tesurf ALL who love Christ wi.
Try to promote his cause. and CIV
their money thaf~she poor may hav
fle gospel preached to them.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-03-20
Held For n Hearing,

Last Saturday Detectives Witsil and
MeVev succeeded in alTestlng young
man named kopf on very serious
charge 1t is alleged that some time
ago lie was paying attention to q
young lady whom he betrayed and
got In trouble. When he found that
such was the case he induced her to
take drug that he procured, which
made her so sick that for time it was
thought she would die. A physician
succeeded in neutraliHing tho effect
of tho poison and her life was saved.
kopf was arraigned before Squire
Monaghan and held In $500 bail Tor a
further hearing,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-03-20
About TO Move,

Sheridan Post, No. %. G. A. r., will
this week move to their new quar- tiers.
Ninth and King streets, The rooms
they will occupy are much better than
the one they now meet In, having 4
parlor as we'll G5 n room to transact
business in This is just what the old
soldiers want--a place where they can
meet any evening they wish and enjoy
themselves as the bent OF their fnclina
ton may dictate. As next Wednesda,
evening Is thu last meeting of the Pest
1t is particularly desirable that every
member thereof be present.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-03-20
A Centenarlnns Death.

Robert Springer, colorod, who
claimed that he was born at New Cas-
tie i'll l174, died at his home near Nor
gaHtewn, Berk5 County, Pa, on March
10Th. When more lad he left New
Castle and obtained work at Church.
town, where extensive iron works had
been established. In 1878 he drove d
team for the American army, and was
able to relate many incidents that
TRANSFERRED ut that day. AT ths close oil
the war no settled In the Forest, al
which pluce he continued to reside VI
to tho time OF his death. 1t Is said
that his birth Is recorded at New Cas-
tie. as the law required at that date.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-03-20
LOCAL QUOTATIONS..


Evangelist Cevanaugh, the one
armed Confederate veteran, is still
holding meetings every night at the
Tabernacle ON Walnut street between
Eleventh aud Twelfth streets. The
attendance Is large and he has met
with considerable success. NUN bel
having protested conversion. All art
cordially Invited to attend and will bt
welcomed. Last Saturday evening hi
held meeting at Fourth and Mark e
streets, and endeavored to SOW tn,
seeds Of crop that will pear fruit Ii
the future.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-03-20
WANTED a pair oil

Y WANTED a pair of
those $3.50 Trousers.
Had no idea of buying
4 an Overcoat or Suit.
Salesman called his at.
attention to the Light
Weight Overcoats. w a S
pleased with the quality,
pleased with the fitting, and
purchased. Couldn't let such
a bargain pass.
It was one Of those New
Spring Overcoats we've been
telling you about-Sl2.
Every one worth $lS to $50.
Elegant cloth, splendldly
tailored, perfect fitting. You
may remember we took al
most ofour stock of Fine
Spring Oyercoats that we'd
always sold at 1850, $ls
and $40 and made one price
for the entire lot-$l2.
Right alongside of the
Bargain in Oyercoats We
placed several thousands Of
New Spring Suits Stare
quality. Genuine Irish
Scotch and English Gassi
meres, Cheyiots and Tweeds
made in our best style, fit
ting as we'll as the made-for
you. Price--the lowest w
ever knew = $40. Always
sold for Sl8 and $40. A Gus
toner buying one of then
to day said--'I intended tt
spend SIS for a suit. In
I amazed to get such a SUIT a
t this at $10.''
Black Goods Department
See our New Goods 70
Spring. See the Clay Dia
gonal Suit at $l2. Look
little further at the 50
Suit.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-03-20

Last Saturday. Samuel, the little
son OF Officer Tucker, was bitten by a
dog belonging to Hart u Bro, the
pork packers, on Fifth street near
Poplar. The child was walking with
its grandmother at the time. when the
dog sprang at hun. Fortunately lie
had OIL thick clothing, which, while
being badly torn. prevented the AMI.
mai making serious wound.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-03-20

Up to the first OF this m onth. Edward
Hayes. Jr., was an assistant engineer
of sewers, in the employ of the Street
and Sewer Commission. but since then
the places that knew him know him
no more, as he has left tor parts I'M
known. On March lat no received his
check, and after having it cashed re-
moved his baggage from his boarding
house. No. ITO Jeiferson street, and
that Ia the last known of him.
1t Ia said that lie was engaged TO be
married to young lady, aud IL this is
so. 1t is probable that upon reading
the number OF divorce applications be-
fore the Legislature he concluded not
to assume any risks.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-03-20
Advertising Pays.

The candy store at goi Market street
did rushing business on Saturday
advertising and selling good goods at
q low price. The public know when
they are getting their moneys worth.
Advertising in the REPUBLICAN will do
tho rest. II you don't believe us ask
James Wyatt & Co., No. COZ Market
street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-03-20
Should be Looked After

There is a crowd OF loafers who con.
gregate In the vicinity OF PennsyIva-
mia avenue and Scott street who
should receive the attention of the
police authorities. On Sunday, more
especially, this crowd congregates
thore, and frequently insult ladies'
who have occasion to pass by.
Several times has this crowd been
surprised by officers, but none were
ever captured. Beside annoying pc
destrians, neighbours complain of the
gang that thoy are unable to rest at
night. The arrest OF a few Of the Of
tenders might break up the annoying
crowd.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-03-20

II A lady aceords to salvation OIL the
hrst place for cure of rheumatism
Mrs. w. L. MATHEW Ali Church street,
Ignchburg, Va, recently wrote: My
little girls limb was drawn terribly
from rheumatism, but after only two
applications of the oil she ran about
as usual. 1t Is the greatest Oil in the
world ] believe for lheumatlam.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-03-20

The rebuilding of the James Brad
ford Gompany's building, that was
partially destroyed by fire, will be
commenced at once, the contract hay-
Ing been awarded to John 3. Johnson.
All OF the fourth floor and part of the
second and third floors will have to be
rebuilt, and also the back building.
The cost Of rebuilding will not DO less
than SO, 600, while the loss on stock Is
estimated at ,090 making total
lose oil $50, 600.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-03-20

Edward FULLY, John Brown, Thomas
Weldie md John Fletcher, all boys,
ranging in age from 10 to IA years,
were before the Municipal Court this
morning on a charge OF larceny. they
having broken into freight car on
the p, w. Il j. Railroad and stealing
100 pounds Of corn meal. After Sc
we're consuming the boys were allowed
to o to their homes on their promise
OF future good behavior.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-03-20
Wilmington as mn Oyster Centre.

During the recent severe weather
when oysters were scare and dear,
Wilmington, through the enterprise
of A. L. Ainscow & Co.. 707 Shipley
street. came to the front as centre
for the delicious bivalves. At one
time there was regular oyster famine
In Philadelphia, when the above firm
promptly shipped twenty-five barrels
of extra primes to that city. No mat
ter how scarce oysters have been dur
ing this past winter, Ainscow has al.
ways had full supply for his many
customers, and now. that they are be.
coming plenty. lie has some OF the
| finest, best favored and fattsst ever
| brought to this city.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-03-20

During the fire at the Bradford
Building q number OF articles hes
longing to Smyth Post No. &. A. r.,
whose headquarters are over tho mar!
ket house adjoining, were damaged
hy water. The loss was more than
covered by insurance and last Satur-
day, the agent, after making sats-
factory arrangement with the MEM
bers. handed them choeh for tho
am cunt claimed.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-03-20

A numheroi boys have been engaged
In plugging maple Trees in different
sections Of orr city aud drink tho sap
obtained. the tree on French street
in front of tho stable OF George White,
and number Of trees on Adams, be-
tween Seventh and L ghth, were badly
injured on saturday. The little seamps
should be caught and lesson given
them that they Will not soon forget.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-03-20
New rndertnk Ing Establishment

Mr.. George Nj. Fisher, who for the
past nine years has been assistant fot
Thomns Mitchell In his Undertaking
business at 4la King street. will open
a new establishment about March asth
at No ia King street Mr. Fisher has
associated with him Mr.. James Il.
Chandler and the firm name will be
George Nj. Fisher & Co.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-03-20

Complaint has reached this office
that a crowd OF young boys mailing
from the western side Of the city, have
been cutting holes in the shade trees
In different parts OF the city and place
bottles underneath In which they
catch the snp, which they drink. They
are the means OF causing the death of
numerous shade trees throughout the
city, and should he arrested and pun.
ished for their deviitry.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-03-20

OF Adams N. Y. ate nothing but dry
bread for three years on account of that
terrible disease, dyspepsia. lie states
that he was entirely cured by DR.. liales
Household Tea aud can now eat any
thing. The greatest medicine known 10
sod at &c and soc, per package at Benton
Smiths drug store, Seventh and Pine
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-03-20

The body OF Isaac Sparks who died
Mt his late home in Ohoster on Thurs.
day last, WAS brought to this city al
II a'clorh to-day and taken charge of
by Undertaken Palmer. The body
was enclosed in heavily siivefetl
mounted coffin bearing the name of
the deceased, date OF birth and time
OF death Interment was made in tho
Wilmington and Brandywine Gene
terry.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-03-20

Charter Lost,

During the confusion attending the
Bradford ire while tho gooda were
being removed from the headquai ters
OF Smfth Post, tine charter and a scab-
bard belonging to General Thomas A.
Smyth's sword wore lost or misaitl.
Any one knowing anything concern.
Ing these articles will confer iayor
by leaving Information at the hoad.
quarters or at the REi,rBftGAS oflice.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-03-20

The following transfers OF real es-
tate were recorded at the Engineering
and Surveying Department this morn.
ing:
Thomas II. Melvin to BENJAMIN
Richardson, house on the westerly side
of King street above Thirteenth street.
w. l.. Vision to s. S. Bishop, dwell.
ing at No. 500 Franklin street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-03-20
Md NM Soil

Stalls No. 6S and 70 in the Second
street market house. the property OF
tine City building loan. was put up at
public sale on saturday by auctioneel
VIM. EIukill. and after being bid up to
S625 was withdrawn. The stalls for,
merly sold for 3 600. This does moi
market house.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-03-20

Levy Court met this morning.
Treasurer Dleltey was authorized to
borrow 10000 from the Farmers,
Bank to pay orders now out standing.
The assessment OF the August
Blcita, No. 401 to AIS Tatnall street.
was ordered reduced.
They adjourned at / o'clock to
meet at 2. 80 o'clock.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-03-20

L. H. Springer still continues the
manufacture of venetian blinds and
window shades. Orders left at 408
Van Buren,, or $40 Washington streets,
Will receive prompt attention. Blinds
relrimmed and shades altered and put
up at short notice.