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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-19
LAMBERT HANGED
The Murderer of VIM. Kairer Pays
The Death Penalty.

CAMDEN, N. j., Dec. Ia-Up to late hour
last night Theodore Lambert tho muir
derer OF baker William Kairer spent the
time In participating In religious services
In company with large number Of col.
ored people from the southern part OF
Camden. Rev. Thomas H. Ais and Rev.
Henry Clay Ashley had charge. The
singing OF tho hymns attracted q large
crowd on this outside of the jail. About
ten o'clock lie babe farewell to his m other.
He declared his Innocence, and they par T.
ed as the visitors sang "Wo'll Never say
Goodbye"
John Semple. his counsel, babe the man
farewell. aud said there was no possibility
OF him escaping the galiows. Tho coffin
arrived al late hour during the night.
and was taken up.stairs and placed In the
third story. 1t 10 the same coffin that
was to be used at the last execution. the
only difference being In the plato, which
was changed In order to put on another
date.
Theodore Lambert, the coiored man
found guilty of killing VIM. Kairer. on
Dec A. 1893, was hanged this morning In
the Camden County Jail.
The drop fell at 10 Is. only three O uar.
tors Of minute beihg consumed from
the time Lambert entered the room until
the drop fell.
The condemned man arose at an early
hour this morning, and partook sparlngly
OF an excellent breakfast. He seemed to
feel his position keenly as the hour for
his death approached.
Shortly before 10 o'clock. after Lambert
had washed and put on tine new black suit
| that had been given him, the procession
to the Callows began its march. Lambert
never faltered, but walked to Ills place
over the trap with firm stop.
He seemed to realize that death was In.
evllable. He asserted his innocence Ia
the last. The tap was sprung few
minutes after ten o'clock, and Lambert
was launched into eternity.
After his body had fallen the length oil
rope 1t was brought up with sudden
! jerk. There were few srasmodio con
tructions of the muscles OF the body ant
witches OF the lower limbs, and then al
was still.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-19

As Instructive "a 1t 10 interesting Ia tho
practical Illustration of the evolution OF a
suit OF clothing now to be seen In the
windows of N. Snellenberg & Co.. Market
and Twelfth Streets. Philadelphia. The
display has been termed From Farm to
City, and is exhibited in the six windows
on Twelfth Street. Window No. shows
several shropshire and Southdown sheep
in miniature sheep rem. Heee. also.
are samples OF American wool Ia the
washed states.
The next link In the chain of develop.
ment le that OF Rilling or arranging In q
parallel manner the longest ilbres OF wool
which are then thrown into large
strand. This Is further reduced In size
until finally a symmetrical. firm strand of
yarn In produced. In the manufacture OF
clothes The yarn Ia here dyed or woven
and the wool dyed. Tho Trimming ma
| chine which is used la the third window
was built especially for thistne work.
Nothing Is lett undOne in he exhibit to
make IL realistic. 1t ls worth travelling
| to PHILADELPHIA to SEQ,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-19
NO PARDON, FOR eARpsLeY



Tho OLD Thief Must serve His Tfns for
Violating His Trust.
HARRISBURG, Dec TO- The case Of John
Bardsley, the defaulting ex-city treasurer
Of Philadelphia, was presented yesterday
before the board Of pardops. Robert Alex
nnder, OF counsel for Bardsley, opened the
Argument He spoke OF the enormous mum.
Der of letters that Governor Hastings has
received from citizens of Pennsylvania
asking for Bardsley's pardon on grounds
OF justice and mercy.
Mr.. Alexander declared that tho sem
tenco Of fifteen years was excessive, that
the prisoner had already boon sufficiently
punished, and that his inability to pay
the state was owing to the failure Of two
Philadelphia banks. As further reasons
for pardon Mr.. Alexander urged that
since his imprisonment Bardsley had
earnestly assisted in making reparation,
His 'slong and faithful services without
compensation" as a member of Phila-
delphia councils and his advancing years
and declining health were also dwelt upon.
Ex-Attorney General Henscl and Rep
resentativo John II. Fow made strong an
peals for Bardsley's pardon on the ground
that he had been sufficiently punished.
There were no speeches against the par
don. The board considered the case in ex-
ecutiye session last night, and then an
nouneed that thoy declined to recommend
pardon.
The sentence OF Lee Gum You, tho Phil
adclphia Chinaman, for the murder of Leo
Hong Quong, was committed to life I'M
prisonment. No action was taken in the
case of Hugh II. Dempsey, the Pittsburg
labor leader
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-19

Harry Lambert and Miss Marion Booth
were married yesterday afternoon in st.
johns Episcopal Chufuh. Salem. by lev.
{. Al. Perkins.
The brdesmaids were Niles Hanson,
Miss Barrie Miss Stewart, Miss Nelson,
OF Phi!adeiuhla, Miss Paullin. of Shiloh
aud Miss Craven, OF Salem. The ushers
weIe Mr.. York Allen, OF Orange; Mr..
Stewart Smith. of Philadelphia; Mr. WI.
liam Carpenter. Mr.. Thomas j. York aud
Mr.. George Rumsey OF Salem.
AT $50 the bridal party ente red the
church while Mendelssohn's " edding
March was being played. Ihsy wero mot
at the altar by the groom and his best
mnn. hir. George Rumssy. The bride
was given nway by her uncle. Mr. Andrew
Sinnlekson, She was attired In white sa-
tin. earring La France roses. The BRIDES
mnlds wore " ite satin and white or.
CANDY. and alto carried La France roses.
The church was handsomely decorated
with holly. mistletoe and white ribbons.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-19

At regular meeting OF tho Eighth
Ward Republican League held Dec. IS.
1895. the following preamble and resolu-
lions were unanimously adopted:
Whereas. 1t has pleased Almighty God
to remove from our midst Robert @.
Blrnie and
Whereas. Tho Intimate relations hold
by the deceased with the members OF this
Leaugue render 1t proper that we should
place on record our appreciation OF his
services.
Therefore be 1t resolved. That while
we bow with humble submission to the
will OF the Most High we do not less
mourn for our friend who has been called
from labor To rest.
Resolved. That In the deuth Of Robert
G. Birnle we lose au honest and upright
man. whose virtues endeared him TO all
who knew him,
Resolved. That this League tenders its
heartfelt sympathy to tho family OF the
deceased In this their sad affection.
Resolved. That those resolutions be ems
tered upon the minutes OF the League.
and that copy OF them be sent to the
family OF the deceased.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-19

In Superior Court this mornIng Philip
Q. chamberlain, representing Harry
Townsend In his cult against the Common
wealth Beneficial Association, began the
Examination OF witnesses.
Mr.. Townsend who Is q e0lorsd man,
was first sworn but his answers were OBJ.
jeoted to and he left the stand without
any material evidence.
Charles II. Collins was an agent OF the
defendant Company In 1884. His only
power was to receive membership applls
cations In the Company.
Nr. Townsend was again called and said
that whan Mr.. Collins solicited his and his
mothers policies. he Collins. aaid that he
would become beneficial Immediately.
MIR. Collins corroborated tho plaintiffs
testimony regarding the conversation.
The examination OF witnesses continued
until the hour of recess.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-19
WAS NOT IN
THE SWIM.
Dan O'Neil Loses All he Paid For
Specials Commission.
DRUNKEN MEN SAVED in TIME.


"
Yesterday afternoon Onicer Mclaughlin
cav John Steward, rolored chasing iIftIe
Rtrls at Filth and Church streets. He was
quickly. arrested and In Municipal Court
THE morning wns fined IS and cosfs
While officer Keileher WAS patroliiuu HID
baat last evening he saw red hot etove
In the room where Daniel Collins and
Richard Gill were asleep. Ho could not
get them to answer his calls so he sent an
alarm and "washy" Chemical responded.
Kelleher hurst the door open and drag
that was about to catch on fire. Befors
Judge Ball this morning they had nothing
to say. The court received them as mls-
erable wrecks OF humanity and lined each
slo and costs.
Theodore Carlln has been on drunk FOR
over four weelfs. His wife could stand
his actions no longer and refused to allow
him into the house. On Tuesday night
he buret open the door. Last night he at
tom pied to do the same thing. but officer
Rkeinhoiz nipped the intention In the
e5 and costs.
When the Levy Court started to pay
the money OF the people to the special
copstabIeI no one but the petson namei
in tho commission could receive the mon
ey. But as tho thing advanced the soal-
pers came up with the papers they mad
purchased. Then the $5 was given to the
mar WIN presented the paper.
Dan O'NeIll purchased q commission
from Peter Connolly. He gave il to Jas.
Landy, and he In turn agreed to nay &c to
he diyided his s2 with another fellow who
presented the paper. The three dollars
left out of the commission fall into
Iaudv's banda. and although O'NeIl had
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-19
Epworth Midniuh, Coucer,.

The bIg.choir which lie to sling al the
Christmas eve midnight service at Ep-
worth M. e. Church held another rehenr.
aal last night The singers, mum berinr
forty In all. are being carefully trained.
and give evidence that they will handle
the Christmas anthems In excellent style.
1t was intended to hold rehearsals tonight
and tomorrow night. but Director King
announces that the next rehearsal will be
held on Saturday evening at IT'S O'Clock,
when he desires to SEQ all the sing era
present. No admission will be charg ed
at the midnight concert and everybody Is
welcome,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-19

Misses Madeline and Bessie DUPONT
will give to the children OF their employees
on Monday evening an entertainment In
Breck's Mill. Henry Clay. They are cure
to have an enjoyable time.
The Alexis l. DUPONT School will give a
grand entertainment tomorrow evening,
at which the parents OF thu children will
be present.
After the exercises Professor Spade will
leave Tor trip to Atlanta. carrying with
him the wishes OF the children for a good
time. happy Christmas and bright
Nav Yaar
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-19

NEW YORK, Dec. 19.-Although no for
NAL agreement has been reached in regard
to the restriction of the production of an
thracite, 1t is learned that all of the larger
producers and carrying companies are in.
dependently restricting their output as q
temporary measure. The Lehigh Valley
will shut down three days this week, the
Delaware and Hudson will restrict, and
the Pennsylvania Coal company will cut
down its production 1000 tons day. III
the cases of all the other companies restrlc-
ton for three days this week will be adop-
IA
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-19

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 1.-two sugar
bounty cases were decided by Judge Par
dee in the United States circuit court.
They were test cases on the constitution
lily of the sugar bounty net Judge Par.
dee said that the bounty act was constitu-
tional. In addition to that congress had
power TO appropriate money for any pur-
pose 1t saw fit. In his opinion no court or
officer had the power to nullify such an
approximation
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-19

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 19,-The venerable Arch
bishop Kenrick, who until about twoyears
ago had presided over this archdiocese for
more than quarter of a century, has been
very sick for week past and Tuesday
night his end was thought to be SO near
that extreme JUNCTION was administered to
him. He is now reported to be slightly
better, but he is expected to pass away ut
almost any moment The dying prelate is
over 90 years old.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-19

SHAMoKIN, Pa, Dec. l9.-Four work.
men wero fatally injured and nine others
badly hurt at the Aiidvalley colliery yes
terday by the wreoking of a runaway work
train. A dozen other workmen saved
themselves by jumping into the brush
while tho train was dashing down steep
grade At tho bottom the locomotive cars
and men were piled up In an almost indis-
tinguishable mass. The fatally injured
are: James HOLSTER, engineer of Mays
vile, whose body was horribly scalded;
John Leibig, of Mount Carmel, also badly
burned by steam; Edward Alebach and
Stanley Yessali, miners, of Mount Carmel.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-19

AocRA, Africa Dec. 19.-It is stated that
Sainory, n powerful African chief, sup
ported King Prempeh, of Ashantee, in the
recent fighting with the English and their
native allies, the tribe of Adansis, which
resulted In dispensing the Adnnsis with
great slaughter. 1t is also stated here that
Criimer of the gold coast constabulary has
also had an encounter with Samory. II
this be true it is grave news for the Brit
ish, as Samory has powerful army of
horsemen andfootmcn and would seriously
hamper the expedition which is now on
the why to the gold coast from England.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-19
DOLLS ARE EvERywnERE.


They Are tho Little Folks Delight the
Year Kouud.
Just now the doll IL In her ele ment and
the windows of the Wilmington mer.
chants who deal In the falriaced beauties
are constantly surrounded by groups OF
little fnIks, each child eagerly picking
out tho babies that she would like Santa
Claus 10 bring her.
Lat evening Two small boys, five years
old, perhaps, wero noticed ma king them.
selyes very merry in front OF n Market
street window. So full OF fun were the
urchiIs they had to hold fast to the win.
dow sill TO keep from ,umbllng over.
They were shabbly dressed and their
bare little hands were blue with cold, but
what cared they fer such tr!ilesP
oh, Amt he funnyl Look, look at
this one! y were come OF the remarks as
they llattoned their noses against the
plate glass. The objects Of their interest
weTe miniature old couple seated in their
chairs and noddlng their palsied heads
slowly and contestedly.
WHAT THE GIRLS LIKE.
But 1t Is the ilaxen haired. rosy checked
babies that fill the little girls with Joy.
This year they eeem lovelier than ever,
IL That we're possible.
Scarcely well-llled poGketoook but
could quickly be emptled III paying for
the finest kind a whole purseful OF silver
or u big bank note for some OF tho largest
and beat dressed beauties. The smaller
ones are quite as pretty, II not prettler
than their great sisters.
The prevailing style of faces Is n pleas.
ant one, nearly every one OF the bisuue
babies wearing smile that dlscioses q
peaIly row OF teoth. A few years ago
this feature was q rare one. and only
found in the expensive dolls but now few
are Without IL.
But 1t is not always necessary to buy a
new doll In order to make the little
maidens happy. An old one may be re-
modelled untG it Is literally as Sold as
new. e.ms and legs can be purchased
separately for trlile, while the trade In
Wigs IL II most il0urlshIng one. new
crop OF shining ringlets will work a mir.
aele of transformation upon beloved.
but battered darling. and tho fact that she
Is still the same doll will only enhance
her value in her mothers Q yes.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-19

About the middle OF February 1895. the
Enoampmens OF the q. A. r.. Department
of Delaware will be held at Middletown,
ut which Department officers will bs
chosen. For Department Commander,
no ono is better fitted for the position
than Jas. Agnew. He Is not only a whole
souled man. but a Grand Army man all
through. He Is always regular In his
attendance at his Post. and no one takes
q greater interest In G. A. L. matters than
he does.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-19

Missss Lulu v. Elliott and Hattie NJ,
Walther. members OF the class OF 49, vii.
pretty class song entitled '.Ihe Senio,,s
Christmas Greeting" which will be sung
by tue class at the Christmas entertain.
nent. Dso. Gath. The music Is sweet and
taking and the words are appropriate
Mics Elliott composed the music and Miss
Malther the words.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-19

WINSTON, n. c., Dec. 19.-Georgc d.
Ramsay, son OF Admiral +. NJ. Ramsay,
U. s. N, and Miss Mary ID. Cowles, daugh.
ter of Captain c. d. Cowles, both of Wash
ington, were married here last Saturday.
The ceremony was kept secret on account
of objection on the part of Miss Cowles'
parents. The brides father has, however,
relentcd, and the couple started for Wash.
ipgton Yesterday.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-19

James Buckson, Blackblrd farmer,
met with serious accident yesterday
While cutting fodder In steam cutter his
left arm was drawn between the knives
and 80 terribly mangled that the members
had to be amputated below tho elbow. DR..
Ferguson. Of Black bird and DR.. Cobb of
Clayton. amputated the mangled member
below the elbow and Mr.. Buokson is now
doing as well "a can be expected. He Is
about 40 years of age.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-19


SHERIFF'S SALE.-BY VIRTUE OF A
writ of Ais. LeYari Facias, to me directed,
will be exposed to public sale at the
Court House, on Market street between
Tenth and Eleventh streets, In the city
of Wilmington, New Castle county
Delaware,
ON THURSDAY,
THE I'd DAY OF JANUARY, 1896,
at O'Clock p. m,
the following described real estate viz:
All that certain lot, piece or parcel of
land situate In the city of Whining ton
aforesaid, bounded and described as fol-
lows W ith the dwelling house erected. TO wit:
Beginning at corner formed by the
intersection. Of the line of the noriherly
side of Taylor street with the line of the
easterly side of Locust street; thence
easterly along said northerly side of Tay-
Tor street " feet to a stake; thence north
erly and parallel with said side of Locust
street Is feet to another stake; thence
westerly and parallel with said northerly
side of Taylor street AZ feet to said cast
erly side of Locust street; and thence
thereby southerly Is feet to the place of
beginning, be the contents within said
bounds what they.
Seized and taken In execution as the
property of Francis 8. Bradley and IT,.
and TO be sold by
PAUL GILLIs, sherIff.
sherlf's Office, Wilmington, Delaware,
December II, 1856.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-19

Some time ago a valuable ovsrcoat be.
longing to Waiter Che1vins was stolen.
Officers Ward aud Lyons. the two first
district ofilcsrs, who are as sharp on
thieves rs Chain lightning. went TO work
and yesterday eecured tue coat In a O.
cond hand store where It had beeu cod.
There is nothing slow about Ward an d
Lyons. for they arc always on the watch,
and their records chow that they are In
the ilrst column for good work,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-19

WASHINGTON, Dec 19.-The AntiSaloon
league, now in session here, adopted reso-
lutions declaring an unceasing warfare
against the public saloon, and appealing
to all ministers of religion, churches of all
denominations, all temperance organiza-
tions and all good citizens to combine and
unite for the utter destruction 'of the
great and relentless enemy OF all right.
eonsness.n
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-19

James.A. HOLLY. the popular wine mer.
chant ut 10th and Shipley streets. 10 offer.
Ing bis patrons and the public In general,
bottle OF pure California still wine with
each purchase OF one quart bottle OF pure
Rye Whisky % year odd at Sl.0J. Mr..
Kelly makes this Offer to continue through
out the holiday season.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-19

David Mulholland. who fell of q train
near Dover on Monday and was removed
to tho hospital at Farnhurst. died yester-
day. Deputy Coroner Chandler empan-
elled jury this morning. and after View
ing the remains adjourned to meet ut the
call of the coroner. Nulholund's body
was shipped to his homo at Conseho
hocken.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-19

The police force of Brldgeton. N. j. is
in turmoil and two Of the oldest mem
bers have been discharged from it. Three
officers constitute the force / do police
duty in a city having over l. 40 inha
tants. This spaaks well for the peace and
good behaviour OF the place.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-19
Run AWAY.

The team OF A. II. Flnsrty. grocer. at
22nd and Market streets. ran away ills
morning on French street. It was eau sed
by one OF the lines breaking and threw
Chas. Pike. the driver. out and the wagon
ran over his spine. The horse continued
TO run 10 10Th and Market streets, break
Ing tina hlud wheel OFF. Pike was taken TO
Dr. Inorganic oiiics 2and and Market,
where his wounds were attended to.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-19

CONCORD, n. H., Dec. 19.-Among the
indictments found by the grand jury in
the United States district court was one
against DIR. ]. C. Moore, of Manchester,
for aiding and abetting the cashier of tho
Merchants National bank of Manchester,
Daniel w. Lane, to abstract and misapply
funds, etc. There are four counts to the
Indictment
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-19

j. Leonard Johnson the son OF tho
well known contractor and builder John
ID. johnson, OF our city Is engaged In get.
doath. thriving CITY In Pennsylvania.
He recently completed directory for
Carlisie. Pa, which gave great eatlsfac-
tion, as II showed careful enumeration OF
names. and completeness in its varlo us
departments,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-19

There is an agent of the Traction Com.
pany here to-day trying to secure men
He Is not particular about the class he
pays for the shaving, Lalr cutting and
dinners. He then olives them card OF
introduction. He got but few.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-19

Building Inspector Grubb Issued per-
mits today to William Toy for three two-
etory dwellings, at Eighth and Union
streets, Valuation $4,000.
James 70. Ryan. one story frame aud
brick back building at Thirteenth and
Orange streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-19
BDV. 1. BRENNAN !,
z2l MARKET STREET,
2I8 and 22O SRIPLEY STREET.
open Every Evening. ."=.
DEGIsrEIrS ORDER. \
In REGISTERS OFFICE,
NEW CASTLE COUNTY. nnL, J


December IT, 1895.
Upon the application of James
Z. oHanaltr Administrator cum testamento
annexo of Ann lambert late of
Wilmington hundred IN sid coun.
~. deceased, It Is ordered aud directed by the
Register that tho Administrator aforesaid
give notice OF granting of Letters OF Adtnin-
lstfation upon tho estate of the deceased.
with tho date Of granting thereof, by caus.
ing advertisements TO be posted within forty
days from the date o. such letters In six OF
the most public places OF the county Of New
Castle. requiring all persons Ii having demands
against the eBtHte 10 present tho same, or
abide by an act OF Assembly IN such cass
male nn1 provided; md also cause the same
to be inserted within The came period in the
DAILY REPUBLICANS, a Newspaper published
In Wilmington, Del. and 10 be continued
therein three weeks, ie. o. d.
-, tlNen under the hand and Seal of
4 SIS. eMcc OF the Register aforesaid at
- " iiGtlngtOn, In New Castle County
aforesaid, the day aud yenr above written.
- J WILKINS COOEH, Register.
NoTlCE-NotiGe Ia hereby given that let.
ters OF Adm INSTITUTION G. III. were In due form
18th day oil december \. d. 1870. anil that
all persons having claims against the calata
OF the deeca5ed must present tho same duly
attested TO the said Administrator. on or
before the 18th day ofDecenber. 1926 or
abide tue Act OF assembly In such case made
and provided.
9ames Z. Chandler, ldm nlglrator, ct a.
Address. timingtoB. bet. de