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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-08

In the Municipal court this mornfha
thero was en- Interesting case whom
Chrlstophsr Brooks and Elijah Furchus,
clored, were charged with the larceny OF
chiokens. Mrs. Lydia Page testified that
she resided at No. AS East Second street
and that seven chickens were stolen from
her on Wednesday night.
William Lloyd deposed that he bought
two chickens from Furchus ON Saturday
morning. Mayor Fisher testified that on
Saturday morning the prisoner came to
his house and engaged him to do some
hauling. He took his team over the
causeway and Furchus placed two bags
on his team. After he came back over
Third street, bridge he took one OF the bags
for Brooks to a house on East Front street
where bag of feathers was found by the
police
Officer Lyons testified that he arrested
Furchus with one chicken in bag on his
back.
"Chris" called several witnesses to prove
that he was at home on Wednesday night.
They failed miserably in the attempt to
prove the fact
One swore she went out with Brooks on
two evenings and another swore that the
first witness and Brooks did not leave the
house.
Officer Shields and Maloney saw Brooks
on Wednesday night. They were held in
$500 bail for further hearing on -Wednes.
day morning,
Lewis Nicherson and Samuel Kendig,
two boys, were charged with breaking in
to an empty house. They took.a.whip out
of the house. Kendig's father stated that
his boy went away yesterday afternoon.
The case was continued -'
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-08

NEW CASTLE, Feb. S-The annual state
convention of the A. O. U. w will be held
here tomorrow and Wednesday, The
Grand Master and Grand Recorder and
the Finance and Law committee will meet
bore this evening. The convention will DO
one of the most important held for years
inasmuch as there will DO several import
ant changes in the law to be considered.
There arc % lodges in the Delaware jur-
isdiotion with membership Of 5000. The
convention will begin at l1.30 O'Clock at
which there will be % representatives, 81
grand Lodge officers and 50 post master
Workmeu.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-08

Miss Lizzie Ripperger has been confined
to her home No l25 Justison street from
rheumatism. She has been indoors for
the past twenty years yet is patient under
the sufferance Of the terrible affection.
Miss Rpperger has Lived II true Christian
life all the years of her afflicted life and
has nevo murmured, Il fact which makes
her life mpressionable upon those friends
who daily visit her.
Rev DR.. Marks Is among the most fire.
quent callers Miss Ripperger being at one
time II member Of the Hanover con grega-
ton and to him she always expresses con-
tentment The ladies of West Pros byter-
ian Church are also constant visitors to
th3 patient, takin I great interest in her
spiritual as well as earthly welfare. She
Is now about 30 years Of age.
Miss Rippcrger's mother who is now in
her S7th year Is also seriously indispoSed.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-08

There Is o change for.the better in the
condition of Judge Wales.
Police Sergeant William Shields con.
Times to be seriously i'll from pneumonia.
Mrs. Elizabeth MoComhs continues to
DO seriously i'll from pneumonia
John r. Mari is recovering from his re.
cent attack of illness.
DIR. James A. Draper Is confined to his
home by severe cold.
Miss Bessie Hartford is confined to her
home with a severe cold
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-08
Crosby
& Hill,
COS, 607 and 6O9 Market Street,

To-day, Monday,at 10 o'clock
we will place on sale 100 white
Blankets at 10 cents. These
goods are neither soiIed or inn
perfect and are wonderfully
cheap.
We will place on sale 100
more,on Tuesday morning al 10
o'clock, and on Wednesday
morning at 9 O'clock we will
sell 200 more at the same price
On Tuesday morning at 10
,o'clock we will place on sale
100 White Aprons, made out Of
pretty striped and hernstitehed
lawn, full size, Is cents each.
2 for Is cents, instead OF %
cents each. At the same coun.
ter you will find our new Ham.
burg Embroideries, our own i'm
portation, the newest and dain.
test styles, at our usual low
prices. We have a little lot of
Hamburgs which we have
marked down IT, 8, 4 and 8
cents a yard, about half price,
which makes them very cheap.
At the same counter you will
find the marked down Winter
Skirts. Ask to see them, al
tho many of them have been
sold. We are now, selling La
dies Stockings worth 80 and so
cents for 10 cents a pair. Chill
dren's Wool Stockings, worth
from rs to so cents, for Is cts.
a pair. and MEMS Stockings at
10 cents, worth % cents. These
are ali closins,out lots aud en-.
not be replaced.
You have probably heard
about our great
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-08

Chas. Stricken. colored was arrested
last night at Baltimore, ON the charge of
Stealing $50 and silver watch from John
WiIkens Mr. Wilkens said he came from
Iowa in charge of a carload of horses
which he delivered in this State.
He reached Baltimore yesterday, In:
tending TO take train for lockwood Pa +,
and while waiting ut Camden station met
a colored car porter whom he knew by
sight.
They talked of old times and after few
minutes were Joined by two more colored
men, and all went to club near Camden
Station, where they remained some time.
After Mr.. Wilkens had left the club he
found that his money and watch were
gone. Ho lost every cent he had and was
compelled to remain In Baltimore.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-08

We the undersigned members of the
Board of Trade believing that the rosolu-
tiun passed at the meeting held on the 4th
instant opposing the insertion of a clause
favoring Local Option in the new Const.
tuition was voted on without sufficient
consideration, request that special meet
ing Of JhJ said Board be called to recon.
slider the matter.
Signed by fourteen members of tho
Board.
In pursuance Of the above cOmmunica.
ton the members of the Board of Trade
are requested TO meet ut their room 6O5
Market street, Tuesday, February OH AZ s
=. III.
All firms are entitled to one representa-
tive only.
The meeting will be called to order at y
p. ~ sharp. WILLIAM LAYTON, Pres
Wilmington, Delaware Feb. s, 1897
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-08

D. Wheeler Brown, special egont Of the
United States Casualty Company OF Now
York City 10 in this city transaoting. busi,
ness for the Company, which issues
policies indrmuifyins against loss ~
burglary, frcn private residences, stores
and safes, which claims nre always paid
promptly. ,,s
be lostin the recent robbery at his home.
Tho local representatives OF the Company
are j. NJ. Mather Il Co. No. 9l3 Market
strnot
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-08

At the meeting of the Union Republican
County Committee Saturday afternoon
the new assessment was talked of and
partial report of tho committee appointed
to effect II compromise for the coming city
election was heard, which showed that
large number favored n compromise. No
action was taken, however, until the mat
ter can again be considered on Feb. ~.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-08

VIM. Dimeler, professional well digger
OF Mt. Cuba, has recently sunk wells for
Col. Magargal, Henry Leach, and for the
Spring Hill brewery of Geo. J. Bidderman.
In each of these there is plenty of water
and the owners are greatly pleased. Per-
sons who wish to secure good supply of
drinking water, should consult him. He
will commence tomorrow to sink u we'll
for John Frederick, the popular butcher
of Wooddalc
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-08
Lillian kennGdy In "Ihe D,ncon's
DauaLter,n

II is an actual fact that an audience
has been heard to laugh half mile from
the theatre during the production Of The
DeaCon's Daughter"
No more exciting and thrilling sensa-
tional effects ever used than in the prOduC-
tion of "Tho Deacons Daughter"
A complete set of calcium lights gives an
added charm to the beautiful scenery in
'nIhe Deacon's Daughter"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-08

WILMINGTON, Del, Feb. 6, 1897.

WILMINGTON Del, Feb. 6, 1897.
Mcssrs. ]. NJ. Mather g. Co., agents,
U. S. Casualty Co., New York City,
DEAR SIRs:--I beg to acknowledge tho
receipt of u draft in full payment Of my
loss by burglary, under policy Of No. 1922,
and desire to express my thanks for the
prompt and courteous manner in which
you have treated me.
Yours truly, GEO. ALBERT,
62S Jackson street.
Are you protectedS If not, why notf
This is worth looking into.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-08
Was 1t nu ENriI,,lunitr.

Residents of Newark say that they were
startled Saturday night by u rocking of
the earth. The B. Il o, operator there
says he felt tho building swaying
As soon as 1t was over he called up the
operator at Chase, twenty miles away and
the latter reported a similar experience
A track walker says he was on the track
near the station and felt a shock and
heard rumbllng noise. The weather
was cloudy but no wind was blowing
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-08
Board OF Trade Condemned.

At the Preachers Meeting this morning
in st. Paul's NJ e. Church, set of re,o!
lutions was unanimously adopted con,
demning the action of the Board of Trade
in joining hands with the liquor mon OF
this city.
DR.. Vernon, Of Philadelphia, delivered
an interesting address on Italy and the
church work there.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-08

Aliens Foot.lGase. Il powder for the feet.
It cures painful. swolie smarting feet and
Instantly takes the sting out Of corns aud
bnni0ns H'sthe greatest comfort discovery
OF tho age. Aliens Foot.Ease makes tight
fitting or new shoes feel easy. IL Is n certain
cure for sweating. callous aud hot. tired. ach.
ing feot. TRY 1t to-day. Sold by ail drug.
gists and shoe stores 25c, Sent by mail for
$50 IN stamps Trial package Free. Address
Allen s. olmsted. LIE Roy N Y.
Sa9D-m-w- AM
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-08

A we'll dressed young woman, carrying
a baby in her arms applied to Chief DGlan
today for advice. She stated that she re.
sided at Harrington, and that Railroad
man named Davis had deceived her. Tho
woman was directed to a Magistrate to
b tvo a warrant sworn out for his arrest TO
mpol him TO support tho child.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-08

The laying off Of number of hands by
the Liebig Chemical Company has caused
o rumor to become prevalent that the
plant was to be removed from this city.
Upon inquiry at the Office this morning
It was asccrtained that tho plant would
mot be removed and that The lay off was
The result of q scarcity Of work at tho
factory
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-08
DN.ATnY.

HARMAN-On February s, 1897, Namoh
b, daughter of Thadeus and Louella
Hartman, aged months,
STltEET-At the residence of her son-in
law, Thomas Ehns, 1912 Jackson street,
Philadelphia, on Feb, 9th, Mrs Mar.
Rnret B. Street.
Funeral on Wednesday, Feb 10th from
her lato residence.
PERRY-On Feb. 9Th, 1897 Peter Perry,
aged 60 years.
Relatives and friends, also the employees
of Jackson g. Sharp shipyard arc invited
to attend the funeral from his late resi.
dence, 4lJ East Eighth street, on Tuesday
morning at Q o'clock. High mass at ST.
Mays Church lntermcnt at Lombardy
Cemetery.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-08

Jacob Fulmcr, of Chester, Pa, visited
our city this morning and sold pair of
fine gray horses to the Delaware Truck
Company for some $3.50. He will have Il
sale at Chester, Pa, on Wednesday after
to call and see them.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-08

On Friday night 50 chickens and four
ducks were stolen from DR.. Burr, who
resides on the causeway. As Chris. Brooks
and Elijah Furchus brought in the bags
of chickens from that part it is probable
thCL.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-08

Tomorrow promises to be partly cloudy
preceded by rain or snow in different sec
tions followed by clearing. Wednesday
fair and rather colder.
The thermometer at w. G. Taylor's
drug store. 802 King street registered to.
day as follows:
7o'clock 10 O'Clock O'Clock
81 A9 81
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-08

Saturday evening the Reliance Firo
Company elected these officers; Presi-
dent, P. F. Murphy vice president, John
q. Lally; secretary, Joseph p. Cross, treas
pger, Timothy Buckley; board of mans
gers, James Grahm, James Buckley John
Lally, Timothy Buckley and George Hipp;
engineer, William Rulings
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-08

There are several ungalant conductors
on the Rivervew line OF the City Rail
way Company. On saturday one stopped
4 oar at a point which compelled young
woman pa senger t9 alighI IN puddle of
the fellow never offered t, raise her UNI
brella or assist her with n basket which
she carried. As rule the conductors on
oil lines arc polite but there arc rXcep
lions and the above is IN example.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-08

faces we meet" at St. Johns parish build.
ing. Twenty.frst and Market streets, on
Tuesday at Sp. m His blackboard illus.
tratons will no doubt prove very inter
esting as the doctor is well known as a
rapid sketch artist Admission will be
free
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-08

DR.. J. Paul Lukens, Of No. OIL Wash,
ington street, regrets the loss Of a valuable
buffalo robe, which was missed from hIi
buggy carly yesterday morning, while his
carriage was standing in front OF house
on East Fifth street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-08

The Consumers Ice Company is cutting
come Ct tic finest ice from the dam ut
Hibernia ever harvested, The company has
a. large force Of men at work, and tho ice,
% soon US cut is loaded directly into cars
by steam elevators From twenty five to
fifty cars arc loaded each day, averaging
about twenty. five tons Il car.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-08

iIJohn Shorter colored, Of Delaware City
has completed II term Of ) years in New
Cas- lG jail, for attempted murder Of Rev
Samuel Ambrose. After he committed
the act he fled to Chester, where he was
arrested by Con stable Israel Riding.
Several thieves who served short terms
for petty. larceny will also be released this
month
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-08

The post Office at Newport is now ocat-
ed in the general store Of Willis Il. Gruomo
who saved Postmaster Duif's life on the
night Of the fire. 1t is understood that a
new store ana dwelling will DO erected ON
tho site Of the post office building which
was burned
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-08

February
9-Pusey Hightiali. MIL Creek Id.
liz. Is. stcelnan, groceries Tenth and
Pho streets.
1I--Geor9e u Boughman. Mn Greek Id.
li-- Heai Estate CT Chandler La mborD MIL
Greek Hid.
ll-EIwood Webster, Mil Creok HI.
lG-PAtrch KeegRn, on the Niven Farm
on tue River itoAd. mile below Now
Castle.
NV . Burrls Red Lion, Del.
!, 2S-Jos iluCksOn. New Castle Ia
25-EdwRrd N. IIance Bear station
New Castle fH.
March
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-08
"OCTAROoNS."

N John W. Isham knew not how we'll he
pl snned for novelty in the amusement
line, until he had played his company or
s'Octoroons" before audiences Of several
large cities, and then he realized that he
not only had a new entertainment feature
but paying one. The 'Isham Octoroons"
will be at the Opera House on Thursday
and Friday next.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-08

Stan.hury Murray Jr,, 1Oi East Front
street will swear that the ground hog
came out on Tuesday and will remain out
to prescribe that his old rye Is the best
preventive against the grip; The hog will
be on exhibition In Murray's window un.
til May.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-08
EplrHA AND rhE BURGLAR.

Augustus Thomas four-act drama.
1.-THE Burglar" which will be presented
ut the Opera House next Wednesday by
the A. Q. Scaminon company. Is one of
the best plays which Manager Baylis has
booked this season, Little Anna Laugh
lin, who few years ago made such sue
co.'s as Little Lord Fauntleroy, appears as
Editha. In the third act, whore the bur-
glar scsne Is enacted, she shows histrionio
tender years.
There are few eyes In the audience not
Inclined to tears at the close of the scene,
She also gives several specialties in the
second act which are very clover. The
company is strong and every part is well
taken. William Lewis, the burglar and
father OF Little Editha, will be portrayed
by Walter d. Green Viola Armstrong
Is Mrs, Lewis, and Frank X, Hope, as
Paul Benton, are also worthy Of special
mention The play Is excellently staged.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-08

Fish DC. n pound on Tuesday February
9th ut 9th and King streets Trout, ciscos,
blue pike, yellow peach and other kinds
all go al DC. IL pound, ! have no branch
stores aud respectfully ask your patron.
age. Goods delivered David A. Mn.
CIurc
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-08

Charles A. West, of ThurlOw, Va found
q small valise this morning near the Dia-
mond State Rolling Mills. 1t is now at
the city hall awriting an owner.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-08

With McInall's Syrup of Tar, large bottle
35c cure headache with Titcomb's head.
ache powders 100. Sold by Danforth
druggist, Market and Second streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-08

During the morning all the indicted
election inspectors appeared before the
court and gave bond FOR their subsequent
appearance, John T.Dickey, Patrick Neary
aDd Eugene Sayers becoming their sure
ties. Attorney General White hopes to
try several Of the cases this afternoon
A jury Of inquisifion gave Judge j.
to the amount Of Sls0 with interest from
September 1896 for money advanced and
services rendered. Walter H. Hayes up.
peared for the plaintiff The charge of
embez2lement against Samuel A. Pitt was
continued until the next term
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-08

Oysters by the plato or quart at Frank
Gardeners oyster depot, corner of Seventh
and Shipley streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-08

Miss Susan p Wharton Of PHILADELPHIA
will speak on "Thrift" before tho Assoois
ated Charities tomorrow afternoon at 8
o'clock.
Turnkey Little was obliged to quit work
last night ut IL clock and go to his home
as he felt unwell.
Miss Kane, sister of Captain Thomas
Kane, Is indisposed.
House Sergeant England will be able to
resume duty about the middle of tho week.
S. H. Baynard is another sufferer with
the grippe.
The meeting of tho State Council Jr. o,
U. A. NJ. will be held in Harrington on
Tuesday. Feb 10Th. M!ddletown Council,
No, 2, will b. represented by Merritt N.
Willis, Harry e. Fitzpatrick, Joseph A.
Suydam, and Samuel A. Pitt, and Past
Safe Councillor H. S. Jones.
The funeral Of Joseph Blckta took
place this morning and after high mass
at Sacred Heart Church interment was
made in the New Cathedral cemetery.
The mother of Stansbury Wiley fell
down stairs at her Newark home and
broke her arm.
Miss Susan e Blair Of st. Louis will
tulk OIL kindergarten schools at the New
Century Club Thursday AFTERNOON at 4
O'Clock.
A supper for the benefit of the Deacon.
ess Home will be given at the Cycle Aoad.
envy, Tenth and Orange streets, on Febru.
airy 25.
Miss Julia A Drum Of Philadelphia gave
a reading from Macbeth on Saturday AT
the Ursuine Academy.
The Delaware Hospital desires furniture
tosupply the nurses training school, which
has Just been established.
The Street and Sewer Department have
decided to build new sewer on Seventh
street betwcon Shipley and Orange
J&JN. Hartman have received the
contract for furnishing the cuspidors and
linolcum for the new Federal building.
Rev. Ernest Keigwin preached in the
MIllyille, N j Presbyterian Church yeS-
terday for his brother, Rev. Albert N.
Kcigwin. j
EClosing out sale of dry goods OF iO3 Del.
aware avenue until the 25th Of March.
One of the Friendship Fire Company's
horses oorked himself last evening and
will be OUT of service for u fow days.
Mrs. Virgins who had her husband ar.
rested for ASSAULT last week says that
Charles Numbers is a,frend OF both parties
and that hor husband brought him to tho
house first Ho stops now only to bay
cigars,
Two young boys with muslin covering
their fuces chased three small chiiden,
who were going to II party on Friday
evening on West Eighth street In d
scramble which they made Oh the children
they completely ruined ono OF the chill
dren's hats. Such rude boys should BE-
made acquainted with Judge Ball.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-08
'anker.RnL Broker.

Observation-Disclosures the even
ing Of Tuesday, February ?, 1897, by
Rev. ]. Wesley Sullivan, pastor Of
Snyder Avenue Baptist Church, at his
residence, FOB Snyder avenue, Philadcl-
phia Alexander NJ. Dessalctt and Ida A.
Lesher both of Philadelphia
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-08

After taking stock, all suits,
and odd pieces, OF which we
have but one of kind, were re.
marked exactly J less in price
10 insure speedy disposal, to Sc
cure the room for the new
spring st ok.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-08
Sample Underwear
SALE.

VlMlpU Vsiues W"
SALE.
Goods worth from vi to $3.50
selling at so cents. Goods sell
ing at %, worth 50,75 and 81.
II you have not secured any OF
these great bargains yet you
better hurry up, as they are
money.savers and are going out
rapidly. Those fine linen hem
stitched Handkerchiefs at 5
cents each, So cents q dozen.
are not to be sneercd at even if
they are Handkerchlefs.
Beautiful Ali-wool and Silk.
and.wool Dress Goods at rs
cents a yard. A fine assortment
of the newest things out for
spring wear.
Plain Black Mohair and Bro.
caded Mohairs at rs cents IN
stead of 81 cents.
46-inch fine Atwood Black
Serge at 30 cents instead of 80
cents. We are selling lots OF it.
Elegant Plain ands Satin
Duchesse, worth formerly S2 o
yard, now 40 cents,
Plain black at the same prices
Shrewd. economical cash Gus
toners can save money right
along by shopping at the Popu'
lar and Reliable Cash Dry
Goods House.
Bargains al Every Counter
and Ev3gy Day IN The Week
Crosby & Hill.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-08

Judge Henry H. Goldsmith Baltimore,
Nd, says; ut gives me pleasure to lie.
commend Salvation Oh to any one suffer
ing from rhGumntiC or other pains.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-08
Amuse mEnrs.


At the opara Houae 10 might, so-lnorrow
ualines and night tho Edison Vitascope
aud Coucert Company, composed OF high
class artlsts, Will give their wonderful en-
tulninment. The yltascope oxcites won
pany, with strong specialitios, In addition
DO the electrical wonder, makes double
show and ono calculated to please all. The
Hobinson Baker trio athletic diversion Is
an specially strong feature Of the show.