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Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-03-03
pcnnsyivauia,s New Senator.

Toe Hon. John l. Mitchell, Republican,
who has been elected United st tss Sepa-
tor from Pennsylvania TO succeed Hon
William A. Wallace, Democrat, is the
present member OF Congress from the
Sixteenth Pennsylvania district. He was
born in Gioga county. July 2S, 1888, aud
spent his boyhood on his fathers farm
Ho received common school education,
and studied in the University of Lewis
burg, bus did not graduate. He taught
school for time, and ip August, 1862,
Unlisted as second lieutenant OF company
a, Oue Hundred and Ihirty-sixth RsRi-
aren't, y. ", for nine months This ree-
Spcnt wss in active service, participated
III the battle of fredericksburg end
ihs subsequent engagements of that
campaign. In March. 1868, Lieutenant
tiilGholl waa commissioned captain of his
company. aud was mustered out with his
;pen in May following, He theu stu6ie3
isw, aud Was admitted TO the bar in 1864
He was elected district attorney for IiUga
county il 1868 serving four years edited
the TiDga county 49itat0r in 1870, ard
was metuber of the State House of Rep
resentstiveA from 1872 to 1876, serving as
chairman of the Judiciary general and ways
end means committees. He was elected
TO the Forty.fifth Congress in 1876 and
re.elected to the present Congress He
declined recollection to the next Congress,
on the ground that he was poor and de-
sired to return to the practice of his pre-
iessiou in order to recuperate his fortune.
Mr. Mitchell, whilst member of the
Pennsylvania Legislature was a warm
friend of the Camerops, but last year
espoused the cause of Senator Blaine for
the Presidency, and rebelled against the
attempt of the Camerons to make the
vote of Pennsylvania solid for Grant in
the Chicago Convention. Mr.. Mitchell is
regarded as man of probity, vino does
his own thinking, and as possessing fair
ability.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-03-03

Macon telegraph. --.
Now is the time for Roach and lie Duo
to fall on each others peoks and weep.
How pathetically could they cry:
.'Aias my ship !"
'Alas! my tea !"
But would have no use for your tea
il l had my ships" -a+-=
''And l would have no use for your
ships if had my tea"
Let us drop the curtain. No true man
willingly intrudes upon auother's grief.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-03-03
The baltimore View of .ha sale OF
the r., ~. x ts. dsaijioad.
laltI Qitt,

ihe purchase of controlling interest
In the Pailsdelphis, Wilmington Il Balti-
mora road by sydicate OF whieh friends
of tie Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Com-
pany sre Influential members, IL trans
action of much Significance to The gene raj
public aud Of great importance iu con-
nection with transit between leading
poiuts of the country. 1t gives to the
Baltimore & Ohio Company that unim-
peded through route to New York for
which it has struggled 50 long II put-
TN end to the obstruction alleged to have
been uselessiy interposed by the PennsyI-
vania Company 10 the free passage
railroad in West Philadelphia, and
brings the New Jersey Central
into full use rs q composing line
with the Camden & Amboy railroad, which
is under lease 10 tho Pennsylvania railroad.
In short, this combination, mado in the in
terest of the Baltimore & Ohio company
puts the latter on an equal footing with
the Pennsylvania road, and for the time,
at least, lessens interest in the propose I'd
Delaware Central, as q competitor of the
Philadelphia, Wilmington q Baltimore
road, the construction of which would
otherwise have doubtless been steadily
pushed to as early completion as possible.
As this new control of the Philadtl lptia
Wilmington & Baltimore carries with it
the working of the whole system of
Delaware roads aud it's Maryland
branches from the. line Of the
former road down to their terminus
at grisfeld, the importance of this chal ga
of ownership to the trade of Baltimore
would seem TO be very great, aud makes
the proposed construction of the l3 mites
Of road from Elkton TO Middletown, where
it would connect with the entire system Of
peninsula roads, a matter Of special inter-
est and urgency Ali the delays to which
travel and traffic have been subjected be-
tween Baltimore and our Eastern Shore
counties by making in the interest of
Philadelphia the outlet of the Delaware
roads at Wilmington, and thus forcing the
trade Of the peninsula to Philadelphia in
stead of seeking Baltimore as the natural
market for the Eastern Shore counties of
the State, can now be- very materially
obviated, and the more SO because ii
is to the interest of the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad Company TO off n all
possible facilities that may encourages the
bringing to Baltimore the products of the
peninsula, aud the carrying back Us return
freight tho commodities bought in our
market. As respects the effect of the
change in the ownership of tho Philatel
phla, Wilmington ana Baltimore road, we
infer from the published statements that
the Pennsylvania railroad will continue to
enjoy the same facilities of its use as
heretofore, while the policy of the road in
its new hands will operate ns check upon
distractions in any quarter.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-03-03
BfrUARf 7.
Death of Jesse Lame.

jesse Lane died at B O'Clock yesterday
week at his residence, No. 519 West
street, from the effects of paralysis and
old age. He was more than the allotted
three score years and ten, and the last 8
years of his life were made physically a
burden by his sffiictious, although his
mind almost up to the hour of his death
vas remarkably oiear.
Mr. Lane Was born in the Sts,1 of New
York. When old enough to go into busi-
ness, he removed to the interior of Penn
sglvania AID engaged in the lumber trade
Here, while YET n young man, he eyinced
good Judgment in the purchase of lumber
and OF wood lands, and it was here that
he gathered the nucleus of his fortune
While citizen of Pennsylvania he mar
ried MISS Stevenson, of Philadeiphia,
who had been school girl in Wilmington
aud who survives him.
Hs vas made justice of the pGace in
Pennsylvan,a and held that position a
uumber Of years, and the title of "Squiren
wal given him for many years after he
came to Wilmington. While dealing in
lumber in the Keystone State Mr.. Lane
made the acquaintance OF Joshua Sim
mons OF this city, who vas large daBier
here and made extensive purchases in the
Pennsylvania regio s, and about tue year
1871 came TO Wilmington and went iuio
partnership with Mr. Simmons at the
stand now being used by s. G. Simmons
& Bro.
This par5rer5hip was subsequently, dis
solved aud Mr.. Lane op4ned a large luui-
ber yard of his own where Harlan Cause
now is. He continued in this business
until about 20 years ago, when he retired,
and since which time he has not been
engaged as public business man
Mr.. Lisne was q uemherof Oity Council
for several years, serving with such men
as j. Morton Poole, Cyrus Pyle aud
Edward Betts, and ne left record ss
most excellent member. He bscame quite
prominent in politics in 1868, just
1bout the time of the dissolution of the
old Wing party, and was very near to the
nomination By ths Wings for thu S'4se
Senate. He was also director in -ht r.,
W. II B railroad fos ssy raj yeAr-, bold
'ng the position until he RESIGNED
H wes men OF excellent Judgment in
al business relations, with conservative
temperament, never sentimental or pro-
gressive to danger in his business ideas
He was exceedingly careful in his
decisions, hut thoroughly reliable in doing
What he agreed TO do. under any ard MI
circumstances, his word being as good ss
his bond.
In religious life he waa an Episn5p ,liau
and member of st Andrews Church, in
which he was vettry man at tbs time Of
his death. His surviving family is a
widow, two Sous ard two daughtera One
of the sons, Augustin s. Lane, married n
daughter of Major rhurlow, of rhu4iow
Station, and is living in Warrington The
other son, Martin. formerly If the firm OF
Wise ard Lane, lumber dealers, is resid-
ing in this city One of the daughters IA
married to A. S. Elliott, of the banking
frm of Eliot. johnson u % f., AMI tho
other to Huxley Harvey, Of the McJal-
Tough Iron COMPANY.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-03-03
The Peach Growers Resolution.

MIDpLEr3wN, Feb. 23, 1881 Editor
State Jo11AaR' In your report of the
procet dins7 of The Fruit G CIV r- meet
lug, held here YESTERDAY, the re is m error
in the stcoud resolution as it was fuslly
adopted.
A reconsideration was had, and 1 pro-
posed TN amendment TO the second resolu-
tion which was adopted, and iu litu of tie
resolution ss published by you the
amended resolution was incorporated in
the proceedings. It is as follows:
Resolred That we recognise such an i'm
provement in the Delaware Western Railroad,
and respectfully but earnestly request our
representatives in the Legislature to give the
bill amending its charter ''or bill for n
charter for the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Company, or to any other responsible Railroad
Company which will more certainly secure
the construction of Railroad from the
Maryland State line through or near the City
of Wilmington, to the Pennsylvania State
line, in the direction of the City of Phladel-
phia, their prompt and hearty support.
Very respectfully.
CHARLES BEAsTEN,
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-03-03

A reporter of the KlDsas city Tines
says 'sMaria Roze is beyond question q
very heuitby woman" This is news
indeed. Everybody supposed she was
dying of marasmus, she was so thin and
spirituelle when here. Philadelphia Neaos.
All accounts seem to agree that the new
version of the New Testament will BIS
greatly vaiued-as curiosity. Philadel-
lhia Ne1s.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-03-03

Anxious inquirer No; the revised
edition of the Bible doesn't make it ones
duty to play base ball and attend horse
races and variety shows on Sunday. We
are sorry for you.-BOston Post
The report that the postmaster at Men
tor sends all the mail to Garfeld's house
and then calls around in the evening to see
If there happens to be letter in the pile
for any one else is authoritatively contra
dlcted
A moderate quantity of cayenne pepper
mustard or ginger can'with great benefit be
added to the food of fowls to increase
their vigor and TO stimulate egg produc-
tion.-Chester Times. A very season-able
suggestion. .-
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-03-03
Ene --latest blaine Rumor.

B0EI1N HtFIt1
The IL. 1T wrinkle ebcut Blaine is that
he will MOI resign until after the organiz4
ton nf the Senate, to which he il expected
o lend hi4 powerful eidn in perfeclihg on
% Republican basis, by tine help of General
Mah0ue and Vice President Arthur When
this little job is done he will retire, aud
take his place at the head of the cabinet
This is a very pretty scheme-on paper.
We trust it isn't due to remembrance of
tho proverb about the relative value of "a
bird in the haud" r-.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-03-03

Al the directors meeting yesterday, last
inc four hours, owing to the preparation
If tho annual message, the matter was not
meotinned IL resp Anse 10 irqniiies
however, the executive officers OF the con-
pany said they were prepared for any ener-
gsncy. They we're ready to imm, dialely
began S3 600 900 road through Chester
county, Pa, and Hlriord county, Md
striking Bslsir, to be completed in 18
months, and would mansgs to run their
business meantime by way of York.
They did not propose, however, to DO
anything until 1t was necessary to al, but
they would act decidedly at the proper
time
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-03-03

Since writing the ABOVE letter Mr
Arthur has eudesyorrd to obtain posses
SION of the original MS Of the book.
Danger; or, Wounded 10 the House of q
Ftoua,' was published in 1877 by j. M.
Studatrt " Go They afserwa,d sold
'ht stereotype plates to Hubbard Bros
aud tho transfer from ona publishing com
@ry 10 another naturally caused CON
ldetablu trouble in recovering the Ms
Recently the tforts of Messts StoddArd and
Arthur proved successful, but they found
tuAt tito error Wss not typographical
one, a. the mama appeatod i'll the as. as
in the printed book as Mrs General
Logan The name only occurs in two
places, once on page 80. as follows;
Mr.. Ridley, seeing the wife of General
logan, whom he often met in Washington.
offered his arm, which was accepted, and, on
page 90
MIR. ridley having procured some torrapin
and chicken salad for Mrs. General Logan,
poured ont two glassos of wine and handed
one of them to the lady then. lifting the
other he bowed Il compliment and placed it
to his lips. The lady smiled on him grac-
iously. slipping the wine and praising its
favor. 49," .----
Ine gass Of wine MIR. Ridley drinks has
the eject Of eventually sending the young
man t. . stalion-ho1ss cell and indirectly
asuaes h!s W,f - d 4AtA. Several weeks ago
twu gentlemen wcre uJMversiug in Wash
ipLtou upon the sntj lct Of intemperanca
iu society," and one If them mentioned
Mrs. Logan Cd 4 conspicuous example Of
total abs inence. The othor denied this,
and qnotod the above passages from Mr,
Apt ttt,- s. =. Tn tiI4I ba xup
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-03-03

N't@Rs'Fiea'''. "'n'Svi'ft F"''h-
f''is' AA"f'N""'
lprawn in Ftlt when TIE New l9TE ffeRre,
sntatNe refused - eve %ay 70 & ''ie ii".t ,'it
,, ,'ts''",iNr' s4hiit H., mem. .
Lsr from, I'M foi,i mai avon sn rab on 10
Weld Kim ina ioor
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Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-03-03

MANNHEIM Pa, Feb. 24-The large
barn with other buildings and all the live
stock on the farm of f, Gaybill, three
miles from Mannheim, were totally de
stroyed by fire ct midnight Loss, $40 600 /;
partly insured. The origin of the fire is
unknown.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-03-03

An Iowa hen kills rattlesnakes. Boston
Post. With her little Ratchet, probably. =
Philadelphia Bulletin.
Every mans house is his castle, but
every man can't be king of Ashsntee. -
Louisoile Ooxrier-Journal
Oolored canton fannels are made into
curtains for libraries; they look as well as
plush, and are less expensive.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-03-03

Ine UniioI States StAble OF inc rory
seventh Congress i. meds complete oy 'te
election OF Senator IN Pennsylvania
The following is the tull lit Of the new
Senate that will be convened on the 4!h ol
March for speciai session to cpnirm Extou
i've appointments. laoae 70 elected are
marked win sar ~ and the letter O
indicates where the parry tht S5netnr rep.
resents has made tan:
ALABAMA IT,. MISSISSIPPI.
1888 Johit D.. Morgan, ID 1888 L. q u LlnnrD
1855. james l.. tugh ID ls5'. j. Il, George, u g
Arkansas. MlssorM'
1884 }. A. q ttiuud, d IiSs5 Geo. ID Vy.i, ID
1885. J. u. Walker, u 1881. +. NJ t'Mkrell, II
tFuRNIA. NEBHAsKA.
1896 ] EArley ID 1883 AVN tunders, X
l.s7 J6hu T. Miller, II lss1. uH4s V NV R,R
COLIliADj NEVADA.
1859 Ii. NJ tcIiar Il 1885 j. p. I0nrs, X
i4l5 n p HIT. X 1881. JHs. G. Far, u
coNNLOriCUr, NEW HAMPSHIRE.
lss5 n, H. FlAt., X 1883. Il. ii RuHus, X
lss7. ] Ii, HAwicy Il q 1885. N " . Is ul, X
nELAw axe, NEW lEhrEf.
1881 El ,ami-bufy, u lls33 j r. MrPuusun,D
1881, nos f. Ba5urd,D ID 1871. Wu j, SeWI,Ey
FLORIDA NEW YORK.
1885 Mnkiuspu Call y 1855. kustueGonKlinsR
1881 ChI- ". Jours De 1885, lhos. Z. Pilt, L y
GEORGIA. NORTH eAnoiiNA.
1855 B.lj. 4. Hin, u 1887 y k1ts9n,
1856. j. b, BpnWn ID b9h H. H. NlnGe, j
itttNnI4 ONO
1883 Dav DAVIS, ID iss5 Y. H. ithdleton,p
1885. John 4. Logan, Ii 1881 lphn Shlluph IL y
INDIANA. oiiLGpN,
lssi d. W Voorhees,, bI ss3 L. Grnver, u
Isl Bml Harrison, r q $50. j. II. Slater
inEA PENts MAMA.
ls4g $ / Kf;wnud j, 1882. j ID. Damotuu, Il
1885 s. b. Ah5nn, * 1881 ] /. NtiihtA, II Q
KANsAa, RHODE ISLAND.
fss3 r. ti -lIltnD, x 1883 "A. Is. AnlnhH,
lssi j j lUual :, lSs5. a. u, bufn idc r.
KRSfuCEY, SOUTH cARpLtNA.
lsS3 l. R H VN. ID 1888. M. t.. EuACr, -
$50, d. s. l,ilimn-. ID 1855. ", HMnptau,D
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-03-03

An investigating committee is a body
organized for the purpose of either white
washing or running the accused.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-03-03
UNITED STATES SENATE,
Mr.. ARTHUR APOLOGY.
10 this letter Me- Arther Immediately

10 this letter Mr Arther Immediately
replied M follows:
PHILADELPHIA, Feb 25. 19sl.-Hon John
A. Iogqn-AlY DEAR SIR: Your letter OF
22d instant has given me surprise and great
pain In selecting names for characters |
always try to avoid the use Of any that might
possibly suggest, in relation to the incidents
ot the story, such an identity with living per-
sonages as could possibly be unpleasant to
them. In this have been particularly
guarded in all my literary work, both az a
matter OF feeling and principle. But in the
case of Mira Logan 1t seems that have been
singularly off guard and unfortunate. 1t liz
over Blk years since wrote ''Danger," which
| did not because | could not, read over in
the proof in consequence of failing eyesight.
The only impression can recall in the matter
of giving name to the lady whom MIR. Ridley
had met in Washington was the desire to get
one which could not suggest any living per-
sonage TO the reader. 1t seems as | look
back now, impossible that could have used
your name. But there it Is in print. | am
trying to recover the original Ms to see if
really did write it, or only some other which
the composition mistook for yours. And now,
all | can say is, that / shall gladly do any
thing i'll my power to repair the wrong / have
SO unwittingiy done. II you have anything
to suggest anything. please do so freely.
have seen the publisher, who will at once
remove the name from the stereotype plates
and substitute another.
II you will refer to the book, you will sec
that there Is not the slightest ''misrepresen.
tatioi' OF yourself or ''unfayorable mention.
Indeed, General Logan is not mentioned at
all ; only 'ihe wife OF General Logan" And
all that is said uf Mrs General is, "the lady
smiled on him sraciously, slipping the wine
and praising It's flavor Tho reference is
mere passing one. But it places Mrs.
Logan in n false position, slight as the refer
ence Is, and deeply regret the fact. II, as
already said, can do anything to repair this
wrong will gladly do it.
Very Respectfully yours,
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-03-03
HOUSE of REPRESENTATIVES,.

House met at 10 a. m.
The revised and abbreviated Game bill.
being the special order for the morning, was
taken up.
Mr.. Stayton presented remonstrance
against the passage of the bill.
Mr.. Register offered an amendment pro-
hibiting the killing of woodcock between
January IS and July 80 and August 80 and
November 15.
Without taking action upon the bill it was
recommitted to the committee
The Senate bill exempting certain real
estate in Wilmington from taxation was read
third time This is the ''marsh bill" 1t
eXempts from taxation for 10 years such por-
tions, not exceeding five acres in one track of
certain marsh land in the Second, Eighth and
Ninth wards as may be actually occupied by
new manufacturing or industrial establish
ments.
Mr. rPilling moved that the further consider
alton of the bill be postponed until next
Thursday morning. Agreed to.
Mr.. Swayne presented petition in relation
to ANALYSIS of fertilizers by the State Chemist.
Mr.. Robinson. chairman of the Committee
on Corporations, on behalf of majority of
the committee, reported favorably on the
Delaware Western Railroad bill, with the
Continued on third pagel
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AsOURIOUs AFFAIR.
-
aspersions Unconscious Cast Up

AspersiOns Unconscious Cast Upon
Wrs. General ingas by a.. n.
Arthur, the temperance Author
n icisrr From the senator and IA
prompt Apology.
PHILADELPHIA F4b. 20 About month
a29, Arihur. the well known writer
of temperance stories and proprietor OF
4fthNr Nagrzi G q tni7 city, was horri
Il d al t,ceiy,ng the following letter from
General John A. Logsn, United Statta
Senator from illinois:
UNITED STATES SENATE,
WASHINGTON, ID. g., Feb. 20, 1881.
7. $. Athar, ESg--AIY DEAR SIR Nv
attention has been called to the unfavorable
manner in which you use my wifas and my
own name in your work called danger
care nothing about your misrepresentation of
myself but feel indignant at the unawarrant-
able and grossly unjust and inexcusably false
position IN which you place my wife, who
never III her whole life drank glass of wine,
puneh Or other intoxicating beverage, either
Ill this city on elsewhere, with any one III
society Every one knows her unswerying
total-abstinence principles on the question,
and shall be obliged for an explanation from
you why you have taken the liberty to use
our names as appears in the publication be-
fore mentioned Awaiting your reply,
JOHN A, LOGAN,
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-03-03

DOVER, Feb. 24-Senate met at 10 a. m.
The following House bills were read a
second time and referred to the committees
named An act to transfer certain real estate
from school district No. IL to school district
No. l22, Sussex county, and an act to transfer
certain real estate from one school district to
another OF New Castle couuty-to the Com
niittge on Education. An act to incorporate
Company to the Committee on Corporations.
An act to amend chapter Ill, Revised Code
to the Committee ON Revised Statutes. An
act to reincorpurate the Water Witch Fire
Company of Nilmlngtuu-to the Committee
on Corporations An act providing II stock
law FOR school districts Nos II, g. 10 and
lH-tu the Committee OH Agriculture. An
act to INCORPORATE the kiamensi Woolen Com
pally-to the Committee on Corporations.
Judge Laytun,a Ship-caual (House) bill was
put upon ITS first reading.
ihc following Senate bills were read by
title and referred TO the committees named:
An act to vacate the Snuff Mill Lane, of the
city of Wilmington. to Committee on Roads
and Highways an act to incorporate the
Marshall Iron Company, to Committee on
Corporations; an act to establish a road in
Braudywiue hundred, Committee on Roads
and highways; an act relating to the better
regulation of the streets of Delaware City.
CopumittGe on Corporations.
Mr.. Conaway introduced and had read
bill TO Incorporate the Union NJ. L. Church,
of Gumboro hundred.
The act to incorporate the New Castle
Cemetery Company was passed.
Adjourned
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-03-03

Senate met at 3 p, IN.
The House bill authorizing the laying out
of q new public road in Milford hundred, with
4 slight amendment, was passed.
The House bill incorporating the Lincoln
Cemetery Company, of Lincoln, was read by
title and referred to the Committee on Cor
porOtions,
The House bill amendatory to chapter 1913,
Revised Code, was passed This bill adds to
the number of offenses against private
property.l
Adjourned ia q 31 a M of Friday