Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-10-24
The Blcen,ennIaI Celebration.

ESPECIAL DISPATCHES To TUB sEooRD-uNIos.l
The BiceniennIaI Celebration.
CHESTER PA J, October 23d.-The bicen
tennial celebration to-day was grand sue
cess, nearly every building being respondent
with flags, bunting and various appropriate
decorations. giving the city a holiday appear
ance. At least 200. 600 visitors were present
The streets were so thronsed as TO be almost
impossible. Among the guests were a large
number of distinguished gentlemen, includ
ing Governor Hoyt and Attorney. Genera
Latta, the Mayors of cities in this State
Delaware and New jersey, and large mum
Der of representative gentlemen Of Philadel
phia and New York. the day was ushered
in by all the bells in the city, each bell tollne
200 strokes. The exercises proper of the day
began at $3.50 this morning with repre-
sentation of the landing of William Penn
and bis party from an old-fashioneo
yawl-boat at the foot of Penn street, the spo,
200 years ago. The principal characters were
VIM. Penn, John Hare, Lieutenant Mack
ham, VIM. P. La Domas. Rober Wade, w
II. Shurenan, Robert Pierson. J. A. Martin
Chief Taminent, Arthur Martis, Bears
Meat, II. Greenwood, John Staples, j. +
Wright, and Quaksrs. Swedes and Indians ir
the costumes of the period. As the boat
touched the shore Penn and his party landed
and were greeted by Mackhsm, Wade AND
Pierson. a long talk ensued, and then, 8
little further from the shore, Penn met the
Indians, with whom he conversed freely
When Penn landed the large feet Of all kind:
of vessels lying in the river blew whistles
thousands Of people en- the shore applauded
the bells throughout tho city rang out tbs
tidiugs, and al was excitement. The landing
was great success. At 1880 a. N. the PEG.
pie came together at the grand stand, at the
corner of Second ard Concord avenue, where
$1,000 human beings were packed. At the
grand stand were a number Of representative
men. TIE meeting was called to order BY
Mayor Barton, who made a few remarks,
coDgrstulstieg the people on the Importance
of the occasion. Rev. Harry Brown, of st.
Paul's Episcopal Church, offered prayer,
after which over 2 600 school children sang,
my Country lis of Thea" Governor
Hoyt then made short and interesting
speech. Rev. Mr.. Pspcoast read an origin al
poem, which was followed by more singing
by the children. John NJ. Bromall, orator Of
the dsy, next delivered an eulogy on Penn,
his peace policy. denouncing war and it's re.
suits, and in eloquent Language gave a his.
torical sketch of Penn and Chester City.
iiio slerbiIS CtJseO VIII music. Inl5 after
noon there was grand civic. military and
industrial parade. in which c. 900 people par
ticipsted. La the evening there will be a
grand display of fireworks.
PHILADELPHIA, October 2Sd.-The Uni.
versal Peace Union and the Pennsylvania
Peace Socisty held commemorative service
at Franklin Institute Hall this morning, in
honor of the landing Of William Penn and
the founding of the Commonwealth Of Penn.
sylvanis. The meeting was presided over by
Mayor King. A prayer Yves offered by
James Spesre, who invoked blessings on
peace and it's advocates. Letters of regret
we're read from DaLssseps, Herbert Spencer,
S. G. Lay, President of the Senaca Nation OF
New York Indians, ard others.
PHILADELPHIA, October 2Si.-As early as
half-past s the square from Fifth TO Sixth,
on Chestnut, WIS crowded, except a space OF
about 200 feet on the pavement fronting La.
dependence Hall, which was Eoped in for the
accommodation of 1.600 singers. Nearly
thirty societies assembled, and Kreutzer'i
grand hyms, 1.-The Sabbath" YVES sung. A
light rain began falling while this was beine
sung, and the leader shortened tie pro
grsmme. Bssthoven's "Prsise of Coo anG
THE Star Spangled Banner" were sung later
with orchestra accompaniment. At midnIgh
the bicentenary ceremonies proper were in
augurated by tse ring ing Of the State Hous
bell 200 strokes, the church chimes of the CT.
| sending forth joyous pesls.
The ScOrille Insanity Case.
CHICAGO, October 231.-The trial of Mrs
Scoville's insanity was resumed in the Count,
Court this morning. Dr.. james Tiernan, o
| Chicago, had given special attention to men
tai and nervous disorders attended Mrs
| Scovilie the latter part of 1880; believed he
| insane, and eu improper person TO have chare
| Of child /; believed the same OF Charles "
and John Gliteau was one of the witnesse
| in the Guiteau trial. DR.. w. r. Lewis wa
neighbor of the Scovilles as one time, AM
boarded in the house with them thought he
changed manner of life and epileptic fits de
noted insanity.
At this point the prosecution rested, an
Mrs. Scovi!le took the stand. Her testimon
was a rehearsal of her married life and th
troubles which resulted from the act Of Gui
teau. She believed Scoyille maniac on tn
subject Of moving. He moved six times i
two years. He was "off on the subjsc
of jealousy. Ho objected TO her keepin
the same dealer any length cf time for fea
she would fall in love with him. Once h
sat on the edge of her bed all right trying
make her sign . paper for q separation. oh
Scovills told her that her husband had put u
job to get her into an insane asylum. Sec
vile oEcs asked her if she would be willin
to De proved insane 20 save her br0the,
| Scoyille, she said, once confessed to familiar
ity with married woman. She denied eve
having kissed the man Earle.
Adjourned till tomorrow.
Murderous Negro.
TARBoRo IN. c.. October 23l.-Constabl
j. j. DuI ford, of this place, this mornin
arrested Louis Guilford, negro, for an as
| ,n,if I'd sha tr i..I
drew a rsZor and cut DuIford across the at
domen, infiicting terrible wound As Dun
ford sapk to the ground to die, Guilford ra
off, pursued By several rnen. He was cap
tured, but seriously wounded two of his car
tors. He was finally shot and MORTAL
wounded.
Mrs. LanStry Ashore.
NEW YORK, October 231-Mrs. Laugtry
the celebrated English professional beauty
arrived from Europe this morning, and drov
Immediately to her hotel. She expressed sal
isfac.ion in IN interview at being in Ne'
| York. 1t reminds me 80 much Of Paris,
she said, and the h3wers are esthesicali,
beautiful" Her chsperon is Mrs. Labou
chere.
Standard silver Dollars.
WASHINGTON. October 23d.-During th
week ending October Dist, there we're 953, 90
standard silver dollars put in circulation b,
the United States Miuts. During the corre
spending period in 1881 thsre vera but 464
1872 standard dollars issued.
Quickest Trip on Record.
| WAsHISGToN, October 23i.-The newly
accredited Minister from Japan and his suit
arrived last evening, after journey
twenty two days and nine hours from Yoke
hama-the quickest time on record.
Suicide Of u Wealthy Citizen.
CHESTER pa. J. October 23d.-William Bal
tel. prominent citizsn, and one of tn
wealthiest in Delaware county, committe
suicide to-day.
Another twenty-five Miles Accepted.
WASHINGTON, October 23d.-The Pres
dent has accepted another twenty.fv mile
IF the Northern Pacific Railroad in Nor
tans, coming east.
Formally Opened for Business.
CHICAGO, October 23d.-The frat regula
train evsr the New York, Chicago and s.
Louis Nickle Plate road left here at o'cloc
this morning for Cleveland. The road is d.
ciared formally opened for business.
The Jeanette Investigation.
WASHINGTON, October 23i.-At the cper
ipg CT the Jeanette investigation to.da
Lieutenant DEnenhower stated in his narr:
tive the form of preparations made for th
boat journey after the sinking Of the Jear
nette.
The President.
WASHINGTON. October 2Si.-The Presideu
will leave for New Y FORK Wednesday or Thur
day, and will remain there until after til
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