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Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-07-19

Perhaps many persons know, Int esr-
iainly very few realize, tas. AlAska, With
its area Of $50. 600 square miles, consti.
tutes about fifth OF the whole territory
acknowledging the sway-of the United
States. Furthermore, this vast region,
with its "a, 900 inhabitants, rather less
than 500 Of whom are white, is known to
be immensely rich in furs and is believed
to contain valuable minerals and forests
sufficient TO furnish the world with lum-
her for years to come. The Whole terri
tory originally coz! the United
States an average Of lees than two cents
per acre and II hss yielded net revenue
Of more than 90 O00, 900. sinsulsrly
enough it is absolutely without any form
Of government, not even being territory
in the ordinary governmental Acceptation
Of that word. 1t will be recalled that a
mysterious person who proI-ss-d to have
received the su1rsges Of the regions 500
more or .ess civilized inhabitants pre-
scented himself in Washington last year
seeking admittance TO the House OF Repre-
sentatiEes as delegate from Alaska, buI
he was refused as he should
have been, for recent authority
declares that the Alaskans have no
realization Of their allegiance to
the United ssates, that they would obey
a ukase Of the Csar OF Russia, promulgs-
ted by the priests, rather than decree
Of our Government, and that while the
news Of the Crar's assassination waF
heard with profound grief, like news o
President Garfield made little or no i'm
preston. The country ia likely TO IL
a fne field Tor corrupt sp-oulAtors, politica
and otherwise, aud the problem Of gov
-rnins 1t gtll probably soon BOONE al
important one. The situation is nm
usnal because the region ia utterly I'M
prepared for the adoption Of our theory
Of local self government, even as apple
70 the territories.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-07-19

The Little Model IspnuI,,t,

FALrARAtso, CH1t.-Senor Ricard.
otuVen, a leading commission merchant OF
THIS city latter having exhausted all other
remedies has been completely cured of
rheumatism by the use OF St. Jacobs Oil,
the great pain banisher. lie makes this
public, ''''7
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-07-19
BOOK NOTICES.

Ky. y. A uErEtI TIVE STORY By Anna
Katharine Gre.n Publish ed b q. z. Put
mans sans. y. Y, is5s. FOR "a By Z. y.
1homAs Il o.. pfiee2J &c It's.
1t il cruel TO be critical Of summer htera-
ture, and he Is kind hearted scribbler Of
book notices who drops into al easy. gong
way Of overlooking their faults, and for
bears TO slash into them and lay bare aimsi-
ness. The temptation is strong for there is
plenty OF work for cutting criticism Of the
conscientious noticer OF that elAss Of books.
The book above mentioned IL paper-bound
volume by the author OF 'The Leayenworth
Case, OF whom one is entitled to expect
something better than Ehe has here pro
dueed 1t Is exciting undoubtedly, and one
gets his moneys worth when he buys it. But
when one says it Il detective story, with a
marked ball and murder ar the Incidents
enough is said to give the public an idea OF
its character
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-07-19


Readers Of the T-w FORK papers are
inst now surteited with more or less
scandaloua accounts Of the more or less
acsndalous doings OF Mrs. Langtry and
the gild-d yonth vino has attached him.
self to the beauty. With the man +.
seems 70 bs Gaze In which wealthy
addls-pat4 ID indnlging himself in
oostly b!' Of iufatlation, While with the
woman 1t Ia only one Of many instances
where trszyn creature braves, nay
rather courts, publicity for the enjoy
Tnent abe gsts on: 81 fool'a laviaL waste
of money and for the professional advsr-
tiaement ths scandal brings.
When Mira. Laugtry cam. 70 this
country to make a shoH Of her teauty for
hire, and when the entirely subordinate
character Of her acting was discovered,
abe waa good deal criticised for the
pslpsbly acsndalous features Of her exhi.
billions. The theatre going world has
long been accustomed 70 overlook come
isults Of acting In minor parta for the
sake Of handsome lace and figure, and
the almost p5r.ly aLatoni al character
Of much Of our burlssqus acting has been
the theme Of preacher au1 morallst for
years, but y remained for Nrs. Langtry
70 fl! theatres al high prices with people
who came confes eddy TO zee famous
beauty play parta requiring the highest
histrionic skill in manner unworthy a
moderately gifted amateur.
Inertia kept her going all Last season
in spite Of her palpably bad acting
and questionable beauty, but now
that she has decided upon
second American season, the
necessity for added spice to draw
audiences seens to have been recognized.
Accordingly she appears to have vel
coined the open and acandsloua love
making Of her present attache.
OF course, and very properly,
the blame falls chiefly on the woman
aimee she ia very largely the gamer, and
the game ID entirely in her own hands.
Nothing can conceal or take from the
ahsmelesa Character Of the affair, but the
newspapers will do well to defeat at leas
one Of Mrs. Langtry's objects by letting
her severely alone, until her stick Of q
husband shall have plaeked up spirit to
seek personal Or legal redress from his
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-07-19

DELENAN, WIS, Sept. "a, 1s7S.-GENTs. 7
have taken not quite one bottle ~ ,,a n, 4
HltteTs ! was feeble old man Of N When n
g9t u. TODAY am rs active aud faei az we'll "a
q medicine. n po on s.,cn
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-07-19

Now We know just how Mr.. Tilden
feels, at least physically, for the veracious
editor Of the New York Void has seen
him and told us all about him. The New
York Herald Of to-day also hss sgnia-
cant editorial article on Mr. Tildsn in
which it is declared that news
from trustworthy sources report him "a
secretly hard at work getting his forces
in order and causins influential men to
be sounded and impressed with the
Availability Of making him the candi-
"dste Of the Democrats" The Hrqld
AIDA in ita own fscetious way that with
Randall for speaker and Tilden for Presi.
dent the Democratic party ia once more
getting into deep water, and vonders
whether Mr.. Tild-n will i. platform and
party as well az candidate.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-07-19

1t is a shock in the latter end of the
Nineteenth Century TO read Of such
Ignorance, prejudice and blind, brutal
tsnsticism az have been exhibited in the
psnding trial Of Hungarian Jew on the
charge Of numbering a Christian girl.
Fortunately the superior intelligence OF
the official prosecutor and the force Of
scientific testimony promises to save the
ipsrseouted Hebrew IRON suffering death
for a crime of which he IA evidently
innocent,
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-07-19
i WEsTERS sTuRN.
Milwaukee Comes IN for Sudden
blizzard,

MiLsAUkgB, July II A severe storm
struck this city and vicinity yesterday
afternoon sud sbout dozsn frame resi-
dsnce8 In the outskirts were damag I'd ,
one being blown over. Fences and trees
we're blown down and several buildings
were struck by lightning.
a house ard barn on the outskirts
were struck and consumed. Some dam
age was caused by the iloOding OF cellara.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-07-19

It Ia novel and interesting PROPOSE
ton for the cashiers of the Peninsular
banks to meet in convention at OCEAN
City. Tue idea Ia noteworthy, especially
in two points, that it brings together men
that have hitherto seen little Of one
another and that It emphasizes the fact
that the Peninsula t. one territory. II is
pleasant, too, to find the movement origi-
mating with an Eastern Shore bank
officer. In these days OF thleving cashiers
and absconding bank presidenta II II
reasanrng To think how credtable and
honorable in every way to the people
whose financial agents its rn-nbers are
will he the convention al Ocean City next
month.
It looks "a II Mahone we're trying t.
cover up his tracks at the fiosport navy
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-07-19

The last LONDON Quarterly sketches
rapidly the epoohs Of the life Of Lord Law
renee, Apart from any personal Interest, his
memory must live through that attaching to
the Sepoy rebellion. put down mainly through
his wisdom and resolution Mr.. Brockle
fresh from recent observations in Mexico, pre-
dicta great future, that IL, Of course, if the
country be cleared permanently Of reyolu-
tons. tnder T.erdo some ten years ago, die
order. we're overwhelming. Al ERA Of com
lnerciAl prosperity had since struggled up.
The light o. the British stage are treated
historically james SA4myth, the engineer,
il the next subject. Speaking Of the hospi-
table keeping Of his father, the costly
hAiiits Of modern society are deprecated az
prohibitory Of any such "social institution. 80
'Ilustrious Mothers are discussed in an
article full Of interest and encouragement.
The conduct Of the Trayayaal; also Of the
French republic il arraigned, probably with
even all the severity which the case demands.
Leonard Scott Publishing Company, Al Bar.
clay street, New York.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-07-19

In HAHrEns for August, the son Of the
celebrated Cheyalier Bunsen, late Prussian
envoy to England, giyes lattering account
Of the present Grown Prince showing how
he fills up the long period of inaction. The
devotion which he and the Grown Princess
evince for their children il specially intelli-
gent. The Prince himself is the pupil Of
Ernst Cartius, Greek historian and ruling in.
iAence in the University Of Berlin. A deep
and simple piety ID not the least among the
Princes characteristics, albeit swayed, per-
haps, by the family feeling that OF necessity
Providence must be ayerted from their
enemies and their own unfaltering ally.
Crcsson, Altoona, and the adjacent ALE
ghoDy region, arc described. The former
place has for its stock in trade of Legendary
romance, its odd origin, and the memories OF
Prince Galitzin. Pittsburg has taken to the
manufacture of window glass, which, how
ever deleterioua to the operatives, is less 80
to the world in general than tho more char.
acteristic occupations Of the sooty place.
"Amorican Horses calls forth spirited
illustrations and Just pride OF description.
1.-THE Canadian Habitant' is not fresh, but
his sheer Other-worldliness is always charm
ing. Blanchard tells OF tho storied shades Of
Vallombrosa. The lives OF General Dix and
Bishop Wherefore arc noticed, also Mr..
JeiIrGsonH effort in behalf OF Lord Byron
the latter not deemed success,
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-07-19

Besides vast deal Of interesting matter on
fashion az applied 10 dres-, s7nAwrElDoE 4
CLorHlEE QUARTERLY Tor summer, juat out,
dc7otea chapter to lawn tennis and one to
Cow keeping. The Jersey mot the COW but
the waistJ comGs in for illustration and dls-
cr-sion, while needle work, culinary matters,
and twenty other subjects receive due atten-
ton, Strawbndge q Clothier, Eighth and
Market street-, Philadelphia, renna. Price
% cent? per annnm, or u cent? per single
number.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-07-19

The August CENTURY, the midsummer
holiday number, will have another Of
Elhridgo Kingsley superb, full page laarines
Bob White, the quail Of the North and
Eat and partridge of the South and West
viii carry oil the honors Of pencil, pen and
grayer.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-07-19

In OrE LITTLE oSEs for July, Mrs. Hall
in an excellent little lesson in natural history
tells how the water-inoth builds hia canoe. a
plea for toads comes TO the rescue Of class
supposed to feel particularly the rarity Of
Christian charity" Other articles happily
reach the level Of those for whom they are
intended. Russell Publishing Company, No,
3G Bromield street, Boston.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-07-19

The PoruLsE ScrES N0yrIlIY for An
a1I-t contains an article On "sIontal Capnclty
u the Elephant, BY William f. Hornaday,
which wiud- up with come startling concu-
-ion- that stamp the writer al bold man at
least He begins soberly enough by claiming
that the elephant il the most sagacioua
br7ltes and supports thiz position with -0me
rkil!. But tho reader il hardly prepared for
Ar. H1rnadsy's statement that he
believes it possible 10 teach an elephant
to road and eventually to cxpreaa its
thoughts II writing aud thus open mp new
channe! of communication between man aud
tho elephant race at least Bnt MIR. Horna-
day does not stop here but goes on to express
belief that elephants have immortal souls
and that the killing Of one u these animals
il something akin 10 murder. Very interest.
ing a paper on "'rhc telephone with a
sketch d it inventor, Johann Philip REFS. E"
from the pen o. Dr. ". +. Charming, beng
an extended and lllu-trated view OF book
prepared by Professor Syyanu5 +.
Thompson. Tho article seems To prove
quite clearly that all the essen
tisl part4 OF the speaking telephone
were invented By l;eia between 1sCl and 1sGi,
and that Prof. Bella later claim, nothwith-
standing the sanction Of the United States
courts, il not well founded Prof. Thomp-
sons book aims TO show First, that l.eiA'
telephone was expressly intended to transmit
speech second, that l.ois' telephone did
trap.Tnit oh I'D 4I.4
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-22
The Long Branch Sea Serpent.
PROF. BAIRD SAYS 1T WAS PROBABLY SOUTH CARO-
nEvyT Eysu

LIMA DEVIL FISH"
copy OF the report Of Capt. Green, OF the life
saving service, Of the presence Of asea serpent of
Long Branch few weeks ago, was referred by the
general superintendent OF the lfesaving service to
Prof. Spencer F. Baird, of the Smithsonian Institu-
ton, commissioner ON fish and fisheries General
Superintendent S. /. Kimball has received letter
from Prof Baird, In which he says: ''On carefully
considering this matter, have no difficulty in
Identifying the object referred to as the sdeyl fish
OF South Carolina or 'manta' Of Spanish America
This is huge sting ray, fish with projections on
each side OF the snOut, by means OF which 1t some
times picks up the anchor OF good
sized boat and carries. it OF, towing the
boat at high rate OF speed out to sea, very much
to the alarm of the crew. In the Old Peale Museum
famous in Philadelphia forty years ago, there was
stuffed skin OF one taken in the Delaware river
that measured twenty-five feet across the flappers
Its length was somewhat less than this 1t is not
likely that the animal seen by the men OF the life
saving station was as large they said they being
probably deceived by supposing it to be much fur
ther OIL than was really the case. The blow-holes
were the gill openings on each sdeof the neck some
distance from the SnouC."
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Gossip About CONGRESS.

THE PROBABLE PROGRAM FOR MONDAY-'sBAD GUESS
ING" AS TO COMMITTEE CHAIRMANsHIPs.
No sort Of business will be attempted in the Sem
ate Monday. In fact, it is not probable that even
quorum will be present. The House will meet
simply to hear the committees announced, and
both houses will adjourn until Monday, January
7th. In regard to the composition of the House
committees there is good deal OF speculation, but
nothing in the nature OF authentic Information has
yet been given out. Speaker Carlisle has guarded
against leaks with more than usual care and sue
cess. Nothing contirmatory Of the published list
OF chairmanshipS has been obtained from either OF
the gentlemen in the Speakers confidence. Mr..
Morrison. after looking over the list pronounced 1t
''bad guessing" and that's all he would say
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-22
Nfishap to n Steamship.

TIE BOLIVIA ASHORE AHD Full, OF WATER.
GLASGOW. Dee. 29.-The steamship Bolivia, from
Glasgow for New York. has gone ashore at Wemyss,
in the clyde and has filed with water. Her pas
SengerS took TO the boats, which remained along
side tie vessel for several hours, IA bad weather.
Her cargo is badly damaged.
New YORK, Dec. 22.-MeSSrS. Henderson Bros
thiSs morning received TELEGRAM from Glasgow,
advising them OF the miShap to the Bolivia. The
dispatch says that the Bolivia left Glasgow yeSter-
day. While proceeding down The Firth of Clyde
last evening she touched on Skimmer.y bank, and
was afterwards beaChed at LalEs. a seaport OF tho
county OF Ayr. with water IN her midsnp hold.
No lives Were lost. and no serious damage TO the
vessel Is anticipated
GLASGOW. Dec. 80. noon.-The Bolivia sailed from
Greenock yesterday evening and struck on Skill
mortic bank, damaging her bottom. She was then
run ashore near SkilnOrtie Castle. Her forehold
Is fun OF water Her passengers were finally land
ed safely on the beach.
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kilograms to The Star.
ST. LOUIS WANTS A CONVENTION.
THE STEAMSHIP BOLIVIA ASHORE.
THE FRENCH VICTORY AT soNTAY.
The French victory at sonray.

BRAVE CoSDycT OF THE FRENCH. TROOPS CON-
NFSnEn
PARIS. Dec. S2.-The government has telegraphed
10 Admiral CourAet n Sontay, requesting him 10
express TO the troops the satisfaction felt through
out France at their brave conduct before the enemy
FRANCE NOT PREPARED TO NEGOTIATE VET.
I0SDoN. Dec. 2aa.-lhe Paris correspondent of the
Post saws that the government OF France is not
disposed to negotiate any further with china be-
lore the occupation OF BacNinh by French troops.
PROPOSED MEDIATION or THE POWERS
PARIS, Dec, 22n-The Ga7d0jS (newSpapeT1 states
that Sir Charles Dixie, president of the British local
government board is about To visit the continent TO
moot the question CT mediation OF the powers OF
Europe between France and China.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-22
81. L0I:iS AnXioSgs TO Secure the Con.
HPrsiOn.

ST. louis. Dec. 22.-t the adjourned meeting OF
the citizens to-day the preliminary ARRANGEMENTS
We're perfected Ia obtain the holding otte national
democratic convention fin this city. an executive
committee OF l3 representative men was appointed
10 take the charge OF the matter. and a large
nnNace Cnlnlnttfop WAS chosen 10 rIiso fl;llS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-22
The steel md srcr Trade.

PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 22.-SecretGry Swank. OF tho
American Iron and Steel association. states that
the prices OF iron and steel about steady At this
time. and as the necessity for restriction Of pruduc-
toa seems to be generally recognized by producers,
he is inclined to believe there Will he further de-
preston lie has adViceS from all parts of the
couIsry TO the effect that the laboTing classes
yielding gracefully 10 tie demands caused by the
changed condition or trade, and have come TO ap
probation of the fact that wages have not declined
In proportion TO the fan ia the prices OF iron and
steel. The present price Of steel rails is S2050 and
the consumption OF both iron and steel is about
equal TO the current output.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-22
Raid on Pullman Car Srocl,

NEW YORK, Dee. ga raid on Pullman palace car
stock forced the price down from 1870 II5k, then
IL rallied TO llSi%. At the bottom figures promi-
nent room trader took some stock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-22
Wages 10 bc Cut Do,ru.

Boston, Dec 22.-The Lancaster gingham mills
at Clinton announced 10 their two thousand opera
tyeS that there VIII be general cut down in wages
after December 31st The amount OF the proposed
reduction is not stated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-22

NEW YORK, Dec 22.-IT1Sldent Arthur VIII leave
the city this afternoon for Philadelphia. where he
viii banquet with the New England society this
evening. He expects before leaving here to be
joined by Secretary FreiinghuySen.
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could govern the manner OF the service Of process
OF United States court.
Ex-sENAroR spENcER pIscnARGEn.

He was bound to presume, he said, that the gen.
tlernan brought here interpreted his writ as a
plain man would and for these reasons would dis
charge him from contempt
1t was half-paSt one when the court concluded
Mr. Spencer and his counsel at one left the court
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-22
Saved from EyucEiug.

TOMBSTONE, ARIZ, Dec. a2.-The sheriff arrived
here last evening with Red sample and Texas
Willis, two OF the Bisbee murderers, and supposed
train robbers at Gage station They were brought
the freight train, it had been learned that an
attempt would be made TO lynch them. The fears
were verified as when the passenger train
reached Wilcox. twenty armed rilen boarded the
train, searched it, and left it disappointed. The
prisoners were safely placed in Jail special
grand jury viii be convened TO Investigate the
facts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-22

WARRANTS ISSUED AGAINST MANAGERS OF ROADS.
Warrants were issued this morning for service by
the police against the managers OF street railroads
for failure to pay the licenses imposed by law on
their cars The amount required is s6 per annum
on double horse cars, and S. each on single horse
cars. All the companies are In arrears Tor their
licenses most OF them for several years. except the
Belt line, which has always paid up, except for the
current year. The washington and Georgetown
line have 103 cars In use Columbia. 16 cars; Belt
line, 81; Anacostia, 9, and the Metropolitan, 50.
SrETsoN IN JAn.-Detectise Cox arrived here yes
ter1ay afternoon from Boston, having In charge
John B. Stetson, who was recently indicted by the
grand Jury here for obtaining money $s0 by
Hawaiian minister, by means OF a telegram He
was delivered to the marshal, who sent him to
Jail, and was brought up this morning for formal
delivery TO the court
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-22
NEW PUBLICATIONS.

CHAIsTNAs STOCKINGS
VIII be incomplete this year, unless the Double,
Holiday Number Of ST. NICHOLAS finds place in
them. No such ChsGren's book has ever been sold
for the money. 1t is a wonder. The Christmas
cover printed in eleven colors is worth the price OF
the whole 1si-page book. Price, 80 cents. II your
dealer Is out OF copies, send the amount to
II The CENTURY CO., NEW YORK.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-22

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS To-DAY.-Interna1 reve-
nue., siOS, ,5s9.67; customs. s4a0, ,69s 60.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-22
Telegraphic Briefs.

Lockhart 6 Straight, G.y goods merchants, OF Al
bany. Ind have failed. Their liabilities are from
$4,000 TO $4,000; assets, sS0C1
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THE United States steamer Hartford has arrived
at Valparaiso.

AWARD OF CONTRACT TO A WASHINGTON FIRM
The contract for furnishing the following materials
for pastertng and repairs IN the Treasury depart
ment has been awarded to Me5srS, Burns & CreeCy,
OF this city: Mashed gravel. Sl63 per cubic yard;
crushed stone S1.75 per cubic yard: lime, S. cents
per barrel; Cumberland cement. 81 p per barrel;
other cement rs and $40; plaster Of Paris 81 so
and goat hair 40 cents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-22

SECRETARY CHANDLER left Washington this morn1a
ing for Philadelphia, where he will join the Presi-
dent for the purpose Of attending the banquet Of
the New England society, which takes place to-
night The President and party viii return to
Washington Monday morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-22

EX-SENATOR BRUCE, Of Mississippi, who was ap-
pointed at the recent meeting OF the national col
ored mems committee as q member of said CON-
mittee from the United States at large, declines to
accept said appointment.