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Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-11-01

Net long since reporter Of Pittaburg
journal mustered courage to interview
the rsdoubtable Mr.. John l.. Sullivan OF
Boston, and not only was the reporter
not knocked out, but the amisble Mr.Sul-
livsn actually condesoended TO unfold a
plan for making the profession OF slug
sing respectable, and securing the
attendance of ''ladies' at exhibitions OF
the manly art. Mr.. Sullivan further de-
clsred that he had been intended for the
Rontn Catholic priesthood, but fond
ness tor athletic sports cut short his edu-
cation aud for come years past he has
been professional pugilist. The great
Bostonian then cited John Morrissey
as pugilist who had rendered
HE country valuable service in the
national Congress. We like to see q man
respect his profession, and we shall watch
with interest Mr.. Sullivan's endeavor to
invest ihe punching of ribs and "draw-
- ing OF olaret" with an atmosphere OF
refinement. Having done so much Mr..
Sullivan might appear as an evaDgel to
the deus OF Front street, teaching the
rougbs, thugs, thieves and confidence
men of that delectable region how to take
purse with grace and dignity, or crack
crib with the air of q gentleman. Hith-
erto foreign evangelists in Delaware have
salt oomplacently addressed themselves
to improving the respectable and vir.
tuous, but Mr.. Sullivan would call mo-
the righteous, but sinners, to repentance
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-11-01
POLITICAL.

The election for Mayor and Councilman
in Baltimore took place yesterday week.
The total vote polled was 81, 754 tn la 'gest
ever cast at a municipal election in that
city, and the result was the choice of
Gen. f. c. Latrobe, Regular Democrat,
for Mayor, by $3.50 majority over J.
Monroe Heiskell, Reform Democrat and
Republican. OF the First Branch of City
Council the Democrats elected 10 and the
Fusionists 10 members; Of the Second
Branch, the Democrats elected 6, the
Fusionists 4. The colored men voted
solidly for Heiskell, Teackle Wallis, the
leader Of the Independent movement,
attributes the defeat to sourrilous and
false attacks that have been made on
Heiskell the last few days, and the
lavish outlay of money by the ring.
There are appearances on the face of the
returns of frauds. In the last Mayoralty
election the Democratic vote, as against
the Republican, WAS only rs, 1923. This
time, when the Democratic party WAS
divided and one faction supported Heis-
kell, the Democratic vote for Latrobe
shows an increase of over 5000. During
the day there was much repeating and
abe police made several orrests.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-11-01
The New Time Standards.

A committee Of the city council of
Boston, appointed to consider the pro.
posed change of standard time, will
report in favor OF the change as suggested
by Professor Edward c, Pickering, direc-
tor of the Harvard College Observatory.
Assurances had been given by the rail-
roads leading out Of Boston that they
will adopt the new system if the Boston
time-ball shall be dropped, at noon,
according to the new standard. This
brings the Boston railroads in accord
with the action of the general time con-
Vention of railroads held at Chicago some
time since. Sunday, November 18th, is
the date selected for this change of time
by the trunk lines, and the prospect is
that the adoption OF the new system may
soon thereafter come into general usa,
and local time be generally abandoned in
favor of railroad time.
The bases of the new standard will be
the 18th, 90th, l05th aud l20th meri.
dians of longitude, counting westward
from the prims meridian of Greenwich.
difference of l5o of longitude is equiv
alent to difference of one hour in time !;
consequently, the minute hand of a trav,
eler's watch will be always right and he
will only have to set the hour hand back
one hour for every Is going westward,
or forward one hour at the same points
going eastward.
The 10Th meridian, from which the
states east Of the Mississippi river will
take their time, runs little to the east
of Philadelphia, crossing the Delaware
river at Tacony, passing southwark
through OF near Haddonfeld, Vineland
and Millville, New JERSEY, striking the
Delaware bay at Maurice River Cove,
passing some two miles to the west
ward Of Cape May Point and four
miles eastward Of Rehob0th. The
meridian being only half a degree
or 80 to the eastward of Wilmington, the
change OF time here will be only about
two minutes. AS many of our citizens
have always been in the habit of setting
their watches by Philadelphia time, this
change will hardly be perceptible. The
people of Boston, however, will have to
Be: their timspisces back nearly Is
minutes while the residents of central
Ohio, on the other hand, must set their
timepieces half an hour ahead Of their
local time.
The meridians of 90S, 1869 and lzO-
pass, respectively, close to the cities Of
st. Louis, and Denver and through the
eastern part Of California. While these
four meridians will be- the bases Of the
new standard, all changes from one hour
to another are to De made at the termini
of roads or at the ends OF divisions.
Thus all trains east of the Ohio
river, will be run by the 18th
meridian. All roads now using Colum.
bus, Savannah, Atlanta, Cincinnati,
Louisville, indianapolis, Chicago, Jetfer.
son City, st. Paul or Kansas City time, OIL
standards based upon meridians sdjacen,
thereto, will be run by the Goth
meridian time-one hour slower than
Eastern time and nine minutes slower
than Chicago time. VIE
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-11-01
The working of the aSynohronon

The working of the "synohronons
"multiplex telegraph" new invention
for the transmission of telegrsphio mes
sages, was yesterday exhibited by the
Standard Electric Manufacturing Com
psny OF New York City. The nrst patent
was taken several years ago by Paul
La Cour, Of Copenhagen and purchased
BY persons who have, It is claimed, 30
perfected the instrument that seventy
two different messages can be simultans-
ously transmitted over one wire at the
rate Of three words minute and printed
on tape. At the rate of twenty five
words = minute, which Is considered q
fair all-day-rAts by Morse operators,
twelve messages can be transmitted, aud
at the highest rate Of speed svsr attained
on Morse instrument six messages can
bs transmitted. Taking the speed
credited to .Tom" Edison Of IS words a
minute, to attain which 1t is said the
sending operator abreviates all long
words, a rate OF $50 words per minute
w.uld be obtainable by the new system,
when sending six messages at one time.
II this system proves success
it will outstrip the present duplex
and qusduplex instruments, the patents
of which are held solely by the Western
Union telegraph Company, and may give
the Baltimore & Ohio Telegraph Company
the ability TO compete with the former in
the matter of handling business.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-11-01

LONDON, Oct 3l-The excitement over
the explosions on the underground rail
way last evening is very great. A large
number of police under special inspectors
were on duty all night at the various
railway stations and guarding the lines.
A heavy force was also employed watch
ing the House of Parliament and other
public buildings.
The explosion at Chsring Cross
occurred distance Of 200 yards west Of
the station. There was no train there at
the time. The walls OF the tunnel were
battered, but the rails were not mis-.
placed. The windows in the station were
blown out. The roof was not damaged
No person was hurt there.
At Praed street station the force OF the
explosion vas terrible. Although work
men have been busily engaged all night
in removing the debris they have not g.
finished their task, nor has the damage
at that place been repaired. The tunnel
there was not destroyed, but deep hole
was excavated in the road bed. The
brick work was blown out, and the gas
pipes and telegraph lines were broken.
The refreshment saloon was wrecked
and the windows Of the other rooms of the
station we're smashed.
The explosion occurred immediately
under passing train, 40 yards west OF
the station. All the persons injured
we're in the last two carriages OF the
train.
1t is now known that 2S persons who
were wounded were taken to St. Mary's
hospital. Four Of them are seriously
hurt, but they have passed a favorable
night and are expected to recover. The
others were able to go to their homes
during the night.
Both of the explosions occurred at
about 8 10 O'Clock in the evening. All
the available detectives of the Metropoli.
tan police force are engaged in searching
for the perpetrators of the outrage and
the railway officials are assisting.
No clew to the persons who caused the
explosions has been obtained. Major
Majindie, OF the Board of Trade, ia now
eli a. M making an examination of the
scene of the explosion at the Charine
Cross station. The trains are running
as usual this morning
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-11-01
LESLIE w. RUSSELL.
How He Has Incurred the IlI-wfiI
of the Women.


NEW YORK, Oct. 29.-The woman suf-
frage party has prepared the following
address to the women Of tie state {:
The undersigned urge you to exert
yourselves to turn every vote possible
against Leslie W. Russel's re- election IS
sttornsy-gen His official acts prove
him to be an INSCRIPTIONS foe Of
your liberties. By informing the
legislature that you have no
right to vote at common law he has
denied your sacred rights and misrepre-
scented the law to your hurt. By stating
that you have no natural right to vote he
has denied your title to freedom and
sought to keep your rights at the mercy
Of those in power. By informing the
legislature that the bill to repeal the
statutes which keep from voting
was unconstitutional he misled
the legislature and kept you
disiranohised. By thus continuing your
Acknowledgement he has subjected you
to many misfortunes and wrongs which
the repeal OF your Acknowledgement would
cure, and is personally responsible fol
these sutferings. He has also sought 10
rob the mothers Of this state of their
votes at school elections and thus to de.
prive them Of the power to control theiI
ohildrens' education.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-11-01

Mr.. Allen Thorndiks Rice, well-known
in literary circles, and who by the way,
not long since fell heir to goodly estate
on tho Eastern Shore, is president of the
committee charged with the task of carry
ing out the art loan exhibition in New
York City, in December next for the pur-
pose Of raising funds with which to build
the pedestal for the great Bartholdi
Statue of Liberty. The names Of a score
of distinguished people appear upon
various committees in connection with
the affair, and it is announced that the
works OF ar. shown will be only such as
have never been publicly exhibited be-.
fore In New York City. Objects of art
from dozen large .cities in the United
States, and many from European gale
ries will be exhibited. The exhibition
will be the artistic event OF the year.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-11-01
Rear admiral Crosby TO Retired

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29.-Secretsry
Chandler to-day received cable message
from Rear Admiral Crosby, commanding
the Asiatic station, dated Shanghai, ask
my to be placed upon ths retired list i'm
mediately, under the 40 years service
law. The request will be granted
and he will be at once relieved
from his present command and re-
tired. This retirement, together
with that of Rear Admiral Clitz, which
occurred several days ago, will give Com
modore Rhind who retires on the 3lst OF
October an opportunity to be promoted to
rear admiral before that time, when he
will retire with that rank. The action Of
Admiral Crosby in thus Fastening his re-
tirement is considered a very grace
iul one on his part. 1t will
make difference to him OF about
$500 in salary but it will
inorsase the salary of Commodore Rhind
about II 900 a year IS long as he lives.
a naval examining board will be ordered
TODAY TO examine Commodore Rhnd for
promotion, of which Vice Admiral Rowan
will probably be president. 1t is not
known yet who will relieve Admiral
Crosby Of the command of the Asiatic
station
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-11-01

Republican mass meeting at Easton,
Maryland, Monday, was nearly broken
up by the appearance OF some strolling
fellows with three trained bears. Tie
negroes, who constituted a large per-
centage of the audience, deserted the
speaker to enjoy the antics of tue bears.
There's a moral in this for those who
know how to draw it, and while the story
is not altogether creditable to the African
intelligence, neither does It reflect the
highest splendor upon our plan of con-
Quoting political canvass.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-11-01

The Chinsman is no more popular in
the Sand wicb Islands than in the United
Statea, and The Hawaiian cabinet, fol-
lowing the example Of our own Govern
ment, made a short trial of the policy Of
torbiddiug the further importation of
Chinese laborers 1t has now relaxed
that policy so ia IS to alloy 500 China
men TO come every three months. The
KAnskAs have sound Lessons for resalAt
ing this immigration, as China could
pour in enough Celestials in three
months to crowd the natives overheard
into the Pacific.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-11-01

Democratic municipal bosses every
where are rejoicing at the defeat of the |
reform movement in Baltimore, just as
Republican bosses everywhere mourned
at the overthrow OF the corrupt political |
machine in Philadelphia, and doubtless,
II the truth were known, the bosses of
both parties have secret sympaty with
one another for 1t Ia essential TO politi-
cal boss that he bs man who would take
the majority side wherever he va
placed. The boss has no principle save
that Of holding office and dividing spoils,
and he is just as little troubled with
prejudioes as with principles.
Perhaps Democratic bosses do not care
TO own it, but Malone of Virginia Is the
ideal boss, the flower and perfection OF
the whole species. He hasn't principle
to his name, save that of using the spoils
of office for personal ends, and he long
ago threw all his cherished prejudices to
the winds. As slave holder and Con-
federsts general Malone shared all the
race prejudice of his order. He has put
all this under his feet for pay. Every
man that earns a living sacrifices some
portion of his indepence and personal
dignity to the exigencies OF business. The
shop. keeper humiliates himself to please
his customers the editor smiles on
many a man whom he would rather
kick; the ply blandly attends the
wants of people whose very presence
offends hun; the mental sinks every
trace of personal dignity in obsequious
service. An English nobl man, chall-
enged by distinguished surgeon, ex-
pressed the aristocrat's conception OF this
fact in the epigrammatic declaration that
who would minister to PATIENTS most
revolving necessities Tor guinea. But
the political boss sacrifices more than
any one else to the demands of business.
He is never permitted to shake of the
manner of the shop save when no dis.
oiplines an inferior boss.
Malone exemplifies this in his OWL
person. He is found hand in glove with
the negro whom he despises. For place
and power he has voluntarily become tn,
companion OF people whom at heart h,
believes unit tor white mans com
panionship. No wonder he is despisec
by his fellow Virginians who still
cling to their old prejudices ant
convictions. But Mshons is onl,
an extreme example. Democratic bosse
everywhere have but to be contronte,
with the opportunity and the necessit.
presented to Malone, to embrace them a
early as he has done, and Republics
bosses are just as free from prejudice
and principles.
The boss is the creation of political in
difference and ignorance. AS long a
hundreds Of intelligent men, whethe
merchants, manufacturers or laborers, il
city like Baltimore or Philadelphia 0
Wilmington, immense themselves IN bus
ness to the neglect of public duty pre-
fesssional politicians will msnipu
late to their own ends the vote
Of the ignorant anu vicious. And
should be so. Men do not become bosst
without certain qualities OF Leadership
and since they make sacrifices OF none,
time and character itself, they deser1
their reward. The lsborer, particular
when the work is so vile, is worthy
his hire.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-11-01
Large Failure In Cotton.

LIVERPOOL, Oct. 3O.-A large failure in
the cotton trade In Liverpool is reported.
The liabilities are extensive and many
cotton brokers are involved. Other
failures are regarded as inevitable. Dealing
in futures at the cotton exchange are at a
stand still and no business has been
transacted since the failure was an
nounoed.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-11-01

PARIS, Oct. 29.--Msil sdvices from
Saigon show that the French forces in the
encounter In the vicinity of Hanoi, in
the early part OF september, met Chinese
regulars who were we'll armed and Off
osrsd. After conflict Of three days, dur
Ing which the French took some OF the
snemy's works, they withdrew, leaving
Hsi-phong still in the hands Of the
enemy. Some Of the troops Of the King
Of AMMAN were with the enemy.
A letter from Saigon to the France
states that unhesrd of oruelties we're
committed near Hue on the occasion Of Its
capture by the French sailors. Admiral
Courbet directed In an official order that
there should be no quarter given to men,
women or children. Three hundred An
NANTES who had taken refuge in the
mouth Of the bay Thusn were killed, all
of them being shot; $50 more, who were
drifting in junk without arms or oars,
were also massaered.
The Figaro declares that Admiral Cour-
bet, at the Instance of Commissioner
Harmand, allowed the preparation Of
such acts in order toterrorizs the AMMAN
ties.
The Temps denies that Admiral Courbet
gave such orders, but admits that 1900 Of
the enemy were slain at uan.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-11-01
LIVERPOOL, Oct. 3l.-The suspension
of Meller & Fenton, cotton brokers, ia
announced this morning.

LIVERPOOL, Oct. 3l.-The suspension
OF Meller * Fenton, cotton brokers. ia
announced this morning.
THE EFFECT ON -HE MARKET.
LIVERPOOL, Oct. 3l-Noon-Thsre ara
no additional disclosures later than tn.
failure of Meller & Fenton of troubles
among firms in the cotton trade. The
cotton market is laboring under the effect
OF the failures, but fair spot business ia
doing. Business in futures, however. ia
confined to small dealings for October and
November delivery. No business ia be-
ing transacted in distant months,
TWO MORE FAILURES.
LIVERPOOL, Oct. 3l-1 p. m.-Henry
Pearoe & Co, and Joseph Taylor & Co.,
both cotton broking firms, have sus pended
payment.
THE EFFECT IN LONDON.
LONDON, Oct. 31-Noon. cotton
failures in Liverpool have depressed the
stook market here.
THE EXCITEMENT UNABATED,
LIVERPOOL, Oct. 3D. p. m.-Ths OK
oitsment in the cotton trade continues.
The Cotton Exchange is crowded with
merchants, brokers and visitors who are
anxious to hear the latest DEVELOPMENTS
The tension in business circles is acute.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-11-01

An indecent appointment met prompt
rebuke at the hands OF the good people
of North East, and the borough commits.
sioners wers not slow to reotify their
mistake. Just what excuse two of these
officers may give for refusing to help
rescind their action after the objection
able appointee was arrested for embezzle-
ment, it is hard to see.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-11-01
A Body In n harrow.

RICHMOND VA, OCT 30.--Chris. Baker
and William Burnett, oolored men and
professional resurrectionists, were arrested
this morning while moving the body Of a
dead psuper through the street on Il
wheelbsrrow. The body had been stolen
from the morgue at the city slmshouse.
David Parker, the keeper of she morgue,
WAS arrested on a charge of completely
but has been bailed. Baker and Burnett
we're sent to jail.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-11-01

LONDON, Oct. 30.-A dispatch from
Paris states that the French government,
in view of the warlike attitude OF China,
credit for the expenses OF the expedition
in Tonquin than was originally intended.
Even should China only remain on the
defensive larger reinforoements oi troops
will be required in Tonquin. The Gov
eminent does not expect defe in the
chamber in It's Tonquin policy.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-11-01

LONDON, Dot. 29-It is reported that
Mr.. Gladstone will go to Cannes.
A gentleman was attacked yesterday
by lunstio, in compartment of car
on a suburban railway, and beaten
until he WAS insensible. The only other
occupant of the compartment was lady
who was unable to aid the gentleman.
She, however, when the train arrived at
a station, gave an alarm and the lunstic
was secured.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-11-01

Director Powell OF the United States
Geological Survey has endorsed the
adoption Of the 18th meridian time as the
local time for Washington, and Secretary
Teller has informed the Secretary of the
Navy that he would be glad to adopt the
new standard, which Ia 8 minutes and s
seconds faster than the present local time
Of Washington.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-11-01

Two Fugitive FeiOns Hunted Down
and Locked M.


and Locked up.
New YORK, Dot. 29 James Il. Della
van, who represented himself as an in
surance agent, on the Sd of last August
obtained check for 5000 from Joh- SOL
& Hammond, lighterage men of Water
street, for insuring number of their
bsrges in the Orient Insurance. Company.
Delavan Kept the money and fled to
Chicago. He was tracked there and
arrested, and to-day brought to this city,
where an indictment had been found
against him.
Adam Goldsmith, manufacturing jew
eler, at No. 30 Maiden Lane, had in his
employ workman famed Robei t
Schmidt. One hight Schmidt stole IL
gold watches aud left the city. The police
traced him to Cedar Keys, Florida, and
arrested him. Five OF the watches were
recovered. He WAS brought on here by
a detective to-day.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-11-01
The New COmman der.

CHICAGO, oct. 30.--Major General John
M. SchoHeld, who succeeds Gen. Sheridan
in command Of the division of the Mis-.
souri,, arrived from Fan Francisco this
morning, accompanied by his family and
two members Of his personal staff, Col.
Villa M. Wharry and Lieut.. C. b.
Schoheld. Gen. Schofeld will publish an
order assuming the formal command.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-11-01
LATER.

LIVERPOOL, Oct. 30.-The cotton house
is that OF Morris Ranger. He formally
announced to the president of the Liver
pool Cotton Association that he was un,
able to meet demands that had msture6
and that he has suspended payment.
The failure causes much excitement.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-11-01

GLASGOW, Oct 30.-rhe riuglesders of
the Orange riots at Coattridge last sum
mer has been sentenced To two years.
imprisonment, and another active par
ticipator in the disturbances to nine
months Imprisonment.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-11-01
Injected Sheep.

OTTAWA, Oct. 30.-Another case of
"scab" having appeared among a lot OF
sheep in Montreal, for shipment, the
department has ordered them slaught-
cred. This plan will be- followed in all
such cases, as it is necessary to take
strict measures to prevent Canada from
being "scheduled" by England.