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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-09-28
THAT JOINT OE6ATE.

Republicans Still Worrying over What
They'd Better Keep Out OF in Ohio.
COlvNuvS. September 2T-The following
additional correspondence has passed be-
tween the Republican and Democratic
Executive Committees on the subject of q
Joint debate between Judge Foraker aud
Gov. Ho4oley:
COLuMuUs, September %.
7. H.n Thames Z P"rsU, Chairman
D.m cra. El,.a'ic, Cmmif,ce:
DEAR S,E-I have Just received from
Judge Foraker the following, which explains
ITSELF In accordance Herewith | hereby
repeat his challenge for Joint discussion
with Gov. HOadly, ard request an early con-
ference for the Arrangement of details.
Signed. 4. s. BUSHNELL, Chairman
DAYTON, o., September 70.
T. lien. 4. s B,,sinsN Chairman Of
tia Rsyuhli.ga N'pte Es.cntire Cym.
DEAR SiE.-I ,sle-raphed you last righ,
rom Pauldiug asking you to challenge
Governor Hoady to a JOINT discussion OF
tLt ISSUES AANAAAEA III A4AS CALu par u 4
knew nothing Of Whist has siuce transpred
until this mon eut, when on M arrived
am handed 'ele-raphic copies Of the cores
pondeuce that has passed between the CON
mites. Because of circumstances a.
Pa.ldiug leading 70 ;he challenge, desire
q debate between Governor HoadIy and
myself but the Democratic Committee seem
unwilling to consent except on condition
that Dr. Leonard also be included N he
discussion. You bAva nl-aoIv 10
clined debate between DR.
Leonard and myself and have
40 cortro' OF HIN but you are hereby
authorized ari requested to jmme la ely
ra2ovr NY cha'lau q . the (Democrarlc)
r-mmitcee and say 10 them that If Governor
Hoadly insists up0a the aid Of Doctor Leon
ard. | waive all objection 10 his coming into
be discussion. But ,h.ll expect him 10
one upon the invitation q Governor
Eoadlr srd Governor Uoa3ly viii share his
.i-s with bin. Ifthis b. accepted plr.se
arrange at once tor q series Ok meeting. l
81, est aor less han -four.
Yours truly etc,
J, 3. FORAKER.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-22
ATTEMPThD RUBBERY
A Sequel to q Queer Letter Received
by n Wilmington MtIliner.

On Saturday morning Mrs. Slllie r.
Carton, milliner At No, 204 King stree I
received a letter postmsrked Philadsl
phia, inviting her to 20 that evening to
place on 81 Mary strest in that city.
II was siEpei by Dsms abe had never
heard, aud sba laid il Aside paying no at
tsntion TO 1t
su ay morning Charles Il. Gr'n,
whu 4le-ps ser the mi linery store, va
awakened by a pOlse down stairs, aud
slIinRiDR III m his bed fred two shot
from revolver out bsck wirdow. Az
tbs ssmA time twu men a ID hastily from
the back door and escaped over the tencs
Au examination shoS "a that th.
thieves when frightened bad just effco,ed
an entrance by pr,ius IF the bclts of .te
kitchen door, aud had not had time 10 SO
cure any booty. A number Of vslusbl.
articles were In the lower ,oom Of the
building besides large amount OF money ,
iu the store, ard bad the thieves not been
heard they would have made rich haul.
II is supposed that the burRlars were
ignorant Of the existence OF MIR. Carton
aud that they sent the letter of invitation
to Mrs. Carton so IS to entice her away
and have the coast clear.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-22
Citizens, ana Railroads, Rights.

Editor Gazette e. Journal. Since our State
ia being gridironed by railroads, It be-
comes necessary for the people to look
after their own safety at railroad oross-
ings. There are hundreds Of grade GROSS.
in9s that have no safety gates or any
other protection. 1t ia about time that
our people were waking up tn theii own
interest; the Legislature is now in session
and Its members are the peoples ser
wants, or should be, but the railroads
have . way Of mRkiug fast friends at
Dover, which only Legislators know of
The common rosds were long ir
uRe before railrosds were thought
OF, and yet by the way things
are done at the present dsy il
is a question whether the people have
any rights that the rAilrosd companies
think worth giving 4 thought to. It
seems 10 the writer that every railroad
company should be obliged 10 have red
light at every grade crossing from sun
down until sunrise, 30 that parsons tray
cling at night may know when there is
danger ahead. Is 1t asking for the people
Of our State any more than what thoy are
entitled to II government means
Enything for the people It Ia
NhhN tuoy buAu Db DJ law
protected In person and property.
By neglect on the part Of railroads to give
dsnRer singles many Of onr citizens have
been deprived Of life; and II their rsla.
tives ask for redress the courts tell you 1t
was your plsce 10 be on the lookout, and
the railroSd is not to blame. II SO, who
owps the State, the railroads or the
peoplef ! have known over halt q
dozen Of the people in our own
locality that have been killed ard
not as yet has the railroad
contributed dollar TO the surviving
reiatives, no matter how much
'hey might have been dependent
upon the person whose life was
lost by the oarslessuess Of the rail
road companies. Ia 1t not about time
that the people wers Masking q move In
the mAtterf A railroad company goes 10
the Legislature and by the secret means
which they have OF getting what they
want, get charter and me and taks
your land whether you want them
to have II or not, aud give You just
what any pscksd commission may
choose TO give and you must put mp with
1t, for they have plenty Of moaey TO fight
you through the oOufts and worry the
very life out of any oitizsn, who as
rule gives up in despair, and Ia robbed Of
his property. win our Legislators ever
think that the people havs any rights
that railroads should respect
A CITIZEN
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-22
The sherln Caplurea a steamer.

Sheriff Ford on Saturday took in custody
tho coasting steamer Acadia, belonging to
the United States, Foreign and Domestic
Fruit Company Of New Jersey, on two writs
of foreign attachments issued by Calvin A,
Storms. The steamer was taken in the Della
ware between the Christians's mouth
and duPont's wharf. The sheriff had been in
waiting to seize the vessel since the previous
Wednesday, since which time her ap earance
was momentarily expected. At about o'clock
Saturday morning the vessel hove in sight,
and the sheriff aboard the tug T. J. Yorke,
Jr.. bore down upon her and served the writ
without difficulty. The Acadia after the
capture ran to the Fourth street
wharf where she will lie until bail is entered
or the claim Of the plaintiff disposed OF. The
vessel and cargo is appraiped at Sl5.70s, and
bail in the sum of about $4,000 will be de.
manded. The case will come before the
superior court for trial. Bradford Il yande.
grift, .Esqs., represent the plaintiff.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-22
TIE AMENDMEHTS.


Entirely Too Late for ANY Desns.
crat 20 SO Back ON Them.
smyrna Record.
Are the constitutional amendments 70
become an assared fact is q question
we'll worthy the serious consideration Of
every citizen In Delaware. Decidedly un-
fortunate II is that there should be even
the slightest foundation for q doubt upon
this subj sot, for certainly II ever party
by word, thought, action and expression
was thoroughly and honestly committed
TO the adoption Of any proposed lsgisla-
tiou, the Democratic party Of Delaware
stands today wholly committed to the
ratification Of the proposed amendments
by the Legislature now In session at
Dover. The Democratic party created
the bill, have fathered II through It's
every legislative stage, they endorsed It
at their State convention without n dis
senting voice and from no Democratic
source In the recent campaign was q
voice raised in opposition to the amend
ments. The Democratic party
OF this State expect and have a right 70
expect that the men whom they have
sent to represent them at Dover will see TO
1t that these amendments are passed, nor
allow any excuse, whether II be founded
in disappointment, jealousy, or a we'll
grounded fear Of Republican party sue
cess In certain quarters to deter them
from keeping faith with measures to
which their party is thoroughly COM
All suoh things, II they really
exist, should have been thought of long
before this. The hour is now too late,
and we doubt II there Is q man In the
present Legislature with nerve strong
snd ugh to even wish, much less attempt
10 spply, the knife to the constitutional
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-22
ITEMS OF LOCAL INTEREST
THEsU0OsssFUL OPENING OF TEE
RINK.
Some Republican Tickets with tho
Name Of sheriff Ford Upon Them
Causing Trouble I'm the Camp of
the Faithful.

An organisation, known before the
November election as the Republican
county COMMITTEES, held q meeting In its
headquarters on Saturday afternoon. The
members Of the body were called together
for the ostensible purpose Of investiR stipR
the cause Of Frank G. Stidham's over.
whelming defeat at the last election,
where he figured as the party's nominee
for sheriff.
The allegation was made and has fire.
quensly been repeated by the friends Of
Nominee StidhAm that treaoheYy had
been prRcticed against him In the distri-
button Of the election tickets. George
W. Stone, James L. Hawkins, James
Dandy and Walter Il. Hayes, Esq., were,
according TO the allegation, the
parties chiefly reaponsible for Mr..
stldham's political funeral. They,
the report goes, had the tickets
printed, and on large num-
Der Of the Republican tickets. the
the name Of Thomas Ford was substituted
for that OF Mr.. stidba am. The inyestiRa.
tiou was made TO learn II this report
could be verified, and u 9 meeting OF the
committee is described as
strong one iu which Mr.. Stidham's
friends made numerous charges but
could not sustain any with the proof. II
was learned that the hope Of "catching
the Irish.American vote, had prom pted
the committee to have the Republican
electors printed at the head Of the Demo.
cratic State and county ticket. Some Of
Mr.. F1rd's friends in his interest had
tickets printed with his
Dame substituted for that Of Frank C.
atidhAm In the delivery Of these tickets
by the printer, they underwent mixing
mp process and the Republican conmittee
distributed, unconaoiously, a large
number Of the Ford tickets. There was
litlls or no call for the Republican head
and Democratic tail ticket as the move
ment led by James A. Bourke
had but three or four voters enlisted
Walter Hayes in discussing the matter
made use If . statement which
being misunderstood led to the Aocusa-
tien Of the parties mentioned. No proof
could be adduo,d TO substantiste the
allegations and after = general wrsngle
the meeting dispersed. The blame Of
5tidhsm's defeat could not be placed
upon anyone in the Republican party
but there is . general belief that 1000
votes Of the party contributed to II.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-22

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 15-It is officially
stated to-day that the action taken by
the Pennsylvania railroad directors yes.
tsrday was substantially refusal Of the
company to enter the coal combination.
The resolutions to this effect were trans.
mitted this afternoon by General I J..
Wistsr, manager OF the GOAL COM
panies controlled by the PsDDsyl.
.sniA Railroad Company to President
Joseph s Harris Of the LeLiqh Coal
and Navigation Company, who is the
secretary Of the combined companies.
General Wistar declined to make public
the resolutions until they havs bssn re-
ceived by the other interests aud Mr..
Hsrris will officially inform III, presidents
of the various oempAuies concerned Of
the action Of the Psnnsylvanis.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-22

oSiDg to slight iniormality In the
former panel Of jurors drawn for the
February term Of the county court, Chief
Justice Comegys directed the prothono
tary and clerk Of the peace to draw
another panel. The new panel is !:
Brandywine hundred, Thomas 7. Robin
son, BAyard Guest Wilmington, William
=. Robinso1, Leighton Grimes; Chris
tIsns, George W. Ely, William H Miller =
Mill Cre-k, John B Pearson, John Bail 4;
White Clay Creek, Abraham Rothwell,
John g. Fisher; PenoAder, IsAso Frazer,
John W. Reynolds New Castle, Henry
Hamilton, William Ellis, James l. Bolton;
Red Lion, Kaufman Manko, George F
Clark ; 81 Georges, Fletcher Deakyps,
Columbus Watkins, Jr., William Il.
Moore; Appoquipimink, John W, Naudsin,
Joseph G. NAudaip ; Blsokbird, Ejmun
Sneed, Issno R. Staats,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-22
THE HERBEkT HOUSE.
A New Hotel Opened on the south
Side, ....


The Herbert House, the new South
Side hotel built by Hartman & Feb rem
bach and conducted by Hie,t Graham,
was opened ThursdAy night. The new
hotel stands on the triangular shaped lot
at the intersection Of ChristiSDA avenue
and Heald street, and forms quite an or
nament to that section OF the city.
II ia three stories In blight,
contAins some ~ rooms, and is
notable for its rather quiet architecture
upon which come Of the ornate brick
work man ufaoiured by B'gss & Co has
been used with very good effect The
building was commenced on September
18th and has been pushed by the con
tractor, Harry Lspe, steadily and success
iully to an early completion, considering
the magnitude of the work. The three
sides facing the streets are OF pressed aud
fancy bricks, surmounted by galvanized
iron oornioes Of pleasing design. Those
engaged on the building were Architect,
4 II. Rice, Jr.; builder and superinten
dent, Harry Lape; excavation, Patrick
Carberry atone masonry, David
Merchent; ont stone work, Peter Tyre /;
bricks, l.. Il. Coke & Son pressed brick,
AlvAn Allen; peerless bricks, James Il.
Beggs & Co.; brioklsying, A. s. Reed |;
plsstering, Lewis P. Curlett; painting
and RlAzing, JAmes NJ. BRYAN plumb ing
and gas fitting, J. G. Brison; millwork,
8. G. Simmons & Brothers; tin roofing,
Edward Murphey.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-22
Light.house Keeper Drowned.

h-hiAAio' ~uh SbostaAs
OXFORD, Nd, Jan 13 Mr.. George
Smith, sssistsnt kesper OF Beuoni's Palrt
lighthouse, was drowned yesterday even
ing. He oams ashore here in the morn
ipg TO bring Mr., John Graves, who had
just resigned his position As keeper Of the
iighs They we're detained some time
here by the wind, which blew quite
hravy for q while. About 8 D. m. the
wind having subaided, he left Oxford TO
lake Mr. Graves to his home In Dorches.
ter, srd had lett him and was on his way
back 10 the Zig clubhouse when the accident
occurred Mr.. Rollins, the present
keeper, reports that about dark he had
gut within hsiling distance. He watched
MIN for awhile; saw him take in his
sail aud commence soullinR for the
house. Mr.. Rollins then went inside, and
IN coming out again shortly atserwRrd he
oould see nothing Of him or his boat. The
only other boat at the house ia 30 ont OF
repair be cOult not use her, and as he
nad heard no noise and there was mot
much sea on, he was not sure an accident
aad tsken place until morning showed
he boat upside down about hall mile
If Mr.. Smith was placed on Benoni's
light the fret Of November last. He was
= stranger TO the community here, and Il
10 not known where he was from or where
ais friends reside. BE was about so
years Of age, and was an EnglishmSn by
birth.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-22
TINE RINR OPENING.
A Successful Beginning OF the New
EuteFnrfae.

Enterprise.
The new skating rink on Eleventh
street west Of Msdieon was opened to the
public on Saturday niebt, from l 200 IA
l 400 people being prepent. The raised
flooring on each side Of the room extend.
ing the entire length, Was occupied by q
double row Of seated spectators, the whole
forming scene that must have delighted
the manager. Officer Pierson was one Of
the many pereons who were skating and
he at times would measure his length on
the floor. The rink managers use only
the Union Hardware Company's skates,
Of which about 500 pairs were all taken
before O'Clock and many persons had
to be oontented without skates, pArticu.
lsrly some Of those with large feet. Mr..
BeArdsley, the manager OF the rink, has
ordered more Hbates, ho ever.
About 8 O'Clock the floor was cleared
by the ringing Of an electric gong which
is placed is placed In front OF the smoking
room at the north end OF the building.
This warns the skaters to look at the
annunciRt0r to read the directions. Miss
GrAoie Logue and Master Beunie K.udig,
son Of the proprietor, made their appear
ance and were spplauded. They gave
very pleasing exhibition Of fancy skat-
ing. Master Villa Martin, who was to
have appeared, was taken Ill with fever
and is now confined to his house.
The Delaware Brass Band Of 10 pieces
was in attendance, and enlivened the
occasion. The ticket office and privats
office OF the manager are on the left OF the
entrance. Around the sides Of the lcfs Of
the building are windows of stained
glass, and there ia one Of red glass i1
front 8 by "a feet, in 7hich is the word
Rink !" The rafters sre oclored, suo
csssively, red, white and blne, and
hanging Japanese panels decorate the
pillars. Five electric lights and numerous
gas burpers furnish the light. Allows the
windows and near the roof small flags ar,
stretched the entire length Of the huild
ing. The different employees OF the rink
wear caps. which designate their posi-
tions. Z. L. Rice, Jr., is the architect Of
the building,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-22

A Couple Of New Boats Baptized
Thursday Morning.

A Couple OF New Boats Bnptixed
Thursday Morning.
The large transfer barge built by the
Jackson & Sharp Company for the New
York, Philadelphis & Norfolk Railroad
Company which adhered to her ways
yesterday week when Ont Asunder was suc.
oessiully launched at Thursday. Owing
to the inolement weather the lauHch was
witnessed only by . number Of the con-
pany's employees.
The barge, which Ia 225 feet long, will
be fitted up for use In about one week.
She will be used to transfer cars between
Cape Charles City and Norfolk and will
be towed TO the latter place by the new
tug for the N Y, p. & N. Rsilroad Com.
pany launched by the Harlan & Hollings
worth Company few days ago.
The large iron side wheel steamer built
by the Harlan & Hollingswo.th Company
for the New York, Philadelphia & Nor
folk Rsilioad Company was launched
Thursday in the presence OF . number
Of people, including several Of the rail
road officials She will be finished by
the Harlan & Hollingsworth Company,
and will be used TO transfer passengers
and freight for the railroad between
Cape Charles City and Norfolk.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-22
THE bTAFE 1sX,
An Appeal for a License System TO
be Made. ~.

special meeting OF the Board OF Trad,
was held Thursdsy night to consider th,
question of reducing or abolishing The
State tag. There were present President
Harry 7. Cause, Secretary L. A.
vAnTrump, James Bradford, George W.
Bush, Job a. Jackson, E. 7. Warner,
Charles q. Phillips, D. W. Taylor,
Representative Moore and Judge
Cummins.
In calling the meeting to order Presi-
dent Cause stated that owing to the full
State treasury manufacturers and mer-
chants have been discussing the question
aud that II is the general impression that
the Board Of Trade Is the proper body to
agitate the matter.
1t was stated by Mr.. Warner that Del
aware manufacturers and retailers DAY
tax OF one-tenth Of one per cent on all
purchases, whereas Philsdelphia mer-
chants are divided into Ave classes and
are charged $40, s20, $50, $40 and $50,
according to the amount Of business done.
Mr.. Jackson said no other state is taxed
like Delaware and called attention to the
fact that the Lobdell Car Wheel Company
and the Jackson & Sharp Company both
~ NNNSS W. AAO oRhtO ohA WH6-lb
Mr.. Warner stated that Charles Warner
Il Co. and the retailers Of coal to.n pAy
tax on the same article.
Colonel Moore expressed the opinion
that the taxes are unjust and ssid II q
utn takes a contract for 800, 900 and it
costs se6, COO to complete 1t bs ia 1t quired
to pay tax on the latter sum
Mr.. Bradford favored the Philadelphia
practice of a fixed license
Colonel Moore said the Legislature H.
moi In favor Of Aboiidhing the Stats tax
put It ID willing to reduod It,
Messrs. Bfadford, Bnsh And Cummins
we're appointed cImmittee TO lay t
mstter before the Legislature and asa Il
sne establishment ot lioenss ayatem.
The question Of fuUditg lhe ci'y del
gss brought up by Mr. Bust, Sh0 stal,l
hat the oity is In debt tn the sulvunt
S7b 900 for current expenses, ard desire |
loan Of 100000. He thought tb,
100000 which ia paid the BsIr1
Of Water Commissioners annually
should be taken of The oom
said he, reoeivss 900, 900 from
water rents and $50, 900 as interest en- |
water bonds. Tha receipts OF the com
mission are about $110, 900 year. When
the water department was in charge OF |
City Council 1t could be operated for |
e46, 900 . year. According to the figures
given, Mr.. Bush WAS Of the opinion that
the city is ont $2s, 900.
City Councilman Merris Taylor ex.
planned that in the department "a, 200 |
additional had been paid for salaries, that
The city had paid out about 10000 for
bills contracted before the water commits
zion took charge, that about s20, 900 had
been expended TO redeem and pay in.
.erest on water bonds and that about
b4O, 600 ia due the city for back taxes and
liens.
Without acting in the matter the board
adjourned.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-22
An Expensive Luxury.

The New Castle Star reprints from the
Dover Ssnhnsl an article Oh Wilmington
journalism which closes ss follows |:
"spsssing OF newspapers, dare cay you
hkve rttieed the steady retros rsssion OF
the Morning NsUs as neWs.gAiherer
With b 1t two Len to do local, exuhause,
Peninsula and editorial work It is not to
be wondered that they are frequently
beaten by EVERY RvREING. and even the
poky old Republican, io the publication of
local news The expenses OF tie NeDs
are ssid to exoesd the income from sdver.
tising and sales Of papers by AbOu, $50 a
week, which figures represent the sum
that Watson R, Sperry pays for the
luxury Of forming public opinion in
Delaware "
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-22

Special correspondence of Gazette and journal.
Dover Jan. l9.-Tbe N. &. Ghurct Of
this own, after being beautifully reno.
satsd and improved al cost Of $5 500,
reapened ysstsrdsy. Ths Rev. DR. Hupt
OF New York occupied The pulpit 10 the
morning, and the Rev. Mr., Crouch o. New
York in the evening. The collections
and subscriptions amounted to s5, go, OF
which 300 viii bs applied to putting
water into the pArsonsge The Srudsy
school raised $500 yesterday afternoon.
The church was crowded at both morn,
ing aud evening services.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-22
Little Folks


The mistletoe ia shrub which grows
or lives upon certain trees, suoh as the
apple, pear, and hawthorne. 1t ls found
also on limes, poplars, frs, and syca-
mores, and, more rarely, on oAks-con-
trsry to the popular belief The white
berries are full Of thick clAmmy Juice
by which the seeds are fastened to the
branches where they take root. The
mistletoe has been the object of q very
special regard for centuries, and traces Of
this high esteem still survive 10 the we'll
known Christmas custom. 0ae variety
Of this practice has 1t that each time q
kiss is suatohed under the misiletoe, q
berry is pluoked from the bush, and that
when the berries have all been removed
the privilege ceases The Druids thought
that the mlstletoe which grew upon the
oak possessed magical virtues, and they
valued Il accordingly. One OF their
priests In q white robe ont of the
precious bush with golden kuife.