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year 17OO, in Norlh oarollna. Her iathe1

year 1900, in North Carolina. Her father,
Samuel Cass, then removed TO Shakertown,
Ky. Her mothers maiden name was
Sally Wales, and she died at the age Of 80,
leaving nine children. Her father soon
married Eettie Naylor, by whom he had
seven children. OF the sixteen children
all were boys except herself. Her father
lived in Kentucky for eight or nine years
and then removed to Alabama, though
she remained in Kentucky, living with a
family named Andrews, and married as
her first husband q man named Keeney.
When first known in Wilmington she
was a widow. Here she married John
Wilmore, who was miller. His death,
forty.fve years ago, is recollected by many
residents Of this city. Both she and her
husband were considered quite elderly
people even at that time. She was known
as q very jealous and devoted church
member and claimed to have been con-
yerted at wonderful sensational camp
meeting near Shakertown, KY. when q
mere child, and when hundreds fell pros
trate in spiritual trance. She joined the
Presbyterian Church here under the pas
torate Of Rev. J. G. Porter, then took let
ters from that flock and Joined the Metlio.
dist Church, remaining an active member
and constant church attendant ever since.
She called herself "Presbyterian-M Metho-
dist Her last hours wore remarkable.
She could repeat many hympg and pass.
ages Of scripture, and, although she never
could sing before, she is said to have sung
beautifully on her deathbed, aud con-
stantly gave utterance to such exclama-
tions as these: ~ did not know anyone
could be SO happy" "These are my last
hours and they arc my sweetest ones;"
II have always prayed to die in the
triumphs OF living faith, but never
thought 1t would be so glorious"
Her last words we're; "Not my will, but
Thine be DONE"
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GARRorED IN NEwFYonK.
a Bank Director Robbed Of nis Tin Box b,


IIighwaymen.
NEw YoRK; Feb. 1.-THE police are at
work to-day on genuine case OF garrot-
ing and highway robbery that occurred
last night on Third avenue. Samuel Card
well, q director Of the Murray Hill bank,
was the victim, while on his way home
from his office last night, carrying his
available cash and most important securi-
ties in tin box under his arm. The box
contained Murray Hill bank stock certifi-
Gates to. the value ofsl5,oC0, and about
$50 in money, besides some papers OF
value only 10 the owner.
CardwCll had not gone three steps be-
fore two men muilled in heavy overcoatS
and slouch hats. rushed from doorway
upon him, and one threw his arm around
Cardwell's throat, while the other tore tho.
box from Cardwell's grasp. This done,
both ran away and made their escape.
Cardwell notified the police and gave a
description OF the thieves. Later the
police saw two mon in the neighborhood
Of the robbery who answered the descrip-
ton Of the men and pursued them, but
they escaped. The bank certificates are
not negotiable. ..
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NEWS IN BRIEF.

Alta meeting Of the coal trade tribunal
at Piusburgh yesterday the award Of Um:
pire Weeks was accepted. The rate fixed
Is q cents.
The Mardi GIis procession at New Or
leans last night was q great success. The
tabieanx illustrated prominent incidents
in'Sir Walter Scott's "Iyanhoe."
Jacob Giassman, an inmate Of the in
sane department Of the Philadelphia Aims
house, was recovered from the burning
building yestetdRy. This makes the
twentieth yiSttu q the Ere. k!-'
The Committee on Naval Affairs, which
Investigated the charges made by DR..
Collins, Of lAIinneapolis, who charged that
his brother Jerome j. Collins, then Of the
New York: Herald wasinhumanly treated
by certain officers connected with the
Jeannette expedition, made q report hnd'
ing that hechmges are not sustained by
the evidence,
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FIRE pAN1F EApLosIoN.
One Miner klllsd ana Tsp seriously In,

One Miner Killed and Ten Sertously InT
jurod..
WlLKEspARRE, Pa, Feb. 1T.-The Jour
mails Of the air shaft fan in the Hillman
Vein Coal Company mine became over,
heated this morning. and a stoppase for
repairs was allowed. The gas accumulated
in'thO workings. AS miner entered one
OF the breasts Sith, naked lamp the gas
was fired. An explosion took place spread.
ing into the gangway and other parts oi
the mine, doing considerable damage to
Tie workings. Large numbers 81 the
miners and laborers were OF work at the
time the explosion occurred, many Of
whom fortunately escaped. A number
were seriously injured. They are as FOL
james Solomon, killed /; Daniel Richards,
thigh broken; John 0'Donnell, arm bro.
ken; Harry GreibeI, Harry Dunston VIM.
Eustice, Harry Jenkins, VIM. Reed, Thos.
D. Jones, ThomasS. Jones and John Will
liams, oil seriously burned.
The injured men were brought out oil
the mine as rapidly as possible, and a
number OF physicians present dressed the
wounds. Some were removed TO the hos.
pitai and others 10 their homes. Nearly
ali were burned aboutthe face and hands,
but none are thought TO be fatally injured,
The working torceof the mine consists oI
los men, and those injured were alltbat
were In the ninelat the time OF the ex,
,plosion. The doors, partitions and walls
inthe interior Of the mine were dempl
is.ed. Thedamage has notbeen estimated
butt considerable, \
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wAsusoroS, Feb. l7.-Ex.vice Presi-
dent and ex-senator Hannibal tIamlin
was on the floor Of the Senate to-day, and
was warmly greeted by all his old associ-
atcs who remain members. During an
hour or two Of gossip, which took
place in the cloak room, over past events,
Mr. .Hamlin said that only nine men
are now living who were members Of the
Senate in 1913, when the body attended
the laying OF the cornerstone OF the Wash
ington Monument. These are Messrs. Yulee,
Of Florida; George W. Jones, Of Iowa;
bradbury and Hamlin, Of Maine; Fitch,
Of Michigan; Jefferson Davis, Of Missis-
sippi; Atctison, Of Missouri; Simon Cam
eron, OF Pennsylvania, and Hunter, Of
Virginia. Mr.. Hamlin has come TO Wash.
ington to attend the dedication OF the
Washington Monument. go
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THERE ought to be full attendance Of
connellmcn tonight to consider the report
Of the Committee on Legislation. The
days Of the Legislature are "gliding swift
Iyby," and Wheeling must ask its good
Offices to enable her to extricate herself
from her financial difficulties. It has been
made very plain that the people demand
some guarantees for the future before they
will consent to settle up for the past.
Council will have to recognize the situa-
tlon as 1t is and make the best Of 1t.
Whatever new Legislation Is to be asked
should be asked at once, SO that there may
be time to get action on it. Seeing that
what the city needs involves no cost to the
State, and Is merely for the better conduct
otOur own affairs, a measure which com.
nands the support Of our own people will
probably meet with no antagonism in the
Legislature. The time Is so short that we
cannot afford further DELAY.
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should he be placed in the Cabinet, would
have to be regularly elected. As there
would probably be several aspirants, q re-
suit might not be reached for some days.
In Delaware successor 10 Mr.. Bayard
would also have to be elected by the Leg
islature. n
Mr.. Cleveland's attention has been
called to this phase Of the Cabinet ques-
ton, and there Is reasonto believe that he
is laboring ardnously to determine his
Cabinet as soon as practicable, in order
that his chosen ministers who accept may
have time for such preliminary arrange
ments as they may deem necessary, and
that there may be no Inconvenience TO the
party anywhere because Of his delay.
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p1yoRoEIN ENGLANp.
Cases that Illustrate the Cruelty of The La
TO Intartnnate Mninan.

to Unfortunate Women.
LONDON, Feb. 17.-When there was re.
Gently exposed certain curiosities and con-
flicts Of the divorce law in various States,
the English press quoted largely the news
paper accounts with sarcastic and some
times savage comments. Last night, how
ever, in the London Divorce Court the
barbarity Of the English divorce law to.
wards women was conspicuously shown.
Its well known that the English divorce
law was made by men for men. The wife
who sins.under temptation only enoe can
be divorced by tho husband. He, how
ever, can sin seventy times and continue
to be villain, but unless guilty OF cruelty,
the wife cannot get divorce, but only iu-
dioial separation, including alimony.
The case yesterday was that Of the wife
OF the rector Of the parish of Distington in
Cumberland, who still officiates. They
are named Wodehouse. He admitted the
charge Of the paternity Of o child not his
wifes, bnt denisd the cruelty sworn to by
bis wife, although he admitted using gross
and insulting Language to her.
She Is still young and attractive, and
could probably again marry, but the State,
which still permits this rutlian to act as
rector in the Church, ties her to him
during his life. No such affair could oC.
cur In any OF the United States.H Next
week divorce cause celebre is on the cal
endar OF Sir James Hanson, who accompa-
MED Lord Chief Justice Coleridge to the
United States, Tits that of the Earl yef3ns |
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January.
= WV
BiSNIARCK's RAGE
In the lselchstag- Hops Onto The Social.
LIST Members.


ist Members.
BERLIN, Feb. 17.-Quite an exciting
scene took place in the Reiphstag last
evening, during The debate on The subject
Of increasing the duty on cereals. While
bismarck was speaking in favor Of raising
the duty on wheat TO 8 marks, he noticed
commotion among the few German lib
erat and Socialist members who occupied
seats on the left Of tic house. becoming
indignant at the noise, he stopped for a
moment, and then pointing in The di.
rection Of the offending members, said
"Alischiefis in your tactics" Cries arose
from the left, HThis is monstroVs. You
will then say We foretold tho people would
not suffer from this blood tax" Deaiening
tumult ensued, andit was some moments
before order was restored.
Another report says Prince liamarok's
speech during the debate OIL the bill pro.
yiding for a9 increase Of duty o. on cereals
was one Of tho most fiery the Chancellor
has lndulged in for long time. lie
rouDdly denounced the members who op.
posed the measure, and asserted that their
utterances in opposition 10 the hill were
either false, distorted or exaggerated.
while these men, said tho Chancellor,
"play upon the minds OF the workmen and
small farmers with their false doctrines,
disseminating their itfcasonable views and
putting a wroGg construction ON every
every inpasure introduced for tho general
welfare Of the people, it is impossible TO
have unity or any semblance et accord
amongst the classes
Prince bismarck, here pointing directly
at The Lett, launched forth bitter invec-
tiGes at the members 0! that section Of the
Reichstag. Heworked himself into such an
excited state, and spoke with such feel
ing, that it was apparent to those present
that tho "man OF iron" Was thoroughly
aroused.
Raisins hls voice 10 The highest pitch,
he shouted, rather than spoke. with his
arm still stretched in tho direction OF the
Left: ~ see nothing but mischief in the
tactics OF the members OF the Left, which
can bole no good either for their oopstitu-
ents or copntFyN
This remark caused a decided sensation
in the Chambers. In an instant several
members OF tho wing thus accused by the
Chancellor were on their feet denouncing
hisremarks as monstrous and unwarraRtt
ed, adding, "ll We voted for the measure
you would then charge us with having
ioretald the people that they would not
suffer by this blood tax. you seek 10 i'm.
pose.h
a deafening tumult followed these re.
marks. Members Jumped upon the benches
and howl6d like madmen. For awhile
yerltable pandemonium prevailed.
Order was finally restored, but mot until
some OF the members were threatened
with expulsion did matters qntet down so
as to admit OF the transaction Of any
further husiness.
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RE-wEDDEp.
an Enoch Arden story from the wiids of
yadinpn,

an Enoch Arden story from The wiids of
Jsdiana. IT,
IsR,AS4Rot,s, IsR., Feb. 47.-:saturday
evening Frank Whiting made oath that
he yas in lear Of personal violence at the
hands Of VIM. K. Springer, OF Haqgllyllle,
and awarrant was issued. This clew led
to the development Of a tale stranger than
fiction. seme three years ago Whiting
was eonyicted Of burglary, and wss gent
to prison. He was o dare.deyil youth,
scarcely out Of his teens, and had figured
In number of escapadcs which had made
him conspicuous In LOCAL criminal circles.
He also had young wife who clpng to
him until his sentence; then she procured
o divorce, aud in time married Mr..
Springer. The two settled In Hqughyille.
Springer built himself home, . child
blessed their union, and their domestic
surroundings we're calm and pontented.
Some two weeks ago, however, Whiting
finished his term and returned, and within
. few days Springer became Jealous Of tho
attentions which he was showing his wife,
the more aoas Mrs, Springer seemed to
teke pleasure in seeing him. The trouble
eliminated Saturday when Mrs, Springer
notified her husband that her love for
Whiting had returned stronger than ever,
and that between tho two men she want
ed to return TO her arst husband. This,
Of course, bred trouble, aud Springer,
showing a willingness to go cunning for
Whiting, impelled the latter TO go rush
the courts for protection.
Yesterday, however, Whiting changed
his tactics, and, going TO Springer's resi-.
denee, said to him IN snbstanceI "Roth
Of us cannot live on this earth, We will
60 out doors, clasp left hands, and shoot
until one or the other falls; or we will
pace a distance and shoot, the survivor to
10 take her." Springer objected to this
summary method Of settling domestic iccom-
plications, and, after 9 long discussion, he
finally consented to abdicate and leave the
field clear to the woman's hrst love. With
this understanding they separated for
the night. To-day the two men met in
the Office offs Peace Justice, where the de,
tails were arranged, the compromise, in.
Guiding payment oil the costs and dis
missal Of the prosecution by. Springer,
and they left the building together in an
ainicable, mood, Whiting accompanying
him home to assist him In removing his
personal effects. II ID the understanding
that this strange agreement has been car
RED out, and as soon as theEC Courts may
permit Mrs. Springer will be remarked TO
her first husband. 'ft
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ArLAxrA, G4., Feb. 1.-THE audience
which witnessed tho performance Of Miss
Lula Hurst, the Georgia wonder, was
thrown into violent excitement when a
well-dressed lady arose and, throwing her
hat in the air, shrieked out: "Glory to
God in the highest woman rules the
world. God bless you, Lulu" Instantly
she was surrounded by parties who tried
to quiet her, but, throwing them off with
q frantic effort, she broke loose and went
waltalng down the center atsleto the
stage, and grasping Lulu, kissed her con.
convnlsively. It was soon evident that
the lady was unbalanced. It required
three strong men 10 remove her. She
turned out TO be Miss Graves, a music
teacher, the sister Of well known clergy
mon here, Rev. O. D. Graves.
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Az agent stationed at the East End
Stock Yards in Pittsburgh declares that
meat unfit for consumption is retailed in
the Pittsburgh market. The complaint
applies more to sheep and swine than to
beet cattle, though theySpe all "tarred
with the same stick.": The animals hud-
die together for warmth, some of them
arc trOdien under foot and arrive at the
stock yards scarcely alive. They are
killed and the fevered flesh retailed. He
is fortunate man 'wVlIu,Epows what kind
Of meat he feeds on. ~
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Mn. RoDElsr p. PORTER, whose letters on
industrial Europe in the New York Tri-
b,me were so interesting and valuable, is
about to undertake a somewhat similar
work for the Philadelphia Pres, to whose
staa he is now attached. Mr.. Porter will
extend tie inquiry Of 1888 to cover the
whole range OF industrial comparison. 1t
isnOt too much to say that Mr.. Porter is
tic ilttest man in the country for such a
task. His work will have great economic
value, and will be clothed in good style to
make it attractive to the general reader.
The lSTELLIeEXcER expects to avail itself
ol the result Of tho enterprise Of the Pres.
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BLooMlSeToS, ILL.,, Feb. .17.-This yicin-
ity is just now experiencing a coal famine.
The dealers have carried but limited sup
plies. The blockaded condition Of the
roads and the extremely cold weather
have brought about the deartll. Not a
dealer in Bloomington has one load OF
hard coal, and a great many FAM
lilies are entirely out. There is, how
ever, plenty Of hard coal here,
but in the small towns around neither soft
nor hard coal is to he had, and many of
them have been destitute for several days.
Large numbers Of farmers are out Of coal
and on account Of the blockadetl roads!are
unable to get fuel. In small towns and
among farmers there are q great many
actually suffering from want Of fuel.
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The .chieaso' Election Frauds-A Psriarer's


cmcAao, Feb. l7.-Joremiab j. sRlli,
van, printer who was arrested! yesterday
for perjury in his testimony for the de-
fense in the election fraud case, has made
a sworn confession, which ls published
to-day, lie testifedin court that he print
ed, on November q, bogus tickets identi-
cal with those found in the returns. In
his confession he says this testimony was
without foundation, that he was paid by
Joseph @. Mackin torso testitying, and that
he never was In the printing office where
the work Is said to have been done until
February IS, when lie was taken there to
look over the surroundings, so az TO he
able to tell q straight story. Charles Z.
Gilmore, another witness for the defense
apcased Of perjury, was arrested early
this morning. ..
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rnE nANaER or nEl.AY.
Democrats Urging tho President. Elect to
Announce Hts Cabinet.

wAsutxorox, D. G., Feb 1.-THE Dem.
ocraHc mind is much disturbed, by the
fear that Mr.. Cleveland is deferring too
long the selection and announcement of
the members Of his Cabinet. They are
afraid thatif he should choose any Of them
from tho present Senators there viii not
be time to all the vacancies for the special
session Of tho Senate which will be called
to confirm nominations. In States where
the Legislature is in session q Senatorial
vacancy would have to DO filled byan
election, and in the event OF a contest
the vacancy might continue through
the special session. The Democrats
agree that Il Is very important
that the entire strength should be mus-
tered in the Senate at the special session,
not that they apprehend any partisan con.
ilict, but they deem II prudent to 10 pre-
pared for anything that may arise. In
Arkansas, for instance, the Legislature 10
in session, and Q successor 70 MF. Garland,
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THE COLD WAVE
LEAVES THE BOLD WILD WEST
And Transtors Il. sting. 70 Ea.tora Ear,,
That Are Made to Tinrlo with the Frosty
Breath Of the Bllt1ard-weather
moderaiins in ,he West.

HARRlsBuRo, Pa, Feb. 1.-THE snow
storm that ragged yesterday throughout
the western and northern part Of the State
was one Of the heaviest for several years.
The storm was accompanied by strong
wind. In the northern counties the storm
was most severe, from twelve to fourteen
inches having fallen on level. Reports
from different points indicate that nearly
all railroads in the upper portion OF III.
State are badly blocked. In conseauence
trains have to be shoyeied out. Thether.
mometer registered from l2 to "A degrees
below zero in the neighborhood Of Lock
Haven and Williamsport.
PuilApElrniA, Feb. 1.-THE tide in tho
river to-day is the highest known since
February, 1876, and in many places the
water has overtlowed the wharyes
and done considerable damage. The flood
is due to the heavy snow and rains
OF the past few days and the immense
quantity OF leo In the river. Along Della
ware avenue In some places the water Is
several inches deep, but it has not inter-
tered with travel. In Camden at 9
o'clock the water was running over tho ,
floor OF the Federal street ferry.
with tho tide still rising, but tic
boats are not prevented from running.
Many wharves on the Jersey side are sub.
merged, and at Stars wharf considerable
lumber is afioat, but has been sayed from
getting away. The western side. Of Ridge
way Park Is oyesaowea. Although tie
ice in the river is very heavy, 1t is sodlen
and rotten hy the rains and ieasfI fIy orum.;'
bles under the paddles Of the feffy:b0ats
OnicAdo, Feb. 17.-Adylces to the AS.
Sociated Press are to the effect that snow
has been falling all day throughout Iowa
and western illinois ranging in depthfrom
two TO six inches. 1t Is very dry and
light. Trains, arc still greatly delayed.
The temperature is moderate.
Eohru ADAMS, MASS, Feb. 1.-THE re-
suits OF last nights storms are Just Decom-
lug known here. Boston mails and papers
reached here at tonight -Four enginea
tried to draw the Boston express west and
have not arrived at Rotterdam Junction
yet.
NEW; YoRE, Feb. l7.-Yestcrlay's gale
Of strong winds during last night and TO.
day packed theicein certain portionso Of the
Sound SO that it has been almost impossible
for craft Of any kind to navigate.
BUFFALO. N. ", Feb. 17.-It is very
cold today. The thermometer is s de-
grees below zero. The wind blew iiercely
reaching a velocity OF forty miles an hour.
PoRr JEWS, N. Y, Feb. 17.-Reports
are that tho railroad traffic Is much trou-
bled by the snow OF Monday.
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Mn. EvAnrs predicts that in 1888 the
Republican party will again take the
helm. 1t will II It seriously inclines that
way. By that time we should be able TO
knock out two Democratic parties, aud
the probability is that there will be about
that many Of them around.
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AIurrayayIlIe IsIot (lnsss.

PITTsnuRaH, Feb. 1.-THE Murraysville
gas well riot cases wssu taken up againto-
Say. Milton Weston, Of Chicago, Henry
~ Of Greensburg, Archibald
hakely, Of Pittsburgh, and other defend.
aus responded to their names, and upon
I s.se4esel demanding the rights ol severance
srs w prosecution agreed 10 try the case Of
, ahlon WeSton afst, After empannelling
,nSrlsy,'. n !Gsy the Court edjoprped until to.