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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24
THE NATIONAL GUARD.
Promotions in the Ranks of Non
COmmi. stoned Officers.

The monthly battalion drill OF the First
Battalion, d. N. G., took place last evening
under command OF Major Curtis. During
the drill Adjutant Smith published the fol-
lowing orders, with the promotions, reduc-
tions and discharges named.
For A Company-Cor Charles David
son appointed sergeant vice Josephs, dis
charged. Corporal Robert A. McKelvey ap-
pointed sergeant vice Hanna, elected second
lieutenant. Private Clarence Aldred ap-
pointed corporal vice Davidson, promoted.
Private Edward f. Booth appointed corpo-
raj vice McKelvey, promoted. Private
Howard Gooding appointed corporal vice
Edwards, reduced. Private Henry Fox ap-
pointed corporal vice Francis, reduced.
Private Joseph Jewell appointed corporal
vice jackson, reduced.
The following honorable discharges in @
company were announced Sergeant Savoy
Evans, Corporal Harry Matthews, Privates
Nj. s. Ferguson, George P. Wier and W. s..
Williams. The following promotions were
published: Corporal II. L. Mullen appointed
sergeant vice L. II. Rhoads elected second
lieutenant. Corporal Joseph E, Bickta ap-
pointed sergeant vice Savoy Evans, dis
charged. Corporal George M. Fisher ap-
pointed quartermaster sergeant.
@ Company now has six sergeants and
two corporals. After the drill last evening
the battalion visited the Bachelor Boat Club
fair in body.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24

CAMBRIDGE, ND, Dec. 16.-The adjourned
convention Of the diocese Of Easton to elect
a successor to the late Right Rev. Bishop
Lay assembled in Christ Church this morn
ing, with the Rev. DR.. ]. p. Barber In the
chair. After six Intellectual ballots COM
mittee Of IL was appointed to place a name
In nomination. The committee reported
the name Of the Rev. Chauncey M. VIII
iams OF Augusta, Ga, as a suitable person
to fill the vacant episcopate. On taking a
call Of the vote It stood: The Rev. DR..
Williams-C Clerical 81, lay 29. The Rev. n.
A. Colt, d. D., Of Concord, N. H.-Clerical
/, lay 1. The Rev. DR.. ]. s. Lindsay Of
Georgetown, ID. C.-Clericel 8, lay 8. The
Rev. Bishop Elliott-Clerical 1. The vote
was made unanimous and the Rev. Chaun-
cey M. Williams declared elected bishop OF
this diocese, The convention then signed
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24
The Supreme Court Hsar-rooin.
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new 1Ofk Nofiu leLIer.
The supreme court, too, has its bar-room.
This room is so hidden away from the pub
lie that very little is known of it,as only the
justices and their friends ever succeed in
passing by the guards and reaching it. It
Is next to the dressing-room of the justices,
where these ponderous gentlemen go
for the purpose of putting on and
taking off their rich robes of shin
ing black silk. This room is plain
one, with an entrance from the clerks
Office besides the one from the dressing
room. 1t has q genial, open CRATE, over
which hangs an old-fashioned, black iron
tea kettle, with nozzle huge, black and
thick. This is the kettle which has been
used for heating the water employed in
mixing the punches since the days OF John
Marshall. There is a smart yellow man in
attendance in this room wfo has fine cab
met of assorted liquors and who is an eN-
pert in making all kinds of fancy drinks.
The furniture is of the plainest, the chairs
and sofas being upholstered in black horse
hair. But the room is so retired and so
well stocked with good things to drink that
it is one of the most delightful snuggeries
about the Capitol. Seated In front of this
glowing fire with long pipes or good cigars
tho rotund justices can watch the steaming
teukettle as they sip their grog or fancy
drink, forgetting for the time how far
behind is the work of the Supreme Court.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24
Perjury Case in Cecil county.

ELKToN, MD., Dec. 16-william Biddle
and Howard Meekins of North East, in this
county, were yesterday presented for per-
jury by the grand jury Of Cecil county for
having, as is alleged, sworn to statements
entirely different before Justice DeFord of
North East, a week or two since, and before
the court yesterday in the trial of certain
local option cases which were brought to
court on appeal from the judgment of the
justice. Last night Biddle and Meekins
were arrested on bench warrant and are
now in jail. Benjamin Davenport was in
dicted to-day for giving away whisky in
Chesapeake City on the day of the election
in November last,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24
HApPY PR rAoaERs.
PennsylvanitA's Marriage License
Law increases Their 10y and In-

Pen Marriage License
Law increases Their 10y and In
cO,ne.
Since the Pennsylvania marriage license
law has gone into effect there is n marked
increase In the number Of candidates fol-
the matrimonial moose applying to local
elergymen. In fornerdays nearly one-half
the Wllmingtonians who desired 10 be con-
nubially united, went across the Pennsyl-
vania line and avoided the annoyance OF
procuring II marriage license and re-
spending to the pointed inquiries which
are necessary to procure the same. There
was also q saving of the tax and fee and o
general feeling OF nobody's business was
enjoyed by the parties to the contract.
When Pennsylvania passed law similar in
Its general provisions to the one existing In
this State, the skipping across the border
line was mt once ended, and now the local
clergymen are receiving such benefits of
performing the ceremonies as may arise
from fees. The registrars reports indicate
that the cloth is doing thriving business,
and IL the grooms hand out handsomely, as
they are expected to do, the perquisites to a
ministerial post are now worth considering.
One popular shepherd of large flock, in
seven days united eight couples and for
this work his fee was not less than So in
each case. With the continuance OF such
activity in matrimonial affairs, a clergy
mans calling is certainly u profitable us
well as happy one. Then again the custom
of kissing the bride is strictly adhered too
by many OF the ministers and this
while, not being calculable as money
value, must be considered among the most
intensely enjoyable duties of u shepherd.
ALI in all, Wilmington ministers are under
much obligation to the Pennsylvania legis-
lature, and they might unite in presenting
q series Of engrossed resolutions expressive
of thanks and gratitude to that body.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24
MEXICO.
Unfair imprisonment of eX-GOver-
NOR ScpUlveua,


MONTEREY, MEX, Dec. 1S.-The where
abouts of ex-Govt rnor Sepulveda has not
been generally known for the past few
days and it was supposed among many of
his friends that he was combining himself to
the privacy of his residence. The fact now
leaks out that he is prisoner in the mill
tary guard-house by order of the federal
government
Much Indignation is expressed at this
second breach of faith on the part Of Gen.
Reyes. The revolutionary forces which
have been in this city for some days are
gradually leaving in small bands under
srbcommanders. One of the companies on
arriving at Sabinas, north of this city, tried
to force the municipal authorities to pay u
sum Of money. A fight occurred in which
the revolutionists were defeated, losing
their captain. Fears are entertained that
these small bands will resolve themselves
into bunditti, greatly to the detriment of
travel in the country.
Gen. Reyes, acting governor, has ap-
pointed Manuel Rodriguez, late chief of the
revolutionists, Federal alcalde of Inmpastls
in the northern part of the state. Tti8 is u
great surprise to the citizens here. but is
considered as II stroke of good policy OH the
part Of the government.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24

NASHVILLE, TENN, Dec. 18.-Miss Jessie
CLARK, II years OF age and daughter of SIN.
CLARK Of MCKENZIE was shot and killed at
that place last night. She was called upon
ut her residence by Edward McGhee, and
the visitor was ushered into the parlor,
where he engaged in conversation with
Miss Clark. The report OF pistol
was heard soon asterward and
members Of the family rushed into the room
and found Miss Clark lying dead on the
floor while near her stood McGhee. An
examination of the body showed that a
bullet had entered the back of her head
causing instant death. .McGhee was arrested
on suspicion of having fired the fatal shot
but the confusion was so great that nd
definite particulars could be lscertained. A
jury Of inquest was summoned and an in
vastigation will be had to. day. 1t is be-
lieved by McGhees friends that the Ailling
was accidental.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24
Tho Edison ,rransmitter.

". 7. Westbrook OF this city, superin-
tendent of the Delaware Il Atlantic Tele-
phone Company, is experimenting with the
Edison long g-distance transmitter, with the
intention OF using it on the instruments of
the company. Very satisfactory results are
obtained, conversation being carried on
over 100 miles of wire through several ex-
changes without trouble, the parties at each
end distinctly hearing what was said With
the present transmitter difficulty is some
times experienced in telephoning from
Chester to Media, distance of only five
miles, but the Edison patent enables vibra-
tions to be carried with great distinetness.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24
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4 CYCLONE AT COLON.
Sixteen Vessels Sunk with 2 heir
Crews-Other Damage.

PANAMA Dec. 7.--Colon hns been visited
by II very severe cyclone which has done
considerable damage. Ii began on tho 2d
instant about 2 p. m. and the next day
lulled, but began again with terrible
severity. All the steamers in port put out
to sea for safety, returned, and had
again to put out. A train started
from Panama on Sunday the 9th with
the passengers and the mails from the
south and north Pacific for the Royal Mail
steamer Moselle for Europe, but it could
not reach Colon, and had to return. The
Mosele went to sea on the evening of the
9th WITHOUT the mails and passengers, The
damage done to property has been very
heavy and the loss of life most serious. The
following vessels We're sunk with their
crews: Holden, Karnan, Buneh Otolan,
Atwood, Ariel, Veteran, Ocean, Linton,
Avelina, Stella, CATALINA, Figri, Douglass,
and two others, whose names could not be
ascertained.
The rain poured down in torrents and a
terrible gale of wind from the northeast
caused a great deal of damage TO property.
The Royal Nails new freight office was
destroyed by the storm. Wharf No. 4
belonging to the Panama railroad is almost
demolished, the rails having been torn up
and the earthwork destroyed by the force
of the storm.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24

Mr.. William Candidus, the celebrated
tenor and Wagnerian interpreter, has been
engaged by Theodore Thomas, manager of
the new American Opera Company at
81 900 week for 65 weeks, and will make
his debut at the Academy of Music in New
York, January 4th, in "Lohengrin." He
be placed in the Young Mennerchor
Hall, Philadelphia. The great tenor
has many friends in this city
where several members of his family
have resided at different times. One
of his sisters, Mrs. Henry Pretzschner who
at the age of 10 taught music in DR.. Grim
shaw's academy. Another sister was mar
ried to William II. Newton of st. Georges,
who died in California about two years
ago. Several members of the family are
possessed of rich musical gifts while MIR.
Candidus is the finest tenor In this country
mr. Eurnnas
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24
4 eRBAr FIRE n J.icKsoSr1LL e.


JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Dec. I'll a. M. In
spite OF the efforts of the flremen the fire
which broke out last night in Hubbard's
warehouse on the dock spread to the Abell
block in which were the Herald newspaper,
Hazen's billiard pnrlors, Kurtz Brothersand
several others. The buildings in the rear
of McConihe's, Hubbard's and Abell's
blocks ON the wharf with their contents
are destroyed. Hubburd's loss IL esti-
mated on building and stock at 5l3O,000, in
surance 500, 900 ;l}enedict & Co. on warehouse
loss $4,000. Abell's block is badly glltted.
The loss is $25,n00, partly insured Hazen's
los is $4,000; Kurtz Bros loss 4iS,0Uu, in
surance, 81, 1000; Herdlds loss, 50 900, partly
insured; Huan " Co., tobacconists, loss
$4,000, partly insured; Julius Singer, loss
S5,O00 partly Insured. The office Of Judge
Dawkins and the library and papers of the
Masonic Grand Lodge of Slorlda We're de-
stroyed.
1.3O a.m.--At this hour ii looks us II Jones
Il Bowen, wholesale grocers, and kohn
Furchgott Il Benedict, wholesale and retail
dry goods, would be burned out. The fire
is the most disastrous Jacksonville has ever
known.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24
JOHN B. LEWIS.
His Funeral Friday Afternoon
bishop zeG's h2uiOEy.

John b. Lewis WIS buried from st. An
drew's +. Il. Church Friday afternoon.
The attendance wits large and suryicgs
were conducted by Bishop Lee, assisted by
the Rev. Charles l.. Murray.
In eulogizing the deceased Bishop Lee
said: "When he first knew Wilmington il
was a comparative village. He was IL well
known, estimable and popular citizen oi
the community. He was one whom ali
knew and respected. His character was
unblemished. He was a true, just and u
benevolent man. When he gave himself to
the service of God he was comparative
young man. Years decreased his bodily
activity, but increased his spiritual
activity and grace. He was identified with
st. Andrews Church since its foundation
and was an example that well can be held
up to those that follow him. OF course his
loss will leave void, but we can bless the
Heavenly Father for the good example set
by him. After life so prolonged and so
devoted to God he now can respond in the
words of Simeon Lord, now lettest thou
thy servant depart in peace, for mine eyes
have seen thy SALVATION"
The remains were buried In the Whining
ton and Brandywine cemetery. Joseph O.
Seeds, Gregg Chandler, L. Tatnall Warner,
j. II. Hoffecker, Jr., Esq, Alfred s. Elliott
and George W. Baker served as pail
bearers.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24
Trouble Over q Woman ms Jailer.

FRANKFoRT, Ky, Dec. 1S.-Mrs. NJ. Q.
Lucas was elected by the vote of Davies
county to the office of iailer, to succeed her
husband, who was killed by mob while in
the discharge of his duty. When she ap-
peared before the county courtto give bond
for her office the Judge refused to allow her
to qualify. A writ of mandamus from the
ciicuit court was applied for, to compel the
court TO allow her to qualify, but the motion
was denied. An appeal was then taken to
the court Cf appeals. Yesterday that court
affirmed the decision of the circuit court
that woman cannot legally hold the office
of county intlpr
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24
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CLUYERIUS III IN PRISON.
His Aunt Has spent the last of Her
SIN al Fortune in 1HissDcfence.


RICHMOND, Dee .17.-Thomas J. Cluverius,
who is now confined in jail under sentence
oi death for the murder Of Fannie Lillian
Madison, and awaiting the action of the
supreme court upon an appeal from the
sentence of the Hastings court, is quite
sick, and he was attacked with chill yes
terday and to-day. He Is suffering with
heavy cold. Mrs. Jane 1unstall,
who had been in the city
for several weeks and visited the
condemned man daily, has left for her home
in King and Queen county. Before leaving
she remarked to friend that she did not
expect to come to the city again; that she had
done all she could for her nephew, and had
reached her end-conveying the impression
that she had spent all she had for his
defence. The parting between Mrs. Tun-
stall and Cluyerius was very affecting. Mrs.
Tunstall is the prisoners aunt, and has
spent all of her small in his defence.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24
Dnrond-t3rayilla,a n,;es;,

M. Durand-Greville'5 mission in this
country, apart from attending his wife
during her lecturing tour, is to catalogue
for his Government list of the works of
French painters in American galleries.
The Crown Prince of Germany said
three years ago that no crowned head had
impressed him so much with q sense of
his ability as King Alfonso. He was first
greatly struck with him when the King
was student in Virginia.
AS the Duke of Argyll increases in
years his influence and reputation decline.
No member of his family has any rep
utation for capacity or political position,
and Lord Lorne is not thought in the
least a greater parsonage because he is
the Queens son-in-law.. He was defeated
in the recent election.
The Paris Municipal Council, by 81
votes to IL, has declined to support the
admission of women to the franchise.
One speaker urged that women in business
were at least entitled TO vote at elections
for the Tribunal of Commerce.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24

KANSAS Cry, NO., Dec. 17.-suit has been
brought in the district court ut Wyandotte,
Kansas, by certain Stockholders Of the Atch-
ison Topeka and Santa Fe Railrond Com
pany to restrain that company from further
operation of the Sonora Hallway or paying
interest on its bonds. A temporary iniunc-
tlon was granted yesterday enisining
against further payment of interest. Tho
amount of the bonds lusguaranteed is 3D.
O0O, ,OO0 and the road is said to be an un-
profitable burden upon the Santa Fe Com
pany. 1t is estimated that tho companies
officials are friendly to the proceedings.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24

BALTIMORE, MD., Dec. 16.-The Roman
correspondent of the Catholic Mirror writes
that no new cardinals will be created in the
the contrary. Several bishops will be
created, and it is likely that some of the
cardinals who have not yet received their
red hats will be present on the occasion.
The new cardinals will be named in the
March Consistory. The Pope will then
raise to the dignity of princes of the church
one or two Americans, two or three French,
Nuncios.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24

oRRyILLE, ONO, Dec. 1s.--James Bodine
has been appointed receiver of the Farmers
Bank OF 0frville which closed its doors
Saturday. The sheriff has levied on all
chattels and other property of the four
partners, ID. @. Horst, Samuel T.. Snively,
David Warlln and Isaac Horst. They are
all wealthy farmers, The liabilities are
unknown but are estimated at .l50,0OO,
besides loans and deposits of private parties
including 81 900 of township funds. ID, O..
Horst, the cashier being also treasurer of
Baughman township.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24
'Fhe Ek;uss,,ury u.stnte.

Chicago, Dec. 1s.-The suit of the United
States Mortgage Company against Anson
Sperry, the recent guardian Of Henry W..
Kingsbury, heir to the large Kingsbury
estate, to foreclose mortgages aggregaiing
S340, 200 with interest at per cent, in which
it was set up III defence that the rate of in
terest was Illegal, Judge Gresham yesterday
rendered II decision to the effect that in
forest would be allowed on the principal
sum mt the rate of per cent until November
9th, 1877, and thereafter at the rate of G.
per cent. After paying the indebtedness
the estate will be worth about s500,00
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24
Hugh J. CamubeII and pako.a.

HURON, OAK, Dec. 17.-In the joint session
of the assembled legislature yesterday, the
result of the previous days elections was
formally announced, and the Hon. A. G. C.
Moody and the Hon. A. j, Edgerton We're
declared elected United States senators
for the state of South Dakota. Imme-
diately on formal adjournment of the
session, the members were again called to
order for the purpose of entertaining n
motion that Hugh J. Campbell be requested
to address the assembled audience. The
motion WIS put and carried. Gen. Camp
bell returned thanks for his cordial recep-
tion and the high mark of esteem so freely
rendered him on behalf of a grateful people
and renewed his allegiance to the cause of
tile state.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24
sAcs AND Fox GRIEVAEoEs.
PreaidenG Cleveland Promises the
Indians Justice.


WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S.-A small delegation
OF .Sacs and Fox Indians in charge of Rep
3ressntative Frederieks OF Iowa, called Mt
the White House to-day and had I'm hours
Interview with the President in regard TO
Dubuque, Iowa, which they alleged had
hs,sp liken from them and never paid for.
They asked the assistance OF tho Great
Father in obtaining their Just dues.
Some OF the delegates also protested
against the action of the authorities IL, TAX
ing their children from them to be sent to
school in the east.
The President assured that no force
would be ursd IN the matter and that only
those of th children who desired to be
educated vi lid be sent to school. He also
told them Il by their grievances in regards
fC iinds bel taken from. them before the
commissionI of Indian affairs and he (the
{ Pres1eDt \ lld see that the matter re-
ss,eivedAropt consideration.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24

Special Correspondenceof Gazette and journal
New CASTLE, Dec. 17.-General W. N.
NewelPs system of heating iron by gas,
manufactured from crude petroleum was
again tried at the Delaware iron woks yes
terday afternoon. The experiment was
made in the presence of Stephen P. NJ,
Tasker, superintendent Of the works,
Supe rintendent Fonell of the Northern
Liberty gas works of Philadelphia and
other gentlemen of that city, and proved a
success In every respect.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24
rRAoED BIZ B1ooD-HouNDs.
Andrew jackson freed Aftcr u Long
Ghakc.

MONTGOMERY, TEX, Dec. 1.-THE negro,
Andrew jackson, who perpetrated the hor-
rible crime at Mink Prairie, Friday night,
was run to cover yesterday by the blood
hounds at point 10 miles from the scene
of the murder. When the dogs got the scent
they followed him day and night for "a
hours, thr,ugh IL most nircuitous path in
tho dense woods.
The murderer waded crooks for long dis
tances to throw the dogs OFF the scent, but
they bayed him and he took to u tree where
he was captured by officers some hours
later. He arrived at the county jail here
last night badly cut up around the legs and
fnce from his wild chase in the underbrnsh.
II is thought an attempt will be made to
lNnnh him.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24

"How is it that you can tell such whop-
persp" asked caller, addressing the
editor of the fish story department.
"WelRMyou see," replied the editor,
i'our wife's name is Anna"
"What has that to do with IL ?"
"a great deal. When we are writing
fish stories we usually have Anna nigh us
to help u.s."
The caller was carried to the hospital.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24
Tho san francisco Assassins.

San FRANCI6co, Dec. 17.-Henry Weisman,
one of the four dynamiters arrested on
Tuesday night, was released on 80, 900 bail
last night. Following his liberation meet
ing Of the German branch of anti -Coolie
League was held in Irish-American Hall, at
which over2, ,001 persons were inattondanee
Weisrnan was one Of tho principal speakers.
He denounced Coroner 0Donneli. On u
call for show OF hands 0'Donnell was de-
posed from the Presidency of the nhti-
Coolie League. Matters are now in a
quiescent state and no trouble is expected.