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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26
House Of REPRESENTATIVES,.

O'Clock, a. m. ~ Az
The use of the hall of the House Of Rem
resentatives was granted the Rev. DR.. Cald.
well and others, from 2 to 8 o'clock Tomorrow
afternoon, for the purpose Of presenting tenn.
perance Legislation to the General Assembly,
The act for the protection and preservation
81 game was read twice, under suspension of
the rules, and referred,
4, Mr.. Brown introduced an act TO promote
the public health and comfort, which was
read. IL provides for the draining Of low
lands and malarIous districts.
me Dhi TO divorce Mary Watson from
DAVID Il. Watson was read third time and
INT, MI. Moore offered joint resolution pro-
Vluing tor Joint committee to mark the
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26

LONDON, Feb. 23.-A Suskin telegram
says the arrival of British troops has
alarmed osman Digna, who is trying to
gather q large force at Tamai. Osman
recently killed a messenger from Taxa
bearing the news that the Mudir Of DON
COLA, assisted by the Shukrai tribe,
engaged In battle the Hcdendowas, who
had attacked the friendly tribes that
were supplying the English with grain.
Two thousand OF the Hodsndowas were
reported killed by the Mudir and his
Rlliey,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26
THE ILLINOIS sENA ruRsnIp.
A Plan Suggested ny Means Of
Which the Legislature Can Pro.
coed 10 Ruaineaa


CHICAGO, Feb. 90 The Daily Nes,'
Springfield, III special sAys: A gentle
n ~ wh' bSe tutlmsts relations with the
leaders o: both Political parties has cSlled
attention to = plan for disposinR Of the
senatorial dead look which is likely to
meet With considerable favor. This plan
ia especially commended by the Adherents
of Morrisou aud Logan and does not meet
with any grave objection from the Far.
we'll men. It is this Should
the dead look continue until the
4th OF March It ia proposed
to introduce and pass q resolution deolar.
ing vacancy to exist and requesting the
governor to appoint = senator. This
would dispose Of the matter until the
election and meeting OF another general
assembly to be chosen next year. The
compensation the Republicans derive from
this plan would be securing q Republican
senator during the vAoancy, while the
Democrats would, they believe, be able
to elect Democratic majority In both
houses.
The friends OF this plan urge that II
would enable the legislature TO proceed
directly with business and adjourn, Ieay.
ing the senatorial Aspirants Il fight ont
their battle before the people next year.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26

LONDON, Feb. 23.-The police we're in
formed that an attempt would be made to
blew up 81. Paul's cathedral With dyna
mite last Saturday. Special precautions
we're taken to prevent the preparation OF
such an outrage. Special guards have
been stationed on London bridge aud
around Somerset House.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26

READING, Feb. "a John Barkel. An
iron ore miner Of Boyertown, this county.
became insane over the result of The
rec mt Presidential election. Latterly
MS MALAY assumed violent
form and he was taken to the county
Insane asylum. where he Ia trying 10
stArve himself to death. He has esten
no food for nine days and ia growing
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26

PANA, ILL Feb. 23-The Mormon
elders have been proselyting in the ooun.
try near here for some time, but have met
with little success ard much ooldness.
especially at Ocapee, seven miles south OF
here. AT one or two places they have
succeeded In gaining attention from few,
but no real converts have YET been re.
ported,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26
Mr.. Gladstone Cr,tIoInsn.

LONDON, Feb. 20.-Ths morning papers
comment harshly on Mr.. Gladstons's
studied silence in regard to General
Gordon. They say that 1t could have
done the premier no harm politically
to have expressed some admIrA.
tion for the heroism and some
regret for the fate Of the defender Of
Khartoum, b oAuse he would have had
the applause OF the whole people
without distinction Of party for suoh
expressions. Que writer says Mr.. Glad
stone has exhibited an apparent want OF
feeling which would have been Incredible
"a hours ago, and for which we are
wholly unable to account.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. "a -olslow Clan.
mors aurrill Todd, tho book keeper Of the
froVident Life and Trust Company.
charged with embszzlement OF sllb, 600
from his employers, pleaded guilty TO-DAY
and was sentenced TO two years and
eight months In the penitentiarv.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26
FOREIGN.
scotch soldiers stsrt,nw for suakin

scotch Soldiers Starting Tor BuAkfm
LONDON, Feb. l9-The drss battalion
OF the Coldstream Guards, 646 in number,
started today for auAkin. They left the
wellington Barracks amid pAthsiiu scenes
Of leave taking Relatives and friends
had assembled in force to bid
the departing soldiers farewell
and many affecting episodes co.
CURED. Mothers hung round the
necks OF their sons, wives oluug to their
husl ands aud children said good bye 10
their fathers between their sobs. Many
men brushed tears away as they babe
sons or brothers hearty farewell
The guards marched with difficulty
through throngs Of women, children, and
friends to Westminster bridge, where
they took q steamer for Gravesend. As
they embarked the baud struck Up with
"Auld Lang Syne," snd followed this
with "HOme, Sweet Home"
The steamer moved away from the pier
amid cheers from the assembled throug,
the waving Of handkerohiefs and repeated
good byes. At Grave end the guards
embarked for suakin.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26

LONDON, Feb. "a The navy estimates
for 1885 are el2, $685. 500. This sum is
Intended to meet the ordinary expenses
and to provide for the construction Of 70
new vessels including II iron.c lads.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26

LONDON, Feb. % "A fund has been
started for the relief of the families Of
soldiers OF the Guard Regiment
ordered to suSkin. This wives aud
children Of these men are now
turned ont Of the barracks in which they
have hitherto had comfortable quarters,
aud In many cases their only reliance Ia
the s pence per day allowed by the gov
vernment to married soldiers while on
active doty abrosd. The relief fund is
headed by Mr.. Charles II. WyndhAm,
who has the reputation OF being the
richest actor in England, with a cub.
soription Of Gl00.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26

selection, the word 'Kuklci," from the
Greek "Kuklos," % band or oircle) was
proposed. Suppose wa call II Ku Klux, I"
suggested one Of the members, and the
suggestion was hailed as an inspiration.
For the sake Of euphony and ALTERATION
"KIAn" was added And the horror was
BORN. Had these young fellows called
themselves the "Jolly Jokers'' or the
"croOked crAnks'' their society might
never have been heard of outside Of Pu-
laski. But the weird siliteratiVer cas- OF "Ku
Klux Khan" made the club the sensation
Of the hour and the events and surround
logs OF the tins did the rest.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26

PARIS, Feb. "a THE French govern.
ment has given official notice that after the
18th Of the present month rice will be-
considered and treated IS contra band Of
war II found on vessels bound to or from
Chinese porte.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26

LONDON, Feb. 23.-The Posi- declares
that Lord Granville is disposed
to again favor the intervention
Of Turkey in Rgyptian affairs on
condition that Turkey shall In her actions
be in accord with EuelAnd and her allies,
and shall not undertake Intervention as
q mandstary Of hostile powers.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26
A Crews PoriIoas Journey.

LuDIEoroE, MICH, Feb. "a -ssvepteen
Of the Grew Of the steamer City Of Ludinq.
ton reached here yesterday after a lone
and perilous journey over the ios ana
open water. The boat ia Is miles off
Point Sable we'll provisioned and IA fast
In an Zoe foe, U 40 iAs'
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26

G. Z. Merrill, in the Chicago Current,
sets forth that the once terrible Ku Klux
Khan was the ouigrowth Of little social
club organised in May 1855 by q few OF
the young men Of Pulaski, Tenn. When
the committee on = name for the new
club had spent week without making q
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26

Not an Absconder but snow-bound.
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis Feb. 25.-Fred
Becker, treasurer Of Chippewa county,
reported as having sbsoondsd with
81. 900 passed through this city last
night on his way home. he says he
visited Minnesota and was snow bound'
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26
CHINA WILL sUpPLlBp

LoND'N, Feb. 24.-Refsrring to the
French notice that rice will bs considered
oontrabard Of war, the Chinese state
thst they have stores OF that staple at
Pekin in sufficient quantity to last two
years.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26
new light ON Rneumatism.

II had been completely disabled from rheu
matism; | used Parker's Tonic for kidney dis
ease, when TO my Rstonishment the rhs1ma.
tism completely disappeared" SO writes Mrs'
Henry Bogert, of No. 454 Atlantic Avenue,
Brooklyn, n. Z: Rheumatism arises from the
from the blood. -S'1
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26
a Cargo OF SUGAR Loat.

SANFORD. FLA Feb 23.-rhe steamer
America with sugar for Ferandina sprsnu
g leak and foundersd on the 1lth ipst
north Of Jupiter inlet. The cargo And
vessel is . fetal loss. The crew was
saved.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26

BERNIE, Feb. "a The roor house at
Wohlen in the Canton OF AsYSsu was
destroyed by Gre las. night. Six pers ,ns
persisted In the flames.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26
Fatal FAN OF an AImshouue.

sT PETERSBURG, Feb. ga large poor
house In this city fell In yesterday.
Several Of the inmates we're killed and
many were injured.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26
AFTER DINNER.

,o PERSONS ns who suffer from Inaigc,tiop
nnni arrest me progress of that ipinrti
mnlady by the use Of mn after inm
pii,, 50 composed tlHt it vii ;,iNr ION.
tSe vi iiy sSOi;iicI,, lrN II l&rllrn. rouse
the kidneys.and thu, ilrouYL III. . EG;ri'e
OF these organs, prlng' IL, ,,,iN".N
movement of the stomach ui,l l. MI,
AYERS PILLS are 50 c0lnlu;,r IIN ,i"";'
tnelr action, though mild. III, i;a,. , ,r".
aures tlic above results. Tf,N Ma IN
GpMilr,lng Constipation, remove us ,r,,,,,. W
a nl,oq Bi Liver Complaint. k;,;prI hi.
e eisu, rheumatism, and many ollti serious
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26

LONDON, Feb 10 Upon the capture Of
KbsrtOum III Msadi seized all the trea-
sure in General GoTdoh'a possession
This included lsFge amount In bank
notes which H Mahdi is now
trying to discount. A few
copies Of leaden medal struck by Gen.
Gordon tc oom emorAte the long Siege OF
Khartouu have been received In Lon don,
and are selling for double their weight in
gold.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26

LONDON, Feb. "a The United States
steamship Lancaster has arrived at Tau
gier to support the demsnd of the Amer
loan consul for tbs release Of two persons
unjustly imprisoned
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26

An Elderly Lady burned 20 Death.
NEWARK, MI, Feb. 24.-Mrs. WhLleu,
an elderly lady Of Orange, was burned to
death early this morning by the bursting
Of . kerosene lamp.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26

Benson's oapeine Plasters have the word
"oapcine" cut in the centre. Don't be de-
cejyed, as cents.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26


We trust the General Assembly will
see and act upon during the current
week, the vital importance OF more liberal
legislation for the suppression of conta-
gious pleuro.pneumonia. The disease
can be kept down only by the watchful
care and unremltting exertions Of oompe
tent men, whose time is too
valuable to be given to the
State. Considering what a ioothold
the infection had gained before represaive
measures were inaugurated, the efficacy
Of the work that has been done speaks
for itself. DR.. Rowland has apparently
demonstrated that incubation may be
relied on to prevent the spread Of the in
lection in a herd that has been ex.
posed to II. II has also been
shown, in one Of the dEiries attacked
that the disease is not only contagious
but hereditary young calves and even
unborn calves having been found affected .
There is measure Of risk attending in
ooulation which forbids resort to II in
herds which are not known to have been
exposed to infection, and It is in such
herds that the poison may be
developing and its progress can
only be arrested by the prompt
reporting Of suspected cases to .
competent veterinarian and equally
prompt action on his part. Hundreds Of
dollars can be used to more advantage
now, in the opinion of these convsrsant
with this matter, than thousands year
or two hence. A parsimoniOus policy is
likely 10 result in spreading the
contagiOn over the whole peninsula.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26

DOVER, Feb. 23.-The legislative seq.
sions this afternoon were brief and unim
portAnti but little business appearing In
either house. In the Senate, DR.. Mus
tart introduced an act In relation 10
Insurance companies, which authorizes
the insurance commissioner to Issue Ger
tihcates to foreign stock companies to do
business in this State, provided they are
in good condition and have assets
amounting to 100000. At present this
privilege is accorded only to foreign
mutual companies.
THE INSURANCE REPORT.
The biennial report Of Insurance Com.
missioner Fl. G. Douglass was presented
70 the SenAte this afternoon and the fol-
lowing figures are extracts theTefrom :;
During the year 1883, n insurance COM
pAnies were authorised to do business in
this State, Ss follows: Fifty.eIRht FIRE.
10 life, guarantee, life and accident. 60
90 operative associations. For 1884 there
were rs, as follows: Fifty-seven are.
s life, 2 steam boiler, l plate glass. /
guarantee, l life and accident, l accident,
4 cooperative associations.
OF these companies six are incorporated
by this State, each Of which pays an
annual tax OF el00, except the Delaware
State Grange Mutual Of Camden, which
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26
The s.HeraId'; and peach Binds.

The New York Herald should avoid
trying to be too smart upon subjects as to
which Its information is limited. 1t said
in yesterdays issue:
Then the peach growers Of the west assert
that the cold weather has killed the peach
buds. The peach market ia in fair condition
to be manipulated. The growers feel very
sorry for the con sumers.
II will not require many squibs like
this TO convince the readers OF the Herald
that IT knows as little Of peach culture as
1t did OF navigation when, commenting on
= recent disastrous shipwreuk of the
coast Of Nova scotis, # gravely advised
captains Of ocean steamers to come TO
anchor on the approach OF q gale. The
dispatch which ELECTED the HsrGid's
peach squib states that in the neigh.
borhood Of Cleveland "the Thermometer
went 200 below zero, with sleet on the
trees" There is nothing remarkable, as
every peach grower knows, In such cold
under such circumstances proving fatal to
peach buds II would be more remark
able II II did not. On this Peninsula,
during the winter Of 1881, the lemperA-
ture fell to from 50 to 100 below zero,
under similar conditions, and some New
York papers Eve do not recall whether or
not the Herald was among them) got of
similar jokes on the apprehensionH
Of our peach growers. But what was the
result FROM an official stGtement before
us, issued by the Philadelphia, viii.
mington & Baltimore railroad company,
welearn that during the following summer
only rs carloads Of peaches were shipped
over that oOmpany's roads, as compared
with 3,4l7 carloads In 1880 and 5,ls2
carloads in 1882, II the Cleveland dis.
patch ia meteorologically correct oui
pesch growers will be fully warranted b,
their own experience in presuming tina
northern Ohio will not produce fruit
enough for home consumption this year.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26

The new State flag recently orderei sr.
rived to day. It is of bus elk, shout s
iest square, bordsred with bullion fringe
sDd mounted on q handsome staff. The
State coat ofarms ia painted in the centre
OF the flag.
The bin for the relief OF the building
committee Of the trustees o. yhe poor o,
New Castle county authorizes the levy
court to compensate the members OF the
committee for their services ia connection
with the building Of the new slmshOuse
The bill for the protection Of liverymen
and boarding stable keepers gives them
lien on all horses, carriages, and other
property committed to their custody,
under which they can ssll the same after
10 days from the time the charge foI
their keeping Is due.
The House, this morning, passed bill
divoroing Fannie Anderson Of Herring ton
aud giving her the custody Of her child
The cause assigned ia dssertiOn, the hus
band having left the wife five years ago.
when they had been married only sis
months.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26
AFTERNOON SESSION.

Upon reassembling, at p. M, the follow
ing House bills were read To amend the act
incorporating the Mutual Loan Association
OF Middletown; 10 incorporate the Clayton
Savings and Loan Association; to amend the
act relating to roads and bridges passing over
mill dams; to lay out new public road In
Baltimore.
The House bill to exempt wages to the
extent of one-half their amount from execu.
ton process in Kent county was taken up for
consideration and after abort discussion the
bill was laid upon the table.
MIR. McWhorter gave notice of bill to in
corporate the Associated Charities Of Will
mington.
The House bill to incorporate Hopocohoking
Tribe No. II, Imp. o, II, M, was passed and
bill to lay out new public road in Balti.
more hundred was introduced and read.
Adjourned until morning,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26

spots occupied by the Delaware soldiers on
the battle field OF Gettysburg. and sppropri-
ating e2,5OO towards defraying the expenses,
which was adopted.
A petition from citizens Of Kent county for
q law against allowing the bodies OF animals
upon open lots, was referred to special com
mittee consisting Of Messrs. 5aulabury, Moore
and schabinger.
A remembrance against uniting districts
102 5, Kent county, with any other district,
was read. 1t is directed against the bill con-
solidating the districts comprising the town
Of FELTON, and establishing board Of educa
tion for the town. The bill was then called
up for third reading and passed.
Adjourned until O'Clock. u. m
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26
THE FoUGRRAY CASE,

AT 10 O'clock, tonight, the joint com
mittees on divorce assembled to give
another hearing to the F0usersy divorce
case, The meeting was held In the House
chamber, and for over two hours the DOM,
miitee listened to testimonials re- alive TO
the good character OF Mrs Faugsray and
to Mr.. FjuReray's rebuttal.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26
AFTERNOON SESSION.

The Senate reassembled at 8 p. m.
remembrance against the adoption OF the
first OF the proposed constitutional amend.
ments was received and referred
DR.. Chandler introduced bill relating to
the practice Of pharmacy in the State.
Mr. Lavender introduced bill to allow the
town commissioners Of Smyrna to issus bonds
to the amount OF s2O,OUO for the purpose of
erecting water works, which was read.
The House bill to determine the standard
weights aud measures of charcoal was read.
The following House bills were passed To
renew the act incorporating the Home Loan
Association to supplement the act incor.
poratlng the Duck Greek improvement Com.
pany Senate bill for the relief Of school dis.
tricts Nos 8, IT'S and l7515, SUSSEX county ;
House bills to incorporate Manitou and
II. NJ
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26

Is exempt from taxation By legislative
euAetment.
The receipts Of the department for 1884
were 81 81 40; expenses, 1870 So ;
profits, 81 300 ~. For 1888 the pro6Is
were q, 1857 81
The revenue TO The State from com
panies aud agents was: For 1883,
se,O9s SO Tor 1884, 1914 So; Total,
sl0,273 4e
During 1858, the ompanies moor.
porated by Inns State ooliso,,d premiums
amounting 10 s79, 962 "a and paid Losses
amounting to s23. 900 OF; the companies
from other atates collected premiums
amounting to else. 445 II, and paid
Losses 10 the amount OF S4l, 1852 az max.
ing total OF premiums collected,
sale. 1897 81; losses paid, s64. $50 44-an
average ratio Of Losses TO premiums OF
81 per cent.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26

DOVER, Feb. 1S.-The Senate met at 10
o'clock, a. m,
DR.. Chandler was elected speaker pro tenn
DR.. Cooper presented a petition of William
Morgan, colored, for divorce from his wife
Elizabeth. The till to establish the Kenton
public schools was introduced by DR.. Cooper
and read, and the House bill authorizing the
road commissioners of Blackbird hundred to
purchase lot Of land was passed.
The House bill to incorporate the Ferris
reform school was read, after which the
Senate adjourned until D. m.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26

In the Senate, this morning, q bill was
introduced authorizing and requiring the
governor to appciut two special constables
for the city Of Wilmington. A similar bill
was passed four years ago, when William
". Pritchett and George c. Ward were
appointed. Their terms having expired,
a new law is necessary TO enable them to
be ,eAppointsd.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26

The House met at 8 o'clock.
Two hundred copies Of the act regulating
the sale OF liquor were ordered to be printed.
petition asking that the counties be
authorized to take charge OF milldams con.
Meeting public highways and repair the same,
was read and referred.
Mr.. Armstrong offered resolution declar-
ing that the House will not receive any
divorce petitions that are within the jurisdic.
ton of the superior court which was laid
over until to morrow morning.
MIR. Wilson presented remonstrance
against creating new school district in st.
Georges hundred, which was referred to the
committee on education.
Brown presented a remonstrance
against the incorporation amendment, which
was read and referred.
Mr.. Ferguson introduced q bill authorizing
the levy court of New Castle county to make
an appropriation, not to exceed $4,000 for
repairing the breaks in the banks OF the Del
aware river.
Bills passed To authorize the school com
missloners Of Milford to use surplus taxes
and borrow $4,000, for the purpose of erect.
ing new school; to lay out new public
road in Seaford hundred, Sussex county. Ad-
journed until 10 O'Clock tomorrow,