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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18

Editor Gazette d Journal: Please pub
lish the following: The clergymen who
have come to reside in Wilmington, will
please call at the Registrars office, No.
5l2 King street, and register their names
and receive a supply of blank returns of
marriages. This is required by an ordi.
nance passed June 9th, 1881. Refusal
to comply, fine $1,000. Also clergymen
who have received appointments in Della.
ware are required to register ut the court.
house in Wilmington, for New Castle
county, Dover for Kent, and Georgetown
for Sussex. They will be supplied with
blanks by the recorders, and are required
to make returns of marriages to said re-
corders at least every three months
before April LIST, July LIST, October LIST and
December 3lst, of each year, or as mucE
earlier as will suit their convenience.
For further information, address
EDMUND b. FRAzER,
Secretary State Board of Health,
Wilmington, Del.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18
A. PECULIAR CASE.
Depending Upon the Order Of Death
of Three Murdered Persons.

ZANEsvILLE, o., March 16.-A very singu-
lar case has occupied the attention of the
court In Hooking county, this state, during
the last week. 1t was an effort to determine
who are the lawful heirs to an estate, the
owners of which were murdered. The i'm
portant part to settle was which of the
three murdered persons died first. A man
suspected Of being the murderer was ar
rested, tried, convicted on circumstantial
evidence and sentenced to the penitentiary
for life and died there without imparting
any information on tho subject OF tho
crime no was convicted for; and as the real
estate had to be disposed OF according to
the laws OF the state, the necessity OF
this suit became imperative. Three
persons were murdered, Mr.. Weldon, Mrs.
McClurg (his sister,, and her daughter,
Mrs. Hite. IL Weldon died first, his estate
would descend to Mrs. McClurg; II she died
next, her own and her inherited property
would go to her daughter, Mrs. Hite, and
from her to her nearest of kin on her
fathers side, but II Mrs. McClurg and her
daughter died before Weldon, the heirs Of
the latter would inherit the property. The
case demanded the close attention OF the
court for IL full week, and ended by the jury
finding that Weldon died first and Mrs. Hite
last, hence she inherited hei mothers
| property.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18

A COSTLY EXPLOSION.
How the Citizens OF Toledo were
startled This Morning.

TOLEDO, March 15.-At an early hour this
morning the people were aroused by Il
tremendous explosion, Weakening everybody
in the city. Many rushed into the streets to
lind the cause and were directed by the
llBht OF an enormous cOnflagration to the
linseed oil mills Of Varney, Taylor & Co.,
on tho middle grounds along the river
above the union depot, which were on fire.
The mills consisted of an elevator, used for
the storage Of flax seed, building con-
tanning machinery for grinding oil and a
large five storied brick building used for a
refinery.
The fire was discovered In the latter and
an alarm turned in, but before the ilremen
reached the scene a large iron tank OF
gasoline, which was used for some purpose
In refining linseed oil, exploded with a tire.
mendous report, entirely demolishing the
building containing 1t, throwing burning
oil in all directions and firing the Other
buildings OF the establishment. The force
Of the explosion was directed over the rail
| way yards, else the destruction would
have been widespread. AS 1t was
| windows of residences on the top bluff
were smashed for two squares away and
those OF three-storied brick hotel over O
/ square away were utterly demolished Oh
| the side next to the explosion, even the
sashes being blown in. Some 80 feet away
from the burning building wdsa two-storlet
frame structure used as an Office OF the
Dayton Il Michigan road. This was entirely
| wrecked, and two employees sleeping In the
/ upper story had narrow escape. On,
hundred yards south is another railroad
| office near the round-house. The Windows
i were blown in, and the telephone operator
was knocked down and dangerously cut by
| flying pieces Of glass. Other persons weri
knocked and stunned, but no serions aeci
| dents have been reported rs y7t. The los
will roach nearly 800, 900. Id
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18
JAY GOULD ON THE STRIKE.
EHe says IL Was n complete Sur-
prise TO film.
N....A I.I


CHICAGO, March l5.-Jay Gould to-day,
speaking for the first time respecting the
strike by the knights OF Labor on the
Missouri Pacific and the Gould south
western systt m, said:
81 first learned Of the strike while in
Havana, and have been advised by tele-
graph Of the character OF the trouble more
particularly since my arrival here. The
strike on oursystem was u complete surprise
to me, for two reasons; first, we had
acceded to all tho demands which had been
made upon us by our employees, and were
supposed to be working In harmony with
them; second, the strike Ia made upon
an Issue with which we have moth.
Ing to do and which we cannot
possibly arbitrate or CONTROL The present
strike originated In the discharge of an EN-.
ploye named Hall on the Texas & Pacific
which road Is In the hands OF the United
States court. We have no more right to try
to control the workings OF that system thar
the workingmen themselves, and would be
| as completely In contempt II we did as any
other outsiders"
1.-THE same issue was raised when som(
| men were discharged on the Wabash roat
Mt time when 1t WIS In the control Of thu
| United States court. Mr.. Powderly, chic
OF the executive board of the Knights o
Labor, called upon me to secure the rein
i statement OF these men. The subject wa
then fully discussed, and l told MIR, Pow
derby 1 had no power in the matter, no
even an advisory one, without reques
| from the courts.
eve recognize the necessity of remaining
on good terms with our people, to whom
one-hRlf the earnings of the road are pait
| yearly. The present strike came withou
notice and not in consequence of any griev
ance cited against US. 1t is our intention +
resume operations as fast and as soon a
protection is afforded by the local author
i tiles"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18

isa@A evening"
Gen. s. O. Armstrong principal Of the
Hampton (yn.) Institute, addressed AN
audience Monday night in Grace Church
upon the civilization and education Of the
Indians. The speaker was introduced to
the audience by the Rev. ]. Richards
Boyle, pastor of the church, who with
the Right Rev. Bishop Les, the Revs- J.
w. T. Boothe and A. N. Keigwin were
seated on the pulpit platform. General
Armstrong opened by geographically de-
scribing the location of the various
tribes, and citing their numerical
strength. He emphasized the necessity
of prompt action in relation 10 the Indians,
asserting that ct the present rate the
entire public domain would be taken
up in 10 years and then IL would be too
late 10 establish the Indians upon home
steads Of their own. Much progress, he
stated, had been made in civilizing the
Indians during the past five years, more
than had ever been during the previous
quarter of century. Public sentiment
| and the humane features of the civiliza-
| ton project, had worked marvels to the
benefit Of the red men, but much remains
| to be done.
The speaker paid high compliment
to Captain Pratt OF the Carlisle, Pa.
| Indian school and characterized him as 9
man of sanctiied common sense. The
work of the Indian school was explained
and the progress made by the pupils
highly commended. Correspondence
with those who had left the schools
shows that less than one third relapsed
into their former condition. The Indian
is an apt pupil, and in the race were
some of the noblest specimens of man
hood
Highly complimentary illusions wer,
made to the Indian Rights Association
and its works, and to the administration
from its routing the Oklahoma boomeri
from the Grow Greek agency. The indi
vidull work of Herbert Welsh, president
of the association, was reviewed in brief
the speaker stating he (Mr. Welsh) had
made greater personal sacrifices than per
haps any one enlisted in the cause. A
collection was lifted after the address and
the benediction was pronounced by Bishop
Lee, Diminishing the assemblage. General
Armstrong; address showed a ready
familiarity with the question under dis
cussion, but his enunciation was scarce
distinct enough to allow the audience Il
follow him closely enough to keep W
with the details of his discourse.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18
THE HOG WAS RIGHT.
The SIX Weeks stormy Weather Pres
dictIOns Fulfilled.

The six weeks succeeding Condemns
expired with yesterday and the ground
hog has earned place for himself as a
prognosticator, discounting every pro-
phet who attempted to give forecast of
the variable weather OF the past two
months. The shy and simple rodent has
practically laid out Hazen and his
weather bureau, and Virgins also has
been badly scooped. On February I'd the
ground hog appeared at the mouth of his
burrow and seeing his form reflected in
shadow returned to enrth to resume his
nap, thereby mutely predicting stormy
weather for the period of his retirement.
The judgment of the ground hog has
been proven exactly correct, and he must
reappear to- day we'll satisfied with his full.
filled predictions. During the six weeks
the weather has been variable and dis.
agreeable, to say the least. Opening with
heavy snow-storm, protracted rair
followed, and then came a wind-storn
which lacked but little to give 1t tn,
| dignity of blizzard. Then followed |
succession of blustry, cold days, witt
storms of rain and snow and an interven
ing bright day, which seemingly onl.
emphasized the unpleasant weather whicl
predominated. The ground hog can res
the remainder of the season on his laurel
and give weather-wise humanity al
opportunity to fortell storms, hot waves
&c.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18

Dempsey Wins the Greatest srfddie-
xxaiaht Fight ON Hecoras

weight Fight ON Hecoros
New YonK, March 14.--The greatest
middle weight fight ON record was fought
early this morning at a point In West
chester county. The contestants were
George LIE Blanche OF Boston, and Jack
Dempsey of New York. The stakes were
vi, 900 aside and 81 500, a purse made up
BY certain notable gentlemen of this city.
| Jack Dempsey was the winner, and ID
desperate rounds were bitterly contested.
| The fight is said to have been one OF the
| parnest conflicts of the kind ever witnessed
on this or the other side of the Atlantic.
| II was give and take up to the 18th
| round. When time was called the
'AIarine" could not respond, but hurled
himself gamely into Dempsey's arms, and
| was assisted to his corner by the latter.
| The referees then announced Jack Demp-
sey the victor, and the spectators received
it in silence. Time SO minutes.
The managers of the affair thoroughly
understood their business, and carried
the whole affair TO successful and en-
tirely satisfactory conclusion. There were
only 20 gentlemen present. The chief
difficulty experienced by the managers Of
the fight was TO hoodwink those who
were watching for II, and the "toughs''
who were bent on being present to mar
the fairness of the operations. In this
they succeeded. The men were put on
board large propeller, which proceeded
far up the North river, and then took the
remainder of the guests on board, and
steamed for the battle ground. This wai
over 60 miles away and was reached II
good season.
The two principals slept for a few
hours and the gentlemen amused them
selves as best they could on board thu
steamer. The ring was pitched properl,
and the 90 gentlemen stood around i
quiet and pleasant. The two gladiator
stripped and were rubbed down before thu
spectators and the MARINE" as Ii
, Blanche is called, put on pair of blu
| trunks and dark fighting shoes. Hi
stockings, according to his own custom
were rolled down, leaving his calves bare
Jack Dempsey wore his dark hose AM
white CATERS. A better looking man thai
the MARINE" IL would have been hard +
find. He was not quite as tall as JAG
Dempsey, but he weighed few pound
I more. He turned the beam at 155 pounds
Dempsey looked trife less bulky an
, | was equally as calm.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18

ANOHER PRIZE FIGHT.
An Illinois Champion Knocks Out
a ROslOn Rruiser.

n Boston Bruiser.
CHICAGO, March 16.-A short but sharp
battle with kid gloves took place ycster-
day afternoon at a convenient spot on the
south side between Frank Ware, light
weight champion of Illinois, and W. G..
Cranston of Boston. Ware stripped ut
about 1876 pounds and Oranston about 10
pounds heavier. referee was chosen,
who announced the terms of the contest,
which were Queensberry rules to finish
with kid gloves for stakes of $1O0 side.
At the call of time the men stepped
to the centre of the ring and, without
an instant's delay, Ware led with
his right landingheavily on Grams
toms left jaw. The blow drove
the Boston man backward toward the ropes
but he recovered in time to meet Wares
second rush and to get in some tell.
ing half-arm blows upon his OPP
ponent's ribs and arms in the
clinch that followed. Immediately after
breaking Ware led again, this time
with the left and caught Cranston fear
full crack ON the right eye. Cranston re
sponded pluckily but got considerably thu
worst of it during the balance of thu
round and, when time was called, tool
l nlo hNhu boulcMhut bhoBbJt Mhiio wan
was comparatively fresh.
| Ware opened the second round with
another sharp Highlander. Cranstol
resisted Wares vicious distinguishes bes
he could for 60 seconds longer, and the
crashed TO the floor under clean shoul
der hit from the same right hand, regain
ing his feet just in time to be knocke
bleeding and senseless into Ware
corner. He fell with his head and arm
resting upon his opponents chair, ant
although his friends called out to hir
in earnest tones to get his fee
he lay motionless, the blood tricl
, ling in a stream from his battered nos
/ and mouth. The time.keeper calle
'time" at the end of 10 seconds, and II
referee awarded the fight to Ware. II
; ! time of the entire battle during which Ii
. men were fighting was but A minutes an
i so seconds.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18

Commenting on an extract from the
speech of Senator Wilson of Iowa, who
followed Senator Edmunds lead in the
latter gentleman's recent attempt to con-
done his ;jast Mugwumpery by figuring
as the leader in controversy with the
President, the Philadelphia EOe,aing 7ele.
graph says; ...@
What unmitigated rot this is Here is one
Of the most persistent and inveterate patron
age brokers of the country who has tn,
effrontery to get up in the open Senate ant
tell the American people that the remova
OF 643 public officers In a single year undel
a new party administration, and withou
reason assigned, is an outrage such as ha
not been Inflicted on our citizens from thu
first year of our national existenceu until tn,
incoming of the present administration. /
must have made Edmunds squirm in hi
seat TO hear Wilson use such language a
this.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18
soHrrsr.


and GEndssoue,s AmssNofs
LONDON, March 10. -4Despite all stories TO
the contrary, II Is now learned To-Day au-
thorltatively that both Nj. Joseph Chanper-
lain, president Of the local government
board and Mr.. Trevlyan, secretary for Scot
land, have placed their designations In the
hands OF Mr.. Gladstone. The premier mas,
however, declined to accept the resigna-
lions. His answer TO the tender OF them
was most conclliating one. Hesuggested
TO both gentlemen that they defer final do
cision on the designations until after a per
sonal discussion OF the question at Issue
between them and him. TO this potn III.
Mr.. Chamberlain and Mr.. Treylyan have
assented.
II Is now known that the subject Of dis
pute between the prime minister and Mr.
Chamberlain and Mr.. Trevlyan 10 Mr.. Glad
stones Irish appropriation scheme. The
exact sum which WILDE required TO buyou
all the landowners OF thecountry according
| to the premier's plan, Is El5,OOO, goo: Inc
proposition to increase the public debt o.
Great Britain that much In order to pur-
chase pea In Ireland is claimed by the
radical leaders In the cabinet TO be asking
/ far too much for what will be obtained.
There was 10 have been special meeting
| OF the cabinet to-day. 1t has, however, beer
postponed for the purpose OF giving the 70
| signing ministers time for reflection, In tn'
hopes tnhL DOtn Will cnhuBo tnoh h,nN'
Their personal friends declare that neltnei
MIR. Chamberlain nor Mr.. Trevlyan Will altel
his purpose OF refusing to participate IN
government which Is TO be responsible 10
Mr.. Gladstone's Irish land scheme.
LONDON, March 16.-There was mucl
speculation in the lobby OF the house o
commons this evening as to who would b.
the successors OF Messrs. Chamberlain an'
Trevelyan In the cabinet. or the gentlemen
mentioned for the places, Messrs. Fowler
Sellar and Borlase are thought to have tn
best chances OF being selected.
| Although 1t Is expected that Mr.. Parnell'
support OF Mr.. Gladstone will be solid,
becomes more and more evident that Dill
Chamberlain will secure large following
Messrs. Chamberlain and Trevelyan lel
the house after the disposal OF thequestion
on the notice paper.
LONDON, March 1.-THE Netos says tht
Messrs. Chamberlain and Trevelyan hay
written Mr.. Gladstone a statement OF the
views on the land scheme. The cablnt
council has consequently decided to pos
pone any action likely to lead to discussion
IL Is an honest effort, without acerblty o
the part of the majority and minority,
, arrive at the best solution for the welfare
Ireland. In the meantime both Mr.. Chan
bsrlain and Mr.. Trevelyan will continl
discharging their official duties. Mr.. Troy
lyan has invited the Scotch members OF pa
| lament to conference tomorrow on Il
crofters question. Mr.. Chamberlain agre
| to give Ireland home rule, but is Oppose
| to buying out the landlords. The prese
crisis will probably postpone the date
| Mr.. Gladstone's statement to parliament {
the Irish question.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18
Five ,Ien stop an M. p. Freight Train

OMAHA, NEB., March 16.-The Missouri
Pacific runs into Omaha over the Union
Pacific track for distance of 10 miles.
Yesterday an attempt was made to start
Missouri Pacific freight train out of
this city, but five men captured
the engine and made the engineer and
fireman surrender. They ran the engine
back to the round-house, put out the fire
and placed number of box cars on the
track in front of it to prevent its being
moved. The men who captured the en-
CINE were said to be employees of the
Union Pacific and were Knights of Labor.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18
selling the singer Factory.

A large amount of real estate was sold
Saturday at the city hall, Elizabeth, Nj,
for the taxes of 1882. The city bought
in most of the land, which included the
immense works of the Singer Company.
AS the Comptroller reached this concern
and inquired if there was any one present
who would pay some S12, 900 for the fac.
tory, there was no commotion, us the sale
is regarded as a merely formal proceeding
to confirm the lien. 1t has been rumored fol
some time past that number of wealthy
gentlemen intended 70 appear at this sale
and bid in the more valuable property
which was put up, but no considerable
showing of these would-be investors wa
| mazda
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F,rtv-tbree Wounds I'M CoIorndo.

DENVER, CoIl., March 15.-A special to the
Mems from Leadville, says: A prize-hght
lasting one hour was fought yester-
day afternoon in Carbonate Hall be-
tween Jack Cunningham Of Silverton
and Bryan Campbell OF Leadville. Both
men are considered hard hitters. They
used soft buckskin gloves, with the
fingers cut off at second Joint. Flfty-three
rounds were fought, during which the men
succeeded In knocking each other down
several times, but they were always up
when time was called. In next to the last
round Campbell knocked down one of the
Cunningham's seconds. A free fight then
began but was stopped by dozen police
men who jumped into the ling with drawn
revolvers. Order was soon restored. The
referee then ordered the men to the scratch
Cunningham responded but his antagonist
was completely exhausted. The battle was
therefore given to the Silverton slugger.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18

Spring rapidly approaches, and it is i'm
portant that every one should be prepared
for the depressing effects of the changing
season. This is the time to purify the
blood and strengthen the system, by tax
ing Hoods Sarsaparilla, which stands un.
equaled as spring medicine, and has
endorsements of a character seldom given
any proprietary medicine. A book con-
tanning statements of the many wonder.
full cures it has accomplished will be sent
upon application to O. 1. Hood & Co.,
Apothecaries, Lowell, Mass. 100 Doses
One Dollar,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18
Mauamaker
PHILADELPHIA, March Is. h


We propose in a series OF
articles, which shall be as short
as we can make them, to show
the folly of anybody buying
anything linen or that looks
like linen anywhere in Phila-
delphia, without first finding
out the state of the market
where the bulk of the linen
trade is done.
We have often told of the
share of the linen trade of the
United States that is under
this root, M per cent. We
should like to know what
share of the trade of the city
is here. We guess: half of it.
Nobody knows.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18
JERSEYS STATE PRISON.
Sheriff Layarty's Impeachment
Trial by the Senate.


TRENTON, March 16.-The senate convened
as court OF impeachment at 11.30 a. m,
The floor was cleared OF all outsiders and
President Briggs presiding, Sergeant-at.
Arms Simmons called Patrick II. Laverty 70
respond to articles Of impeachment fol
high crimes and misdemeanors In the
management Of the state prison.
Mr.. Laverty accompanied by his counsel
ex-Judge Hoffman OF Hudson, John Linn Of
Newark and Horatio N. Barton OF Trenton
walked from the lobby, and, through OK.
J1uuRe ionInan, repne1 70 tne articles o.
them, and asked for speedy trial.
Chairman Parker of the assembly man
ayers, stated that Minnie Sch@ffer, the chic
prosecuting witness, was still in delicate
health, and asked for a postponement o.
the trial for two weeks. After remarks BY
begin next Tuesday was carried. The cour
then adjourned.
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knocked out in TWO Rounds,

PrrTsBuna, March ia short, decisive
and terrific small glove Eight took place In
room In this city last night between
James Carney and Jesse Laughlin,
local pugilists. The contest was for a
purse OF $50, and the conditions
Of the fight six rounds, oueensberry rules,
win, but Carney had the advantage from
the start, and In the second round Knocked
Laughlin stupid and helpless. The Victory
was awarded to Carney
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18

Barbara Frietchie," as whittier's poem
has made her famous, is declared by Cen
eral Joe Johnston to have had no existence
He says: al was born and reared in Fred
erick. had known Barbara Frietchie all
my life. At that time she was 81 years old,
and had been bedridden for some time. She
never saw q Confederate soldier, and prob
nSssed tSronnb Fyada,c tha aeH ir oa ~ Ss
march was several squares from the
Frietchie house. He never passed Il, and
In all probability never saw It." The fnfiu-
ence Of the poem Is unaffected by this state
mont.