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cemmens. on Appointments.

Loso DON, March 8.-The st. James Ga
zette saws the appointment OF Robert 4.
Lincoln as minister TO England is certain
10 be popular.
The Dublin Freemsn's journal says the
appointment of Patrick Egan as minister
70 Chilli will keenly delight lrishmen.
A dispatch announcing that President
Harrison had nominated Robert r. Lin
coin as the American minister 70 England
was read at dinner given last evening by
Earl Cowper. Viscount Cranborne. s0n OF
Lord Salisbury. was . guest. and upon
hearing the news he immediately hurried
10 Arlington street and impaired the news
10 hls father. The prime minister said
that the nomination was pleas Ant surprise
20 him,
The DAILY News, referring TO the nomi-
nation OF Lincoln AS American minister 10
England, says: "Mr. Lincoln will be- well
come II only tor the name be bears"
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ATow. I,sdIy searched.

DIXON, ILL.,, March pa FIRE which orig.
mated in defective due In the postoffice
at Ashton this morning, burned down
twenty-one business houses and several
dwellings with their contents. The loss
will reach $4,000, with little insurance.
The town was without means Of quenching
the fire and aid was sent from Dixon and
Rochelle, but came toe late 10 be OF prac-
ticahle service.
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LIVERPOOL. March 2s.-The Chicago
and All America ball clubs sailed on the
steamer Adriatic for New York to-day. A
crowd gathered TO see them OF and gave
them an ovation. The clubs are elated
over their reception In Great Britain and
Ireland. Ii Is certain base ball will become
one OF the features OF British sport.
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Cl{xelauI'a Trim

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, March 2S.-Cleye-
land and party arrived at Tampa this after
noon. All are greatly pleased with their
visit TO Havana They visited the new bo-
tel at Tampa and then drove out TO Ysor
City, where immense cigar factories are
located. From there they took the train
for Sanford and Orlando, where they will
stop over q short time, proceeding TO Jupi-
ter Inlet tomorrow.
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The ChInc.c E,cIu,Iop Ca.,.

WASHINGTON. March &-Argument
was begun In the supreme court Of the
United States I'm the case of Chan Chan
Ping, appellant, vs.. the United States,
brought 20 this court on an appeal from the
United States circuit court OF California.
Ex-Gov Hoadley opened the argument for
the appellant. The arguments consumed
the entire day.
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Nav YORK, March 2s.-The steamer
Horror from Rio Janeiro, reports that
when she went into port at Santos, Feb. rs,
she found the town pest ridden with yell
low fever, thirty deaths occurring daily.
The yellow fever and small pox also ragged
with great fury at Rio Janelro, with deaths
numbering thirty day.
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Has N Had Recor,l-

EL Moro. Col, March 2s.-Means. the
pesperado who murdered Officer Mon
taRue. was captured to-day few miles be-
low here. after being severely wounded by
the officers In pursuit. Two of his pals
were also arrested and all three Jailed.
Means came fr0m the neutral strip, where
he was accused Of numbering one or two
other men.
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ANTWERP, March 2s.-Ferdinand Van.
dertael, u merchant prince Of this city,
committed suicide yesterday. The act was
due 20 the failure OF several allied firms
whose liabilities will probably reach a
colossal sum. VandertAelen was leading
member OF the liberal party and had been
dubbed the John Bright OF Belgium.
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BERNE, March 2S.-The federal council.
suspecting in the event Of n Franco-Ger-
man war, Germany would violate the ter
ritory OF Switzerland, has recommended
the adoption OF credit for the purpose OF
fortifyinR ST. GOfhard.
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All the Mills Running.

FALL RIVER. March 2s.-All the mills
are running to-day except the American
Linen mill. and nearly all with their full
compliment OF weavers. The linen mills
were not ready 10 start on account of the
non-completion OF some repairs 10 machin-
cry. The weavers were given their old
loOmz
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PoreIgn Copper Market..

PARIS, March 2s.-ComptoIr des Compts
shares closed at l05 francs; Societe des Me-
tsux, 20 francs, and Rio Tinto, go.
LONDON, March 8.-Copper closed at
ESQ I2s Cd.
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Ballot Reform In Rhod. Island. =

Providence. March 2s.-The house has
passed the ballot reform bill In concurrence
with the senate amendments. The act
goes Into eject June |.
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The King Incapable.

THE HAGUE, March 8.-Parlisment
will assemble April for the purpose ire
celving q communication from the ministry
made Of the kings incapscity for govern
Ing
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THE CLARKS0N AK.
Reasons Given by the First Assistant
Postmaster General for Changes
in Fourth-Class Postmasters.
Removals Said Not TO be Made Solely
on Partisan Grounds, but for
Other Causes.
Interesting Report Of the onicers OF the
silk Culture Association on the Pro-
grsss of the Industry.

wAsHISeToN, March 2s,-First Assist
ant Postmaster General Clarkson was
questioned to-day concerning certain news
paper criticisms directed against his policy
In the appointment OF fourth class post
masters. In answer, he said that practi-
cally all changes thus far had been made
for other than political reasons. A large
number OF appointments made during the
last administration were bad, a consldera-
BILE number had been found TO be delin-
quent In their accounts. and other changes
had been made 20 secure better locations
for the Offices, and In many cases appoint
ments had been made with view TO the
removal OF offices from the vicinity OF sa-
looms. In every case OF removal there have
been good and sufficient cause therefor.
"Perhaps," he added, sit is not generally
known that my predecessor, within
the month or six weeks prior 10
March 4, made over one thousand appoint
ments OF fourth-class postmasters for the
purpose, apparently, OF thrusting them
upon this administration. This course has
not been pursued, TO my knowledge, by
any previous administration. During the
last several weeks OF President Arthur's
term, not single fourth-clsss postmaster
was appointed, except In rare instances,
where the exigencies OF the service de.
mnnded II, and when Postmaster. General
Hatt0n resigned there were more than S,000
designations on file In his Office. The COM
missions OF the thousand appointees Of my
predecessor were, OF course, withheld, and
these vacancies, with Others, are being
flled as rapidly as possible"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27
HBABDuUoR RIFLE RANGE.
rne Kent County Team wins tn

The Kent County Team Wins the
Second Telegraph Match.
The shooting at Healdmoor range on
Monday afternoon was close and even. The
day was Just suited for the sport and all
epioyed themselves. The telegraph match
between the Thomas brothers and Messrs
E. j. Darlington and simpson OF the
Wilmington team. resulted in victory
for the former by three POINTS. Each side
has now won o match and third one
will be shot to decide the supremacy.
Following are the scores made ct a stand
ard American target off hand:
Pietol match, go yards-E. j. Darling
ton. 81, 80, so; j. Evans, 1878; e. Dar-
lingtou, 62,5s; b. johnson, So; d.
Evans, 5l.b0.
Telegraph Team Match, 200 yards-H.
VI. Thomas, 66.737 70, total 2l2; d. Il.
Thomas, 70,70,7l, total oil. Team total
4a3. e. j. Darlington, 75.78,72. total
225; II. Simpson, 69,6a,67, total 1876.
Team total, 400.
Record match, 200 yards.-E. j. OAR
linston, n, rs; j. Evans, IS, "a; W. 8.
Darlington. IL, IS, SO, 30, SIS, So; Fl.
Simpson. 81, so; g. Darlington, 50, So, So.
Special record match, 100 yards w.
d. Hartlove, so, "a, 70; W. Floyd Quill. },
20; H. Johnson, 6s; II. Simpson (mIi. },
81; L. Fox, 60.
Military match, Oreedmoor target, 20(
yards DIR II. J.. H, Bush, 38; W. Floyd,
36. 100 yards, W. Floyd, "A Il. Simp'
son, Al s. M. Wood, 81.
Revolver match, pocket revolvsrs, IL!
ysrds--H. Simpson, So; Fl. johnson, 81
w. Poole, So; P. Williams, 81; s. Howard
40; s. Phillips, 40.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27

modification, and regulation. as to assess.
nent and collection within Legislative con-
troll.
But aside from the question Of the
competence OF the Legislature, to Tegu.
late absolutely aud exclusively the ASSESS
ment and collection of county taxes, We
maintain, that If this law Is looked at
merely as q law to regulate the right OF
suffrage, In other words, as registration
Law, that II is not obnoxious, to fair and
just criticism, because 1t il reasonable in
Its requirements, deprives no one OF the
right of qualifying az voter, who uaes
ordinary diligence, and takes care that
he Is on the assessment lists the ensuing
year by paying the tax legally ASSESSED
for the preceding year.
The defendants therefore submit that
the act of assembly in question does not
conflict with any provision of the constl-
tntion and that they we're justified in
their action and are not responsible to
the plaintiff in the present suit.
senator Gray vill follow MIR. Rodney
for this defendanta aud Senator Higgins
and make the closing argument for the
plaintiff. The hearing will probably con-
clude Tomorrow.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27
REmARKABLE BuaaLAR1Es.
A Strange story of LarcenY and
HHyglarY by Four Children.

Burglary by Foar Children.
One of the strangest aud most deplora-
BILE cases of juvenile depravity ever wit
messed In the city court was heard Tues
day morning. James Murphy, William
Graves, Martip and Z1ke Benson, the
last two colored, were arraigned upon
several charges, itcluding larceny and
burglary. On Monday week the gang of
youngsters, ranging from s to IL years,
broke into the planning mill OF j. q.
Dryer 4 Co., foot OF Tstnall street.
They broke four boltH to get In. The
little thieves secured S25 worth OF brass
goods, which they sold to junk man
for 20 cents.
Others OF their record Of depredations
were tho burglary of the cigar store at
No. Ais West Front. Cigars, smoking
tobacco, cigarettes, and between 81 and
So OF change was taken from the till.
Monday they flched saw, plane, pipes,
pincars and other toola from plumber
on Front street. MIR. Buyer identified
the goods stolen from him recently. He
testified that the boys had made clean
sweep of everything they could lay their
hands on. During the testimony 1t de-
veloped that the gang had sfolen iron
ware from the Harlan and Hollingsworth
Company. The goods had been sold to
junk dealer pamed James II. Braxton,
colored, and also to another junk mau
named Woods, at Front and West streeta.
The remarkable feature of the trial was
the extreme youthfulness OF the thieves.
| They did not satm TO realize their gnilt.
One OF them, Z.ke Benson, is SO sinai
his eyes could with difficulty peep over
the desk Of the chief of police. Benson
described how the burglaries were com
mitted. "We watched the man put Il
key away and then we went aud got 1t.
oae OF the children orawled in under this
gate and the others broke in the bacl
windows. The children were ordered
held until arrangements could be mad
as to their disposition. Brax'on, tn
jnnk dealer, whom all the children &C
cussd OF paying them 20 cents for Mr.
Buyers goods, was ordered held IN $l0'
bail for court,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27
COMMON suHo0L PROGRESS.

Language Exercises by Public
school Paptis ON Exhibition nt
MR.. Harian's office.
Superintendent d. W. Harlan has his
office walls adorned with l, 400 specimens
of language lesson exercises. These are
the result of request made by the
superintendent to the teachers having in
charge the classes from the eighth
primary grade up to and including the
sixth grammar, to send to his office
examples OF work In the branch referred
to. About 5000 CT the public school
pupils were required to give written
evidence of their knowledge of the sub
jeot. Some reproduced stories, some
took poems and varied The tense, others
wrote letters, while among the higher
grades original compositions were de-
msnded. The contributions were re-
quired at one sitting.
The specimens are very fine and evil
dencs most gratifying knowledge both
in analysis and synthesis of our language
and independent that exact scholastic
feature there ia great variety OF subject
treated upon in the different essays pre-
sented for exhibition.
The penmanship, too, lie excellent,
| although the latter Was no necessary part
of the proposed examination In the Ian.
guage exercises.
The examination has proved an excel.
lent means OF determining progress Of
pupils in language study during the year
MIR. Harlan conRiders that during the
past term more pupils have prepared fol
promotion than during any other pas
term.
The superintendent expresses himself
az very much pleased over the progress
among both teachers and pupils objsc
lesson work. The manual used by th'
teachers is PranR's Shorter Course IL
Form, Study and Drawing. Mr.. Harlan
finds remarkable progress in this study il
schools Nos. 8 and 20.
Wood models in cones, square pyra
mids, hexsgons, prisms. vase forms. DO.
have been obtained for freehand classes
next autumn. Paper and lead pencil
will be used by the higher grades ant
| slates In the lower
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27
room rRusrEss.
Arranging for "a Transfer OF the
Insane Asylum so the state.


Arranging for "a Transfer OF the
Insane Asylum so tha state.
The Trustees of the Poor OF New Castle
county held its monthly meeting at the
slmshouse yesterday. II was the intention
of the board to have had the State Board
of Directors Of the Insane Asylum to
meet here for g conference to-day. ow-
ing to the delay In securing the names
and addresses of the members the score
tary was unable TO serve the notioe.
Lewis Thompson, Nathaniel Williams
and DIR. 3. ]. Black, the members Oh tine
board from this county, were In At
tendance upon the meeting. There was
some discussion % TO the transfer. and II
trauspired that the trustees had not yet
been notified by the Secretary OF State
Salisbury.
II was decided to arrange all the pre-.
liminaries for the transfer Of the property
and for the Insane Asylum trustees and
trustees Of the POOR to mest on Wednes-
day July 10Th that the transaction may
be oonsummated.
M.ssrs. Cooch, Rowland, Garman,
Springer and Mooney were appointed q
COMMITTEES to survey the property and
arrange deed of transfer OF the property
purchased by the State. It was agreed
that tie line should extend from the pub
lilo road between the two buildings back
until 10 acres of land were thus appor-
toned.
The question as to whether or not the
| furniture of the insane department is in
cluded in the act of purchase, will be de-
cided at the special meeting in July.
| Attention was directed to the fact that
| the treasurer OF the board had not yet
bonded, the last meeting preferring the
| substitution of some names presented
Treasurer Haman had notified the board
| that he would bond at once giving the
names Of II. II. Jordan, John l.. Green
walt, Il, Il. Cochran or William Miller
there being some confusion as to which
of the two names had been given
Eitherwas considered satisfactory and thi
board so expressed its self by motion
directing Attorney Lyman to attend t.
the work.
Messrs. Ogle, SstteiHeld and Olout
were appointed committee to view tn
buildings and report their condition a
next meeting. The matter OF having tn
INDECENT insane brought to the State in
sane asylum under the provisions of tn
late act was brought up and the attorns
was directed to give the matter hi
prompt, personal attention.
Superintendent Guthrie reported 30
inmates In the institution, 1888 in tn
almshouse and I13 in the insane depart
ment; of the total number IS are colored
There were four deaths, all residents O
Wilmington, during the month. Tn
payroll amounting to &558.17 was OF
, dered paid.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27
lEaths.

GRIFFIN.-on the 22d inst, Bridget Grimm
aged rs years.
GREEN.--on the Goth inst, Charles D. Green.,
nj. D., aged 90 years.
McGlNLEY.--At Riddles Banks, on the 25thl
inst. william Mckinley, aged 40 years, form y
erly Of Port Deposit. Md.
Relatives and friends arc respectfully in-
vited to attend the funeral from the residences
q his brother-in-law, James Dillon, Riddles
Banks, on Thursday morning at $50 a. m, 20
proceed TO r., W. L. B. depot, 70 take traini
leaving depot at s a m. for HRvre de Grace, Nd
MARR.--on the s6th inst, Vera, daughter Of
John X. and Essie Mari, aged 10 months.
McCLEES.-on the 24th Instant, tlassandra
McClees, in the s1st year Of her age.
oLIyER.--on the eth inst. Mary A., infant
daughter of William H. and Annie NJ. oliyers
aged IL months.
ROBINsDN.--In this city, on the stst inst.
Henrietta Robinson, aged ID years and
months.
sooTT.-on the s5th inst, Janewife Of William
Scott, aged GO years.
Relatives and friends Of the family are re-
specially invited to attend the funeral on FRI
day afternoon at 3 O'Clock, from her late resi-
dence, Delaware avenue above Union street
lnterment at Wilmington and Brandywins
cemetery.
sHERIDAN.--In this city, on the 2ist inst,
Nora Sheridan, aged ~ years.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27
AN ArrBsrrrD SUICIDE.
Mrs. wallace Cobb Fakes a Plunge
into the south Race.

Mrs. wallace Cobb Fakes a Plunge
into the south Race.
Mrs. Wallace Cobb OF No. Oil Maple
street, whose husband Is an employee of
Remington 4 Company, attempted suicide
Tuesday evening by jumping into the
south raoe at the foot of Market street.
Joseph Mccormick, an employe Of the
Arlington mills, was seated on the eluice-
gate Of that point. His attention was
attracted towards the would.be suicide
by her strange, nervous movements back
and forth along the race bank. Sud
denly she plunged in aud was quickly
carried down stream. From his position
Mccormick was able TO rescue her with
out any difficulty. After few momsnts'
rest on the bank, her reaousr got the
woman TO accompany him TO where he
boarded at No. 1918 Market street.
The incident drew large crowd
around the house and Mrs. Lawler who
occupies IL after furnishing the young
woman with dry clothing and telephon-
ing for her husband and o transfer coach
had them driven to their home. Mr.. Cobb
was extremely affected by the incident.
The couple are both very young and 1t ia
understood were married only last week.
While she was being given aid at Mrs.
Lawler's house Mrs. Cobb protested that
she was not driven 10 the act by her bus
band but that the trouble was caused Of
her home, meaning, as well az could be
understood, among her own people.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27
SCHOOL BOARD SESSION.
Routine business Transacted By
That BODY Monday Night.

Routine business Transacted by
That BODY Monday Night.
The Board Of Education held its semi
monthly meeting on Monday evening.
Permission was granted the committee
on fuel to open on Friday evening, at 8
O'Clock, in the presence Of the secretary
and any members Of the board who desire
to be present, bids for fuel.
Repairs to No. school, not to exceed
90 in cost, were authorized.
Repsirs TO blaokboards in No. IL school
not to cost more than $40 were also
authorized.
The attention of the committee on re-
pairs was directed to No. IA school.
Allusion was made to the bad condition
OF No. 90 school and to the fact that
there are 20 more applicants for admis-
sion to the school than can be accommo-
dated. President Baird stated that some
years ago the father OF Eli Mendinhall
bequeathed money for the education Of
colored children in the Ninth ward, and
suggested that steps be taken to secure
the sum and invest IL in site for smad
schoolhouse. Mr.. Bailey estimated the
amount OF tho beguest, with the interest
which has accrued, at about $1,000.
President Baird volunteered his assist
ance in securing the money. David r.
Smith stated that Mr.. Forrest, owner oil
the property now occupied as No. %
school, had agreed to repair 1t.
The committee on manual training
stated that il will probably have its re-
port ready for presentation at the next
meeting.
A list of things needed at No. 10 school
was referred to the committee ON repairs
Senator Donahos was voted thanks fol
certified copy of the act comforting
school suffrage upon women.
Payment of the following was ordered
Teachers. ss,72s.Os; Phillips a Kane
ss.46; jackson 4 Sharp 90. $92 as; Every
Evening Printing Co., Sl3 So; Fell d
Peoples. 81 cents; Wilmington Transfer
| o., So; Evening Journal Printing 90.
s22l; James Mills, s262; Il. r. Bringhurst
sS 25; o. B. Rhoads, 1854; Reese a
| Brother, e5 20; ]. ]. Pierce, o.; Miss ]. 1
O. Williams, o.; Mercantile Printing 90.
/ al tx
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27
THE PRESIDENT IN WELLINGTON.
HUT Little Curiosity 30 SEQ the
Present GhieG Magistrate.


hut Little CurI0siLy 10 SEQ the
Present ChieG Magistrate.
President Harrison passed through
Wilmington Mo lday afternoon again on
his way back TO Washington from Cape
May, where he had spent Sunday with
his family. He occupied President
Roberts private car which was attached
to the regular Washington express train
leaving Philadelphia at 1858 p. m. and
leaves this city at SO p. m. Postmaster
General Wanamaker, General sewell and
Thomas Dolan accompanied him to the
capitol which was reached at 7.06 O'Clock
the run of 1879 miles having been accom-
plished in 8 hours and z minutes includ-
Jug stops.
President Harrison was oheered by q
crowd OF 500 people upon his arrival on
the Philadelphia side Of the river Mon
day afternoon. But few people knew at
what time he would arrive here and there
were but people at the p, W. d 3. sta
ton when he passed through although
those who wsre there had good view of
the President. There seemed to be but
little curiosity to see the present Ohief
Magistrate of the Republic.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27
AarrIagfs.

LoUGHERY-wELsH.-A St. Paul's R. O.
Church, on the goth inst, by the Rev. NJ K
Fallon, William Loughery and Mary Welsh,
both of this city.
TON-SANDERSoN.-At the residence OF
the brides parents on the 18th inst, by the
Rev. II. w. Sanderson, assisted by the Rev.
Y. s. Thomas, and the Rev Adam Stengie,
George " Linton of Ridley Park, Pa, and
Susanna +, Sanderson of this city.
MoTE-JoNES.-At Camden, N. j., on the
eth inst, by the Rev. J. II. Westwood, John
B. Mote and Hattie @. Jones, both Of this city.
TRoTTER-LEE.--At the home Of the bi ide's
parents, on the 18th inst, by the Rev. ]. g.
Caldwell, ID. D., spencer Trotter, M. d., OF
Swarthmore College, Delaware county, Pa,
and Laura, oldest daughter Of Charles B..
Lee West Chester, Pa.