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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-01-24

In Lebanon, Pa, Tuesday, Judge
Mcpherson filed an opinion declaring
Lebanon a third GLASS city and making
the LIQUOR license $500. The matter was
taken into court on case stated to test
the license question under the recent de-
cision Of the supreme court.
An ice 'sshove" occurred in the st.
Lawrence river, at Montreal on Monday
night, which broke down Is or 20 feet OF
the temporary dyke promenade, o little
west of Jacques Cartier Square. At noon
Yesterday the river marked 30 feet z
inches have risen seven feet since Mon
day morning, but by evening all danger
of u food was past. The ice In the river
had become firm, aud the work OF making
winter roads across it was begun.
At the annual meeting Of the West Vir-
ginia Central and Pittsburg Railway Com
pany, in Baltimore, Tuesday, James G.
Blaine presided. The annual report read
showed the net earnings to be $l1l QUO,
as against $50, 800 last year. A dividend
of i per cent was declared. The old
board OF directors and officers were re-
elected, except William a. Barnum, who
resieAed, was replaced by Major A. X
Shew. Mr.. James G. Blsine's voting thu
proxies of Secretary Bayard caused som'
amusement ut the meeting. hr. Blaine
also voted the proxy Of William Il. Bar
| mum. s
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-01-24
RESIGNED From THE onUB.


why rIr. Edwards Severed His Con-
nection with the ". M. -, q.
The Young Mems Republican Club, OF
q special meeting held Tuesday night, re.
ceiyed the resignation Of Charles William
Edwards, controlling stockholder of the
Eoenfng Journal, who has been an active
member OF the club. 1t was unanimously
accepted, and the secretary instructed to
make public announcement of the fact.
Edwards resignation bore date Of octo-
Der 9th, 1888, about which time he was
engaged in an attempt to induce o num-
Der Of Democratic politicians to put their
money in the journal in consideration OF
the paper coming over to the support OF
the Democratic party. These attempts
failed, however, and he did not present
the resignation to the secretary Of the
club until January 9th. Last nights
meeting was the first held since that date,
and the resignation was acted upon.
In view Of the action of Edwards In
selling tho policy and editorial opinions
of the Journal In return for Democratic
patronage, members of the club say that
il he had not rendered his resignation he
would have been expelled from the
organization.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-01-24
@larriagfs.

CoI.E--JoNES.--At Wyoming, on the 2nd inst!
blythe Rey.J. Il. Kidney, james n. Cole ana
Elvfe Jones.
coopER-CooK.--At Willow Grove, on the sth
inst, by the Rev. j. L. Kidney, NJ ID. cooper
and Ellen II. Cook.
Ct7LBER-Goo Willow Grove, on the
ON inst by the Rev. j. Z. Kidney, Charles
II. Culber and Annie E. Gooden.
CLARK--THoMPSoN.-A Camden, \; j., on
the 9th inst, by the Rev: W. II; Burrelii
Robert ii. Clark and Sallie NJ. thompson,
both of Kent county.
puPoNT-puPoNT.--I this city, on the I'm
inst by the Rev. II. A. Henry, II {: dnFont
of Louisville, Ky, and Alice Acknowledgment
of the late Victor duPont ESQ
McCUILOUGH-wAL this city, on
the 18th inst, by the Rev. William 4. Tom.
kinson Harry d. Mccullough and Hannah
L. Walton, both OF this city.
MlIIIGIN--TODD.--0n the 10th inst, by the
Rev. ID. H. Corkran, Philip Milhgin ana
Anne Todd, both Of this city.
RASH-PYLE.--At the NJ. L. parsonage, Wyom-
ing, on the nth inst, by the Rev. j. Il. sidney,
Joseph Rash and Matte Pyle.
THOMAS-CUBBAGE- Wyoming, on the
18th inst, by the Rev. ]. r. Kidney, Nh.hin
Thomas and Lou Cubbage.
wITTENNIEYE R-BANNING.-on the High
lands, on the 18th inst, by tho hey: Il. r
Barrett, Charles Wittenmeyer or Meola, fh'
and Alice p. Banning Of this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-01-24
TRAIN hOBBE as FOILED.


One Thrown From the Train and
the other Scared away by the
Express Messengers.
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
CIscINNATI, o., Jan. 23.-The o'clock
o. m. south bound express on the Cincin-
natl Southern road was boarded by rob-
bers just beyond Ludlow last night. The
train had scarcely got beyond the lights
of Ludlow when heavily masked man
Knocked at the rear door OF the express
car, and one of the messengers, thinking
il was the conductor or brakeman, opened
the door.
The fellow at once made for the front
door, where a vigorous pounding an
nounoed the presence of another person.
The messenger, Henry Carroll, and his
assistant made desperate fight and sue
ceeded in dumping the would be robber
OF, and he rolled down an embankment
and disappeared.
The other robber seemed to realize
that something was wrong and his knock
ing ceaned. At the top OF the grade the
train was stopped but the robber on thu
front platform escaped. Il Is not known
whether the man thrown off was hurt o.
not. There was large hum OF none.
nm fbe train.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-01-24
INpTANA ooRRuPrIoM.
Members of fine Grand Jury ON tIhs
Pny-rolIs as Legislative Door

Members of fine Grand Jury ON tihe
Pny-rOlIs as Legislative Door
Keepers.
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
IsD1ANApoL1s, IND, Jan. 23.-The dis
coyery was made yesterday afternoon
that two of the members Of the grand
Jury are on the pay roll of the general
assembly as assistant door-keepers, al
though they have been there only a
few times. The court was in
formed of the fact and will make
an investigation. The law has not been
carefully examined, but II 10 believed
that evident supporting the charge that
they have been holding political posi-
tions TO which they were appointed after
becoming members of the grand jury,
will invaiidate all indictments that have
been returned.
Judge Woods did not receive informa-
ton regarding the matter until late IN
the afternoon. 1t Is understood that he
will make inquiry into 1t and may take
some action at once.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-01-24
TN SAMOAN QUESTION.



The senate Proposes Appropriations
10 Protect Fnis COnutry's Ensorests
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.--Senstor Sher-
man this morning, from the committee on
foreign relations, reported the following
amendments to the diplomatic and con-
sular appropriation bill, Designed to pro-
tect the interests of the United States in
Bamoa.
For the execution of tho obligations
and the protection Of the interests Of the
United States existing under the treaty
between the United States and the gov
eminent of the samoan Islands, $500, GOO,
or so much thereof as may be necessary
to be expended under the direction Of
the President, this appropriation to be
Immediately available.
For the survey, improvement and
occupation Of tho bay and harbor OF
Psgopago, In the Island of Tutuiln,
Samoa, and for tho construction Of the
necessary wharves and buildings fol
such occupation, and for a ooaling station
therein, under the direction of the Presi
dent, 800, 1000, this appropriation to bt
| Immediately available.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-01-24

The New Castle Presbytery has dis
solved the pastoral relation Of the Rsv.
W. o. Alexander to Forrest Presbyterian
Church, Middletown. and dismissed him
TO the Monmouth Presbytery. His de-
parture Is regretted by the New Castle
Presbytery, which commends him TO the
Monmouth Presbytary. The Rev. W. L.
McEwau has been elected temporary
clerk Of the New CASTLE Presbytery.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-01-24
mAsUNIo oEhHBaArIoE.
The One Ehumiredtia Anniversary OF
Washington lodge.


Washington Lodge, A. z. A. NJ, ceie-
brated its centennial anniversary Tuesday
evening. The ceieoration occurred In the
lodge room, in Masonic Temple, and the
attendance was large. Henry .. Eugliah
presided.
The exercises were interesting, begin
ming with singing by Q quartet OF the
Tuesday Club, followed by speeches by
W. M. William q. Walters, II. O. Ffsim,
Esq, and Hon. Charles d. Lore, the nd
dresses interspersed With music by the
quartet. MIR. Fraim'a address was an in
teresting history Of Masonry In Delaware.
w. j. Parry served az organist.
Following these exercises there was o
banquet, after which there was singing
by Euoph Moore, an address by John
Hare and toasts responded 10 as follows :
"Grsnd Lodge of Delawaren--Grand
Master James s. Dobb.
Grand Lodge OF Pennsylvania =
| Grand Master q. P. McOalla Of Philadel'
pbia.
Washington Lodge "-R. O. Fraim
Esq,
-four Lady Guests Hon. Charles B
Lore.
The celebration was highly enjoyable
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-01-24
HERBERT ANo BoYoE.

The Senate Proposes that They
shall Continue TO Hold Their
Present offices.
Special Dispatch to Gazette and Journal.
Dover, Jan. 30. in the Senate this
morning, Mr.. Richardson, Republican,
called up the House joint resolutions,
received yesterday, appointing Slate
treasurer and auditor.
MIR. Donahos, Democrat, moved to
amend by striking out the names Of the
Republican nominees, Messrs. Atkins
and Knowles, and inserting those OF the
present ineumbents, State Treasurer
William Herbert and Auditor James H..
Boyce.
The amendment was agreed to and the
resolutions 60 back to House for nom
concurrence III the amendment.
Possibly q committee on conference
may be appointed, but nothing will come
| of it, as the object of Mr.. Donahoe'a
amendment is 20 show that the Demo.
Gratis In the Senate will entertain no deal
or compromise with regard to these
| officers,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-01-24
Ara OId Nurae,s wiz.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 2S.-The register
Of wills yesterday began an examination
in an interesting contested will case.
Ann McKim, who bad lived with the
family of Edward s. Whelen for "A years
as nurse, left an ostste OF between
SO, 900 and $40, 900, oil OF which she dis
posed OF by will. She bequeathed $iOo
each to three nieces and all the rest OF
her estate to Mary 8. and Emily Whelen,
daughters of her employer, as mark oil
her affection for them. The nieces CON
test thu will on the ground of undue in
fiuence and teatsmentary incapaoity, Mrs
McKim having been 81 years old at thu
time the will was made, three years be
| fore her death.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-01-24

MINsElpo1rs, Jan. 23.-The fight be-
tween .Patsey" Cardiff of this city, and
SLIM Fell, the champion heavy weight
of Michigan, took place last night in the
presence Of 1900 people. Tho contest
was to be Is rounds for $3.50 side and
as and rs per cent of the gate receipts.
Small gloves were used. Fell has fought
some so battles, and it Is his boast that
he has never been defeated. BE entered
the ring weighing 100 pounds. Cardiff
weighed 1870 pounds. At the end of the
18th round, the referee declared the fight
in favor OF Qardiff.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-01-24
senator higgins, Credentials.

BY telegraphic correspondence with
Senator Edmunds, Tuesday. Senator.
elect Higgins learned the trouble with
his senatorial credentials. It was that
the Legislature followed the old State Law
and forwarded to Washington the certiii.
cate Of election signed by the speakers OF
the two houses, whereas the act OF Con.
greas requires that the governor shall
certify the election Of a senator to the
president Of the Senate. Governor Biggs
will prepare q certificate and forward it
to Washington.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-01-24
DEATHS.

GAIIAGuER.--on tho nth inst, Neil Gala
CHER, aged 10 years.
RIGGs.--Suddenly with vaivniar affection OF
tho heart. AZ Summit Bridge, on the ISM
Inst. sewell q. Blgss, Jr.
LNNG.--ln tuts citg on the 18th inst, John
Lang aged 50 years.
McIiNLES,--En this city, on the goth inst,
PafricA NaElylen, aged 5s years.
EfCE.-Et chester, rn., on the 18Th inst, Mrs.
Mary Ann ti:e, widow Of James Rice, forIn-
eriy Of Wilmington. pcl., in her .'th year.
sPLAN-On the 10TH inst, Frank splaE, aged
Cd years.
rhenpson, agad o. years.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-01-24

The steamship Esrnmoor was finally
landed at the Harlan & Hollingsworth
oompany's ship-yard Tuesday afternoon,
but It was only after considerable trouoie
aud with the aid of sir powerful tug
boats, the Hercules, Juno, Argus, New
castle, Mary Louise and Taurus. These
eir tugs cost the owners of the Earnmoor
81, 200 per day and it is now estimated
that il will cost about $50, 600 to pay all
the damages incurred by the accident.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-01-24
WANTED AN EXPLANATION.
-
An ex.ConvIcf,s Surprising Call
Upon tine Judge Who Sentenced


upon tine Judge Who Sentenced
Him.
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
CHICAGO, Jan 23.-SundaY afternoon a
rough. looking man called at the house OF
Judge Tuthill and demanded an explana-
ton Of why the Judge had sentenced him
to the penitentiary two years before.
Judge Tuthill, on looking ct him closely
remembered him as man whom no had
sent to Joliet for an attempt to kill his
employer. The man OF the time was said
to be an Anarchist.
Judge Tutbill quietly sent for o police.
man and then eat down and discussed
the matter with the man, who appeared
to be in anything but pleasant mood.
When the police arrived he was taken to
the station. Monday Judge Tuthill went
there and had long talk with him. The
man realized that he waH wrong and ex-
pressed deep penitence for what he had
done. Judge Tuthill learned that ha was
working steadily and had him discharged.
The story was not made public until this
morning.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-01-24
NOR TIE USUAL KIND.


A DefalcatiOn That Hurts No ono
But the Defauiter.
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
sANBoRN, OAK, Jan. 2S.-it has been
learned that there is deficiency in the
Barnes county treasury of over $l4 ,o00.
Treasurer Benson has turned over all bis
available assets to his bondsmen and they
and the county are amply secured.
Benson was placed under arrest yesterday
but was Immediately released on bail.
Some of his creditors crowded him
hard ct the close OF the year and having
assurance that he could replace 1t when
the time for settlement with the county
arrived he used some Of the public funds
to meet his private obligations. When
the hour for settlement came and he
wanted to get the money he was startled
to find that he could not get 1t, though II
is said, abundant security was offered.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-01-24

Ferdinand ]. g. Gorgus of Baltimore,
M. p. Sovereign Grand Commander OF
the United States, Ancient and Accepted
Scottish Rites, assisted by John B. Hop
kina Of Baltimore aud Philip O. Schaffer
Of Philadelphia, installed the officers
elect OF Wilmington Oonsistory on Mon
day evening. Following the installation
there was abanquet. :, y.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-01-24

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
BunLNGToN, IA, Jan. 23.-All the
buildings on the north side of the public
square in Unionville, Mo-, were burned
early yesterday morning. The fire broke
out in Fagren's clothing store and spread
rapidly. The loss amounts to nearly
SSO. 900, with about $50, 600 insurance.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-01-24

p, W. & B. shifter, No. 76 collided
with shifter, No. about 4 O'Clock Tues
day afternoon near the coal shoot OF tue
foot Of Second street. The accident was
caused by misplaced switch. No. y
engine was considerably damaged and
had to be taken to the shops for repairs:
The track was torn up about was repaired
in time for the next passenger trains.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-01-24

4ikkthes'
Mr.. Wallace, who came lnat on the
alphabetical roll call, cast the faLal us,
Gliding vote on the 43d ballot. lie lott
Treat on the seth ballot and went oysr 70
b Massey, for whom he voted on the avn,
| dist and 42d ballots. On the 45d nalos
he wrCte the name Of Higgins aud sara -
Teller Downham as he dropped sae
apaper into the hat which the latter pis
Scented: ~ hopeth will settleit." ~ uiu'
Z THE DEMOCRATIC VOTE.
y Factionalism kept the Democrats apart.
They voted to .day, as yesterday; For
Names 4, Woleott - Senators Donahoe,
Ferguson, Orossan, Collins, Lewis, Dor
man, Bacon, and Representatives Gray
and Brockson. For A. p. Robinson
Representatives Armstrong, Biggs, Eesies,
Lodge and Whiteman. II was bad be-
ginning. The SaulsburYites were Wiling
10 unite on any candidate but Woloott
yud would have willingly acoepted Wilbur
O.. Burnits. There were members VINO
would like to have given the SOLID coh'
plimentary vote of the party TO Secre,
tary Bayar6. Bnt DIR. Lewis declared
that the 2,600 Democrats in Kent Wno
stood by James l.. Woloott should not %
abandoned TO please the 800 Kent men
who deserted that ticket and helped tne
Republicans capture the General ASSEM-
IDLY. He insisted on vindicating tnose
who had been faithful to the party. hia
counsel prevailed and the olive orancp
promised by the peace meeting Oh 70
oember 22d was not extended. ,,,
This peace meeting was held n mLr
'mington. II was gotten up by hepre'
sentative Armstrong, Senator Donahoe
Judge Ball and Collector Neasy' 1otl
factions were we'll represented. heh
county sent Wilbur Fl. Burnite, JaGel
Williams and Caleb Pennewiil. SUISSE
sent e. L. Martin, A. p. Robinson, JON
w. Oausey and David Marvel. senat !,
Gray was called to the chair, and hon Y
B. Lore chosen secretary. The faoi9u
agreed to call of their dogs--fne Dse'
1oreaa and Indsg. Mr.. Armstrong %
sayed to pacity the DeIdpdrs9n It
Donahoe, In the absence OF u n Cosu
ran, performed the same mission ~ 8
gard to the INDIA The indte prove ,V,,y
traotable; the DslanGyeda less 50, A.
meeting was designed to bring the tNe
tions together, have free talk ana y
monize the party. The Democratic men
bers. elect OF the Legislature atteh1e
as auditors. General Armstrong fta
a statement of the motives whico ~
brought them together. Then ioto"s
a dleon,a,ou Of tho ,'3iicy to so pursue
snden expression Of lsiaws from eLen
tho three counties. Twas agreea- W wv
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-01-24

Washbnrne Elected In Nttnnesoths
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires
sr. PAUL, MIMI, Jan. 23.--The ballot
FOR United States Senator in the Legs
iature at noon to-day resulted: Wash
burne, 80; Durant, Democrat, 0; Start, g.
Wilson, 2; Clspp, /. General WASH
burne was declared elected.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-01-24

James Mcoatferiy, apprentice to Charles
Il. Mclaughlin, baker OF No. 3l9 East
Fourth street, took tesspoonful OF iodine
in mistake for cough syrup Tuesday.
His month and throat were severely
burned and more serious injury was pre-
vented by prompt use of emetics.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-01-24
mIo,v Fris lyrains aus.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
SCRANTON, Pa, Jan. 2S.-Andrew
schoen, sged 80, q well-known merchant,
committed suicide this morning by blow
ing his brains out with revolver. Drink
and business rsyerses led to the deed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-01-24
-
CLWARYsS TEAL,
still Trying go draw Jury-Jay
s.ausd m, re.a Panel.

SfiIl Trying 10 nITHW " JHfy-U"S
Siouid ON the Panel.
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
NEW YonK, Jan. 23.-The dull routine
Of securing Jury for "Boodler" Oleary'a1
trial was resumed to-day. The first panel
of 100 ives exhausted this morning, after
the iirst name was called. In the new panel
were the names of jay Gould and Her.
man Oelriohs. They did not answer and
are liable to be fined. Over 80 tnlesmen
were examined in the first half hour, but
still the first juror had not been obtained.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-01-24
TO count ,he electoral Vote.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires
WAsHINaToN, Jan. 23.-The Senate to-
day adopted concurrent resolution pro-
viding for the assembling OF the two
houses in joint session on February 18th,
for the purpose of counting the electoral
vote.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-01-24
senator plumb Re.eIecsed.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires-
ToprKA, kan, Jan. 2S.-The legislature
yesterday reelected United States Sen
ator Plumb. There was no opposition.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-01-24
rI,n Isnn,elIrn, Wan bal wiImInEton

Fhs Lson,eIiest Wan in Wilmington
As well as the haudsomest and others arc 10
Sited 10 call on any druggist and got res a trial
bottle OF kenpIs Balsam for thu Throat and
ia merits ana il guaranteed TO relieve ana
cure All Chronic and Acute Coughs, Asthma
Bronchitis and Consumption. Large bottles 80
cents and 81.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-01-24

s'THE THRoAT--B roton's Bronchial Troohes"
act directly on the organs OF the voice.
They have an extraordinary effect In all dis
orders OF the throat.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-01-24

LNOR RENT--A GOOD DAIRY FARM
liz in Brandywine hundred, one-halt milo
from this city. Apply 70
jeng3-GH 4. =. WELDLN, Concord PHO.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-01-24

DOVER, Jan. 22.--House met OF 10 Q, M.
Notice Of new bllls-Ry Nj. Blggsi foy taesl
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-03-07
Dr.lt OF Travel.

The numerous heavily ladened trains,
carrying enthusiastic Republicans from
every part of the West, which passed over
the Chesapeake and CHIC railroad last
Saturday and Sunday to attend the inau,
gara ceremonies. indicated the drift Of
apeake and Ohio has been availed of as the
highway for travel between the West and
East. The relation thia road bears TO the
| Big Four" and the fact that the Eres.
ether, gives pointer why this is so
There is nc doubt that the Chesapeake
and Ohio is the most direct route from,
the West and Southwest to the eastern
| cities, FOR is there any question that il
| passes through the most picturesque ano
| romantic regions of The continent. Its
attractions are so many, that it would
| take volume almost t. enumerfte ane
describe them Tie fact. however, is he
| coming known. and the better It IS known
he greater vii! b the gtream Of human
| life that will pass over 1t.
When the management shall fully I'M
derstantl and appreciate the vast unde
veIcped wealth that lies between the Blue
| Ridge end Kanawha Falls, and shall ar
range its plans 10 assist il developing it
! then it will be that this great raiiroae
.gill become forcafql agent in, materla
progress, comm ensuTata with its opportu
mites. We expect 10 see, yitnin the neg
| decade ten times the traffic and traye
now carried over it. and for the Toat
to be placed at the front Of the common
| carriers of the world.