The Washington critic., 1889-01-18

all day, but did not vote for Maxwell, the
regular caucus nominee This prevented an
election.
A $4,000 Damage suit
The case of Joseph t. Mullen VS.. the Phila-
dephia, Wilmington & Baltimore Railroad
Company, was taken up yesterday in the Cir
cult Court for Cecil County, Md. Mullen,
who resides in Delaware County, Pa, asks
$4,000 damages for injuries sustained In Sep
tember, 1856, at Kerlin-stroet crossing. Ches-
ter, Pa. The plaintiff, with two other persons,
was riding in a carriage when IL was struck by
one Of defendants trains. One of the party
was killed and another rendered insane from
his injuries.
Mr.. Mullen had three ribs, shonlderbade,
hip and collar-bone broken, the latter in two
places. lie was also cut In the head aud an
kle. The injuries, II is claimed, have i'm
paired his memory lie was made lame, one
leg being considerably shorter than the other.
Arbitrators appointed under the Pennsylvania
laws awarded damages in the other cases.
The Ridonour Murder Case.
At Winchester, Va, vest terday, Mr.. r. +.
Byrd, Commemorative Attorney, closed the
Ridenour murder case In n three hours speech.
Judge Clark sent the jury to their room, but
did not permit the instructions which had been
before decided upon TO 90 to them. After
short time the Judge decided that for reasons
the case TO go to the jury, and thereupon ad-
iourned them until 10 o'clock tomorrow
morning.
Judge Clark told the Commonwealth's At
torney that he did not think he ought to give
the case TO the jury under the influence OF his
closing speech Intense interest is manifested
IN the result. Hundreds OF people from the
county were present to hear the closing argu-
ment.
Colonel o'FerraiI for Governor.
Colonel Charles 4. O'Ferrall of Virginia is
the favorite among Democrats for the guber-
material nomination in that State. The Demo
Gratis of Virginia recognize that the fight next
fall will be hotly contested one, and they
further recognize that the gubernatorial nomi-
nee must be an able, vigorous, aggressive ana
successful leader with strong and unassaila-
BILE record. Without disparagement oil the
other gentlemen named In your special,
Colonel O'Ferrall is one who possesses all
these qualifications. His record as soldier,
a jurist aud statesman are part Of the his
tory Of Virginia. He is In the prime OF man
hood, powerful debater, aggressive, untir-
ing and always victorious.
His record in Congress for the past six
years, together with his recent overwhelming
victory of 5000 majority over bis Republican
opponent aud Northern DOODLE have added to
his already great popularity all over the state
The MorrelI-Drexel Wedding.
Edward dc Vaux Morrel was married to
Miss Louise Bouvier Drexel, daughter of the
late millionaire banker of Philadelphia, at the
Roman Catholic Cathedral, in that city, yes
terday. The ceremony was performed by
Archbishop Ryan of that Diocese assisted by
Rev. John E. lccock, rector Of the Cathedral,
and Rev. Ignatius Uorstmann, ID. d., Cham
ceor of the Diocese. Mr. Anthony j. Drexel,
uncle of the bride, gave the latter away.
Mrs. Morrell, the bride of to-day, is "A years
of age, and the third daughter of the late
Francis A. Drexel, and with her step-sisters
she Inherited a fortune of $l2000,OOO. She
has not gone much into society, but, with her
sisters, has been devoted to religious and
charitable work. She recently purchased
handsome estate near Torresdale, and costly
residence in Rittenhouse Square, which Will be
the future homes OF Mr. and Mrs. Morrell.
General John NJ. Palmer.
The Democratic Members Of the Illinois
Legislature met in joint caucus yesterday and
nominated General John NJ. Palmer, late
Democratic candidate for Governor as their
candidate for United States Senator.
Hordes of Omce.seekers.
The hordes Of ofllce-seekers are growing at
indianapolis, and their demands on General
Harrison's time are becoming a serious matter.
He Obtained $4,000.
A jury in New York yesterday gave Rudolph
| L. Dalzell $4,000 damages In a suit against
the Long Island Railroad Company for injuries
received by collision on that road December
| 81, 1887. His injuries produced spinal disease,
and his physicians say that he will become
paralytic.
Chapel on the Battlefield.
The site at Gettysburg for the New York
State chapel, to be erected on the battlefield,
was fixed to-day by Colonel II. w. owen of
the Quartermaster- Generals Department at
| Washington ID. G. 1t is in the southern por-
| ton of the Soldiers National Cemetery, on the
| hill where the summer-house now stands. The
proposed building is to cost 100000, of which
1000 has been subscribed
Senator MoMiilin Elected.
The Michigan Legislature at Lansing, In
| Joint convention yesterday elected James Me-
| Miiu United States Senator, he receiving
ninety votes against thirty-fve for Melbourne
ii. Ford
| $4,000 For n Heart.
At Cleveland, Ohio, yesterday, Miss Chris
tina Martins, aged 81, was given verdict for
$5 900 against William j. Harrison, wealthy
brckmaker, aged GO. She asked for $780, 200
damages for breach of promise.
Out On Strike.
A special from Bromwel, Mercer County
! w. Va, says that all the miners Of this
region went out on a strike this morning
| over 4, 4,000--on account of the differences in
| the size OF the mine cars. Great excitement
prevails.
Grand Legislative Ball.
Last night, ut Charleston, w. Va, grand
ball was given in the State armory by the
citizens in honor of the State Legislature.
Gov. Wilson and the State officials gave "a re-
cepton In the Hall of the House beginning at
o'clock and lasting until 10 when dancing
was begun, which continued until late hour
Music was furnished by the Fourteenth Regi-
ment Band of Columbus and the affair was a
complete success.
10. X, NJ. in Council.
The Grand Council Of the Improved Order
of Red Men of Maryland mot in annual scs-
sion at Frederick yesterday, and elected the
following officers Great prophet, William Ii.
Lewis of Hagerstown: great sachem John G.
Bell of Baltimore County; great senior saga
more, Robert T. Mullikin Of Talbot County;
great junior sycamore, Charles w. Moore of
Baltimore; great chief OF records, Henry A.
Anthony of Baltimore; great keeper of wam-
pun, George L. Fowler of Batimore Repre-
sentatives to the next Great Council, to meet in
Baltimore in September, John ii. Bennett OF
Frederick and Il, X. Stephenson Of Somerset
County; appointed chiefs, John f. Thomas OF
Baltimore great Sanuap; Charles w. Gilbert
of Baltimore, great Mlshenewa; VIM. H. Wis
ner OF Baltimore County, great guard of wig
wan, and James L. Gorsuch OF Baltimore
great guard OF the forest.
A Fight TO Draw.
At Providence, II. l., last night Jack Glynu
| of BroOklyn and ,James Dolan of proyidence