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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-06
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New YORK, jim. 3l.--The Herald to-day
has dispatch from Terrebonne, Quebec,
stating that Silcott, the cashier Of the Ser
geant. alarms Of the Uaited States House
Of Representatives, who ab.conded Novam-
Der 1hth with about $4,000, the proceeds
OF forgerleB Of the names of members who
were accustomed to draw their salaries
through him, has been seen In that place.
The correspondent also says that he saw
Louise Thibault, the woman for whom he
left his wife. The dataulter looks i'll at
ease, and his companion, who Is living with
her father, also shows that abe has had her
troubles.
Sllcott insists that the charges OF forgery
are false. He says that there is scarcely a
member OF the House to whom he did not
advance his pay every month and receive
notes as receipts. When he left Washing
ton for New York ne said that he had not
the remotest idea OF leaving the United
states. As proof of this he pointed to the
fact that on the Wednesday before last
Thanksgiving he drew $S6,000 from the
treasury, and with this amount he took up
the notes of some 80 members which bad
been discounted In the National Metropoli-
tan Bank. He insisted that he had but little
money when he left New York.
Hilcotr also said that the stories about his
| connection with Miss Thibault were false,
as abe had nothing to do with bis fall. In
conclusion he remarked that be did NOT care
for all tho detectives In the United States
ard Canada, as he had obtained legal
advice, and felt assured that he had COM
mltted no o tense that was extraditGble,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-06
ENORMOUS CROPS.
.3S Bushels OF Potatoes aud 2j3 of
Corn 10 the Acre.

Corn TO LE1e Acre.
Farmers everywhere have been in
tenseiy interested in the results of the
american Agricu!turiS prizs crop COM
petition the past year. The grand prize
OF $500 was awarded IN the December
number of that magazine, to crop OF
1876 bushels of oats, and yell of 73S
bushels Of potatoes on one acre captured
the $500 prize in shns class, rs described
in the January issue. The forthcoming
February number OF magazine contains
several pages of further particulars about
these enormous and profitable potato
crops. 1t describes how yields of from
400 to 1000 bushels per acre were OBJ
tanned. In almost every instance, the in
tensive culture pursued proved exceed
ingly profitable. The lessons Of the CON
test, as pointed out in the articles 70.
fefred to, will come home with great
force to every one who is trying to make
money on the farm, especially ON the
potato crop. The details OF Q new potato
contest for 1890 are also announced in
the american Agriculturist for February.
Tho prizes offered already aggregate sev-
eral Thousands dollars in value. The rules
are so simple that any farmer who plants
one acre of potatoes or more may COM
nete. A pamphlet describing the new
contest is furnished free.
The wheat awards In tho crop oompeti-
tion are also announced in the February
number, the $500 gold prize going to II
| yield of 80 bushels, in Utah, and the
second prizs to crop of 69b bushels, in
| Colorado, on one acre. How these, and
tho other wheat crops that secured large
prizes, were grown is given in detail.
Bat, while the results on the three
crops just mentioned have been remark
ablo, and full of valuable facts, the most
unprecsdente interest has been taken in
the corn class Of the competition. The
particulars OF the corn contest are prom
ised for the Marsh number Of tho Anlsri-
can AgTteulturiS,, but preliminary
statement appears in the February nun.
Der, from which we learn that the $500
| prize for the largest yield OF shellsd corn
on one acre goes to crop of 253 bushels
ASG pounds, grown in Marlboro county,
South Carolina. This was the green
weight OF the shellad eu-u, which, when
kiln dried, shrUuk TO $50 bushels, and,
according 10 chemical analysis, contained
2l7 bushels of actual dry matter The
second largest crop was 213 bushels, in
Votes county, New York, and the third,
III bushels, in Pawnee county, Nebraska.
TheHe crops broke the worlds record,
and every corn-gr0wer 10 anxious to Learn
Just how they were obtained. The
largest yield previously recorded was 20t
bushels OF Bbelled coru, green weight
alleged to have been grown by DIR. J. w.
Barker, eor South Carolina, in 1857,
but its accuracy has been questioned
The next largest crop on racGrd YVES 49,
bushels, obtained on Long Island tev
years ago, under circumstances which
,oaSe no doubt as to the facts in the oaRe
AS the FIRST corn prias is taken by E Houll
Carolina crop, the fortunate grower vii
obtain similar gilt from that state, {
total of 81 900.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-06

ERIE, Pa, Jan. 3l.-The Italian omar.
ter OF the city has contributed another
bloody chapter to the history OF that SEQ
ton. Antonio Rosie called at the house
of Antonio Patsmbo and WAS there at
tackled by James Palombo who, while
slashing at Rosie with stiletto inflicted
wound mon his sister-in-law, Mrs.
Antonio Pstombo, in the abdomen
which will prove fatal. That
bloW was intended for Rosie
who then returned and cut James Pat.
ombo'a side open embedding his knife in
his antagonists lung. Joseph Pstombo,
while attempting to part the Infatuated
dagoeS wssalso badly siGshod that he may
die. Rosie who will without doubt have
to stand trial for murder 10 also badly
wounded and declares that he was only
fighting for his life.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-06

The Incident Tint MADE Judge Hoi
man the Watchdog of tne Treas

The Incident Thnt Made Judge Hoi-
man the Watchdog of tne Trcas-
ury.
Washington Post.
During the war, when patriotism and
sentiment were at food tide, the rolls of
the two houses Of Congress were in
creased almost weekly to make room for
wounded soldiers, who had been dis.
charged from the service. DoorkeeperS,
messengers and watchmen were so thick
around the Capitol thst they we're in each
others way. Judge Holman happened
to be in the basement one day, aud en-
deayored to go through doorway,
guarded by n one-legged veteran.
Cant get through there" said the
guardian Of the portal uuoonoernedly.
81 am a member Of Congress" said the
judge, quietly.
IT don't know that that makes any
difference" said the doorheeper," unless
you came from district where the people
eau walk through wood. That door is
| screwed up"
"Then what are you doing her ?" in
| quired Judge Holman, whose curiosity
! was naturally excited.
"pm here for $500 day. There's
Il u IptbOW AEoul LAW DlAth AcIlhNlNhttlh
Calvary Watching the other side Of it.,
and meb6e he can tell you more than l
can."
By circuitous route the iadge, through
the committee rooms, reached the other
sido of the door. Sure enough thore sat
another veteran leiaurely reading news
paper. He was equally frank in announc.
ing that tho door was screwed fast.
lyon see" he said, by way OF ezplsna.
ton, "both me and my partner are sub
jeot 10 rheumatic since we'vo been in the
army, and we screwed up thia door 60 we
wouldn't 30 in the drEught."
Judge Holman thought that il the gov
eminent was paying two men $500 day
each for watching door that could no;
be opened, it was time that somebody
proposed retrenohmont. He threw him.
self into tho breNch, ssoured reduction
in tho House rcllI, and ever since has
been tho determined enemy of sineoures
and extra salaries.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-06

The Commissioner of Pensions Thurs
day recommended to the Secretary OF the
Interior the removal of Samuel x. Her.
say OF Maryland, the assistant chief of
Wright of West Virginia, clerk in the
middle division of the pension office
Mr.. Hersey was one of the employee
whose pension was rerated during Cor
poral Tanners administration. h.8 PEN
sion was increased, it is snid, from $l6 to
$50 per month for total disability OF the
hand, when, in fact, the disability vas
comparatively slight, as is proven by his
constant use of the disabled hand in writ
ing at his desk, mir. Wright's pension
wss not rsrated or increased, but it is
stated he was active in facilitating tns
rerated cases.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-06


Yes, squire, 1 bought this farm OF mine
Jest after the war was done,
And, though say 1t, a purifier Farm
The Gun don't shine upon.
paid three thousand dollars down,
An I've wofkel both night and day,
An hggered an twisted the best knew
Ter make the blamed thing pay.
My wife and gst up at Ave
An work till ihne at night;
We've done the bsst that we knew how
Ter make things come out right.
Bot things somehow have backward elid
Instid OF goin ahead,
An I'll be dashed II l don't wish
Sometimes that was dead.
They say our hutter Is the best
That's made In this ere town,
But all we git at Jones' store
Ia thirteen cents ponn'.
Our wool is down to twenty-five,
Our beef Is four cents, dressed;
An eggs so cheap they hardly pay
For the wear an tear of this most.
The speakers In the last campai'n
All promised better tlmoa,
An said II the peskY Dlmercrats won
Our dollars would turn to dimes.
They said Perfection would fix us right;
But experience teaches me
That thu more Perfection we farmerG git
The wuSser of We be.
I've alleE1 been Republican,
An voted the ticket straight,
An bowed for Benjamin Harrison
In eighteen eighty-elght.
Times can't DO wu5s II we have change,
30 now what I'm goin' ter do
Is ter vote for Grover Cleveland
In eighteen ninety-two.
Boston Globe.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-06

A Washington correspondent writes:
Senator FarWeli OF Illinois. expresses tho
Op.nton that tho President regards oillaes
us hiF personal pefquIsites, and the power
to appoint rs his personal privilege. Mr..
Farweii thus expressus him !elf because the
President refused to appoint man as col
lsctnr OF tho port OF Chicago who Was
recommended by the business community
generally OF that city, both tho Illinois ssn.
ato,s ana many OF tho representatives.
The President ignored all these recon-
inendaiions and gave the office to per-
Eonal friend, for whose appointment 30
one had Rskad. The appointment inst
made of recorder OF deeds for this district
Is II perfect parallel to the Chicago appoints
ment. and helps very much to confirm Son
ate, Farweli's impression.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-06
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From tho washington fuSt.
After tue pssssss of the resolution
creating special committee to consider
the worlds fair proposition, one of the
Ohio members went to Mr.. Lodge, who
is regarded as the speakers nearest adj
wiser in such matters, and suggested the
name OF one Of his colleagues from Ohio
for the ohnirmanBhip.
81 do not intend to interfere In behalf
o. any one in this matter" said Mr..
Lodge, "but to save your friend from
the embarrassment Of applying for the
honor and being subsequently ignored,
will find out il he is on any Of the
speakers AZ lists. Il no is au If. II. X.
or an II. X, Ia chances are hopeless,
and would not advise him to Try for the
place aven If he is *"
"Why. what have all these Hs and Ks
got to do with it ?" said the aatonished
Ohio member. 81 haven't heard any.
thing about them since the Arbuokle.
Campbell casa"
"They have everything to do with it, y
said Mr.. Lodge emphatically. "You SEE
when the standing committees were ap
pointed lot OF members made an awful
disturbance, because they were not giver
what they wanted, in the expectation tina
they would bluff Mr.. Reed into givine
them some consolation Craftsmanship
later in the session. Now, the sposkei
understood this and decided to take IRE
ciBely the opposite course. He divided
the soreheada into three CLASSES, the firsi
Of which were marked * az an abbre
Walton for kicker; the second wero mad
| II. H. for hard kicker, and the third de
gree is H. h. h, or b Of bar
kicker. Chesdle of Indiana heads tn
H. II. KS"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-06

W. D. Suit, druggist, Bippus, Ind, test.-
fies II can recommend Electric Bttters rs
the very best remedy. Every bottle sold
has given relief In every case. One man
took ak bottles, and was cured Of rheuma-
tism OF 10 years standing" Abraham
Hare, druggist, Bellville, Ohio, afIlrns:
1.-The best selling medicine l have ever
handled "a my 40 years experience, Is
Elsctrlc Bltters." Thousands Of others
have added their testimony, so thgt the
verdict is unanimous that Electric Bltters
do cure 2Il disease OF the liver, kidneys OF
blood. At Beaten Srlith's drug store, cor.
liyeEel free.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-06
INTO surplnnl nSnlg h.s Of H.anpr.

-. va 80 -
MrNSEApoLIs, MINI, Feb. IA grand
labor coupe has been quictly puraed in
this state and ID to bs sprung ia few
days. The ultimate object of its pro-
rnoters is to supplsut the Knights OF
Labor with new organization which
will draw the power, influence
and membership from the older
society. Tho new proposition 10
TO establish state federation Of labor,
b,se6 upon the lines of the national or
ganization that is an association in one
gene oil body Of the various trades unions
which have sprung up in the northwest.
J. P. McGaughen, formerly district mas
ter workman of the Knights of Labor is
tho leader in the new movement.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-06

d. B. Merrill, proprietor Of four -four
mills at Kalamazoo. Michigan, valued NJ
5000. 600, has given M option to m English
syndicate for the purchase OF tho proper
ties.
A bill was introduced In tho Maryland
house OF Representatives on Friday to
authorize Baltimore City to purchase and
TO issue bonds to pay fOs the Baltimore City
Passenger Railway company. The city has
tho righG to make this purchase under acts
OF assembly.
Tho star OF Kansas City, says that an
Engliea syndicate is negotiating for tn
purchase OF all tho principal aasa aud coor
factories IN the country; that options have
been secured on about 30 different plants,
for which the syndicate will pay between
twenty and twenfy-I i've milton dollars.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-06

IsplAEGpohIs, Jan. 3l.-Jimmy Carroll
Of Chicago the brother of Paddy Carroll
tho heavy sight, fought George Corri-
gao Of this city laat night near hsre.
They fought i5 rounds when Corrigan
was knocked down aud the police then
appeared. Tommy Miller was the referee
and declared the miil draw. Six.nunce
gloves were used. Both men were pretty
badly PUNISHED and used up ct the finish.
The men and hackers agreed upon smother
fisht as soon as arrangements can be
eately made.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-06

ThilalOlphla KecOrl. ---
Tins Republicans il Delaware, finding
that they could not ride over the State
constitution, are now insisting that che
constitution shall be changed. At least,
they seem to have been taught the lesson
tant the proper place to begin IL OF tina
beginning. In Pennsylvania the spirit
of the constitution has been persistently
violBteG from the tins of its adoption,
either by ignoring it, as in the ease o!
poll-tax voters, OF by a refusal to enact
lava for it's enforcement, as in the case Of
the provisions rolatipg to transportation
companies.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-06

CHIcAGo, Jan, 81. john Kunze the
German Cronin su'peot who is row out
on bail walked into Judge CI!ford's
court this morning in company with his
attorney and demsnded a new trial in
accordance with the decision of JudSe
Mcdonnell. States Attorney Longnecker
announced that he was mot ready to 20
or with the new trial and the case was
continued 70 tha next torn Of court.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-06
Postmnrter Van Oolt ot New York, yel

Postmaster Van Colt OF New York, yes
ttrdEy week appointed his son, Richard
Van Colt, sashier OF the post Office there,
TO sucosed Louns5ersy, decestel.
President and Mrs. Harrison attended
the charity ball in Washington, last night
for the beneG of the Uhildren's Hospital.
The Ufrlir wsu success socially aud
financially.
The department OF agriculture hes re-
oeived from Europe consignment Of
choice silk worm eggs, which will be dis
trihuted erstutousiy 20 all persons who
desire to rGiAe silk worms in this country.
The Builders Association, which held
It's annual mealing in st. Paul, Aliune-
sofa, elected these officers; President,
job j. Tuoher, New York; First Woe
president, Anthony Ittner, st. Louis
| Secretary, w. II. Hayward, Boston, and
Treasurer, George Jasper, Chicago.
l4uciG Xlretta, the Mexican midget, said
to be the smallest human being ia the
world, wss . passenger on one Ct the
| snow bound traips in California, and died
at Truckee on Tuesday week from gastric
fever. Mira. McYesn, passenger on tne
came train, died at Tsuaee on Monday
week of dlphineria.
meningitis, ia ragipg in the Western part
of Cook county, Texas. Tho patients
die, in many instances, in few hours
after taking tho 6iaease. Twenty Ave
deaths have bsen reported during the past
"a hours. Many cilizoGs ars leaving
their homes for other localities.
The sessions OF the Grand Lodge Of
MasenH were concluded in Trenton, N
j., Thursday. Following are the Off
cers Grand Master, Charles H. Mann Of
iIuddonfeld; Dspnty Grand Master,
George W. Fottmoyer of Orange; Senior
Grani Warden, James II. Dotand of bah.
way; Junior GRAND Warden Charlie.
Belcher Of Newark; Graud Treasurer,
Charles Bechtol o. TrSrton Grand Sac
rotary, Joseph IL. Hough Of Trenton
Deputy Gtand Secretary, Thomas IL
lisading of Asbury Park.
About 1000 people, mostly negroes
gathered at Morgan, Ca, Oh Wednea
day week, to witness the execution o
Polk Newton, Il negro murderer. Inter
ference Of tha governor prevented tn
execution, bat The crowd fingered ii
tom, and tbsee was much drinking. Il
the afternoon u not took place. Il We
caused by dtunken negro striking
white child and the attempts of the tow
officers to arrest him. grsat pumbe
OF shots were fired, AMI four white me
were WoDuGad, one fatally. The crow
, dispersed, and it 10 not known no
J many negroes we're injursd but non
were killed. Whisky was the cause {
the trouble.
The steamer Ocean which erliYei .
Boston Thursday from Den.zic via Por
a lind, England, encountered almost ooi
tiuuoua gales. The high seas swept a
movah es from deck, carried away thrC
life boats, some yentilators and hoode
: the chart room and did other damag
y On Jenuery 4.h, the cargo of euA
shifted, giving the steamer heavy Ii
TO starbcArd GA the 1lth tue after con
partment whieh contained no cargo, W
found 10 be leaking and SOON filled vii
wster, and although it was pumpad o.
n it again filed. On January 18th the co
: was found to be Swing out and IL to
OF sugar from the cargo were utilized f
fuel.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-06

KANSAS CRY, No, Jan. 3l.-During his
absence from home last evening masked
burglars entered the house Of Charles
Roonsn at No. 2i34 Mersier street. Mrs.
Roopan was alone and the outlaws after
they had bound and gagged her dragged
the unconscious women TO the foot Of
the bed in one of the stepping rooms and
bound her by the ueok to one of the bed
poHts. After possessing Themselves OF al
kinds Of yh!uables in sight they escaped
Mrs. Roonan's condition is serious.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-06

Sioux Cry, IA, JRa al.--At O'Clock
last night Leander anderson shot ard
killed Anna Carlson pnd immediately
Euicidsd by shooting himself " til the
same weapon. Anderson had persecutsd
the girl wjLh his sttalticn Tor several
months. Las. night wAils out walking
with couple of friends Anderson shot
her through .hs brain.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-06

w Ns Il q. lIIIVIIUs
The business done by the Woman's
Temperance Publication Association,
Chicago. in The last year, amounts in
round numbers to $3.50 900. Tbs IL
crease in cash receipts tbs past year is
800 600. A dividend of seven per cont
Eas been declared for tue third time "a
stockholders. Considering that oil this
enterprise relates to Temperance, pure
and simple, and Is conducted by women,
the record is one TO Bhicn tao history OF
the temperance movement sffoida nc
parallel,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-06

The oiaest law ouit on record is now
beilg tried in the highest Russian court
Mt s.. Petersburg. IL was brought 800
years ago against the city Of kanenez-
Podolqk by the he re- CT a dead noblemsn
to resover many thousand acres OF Lis e.
tate which had been ooLiiscatsd by the
municipality. The written testimony is
said to woigh 40 tons.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-06
qns rREsI DENT RoBBED.
GEIs Indiana Home PIundcred by
Rurgtnrs Last Night.

INDIANAPOLIS, IND, Jan. 30.-Surslars
entered President Harrison's house on
ncrth Delaware street last night. AL
though it is occupied by Henry 5. Fra
'ier and family much OF the Presidents
property is stilI there. Much OF it with
jewelry belonging to Mrs. Frazier was
stolen.
The loss will DO nearly $1,000. The
burglars secured su Q trance by climb
ing to second story window.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-06

John OBricn wa5removed from the ONCE
OF Chief of the Bureau Of ElectiOns In Nav
York on Friday. Ho Republican. His
term Of Office expired nearly three years
ago, hut, as there was deadlock In the
Board Of Police Commissioners, two OF
whom were Democrats and two Republi-
cans, he held over until on Friday. Rs
Gently the Democrats got third Democrat
on the board and took ths opportunity Of
oustlng Mr.. 0'Brien. They appointed as
bough, who lost bis right arm In the late
wur.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-06
Ia aETPPE.


The dandy dude, he banker grave,
The blind, ihe halt, the lana,
The teethinG babs, the 6uxom lass,
AL have 1t Just the same.
All grades and si2ss, ea4te end sex
Brown, yellow. bla K and white
Lie In thair beds apd grOan and ache
And tumble through the night,
And through the day, when on their feet
And sauntsri x through the honse,
They blink their eyes and wipe their nose
On 'kefchief, sleeve or blouse.
Take pills or physia-what you may,
I'll bet my bottom hp,
You've either had or soon will have
A tussle with La Grippe.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-06
Inn.nyn WI, omrrn Nn,aI,s.

BucrAHEsE. Jan. 20 The nephew of
the King of Roumanis sra heir TO the
throne has fallen desperately in love With
Queen Natalie OF servin, to the intense
veystion Of the royal family. The prince
is ben: upon marrying Nstsi'e, whom he
regards 40 the greatest heroine and IaOr-
tyr Of the age, aud close watch is kept to
prevent ciandestine marriage.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-06

President Harrison Thursday sent TO
tho United States Senate the nomination
Of Jadge William A. Taft Of tine superior
court OF Cincinnati, to bs soiioilor~gen-
eral. He il son of Judge Alphonao
Taft, who WAS attorney general under
President Grant. The nominee is oaly
SIS years old, aud bears an excellent repu-
tation 90 3 lawyer.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-06

newport, N. H., Feb. 1.-Geurg-
Dane, superintendent of the New Eng.
land division of the railway mai service
under President C!eVeiaui'l Gdministra.
ton, died n. his home here sally thii
morning Of aoftcuing Of the brain. bit
WING As yeata Oh.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-06

MILWAUKEE,, WIS., Jan. 3l.-Judge
Nssbsum, county jadse Of Forest county,
who waa accused of selling liquor with
out government license, has baen dis
chsrrd by Commissioner Byau. Ho sold
certain nitters and tonios which the gov
arnment officials olsimnd were inioxicGt-
IN.