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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-25
Downward-HiII Nuptials.

Miss Annie Weston Hill, daughter of
the Rev, Charles Hill, pastor of the
Elkton Methodist Episcopal Church,
and sister of the Rev. Charles A. Hill of
Centreville, Md, was married yesterday
afternoon week at o'clock to Henry G.
Downward, who resides in this city,
and is engaged in business in Philadel-
phia. The ceremony was performed in
the Elkton Methodist Episcopal Church
by tho father of the bride and in the
presence of large assemblage, includ-
ing many from distance. The bride
was attired in white faille and carried a
bouquet of roses. Asher A. Scott played
the wedding march, and the ushers were
William L. Todd, Joseph II. Menden-
hall and William K. Reynolds Of this
city, and James G. Downward, Jr., Of
Coatesville, Pa. A reception was held
after the ceremony at the parsonage.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-25
Rapid TRANSIT.
Philadelphia Councils Pass the Reading
Terminal and Belt Line Ordinances.

Phitadelphia Councils Pass the Reading
Terminal and Belt Line Ordinances.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 1S.-There has been
complete collapse of the opposition to the
Belt line and Reading Railroad Terminal
ordinances which have been fought by the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company for years.
To-day the common council passed both
ordinances without amendment and almost
unanimously. They now go to the mayor,
who promised to sign the Belt line ordi-
nance, and is expected to sign the Heading
Terminal.
The Belt Line bill provides for the CON
struction of a railroad 25 miles long along
the Delaware river front and around Point
Breeze to the Schuylllill river.
The Reading Terminal bill allows the
Philadelphia d Reading Railroad Com
pany to extend its tracks from the present
terminus, at Ninth and Green streets to
Twelfth and Market streets, about 10
blocks nearer the centre of the city, by
means of an elevated railroad. 1t is esti-
mated that the extension of the road will
cost between seven and eight millions of
dollars
The common council also passed the
ordinance for the construction of an ele-
waited railroad on Market street.
1t provides for a road from the river to
Sixty-thlrd street, passing around the pub
lie buildings. The privilege to build the
road is to be sold to the highest bidder.
The tracks are to be of standard gauge, so
that they may be used by the Pennsylva-
mia railroad, and it is expected that that
company will bid for the road, so as to be
able to run its excursion trains through to
Market street ferry.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-25
DE. Mcoor,s RErrRN.
He Came FaclS With the Coveted Lymph
--Roch a Greater Man Than the Em-

He Came Fack With the Coveted Lymph
--Koch Greater Man Than the EN-
pcr0r.
Dr. Mccoy of Kirkwood arrived from
Berlin on the Majesticin New York Thurs
day. He had small vial of the lymph
which he secured from DR.. Libbertz, Pro-
feSsor Koch's first assistant, after much
trouble His vial was the sixty-second
and last package given out before he sailed.
1t was placed in very small box, tightly
packed and sealed, and in dimensions are
about one and one-half inches long by one
deep. 1t come exclusively from DIR. Lib
hertz, who superintends the distribution of
the lymph.
Twenty-Five marks or about Sc in money
are paid to DIR. Libbertz for the vial,
though the same quantity of lymph would
sell outside for thousands of dollars. The
quantity of the lymph which Dir. Mccoy
has with him when diluted will suffice for
about 5000 injections.
There are about 6,0O0 applicants for the
preparation with DIR. IihbertZ
He saw DR.. Iibbertz just before he left
Germany, and that physician assured him
that up to that time only two small vials
had been sent 10 the United States. One
of these was addressed to Secretary Blaine
and the other tn Or. jacob, at Mount
Sinai Hospital. Prof. Koch often dimes
with the emperor now, and at the
emperor's request refuses to see anybody.
In fact, it is easier now to get an interview
with the emperor than it is with Prof.
KOCH
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-25
A Hnnter,s Fatal Shot.

ELKToN, MD, Dec. ia distressing
cunning accident occurred this morning
on the farm owned by Capt. Washington
Foster, about nine miles below Elkton,
on the Elk river, opposite Welsh Point,
and tenanted by his brother, Capt.
William Foster Two sons of the latter,
Jesse, aged IS years, and William, aged
81 years, went cunning for ducks along
the bank of the river They had but
one gun, No. 10 breech- loader, belong
ing to William. Jesse had the gun,
and was. in the act of handing it
to William with the muzzle pointed
towards himself, when it was in
some manner discharged. The load
entered Il right arm of the unfor-
tunate young man and passed into his
breast. William, who was greatly ex-
cited, rushed to their home for his
father, their house being not far distant.
In the meantime, w. f. Watson and
Joseph Simmonds of Centreville, Md,
who were cunning in boat near by,
had come ashore and found the young
man dead from a frightful wound.
When the father and some other men,
bers of the family arrived the scene was
very affecting. Jessie was the second
of eight children.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-25
WIS 1T SUICIDE OR ELECTRICITYq
A Transfer Coach Horse Killed at Eighth
and Windsor Streets.

A horse was instantaneously killed
on Thursday at Eighth and Windsor
streets, resulting from contact with a
broken incandescent Westinghouse
alternating current wire belonging to
the Wilmington City Electric Com
pany's system.
The accident happened as follows:
John Cochran an employe of the Will
mington Transfer Company had just
called with his double team at No. 804
Harrison street to drive party to the
p, w. & B. station in order to meet the
$50 train, when passing the point re-
ferred to on Eighth street, a sudden col
lision of some kind which Cochran
could not at the time account for, oc-
Cured. One of the horses fell to the
ground and the other began prancing
with fright. The driver perceived a
shock as he felt in his pocket for knife
in order to cut the traces. 1t was dark
at the time, (6.10 o'clock exactly. On
investigation he found the horse dead
and an electric wire, one end Of which
hung over the railroad trolley wire, was
tangled about the animals body. He
cut the traces and made matters safe for
the occupant of the carriage and for the
surviving horse.
The dead horse was found to have o
deep cash above one of its nostrils.
This with scratch on one of its knees
comprised all the marks discoverable on
the animal The transfer company
manager values the horse at 5000.
The linemen Of the city elect. ic com
pany went out to the scene of the acci-
dent at o'clock They found the
broken wire, about 150 feet in length
neatly rolled up in coil and placed on
the sidewalk, Earlier in the morning
an electric car driver discovered the
broken wire. The Eighth street railway
officials were notified. Assistant cleo
trician Gibson arrived and cut the con-
Meeting end of the broken wire thus
preventing further accident.
The incandescent wires have been all
fixed again.
Mr.. Trump of the Wilmington City
Electric Company says: 1.-THE street
incandescent wire supplying current
for the lamp on Windsor street was
burned off the pole on Madison street
by the gale sagging it down on an
Edison feeder line. The insulated wire
in dropping fell across the electric rail
way trolley. The horse belonged to the
transfer team which was passing along
Eighth street at the time was probably
standing on the railway track which is
solidly grounded and thus received
heavy shock either from the railway or
the incandescent current. 1t is more
probable that the horse was killed by
his fall or his plunging than by the
shock from either railway or incan-
descent current. 1t is to be noted that
the other horse Of the transfer team was
not hurt in the least and il is hardly
possible that it could have escaped a
shock if sufficient current power existed.
s'In my opinion, either the railroad or
the incandescent shock was sufficient
to have knocked the horse down, espec-
tally if he happened to be standing on
the railroad track, but believe neither
current would nave been sufficient to
have killed the animal"
''Of course we assume the RESPONSE
bility of the loss of the horse"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-25
The Largest shlp Afloat.

The Shenandoah, the largest ship ever
built in America and next to La France,
a Clyde-built ship, the largest ship in
the world, arrived in New York, Tues
day. The Shenandoah registers 3,409
tons, and has displacement of 5000
tons. La France, a flve-master, regis
tiers 5000 tons, but is steel ship, the
Shenandoah is 1926 feet over all, 40 feet
beam, 29 feet deep and draws 27 feet of
water. Sheis full rugged ship on every
spar except the jigger mast, Her four
great masts tower about 10 feet above
the deck, and Captain Murphy estimates
that she carries 1000 feet of canvas.
The cargo capacity of the Shenandoah
when loaded to the water line is stated
to be 5000 tons.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-25

Alexander Meacham, colored, was held
in $500 bail Thursday by Squire Smith on
the charge of threatening to kill John
Hewlett Meachan is a laboror in the
employ of Mr.. liowlett who rents farm
from ex-Marshal c. VI, Newlin. The testi-
mony was that the prisoner went to Mr.
Howletl,s house to obtain some wages due
him. Mr.. Hewlett was sick at the time
and confined to his bedroom. Meacham
was paid all due him except an amount of
81 which he owed his employer When
the latter amount was retained the negro
became abusive and knocking Mr. Hewlett
down beat him while he lay upon the
floor. Mr.. Hewlett had not the strength
to defend himself.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-25
CHRIsTI4Y ENDE4ToR so oCIErIEs.
Afternoon and Evening Proceedings of
the State Convention.


The State convention of the Young
Peoples Societies of Christian Endeavors
reconvened in Asbury Church yesterday
week at 2p. M, the Rev. George NJ. Hick-
man presiding.
After service of song the Rev A. A..
Fulton of China, delivered an address.
Next there were papers as follows: I:
"Consecration Meetings of the Young
Peoples Societies of Christian En-
deavor," by Eldorus Richmond of Phil.
adelphia; prayer Meeting Methods of
the Young Peoples Societies of Chris
tian Endeavor," by the Rev. w. E.
Avery; "Work of the Lookout Commit
tees of the Young Peoples Societies of
Christian Endeavor," by the Rev.
George E. Thompson; "The Pledge of
the Young Peoples Societies of Chris
tian Endeayor," by the Rev. w. P.
Swartz.
Queries found in the question box
were answered by General Secretary j.
w. Baer of Boston.
A State union, composed Of the socie-
ties represented in the convention, was
organized. A constitution was adopted
and for the ensuing year the following
officers were elected: President, the
Rev. George E. Thompson of Whining
ton; Vice presidents, Charles f. Wollas-
ton of Wilmington, Carl Gronwold of
Stanton and Charles j. Holzmueller of
Milford; Secretary and Treasurer, Harry
j. Guthrie of Wilmington; Executive
committee, T. B. Ridgway and A. Pres
ton of Wilmington, w. E. Rothwell of
New Castle and M. H. Beckwith of
Newark.
After the transaction of some routine
business recess until 7.30 o'clock was
taken.
Harry L. Gray presided atnight. The
evenings programme consisted of SER
vice of song, addresses by Messrs. Baer
and Fulton and conservation meeting.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-25
Thirty Thousand Dollars for Delaware.

A Washington dispatch says that accord
ing to a statement made by the third aud
itor of the treasury, the following amounts
on account Of advances and expenditures
in the war of 1872 with interest computed,
will be due on the 1st of January next:
All; Delaware, s30,717; South Carolina,
S3l9,0i7; Virginia, 81, 1906 and to the
city of Baltimore, S90,672 As far as Del
aware's quota is concerned, the announce
ment is an entire rsurpise no one in Will
mington seeming to know that Delaware
had such a claim against the government.
II is understood, however, that the claim
State for service in the war of 1872. Con-
gressman Pennington, it is said, discovered
the claim and pushed it to a successful
issue
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-25

The Illinois Leather Companys branch
factory in this city, for preparing hair from
morocco factories for the market, will start
in operation about January 10Th or Feb
ruary list. This company purchased j. b.
Fosters carriage factory beyond the Mar
ket street bridge. Manager Wright of the
company has been experimenting ex
tensfye alterations and Improvements IN the
old building for the past two weeks. 1t is
being cleaned strengthened and prepared
for the new machinery. A new boiler and
engine are to be nut in.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-25

Special loorrespondenceo Of tiaze.to and Journ

Speaial Correspondence OF Gaze.te md journal
Dover, Dec. 1S.-Miss Kate Denney,
well-known and popular young lady,
died at the residence of her brother-in-
law, j. Thomas Lowe, at Little Creek,
last night, after an illness of several
days Of typhoid fever She was about
27 years Of age and was daughter of
Thomas Denney, deceased, very we'll
known farmer of this county.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-25

A Harrisburg, Pa, correspondent
gives the following as the slate for Gov.
Pattison's cabinet: Attorney general,
w. U. Hensel. Since the financial
trouble of ex-senator Wallace he is
strongly backed for the post and it is
stated Mr.. Hensel will withdraw in his
favor.l Secretary of State, w. F. Har-
rity, Philadelphia; Adiutant-general-
ship, Captain Mcclellan, Pittsburg; In
surance Commissioner, George B. Luper,
Meadville.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-25

Three pieces OF property were sold
Thursday, for James Graves and John
IL. keliam, executors Of the estate Of
John A. Graves, deceased. The prop
erty is situated in Brandywine hundred,
near Parry's Hotel, and was sold as
follows; Farm No. !, containing SO acres,
to Lewis X. Chandler of Christiana hun
dred for So 2S1.ho, which is StlSW an
acre; farm No. o containing % acres, to
Carrie $. Pierce for S3, 600, which is S120 an
acre The school house lot was sold to
Lewis X. Chandler for S225,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-25

The Clayton taU says: "Henry L.
Fulenwider (of Wilmington assistant
supervisor of the Delaware division and
branches, with headquarters at Clayton,
has resigned to accept a position as chief
of the draughting department in the
boiler department of the Edge Moor
Iron Works. Mr. Fulenwider was ap-
pointed assistant supervisor January 1st,
1877, and has made one of the best
supervisors the Delaware division has
ever had. 1t is with feelings of regret
that the railroad officials part with his
services, as they recognize in him
valuable assistant. The Edge Moor Iron
Works can be congratulated in securing
the services of Mr.. Fulenwider.n
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-25

Joshua Connor shipped to France during
the week two sets Of elegant and very light
harness, one set double and the other
single, Both sets are rubber mounted and
trimmed with gilt. At the same time
Samuel j. White shipped to France fine
buggy. The harness and vehicle were
made for Frcnchinan whose orders were
received through Consul Knowles.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-25
Tho Losses win he yery s,i,,,t.

Thursday. when the position of Recording
Scribe George P. Clayton, the absconder,
was declared vacant and John Percy
elected to fill his place. Clayton's defalea-
tions are not as large as was suspected.
The Select Castle of Delaware will not lose
more than the small sum recently stated
in the GAZETTE 1t is possible that
even that will be reduced.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-25

"Joe" Beard, the keeper of a low re-
sort in Baltimore, forfeited his bail when
convicted of keeping disorderly resort
After an absence of more than year he
surrendered and was last week sentenced
to 13 months imprisonment and fine of
81, 200.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-25
I old rerry Rolling Nuns Shut Down,

The Old Ferry rolling mills South Side)
of the Diamond State Iron Company, have
shut down until after the first Of the year.
given to the employees, and large number
are out of work. The puddlers will work
a few days longer.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-25
Delaware RAILROAD Dividend.

The directors of the Delaware Railroad
Company have declared the usual semi
annual dividend of three per cent payable
on and after January I'd, 1891. Checks for
dividends due the Wilmington share
holders will be left for distribution at the
hardware store Of j. v. Carlisle & Co., No.
1908 Market street.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-25

The treasury department last week
purchased 100000 ounces of silver. The
amount offered was 65T 900 ounces. No
further purchases will be made until
January I'd, 1891.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-25

The schooner Joe Neff ran ashore near
Southport, North Carolina, on Tuesday
night week. The crew was saved with the
exception of one man who was frozen to
death.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-25

Representatives of 10000 miners met
last week in Altoona, Pa, to formulate
demand for a general increase in
wages, to take effect on january LIST.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-10-16

Peter Aebli Of Blaine, was born In
Switzerland. Ia 1s49. and came to this
country in 1871. and to this county in
1880, locating the farm where he now
lives. He has been successfully town.
ship clerk, Treasurer aud Supervisor,
bis fine education and executive abil-
ity being readily recognized by the
citizens of his township. No shadow
ever clouded his reputation for integ-
rity, and in the event of his election
to the responsible position. no one
will doubt the efficient and honest dis
charge of all his duties.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-10-16
Our Local Candidates.
For SHERIFF.

For Sheriff, Thomas Wakely, OF
Grove, needs no special Introduction,
ms he is we'll known to nearly every
person In the county, being one OF the
early pioneers. His home on the banks
Of the Au Sable, which has grown
from mere sbanty in the wilderness
90 a beautiful and productive farm,
and from the privatioD of pioneer life.
90 the comfort and luxury of modern
times, has ever been favorite resort
for all their friends, the geniality OF
the host and hrs estimsble wife adding
ever to n hearty welcome. AS thor
ough business man, active and prompt
and honest, he has ever stood in the
front rank Of our citizens, and has
flied the places Of trust and respons-
iblily TO which he has been called with
such fidelity that we have no doubt ol
his election this fall, and no doubt
but that he will Ill the position with
credit to himself and the county.
He Is q veteran soldier and an active
lnenab<r Of the q. A. Il.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-10-16


Our Washington correspondent,
says. i"The official news of the Moe
mons having abandoned polygamy has
not made very profound impression
here, as it is believed TO be only part
o. the regular program to gain ad-
mission to the Union &c q State. A
son of the head of the Mormon
Church, who edits the paper at Salt
Lake City. was here when the news
came, and it is believed that he was
sent here for the purpose of ascertain
ing what effect it had upon prominent
officials. There are q number of rea-
sons, aside from the admission Of the
Territory, why the Mormons are
DESTROYS of appearing to have re-
formed, not the least of which is the
bill before congress declaring the prop
erty of the Mormon Church confsca-
tod This hill has .haen passed by the
Senate and favorably reported from
the House Judiciary committee, and
is now on the House calendar with
good prospects of becoming n law,
unless some extraordinary influences
shall be brought to bear to prevent it,
and to bring those influences to bear
is just what the Mormons are paving
the way for,
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-10-16

OF the entire Blnci< Hills district
which covers about 6Oxi50 miles, IL
holds perhaps % square miles. 1t has
an army of men at work in the mines,
with a pay roll of $50, 600 per month.
The ore is hauled to Rapid City, where
it is converted into pig tin. Branches
of the Chicago. Burlington & Quinsy
and other railroads will be extended to
the es.-Nesos Dispatch.
Millions Of wealth will thus be gained
to the country; thousands of laboring
men given employment at good wages;
the home demand supplied by the
home production, and the e23, 600, 900
per year hitherto paid for foreign tin
plate kept at home. Thanks to the
Mckinley bill. Detroit tribune.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-10-16
FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.

FOX PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.
Orvill j. Bell is perhaps as we'll or
better known than any man In Craw-
ford county, having resided hero since
before its organization, and ever hav-
ing taken an active part in all things
pertaining to its welfare. He was for
years Supervisor of the township of
Grove aud Chairman OF the Board,
and was elected County Clerk in 1882
and held that position for three con-
secutive terms, during which time he
supplemented his previous knowledge
by careful study and reading of law.
and was admitted to the bar in 1887
after most thorough and creditable
examination. An extensive business
in numbering, mining and real estate
has prevented his entering active prac-
tice until now. but none who know
him can or will doubt his ability to
faithfully perform oil the duties OF the
Office to which lie will be elected. His
record as Il soldier. q citizen and man
IL nnisrnishad
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-10-16

WIN. Timmons, Postmaster of Ida
willie, Ind, writes Electric Bitters
has done more for me than all other
medicines combined. for that bad
feeling arising from Kidney aud Liver
trouble" John Leslie. farmer and
stockman, of same place, says "t1nd
Electric Bitters to be the best Kidney
and Liver medicine, made me feel like
a new man." J. w. Gardner, hard
ware merchant, same town. sHyss
Electric Bitters Is Just the thing for a
man who fs all ran down and don't
care whether he lives or dies; he found
new strength. good appetite and felt
inst like he had new lease on life.
Only SOC. a bottle at II. G. Thatcher's
Drug Store. 2
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-10-16

VIM. A. Masters has served tor the
past two years, and when we shy that
the business of his Office has been ~
well conducted as ever In the past II Is
praise enough, for It Is acknowledged
that for the past eight years there has
never been cause for complaint ia that
department.
Combining as he does - free socf-
ability In Ibis intercourse with men,
with a thorough business education
and treiuing, bis personal popularity
Is a natural sequence. which with his
peculiar illness for the plhee makes his
election 10 succeed himself a foregone
conclusion.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-10-16

Sixty per cent. more Union veterans
have been appointed under the Harri-
ison than the Cleveland administra-
ton. and in thirty-one contests for
postmasterships between veterans and
those who are not twenty-six ex-sol-
diers were appointed. That's pretty
good showing. and President Harri-
sons administration is not half over
yet. BLADE.