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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-18
Death of a well-known condnctor.

Thomas w. Slater, the nestor of con
ductors on the r. w. & B. railroad if not
the oldest in the Pennsylvania system. died
on Sunday morning, at his residence Dos
South broadway, Baltimore. Death re.
suited after weeks illness from chronic
bronchitis. Captain Slater was born in
London, England, and at his death was "a
years old. His father Colonel William
Slater settled III Frederick county, Md.
on Rose Hill farm, and thence removed to
CarrolFs Island, in the Susquehenna river
where he died about 1866 Captain Slater
was early enrolled as a student at Mount
st. Mary's College, Emmitsburg where he
pursued his studies until reaching the age
when he thought it obligatory to Begin RS
battle with the world. AT the age Of about
70 years Captain Slater entered the employ
of the p, w. K b. railroad, then running
trains from Philadelphia to Frenchtowns,
on the Cecil county side of the Susaue-
hanna, and saw. the great growth Of the
system which ultimately made Baltimore
the terminus. When the Baltimore q Po-
tomac railroad went through TO Washing
ton and Union station was made a termi-
nal, Captain Slater by request, was mt
in charge Of the annex that runs from
PRESIDENT street station to Bavview. He
leaves a widow, son and daughter, the
latter the wife of Captain Ronald Mitchell
OF the r, W. Il B. railroad.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-18
THE PREsnrrERr cENsURED.


The Campbell Case Again Before the
synod of Baltinore--lt Must be Tried.
baltimore, Dec. 1.-THE PRESBYTERIAN
synod of Baltimore, consisting of the
presbyteries of Baltimore. Washington and
New Castle, held a special meeting in
Second Presbyterian Church yesterday to
take action in the complaint of certain
members Of the Presbytery of New Castle
against that body for not carving ont the
directions of the synod given at its meet
ing iii October, 1859. AT that meeting of
the synod, which was heidi Brown Mem
orial Church Of this city, charges were
brought against the Rev. James H. Canp-
bell for conduct unbecoming minister Of
the gospel.
1t was alleged that his conduct towards
his wife as far back as 1852 was so harsh
that she sought divorce in Jersey City,
~ y. but that the matter was COM
granted, Then, in 1857, he instituted a
suit for divorce in the Maryland courts
which was granted, and in 1888 he mar
ried again, His divorced wife who was
Miss Mary A.Sharp, claimed that no notice
was given her of her husbands suit for di-
yorce, and though she was in communica-
ton with him at the time the suit was
pending, the divorce was granted without
her having knowledge that a suit had
neen ihstltated She brought charges
against him in his presbytery,
but no definite action was taken,
and the case was referred to the
SYNOD, by the compliments. Synod re-
turned the case to presbytery with in
structions to try the case against MIR.
Campbell. In November, 1889, the case
was brought in the presbytery by its Judi
cial committee and the trial began, bit ii
is claimed, important testimony was ruled
out, and Mr.. Campbells divorced wife was
not allowed to testify, The trial had pro-
ceeded but short way when it was sus-
pended indefinitely, and it was for this that
the complainant was brought before the
synod yesterday.
The attendance was large and the ses-
slons, which continued from IL o'clock in
the morning until nearly midnight. were
lively. The merits of Mr.. Campbell S case
We're not under consideration at all, the
question being upon the neglect of the
Presbytery of New Castle to obey the
mandates of the synod. The Rev. / s
Malone and the Rev w. p. Swartz were tho
compliments and the Rev. John Squier
and the, Rev. Albert y. Keigwin defended
the presbytery.
The synod's action was condemnation
OF the Presbytery of New Castle, for. bv
vote of % to s. it sustained the COMPLAINT
and remanded the case to the presbytery
for trial upon the charges proposed bv is
Judicial committee in November isso
The Rev. DIR. Joseph T. Smith was m0der-
ator, and the Rev. Samuel McLanahan,
clerk
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-18
Accusation Arninst ~ rsldnr

correspondent had the following pub-
lshed in the Peninsula -UtthoaiSt recently,
III u third charge the same noble
presiding elder tried clanlestinely d whole
year 70 inake sentiment AGAINST The pastor and
a me close Of the second year suggested 10 l,is
Official men TO ash for a change al Il motive
promising 70 end them Brother -. They
accepted the suggestion. Tie pastor was r,,-
moved greatly u his disadvantage Bit Tie
elatr ala mot send Tie man he promised None
ot these pas ors referred 10 knew HtytnI NJ az
the intrigue Of their elder until IT WINS 100 fate
% repair The injury These are a few sueGi
mems OF the mlldest type OF Jesuitir!l brac-
ices lnduiged "a by some pa ties in cur con-
terence. We have lois Of them on tils.
The Rev l6hn France, presiding ol5ler
of Easton district Of Wilmington Confer
enete, says such practices are not followed
on ms district and he does not believe hin
Of his colleagues are guilty Of the things
charged. Hechallenges The correspondent
TO produce proof Concerning The corre-
spQndent the lfAiaSHid 4Ufta1,iia saws s'iIe
is one Of the wisest and most trusted mem
hers Of the Wilmington Conference 4 nnn
Of high character and Of large experience
as diligent and successful pastor. Ills
name we consider an ample guarantee for
any statement Of fact lie may maken
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-18
LOOK OUT FoR BEN.
Has His Eye on Rc-election--U Using the
Naval Department for All II Is Worth.

Naval Department for All It Is Worth.
correspondence New York Herald.
WASHINGTON, Dec IA navy officer
well up in rank and experience said to me
to-day; In estimating the prospects of
PRESIDENT Harrison for denomination al
the hands Of his party it is necessary to
take account OF the patronage of the navy
department. every part of which is being
used in his interest. In nearly 80 years Of
service have never seen so much politics
in tho naval establishment. The present
Secretary is taking care of the navy, but
he is also taking care of President lIarri-
sons political interests at the same
time. If Mr.. Blaine is looking toward Gen
eral Harrison's place with view to sue
ceeding him he had better set his hackers
70 work in our direction or he will find
himself hoodooed' in the nominating con-
yention, however strong he may be out
size The construction, equipment and
supplying of the new vessels embrace an
immense patronage, apart from the indi-
rect influence resulting from the control
OF the patronage, which is all centralized
IN the, hands Of the Secretary of the Navy,
who does not let bit Of it escapetoll for
HARRISON and denomination.
Since Professor Solely has been mt in
as assistant secretary putting and keeping
the naval service on political basis means
uiiterence of quite 20 per cent in total
cost. which is pretty snug sum in view
OF the large appropriations now being
made for the navy, and this big subsidy all
goes to the continuance in Office of the
present administration
- tell You this influence will be felt
when delegates are to be chosen to the
next Republican convention Watch the
makeup of the delegations from the states
wherein many yards are located and pri-
waite construction yards are located, and
see if the hand Of the Secretary of the
Navy has not been busy with them p
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-18

We offer one hundred dollars reward
for any case of catarrh that cannot he
cured by taking Halls Catarrh Cure,
I'd. CHENEY Y Co., Props, Toledo, O..
we, the undersigned, have known f.
j. Cheney for the last Is years and be-
heve HIM perfectly honorable in all
business transactions, and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by their firm,
West Y Truax, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, o.
Walding, kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system
Testimonials sent free. Price 15c. Der
bottle. Sold hY all drnggists.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-18
ETH FIRE IT. FRonIc.


and Terribly Burned--Two Deaths Re-
suit.
AKRON, o., Dec. 14.-At birthday cele-
brntion in the Buehtel College last evening
80 lady students were gathered in the
society's library building. They were en-
tcrtained by eight, who wore masks and
loose flowing garments, with high hats,
covered with cotton.
The hat of Miss Aurelia s. Steigmier, of
Utica, N. Y, caught fire and communi-
Gated to the entire party. Every effort was
made to save the young ladies, whose
screams were heard throughout the great
building, and whose blazing costumes
seemed to fill the room.
Miss Mary Stoves of Clifton Springs, N.
!, had every particle Of clothing burned
from her body, and rolled over and over
in the centre of the room, where little
group tried to extinguish the flames. Miss
Steigm;er was burned from head to foot.
Two holes were burned in the floor but
the fire was extinglished.
The Others injured are; Miss Mary Baker
OF Fort Plain, N. y, neck, face and chest
charred. % cinder; Aurelia Warwick,
storm Lake, Ia, severely burned; Miss
Dia,a Haines, Diline, Kan; Mytie Baker,
Pern,O:; Eve Dean, storm Lake, Ia; Addio
Bucitel, Columbia, Kun, niece of John
Il. Buchtel Of this city, founder of the
college; Estelle Mason, Nagadere, o.. Dora
Merrill Williamsport, Pa.
Lulu Sieigm er OF Attica, Ohio, and May
steyes Of Clifton Springs, n. Y, who We're
the worst burned Of the victims, died early
this morning. Both were burned almost
beyond recognition Miss Stoves was one
of the most beautiful and most popular
students III college. Not spot on her
body except the soles of her feet, escaped
the lire
The parents Of Miss steigmier arrived
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-18
NAYIGArIoy AND coMsfpRoE.
A Bill to Carry Out Some of the Recon-
mendations of the Marine Conference.


WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-The acting secre.
sary of the treasury to-day sent to the
Senate draft Of bill embodying some Of
the recommendation made BY the marine
conference and proposing amendments Ia
the, revised. statutes governing navigation
and commerce.
The bill provides for board to consist
OF the supervising inspector general and
the supervising inspectors of steam vessels
whose duties are to be directed by the
Secretary. The board is to establish all
necessary regulations required to carry ont
IN the most effective manner the regula-
tons Of commerce and navigation. and
also establish regulations determin-
ing the minimum light power
required by vessels, both steam and sail,
the positions of the lights and their rela.
tions to one another. Al sea-going vessels
are to be required to carry oil to be used in
rough weather. Fines and penalties are
provided for infraetions of the rules Of
navigation.
The bill also provides that all vessels
built for passenger service of 1900 tons
Durthen or more, shall have not less than
fiyee, water-tight cross bulkheads
The secretary recommended the passage
of the bill.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-18

VIM. Timmons, postmaster of Idayille
Ind, writes Electric Bitters has done
more for me than all other medicines com
bined, for that bad feeling arising from
kidney and liver trouble.ne John Leslie,
farmer and stockman of same place, saws !:
Find Electric Btters to be the best kid.
ney and liver medicine, made me feel like
new man" j. w. Gardner, hardware
merchant, same town, says Electric
Bitters is just the thing for a man who Is
all run done and don't care whether he
lives Or dies; he found new strength, good
appetite and felt just like he had a new
lease on life. Only Soc bottle, at Beaton
smiths drug store, corner Seventh and
Pine streets. Goods delivered free.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-18
4 ToUcHING APpE1n.
A Juvenile Wilmingtonian's Modest Re.
quest of Santa Clans.

A neat little envelope 3x2 inches. with
scalloped edges and all the suggestions Of
emanating from Juvenile feminine
source, probably one of the pretty little
sweetbriers Of the kirmess, was received al
the GAZETTE office on Monday morning as
follows, (verbatim):
Dea. S,n'a Claus, EUsry EpUring ohis,. cfD:
am little boy eight years old and want 4
saiety and gun drum soldier suit VINE the
alsnes ana nrlng the coal up four my mother
yours truly Warren-i wish you all a merriIy
Christ Mast And htp- hope you merriiy
New Years. And my uncle E. wants safety
The modest request Of the two safety
bicycles Santa Claus has already relegated
to the Wilmington Wheel Club and the
master of the First Regiment, N. G. D., at
the armory Masonic Temple.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-18
-s1,a---------
The SeIiversilofr Murder.

Paris, Dec. l5.-Quite number of per
sons are coming forward and telling Of
their connection with PadlcMsky the sun
posed murderer of General Seliverskoff
who was found shot in the head in his
room in the Hotel de Babe. The state
ment made yesterday by NJ. Gregolre,
a journalist, that he Kept Padlewslly
concealed in his house from November 18th
TO December I'd, was corroborated to-day
by Madame Ducquerey. who. in an in
teryiew, said that Padlewsky came to her
house Immediately after the murder and
asked her to shelter him. On the same
day NJ, Gregoire and his wife
dined with Madame Ducquerey, NJ.
Ducquerey was not at home at
the time and Madame Ducquerey was
greatly concerned regarding Padlewskys
presence in the house. NJ Gregoire and
his wife were informed as to the state of
affairs and, after talking the matter over,
il was arranged that Padlewsky should
stay at NJ. Gregoire's house on
Rue Jura. To avoid recognition as much
as possible Padlewslly was given a suit Of
NJ. Ducquerey's clothing and lie then went
to the, Gregoire residence, where he re-
manned in concealment until the date men
toned. His own clothing was burned at
the Ducquerey house.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-18
FoUGsfr orER TOBACCO.



Disturbance--No Ghost Dance There.
SPOKANE FALLS. WASH, Dec. IL
Specials to the Repiem report great I'm
easiness and discomfort among the set.
tiers near the Colyille Indian reserva.
ton. Renegades from the reservation
who are supplied with whisky by the
whites are becoming very quarrelsome
and insolent. A few days ago small
band fell to fighting AMONG themselves
and an Indian was killed and a number
We're injured.
AT last particulars have been learned
OF the killing of freighter named Cole
whose murderer was shot by Deputy
sheriff Ives several days ago. AS re-
ported in these dispatches Indian John
and companion rode up to Coles camp
and asked for chew Of tobacco which
was refused. John drew his pistol and
ordered his companion to kill Cole,
which he did, shooting him in the side
and stomach. They then carried the
body three or four miles away and hid
it in the bushes. The friendly Indians
ana whites are now searching for the
remains. These troubles are in no way
connected with the Messiah craze.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-18
THE GRIP B4cK AGAIN.
Now Orleans Struggling with It--aO, 900
People Sick,

People Sick.
New ORLEANS, Dec. 13.-New Orleans is
struggling in the hands Of la grippe for the
last four weeks. This city has undergone
many unusually sudden and violent
changes of temperature. The latter part
Of last week was unseasonably warm, but
with Sunday came cold wave Of excep.
ti3nal severity, which had a disastrous
e sl on the population Of this city, no
pneumonia during the last week.
Dr; I, F.. Solomon, secretary of the
poard OF health, estimates that the num-
5 beo o6 Of people sick with la grippe at from
Z ~, to $4,000, as many as six and eight
their beds by the disease and many busi.
ness firms are seriously embarrassed by
me absence of their employees The doe
tors are kept busy night and day, and drug
stores are making fortunes, though the
Der of cases tiA
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-18

BosToN, Mass, Dec. l5,-Tbe bark
Jennie Cushman Of Boston arrived yester-
day from the west coast of Africa, Cant.
Titcomb having had no assistance in navi.
eating the vessel during the whole voyage.
on leaving Bathurst the first mate, b. K.
simpson of York, Maine, and the second
mate, James Horn of PASSPORT, were pros
trated with coast fever together with three
other members of the crew The seamen
recovered sufficiently to resume their duties
when two weeks ont from Bathurst hut
theotlicers have been confined totheirroom
ever since, The vessel encountered CON
tinuous gales and terrific seas during the
voyage. The mates were taken to the
marine hospital.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-18

The famous patent medicine warehouse
Of Charles n. t'rittenton, New Yorl; has
recently been subjected to an extraordinary
pressnre-the pressure of crowds OF sI,k
terers from coughs and colds in search Of
iiaie.s Honey Of Horeholind and Tar, p
The popularity Of tile article Is bolindlcss'
and will last, for it is built on NE solid
foundation Of innlmerablc cures. Crittcn.
toms. establishment might properly be
called saving bank, from the number il
has been instrumental in saving from con-
sumption, .Trochinl affections Of every
type vanish. Under its balmy and balsanic
by all druggists. Ask for large size, nrice
81 they are much the cheapest.
minute. 0-'e
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-18

Bayard Legion will give its fifth annual
reception on January 23d in Rossiter 4
hoblnsons academy. w II. Adele will be
ager, Charles Hickman, John Il. BARLEY
q. Farrell, ]. lIinger and j. Samm6n
assistant floor managers, and George Fl
Hogue, William McMeuamin, William B
Norton, William Davis, Benjamin Davis
William Hickman. ]. llinger, ]. Sammon
John L; BARLEY, Charles Hickman, a.
Hoguee.. II. Harrison, Robert Mills, VIII
liam Heinel, l.. Hartman, ]. q Farra
William Abele, F. May, William Hcarn,
Il HogIe, Il Johnson, NJ. Kelley, 4,
Cloud, J.. Boughman. s. N. Smeltz j
Smith, William Christy, &. Farrell s
HIinger; H.. Smith, q. Spath, William
lkarr l. smith G Dettling q Smith, VIII
bur Long q. Maxwell, ]. Long. J. 4. Bali,
Ivy AXdon, R. y. Haley A. r. MessicE,
W. Bradley, 5. Hopes, j. NJ. Newell. r.
Il; Taylor, H. GuNer, J. Kelley and il.
schuler constitute the committee Of ar.
engagements. Albert's orchestra Will fur
nish music.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-18

The President on SATURDAY. nominated
John d. Jackson of New Jersey sew to he h.
second secretary Of legation at Berlin,
A dispatch from Atchison. Kan. the
home OF Senator Ingalls,, SAYS thai the
Farmers Alliance Of Atchison connty. nj a
recent meeting, adopted resolutions recom..
mending the retirement of Mr.. ingalls,
from the Senate, and the election to his
seat OF Farmers Alliance man.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-18

GAINESVILLE, Tenn, Dec. 15.-Hancock
Italians q Co, proprietor of the Ciracey
tobacco warehouse of this city, made an
assignment to w. ]. Ely at a late hour
saturday night. Liabilities are said to be
greatly exceed the liabilities. The strin.
gency of the money market caused the as
signment.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-18

Happy is the woman without bodily ills.
put happier is the woman who having
t ni p. knows of the saving properties oi
relieved, as she surely will be upon a trial
Of it, she can contrast her condition with
her former one of suffering and appreciate
health as none can who have not for \
time been deprived of it. The "Favorite
PRESCRIPTION, corrects unnatural discharges
and cures all weakness and irregulari-
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-18
A Town at the Flame,s Mercv.

: HELLAIIRE, O, Dec. IA cooper shop il
Benwood, Just opposite this city, caught
fire last night and the flames spread to Blk
dwelling-housess, completely destroying
at the mercy of the fire until hose com.
nanies from this city and Wheeling ar
rived, The loss will be very heavy and
the fire at last reports was still spreading.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-18

Through the good graces of Senator
Higgins, solomon HeTsey. editor Of the
Dattg RP"bttcan Of this city, has been AZ.
pointed clerk in the construction depart.
erected in this city. His duties will com.
mence when work starts. on the building
and continue until It'll finished, at d conf
pensation Of $3.50 per day.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-18

Perhaps no local disease has puzzled and
catnrrh.. While not Immediately fatal il Il
among tho most distressing and disgusting ills
the iltsh Is heir TO, and the records shcw very
catarrh by any Of the multitude Of modes Of
treatm ntuntil the Introduction of Fly's Cream
Balm few years ago. The success Of mis-
pgising $50
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-18

BERLIN, Dec. l5.-Herr otto Deyrient
director Of the Royal Theatre has been
dismissed. Emperor William las ira.
quently shown lis dissatisfaction With thn
management Of the Royal Theatre bv al
tending private theatres
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-18

PORTLAND Me-, Dec. l5.-The schooner
Reaper Of st. John, N. b., which left here
Thursday and got as far as Cape Ann, but
was blown, ON 10 sea, arrived yesterday
waterlogged with the crew nearly en-
hausted from work at the pumps, tile ves-
sci having sprung leak.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-18

DECATUR, LII, Dec. 15-Fifty delegates
representing the Wabash conductors and
trainmen have begun conference here ia
agree upon schedule providing extra INV
for overtime on system similar to that in
operation on other roads.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-18

I, WAsHINGToN,, Dec. 15.-To-day Senator
Saunders introduced bill in the Senate h
amend the existing silver coinage law.so as
to authorize the Secretary Of the Treasury
to purchase all silver bullion offered AT a
price not exceeding 81 for 81 .25 grains Of
pure silver, and to issue treasury notes in
payment therefor
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-18

Following Delawareans have been
granted pensions; Original. Charles ",
zimmerman, Greenwood; jefferson Lutz
Viola William + stackhouse, Whining,
ton; Original widows Annie H., widow
of Andrew Gallagher, Mt. Pleasant. In.
crease, Isaac ". Weaver Wilmington.
Alexander Albert, Laurel Reissue and
increase, Daniel H Kent, Wilmington.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-18

PARIS, Dec. l5.--'rhe bishop Of Nancy
has had an interview with tile pope, il
which his holiness expressed his hish m.
proval Of the policy advocated bv Cardinal
LaNlEerltee locking to 4 union of church ana
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-18

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.--The House com.
mittee on ways and means to-day unani-
mously ordered a favorable report ON the
Flower resolution extending the bonded
period for goods imported previous to DC
tober lstfrom February 1stto July LIST, 1891.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-18
Fisl,ermens, uoo,es 4 s,,o,o

HARBoR SPRINGS, Mich, Dee l5.-The
bodies Of Joseph Marshal, Hisson Charles
and Herbert Gooner Of this village have
peell washed ashore seven miles north of
here They We're returning from n fishine
cruise, and the suppostion is that their
boat was wrecked in the storm of Saturday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-18

SYDNEY N,S w, Dec ia sculline
match for 600 side and the champion.
ship Of the world, took place ON the Para.
malta river to-day between the oarsmen
Kemp and Mclean, and resulted in a vic.
tory for the latter.