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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-01-02
OWL sEHpIcE RRF0RM.
What is Expected by the Committee
IN Look Into Itae Service.


BUFFALO, N. Y, Dec. 20. The Hon.
Sherman s. Rogers, local member of the
committee of five appointed recently by
the National OWL Service Reform League
to examine into the management Of the
Ee6es4, civil service, to-day says:
at was hardly contemplated that any
important action would be taken by the
committee until the first part Of the
coming yssr. No conference has been
held by the members yet, although o
meeting will doubtless be held before a
great while. 1 think Chairman Fsulke
OF Indiana will come east come time in
January and it is probable tibet We will
assemble at that time.
'"lhe general scheme OF the move
ment," he continued, "is for the purpose
of furnishing information of every kind
tending to show tine people the beneficial
character OF civil uervice reform. We
will certainly find some things which
need correction, and We expect to ind
muoh to attest the fact that civil service
reform is highly beneficial in it's nature
to the public at large. As soon es the
people understand this, II ia our expecta-
tion that they will not allow the move.
inent to be crippled for meRns to sustain
its action, but that they will provide 1t
with the sinews of wer."
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-01-02

Kansas CITY, Mo-, Dec. 30-A violent
wind storm prevailed in Kansas and Mis-
souri, yesterday accompanied by furry
of snow early in the day aud decided
dron in teIorerature- iPSe Thermometer
fell to near zero point, but about noon
the weather cleared. The grestsst dam
Hgs was done TO the crops. The winter
wheat has been forced by the recent mud
weather to an advanced state of develop
ment and with nothing to protect it, the
severe cold, it is feared, will kill the
roots thus causing considerable damsge.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-01-02
THE CURRENT wan klLL.
The New Work Law for Executions
by ELECTRICITY Declared To be Con-
,.f.FVUuEn.,aI

The New York Law for Executions
by Electricity Declared TO be Con-
s'ituIiOnai.
ROCHESTER, N. Y, Dec. 30.-The gen.
erel term of the supreme court this morn
ing handed down decision in the caae
OF Kemmler, the murderer condemned to
death under the new law providing for
execution of criminals by electricity.
The decision holds the new law to be con-
stitutional.
Proceedings were some time since insti-
tuted by writ Of hRbeHs corpus, alleging
that Kemmler was sentenced to undergo
cruel and upususl punishment, con-
trary to the constitution of the state of
New York and of the United States. The
court, after exhaustive examination of
the subject, dismissed the writ aud the
supreme court to-day sustaina tho lower
court and declares the new law consti-
tutionsl.
In the course of long opinion Judge
Dwight says scientific evidence shows
that the passage Of strong current OF
electricity through the vital parts of the
body must result in instant death.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-01-02
Protlts Of tne Lsel, Telepnone.

The Bell Telephone Company of Phila-
delphia in Its annual report for 1888
shows that the cost OF its line and equip.
ment was $Gl9 4l0.94, OF which $l42,-
6l5.l were expended in underground
construction. Tho expsnsea Of the en-
tire line we're 1898, 630.0S AID the re.
oeipts $434, 1917. The company had
invested in real estate $50, 994 So; stocks,
bonds and other securities, 1886, 046 70.
It's entire assets aggregated 81, 000, s65. So.
The amount paid in dividends was
S61, 200 and tho total surplus on hand at
the beginning Of the year was $40, 5l3, 80.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-01-02

HELENA, Mon, Dec. SOL ia poBi.
lively known that the Republican leaders
here have telegraphed Senators Sherman
and Ineslls whether or not they shall
elect senators. II favorable reply ia
received they will elect al once, as it will
be taken as proraise that men chosen
by the Republicans will be seated If sent.
II Sherman and Ingslls do not advise a
move of this kind the election will be
postponed for lew days, or until the
Republicans OF the United States Senate
can be csnvaRseA on the aubjeot.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-01-02
crate stecl a, Uhenp q, RessenIer.

PITTsBuRa, DEC. 81. 1t is stated thst
tha steel trade OF tie country is to bs
regolutiOned by new process for
making open heath steel as cheap or
cheaper than Bessemer steel. A test was
made in indianapolis few days ago
which WIS entirely satisfactory to those
interested. A syndicate of capitalists
representing $15, 600, 900 has been formed
to operate the new process and work will
he commenced in Indianapolis in short
time. A. present open hearth steel sells
for IS ton more than Bessemer. IA a.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-01-02

MONTGOMERY, ALA, Dec. 29.--Mrs.
Robert Tyler died 10 tbis c'ty this morn
age. Mrs, Tyler was daughter OF the
trsgedisn. Thomas Cooper and Mary
Fairiie, a celebrated belle OF New York.
In 1S40 she married Robert Tyler, eldest
son Of President Tyler, and, upon the
special request o. the President and of
bis wife, who was an invalid, she presided
as Lady Of the White House" during
the frat three years Of President Tyler's
administration.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-01-02
4 LenI.y NIextean Jall.

LAREDO, TEXAS, Dec. 3l.-About
O'clock yesterday morning all the prison
ars in the new Laredo, Mexico, jail made
bYeak for liberty and escaped. There
were IL in sll, six Of whom were serving
sentences of from one to 20 years. The
remaining six were charged, five for
theit sud enc with musder. The prisoners
all suoceoied in reaching the American
side OF the river beyond the jurisdiction
Of Mexico
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-01-02

ST. PAUL, Dec 20 Winter weather is
reported as having set in generally
throughout the Northwest. Heavy snow
has fallen aver wide area, and trains
will undoubtedly be delayed at many
points. The gentle snowfall which
reached the Twin Olties early yesterday
evening had strengthened into gale of
the bli2zardy percussion later, and ragged
furiousiy until morning. Lsts sleepers
we're awakened by the sounds of sieigh
bells and all day long both cities wore q
gala appearance, clothed in gGssonips
yhits pndsr Q aieudlesa aky.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-01-02

TACOMA, WASHINGTON, Dec. 3D.
Charles Il. Hill was arrested at Ortlins
yesterday by Sheriff jennings OF Albany,
Mo. Eie was convicted OF embezzIing
the funds of an insurance company for
which lie vas agent. He was sentenced
to two years in the Missouri penitentisry
but was released from custody on bail
pending al appeeI and skipped his
boudsmen. Tho litter knew whsrs he
WIS as he had been writing home to his
wife since his arrival here two years ago.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-01-02

MILwAUKEs, Wis, Dec. 3l.-Jerry
O'Eeill and wife who were reported as
having been murdered in their bed at
Mt. Sterling are not yet dead although
bat slight hopes are entertained FOR their
recovery. From statement made by
the man it seems TO be o case of attempted
murder and suicide and to have been de-
liserately planned by the man himself
over six months sgc at which time he
bought revolver with which to kill his
wife and himself.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-01-02
Carncste,s wen want Raise.

PIrrsBuRa, Pa, Dec. 30.-The en-
ployes of Carnegi5's Homestead steel
works have been notified by the tism that
tho now scaIe Of wages will 20 into eject
on Tuesday evening December 3lst. The
advance in wages will average about Il
cents per ton. These figures were given
by one of the workmen. The scale has
not been arranged, but will be before the
month expires.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-01-02
Pears Soap Is the most elegant toilet a5junc


BURLINGTON, KAN, Dec. pr. Win.
gren, dealer In general merchandise,
made an assignment yesterday to William
Swindler of this city. His assets are
$4,000. This ia tho sscond assignment
he has made in the pGnt Ave years.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-01-02

PAIRS. Dso. 80. During the perform.
snos OF Joan d Arc" by Sara 5ernhsrdt
last night tho pyie used IL the play be-.
came ignited from the surrounding fire.
There YVES great excitement among the
audience, and panic was narrowly
nyertsd Bsrnhardt was on the stage at
the time and faiutsd from fright, but was
untouched by the hames. Two scene
shutters we've seriously burned while ex-
tingQishlng the fire.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-01-02
a Contractor and Money H,suine.

BLooMINGToN, ILL, Dsc. SON.. G.
Patterson, OF Decatur, who has the
S44 ECO contract for the brick WORK Of
the new buildi g at the Soldiers
Orphans Home ia mysteriously missing
ever since last Tuesday evening. 1t Is
believed that he has been robbed and
murdered, Tuesday he drew 81 900
from bank to pay of his employees aud
sbout dark took street car for Normal
intending to walk from the town OF
Normal TO the Soldiera' Home. Since
then no tiiinss have been heard Of him.
He is man of about so years of age and
in good circumsteuces
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-01-02

!iURgN s. D., Dec. 3i.-Olly one peg
son has been reported frozen in Sstur-
days storm. This is an old man named
railhps, living on farm near Dolaud in
SpiuS county, nearly SO miles from here.
A heavy wind from the south yesterday
has again filed tine cuts on the railroad,
but snow blows and shoveless have been
able to keep the roads nearly clear.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-01-02
- 60
IstSSIonnries Murdered,

PARIS, DEC. 80. Intelligence has been
received here from Obock, French set
Element on Tajurah bay, on the east coast
OF Africa that two French missionaries
who were travelling from Asi!an to HErrsr
under the escort of eight Greeks, were
attacked by natives and allthe party were
murdered.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-01-02

BALTIMORE, Dee. 29.-Mt. Robert Gar
rett is lu very poor health. At times be
is very much depressed aud occasionally
becomes very excited, He ia still at his
country home, "Uplands," rear Cations
Vile. His friends have not been en-
ccuraged b reports from his physicians,
especially rs he has been unwell off and
Gu fer more than two years.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-01-02
sI.s ssullet Ettilcd Tue wrong

SPRINGFIELD, Mo-, Dsc 30.-NeEs has
been received here that desperate
named Jacob Gregory, at o country
dance in Mcdonald county, south-weat
of here, few nights since, became in
vclysd in an sltGrcation with Norman
Hagar, at whom be tired shot in the
darkness. The bullet missed 6sgar and
struck Adolphas GriiliJhs near .he heart.
Grifiths, who was a highly respected
young man, SPOKE only a few words be.
fors be died. Gregory mounted horse
and made his escape aud at last accounts
hs was still at large. The murder bias
crested intense excitement in that county.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-01-02
suffering and Dl..ress In Kan.ns.

WICHITA, KAN, Dec. 3O.-An appeal
for aid comes from the people of Sher-
man county in the western part of the
state. The cold snep which prevailed In
this section Saturday seems to have de-
veloped into blizzard, and anywhere
from foot to thres feet of snow covers
the ground. The appeal has created no
surprise ss it was expected with the first
severe weather. 1t was known that the
settlers on these treeless prairies were
unequipped for winter. Their houses
for the most part are mere shells and tho
crops in many cases have been failures.
Many of these settlers live five miles
from a railroad and should the anow con.
tinue it will almost be impossible to
reach them with any freight. A mesting
of tho board of trade will be held to take
steps TO furnish the necessary aid and the
county commissioners will lend all help
in their power.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-01-02

PARIS, Dec. 3l.-rhe .Sitc!e says that
another Nil.ilist plot against the czar has
been discovered in st. Petersburg. Sew
eral OF the conspirators, the paper says,
were arrested in the palace passages.
Some OF them resisted arrest, and one
was killed by an officer.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-01-02

Use Horaford's Acid Phosphate. DR., ". Z.
Crane, hitcbell, OAK, says: sit has proven
almost specific for this disorder; t checks
the vomiting, restores the appetite. and,
Tug dissolution, that Is SO common TO heavy
drinkers,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-01-02

RoME, Dso. S0.--A pspal conAia.ory
was held to-day. The pope delivered an
allooution in which he emphasized his
censure of the governments ecclesiRgtioal
truats bill and eondsmnsd tho disposition
OF the bishop Of Atamura, Italy.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-01-02

CcLp WATER, MIcH, Bee. 81 Charles
Starr, president OF the Cold Watyr Ma.
tional Bsrk, who has been under treat
ment at the Battle Greek sanitsrium yes
terdGy, fell from balcony in that insti-
tuition, receiving fatal injuries. lie died
last night.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-01-02
Ear,,ncc. sScs,,,uinu,

LANCASTER PA Dec. 27.-Ths furnsces
of the Chestnut Hill Iron 90, at Column
hIa, which have been idle for three years,
arc being repaired, to be put in blsgt I'M
medlately. They are among the largest
furnaces ia the state.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-01-02

BERLIN, Dec. 31.-The IG3blaGt says it
has information that DR.. Peters and the
members of his party are certainly alive
aud that the expedition is searching be-
tW en- Ksnia and Baringo. =
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-01-02

IsDIAsAPoLIs, Isp., Dec. 3l.-TWo pas
senger trajus on the Pau Handle Railroad
collided near Kokoms, Ind, this morn
ing. Both engineers were killed and the
cars burned,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-01-02
Death of oreaou,. FIRST Born,

PORTLAND, ORE, Dec. 28.-Marcel
Bernier di d at his home Of New Aukum
Prairie, Lewis county, Washington, yes-
terday, aged 50. He was the FIRST white
child born in Washington, tLSn Oregon
territory.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-01-02

Rev YoRK, Dec. 80. According to the
Official record nearly 300 policemen are
Laid MP with the grippe. This number
includes Inspector Steers. A uumber of
serseante and detectives are also laid up
while several captains are mentioned on
The s.ok list. Tho fear Ia that the cpl
demio has seized upon the force.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-01-02

DUBLIN, Dec. 81. The Frtemcn's
Journal says that Me. Parnell has in
structed 5ir. Lewis, his counsel, to OBJ
tain Tor him at the earlies. possible
moment the citation to appear aud de-
fend himself in tho suit fdr divorce
brought by Csptsin O'Shea agsinst his
wife, in which Nr. Parneli is naned as
correspondent. Mr.. Parneil, the paper
says, desires to settle the issue as quickly
IA possible.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-01-02

LONDON, Dec. 30.-Mr. Houston has
written letter denying the statement
made by Mr.. Parnell In his letter to the
Fyesman's JoWrala! that he ipstigated
Captain O'Shes TO bring suit for divorce
against Mrs. O'Shea. M. Houston Eays
he had no knowledge Of the action taken
by Captain 0'5has until he cav the en-.
nounoement of the divorce Published in
the papers on Saturday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-19

Don't put off until the last moment Come at once and
make your selections We will put them aside for you We
have the finest line Of Christmas Goods Our stock
prises almost everything. We want you and see
what have If we have not what you want will get
it for you. We have just received another lot of those
ELEGANT PORTIERES If you want to something
nice call and them If our line of Music Racks and
Cabinets Wall Pockets Foot Rests and other small novel
ties don't just suit you then you can't very we'll be suited
Look at the large assortment of Table and Piano Covers
We have larger stock of Lambrequns than all the other
stores put together
Nov is the Winter of our Discomfort was written
before Lounges made Had Shakespeare lived in
day and enjoyed the quiet that who the
happy possessor of of Elegant Couchc he would
have written the famous tragedy wherein the wicked
Gloucester is made to pirate Of "our winter of discomfort
for in the enjoyment of such luxury such feeling would
never have come the famous bard any else
who will invest in of those Luxurious Lounges Re-
cning Chairs Our stock of Chairs beyond comparison
We have plenty of money, you get plenty OF
time on anything you may want to buy for CHRISTMAS
or NEW YEARS.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-19
TIE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.

Tie following executive committe was
chosen: Alabama: j. c. Keith. Admission;
Arkansas: John J. Sumter, Hot Springs;
Florida: William Davidson, Jacksonville;
Georgia: W; L. Glessner, Ameriicus; Ken
ana: T. W. Poole, New Orleans; Mississippi:
Capt Sam Brown; Maryland: Henry E.
Alvord, Maryland Agricultural College;
North Car DINA: P. M. Wilson, Winston;
South Carolina: N. r. Duncan, Spartan
burg; Texas S. j.. T. johnson. Corsicana;
Tennessee: Maj. II. M. Aiken, Knoxville;
Virginia: G. w. B. Hale. Rocky Mount;
West Virginia. c. F. Moore, Hunrersville.
There is determined purpose manifest
in every movement of the convention to
discard everything of political nature and
devote the time Of the convention to bust
ness matters exclusively.
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CLOTHING.
SPOKEN THOUGHTS.

SPOkEN IAOCGHTS.
With all the apparent
dullness and stringency
of money We are pleased
to see that our sales are
equal to last December,
when we thought we were
doing exceptionally well.
Cause: We've turnedo over
to you BETTER Clothing
CHEAPER this season
than memory can recall,
and good things will al
ways sell. Most of you
buy by looks, but you
want to buy at a safe
place, SO WE'VE got
your trade.
We want to make a
personal inquiry. How's
your overcoat, and the
boys? You know why
we've asked that; if you
are going to change
you'll want to use us.
We've the nobbiest line
that ever left a tailor's
hands. They preach
their own sermon of
superiority.
Christmas is dead
ahead" Furnishings are
hosting up with novel
ties to give. Ladies who
have gentlemen friends
to remember, and are in
a quandary as to what
shape the present should
take, can solve it a hun
dred different WAYS here.
Right after Christmas comes
societys turn. Then the Dress
Suit. Your friends who are wear
ing ours are all the recommend
atoms we need Their satisfac-
ton and our price will out-talk
anything we can say.
We are Dr. Jsegers sole
agents for his underwear Spe-
cialties. Health in every fiber
Take these things into your
minds thoughts; con them ones
and follow your judgment Bur
one place for you 10 Gomez
HERE.
A. FALK 81 SONS,
The Reliable Outfitter
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peSnIRily bsnenIsa ~ wSnderini 1onlo and
cleaning properties of F. P. r, Prkly Akh Poke Root
xURnIsalNa GOODS.
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LATEST ARRIVALS FOR MEN

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Dunlap's Fine Hats, Silk and
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Lyons Fine Umbrellas for
Ladies and Men, with Silver,
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Walking Canes i'll Malacca,
Palm, Snakewood and Rose
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Ladies Riding Gloves and
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Beautiful Silk Mufllers and
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An Operator Under the Wheels

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Dec. 1S.-The body
of white man was found five miles from
the city, on the Jacksonville, Tampa and
Key West railroad track. this morning.
The engineer eudeavored to stop his tram,
but the engine passed over the body. A
pass in the mans pocket showed that he
was w. j. Holman, a telegraphic operator
at Waycross. His body was terribly
mangled.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-19

The committee appointed to make sugges-
tions and correct grievances met and con-
sidered railroad business, aud made the fol-
lowing report:
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PoR OPIUM IA BIT

ESQ Horsford's acid Phosphate.
y " WILLIAM POWELL. New York Mills.
n. says' "Its free use in breaking of
.,,,. gF'uH' habit las prevented that intense
u Gus prostration which always follows
lne narcotic Is withdrawn. I'D.
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AIABAMA'S MINERS.
Danger That the Iron and Steel II

Danger That the Iron and Steel m
dustry VIII Come to a Stardstill.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Dec. 1S-A special
from Birmingham. Ala, says: The cal
ininers' strike assumed serious turn yester-
day. and one that threatens to close every
industry in this district. The members OF
the Amalgamated Association Of Iron and
Steel Workers held meeting yesterday
and passed resolutions of sympathy aud
pledged support to the strikers. They ayr e
to refuse 70 work with coal mined by ca
TO do so.
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Many Persnns aro hrnLen

lya,.9 eyefwork or household cares
!, ~, WINS Iron Isitters Rebuiids tho
A. cIi,..s pltttiicn, removes eIcess Of Sile,
AAisgs@. 0eg Chs genuine.
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ALEADFRis ruREAT.

Patrick Mcbride. one of the executive
board OF United Mine Workers of Amer
lea, arrived here from Detroit Wednesday
night to look into the strike. He says If he
cannot settle it he will call out all the iron
and steel workers. This means the closing
down Of all the rolling mills, foundries and
machine shops, and 5000 more men will Join
the ranks Of the strikers. The strike has
already seriously injured business. and
there seems no prospect OF a settlement