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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-12-24

YoNKERs, N. =, Dec, 24.-Mrs. .Io-
sephine Lyons, 30 years old, of this city,
was badly burned last evening while
filing u lamp She had placed the lamp
ON the stove, and when the globe was
full it overtiowed. and the oil ignited
from the fire in the stove. Tho flames
spread to her clothing, and before they
were extinguished she was badly blis-
tered. She was removed to st. j, seph's
hospital, and is in critical condition.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-12-24

BRIDGEToN, N. j., Dec. 2d.-The dead
body of Captain William S. Clark was
yesterday. with his head partly blown
off. He had borrowed a gun. and going
to the woods had tied string to the
trigger of the gun. Then placing it un-
der his chin he pulled the string and
blew his head off. There is no doubt
that it was case Of suicide but some
think it case of murder There is no
cause assigned for the deed. He was
well known sea captain through South
Jersey
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-12-24

NEW loRK, Dee. 81 a prize fight
took place last night batwheu two young
swells Of this city, Charlie Wade and
Charley Patprius. They are courting
sisters, and an argument arose as to
which was the better man They agreed
to settle the dispute in a glove fight TO
finish. Only two men were present out
side of the personal friends OF tine com
batauts. The fight took place in the
back paglor of five story brown stone
house On the west side of the city
Eight spirited rounds were fought before
Wade succeeded in knocking his uppu-
nent out. Joe Early, Cal McCarthys
old manager, acted as referee.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-12-24

BALTIMORE, Dec. 24.-Ihe iron sup
ports to the roof of the power house,
which is building for the City Passenger
Railway company, on Baltimore street,
corner Of East street, fell. and eleven
men We're injured. One man will prob
ably die. When the patrol wagons ar
rived those who We're severely hurt
We're carried out on stretchers and sent
to the Baltimore university and City
hospitals. The accident will cause n
delay Of several weeks in the work on
the buildings.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-12-24

SCRANTON, Pa, Dec. 24-Fhe North
Branch canal, from Northumberland to
Plymouth, has been abandoned by the
Pennsylvania railroad They have de-
cidea to fill it III and use it for railroad
purposes. Occupants of the companys
property at Danyille have been ordered
to vaeate at once The road when built
will connect at Wiltesbarre with the
Wilkesbarre anl lGs.ston railroad, which
is nov being hurried to completion.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-12-24

AsnrRY PARK, N. j., Dec, "a. George
Slocum, one Of the officers of the life
saving service here, is suing his wife for
divorce, and names number of prom
incnt men as correspondents. The com
plant sets forth that in the early part of
the summer of 1880 his wife left him and
refused to return, and that she miscon-
ductcd herself. 1t is alleged that she
was intimate with Russell Hampton,
Daniel GasRin, Clark Applegate and
others at Spring Lake and Asbury Park.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-12-24

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2I.-Secretary OF
State Foster viii resign his portfolio be-
fore leaving for Paris, where he goes to
act as agent for the United States before
the Behrng sea arbitrators who are to
meet Feb. %. As only three weeks will
elapse between the date of the secre-
tary's departure and the end of the pres
ent administration the vacancy will not
be filled. Assistant Secretary Wharton
will act during the interim.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-12-24
Prisoners Effect Escape.

WABASH, Ind, Dec 24-Four of the
prisoners in the Wabash county Jail eff
tected their escape by saving the bars
leading into the corridor, removing the
bolts which held the grating Of au ont
side window and squeezing through the
narrow aperture. The escaped prisoners
are Charles Benton, Henry Simmons,
William Bernard and Charles Brown.
Benton has served term in the pemi-
tentiary. towards have been offered
for the captnre of the criminals
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-12-24

DENVER, Dec. &c. II. Blake, agent
of the Continental Oil company at Trini-
dad, Colo, has been arrested at Greeley,
charged with embezzling $500 from
the company, He is a son of Isaac e.
Blake, president of the western division
of the company, and p ointment Dem
yer capitalist A woman at Leadville is
said TO be at the bottom Of the trouble.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-12-24

ALTOONA, Pa, Dec. 24.--As the At
lantic express over the Pennsylvania
railroad was passing through the lower
yard yesterday tho engine split switch
and ran onto a siding, where it collided
with yard engine. The passengers, en-
gineer and fireman received IA number
of severe injuries. William Kelly, a
freight brakeman, received number of
cuts. No other person was injured.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-12-24

HEILMANDALE, Pa, Dec. 2l.-Haryey.
the 12-year-old son Of Samuel Kreider,
OF this place, is missing. He left home
for school, taking noon lunch with
him, but did not return. 1t has since
been learned that he purchased ticket
for Lebanon, and is believed to be now
in Philadelphia.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-12-24

WASHINGTON, Dec 81. The trouble
in the local committee appointed to have
charge of the arrangements for the in
auguiatinn of Presidpnt.eIert Cleveland
eliminated yesterday in the resignation
of twenty one of the Democratic mem-
bers. The committee of ilfty. with Col
onel James NJ. Berret us chairman, was
appointed by Chairman Harrity, of
the national democratic committee.
Chairman Barrett increased the commit
tee by the ad iition of about eighty
prominent citizens inclrllng many Re-
publi"ans, some DemorTa-ic members
of the original committee objected to
this increase and the actiuu was the CON
seuMCnCe.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-12-24
Brutaily Assaulted and Robbed.

New YORK, Dec. 2i.-Clinton O. Will
Jams, a prominent railroad man of Balti-
more, was brutally assaulted by gam
blers in resort on Thorp avenue, New
Brunswick, n, j., kept by John Bren-
nan. lie was persuaded to play game
of poker. assaulted, robbed and left on
the sidewalk. He will recover, but is
disfgured for life. One man, John
Welsh, has been arrested.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-12-24
The National Guard win Attend.

PITTsRURG, Dee. "a. -Adjutant Cen
eral Greenland, in speaking Of the in
vitation extended to the Pennsylvania
National Guard TO attend the inaugural
ton, of Presidont-elect Cleveland, re-
marked that it would be accepted.
"There is no reason why Pennsylvania
should not make as pretty showing as
any other state in tho union at Wash
ington on March 4th," he remarked,
land she will do SO beyond doubt"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-12-24

SEATTLE, Wash, Dec PA car on
the West Street and North End Electric
lines jumped the track at Smiths Cor
ner and plunged into the bay. A man
named Cardell was probably fatally in
jured and three women passengers were
severely hurt. The m0tofman and con-
ductor sank with the car, but. strange
to say, escaped.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-12-24
RIBOT STANDS FIRM.
He Meets the Fiery Denunciation
of the Bonapartists Coolly.
N. RoUvIER's ELOQUENT DEFENSE.

Exciting Scenes in the Panama In
vestigation-Millevo and Derou-
lcde Lead the Disturbing Element.
FIoqnet's Defense
PANS, Dec. 24.-The scene in the
chamber of deputies yesterday when NJ.
Millevoye interpellated the ministry re-
garding advances of money by the Pan
anna Canal company was Of the most
stormy character. M. Millevoye said
that he desired to question the govern
ment as to the facts in its possession re-
lating to the use of contributions by
former premier from the Panama Canal
company, whose corrupt and criminal
operations were now being investigated.
M. Ribot, in behalf of the government.
said he accepted immediate discussion Of
the subject.
President Floquet thereupon vacated
the chair, NJ, Peytral taking his place,
and assembled the tribune.
AS the former minister began his ad-
dress of exculpation every face was
turned toward the speaker with eager
interest. Nj. Floquet said:
FIoquet's Story.
While member of the ministry he
had never received money from the
Panama Canal company for any purpose
whatever, and he denied any improper
purpose in the insertion Of paid political
advertisements in the press. .
Count jules de Bernis an ardent roy
alist. denounced the conduct of NJ. Flo
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-12-24

STOCKTON, Cal, Dec. 24.-Special Oper-
ative N. r. Harris arrested J. G. Scott
and r. A. Maddux, the former for pass
ing counterfeit gold half eagles, the
other for having them in his possession.
One hundred and eleven of these CONS
We're found in the possession OF Maddux,
who is a merchant in Porterville, Cal.
The coins bear the date of 1885, are new
in appearance, all struck from the same
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-12-24

KrrrANNlNo, Pa, Dec, 21.-Celia Boyd,
the young girl who shet and killed her
aunt while fooling with revolver few
days ago, was held in $1,000 bail by
Judge Raybum, This order virtually
amounts to imprisonment for the nc.
cusel girl until the March term of the
criminal court. As her folks are pooI it
will be difficult for her to procure the
requ red surety.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-12-24
Conley and HaIIigan win Elght.

NEW YORK, Dac. 24.-Frauk Conley
and Walter Halligan, the Brooklyn
pugilists, will meet some time nest
week in finish fight with skin gloves
for IA $500 purse at l22 pounds. Conley
has been slight favorte in the few
wagers recorded. He has the credit OF
knocking ont Jimmy Lynch in two
rounds. whilo Halligan was defeated by
Lynch in seven rounds.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-12-24

REAp.Nd, Pa, Dec, "a. = Adolph
Weisewasser, of this city, is lying in a
serious condition, the result Of having
been tripped by companion, Just for
fun, as he was returning from work.
In falling he struck door step, fractur-
ing three of his ribs, laying open his
scalp and bruising his face badly,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-12-24

ATLANTA, Ca, Dec. a. Associate
Justice Lamar left Atlanta yesterday
for Macon. He is somewhat improved
in health, but still Ear from being well
man. His condition is not such, how
ever, as TO create any alarm, at least for
the present.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-12-24

New HAVEN, Conn, Dec. "a Robert
Nelson, of BRIDGEPORT, a member OF the
junior class Of Yale, who was entered in
the Yale Harvard debate, has been
stricken with brain fever, which his ply
sician says was induced By his efforts in
preparins tor that event -
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-12-24
Graham Not a Candidate.

.ALADELPIIIA, Dec. 24.-District At
torney George S. Graham notified the
committee Of the board of directors of
the Union League that he would not be
D candidate for United States senator
against Senator Quay.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-12-24

KRrMsyILLE, Pa, Dec. 24.-Scarlatina
made its appearance about Il week ago in
the independent school of this place, aad
Ipread SO rapidly that over twenty-five
pupils are now down with the disease,
The school has been closed until after
the holidays,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-12-24

BRDdEroN, N. J., Dec. a-Word was
given to bottle blowers that the second
furnace of the CohAnsey bottle works
would go in blast next Thursday morn
ing. This will give work TO many men
who Joined the union and are now on
strike.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-12-24

New York, Dec. ga report was
circulated that President Mcleod would
not be reelected at the coming Reading
annual meeting, and would thereafter
dcvo.e himself entirely to the manage
ment of the Boston and Maine. The
story was absolutely denied by all parties
in interest.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-12-24

DENVER, Dec. 24.-Thomas Fisher,
United States inspector of immigration,
arrested Ye Leng, Sin Luck and Mon
But, three Cinnamon, charged with il
legally enteiing the United States from
Canada. Other arrests are expected to
follow.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-12-24

READING, Pa, Dec. "a. Thieves
cleaned out Lewis Davis store, near
Shamrock, and also robbed his house.
They carried off $780, 900 worth of goods,
Ind burned the buildings. The family
escaped in their night clothes.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-12-24

ALTON, Ills, Dec. 9I,-Tonight every
flint glass factory in the United States
will be closed for two weeks to avoid
over production. The fear was expressed
by the manufacturers that the Demo-
Gratis will would cut tho tariff on bottle
ware and they did not wish to be
caught with large stock on hand that
would have TO be sold for less than cost.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-12-24

DENVER, Dec. "a. General Frederick
7. Dent. the distinguished soldier and
brother-in-law of Ulysses S. Grant died
in this city yesterday Of dropsy. He was
72 years old. The intermfnt will be at
Fort Leayenworth military cemetery.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-12-24

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec, PA gang of Sec
ton men was run into on the Indianapo-
lis and Vincennes railroad yesterday.
John Shea, foreman, was badly injured
and George Mcpherson instantly killed.
The dead and injured were brought III
on train to the Pan Handle freight de-
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-12-24

FREMONT, Pa, Dec. 24.-Harry Focht,
of this place, employed in the East Frank
lin colliery, had his skull fractured by
flying piece of a runaway damper used
in the mine. His injuries will result ia
tallv
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-12-24

SAVANNAH, Dec. 24,-At Valdosta,
Lovett RenfOe a white boy. aged 1S, shot
and killed Melford Bolden, colorcd, aged
Is. They got into row while firing off
fireworks.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-12-24

quet i'll the alleged
bribing of news
papers undercover
Of political adver-
tising. The count
exclaimed; You
not only allowed
the people to be
robbed of their
savings, but you
were an accom-
plice in the nefar-
ious crime
Atthis there was
the widest ex-
SifaIpant ,lanutins
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-12-24

LONDON, Dec. 24-It was reported last
night that Mrs. Langtry has suffered q
relapse and was again seriously i'll.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-12-24

stood and waved their arms, and shouted,
some in denunciation. Others IN approval
Of the language III ed by Count do Eernis.
When order had been restored III some
degree NJ, Millevoye arose aud INDUCED
In violent attack on NJ Rouvier, and
was repeatedly applauded by the Bou-
lAngists. Royalists and lnlperialists.
NJ. Rouvier then arose to MAKE a de-
fense of his conduct. He said that at
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-12-24

time of the Bou.
lsngist agitation
certain people had
lent to the govern
ment 30, ,000to 100,
900 francs to sup
ply a pressingwant
of secret service
funds TO keep up
ths fight against
Boulanger,a ,andpre-
vent him and his
followers from car
rying out their
hChpInas against
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-12-24

the republic. "Inever," added NJ. Rou-
Visr had anything to do with the Pan
anna Canal company, and never at
tempted to control the press, and when
Baron ReinaCh offered tu help the gov
eminent refused to accept his assist
nnce" NJ. Rouvier added warmly. II
always held the flag OF parlianentarism
and Of the republic, and I always will"
The Progress., 1892-12-17

given circumstances. The Bible Of
fprs a Brother hood whose principles.
teach dol & good at all times and I'M
DER all circumstances. Human asso-
Citations usually disband, and only
affect temporal relations. The uni
ver~al Brotherhood in Christ, while
otYrru g infinitely greater aid here,
vii lily begin its highest affiliation
whea he gates OF death which look
SO dark on this side, swing cren to
admit him and the greatest light and
,iberty possible for the enjoyment of
man. -
7. Liberty-Freedom, Ou! what
dynamic power is wrapped up in
those two words. How they echo.
through the heart, and what music
they make there. We begpn with
the lilboring man a slave; We close
with him free man, and the offer
Of freedom Of sonl as well Us mind
and body.
Individual aud National freedom
are the direct outgrowth of Christian
ideals, aud they will continue to de-
velop rs mans capacity FOX self
government increases; for self-govern-
ment in tho democratic c-republican
sense, is only possible when based on
government OF self; and this govern.
ment of self is only possiblS wberS
self Is subject to Christ. Let me
quote i'll proof of this principle q
sentence from Ernst Renan, the
French skeptic and historian who
died, only few days since. who said
"the Gospels are the Democra,ic book
par excellence"
Having Considered thus bz4sav
some of the benefits the Bible has
conferred upon workingmep. what. in
their light, should be his relation 10
IT! Can he do less than make Il his
Guide? Can he without damnine in
gratltute, refuse the Christ thas it Of
fers? He can only escape its benefits
by death-dying by refusing its light
The record is made that all might be-
ieve on Christ-who gave it, ana be-
leving they might have life.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-02-23
IN HONOR OF WASHINGTON
Birthday of the Father of His
Country Commemorated In
the Bay Cities
Company F Parades and Holds
a Target Practice---The
Official Score
Schools, Banks, Both Post
Offices and the Court
House Closed

Washington's birthday was quite
generally observed as a holiday in the
Bay cities. The schools were closed,
and the teachers and pupils made the
most Of a day Of freedom. All the
banks and the postonices We're closed,
and the court house was locked and its
court room and offices solitary aud
silent. The numerous flags floating
from the public and private buildings
Of Fairhaven and New Whatcom gave
the cities a Fourth Of July appearance.
The day was beautiful, rare rs day
in June. Hundreds of people took
occasion to ride over the newly COM
pleted Lake Whatcom road, and four
cars were required to accommodate the
large number who visited the lake.
The Baptist Sunday school Of this city
gave IA picnic at the lake, which was
well attended by members Of the
school.
Company f, Of New Whatcom, i'm
compliance with the regulation of the
state militia requiring all companies
to parade on Washington's birthday,
assembled at the amory at 10 O'clock
and paraded through Thirteenth,
Holly and Elk streets. About
forty members were out and the COM
pany presented fine appearance
marching. At O'Clock the members
Of the company crowded into "a Fair
haven and New WhatcOm street car
and proceeded TO the TO the summit Of
Garden street, near the boundary Of
the two cities, for target practice. A
range Of 200 yards was measured of
and target placed as the foot of Sc
home mountain. Each member Of the
company had five shots with possI-
bility of scoring twenty-five. This was
the second target practice with the
new Springfield rifles recently received.
The result of the practice was highly
creditable for company as whole.
Following is the official score:
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-02-23
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

The following are the latest real
estate transfers recorded, as furnished
by the abstract Office Of Butler d
McCary:
TUESDAY, FEB. rs
Joe Alsop ct al to o Oien, lots ! and
2, blk 8, Bay View add to Fairhaven;
$500.
A r johnson and wife to II G Paden
ct al, lot 9, blk Is, Johnson's first add
10 Sumas; Sl75.
United States receipt TO B A Nc
Burney, mel Of sci, sec 3, tp 40 II "a e.
Henry Rend to T. Eldridge, lot 2s,
blk 3s. Bellingham Bay Land Com
pany's first add 10 Fairhaven; 81 600
John Elwood and wife to l. Almeter,
lot Is, blk 2, Elwood's add TO What
com; 500.
ID Kennedy TO + Campbell, el Of mel
Of Sc |, sec 10, tp 37nr3e; 81 600.
w + Jones to G Peterson, lot q, blk
20, Sumas city; $50.
United States receipt to G G Carls-
son, lot and el Of swi and swl Of sci,
sec 35, tp 80 II r5e.
NJ 5 Storey 10 G. Fellhour, lot 8, blk
], Sharp's first add to Sumas; $3.50.
w = Sayward to ID l. Davies, lot 3,
sec 4, tp 40 n "a g and mel Of swl and
81 Of nell sec 33, tp 81 u r 4 @; SO.
w p Sayward to ID l. Davies, nl Of
sci and swi Of sci, sec II, tip 40 n r 4
e; $40.
w G Martin 10 + Martin, 10 acres
in sci Of sec 81, TIP - Snr3e.
w a Reed 10 Della Reed, lot g. blk
Y, Fairhaven Land Company's first
add; - 200.
w A WOodin and wife 10 T. FL
bridge ct al, g lots in blk 4, % lots in
blk II, 3 lots blk II and s lots i'm blk
/ l3, CLARK Il To- Fairhaven; $4,000.
| Ut q States patent 10 l. DE Cham
plain, WI Of 80 and sel Of swi, sec p ,
and NV Of mel, sec %, TIP 81 nr3e.
United States patent 10 l. Mayhem,
Inl Of sci, sec 20, and NJ Of swi, sec 81
| tp 37nr3e.
/ A G Howe and wife 10 J Zerba,
"a acres in nwi Of sec 33, tip 40n 3
| g; $500.
A n Johnson and wife TO G NJ Nor.
ris, lot 8. blk l3, Johnson's first add "a
| Sumas; $50.
n A KnowltOn to + Cantillian, lots
~, 30 aud 81 blk Z, and lots y, %, q
and a, blk s, York add to What
com; 81.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-02-23
APPORTIONMENT FIXED
Committee Figures Out the
Number of Delegates For
Each Precinct
One Hundred and Four Dele
gates to Sit in the Con-
vention
Where the Republican Primar-
les in the Various Wards
Will Be Held

The committee consisting Of Chair
man j. p. de Demattos, Secretary j. c..
Romaine, II. A. Fairchild and j. C..
MoiTat, appointed by the Republican
county central committee last Satur-
day TO make the apportionment Of
delegates Of the various precincts to
the county convention, met yesterday
and completed its labors. The appor-
tionment is based upon the vote for
Governor Ferry in 1889 and the repre-
sentation is one delegate at large for
each precinct, one for each twenty-five
votes cast and one for each fraction Of
thirteen or over. Each precinct created
since the election Of 1889 was given one
delegate and Sumas precinct was al
lowed three by vote Of the central COM
mittee As the ward precincts Of Fair
haven and New Whatcom have been
organized since 1889 the method Of ap-
portiOning the vote Of each ward was
determined as follows: The vote for
Governor Ferry was apportioned
among the various wards i'm the same
ratio as the total vote for mayor i'm each
ward bore to the total vote for mayor Of
the entire city i'm the last municipal
election. The call for the county con-
ventiOn, which is to be held March 10,
will bc issued today. Following is the
representation of the various precincts
fixed by the committee:
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-02-23

We have opened up a new lingof chile
ren's hats and caps. McDOugI & Doc