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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-26
THE PRESIDENTS CHRISTMAS.
Valuable Gifts from All Sections for the
Cleveland Children.


WASHINGTON, Dec. 28-Chrlstmas day
at the national capital opened bright and
sunny. The temperature was unusually
mild. 1t was an ideal day to be out Of
doors, and the streets and parks were
filled with people. Early in the morning
the express wagons began arriving at the
White House to add to the great stock of
presents which had previously arrived.
The bundles and boxes were taken to the
large front room on the second story,
where white aproned nurse superin-
tended the unpacking.
The president and his family enjoyed
genuine home Christmas. The stockings
of the little ones had been hung up, and
these were filled to overlooking. There
were presents great and small, some of
them rare and costly. They came from
every part of the country. Not only per
sonal fricHds, but people in remote local
fies were among the givers. OF course
the president and Mrs. Cleveland came in
for full share of presents, but the presi-
deut did not wish the individual gifts
mentioned, as he regarded them as per-
sonal and family affairs.
As tho Presbyterian churches did not
have Christ mas services none of the White
House family went TO church. The prcsi-
dent and Mrs. Cleveland took advantage
of the bright weather about noon and
drove about the city in the White House
landau In the afternoon little Margaret
Bissell, daughter of the postmaster gen.
eral, had Christmas tree, at which Mrs.
Cleveland, with Ruth and Esther, Mrs
Carlisle and youthful members Of her
family, Mrs. Thurber and the various
cabinet women and children We're present.
Secretary and Mrs Gresham had their
Christmas dinner at the Arlington, Sec.
retHry and Mrs Lamont had Christmas
tree for their little ones. secretary Nor.
ton and daughter entertained a number oil
family guests who came from distance
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-26

PATTERSON. y. J., Dee. 26 William
Jeiler Is credited with having eloped with
Mrs. Minnie Fetzer, the handsomest
woman of Hawthorne. Mrs ,lciier is left
with fourlittle children, and is again soon
to become a mother Iiustave FetXer. The
husband OF the woman who he is chare ed
with running away with, lett little child
of 18 months TO be cared for by him.
Jeffcr. who was a prosperous contractor,
left horde of disappointed creditors be.
hind The couple are said 10 be en- route
for California
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-26

PORTSMOUTH, N. H Dec 26-Albert
Turner, aged 90, was fatally stabbed dur.
ing drunken row by Timothy Quinn.
Quinn is hard character, and has passed
the greater part of five years in Jail He
denies the crime, but five witnesses are
ready to testify against him, Turner's
death is expected hourly.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-26

ALLEGHENY, Pa. Dec. GA woman
named Burke, was found last night IN a
hoyel on Fast street. dying from starva-
tion, abuse and neglect She had been
unconscious for two days and the physi-
clans say will dio. Her husband was lying
beside her in the bed intoxicated, From
bruises on her face and body, it is supposed
that lie had beaten her. He was arrested
1t is said that the woman has been sick
for some time and has not had food for
g,veral DAYS.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-26

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, Dec. .6,-Superln-
tendent Esser, of the Wyoming division
of the Lehigh Valley railroad, -7-nies the
report that President Wilbur has requested
him to resign. He said last evening that
he would resume his position when he got
back. Brotherhood men at this point say
that Superintendent Esser had discrimi-
mated against the old employees of the
Lehigh Valley since the strike, and that
he has thereby incurred the displeasure of
his superior officers
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-26

BAINBRIDGE. Ga, Dec 96,--0n Satur,
day afternoon last big burly negro
named Calvin Thomas entered the prem.
ises of Mr.. Cellars, a Baptist minister
aud, when Mrs. Cellars went to the COW
lot to milk the cows She was met at tho
lot by Thomas. who threw him down, beat
her severely in the face and outraged her
Thomas was arrested and placed in the
guard house. During Sunday night til.
guard house was broken open by unknown
parties, and Thomas was riddled Will
bullets
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-26

ELIzABETHTowN, Ills, Dec. 2G-At
Christmas dance at Rock Creek, near here,
Dave Evans and John Howell appeared
foi the purpose, as they said, of raising IL
disturbance, and doing up" George Bar
nard." Barnard was too quick for Evans,
the spokesman, and sent ball crushing
through his mouth. Barnard 8 assailants
emptied their revolvers at him, Howell
following him up and shooting him until
he fell dead. Frank Ledbetter, by
stander, was shot in the thigh. -Four bull
let's took effect in Barnard's body Howell
gave himself up, and Evans lies in II criti-
cal condition. An old grudge is ut the
bottom of the affair, occasioned by
trouble over woman. --.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-26

HARRISBURG. Dec 26.-The charred re-
mains of William Rendig. aged 50 years,
were found yesterday on Swartara Hill,
near Middletown, by Joseph Weloomer,
who was cunning in the vicinity. 1t is
supposed that RendiR built fire while
drunk and lay down besidait, and, falling
asleep, rolled into the flames and was
roasted to death
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-26

WASHINGTON, Dec. 26-The annual foot
oall game in this city on Chrittmas day
between team composed Of 1he promi
nent players of college teams who reside
In this city and the eleven of the Columbia
Athletic club has become one Of the fea
lures of the holiday season in the District
of Columbia. Yesterday the opposing
teams lined up before crowd of about
$500 persons and though, the game from
q scientific standpoint was npt as bril-
liant as it light have been, theindividual
work of some of the men was of high
order. The Washington team Won by I
too
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-26
Another Horror Narrowly Avertod.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Dec. 26 = The
watchfuness of the men in charge OF the
temporary trestlc over the Mcsttield river,
on the Boston and Albany road, where
the terrible wreck of Aug. 81 occurred,
was the cause of aVerting another railroad
horror yesterday. Shortly after the last
train had passed three of the main sup
ports of the structure were carried away
by the breaking up Of the ice and the
bridge WAS made unsafe for passage
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-26

LITTLE Rock, Ark, Dec. % Judge
Caldwell appointed two special masters
in chancery for the Santa Fe system
Judge ]. b. Johnson, of Topeka, was zap,
pointed master for the Santa Fe proper
and Colonel l.. II. Reynold, of ST. Louis,
as master for the Frisco road, with in
struction4 to cooperate with the re celver
heretofore appointed in adjusting the af-
fairs of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa
Fp ropd
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-26

Brazil, Ind, Dec. eG-Asheylle, jus,
south OF here. is excited over an nlterca.
tion that occurred there Sunday night
The fight was the result of a drunken
reyclry, md many persons took part.
William M6tlelland was dealt a heavy
blow in the head, which crushed his skull,
fatally inilring him. Several others were
badly cut and lacerated
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-26

CHICAGO, Dec. 26.-All the evidence in
the Prendergast trial is in. Today As
sistant States Attorney Todd will make
the opening plea for thestat He will he
followed by Attorneys Wade and Nc.
Goorty for the defense Mr. Trude will
close for the state. The death penalty
will be asked for by the state. A verdict
will probably be returned by Friday,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-26
Drunkenness as an Excuse for Murder

NEW YORK. Dec. e6.-Timothy McDer
mott, murderer of George Clancy, tn,
brother of Congressman John Clancy, wa.
taken before Judge Walsh in Brooklyn
and committed to await tho action of ths
grand jury, The only excuse that Nc
Dcrmott gives for committing the Grim,
Is that he was drunk and lid not know
what he was doing
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-26

ST PETERsBrRG, Dec. 2d.-NIlle. Mich
ailuva, a tayorite danseuse of the Imperial
theatar, invited party of friends to sup
per While they We're NIL seated at the
table the hostess hid farewell to her guests
and before anybody could prevent her
swallowed a dose of poison, which she had
poured unobaeryed into wincglass, and
fell dead before her Mortified friends.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-26
NUGGETS Of NEWS

The reported capture of Rio ,Ianelro by
Admiral Mello is officially denied,
Premier Capriyi, of Germany, is anxious
to retire from alice. and 1t Is expected will
soon tender his resignation.
General n. P Banks, ex-speaker Of tn,
national house of representatives, is seri
ously Ill at his homo In Waltham, Mass
lie has apparently gone insane.
Edward shannon. Of Philadelphia, Will,
stealing a ride on Jersey Central freight
train, had a quarrel with brakeman. He
was thrown from the train and killed.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-26

BALTIMORE, Dee. 26-Tho marriage of
Miss Francis Ewing, daughter of Judge
Ewing, United States minister to Brus
sells, and niece of Vice President Steven
son, to Mr.. b. Bayliss Beecher promi.
nent banker of Memphis, Tenn, took
place last night at st Peters Protestant
Episcopal church. Tho bride was given
away'by her uncle, Vice President Ste,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-26

SAN ANTONIO. Tex, Dec. 26.-The com
pany of Texas rangers who have spen
some time on the upper Rio Grande bor
der scouting for Mexican revolutionist,
supposed to be participants in the receni
reported uprisings in chihuahua. have re
turne to their camps ut Pecos, Tex. They
did not discover single revolutionists
and they are of the opinion that the dis
turbanee was largely of mythical na
tIr
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-26

TorNGsrowN, o, Dec. a6 -Chaunccy II
Andrews, multi-millionaire and foremost
business man in northeastern Ohio, died
yesterday, lie has built four railroads
and established several large iron con
Germs during his active career. lie was
one of the first partners in the Standard
Oil company, and is widely known as
tlnancier and industrial organizer.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-26

MARSHALL, Ten, Dec. 26.-At O'Clock
In the morning Pacific Express Mes en-.
ger McCulloch was knocked down on the
railroad station platform by a negro and
robbed of a pouch which contained from
5000 TO 5000. Although the act was
done while a crowd of people was on th.
platform, the robber escaped and Their,
is no clew to his identity.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-26

PANS, Dee 96.-Euring he celebration
of midnight mass in thn Catholic church
at Beziers in the south of France, rlyan
mite bomb was exploded, There were ~
number Of people in the building at t4t
time, and the explosion caused a psY'r
No further particulars have been -
oeiyed
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-26

BTpFOED, Pa, Dec, 2G.-Rpports from
various parts Of this county indicate that
Sundays earthquake lasted eighteen OF
twenty seconds. In many places houses
were shaken to such an extent aa 10 scpi.
ously alarm the inmates The shock ap,
pears to have tra aveled i'll Southeasfrriy
direction, and was most perCeptibic TO
those persons who live near the noun.
IaiuS
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-26

NEW York, Dec. 90 There IA no doubt
now as to the destination of the crack
cruiser New York She sailed from the
Brooklyn navy yard this morning, and,
with the exception OF a short stay some
where near Grayescud Bay to take pilot
on board, she will go directly to Rio
Janeiro.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-26

ENTERPRISE, Miss, Dec 96.-At dane.
here last night liquor was freely drank
and row resulted. Paul Dumas used q
double barreled shotgun, woundlng Louis
Berverlin, Joe Dumas and two boys whd
were in range of his gun. All are seriously
wnnnAah
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-26

SULLIVAN, Ind Dec. 26-The coroner's
investigation into the killing Of Hon. w.
C. Bulth proceeds slowly, The disguise
worn by the assassin was thrown into
pond and has been secured also the gun,
One witness has sworn that he recognized
tho murderer, as he fled from the scene
as ex-Sheritf Willis. The alleged assassin
Is in Jail
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-26

ALTOONA, Pa. Dec. 28.-John Hoar, an
aged and highly respectable citizen Of this
place was run ever and instantly killed
by Logan Valley electric car late yes.
terday afternoon while walking on the
track abons a mile and a half from the
city. lie was very deaf aud did not hear
the conductors signals.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-26

READING, Pa, Dec. % = Emanuel Elm,
good Frank Strunk and Albert llerbiD
We're lodged in jail here on the charge OF
being among tho parties who committed
recent robberies throughout this section.
All arc Young men
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-26

BALTIMORE, Dec. 26.-Nana Webster
aged years, was burned to death at he.
home here. Her clothing caught fir,
while she was near an oil stove. just be
fore dying the child called for thedoll sh,
had received as Christmas gift
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-26

SAVANNAH, Dec. 26 A North Carolina
Schuffletonian. whose name could not a
asccrtaned, was killed by Judge Powell
the owner Of a turpentine farm near Ella
bell, forty miles from here, as the result.
of a dispute over wnges. The coroner,
jury exonerated Powell. as the negro had
come upon him with n knife
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-26

CUMBERLAND, Nd Dec. 26.-A man sup
posed to be A. NJ. Riterford was found a
mile south OF German, lying n a pile Of
ashes. The remains were in d frightful
condition, and the portion not consumed
by the hire were in state of teeomposi,
tion. The town is wild with excitement,
Is foul murder is suspected.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-26

> WASllNG1oN, Dec 26.-The rumor &c
the effect that the suit OF Miss Madelin,
v, Pollard against Representative Breck
lipridge for $4,000 for breach of pronisi
will be compromised and settled outsid,
of court il not credited in this city.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-26

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Dec. 96.-A special
to The Times Union from st. Augustine
announces that Billy Thompson. Mitch.
els manager, has selected that place fol
training quarters for the Englishman.
The Casamarina, hotel on Anastnsia
Island, has been given up to Thompson.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-26

SAVANNAH, Ga, Dec, Eek. Congress
man John c. Nichols of Blacl;shesr, Ga.
died yesterday. He represented the First
Georgia district in the Forty sixth and
Forty seventh Congresses.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-26

ATLANTIC CITY, Dec, % The voters OF
Brigantne, Atlantic county, at an elec.
tion held yesterday, decided to sxpend
$4,000 for street improvements. The cleo
ton was special one and the proposition
was carried without a dissenting vote.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-26

Generally fair, cold wave, southwestcrly
winds, becoming northwesterly and high
on the coast
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-03-14
Medical Testimony.
w. Thornton Parker, NJ. D., Recorder,
Association OF Acting Assistant Sur

W. Thornton Parker, NJ. D., Recorder,
Association OF Acting Assistant Sur
geons Of the U. S. Army, writes:
"sALEM, Mass, March %, 1891.
"When at Stuttgart, Germany, during
tho winter OF l8Sl-S2, | was suffering
from q severe attack Of bronchitis,
whichseemed to threaten pneumonia. l
met, at tho Hotel Marquardt, Com
mander Beardslee, OF the United States
Navy. In speaking OF my sickness, he
remarked: Doctor, you can cure that
chest trouble Of yours by using an Alt
COCKS Porous PLASTER That may be
true / answered, but where eau | got
the plaster?' Anywhere in the civil
lied world, and surelyhere in Stuttgart.
Whenever l have u cold, 1 always use
one and find relief sent to the drug
store for tho plaster, and it did all that
my friend had promised. Ever since
then l have used it whenever suffering
from q cold, and | have many times pre-
scribed it for patients.
"The ALLcocK's PLASTER is the best to
be had, and has saved many from severe
illness, and undoubtedly, il used prompt
ly, will save many valuable lives. When.
ever one has n severe cold they should
put on an ALLCocK's PLASTER as loon as
possible. 1t should be placed across
tho chest, the upper margin just below
the neck; some hot beef tea, or milk,
will aid in the treatment.
This is not a pateut remedy in the
Objectionable sense OF that term, but u
standard preparation Of value. The
Government supplies for the United
States Army and Indian Hospital Stores
contain ALLcoCR's PLAsTERs, and the
medical profession throughout the world
are well aware Of their reliability and
excellence. | shall always recommend
it, not only to break up colds, but as
useful in allayiug pains in the chest and
in tho back. 1t is n preparation worthy
OF general confidence"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-03-14

Southern Magazine
The daughters OF Brazil have very
naturally n strong resemblance to their
sisters OF the Latin race in the south Of
Europe. They are for the most part
dark, with clear compilations, almost
devoid oil color, save for the crimson
lips for which the Castilian is noted.
They have usually, also large and rather
melancholy eyes, with features OF no.
markable regularity, rather serious
than vivacious in expression, and u
marvellous chevelure, nowhere else so
universally seen,
The Turkish or sea baths are resorted
to the whole tropical year round, and
the head never escapes n full wetting at
the morning ablution. Hence one sees
everywhere in tho forenoon mothers OF
tho better class OF society returning
home with their daughters, with heavy
Turkish toweling about their shoulders,
and a superabundance Of dark uncoiled
hair, falling TO the hem OF some pretty
robe OF washable material.
THE average Brazilian girl has usually
a perfect figure, which does not, how
ever, long survive the period OF youth.
ldleness, and tho antiquated custom OF
cloister.like seclusion for young wo.
men, constitute the bane of female lifo
here. What n wonder OF wonders it is
TO the pretty Brazilian girl, looking
down from sono upper window, to espy
an American or English woman, in alb.
aolute freedom, walking in the streets
alone; or else accompanied by some
male acquaintance who is neither hus.
band nor father, and with whom she
is as gaily chatting rs though her dash.
ing cavalier wore some hooded sister OF
charity with whom sho might be wend.
ing her way, bent on u simple mission
OF mercy to "a miserordialN She will
mover understand how such things can
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-03-14

In recent years much has been done
TO popularize the army with the young
mel OF the country. BY now regula-
tions u soldier may be discharged under
certain conditions alter three years SER
vice upon his " application, or he
may purchase his discharge under regu-
lations made in the interest OF those
who have good reasons for engaging in
other pursuits. In addition to these
advantages in the case Of legitimately
severing his connection with the army,
everything possible has lately been
done to improve the daily life OF the
soldier. lle is furnished with good
clothing, excellent food, means OF
amusement, school advantages which,
in addition to liberal pay and prospects
Of promotion equal to those Of any pro-
f%ession, open to young men ofthe coun-
try a most desirable occupation.
A term Of service, ludiciously spent
in the army, Is an advantage to u young
man, second only to q university course.
1t improves him physically, broadens
his mental view, aud fits him to COM
plete in life with the educated and en-
Ierprising.
Some OF the most successful men in
the western country r among those
who have served a term OF enlistment
in the army. They are proud Of their
service and grateful for tho advantage
it has brought them. No young man
not having superior advantage need
now hesitate to adopt the army as an
experience which will increase his OPP
portunities for success i'll any profess
ion."-[Gen. Merritt in "Tho Armies
Of To-day" page 4S1
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-03-14

LYNN, Mass, March l3,-Tho FIVE
story block on Central avenue, owned
by the Central Investment Company,
composed Of Lynn capitalists. was prac-
tically Quilted by fire early this morn
ing. The loss on the building Is esti,
mated at $4,000, and is nearly covered
by insurance. The losses to the occu.
pants will be between $4,000 and $780,.
900; insurance one-half.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-03-14

VALPARAISO, March IA message
from Riversa says that the iedorals in
Rio Grande do Sui, Brazil, have cap
tured a large amount of arms and am
munition OF war, which were being lor-
warded to the government troops. The
correspondent adds that the Monte
Caseros district has been almost con-
verted into a barren waste through the
cruelties praeticed upon the people by
tho nnthofiLles.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-03-14

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found it just the thing and under its use
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for yourself just how good a thing it is.
Trial bottles FREQ at Logan Drug Co.'s
drug store. Large size SOC and 81 90. 8
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-03-14
Cntnrrh IN Gov EnglnnA.

Ely's Cream Balm gives satisfaction
to every one using II for catarrhal
troubles.-G. X. Mollor Druggist, Wor.
cester, Mass.
l believe Ely's Cream Balm Is the
best article for catarrh ever offered the
publle.-Bush & Co., Druggists, Worcos-
tor, Mass.
An article Of real morit-o. p. Alden,
Druggist, Springfield, Mass.
Those who use 1t speak highly Of IT,
Geo. A. Hill, Druggist, Springfield,
Mass.
Cream Balm has glyon satisfactory
rosults.-W. 1. Draper, Druggist, Spring.
field, Mass.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-03-14
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Contain Mercury,

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Ddy~Sold by Druggists, price Zoe per
bottle,