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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-07

Every good thing has its host of imita-
tors every genuine article its coGnterfeits.
The imitators always choose the most
valuable and popular article to counter
felt, SO that when they claim their sham
to be equal, or as good, or the same as So
and-So's" the public may depend upon it
that 'So-and.So's" article is the best of the
KIND. The sham proves the genuine merit
OF the thing It copies and never has this
been better illustrated than by the imita-
tons OF Allcock's Porous Plasters.
Allcock's Porous Plaster is the standard
of excellence the world over, and its imita
tors in their cry that theirs is as good as
Allcock's" are only emphasizing this fact
and admitting . Allcock's" to be the acme
Of perfection, which 1t is their highest ann
bition to initiate. The difference between
the genuine and these limitations, which,
copy only general appearance, is as wide as
that between copper and gold.
The only safe way for purchasers to al
ways insist upon having Allcock's Porous
Plasters. They are the only perfect bias.
tiers ever produced.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-07
KAR orrror REpnRn.
Secretary Lamont's Review of the Years
Work.


Secretary of War, Colonel Lamont.
has sent in his annual report. He states
the total strength of.the army on Septem-
Der Both, 1893, was 2,144 officers and
25,T7S enlisted men. For various causes
discharge, purchase, desertion, &C.
the army lost o, 456 enlisted men during
the year and gained 9,074 recruits. The
discipline, health and general condition
OF the army are reported good.
He considers the adoption of the new
magazine rifle as the most important
step taken for the Infantry since the
civil war.
The invention and manufacture of
American brown and smokeless powders
for heavy ordnance and for the maya
zine rifle have made slow progress, and
the secretary urges manufacturers to
solve this problem for their own profit
and our national pride.
The latest returns report an organized
militia of liz, 597 in the States, of whom,
III round numbers, 5000 are in the
artillery arm, maintained by "a States,
and 5000 in the cavalry, maintained by
"A States. Requests for the cooperation
and assistance of the Federal govern
ment In the equipment and instruction
OF the militia are greater than ever III
times OF peace, and are the index of an
Intelligent interest in the nations mill
tary growth and progress.
The work of the record and pension
Office in the compilation and arrange
lnent OF the records of the service has so
far advanced that the Secretary reports
that a reduction OF $345,000 can be
made i'll the cost of its maintenance
during the coming year.
The expenditures for fiscal year end
ing June 30, 1898, we're:
Salaries and contingent ex-
penses. .......... ..........S 1892 5St, 80
Military establishment. ...... 1887, S2S, 35
Public works, including river
ana harbor improvements. 205tS 63l. Al
miscellaneous objects. 6,U7I, 1888. is
lotal.. ........-........Sj Sd, 966 O74,S9
Appropriations for fiscal year ending
June Both, 1894:
Salaries and contingent ex-
. Pehses'...'. ........,.......S 2,O45, 1850
Military establishment. ...... 245U3 $50, u
Public works, including river
and harbor Improvements. Ii, POI, lG5. 90
Miscellaneous objects ....... 4,2l3lS3.Sg
---
-SteAa''''-t'' 's.'-. svto,O-O,O-D.lo
The estimates for fiscal year ending
June Both, 1895, are:
Salaries and contingent ex.
,penses. .....................S 1867, 016.0O
Military establishment. %, 7U9, S95.4O
Public works, including river
and harbor improvements. p, 1853, 30T.65
miscellaneous objects. ........ 1876 2SO.70
Total .....................s5 2, SIG, 400. rs
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-07
THE ABANDONED RAILROAD.
The Future of the Delaware River q
Lancaster Road Mystery.
West Chester News SATURDAY.

1hhchster hohu Mystery.
West Chester News, Saturday.
On Thursday evening at o'clock the
Wilmington & Northern railroad With
drew its rolling stock from the Delaware
River d Lancaster railroad extending
from the Falls of French Creek to Kim,
berton, and formally abandoned the line
AS is known, the Delaware River and
Lancaster Railroad Company few years
ago constructed railroad from the Falls
OF French Creek TO Kimberton, distance
of - miles, putting the bed thereof in sub.
stantial condition, erecting warehouses,
stations, ETC., at various points, and other.
wise placing it in good order. It was con
nected with the Pickering Valley railroad
at kimberton. The company had a great
deal OF trouble in building and equipping
the road on account of being short Of
money. Land damages were heavy, and
these and other expenses absorbed all their
means.
Not having sufficient capital to properly
operate the road they turned it'over to the
Wilmington Il Northern railroad about
four months ago. and the latter company
undertook to operate 1t in connection with
their road from Reading to the Falls Of
French Creek. On Thursday evening, at
about 8 o'clock, as above stated the Will
mington 4 Northern withdrew its rolling
stock, and since that time the road has not
been operated and no cars are running.
Why? 4,
They say it didn't pay.
L his is a great Inconvenience to the
people who live along it, as it afforded
them railroad facilities to various points.
Besides it afforded accommodation to the
travelling public to and from Pottstown,
Ph9nixville and Reading and other
points. A great deal of anxiety is, there.
fore. being expressed in regard to the
matter What will be done now. or
whether or not the road will again be
used, no one can tell. In the meantime
i is rather an anomaly for railroad in
Chester county to be entirely abandoned
as this one seems to be, when the rails are
laid and in running order.
Il is, however, possible that the Penn
sylvania railroad may take hold OF it and
by building a road from Kinberton to
Harveyville-a distance of Que and half
miles-might make it an important feeder
for the Phoenixyille A. West Chester rail-
road. Or the Reading may get hold Of it
and use it as feeder for the Pickering
Valley road.
But its future is somewhat of a mystery.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-07
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh That
Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense of
smell and completely derange the whole
system when entering it through the
mucous surfaces. Such articles should
never be used except on prescriptions from
reputable physicians, as the damage thew
will do is ten fold TO the good you can
possibly derive from them. Halls Catarrh
Cure manufactured by II. J. Cheney &
Co., Toledo, o., contains no mercury, and
Is taken internally acting directly upon
the blood and mucous surfaces of the sys-
tenn. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure be
sure you get the genuine. II is taken
internally, and made in Toledo, Ohio, by
+. J. Cheney d Co. Testimonials free
sy-Sold by druggists. Price, 10 cents
per bottle.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-07
GBESHAM's quick ACTION.


burg Typographical Union.
VIcKsBuRG. Miss, Dec. 2.-It will be re-
membered the Vcksburg Typographical
Union requested General Catchings to Sc.
cure the release of P. C. Oglesby, who was
imprisoned by the Cuban authorities. The
following letter from Secretary Gresham
to General Catchings was promptly for
warded to Mr.. Michael +. Battle, Secretary
of the Union, and shows the gratifying
progress has been done towards giving Mr..
oglesby a fair hearing before a civil
tribunal.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE, WASHINGTON, d. c.,
N2y. gI-The Hon. Thomas c. Clichiaqs Pteks-
burg, Mtss-SIR: have the honor TO acknowl-
ege the receipt Of your letter of the eth inst,
IN regard to the arrest Of z. @. Oglesby In
Havana aud hereby beg to say that his case
has already been brought to the attention Of
the department through letters from various
sources and an investigation ordered Tho
yice-consul general reports By cable, under
date OF ed inst, that he made Representations
IN the matter 10 the governor general on the
lOth inst, was informed that the case would be
transferred from the military to civil 1urisdc-
ton. He has been instructed to leave nothing
und0ne to secure Mr.. Oglesby speedy trial. /
have the honor TO be. sir,
Your Obedient servant,
WALTER @. GRESHAM.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-07

You most sincerely and heartily for the
very kind and ilattering sentiments you
express. For the reasons have already
stated in my letter to the Secretary
of State, and which were reached only
after long aud serious consideration Of the
subject, feel that Cannot accept the high
office to which have been appointed. Ny
only regret In this decision which | Must
beg you to consider as final, is that il is
contrary to the personal preference which
you so kindly express. But cannot think
it would be advisable for me to invite fur
ther MISREPRESENTATION BY taking adyant.
age of your generosity.
Again thanking you for your most gra-
cious words, and with an earnest hope for
the continuance of the successes which
have already marked your second admin
istration, beg to remain sir with much
respect, your obedient servant
j. j. VAN ALIEN.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-07
AND TO PARocnIA1 soHooLs.
Assertions From Baltimore That Carolina
Gibbons is not Lending His Influenc,
In rhe Movauans

Assertions From Baltimore That Cardinal
Gibbons is not Lending His Influence
to the Movement.
BALTIMORE. MD., Dec. 2.-That the
Catholics of Maryland are divided in the
opinion on the question of State aid for
parochial schools there is no doubt.
A Roman Catholic who has talked on
the subject with many people of his faith,
and who is conservative thinker, Saws:
Il believe the majority of intelligent
Romanists are opposed to the plan. fur
ther believe Cardinal Gibbons has no hand
IN the plan and is lending it neither active
nor moral support. He would undoubtedly
see that to urge the appropriation asked
for would be bad politics, if there were no
other considerations. Personally / think
the cardinal has too much reverence for
American institutions TO favor any such
movement.
Il do not know what the outcome of the
movement in New York will be, but YOU
can safely say that in Maryland the Leeis-
lature will not at this session be asked for
aid for Roman Catholic parochial schools"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-07
.AMsRICANs ~ R0mE.


Chauncey NJ. Depew.
ROME. Dec. Thanksgiving Day was
celebrated here yesterday by Minister
Potter, who gave dinner in honor of the
day. Among those present were Cnauncey
NJ. Depew; Wallace :. Jones, the Americat,
consul general; Charles NJ. Wood, vice
Consul. and Mrs. Grant, and Professor
Lanciahi and wife.
King Humbert has intimated that he
would have given an audience to Mr.,
Depew had the latter been able to stay in
Rome short time longer. Mr.. Depew
went to Florence this morning.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-07

PARIS. Dec 2.-The Bordeaux Society
Of Political Economy decided, owing to
the disastrous tariff war between France
and the United States, to ask the French
government to open negotiations with the
American government with view to con-
GLIDING treaty of commerce between the
two countries. The society begs the
Senators and members OF the Chamber of
Deputies representing the department of
the Gironde to use their influence in be-
half of the proposal.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-07

So Or. N; has CURED your sons cough,
Mrs. b? Sklful man.
No, madaInei we gave up his medicines
but they did not touch the cough at ali,
All indeed What brought the bow
round so sudden, then?
Hales Honey OF Horehound and Tar.
madame. One 50-cent bottle did the bust.
ness, while the doctors bill for doing
nothing was ten dollars.
Sold by all druggists every where. Prices.
20 and 80 cents and 81. The large size
being the most economical.
Plies Toothache Drops cure in one
minute.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-07

ALBERoUERQUE, n. NJ, Dec. 1.-The lit
tie town of Los Paddles. south of this
city. was the scene of murder Thursday
night. A feast OF the patron saint Of the
town was taking place during the day, and
at night a big ball was given et Jose
Chaves house. Ignacio Montoya, recently
let out Of the penitentiary, like the balance
of the party, was intoxicated with native
wine, and he attempted to kill his uncle
Juan Chavesy Pena. The latter. however,
was too quick and killed Montoya.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-07

LONDON, Dec. 1.-The mayors of the
leading cities and towns in Great Britain
have received circular signed by % mem
bers of the House of Commons and Is
other gentlemen who have formed them.
selves into a committee to promote a
scheme for holding an International Exhil
bttion in London. The scheme provides
that the exhibition shall be on the largest
scale. 1t will be held in 1896 or 1897.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-07

PorssvIILE, Pa, Dec. 1.-The Reading
company did a tremendous coal trade
business out Of here on Thanksgiving Day,
the shipments from Palo Alto reachilIg
10000 tons or 800 gondola cars. Cressona
sent 1000 tons or over 500 cars. This was
the clearing up Of the collieries incident to
the close OF the coinpany's fiscal year.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-07
NEW FIR ENOH MINIsrRY.


PARIS Dec. 2.-It is stated that the
ministry just formed by NJ. Cassimir
Perier, has decided to accept an interpret
lation after it has made declaration on
Monday as to its programme, The MINIS
try is constituted as follows
NJ. Cassimir- Perier, Prime Minister and
Minister Of Foreign Affairs; NJ. Jonnart.
Minister of Public Works; NJ. Dubost,
Minister OF Justice NJ. Martyr, Minister
Of Commerce; NJ. Burleau, Minister OF
Finance; NJ. Spuller, Minister of Instruc.
ton; NJ. Raynal Minister of the Interior;
NJ. Delcasse, Minister of the Colonies:
Gen. MERCER, Minister of War; Admiral
Lefevre. Minister of Marine; NJ, Viger,
Minister OF Agriculture.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-07
THREE MINERS KILLED.
Ice Had Weakened the Wire Cable nm
the Men Fell 100 Feet,

AFTERNOONS, Pa, Dec. Frank Kern,
Charles Schlicher and an unknown Hun!
this morning in descending the pit Of Joel
Nef Il Co.'S slate quarry, at Welshtown.
Is miles north of Allentown.
Ice had weakened the wire cable causing
the fatal break as the MEN were being
lowered. They fell 100 feet and were fright.
JULY manned, Kern's neck was broken.
Schlcher and the Hungarian had their
skulls crushed. Kern was widower aged
~ and leaves three children. Schiicher
was % and leaves a wife and two children.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-07

ERIE, Pa, Dec. Awkward Cady, aged
3S killed his two children this morning
and put bullet into his own brain. INC
victims were boy and girl, aged 6 and S
years. Cady was a morphine fiend and
seemed to labor under the impression that
bis family and himself would become
hopeiessly insane If allowed to live
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-07
Aneio-French Neutral ZONE.

LONDON, Dec. IA special dispatch to
the Standard from Paris says it is believed
that an Anglo-French Commission will be
nominated to proceed to Siam for the pur-
pose OF examining into and deciding upon
British possessions. 81 -
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-07

New YORK, Dec. l,-All the students
and others, in number about 50, who were
arrested last night for disorderly conduct
by parading. shouting and singing in the
streets, were arraigned in the Jefferson
Market police court this morning. In
most instances they were discharged with
reprimand, while few were fined S..
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-07

TOPEKA. KAN, Dec. 4.-The movers on
the gulf and interstate railroad scheme, the
most gigantic enterprise of the character
ever conceived in the United States, will
meet tomorrow in Representative Hall
Topeka, to formulate plans by which two
great lines of railroad may be constructed
nossessinns
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-07

SING SING, N. ", Dec. 4.-John Del6no
was killed by electricity in Sing sing
prison at .43 o'clock this morning. Doies
tino shot and killed Mrs. Cathanne GesseIl
an Italian woman, a year ago, in a tene.
meDt house in Brooklyn.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-07

ASTORIA, ORE, Dec. 2.-John Reiter was
hanged here yesterday for the murder OF
Victor Smellman. Reiter read his confess
sion ON the scaTold, in which he acknowl.
edged the justice Of his sentence. He fell
about seveX feet and never struggled,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-07
An Old Man Dies at Kirkwood.

Deputy Coroner Palmer on Saturday
was notified Of the death of an old man at
kirkwood. Upon Investigation the de-
ceased proved to be Levi Saunders, aged 70
years, who lived alone in eaDin near
bly, due to old age.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-07

CoRsTcANSA, Tex, Dec. 4.-The grain
elevator containing $4,000 bushels of
wheat two livery stables, 30 horses, three
freight cars the electric plant and six
day. The loss is estimated at 100000; in
sured for one-half.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-07

SAN FRANcIsco, CAL, Dec. 2.-Iouise
the abducted Princess of Tahiti, sailed for
her island home on the brig Gaiillee YES.
terday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-07

DENIsoH, Tex, Dec. 2.-Dick Edwards
the quadruple murderer, who, on MAY
18th. 1892, in this city, killed Mrs. Hattie
Haynes, Lena Hawley, Mande Kreamer
and Rose Stewart, was last evening given
sentence of 50 years in the penitentiary.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-07

SAN FRAYcIseo. CAL, Dec. 2.-Charles
Fair. an employe OF the electric light de-
partment Of the Palace Hotel last night,
attempted to step between two sides OF the
was drawn in between the belt and d seven
driver, and was literally torn to pieces.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-07
U. s. Gauger Shot and Killed.

LOUISVILLE, NY. Dec. LEX. Council.
man Martin }. Norton, saloon keeper,
shot and killed James A. Smith. formerly
United States gauger, in a saloon last
evening. Both men had been drinking
together all the afternoon. Norton is i'll
iaii
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-07

LONDON. Dec, LA dispatch to the
Central Ne@s from Cadiz says that the
cruiser Navarro sailed from that port last
night. Its believed that she is to convey
9S Anarchists from barcelona to the
Spanish, penal settlement on the. Island of
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-07

Use Horsford's Acid Phosphate. DR.. W.
w; Gardner, Springfield, Mass, says II
value II as all excellent preventative of in
digestion, and pleasant calculated drink
when properly diluted with water and
sweetened.h
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-07

BrDA-PEsT, Dec. 2.-The government
submitted the civil marriage bill to the
Diet to-day. 1t is believed, all statements
to the contrary Notwithstanding, that the
Catholic bishops will not make a fierce
opposition to the measure.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-07

About six months ago my little son, aged
three, was very much troubled with breaking
out on his scalp aud behind his ear. This
places elected were about as large as a silver
dollar, the hesh seemed raw and covered with
little bliste-s. The child suffered considerab "
and was naturally very fretful. tried sey.
erql remedies without obtaining any beneficial
results, In fact the eruptons seemed TO be
spreading and new places break ng out /
concluded TO try the CUTIcuRA REMEDIRs and
bought a box OF UUTIouRA, n cake OF CuTfCURA
SOAR, and bottle of CuTIcURl RRsoLyRNT. /
washed tho effected parts with The CuTICuRA
SOAR, taking chre not TO irritate the flesh, and
applied CuTICuRA. noticed u change for tho
better In tho appearance of the ernptions IN
wenty-iour hours continued the Treatment
morning ana night, and In two weeks the erup.
tons entirely disappeared, leaving the skin
smooth and the scalp cleun, in fact a perfect
cure, as have not seen any indication 8 OF any
eruption Or eIking out since. | gave the
child only lew doses Of the CuTicURA REsoI-
VENT. | consider your CUTIcuRA REMEDIES
very valuable, and expect to keep small
supply constantly on hand. ! believe CuTICURA
would be excellent for applying 10 insect bites,
which are very annoying In this country.
Z. A. ARMSTRONG, Swift island, n. o.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-07

A pearl-like purity of color, closely re-
sembling the enchantment of earlytwi.
hight; thus was her complexion made IA.
dent by Glenn's sulphur Sosp. n
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-07

VIENNA, Dec. 2.-The iron ring has col.
lapsed. 1t was formed in 1891. Ii the
Bohemian and Moravian iron works
would have remained in the ring it would
have been renewed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-07
HANcE ON THE WILSON BILL.
The Senator Says That AN Income Tax Of
Some Character Will BE Engrafted on
the Bill.

me senator says That an Income Tax of
Some Character VIII BE Engrafted on
the Bill.
BALTIMORE, Nd, Dec. 1.-Senator Vance
Of North Carolina, is spending couple of
days in Baltimore. In speaking Of the
tariff bill, he said:
The Wilson bill strikes me as being A
conservative and Democratic measure that
Will receive the party support. Certainly
the southern Representatives will be found
on the side Of the bill, as the sentiment In
my section for tariff reform is unabated.
1t is true that the Silver bill for a while
eclipsed this question, but with the settle
ment OF that measure the people will turn
to this and advocate its passage with
zeal. There is throughout the south an
almost unanimous sentiment III favor of
an income tax and this question will be
brought up when the tariff bill is under
discussion. My own opinion is that an
income tax of some character will be en-
grated upon the tariff measure before it
passes Congress. What form this will take
il is now impossible to say, butsome of the
best minds OF both branches of Congress
are directed TO the subject and il is safe 10
say they will evolve a satisfactory basis
which will receive hearty southern sup.
port,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-07

Cu1iouRA REMEDIES cleanse the system by
external and Internal medication OF eyery
eruption. lmpurity ani disease, and constitute
tho most effective treatment OF modern times.
Sold throughout the world. Price. CuTIouRA,
50c; SOAR. 25c.; REsOLyENT, 81. POTTER DRUa
AND CHEN. CORR, Sole proprletors, Boston.
fB-"IIow to Cure Skin Diseases" mailed free.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-07

The game Of football which came off a,
Annapolis, Md. Saturday between .he
naval cadets and the West Point bows re.
suited q TO A in favor of the navy.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-07

QUEENSTOWN, Dec. l.-Arrived steamer
Campania from New York for Liverpool
and proceeded. Time of passage days, Is
hours and "A minutes.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-07
lBOUTTHE GREATUNWASsED
How Bah Fed and Interviewed
a Genuine Tramp.
Il An IRISH "EYETALlAN" VAGABOND
His Peculiar Notions and
Ways About the House.

nAngei-oh's'' Strange Bedroom Dialogue
1.-The Wanderers odd Letter to Bah at
Parting--Always Give n Tramp Some
thing to Eat, But Don't Let Him In.