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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-02-02
BIsHoP BRoohy FUNERAL.
The BODY Lies In State and Thousands
Gaze Upon the Remains.

BnsToN, Mass, Jan. M-With the i'm.
preSsivc service of the church in cunurr-
ton with which his life work was done
and accompanied by evidences III public
gr!eI such rs have not been manifested in
this community before for generation at
least, the remains OF the late Bishop
Phillips Brooks were to-day consigned to
their last resting place in Mount Auburn
cemetery.
At 5 o'clocli this morning the body rest
ing in n black broalcoth cGykct
Theoretically sealed and accompanied by d
guard Of police, was taken from the Epis-
copal residence OH Clarendon street and
borne to Iriaity Church, where it was
placed on catafalque inside the shfuudcd
portals Of the west porch.
The departed bishop lay in his cpisrco.
pal robes, his hands folded upon his breast.
and apparently as natural and lifc-like as
though quietly sleeping. uniformed
guard Of members OF the LOYAL Legion, of
which the deceased was an honorary mem
her, kept vigil on either side OF the casket,
and double line o. policemen wa, formed
from both entrances Of the vestibule to
the sidewalks beyond.
When all preparations we're COMPLETED
we doors We're Opened and the people were
allowed to pass, by twOs, into the north
west corner entrance of the vcStibule,
through on either side Of the casktt and
ont a. the southwest corner entrance, each
catching only farewell glance Of the
loved features.
there was n large gathering in front of
the church, but there was no rush nor dis
order. During the three hours allotted for
the purpose up to II O'clock, steady uro-
cesslon moved past the bier.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-02-02

severn! years ago, think it was in
1851, said Federal official 10 represen.
latire Of the GtAErrE, when talking on
the news 81 Mr.. ilrines death II WINS
talking with the lUc Chancellor Sauls-
bury IN the state House in Dover, when
he remarked, Mr.. Blaine reminds me of
fierce Texan bull. No matter how
strongly man was fortified in his argll-
inent he would take him on one Of lis
horns ana toss him away The chan
ccllor said he would rather meet any man
ia Congress than Mr.. Blaine. That WAS
Just about the time Mr.. Blaine was elected
to the Senate. The chancellor Thought
that Mr. lilainr's Gnn parliamentary abil
tiles would not tint such good uppor-
tgnity for display in the Senate as III the
House.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-02-02
NAVY MINERS kfLLED.
A FriShtiul Explosion. Which Rms
About 1850 HinCrs,

BrnA Prsrn, Jan. 27.-An explosion
from cause still unaSCertainei took place
IN coal mine at Tukod, near Grati, this
morning Fire broke out Immediately
after the explosion ana is still burning.
About ldl men were in the mine at the
time Of the explosion. The shaft was not
impaired and the cage was sent down al
most At once. The bodies of 10 men. who
had been killed by the shock were found
near the bottom Of the shaft and were
brought up,
The cage went down again, but returned
Immediately, as the smoke was so dense
th"i the rescHins party We're unable to re-
man below. Iwoo Of the party were un-
conscious before they reached the tor.
About 10 men are still in the mine.
Machinery was taken ont from Grau to
partially flood the mine, but as vet there
are no signs that the lire is abating. The
whole pppulacc Of Tukod is around the
pts mouth, but no effort has been made
since noon to send down II rescue party,
As the work OF rescue cannot be Mt
tempted for several hours, there is practi.
cal no hope that any OF the men below
Will be saved.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-02-02
TINE WHIrNET cO4L MiyEs.
Right of the Nova Scotia Legislature to
Control Their Leasing.

HALrfAX. y, s., Jan. .S.-ln tile Lcgisla-
ture yesterday Mr. Cahan. leader Of tile
opposition raised objections to tho further
action Of the Whitney Coal syndicate bill
until The government could show that its
title in the coal mines of Nova scotia *
teuds beyond Is months after the demise
d queen Victoria, as provided in the
original grant from the imperial govern
luent in 1919.
Encouragement l.ourlcy, IN reply. said
that he act of lSiQ has been wiped out by
later legislation which leaves tile mines
IRA minerals entirely under provincial
legislation
Premier Fielding said in an interview
ihler that the absolute right Of the Lcgis-
lature Of Nova scotia 10 ,lcnl nnrrspryeiIv
With these mining rights has never bcen
questioned by the provincial or other
authority, and it will not be questioned
now.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-02-02
TWO KILLED; ONE INJURED.
A Fatal Accident on Thursday at
Landllth.
a Couple of Laborcrs Meet Instant

A Couple of LabOrcrs Meet Instant
Death and Another BADLY Hurt While
Crossing the Path of a Freight Train.
Landlith station, just beyond Brandy.
wine bridge, on the T., w. ~ j. railroad,
was the scene Of fatal accident at 6.27
o'clock Thursday morning Two men
were instantly killed and a companion
was badly injured.
The trio, laborcrs 1T the Edge Moor
Bridge Works, were OH their way to
work AZ the time. They were proceed
Ing TO Landlith station, TO take passage
on an accommodation train going to
Edge Moor. While they were crossing
the tracks an extra freight train, south
bound, was approaching. Whether
they heard OF saw it, or whether they
thought they could cross before ii
reached thrm ID not known, They
started across the track, but before they
had proceeded far they were struck.
Two of the men, one white and one
colored, both middle aged were instantly
Killed. The third man, johnson, had
his right thigh broken.
The bodies Of the dead men were
brought 10 town and are now at the
morguc. johnson was sent to Delaware
Hospital. He Is about 90 years old. His
companions had their skulls crushed.
The employees ut the bridge works are
given numbers and the men killed will
be identified BY tie numbers on the
checks found in their pockets.
Coroner Kirk has empaneled Jury
and will hold an inquest tomorrow
afternoon bepinuinr at . nirlnck
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-02-02
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WILuISG TOS nam LOST.



NEW York, Ian. -Snperintrpdcnt
Jackson o. the Emitted States railway mail
service, to-day made tho following state.
ment regarding the mails destroyed by iiro
after the wreck Of the Pennsylvania owl
train At New brunswick, N.J., Tuesday
morning;
~ here was no postal car on that train. +"
hesAld, ana no postt, clerk, cDnseq upntlv
there was no rcgia,crcl matter - boarf
All the mall amounting u less than half
q toni WAS DESTROYED Most Of it is what
is cal led paper mill that Is, second, third
and fourth class matter. This mail urigi.
mated al WashinEt Baltimore pdetrd
Monday afternoon; Wilmington, bel, and
III On the Philadelphia, Wilmington NJ
natlmore road between Baltimore and
Philadelphia, In addition tn that mailed al
ancast"r, Pa, ana Trenton, y ]. Tne
destination of this nluil was New York
Brooklyn and northeast Of New York.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-02-02


Both the method and results
when Syrup Of Figs is taken;
it is pleasant and refreshing to
the taste, and acts gently yet
promptly on the Kidneys, Liver
and Bowels, cleanses the system
effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures
habitual constipation. Syrup Of
Figs is the only remedy of its
kind ever produced, pleasing to
the taste and acceptable to the
stomach, prompt in its action
and truly beneficial in its eff
fects, prepared only from the
most healthy and agreeable
substances, its many excellent
qualities commend it TO all and
have made it the most popular
reaedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in
soc. and 81 bottles by all lead
ing druggists. Any reliable
druggists who may not have it
on hand will procure it promptly
for any one who wishes TO try
it. Donot accept any substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.,
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW YORK, N. Y.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-02-02

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though really and truly would rather see
an absolutely plain stage than some of the
ridiculous settings that have been given to
us lately. We Americans suffer, and suffer.
and suffer, and am sure don't know WHY
we do it, II is quite time the worm turned,
and demanded that when it crawlcd to the
Theatre il should have presented to 1t good
plays properly mounted, and acted By men
ana women who know something Of the
world which they depicted. Where is the
manager who is going to give us this? |
am sure n fortune is waiting for him.
WHEN WOMAN DGsCARps HER CORSET.
To 90 from theatrical affairs to frocks, 1t
Is my painful duty to announce that in
the house We no longer have moral sup
port III the way of stays, but that most Of
Us are drinking tea and dining in Empire
trnchs, that come bearing the announce,
ment, NO corsets.n II Is lovely illus
trahon Of what the reform people are al
ways talking about-that is, that women
who leave off cOrsets feel themselves freer
and more independent, more virtuous,
more honest, and more nearly the perfect
woman, mean its Il lovely illustration
against their theories, for without rorscts
woman loses all moral backbone, and
wants 20 loaf OH diyans, read novels, and
ellher drink tea or smoke cigarettes
Whichever may he her weakuess-tea il
mine, bui that another story.
Ihe slender 1.-THE girl looks very well
inclined In ctr Vs1 "o oh ou' I.,e lauS
rs anvthng bsYe e,- "n no, ~ !'i' haa
90, Il i' a., .'"Nt EVER setil' II nau
that he never "ot into liz S, ~ see
who disrlr5ai tb,sn os,,,i.,I,S, " mG,'iv
aiiDnrts liz s'u uisI'it aii5y ien,iiilG
sn0lId annrovs ~ The o N' ,.o' Nv ~,
irtis sbGrt tbings ,h III H., NI IN "sa ,,, ~
STAYS Thev arc Mt @,t,o IN w i,iI
he yii "a oH.'nnt I"a.v NhautSh 'otl.u
down nt,ite I'd III ,h. WY ~. tG,Ii'a
clnse.tifng ,,o ~, MY 0ssils WIN
H0ni,rr,rfe nnEe sinvsJ NJ hor aaG'fm
,-,y,, orJ as \, ~ IL ~ ne' MeI rS
sasni"i ~ ~, ~, I" = ~ lae nsute cinstly u
wri Nh IiG " HI rSes ~ fatliet
an, 10 Lar ,,, - !" uuHE N"iiiaii VI "
laiies nf tle r., 1872 M ;.ie
n nn,b.r ~ n,itu ,IS '3st
faii"it, II i'''i ny 'lolnil. "
Sic wors , ,,ntb Mn az .ne otmeF uaN.
fI5,a tftti,'r ana c,, ,r r.,illie FOWL very
ltnder H. ~ oi1 Ne'S ioW ~ the Mech
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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-02-02

PARIs, Jan. 2S.-At q meeting Of sena,
tors belonging to the Democratic section OF
ihe Left II was resolved to request NJ,
Rourgeoise ministcrsol justice, to cause d
search to he made Of the residences of NJ.
AndriuN and NJ Dclapaye, with the yicw
ol finding the lists OF persons compro.
missed by the Panama scandal. concerning
which NJ Dclapaye and NJ. AndriuX have
spoken on several occasions, but which
they have failed to produce.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-02-02

The Delaware Society Of New York
issues by way of year book tiny folded
sheet giving list of the officers OF the
organization and of "mcmbcrs and per-
sons eligible to membership" There are
about 800 natives OF Delaware resident in
this city besides some former residents Of
Delaware not natives, but by tie cons,itu-
ton Of the society eligible to membership.
small as IS Delaware's population, the
little state sends out annually consider
able number of young men to seek their
fortunes. The Delaware colony in plila.
delphia is SO large that the local society
has been able to set up club house.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-02-02

BRIpGEroN, N. j., Jan. 2S.-When the
lett"r-carrieri II the Bridgcton pust.oiilce
went to maSa their early collection Of
mail, this morr,ng, they found that nine
letter boxes had been forced open by
breaking the lnsps on the lock. and rilled
OF then, contents. Just how much mail
matter has been stolen cannot be ascer.
tanned at present. Postmaster Hewitt has
notified the postoilice department of the
robbery ana an investigation will be made
at once. The police say that the robbery
is the work oil professionals.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-02-02
FOR 4 N0N-PI RTiSAN BEyCH.
EX-Secretary Bayard Expresses Himself
Very EmphMIicnIly Thit Ninrninr

A.NHPHWIIc"IIy ThlN Morning.
In the course OF an interview with the
hon, Thomas +. Bayard, Friday morning,
the eX-secretary expressed himself verv
definitely upon, the question Of the ap.
emphatically in favor of the APPOINTMENT
OF Republican to succeed Judge
Houston. He said: II think that
the appointment Of a solid Democratic
bench would be a very grave error, even
from Il party point Of view There Il no
branch of public service where non-parti-
s.anship + SO essential as in our courts Of
Justice. am decidedly Of the opinion that
the bench should be non-partis.in and that
Republican judge from Kent should he
appolnted-Mr. PenneWill seems to present
proper personal and professional quahhCa-
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-02-02
skater Donoshno sun breaking Records.

STANFORD, CoSN., Jan. 2G.-1he skating
contest for the lOO.mlc chammonship Of
America began here this morning, be.
tween Joe Donoghue, the Newburg mar
yer a. ,. Franklin Of New York and John
Ennis Of stamford At g.2S DonGrline
had made 20 miles in one hour, Is minutes
and seconds The best previous record
Tor that distance was one hour, ii minutes,
seconds, lie was then / l.6 miles ahead
OF Franklin and two miles ahead OF Ennis,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-02-02
To Investigate the Broken Bank.

LINCOLN, NEu., Jan. 2S.--Yesterday a
RESOLUTION was adopted by the House, pro
viding for an Investigation Of the affairs
Of the Capitol National Bank. Summons
were issued last night by the Federal
court for four directors of the bank, ana
it is supposed they will testify before the
grand jury to-day. President Mosher Is
still in the custody of the United states
deputy marshal.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-02-02
An Ola Lady I;urnedto boat,

HOLLIn3YsHTFI. Pa, Jan. III .-NIrs Rose
keller Of Canoe Valley, while III the act Of
lighting banging lamp yesterday, was
burned to death The family were M
supper, and when they entered HE room
the od lady was found living III thr floor
IN dying condition II is supposed She
was STRICKEN with paralysis While in tae
act OF lighting the lamp, The burning tapcr
coming ~ cOnLaet win her Glmhim..
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-02-02
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Put Powder in the Mems Tea.

PirrssuEG, PA, Jan. 2B.-The trial Of
Robert Beatty, one Of the alleged Home.
stead PRISONERS, was resumed in the crinli.
ia! court this morning. Patrick Gallagher
continued his testimony. On cross,cXani-
nation he said that lie had used some of
the powders in tea furnished to workmen
at the Homestead mills.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-02-02
NorGrlL7r orrnE cnARGE.
THE Cases Dropped Against Two Men
Charged with Il Crime for which i,
Negro Was Iynched.


New ORLEANS, La, Jan. 2G-Yoa.
t,eFday in tho criminal court Judge j. C..
B2nman and Dennis Richards, alias
Richard Dennis Richards, calorrd. VITA
placed on trial for the ATTEMPTED assag.
stnatiun If judge Henry Long N Ecn.
noe, ia the parish Of Jefferson, in MAY
last
several negroes were arrested for
completely ii the affair and oneof these.
ia. Dixon, was subsequently lyncned
TT heuHT under the worry tree beneath
which judge Long was Slot.
Atl2r the list Of witnesses had been
called Mn Cunningham rose and stated
to the canrt that he desired to have a
nolIe prpscQui entered III tile case Of
both m tur accused l'herolle prosolui
was ordered and Tie prisoners Gi.-
charged.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-02-02

Nunr Death.
ALT"%, IN. Jan 2G--rhere is mare
Wann eyUlD..Du ma amOnsti,gir fricu1s
and physicians. several are s,lll lowering
between life a'pi nrath D,t i0rtnppast AZ
bnurs no deaths nave Uoep irc0mcd
The verdict Of an iu4Iest ,Iry in tho
ca-n Of W. Il. Richardson and Henry Viz
.tnS is that the explosion was caused ly
ne nesltEence OF thc railroad cmuIoprs.
ILiS has awakened great interest Oh the
saiiect and the liabiIitvol tic" f;is Eaijr',
company which maintau- NAT SWITCH
MAn trallon Il an experienced ra.lr0adcr
an t4at All charges ii Incompetence ure
Invalid.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-02-02
TIE Ror4n nrnnInG.
Marriage of Princess Margaret and PrIn
Ferdinnnd--A Gain A lIiilr In GnrInnn

Marriage of Princess Margaret and Prince
Ferdinand--A Gala AiIair IN Germany.
BERLIN, Jan. 25.-The banquet after
marriage of Princess Margaret and
Prince Ferdinand was served IN the
White Hall. After il the guests took
places under the canopy of the throne
and the others ranged themselves to the
right aAd left, in semi-circle, in order
of rank. Twelve ministers of state,
bearing wax candles, then began the
fackeltanZa.
They invited the bridal couple to
dance, and escorted them round the
room. The bride then invited the en-
peror to dance, and the bridegroom in
ylted the empress. After the two couples
had made the circuit of the room Il
pages took the torches, handed them to
others, and the ceremony was continued
by the royal guests until ii merged into
a general dance.
Finally the pages led the procession, and,
eScorting the young couple to the door of
the bridal chamber, the mistress OF the
robes distributed garters among the gentle
men, and the celebration was ended for
the night,
Prince Frederick Charles and his bride
VIII pass the first part of their honey
THE PRESENTS.
The wedding presents were DISPLAYED at
the palace OF the Empress Frederick.
Emperor Williams gift was string Of
large diamonds; the bridCgroom's, five
magnificent diamond rings. Among the
gifts was shown the one presented to the
Princess Margaret by King IIumbert, then
Crown Prince, at the time of her baptism
i is a massive gold diaden, heavily
jewelled, and brooch necklace of black
pearls.
All the pieces we're the work Of the celc.
DRAFTED goldsmith, Gas.ellani Tho revival
OF the fackeltanza, a quaint custom at
Prnssian weddings, has caused some al.
verse comment as it is believed hardly TO
become the dignity of ministers Of state to
lead in it. The dance was omitted at court
ceremonies during the mourning for En-
pgrnr William l., and many hoped that il
had been performed tor the last time.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-02-02

MhpRtn, Jan. 26.-rhc Queen Regent of
Spain will be represented At the Chicago
Columbian EXPOSITION by the lufQntn
hulalia aud her. husband, Prince Antoine.
ne cabinet to-day sanctioned their Visit to
the Worlds Fair as REPRESENTATIVES Of
Queen Regent Christiana
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-02-02

NEW NoRE, Jan. 2s.-'rhe steamship
La N,Grmandie which sailed This morning
for Europe, carried S3,35N,UUO American
gold coin. The gold shipments since JAN.
uary lst this year, aggregate 80 100000.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-02-02

SAN FEANCGsco, Jan. 2s.-Tom Tracey
defeated Billy Gallagher at the Pacific
CLUB last night, in 10 rounds. Tracey Is
the champion welter.weight Of Australia
while Gallagher is local man. The liglIt
was for purse of $1,000. Tracey was a
tayorlte in the pool rooms.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-02-02

WEST CHESTER, Pa, Jan. a6.-E. Il. T.
Jones, formerly pastor of the PRESBYTERIAN
hurch OF this place, died this morning at
Lincoln University, Pa. Mr. Jones was
one of the most widely known Presby-
terrain ministers.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-02-02

LFwEs, Jan. ga telephone Is being
constructed IRON i.ewcs life station bv tiIts
Philadelphia Maritime lIYrhmge tItLctr
office here. THIS will make a cGG,iiiilr,is
line from LeWes to Cape Charles, Va.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-02-02
FrNISnnD ron nRIHERr,


SEYMOUR, lTD., Jan. Eth the Jackson
circuit court yesterday, Judge Worries fined
J. w, Holmes SO, sentenced him 10 the
County, lail Tor lldIys and distranohiscd
law by attempting to bride voters at the
November election.
MI. itClmcS is 10 years old and one Of
ne weaithicst men III this county. He is
a Republican.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-02-02

The, funeral of James V. Carlisle took
place from the home Of his brother, Frank
Carlisle, No. SOC Delaware avenue, Friday
afternoon. The funeral was attended bv 4
large number OF prominent people.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-02-02

CHIcAGo Jan. 2s-rhe six-story build
ing ut No, ~ Canal street, was almost de-
stfoyed by fire early this morning. The
loss will aggregate $1,000.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-02-02

NEW N0NN, Jan. 2.,-August IOIlnson
= years Of age, iel, town the dome cleva,
nm ilnpFt1 iDr svssmeht, tltts .Iut,Fnit,,,
and was instantly kiiled. '''''e'
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-02-02
THE LACK OF GOOD ACTING
Some of the lncongruities of
the Modern Stage.
WOMEN WHO DISCARD CORSETS
A Fine Specimen of Nine
teenth Century Ideas.

What Patient, Long Suffering People
Are Enduring in the Way of Stage Alb
surdities--The French Method and the
American Style Things Forced Upon
Us.