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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-30

WAsH1SGToN, March Ex-senator Hill
had q "Coinbing down in the Democratic
caucus on Tuesday, some OF the particu-
lars OF which have just leaked out Of the
secret circle.
After it had been decided by good ma
Jorlty TO proceed to the selection of Demo-
cratic candidates for officers OF the Senate,
subject, as to their election, to the pleasure
of the minority of the Senate, there was a
vote upon the candidates ready for the ap-
prOval of the Senators. There were not
many of them, and Mr.. w. K. Cox of
North Carolina led all the rest for secretary.
lie was ''groomed' By senator Ransom.
who mad in some mysterious way attached
himself to the very best man who had
been put forward. Mr.. Ransom had been
looking for support for his man, and
among the other Senators to whom he had
applied was Senator Hill. Senator Ram
som obtained from Hill what he considered
favorable answer. Hill had been sup
porter of l.. q. Washington until the re-
production OF that gentleman's extended
opinions of the President made it expe-
dent for him to withdraw from the con-
test and from Mr.. Hills powerful support.
senator Daniel of Virginia, who had also
been attached to the fortunes of Washing
ton, gave Ransom TO understand that he,
too would vote for Cox. When the Sena-
tors came to vote Hill voted for some one
quence who the man was, for he was
beaten. Daniel also deserted Ransom's
candidate.
Now Mr. Ransom, while slow in wrath,
may be aroused, The conduct of Mr.. Hill
eNasperated him beyond control. As soon
as the opportunity occurred he gave
smart pull at his cuffs. shot whitening
glance at the senior Senator from New
York aud then, with flow of language
that was plain and to the point, he
metaphorically "mopped the earth with
the limp forms of the statesman from New
York and the orator from Virginia.
Senator Murphy, who was present, looked
on in mute establishment, wondering
whether Hill would let this sort of thing
go on without response He did. and
Daniel, it is asserted, had so little to say,
and that 50 pointles and inadequate, that
it wasn't remembered by those vino have
a vivid recollection OF the scathing speech
of Ransom.
All that could be made out of Hills
refusal to keep his word with Ransom was
that he had found the candidate who was
most likely to be Objectionable to the ad-
ninistration and had voted for him.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-30
Had a Most Tempestuous Voyage.

LEwEs, DEL. March 27-The schooner
Levi Hart, Captain Hart, from Sagu,
Captain Hart reports heavy gales and seas
tine entire passage. On the 18th Mr..
Brown, the mate, was thrown by heavy
sea from the main gaff and had both arms
fractured. ON the 18th, 100 miles east of
Cape Henry. the vessel encountered u
cyclone which blew with terrific force for
three hours, tearing the small boat from
its dayits, blowing off all sails and washing
off water casks and other deck materials.
The vessel is in good condition.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-30
4 connLsIoN IN rnE pAnK.
Two Vessels Crash Together or the Della
ware Capes, with Disastrous Results.

collision between two vessels owned
by the same firm off the Delaware capes
last Friday night was attended by odd cir
culnstances. The lookout of one vessel
fell to the decks of the other and was
saved, and one man was scared to death.
In dense iog the British barks Douglass
and saltwater were making for Cape Hem
lopen. The Douglass was from Guanta-
namO for the Break water for orders, with
full cargo of sugar. and the Saltwater
was from Hayre for Philadelphia. with q
general cargo. The saltwater was on the
starboard tack and therefore had the right
Of way. For u long time the blasts of the
fog horns were heard on both vessels.
About midnight there came a sudden
crash, the two boats had come together in
the dark. They became locked together,
the rigging holding them like wise for
nearly an hour.
The vessels finally drfted apart, and
soon cries were raised from the Douglass
that she was sinking. A boat was lowered
from the saltwater to save the crew Of the
supposed sinking vessel, but after getting
lost in the fog themselves and drifting
about all night they managed TO reach
their vessel the next morning, but were
unable to gain any tidings of the Douglass.
The tug Battler, in cruising off the capes,
sighted the Douglass in q disabled condi-
ton and succeeded in towing her to the
Delaware BrealSwater, where she now
awaits her owners orders. All of her
masts except the mizzenmast are gone.
Two of her boats were crushed by the
force of the collision, an anchor and 81
fathoms Of chain were slipped and lost.
The saltwater escaped with only the loss
of her mizzentopmast and head gear.
In the excitement of the crash Hans
Fritch jumped upon the Saltwater, think.
ing his own ship was going to the bottom
He was given up as lost by his shipmates.
a sailor known as George, the Greek, ~
dropped dead from heart disease caused by
fright short time after the saltwater
anchored.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-30
DEATH IN 4 H4SD-sHAKE.
The Strange Manner in which Aged
Dennis O'Leary Camr to His Death.
philn Hnlnhin Rnnnrd Aln mi,

Philadelphia Record, March 29d.
The warm grasp of friendly hand led
to the death of aged Dennis o. Leary, who
was buried at Bristol, Pa. yesterday. For
some years past the venerable gentleman
has made his ho;Se with friends in Boston,
although a resident of Bristol. While
strolling through Boston park few days
ago O'Leary who recently celebrated his
ODD birthday, was stopper by a Young and
robust friend, who grasped his hand and
gave IL warm. hearty squeeze. In doing
so he sank his finger nails into the ball Of
O'Leary's hand. Although the skin was
cut through and few drops of blood APP
peared, no attention was paid to the wound
until the muscles of the hand became very
sore-so sore in fact, that the fingers could
be bent only with great difficulty. A day
later the muscles of the hand became rigid
and the member began to swell. Black
rings appeared under the old mans finger
nails, and the skin on the back of his hand
became mottled. The swelling increased
from hour to hour until O'Leary's arm
and shoulders were twice their normal
size, and as the swelling grew the pain in
creased.
Medical aid the best that could be had
in Boston, was summoned as soon US it APP
peared that the wound WAS serious; but
the blood poisoning had advanced so far
and so quickly that nothing could be done
except to alleviate the great suffering Of
the patient. On account of his extreme
old age alnputation of the arm or even the
hand would probably have proved fatal,
but before the physicians in attendance
could finally decide upon course the old
gentlenans condition became so grave
that an operation of any kind was simply
out of the question. His death followed
in short time.
The unfortunate mans body was at once
embalmed and prepared for shipment to
| Bristol, where it arrived OH Tuesday
| There were no signs of his awful suffer
ings, ard the hundreds who gathered
about his grave in old st. Marks Catholic
cemetery yesterday talked only of how
peacefully the old man had lived and how
strangely he died.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-30
Welded RESIDE TINE COFFIN.
A Marriage Ceremony Performed Over
the Corpse of the Brides Mother.


BALTIMORE, Mp, March 2G.-At the side
of the cotlined remains Of her mother. and
to comply us far as possible with her I'M
fulfilled wishes. Miss Matilda Van Ness
Loney was this afternoon married To Lieu
tenant George Arthur linn, of the corps
of engineers of the United States army.
Miss Loney is one of the best. kno Sn yaung
ladies in society, her father being Colonel
Henry d. Loney of the veteran corps of
the Fifth Maryland Regiment, which
made such fine exhibit At the Inaugural
ton.
Her engagement to Lieutenant linn was
very gratifying to her family. The we'd
ding was to take place on April 10th and
the invitations had been engraved when
Mrs. Loney became i'll about two weeks
ago. Her condition rapidly became
serious, and her chief desire now was to
see her only daughter happily married be-
fore she died. To this the doctor objected,
deeming it inadvisable to allow his patient
to be excited by the performance of the
ceremony.
Mrs. Loney sank rapidly and on Friday
died. Being unable to fulfil her wishes as
she had expressed them Colonel Loney
concluded TO do the next best thing, and
the bride and groom concurring, the
wedding was performed to-day in the
presence Of the dead.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-30
A GREAT E1RTnQUAhE.
1t Shook Down II Mountain and Caused
the Rivers TO Rise Twelve Persons and
Many Cattle Drowned.

1t Shook Down Mountain and Caused
the Rivers to Rise--Twelve Persons and
Many Cattle Drowned.
PANAMA, March PA tremendous and
destructive phenomenon has occurred in
the department of Cauca in the republic of
Colombia. The volcano of Sotara has been
unusually active and the people in that
region were greatly excited by the rumb-
ling Of the earth and the extraordinary
violence of the volcano eruption.
Suddenly while the volcano was dis
charging forth flames to great height,
the earth began to shake as If most vio-
lent convulsion were in progress, and the
mountain ridges suddenly sank along its
entire extension.
The inhabitants in the vicinity who had
chance to escape fled in terror from the
scene and not too soon, as the sunken
ridge damned up three rivers and added
devastation to the terrors Of earthquake
and volcano.
Twelve persons are known TO have per-
ished and many cattle were destroyed. More
destruction is feared, as the rivers whose
usual channels have been obstructed are
rising rapidly. Great suffering prevails in
Cauca, usually the most flourishing de-
partnent of Colombia, and many people
are starving owing to the failure of the
crops. This new and unexpected calamity
has added greatly to the general distress.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-30
NEARLY A SERIOUS MISTAKE.
The Trouble That Was Caused by a
woman GettinG Into the Wrong Room.


Chicago. I'LL, March GA peculiar in
cident at the Great Northern to-day nearly
caused a murder. George Maxwell, Il
Philadelphian, is stopping in room II Il at
that hosiery and Cecil Hastings, q com
mercial friend OF his, occupied =. Mr..
Maxwell desired to see Mr.. Hastings to-
day and sent him note to that effect.
After luncheon Mrs. Desnoyes, a French
lady, who was with her husband occupy
ing room q 20 and G -, which are in the
same position on the floor below Mr..
Hastings room, returned to her room,
and told the elevator boy to stop at floor
q. Instead he wontupto +. MrsAbcsnoyes
did not notice his mistake and entered
room %.
Here she found the note sent by Mr.
Maxwell to his friend She thought it was
sent TO her ard left the room highly indig-
nant, and screamed to her husband in the
lobby to hasten to her assistance. Mr.,
DesnoyeS came in a moment, and without
a word took his revolver, sought the clerk
and went, cunning for Maxwell. He was
only prevented from larmng him by the
main strength of Clerk Hubert and two
bell boys who accompanied Mr.. Desnoyes
to MaSweli's room to investigate the affair.
After the error was discovered Mr., Des-
moves was proftIse in his apologies, which,
however, were not accepted by Mr. Max
well.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-30
"INDEPENDEsr DELAWARrAN.o


John Guthrie is the possessor of a copy
of the hdcptHdeIa DeidUdrida of December
10Th, 1919. In its advertising columns are
the assessment lists Of the First and Second
wards of the city. The assessment for the
year, as required for the government of
Wilmington called for levy of SIG. al. 81.
the rate being u per cent. The editorial
topic of the day was constitutional re-
form. A letter, addressed to the editor,
asked very urgently that one of the planks
ton constitute two hundreds, with legisa-
tive representation accordingly.
Among the advertisements is that of
The First Grand Complimentary Ball of
the Fame Hose Company" 1t was to be
given at Odd Fellows Hall December 10th.
The managers were Major f. B. Gipin,
Joshua s. Valentine. Thomas Taylor, John
y. Harker, Colonel William H. Jones, ].
Lemon. ]. Boldly, William Greaves, J. w.
Dubree, George ID. Robinson, NJ Nichols,
Thomas Godfrey, II. Hackurt, William T.
Pierson, William Chestnut. John A. Alder
dice, Milton Stamp, S. II. Wright, Captain
David l.. Moody, Joseph X. Rabinett, J.
Robinson, S. p. Bonsall Benjamin +.
Davis John P. Springer, G. T. Swayne,
Charles Mccall, William Griffin, William
T. Jeandell, b. Chamberlain, r. II. Day,
Abraham Boys, Richard Groves, James
Curry; Committee of Arrangements, ]. S.
Hedges, r. A. Young. G. wilkins, David
Woolman, X. b. Spencer. William d.
Jefferis, Joseph Hyde, William Banner:
Floor Manager. Jacob A. Day; Assistants,
William Banner, William B. Jeiferis,
Joseph Hyde.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-30

proachable in curative properties, rapidly
and safety of action, and are the only reli-
able plasters ever produced. They have sue
cessfulIy stood the test of over thirty years
use by the public; their virtues have never
been equalled by the INSCRIPTIONS imlta-
tors who have sought to trade upon the
reputation Of Alcock's by making plasters
with holes in them, and claiming them to
stand to-day Endorsed by not only the
highest medical authorities but by millions
Of grateful patients who have proved their
efficacy as a household remedy. Beware
of limitations, and do not be deceived by
misrepresentation. Ask for Allcock's, and
let no solicitation or explanation induce
you to accept u substitute.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-30

A Wreck on Monday--Two Men struck
by Trains.

A locomotive and five freight cars were
wrecked on the r., W. & b. railroad near
Bengies, Md, on Monday, about Il. IN.
The debris Dlockaded both tracks. The
northbound track was cleared by l0o'clock.
Trains were delayed considerably.
A track walker named Robinson was
struck at Gray's Ferry Sunday night by the
T., w. & b. railroad train which left this
city ut $50 o'clock He died while being
taken to a hospital
James Muncy Of Little Creek, this State.
was struck ut the Welsh street crossing Of
the r., w. Il Il. railroad, Chester, Saturday
morning, by sOuth-bound passenger
train. He was accompanied by two com
panions also Dclawareans, but they were
not injured. They were going to Philadel-
phia. Muncy is expected so recover.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-30
MARRIED a GEKMAN coUSr.
A st. Paul Mimi, Belle and Heiress
Marries q Foreigner and a Title.


ST. PAUL, MINI. March 27.--The upper
circles of society are interested in the an.
nouncement made, yesterday of the mar,
riage of Marion Lamprey to Count Carl
Hines of Elbofield, Germany. Though the
ceremony was performed at Milwaukee
one week ago, it was kept a profound secret
until yesterday.
Miss Lamprey is a great belle and heiress
and only recently returned from abroad,
where she met the count. A marriage was
proposed, but the family feared that the
German nobloman was merely fortune
hunter and consent was withheld.
Time passed, and it was supposed that
Miss Lamprey had outgrown the infatua-
ton. but suddenly the count appeared in
st. Paul and pressed his suit with renewed
fervor, only to meet the same opposition.
The next heard Of the affair was from
Milwaukee, where it was announced that
the st. Paul belle had been transferred
into German countess.
The parents decided to make the best of
it, they themselves made the announce
ment to the world.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-30

Workmen Strike IA Rich Find While Dig
Ging for New Building in Durango,
Mexico.
New ORLEANS, La, March 23.-The
Times Democrats Durango, Mexico, special
says:
Workmen were engaged, Tuesday, in
eXcavating for new building to be erected
on the property Of Francisco ORTIZ, near
the Palace Hotel, when they came upon
large earthen box buried about feet
under the surface.
Upon being opened the box was found
TO be filled with old Spanish gold coins
The amount of the treasure is not known
to the public, but it will reach fully
100000.
A certain percentage of the money must
be turned over to the general government
1t is supposed that the money was buried
by Spanard more than q century ago, as
there was at that time u large colony of
them here employed in working the rich
mines in this country,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-30

Twelve months ago public opinion was
decided as to the merits of the various adj
vertised medicines for coughs and colds.
MI doubts upon this important subject
seem to be now at m end, The unparal-
leied success Of "Haie's Honey of Hore-
hound and Tar, has settled the question.
1t is in evidence that in upwards of five
thousand cases of lung and throat conf
II effect q cure The result is q demand
for the article that has no precedent in the
history of proprietary medicines. Sold by
all druggists at % and 80 cents and 81.
Great saving by buying large size.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one
minute.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-30
TIE CHEROKEE NTRIP.
The Boomers Waiting AnxiousIy for Its
Opening to Actual Settlers Preparing
for n Race.

The boomers Waiting Anxiously for Its
Opening to Actual Settlers--Preparing
for Il Race.
ARKANSAS CITY, ARK, March 27.-A tour
of the Cherokee strip has just been COM
plcted by ]. +. Gillingswater, representing
the interior department, and j. P. Snyder
of the Indian land companies. They report
no more prosperous settlers on the south
ern than on the northern border. All are
very poor and many have already spent
the little means they brought with them IN
providing for their families and stock.
The plan Of opening has not been de-
cidcd upon by the government, but every
prospective settler is prepared for a race,
as at the opening of Oklahoma. The gov
eminent officials here think there is no
chance OF the lands being opened in time
for spring crop.
The Cherokee Council will meet next
Thursday to act on the government pro-
position. Land Inspector Csney does not
believe matters can be adjusted before fall.
The strip is patrolled once a day by
United States troops, and the boomers are
Kept back from the $1,000 lG1.acre farms
they are viewing with such anxiety.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-30
Funeral of ex-senator salisbury

Special Correspondence GaZstte and journal
DOVER, March 27--The funeral of ex-
United States Senator Eli Salisbury was
held from his late residence on State street
Saturday afternoon. The day was a beau-
tlful one and many prominent persons of
the State paid the last tribute to the
honored dead. The Rev. w. L. $. Murray,
d. D., pastor of the NJ. i. Church, con-
Quoted the services, assisted by the Revs,
7. Il. Manindale OF New Castle and L. Il.
Terry and J. d. Quigg of Wilmington.
Bishop Walden of the Methodist Episcopal
Church was also present and offered prayer
and pronounced the benediction.
The funeral cortege passed up State street
to Lakeside cemetery, where interment
was made The honorary pail bearers
were Senator George Gray, Chief Justice
Charles B. Lore, J. Alexander Fulton,
Hon. n. b. Sinithers, G. II. Il. Day, T..
NJ. Stevenson, Samuel Wharton and
Robert Raughley.
Among those who attended the funeral
were ex-toyernors b. T. Biggs, Charles C..
Stockley and James Ponder: ex-Secretary
James J.. Wolcott, Judge David y. Marvel,
Congressman John w. Causey, Judges l..
Il. Wales and j. f. Ball. Governor Rey-
nolds, Hon. George IL. Bates Hon. George
" Massey, Preston, Lea, Wilson L.
Lavender, Theodore Crawford, Willard
Hall Porter, eX-Attorney-general John
Biggs, Hon. John b. Pennington,
Senators Ross, Records and Pyle,
ex-senator A. b. Richardson, State
Treasurer W. II. Burnite, ex-Representa-
tive j. H. Jones, Representative Hickman,
Auditor John p Dulaney, ex-Sherffs
Robinson and Harrington, Superintendent
John q. Gray, c. W. Whitley, tine Rev
John +. Duhamil. d. D., Col. Enoch
Moore. Presiding Elder K. II. Adams, the
Rev. j. +. Stonecipher, the Rev. r. w
Todd, l.. |. Handy, Col. d. P. Barnard
Col. Il. L. Martin, ex-Speaker w. L.
Sirman, j. Frank Wilds. w. ID. Hazel and
w, Polk Cumnins. The members of the
Kent county bar attended in body.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-30
Diocesan Union n. 4. II. Society.
Special Correspondence Of Gazette and Jour,

5pVSlh' tOAlesphilutHSuV VI NThGctle anu JUllrflnl
NEW CASTLE, March 27.-The quarterly
convention of the Diocesan Union of +.
y. b. Societies met in the basement of st.
Peters Il. c, Church yesterday afternoon.
st. Mary's Society Of Wilmington was rep
resented by four, 81. Anncs by five, and
the Hockessin society by five delegates.
Speeches advancing the cause of temper
ance were made by several of the delegates
and by the Rev. Father Brady. the
spiritual director Of st. Peters society.
Eight organizers to form new societies
throughout the diocese were appointed
and instructed to begin work at once
Altogether the convention was very har.
monious one and much enthusiasm pre-
vailed. Following ii a smoker was held
after which the delegates and members of
the local society repaired to Meredithis
restaurant, where a sumptuous collation.
was served. Toasts were responded to by
manyol those present. The visiting dele
gates left for their respective homes last
evening.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-30
THESE Are VOW FIXED.
The Senate Confirms Number of Nomi.
nations, Including That of Thoma.

HoicOmb.
WASHINGTON. March 23.-Tke Senate to-
day confirmed the following nominations:
Theodore Runyon of New Jersey, to be
minister of the United States to Germany.
Walter y. Dabney OF Virginia, to be
solicitor for the department of state.
Edward y. Whitney of New York to be
assistant encouragement.
James q, Jenkins of Wisconsin. to be
United States circuit Judge for the Seventh
judicial circuit.
Charles Il. Stuart of Texas, to he Judge
Of the United States court for the Indian
Territory.
Abner Gaines of Arkansas, to be mar
shall of the United States for the Eastern
district If Arkansas.
Joseph House Of Arkansas. to be attor-
ney of the United States for the Eastern
district of Arkansas.
Clifford L. jackson of the Indian terri
tory, to be attorney of the United States
for the Indian territory.
Ernest p. Baldwin of Maryland, to be
first auditor of the treasury.
Thomas Holcomb of Delaware, to be
fifth auditor of the treasury.