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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-27


Sprciai GerrespOndcnceo Of aaetto md journal
linlDaEytLLE. Dec. GA government
boat is now in the Nanticokc river. lust
below ScatOrd. taking the soundlilss,
locating shpnis, Nc, and measuring the
width Of tho river at different points, with
Il view Of submitting the work 10 the com.
mission appointed TO report upon route
for the new canal to connect the Chcsu.
peake and Delaware bays. The boat has
row nearly completed It's work as rUr rs
Scalord. Passing there it will continue to
Middietord, after which small boats will
hnvG 20 be used, aS IT is stated should this
"NantCoke route be selected it will
follow the natural waterway. Leaving
Middlefofd it would utilize the creek that
emplies into the NantiaokG river aud enter
clear Lake pond, about three miles east of
this town and the creek entering into that
pond would lead within about live miles
Ot Milford, as it is proposed to connect the
NantiCoke and Mismllion rivers.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-27

Special Correspondence Gazette 1nd journal.
uAEEtNGroS, Dec, 26.-An action un-
paralellcl in the history OF Delawares
iawmakipE body has Just been brought
to light and though the greatest secrecy
was exercised to keep the matter from the
public, the facts have leaked out and are
herewith maize public;
On tuesday, December 18th, there came
to Harrington Ave of the Republican
members eject OF the next Legislature
from Sussex to meet Representative.eleet
Fleming, from Kent, and arrange for the
organization uf the House. Two Of Sus-
seX's Representatives, Messrs. Brown and
Robbins, were absent and when this TACT
became known, it was apparent that the
caiicus would be OF 10 avail without them.
| Nevertheless it met and letters wore pro-
duCed from Robbins and Brown stating
their inability to be present, but that they
| would abide By the action of the others
| present, with Instructions fOr the bearers
! Q; the letters to vote for them.
! The cauclls came to order and the chair
| man stated It's object, and said they would
! name the Speaker of the next House,
! Charles 4. Moore was placed iii nominal
| ton and received the seven votes Of the
| caucus, counting the Robbins and Brown
| proxies, but one vote was against him and
| for Il New Castle man.
Nothing could be done with the vote
| standing seven for Moore as he could not
| be elected With ono vote against him. This
| one vote aud the seven Representatives
| from New Castle could select Speaker
| from that county.
Livery ono present saw the complexion
| Of the affair and recognized that some
| thing must be done to get the caucus solid
! for Moore for Speaker, consequently, after
| considerable planning, 4 suggestion was
made that pleased the CAUCUS,
It was that Il the opposition 10 Moore
| would vote for him, that the other repre-
scntativgs would allow this mln tn name
thg sergeant.ar-ar and they would vote
! with him. This plan was agreed upon and
the second ballot was unanimous ioI
Moore for Speaker.
Then the man who ut first opposed
Moore, uumcd William Pcmbartun Of
Nuntcokc hundred for sergeant at.arms.
The voting was solid for remberton, whc
was the taNcollectUr in Nauticuke huu
bred by appointment Of the Republican
Levy Court Of 1883.
Then the question Of the corkship
arose, and the sussex members agreed t.
let Representative Fleming Of Kent nami
Il 4 Kent canuidAte But on reconsideration
it was Thought best to let New Castle have
the clerkshlp for the purpose of sottcninl
the opposition Ia AddlCks to whom SUSSEX
is strongly inclined.
The caucus did not suggest any New
Castle man for clCrk but will leave thai
to the New Castle Representatives. III,
Sussex men could have had All three o.
the places, as Fleming agreed to vote witt
them, but us they did not desire to be too
selfish New tastie will get this place
The action Of this caucus, il is believed
settles the matter Of the speakcrship ant
the serSeant.ut-artns us this meeting con
tanned II majority of the Republicans
tlnfstnI "a
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-27
PRICE 81 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE
The Purposes of the club Are GOOD.


We take it that the organization of
the Business Mems Republican Club of
Wilmington lie result Of the awakening
of the public conscience to dangerous
evils recently manifested in Delaware
politics. THE GAZETTE has been
earnest in efforts to arouse public opin-
ion in this direction, and it grcets this
organization with sincere qualification.
The five purposes of the organization,
rs set forth in its declaration, are indi-
vidually excellent and collectively they
constitute good platform for substan.
tial reforms. Here they are:
l. Such legislation as, under the Consti-
tuition, will give to all citizens, regardless
of party, equal opportunities for the cleo
tive franchise.
O. Free, equal, fair, honest and peaceable
elections, and the prosecution and punish
ment of all violators of the election laws,
3. The defeat of all proposed legislation
inimical to the welfare and interests of the
people.
A. The appointment and election of capa-
BILE and suitable men to public office
5. The arousing of stronger public
sentiment that it is the duty of every citi-
zen to qualify himself to vote and to exer-
else that right.
To each Of the five propositions every
good citizen must give hearty assent.
So long as this club devotes itself to the
execution of such purposes as these, it
may count upon the sympathy and CO.
operation of this paper.
We regret that the gentlemen organ
izing this club did not sec their way
clear to leave the word "Republican''
out of their title, and to broaden theil
membership SO that it might include
| good citizens without regard to party
affiliations. Doubtless they will lind
their task more difficult because of theii
partisan name. They may also be ham
pered by tho lack of corporation oil
good men Of other parties.
But since their choice has been wha
! it is, we accept them on their owr
terms, and welcome them to do what
they can in the broad field of reform in
Delaware politics.
The danger Of all such organization.
is that they may degenerate into mere
partisan agencies. The membership of thu
new club is in the main free from active
politicians, although there are in thu
list two names Of gentlemen whost
active and intense partisanship woult
perhaps not be questioned,
If the club is to fulfill the excelen
purpose of its founders, it must care
fully avoid mere partisanship. 1t mus
keep its eye steady and true to the causr
of reform without regard to whether it
activities IRE to help or hurt the party
to which all Of its members belong. l
it avoids this danger OF partisaashil
there is every reason to hope that it ma,
do useful things for lofty citizenship ii
Delaware.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-27
DEATH or ms. A. d. coy1Nr
On Monday Aftornoun-IiGr Life OF Active
philnnthruDiu " orl,

'"i"s
Mrs. Augusta l.. Gunant died Mt her
home, No. Sol West Fifth street, Mon
day afternoon last. Death is attributed
to Brighrs disease.
Mrs. Gcnlnt WAS tho widow Of Horace
A.. Gunant, who was on the stan Of
General Lyons during the war Of the
rebellion. For many years she had been
one OF the leaders in the city in all
philaEt!ropic work and in everything
tending towards the elevation and the
betterment of tho condition Of her SEX.
She was very active in public matters
duvoting Il very large share OF her atten-
ton to the city organizations having
these subjects in view.
Mrs. Conant was the first president of
the New. Century Club, and at the timn
of her death was q member Of its board
of directors. She was president Of the
board Of managers of the Home for
FricnalGss Children and also one of tho
board Of managers of the homeopathic
Hospital. She had been identified with
the Unitarian Church sincG its orgapi-
cation in 1865, and at the last meeting
in January WIS elected one OF the board
of trustees.
Since July, 1850, when her son, Hey
wood Conant, died, Mrs. Conunt has
been more or less of an Invalid. Ills
loss, which she strove hard to bear up
against, weighed heavily upon her, and
No doubt hindcrcd her greatly in her
hitherto active public life. a..
The funeral services took place this
morning at the residence, No. 501 West
Fifth street, ut 1880 o'clock. lnterment
was made At Laurel Hill cemetery,
Philade phia.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-27

Judge Woods, in Chicago, Tuesday, ey-
tended the stay Of scntcuGe until ,iunuurv
sth in rae case Of Dtbs ana tho Other
officers If the American Railway Union,
IN order that they might not he Obliged 10
spend Christmas IN jail. At the request Of
the DEFENDANTS counsel, III order to tuctli-
tate The appeal, Judge Woods !,lsy muIi-
fed his original order So Us to make the
sentences cumulative instead Of concur
rert the term of imprisonment in the
government case 10 begin January Mn ana
on the Santa Fc when the government
sentence shall have expired. ii thcUppea
fails the men will have 10 serve z instead
Of six months.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-27

The Sunday.school of st. Georges
Mission, Edge Moor, held lis Christmas
festival Monday evening. The exercises
consisted Of addresses, musinand rrcfta.
lions. The speakers were l}ish u Cole
man, the Rev. George q. Hall and
George Pembrrtom. Prizes Cor rood
attendance were awarded and coafec.
tionury and fruit distributcl.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-27

William II. Haley, postmaster at the
Highlands, has Il novel and Interesting
sight ii. connection with his Christmas
decorations. MI, Haley has u i9nlness
for military tactics, and has called into
play his knowledge Of military ma
nBuvr!ng and produced with the aid Of
paper soldiers "A miniature battle scene.
Behind nfeGst~Orks is Il body of troops,
with cumpunyof Indians in the centre
Vi tho line, There is some doubt az to
the staying qualities Of the lndinns, and
q regiment Vi white soldiers is coming
up on douUle-quick to strengthen this
part Of tic line. These are being at
tackled By IL larger body OF soldiers in
line of battle and with sklrmsAers in
advance, and moving to the attack,
l,rlng as they advance, and under the
Christmas tree Is a body OF cavalry
awaiting orders to charge, The scene
WAS viewed hy numbers Of pcyple yes
tarlay, and several Old soldiers pro-
nonnced it very good. About 100 paper
soldiers was used,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-27

The grocnbacks were issued as a war
measure. Probably they hampercd the
government instead Of helping it in
that great struggle. Certainly they are
now menance 10 business prosperity.
Let us get rid of them. Du,E Recicn Of
saturday says;
The Withdrawals Of gold from tho treas
ury have bccu oyer $2l,lepUll since he
cember Sth, ana are attributed in part to
replacement ri bank reserves which were
reduced BY the purchase of bonds Yet II
is plain that the desire Of foreigners to get
gold instead Of stocks, aud Of Americans
to ret gold instead OF notes, rapidly taxes
From the treasury whatever was gained by
selling bonds.
Greenbacks are thus used to rob the
treasury Of gold. --.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-27

The telegraph wires bring news of
another victory for the Japanese. We
do not recall any news from the war in
the least favorable to the Chinese arms.
On sea and on land, in skirmsh, battle
and siege, it has been an unbroken
record of victories for the h4sular
warriors. viii the Chinese please win
a little something just IN break the
monotony of the thing? Returns frem
the seat of war have been too much like
the last election returns.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-27

There was Nc game between the Eddy.
stone and Warren foot.baIl teams ut
Front and Union streets Tuesday.
Eddystano disappointed the crowd by
not putting in an appearance.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-27

Why should the government of the
United States do banking business !?
In issuing grecnbacks the government
puts out its paper Just rs bank puts out
bank notes. 10 keep those greenbacks
at par, the government must hold itself
in readiness to redeem them; aud for that
purpose the hundred millions OF gold
reserve arc necessary Much of the dill
Guilty now surrounding our hctcrogenc.
Gus currency is traaeable to the green
backs. Tho way out Of tho dangers sur
rounding us, lies along the path Of retr-
ing the grccnbaull4 from circulation,
and then retiring the government
from tie baGking business. Let the
government coin metallic money, make
metallic money alone legal tender, and
be content to leave the banking bushes.
in the hands Of bankers.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-27

The anniversary Of our Lord, the
Prince uf Peace, was celebrated at st.
Joscph's, Bramdywinc, with more than
ordinary attraction. High mass was
celebrated by Father Carey, at O'Clock,
aud Notwithstanding the carly hour the
church was thronged with worshippcrs.
Father Carey eloquent eNpounded the
gospel and the touching narrative was
beautifully illustrated by the erection
of crib, giving u vivid picture Of the
scene at BathlchpIn. The choir rem
dcred excellent, music and was under
the direction Of \. l. Curren. Besides
tho vocal music, the organ was accom-.
panied by cornot and clarinet. '-
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-27

Happy the woman who was content
with the cooking Of every dish on her
table Tuesday!
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-27

The death Of Mrs. A. l.. Conant is Il
loss to the community. She was a
woman Of good works, of high ideas,
and Of most generous nature. Every
real unitarian object commanded her
earnest sympathy and intelligent aid.
Her loss will be deplared and her
memory long revGrch in this city, the
field Of so large part of her noble life
work.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-27

Since the editor of the State Sentinel
has been attending Mr.. Addcks' .reccp.
tons, he feels himself society man,
and sets up to teach his brother editors
the latest fashionable capers. Witness
the following remarks which he makes
to the editor OF the Iader who has
missed the opportunity to learn breeding
from ";Senator" Addicks:
Il is manifest that the editor of the fadcg
is a stranger to polite, refined society, or It's
amenities. y Y We charltnbly com.
nerd, therefore, to the unfortunate editor
Il study of the Chesterfield he refers to, or
some more modern book on good breeding.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-31

Tuesday morning everybody was firmly
impressed with the fact that there was a
heavy fall of snow Monday night. Drift
here, there and everywhere, plainly told
that the wind had blown much harder than
q gentle summer zephyr. The doorwayi
were blocked and snow lay in heaps in
every nook. Snow shovels were in demand
and being used freely around every house
Men were hard at work cleaning out the
streets and the electric road was filled 50
badly that the cars we're not running till late
in the day. The huge iron horse on the Maine
Central was placed behind the snow pillow
and the track cleared. Flat cars were at
the depot and men busily engaged filling
them with the snow that had blown in.
The loose snow from the roofs of the build
ings was drifting in the wind through Wa
ter street during the early part of the day
and made travelling very disagreeable and
far from fascinating. The passenger, mail,
and express trains were delayed and traffic
in general either blocked or partly OBJ
structed. Teams from the country were
not to be seen upon the streets and gener'
al remark was, "Bad storm, isn't it?"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-31
Pythian Sisierhood.

The following named officers of Faith
Assembly, No. IL, Pythian Sisterhood
were installed Monday evening: P. c.,
Mrs. c. W. Morrill,; c. c., Mrs. c.
r. Smith; V. c.. Mrs. c. M. Taber; P,
Mrs. w. NJ. Foss; NJ. E., Mrs. A. H. Lyon
X. of r. S., Mrs. F. r. Neal; M. A., Mrs.
w. S. Malcolm; A. M. A., Mrs. F. M.
Hayes; 1. G., Mrs. George Brown; O. G.,
Mrs. G. A. Craig; NJ. o., Miss Lottie Lyon
O., Mrs. A. j. Cole. The installing officer
from Portland, Mrs. c. F. Montford, gave
brief and pleasing address at the compile
ton of the installation. The Sisterhood ID
progressing finely and the interest in the
work very apparent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-31

The death of Mr.. Thomas Hersey, aged
80 years which occurred at Boston Sunday
was very severe blow to his family. Mr.
and Mrs. L. P. Jersey Of this city have
gone to Boston to accompany the remains
to Auburn, where the burial will take place
Mrs. Hersey having been buried there
Mr.. Hersey died Sunday at 4 P. NJ, from
the effects OF fall down stairs. Mr.. l.
P. Hersey is a son of the deceased. The
Arm of Hersey, Dammon & Sprague, slip
per manufacturers of Boston, attained it
present degree Of success partly through
the business efforts of Mr.. Hersey.
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NEW RANKING aoons


The banking establishments along Water
street are fitted up in style betting the
general appearance Of prosperity and sub
stantial growth which characterize tlle busi-
ness places in general along the street.
These establishments are all in comfort
able, commodious quarters provided with
modern fittings and the most improved de-
vices for keeping Of securities, and some Of
the rooms are elegant not to say sumptuous
in their Furnishings, not being surpassed BY
any banking institutions in this State.
A new one il added to the list Of such
establishments, the Augusta Safe Deposit
and Trust Company, in the Opera House
block, Water street. When the new rooms
Of this institution are opened to the public
they will be found - attiActive, commodi-
Gus and elegant - any in the city, and that
il saying much. The style Of the decora-
ton il not, perhaps, so elaborate and or
nate - that Of one other bank in the city,
but the new rooms are model of the style
in which they are finished.
The general effect Of the decorating il,
quiet and rich and in the style of the EN-
pire. The coloring of the ceiling and walls
is buff and gold and soft shades of brown
and blue With frieze of delicate ornamen-
tation in the blue and gold. A feature of the
work 10 the pilasters with beautifully carved
caps ranged along the side of the wall and
treated in old ivory with delicate fixtures
for electric lights springing from the center
of each. The decorations were done by
and under the supervision of Harry c.
Aiken Of Boston, which is suficientto say
of them to those acquainted with the work
of this artist. He had charge of the deco
rating of the new Opera house and it is
doubtful if there is any decorating in New
England that is more attractive.
A prominent feature as one enters is the
long quartered oak counter extending across
the entire width, 26 feet, of the banking
rooms. Most of those who have feen the
counter do not hesitate in pronouncing it
the best in the city, and what is better still
it was all made in this city, at r. C. Brad
bury's. Few realized that such fine piece
of workmanship could be produced in Au-
gusta. 1t is made of the very best picked
stock, and the carving is very rich
and artistic, the leaf work and
overlays being especially good. The carved
panels and Corinthian capitals are all diff
cult in design and perfect in execution. All
this carved work was done at Mr.. Brad
burys shop. A very pretty pattern of brafs
grill runs along the top and lends very
pleasing effect to the whole.
The floor is laid with Swiss tile in odd
but artistic patterns. The large plate glass
windows in the front of the bank are richly
lettered. Nathaniel Noyes had charge of
the carpenter work, and Smith & Clark Of
the mason work. The large vault is tiled
on the exterior, and is large and very
strongly constructed. .'Safe deposit" is .
good descriptive to apply to it. Certainly
the new banking company couldn't be bet
ter located.
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MILITARY COUNCIL.
Meeting Of Officers and Canton Represent
atives 10 Establish One.

In response to general order issued by
Joseph L. Small, department commander,
meeting was held at Odd Fellows hall in
this city, Tuesday evening. 1t was meet
ing of the commissioned officers of I. O. o.
F. department of Maine, and a delegate
from each canton in the State. The meet
ing was held for the purpose of establish
ing military council and to adopt rules
and regulations for the government Of
Patriarchs Militant of this department.
Had it not been for the storm there would
have been full representation of the can
tons, it is thought. As it was, more were
present than had been expected. Nearly
all the visitors took supper and spent the
night at Hotel North. .s4 II
The meeting at the hall was followed by
a banquet, Will n. johnson of Hotel
johnson, caterer. It was feast of good
things and detained the visitors until quite
late hour.
Among those present from other parts Of
the State were: Gen. J. T.. Small, John c.
Haley, v. A. Sprague, J. H. Dearborn, G..
N. Weymouth of Biddeford; w. S. Hasty,
A. P. Greene, Charles L. Bachelor and J.
T. Emerson of Saco; Edwin
Lord, Bangor; r. H. Halves and
John S. Davidson of Belfast; H. G. Fos-
ter, George p. Colby, J. L. Merrick and E.
Fitzpatrick of Waterville Thomas Tantish,
C. A. Marston, w. P. Ordway, George
Burns of Skowhegan; A. E. Perry, Port
land; A. Humphreys and B. +. Savage of
Bath; J. w. Knowlton of Belfast and
Charles E. Weeks and George N. Harden
of Rockland
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AMusEM ENIs.

There doubtless will be many go from
Augusta to Portland to hear Slivinski, the
great pianist and rival of Paderewski.
Holders of tickets to this will get half fare
over the Maine Central. He will be at
City hall Feb. IL and give a matinee
Feb, l3,
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The Best Salve in the world for Cuts.
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chopped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and posi-
lively cures Piles, or no pay required. It
ID guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction.
or money refunded. Price Is cents per
box. For sale by W. A. Erskine, Gardiner.
iuly24eod&wfOlrm
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DR.. G.. w. Martin received very encour
aging reports Monday from DR.. Wright of
Readfeld, concerning the little girl on
whom they operated Saturday for fracture
Of the skull. There is every indication of re-
covery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-31

There one feature of the change in U. s.
pension agents for this dictrict that all Au.
gusta people, irrespective of party, will re-
greet: viz, that it will take from our city
a very pleasant family. Capt. j. A. Clark
the ex-pension agent, was not only well
qualified to have charge of that important
department, by reason of his excellent ex.
ecutive abilities and his army experience,
but he possesses the faculty of making
warm friends and in every position
is always found courteous and kindly
His accomplished wife was prominent
in church work and in society. So II
naturally happened that both Mr.. aud Mrs.
Clark and their charming daughter, Mist
Mabel, soon had an extended acquaintance
in the city and for the comparatively short
time that they lived here had come to be re-
garded as old residents. 1t 10 greatly re-
GREETED here that they decided to return tt
their former home in Caribou, where Capt
Clark has large business interests.