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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-13
BRIBERY IN DELAWARE.

If MIR. AddiclSs should DO Elected to the
United States Senate, the First Duty of
That Body WIN be to Investigate tho
Corruption Charges.
The outlook, Dec. s.
The story of the recent election in Della
ware recalls the traditions of bribery in
England during the last century. Della
ware has but three counties: New Castle,
with voting population of only $1,000;
Kent. with 1000, and Sussex, with 5000.
In Kent and Sussex. which are farming
counties, il is alleged that both parties
have for years been buying up votes, the
Democrats 10 retain, the Republicans to
gain, political power. II is generally adj
mitted that nearly 1000 votes out of the
l6,000-that is, nearly 10 per cent-in these
two counties are plrchaSahle. The price
of these votes has been steadily rising, and
the disgrace OF openly selling them has
steadily decreased. II Is saying in Sus-
sex that IAN election is better than peach
crop" We are credibly informed that in
the last election votes in Sussex sold from
$40 to $50, while in Kent one vote is said
to have brought $50.
Under the increasing demands of the
nurchasable voters the Democratic funds
gave out, and the Republican funds might
also have failed If they had not been re-
inforced from new source. Several years
ago Mr.. j. Edward Addicks of the Bay
State Gas Co. Of Boston, bought summer
residence ut Clayinont in New Castle
county. Being Il man of large wealth, he
has gained controlling influence in the
Republican party despite the opposition of
Republican leaders of the State, including
many, il not most, Of the state central
committee. 1t is charged not only by the
defeated Democrats, but also by organs of
the Republican party, that the election in
Delaware was carried by Mr.. Addicks'
money, of which ii is said $4,000 was dis
tributed in the counties OF Sussex and
Kent for use, not by the party COMMITTEES,
but by Mr.. Addicks' henchmen. 1t is. per-
haps, u natural consequence that he is now
| prominent candidate for the office of
United States Senator,
We should hesitate to repeat these re.
ports, generally rs they seem to be believed
| i'll Delaware, if they were not also CON
firmed by private and Trustworthy in.
formation. We do not need to tell our
readers that The outlook never assumes
| judicial functions, and it does not attempt
| TO pass final Judgment upon these charges.
| 1t simply ailrms that there is enough cvi.
| dence toward substantiating them to make
| them worthy of public consideration. II
| Mr.. Addicks should be elected to tho
| United States Senate, the first dHty of that
body will be thoroughly to investigate
| these charges, and If they should be proved
| true, to vacntc the seat thus purchased
| The United States Senate has, by its last
| session, seriously dishonored itself in pub
| lie estimation. It's first duty now to the
| country is to make sure that no mar
enters the Senate Chamber by corrup
| methods.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-13
RopEMBER COURT END ED.
Civil Business Disposed of-Court Take
An Attainment Until january Sd.

In superior court Monday morning
William S, Prickett reported that in the
case of Robert Mills VS.. Thomas Greer
the defendant had agreed to settle
ment with stay Of execution for 80
days. Andrew Il. Sanborn represents
the defendant.
In the case of Alfred Hands admins.
traitor VS.. the Farmers Mutual Insurance
Co., George X. Lodge asked leave to
amend. Permission granted. Colonel
Nields is counsel for the insurance com.
pany.
Willard Salisbury, Jr., representing
Sarah Postles III her application for di.
vorce from her husband, J. Parke
Postles, moved that the decree be made.
The testimony which few days ago
was returned to Commissioner Hllles,
additional testimony having been pro-
duced, was returned this morning.
Colonel Nields and George 7. Brown
represented the respondent.
Upon request Of Slr Nields the testi-
lnony in the case was ordered sealed
and will be opened only at the instance
of the court The commissioner recon.
mended the granting Of an absolute di.
vorCe.
There being no further business to
occupy the attention of the superior
court Crier Smith adjourned court until
| January Sd.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-13
CoRBErrs ULrrSI4TUM,
He Will Fight Fitzsiminons, After Which
He win Retire From the Ring and de-
vote Himself to tho Stage.

He viii Fight Eitzsiminons, After Which
He win Retire From the Ring and de-
vote Himself to the Stage.
MEMPHIS. Tenn, Dec. 10.-"I am
going to fight Bob Fltzsimmons," said
James j. Corbett before his departure for
Texas to-day. "After whip the Aus
tralian will retire from the ring, never
to put on the gloves again.
at is my only ambition now to he.
come an actor. de- rot think | flatter
myself when | believe will make an
actor. never expect to be Booth or
Salvini, but | think ] can do light
work very creditably. When my fight
is over, | intend to secure play better
suited to my ability than think
Gentleman jack to be. Something
in light comedy | want. That is the
kind of business am suited for, some.
thing like 'Wilkeson's Widows or
Mr.. Barnes of New York Then |
intend To 60 abroad with the best com.
pany of people that money can secure.
at is one of the disagreeable fca-
lures of the work am now doing that
when appear for the first time in a
city, l find the opera house packed with
people who want to see Corbett, the
prize.fghter, and not Corbett, the actor
am satisfied that can act, and | oh.
serve where play several nights in q
town the quality of the audience i'm
proves at each performance. While
do not take any pride in my profession
! take pride in those who have elevated
the ring. believe | myself have"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-13
AS 4 D4SniNa wIDoT.
Tho Career in san Francisco Of Miss MARY
Wonmack, Recently Arrested in New
Tnrlr.

Tho Career in san Francisco of Miss Mary
wonmack, Recently Arrested in New
York.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, Dec. 10.-.Miss
Mary Woumuck, whose strange esca-
padc in scattering coin on the streets of
New York, resulting in her arrest, is
well-known in San Francisco.
Her career here was brief but bril-
liant. She represented herself as n
widow and rented handsome Hat,
where she entertained in good style.
She had many friends among clubmen,
and there was much scandal in connee-
ton with her name, despite the pres
ence OF her maid, Il matronly.appearing
female OF over 40.
Miss WounGck gave up her Nat 10
take apartments in the Plcasanton, q
family hotel Of tho best standing. She
spent money lavishly and told stories
about her life at the German court,
Finally the proprietor Of the Pieasanton
Informed Miss Woumack that her rooms
had been rented.
Tie dashing widow then went to
Los Angeles, but soon afterwards re-
turned TO san Francisco. She was thu
object Of much admiration during the
season at Coronado Beach, and left Cali
fornia to attend the Worlds Fair. Sho
did not return, but was seen by San
Francisco men at Newport and New
York,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-13
-. -
THE WEDDING MARCH.

The wedding march from Lohengrin the
organ loudly plays,
The groom and his supporters greet the
gathered pnblic's gaze;
Theswelling music trenbles as are touched
the polished keys,
But the tremble isn't in it with the shake
in Frcddy's knees.
Down the aisle the blushing maids pro.
coed with stately tread.
And each regrets the day is not the day
for her 10 we'd;
But there's 4 silver lining to the cloud tina;
hpvGEs Der
They known they never looked so sweet
in all their lives before.
And now the organ thunders forth a wei
come loud and clear.
A hundred heads are turned to see the
blushing bride appcaf
Her father who supports her down tho
long and dizzy aisle
Will support her and her husband TOO, in
just u little while.
Truth.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-13

In the court Of chancerv Monday
on the petition of Francis NJ. Walker
the Equitable Guarantee and Frust Co.
vas appointed guardian of the minor
child Of the late Edward Gallagher OF
Christiana. ON the petition presented
by Samuel w. MGCaulley, Sarah L.
Bennett was appointed guardian Of Ada
Iaggars, a MINOR, of Millyillc, y. j. A
decree was entered that assignment he
made in the case Of John ntddlc against
Mark N, Cleavcr, administrator ct al.
for assignment Of certain mortgage
held by Administrator Clcaver, of Syl.
vrstcr w. Clements to John I}iddle
William I. Lyman represented the heir.
at-law Of Sylvester Biddle The sum
involved is about $l,700.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-13

Miss Louise starts ActiOn--Tbe Actor De
MES Some Sensational Stories.

SAN FRANCISCO, Call, Dec. TO-
Alexander Salvini, who is now playing
All engagement in this city, says that
the sensational stories from the Eas,
regarding purpprted assault by him
upon Louise Starr, member Of his
company, are outrageous and false.
Miss Starr sued him TO recover &c.,
900 damages for personal injuries in
flictcd by n wine glass which she
charged Salyini threw in her face with
intent to injure her. The suit was filed
in the United States district court at ST.
Paul, where the injury was inflicted
during the actors appearance there last
October. II has been dismissed on the
grounds that the complainant, who
brought the action in her own person, is
minor.
Salylni believes, however, that new
complaint may he filed. He says that
throwing the wine glass is a part of
"'fhe Three Guardsmen, +" but the break
ing of the glasses and the cutting of
Miss Stars face were purely accidental.
Salvini gave her $50 rs doucere and
received her receipt in full for all
claims. Louise Starr is the fictitious
name assumed by this St Paul girl, who
was theatrical substitute.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-13
IN DEsPAIR s0UGHr DEATH.

Two Fishermen Wrecked - One Ended
His sutferinGs by Drowning and the
Other Rescued.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, Dec 10.-A
boat containing two fishermen was over.
turned during the storm, throwing both
men into the water. Both managed to
crawl on top Of the boat One of them
made two attempts to swim ashore but
had to give up and return to his com
panion.
lie became half crazy and begged his
companion for u knife, so that he could
end his sutlerings. But his companion
chccred him up, and after much diff.
Guilty succeeded in fastening the man to
the boat.
He remained quiet until hail storm
commenced and the stones striking his
back made him desperate. Tearing him
self from his fastening he threw himself
into the water and was drowned. After
clinging 70 the boat for 16 hours the
deal mans companion was rescued.
Tho accident occurred in secluded
portion Of the harbor, which accounts
for the great length of time before the
rescue,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-13

elected the following officers Past
Archon, William ii. }entz Archun, Charles
W. Diggans; Provost, William +. Casper
son; Prelate, DR.. Samuel Ii. Johns: Secre-
tary, J. j. Whitaker; Financier, John w.
Townsend; Treasurer Harry l1mmons;
Inspector William A. tiallahcr; Warder,
John a. Porter; Sentinel, w. y. Eaton. Jr.;
Trustees, Harry Emmons, W. 4. Galluher
and John II. Porter Medical Examiners,
Drs. Peter Cooper, w. Mullin and Henry
Patterson; Collector. William T. Taylor
Entertainment Committee, Frederick
Bcchcr, ". y. GalIaher, DR.. 5. II. Johns
w. y. Eaton, Ir., and john 4. Porter.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-13
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OUR Cause rs INVfSCIBLE
chnirmnnwilson says the People WIN r.
tmrn 10 the DemncrAtic PnrIY.

SEATTLE, WASH, Dec. 10.-HNn.
George Hazard OF Tacoma, has made
public personal letter from Chairman
W. l.. Wilson of the WAYS and means
committee. in which Mr., Wilson speaks
OF his recent defeat at the polls.
II don't allow myself" Says Mr.. Will
son, ITO repnn over my own reverscs,
and as to the general disaster am con.
lident that the people will soon learn
that the Democratic party did not de-
serve any such chastisement at their
hands, and will come back to us as
passionately as they seem to have left
us. An army may be defeated, but our
cause, as the Roman, Allen G. Thur
man, said on his recent birthday, is the
cause OF free institutions, and is there
fore invinclblc. =
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-13
AsEC0nD PARhH uRsT.
The Rov. MIR. Jones Boldly Exposes TIL
Gambling Evil in Knox Vile, Tenn.

Sampihs f&Nii IN hhoNfiile, Ionns
KNoXvIrLE, Tenn, Dec. l0.-The
Rev. j. 5. Jones of the Luttrcll Method
ist Church, Knoxville, is u second Park.
hurst. Last night he preached sermon
on gambling, exposing the new ScLu-
bert Hotel, sam. Lanes and other places
which he had failed to mention last
Sunday.
He said the city had become tired of
its drunken mayor. He also charged
that the last criminal judge, who is now
circuit judge, owned u building in which
gambling had been done. He said that
not long ago raid had been spoiled by
policeman tclephoning the room in
advance. He said that big Dick
Wilkinson had won $4,000 here which
he dropped at Nashville, and gave other
names of gamblers who had won thou.
sands.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-13
HEATr B4NR F1ILURE ELS,


ST. JOINS, N. f., Dec. 1O.-The Com
mcrcial Bank OF Newfoundland, having
its headquarters in this city, suspended
payment this morning, owing to the
failure of several of the largest fish ex-
porting houses 10 respond to their liabili-
ties to the bank. This has involved
other banks and has crippled at least 10
of the largest concerned here. Four OF
them have closed their premises and
others will close tomorrow.
The small dcpositors are demanding
gold from the Union and Saving Banks,
and the gold is being steadily drained.
Ii they are able to meet the run every
thing is safe. But the chief danger is
the difficulty in getting more gold into
the country.
At present the people arc very peace.
full and seem unable to appreciate the
gravity of the situation. Business men
OF all classes are trying to effect an
arrangement with London bankers OF
with Canadian concerns, which will be
urged TO extend business TO this centre
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-13
the cApT4IN,s F4ULE.

Result of the Inquiry Into tho Wreck of
the Wairarpn and the Loss of Eighty
Lives.
AUCKLAND, N. b., Dec. 10. The court
Of inquiry mas found tina. the steamship
Wairarpa, hound from Sydney, N. S.
W., to this port, and which was wrecked
the night OF October 2Sth, on Great Bar
rier Island, with the loss Of over so lives,
was lost through the fault of Captain
Mcintosh, who was among the drowned.
Chief Officer Noyes, in addition, has
been found guilty of negligence but not
to an extent great enough to cause tho
suspension Of his certificate.
The court also found that the boat
drill on board the steamship was farce,
and that the crew fai ed to do all which
might nave been expected of British
seamen in such an emergency.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-13
NEW MTLTT4RT TNSrRuCroR.
Peter Il. Ayars Appointed for the state
of Delaware.

Past Junior COMMUNICATIVE Chief
Peter II. Ayars, G. A. r., has been
appointed military instructor of the
State Of Delaware.
This lisa United States and not Grand
Army appointment, although 1t is made
by COMMANDMENT Chief of the q. A. r.
OF the United States, Thomas &. Lawler,
There is no pay attached to the position.
An appointment is made for each State
in the Union and it is for the purpose of
pushing military instructions in the
public schools.
Mr.. Ayars has accepted the appoint.
ment and will receive his instructions
later, Mr.. Lawler succeeded Captain
Halmski, Of pneumatic gun fame, the
latter having been appointed to a posi-
ton abroad
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-13

Peyton G. West, a representative of
the Third ward in the Board Of Educa.
ton, died on Monday at his residence,
No. 6l7 West Fourth street. He was in
his Goth year. lie was foreman of the
Harlan & ilollingsworth Co.'S PANT de.
partment for many years and treasurer
Of Delawre Lodge, |. q. Q. r, for 70
years. He was also a member of the
knights of Pythias and the Order Of
United American Mechanics. Ills wifi.
and TWO daughters survive him.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-13

On saturday last little lO-ycars-old John
Daily. son oil Junu Daily of Dover and
grandson Of the Rev, James r. Dill Of this
city, while n play accidentally turned u
suIGersaIlt from . huystaCk and struck
the ground on the back of the neck. The
little FELLOW Was ~ first thought to he not
much hurt but by night it was thought
best 20 send for consulting physician and
DR. tullcy Of Sulersyille, found him com
plrtety parayHod from the neck down.
wards. lie Is in prccarlOus condition.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-13

New YonK, Dec, lo.-There is n
remarkable increase in the sales of gold
bars by the assay office, which tends
according to a financial paper to show a
distinct revival in business. For tho
last six months Of 1893, these sales
averaged about $4,000 a month,
whereas this year they average nearly
$4l0,000 month.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-13

BERLIN, Dec. l0.-The government
has instructed the Hamburg Chamber of
Commerce toinquire into the complaints
which have been made as TO the inferior
quality of recent importations Of
petroleum by the standard oil Co. 1t
is charged that tho Pennsylvania oil
fields are exhausted and that the oil re-
Gently imported came from Indiana and
Ohio
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-13

The best salve i'll the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers. salt rheunl, fever
sores, letter chapped hands, chilblains
corns and all skin eruptions and positively
antecd to give perfect satisfaction. or
money refunded. Price 25 cents per box.
For sale by Joseph Smith, Seventh and
Pine streets. Goods delivered free.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-13

New York, Dec. i0.-The story is
told here that the Standard Oil people
have practically bought control of sugar
stock, and that this fact influenced the
declaration Of the per cent dividend
last week, and prevented the publication
of the statement originally intended to
be given out by the directors.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-13

OIL CRY, Pa, Dec. 1o.--A freight
train on the Western New York l.
Pennsylvania railroad ran into land
slide near here this morning and a
dozen cars were overturned. Engineer
Kirk, his fireman and Brakeman Kirk
land were buried in the debris. The
latter is probably fatally hurt.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-13

LONDON, Dec. 10,-Alrs. Mary Ander.
SON Navarro, the well-known American
actress was delivered of son on Friday
last, at her residence in LrXAam Gar.
dens, Kensington, this city. The child
died the same day.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-13

ELDoRA, a., Dec. l0-Thc pas.
sengerand freight depot Of the Chicago
Iowa & Dakota railway at Hughes, five
miles from here, was set on fire by
masked men last night and entirely con
sumed Ii is reported to have been done
by citizens Of Hughes, who desired that
new station be erected.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-13

CARSON, NEv., Dec. i0,-snow, slcet
and wind have caused the worst storm
here in years. The snow ia badly drifted
on the Virginia L. rruckee railroad and
disabled train. Two snow blows
were derailed and all wires arc down.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-13

At the meeting of the Board of Educa-
ton on Monday q communication from
u, u, Frazer, secretary of the State Board
of Health, was read, directing the atten-
ton of the board to the insufficient ven-
tilation OF the old institute building which
is being used temporarily as a public
school during the erection OF the building
to take the place OF No. 0. The institute
was reported in a condition unsuitable for
the needs Of the pupils.
Mayor ShOrtlidge moved that the COM
munication be returned to Secretary
Frazer with the suggestion that he attend
TO his own business in the future and the
: board will tend to its affairs. The mayor
thought the board was able to take care of
all the school buildings in the city and see
that they were kept in proper condition.
On motion of MIR. Belts the communica-
ton was received and filed.
David Coyle announced the death of
Peyton q. West, member of the board
from the Third ward. On motion of the
! member the flags on the schools were
ordered at half mast and the board decided
to attend the funeral in body, A
committee, comprising Messrs, Coyle.
Morrow and Hartman was appointed to
draught resolutions on the members death.
The board went into u long discussion
relative to the placing of insurance on the
public schools. The insurance COMMITTEES
reported in favor of giving the insurance
to two agents. five years ago the other
agents having refused TO place any of the
insurance. Mr.. Morrow moved that the
committee on insurance be instructed t.
divide the insurance among six agents in
this city and that the policies be placed
with these agents 1t was SO ordered.
DR.. James II. Morgan resigned as a
member from the Eighth ward and the
\ board expressed regret at losing valuable
member. His resignation was rendered
owing TO the fact that he intends moving
out OF the ward This creates three vacan
cieS in the board, the places OF the mem
bers from the Third. Eighth and Ninth
wards not having been filled.
The treasurer submitted the following
statement Of finances for the month end
Int NnNnrn hnr 2nth.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-13

The committee ON books recommended
that Princes arithmetic be added to the
list OF school books. The committee ON
teachers reported in favor OF appointing
Miss Mary j. Walker first assistant in
boys department ui No. 4, and Miss Annie
L. Mitchell fifth assistant in No. 3. An
examination of colOred teachers was re-
ported US scheduled December eth ana
18th.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-13

Harrison street Church, last Monday,
invited the Rev. +. Burg ,tlu Short 10 re-.
turn to its pastura,e for tue fourth wear.
The following have been inyl.qi to return
next conference year to the pastorate Of
the churches named Tic Rev. j. 4.
Bryan. Rising sun ami Sylmar The Rev.
a. +. Prettymau, Hlon circuit.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-13

BERLIN, Dec. lO.-Friehcrr Won Der.
lepsch the Minister Of Commerce, has
rendered his resignation owing to tile
fact that the ministry has rejected bills
which he had drafted.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-13

BosToS, Mass, Dec. 1O.--'rhe Edison
Illuminating Go. Of Boston, will vote on
December 2Sth, upon a proposition to
increase capital from $425, 900 to So, 425,.
900.