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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-27
Assanl,ed Miss Fountain.

As Miss Jennie Fountain was pass,ux
Eleventh. and Lombard streets, about
o'clock last evening, she was assaulted nv
James Caldwell, Colored, who knocked
her Gown and injured her quite badly.
She wss hble to 20 TO her home No. 53l
East Eleventh street and DIR. Elbert was
caled In and afforded medical aid, She
pus5ed o very restless night but this morn
ing is much easier. It appears that Niss
FountaiH and Caldwell's sister had n d lfer
eDCe OH Sunday Afternoon and hence the
assault. II is probable that Caldwell " Ill
bs arrested and punished for his pugna.
olouSnesB.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-27
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PITTsBURe, Dec. 27.-As an outcome Of
the Marshall-Sullivan prize fight on Mon
day night last in the heart of the city an
order has been issued from police head
quarters to arrest all professional pugilists
found in Pittsburg. Jerry Marshall, the
oolored featherweight, who has been here
for several months without any visible
means Of support, was the first to be gath
cred In. jerry Sullivan, tho Boston man
who fought Marshall ON Monday night,
will be arrested on sight, and any others
who cannot give good account of them.
selves will share Marshalls fate unless
they leave tho city.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-27

CINcINNATI. Dec. 2T.-It is said on good
authority that the attorneys for Madeline
Pollard contemplate following Congress-
man Brepllinridgc on his lecturing tour
throughout the country in an endeavor to
attach the receipts in payment of Miss Pol
lard's yefdict for breach of promise This
Will be dpne, it is said, by filing tran
script of the Judgment had in Washington
in each place the colonel lectures, and bas-
Ing IL creditors bill upon that. The colonel
lectures in this city tonight, when tho
opening gun will probably be fred,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-27

WEST CHESTER. Pa, Zee. 26.-Neighbors
broke into the home OF Mrs. Mary Morgan
to-day and found the woman Is ing on her
bed unconscious. The gas was turned on
ana the room was sitting. physician
was summoned and Mrs. MorgaIi's life
waa saved with much difficulty.
lhls evident attempt at suicide is sup
posed to be the sequel to the breakJng m
OF two homes In West Chester. Lrst
June the wife of james L. Long ala.
appeared, and coon after her husband
went to board with Mrs Morgan Recent.
~ Mrs. Long returned aud preferred
husband. who for ten years past has had
charge OF the High School Building mere.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-27

BoRDENTowN, n. J., Dec. GA lettsr
was received here yesterday dated Micbi-
gan Base, Sacramento county, Cal. ask
ing whether Mr.. and Mrs. Joel BlakesIey.
an aged couple living ut White Hill, near
here, we're still living. The letter was
from their SON, William Blakesley, who
had beon absent thirty years. and whom
his parents had given up for dead, The
aged couple are spending tho winter with
a daughter living in Trenton, and they
were at once notified of the whereabouts
of their absent son,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-27

ST. Id us, Dec 27.-The grand iury
made its final report to judge Edmunds.
of the criminal court. The report is In jts
relation to the recent election In the
batch of l73 true bills returned over fiftv
are for election crimes, and included in
these are indictments charging Sheriff
elect Henry Troll and his son Charles,
who Is deputy in Collector Zeimenbnm's
office, with bribery. The two politicians
together with james Huppcrty. of the
house of delegates. are the most nrominent
ones aga INST whom true bills were found.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-27

NEW YORK, Dec. 27.-The immigration
commissioners at the various ports of the
United States have been requested by Sec
retary Carlisle to attend an important con-
ference of immigration commissioners to
be held at Ellis Island on Friday next.
The chief object of tho gathering is to
make an effort to have the rules governing
the immigration department at this port
adopted at other ports. The principal idea
in this is to accentuate the scrutiny Of for
eigners coming to this country and keep
out the undesirable.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-27

LAMBERrvILLE, N. j., Dec. T.-Samuel
doidcn, who shot and killed Rufus Will
tanis on Christmas day and made his es-
cape, gave himself up last night to Cor
oner Calian. The latter will claim the re-
ward OF 500 offered for Goldens capture.
This is Golden's third victim. Both men
have been known as bad characters. Will
hams was bully. He was more than sig
feet tall and was feared by all the male
portion OF his race. He was u fayorite
among the colorcd wontn, however and
had broken up three families by running
away with wives
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-27

LITTLE Rock, Dec. ga Christmas
drunken brawl at Riceyille resulted in the
killing of two negroes. William Pagan
was handling q revolver at Benton and
shot his hand Off. A man by the nams
pf Meyer went into drug store At
Holland to get drink of whisky. He
waited ON himself, got hold Of the wrong
bottle, and is dead. Ethel Fowler, aged
:, died from hydrophobla in this city. The
child was bitten by apuppy last October.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-27

Miss Anna Hicks, who ls spendinQ her
vacation In kennett. was given pleasnnt
surprise Saturday evening, at her horne,
on South Unio street.
Joel III. Walton and wife gave fins
Christmas dinner to a number OF near
relatives on Sunday.
4FennoGk Yeatman. who is attending the
George school, In Bucks County. and ia
spendink his vacation at his father's,
Marshall Yeatman In Kenneth was giyon
a surprlse party bya nuuber OF his Young
friends friday evening.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-27

ALTOONA, Pa, Dec 2I : While filling a
gasoiine stove at her home in Bellwood,
niar county, Mrs h. ID. Vandeyender was
fhtally burned by an explosion, which re-
suited from the huid coming in contact
with the fames. She dieli soon after A
married daughter residiug in tho house
gave birth to a child on Christmas night,
and Mrs. Vandeyender W NJ in attcndanco
upon her when the accident occurred.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-27

The decree OF Pope Leo forbidding
members OF the church from belonging to
OF Joining the lodges OF Odd Fello We Sons
oil temperance or Knights of Pythlas has
Deen translated by Bishop Curtis from
the Latin to the English language and
ordered printed. The docree In full will
pe reau IN al tne ohurchee on Sunday. and
the fuil text follows:
:. Most Reverend and IIlustrious Sir
Your exceiiency cannot fail to know that
the ar1hbishops set over tho various
ecclesiastioal provinces OF the Republic of
the United states OF America have, In
more than one OF their assem- nlies. taken
council with respect to three societies
which hayo grown up In the aforesaid
republic. namely: The Odd Feflows the
SONS OF Temperance and the Knights Of
tythius. ANA you must also be aware
that the aforesaid archbishops uEani.
mouely decided that the whole question
as to these societies should be submitted
10 Tue Judgment of the apostolic ace. His
HoIness therefore oommitted this ques.
tion to eminent and most reverend onrdl-
nals OF the Holy Roman Church and to
The iDquisitors General.
These, then. In general congregation.
nau Oh Wednesday. June ~. 1894. confirm
Ing decision previously matte as to the
aforementioned societies, decreed that In
all tie ordinaries throughout the United
states must In every way strive to keep
The faithful from becoming members OF
any one OF the said societies aud must not
fall to admonish their people to that Ell
iect. anu that any thus adm onished must
De debarred from the sacramento, should
they fnil to abandon or keep aloof from
the same societies.
Ihis decree His Holiness fully confirm.
go aud gave 1t complete elect. 1t Is
therefore communicated to your excel.
lehcy, that through you It may be trans.
ihitted to ul! The archblshops, bishops,
ahu other ordinarles OF tho United States,
anu ior the due custody OF the souls OF
the iuithtul may he by tnese ordlnaries
carried into effect.
In tho meantime | beseech Almighty
God TO bestow upon you alt the benefits
hna piesslnKs. IL. CARDINAL MONACO,
Mome. August 20 1891.
10 tne liitistrtouS aud Most Rev Fran
CHS Satolii, Delegate Apostolic
washington. ID. O., Dec. 4, 1894.
- hour Eminenee, Iiiustrious and Most
HeVercnd By letter transmitted 10 me OH
tne 3oth OF November last through ardi-
mol Rampoila, his Holiness urres thnt
the decrae of Holy Office sent 10 me py
earuinai Monaeo. and herewith delivered
TO yoi. ehuli be made PUBLIC. These soy.
ereign ponliH therefore wills that the de.
cree IN question shall b3 communicated
Dy INC hrchoishoDs to ihDir respective suf.
fragans that by them il may be promul.
gated.
With all revenco and affection L remain
your eninenCe. ilustriuus aud most rev.
erend. your faithful servant In Cheist.
lSlsnature) FRANcIs( Archblshop) SAToL.
L. Belegdte Apostolic.
10 Ills EmlneBce. Iilustriuus and Most
reverend, james Cardinal Gibbons Arch.
ulslop OF Baltimore.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-27

BOSTON, Dec. 27.--Mrs Susan Liver
more, a well known resident of Charles
town, connected with the city library
tnere, was To have been married at noon
ON tuesday to Mr.. Charles Highes, Of
LOUISVILLE. The guests had all arrived for
tne ceremony, anu all was in readiness,
mhnh the groom died suddenly of apoplexy.
mrs. Livermore Is prostrated.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-27

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec. a7 Tbraa
noted burglars and all round crooks broke
Jail here yesterday. Their names ara
Thomas Martin of Buffalo, Frank Leroy
OF Brook lyn and Thomas King (eoloredl
of New York, They We're arrested here
during the recent Southern exposition for
crooked work As the taller entered tina
cell they seized him, threw "A sack over his
head, took his pistol and scaled the high
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-27

The Office of Dr. W. A. Green. In the
Exchahge building, was entered by
burglars como time between Saturday and
yesterday who carried. on considerable of
tho dentists property. The doctor went
ous OF town OIL Saturday and when lie
returned yesterday afternoon he found
the glass In the door broken An examining
tion revealed the loss of quantity OF gold
anu silver several sets of teeth and u pair
OF faucaps. There is no clue to the thief.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-27

NEW ORLEANS Dec. 81, "A, Il. Alton, of
Of New Jerusalem, Tex, is under arrest
here upon the charge of Insanity. He ar.
rived over the Southern Pacific from
Houston, Tex, and claims that he was not
satisfied with the way Grover Cleveland
was running affairs, and was on his way
70 Washington to kill him when inter
copted by tho officers. Ht was locked up
In an end cell which he almost dem olishod
during tho night
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-27

There is another imposter in Whining.
Ion. This fellow represents himself to he
meter inspector OF the Wilmington City
Electric uomplny and applies for admit.
lahce 10 houses for That purpose. Yestsr
day afternoon the man stopped at the
residence of George W. Chambers at
Ihirteenth and Bruome streets, but he
was aot allo we'd to enter. The inspectors
OF the company are provided with a badge
whlch they expose before entering n
mouse. All others are imposter aud snuufd
be guarded against.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-27

CAMDEN, N. j., Dec. 27-Theodore Lam.
bert, the burglar and murderer who 10
sentenced to be hanged next Thursday,
has given up all hope of escaping the gal.
lows, and now devotes most of his time to
religious meditation. His counsel, John
l.. Semple, has exhausted all the legal op-
portunities of saving him Sheriff Bar
rett began 10 set the gallows in order yes
terday, and it was tested today.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-27

Mi. John A. Lehgel, the brewer. was
presented with a life size portrait In oil of
picture was painted by q. p. Hiiier. and
reflects great 0 redit upon the geDtieman
as an artist The frame was presented to
Mr.. Lengoi by his empioyes. who were
,snanked W MIN Tor thoir Kindness line
lunch wassseryed and everybody epjovad
themselves as only Germaps know how,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-27

SARANAc LAKE, N. Y, Dec. 27.-Franh
Davis, miller of Fort jackson, was
killed by his pet deer. He left his house
to feed the animal which lie has had for
three years, and on his failure to return
his brother started out to look for him. He
met the deer with its head covered with
blood, and later found the missing man
dead in the barn, having been gored and
trampled to death.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-27

WICHITA, Kan, Dec. 27,-At Nicholson
Charles Carson found his wife with ] n
Tinchcr, and without word opened fire
on the couple. Tncher returned the fire
and fifteen shots We're exchanged. Mrs.
Carson was hit in the side, Carson in the
shoulder and Tincher in the left breast
and right leg The woman's wound ia
probably fatal. Carson and Tincher, who
are under arrest, are but slightly hurt
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-27

In the Churches OF the Re,ieemer
asbury, st, Matthew'S Mission aud North
SIDE Baptist Christmas entertainments
were held last night The exercises If n
fauIs and scott schools were POSTPONED.
and the exercises OF the school CONNECTED
with Goodman. Old Swedes BrandyNine.
Olivet aud st. Johns will be held to.nighl.
me entertainments OF st. Pauls school
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-27

DR.. Brlnghurst presided at the meeting
OF the Trustees of the Poor ON We'd.
nesaay. The payroll amounting to
S308 so was ordered paid.
The population of the house was re.
ported as follows: White. l70; eolored.
W; total. 2l3; an Increase of about 30 over
the Same number In Decsmber 1888.
During the month there were deaths.
The Trustees instructed the attorney To
look after ths money OF the old soldiers.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-27

late the aw by occupying the sidewalk.
Lawyer Vincent gave notice that he
would move for stay Of proceedings.
AS the sentence was pronounced Steph-
enson shut his teeth hard together and
turned away quickly from the bar to be
led back to the Tombs. He was sur.
rounded by his friends AS he started from
the court room and was shaken warmly
by the hand His eyes were cast down as
he was taken to the Tombs.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-27

NEWARK, N. j., Dec. 27,-Vice Ghapcel-
lor Abram Van Fleet died suddenly of
heart disease at midnight at his home ON
Broad street, aged 63 He was made vice
chancellor in 1875 for a term of seven yeara
He was hgain appointed in 1882 for an.
other term of seven years and in 1887
when Chancellor McGill was In charye of
the office he resigned. but his resignation
was not hcrcutcd
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-27

COLUMBUS, 0 Dec. g7.-J. 8. TEMPLE. Of
Columbiana county, guard In the peni-
tentiary, shot and killed Joseph O'Day, .
prisoner of Cleveland, in prison for for
gerry. O'Day. John Burke and John Bird
all short term prisoners, assaulted Temple
because he reported them for an infraction
Of the rules.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-27
TOR next SENATOR.
VOTING CONTEST.
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Represent them at Wash
ington D. c., the next
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Cut out a coupon and write on
1t your choice for Senator. Eyerybody is
allowed to vote as many times as they
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In each Issue Of the REPUBLICAN.
Be sure and vote for your choice and
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the coupon editor. and either send or
bring them to this office. This contest
will be open for ono month.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-27

Bishop Coleman yesterday performed
ihe marriage ceremony OF Miss Elizabeth
4. Al. Botting. late of Brighton, Eng.
lana Th 10 william B. Beach. OF this city.
The ceremony was a quiet one und wss
performed at Tho Bishopstead, MIR. and
1rs. Beach huye gone OH q trip.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-27

NEW YORK, Dec. 26.-Beeves very active;
nativesteers. poor to good, $46t5 20 per 100 lbs
exen, s9-ooD4.6O; bulls, s2d3; dry cows $l.40
ys.W' Calves active, hrm;ppor TO prime veals,
SOS; barnyard calves, So 50t13.75. Sheep weak;
shoioe lambs a shade iirmer; others steady;
snsep eSa0a5o; lambs, $3d4I62lf. Hogs steady
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-27

PITrsBUEG, Dec 27.-When John Burns.
the English labor leader, arrived here to
day he was honored by parade of work
iugmen. Glass, iron and steel workers
and miners were in line. Burns recep.
ton and address is under the auspices Of
the Pittsburg labor organizations
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-27

ODESSA, Dec. "a. - Armenian refugeea
are arriving at Sarakamysch in a wretched
condition. They declared that many of
their compatriots have been Obliged to
adopt Islamism to save their lives and the
honor of their wives and daughters
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-27

Business and rapid calculations, co rres.
pondence. etc.. etc, taught ut Goldey
college, Eighth and Market streets. Day
and evening sessions Individual On ot
class) Instruction. Call or write for free
catalogue.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-27

sheritf Gi!lis yesterday afternoon served
an Injunction on John Leach, restraining
him from selling the property until The
case OF the heirs of William Allen vs. him.
sell. is settled. The case Ia to obtain a
share In the estate.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-27

Constipation and sick headache perma.
hently cured. md piles prevented by
Japanese Liver Pellets; especially adapt.
cd to chlldren's use.
N. B. DoniOrth. I'd and Market streets,
and Millers Drug Store. 402 Market st.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-27

For eastern Pennsyiyania, New Jersey
sno Delaware, rain or sn ow; cooler; high
northeast winds, shifting to northwest.
SNOW VIII continue In New England, the
middle states and the like regions, and
rain or snow In the middle Atlantic states
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-27
Coiorado's Cold speu.

DENVER, Dec. 27.-AccordinR to rcports
received today the Thermometers registered
p5 degs. below at Breckinridge. Granite
and other points in the mountains yester.
day, 1t was to 10 degs. below generally
throughout the state.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-27

One OF our milk dealers is mad; he
says; Il have had three milk ems stolen
from the Vicinity OF Fourth and Tatnaii
streets within one week. Where arc ,ha
police about 5 a. mr." '
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-27

The snow the snow, the beautiful snow,
Where 1t comes from nobody knows.
Gladening the heart OF every child In
town
Who owns a sled our hills to Glide down.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-27

Karrs Clover Root Will purify your
Blood, clear your complexion. regulate
your bowels and make your head clear as
bell. 25c. 5Oc., aud Sl.00.
sold by q. nantorth. Druggist, Second
aud Murlfet
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-27
sTeF FAENsoWs SENTENCE.
He Goes 10 state Prison for Accepting o
Bribe of Peaches,

NEW YORK, Dec 27.-Ex-Police Captain
John 4. Stephenson was sentenced to
three years and nine months In the states
prison and to pay fine Of 81, 600 by Judge
Ingrahanl. Stephenson was convicted of
bribery N receiving four baskets Of
peaches from Martin N. Edwards, a pro-
duce dealer, for allowing Edwards to yio-
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-27
STOCK AND PRODUCE MARKETS
Ctesipg Quotations of Tip New York and
phlIndelnhia EAnI,nnRen

NE" YORK, Dec. 2o.-The stock market was
eharncterized by tone OF Oppression through
sut the greater part OF the day, Tbere wera
ocoasional periods of iirInness during tbs
morning. but the slight improyements m,da
were quickly lost under the influence of sell.
Ing movements. Closing bills:
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-27

The Ohio Miners Strike Spreading.
MAssILLoN, O., Deo. 27.-The Anderson
miners have fallen into line, and refuse to
go to work until they get more satisfao-
kion."
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-27

Dr. Simms, No, 6o6 King street. has a
market. Try a bottle.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-27


yesterday afternoon and by night Lne
streets OF tho city were mantied In an
immaculate white. but n tlrizzlinp rain
aitei ward transformed tho snow into a
mass OF slush aud this morning walking
was very disagreeabie while in the air
thro lurked pnsu IN oaic gerns.
The sky had been clouded all day and
oven tho most unsuspecting predicted
ram. few thought OF snow. but OF course
al! wanted TO see 1t. 1t didn't look like
Christmas without the white flakes. but
still not ono expscted to brhold lhe
ground covered to the depth OF several
inches by nightlall. Such II was, however
1t was shortly before o'clock when old
Boreas awoke with start.
lie was a day late but lie conte emplated.
1T was better late than never.' He didn't
givea white Christmas" but he couid
mnSe white Now Year" and forwith he
sem The afr OF winter roaring and below
ing down the streets aud lanes OF tho city,
carrying the white flakes into tho face OF
peGss rians. who were out, ami the WORK.
Ing girls. Hundreds of them had not
dreamed OF snow aud had gone to their
work without overshoes and the result
was that their was display of shxpely
Limbs, closed around by lifted SKIRTS
wading In the slush toward their homes
There were other girls whose fnces
flushed with delight at the thought OF q
sleigh rid and parlor chat before a bluz.
ing iire with nice young man as a COM
panion.
From O'Clock OH toward midnight tho
wind Increased In velocity aud the snow
changed somewhat to hail and sieet which
seriously interTPred with tho movement
oil tie electric cars Tho big sweeper was
run out and In an hour the cars were
again running on time This morning
tue work OF removing the slusli from tue
sidewalks was done and now lba city is
ono mass or mud.