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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-29
THE WASHING OF FEET.
Impressive Ceremony at the Pro-
Cathedral.

A Company of IS Poor Men From the
Almsllouse are the Subjects of an Episco-
pal Act of Humiliktion---The First
Public Ceremony in the United States.
An immense audience thronged st.
Petor's Pro.Cathedral at the Holy Thurs
day services Thursday morning.
Bishop Curtis was seated on his throne
to the left OF the altar, while large
attendance Of clergy in their appropriate
yestments filled the altar rails. The in
terror of the sanctuary, all but the altar,
was draped in purple.
The peculiar service Of the day was the
washing of feet. In this observance Bishop
Curtis was the celebrant. The objects of
the the act of humiliation were thirteen
poor men from the almshouse at Farm
hurst.
The ceremony is in commemoration of
our Lords act in washing the feet of the
disciples, 1t is on this day because it is
the anniversary of the paschal sacrifice,
Immediately preceding the institution of
the blessed eucharist.
Just preceding the ceremony of washing
Of feet, the ceremony of the procession
took place. 1t was a most imposing
spectacle. The procession of clergy.
officials, and acolytes, the former attired
in white aud gold vestments. and all of
them bearing ignited wax candles entered
from the sacristy and took up positions to
either side Of the bishop. A great white
and gold canopy borne aloft on tall poles
held in the hands of white-gloved officials
stood al the central aisle at the sanctuary
gateway. The procession passed down be-
meath it chanting, the acolytcs swinging
Their censers and filling the air with frag-
rant perfume. The bishop and his at
tendants closed the procession the bearers
carrying the canopy over the bishop. The
procession slowly passed around the
church re-entering the sanctuary.
The bishop appeared with his ministers
who bore basin with water and towels.
The IL poor men were ranged within
the sanctuary seated upon a bench facing
the people. They were attired in their
usual everyday clothing. The right foot
only of each as barred.
Bishop Curtis washed the foot of each
man and dried it himself with a towel.
After the ceremony the bishop presented
each of the poor men with gift.
Why there were -13 instead of the apos-
tolic II, is not known. But Bishop Curtis
bolieves that the thirteenth was the house
holder of the house when the paschal
feast was held. 1t was then as now, the
custom of the master Of the house to pre-
side at any feast.
1t is understood that this is the first
public occasion of the observance Of the
ceremony in any church in this country
IL is called the "Mandatum or, Washing
of Feet" IT is the papal custom to wash
the feet of pilgrims. The ambassadors to
the Holy See have the right of selection
among the different pilgrims. The cere-
mony is well-knoWn in Europe.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-29


Council Provides for a Deficiency in the
Appropriation for Salaries and Interest
Money.
There was full house present at last
weeks session of City Council which was
remarkable for the remarkableshort space
of time in which the proceedings of the
municipal body were transacted. Council
was in session only 10 minutes and during
that brief period business was rushed
through with neatness and dispatch.
Mr.. Dannenberg called up the ordinance
making an extraordinary appropriation
for interest and salaries, amounting alto
gether to $4,000, of which sum So, $50 will
be utilized in the payment Of salaries and
the balance in payment of interest. Tho
preamble states that the appropriation is
designed to replenish salaries, and was
drawn because of the extra expense created
by the acquisition of the cEematory and
the increase in the membership of the en-
ployes in the engineering and surveying
department.
The ordinance was finally adopted,
Messrs. Smith and Donohoe both voting
against its passage.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-29
THE ooND UoroB oUrnirrED.
A Sheriff Who Would Not Let Railroad
Law Bother Him.

A ludicrous row over the separate
coach law occurred on the Cincinnati
Southern road recently. Sheriff Rob.
erts of Boone county, had white and
colored prisoner, destined for the peni-
Tertiary in this city, and took them
both in the colored coach. The con-
auctor, evidently not informed that
nurses and prisoners are exempt from
the provisions of the law, insisted that
the sheriff should leave the colored car
and take his white prisoner with him,
says the st. Louis be-DeGiocrdt.
The sheriff refused to separate them,
but took both to the white car. The
conductor then told him he would have
to place his colored prisoner in the
proper car, and the sheriff replied he
would not do it, and if put OH would
sue the company. The row became
threatening, and the sheriff, i'll order to
avoid trouble, went back into the colored
car when the train stopped, and when
again seen by the conductor got back
into the white car. In this way they
euarreled over the whole route to
Georgetown, but the sheriff landed his
prisoners in the penitentiary securely
locked together.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-29
An Unfortunate Trio Of brothers.

neutrality-suspicious. Of Gazette and Journal
MILFORD, March 23.-Will Hollis. aged
20 years, had his left arm amputated at
the shoulder, at Jefferson Hospital, Phila-
delphia, Tuesday last. Young Hollis has
been sufferer with bone cancer for a
long time and to save his life amputation
of the arm at the shoulder became neces-
sary. Charley Hollis, brother of Will
is now suffering with terrible thumb and
hand, the result of fight with Charley
thumb and the present trouble is the re-
suit. Physicians are striving hard to avoid
amputation, with chances very much
against them. Another brother, Harry
Hollis, who is manufacturer of hosiery
i'll Wilmington, had four inches of bone
sawed from his right leg few years ago
to save amputation and possibly life. He
was victim Of necrosis of the bone.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-29
THnowN from 4 MORSE.


Robert Baily Lies Unconscious in the
Street While His Steed Executes a War
Dance About the Body.
Robert Baily, living with his parents
No. 1905 Delaware avenue. fell from a
horse at Eighth and Broome streets Thurs
day afternoon and was severely injured.
The young man had been calling on a
young lady, and was in the act Of mount
ing his steed preparatory to riding away
when the animal became frightened and
whirled around in the street. The young
man was unsuccessful in getting into the
saddle. and the prancing horse gave sud
den plunge, which sent the rider head-long
into the street. His head struck the hard
cubble stones, intlicting severe cash and
rendering him unconscious.
The horse then executed o war dance
about the form of the PROSTATE young man
taking good care not to tread on the body
of its rider who had made gallant fight
in clinging to the back of the spirited
steed. The young man was carried to the
house of Mrs. Weldin and a hasty message
sent for Drs. Pyle and Negendank. The
former was the first to arrive and dressed
the young mans wounds, He was after
wards removed to his home.
The horse did not go far away after the
accident but was subsequently captured
and taken TO its stable.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-29
Hindu and Irish Bulls.

A correspondent in India heard very
unctuous Hindu Police Kharvari say
the other day: when l went into the
house l saw four dead bodies; one of
them was carried away alive"
"Then you saw three dead bodies and
not foury" Iqueried.
mo, sir" was the reply, emphatically
and reproyingly given; "Isaw four dead
bodies. The one taken away alive turned
out to be dead"
"What does he mean ?" asked of his
European superior, an lrishman.
He means, SCR, that Of the four dead
men, the wan carried away aloive
died, by jingo, as he was going along
in the kyart."
And another story comes to us from
the East; There is an orphanage at
Bandora. A gentleman made feast
for the little inmates, one of whom was
observed to be stuffing his pocket with
cake. "Why don't you eat it," said
the kind donor. Quoth the orphan /:
I'm keeping it till my parents come to
see me-" 1t used to be said that bulls
were an Irish specially. But then the
learned are for ever pointing out the
Oriental cast of Irish thought.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-29
A Revelation.

Harpers Magazine.
Heat last we are alone, and have
an, opportunity to speak. L have been
Seeking this opportunity for days and
days, for l have something to say to
you"
She-"Go on, Mr.. Harkins."
Hell will. Miss Jones, you per-
haps have not noticed that OF times l
have been constrained, uneasy, even
awkwark, in your presence, that have
had something on my mind that felt l
must say to you"
She (softly)-"Yes." .-..
He-"That constraint, that awkward
ness, Miss Jones, was due to--due to
-
She-"Go on, Mr.. Harkins."
He-'-was due to the fact that l
feared you were not aware that am en-
gagged to yeur mother"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-29

The fox terrier Hillside, owned by j.
Ferris Belt of this city, took first prize at
the bench show of the Mascontah Kennel
Club, at Chicago.
John w. Canary of this city, has just
made the contract for his 18th year with
the well-known clothing house of A. g.
Yates q Company, Philadelphia.
Letters testamentary were granted OH
Friday by Register Cooch on the estate
Of William H. Brackin of Mill Creek hum
bred to John +. Braokin and James Gregg
The executors sale of the property of
Mary A. Creeden deceased of Hockessin,
Del, in charge of William T. Lyman,
which was to have taken place Wednesday,
has been withdrawn.
The heavy captures of carp which have
been reported from Gravenbank aud
points along the Christiana, still continue.
Many Of the farmers of the locality are
making the business quite remunerative.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-29
RUBBED WITH 1T.
How a Woman Visitor to the Fair APP
preciated some Very Fine Whisky.

How woman visitor to the Fair APP
preciated Some Very Fine Whisky.
Chicago Inter-ocean.
A Worlds Fair exhibitor had some
fine whisky on show-so fine that 1t re-
ceived the highest award for purity.
He had no doubt that it would draw
first prize and he gave samples away
freely
One day woman asked him for one
of his souvenirs. He gave it TO her
willingly. A few days afterward she
returned for another. He said:
"Did | not give you one few days
ago?"
YES" said the woman. "You did,
but | would like another one very much. +"
Certainly" said the gentleman. II
am very glad you liked it. We consider
our whisky the purest on the market"
sit is very tine," said the woman. 81
go home from the fair SO tired that can
scarcely walk. l take this and rub it on
the soles of my feet, and in no time
feel like different woman. l am ever
so much obliged to you."
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-29

Park Guard Sullivan surprised himself
by capturing newt in the spring near the
pavilion in Brandywine Park. The little
reptile is novelty to Sullivan and his
friends. The newt is the commonest of
all water lizards. 1t is perfectly harmless.
schoolboy;s often catch them and keep
with frogs and tadpoles. The reptile in
question is the common American newt
found everywhere in both northern and
southern temperate zones of the eastern
and western hemispheres.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-29

DECATUR, ILL.,, March 22.-The union
revival which has been in progress in De-
catur for two weeks closed last night with
a Jubilee lovefeast at the Grand Opera
House, in the presence of congregation
of 2Oee9. people; DR.. Chapman, the noted
preaching with wonderful power two or
three times day. and nearly 1000 people
have signed cards expressing their pur-
pose to lead Christian lives,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-29

The Rev. Clarence T.. Woodman of the
PauHst Fathers, New York city, has been
knighted by the King of Spain in the
order of Isabella, the Catholic. The in
formation has recently been received from
bishop Corrigan has twice selected him to
deliver the Lenton course of sermons in
the cathedral. Father Woodman is son
of A. j. Woodman of this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-29

PHILADELPHIA. Pa, March 22.-John G.
Mccall, Of the firm of Carstairs, Mccall
& Company, wholesale liquor dealers. and
one of the best known men in that bust
ness in the country, died in apartments
McC IN wS Urei 9sri ~ bis G sIs csy Mr;
been sufferer for years, principally from
govt and his death was caused by general
debility. following a complete breaking
down of the system.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-29
MIR. BIDDLE RErIREs.

Changes in the well-known Jewelry
Firm of Bailey, Banks g. BIddle.
Philadelphia Press.
The old established firm Of Bailey, Banks
e. Biddle, jewellers, have decided to con-
tinue hereafter as stock company under
the firm name of the Bailey, Banks a.
Biddle Company. Samuel Diddle, who for
the last 1Gyears has been in charge of the
finances Of the house, has dissolved his
connection with 1t.
Mr.. Biddlc's business career extends over
her in the house of Clark & Biddle, Rob
bins. Biddle & Company. and finally
Bailey, Banks & Bidde. During this time
he made many warm personal friends,
who unite in assuring him of their con-
tinued confidence,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-29
HEAVY STORM AT On ESTER.

Lightning Struck Store and a Barn, and
the Trolley Line Was Put Ont of Service.
CHESTER, Pa, March 23.-An electrical
storm, that contihued for nearly. an hour,
ming struck Eisenbise & Brothers store in
this CITY, and Farmer Schobe's barn, four
miles below town. and set both buildings
ON fire, but the flames were extinguished
soon after their discovery.
The Chester & Darby Trolley Line was
put out of service by the lightning and
considerable damage was done to the tele-
phone system.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-29
ST. JoHS,s ooMMANDERF, X. 4.
The Annual Csnvooation aud Election of
Onicers Thursday Evening.

The Annual Csnvocation aud Election OF
Officers Thursday Evening.
The annual convocation and election of
officers Of st. Johns Commandery, X. T.,
No. /, took place at the Masonic Temple
Thursday night. The ceremonies were fol-
lowed later by banquet al which 200
Templars sat down. The election resulted
as follows: George W. Andrews, Il. c.;
John l.. Clark. e.; Thomas b. Lewis, C. G.;
Eugene Massey, s. W.; Virginius v Harri-
son, J. w; A. Gilbert Robinson. t.; James
II. Price, R.; William Marshall. George w.
Andrews and Elmer L. Mitchell, Trustees.
The banqueting hall presented u most
hospitable appearance as the knights took
their seats. A fine orchestra added to the
pleasures of the evening In both vocal and
instrumental selections. Vocal solos were
given by Harry Guthrie, James b. Hick-
man and Thomas Benson. w. j. Parry
presided at the piano. The other instru-
mentalists were: j. Norris Robinson, violin;
q. l.. Doughten, flute; W. d. Walls, cornet.
Instrumental duets were given by Walter
L. Butler, guitar, and Harry Butcher, man
dolin.
An extremely pleasant social time was
experienced until midnight.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-29
Three Burglars Captured in Chester.

CHESTER, Pa, March 22.-Oficers
Nichols and Shropshire Of the South
Chester squad, captured three burglars in
Thomas Doyle's store Second and Flower
streets. before daylight this morning.
They gave their names as Louis Clark Of
New York and Claude King and Howard
Wilson of New Haven, Conn. They were
committed to the county Jail by Magistrate
Hare. The burglars are young men and
had n full kit OF tools for their work.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-29
TEN MONTHS roe YEHroN.

He Pleaded Guilty and Was Sentenced--
Jamieson Convicted.
BROOKLYN, n. ", March 22-Justice r.
V. b. Newton pleaded guilty this morning
to offences in connection with Gravesend
election cases, and was sentenced to ten
months in prison, with fine of 800.
JAMESON FOUND GUILTY.
After being out all night the jury in the
case Of Constable Andrew Scott JAMESON
ing.
Jameson was charged with perjury in
connection with the Grayesend election
cases.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-29

LocKPoRT, ILL.,. March 22-Francs
Murphy, the apostle of temperance, is
conducting most successful temperance
last Sunday evening and will continue
them through the week. Before coming to
Lockport he led series of gospel temper
anee meetings in Joliet. painiield, Coal
City, Wilmington and other places, and
not less than 5000 have signed the pledge
from his hands during the last two
months.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-29
ANOTHER BoMB EXPLOSION.


Twenty Persons Injured.
PARIS March pa dispatch from
Grenoble says that bomb was exploded
yesterday afternoon in the Church of
Gallicu. near Grenoble.
The bomb was placed against screen
inside the main entrance of the church
and exploded at about o'clock as the con-
gregation was leaving after an Easter SER
vice.
The explosion injured 20 persons, three
OF whom may die as the result of the in
juries which they sustained. The explo-
sion caused panic in the church, during
which number of other people were in.
jured by being trampled under foot.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-29

JERSEY CRY, n. j., March 22.-The barn
Of William l.. King was totally destroyed
by fire at an early hour this morning. and
Michael Farrell. aged rs years, Mr.. Kings
coaehman, and three. horses, valued at
$1,000, persisted in the flames.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-29

Uncle Sans Mail Horse in Runaway.
A horse attached to the United States
mail wagon took it into his head to run
away from the Philadelphia, Wilmington
and run he did. Several hours afterwards
the horse and wagon were found.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-29

commends itself TO the well-formed, to
do pleasantly and effectually what was
formerly done in the ciudest manner and
disagreeably as well. To cleanse the sys.
tenn and break up colds, headaches and
fevers without unpleasant after effects,
use the delightful liquid laxative remedy,
Syrup of Figs.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-29

The pool championship ended at the
Eckel Building Thursday, when Wilson
defeated Daily by score of 100 to Is.
Daily made the highest run, however.
Wilson is champion of Delaware.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-29
The lew oourt oompletes Its worIx

this county has completed its work and
adjourned. There were III names placed
on the assessment list by affidavit at the
late session. OF these l16 are Democrats
and IS Republicans. In East Dover hun
bred there were Al Democrats and Re-
publicans placed on the lists.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-29

LONDON. March 22,-The New English
Bank of River Platte No. 10 st, Swithin's
Lane, has suspended. A petition has been
presented for its compulsory winding up
and temporary receiver has been APP
in 1901
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-29

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, March 23.-James p.
McDevitt, conductor on the Reading rail-
road, committed suicide to-day by throw
ing himself under train on the Rich
mond branch of the Philadelphia & Read
ing road
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-29

CHESTER, Pa, March 22.-Edmund PEN
nell, one of the Oldest residents Of this city
and Delaware county, died last evening,
Delaware County National Bank for a
number of years and had large real estate
interests in and near this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-29
BURT MUST HANG.

The Haif-Breed wept Like Child When
Sentence Was Pronounced.
DoYLEsrowY. Pa, March 22.-Judge
Wertz to-day sentenced Wallace Burt, the
half-breed murderer of Mr.. and Mrs.
Rightly, to be hanged.
The prisoner broke down and wept like
child. Assistant keepers have been APP
pointed to guard the condemned man.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-29

DUBLIN, March 22.-The families on
Lord Dillon's Tough Glynn estate, near
Castle Reagh, have been eyicted. The
Irish Times says that Mr.. Thomas Sexton,
NJ. r., for North Kerry has decided to re-
linquish his scat in Parliament.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-29

Beniah Fleming of Harrington, was held
by United States Commissioner S. Rod
mond Smith, Thursday, in $500 bail
for the next term OF court on the charge
of failing to eiiace revenue stamps on used
liquor kegs.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-29

Justice Kelly, on Thursday. received his
commission as notary public from Gov
ernor Reynolds and was sworn in by his
brother Justice of the Peace James Mona
CHAN.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-29

The Rev. W. A. Walling of Lower
Dublin Baptist Church, has received call
from the congregation of Delaware Avenue
Baptist Church. Mr.. Walling is a graduate
of Rochester Seminary. He is about q
years of age and is married.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-29

Rene Fougeray has had fine cinder
walk laid from Union street all the way to
ment over the muddy stretch of last sea-
son.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-29

Wednesday George w. Bright of this
city received from Governor Reynolds q
of reappointment as notary
public, for term of seven years.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-29

If persons would bring to Dear the Same
amount OF common sense, in buying n remedy
for bronchitis, cough. cold and Group. tina. they
do in the purchase OF their family supplies,
they would mover tail 10 procure DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-29
INSTITUTE FREE LIBRARY.
Librarian Tyler's Report of the
First Months Operations.

Encouraging Figures Of ths Circuintion.-
A List of the New Books That Are sooa
to be Placed Upon the Shelves.
AT the regular monthly meeting of the
managers Of the Wilmington Institute,
held last Tuesday week, the librarian
read his first monthly report, as follows:
WILMINGTON. DEL. March goth, 1884,
10 the Board Of Hangers Of The Wilmington
Mstituie-GEErLEMEH: Ihaye the honor
to report that the Institute Free Library
was opened to the Public on M9nday. the
of the institution was assured from
tile very Rrst day, on which All books
were lent 10 borrowers for home reading.
The crcrflation increased rapidly until
Saturday the Sd OF March when the highest
point 49, was reached. On the two succeed
ing Saturdays the nnmhers were s42 and
S2l, respectively. The circulation for the
first follr weeks WAS
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-29
mas ENTERED VEST POINT.
Clarke Churchmnn ofThls city Has Passed
Successfully.

Clarke Churchman. son of Caleb Church.
man ofthis city, received notification Thurs
day that lie has successfully passed his en-
tary Academy.
Mr.. Churchman was appointed by Hon.
john w. Causey. His Immediate prede-
cessor is Hamilton Hawkins, nephew of
Senator Gray, who graduates next June.
Lieutenant Deakyne who passed such a
brilliant competitive examination, pre-
coded Mr.. Hawkins.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-29

Clerk of Council w. s. Lednum has
decorated his Office by festoonlng Ameri-
can flags around number of muskets
stacked in the room and by other novel
arrangements, f4 -