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Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-26
B ARAED DEM0cR4TIo oLuB.
Nominations for Onicc aud Other Matter
at nm Interesting Meeting Monday Night

Nominations for office aud Other Matters
at an Interesting Meeting Monday sight.
The regular meeting of the Bayard
Legion Democratic Club was held on
Monday under arching festoons of holly,
cedar and pine, the rooms being deco
rated for Christmas tide. 1t being the
date for nomination of officers for the
ensuing year, the attendance was large,
and unusual interest shown in the
coming election. For most of the
Offices there are several candidates in
the field.
Resolutions were adopted endorsing,
as meeting of American citizens,
regardless of politics, the action of
President Cleveland in upholding the
Monroe doctrine against the encroach-
ment Of foreign nations on American
soil.
A handsome meerschaum pipe was
presented by the members to the
financial secretary. Walter A. McEvilly
in appreciation Of the efficient manner
in which he has conducted the affairs
of his Office during the past year.
After the meeting collation. was
partaken Of, G. II. j. Beckett being
tho caterer.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-26
London Papers Now View the Yenezue-
Ian Situation Hopefully.
INVENTOR EDISON GETS GHAFFED
Leader Redmond Denounced
as a Libeller.
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET FIRM TO-DAY

Prominent Railroad Stocks Appreciate
About a PoInt-London Papers Relieve
the Christmas Holidays VIII Tend to
Bring About Caimer Mood on Both
Sides Of the Atlantic.
Associated Prssa oi4Dst,n ov s1slaI Wires.
London, Dec. 24.-The afternoon
newspapers to-day continue their COM
ments upon the Venezuelan question
and the hope is expressed that the
Christmas holidays will contribute to
bring about calmer mood on both sides
of the Atlantic.
All possibility Of war between Great
Britain and the United States, however,
is regarded as being over, and the affair
is now viewed chiefly from the stand
point of American domestic politics,
and from it's bearing upon the finan-
cial situation.
Mr.. Thomas Edison, the American
/ inventor, is being pleasantly chaffed as
the result Of the publication hore of an
alleged interview with him in which
!. he is quoted as describing a number of
startling inventions which he is said
J to be ready to bring forward in tho
event of war.
The st. James Gazette, commenting
, upon the statement attributed to Mr..
John II. Redmond, the Irish leader,
regarding the attitude of Ireland in the
case Of war, styles him traitor, and
says it belives him also to be a libeler
when he says that Ireland would go
solidly American.
The st. James Gazette asks what
would happen to the American politi-
clan Just now who would say that in
the event Of war Ireland would fight
for England.
MARKET FIRM IN NEW YORK.
New York, Dec. "a. The stock mar
ket opened firm and higher on moder-
ate dealings. London cables reported
speculation there as being irregular.
The local trading at 10. 10 o'clock was
OF buoyant character, and heavy
purchases Of the leading shares were
being made. Leather, preferred, was
up 134 per cent, and Sugar, 10 The
Grangers and other prominent railroad
stocks showed appropriations of about
a point.
ANOTHER FAILURE IN PHILADELPHIA.
Philadelphia, Dec. 24.--William G..
and II. s. Hopper, trading as William
q. Hopper & Co., bankers and brokers,
28 South Third street, failed to-day.
The firm declines TO give out any
statement, but the liabilities will prob
ably be heavy, as they did big busi-
ness.
II is believed they were caught on
the short side of the market as follow
ing last weeks slump stocks have adj
, yanced.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-26
BoARD or EbUoArloy.
A Small Quantity of Routine Business
Transacted Monday Evening.

A Small Quantity OF Routine business
Transacted Monday Evening.
The Board of Education transacted a
small quantity of routine business Mon
day evening.
The Benjamin f. Shaw Co. was
allowed $3.50 for boilers put in the
High School.
The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union was authorized to offer in each
grade OF the public schools prize for
the best essay on temperance.
The committee of No. 8 School re-
ported that two rooms at that school
cannot be properly heated. The matter
was referred 10 the comnittee on fuel,
heat and ventilation.
Messrs. Crumbaugh, Leitch, Crossan,
Shortlidge and Carter were appointed
committee TO consider proposed changes
in the rules respecting examinations.
Mr.. Morrow invited the members of
the board to attend the holiday exer-
cises at No. q School.
The committee on health submitted
report respecting the sanitary condi-
tion of the schools, many of which have
been provided with improved sanitary
arrangements.
Several small appropriations for re-
pairing schoolhouses and purchasing
supplies were made.
George Chanlee was elected ianitor of
No. 10 School.
Advertising for proposals for paint
ing four rooms in No. Ii School was
authorized.
A motion to keep the schools closed
from Tuesday until January 9TH was de-
feated, as was also motion to close
them at noon Tuesday. They closed
Tuesday afternoon and will reopen
January I'd.
The superintendent of the schools
was directed to notify the principals TO
send their reports OF pay-rolls TO the
secretary of the board the first day of
each month.
Isaac Plye was allowed several bills,
aggregatng $3.50, for putting black
boards in SCHOOLS. Subsequently DIR.
| Shortlidge objected to the bills being
paid at present, saying that he is q
member of the committee on new build
lngs, which, it was stated, had ordered
| the blackboards put in, that he had
not been consulted and that the bills
had not been presented to him for
him TO sign. Mr.. Turner said the bills
are contract bills, that majority of
tho committee had signed them and
that the work was done some time ago
and contended that Mr.. Pyle should
not bo required to wait longer for the
money. DIR. Shortlidee stated that he
could not recall when the work was
authorized. Messrs. Carter and Coyle
said they remembered when the orders
were given. Dr. Shortlidge explained
that he did not object to the bills from
any personal knowledge but because he
did not know anything about them.
On his motion the action by which
| they were allowed was reconsidered and
further consideration of them was
postponed until the next meeting.
The committee of No. IA school was
authorized to rearrange some desks.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-26
-
NEWSPAPER MIN WEDDED.

Marriage of A. o. Herman Grier and Miss
\ S. Elizabeth Baylis, Tuesday Afternoon. VI
A. o. Herman Grier of Every Even
ing's city staff, and Miss S. Elizabeth
Baylis of Wilmington were married
Tuesday afternoon at the home of the
bride, No. 1S Buena Vista street.
The wedding was quiet home affair,
only the members OF the immediate
families being present. The brides.
maid was Miss Hattie Handel. The
groom's best man was William j.
Thomas. The ceremony was performed
by the Rev. W. W. Sharp OF Wesley
NJ. E. Church.
After the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs
Grier left on the Pennsylvania railroad
for wedding trip North.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-26
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MILITARY ELECTION.
vacarcies in the National Guard to b
Filled at Meeting to be Held at Dow,


yacarcies in the National Guard to he
Filled at u Meeting to be Held at Dover
Next Month.
The following, which explains itself,
was issued on Monday from the Office
of Adiutant- General G. j. Hart:
General Order No. 16--The officers
comprising the First Regiment In
fantry, N. G. d., will convene at the
armory of Co. d, Dover, on Friday,
the Sd of January, 1896, at o'clock,
r. M, for the purpose of electing a
colonel, ieutenant-eolonel, surgeon,
quartermaster, commissary of subsist-
ence, and fill all vacancies that may
occur from said election.
All officers will appear at this and all
succeeding meetings in full dress uni
forms. The ranking officer will con-
duct said election. Any officer not being
able to appear will send his proxy to
be voted. By order of the Governor.
Garrett J. Hart.
Adjutant- General.
Official: A. D. Chaytor,
1t. Col. and Assist. @. M. Gen.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-26
Yirrnse Auullfatiuus.

NOrICE-I PATRICK MULROONEY
| IN the owner and occupant OF the house
situated at northeast corner Chestnut and
Van Buren, streets, In tho Tenth ward of
the city Of Wilmington. county oil New Castle,
Castle and state or Delaware, in CONF
pRuce with tie requirements of the acts
Of the General assembly in such case made
and provided, do hereby give notice that
! shall apply in writing to the Court OF General
Sessions of the Peace and Jail Delivery OF the
State of Delaware, in and for New Castle
county, on MONDAY, the Sd day of FeDualy.
A. D., 1886, being the next term OF said court for
4 license fol- said house as an inn or tavern, for
the sale therein of Intoxicating liquors in less
quantities thHn one quart 20 he drunk on The
premises. and the following respectable cit-
zcns of said ward, at least twelve VI whom are
substantial freeholders of said ward, recon-
mend the said application. viz
Thomas Mnnion, Myies Burke,
Michael Newell, james Nc lheney,
Thomas Craven, James H. Rollins,
John Ward, L D. JoIdon,
hugh Conner, Joseph Keenahan,
James Burke, william b. Ryan,
Michael a. Carroll, James l. Russell,
James Burns, Patrick j. Joyce
Michael Farley, James Melloy,
Patrick Lee, Mark Journey,
Patrick Naughten, James Whitaker.
Patrick Maloney, John Graney.
Patrick Noen, Patrick Conner,
Michael Mulheru, Morris 4. Gruhn.
PATRICK MULkOoNEY.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-26
WoRsr sroRM IN YEARs.


The strathnevis of the North Pacific Line
Left Victoria Two Months Ag0-Many
Steamers Compelled to Seek Shelter From
the Gale.
Associated prcss DlsDatcn ov soehat wlres.
Port Townsend, Wash, Dec. "a
The worst storm experienced in many
years has prevailed in this district for
two days The telegraph wires are
Frustrated and shipping is at a stand
still.
Steamers arriving from the South re-
port severe gale from tho West, and
steamers bound down are compelled to
seek shelter and wait for the weather
to moderate.
The prevalence of a succession of
southerly and westerly gales has not
only intensified fears for the safety Of
the missing Strathnevis of the North
Pacific line, but much uueasiness is
now felt here for the British steamer
Danube, which left Victoria two weeks
ago TO search for the disabled steam
ship. During that period the weather
has been intensely stormy
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-26
To Test the Iowa's Ar,nor Plate.

Associated Press Dispatch By Special Wires,
Washington, Dec. 24.-The Naval
Ordnance Bureau expects to test at
the Indian Head proving grounds in
the course of few days another lot Of
armor plate made by the Carnegie Co.
for the eight-inch turrets of the battle
ship Iowa. A special board which has
been making a careful examination of
the matter has recommended the abau-
donment of the large rubber washers
which are now placed under the armor
plates and the substitution of thinner
lead washers. It,has been found that
the rubbers which are universally used
for this purpose deteriorate rapidly and
soon lose all their original elasticity.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-26
TEE RUINgD MIsrLEToE.
Charles -. Palmer.


l went to her all quietly,
And softly breathed her name;
She turned in sheer establishment,
Her pretty cheeks aflame.
She uttered then a touching sob
Her cheeks retained their glow
And weeping. said Your awkwardness
Has crushed my mistletoe"
Twas that my love was tying there,
When came through the door;
My entrance had so startled her,
She dropped it to the floor.
And |, with eyes for her alone,
Saw nothing of its fall;
But treadng on the precious branch,
Crushed berries, twigs and all.
Her moistened eyes, they grieved me sore;
/ struggled then to say,
Some happy words to make her glad,
To drive the tears away.
Twas then an inspiration came
Though ages must have passed
| took her il my eager arms
And breathed these words, at last;
'iDear sweetheart, do not weep for it"
And kissing her, said:
"The ruined branch beneath our feet
Shall be AS overhead"
Wilmington. December oath. 1896.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-26
g4iTcRAFrs LICENSE.
Opposition to the ReliccnsinG of the Hotel
at Christiaua.


In general sessions, Saturday morning.
William Whitcraft's application for IA
license to sell liquor at Christiana
was taken up. William S. Prickett
appeared for the opposition and Walter
II. Hayes for the applicant. The
grounds for the opposition were that
the application was not properly made !;
that liquor has been sold on Sunday !;
that noisy crowd congregates about
the saloon. and that the place is not
necessary.
The Court ruled that the application
was properly made and the case pro-
ceeded.
Arnold Naudain. the Rev. Henry F.
Mason, the Rev. George S. Conway,
Miss Rebecca Churchman, Mrs. Re
becca Smalley and Mrs. Swayne testi-
fed to much disorder and selling of
liquor on Sunday ct the housA.
Mrs. Estelle Marshall, who lives next
door TO the hotel, gave it good name
for quietness and order. Other wit
nesses said the house was necessary for
the entertainment of the public.
The application was refused. The
Court also refused the application Of
James i. Richardson for a license at
Marehallton,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-26
wln Soc Paw the RnraIty.

Local morocco manufacturers who
have been using the tanning process
owned by the Tanuage Patent Co. have
discontinued the use of that process
rather than pay the So, 800 license and
the 1919 cents a dozen skins royalty
which the company requires. The COM
pany it may be remembered, won a
suit, in which the use of its process
was involved. The Wilmington manu-
facturers have been experimenting on
other processes and are succeeding
with them.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-26
penth of David NInlholIand.

David Mulholland. the veteran who
fell from train near Dover, Tuesday
week, died at the New Castle almshouse
on Wednesday afternoon. His son, a
citizen of Conshohocken, Pa, was
with him when he died. When the
accident occurred Mulholland was jour
neyipg to Conshohocken, where he in
tended to pass the holidays. His re-
ins were shipped to Conshohocken on
Thursday. A Jury empaneled Thurs
day morning by Deputy Coroner Chand-
Ter adjourned to meet at the call of the
chairman.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-26
Deaths.

BLAcK-on December goth, 1895, Charles Black,
Aged "a yehrs
BOWERS-On December 2lth. 1906, Ella v,
daughter Of Sarah A. and the late Thomas w.
Bowers.
HUGHES-ln this city, on December goth, 1895,
Margaret Hughes, widow OF Patrick Hughes,
aged IS years.
JUST1S--NeRl Blacks, Kent county, Me-, on
Friday, November 6th, 1895, Lewis Charles
Justis, Jr., aged ~ years.
MARlS-ln this city, on December ESD, 1895,
Ann d., widow Of The late Norris Marls IN
the 9ist year of her age.
MULLIN-on December 2gd, 1895. Henry NJ.
Mulin, aged 90 years.
RoGERs-on Decembuk 10Th, 1895. William
Havard Rogers, aged 80 years.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-26
aENERIL sron7INe NOrEs.

New York will have some trouble in
signing Ruso and Meekin, their star
pitchers at it is said Mr.. Freedman
will cut their salaries.
Cyclist Zimmerman, who is in
Australia racing, defeated Pither of
New Zealand and Walker of Victoria
separately, in TWO races at a mile each,
from scratch.
John K, Gentry, 2.039j; Alix, 2. 03s4 (;
Joe Patchen, 2.0a and the latter's sire,
Patchen Wilkes, the four fastest horses
ever offered at public sale, will, it is
announced, be sold in New York, in
February,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-26
MExirAN hrNrlmENr.
Tho Press of That Country Approves Cleve-
lands AIossaga

iund's Message.
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
City of Mexico, Dec. "a. The press
continues TO give hearty support to
President Cleveland One journal calls
him the champion of all the American
people and says the Monroe doctrine
now has become broad principle
affirming the right Of all Americans to
their own territory and the menace of
absorption has disappeared forever.
Ell Globo says: 6 England has earned
the profound antipathy Of all American
countries by IFS rapacity and its utter
lack of magnanimity and its sordid in
stiucts. Cleveland's stern and vigorous
words have filed the American people
with joy. 1t is an unexpected revenge
upon England and merited humilia-
tion for her, and che now tastes the
contempt she has visited on all other
nations.
1.-The principle of America for its
own inhabitants, watered by the blood
of hundred thousand Mexicans in the
war against France. has now grown to
"a full ripeness and is aYowed for all
mankind inCleveland' great message. I"
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-26
CALLED no M4ss4CH UsETrs.
The Rev. s. II. Meeser Invited to IA PASTOR
ute in Worcester.

The Rev. S. B. Meeser, pastor of
Second Baptist Church has received a
call to a church in Worcester, Mass.
A committee from the Worcester church
came here and heard him preach, and
later he supplied the pulpit of the
church ono Sunday. The Worcester
people were greatly pleased with him,
and the newspapers rot only printed an
account of his sermons but also the
story of his life.
The congregation issued call and
Mr.. Meeser received it last week. The
salary of the pastorship of the Worces-
ter church is 81, 0O0 more than he at
present receives, and other inducements
go with the position. Mr.. Meeser has
not yet accepted the call, but he may
do SO.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-26
street and sewer plrectors.

At brief session Monday night the
Street and Sewer Directors passed tho
weekly payroll of 1867. 20. The secre-
tary reported collections of s72o. 81.
Treasurer Adams reported bank bal
ance of S5S, Cog. 32. A communication
concerning road to the river was re-
ceived from tho Board of Trade com
mittee, but no action was taken there-
on. An extension of time was made
for the completion of Duck run sewer,
for which John Jacoby is the con-
tractor
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-26
oourt nj Chancery.

A brief session of the court of chan.
Gerry was held on Monday. On appli-
cation of @. B. Evans the sheriff was
directed to summon jury to inquire
into the alleged insanity of Thomas
f. Begley, an inmate of the State In
Of Of Mr.. Evans John II. Rodney and H,
Il. Ward were appointed committee
to examine Harry Whiteman for ad-
mission to practice in the court of
chancery. The court adjourned until
Tuesday morning.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-26
peath ofu,H. MulIen,

II. II. Mullen died Sunday evening
at his residence, No. 525 West Front
street. lie was 81 years old and had
resided in this city since 1871. He had
previously resided on farm and taught
school. After coming to this city he
conducted cigar store. Some years
ago he lost an arm by having it caught
in farm machinery. He was Repub-
lican politician and member of the
Order of United American Mechanics.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-26
Failure of a Shoe pealer.

The shoe store of John W. Barnett,
on Madison street near Fourth has been
closed by the sheriff. Judgments as
follows have been entered at the Court
House: Margaret II. Barnett, 50, 600;
II. b. landlord & Co., of Philadelphia,
81, 275; David Fox, sl00. Christopher
II. Ward has filed two claims amount
ing to S21S in Magistrate Daley's court.
A claim of Frank & Pray. amounting
TO Sl60, has been entered in the Office
of Magistrate Pritchett.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-26
Marriaaes.

ERSON-On Wednesday, De-
cember 18th, by Rev. Robert Watt. Arthur Il.
Cullen aud susie Il. Wilkerson, both OF Will
mngton, Dol
DIXoN-WlER-on December 18th, 1895. at No.
Franklin street, by the Rev. John France,
Charles n. Dixon and kebecca Wcir, both of
this city.
GRlER-BAYLIS-In this city, December 9th
lSs5 by tho Rev. W. w. Sharp, A. .. herms n
Grier and $. Elizabeth Baylis, both of this city.
RUNo -ARTlS-On Wednesday evening, De-
cember 18th, 1895, at Union NJ, T., parsonage
bl3 jefferson street, by the Rev John ID. O.
Hanna, Charles Rono and Kato Z. Arts, both
of this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-26
DEATH OF ". n. ROGERS.
His Decease Thursday Night of ConsumT
tlon After n Brief Illness.

tion After Brief Illness,
William Harvard Rogers. 80 years of
age, died Of consumption at his home,
S02 Broome street, Thursday evening.
He leaves wife and one child. Mr..
Rogers was born in Guthrieville, Pa,
and was nephew of James 7. Mullin.
He had been employed in j. 7. Mullin
q Sons store for ID years, and at the
time he was forced TO give up business
on account of i'll health was manager
Of the clothing department. He became
i'll August 10th.
Mr.. Rogers was a member OF West
Church, Eden Lodge, |. o. o. f., and
Oriental Lodge. A. F. A. M.
The body was taken to Hopewell, Pa,
Monday for interment. Funeral services
were held at his late residence, No.
S02 Broome street, Sunday afternoon,
the Rev. A. N. Keigwin officiating.
Eden Lodge, l. o. o. F., attended
the services.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-26
ST. Panl,s pastorate.

For week there have been rumors
that the Rev. #. L. Martindale, d. D.,
of Milford, has been invited to become
pastor of st. Paul's NJ. Il, Church,
this city, next conference year and the
Milford papers announced that the
official board of the Milford church
would meet on Monday to discuss the
alleged invitation. DR.. Martindale has
not been invited to become pastor of
ST, Paul's Church.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-26
The Worn SILVER Coins arc Good.

A decision was given by the Supreme
Court Of the United States, Monday,
that there was no legal provision
against the passage OF silver coins
which were abraded only by circula-
tion, and that they were legal tender
as long as they bore the semblance of
the coin. The court sustains the New
Jersey supreme court in this ruling.
The case was one growing out of rail
road conductors refusal TO accept a
worn silver coin rendered by pas
senger in payment of fare.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-26
tr,r,oa Rrea,ss a shaft.

The steamboat Ulrica broke her shaft
while passing Third street bridge on
Tuesday. Alfred Bonner, employed at
the B. & o. docks nearby passed line
to the deck hands of the boat. In
making it fast the cleat broke and
struck Bonner in the head making a
severe cash.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-26
A rrnmr nurt on tne RalIroad.

Charles McNulty, tramp whose
homo is in Chester, Pa, was injured
about the head on Monday near Holly
Oak, while attempting to jump on a
moving train. He was brought to this
city and his injuries dressed by Drs.
Ogle and Draper, after which he was
taken to the police station.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-26
mar END IN MURDER.
A Department. Clerk Assaulted and Seri-
ousiy Wounded by "a Negro.

n department CLERK Assaulteu ana Seri-
ousiy Wounded by u Negro.
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Washington, Dec. "a. Millard f.
Holland, clerk in the Interior De-
partment, was assaulted at his home
here yesterday by Albert Corbett, a
colored laborer, who threw spade at
him, the sharp edge striking him in
the forehead, cutting a long cash and
rendering him unconscious. To-day
he is in critical condition.
The assault grew out of difficulty
between the two concerning load of
fertilizer which the negro had brought
for Hollands front yard.
The injured man is about 45 years of
age and is Of quiet disposition.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-26
-,

While shopping at Wanamaker's a
few days ago Mrs William Taylor OF
Middletown lost her purse containing a
valuable diamond ring and about sloQ
in money. The ring was valued at
s4O0, and Mrs. Taylor had taken it to
the city TO have it reset
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-26
Arrnsted nnn rrain

A colored man, accused of attempting
to burglariously enter the residen ces of
Joseph Clayton and Alfred Lyman, at
Townsend, Friday night, was arrested on
a Delaware railroad train on Saturday
by Constable William Duhadaway, who
took him back to Townsend. He said
be resides at No. 10l1 jackson street,
Philadelphia. While being pursued Fri
day night he fired two shots at Edward