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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-12-17
srIn N sEAArE.
Request for cammitie- son the u Sc OF
Money in EIections."

Request for n Cnmmittee "oD the u Sc of
Money IN EIections."
Washington, D. O., Dec. 10. MIR.
Morgan, D., tAia.) presented in the
Senate to-day, the credentials of
Edmund Winston pottus as a Senator
from Alabama for the term beginning
March 4th next, 10 succeed Mr.. Pugh.
Something OF stir was occasioned
whom Mr.. Allen, Pop, tNeb. offered a
resolution for the appointment of a COM
mittee of nine Senators ION tho use of
money in elections. y The resolution
directs that the committee shall
thoroughly investigate the extent to
which money, il any was used in con-
nection with the recent Presidential
election, either in promoting the nomi-
nation or in influencing in any manner
the choice of Presidential electors, and
TO inquire whether any aueh eypendi-
tures were excessive, legitimate, corrupt
or unlawful and especially to inquire
and ascertain TO what extent for such
purposes the owners of silver mines,
gold mines, the bankers, the manu-.
facturers, the railroads or other cor
porations and milionaires Of all classes,
made contributions and what contribu-
tions, II any, were made by persons and
corporations residing abroad" The
resolution further empowers the pro-
posed committee to send for persons
and papers, and directs report by
December 9th, 1897.
The resolution was referred to the
committee on contingent expenses,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-12-17

Philadelphia, Dec. le.lThe receipts for tba
weok-Beeyes, 3,l27;t sheep, T272: hogs. 6.65u
Beef Cattle - Extra, 44a5c.: good, 4aa4sc.
medium, HAZE; common, 3Aa4lsc Sheer
Extra, 4a4 C.; good, ska3a g.; medium, 9a3Lc.
common, ~ a2Ec.; culis, 2n2hc lambs, az a5i G.
Hogs-Western, 5a5hc. Fat cows, 2La9Lc
THU cows, sSai5. Veal Calves 3ka8k G. Milch
COWS, S25a4h
Buffalo, N. " Dec, ID - Cattle - Recetnts
1878 head; fancy Christmas steers. s5ab 5i
choice heavy EXPORT steers, S3.f5a4s5. lair h
good, Si.lox az So light 10 good HANDY IN s5aa sf
stockers and feeders steady: good stockers. a. gs
a3b0. feeders, S8 eOa8 al: fresh cows and snrinrs
Receints i2,4S head: Yorkers. good To choice.
81 anna M. Irht "a ssaa n. ,ntxad ~ car ss ~
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-12-17
sMrRN4.
s,ec,oloorre.pondeace oI Gazette and Journa,

Special orrespondenceor Gazette and journal
Smyrna, Dec. IL. Smyrna Conclave,
|. o. H., has elected the following
officers: Archon, William Ashcroft /;
Provost, Joseph e. Garter; PROBATE,
John A. Hoifecker; Secretary, George
NJ. Stevenson; Treasurer, W. B. Start /;
Financier, William Ii. Boggs; In.
spector. William A. Faries; Warden,
John Il. Phillips; Sentinel. Joseph B.
Hum; Trustees. DR.. William Ash
craft, Robert d. Hoffecker and Will
liam II. Baggs.
While making lard. on Monday even
ing, Mrs. William Palmer narrowly
escaped being burned to death. The
lard ignited and set her dress afire.
Her daughter went to her rescue and
tore away tho dress. Both women were
badly burned about the hands.
Mizpah Lodge. A. o. u. W., has
elected tho following officers: Past
Master Workman, John S. Griffin;
Master Workman, George ii. Dick ;
Foreman, j. b. Counselman; Overseer,
James II. Norris; Recorder, Il. NJ.
Fowler; Financier, George M. Steven
son; Receiver, William b. Start !;
Guide, Edgar Spruance; Inside Watch,
Horace Tilghman; Outside Watch, W.
A. Fleming; Medical Examiner, DR.. T.
@. Moore; Trustee, j. Ed. Hoffeuker;
Representative to Grand Lodge, Joseph
f. Carter.
The Smyrna Sunday school Teachers
Union has been organized with
Mrs. John II. Hoffecker as presi-
dent, Mrs. James W. Anthony vice.
president, g. b. Taylor secretary and
l.. M. Price treasurer.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-12-17
RsoaPED ERohr .Isfn.
Joseph Eldridge. IN Whose Behalf Leniency
Had Been Extended.

Had Been Extended.
Joseph Eldridge, ono of the men con
cerned in the robbery of Henry @.
Banning's residence 10 September last,
escaped from New Castle Jail some time
during Tuesday night or early yesterday
morning. Eldridge was arrested 10
Baltimore on September 18th, and at
the September term of court was SEN
fenced TO pay $500 fine, to stand one
hour IN the pillory, to be whipped
with 40 lashes and be imprisoned for II
period of three years. Acting Governor
Watson, at the solicitation of josiah
Marvel. the prisoners counsel, sus-
pended corporal punishment until
December 10th, owing to Eldridge's
physical condition.
The prisoner was confined in the
second story of the jail and escaped
therefrom by cutting hole through
the roof. He then took two blankets
and tied the corners together. making
one end fast to the caves OF the roof
He slid the length of the blankets and
then allowed himself to drop to tho
ground. No one seems to know at ex-
actly what time he effected his escape.
He was clothed in striped prison suit,
but up to noon had not been captured.
Sheriff Flynn offers a reward of $50
for his arrest, and has telegraphed to
all surrounding cities. Three other
prisoners, Connell, o M cara and Handy,
occupied the cell with Eldridge, but
did not attempt to escape,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-12-17
WIN support a Field Nln,ran.

Tine Woman's Indian Association at it's
monthly meeting Monday afternoon,
pledged itself to support field matron
among the Uncompaghre Indians in
Northern Utah. The expense will be
about 5000 year. The tribe mentioned
ia uncivilized. Mission work is begun
by the field matrou who first endeavors
to secure the confidence of the women
of the tribe. An address was made by
Mrs. Amelia Stone Quinton, president
of tho National Indian Association on
the progress OF the work. Miss Emma
Lore, corresponding secretary of the
local Indian Association, read her
annual report,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-12-17
nELD ZOE ASsA0Lr.


Hung Lee Wanted Kent and Got Half
Brick-City Court Cases.
Hung Lee, who keeps laundry on
Fourth street east of Poplar, is at the
Delaware Hospital. with his face
swathed in bandages. HIS injuries are
the result of an assault by William
Hamar. The Chinaman some time ago
rented portion of the house he
occupies, TO Hamar, who In turn rented
q portion 10 family named Filler.
Tuesday the latter prepared to move
out, whom the Celestial obiectod, say
ing they owed him rent. The Filters,
however, claimed that they had paid
the rent in fun to Hamar. This made
no difference to Hung Lee, and when
the Filler family insisted on removing
thoir goods, the laundryman pointed a
revolver al Harry Filler and his sister.
On seeing this Hanar threw a half
brick at Hung Lee, badly cutting his
eye and knocking several teeth loose.
The Chinaman was removed to the
Delaware Hospital and Hamar aud
Harry Filler were locked up at the
police station. When Judge Ball called
the case for trial yesterday morning in
municipal court, he was informed by
Capt Chambers that Hung Lee would
not be able to appear before Saturday
and the defendants we're held in $500
bail each until that time.
james e. Groom. who was summoned
as a witness on Monday morning and
failed to appear, appeared in the dock.
He explained that he was present at the
hearing hut was not called, and sur
posed the case had been dropped. His
explanation was satisfactory and he
was dismissed.
John Carr and Frank Fitzpatrick
were each fined 81 and costs for
drunkenness. John Clifford was fined
50 and costs for disorderly conduct.
John Lemon was charged with dis
orderly conduct at the home Of John
Morris at No. 70a Scott street. 1t was
shown that Lemon had only Como to the
house In search Of his bicycle and tho
case was dismissed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-12-17
FRANCHISE GRANTED.
Delmarvia May Put IA Conduit on Ora,
Street--Sewer Work,

DelmarSia May Put IA Conduit on Grunge
Street--sewer Work.
The Board of Street and Sewer
Directors Tuesday night granted to the
Delmarvia Telephone Co., permission
to construct, operate, and maintain
underground conduits in the bed Of
Orange street, between Front and
Tenth streets. The company must frat
file bond OF So. 900, as required by the
city charter, under the condition that it
shall restore the street bed to the same
condition that it was before being dis
turbed and keep the paving over the
opening in good condition and repair
for two years. II the work is to be
done under the supervision of the
Board of Street and Sewer Directors.
The conduit must be built from Front
to Tenth within 12 months.
The weekly pay roll of 81, dig 90 was
ordered paid. Secretary Wiley reported
collections of Sl0S. 80. City Treasurer
Joseph X Adams reported the balance
to the credit of the department, Sl03,
Alb. 60.
A sewer was ordered built 10 Shall.
cross avenue between Van Buren, and
Harrison streets.
The board directed that the new
sewer on Lammot street be continued
to Twenty second if the weather con-
tinues open.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-12-17

In the United States circuit court.
Philadelphia, new trial has been
granted in the suit of Joseph Ii. Walls
Of Milton. Del, against the American
Dredging Co. Walls last October
recovered verdict for 81, 600 against
the defendant as damages for personal
injuries sustained. The accident
occurred year previously, while Walls
was working on the steam dredge Re-
public, owned by the defendant COM
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-12-17

Special Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal
New Castle, Dec. 14.-The furnace
which is being erected in the fue mill
of the Delaware iron works will be-
completed in week or 10 days, and
will be put in operation about January
LIST, whom number of idle mon will
be given employment. 1t will occupy
the position which was occupied by the
furnace recently shipped 10 Mariapoul,
Russia, and will produce pipe from 8
to l6 inches in diameter. The new fur
mace will be much wider than the old
one, and will produce considerably
larger quantity of pipe. 1t will be pro.
vided with two bar pullers, the pipe
going over an extra bar before it passes
through the Strengthening rolls. which
will decrease the number OF blisters
on the interior of the pipe. The new
furnace will be an Improvement in
other respects.
Division No. 3, A. o. H., has elected
the following officers for the ensuing
year; President James McHugh (;
Vico- President William j. Martin /;
Treasurer. Rernard Rogers; Recording
Secretary, James II. McIvor; Financial
Secretary, Archie Watson; Assistant
Financial Secretary, Jeremiah Dono-
van; Sergeant-at arms, William Begley !;
Sick Committee, John Keenan,, Joseph
Farley, John j. Reynolds and Frank
Lawlor; Standing Committee, James
e. White, Joseph Farley, W. S.
Martin, Peter Toner and Francis Pagan.
New Castle, Dec. 1G. The Union
Republicans of New Castle hundred,
at meeting held last evening, made
oyertures for harmony in the Republi,
can ranks, They agreed to participate
in the election for members of the
county committoe provided it is con-
Quoted fairly. They will demand
representation at the polls and insist
that the New Castle hundred ticket
consist of six Union candidates and six
Regular candidates, and that tho six
persons receiving the most votes be
declared elected. Forty persons at
tended the meeting.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-12-17
NO ONE BLAMED.
Result of the Investigation of the Sinking
of the Battieship Texas.

Nesuib ot Tine iuttstiEhttOh HI tne SINKING
of the Battieship Texas.
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Washington, ID. c., Dec. 16. The
Navy Department, to-day, made public
the findings of the court of inquiry
which investigated the facts connected
with the sinking of the Texas in dry
dock at New York recently. In addi-
tion, Secretary Herbert gave out a
statement reciting the criticisms that
have been passed upon the ship and
answering them in detail.
In substance he shows that the vessel
represented the best accepted type
when she was designed; that the
Texas had no more defects than are in
herent IN all new ships and that other
vessels of our navy. viii ch he cites,
were quite as much in need of changes,
although they have not been so un-
lucky; that she has suffered from SUR
reptitious attacks by naval officers,
which must cease, and that Captains
Evans and Glass pronounce the Texas
the bsstse boat of the squadron.
The court of inquiry found that the
vessel sunk because OF a flaw in
valve yoke casting, which broke and
let in the water. and that no one was
to blame.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-12-17
sHARKEY ON THE STAND.
Fitz.immons' Friends to Produce Doc,

Fitzsimmons' Friends to Produce a Doctor
Who Performed the Alleged Operation.
San Francisco, CAL, Dec. Is. The
-Sharkey witnesses to- day
gave no sensational testimony, but
Fitzsimmons' friends say they now are
able to produce d doctor who perfoI med
an operation on Sharkey to produce
an external appearance of foul blow.
and that he was paid ST, 600 for tho
service.
Dan Lynch, Sharkey's manager. de-
MED all knowledge of conspiracy, said
that neither he nor Sharkey was n
member OF the National Club and
declared that Referee carp had no
pecuniary interest in the contest for
$40, 600. On cross examination by Fitz-
simmons counsel, Lynch was asked IL
he had ever been prohibited from racing
at the local tracks, and why. AN OBJ
lection from Sharkey's attorney saved
the witness the possible embarrassment
of replying.
A sporting reporter said he wit
messed the fight, but saw no foul blow
struck by Fitzsimmons.
Thomas Sharkey's testimony was
simply denial of the stories told by
his trainers, "Billy" Smith and George
Allen. He never heard of conspiracy
before the fight. He declared Fitz.
simmons struck him foul blow in tho
groin. When asked why he screamed
as If IN pain when he was with DIR.
Lee in the dressing room after the fight
Sharke: said that Lee had pressed his
groin hard during the examination
after Fitzsimmons' blow, and that
pressure caused great pain. He stated
he still suffered pain from injuries in
the groin.
Several amateur sporting men testi-
fed that the recent meeting was not a
prize fight, but glove contest, so that
bis court could take cognizance of the
present action.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-12-17
n,,,rea.,,aed,er supt,a,s.

TIE Rev. A. Q. McCrea, formerly OF
thia city, but now of Roselle, N. j.,
and Miss Hilda Maedler OF Carlisle,
Pa, were married at Carlisle by the
Rev. H. B. Vile, pastor of the First
Lutheran Church. The Rev. W. q.
Odermill of Plainfield, N. j., was hest
man, and Miss Winifred Woods OF
Carlisle was bridesmaid. The groom
is graduate OF Dickinson College,
class Of '92.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-12-17
onnhuotor s,nl.r nn. ! rnll.

E. G. Sibley, conductor on the r.,
W. & b. railroad between this city
and Philadelphia, fell from the top Of
the steps which leads to the office Of
the road foreman of engines in this
city, at an early hour yesterday and
sustained severe injuries to the left
side. He was able to take his train to
Philadelphia, where he residea. IL
may be some time before he is able to
resume his duties.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-12-17
HUNT IN tn % FOREST.
A Sheriff's Pursuit of Fugitive in the
Dorchester Swainps.

Dorchester swarnps.
Church Creek, Md, Dec. 10. -
Charles Larrimore, who escaped from
the officers and who has for the past
week been eluding every effort of re-
capture in the uensely wooded portion
of Straits, in Dorchester county. is
again In custody. Lariimore was
arrested by Sheriff Phillips on various
charges of assault and larceny. The
capture was made in large timbered
tract of land called "The Forest" and
Constable Jones was taking the pris-
oner to the county Jail. While ON tho
route one OF the handouts slipped off,
and when short halt was made during
the night at q village the prisoner
quietly absconded. a posse was i'm
mediately dispatched in pursuit, but
owing to the darkness he easily gained
the swainps, in which fortress, no
eluded the search OF the pursuers
Several times during the hunt that
followed the sheriff and his assistants
found traces of the fugitive in the
night encampments, where remains of
food were left. From the abundance
of ginger-snap crumbs it ia supposed
that be subsisted mainly on this food.
He was aided in his concealment by a
female friend, who was also present at
the time of his recapture, which
occurred at late hour ON Saturday
night The prisoner made no resist
ance when confronted by. the sheritf's
pistol and is now safely lodged in the
county Jail.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-12-17

The waters Of the Delaware river
were unusually rough Tuesday and the
workmen who went from this city in
the tug Emily to the du Pont powder
works at Deep Water Point had an ex-
ci ting time OF it. The waves broke
over the tug continually and the men
were required to work the pumps all
the way across the river to prevent the
10 workmen ON board and all took turns
their clothing completely. They were
considerably relieved when they reached
the Jersey Shore.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-12-17
MarrIaaes.

BsRNES-McALEAsE-o On December 14th 1896
by the Rev. l. Marks, d. d.. David n. Barnes
and Annie McAlease, both OF this city.
slMoN-I.ANE-At Union NJ. z. parsonage. on
December 9th, 1896, by the Rev. John d. q.
Hanna, George II. simon of New Castle, Del,
and Emma Lane of this city.
wEBBER-DEvINNEY-A tho Old swedes
parsonage, on December 9th, 1895, by the Rev.
Martin b. dunlap. James Leonard Webbor
and Mary jane Deyinney, both of this city,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-12-17

The Municipal Commission met last
Tuesday and continued its work of con-
sidering the proposed new charter for
Wilmington. There has been some talk
in regard to a select and common coun
ell, and to the creation of number of
departments with director In charge
of each. No conclusion has yet been
reached as to the constitution OF the
city judiciary. 1t is desired to have
the charter ready for presentation to
the Legislature early in the session.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-12-17
baltimore s Philadelphia Railroad Co.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders Of the Baltimore & Philadel-
phia Railroad Co. was held yesterday
morning in the Office of Freight Agent
j. f. Higgins. at the Market street
station, in this city. The following
directors were elected j. B. Washing
ton of Pittsburg, Pa. William M.
CANDY, William Candy and Henry A.
du Pont of this city; Thomas M.
King, William H. Addicks and r. l..
Ashhurst of Philadelphia; William r.
Dixon and J.Willcox Brown OF Balti-
more. Immediately after the election
the new directors elected the following
officers for the ensuing year: President,
Thomas NJ. King; Vice President, j.
B. Washington; General Manager,
William NJ. Greene; Secretary, John @.
Farra; Treasurer, W. Ii. Iiams ;
Auditor, George W. Booth. The
annual report to June 3Oth, 1896, was
read ard approved. (.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-12-17

AssociatedPrss Dispst,a nv Sps,isi Wires
Philadelphia, Dec. 16-Wheat, firm: No Q
Pennsylvania red In EXPORT elevator, g5xc.; No Q
red spot In export elevator, 9lhc.: No northern
spring contract grade), 80 a90c. A~s
Corn, steady; No. for local trade, 27Ha2Sc
Oats. dull; No white, 2ias4kc-; Nc. % white,
22b c.. No. Q mixed, 2l%a2sc. @
Bran, dull. unchanged.
Sugar, refined, unchanged, rfN
Butter. quiet but steady: fancy Western cream
cry, gle: do. Pepnsylvania prints. &c.; do. do
jobbing. at 2iag7c. NslN
Eggs, firm aud ic. higher; fresh nearby. zoe;
fresh Western, 19a2Lc.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-12-17
BAYAhIAS mormon.

Fifteen Persons Killed and Many INJURED
by an Explosion.
Associated Press Dspatcn nv special Wires
Munich, Bavaria, Dec. 1.-The loes
of life by the explosion which destroyed
the Won Cromer match factory. at
Aschatfenburg. is much greater than
previously reported. -,
Fifteen women and girls employed in
the main building were killed, and
many persons working In an adjoining
building were fatally or seriously
injured.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-12-17
A REAL syoW STORM.



The appearance of winter has become
more pronounced with the arriva. of
the largest snow storm Of the season.
The fall of snow or fine hail began
about o'clock Tuesday night and con-
tinued through the night. With the
snow was wind and the feathery parti-
cles were blown into drifts in some
places three or four feet deep.
The storm brought out the Whining
ton City Railway Go. Is electric sweeper
to clear the tracks for street car traffic.
The fall of snow was sufficient to pro-
vide sleighing, of which number of
persons took advantage. Continued
cold weather may be expected.
AT the Breakwater on Tuesday the
wind reached a velocity Of AZ miles an
hour. The Government Weather Bureau
ordered hurricane signals displayed at
all stations on the coast from Norfolk
to Boston.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-12-17

AssOuIHteu FFess DIspATCh by SpeciRI Ire3.
Victoria, b. c., Dec. 16. The steam
ship Empree of India, just arrived
from the Orient, reports smallpox rag
ing with exceptional severity in the
principal sea towns of Japan. at
Kobo 200 cases and several deaths
were reported.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-12-17

Associated Press Dlspas,n ov spe;lal Wire.
Laguayra. Venezuela, Dec. 16. The
Hamburg A merican line steamship
Thuringis, which left Hamburg on
November 18th and Havre on Novem-
Der 18th for West Indian ports, is
ashore east of Point Curacao, Island of
Curacao. about rs miles from the Vene-
zuelan coast.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-12-17

AssociatedPress Dispatch by Special Wires.
Baltimore Nd, Dec. 16.--Flour UNCHANGED.
!, Wheat, dull; spot, 9OSc. bid; May, SsaSsl O.;
Southern wheat by sample, 9lag2c; do. on grade,
Stable. F-rgt Tfie.I 5tl'f ~ ~
Corn, weak; spot, 2sa2sfc.; year, s7%a27ysc.;
January. 1k as7sc.; February, "a ka2sc.; March,
2S1 a2Skc.; steamer mixed, % xa25A c.; southern
white and yellow corn, 271 NC. asked. Il ffa
Oats. quiet and steady; NO. white, a5a26c.;
No. mixed, 22pa23c.
Rye, steady; No. nearby, 4ia4ec.; Western,
d3has3kc. .1'a a5i'F IA
Hay, steady; choice timothy, S1s5oalk
Cheese, firm; unchanged.