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The sun., 1897-12-02
THE Old VOTING SYSTEM
Kent County Democrats Declare
y II the Best.
CONFERENCE FOR NEW RULES.
Kent County Democrats Meet to For
mulate New Rules and Regu-
latiOns Under the New
Constitution.
CONFERENCE FOR NEW RULES
Special to The Sun:

Special to THE Sun:
DOVER, Del, Dec. 2.-It is the
voice Of Kent county Democracy that
the system Of voting in this State
is not the best. 1t is their opinion
that the Australian ballot system OF vot-
lug should be abolished, that the system
in which the trickery and stragetic poll
tician figures prominently, should be
killed and that we should resume that
system where by main force or persua-
sive power the political manager gathers
in his votes. And today in convention
assembled, they SO declared themselves.
By this resume of the old system they
claim that much Of the present corrup-
tion at the polls will be eliminated.
The Democrats of Kent county
met here today to discuss new rules
and regulations, which may govern the
Democratic party in the future in
conformity with the new condition
of things under the: present State
constitution. The conference resulted in
the appointment of committe who will
drafc new rules.
Many prominent Democrats from all
parts OF the county were present and
Ex-C Congressman John B. Pennington
presided over the meeting The first
work of the conference was to name a
committee to make new set of rules.
The committee consists of ten men and
after drafting the rules they will submit
the same to the County Central Commit
tee, who will act upon them.
The most important matter under dis
cnssion was the ACCESSIBILITY Of abolish
ing the present Australian ballot system
of voting, and it was the decision of the
conference that the law establishing it
should be repealed and the old system of
voting resumed. Much importance is
attached to this action.
Several members OF the present lcgis-
lature were members of the conference,
and the fact that some of the legislature
men are in favor of bringing about a
reform movement. in the voting system
gives tone to the report that legislation
to that effect will take place at the next
session OF the general assembly.
The sun., 1897-12-02
CIIy Edition
THE GOVERNMENT SALE.
Historic Furniture Sold to the High
est Bidddr. Lawyers Bid on the
United States Court Room
FurnishinRs.

Furnishings.
The old furniture in the abandoned
Federal Building, at Sixth and King
streets, was sold at public sale yesterday
afternoon. The greater portion was
knocked down to dealers, but some of the
old Office furniture caused some lively
bidding.
The old calender clock which was &C.
lected and purchased by the late Judge
Bradford, and which has for many years
marked the hours for weary jurymen and
court officials in the United States Court
room was sold to P. Blair Pie, a young
lawyer. The small portable book case
which was made for the Judge during his
term of office was also knocked down to
the same young barrister, as was also the
desk used by the late Judge Wales: City
Solicitor Conrad became the owner of two
desks and one or two of the heavy carved
chairs which have for years stood in the
Jnuge room. captain Chambers was
the purchaser of several stoves in various
stages of preservation, and Mr.. Conrad
secured the heavy carpet on the floor of
the Grand Jury room.
Nothing salable now remains within
the walls Of the building, although one
room on the third floor is crowded with
old records Of cases tried in years gone
by, to examine which would prove in
teresting pastime for some of the young
lawyers.
During the course of the sale the ghost
which for several days haunted the court
room was laid. 1t was reflection caused
by the lights from one of the south win
dows striking at a peculiar angle on the
glass front of the old clock. When the
ancient timepiece was removed from the
wall the spirit of the old barrister was
effectually banished.
The sun., 1897-12-02
GLENOCHIL STILL AGROUND.

Unsuccessful Attempt Made to Float
the Big Steamer at High Tide.
Special to THE Sun.
LEwEs, DEL, Dec. l.-Early this after
noon the tugs North America and Pro,
tector made an attempt to float the big
steamer Glcnochil, which was blown
upon the new brcakwatcr on Tuesday
morning. The tide was running high
and it was hoped that the attempt would
prove successful, but after several hours
work ON her it was found that the vessel
was only moved about fifteen feet.
The Glcnoclil has listed to the port
badly and it is feared that if not iloated
soon she will prove a total loss. Another
attempt will be made at high tide to.
uinlt
The sun., 1897-12-02
MRS. BIRD LAID TO REST
Impressive Funeral Services at
Old Swedes.
A DISTINGUISHED GATHERING.
The Brief Service of the Protestant
Episcopal Church Conducted
BY ArchdeacOn Hall and
Assistants.

The funeral of Mrs. Levi c. Bird oc-
Cured yesterday afternoon at " o'clock.
Immediate relatives met at the resi-
dence of Mr.. Bird at 2 o'clock. A sim
pie prayer was made at the house by the
Rev. George G. Hall, after which the
funeral procession proceeded to Old
swedes church, where the ceremony
was held.
The pail bearers were Francis M. Buck,
E. ]. BALLET, Horace W. Cause, Ferdinand
L. Gilpin, Hon. CT orge Gray, Col. W. A.
Lamotte, Theodore B. Rogers, Andrew E.
Sanborn, Henry P. Scott, Harlan G.
Scott, Andrew G. Wilson and James ?.
Winchester.
Services were conducted by Archdeacon
George C. Hall, assisted by Rev. 7. Gard
ner Littell and Rev. George Dunlap,
rector of Old Swedes.
The church was crowded with the
most prominent people Of Delaware and
many persons from other States, as Mrs.
Bird was we'll sknown, not only in this
state but in many other parts of the
country.
Among others present were Hon.
Thomas F. Bayard, ex-Ambassador to
England; Chief Justice Lore, Chancellor
Nicholson, Judge William c. spruance
and Judge Boyce.
Many prominent people from other
States were present, the church being
crowded to its utmost capacity.
Mrs. Bird spent large part of her
early life in Washington, while her
father, the Hon. James A. Bayard, was
United States Senator from Delaware.
There she mingled in the best society
this country afforded.
She has been prominent of late years
in all charitable and philanthropic efforts
in this city. She was particularly in.
teested in what is known as the Ladies'
Needle Work Guild, a charitable organ
ization for the distribution of necessary
clothing to needy and destitute persons,
She being the one who first organized
same in this city.
She was elected its first president and
held the office until the time of hel
death.
She was first married to DR.. John X
Kane, prominent physician Of
this city, and leaves to survive
her five children of that union
Mrs. George r. Foulk, Mrs. Edward
Norris, Miss Florence Bayard Kane,
James A. Bayard Kane and John Kent
Kane.
She was married to Levi G. Bird, June,
1887.
The services at the church were
very simple, yet impressive, consisting
of the brief Episcopal burial service.
The interment took place in the Bay.
ard family vault in Old Swedes Gene.
tory
The sun., 1897-12-02
Injured in Il Runaway.

Special to THE SrN.
VI CHESTER, Pa, Dec. 1,-William Ogles-
INV. a we'll known resident of this city,
met with Il serious accident here this
saftcrnoon. lie was out driving and his
Morse, becoming frightened ran away.
sDashing wildly down the street, the
horse went for several squares
before running into anything. He finally
crashed into a telegraph pole, demolished
the vehicle and threw Mr.. Oglesby against
the pole. He was seriously injured, but
il is believed he will recover.
The sun., 1897-12-02
Brilliant NUptial- at st. GEORGES,

Sr. GEORGES, Del, Dee. 1.-The NJ. +.
Church WIS the scene Of one Of the most
brilliant weddings Of the season when ut
) O'Clock Harry Y. brchson led to the
altar Nliss Laura VI. lIaman. daughter of
Mr.. Samuel liaman. OF near st. Georges.
The church was prcttiIy decorated with
chrysanthcmulus and palms and was
crowded 20 the doors. Mr.. Buck>on is IL
prominent farmer near Delaware City on
what is known as The "liiIl Top farm'
and he also mHnagcs the country resi-
dencc Of Mr.. Levi c. Bird. Mis- lIaman
is leading belle OF St. Georges hundred.
A reception was held at the home OF the
groom immediately after thc ceremony.
A number Of Wilningtonians were pres
cnt, including Eugene Buckson, best
man; Eugene nockoty, usher; Mrs. Dock
ETY., Miss Estella Dockety, Miss Dolma
Dockety and number OF persons from
other parts OF the State. The happy
couple received II large number OF beau-
tiiul presents, including handsome
clock presented by club OF friends.
The sun., 1897-12-02

Delaware Council, No. lGl, Catholic
Benevolent Tcsion, at their meeting last
evening, elected the following officers for
the ensuing year Prcsidcnt Frank T..
Shilling ; vice president, ?. j. O'llara
secretary, VIM. A. Reilly treasurer, y.
W. MulIin chaplain, Right Rev. J. J.
Monaghan orator. Michael Donahuc ;
inside guard, Laurence Burns outside
guard, Thos. McGiIlcn chancellor, d.
W. Lynch. The council decided unani-
mously to attend in Il body the retreat mt
81. Pctcr's Pro Cathcrai next Sunday
evening.
The sun., 1897-12-02
Fresh IsiOting in Prague.

SPECIAL to TIE Sun.
PRAGUE, Bohemia, Dec. l..-Thcrc was
Il renewal of the rioting here last even
ing. The windows of the German
Theatre, schools, restaurants, residences
and newspaper Offices were broken.
The troops eventually cleared the
streets. Many persons were injured and
u number of arrests were made
The sun., 1897-12-02
BOY GLOBE.TROTTER HOME.
Before Completing His Sixteenth Year
He Visited Every Country Upon
the Face of the Earth.


He Visited Every Country Upon
the Face of the Earth.
Special to THE Sun.
New YORK. Dec. 1.-Richard James
Vincent, "the boy globe trotter," who
has many times circled the world, and
during the last four yo.u' has visited
every inhabited country on the face Of
the earth, returned to his home in this
city today.
It is now his intention to settle down
and write history of his travels. The
last country visited by Vincent was the
Klondike, where he stayed three months.
Vincent, who travels under the name
of L. Richard Morningstar, was last in
this city in September, 1894. At that
time he was in his sixteenth year, and
had already spent two years in travel
ing in foreign countries. He told the
following story of his adventures:
II left New York nearly two years
ago." said the boy, "aboard the Augusta
Victoria, for Hamburg. First class? OF
course | was first class. l never Travelled
any other way in my life. Pay for my
passage? Why no, not cent. I knew
some influential people in the steam
ship company.
81 loafed around Germany a bit, and
then l ran down to Paris, always stop
ping at first-class hotels. The managers
of the railroads would give me passes.
Friends made helped me otherwise.
"Then concluded would 60 to st.
Petersburg and call on the Gar, so !
took a run over to the Russian capital.
! got access to the Cars secretary-never
mind how-and he introduced me to the
Car. We impressed each other favor
ably. dined with him and he kept me
in his palace week. When | left he
gave me diamond ring.
81 went then to Berlin and met the
German Emperor. Heis not SO nice as
the Car. He only talked to me a little
Bit"
Master Morningstar showed numerous
clippings from foreign papers corroborat'
ing assertion of "The Wonderful Ameri.
can Boy Traveller" as the newspapers
dubbed him.
81 came back to America" continued
Vincent, "and went across to San Fran,
cisco, where | took the steamship AL
amcda for trip across the Pacific.
went by way OF Hawaii to New Zealand
and Australia, and then came back tc
Honolulu. ! called on President Dole
and Queen Liliuokalani. She gave me
her picture and autograph.
"From Honolulu l went across on the
steamship Quebec to Japan. | got an
introduction to the Mikado. 1t was
early in the morning. He sat up in bed
to receive me. He never said anything
Just stared at me with his little black
eyes.
"From Japan went to Hong Kong
and then to the Straits settlements
Down there | met the Sultan of Johore
and he gave me gold watch. Then
went to Ceylon and on to Bombay.
cat Bombay I met Lord Harris, the
Governor, and he gave me silver-han'
died walking stick"
The boy traveller had many newspaper
clippings and long extracts from the
Times of India, the Pioneer, the English
man, and other Indian journals told
about him in great detail, and proved
that he had met all the big people out
there. He also visited Egypt and Al
ppria
The sun., 1897-12-02
Mckcnna's Successor.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-The name of
Solicitor General j. X. Richards, of Ohio,
was mentioned today as successor to
McKenna. lie is close friend of the
President. Richards said tina, the place
had not been offered to him.
The sun., 1897-12-02
Used the Mails For Frauu.

WASHINGTON, d. G., Dec. Ill. Rein
harIt a well known crook was arrested
today charged with using the mails for
dcflauding u number OF merchants OF Il
large amout OF merchandise.
The sun., 1897-12-02
Charles G.. Dawes Arrives.

WAsnlNoToN, Dee. l.-Charcs ca
Dawes, incoming comptroller of currency
was ut the White House today. He will
remain in Washington permanently, as
Eckrls leave before the holidays. His
appointment will be sent to the Senate
soon after Congress meets.
The sun., 1897-12-02
IL Cost $4,000,

New IoRK, n. Y. Dec. IA seat in
the Stock Exchange was sold at auction
today by A. II. Muller 4 Son for $l7, 900.
The names of both seller and buyer are
kept secret.
The sun., 1897-12-02
An O.u Resident Dead.

CAMDEN, Del, Dee. l.---One OF Cam
denis most prominent citizens, Edward
Lord, died here to-day at the age OF 80
years. Mr.. Lord has for many years
been connected with the history Of this
town and has figured in all the enter
prises of the community. He was the
most agend man i'll the town, and has
been an invalid for a long time.
V. Lupo, u coxs'n Of the gunboat VII
mngton, who has been on a leave Of
absence, and who has been in New York
City, came to this city last nigh, and rs
he walked up Market street, everyone
supposed he was one OF the crew that got
left, and he had his own troubles OK
planning the fact that he was on leave.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-02-19
SHORT AND INTERESTING.

Wells says that the annual dew iaii
Of Great Britain u equal TO 2l,ldl,33'.-
s55 tons.
1t Is estimated by competent author
tiles that 100000 tons Of water tumble
over Niagara every minute, day ana
night.
The famous dragon tree, whica for
merly stood on tho Canary islands, was
estimated by Humboldt to he 5000
years old
As late as the year l545 the people OF
France entered complaint against cater
pillars, and had lawsuits to stop their
devastations.
II Is worth remembering. especially
when staying at hotels, that II the bed
clothing is not sufficiently warm, two
or three newspapers spread between
the blankets viii insure comfortable
night
Some Chinese. after having labored
for years IN foreign countries TO amass
nm Independence, will gamble the whole
away during the first few days OF thell
homeward voyage, and have 10 woFi
their passage in the next ship.
The great city of London. divested o
fable. began on the bank of the Thames
surrounded on all sides except the rive
nv a bulwark of forest, intersperse'
with swamps and Paris rose on al
island of the Seine, with protecting
wall of water all around.
1t is not generally known that whe
q person falls into the water a con
mon felt hat may be made use OF
a life preserver, and by placing the ha
upon the water, rim down, with the arr
around it, pressing it slightly 10 Ill
breast, It will bear a man up for hours
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Vice President Elect Garren 4. Hobart
1t was stated that this was suf-
fcient declaration in law of the cleo
ton OF Messrs. Mckinley and Hobart
for the term stated as president and
vice-president respectively. The pro-
ceedings we've witnessed by an i'm
mense crowd of spectators that filled
all the galleries, BIZ. without the
crush in the building that has marked
previous similar occasions.
In the hour prior TO the assembling
of The Joint convention the fortifica-
tions and the post Office appropriation
bills were reported and placed on the
calendar. senate bill was passed
authorizing the several courts OF ap.
peaIs to make tables of dues and
charges. which the supreme court OF
the United States shall make uniform
rs nearly as possible
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-02-19
NATURAL ODDITIES.

Three places, at least, are known
u,hcre green snow Is found. One OF
these places is near Mount Hecia- Ice
land: another fourteen miles east on
the month OF the Obi: and the third
near Quito, South America
It is claimed that the tree from the
bark of which quinine is obtained iur-
nishes no quinine except in malariai re
pions. II the tree is planted in ma
Iariol district it will produce quinine.
II it is planted in non-maiariai as
trict It will not produce quinine. IT IS
therefore, inferred that quinine Is .
malarinl poison drawn from the soil
and stored up in the bark CT this tree
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-02-19
HISTORICAL.

Tho oldest wood building In tina
world is said to be the church at Bor-
gund, in Norway. 1t was built in the
eleventh century, and has been protect
ed by frequent coatings OF pitch. 1t
In built Of pine and in fantastic Roman-
csluc design.
The wedding ring Is OF very ancient
origin. and has always, SO far as Il
known, been placed on the fourth finger
During the reign Of Elizabeth, however
Englishwomen used to transfer II te
the thumb Immediately after the nAr
riago CEREMONY.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-02-19
BUNCE'S BLOCKADE.
Closely Watching tho Harbor OF
Charleston, >. O.,
To Catch the Dolphin coing i"-soe"'sn
Lights securing tho sea la Every d.
rsction to Detect the Approach
of the Dispatch boat.

CHARLEsToS. :. C.. Feb. lit Is, OF
course, impossible to obtain definite
information egarding Admiral Bunces
plans, but it is generally believed
here to-day that the dispatch boat
Dolphin is now engaged in an attempt
To run into Charleston harbor unde-
tected by the fleet. The Dolphin
sailed southwark Monday evening, ana
il is said that ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Clover, who is in charge OF her, was
instructed by the admiral to MAKE the
attempt TO run the blockade. The
searchlights OF the squadron were
kept flashing across the sea until Late
last night, but the Dolphin did not
put in an appearances
The ships held their positions OF
Yesterday all to-day, the men on the
various vessels engaging for several
hours in exercising their secondary
batteries. Towards nightfall signals
were hoistcd by the flagship, and IN
res spouse TO them the Amphitrite, Mar
blehead and Columbia moved further
out TO sea and to the southwark. The
stretch of water covered by the bat
tleships is thus extended Tor dis
lance of more than ten miles. From
the steeple of st. Michaels church to-
night the flashlights of the war ships
may be observed as they cast great
paths Of light up and down the coast
and out to sea. 1t is supposed that
the fleet is engaged in an effort to de-
tcct the Dolphin.
Neither the Indiana nor the Massa'
chusctts joined the fleet to-day
though il is said that both vessels are
expected to coal at Port Royal to-mor
| row.
The Newark which has been en-
gagged on police duty at the mouth o.
the st. Johns river for some days, Il
now coaling at the same place. Ihi'
has given rise to the rumor that ths
Newark will join the fleet off Charles
ton tomorrow.
Mayor Smyth and committee o
reception and entertainment visited
Admiral Bunce on the flagship New
ark to-day, and extended the privil
eres of the city to the fleet. The Ad
miral, his staff and the senior acet oil
fcers were invited to attend ban
} auet of the chamber of commerce I
: meet Secretary Herbert; also to atten
reception to Secretary Herbert ol
that day and ball on the 10Th inst
: Admiral Bunce expressed his gratih
cation a the attentions shown and SAL
he would endeavor to accept the invl
cations.
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NUMBER AND VALUE
Of Farm Animals as shown by Bulletin
of Agricultural Department.


WASHINGTON. Feb. 1.-THE follow
ing bulletin. prepared by the division
Of statistics, was issued by the depart
ment of agriculture yesterday after
noon:
The returns for January upon COM
narrative mum bers and values OF farm
animals, show as the total number OF
horses, IA, 365 900; mules, 2,2lt,oOo;
milch cows, Is. 94., 900; oxen and other
cattle. 80, sos, 900: sheep, SO. $4,000. and
swine, 4O, 900, 600
The average farm prices per head
are estimated for horses. S3l AS mules,
Sal. 20; mich cows, SEA. 10; oxen and
other cattle, Sl6.54; sheep. 81. 50; swine,
SAFE. The aggregate values are: For
horses. S45i, 500. 900; mules, S92, 400, 900;
milch cows, Sa69, 800, 900; oxen and
other cattle, S5O&. 500. 900; sheep, s61,-
1900; swine. sl67, 10000. Grand to.
tai, 81 ,65a. 900, 900.
In number there appears to be a de-
crease OF five per cent. in horses; rs
per cent in mules; L.. per cent IN
milch cows; L.. per cent. in oxen and
other cattle; 80 per cent. in sheep
and S. per cent. in awfne during the
wear. Horses and mules are increas
ing in the south Atlantic and gull
states, but decreasing generally else
where. Mich cows are increasing II
the Rocky mountain and Pacih
states, while nearly stationary east
:, ward. Several Rocky mountain state
/. show an increase in other cattle, ais
+. in sheep. The same region, as we
: as the south Atlantic, reports an II
:, crease in all stock. so that the move
:. ment in number reported year as
a still continues.
: The destruction of sheep by dog
I. was large in the south. The percent
y age in the whole country, excludin
the Rocky mountain ranges, WI
n IL per cent. or about $50. 900 in all.
20 In average price there is fallir
es off Of ) to per cent. shown by horse
"a mules and swine, and further !
la crease of 3 to per cent by cattle al
ia sheep
~ Ia total value horses, mules a.
,v' swine have declined 10 per cent. eac
and oxen and other cattle per cen
a. while milch cows have increased
"a cent, and sheep ; per cent. since ia
-, nary, 1896. Decrease in grand tota
H., per cent since January, 1876. !
90. crease in grand total per cent, abe
m. SIS, 600, 900.
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term beginning March I, 1897, and
after the armour cement of the result,
adjourned until tomorrow.
There was no change in the vote
from that expected after the popular
election in November had expressed
the peoples will. and consequently no
surprises. The votes of the several
states were read in turn by the tellers
Senators Lodge rep. Mass) ana
Blackburn (dem.. ky.l and Repre-
sentatives Grosvenor rep, o. ana
Richardson (dem., Tenn.), and the re-
suit stated by Vice President Steven
son, who presided over the joint con.
vention. 1t was that Mckinley had
received 27I votes for president and
Bryan l76: that Mr.. Hobart had re-
ceivcd 27l votes for vice-president;
Mr.. Sewell, l49. and Mr.. Watson, %.