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The record-union., 1897-10-10

sufficient in themselves, without enter
ing into the personal or family causes
which led to the Inauguration of the
new movement We wish the old or
ganiZation no harm, and / can certain
ly challenge the public to quote a sin
gle instance where / have publicly rais-
ed my voice against it. With vehe-
mence we acclaim we are doing a
great work. so that we cannot come
down to enter into any petty strife or
small grievances, and time is too real a
factor with those who seek the uplifting
of the INSTRUMENTATION and down
trodden of our population to allow of
division of heart or of embittering of
the spirit
The record-union., 1897-10-10
SOCIAL EVENTS.

Mr.. and Mrs. D. w. Hoffman of Oak
Park gave yellow tea at their resi-
dence in Oak Park on Friday night for
the benefit of the Ladies' Aid Society OF
the M f. Church there. The new pas
tor Rev. r. H Russell, was among
the guests.
Those present We're: Mesdames Nc
Connen, Wheadon, Weller, Ketchum,
Fairchilds Livermore, Whorton, Brown,
Daily Brickle, F,ordemwaldt, Coppin,
Whalen, Ayres, Krauder, Gardner and
Hoffman; Misses Nellie Chadd, Eta
Ayers, Maggie Becker, Mary Will,
Carrie Eulass, Villa Eulass, Eta
Whorton, Emma Will, May Wheadon,
Alma Will, Myrtle Ayers, Johns, Edna
Hoffman, Cora Hoffman, Hazel Whal-
en-, Dora Will and Belle Church;
Messrs. Harry Uhl, Wheadon, Fair
childs, ST. Clair, A. w. Livermore,
John Whorton, Chester Logan, Arch
Becker, Ed Will, Theo. Wheadon, Ed
Corbett, Oscar Will, H. S. Becker, c..
E. Fordemwalt, Coppin, Andy Will,
Clarence Tinl1le, Earl Coppin, Sydney
Graves, H. w. Ayers, Arthur Hoffman,
D. w. Hoffman and Rev. r. H. Rus
sell.
Miss Maud S. Schwamb was mar
ried to J. c. Conners of San Francisco
by Rev. A. c. Herrick at the residence
of her sister, Mrs. c. J. Darling, at Oak
Park, on Thursday, only the family
witnessing the ceremony. The newly
married couple went to Los Angeles on
a wedding tour, and will take up their
residence in San Francisco
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THEY WERE ACQUITTED.
The Three Boys Who Battered
Signs Allowed to Go.

Frank Smith. J. J. Bauer and VIII
Dierssen were in the Police Court yes
terday on a charge of having disturbed
the peace Ia the neighborhood of Eighth
and streets last Wednesday night.
The evidence showed that while on
skylarking expedition the boys had
knocked down two business signs, one
of which was in front of young Diers-
sens fathers place. of business, and
that they had battered and dented an
other.
Justice Davis did not, however, con-
slider the offense serious, and the boys
were ACQUITTED
The record-union., 1897-10-10
COURSING TODAY.
Admirers Of the Chase Are Prom
ised Fine Sport.

Good sport is promised at Agricultur-
al Park to-day The Coursing Associa
tion has put up three prizes, $50, SIG
and $S, respectively, for the best dogs
in the race.
The sport viii begin at 10 o'clock a.
M J. Healey will be in the saddle as
judge, and S. Cummings will do the
slipping.
There is a good supply of hares on
hand, and the dogs are reported to be
in good shape.
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GUTTEAU'S PISTOL.
The Weapon Turned Over to the
Washington Police.

WASHINGTON, Oct 9.-The late
David D. Swain. close friend Of Pres
ident Garfield, and formerly Judge Ad-
Vocate General Of the Army, according
TO recent developments, was the posses
sor Of Guiteaus s pistol, recently recov-
cred by the police after having been
missing since the trial of the assassin.
General Swain was in charge of the
arrangements for President Garfield's $
comfort during his last illness and took
deep interest in the trial w 3.
Corhhill, the District Attorney, present
ed him with the pistol, which he pre-
served with great care. General Swain
died some weeks ago, and his executors
turned the pistol over 70 the police.
The record-union., 1897-10-10
WRECKED RAIsTNs.
A Swing Train Partly Demolished
Near Truckee.

here yesterday morning was delayed
several hours by the wreck of a swing
train that runs from Truckee to Reno,
about fifteen miles east of the former
place, on Thursday afternoon.
The engine was overturned and sew
eral hundred feet of track torn uD. five
cars Of raisins and two of wood being
demolished. Brakeman Charles Wahl-
strOn was somewhat bruised. Wreck
ing trains We're sent from Wadsworth
and Truckee and the track was cleared.
The record-union., 1897-10-10
FOUR NEW CITIZENS.

Judge Hart has granted naturaliza-
ton papers as follows:
F. Vincent Manncovitch, native of
Austria, on the testimony of Frank
Manncovitch and Edward Francisco
witch.
Giergio Valerie, a native of Austria,
on the testimony of the same witnesses,
and also Matteo Guizach, native OF
Austria, on the same testimony.
Anders Christian Anderson, native
of Denmark, on the testimony of a. c.
West and Chris Rasmussen.
The record-union., 1897-10-10
ARGENTINE RETALIATES.
A Bill Approved Discriminating
Against the United States.

BUENOS AYRES, oct. 8. The
Finance Committee Of the Chamber of
Deputies has approved the bill recently
introduced providing for a retaliatory
tariff on American imports. as recon-
mended by the President in his last
message to Congress.
The bill was drawn by the Minister of
Finance, with the cooperation and ap-
proval of the President and his Cabi-
net, and majority of Congress will
vote to make it a law This tariff viii
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A Slight Blaze.

The alarm of fire last night was
caused by the upsetting of a lamp in
an upstairs bedroom of the house of A.
Dennery, at SO N street, causing about
$40 damages.
The fire department responded
promptly and did excellent work, ex-
tinguishing the fire in short order by
the use of the Babcock fire extinguish-
ers carried on the hook and ladder
truck
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union PACIFIC
FORECLOSURE.
Statement of the Attorney General
as to the Sale of the Road.
Why the Government viii Not Appeal From
the Decision.

The Reorganization Committees
Raised Bid Altered the Situa-
tion-The Government May RE-
ceive It's Entire Claim Through
Competing ORer-Sure oe
Fifty Millions, Which Insures
the Payment of the Principal
Of the Debt Twice Oyer.
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particularly affect petroleum. white
pine, spruce and agricultural imple-
mengs and machinery.
The record-union., 1897-10-10

The Scottish Railway Union has in
creased its annual income $4,000 year
by raising dues.
The record-union., 1897-10-10

The new Goodroads League, formed
in September, has got to work, and has
issued its first bulletin, which we give
in full:
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-02-11
A MYSTERY IN NEBRASKA
Two Strangers Found Dad in a Room
alta Hotel at Grand Island.
DOUBTLESS COMMITTED SUICIDE
Endeavored to Prevent Their
Identification.
Associated Press Dispatch by specIa, wire.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wirss
Grand Island, Neb., Feb. 10.--A
mysterious double suicide has occurred
here.
Two well.dreased mon arrived from
the East and inquired for the hes,
hotel in tile city, but only orc registered,
saying one name would do for both.
Tho name on the register is vague,
evidently made SO purposely, but 1t
looks like "R. A. Newcome, and the
residence looks like Billings. Mont "
About nom tho two men were found
dead in their room. All the gas jets in
the room were open full.
Neither man had any baggage Other
than small grip. which contained
nothing but two shirts and few
collars. They were all new and bore
the stamp of Chicago firm. With
this exception there is nothing to in
dicate whence the men came.
The coroner's jury could obtain no
light on the ease, and returned a YER
dict of suicide.
Both men were tall and fine looking.
There were no papers in tho pockets Of
their.clothes, though ashos inthe toilet
howl suggest that some papers had been
destroyed.
A Baptist student from Scotia. Nab,
thought he recognized the bodies as
those of two merchants OF that city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-02-11

The funeral of Mrs. Sue N. Simpson
took place yesterday from her late
reHidencein New Castle, where she has
carried on, The millipery business for a
number Of years. The deceased was
formerly a resident of this city when
abe also carried Oh the millinery bust
nese. Services were conducted at the
homo of the deceased by the Rev. v.
S. Collins pastor of the NJ. j.. Church,
after which the body was brought to
this city and taken to Grace NJ. e.
Church Chapel, where services were
held, after which interment was made
10 the Wilmington and Brandwyine
cemetery. The pail bearers were Ed
ward Challenger. John Fleming, james
NJ. Wise, David Boulden, James E.
Biggs and Thomas Frazer Jr.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-02-11
THE Ell ECTORAL VOTE.
Formal Declaration of the Election of NJ
KiuIey and Hobart.

Formal Declaration of the Election of NC.
KiuIey ana Hobart.
Associated Prsss Dlsoascn py Soecial Wires.
Washington, D. G., Feb. 10. The
first public exercises in connection
with the incoming administration oc-
Cured at the Capitol to-day, when
the two Houses of Congress, in Joint
session, counted the electoral vote oil
the various States and listened to Vice.
President Stevenson formally promul-
cato the election of William Mckinley
as President and Carrot A. Hobart as
Vice President of the United States.
The state of the vote for President OF
the United States. as delivered to the
president OF the Senate, is as follows
The whole number OF electors an.
pointed TO vote for President of the
Uniteu States is AT, of which ma
iority is 224.
William Mckinley OF the State of
Ohio has received for President of the
United States 271 votes.
William j. Bryan Of the State of
Nebraska has received 176 votes.
The state of the vote for Vice Presi-
dent of the United States, as delivered
to, the president of the Senate, is as
follows:
The whole number of electors ap-
pointed to vote for Vice. President OF
the United States is 447, of which a
majority is 221.
Carrot a. Hobart of the Stato OF
New Jersey has received 27l votes.
Arthur Sewali of the State of Maine
has received 149 votes.
Thomas e. Watson Of the State OF
Georgia has received 81 votes.
This announcement of the state OF
the vote by the president of the Senate
is, by law, sufficient declaration that
William Mckinley of the State of Ohio
is elected President of the United
States, and that Carrot A. Hobart of
the state OF New Jersey is elected Vice
President of the United States, each
for the term beginning March 4th, 1897,
and will be entered, together with a
list Of the votes. on the journals of the
Senate and House of Representatives.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-02-11
Deaths.

| ANDREws-.Mrs Mary Andrews, widow OF the
| late Gen. John W. Andrews colonel Of the
First Delaware Infantry Volunteers, and only
daughter OF the late John Beauclare Newman,
Esq, departed this life at her residence, near
the city Of Wilmington, at $50 o'clock, q, M,
February Sd, 1897, aged So years, months and
10 days.
AsHER-ou February 9th, 1897, William W.
Asher, aged Is years.
BicKTA-ln this city, on February 4,h, 1897,
Joseph Bickta, aged II years
RoUGHMAN-On February Sd, 1897, Mary Z,
vile Of Joseph Boughman, in her Goth year.
BRADFoRD--on February 9Th, 1897. Sarah NJ,
WIDOW Of Moses Bradford, aged "a years.
DENNEY-In Philadelphia, on February Sth,
1897, Sarah 9, Denney, wife of Gideon Denney,
aged "a years.
ELLIoTT- Departed this life on February sth,
1877, John Cloud Elliott, in his 76th year:
Funeral services at his late residence, No 1913
Delaware avenue, oG Friday, February 18Th, AT
le O'Clock, noon. Interment a. tho Wilmington
and Brandywne cemetery.
uUSBANDS-0n February 10th, 1897, Florence
L. Husbands. wife of William j. Husband.
Friends and relatives are invited to attend the
funeral services at Elan Church, on Saturday,
February 18th, at o'clock.
KlLLkoY--ln this city, on February 9Th, 1897,
danes Killroy, aged 81 years.
MAuAN-on February Sd, In Charleston, s. c.,
Mary Z. Mahan, aged 66 years.
MALoNEY-on February 9TH, 1877, Catherine
r., daughter Of John and tho late Mary Ma
loney, aged % years. +
McCoMB-on February sth, 1881, Elizabeth Bush,
widow OF henry 5. McComb.
Funeral services at the house, on Friday aftor-
noon, at o'clock. Friends and relatives invited,
lDierment private.
McCuLLOUcH-On February 9th, 1887, George.
son OF Elizabeth and the lSte William McCul.
lOuch, aged year, 20 months.
ElGHoLAs-ln this city, on February 9th, 1897,
Johp Nicholas aged 10 years.
EoSIN-un February 9Th, 1877. in Middletoyn.
Del, Mary a. Rosin, in her SSH year.
sIAPSoN-In New Castle, on February ,th 1897.
Mrs. sue y. Simpson. "''''
residence, No. le0y Delaware avenue. IeoaarS
K Wales, in his 74,h year.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-02-11
PENwsrLrANTA R4ILRoAD.
Various Officers Eiected-A Former Will
,ningtunian Promoted.

Various Officers Eiectea-A Former Will
,ninrtonian Promoted.
Associated Peas DIsptt.a bv Spejlal wire.
Phiadclphia, Pm, Feb. TO- The
beard Of directors of the Pennsylvania
Railroad Co., at meeting neld this
afternoon, elected John p. Green first
vice president, to succeed Frank Thorn
son, who was recently chosen president
TO succeed the late George b. Roberts.
The board made plumber Of promo
tions because of the elevation of Messrs
Thomson and Green.
The full list of appointments made
to-day follows: First Vice President,
John p. Green; Second Vice. Presi
dent, Charles E. pugb; Third Vice.
President, s. NJ. Provost; First As
sistant to the President. Samuel Rea
Assistants to the President. William A.
Patton and t. T. Postlethwaits; Freight
Traffic Manager, William Fl. Joyce
General Manager, j. B. Hutchinson.
Two new positions we're created,
those Of freight traffic manager and
first assistant to tho president. Mr..
joyce, who bears the former title and
ranks the general manager, was for
merly known as the general freight
agent. Samuel Rea, the first assistaut
to the president. was Mr.. Roberts
assistant and will in future have charge
of the engineering department. Of the
road.
j. B. Hutchinson, the new general
manager, succeeding S. M. Provost,
was formerly superintendent of trans
portation. The latter Office was not
filled by the board to-day.
William A. Patton il given the same
position his occupied under Mr.. Roberts,
and Il. 7. P0stlethwaite is carried along
with Mr.. Thomson, he having been
assistant to the first vice president.
The board, at future meeting, will
fill some vacancies that were untouched
to-day. and possibly will create some
new Offices.
Mr.. Hutchinson is former superin.
tendent of the Maryland division. He
resided in this city while holding that
position.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-02-11

Pocomoke City, Nd. Feb. 9.-The
Presbyterian Church was thronged to-
day, when Miss Elizabeth g. Steyon-
son, daughter of II. M. Stevenson was
married to the Rev. Francis II. Laird.
pastor of the Fourth Presbyterian
Church of Bridgeton, N. j. The cere.
mony was performed by the Rev. DIR.
}. Simonson Howk. The best man was
John w. Ennis. The pshers were z.
S. Hargjs, j. b. Mills, Milton l..
Veasey aud r. p. Stevenson. Besides
theso tho couple had in attendance four
little children-Margaret Howk, Clara
Stevenson, Mer~yn aptliFrancis Dryden.
The bride was attired in handsome
white silk gown. with pearl trimmings
and orange blossoms. Mics Cecie
Houston Of Stockton presided at the
organ.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-02-11
F.aRENHaL. REcRprfoM.


ALnrge Company Gathers at west Church
to MD the Rev. william siacEar,and
Good-Bye.
Went Preahy terisn Church wac
crowded Tuesday with the mem
bers Of the Presbyterian Alliance, witt
their wives and other friends. They
had gathered to say farewell to the
Rev. William Madlearland of Eastlake
Presbyterian Mission, who has been
called to Ann Carmichael Memorial
Church in Philadelphia.
The Rev. Lafayette Marks presided
and remarks were matte by the Reys.
A. N. ksigwin. w. f. Lewis, Dr. T.
A. McOurdy and DIR. j. Marks. The
departing minister fselingIy replied,
thanking his friends and his congrega-
tion for their hearty corporation in
his work.
Refreshments were served, ard Miss
Berlin entertained the company with
several solos.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-02-11

Elkton. Md, Feb. 9-The school
commi ssioners Of Cecil county or
ganized to-day by elocting George a.
Blaks president. Henry NJ. McQul-
Tough will probably succeed John S,
Writ as counsel to the board.
George r. Ash and DR.. John II.
lamar have been appointed delegates
10 the health conference to DO held in
Baltimore next week.
j. s. Steele has been appointed
superintendent Of the insane asylum,
and u. Lynch superintendent OF the
almsbouse OF Cecil county.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-02-11

The Board of Trade Mt largely
attended special meeting Tuesday night
decided that the preamble and resolu-
lions adopted at the meeting laet
Thursday night on tho matter OF local
option were out of the province OF the
board. Thus was averted what might
have caused the shipwrsck of the or.
panizatjon
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-02-11

Mrs. Ella Vandegrift died suddenly
Tuesday night at the home of her hus-
band. George Vsndegrift in Washing
ton, D. @. Mr.. and Mrs. Vandegrift
lived in this city until three years ago,
when Mr.. Vandegrift secured govern
ment position. The deceased was about
80 years OF age and leaves four children.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-02-11

The steel hull of the knock down
steamer now in course of construction
at the sbipyard of the Pussy & Jones
Co., is nearly completed and in few
days tho boat will be taken down,
packed ana shipped to New Hampshire,
where it will be fastened together and
the engines placed on board.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-02-11
Death of Mrs. George Boyer.

ASSOCIATED Pfess Dispatch BY Special Wires.
Philadelphia, Pa, Feb. 10. -Mra.
George Boyer, who was terribly burned
last night by the explosion of an oil
lamp, died this morning. She was
rocking her babe when the accident
occurred and it was only through the
efforte OF her husband that the child
was saved
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-02-11

Eaeton, Md, Feb. 9.--The Rev. Il.
+. Waldron, pastor of the Catholic
Church Of SITS. Peter and Paul, has
beon seriously i'll. James b. Merrett
is seriously i'll with pneumonia. He is
the son OF the Rev. James b. Merrett,
d. d., of the Wilmington Conference.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-02-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Luther W. Cannon of
Frankfort have issued invitations for
the wedding of their daughter, Adella
Blanche, and Thomas jackson Law
renee of South Quay, Va, which will
take place in the Methodist Church at
Frankford at z a. m. on Wednesday,
February Gath.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-02-11

AS the Norfolk express train No. OF
due here at 1l.52 p. N. was near
Chester Tuesday the brakeman went
to the, steps and slipping, almost fell
of. He chung to the hand rails and
was dragged along the track for some
distance and was only able to mount
the steps when the train stopped.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-02-11

Plans for six frame houses in colonial
etyle to be built on the bluff noar St
James Church, Newport, for William
Jenks Fell, will be prepared by Archi
tect L. L. Rice, Jr.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-02-11

Architect E. L. Rice, Jr., is prepar-
ing plans for frame cottage at Cor
don Heights for William Beadenkopf.
1t will be In semi' colonial style, with
porches surrounding it, half-tower in
front and shingle finish.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-02-11
Letters Granted on tho smyth Estate.

Register Of Wills Calvin w. Crossan
has granted letters Of administration,
with The will annexed. on the estate of
David p. Smyth TO the Equitable
Guarantee and Trust Co. The matter
had gone before superior court, Samuel
Smyth eontesting the will. This action,
following the return of the matter to
the register, indicates that the heirs
have reached settlement. An estate
of about $40, 600 was involved.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-02-11

Cows. Tunnel of this State. Lowndes
NJ Maryland and Griggs of New Jersey
attended Coy. Hastings reception to
the Legislature at Harrisburg Tuesday
night. II is described as the most
elaborate function in the history of the
executive mansion.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-02-11
Funeral of nr. j. W. Warren.

Special Dispatch to Gazette and journal.
FELTON,, Feb. 10. The funeral of DR..
}. ". Warren of Masten's Corner, who
died 10 Philadelphia on Monday of
appendicitis, will take place tomorrow.
The services will be held at noon at
the residence OF his mother, near
FELTON,.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-02-11
Lectures at peiayare college.

Francis II. Hoffecker has been in
vited to deliver the first of a series
OF ectures before Delaware College
students Oh February 10th. Other
speakers in the course will be William
S. Hilles, William Michael Byrne and
Lewis G. Vandegrift.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-02-11

Easton, Md, Feb. 8. = Yesterday
Judge Russum signed decree divorce
ing Helen G. Emory from Richard III.
Green, who was sentenced to the Mary
land penitontiary for five years for bank
embezzlement.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-02-11
Women and ohilaren Massacred.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special wras.
Canea, Crete. Feb. lott is officially
stated that 90 Mussulmgn women and
children have baen massacred at Kist
simo and kastila, westward Of Canea.
The Greek warships left here yester-
day, and have gone to Retimo. ~
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-02-11

Elkton, Md, Feb. 9.-The locks of
the Chesapeake 6 Delaware canal at
Chesapeake City have undergone ex-
tensive Tepairs aud will be open to
navigation to morrow.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-02-11

Associated Press Dispatch by Spe;ial Wires.
Clearfeld Pa, Feb. TO- The safe in
the Clearfield postofiice was blown open
early THIS Informing, and 81, 900 worth of
stamps and $500 in cash wore stolen.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-02-11

James A. Oliver, DR., has been named
by Postmaster Moore TO succeed Joseph
Duffy, deceased, as letter carrier. The
appointment will probably be con.
tlrmod.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-02-11

The Rev. II. u. 9. Vincent of Clay.
ton, who is also chaplain of the House
of Representatives,, will BIZ ordained to
tine priesthood on Friday, March 18th.
bishop Coleman will officiate.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-02-11

Special Dispatch to Gazette and Jourpa'.
Dover, Feb. 10. Tho Kent County
Bar Association 10 holding a meeting
for the purpose OF taking action on
Judge Wales death.