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Evening journal., 1898-12-31
FUNERAL OF LIEUT.. CRURCHRAs
TOOK PLACE YESTERDAY AFTER
NOON AT WEST POINT WITH
MILITARY HONORS.

The remains of Lieutenant Clarke
Churchman, late of the Twelfth United
States Infantry, were laid to rest yes
terday afternoon in the cemetery at
the West Point Military Academy. A
detail from Company E, Battalion of
Engineers, acted as a guard of honor.
The services were conducted by DR.. e.
Shipman, chaplain of the academy
After the services the coffin was placed
on a caisson covered with the national
colors. The corps Of cadets, headed by
the Academy Band, acted as an escort
The academy staff and all the Off
Gers attended in a body.
Evening journal., 1898-12-31
COUNCILS ELECTION

The annual election Of Telegraph
Council. No. 20. Jr o. u. A. NJ, took
place last night. These officers we're
chosen; Councillor. Harry Hoffecker;
vice-councilor. w. r. Mullan; aseist-
ant recording secretary, r. Schneider;
financial secretary. Jesse Workman;
conductor. Lewis r. Banks, warden.
Elwood j. stekes; inside sentinel, S.
c. Hlrkins; outside sentinel c. r.
Harkins: truEtee for eighteen months
Wesley Eyer; representative to the
State Council for three years, A. w
Springer; alternate TO the State Coun-
ell. for three years, r. r. Kilvington.
Evening journal., 1898-12-31
INsPECToR rO INVEsrIGArE-

Building Inspector John J. Cassidy
will investigate the alleged violations
Of the building ordinance in relation
to the frame kitchen recently con-
1fructed In addition to a residence al
Third and Monroe streets.
Evening journal., 1898-12-31
RnYs ElNrlElRrlAlNlED.

At the Christmas entertainment given
at the Y. M. c.. A. by the w. c. 7. u.
last evening, about 100 Boys scrambled
for candy. The entertainment to the
boys was very enjoyable and consisted
OF a gymnasium exhibition, graphic
phone concert and violln selections by
Miss Bertha Weyl.
Evening journal., 1898-12-31
sLrnJRnAY NIGHT.

When we closed our store ON Safur-
iay night we thought the holiday erane
about over. but early Monday mornlnE
we saw we were mistaken, as It proved
TO be the best day we ever had lne
people know a good thing when they
see IL. and we want to say here once
for all that there Ia no better plano
made than the LNldwig.
LUDWIG PLANO SrOVa11,
5t5 Shfpiey Street.
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STOVE EXPLODED.

A ellght fire caused by the explosion
Of an oil stove occurred at the resi-
dsnee Of Mrs. B1ldwn, No. 9l6 West
Eighth street. az II o'clock this morn
ing The Wcccacoe chemical engine
extinguished the flames. Loss, 5000,
no Insurance.
Evening journal., 1898-12-31
OFFICIALS VISIT WEST CHESTER

General Superintendent Sweigard, Of
the Reading railroad, and his party,
visited West Chester yesterday, leaving
this city on The Wilmington and
Northern road in a special car under
the direction of A. G. McCausland, SUI
perintendent of the Wilmington and
Northern road. Instructions were given
at that point prior to the transfer OF
the Wilmington and Northern road to
the Reading Company.
Evening journal., 1898-12-31
Ii MnRNING RI-NAWAY-

One CT the teams belonging TO the
Charles Warner Company, driven by
Henry Fox, ran away at Elm and
Jackson streets this morning. II was
caught by officer White az Fourth and
Madison streets.
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OOR BEING REpAIRED.

The floor in the division operators
Office, at the French street station Of
the p. W. & B. railroad. is being re-
paired. The railing viii be moved
nearer the door so as to give more
space to the employees.
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nnNn FoR S125.0OO.

State T'reasurer-elect l.. Heisler Bali
has secured bond for $125.000 with the
UNITED States Fiielity Guarantee Com
pany. c. c. Kurtz, the local repre-
sentative OF the company, negotiated
the matlar.
Evening journal., 1898-12-31
NEW YEARS GREETING.

As a New Years greeting to the citi-
zens Of Wilmington. the Street and
Sewer Department announces that ne
barge load Of oyster shells for repairs
to the causeway Will surely arrive next
week
Evening journal., 1898-12-31
sEcRE1lARY's REPORT.

Secretary Joseph Wigglesworth, Of
the Board of Hearth, has issued his
weekly report, as follows. Number Of
births reported. SO; corresponding per-
lcd last year. 40; marriages reported,
II; last year. IS; deaths, 33; same
period in 1897, o.
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oFFTcTAT, NOTICE. GIVEN.

Official notice has been bulletined al
the French street station and other
Pennsylvania Railroad Company OF
fees Of the appointment OF F. Z.
Brooks as superintendent.
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FnInR NEW OARS

The Jackson and Sharp Company
wilE ship four new cars on Monday
10 the Florida and East Coast Line.
The cars are very handsomely finished,
and reflect great credit on the makers.
Evening journal., 1898-12-31
pENNIANsHIP CLASS.

The special penmanship class will be
started at GOgdey College next Monday
and Tuesday nights at 7.15. Profes-
sional penman ip charge. Only 81 for
a month.
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RAILROAD Y. NJ. c. A

Rev W W. Sharp Will address the
Railroad Y. NJ. c. A. meeting at Third
and Railroad avenue tomorrow after
noon. The song service viii com-
mence at go O'Clock and laet for
thirty minutes.
Evening journal., 1898-12-31
ONIY C-ARRY FIYE.

Owing to some disarrangement Of
the machinery Of the elevator at the
Equitable Building. at Ninth and Mar
ket streets. only five passengers are adj
lowed to ride al one time.
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mrncE BRIADFORD BETTER.

Judge Edward G. Bradford. OF the
United States Court, who has been
confined to his residence for the past
week with an attack OF the grip, WIS
reported better to-day.
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NOVICE 70 TAXPAYERs.-Th
BUSINESS NOTICES.

MERCHANT TAILOR will make suits
or overcoats to order on weekly or month
ly payments, to reliable parties. Address
ton. Del
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MANY rHANKs AIT LYNCH's

For generous patronage OF The past. We
hope to merit more in future. Stores,
s. w. cor King and EigAth streete,
N. w. cor. Madison and Fourth strvets.
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nnANAGNRS RnruRN THANKs.

ciated Charities wish to return thanks
TO those persons who contributed do
nations on Christmas and Thanksgiv-
ing.
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MEsIIEY M. b. CHURCE.

The revival services wili be resumed
in Wesley NJ. E. Church tomorrow.
Miss Josie B. HiEman. Of Camden, n.
j.. viii assist the pastor.
Evening journal., 1898-12-31

FUNERAL SERVICES TOMORROW.
Miriam Spencer, 80 years old, OF No.
514 Washington street, will be buried
at West Grove on Monday. The SER
vices will be he'd in this city to-mor-
row afternoon.
Evening journal., 1898-12-31

Butter, Eggs, Poultry and Oysters,
wholesale and retail. N. w. Cor. Sew
enth and King. J. NJ. Mulrooney.
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NOTICES.

NOTICE.-The annual meeting Of the
Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Com
pany of the State OF Delaware" will be
held at the office of the company on MON
DAY, January 9, 1899, at 10 o'clock a. m.
at which time an election for five man
ayers to serve three years will be held,
and the premiums on all policies will be
payable. Six per cent. interest on all bal.
ances amounting to five dollars and up
wards Will be paid to members. The
agents of the company are authorized to
receive the dues of members and to pay
them their interest
w. A. LaNoTTE. Secretary.
Wilmington, Del, Dec. "a, 1898.
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF NEW
CASTLE HUNDRED.
will sit at the mayors office, New
Castle. December 20 and 3O
Red Lion, December 2S.
Bear, December p.
Court House. Wilmington, December 81.
SO that taxpayers may have an oppor-
tunity to get the rebate Of per cent. Off
Of 1898 taxes.
All county taxes of 1897 remaining un-
paid after January /, 1899, will be placed
in the hands of the magistrate at New
Castle for collection and all costs will be
added to the bill. JOHN T. HAYES,
Collector for New Castle Hundred
Red Lion, Del, Dec. l3, 1898.
NOTICE.-wfliam e. Husbands. tax
collector for Brandywine hundred will be
at the Court House on December II, "a
and 81 for the collection OF county taxes.
On all taxes paid in December a rebate
of per cent will be allowed.
WM K. HUSBANDS. Tax Collector.
NOTICE.-The First National Bank of
Wilmington, Del, December 10, 1885, The
annual meeting of the stockholders Of
This hank will be held at the banking
house, on Tuesday, the 10th day of Janu-
airy, 1899, between the hours of 2 and p.
m, for the purpose of electing directors
for the ensuing year.
HENRY BUSH. Cashier.
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.-The
county tax Office. at the Court House,
will be open every day during December
from a. m. to - m, ] to 8 D. m, and
every Tuesday evening from Z to 10. to
give county taxpayers for 1S9S a chance
to take advantage of 3 per cent rebate
All 1897 county taxes remaining unpaid
after January !, 1899, will be placed in
the hands of a magistrate for collection
and all costs will be added to tnC bill.
H. G. RETTEW, Receiver OF Taxes.
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Information wanted.

st. Louis. Mo-. January 12.-Frank MUIR
phy. aged 10 October ~. left his home,
1912 Marquette avenue, st. Louis, Mo-.
September b. 1897. Is slim built, has dark
hair hazel eyes. freclIles about nose; has
slight scar on lower right eyelid; one up
per front tooth slightly broken hair heavy
aud inclined TO fall over forehead; not
large llmbed; has grown fast; had delicate
look and did not have the appearance Of
a boy used 10 roughing it.
Told his playmates he was going 10 Cuba
If he could not get to Cuba, would 20 TO
Texas and become cowboy.
Boy answering his description las been
heard of in towns along the Iiun Mountain
railway in Arkansas. Vas seen around
stations, and has applied for food ut resi-
dences. Is supposed to be at present sclne-
where in Southwestern Arkansas or Texas
Officers, station agents and o.hsrs ara
urgently requested 10 investigate stray boys
and II Frank Murphy is found 10 detain
him and notify NJ. a. Murphy 22i Walnut
street, ST. Louis, Mo
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sHERiFFs' DEPARTMENT.


Columbus, Texas, January 11.--All off
GERS look out and arrest Please Williams.
a dark, ginger cake colored negro about
2S years old; feet II inches tall; weighs
165 pounds: small mustache, this negro
was raised In Gonzales county. VIII pay
So for him in any jail In Texas. hold
warrant. Sam II. Reese. sheriff Colorado
county.
StIayed or stolen from w. t. Bryan, two
miles on Houston East and West Texas
railroad, enc mare, color light bay; age
about years; height about IA hands.
some Spanish brands on shoulder; reached
name and heavy mano and tail; she is n
heavy made mare; white spot in face:
forefeet white black name and tail. Lib
eral reward.
Strayed or stolen from Morris Rosen-
thai. Houston. Texas one mare; color bay;
height IL hands; no brand: shod all
around; long tail: very stout built; sup
posed to be with another horse, 16 12
hands high: color bay. with white star in
face; rope burn on hind foot Reward
OF $3.50 for the animals.
Albert Erickson,
Sheriff Harris County, Texas.
BY william Baugh, Deputy, per Dickson.
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RATES FOR THE MARDI CRAS
Orc Pare for the Roaad Trip Will
Apply.
SELLING DATES ARE MORE LIBERAL.
Only the Usual Crowd Il Expected
10 Attend--Commfssion Promui-
yates nm Express Turin.

Mardi Gras rates will next occupy the
attention OF the Texas lines eadbound OF
having connection TO New Orleans. The
first Texas line to give Its ratios was the
Texas and Pacific. the circulars having
been received In Houston Yesterday. The
rate is one faro for the round trip. good
until March for return. Passenger men
say that one fare has been the established
Mardi Gras rate for years. but the date
OF sale and limit has been susceptible OF
change annually. The Texas and Pacific
viii sell from Texas points on February
is, 10, 20 and 81, and from Louisiana points
on February 10, 20, 81 and -. the attrac-
ton dates being February p and r. The
dates OF sale from Texas points are more
liberal this year than they were in 1877.
but 1t viii hardly have the tendency to
draw more visitors than usual. The en-
nual festival that for 10 ling has marked
the closing of tho winter acason in New
orleans commands only its regular attend
ants from Texas. Those who huvc watched
the business from year 10 year contend
that few new recruits are enlisted, conse-
aucntly there is not an anticipation OF
better than usual business.
Tho Texas and Pacific circular has been
furnished all Texas lines.
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SHORT TEXAS SPECIALS.

MoSCoW-Born, on thr 10th, to Mr.. ano
Mrs H. u. Adams. girl.
ANDERsoN--ln the case OF Bob Rector
yerdrt of not guilty.
NEW BosToN-.Wilson Jones shot and
probably fatally wounded Wesley Hooks near
here. Both parties colored.
BEEVlLLE--seyeral trainloads OF cattle
have been shipped from this section to the
North during the past week.
ANDERSoN-Cornclia Magee. colored, who
claims she killed her husband in sef-defense.
was discharged by the grand jury.
HEARNE--A hard rain, accompanied bv n
strong wind. visited Hearnc Tuesday night
and continued for fully two hours. The rain
was badly needed
LOTF-Cotton Is stil coming In but some
hat slowly, as the season is about over The
1000 mark is about passed In cotton receipts
this year, against about 210o last season
RlCE-The farmers are taking advantage
OF The present warm weather by fixing their
ground for corn and oats, There are several
hundred acres Of sod land to be put into cul-
tiyntion this year
MoSCoW-The weather has been warm and
showcry for the last week. Farmers say It
is me for the land, but II has put Tho rouds
ana streets in bad fix. Very little blowing
done In this section so far,
FORT WORTH Pcnitontinyy Agent Neon
neil passed through here on his way to the
Rnsk pcntentlary with batch OF eleven
convirts from lei Paso At Dallas the agent
LOOK ten more eonyicts along with him.
PoRT LANACA-.Messrs +. V. Gentry and
W. H. George have been actively engaged the
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form Joint stock company among them.
selves SO that the factories would be owned
by home people. Those who can not put up
the cash could bind themselves TO turn
over a certain per cent Of their Forthcoming
crop for stock in the enterprise. Mr.. Davis
does not believe in waiting for Eastern
capital. bur ~ the full amount can not
be raised at home. then let committee
70 on TO Lowell or some other manutac-
turing center In New England aud invite
some or the wealthy mon there to join the
enterprise. He thinks the factories should
be located on the Brazos river at some
point between Bolivar and Velasco. some
Of the ambitious towns OF that section
would no doubt raise a large bonus Tor
such an enterprise. Mr.. Davis thinks II ID
Important that the factories should be
located on an open waterway. so that cheap
freights could be seciired to the markets
of the world Mr.. Davis Is meeting with
much ENCOURAGEMENT by the planters o.
this section with whom he has talked. aud
viii soon make trip through the counties
named or Will issue cali for the planters
TO meet at some central point to discuss
the scheme and form plans for the future.
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Nntc. ANA rcrsnnnls.

n. $ Beard, commercial agent of the
Fort Worth and Denver City. went to San
Antonio last night.
q. n. Sloat assistant general passenger
agent Of the Rock island, went TO san
Antonio yesterday morning
Gonomi Passenger Agents Barker and
Crush of the Missouri Kansas and Texas
spent yesterday IN Galveston,
Major l.. u Foster, general manager CT
the Nelasco Terminal, went north on the
Houston aud Texas Central las; night
c. X. Dunlap, general freight and pas
sengor agent OF the Mexican international,
which Is II Huntington property, was IN
Houston yesterday, calling ON the Sunsot-
Central officials. He returned 10 the Re-
public last night,
w Nj. o'Herin, superintendent of mo.
tive power and machinery, Missouri. ian
sns and Texas, Il. h Webb. travelling
freight agent Iron Mountain, y a. Gleis-
son, travelling passenger agent, Cotton
Belt; c. Il Dunlap. general freight and
passenger agent Mexican International;
Il. Wilson travelling auditor, Houston and
Texas Central were among the visiting
railroad men yesterday,
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SURVEY COMPLETED

Port Layaca. Texas. January 1.-THE
survey OF the Guadalupe Valley railroad
from Victoria to o'Conuorsport, the rev
coast town near Pass CabaIlo, mas been
completed. ana it ~ the intention thai
grazing snail begin January IS at O'con-
norsport, and the work viii be rapidly
pushed TO completion The road viii pass
near Green lake. the beautiful fody OF
fresh water OH the west side OF his ooun-
ty. and VIII strike the bay shore near SCH
drift and follow the coast line 10 O'con-
norspori
Saturday last Messrs. T. ~ o'connor,
uriah Lott, John Barrett. J. Dan Mitchell,
J. p. Nelson and James Hull composed a
party who went down TO the new town
site with Judge A. s. Mahon on tie steam
or Xantho. They placed buoys lnd Sc
lected a place for the new wharf which
VIII be located noar the quarantine stu,
Ton.
Mir u. T. Wnsor OF Victoria is the SUR
veyor In charge aud he has about GEM
pleied the survey OF thc town plot Ii IN
laid our on the ground now Known as
Alligator Head.
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i REBUKE FOR MA7LOCK.
Judge Tcrrcll's Opinion Of the Re-
cent Disruption Manifesto.
IRREsIsTlBLY FOR COY. CuLBrRsoN.
senator Greer Thinks withdrawal
of Judge Reagan Has Practically
Decided the Contest.

Austin. Texas, January 12.-Today Hon.
A. W. Terrell was asked by The Post cor
respondent his opinion about the published
, advice OF Hon. a. L.. Matlock % gold
standard democrats In Texas to keep UP
their organization. In reply the judge said:
II am opposed 10 breaking up democratic
organization over any question OF mere
policy. This opinion | expressed last au-
tumn before tho presidential election in
letters written from Constantinoplo to
Hon. John H. Reagan and to Governor
fiogg. Those gentlemen were then In
formed that ] would vote Tor Mr.. Bryan.
Notwithstanding my opposition to his ideas
about the unlimited coinage OF silver. and
expressed regret over the discussions In
the party.
Democracy is grounded In sound prln-
cipleH Of constitutional construction, and
not in shifting policies. 1t stands for many
things far more important than the color
OF the metal with which man shall pay
his honest debts. Free government can sur
vye In the future us 1t has in the past any
laundering policy about currency, but II
could not long survive the permanent over
throw OF the great principles of constitu-
tional construction on which the National
democratic party is founded. We all know
how easy 1t is for party to change its
policies. Every democrat knew when MIR.
Cleveland WIS nominated that he was OPP
posed to the unlimited coinage of silver
had no sympathy with the clamor that
afterwards assailed him for being loyal
to his own convictions. But above and be-
yond all this see the giant forces OF tar
III robbery aud trust combinations that
threaten to pauperize the people, for whom
there Is no hope except in united Ma
tional democracy.
Among Texas democrats there has al
ready been too much abuse and recrimina-
tlon harsh word never made convert
either In religion or politics / am not in
politics In the sense OF being candidate
for any fficc but as private citizen.
/ expect while living TO take n deep In
tereRt IN whatever concerns the general
welfare OF The people. and to express it
nrnn nrnnni- nnrnsinle 49,.
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FOUL PLAY FEARED.
Merchant of Red Rock Has Becn
Lost Sight OF.

smlthyllle, Texas. January 1.-THE
town of Red Rock, in this county. is in
a fever Of excitement over the mysterious
disappearance Of Ernest Runk. pronil-
ucn' .nerohant OF that town.
Mr. Runk Was IN smithville January y
and settled some open accounts and at
tended TO other business, He took supper
with w. ID. Jones. who accompanied him
10 the depot al 1880 y. M
Sir. Runk while waiting for the II ~
train wrote e. his wife saying he was
leaving fer Austin. and would be home
Wednesday From then 10 the present
time no tldlnps OF him have besn received
Mr. Runt is German, aged 40. small ilorid
complexion. slndy mustache. ANA is cross
eyed, he speaks English brokenly He has
a wife and family OF six children. His
business Is in good financial condition lie
mad more OF less money ON his person al
play is suspected
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Latest rostnI Cnrs.

Tramps and train robbers VIII have poor
SUCCESS IN getting into Tho new postal ears
three OF which have b--n put in service
on the Santa 70 between Chicago ana
kans,s city, The platforms are closed Ia,
sices and onis the doors being opened only
from The inside, series ot bars and
Tolls preclude the idea OF an entrance WITH
the use OF anything short oil batterlnk
faifl, The Side ocors are provided with
chains and bolts 80 that the door being
paluy open can nQt be pushed back save
frcm the inside. Tho windows ana glass
doors are covered " IN Iron bars A se.
eret receptacle has teen provided for the
safe carriage OF registered letters. Re-
sizes thess new precautions against entry
OF unauthorized peisoIs. the cars in equip
ment ana iinish are model railway postof-
fic,s, An extra amount Of table room has
been provided. the letter cases have patent
roller label holders and wire bottoms. The
whole length 81 the cars. which are OF the
sixty foot standard. are lighted with seven
ihg2a pintech sas lamps and an arrange
mert TO lang temporary lights IN case OF
An emergency Tic ears were built by the
Santa &c comIany q. their shops ~ To-.
peka attsr designs furnished By tho postof-
flee Department.
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MnNor Edmonds win Annlx.

Sherman Texas, January 11.-Judge j..
G. Edmcnds today told The Post CORE
spondent that he would at once make
formal application for the position of presi-
dent OF the Agricultural ana Mechanical
college ut Bryan, recently mado vacant
by the death OF the late L.. S. Ross. Judge
Elmonds also spoke of the probable can
didacy Of Adjutant General Mabry and
complimented that gentleman in the high
est terms These two gentlemen are alumni
of the same institution, the old Virginia
Military institute, whose memory Is so
dear to its old students.