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Evening journal., 1899-11-09
IN SPORTING CIRCLES.

DELAWARE DEFEATS MARYLAND.
Delaware College football team de-
foated the Maryland Agricultural Col
lege eleven at the Front and Union
street grounds yesterday afternoon by
a score of 3i to o.
Although one-sided, never was there
n more interesting or exciting game Of
football played in this city. AS regards
size the two olcvens appeared to be
evenly matched. but it was plainly evil
dent that the Maryland boys had not
tic training nor coaching that the Del
aware team had received. They were
outpointcd at every turn. The ball was
i'm Delaware's possession and in the
Narvifnd teams territory nearly all of
the time and IT was seldom that Dela-
ware failed to make "a gain.
The halves werc 60 have been of
twenty-five and tlieon mintuos. re-
spectivoly. but owing TO the number of
injured. the FIRST half lasted one hour
and fifteen minutes.
The most serious injury sustained by
any player was that of Alfred II. Hart
mann. Of Delaware College, who had
his collar hone broken. and who was
compelled to-Fe,ire from the same. lie
was substituted by McCon Others
knocked OUT We're mainly the Mary
land men. Following was the lineup;
Delaware--R Cam, right end: Ma
son and Mcdaniel. right tackle. Tun-
nell. right guard Conner centre;
Mitchell and McConn, left guard
Wharton. left tackle. rrotter, left end;
Huxley. quarterback. Hartmann and
Mason, left half-hack; j. p. Cam. right
hali-hack: Evans. full-back.
M A. CONege-Peters. right end,
Hagdesty. right tackle: Symon. right
guard; Darby. centre. Smith. left
guard Keefaver left tackle; Gibson
left end; Soppington, quarterback
Robinson and Underwood left half
back; Carol. right half-back; Welch
full-back.
Touchdovns Cam, I; Mitchell 3
Evans . Goals Huxley T. Referee
pr Walter Steel of Newark. Umpr
pfcntiss.
On November % the Delaware Col
lego team will meet the st. Johns Col
lege team, of Annapolis. Md. at th'
Front and Union streets grounds. Las
season when these two teams lined-ul
against each other neither side scored
Evening journal., 1899-11-09
PROPOSED SUSSEX TROLLEY
WILL RUN FROM OCEAN VIEW
BEACH TO FRANKFORT.

Millville, Del, Nov. s.-rhe proposed
trolley line which is to be built from
Frankford to Ocean View Beach is
much talked of nova meeting was held
recently at Ocean View and a commit
tee appointed to wait upon the Levy
Court, which will. it is said, have the
road surveyed from Frankford to
Ocean View Beach at the expense of
the county. The line is to follow the
main county road. which is to be
widened. IL is said that a company has
promised to build the line as soon as
possible.
II. ID. Evans has made quite an i'm.
provement on his dwelling by painting
Il.
Rev b. f. Ruley, pastor Of the NJ
p Church OF this place. attended the
M. r. Convention at Middletown last
week While there he was the guest
OF Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Holt, formerly
of Millville.
Frank Holloway is home after hav
ing spent a week in Philadelphia, pur
chasing goods.
Elisha c. Dukes will erect a factory II
Millville in the near future.
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DIED.

HANSEN. this city, on November
5, 1899. Rebecca, wife OF Peter Han
sen, in her goth year.
LEARY.-In this city, on the I'd IN
stant, John Leary, in his 6Sth year
MAGUIRE.--In this city. on Novem-
ber 3, 1899, Anthony J. Mcguire, aged
28 years.
MORGAN.-On November 4, 1893
Charles jefferson, son of Thomas p
and Sarah Elinor Morgan, aged Is
years.
NICHOLS.-In this city, on November
6. 1899, Fannie, relict of the late
John Nichols, aged 60 years.
REED.-In this city, on November s.
1880. Harriet B., wife Of John G
Reed, In her 41st year.
SPRAGG.-In this city, on November
3. 1899, William II. Spragg, aged IS
years.
VANSANT.-In this city. on November
q, 1899, Ruth A. Vansant, aged 81
years.
WHlTTAKER.-On November g. 1893
john infant son of Herbert w. ant
Jean r. r. Whitaker.
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COMMITTEES APPOINTED
BY THE GRAND LODGE. KNIGHTS
OF PYTHIAS. LAST NIGHT.


The Grand Lodge of the Knights Of
pythias, at its meeting Tuesday night,
appointed these committees:
Legislation--P. S. r., Charles =. Ma
roney, No I; =. G. c., Owen W. Ever
cit. No. 1 p. G. c., /. e. Wallace, No.
IS.
Appeals and Grieyances-P $. r.
James b. Tucker. No. a, p. c., Joseph
A. Suydam. No. -; p. c., S. J. Beck
No 2.
Returns aud Credenuals-P. c., p. +
Ahern, No 8: p c.. N. l.. Grubb, No. 9;
p. c., g. C. Righter, No. 19.
Finance and Mileage-P. c., A. j. Hy
land, No 3; p. c., L. NJ. Whiteman
No s. p. c.. w. II. Berger, No. l3.
Foreign Correspondence G. c.
Joseph C. Jolls No 12; p. c., w. I
Sirman, No. 17i p. c., Frank Willing
No. G.
Printing x Of r. and S. Mari
7. Garrett No. g; p c.. j. L. Stradley
no 2; T. O. c.. w j. Moreland. No. I
State of the Order-P. c. c., r. II
Williams, No t6,P c.. Frank Woolley
No. 1; ?. c.. W. I. PURGE. No. IA.
District Deputies-District No. l-C
n. G., Il. L. Beeson, lodges Nos /. 6.
. l6 10. District No &C. c.. Charlie
III. Simmons. lodges Nos. .. 3, q, 5.
~. i5 District No. &c. NJ. A.. Samul
r. Carsons, lodges Nos. TO- IA, ~, il
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rwo .BIG coRPoRAr1oNs

Dover. Nov. Secretary Of stare
Hughes has granted certificates Of in
corporation 70 the following. The
United Mining and Manufacturing
Company, Of Baltimore, 10 engage in
mining iron. zinc, tin and marble, with
a capital Of s250.O00s the Maryland
Dredging and Contracting Company, OF
Baltimore. capital 100000 This COM
many will make a specially CT river and
harbor Improvements.
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NOTICES.

TA2cpAYERS rAKE NO1lCE.-As ali
county taxes for 1897 aud 1SgS must be set
fled in the month of November. Twill pro-
ceed at once TO collect the same accord
ng to law; the entering Of nens against
all properties will be at the expense of the
taxpayers. To allow the Taxpayers to
take advantage Of the three per cent. re-
bate, the tax office at the Court House
Nil he open daily except Saturday, from 8
"a. m. to y. n.; and on the 2Sth, 18th and
3Oth from s o. m. to D. m.
HORACE G.. RETrEW.
Receiver Of Taxes.
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PERSONAL.

YOU PAY HALF PRICE ONIY.-We
viii examine your Eyes Free. and make
you any glass TO order you need for one
half the price you have TO pay anywhere
elso in the city or any other cit,
AN you have to know is what other deal
ers charge you and wc make or sell you
the same article for One-half Price.
our work i1 guaranteed, We do al kinds
OF Requiring and have everything that IL
needed an the Optical fhlr Call ana see
tOr yourselves.
PROFESSOR WEit.
No. J3 Market street.
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Strict Rector aly dear, I am aston.
ished 10 hear that YOU went 10 the
theatre during Lent.
Young Lady-It isn't wicked to talk
during Lent is IT,
"of course not. but you went 10 a
play"
Il went With a theatre party. and
we paid no attention 10 the nlay.
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To pIAY AT cHEsTER.

The football team Of the Park Ath-
letie Association will go to Chester on
Saturday. where it will lineup against
the ex-High School team. A number
of Wllmingtonians will accompany the
boys to Chester
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wARREN Vs- VILLA NoVA.

On Saturday next the Warren team
will play the villa Nova team at Front
and Union streets grounds. The latter
team has only been defeated once this
season. and then by Lafayette College
Villa Nova defeated the Manhattan
Athletic Club team, OF New York.
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rHIrvEs srEAL cLorHING.

Thieves entered the clothing store Of
Harry Nathan. at Dover, on Tuesday
night and stole $3.50 worth Of clothing
Entrance was effected by breaking a
glass in fhe door at the main entrance.
The clothing was discovered In a house
on Queen street. not a great distance
from Naihan- liolc. Arrests VIII fol-
low
Evening journal., 1899-11-09

The citizen of Havana has a erlev.
ance because he car not keep his cow
, United States invaders have ordered
all cows into the suburbs as a sanitarv
measure.
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LOST AND FouND

Bunch Of keys at fire We'd
nesday a. IN. Please return Harry S.
Crouch, Fame Fire Company.
LOST, mialaid or had stolen. dsposil
book ON the Wilmington Savings FUND
3iS32, in the name OF Anna J.. LOiiand.
Notice has hrcn given and application
made fer "a new book
ANNA IL. LOFLAND.
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"Weli low do Won like llvinc in m

"Well. how do you like living in the
suhurbsw
"Fine. It's going TO be a good thing
for me financially. our girl has de.
cided To leave and the lady who lives
next door says wen never be able Ia
get another To go out there TO work
! shall have s. "a week more TO spend
for cigars and things now. Chicago
News
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wrAr 10 YOu WANT7

Advertise eour wants in tho Evening
Journal. FnpAoyment wanted help
wanted. TO let for rent. for sale, board
ing and lost and found ads. viii be pub-
irshLl. thra8 'uc- oc-o tme Tor a dime I;
three times for A quarter.
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WHAT DO Yn1r mANrn

Advertise your wants In the fsveninr
Journal. Employment wanted. heip
wanted. 20 let for rent. for sale. board
ing and lost and found ada. viii 81 pnh-
ll4l.d, thr-- lhr-- oia tlmt ftr a dine.
ihree ,imeI tor a quarter
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nELP WANTED

VACATION work offered agents 10
tvery town TO secure subscriptions TO the
magazine, Good Housekeeping. specia,
commissions and prizes for good workers
during july and August Write IA Tor In
formation. shat Will Interest YOU GOOD
HOUSESEEPING Springfield. Mass.
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BOARD AND ROOMS.

NANrED.-B a. professional mar,
fromt ROOM on second floor. large warm,
light: with board. mot more than 10 min
utes' walk from Fourth and Market
streets State location and price Adj
dress B. IT,. care evening Journal
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0IlAlAOA OLA1 -
4O4 Market Street.
MHAr no You wANr7

Advertise your wants in the Evening
Journal Employment wanted. help
wanted. to let for rent. for sale. board
Ing and lost and found ads viii be pub
nshcd tnrn lines. ofi9 Time Tor a dim- I,
three times for a quarter.
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BOARD WANTED.

BOARD WANTED.-ln private fam
ily by business man. Address J. +.
Journal Office.
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DENTISTS.
DENTIST
DR.. c. O. FUNK.

Experienced operative and mechanical
Dentist No. se5 Market street, Whining
lll. Del.
Hours dally.-s a. m 10 ) p. N.
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COAL, WOOD AND GRAIN.
II. r. Sergeant, Coal and Wood Office
Seventh and King, Delmarvia phone
545. Hickory wood for open CRATES.
Evening journal., 1899-11-09

These Times when we
are selling hun
Are dreds Of suits AMI
overcoats; and
Clothing you have but 10
-. see them to under
1 meS' stand why men
and boys like to come to
9th and Market to get fitted.
You get your moneys
worth, you get what is
popular and stylish, you
get clothing that will plesse
you in wear and appe france.
New sack suits, $40, SI2 and
SIS. Double or single
breasted coats, double or
single breasted vests. Good
ssrviceable suits as low as
SO. so and $500. A few
finest novelties Ill worsteds
at SIS and $50. Short box
overcoats, medium length
box overcoits aud regular
length and regular cut sack
overcoats in Kerseys and
rough cheviots. Heavy
coverts in box overcoats,
$1o to $40, plain and velvet
collars.
Open Tuesday and Saturday
evenings.
IhQ y MII[IIM q NGNC
The record-union., 1899-01-26
AGUINALDO's AGENT.
Agoncillo Will Not be Officially
Recognized at Washington.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.-The pre-
sentation to the State Department of
the communication from Agoncillo, Ag
uinaldo's representative, as he styles
himself, has not changed the attitude Of
the department toward him, and there
is not the slightest probability that he
will be officially recognized by the Pres
ident or the department. 1T is conceded
that the document is cleverly phrased
with the intention to put the United
States Government in the wrong esti-
nation of the world and suspected
from the half concealed arrogance of
the demand, to be informed Of the pur-
pose of our Government in sending re-
Inducements to the Philippines.
The communication may bring about
the adoption of a new line of policy
by the insurgents in the Philippines.
The first manifestation of this, in case
it is decided to resort to open HOSTILE
ties, probably will be the sudden de-
parture of Agoncillo and his staff from
Washington and from the limits of the
United Statese.
There was an absence of advices
from General Otis to-day, which led the
officials at the War Department to the
conclusion that there had been no APP
preciable change in the conditions at
Manila or Iloilo, and some satisfac-
ton is felt in even that style of mega
tive assurance that the impending
trouble at Manila has been at least
postponed.
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Meets With Death While Ascending to an
Upper Story Of the Store.
His Head Caught Between the E1e-'
vator and the. Floor Above and
Almost Severed From the Body
The Deceased Alone ON the
Platform When the Accident
Occurred.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 25.-jacoD
Bastheim of the shoe manufacturing
firm of Kahn, Nickelsburg & Company
or this city, was killed to-day in the
company's freight elevator. 1t is sup
posed that he tainted while ascending
10 one of the upper stories. His head
was caught between the elevator and
the jam, and almost severed from the
body. The dead man operated the ele-
vator himself, and there was no che
else OH the platform.
The theory of the business associates
of Mr.. Bastheim is that he was seized
with vertigo, to which he was subject,
and fell to the floor of the elevator with
his head and shoulders protruding over
the edge. AS THE elevator moved up
ward the projecting portion of his BODY
was evidently crushed against the floor
above.
Joseph Bastheim was prominent IN
business and social circles in this city
for many years. He was born in Ger
many in 1913, and came to this coun-
try when young man. For thirty
years he had been engaged in the
wholesale shoe trade in this city, for
merly as a member of the firm of Elm
stein Brothers & Co., which was sue
ceeded by Calm, Nickelsburg & Co.
He was twice married, his first wife
having died about fifteen years ago.
BY his first wife he had three children,
one son and two daughters, and two
young children by his second wife are
LETT to mourn his loss.
Mr.. Bastheim was respected for his
benevolence, which was bountiful. He
belonged to the National Union of Unit
ell Worlmen of America, and Eureka
Benevolent Society and the Concordia
Club
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on the colonies guaranteed by the
Americans. He believed if the Amer
leans held the Philippines international
trouble would be avoided, but If the
contrary course should be pursued he
was most apprehensive of the results
In reply to question from Senator
Hoar, Davis said there had been no eff
fort to put the Philippines on the same
footing with the Cubans in formulating
the treaty. He said the two countries
were very differently situated, and in
stanced the demonstration in Manila
harbor as an example of what might
occur in a land so distant.
Davis urged the Importance of favor
able action upon the treaty at the
present session of Congress. A failure
to ratify meant, he argued, continued
uncertainty, renewed encouragement to
the insurgent Filipinos,. possible con-
f1ict with them, and prolongation of
the state of war, with much of its ex-
pense, if not with it's horrors.
The record-union., 1899-01-26
COLONEL JOHN R. BERRY
Accounts for all the Moneys Paid
Into His Hands by Red Cross.

LOS ANGELES. Jan. 25.-Colonel
John r. Berry of the late Seventh Reg
iment, u S. v. of California, finished
his report to-day of the $1,000 paid
into his hands by the Red Cross of San
Francisco. The vouchers We're for
warded to Mrs. John f. Merrill. Presi-
dent of that organization, thus ending a
protracted and somewhat acrid contro-
troversy.
The report shows what has been done
with the money. Vouchers are sub
mitted for every dollar expended. AS
late as December 10th $500 was sent
to Mrs. w. B. Harrington, State Presi-
dent of the Red Cross in San Francisco,
at cost of $1.15 for kilograms. On
January 18th, $50. and on January
18th. is was paid to Mrs. Griffith.
President of the Los Angeles Society.
making a total of $45033 that was re-
turned to the Red Cross out of the
The record-union., 1899-01-26
BISHOP MoRELAND.
Imposing Ceremonies Attending
His Conservation.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 25.-William
Hall Moreland was to-day consecrated
Bishop of the diocese of Sacramento.
The ceremony was one of the most inn
posing ecclesiastical rites ever held on
the Pacific Coast, and took place in
ST. Luke's Church in the presence of
800 invited guests. 1t was the first
ceremonial Of the kind in California,
and there is not likely to be another
within the lifetimes of the present gen.
Grafton.
At the conclusion of the regular COM
rnunion service Rev Charles L. Mel
read the commission. and then the
newly elected Bishop was presented to
Bishop Nichols and the Bishop of
Olympia, William Morris Barker and
Right Rev. Abel Leonard, Bishop of
Salt Lake.
Bishop Nichols demanded testimonials
of the candidate for conservation, and
Mr.. Moreland's certificate of election
was read by Rev. John Partridge, Pres:
ident of the Standing Committee of the
District of Sacramento. The testimonials
having been accepted, the Bishop-elect
promised conformity and obedience to
the doctrine, discipline and worship of
the Protestant Episcopal Church in the
United States of America"
After the conservation exercises
Bishop Nichols proceeded with the COM
munion service. Rev. r. c. Foute,
rector of Grace Church of this city, was
master of ceremonies.
Hundreds who We're not able to at
tend the conservation services met
Bishop and Mrs. Moreland at a recep-
ton given in their honor tonight at
the Occidental Hotel. All the evening
the guests filed by the host and hostess.
Receiving with them were Archdeacon
and Mrs. Emory and the Rev. and Mrs.
H. F. Cooke. Later they were Joined
by the Lord Bishop of Columbia, who
was cordially greeted by all.
The record-union., 1899-01-26
Insurrection in Philippines.

MADRID, Jan 25.-Unofficial dis
patches from the Su,u Islands of the
Philippine group declare that all is well
there and that Spanish occupation con-
tinues Dispatches received by news
papers here assert that the instruction
of the Filipinos is spreading consider
ably A native regiment which was
disbanded by the Spanish, it is alleged,
enlisted in a body in the service of
Aguinaldo. According to figures pub
lished here, $4,000 Spanish soldiers per-
ished, chiefly through sickness, during
the last campaign in Cuba
The record-union., 1899-01-26
CRACK CYCLISTS.
Riders Who Will Take Part in the
San Francisco Races.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 25.-The fol-
lowing prominent bicycle riders ar
rived here this evening in special cars
direct from New York to compete in the
six days bicycle tournament which will
open at the Mechanics Pavilion on
February 11th: Jay Eaton, Teddy
Goodwin, Caldwell, Frederick of Swift
zerland, Eddie McDuffie, Harry Fixes,
Tom Cooper, Earl Kiser, Oscar Julius,
Earl D. Stearns, John Lawson, Oscar
Aaronson, Fournier (ex-champion of
France, and his petroleum BICYCLE,
Arthur Gardner, Fred H. Schinneer, J..
w. Moore, B. w. Pierce. Frank Waller,
Louise Gimm and Charles Turville.
Jimmy Michael Eddie Bald and others
who will compete, are already here.
The record-union., 1899-01-26

The weather is generally cloudy over
Washington, Oregon, the plateau re-
gion and Arizona. 1t is clear in Cali
fornia and Nevada. Light rains oc-
Cured in Washington.
The temperature has risen in all dis
tricts, and is generally considerably
above the normal.
Conditions are favorable for contin-
ued clear, warm weather in California
Thursday.
The record-union., 1899-01-26
Judgment Reversed.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 25-The SUI
preme Court has reversed the judgment
in the case of Charles Compton and
others, who were convicted in Los An
geles for the forgery of draft by
which it is alleged 81 900 was obtained
from the Columbia Savings Bank. The
reversal is based on the ground of error
in the instructions of the court, and re-
fusal to change venue. The defendant
presented affidavits asking for a change
of venue. The refusal of the Judge to
grant the change is a reversible error,
says the Supreme Court
The record-union., 1899-01-26
Afflicted With Trichinae.

FAIRBURY CNeb.), Jan. 25.- Three
weeks ago a farmer named Kellerman
butchered a hog afflicted with trichinae.
The family. comprising himself, wife
and children, partook of the meat,
which was insufficient1y cooked. Three
days later daughter died, and to-day
the mother, after fearful suffering, ex-
PRED The father can live but a few
days. The family is miserably poor,
and Kellerman, with his five remaining
children, lie in single, room, con-
scious of what is going on, but rigid
and unable to move. A post-mortem on
the body of Mrs. Kellerman showed
parts of the body to be fairly alive with
trichinae.
The record-union., 1899-01-26
Objection of the Heirs Sustained.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 25-The Su-
preme Court has sustained the objection.
of the heirs of w. H. Kruger of Ne
vada City awarding $500 attorneys
fees to be paid j. M. Walling for serv-
ices in connection with the settlement
of the estate. The heirs objected on
the ground that due notice had not been
served upon them, and the Supreme
Court holds that they should have been
notified before action was taken in the
lower court
The record-union., 1899-01-26
Los Angeles BARRIERS.

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 25-Over 300
BARRIERS of this city have signed a pc
tition which has been sent to Assembly,
man L. H. Valentine asking him to as
sist in enacting law requiring bar
bers to undergo an examination before
being permitted to follow their calling
in this State. A local organization of
BARRIERS has been effected also.
The record-union., 1899-01-26
Co1ima Volcano in Full Activity.

CITY OF MEXICO, Jan. "a dis
patch from Colima states that the vol
oano of that name is in full activity.
An outburst of smoke followed by lava
occurred directly after the earthquake
yesterday The sight is imposing, and
the Indians are moving from the neigh
borhood of the mountain. No further
casualties are reported here.
The record-union., 1899-01-26
OPERATOR MINCKLER.
Sentenced to Serve Seven Months in
the County Jail.

SAN JOSE, Jan. 25.-Lee D. Minck-
Ter was before Judge Lorigan to-day,
charged with sending a false telegram.
He pleaded guilty and earnestly asked
for mercy. Letters from county Off
Gals, city officials, bankers and mem
bers Of the Oregon Legislature were
presented, giving him a previous excel
lent reputation. His family resides at
Ashland, Or, and is of high standing.
1t was stated that Minckler is only
81 years DID, and has a. pretty girl wife.
The Pa1o Alto Bank did not wish to
prosecute, and the attorney for that in
stitution asked for light sentence.
Minckler felt his position keenly, and
when the court mentioned the disgrace
brought on his wife, tears gushed from
the young mans eyes. The court pro-
nounced a sentence of seven months in
the County Jail.
The record-union., 1899-01-26
The Rhodesland Floated.

NEW YORK, Jan. 25.-The steamer
Rhodesland, which went on the rocks
at Hell Gate last night was fioated
early to-day and taken to a dock near
by. Her rudder was torn off. A SUI
perficial examination of her bottom by
divers showed no damage. The steamer
will be placed in dry-dock for more
thorough examination.
The record-union., 1899-01-26
A Newspaper Changes Hands.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 25.-The
'sNorth American will tomorrow
morning print the announcement of its
transfer to Rea Dorr, publisher of the
New York Mail and Express and of
the dissolution of the fir11 of Clayton,
McMichael & Sons. The North Amer
lean" is the oldest daily newspaper in
America, being a direct descendant Of
the pennsylvania Packet and General
Advertiser the first issue of which ap-
peared on October %, I'LL.
The record-union., 1899-01-26
Major General Merriam.

SAN FRANCISCO, jan 25.-Major
General Merriam will leave tomorrow
for Denver. where he will command the
Department of the Colorado. He said
emphatically: Il am not candidate
for Secretary of War to succeed Secre-
tary Alger or anyone else