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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-01-25
FUNERAL OF E. M. HERBERT
POPULAR YOUNG MAN BURIED Al
NEW CASTLE TODAY.

The funeral OF. Edwin NJ. Herbert
the well-known New Castle man. who
died on Tuesday after a brief illness OF
typhoid-pneumonia, took place this af-
ternoon and was largely attended.
Services were held at Emanuel p. L.
Church, of which the deceased was an
active and prominent member, and the
historic building was crowded with
those anxious to pay last tribute to
their dead friend. The ceremonies.
sad and impressive, were conducted by
Rev. II. NJ. Munson, d. d., rector of the
church, and warm personal friend OF
the deceased.
The vestrymen and senior warden
OF the church acted as pall-bearers. Mr.
Herbert was the junior warden. They
were Vestrymen John II. Rodney
Lewis Il. Eliason, Charles Willis. ID. W
Elklnton, w. A. Matthias and William
Etehell and John McFarlane, the senior
warden.
lnterment was made IN Emanuel
Churchyard. The handsome casket was
covered with beautiful floral designs.
Mr.. Herbert was the son OF the late
former state treasurer. William Her.
Oert, and one OF the best-known young
men In the state. He Is survived by
his mother. Mrs. Annie e. Herbert. a
brother, William Herbert. who is in
Japan, and these sisters: Mrs Kemp
OF New York; Mrs. Richard- King
Misses Kate and Carrie Herbert OF
New Castle, and Mrs. A. V. Lesley
George, OF this city.
Mrs. King, who is critically III with
typhoid fever at the home OF her mo-
ther. is not yet aware OF her brothers
death.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-01-25
A SUSPECTED MURDERER

LOCAL POLICE TOOK coLoRED
MAN IN CUSTODY LAST NIGHT.
Patrolmen Shields and Pierce last
night arrested a colored man giving his
name as Burton Barker on the suspi-
cion Of being a murderer.
The negro answers the description
the department has of Harrison
Thompson, who is wanted in Virginia
for the murder OF H. NJ Seaton. of
Louden county, who was killed by two
colored men in November last, and for
whom a reward Of $500 is offered.
The negro denies all knowledge OF
the crime, and states that his home is
In Jacksonville, Fla.
Chief Dolan notified the Virginia au-
thorities Of the arrest Of Barker.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-01-25
CAP TAIN CLEAVER
DIED TODAY
He Passed Away at Delaware
City at an Early Hour This
Morning.
BEGAN TO SINK IN AFTERNOON

THE FIRST FATALITY AMONG THE
THE VICTIMS OF THE STEAM
YACHT EXPLOSION OF A WEEK
AGo-wILL BE BURIED ON SAT-
URDAY.
Captain George A. cleaver. who was
injured in the explosion OF the steam
yacht. Caparon. at Delaware City on
January II. died at tho home OF his
sister. Mrs William A. Price, at Della
ware City, at 1880 o'clock this morn
ing.
Captain Cleaver was AS years old and
was horn and always lived at Della
ware City Early in life he took to the
water and was for several years cap
tain OF the Thomas Clyde. which piled
between Philadelphia and Woodland
Beach. Last Spring he was appointed
captain of the steam yacht on which
he was fatally injured
Captain Cleaver was never married
He had five sisters and a brother. who
survive him. They are Mrs. Elizabeth
Price, OF near Chesapeake City. Mrs.
James II. Clark wife OF Deputy United
States Marshal Clark, OF Delaware
City; Mrs. William A. Price. of Della
ware City; Mrs. Frederick A. Church
man, Of Philadelphia Mrs. ]. Thomas
Price, OF Delaware City. and J. Harry
Cleaver. OF this city Captain Cleayer
made his home with Mrs. william A.
Price. The captain was not member
Of any lodges or secret societies.
The funeral will take place at 1890
O'Clock ON Saturday afternoon. Ser
vices will be conducted by Rev. t.. A.
Oates until recently pastor OF the
Delaware City Presbyterian Church
Interment will be made at Hickory
Grove Cemetery. near Biddle's Corner.
A change was noticed in Captain
Cleaver's condition yesterday after
noon and he sank rapidly During the
time of his suffering he was unable to
retain nourlshment. Every effort was
made by the attending physicians. Drs.
Frank Belville and Edmunston, and
DR.. j. J. Black, OF New Castle, to save
the mans life.
Samuel Weaver the other victim,
whose condition has been serious. Ia
reported to be better Mr.. Weaver is
able TO take nourishment and there arc
indications that he will recover
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-01-25
LENAPE PARK SOLD
READING RAILROAD COMPANY
NEW OWNER OF THE RESORT.
A West Chester dispatch says

A West Chester dispatch says:
Through a deed filed in the Office of
Recorder Thomson yesterday afternoon
Gordon Chambers, of Norwood, Pa,
transfers Lenape Park, grist and saw
mills, water power and 10 36-100 acres
to the Wilmington and Northern Rail
road Company, the consideration being
s8,S29. in addition to two mortgages
aggregating $4,000.
This means that this valuable prop
erty has passed into the hands OF the
Philadelphia and Reading Railway
Company. the owners Of the Whining
ton and Northern line, and it is likely
that it will be developed and improved
during the coming Spring and Summer.
The park was sold by William NJ
Hayes. Of this place. to Mr.. Chambers
about year ago.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-01-25
RUNAWAY BOYS CAPTURED
LOCATED IN A FREIGHT CAR AT
CLAYTON EARLY THIS MORN
ING

LONA / ED In a fhElNf1l OAtN a
CLAYTON EARLY THIS MORN
ING.
John Barker. aged 10 years, of No.
4O5 Madison street. and George Yet
ling, Of No. 400 Madison street. this
city, arrived at the conclusion yester-
day that they wanted TO join the
knights of the Road. and then pro-
ceeded TO the West Yard. where a Della
ware road freight train was being
made up. On their arrival at the yard
the two boys crept into a box car and
then hid beneath a pile OF merchan-
disc.
Shortly after they had secured COM
Portable quarters the train pulled out,
and upon arriving at Clayton the car
In which the boys had secluded them
selves was switched on and placed on
a siding. The boys were unaware OF
this fact. for they were fast asleep and
were still sleeping this morning when
captured.
The boys pleaded In vain 10 be az
lowed to go. They were placed In the
baggage car OF train No. 30 and sent 60
this city. Special Officer Gordy. at the
French street station. had been notified
and took charge OF them. and in turn
delivered the lads to their parents.
who were also In waiting. The only
excuse the boys gave for running away
was that they wanted to have a good
time and not go to school. They prom
ised, however, not TO 90 away again
without their mothers consent.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-01-25
NAY CAUSE A CONTEST.

Finance Committee of Council has
place to the credit Of the current ex-
pense account OF City Council all
moneys received from pole tax. wharf
rents and fees. collected by the clerk
of the market. instead of to the Street
and Sewer Department, as formerly.
City Solicitor Conrad will be present
at tonights meeting Of Council and
give an opinion on the subject. A con-
test between the two bodies may fol-
low.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-01-25
NO Hand I'M rRANsAcr1oN

Secretary Joseph Wigglesworth, OF
the Board Of Health, stated today that
he took no part in the matter Of send
ing Henry Yunker, the smallpox sus-
pect, to the pest house at Farnhurst
In fact, Mr.. Wigglesworth disapproves
OF the action Of the Police Department
in the matter, as he does not think the
German should have been sent to the
institution.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-01-25
rWo cHARTERs GRANTFD.

Dover, Jan. 25.-The Altonwood
Park Realty and Investment Company
with capital stock OF s3,000,000, was
chartered by Secretary OF State Hughes
yesterday. The company will engage
in the buying. selling and developing
of suburban tracts outside Of New
York city. The Bell Crank Locomotive
Company, of Burnet, Texas. capital
100000. was also incorporated to
manufacture and trade in locomotives
and all the parts thereof.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-01-25
WANT TO HEAR BRYAN.

A rush for tickets for the Bryan
meeting in the Opera House tomorrow
night has developed within the past
two days. Democrats of both the sill
yer and gold divisions and republicans
want seats and they want them "ur
front. IL is likely that the supply viii
be exhausted. The committee in charge
of the arrangements has decided to Sc
cure the First Regiment Band to es
cort the speaker from the station, and
the Philharmonic Orchestra will fur
nish music at the Opera House.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-01-25
CONTRACTS NOT YET AWARDED
LOCAL FIRMS WERE THE LOWEST
BIDDERS FOR MATERIALS.

The Charles Warner Company and
the Brandywine Granite Company will
likely receive the contract for furnish
ing the material for the repair work to
be done at Fort Dupont and Fort Mott,
n J.5-T
For cement the Warner Company bid
s1.O5 per barrel for National and 1928
for Portland, and for sand 2S cents for
washed and 20 cents for unwashed per
cubic yard. The Brandywine Granite
Cempany's bid was s147 for crushed
stone per cubic yard. Il is likely that
the contracts will be awarded in a few
days.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-01-25
A SLIGHT BLAZE.

A slight fire occurred In the stable OF
Murphy Brothers. on Front street be-
tween Madison and Monroe streets, this
morning, caused by a bale OF hay
catching fire In some unaccountable
manner. The blaze was extinguished
by the Weccacoe chemical engine crew
under command of Second Assistant
Engineer Purcell. The loss was slight
The stable is rented by William Con
nelly. The alarm was struck by box
No. n, at Lancaster avenue and Mon
rec streets.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-01-25
POPULAR CoLORED MAN DEAD
EMPLOYED AT CLAYTON HOUSE
FOR PAST FIFTEEN YEARS.

Jacob Chippey, colored. aged 81
years, died at his home. No. ITO Tat
nall street, early this morning OF a
complication Of diseases.
Jacob was one of the best-known col
cred men in the city. and for the past
fifteen years has been employed at the
Clayton House as a bell boy. In speak
ing Of the deceased Proprietor Both
man, Of the hotel, said; Jake was a
good boy, and in all my experience OF
seventeen years in the hotel business I
never saw a mere faithful servant. He
was well liked by all the guests that
stopped at the house, and his place will
be hard to fill"
Jacob was unmarried and supported
his aged father and mother with his
earnings
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-01-25
RETURNED THE RINGS.

Russell Dunn and William Thomas
appeared before Magistrate Daley last
night on the charge Of embezzlement,
preferred by Miss Annie English, a
pretty young woman. The men, she
said, had taken the rings from her
fingers about two months ago, and
when she asked for their return the
men refused. Each returned his ring
and paid the costs of the case.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-01-25
WALKS ABOUT CAIRO

The Young Mems Association Of
Christ P. E. Church, Christiana, gave
the first OF a series of lectures last
night. The lecturer was Rev. Richard
Thomas, Of Philadelphia, whose sub
ject was Walks About Cairo and a
Trip Down the Nile
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-01-25
RROKE ans LEG.

Albert Fountain, colored, who con-
ducts barber shop and pool room at
Sixth and Market street, fell and broke
his leg last evening. He was removed
to his home by the Phoenix ambu-
lance.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-01-25
TRANSFERS oF PRoPERTY.

The following transfers of properties
were recorded yesterday: John In
gram and wife to the Fidelity Real Es-
tate and improvement Company, two
story stone house at Grubb's lane and
Vandever avenue; Joseph L. Carpen-
ter, Jr, and wife. to John b. Carpen-
ter, property at No. 1915 Monroe street
formerly the Auditorium.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-01-25
cHALLENGE AccEprEp.

Michael Carney has accepted the
challenge recently issued by J. skelle,
to waltz for the state Championship
and a purse Of $50. The contest will
take place at the carnival which will
be given by j. F. Colgan at sn carly
date.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-01-25
WAGES OF TROLLEY EMPLOYEES

A paper is being circulated among
the conductors and motormen of the
Wilmington City Railway Company to
ascertain how many favor twelve hours
for a days work, at 81 a day. The
employees recently asked for an in
crease of wages from Is cents to is
cents an hour. A compromise will
probably be effected at 81 day, with
more time for employees to eat their
meals.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-01-25
BuRNEn ON a rusE.

Car No. SO7, of the Darby line, burn
ed out a fuse near Addicks lane, while
en- route to Philadelphia yesterday af-
Grey feverF( EWeSof. shrdlu shrd
ternoon. Traffic was delayed about ten
minutes while another fuse was being
n1insind
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-01-25
TOWING A LEAKING SCHOONER.

Leaking schooner Thomas J. James,
bound from Savannah for New York,
which is being towed by the tug Alex
ander Jones from Bogie Inlet. n. c.,
where she had been aground for some
time, arrived at the Delaware Break
water yesterday still leaking at the
rate Of $50 strokes per hour. She is
kept free by a steam pump.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-01-25
TAkEN RAcK To sCHooL

Amos Walton, a young man who has
at Tho Ferris Reform School. but who
has been out on parole for some time,
was returned to that Institution this
morning at the request Of his rela-
tives.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-01-25
CONFERENCE AS TO TRANsPOR-
TATION.

The Bridge Committee Of the Levy
Court, the directors Of the Street and
Sewer Department and the representa-
tives of the Wilmington City and the
Wilmington and New Castle railway
companies will hold a conference to
consider the best means by which per-
sons can be taken across the Chris
tana river at Third street bridge while
the channel is being dug out
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-01-25
PASSENGER COACHES REPAIRED

After being thoroughly overhauled
and repaired at the local p. W. & b.
car shops, passenger coaches Nos. 1851
2.s95. 3.Oil, 2,Si0. 2,9S3 and 2,S42 were
placed in service this morning to be
operated over the Maryland division.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-01-25
ISAAC PENNEWILL DEAD.

The death of Isaac Pennewill. aged
so years, took place at his home In
Smyrna yesterday. He had been i'll but
short time. having been stricken with
acute softening of the brain. He was a
school teacher in Smyrna for many
years.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-01-25
cdRIsTIAN ALLIANcE MEETINGS

The regular monthly all-day meet
ings Of the Christian and Missionary
Alliance began this morning at the
Sunday Breakfast Mission, No. III
Shipley street The meeting this even
ing will be held al the Alliance rooms,
on Scott street below Delaware avenue.
J. p McGough. Of Philadelphia, is the
principle speaker
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-01-25
PULLMAN sLEEPERs REPAIRED.

Pullman sleeping cars Clyde and
Messia were shipped from the local
shops this morning to Jersey City, af-
ter receiving a general oyerhauling
and remodeling. They will be operated
over the West Jersey road.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-01-25
TWO scULPTORs ACCEPT

PHlLADELPHlANS WILL ASSIST
TO MAKE A SELECTION FOR A
BAYARD MEMoRIL.
Andrew c. Gray. chairman OF the Bay
ard Memorial Association committee.
appointed TO select a statue from the
models Of the late Ambassador Thomas
f. Bayard has received letters of ac-
ceptance from Charles Gray, president
of the Academy OF Fine Arts. and
Frank Miles Day. a member Of the
academy, both OF Philadelphia, who
were invited to join the committee in
making the selection.
The committee Is composed cf five
Wilmingtonians and two sculptors.
Mcssrs Crafty and Day were invited
by the committee a few days ago.
The committee will meet on We'd
ncsday, January 81. when the award
will be made.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-01-25
coNNELLY IN CHESTER.

John H. Connolly. proprietor of the
defunct Moorish Palace" at No AIS
Market street, this city. has made his
appearance in Chester. 1t is said he
is making arrangements TO open his
show in that place.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-01-25
MONDAY PRAYER MEETINGS.

The MONDAY prayer meeting OF St
Pauls NJ. f. Church was addressed to
day by Rev. Ralph T. Coursey, pastor
of Harrison Street NJ. r. Church. To-
morrow 1t viii be in charge Of Rev. F.
.Cornwell Jennings Of Hanover Pres
'byterian Church.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-01-25
CHRISTIAN CATHOLICS
THEY INTEND TO FOUND A CITY
NEAR CHICAGO.

But few people in Wilmington have
heard of the Christian Catholic
Church, which is fiourishing organi-
zation in Chicago, although there are
several members OF that body in the
city. Rev. John A. Dowie is founder OF
the church in this country He came
from Scotland on February %, 1896,
went to Chicago, where he began lee
turing, and in a little while had con-
verted a multitude Of people to his be-
lief. A movement is now on foot to
built a city which will be known as
Zion. For this purpose 5000 acres OF
land have been bought on Lake Michi-
gan, about fifty miles from Chicago.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-01-25
ABLE no BE ABOUT.

Inspector of Oils and Fluids Michael
j. Kelley, who has been confined to his
home for some time past. suffering
from an.injured hand, is able to be
about again.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-01-25
THROWN FROM A BICYCLE.

Elwood Harvey, of No. 1903 Dela-
ware avenue, was thrown from his bi-
cycle at Delaware avenue and Wash
ington street, and was cut over the left
leye.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-01-25
BURIAL IN THIS CITY

The remains Of DR.. Matthew A.
Booth. who died in Washington on
Tuesday. were inferred at Mt. Salem
Cemetery. thisc ity, today.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-01-25
n1sAPPEAREp FROM HOME.

Earl Vandever and Walter Davis,
aged about Is years, disappeared from
their homes, near Newark, on Tuesday
night. They had s425 in money be-
tween them.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-01-25
HORsESHERs' MEETING.

Vice-President Harry Maloney in
stalled thirty-five members OF the
Union last night.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-01-25

Frank Heald and Farmer Wilson will
play an exhibition game OF pool at
Barnum Hotel Fifth and Orange,
Thursday evening.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-01-25

DAILY VS.. Burke, fifteen rounds, two
six-round bouts. two battles-royal
Pyle's Academy, Friday night. so cents
and 81.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-01-25
COAL. WOOD AND GRAIN.

Fl. T. Sergeant, Coal and Wood Office
Seventh and King. Delmarvia phone
545. Hickory wood for open CRATES.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-01-25
FAIR AT ST. ANNE's CHURCH.

A fair is in progress at St. Anne's
Church for the benefit OF the parochial
school. It will continue next week.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-01-25
FUTILE HUNT FOR RING.

Chief Berry said he had not succeed
ed in tracing either the watch OF the
ring set with q diamond, ruby and
sapphire, which was said to
have been worn by Eyre at the time OF
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-02-02
A FUNERAL TRAIN.
Lawtoa, MAI. Logan aud Sur
geoa Armstrong East.

San Francisco, Jan. 3o.-A funeral
train is being arranged by the south
ern Pacific Co. 20 convey the remains
Of Mai. Gen. Henry ". Lawton anl
Mai. John A. Logan. Jr.. 60 the east.
The remains OF DR.. J. l.. Armstrong,
regular army surgeon. will also bc
conveyed OF the same train. The three
bodies are on the transport Thomas.
which Is due from Manila. The body
of DR., Armstrong. Ike that of Gen.
Lawton. Is 10 bc inferred al Arlington
cemetery. Mai. Logan il 10 be buried
az Youngstown. o.. The home Of his
wife. Mai. Gen. Shafter, with mill
tary escort. will accompany the re-
mains of Gen. Lawton 10 Washington,
where there will be an imposing mill
lary funeral. Mrs. John 4. Logan and
her children. with several eastern
riends will also be ON the train.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-02-02
BATTLE WITH BURGLARS.
and Another BADLY Wounded by
Police Omcers Rt Quincy, IN.

Quincy, Ill.,, Jan. 2e.-Quincy police
officers killed two expert safe blow.
ers. supposed 10 be from Chicago. and
wounded another badly The tragedy
included a running fight through a ho-
tel in which the armed burglars were
pursued by the officers. The men are
believed TO be those who recently op-
Grated in Galesburg. Freeport and 9th
er Illinois cities. making a specially Of
cracking safes in building and loan
association Offices.
The men were all well dressed, had
diamonds. jeweiry and plenty OF mon
ey. Skeleton keys were found on an
Of them. When the two men came
here january 5. they registered as j.
NJ. Burt and II. +. Crowley. SATURDAY
Burt was registered as G. II. Rogers.
From letters found on him IL appears
he also has the name Of c. II. Prince.
OF Chicago, and has a woman friend
in Des Moines. The men are believed
o. be three Of the best workers IN the
country.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-02-02
PHIL D. ARMOUR, JR., DEAD.
The Son Of the millionaire Pork
Packer Expires After a Short
Illness I'm California.

Pasadena. Cal, Jan. 2s.-Newsl has
been received OK the sudden Hath
of Phil ID. Armour, Jr.. at Monta.ito,
near Santa Barbara. Young Arb hour
was in but "a hours. and his drath
was due TO congestion OF the lungs
He was 81 years of age. He left chi.
cago three weeks ago in excellent
health.
Young Mr.. Armour left Pasadena
the first OF last week and had been
at Montecito about 10 days. A special
train was engaged 10 take relatives
and friends from Pasadena 70 Santa
Barbara. On the advice of his physi.
clan, T.. ID. Armour. Sr., father of the
young man, did not go, his health be-.
ing delicate. Mr.. Armour Is stand.
ing the shock well.
Chicago. Jan. 2S.-The news Of the
death of p. ID. Armour. Jr., the young.
est son of the millionaire Chicaeo
packer at Motecito. near Santa Isf.
bara, Cal, came as complete sur
prise, as IL was known that when he
left for the Pacific coast he was in
the best of health. A Telegram from
member OF the party that accom-.
panied young Mr.. Armour from Chi.
cngo a few weeks ago when he went
20 California 20 join his father. con-
veyed the information 20 j. Ogden
Armour n brother.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-02-02
CONTEST SETTLED.
Vote Unseats n RepubIican and
Declares n Democrat EIectnl.

Frankfort. Ky, Jan. 29.-1hei un-
seating OF Representative He,ry Ber-
~, Of Fayette county. by tie house.
saturday. changed the political com
p!eNion Of that body one dtgree max
ng IL stand 90 democrats aad 40 repub-
erans instead of IS democrats aud a.
republicans before the unseating pro-
cess began.
Three contests have now been voted
on, and in each the democratic ma.
iority has hung together and domi-
mated the action of that body on n
strictly party basis. which has been
disappointing 90 the minority The
other contests disposed Of were the
busting Of Mr.. Taylor. republican. Of
Trigg county. whose scat was gwen TO
MFR. Mckinney, democrat, and the re-
seating OF Mr.. Ray, democrat Of Gar
rard county. whose seat was coatestcd
by Mr.. Walker, republican.