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COMMENT ON OU FONT'S CASE It May Not Come up for Action Until Next Week. HOW WILL THE POPULISTS VOTE Senator Butler Says They Have Not Determined. 1)0.« Dot Think Tliry Will Voto n Forty UoI.kh Allot'I hoi. Mind. Conclusion--The Kifflit of the Senat« to LeigUlMto» Denied. each Into the tJnallUcatiuna of State Washington Correspondent. Washington, Fob.4—Senator Mitchell of Oregon, chairman of the committee on privileges and elections, is authority for the statement that the du Pont election case will not bo brought before the Senato until the latter part of this, and possibly not until next week. Tho Senator said that owing to a number of important committee mootings which he would have to attend, he would not bo able to complete his report on the case before Friday. Senator Turpie of Indiana, who is to prepare the report of the minority, de voted most of his time yesterday to Working on his brief. To tho reprosen tative of Tho Gazette ho said that ho would bo ready to report his Bide V>y Wednesday, if tho case came un. He said that ho did not believe Mr. au Pont was olected, and that he would pre sent a strong argument against the seat asked to outline ing. The Senator tho ground ho would assume, but ho de clined, stating that he did not think ii would bo proper for him to talk for publication under tho present circum stances. How will tho membors of tho Popu list party vote when tho case comes up in tho Senate? Senator Alien has said that the Populist members will decide Col. du Pont'a claim on its merits. Senator Stowart has declined on several occasions to give any expression of his views. There is a vague rumor out to the effect that the Senator will vote against tho seating of tho aspirant from Delaware. This, however, cannot be confirmed. Senator Marion Butler, the Populist member from North Carolina, w by f lhe Gazette's correspondent last night. He said that other matters, of more importance to him, had taken up much of his time, so that ho bad not gone vory deeply into tho case. Ho had copies of all uf the papers relating to tho matter, and would, at an early date, give the question bis serious sidération. "While," bo said, "1 have Dot reachocl any definite conclu niou, I have fixed in my mind the moBt important features. The principal question for us to decide is whether Gov. Watson had a logul right to vote a State Sonator, while act ing as Governor. I cannot, express an opinion on that point at this time, and will not until it is absolutely neces sary. " The Senator thought the Senato bad a right to inquire into all of the pro ceedings pertaining to the election of one of its members, and would, there fore, have a right to inquire into the qualifications of a State Senator. Mr. Butler's attention wus called to the decision of the ccrtnmittee on privileges and elections in the case of Hon. David Turpie of Indiana, when it that the qualiiiuati the members of the State Legislut was to be determined by the legislate body of the State and not by the United States Senate. II«» then ad mitted that if tho Legislature of a State recognized a membor of its body a duly qualified Sonator, it would not bo proper fur tho United States Senate to pass upon the qualifications «•f that member. Ho did not this onterod into tho present coutro held and returns «ff that T6 ^h„ members of the People's party," continued the Senator, ."will not vote as a party, unless all of minds reach the name conclusion. I would not like to think that a question of this kind would be considered in a partisan light, UDd i am inclined to think that this is the opinion of the majority of tho members of the Senato. "1 have not beard any expression from any of the Senators hh to how they will vote. I do not think that uny have made up their piinds as yet. We have talkod among ourselves, discussing pro and con the various foaturos of tho case, trying to fix in our minds what weight wo should give to tho different arguments advance. When tho commit tee presents their reports h position to intelligently act." "The ill be in report out that you of seating Col. du Pont. Is »port true?" far thi "I have never, to my mind, been in terviewed in regard to tho cas«*, and have never expressed an opinion," re plied Sonator Butler. "Such an ox , therefore, merely pression ■uption on the part of the writer." ANOTHER argument FI Counsel for Col. «lu Pont hav 1 with tho Congressional committee ■ other argument, in which an effort is made to refute the allegations made in opposition to soating Col. clu Pont in the Senate. After going into detail concerning the proceedings of tho Stute i Senate on May 9th the object of which ,is to prove that Acting Governor Wat did not exorciso his right Speaker, the arguments says : "Itap * * that tho purpose of . Watson was only born of tho last hours preceding tho final joint assem bly, and that ho was influenced thereto, far as his statements show, by three considerations: • "1. That Mr. Massey would not bo voted for by tho Republicans as u can didate for tho United States Senate. "2. By tho advice and influence of the best legal talent of his party. "3. By his having possession of a ; written pledge, ma«lo «m tho part of four Republican members of the Leg islature, that they would voto for J. Edwaril Addicks until the final ad journment." The argument then alleges that there la a certain amount of uncertainty about tho time Acting Governor Wat son entered the Senato chamber, and attempts to substantiate the allegation by referring to tho phraseology of tho affidavits in opposition to seating Col. du Pont, after which claims are made, seriatim, to show that Gov. Watson did not attempt to of a Stato Sonator the hour ter bolding tho joint session arrived. Tho argument, In conclusion, holds that : A judgment of the Deinware Senate, expressly affirming a title to a seat in that body, which was not, at the time, ! subject to occupation under tho State j Constitution, would bo of no weight in Jthe adjudication, by the Federal Sen ate, of tho title of have been elected a Senator by assembly. 3. The uniform usage, observed in Delaware for a century, is in harmony with those pro visions of the State Coj^r filed E the duties May 9t.h until claiming to joint atitution which expressly forbid tho simultaneous exorcise, by tho same por aon of tho offloo of Governor and State Senator. 4. Tho opposing counsel assertion that article 2, section 12, of tho Delaware Constitution places tho Governor and tho army und navy tractor on tho same footing. ö. The opposing counsel's position that the common law permits the simultaneous exercise of incompatible offices, by tho name person, is erroneous. (5. The argument of convenience is a legitimate and strong argument in sup port of Mr. du Font's title. 7. Tho position of Mr. du Font doea not, as counsel assert, involve the con temporaneous official existence of two Speakers, one in use and tho other in posse. 8. The fact that a State Constitution excludes tho simultaneous exorcise, by the same person, of legislator and ecutive functions, in other cases, legitimately tends to support the propo stion that it has the same etfect in a particular case under consideration. 9. The opposing counsel err in their opinion that Mr. du Font's case is a "desperate" case. 10. It is not true thnt Gov. Watson, although excluded from tho exercise of the office of Senator, on the 9th day of May, 1895, was entitled to hold thut office at that time. But tho question whether not so entitled, is not material to the case of Mr. du in their ho was, or Pont. 11. No interference, unfavorable to Mr. du Pout's title, can be drawn from the act of Congress of 1792, p for cases uf vacancies in the offi of President and Vice-President. 'filing both A HÜLLET IN Ills SKULL. Another SljottrinuH Tragedy in tlie VI >eake City. Elkton, Md., J in. 29.--About to-day tho crow of tho tugjjoat Gen. Wistur of the Chesapeake it Delaware Canal Co., while cruising mouth of tho Bohemia river, a short distance from Chcsapoako City, dis covord the body of a white man floating in Back creek. It proved to be that of a man about 23 years old, well dressed, red hair, 5 feet 7 inches high, und weighing 135 pounds. A bullet hole was found i back of bis right ear and a bruise over his right eye. Among tho articles found on the body was a handkerchief and a diary, in which was written •oral addresses; that of "John M. Willis, Green's Hotel, Philadelphia," appeared in several places, and also on the fly leaf of tho book, and from tho fact that the letter "W" is worked unon the shirt of tho deceased, it is tho opinion of some that Willis may have been the murdered man's name. It is the belief of the authorities that bo v?ns murdered on board a vessel and thrown overboard. There are no indi cations of decomposition. Magistrate Vandegrift, of Chesapeake City, hold an inquest and a verdict mdered that the man came to his death from a pistol shot firod by some unknown person. Some porsons ad vanced tho theory of suicide, but from tho position of tho hole back of tho ear this is not considered possible. Tho body was taken to Chesapeake City and placed in charge of Undertaker Coleman, who will bold it a few days for identification. No money, watch anything of value «Unity of Cl»« the his head found, .\nd robbery is believed to have prompted the crime. I Inquiry Wednesday ns to whether Willis had been stopping there, but the name John M. Willis was not recognized, and a search back as November, but could be found. A young sporting class stated that the name sounded familiar to him, and he recol lected meeting at G months ago a scription, who had followed the to California, and who the fraternity Willis, ho WHf made at Green's Hotel made of the books as far such name of tho •oral person answering the de know n to "Doc Willard," not positive which. The portion he spoke of, however, was nearer 30 years of age than 20. | DO y ER. Special CnrreenonUeiio-ol uazetteand Journal Dover, Jan.30.--Mary Knlium,colored, who baa been despondent for two montes, called in her neighbors Tues day night to see her «lie. When they arrived she told them that sho had taken a largo dose of "rough on rats" and would soon be dea«l. Dr. Davis was immediately summoned and ad ministered emetics. Tho would-bn suicido is recovering. Miss Annie Mifflin of and A brain Moore of Philadelph ia were married at the homo of the bride's parents yesterday afternoon by Friends' ceremony. The wedding was followed by a reception, which was attended by a large number of friends und relatives. Cards have been issued for the wed ding of Miss Lulu Slaughter and J«>hn Snow of Leipsic. The ceremony will be performed in the M. E. Church Wednesday evening, February 12th. The will of the lato N. B. Smitbers has been probated. He bequeathed his homo to his widow and tho remainder of his estate to his grandson, Nathaniel B. Smithora. Joseph Smitbers of ;utor. A lad named Reed, residing here, has result of excessive Wyoming Smy is the e? lost his voie cigarette smoking. Tbo'mas, tho 13-years-old son of I. K. Gooilen of Willow Grove, died «ff diph theria Monday aud was buried yester day. Tho Grand Lodge of Delaware, A. O. U. W., wifi eonveno in HoaforU Foi ,11th. Grand Master Workman Prettyman, who résidus here, has beim hustler for tho order and has brought tho membership in tho State up to 3,306, an increase of 752 during the year. Lodge No. 26 will be instituted ut Greenwood Saturday night. Dover, Fob. 1.—The horrible death of a colored boy was brought t«* light yesterday afternoon. Arthur, Lizzie Pyle, throo days ago, pulled a largo pot of boiling coffee off a stove, while his mother was preparing supper, and scalded his head ami breast hor ribly. Little attention was paid to his injuries and ho died yesterday after noon in terrible agony. Corouor Walls is investigating tho DDLtCi of te and Journal Special Correspond Middletown, eb. 1. -The Adams farm, near Macdonougb, which offered at sheriff's sale yesterday, waa bid in at 83,600 for tho mortgagor. While Constabl e Reed *e daughter and a friend w station the horse became unmanageable and r vehicle wus considerably bruised. driving near tho railroad •uy. The occupants of tho thrown «»ut uud Miss Reed The ploto destruction of th«» carriage was prevented by Clerk of tho Peace J. B. Foard catching tho horse at much risk to himself. Tho mayor of Chicago has issued a formal invitation to the Governors of 11 Southern States and to the may« 55 Southern cities, asking them to •eting to bo hold in Chicago, February 19th, for tho purpose of organizing the proposed buuthern Exputfitiop Cv, of send delegates to . o IS IT AN ADDICKS MOVER A Democratic limpector of Elec Numhx County Ite.HlB»» cancy for a BepubJiuun Special CorreepcnJence or Gftae Seaford, Jan.30.—Henry Lee Phillips, who was elected inspector of olecth for Soaford hundred, has resigned. Mr. Phillips, who is a Democrat, submitted his resignation to John W. Green, Levy Court Commissioner of Seuiord hundred, and the latter placed it before tho Levy Court at u «noting held at Georgetown on Tuesday. It is said that tho power to appoint a successor in such a case falls upon the member of tho Levy Court from tho hundred in which the vacancy occurs. Commissioner Green is a Republican and he has named Augustus O'Bier, a Republican, to succeed Green as in spector. This appointment changes the com plexion of the Board of Canvass of Sea ford hundred. It waaDemocratic, but with Mr. O'Bier as inspector it will have a Republican majority. In and Mukex n Va Fill. ' K W 04 STL JR. SpaolalCorrespondenceot Gazette end Journal JJ Now Castle, Jan. 30.—William Rob erts, colored, last evening accidentally struck George Williams, also colored, in the side near tho ribs with a knife, inflicting a wound nninch long and throe fourths of an inch deop. A year ago Roberts shot Williams in an arm while imining a ,'olver. New Castle, Jun. 31.—The wedding of Miss Anna Davis and William Kelley took place at the parochial residence of St. Peter's Church yesterday after noon. Tho ceremony was performed by the Rev. Edward L. Brady. Miss Collins of Wilmington was bridos maid and Charles Sasse, also of that city, waB best nan. Tho brido costumed in steel Henrietta, with hut aud gloves tu mutch, and carried Bride's roses. A reception the residence of tho groom's paronts, near this city. Mrs. Mollio Schloor denies the state ment that she contemplated tempted suicide. She states that she said to hold at afc of her young sisters, who iy, "i wifi take poison and our Mollie will die and leave y aud e thrown down a big holo. " Subso uontly Mrs. Schloor, who is under a octor's care, took a spoonful «ff i the child, seoing her do it, i ■ci i - cine ran out into the street, crying "Mollie has killed herself, Mollie is poisoned." A doctor, who was summoned by a neighbor, ascertained that the woman hud not taken poison. New Castle, Feb. 3.—Intense excite ment prevailed in Dobbinsville late Saturday evening, and early yesterday morning, during a christening mony at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith. The attendance w large and, as is the custom, a plate, on which the guests were expected to deposit money to help «lofray tho ex penses of the affai Some Hungarians and in consequence of their refusal tlmro was a general fight. During the melee bricks were hurled und several persons were injured. John Chipchunk, Antonio Lunatic, John Hannigan, Thomas Widgemoski, John Price, Frank Popta, Joseph Koleski and Frank Smith were arrested. The first six were each required to pay a fine of 85 and,costs. Mr. and Mrs. Smith accused Widgemoski and Koleski of as sault but declined to pross the charge. Thomas Fields, George Plater, James Saunders, Th Chance, colored, a two year»' sentence for stealing chickens day. ut on a table, to contribute refused Sadler and Ida ho have completed released from jail to New Castle, Fob. 5.—The monthly meeting of the Trustees of the Com mons was held last evening. The treasurer reported the receipt of 8603.11, which makes a balanco of $2.331.41 in the treasury. Mr. Mahoney reported that the roofs of tho Haro's Corner properties are leaky. The acting committee was instructed to report at tho next meeting the cost of repairing and repainting the Town llall. Mr. Morrison inquired why a wind mill had not been put on the Union farm, at llaro's Corner. Mr. Toman informed him that negotiations being mado and that the mill will be erected as soon as possible. Counciimen Schuhardt and Cooper asked for an appropriation for repairing streets. The latter said tho work will cost about 81,000. They would not ask for a specified amount; they would »roly request tho tustees to give what they could. Mr. Cooper stated that ho could not eny taxes would bo reduced; the money would be spent properly. Mr. Toman moved that an appro priation of 81,000 be granted. The motion was defeated. The following, offered by Mr. Rod adopted : Resolved, That a committee of bo appointed by the chair to confer with tho counsel for tho trustees, (Mr. Nields) in regard to tho suit of tho New Castle Water Works against the trustees and present to him such views may soein favorable to tho position taken by tho said trustees in said ney, it." Mr. Challenger wi for with Mr. Nields. The question of an appropriation for street improvements was again brought up and Mr. Dalby moved that 8500 be appropriated. After a brief discussion doforrod until the noxt appointed to eon action meeting. The City Council also met last eveu ing. Tho treasurer reported a balanco of $061 to tho credit of tho city. The question of street lighting was discussed at considerable length but no action tukon. Mr. Fagan called attention to tho to haul tho fire taken, being of the opinion need of huving Ik apparatus, but the couucilm that the city cannot afford to purchase them at present. action w A mineral Deponit Dueovered. A deposit of carbonate of magnesium h is been discovered at the Shell not quarries, aud although it is probably not in largo quantity, tho fact of its existence is interesting. Tho fiudiug of the mineral was reported to the Nat ural History Society of Delaware at its lust meeting by Henry F. Can by, who observed the deposit Inst fall. It had also been noticbd by Fred Hilbiber. The minerul forms a vein about inch thick between the toj granite and the earth, and appears also in crevices of tho rock. Formerly this substuuce was used in tho manufacture of Epsom salts, Pennsylvania for years. The deposit at tho <|names is probably not of e mercial importance. of tho The Ohio Prohibition Amendment League terminated in a row,the women denouncing vigorously the who had membe members of tho Legislate voted for the Mulct law two years ago. •d thut this falling out of the friends of Prohibition is the death bl#w tu ult uuujajitMvu#b»igdioa. ^ It is «»lai A PROTEST. I the Tiimi luxtriot. I Members of tho Democratic County Executive Committee, in looking over ' tho assessment lists, just completed. I find that in the Third district, com prising the Sixth, Seventh and Ninth wards, Assessor Whann has on his list 3.393 negroes, whereas at the registra lion held in 1894, there wore but 782 negroes qualified to vote. lu lieu of this knowledge the com mitteo Friday served on Mr. Whann the following notice: Charles Whann, Esa., Assessor of Third District of the City of Wilming ton—Sir: We hereby formally pro* against the assessments made by of poll taxables in tho Sixth, Seventh aud Ninth wards as being im proper, illegal and not conforming to tho law under which you hold your office, and in accordance with which bound to act. This must be te I you i manifest to you from the fact that class of such taxables registered in the said three wards in 1894 numbered altogether 782, more the same class of poli taxables books, as now constituted, number 3,393, more or less. We give the figures they can be arrived at from actual count at thiB time. This and other gross irregularities causes this formal protest, and we hereby notify you that unless your books are properly corrected by you before presentation to the Levy Court, shall there protest their irregu larity. less, whereas your Yours truly, Willard Saulsbury, John Biggs, Peter J. F ord, Members of the Democratic County Executive Committee fr Wilmington. A COKFKKKNCE 11KI.D. Attorneys II. II. Ward and Philip Q. Churchman arc advising Assessor Whann of the Third district how to proceed. All tho while Mr. Wnann is vory reticent, and a reporter of The Gazette was unable to learn on Mon day how it was that 3,393 negro poil taxa Hies were assessed in tho Sixth, Seventh and Ninth wards, while only 782 negroes were registered last year and of that number There is some mystery about tho resi dences of those negroes, and it is feared some of those "dummies," about much com !y 674 voted. which there has been mont recently, may bo included. llnw the reporter was unable to get any statement, nothing definite on this point could be learned. Messrs. Ward and Churchman called Willard Saulsbury und John Biggs lutive of tho Democratic county Monday and tho repre sentatives of both sides bold a confer ence, after which it was announced that nothing had developed aud anotner con ference was arranged for. Mr. Ward, when seen by a reporter of Tho Gazette, stated thnt there was absolutely nothing ter publication. This means that Mr. Whann and hiR advisors will consider well what is best to do before they make any announce ments. Assessor Whann stated to the reporter on Sunday that he would do what right in the matter. BUSINESS men's repuhmran club. committee A reporter of Tho Gazette Monday Right called on Henry G. Morse, presi dent of tho Business Men's Republic Club, at hiB residence, No. 800 Dela enue, and after calling atten tion to the discrenancy between the nurnl and tho number that lust year in tho Third assessment dis trict, asked Mr. Morse if the club would take cognizance of the supposed illegal assessment. Mr. Morse stated that, while he had d tho newspapers in a general way, ho had not read of this paiticulnr mat ter, and he knew nothing of it until tho reporter brought it to his notice. After reading a newspapor clipping, banded him, Mr. Morse glad you brought tho mat l will present it quest the of negroes ;it present assessed gistered •hi ch w said, "I tor (o my attention, to the club," and at his clipping was loft with him. What tho club wus unable to that to secure, if possible, purity ut elec tions. Mr. Morse seamed deeply interested, for after reading tho printed matter he questioned The Gazette's ropro sentative concerning matters pertinent to tho subject. •ill do, Mr. Morse y, but ho did stato of the objects of the club is wiiann's assessment in le COURT. In the Levy Court on Tuesday the following assessors of the several hun dreds appeared with their books con taining tho recent assessments: David, Green, Eutrickon, Potitdo mange, Sheridan, Anderson, Molten, Cannon, McCoy, Earley ami Whann, the last name«! throo being the Wil mington assessors. Tho assessor of Brandywine hundred was discharged until next Tuesday; of Mill Creek till to-morrow,of St.Georges till to-day. Tho assessors reported tho number of books they had. Outside of Wilming ton 17 assessment and 12 dog books reported. Assessor McCoy re property and four poll books; Earley, five property and five poll books, aud Whann, three white property, throo colored poll and property ami three white poll books. While the Levy Court Commissioners wore in session Assessor Whann, who was in tho «:ourt reporter of Tho Gazette, to 'whom he mado tho following statement: "On examination 1 found that 1 hud in the Ninth ward about 200 less (meaning colored poll taxables) this than last year, and I ituppo that way in all of rfiy wurds. All of tho negroes asaossed never regis ter and vote. 1 could not find out what tho Democrats examined tho book since tho protest was tiled. I ha taken a name off the books. I guarantee, however, that ihoie. is not a name on the list which ha9 not a bona fido residence. Repetition of names Homoti from People will sometimes bo boarding houso and afterward remove to another ward and lie assessed again. I have turned the lists over; to tho court and they are out of my hands." Attorney Philip Q. Churchman, who, with H. M. Ward, is interested in the Whann case, stated to a reporter when questioned concerning tho matter, V l don't thiuk either otherwise," anil ported by u , was it and 1 buve not r done anything not ill occurs b.v peoplo 1 moving boarding house to another. ;aed at a have anything to do, Mr. Wbann's attorneys oi /hen Mr. Ward •en ho said there was nothing to say, far us bo was concerned. Several members » f tho Lov> Court, who woro seen, w«*re of the opinion that if Assessor Whann turned his books in and certified to their correct tho court would be bound to ac cent them. Representatives »ff the Democratic County Executive Committee Tuesday afternoon placed in th«» hands of Chair Bcott of the Levy Court a peti tion protesting against tho court ac cepting Mr. Whann's books. At the meeting of the Levy Court Couuuij»ai»uMo»_ uu 1 ueqday.^f t erflgpfl j j Chairman Scott presented the follow ing, which was r e »d • "To the Honorable, the Levy Court of Now Castle County—Gentlemen : We horoby, in accordance with a previous notice given to Charles Whann, assos nor of tho Third assessment district of Wilmington, a copy of which is hereto attached, protest against tho pretended assessment made by him for his dis trict. "Tho illegality and grossly frnudu lent character thereof is patent upon its face, and wo respectfully urgo that you take such action in the promises an shall best meet the ends of justice, in order to secure a free and fair eloc tion. "Petor J. Ford, "John Biggs, "Willard Saulsbury, "Members of the Democratic County Executive Committee." Accompanying the above protest was a copy of the protest which was served on Assessor Whann last Friday after It was also read, after which Chairmun Scott offered tho following, which was adopted : "Resolved, That the protest filed against tho reception of tho (poll) as sessment list of Charles Whann, asses of tho Third district, Wilmington hundred, be received and roeorded, and further, that in view of the various charges made against tho correctness and good faith of the said poll assess ments, the same bo hold up for consid eration. " FARMERS' INSTITUTE . A tieKHlon K rua-A Lar SpeclaiOorreimmaeuce of Gazette Nl bar /oui Bat Smyrna, Feb. 1.—The Farmers' Insti tute held a meeting hero yesterday. It was well attended by tho representa tive farmers of this community. Charles Wright of Soaford made the first address. His subjoct was "Small Fruits." He confining his remarks principally to strawberries and rod raspberries. He declared the root aphis to be one of tho worst enemies to contend with in tho growth of the strawberry and remedy to dip thG root in tobacco water. Ho also spoke of the leaf roller and sug gested that the affected leaves bo picked off and burned. Referring to shipping the fruit Mr. Wright spoke of périment mado at Dover in shipping in tight packages, tho fruit selling for as much as refrigerator fruit and for more than fruit shipped in the ordinary packages. Mr. Wright Haid the Babach beginning to fail in Sussex. He stated that rod raspberries able te this locality. Referring to blackber ries ho declared no substitute had yet been produced for the Wilson. Early Harvest pays well but all varieties re quire much attention and good cultiva tion. John A. Rosa stated that, he pinches back during tho season trims until he Hon. 11. E. Vi mado an interesting add which ho said i ;om mended profit Seaford and could bo made ,-er tho buds starting. Deman of Virginia apples, industry of grow ing importance. Referring to peaches and peach yellows he said the disoaso is similar to small-pox with peoplo. lie favored a law forcing diseased trees to bo pulled out, and said such a law had proven beneficial in Michigan. Ho strongly advised spraying with the mix ture us recommended by tho station at Newark. John A. Rosa delivered the closing sweet potatoes. address, which DIS F UTE It INS VECTORS HIE. >rd line Oft!» Journal Special Corroftpom Soaford, Feb. 3.—Levy Court Com missioner John W. Green, who ap minted Augustus C. Obier, a Repub inspector of elections ter Sea foid hundred, vie«' Henry L. Phillips, a Democrat, resigned, was seen Satur day by Tho Gazette's correspondent. II«» stated that he received Mr. Phillips' resignation the first of last week and went to Georgetown Tuesday and named Mr. Obier as Mr. Phillips' suc cessor. lu a letter to Mr. Green, dated Jan uary 29tb, the day following Mr. Obiers' appointment, Mr. Phillips withdrew his resignation, explaining that ho did not know his successsor would bn appointed by Mr. Green. Mr. Phillips says bo intends to sort his rights aud act Mr. Obier declares that serve in that capacity. Mr. Ore the Republicans in tho board of eanv will servo News, a Democratic organ, Democratic inspect in Seftford hundred." Unless the matter is amicably set tled moauwhilo there probably will be two voting places in this hundred fall. azelte as inspector and he *( Obier) will informed the writer that ? have a majority ami Mr. Ubier inspector. Tho Seaford "Th is still a next presided over by Mr. Phillips and the other presided over by Mr. Ubier. Special CtorroRponilem: Newark, Jan. 31.—The funeral of Mrs. M. Coulter, widow of Alexander of the old trustees of the >azett« and Journal A Coulter, Welsh Tract Church, took placo this morning. Sho 82 years old. Mrs. Sarah A. Whiteman, yesterday, sold under order of tho orphans' court 98 acres of laud in Mill Creek hun dred. Richard Buckingham purchased tho property ter 84,000. The friends of Robert J. Morrison are talking about bringing his name for ward usa Republican Legislative candi date. It is said that the Pilling infiu y settle upon Mr. Morrison, who in this hundred. Mr. is still in tho field. The Chris y they intend to of Mr. Weber. Richard ti Republican candidate is very strong i Choate tiana Republic urge tho clai Buckingham i for tho Levy Court nomination. Newark, Feb. 4.—Yesterday a from Hockossin to Newark Btahlo c: with an attachment for a French horse valued at $3,000, which had been kept at the Washington Hotel stables for several months. Thirty farmers in the neighborhood had signed a paper agreeing to pay $100 each to purchase tho horse for breeding purposes, after making the agreement they re fused to pay for the horse, fearing that there had bee alleged that, upon investigation it found that each of the men who had signed tho paper had signed a 30 day note, and that each was bound by the agreement ter the full amount, 83,000. It was also learned that one of the signers was a minor. When tho constable went to the stable ter tho horse, tho proprietor of tho stable, 1). C. Sterling, had the door locked and refused to admit the constable, where upon the latter broke open the door U look the horse out. While Mr. Sterling was looking for a squire the constable took the horse to Ilockessin, amt it is probable that counsel will be engaged by Mr. Sterling to r •Inch bo had been keeping for trickery. It •or the hor sonn» time. A Butte, Mont., dispatch says that a rich gold discovery is reported term Flint Creek, in tho Georgetown dis trict. \ ■n STEAMER ST. PAUL AFLOAT. ClieerliiK «»** the Sim When She Wax flan The SteamaMp P Own Steam to Her id on the Vensel iito Deep XV ded Puder H New York, Fob. 4. —The steamer St. Paul of the International Navigation Co.'s lino, which went ashore on the sand bar off Long Branch a week ago last Saturday, was pulled off at 9.20 this morning. The four wrecking tugs of tho Merritt and Chapman Wrecking Companies, aided by kedge anchors, floated her. Fifty minutes later she passed the Atlantic Highlands, bound for New York, under her own steam. Tho work of tho wrecking tugs yes terday and last night resulted in the St. Paul being moved about 130 feet seaward. When the tugs went to work her this morning there were 200 foot between her and deop water. The wind and sea, and in fact all the conuitions were favorable for floating the stranded steamship. Between 6 and 7 o'clock the tele phone line running from tho vessel to the central office in Long Branch cut off. This was either duo to the rolling of the ship or tho sleet No attempt was made to renew tolephono communication with the vessel. There wore not many peoplo shore when the St. Paul flow deep water. Most of those present life-saving At 0.20 o'clock it the the ated into , boatmen and bay men. noticed that tho St. Paul had full steam up ami her big screw'began to churn the water. Instantly tho ddish color. F pulling at her stern and when tho tide gradually r move steadily. She had was turned into a tugs were then the St. Paul began to moved her length, and at 9.55 o'clock tho big ocean liner glided off the bar into 39 feet of water. Then followed cheers from those shore and from the Paul. Tho four tugs drew the big ship about half a mile out from shore, when the nose of the St. Paul was turned towards New York. The St. Paul seemed to bo ablo to proceed under her own steam aud from the shore it did not look us though she had been in jured by her 10 days' sojourn on the sand bar. Tho tugs continued tho St. Paul when sho headed ter Now York. tho St. AMBASSADOR RUNYON'S FUNERAL. Iinpositiic M George'* Chapel Thursday. Berlin, Jan 30.— Memorial services held to-day in St. George's Chapel in honor of the late Mr. Theo dore Runyon, United States Ambassa dor to Germany. All of the 300 seats of the sacred edifice a distinguished congregation and tho imposing-looking catafalque upon which tho remains rested was buriod under floral offerings from the deceased statesman's admirers, including trib utes of respect from Emperor William of Germany, the Empress, ex-Empi Frederick, the German Foreign office, tho members of the diplomatic corps, tho American colony and German friends of Mr. Runyon. In addition there from the staff of the American embassy and that of tho United States consulate. Tho Emperor was unable to be pres ent at the services. He was kept away by an important cabinet meeting. His Majesty, however, was represented by the adjutant-general, Count Von Ples . The EmpresB and tho ex-Erapress of Germany were represented at tho chapel by high court officials and Prince Frederick Leopold of Prussia present in person. The Rev. Dr. Dickie made the funeral address. It was a touching tribute to the Americanism and sterling virtues of the «loeeaeed. At tho close of tho memorial services tho members of the diplomatic corps, tho German officers and others passed in file before the widow and family of tho deceased, who was assisted by the jeretary of the United States embassy, Mr. John B. Jackson. They all expressed condolence with Mr. Run yon's family. A detachment of troops wore drawn up before the church as a guard of honor. upied by handsome floral tributes chief HUGH DEMPSEY III DON ED. • Released From A Knights of Labor Lem «fail Frl«l Pittsburg, Pa., Jan. 31.— Hugh Dempsey, the ex-district master work man of the Knights of Labof sentenced to the penitentiary throe ye plicity in the poisoning of nou ât tho Homestead stool ago ter union works, after the strike of 1892, was re leased from prfson this morning. Ilia pardon was received from Harrisburg •ning mail anil a few minutes later he left the prison, in the company of his wife, a free man. Demps y was pale and a trifle thinner from his long confinement, but his health was good and he was overjoyed at his release. Arrangements are being mado by labor leaders for a demonstration to celebrate his pardon. Following close upon the release of Dempsey comes a startling story, printed mercial Gazette, that nearly 50 persons have died from tho effects of tho alleged poisoning at Homestead. The names of these, dates of their death and the attending physicians •ollected ter tho commonwealth at groat expense and filod before tho Board of Pardons at its Oetotmr meet ing, 1895. These names ami affidavits of physicians were used by Capt. E. Y. Brock in his argument on bohalf of tho commonwealth, and the pardon board at the time kept thorn from the public. in tho in. the C T>. A. Ridgeway tn Wed. A marriage liconRe has been granted in West Chester to David A. Ridgeway, a native of Wilmingtt Marlborough, and Mis West Chester. now of East Anna Hall of pin lad ei 'AIRS. Reports that Mr. Roberts was about to retire from tho presidency of the Pennsylvania Railroad Co., w phatically denied Tueaday at the pany's office. Dr. Davi«l R. Posey, a widely known homœopathio physician of Philadel phia, died in Jersey City on Monday, a few hours after leaving tho steamer which he returned after a ' sojourn abroad. He was in am Paris, two V his 67th year. Tho Public Buildings Commissi' Tuesday accepted a proposal fr» Allen B. Rorke to supply the labor and led to complete parts «ff the City llall for 8500,000. This will b«» reduced bv about $47,000 ter plumbing, painting and bricklaying, which will be done by the commis sion's own employes. John \Vanamakor was a successful biddov other itoms. materials e of tho Myron E. McHenry, the well-known race horse driver, lias signed a five ' contract with the Imperial stables uf Russia, will I John K y All his fast teases sold at auction in Ne Gentry, 2.0.'Vi 4 , and Phœbo WiikvUi will bo umoug them. York. UNABLE TO AGREE. o Demon-ill* Would Not Coi Exprenaiou of Dlnapprov , In Con««. , tho Hep IIMni ftllM '•yard. Washington, Feb. 1.—Tho House committee of foreign affairs was unable to agree this morning upon a resolution censuring Ambassador Bayard for bis two speeches and adjourned until after noon, after two hours' debate. The Republican members endeavored to prevail upon tho Democrats to agree to a mild expression of disapproval, but the latter maintained their position that the matter was one with which the House has nothing to do. There fore, it is probable that the Republi cans will report a mild resolution by a party vote. They have drafted a com K osite from the two forme suggested by Ir. Pearson of North Carolina and Mr. Cousins of Iowa, and it is probable that they will agree upon it. It een-. sures Ambassador Bayard and requests Uuitod States representatives abroad to refrain from uttering reflections upon their government. LEVY COURT. General Dusineas ; the .Session on Tueaday of the Co At Tuesday's session of the Levy Court Commissioners tho following commissions were allowed for tho col lection of delinquent taxes: William E. Husbands, Brandywine hundred,, 1(44.25: John T. Dickey, Wilmington, 8798.53; H. E. Durnall, Mill CreeK, 8102.93 ; F. A. Sturgeon, Christiane, 820.04; John T. Hayes, New Castla, 877.55; W. C. B 839.19; R. T. Cann, 8101.62; J. A. Cleaver, St. Georges, 8121.32; R. C. tirockson, Blackbird, 831.14; D. K. Donaldson, White Clay Creek, $64.47. Tho pay-roll of county officials, in cluding the assessors' quarterly salar ies, aggregating 82.334.03, was allowed. Claims of John E. Wright and Alfred C. Heiser were referred. Thomas F. Bayard, Jr., p Chairman Scott, on behalf sador Thomas F. Bayard, a photograph copy of a map of the survey of the 12 mile circle. Ambassador Bayard of the commissioners for Dela te survey tho boundary line. The court accepted the map and ordered it framed. The court referrod bills contracted by tho attorney-general in the Loon case to the courts' attorney, John II. Rodney. Tho expense of convey ance of twojuries, and of the post tom examination of Leon Pisa's body, for which Dr. E. G. Shortlidge had rendprod a bill of $100, counts. The court'B view is that they, are not proper bills for the county to pay, that the State should pay them, that the coroner should pay them. An allowance of 848.13 was passed in ' favor of Chief of Police John F. Dolan. By resolution an appropriation of $100 was mado to tho Law Library Associa tion. or, Pencader, r., Red Lion. resented to of Ambas IN ti EN ERA L. Senator-elect Foraker is said to bo seriously ill with tonsilitis at Cincin nati. The Missisippi House has refused to horse repeal tho law making betting races illegal. Col. W. P. Thompson, president of tho National Lead Co., died in New YorK Monday. A Japanese Imperial proclamation has been issued declaring Formosa open to commerce. George Nicholson,one of the proprie tors of the New Orleans Picay died in that city Tuesday. Tho New York Assembly has passed, by a vote of 104 to 21, the "foreign country insurance reciprocity bill." Tho differences between the Brother hood of Locomotive Engineers and the ; "Plant System" have been amicably 1 adjusted. Slight earthquake shocks were re ported Tuesday from Sioux City, la., and from points in South Dakota and Nebraska. The President of tho Swiss Confed eration will nominate an arbitrator in the Behring Sea dispute between Great Britain and tho United States. Judge Slack decided in San F cisco, yesterday, that the trust clause in tho wifi of the late ex-Unitod States Senator James Fair was invalid. A St. Louis dispatch says that the Illinois Central Railroad Co. has pur chased the Cairo Short Line roailroad, thus securing a direct lino to St. Louis. Kid Lavigne aud Jack McAuliffe met Tuesday at tho St. James Hotel, New York, and arranged for a six-round bout to take place in that city ion March 5th. Charles M. Lawler of Hartford, until Monday general manager of tho Phila delphia, Reading *Sr- Now England rail road, is said to bo short i counts $3,000. E. C. McClelland, champion runner of the world, issued a challenge to any er in the world for from $250 to $1,000 a aide, at distances from 5 to 25 The race to take place atPitts Wbooling. Tho machinists, boiler makers and blacksmiths employed in the extensive shops of the Mexican International railroad, in Ciuadad Forforio Diaz, bave gone 25 per cent in wages. Edwin F. Uhl <ff Michigan, sistant Secretary of State, has been tendered the post of Ambassador to Germany to succeed tho late Chancel lor Runyon. Mr. Uhl Iihb accepted the tender and tho tho Senato this week. his ac . burg strike ter an adv :o of \s ination will go to An El Paso, Tex., dispatch says that Col. Albert J. Fountain, of L Cruces, N. M., a prominent lawy and Speaker of the Territorial House of Representatives, has been dared, with his 9-yéars-old boy, by cattle rustlers on the desert, bewteen Tuiaros und Las Cruces. The causa his activity in prosecuting the cattle thieves. Tho silver Republicans in the House are considering tho advisability of call ing a caucus of their party associates who favor the Senato substitute to the Bond bill. Tho purpose of tho caucus, if it be held, monious action i Senate substitute, and to formulate a ffhod of procedure with reference to its consideration. The Philadelphia Republican city committee Monday adopted tho report of the committee on contests and seated members Josephus Yeakel, Twenty first ward ; C. Wesley Thomas, Twenty fourth ; lliram Miller, Twenty-eighth; E. B. Cotterall, Twenty-ninth, and Dr. H. B. Amiok, Thirty-seventh. Tho osed of 25 Com ine members. Ur* dll be to secure bar support of tho bin«* and 12 Anti-C'omfj The appointment of Justice Peckbatn t<> a seat on the bench of th» 1 » Supreme Court of the United States necessitated a partial reassignment of justices to ral circuits, and the following juneed Monday by ; Justice Peckham tho s. c Liang« tho Chief Juste» to the Second Circuit, vice Brown; .Justice Bv vice Harlan: Justice Harlan to the Sixth Circuit (his original circuit). to tho Seventh Circuit, •%