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Philadelphia Times

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1885

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Liberal Defeat Shifts Ireland Policy and Leadership Prospects

An Irish balance of power favors Home Rule, as Conservatives brace to govern with radical concessions. Gladstone contemplates alliance with Tories to block Parnellites, while leadership debates surface over Hartington or Goschen and the party grapples with Scotland and Cork results.

Longponx Mr. Gladstone Lord Salisbury Salisbury Ireland League Parnell Gladstone Liberal Party Parnellites

The Fall of Meteors to the Old World

Reports of meteor showers pour in from Teheran and Naples with brilliant displays connected to Blela's comet. Observers across the northwestern sky note large showers attracting attention as the Athenians and Londoners record bright meteor activity in early evening skies.

London Teheran Persia Naples Blela

All Quiet in Spain Delicate Political Moves Reported

London reports Queen Christina seeking moderating policy via Sagasta as new Cabinet formed in Spain. Cavalry, war and interior ministers pledge tactful action, with state of siege declared in Old Castile and several provinces. Carlist threats, papal influence and Mercedes regency loom as insurers note the king’s life valued at 10000 dollars.

London Christina Premiser Sagasta Senor Sagasta General Joyellar Senor Camacho Senor Rios Senor Gamazo Senor Beranger Senor Gonzales Interior Senor Alonzo Martinez Senor Moret Mercedes Martinez Campos Madrid War Castile Burgos Valladolid Valencia Avila Segovia Soria Segrons Santander la Discussion Alfonso Republic Don Carlos Spain Times Marseilles Vatican

Armistice Ends Battle as Austria Intervenes in Balkan War

Reports from Loxpon indicate a fierce fight at Pirot where Bulgarians drove Servians from the town and advanced beyond it. Viddin garrison repelled a Bulgarian sortie amid heavy bayonet combat and slaughter. Belgrade confirms a 3:30 PM armistice brokered by Austro-Hungarian envoy Count Von Khevenhuller-Metsch.

Loxpon Prince Alexander Pirot Alexander Viddin Belgrade Servia Bulgaria von Khevenhuller-Metsch Sofia Vienna Nissa Roumelia Salonica Greece Uskup Novi-Bazar

Soudan Reconquest Plans Rise With British Resolve

London reports rising Conservative strength boosts Egypt policy. Preparations in Alexandria and Cairo target a new Dongola expedition to halt Mahdi successors. War Office aims 6500 troops split English Egyptian with Nile flotilla of 1700 British 1200 native. Suakim 3000 British Indian troops kept as sign of reconquest intent.

London Egypt Alexandria Cairo London War Office Dongola Nubian War Office Suakim Sallebury Soudan

Jesuits Barred from German Colonies by Policy

In the Reichstag, Prince Bismarck stated that what is forbidden in Germany cannot be allowed in colonies. He noted Jesuits, who had severed national ties, would not be admitted to colonies, while Catholic missions generally were not excluded. A debate followed with Dr Windthorst defending the Jesuits, but Bismarck affirmed only Jesuits faced exclusion.

Berurg Reischstag Prince Bismarck Germany France Windthorst Bismarck

Stock speculation surges as London settlement dwarfs prior records

In London on November 28 an enormous rise in stock Exchange activity was recorded with the monthly settlement completed, the largest in history. American securities dealers kept clerks overnight to meet today’s settlement as the Clearing House strained under the volume and paid extra for help. Public interest in stock speculation grows while Boards of Trade report higher business and shipping prospects brighten with rising freight rates.

London Stock Exchange Boards of Trade

Rafaello Wins Manchester November Handicap

On the third day of the Manchester November meeting Rafaello a four year old chestnut colt owned by Chevalier Ginistrelli won the Manchester November handicap. Postscript ridden by T Cannon finished second and Xema came third from thirteen starters with Rafaello priced 50 to 1 and Xema 7 to 1 in the betting. Kreene was the 7 to 1 favorite.

Rafaello Loxpon Manchester Chevalier Ginistrelli Mr. T. Cannon Postscript Xema Kreene

Tragedy Near Gameston as House Collapses Killing Three

A vacant tes house four miles north of Slingtown caught fire after the men built a fire inside and slept. The structure fell, killing William Lindell of Carbon Indiana W Ford of Auburn New York and an unidentified man. Injured Chester Shuts John Ryan and Frank Egerst expected to recover.

Gameston Texas Slingtown William Lindell Carbon Ind

Obituary of John B. Fegan noted at Gold Hill Nevada

John B. Fegan of this city died at Gold Hill Nevada on the 20th instant. He once led in the Old Volunteer Fire Department as an active member of Philadelphia Engine Company No 18. A California pioneer, he served as assayer at the California Mint appointed by Director Major Jacob R Snyder. He later worked with Flood O'Brien and Mackey at Virginia City and Gold Hill. He will be buried Thursday at St John's R C Church.

John B. Fegan Gold Hill Nevada Fegan Philadelphia Engine Company California California Mint Jacob R. Snyder Flood, O'Brien and Mackey Virginia City St. John's R. C. Church

Man Dies After Eating Paris Green Sprinkled Cabbage

Mount Hope, November 28. William Colkint and companions hunted on Thanksgiving. He ate a cabbage from a nearby patch and later suffered severe pains. He died next morning. Post mortem shows death from Paris green used to kill cabbage bugs.

Mount Ho Ty William Colkint Paris Green

Creamery Destroyed By Fire in Goshen Township

A large creamery owned by Joseph Townsend in Fulton township Goshen was destroyed by fire early morning with several outbuildings. Loss about 4000 with insurance covering it. The blaze is attributed to incendiary means and a buggy track was found nearby. An earlier attempt to set additional fires on the premises failed.

Times Lancaster Joseph Townsend Goshen Fulton Township

Water Conduit Plans For Philadelphia Delaware Source

Colonel Ludlow of the Water Department states if funds are provided he would start aqueduct construction to supply Philadelphia from the Delaware. He cites two potential sources, favoring the Upper Delaware over the Upper Lehigh and Upper Perkiomen, and notes surveys are thorough with a full cost estimate possibly ready in the next annual report.

Ludlow Water Department Delaware Philadelphia Lehigh Upper Perkiomen Schuylkill Rudolph Hering

Delawares Gravity Conduits For City Water Supply

The analysis favors a gravity fed Delaware conduit to Point Pleasant or Water Gap, delivering 210 million gallons daily over 81 miles. Cost estimates place the Perkiomen at under 6.5 million and the Delaware route at just over 7 million, with the system poised to meet city needs for generations without impounding streams.

Upper Delaware Lehigh Delaware Valley Point Pleasant Trenton Easton Pennypack Neshaminy Tohickon Tohicken Wents Farm Pre- Cambria

Madame Vignaux Dispute Over Missing Tournament Funds

Three billiard experts and a room-keeper’s purse were reviewed after a late tournament. The Balie-Collender firm refused a $1,000 subscription, prompting a clash with Madame Vignaux and Moses Benzinger. The meeting dissolved without settlement though the firm may still pay the amount.

Cn16aco Maurice Paris Madame Vignaux Moses Benzinger Benzinger Benzlnger Benziager

No Standing in Delaware Court Refuses Circuit Application

The Superior Court of Wilmington Delaware refused the Baltimore and Ohio Telegraph Company mandamus to compel Atlantic Telephone Company to open a telephone office. The court dismissed the case solely on the basis that the applicant is a foreign corporation and lacks standing in a Delaware court.

Wilmington Del Baltimore and Ohio Telegraph Company Atlantic Telephone Company Superior Court Geoview Coneteesen Sein

Fist Fight After Thalia Opera House Gala

In St Louis at the Grand Opera House two admirers of prima donna Miss Meffert clashed after a performance of Gasparone. Manager J L Steinhardt and Beuthner fought in the parlor area. witnesses differ on who prevailed. Steinhardt claims Beuthner harassed Miss Meffert with notes, while friends say Steinhardt acts from jealousy. Both men are married. Meffert’s husband is in the Thalia troupe.

Meffert St. Louis Thalia Opera Company Grand Opera House J. L. Steinhardt Thalia Company Beuthner Miss Meffert Gasparone Mr. Steinhardt Berlin Bouthner Steinhardt Thalia Theatre New York

West Shore Injunction Arguments Before Judge Kennedy

Hearing on the injunction restraining the New York Central from guaranteeing 50 million dollars in West Shore bonds and from leasing the road opened in Syracuse with arguments from Louis Marshall and Robert Sewell. The Central’s side argued against the lease, while Depew and others supported public benefit. decision deferred.

Syracuse Justice Kennedy New York Central West Shore Louis Marshall Robert Sewell New York Joseph H. Choate Ashbel Green Frank Hiscock Central P. B. McLennan Chauncey M. Depew Central Road Sewell Choate The Kennedy Worcester Marshall

Fencibles' Fair Closes After Large Turnout and Auction Planned

Night crowds exceed five thousand at the State Fencibles fair final event. Major Ryan presided over prize drawings with a blindfolded helper as tickets 6 172 win a chest of silverware valued at 1200 dollars and 615 secures a grand upright piano. Other prizes include a diamond set, a road wagon, an organ, and a full jeweled gold watch. Several top items remain unsold and will be auctioned tomorrow night.

Ryan Ticket Dechert Lyons Company D Chance Joan A. Sutterly Company State Fencibles

Bank Sues Over Issued Stock Case Reversed

In Urbana National Bank vs Cincinnati Southern Railway Company the Circuit Court opinion reverses a Superior Court finding of liability. The deceased secretary issued stock in blank, pledging it for loans, acting for himself not as company agent. Proximate negligence alleged not the cause. The ruling affects several related suits with large sums involved.

Crxorynati Urbana National Bank Cincinnati Southern Railway Company Sait

Premature Blast Injures Cambria Iron Worker Near Birmingham

Special report describes Joseph Burley of Cambria Iron Company's stone quarries injured when a delayed blast exploded as he returned with a powder canister. He was blown backward. one eye was blown out and recovery seems doubtful. The accident occurred last evening near Birmingham in this county.

Tue Tres Hungtinepox Joseph Burley Cambria Iron Company Birmingham Burley Murley

Mrs Keely Ill Delays Public Motor Experiment

Mrs Keely wife of the inventor is gravely ill and not expected to live the night. Mr Keely is overwhelmed with grief and the planned public test of the famous motor this afternoon was postponed.

Mr. Keely

Short Dispatches From The Era Of Political Turbulence

The Duke of Somerset Edward Adolphus St Maur dies born 1804. Ralph Allen Sheen later Larry Murray employed at Forty Foot Colliery Wilkesbarre fell seventy five feet fatally injured. John J Kelly ex Lord & Taylor NY arrested for embezzlement 11111 dollars. Archie B Biglin named Treasury leu tenant and Joseph A Walker private secretary to Assistant Secretary Smith. Thomas Potts receiver of Gallego Mills Manufacturing Co. creditors claim assets zero and liabilities 676400 dollars. John H Auldemorte ex sub treasurer clerk indicted in New Orleans for embezzlement over 25000 dollars. conspiracy true bill against Auldemorte and Erasmus Sheppard. In St Louis cattle and horse growers unite with American association under Consolidated Cattle Growers Association. T De Witt Smith elected president. J S Brisbin re elected first vice president. Sidney Cunningham elected secretary treasurer.

Larry Murray Forty Foot Wilkesbarre John J. Kelly Lord & Taylor New York Secretary of the Treasury Archie B. Biglin Treasury Watch Joseph A. Walker Smith Chancery Court Richmond Thomas Potts A. Y. Stokes Gallego Mills Manufacturing Company New Orleans United States John H. Auldemorte ub-Treasury Auldemorte Erasmus Sheppard St. Louis Cattle and Horse-Growers' Association Cattle Growers’ Association of America Consolidated Cattle- Growers’ Association of the T. de Witt Smith Chicago J. 5. Brisbin Sidney 5. Cunningham Ognipation

Murder suspect John Carpenter held for further hearing

Mayor Forwood of Chester remands John Carpenter after a brief hearing at the police station. Carpenter will face another hearing Wednesday to determine if he is the man who was at John Sharpless’ house the night of the mayor’s death. The prisoner is later jailed in Media for safety, while Chester investigates witnesses and movements.

Mayor Forwood Chester John Carpenter John Sharpless Carpenter James 8. Cummins Media Forwood Williamson Sharpless Cummins Hoe Keenan Market Street Oficer Keenan Baker Chief Williamson Isaac Chalfant Dan Rice Jim Moore Jane Pratt Mintzhouser John Erksine South Chester Erksine Reentt N. Y Syracuse Edmund Jones Legion of Honor

Sale of American Ship-Building Company Plant

John W. Hoffman says the Ameri can Ship-building Company went into receivership under Commander Goring after stockholders failed to fund further work. Sixteen vessels were built before operations ceased and the yard at Clearfield street Delaware River will auction the assets next Wednesday at 10 AM. Providence sells its baseball franchise to Washington. Boston Grays players Radbourn Datley and Denny sign with Boston. Providence, New Fall River, and Boston form part of a new Eastern League venture.

American Ship-Building Company John W. Hoffman Commander Gorringe New York Vanderbilts and Astors Gorringe Clearfield Street Delaware River Providence Ball Club Providence Boston Radbourn Datley Denny Grays Washington Allen New Fall River

President Widener’s Stand on Six-Cent Fares

City Solicitor Warwick’s opinion on six-cent fares for the Philadelphia Traction and West Philadelphia lines sparks discussion among riders. Widener and counsel push to wait for court ruling, cautioning against hasty five-cent fare changes while defending the company’s charter and long investments.

Warwick Philadelphia Traction Company West Philadelphia Passenger Railway Company P. A. B. Widener The Traction Company David W. Sellers John G. Johnson Market Street Philadelphia

Politician George W. Evans clashes with ex-detective Wash Bartholomew in Green's bar

In Green's cigar store at Eighth and Chestnut Streets a tall florid man, George W. Evans, and a short heavy set one eyed ex-detective, Wash Bartholomew, fought after a dispute over twenty five dollars. The pair faced off again later as crowds urged violence. Evans left with peace enforced. Bartholomew's group broke his cane. Both vow revenge.

Green Eighth and Chestnut Streets Chestnut Street George W. Evans Wash Bartholomew Henry

Attempted robbery leaves coal operator wounded in bed

Samuel Brittain, 70, sleeping in his son F B Brittain's office at Primsavre is awakened by a man with a revolver. The intruder fires twice, Brittain receives a head wound and a graze on a shoulder before the assailant flees. Brittain escapes bed, later found unconscious with blood in the room. No motive yet.

Primsavre Samuel Brittain F. B. Brittain East End Mr. Brittain Brittain

Fourth Pool Rioters Overawed and Work Stoppage Reported

Sheriffs of Washington and Fayette counties massed forces at the fourth pool with guards at each mine and warned strikers violence would be met. Workmen returned home and promised to resume Monday under protection. In Pine Grove Pool No 2 about 100 strikers with a brass band urged others to quit. Robert McClure reports 75 to 80 raiders named for conspiracy arrest.

Prrisnone Washington Fayette Counties Pine Grove Pool No. 2 Robert McClure Iron Pollo

Italians Leaving for the South from Eastern Pennsylvania

Three hundred Italian laborers passed through to Charleston South Carolina the first foreign workers sent South from Eastern Pennsylvania. Hundreds more plan to follow to Southern States promised wages of 1.25 to 2 dollars daily. Climate reasons drive a likely large exodus of Italians Poles and Hungarians this winter to the South.

Reape Cha Ieston South Carolina Pennsylvania

Geiser Case Continues as Hahn Seeks Delay

In Easton on November 28 a large crowd gathered for the habeas corpus hearing in the Geiser case. District Attorney Geiser faces a charge of compounding a felony over a $130 settlement of forgery cases involving A H Hahn. Hahn’s counsel requested a continuance due to illness, and the court granted a delay until Tuesday morning after a physician said Hahn was confined to bed.

Geiser Tur Traves Easton George W. Geiser A. H. Hahn Hahn

Slaughtering Deer in New Jersey Sparks Legislative Push

New Jersey game laws restrict shooting reed birds rail birds prairie chickens and deer after December 1 with woodcock allowed until December 16. The deer slaughter in lower counties prompts a proposed three to five year protection measure at the next Legislature session. West Jersey Game Protective Society denies plans to expand its jurisdiction to Monmouth Ocean Burlington and Atlantic counties.

New Jersey West Jersey

Trunk Line Agents Meet in New York Office

General passenger agents from major trunk lines met in New York at Commissioner Fink's office to settle differences by amicable arrangements. The Baltimore and Ohio was absent as Agent Lord claimed he was not notified of the meeting.

New York Fink Baltimore and Ohio Road Lord Baltimore and Ohio R. Lord

Death of Mrs Kingsley Wife of Continental Hotel proprietor

Mrs Kingsley wife of the Continental Hotel proprietor died yesterday morning from cancer after a long illness. She spent the summer with her daughter in Boston for health and returned two weeks ago. Her daughter arrived two hours before her death. Mrs Kingsley was well known and highly respected socially.

J. E. Kingsley Continental Hotel

George McGowan Club Elects Officers for Next Year

At the George McGowan Club annual meeting in the Second ward officers were elected. Charles Gabel was named president, Frank Summers vice president, Michael J. Maher financial secretary, Edward D. Cox recording secretary, with trustees James McKeever, Robert Jeffries, James Kelsh, Thomas Gallagher and John Maher.

George McGowan Club Second Ward Charles Gabel Frank Summers Michael J. Maher Edward D. Cox James McKeever Robert Jeffries James Kelsh Thomas Gallagher John Maher

Princeton Freshmen Defeat Naval Cadets 10 to 0

Annapolis November 28 Princeton College Freshman Football team defeated the Naval Academy by 10 to 0 in a one sided game. It was a rough and tumble exhibition of college football.

Princeton Annapolis Princeton College Naval Academy

Third Ward Appointee Lynch Named Ship-keeper at Chester

Patrick F. Lynch of the Third ward received notice from Washington yesterday of his appointment as ship-keeper at Chester. Swarthmore Defeats Johns Hopkins 16 to 0 in cricket on November 26.

Patrick F. Lynch Third Ward Washington Chester Swarthmore Johns Hopkins Bartimons Sue Johns Hopkins University

Jay Gould to Retire From Wall Street Network

Jay Gould announces retirement after 25 years on Wall Street to devote himself to Missouri Pacific Western Union and Manhattan. The firm W E B Conner & Co will dissolve December 31 with George J Gould becoming active in management of the Gould interests.

Tur Tires New York Stock Exchange W. EB. Conner & Co Jay Gould George J. Gould Messrs. Gould Wall Street Messrs. Conner Morosini Western Union Building Tam Conner Vanderbilt Manhattan Gould Wabash Mr. Gould Atalanta Windward Islands Rio Janeiro W. FE Wallstreet George

Gas Works Wage Rise Outpaces Coal Carbonizing Cost

The Gas Works carbonized 246 179 tons of coal at 3.97 per ton, totaling 977 190.89 in wages. In 1884 actual carbonizing cost reached 1 448 606.19, yielding a net wage loss of 534 202.92 versus the expected 1 114 943.27 for the same tonnage. Aggregate wages by year are listed with rising figures and a projected 9 000 monthly increase for this year.

Gas Trust

Trial of the Electric Motor on Ridge Avenue

A test run of an electric motor car occurred last night along Ridge avenue from the depot at Thirty-second and Dauphin to South Laurel Hill, covering three quarters of a mile. The motor, attached to a regular summer car filled with passengers, operated without incident at normal speeds. Will Schlesinger, the company electrician, supervised the experiment, which proved satisfactory enough to authorize regular electric motor car service henceforth.

Ridge Avenue Dauphin Streets Laurel Hill Will Schlesinger

Ocean Steamship Arrivals Note Ports and Ships

Ocean steamship arrivals listed for New York and Baltimore with ships Geiser Barraconta Etruria Moravia India Sussex and routes from Liverpool Christiana West Indies Swansea Queenstown Hamburg and New York.

New York Germanic Liverpool Geiser Christiana Barraconta West Indies Queenstown Etruria Hramburg Moravia India Baltimore Sussex Swansea

Weather Outlook for Philadelphia and New York Warm Then Rain

Indications point to a warmer day for Philadelphia and New York with local rains expected afterward. Yesterday's high reached 42.8 degrees and the low 8 degrees, with an average not specified.

Philadelphia New York Fair

City News in Brief Highlights Local Events and Incidents

The Last Man's Club entertained City Treasurer-elect Frank F Bell at dinner. A reunion of local lodges of the Order of font was held at Handel and Haydo. The Philadelphia Society for Organising Charity meets tomorrow at eight in Association Hall. The nineteenth anniversary of the Pennsylvania Peace Society is tomorrow afternoon. A woman believed to be Annie Wood of Bryn Mawr was found unconscious and taken to the German Hospital. Edwin Megargee will give readings in a De Sales Association course tomorrow. Professor Oscar Abrahamson spoke to nurses at Blockley last night. Samuel Graham, a Thirteenth ward politician, died at his home. Jacob Link of Ogden street died from a rat bite eight weeks earlier. Collector John Cadwalader made two appointments in his department. James D Simpson was named assistant janitor of the Custom House and Charles McCullough was made a day laborer. Dennis Dunn of the Pennsylvania Woolen Company was arrested for illegal voting and held on $800 bail.

Last Frank F. Bell The Order of Font Handel and Haydo Philadelphia Society For Association Hall Pennaylvyaola Peace Society Annie Wood Bryn Mawr Edwin Megargee de Sales Association Twentieth Christian Streets Oscar Abrahamson Blockley Samuel Graham Clement Street Jacob Link Ogden Street Bergdoll Gorimaas Hospital John Cadwalader James D. Simpson Custom House Charles Mccullough Dennis Dunn Pennsylvania Woolen Company Thirty Reed Torday Saarseubeuwe

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