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Evening journal., 1888-12-31
ANOTHER ENGLISH HORROR
Eight-Year-oId Johnny Gill Murdered and
His body nIutilated After the Manner
Of whItechapel's Fiend.

VI NhiNcehhsaeih flehus
LoNrox, Dec 8i.-A murder equal in
atrocty TO those committed by the White
chapel fiend occurred at Bradford, York.
shire The victim was Johnnie Gill, an
S-year-old boy. When the lad failed to re
turn home on Thursday evening his parents
became alarmed, and reported his disappear
ance to the police. The next day his mutt.
lated body was found In an clubhouse n mile
from the place where he was last seen alive.
The body had been disemboweled in the
manner made shockingly familiar by the
Whitechapel hend. The heart had been torn
out entirely and hung upon the throat, and
both boots had been taken Off tho lads feet
and thrust into the gaping body. Both arm,
and legs had been roughly chopped off and
tied to the bcdy by means OF the sus
penders worn by the child. The face and
body generally were hacked as il In wantor
brutality. There were other mutilatloni
which cannot be described here
A comfortable theory which the local polio,
profess to entertain is that this fiendish mnr
der was the work Of drunken lads who's
imaginations had been influenced by thl
grewsome accounts published Of Whitechape
atrocities; but it is incredible that any on
but a strong nerved man could have mutt
lated the poor little corpse ia the bestia
fashion in which the work was actually done
The police have received and traced {.
their origin letters which lead them to believ
that Jack the Ripper is living in tn
vicinity of Drury Lane. They do not accep
the theory that the Whiteehapel fend Ia,
anything TO do with the murder Of littl
John Gill, and seem confident that the cles
upon which they are now working win resul
in the murderer's capture in London.
Evening journal., 1888-12-31
A chlId Rnrned % Denth.

PITTsBUR0, Dec. 31-Last night FIRE broke
ont in the residence of Michael Mcclure
partially destroying the building and caus
ing the death Of Mary Mcclure, child Of /
years One Of Mr.. McGuires children, in
lighting the candles on a Christmas tree. sci
fire to the tree itself The flames spread tc
the building and had gained considerable
headway when the fire department arrived
Two adjoining frame buildings were alsc
badly damaged. Little Mary Mcclure was
not missed by her parents until it was impos
sible for any one to enter the burning build
ing. The fircmen concentrated their effortl
to driving the flames back from the from
part OF the house while Robert McAdami
started to rescue the child. He found hei
lying on bed, still breathing, but almost
suffocated BY smoke aud heat She wai
carried to q physicians office, but expired
before restoratives could be applied.
Evening journal., 1888-12-31
LEGISLATIVE OFFICIALS.
Are on Hand for the Opening of this
Leglslature-Th OnlcIni Slate.

Harrisburg Crowded with Politicians Yhc
Are on Hand for the Opening of the
Lcglslature-Tho omciai Slate.
HARRIsBURG, Pa, Dec 3i.-Tho city il
full Of politicians OF various caliher Mem.
bers Of the legislature are arriving on every
train, and the hotels and boarding houses
IRE full to ovcrflowing. Both houses viii
meet tomorrow for organization, but the
states have been made and everything will
go along without any hitch whatever. There
have been some changes in the arrangement
Of the minor offices, but the leading clerk.
ships will stand as announced two weeks
ago, unless something now Unforeseen and
unexpected occurs
Harry HUM, OF Philadelphia who wantec
TO be reading clerk In the house, has had hi
ambition nippod In the bud by the statesmen
from the rural districts He will be giyeE
the position Of speakers clerk as q balm foi
his wounded feelings
There will not likely DO any change IA the
senate slate, which is as follows; President
pro tom, Senator Grady, OF Philadelphia
chief clerk, Russell Errett, Of Allegheny
reading clerk, Anthony Bannan, Of KcKear
county; Journal clerk, Il. w. Smiley, We
mango; senate librarian, John G. Delaney
The latter is opposed by the Senator Rutan
who may yet make trouble for him Errett
for chief clerk, Is also opposed by Thomn
b. Cochrane, Of Lancaster, who has held iii,
position over thirteen years
In the house the programme Is as follows
Speaker, Henry X. Boyer, Philadelphia
chief clerk, John w. Morrison, Allegheny
reading clerk, J. r. W. Baker, Mercer; jour
nal clerk, L. D, Fetterolf, Montgomery
resident clerk, Charles Z. Voorhees,, Philn
delphia; sergeant at arms, John D. Paterson
Dauphin- A caucus Of the Republican mem
bers Of the House win be held tonight
Evening journal., 1888-12-31
nrnwnnd a. me ohin.

RIPLEY, o., Dec. 81. by the capsizing Of
a boat In the Ohio river six persons wer,
drowned. They were William Brooks, Dan
lei Brooks, George Brooks, Slate Humphreys
Rosie Turner and 49, Page, a young woman
All Of the unfortunates were colored They
had been to a dance and were returning
home in John boat At the same time twl
steamers, the Telegraph and the Hudson
were racing up the river, and the heavl
waves produced thereby capsized the to,
heavily laden boat, and the six occupant
named above were drowned The thre,
brothers were all under 20 years Of age.
Evening journal., 1888-12-31
Death Of Miss Jennle EoIeer.

PLATrsnUR0, N. r., Dec. 3l-Afiss Jenni,
g. Folger, daughter Of the late secretary OF
the treasury, Charles G. Folger, died al
Saranac lake Of consumption at the age oi
35 years The body was taken to Geneva
the late home OF the deceased. Miss FolgeI
had been in the Adirondacks five years, liv.
ing at Paul Smiths during the summer and
at Sarannc lake IN the winter. The body
was accompanied to Albany by Miss Susie
w, Folgor, the only surviving member Of
the family; DIR. and Mrs g. l.. Trudeau, Of
the Adirondack sanltarium, and the guide
George Mussen.
Evening journal., 1888-12-31
A ProntabIe Year.

FALL RIVER, Mass, Dec. 31.-The year
has been a profitable one for Fall River
manufacturers, and closes with the market
entirely clear Of spot goods and the produc
tion sold well ahead TO April. The dividend:
aggregate the greatest amount ever paid In
the history Of the city. The total capital OF
which dividends were paid was Si7, 1858, 600
on which thirty-three corporations PAID
Sl,7l0,00O, or an average Of over e.s5 pei
cent, against 81 ,42T, 800, or 8 $40 per cent.
last year, and Si,047, $50, or an average oi
about 6x per cent, In 1885,
Evening journal., 1888-12-31
nIr. Merle,a nrvInnInra. ;.

SAN Francisco, Dec. 3t-The details Of
the losses supposed to have been sustained by
various San Francisco and eastern business
houses through the mysterious departure
from this city Of Charles r Merle, president
Of the California Bone Meal Fertilizlng com.
pany, and local agent for N. Fairbanks q
Co, the Chicago lard dealers, are difficult to
obtain, and will probably not be definitely
known before the meeting Of the directors oi
the Fertilizing company, which will be held
to-day, but the latest estimate places the
total losses at about 500, 600.
Evening journal., 1888-12-31
oyster pirate vessels Captured.

CAMBRIDGE, Ind, Dec 31-The state
steamer Governor MeLane captured five
vessels engaged in illegal dredging in the
Little Choptank They are the sloop J. S.
Bennett, the bugeyes Mary J. Bond, Lottie
L. Thomas, James II. O'Neal and James A.
Garfield The captains Of the craft were not
taken, they having escaped to Deals Island.
On Thursday a battle Of two hours duration
occurred in Fishing bay, between Clay
Island lighthouse and Haines Point, with
the police sloop Julia Hamilton, Capt.
Tyler on the one side and seven dredging
ships five of which are those mentioned
above, ON the other The dredgers werc
finally driven of. Capt. Shores, OF the Mary
]. Bond, was shot in the hand, and two
other drsdgers were slightly wounded.
Evening journal., 1888-12-31
A vIotlm of Hvdrophobla.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 3l.--Polico officer Henry
Fehle, Of this city, died horrible death from
hydrophobia. Last September, while walk.
ing on his beat, he wns bitten on the right
leg by dog, but thought nothing Of the
wound. Wednesday the leg began to swell,
and Thursday Fehle was taken down with
violent symptoms OF hydrophobia He
passed from one CONFUSION into another,
and finally died in great agony. Dr. Ber.
nays, who attended him, says the case was
genuine hydrophobia.
Evening journal., 1888-12-31
A .nnrnniln snirihn-

ROCHESTER. N. Y, Dec. 31.-John Post /.
the name Of boy but IA years Of age who
deliberately committed suicide at his father:
house by shooting himself. Post was vel.
known Ia the locality where he lived as a lao
Of quiet habits, and the affair created great
sensation No one saw him kill himself OF
heard the fatal shot. He was found at the
back Of barn on his fathers premises with a
bullet wound in his head. Apparently he had
been dead an hour when found. One of his
family went to call him to breakfast and thus
made the discovery.
Evening journal., 1888-12-31
KlIiod by a Faii.

NEW YoRK, Dec 3L-Samuel Price, q
young married man. who. until few weeks
ago, was employed by the government in
inspecting cattle on Long Island, fell over
the balustrades Of the stairs in his house, 22d
West One Hundred and Seventeenth street,
Saturday. He was picked up unconscious
and IL was found that his skull was fractured
He was taken to the Manhattan hospital and
died late last night He was subject to fita
Of vertigo, and it was supposed he was seized
with one Of these and fell
Evening journal., 1888-12-31
Miners Frightfuliy sIangled.

EvERsoN, Pa, Dec. 31-While number
of Polish miness were preparing two kegs Of
powder for their work spark from a pipe
caused a terrific explosion. Joseph Chren-
chick, John Buloak, Stephen Vetco, Bula
Plossoca, Joseph Verostic and Michael Col
well were all frightfully cut and burned.
The flesh is of Buloak's legs, arms and back,
and he win die Chrehchick's feet are blown
almost off and will have to be amputated.
OF the six, three are in a precarious condition.
-Four frame houses belonging to the II. G.
Frick Coke company were destroyed by the
fire which followed.
Evening journal., 1888-12-31
MURDERED FOR REVENGE.
Trnmps who Arc Driven from n Freight
Traln KIN the Brakeman.

Trnmps Who Are Driven from n Freight
Traln KIN the Brateman.
NEW HAflS, Dec. Sly Yesterday the
canal at Windsor locks yielded up the body
Of John Turner, New Haven brakeman on
the Consolidated road, who has been missing
since Friday night Turner was a middle
brakeman on the night freight that reaches
this city from the south shortly after mid.
night. When the train arrived in this city
carly Saturday morning Turner was miss
ing. His fellow hralSemen had been brakinp
in the inside Of the cab and cahoose, henc,
they could not explain his Disappearance
One of party of thrce tramps who wer,
driyon Off the Southern road freight Satur
day cursed the brakeman and warned hin
he might meet the same fate as the fellow
who was drowned in the canal at Windsor
Locks, Acting on this casual .emarl th'
police searched tn canal Turner's head WA
cut in two places Medical Examiner Barnny
says death was caused by drowning.
Evening journal., 1888-12-31
LOSSES MADE HIM FRANTIC.
And the Friends of Manuel Klein Fea
lie Has Committed Suicide.


TRENTON, Dec 1.-The disappearance Of
Manuel Klein, a member Of the excise board
OF Trenton and president and treasurer Of
the W. S. Sharp Pristing company, has oc-
casioned much comment among Mr.. Klein's
large circle Of friends in the city. Mr. Klein
was last seen in Trenton on Friday night
last. For some days previous TO that his
friends noticed that he was depressed in
spirits, and kept himself secluded.
On Saturday morning the bookkeeher Of
the Sharp Printing company received a letter
by mail from Mr.. Klein in which he stated
that he had severed his connection with the
Sharp company for good, and that he re-
GREETED that be had to take such step His
losses, he stated, had made him frantic
The bookkeepor says Klein's accounts nro
all right. It is feared he has committed
suicide Mr.. Klein was prominent member
Of the g. A. Dr.
Evening journal., 1888-12-31
RecentIon 10 commnnder Ynrner.

TOPEKA, Kan, Dec. Sl-Maj William
Warner, commander in chief Of the G. A. r.
was rendered public reception ia the hall
Of the house Of representatives, which was
elaborately decorated for the occasion. An
address Of welcome was delivered by Capt.
L. ]. Webb on behalf Of the @. A. r. and
the citizens Of Topeka, and by Adjt Gen.
Campbell on behalf Of the state Of Kansas.
Mai Warner responded briefly, and short
speeches were also made by members Of the
commanders staff
Evening journal., 1888-12-31

SYRACUSE, N. Y, Dec. 3i.-Ex-Assembly-
man Henry L. sDuguid, president Of the
Syracuse Savings bank, died at Tuscon,
A. T., of kidney difficulty. He had been in
poor health. Mr. Duguid was born at
Pompey, this county, Dec 25, 1882 and was
of Scottish descent He was internal rev
snue collector for this district from 1865 to
1872. and mad held many city offices. de was
an assemblyman in 1879 1880 and 1881. He
was the senior member OF the saddlery hard
ware firni Of Duguid, Wells & Co, and was
~iGely known aud universally respected
Evening journal., 1888-12-31
Mhinned ont nf thn Bnslnesa.

LIMA, o., Dec. 3l.-John Morisoner, pro
prietor Of the only saloon at Rawson. has
been repeatedly warned by white Capsn Ia
close, but paid no attention to the threats.
Saturday night party of men, masked as
"White Caps visited him, and, after de-.
molishing the saloon, whipped him until be
begged for mercy and swore be would neveE
go into the saloon business again.
Evening journal., 1888-12-31
Kllled br q Barkeener.

PoTTsrowN, Pa, Dec. sl.--A fatal afFray
occurred here at midnight in saloon. James
English entered the saloon in a drunken con-
dition and got into quarrel with the bar
keeper, John Burns. who attempted to put
English out In the scuftie which followed
Burns hit English With chair leg. The
latter died soon after.
Evening journal., 1888-12-31
Pond is Mayor of San Francisco.

SAN Francisco, Dec. 3l.-Judge Firm, Of
the superior court, at the conclusion Of the
recount Of votes cast for mayor Ia the recent
election declared E. b. Pond (Dem.) to be
the successful candidate. The Independent
candidate for mayor, Mr.. G. c. O'Donnell,
and on whose demand the recount was made,
was accredited with 500 more votes than on
the first count, but this increase was not
large enough to overcome Ponds majority.
Evening journal., 1888-12-31
A wronged Husband,s venaeance,

MONTREAL, Dec SL-A night watchman
named Benson Unexpectedly went home at 4
o'clock yesterday morning. He found a fell
low employe named Singer with his wife
Benson pulled out revolver and shot his
wife just over the heart fatally, she dying in
few minutes. He also shot Singer in two
places. The latter viii recover. Benson sur
rendered himself to the police.
Evening journal., 1888-12-31
Minors join the FederatIon.

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ills, Dec. 3l-Ths miners
or southern Illinois met in convention here
and organized a branch of the National
Federation Of Miners Ten Of the largest
coal producing counties in the southern part
Of the state were represented by delegates
Douglas Steele was elected president and
]. 9. Heenan, Of Harrisburg, Saline county,
secretary treasurer.
Evening journal., 1888-12-31
cowbors Exehange compIIlnents.

DENNIsox, Tex, Dec. sl.-At ranch
thirty miles northwest OF this city. on the
Washita river, in the Chickasaw nation, twd
cowboys got into dispute which ended La
both men being shot One was killed In.
stantly while the other WAS taortally
wounded.
Evening journal., 1888-12-31
A Negro RavIsher Arrested.

DANBURY, Conn, Dec 81 George Simcns,
a buriy negro, assaulted an 11-year-old girl
in New Milford ON the night of Dec. Is. He
found her in the house alone and stified her
cries with q towel. Her grandmother on her
return home tourd the child IN terrible agony
and gave an ala-.m- A party of men started
in pursuit, but Simons evaded them. He has
been captured ami taken to New Milford and
bound oyer % -he superior court for trial
Evening journal., 1888-12-31
RInun tn Atn,ns

ToRoSTo, Dec. 3l.-Joseph Walwmth, q
laborer, was warming some dynamite car
tridges by fire at Toamorde. on the Cana
dian Pacific railroad, when the bag caught
fire. In the exs .osiOn Walworth was blown
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-08-11

"A severe wind and rain storm visit
ed this section on Wednesday evening.
A tree was blown down in front of Geo.
Pemberton's residence, and many
branches was torn from the trees. The
rain fall was thankfully received by the
farmers and many others.
The large tree on main street that
was blown down on Wednesday evening,
came near falling on Mr.. Joseph Hyde OF
Wilmington, who was passing along the
street at the time Two other gentle
men were with him, and they all made
a narrow escape from serious injury.
The Christian Sunday School of this
town will hold their annual picnic at
Lovers Retreat on Thursday Aug, 10th
Meet at the Chapel at 0 A. NJ. Convey
ance will be provided to take Members of
families represented in the School. Also
any friends who may wish to 60. Should
the day be unfIvoable will go the next
day.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-08-11
PERSONAL.

II. W. B. Maxwell of the Evening Jour.
nal office, Wilmington. is home on va.
cation.
Misses Lille and Carrie Culbert OF
Wilmington are visiting James -. Cros-
san and family, near Newark.
Mrs Evan W. Lewis of this town and
Miss Lizzie Esray Of Germantown, Pa
are spending week at Atlantic City.
Miss Hattie L. Dean, is visiting her
aunt, Mrs. Thomas Pilling of Kiamensi
Del
Mrs. VIM X. Dean, who has been SER
iously i'll for some time, is slowley recov-
ering.
Miss Lizzie Anderson, of Philadelphia,
is visiting Mrs. Rankin Armstrong.
Miss Oracle Holloway, of Philadelphia,
is visiting Edna Armstrong.
Mrs. Howell and daughter of Whining.
ton are spending the heated days here
Mrs. Clark Paxson and Mrs. Amos
Osmond paid short visit to Mrs. r. IL
Haynes of Sudlersville, Md.
Miss Money of New Leeds is visiting
Mrs. Joseph H. Caleb,
Miss Katie Truitt of Wilmington is
visiting her friend, Miss Lille McKinsey.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-08-11
Base Ball

The Newark base ball Club easily de-
feated the Mundorlrs Senate Club, of
Wilmington, on Saturday last by score
of 81 to Z. The game was one-sidcd all
the way through. The Wilmington club
scored only once in the first five in
nings, and at this time the score stood
IS to in favor ofthe Newark boys. Then
the home pitcher slowed up in his de-
livery and allowed several hits and runs
to be made of of him in the next three
innings
Both teams did some good work in
the inield, Squires batted well, widows
did some good batting, contributing a
home run, WhitemaE got in some great
base-running, and added home run to
the list of heavy hits.
b. Raub played good game at short,
and found the ball when hits were deed
ed.
Hossinger and Widdoes fielded their
positions well.
The outiielders get the greater part of
their work in the last inning chasing the
smashing hits ofthe Wilmington boys,
who enjoyed this chance of hitting while
it lasted
Lytle caught good game, batted well
and scored five times. He was off in his
throwing to second.
The defeated team struck out 10 times
and need practice in batting, TO give the
home team more even game. The score
Of runs and positions as follows:
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-08-11
OUT OF TOWN NEWS.

An unknown white man was killed on
the railroad near Stanton, on Monday.
The body was picked up and taken to
Wilmington. The engine was too close
on the man TO stop.
The liver and kidneys must be kept in
good condition. Hoods Sarsaparilla is a
great remedy for regulating these organs
A colt belonging to farmer named
Leager, who lives about seven miles from
Dover, was struck and killed by light
ming on Sunday evening. The bolt is
said to have stunned several persons in
the vicinity.
Cleveland and Thurman, and Harrison
and Moron clubs are springing up-mush-
roon-like-in Cecil county. 1t is almost
useless to organize club here, as all
Delaware, or the majority of the voters
are in favor of II tariff reform.
While trimming hedge about
three weeks ago. a man named Martin f.
Powell living in West Dover hundred,
cut himself, and died of lockjaw Monday
morning. He was well-known and high
ly respected among the farmers in the
section in which he lived.
Harry Tucker, the l7-year-old son of
Eli Tucker, one of the leading merchants
of Jarrettsville, Md, shot and instantly
killed himself on Sunday night while
handling a revolver which was mot
loaded" lie was young man much re-
spected by all who knew Erening
Journal.
The Cecil Ners of Elkton is RESPONSE
BILE for the following, as far as we know
1t is reported that ten young ladies of
Odessa, Del, are to be married the com
ing Fall and that six of the number are
named Mary. Well, if the girls are as
good as their names there will be at least
is exceedingly happy men in that vicin-
ity this winter.
The Kennett pa Advance says
"Word has been received here of the
safe arrival in Antwerp, Belgium, of
Eugene Walker, son of w. II. Walker, of
Mill Creek hundred. Mr.. Walker sailed
from New York about three weeks ago
on the steamer Westeriand, and arrived
at the port Of Antwerp after a very sue
cessful voyage of ten days. After spend
ing few days at the place of his arrival
he will proceed to Paris, and spend
the summer in Frenc study and sight
seeing" Mr.. Walker, who graduated
recently with the highest honor from
Howard University, is a near relative of
Francis II. Walker, Esq, of this city.
Ayers Aguc Cure never fails to cure
fever and ague and malaIial disorders.
Warranted.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-08-11
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They Promise Much Sport.

Arrangements have been completed
for a trotting meeting at Newark and
Elkton. The trot at the latter place will
be held on Saturday, Aug. 25th, and at
Homewood Driving Park, this town, on
Thursday afternoon, Aug. 23d. The
purses offered at each place are liberal
and the number of good horses that will
be attracted cannot fail to be productive
of first class sport. The trials of speed
heretofore given at Homewood Driving
Park have attracted large crowds, and
the races have always proven exciting
and fairly contested. Elkton had gala
day on July 4th, and although the at
tendance was not as large as could he
hoped for, yet the speed contests were
full of interest from first TO last. An adj
vertisement appears in these columns,
which gives full synopsis of what races
will take place at each course.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-08-11
Thief Arrested.

The news was received with ut
most satisfaction by the community
that he had terrorized but the ar-
rest of disease that is stealing
away loved and valued life, is an
achievement that should inspire
heartfelt gratitude. Chiliness, cold
extremities, depressed spirits, and
extremely miserable sensations,
with wan features, are the results of
disordered kidneys and liver. Arrest
the cause at once by taking DIR.
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery.
1t is purely vegetable detective,
that will ferret out and capture the
most subtle lung or blood disorders.
Druggists.