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Evening journal., 1888-06-19

Before this the Mormons and fishermen,
who had banded together, had met in more
than one pitched battle One Of the fiercest
followed the departure Of an expedition from
King Strang's stronghold for tho mainland
An alarm was at once given by the fisher
mems patrol and chase Tes given. When the
Mormons landed the parties met and the
fishermen fired volley that made the Nor
mons scurry back to their boats with few
wounded. AS soon as the Mormons we're
clear Of land they laid their course for the
Beaver, twenty miles away. Close after FOL
lowed the fisher boats The wind almost
died away, and n running fire was kept up
all the time. Although the range was long,
a number Of Mnrmons were ws1nded This
left them short handed, and their complete
! destruction seemed TO be inevitable, when
the bark Morgan, Capt Stone, hove in sight.
The Mormons headed for her and reached
! the bark in time to allow their occupants 70
Chamber on board before the infuriated fish
| errlen could come M. Once on deck they
were safe and the pursuers gaveup the chase
| The Mormons were taken by Capt. Stone
near TO the Beavers and cast adrift in their
boats.
The worst blot on the page of the Mormon
history Of occupation was the murder OF the
entire crew OF the brig Robert Willis, which
disappeared in 1853 The last person to see
the brig was Capt John B. Merrill, OF this
city, who ct the time was on Skillagalee
(sailor for Aux Galetsl Island, engaged in a
wrecking expedition to the schooner
Sovereign Of the Seas. 1t was Thanksgiving
afternoon, and a heavy snow storm was II
progress. Stifled by tho fetid atmosphere
inside the Lighthouse, the only building On
the island, Mr.. Merrill stepped outside. Ih'
island is barely an acre in extent, and as h'
closed the door almost on top Of him he saw
the cutwater Of a brig which lie Tecognizee
as the Willis The storm had parted for Al
instant, leaving patch Of clear sky. III
crew Of the Willis seemed TO sight the islam
at tho same instant, and the brig at ono
Evening journal., 1888-06-19

a large plsts glass mirror, reaching
almost from floor to ceiling. The top and
sides OF TIE rooms ara fnished In embossed
leather. From one OF these rooms on
either side is Il door lead1ug TO a walk or
observatory which is enclosed by an iron
railing. The windows in the middle OF the
car are protected by steel rods. The first
room on this part is the buffet where
all the meals are prepared. lt
is well supplied with all the
convenieuces OF a modern kitchen. An
aunnnoiator shows the cook when and
where be is needed, there being IL different
points to reach. Leaving the buffet, pri-
vate slseping and drawing rooms &c
"B. n"A, - are passed All Of these have
glass mirrors Ia each end. Next Is
store-room containing the switch box TO
regulate the supply OF electricity. Water
closets. toilet room and les cooler make up
the list Of apartments Ia the car. II is
heated by steam pipes under the Baker
patent, aud the electricity for the bells
and lights is supplied by The Julien stor-
age Battery system. The three cars were
kuilt by the Gilbert Car Manufacturing
Company OF Troy, N. Y.
Evening journal., 1888-06-19
UNITED STATES COURT.
a Damage Case of Ten Thousand
Dollars.

a Damage Case of Ten Thousand
Dollars.
The juno term Of the United States Cir
cult aud District Courts convened this
morning az 10 o'clock, with Judge L. E
Wales on the hsuch. The clerk, s. Rod
man Smith, called the roll OF jurors for the
term. A number OF casss were called, and
passed or continued. The case OF James
G.. Sellers vs. Parvis & Williams
phosphate manufacturers Of Middle
town was called and the following jury
drawn: John Jones, Thomas Appleby,
William u. Kennsrd, Samuel Il Killgore,
Francis A. Gray, William A. Husbands,
e. B. Morris. William Paynter Jones,
James T. Richardson, Israel Whiteman,
Thomas Scott and William M. Derrickson.
J. H. Hoffecksr, Esq, counsel fer the
plaintiff and Attorney General John Biggs
for the defendant.
The remainder of the jury were dis.
charged from attendance at this term OF
court. The case as explained to the jury
by Mr.. hofYecksr ia as follows: Emilia g.
Sellers, mother OF the plaintiff, was the
owner OF farm OF 200 acres just this side
OF Middlssown. which has been greatly
damsged bv the fumes and gases from
Parvls s. Williams's phosphate factory
Just across ths 70 ID. The peach and apple
orchards, the vegetation and crops had not
produced any crops and Ia many cases
been killed. TIE disagreeable fumes were
at times 80 overpowering ss to make it un.
pleasant TO live on the farm. The damage
spoken Of took place in 1883 and 'S5 and the
suit was brought by James G.. Sellers, the
son OF ths formsr owner Of the farm who
had loaned money on the same. Witnesses
for the plaintiff were hesri thil morning
The damage Is plsced OF $40 600.
This afternoon Miss Sellers, sister Of The
plaintiff. testifiAd "a to the disegreeabls
and sick2nipz fumes that cams from tbs
factory. Bene lick W. Hutchinson exam
ined the pseca and apple orchards
and found them damaged from
the gases from the phosphate factory. Th'
corn crop was damaged. There was de
crease OF fodder and corn to the extent o.
nearly $500 Robert d. Cochran
saw peach trees killed after th'
factory was put there. Their,
was no doubt but that the corn crop wa
ruined. Supposed It was the factory did 1t
The new growth Of apple trees was killed
This farm was not IS valuable since the fac
tory was there as before.
Serick l.. Shallcross testified as to th
damaging effects OF the gases and fume
from the factory oa tue corn and on appl
trees. He considered that the farm wa
worth thousands OF dollars more before th
factory was there, than now.
Henry A. Nswisnd testified TO the dau
age to the peach ard sppIe orchards, th
injury to the corn crop and the hedges. Tt
fumes Of the scid made the trees look as
scorched with fire.
The csse VIII probably last until to-mo
row noon.
Evening journal., 1888-06-19
woMAN,s pRoeREss.
Trs. Carsc. Of Chicago, and Mrs. Foitz,
OF California
Isneclal Corresrondence.l

CHICAGO. Juno 1s.-Here are portraits
Of two intellectual women-Mrs. 7. B. Carse,
who has recently been elected q member Of
the Cook county board Of education in this
city, and Mrs. Clara Foltz, the California
lawyer and editor.
Mrs. Carse was elected 70 eli the vacancy
occasioned by tho death Of Gen. Martin
BEEN, whose tragical shooting has recently
attracted so much attention. Mrs Carse Is
president Of the Chicago branch Of the Ma
tional Woman's Christian Temperance union,
and president Of the Young Ladies' Bcnevo-
lent society. Her work, however, has been
chiefly in tho CAUSE Of temperance, and by
conducting weekly meetings it is estimated
that she has induced 60,000 persons to sign
the pledge.
Mrs. Clara Foltz has romantic history
When a very young girl she eloped with q
Pennsylvania German named Foltz and
began life on an Iowa farm. Their mar
riage was a mistake. At IS she found her
self with two children and obliged to earn
her own living. Dress making, millinery,
voice culture and keeping boarders helped
her to get on, but lawyer having discovered
Evening journal., 1888-06-19
Festival as nrandywine.

BrandYwine festival will open tonight
In a tent at 2sd and Market SITS The fol
lowing committees have made the arrange
ments: Ice cream, A. Crawford. james
Tong and Robert Broomal; strawbsrriss,
A. NJ. Pierce; tent, the official board OF the
church; light, Ell jacobs, Daniel Sewel
and John Abel; evergreens, James Peppin
and Frank Carson. Theprepidents Of the four
principal tables are: Mrs Sarah Tong,
Mrs. 81. E Grice. Mrs. r. Mcclure and
Mrs. Newton Gem. respectively. Miss Ida
Alexander will be in charge OF the flower
stand. The presidents OF this various tables
will be assisted by the young ladies Of the
church, and good time is expected.
Evening journal., 1888-06-19
FIVE O'CLOCK EDITION
CONVENTION opENs.
Speeches by Zones and Thurston.
CommiItees Rend.

Speeches by Jones and Thurston.
Committees Read.
CHICAGO, June 10 Precisely at 12 81 the
xayei OF Chaifnan Jones of the Republican
Committee souaded sharply on the mahog'
ony desk and tho Republican Convention
of 1855 was formally opened with prayer
By the Rev. Frank w. Gunsler Of Chicago.
At1247 Chairman Jones had made bis
address 10 which he favored protection and
said the platform and candidates OF the
convention should be the embodiment Of
this spirit
At 1855 Temporary Chairman Thuretop
was received with applause. A Kansas
delegats announced that the Kansas dele
CATION was not responsible for the election
OF Thurston and proposed Warner OK Mis-
souri,. He was greeted with hisses. At
D N. Thurston exAn lis spsech. which
occupied nearly half an hour.
Atl3i Mr.. Horr OF Michigan presented
TO tenn 2oiary Cb imam gavel made from
wood taken from the oak under which the
Republican party was organized In jack
son, Michigan. At 40, q motion OF Hal
lowell Of Kansas expressing sympathy
with Sheridan was adopted.
At 9 20 p. u. on motion Of Governor
Foraker the clerk read the standing com.
mittess.
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MRS. cARsE.
crArA FCuTZ.

that she possessed legal mind gave her a
copy OF Kent's Commentaries and set her to
studying law. Then followed a hgnt with
the directors Of Hastings college at San Fran
cisco TO compel them 90 admit her to their
course. She won at last, but in the mean
time had been admitted to the supreme court
Of the state.
1t is now ten years since Mrs Foltz was
admitted to practice in San jose. Eighteen
months ago she removed to San Diego, where
she founded The Daily Bee, which she owns
and edits She has graceful, commanding
figure, slightly above the average height, and
strong though womanly features. Her home
is said to be attractive, and she entertalns
delightfully."-.
Evening journal., 1888-06-19
A SIrnnco ProceedIng.

Charles Alcorn cf Cnristiana Hundred
was before Justice Bsrtoletts this after
noon on a charge OF assault and intimiia-
tion, preferred By William J. Ferguson
Alcorn hiss number Of chickens which
Ferguson tends and receive Qua half the PRO
ceeds. Ferguson sold some eggs, which he
had not accounted for TO AlcoTn. One day he
was at Alcorn's house. Alcorn gos the
door locked and told Ferguson that he had
him now where be wanted him. Ferguson
is naturally OF q timid disposition. AlcoTn
then sent little colored boy he had to the
barn TO get some ropes with which
to tie Ferguson. He then made
Ferguson sign paper that be would leave
the state in three days and be himself
signed one that /, be did he tAlcornl would
let him of. The justice held Alcorn 10
s4O0 bail for his appearance at the next
court cf general sessions.
Evening journal., 1888-06-19

he had appropriated without ceremony.
Bent on revenge, the wrongod husband joined
hands with the fishermen. Suddenly, one
morning after the arrival Of the Michigan.
a force Of fifty fishermen. armed with mus
kets and shotguns, made a descent on the
island There wns little resistance mnde by
the surprised mormons. Strang was shot on
the wood dock as he was about boarding the
Michigan by che husband whose wife he hnd
stolen. With him fell the Mormon power on
Beaver Island. 1t was, with the exception Of
Strangs case, a bloodless conquest. 1t was
said afterwards that 50 demornlized wero the
Mormons that ten rcsolute men could have
taken the island Their unexpected success
so stunned the yictors in turn that there was
very little display Of lawlessacs.
Terrified and thoroughly cowed, most Of
the Mormons hastily prepared for another
exodus Strang was carried to bis house.
His wounds were believed to be fatal Still,
in spite OF the pain he was suffering, the
Mormon king calmly directed his followers
ia their preparations FOR fight
Tho most of them left ON the propeller Sem
ana the others on the Pittsburg, the next
boat 70 arrive. Strang was taken 20 Kcnosha,
wis, where he died and where his bones still
rest Those OF his followers who still clung
To tho Mormon faith found their way to Salt
Lake City Many fen by tho wayside and
became farmers here and there throughout
the west. Others continued to live on the
island and are there yet The invaders pre-
empted the farms Of the late owners and
gradually King James and his colony were
FORGOTTEN. And this tells the story OF the
rise and fall Of the little kingdom.
GEORGE H. TENowINE.
Evening journal., 1888-06-19
rAE POSTAL TELEGRAPH
Hunting for a 8oute 20 Enter the
CITY.

Hunting for Boute 90 Enter the
CITY.
c. G. Adams the superintendent Of the
Postal Telegraph Co, was before the trus-
tees Of the Ksnnett Turnpike Co. yesterday
applying for the right Of wsy along the
turnpike. Mr.. Adams has received a com
munication from Joseph i. Carpenter Jr.
chairman OF the Street and Sewer Direc
tors, acknowledging the receipt OF his
application for permission to erect
poles on the city streets and intimating
shat the permission uo1ld probably be
granted at the next mse ting.
The turnpike directors BY a small ma
iority refused to grant the telegraph COM
pany the right OF way. A. the close Of the
meeting, Mr.. Adams said hs would at once
examine the roais in the vicinity Of VIII
mington and it possible find a suitable
route for the Postal Telegraph Co 70 enter
the city. They did not desire the rout'
over the Ksnnsst turnpike TO any other.
1t was very desirable becsuse it was hI
nearest aud m)ss dirscs. but II anot' er
could bs founi, vito bat few miles dif
ference, It would bs taken. butt il none n
a tortuous and expen3ivs route wi
available, IL was likely that the project
would be given up.
Evening journal., 1888-06-19
searord Fruit at Ross.

The Seaford Review says: "The es-
tablishment of fruit exchange will
bring large buyers Of fruit 10 this
town, and will not only be a bene-
fit to the fruit grower, but to the
whole community. If we draw the
buyers to this point it, not only gives
ths fruit growers the increased profit,
butts advantageous to the town in
numerous other ways. The farmers
bringing their fruit to the exchange
will buy their merchandise from our
merchants and leave their money
scattered around in many ways that
will be of benefit TO our dealers and
community generally. Many want to
know why the exchange cannot ba To-
Gated right in Ssaford. That can be
explained in a few words. The rail-
road company have not the grounds
on which to place switches so that
our fruit can be loaded on the cars.
while so many trains stopDing there
would impede the work of shippers.
At Ross this would not be the case, as
they have plenty Of truck and room TO-
aII shippers VINO may want TO ship
from that point"
Evening journal., 1888-06-19

The prophet had a dispensation bidding
the saints gather up their goods preparatory
to a flight into the wilderness, where they
we're to found a state in which they could
practice their creed undisturbed So Strang
and his followers sailed for Beaver Island.
The hardships they had experienced they in
fiicted on the unfortunate fishermen of the
island. who were bundled into their boats
and put Off without compunction. Strang
renamed the island St. James, lie at once
set his followers at worl; ON the foundations
Of q capitol for the colony, which was to be
known es the City of st. James. 1t was To-
Gated at the north end Of the island, where
small bay formed q natural harbor, and
where the government had built a lighthouse.
In a short time quite a town was created.
The principal buildings were the temple, a
large one story building, and substantial
log palace for the prophet, who assumed the
title Of king Here Strang lived with his
three wives. Here also was the prison where
Strang used to confine his rebellious subjects
as we'll as his enemies Here the prophet
performed the duties Of both judge and exc
cutioner.
The Mornons by dint Of hard labor made
quite productive farms Of the sterile soil, but
their principal occupation was fishing and
''spoiling the Egyptians or piracy in tho
terse Anglo-Sa Of the old settlers. Soon
King Strang started out missionaries, and
the community increased until the estimated
Mormon population Of Beaver and adjoining
Islands over which they spread was nearly
two thousand. They soon became very AFRO
CANT, and fights with their neighbors were
I frequent.
With or without tho consent Of the state
authorities Of Michigan, Strang organized
the county Of St. James, taking in portion
Of the main land opposite He was elected
sheriff and the other county ofieiais were
his creatures. These and other irregular
proceedings were winked at for time, and
the Mormon leader even went so far as (
take his seat in tho Michigan legislature a
the member from his district, silencing oo
iections BY arraying himself on the side o
the majority.
Evening journal., 1888-06-19
Rrougrsin Lats.

Rev. Charles E. Murray left fol
Spring Lake, N. j., to-day.
Col. w. 7. Records of Laurel il
spending few days in this city.
The gutter along eth st. has beer
cleaned out and the dirt thrown int
the street. The smell is not pleasant
or healthy.
Eight carloads of berries wert
shipped to Jersey City and one t'
Boston yesterday, making 1877 car
loads to date.
The Republic will make regular
trips to Cape May after next Friday
A train will leave the w. & N. depo
at 8 45 every morning to connect a
the pier.
Evening journal., 1888-06-19

ony, when in the very height Of his power.
Strang called himself King James !, Of
Beaver Island, and his church and colony
were founded on claws dug out Of the
earth" He claimed that in the presence Of
three witnesses he found in an earthen ves-
eel, many feet below the surface, three brass
plates on which the Mormon laws wero writ
ten. These were discovered on the banks Of
the White river in Walworth county, Wis,
Sept. IA, 1Si5. These were called the Voree
plates, and the accompanying illustration isa
fac-simile OF both sides Of the three plates.
His first appearance hereabout was in the
role Of a local Methodist minister. He was next
heard Of among the Mormous at Nauvoo.
After Joe Smiths death he appeared as a
prominent candidate for the Mormon presi-
dency.
His defeat led to falling out with Young,
and Strang with his followers came north,
Evening journal., 1888-06-19
PARLeR CARS SHIPPED.
some thing Complete In the Way OF
an observation Car.

some thing Complete In tEie way OF
an Observation Car.
The jackson & Sharp Company will to-
day ship three cars which have been re-
ceivlng some general repairs at the works
They are known as the Monsrch Buffet
Cars and ia winter run en- Florida roads
while In summer they run between Boston
aud the White Mountains Two OF
the cars are psrlor cars. the Palatka and
Sanford, while the other. the Ymir, is an
observation car. Tho Palaiks and Sanford
are arranged as psrlor cars generally are
with the main parlor in the middle OF the
car, and the buffet, porters' room and other
c0nveuiences on one end and with the closets
and lavatory on the other. The outsides
Of all the cars are painted in silver leaf. 10
imitation OF frost and the windowa
are frosted around the edges.
The observation car Ymir is a great
triumph of the car builders art In either
end are drawing rooms with large lcung.
ing chairs tt fioer Is laid 10 tile. From
the roof projects chandelier and electric
lights. On the sides OF the room are venti
iators and also at the top. Tbs
rooms are connected with the buffei
hy fc1r electric knobs Ia each
In ons end OF each room L
Evening journal., 1888-06-19
THE FIRE AT DUBOIS.
-Four Thousand Rendered Home
less and Many Injured.


BRADFoRD, Pa, june 19.-The fire at
Dubois exhausted itself shortly after mid
night. The heart Of the beautiful little
town Is burned out and 1000 psopls are
homeless to day. Only two stores are left.
They are the property Of ]. E Dubois aud
Bell. Lewis g. Yates. Three hotels remain
out OF reventeeu, and one drug atore
ont Of nine. The loss will aggregate
So. .oOO, 900 John E. Dubois, the young
millionaire. has donated $4,000 to the suf-
fcrers. The place had population OF
10 600. The scenes in aud around the un-
fortunate town begger description. Terri
dsd wives end mothers. half crazad hus-
bands and fathers. and friendless and home
less little ones commiDgle 10 hsartbrolEen
groups around toe spots where thslr happy
homes stood but few hours before.
Many persons were injured and several
lives are reported to bs lost.
Evening journal., 1888-06-19
pelawnre at ChIcngo.

The Delaware Republicans who left here
on Sunday morning reached Chicago yes
terday afternoon. several hours later than
hey had expected to get there. The Della
ware delegates organized yesterday by
alecting Edward G.. Bradford, Esq chair
nan, and Charles Fl. Msull Of Lswee,
secretary. Joseph r. Whitaker of Dover
the vice. president; Henry 9. McLears
member OF the Committee on CIetentiais;
Alvin B. Conner OF FELTON,. on permanent
rganizA.ion; Charles II. Treat Of George
own on resolutions, and Mr. Manll On
rules of order.
Evening journal., 1888-06-19

Russia leather is made in Connecticut;
Bordeaux wine is manufactured in Califor-
MIA: italian marble is quarried in Kentucky;
French lace is woven in New York; Marseilles
linen is produced in Massachusetts, English
cashmere is made in New Hampshire; Paris
ian art work comes from a shop in Boston;
SPANISH mackerel are caught on the New
Jersey coast, and Havana cigars are rolled
bv tie million in Chicago.
Evening journal., 1888-06-19

HE story Of the
rise and fall of
a little Mormon
kingdom on an iso-
lated island in
Lake Michigan is
one Of the most ro-
matte in the pic
turesque history Of
the northwest Tho
other day / was
shown a well pre-
served bible, which
was presented 10
Capt. RIP. Fitzger-
aid, of Milwaukee,
by James Strang,
the head of the col
Evening journal., 1888-06-19

with tho growth OF the Mormon colony
the brutalities Of Strang's followers in
creased, murder being added to their other
crimes Frequently persons obnoxious 70
Strang were summoned TO SIT on a grapa
Jury at st. James. The selected victim gem
orally made great haste to leave the country
This was all tho Mormons wanted- a war
rant was issued against him in due form and
placed in the hands OF Mormon deputies for
service. IL the victim was caught he had
Evening journal., 1888-06-19
nnchoIor moat CIub.

: The Bachelor Boat Club will take its an
nuAl moonlight excursion next Tuesday
evening, June 90, on the steamer City o.
Chester. This club has always had the
reputation OF taking out the best conducts
and most enjoyable excursion Of the sea
son. The FIRST Regiment Band will fur
nish music and vocal selections Will b
given. Refreshments will be taken II
nhlrndanca
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went we would be in hi before daylight.
On this we thought we might as well be
drowned as shot and managed to get of. It
was intensely cold and We were obliged to
run for Maclinac, nearly forty miles away.
Our chances were very slight and our suffer
ings were intense, but thanks TO good consti-
tutie.ns we both recovered from the effects
of the exposure, and had the pleasure year
later Of taking part ia the Punishment Of the
MOrmons from tho island"
Evening journal., 1888-06-19
A pleasant Rntertainment.

The socisty Of Christian Endesvor OF
Central Church, gave pleasant enter
tainment in the church parlors last even
ing. A well performed program Of shadow
pictures were the features intsrspersed
with selections OF music. Refreshments OF
ice cream ana cake were served at the end
OF. the exercises and a pleasant, social time
was enjoyed by all present.
Evening journal., 1888-06-19

Ross has removed from 116 Marke
st. to his new store 210 Market with
large stock of latest styles of Hats
White Shirts, Neckwear, Hosiery, Uu
derwear and Notions at the lowest cit.
prices. Money returned If goods ar
not satisfactory.
Evening journal., 1888-06-19
. Tn AnnrIsn CIereIand.

Chairman Patrick Collins has called {
meeting Of the commlttse to notify kr
Cleveland OF his nomination. for Tuesday
June SO. at the Arlington Hotel, in Ne'
York city.
Evening journal., 1888-06-19

Schiller's celebrated Fever and Ae ue
mixture at McClintcck's the grocer,
S.h and Lombard.