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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-03-07
po,.0GRLY ON The RAILROADS
He Urges the Pennsylvania Legislature to
tumble Two Great Lines.

NV AtNeN the EennHyiNhnfa LeEitiAtufe 10
tumble Two Great Lines.
PHlLAasarmA, March 7-General Master
Workina P1wierly has an article over his
own nana ON "A Monopoly Ridden State.
VINO shad Own the Coal Fieldsr in The
journal Of United Labor, issued today. After
making o number Of extracts from the re-
port )t the congressional committee which
investigated the recent strike Of the Reading
"a lroad coal miners Mr. Powderly SAYS;
The Philadelphia and Reading company is
endeavoring TO secure the right Of way into
the heart Of Philadelphia Even while She
nenis IN suppcatlon with the petition In one
hau', asking favors from the city, she strikes
a venomous, secret blow at some Of her ba.t
citizens with the other, in demanding that
they sever all connection with labor organiaa-
tions
THE open hostility of the Philadelphia
and aisading company 70 lawful organiza-
iions Is equaled only by its regard for law
less sid disreputable associations Of men
pennsylvania was not menaced by war
last winter aud no invaslo Nv rs threat
ened' yet the governor o. the state
was slapped in the face by the Phi!a-
dephia aud Rea4ng company when it
brought hireling a ers into the coal regions
tense of disorderly conduct, which was
brought about by the actions Of the corpora.
tion it-elf What will the legislature 81 this
state do about that matterf
Both the Philadelphia and Reading Rail-
road company and the Philadelphia Coal and
Iron company have infringed upon the equal
rights Of individuals have been told that
the agents Of the Pennsylvania Railroad
company sit ON the floor Of the Pennsylvania
legislature aud give advice as 10 what their
company will do in case Of certain legislation
IN the interest Of the people While these cor
porations are allowed 10 20 on unchecked in
that career Of crime in which they have been
travelling, the security Of the commonwealth
Is at stake, and the only remedy Is 10 take
these valuable franchises from them under
the right Of eminent domain The high
handed outragss perpetrated by the Philadel-
phia and Reading company must not be re-
peated The coal fields Do not belong to
them they have been forfeited
1T is asserted that the Pennsylvania Rail-
road company and the Philadelphia and
Reading company are too we'll intrenched at
the state capital 10 allow the passage Of any
legislation in the interests Of the masses
not sanctioned by these corporations. II
that be true, then there must come a
revolution in our methods which viii make
the voice Of the people more power
ful at Harrisburg in future For lesser
crimes than have been committed by the cor
porations chartered by the state OF Pennsyl-
vania, kingdoms states and empires have
been thrown into revolution in the old world
and their power destroyed forever ask Of
every legislator 10 humble the power Of the
Philadelphia aud Reading company, by plac-
ing the management Of that corporation
under control Of the government Of the state. .
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-03-07

New YORK, March Mr.. Samuel Spen-
Ger, lately president Of the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad, has become connected with the
house Of Drexel, Morgan & Co, as its rail-
road expert. Within the last year or two the
relations Of the firm to various important
railroad properties has become Of a more and
more intimate character, and the amount Of
purely expert railroad experience and prac-
tical knowledge of railroad detail required in
the conduct Of its affairs has made it desir-
able thai It should summon Co its assistance
a practical railroad man Of acknowledged
skill and reputation. Mr. Spencer's standing
as a railroad expert is Of the highest in the
country
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-03-07

MOUNT HOLLY, n. j., March IA strike
occurred at the Columbia iron works al
Hainesport, Burlington county, in conse-
quence Of an order being issued that all the
employees should wear boots The order was
issued, it is stated, because so many Of the EN-.
ployes were laid up by burns on their feet
caused by motion iron, which those who wore
boots escaped. The proprietors Of the works
offered to furnish boots free Of charge to
those who felt unable to pay for them. and
also 70 pay them for time lost on account Of
injuries received. The men would not con.
sent 70 this and went out.
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VIsIToRs Sill PouRINe IN.
Ten Thousand Saw the New President Yes
terday-Claims Of Relationship.

Ten Thousand Saw the New President Yes
terdaY-Claims Of Relationship.
WASHINGTON, March lit is estimated
that 10000 people were admitted to the White
House grounds yesterday. About half Of
these were allowed the privilege of shaking
hands with the president
Delegation after delegation passed through
the front doors Of the mansion and by Presi-
dent Harrison in the East room. The line
was not halted for any speech making or for
the presentation Of tributes to the president.
Forty persons TO the minute, at times, passed
10y and shook hands with the new president.
At o'clock the president went up stairs
to lunch, and fifteen minutes later reappeared
in the East room, and stlll the people came.
There were Representatives from every state
in the Union and from every society or other
organization that attended the Inauguration
ceremonies
After shaking hands with perhaps 5000
people, fatigue compelled him to stop, but to
crafty the curiosity Of those outside he stood
for twenty minutes under the portico over the
main entrance and bowed to about 5000
people who passed before him. Then
he went back to his desk for a short time.
and began handshaking again after lapse
Of fifteen minutes. At 3 Is O'Clock the presi-
dent closed his second weary days expert
ence at handshaking. Among the delega-
tions that called were the Vanderbilt club, Of
Columbia, s e.; the Alabama association
and the Iowa battalion. Robert Smalls. the
colored ex-member Of congress from South
Carolina, presented South Carolina delega-
tion, composed principally Of colored men.
The Cyclone Flambeau club, Of Kansas CITY.
also called. A handsomely mounted broom
was presented to the president by a visiting
delegation. number Of persons introduced
themselves to the president as relatives, and
to each the latter spoke few words.
Father says, said Mr.. Russell Harrison,
last evening, ''that he didn't find out until
yesterday how many relations he has They
don't bother him any, but he doesn't like to
have so many
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Decapltated Her Hnshnnd.

MILWAUKEE, March IA special 70 The
Evening Journal from Oconom0woc, Wis
says: Tuesday night Mrs. Driscoll, wife Of !
farmer living four miles from here. cut Oh
her husbands head with an ak while he was
asleep in bed. She had the ak, razjr aud
butcher knife concealed under the bed, and
waited till the family were all asleep then
took the ak and raised ii for the blow five
different times before she nerved herself 70
strike the one that caused instant death She
then went up stairs where her boy was sleep
ing, and was about TO cut his throat when a
daughter awoke and prevented a double
tragedy The Driscolls lived happily, and
the woman had no cause for the crime She
had been sick and was doubtlessly insane, al
though she tells the story with all the details
herself
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HER MARRIAGE WAS a FAILURE.
u Was Bogus Count to whom virginia
Knox Was Welded.


"a Was Bogus Count to whom virginia
Knox Was Welded.
PTTsBURe, March 7-Intell9ence reached
the friends OF Miss Knox in this city that she
has applied for a divorce in the courts OF
Italy from the man whom she married some
five months ago as the Count di Montercole.
The purpose Of tho 80 called Countd ii Monter-
coles present visit 10 this country and the
story Of the unfortunate girls deception, and
how her illusion was dispelled, are detailed
by family friend Of the Knoxes as followst
About week ago q letter was received
In this city saying that the count would
arrive in America in a few days, and that he
had sailed for the purpose Of reviving the
scandal and to make the Knox family come
TO terms According to the developments,
when Virginia Knox arrived IN Italy She
found her husband was a penniless impostor
who had not a cent in the world.
He derived his title from a deceased wife.
but had no estate, and the castle be told
about here was similar to the one DESCRIBED
by Claude Melnotte to Pauline Of LYONS gThe
countess so the story runs, lived with her
husband for several weeks, when he offered
her such indignities that she had to leave
him.
"Her uncle, e F. Matthews. Of Philadel.
phia, was at that time in Paris with his fam
lily. The countess sent for him. and they
Immediately proceeded 20 ask for a legal
separation, which request was either granted
or is now pending. The count created
scene in ths court and was threatened with
arrest. Miss Knox then accompanied her
uncle to Paris, where she is staying at the
present time
The following Is a copy Of a letter received
by friend in this city from relative OF the
countess several days before the arrival Of
Montercole in this country.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-03-07

BERLIN, March THE National Gazette.
commenting on President Harrison's inaugu.
raj address, says; There is no reason TO
doubt the presidents pacific principles or the
sincerity Of his opinion regarding the peace
fnl adjustment of international difficulties.
although he recommends the strengthening
OF the navy. His tone toward foreign coun-
tries proelailns the beginning Of new era in
American development and the display of q
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-03-07

WASHINGTON, March THE inaugural
committee achieved an unprecedented imam
cial success. Twelve thousand tickets to the
ball were sold. The receipts from this source
will be $4,000 There were about 5000
tickets sold to the promenade concerts at fifty
cents each, and the ball tickets ara still being
sold as souvenirs for 81 each. 1t is expected
that the receipts viii foot up about $40, 900.
It is known that there win be surplus OF
$4,000 or more after paying all expenses and
returning all Of the 1900 guarantee to the
subscribers
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-03-07
Politics IN the Court.

CHARLESTON, w. Va, March Capt
Carr has proceeded against Governor Wilson
by writ of quo warranto, requiring him 70
appear at the circuit court ON Monday next to
show by what authority he continues to hold
his office. Similar action viii be taken by
COTS attorney as soon as the necessary
papers can be completed, and today an APP
plication viii be made 70 he supreme conri
for writ of rranda-9 -9Ws ~ compel Wilson %
surlrnue, nis onioe 20 eon.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-03-07

WOODBURY., n j., March This town
was thrown into high state Of excl tement
when the body Of Joseph Boulter, the senior
member Of the firm Of Boulter Brothers,
stocking manufac turers, was discovered lying
on his face in pool Of blood. Upon the body
being raised the fact was visible that Mr..
Boulter committed suicide by shooting him
self through the head No cause can be as
signed for the act Mr. Boulter was a re-
spected member of this community and lived
in elegant style. He leaves wife and several
ehildren
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THE GREAT COPPER SYNDICATE.
A Rumor Of Weakness Circulated for q
pnrpose.


Purpose.
NEW York, March Z The reported death
Of President Derfert- Rochereau, OF the Comp
toir dEscompte, Paris, the big banking house
that has all along been backing the copper
syndicate formed by the Societe des Metaux.
and the subsequent fall in the syndicate's
stocks in London and Paris, gave rise 10 the
rumor among copper msn yesterday morning
that the big syndicate was on the eve Of dis
solution Later developments on the Metal
Exchange and the market reports from Lon.
don and Boston, however, indicated that the
syndicate was ~ very aourishing condition.
and that big deal had been consummatet
yesterday afternoon which brought all the
American copper mines including the Ana
conda, in accord with the copper syndicate
Il was stated yeste rday that the copper syn
dicate had shrewdly forced the decline N
stocks in order to effec satisfactory contract.
with the copper producers
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-03-07

New YORK, March THE Willetts Manu-
featuring company, which owns the Exeelsiol
pottery at Trenton, N j., the largest estab
hshment Of the kind ia the country, has sus
pended. The assets are said to equal the liza
bilities-about Ss0O, 000-but not to be i'm
mediately available The Willetts family,
who founded the business, are the chief par.
ties in interest They claim to be able tc
resume business shortly.
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Or. MARY WALKERS PROPHECY.
She Harangues the Crowd from the Speak
er's Desk untII Gently Led ont.

She Harangues the Crowd from the Speak
er's Desk Until Gently Led Out.
WASHINGTON, March THE Capitol CON
tinues TO be an object Of attraction to visit
ors. Both the senate and house chambers
were filled all day with a moving throng In
the afternoon those ON the house floor wit
messed a peculiar scene An effeminate look
ing person, wearing trousers, a Prince Albert
coat and silk hat, ascended to the speakers
desk, and, removing her hat began an ad-
dress in sharp, squeaby voice. 1t was Dr.
Mary Walker. She informed the astonished
audience that the time was not far distant
when the speaker Of the house Of representa-
tves would be woman, and instead Of the
speaker recognizing the gentleman from In
dlana, Dakota, etc, the speaker would say
the lady from Indiana, Dakota, etc. She
was right in the midst of an old fashioned
womans rights speech when the confusion
and crowd Logan 70 grow so great that she
was politely lei from her exalted position by
doorke,per, who escorted her out Of the
hs...
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-03-07

Boston, March THE Hon. Sidney Bart
lett, a leader Of the Boston bar and a director
Of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy rail-
raai is dying Mr. Bartlett passed his s0th
birthday last February
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-03-07

BROOKLYN, March Thomas J. Esters
brook, captain of the Louisville Baseball club,
was married last night 70 Miss Emily O
johnson, Of this city.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-03-07

LANCASTER, Pa, March 7.--Edward psss..ss--
mer, young man Of this city, was killed
near Midllstown while attempting 70 board
Fennsylvapis TeiKAt EaiR @
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FOR RENT.

EOR RENT.-THE SECOND STORY OF
II No 4l9 Market street, l6x120 feet. Also
third story, 16x70 feet. Apply to BURNS d
MONAGHAN. 419 Market street.
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VIKINGS I AWNINGS II

a
Now is the time before the rush commences
10 have them made and ready to go up when
wanted. Sole agents for Delaware for Cay
lis's patent awning frame, same as we put up
for Crosby & Hill and /. Hamburger d Sons,
on Market street. v. w. BRINE q Suns,
y. w. corner Front and Market Streets.
Telephone call 254
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REAL EsTATE FoR SALE.


EOR SALE.-yERY CHEAP, If APPLIED
a. for soon. Only one left Of those very
handsome houses on Franklin street, fronting
on the Park; neatest house and best view OF
anv N the city. Apply to n. b. CULBERT,
No. il2 Franklin street.
QH TE0 r. FOR SALE TEN ROOM
DUs aOOs house, with modern improve
ments; handsomely papered throughout. glass
chandeliers etc: good location, near Delaware
avenue; terms to suit. No agents. Address
HOUSE. Eyening journal office.
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7
~ At a meeting of the Levy Court of New
Castle county, held on March 3. 1889, the fol-
lowing resolutions were adopted:
Resolved, That for the purpose of convent
ence TO the citizens Of the county and for a
court Of the assessment of the county, the as
SCISSORS shall be notified to attend upon the
sessions OF the court as follows: The assessors
the 5th, 9th, 7th and Sth; the assessors of
White Clay Greek. Pencader and New Castle
on the 18th, 18th, l4th and 18th; the assessors
Backbird hundreds on the 18th, 2Otk, 2lst and
I'd, and the assessors for Wilmington on the
10Th. 9th, 2sth and 29th days Of this month";
And be it further
Resolved, That the citizens of the county
feeling themselves aggrieved on account Of
said assessment be notified through the public
press TO appear before this court upon the DAYS
set apart for the assessors for the several
hundreds. Attest; +. r. COCHRAN,
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REYROLD Do BYE,
REAL ESTATE BROKERS

No. 74 WEST NINTH STREET.
Houses, Lots and Farms For Sale and Ex-
change.
Want Buyers to call and see our Catalogue.
Want Houses TO Rent. Rents collected and
promptly paid over.
Property of Near or Distant Owners taken
II charge and faithfully managed and ac-
counted for.
per cent. Guaranteed Western Mortgage
Bonds. secured by Southern Kansas Mortgage
cation TO REYBOLD q BYE, ~ West Ninth
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NO. 246
ADJUSTMENTS.
WILMINGTON RINK,
Eleventh and Madison Streets.
ADJUSTMENTS

OPEN AFTERNOON AND EVENING.
Dancing every Thursday evening. Skating
from to q. Dancing from ? to H.. There will
be floor managers, and the best of order will
prevail.
Admission. p cents. Ladies free.
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BOARDING.

VITANTED.-YOUNG MAN, LIGHT OCCU-
w ration, wants board in private family;
state terms; references exchanged. Address
r. j.. this Office.
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NOTICE. ALL PERSONS HAVING
a claims against New Castle county are
hereby notified that the Levy Court is now
sitting in session and ready and willing to
audit all bills presented. Those having claims
will see 20 II that their bills are in on or before
the 18th instant. otherwise they may have to
wait another year for payment,
Sunday school superintendents are also re-
quested to send in their certificates at once.
Passed March G. 1889.
Attest: K. r. COCHRAN.
.f fba Do
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NOTICE.-PUBLIC ROADS AND FREE
IN SCHOOLS.-At a meeting Of the Levy
Court of New Castle county. held on March &
loss, the Following resolution was adopted
Resolved, That all matters re lating to public
roads and free schools be considered on Tues
dav. the 26th instant.
Attest: E. R. COCHRAN.
Clerk.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-03-07

EOR SALE.-S250.-A FINE SPAN OF
It young Morgan horses; first-elass road
sters, double or single, and perfectly sound
and gentle; grey; own brothers; five and six
next spring; size, 500 lbs. each; perfect team
In every respect. Also three blooded Holstpin
yearlings, two heifers and one bull, registered
and from imported stock. Address, w. S.
DlCkERSON, Glendale, Sussex county. Del
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Important Amendments to Bylaws ana
Track RuIes--The Pay Of Drivers Fixed.
An Entries Must Hereafter BE Absolute.
Concerning "suspendsd' Horses.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1889-09-12
Co,nmlssioners, Proceedinrs.

4Parker, u. L., Sept. z, 1889.
Board met pursuant to adjournment.
Present, Chairman a. w. Bacon; Com
missioners A. Il. Elliott, John Happen
man. G. M. Pier, and j. Il. Shurtletf,
also NJ. j. Hogan, clerk.
Minutes OF previous meeting read
and approved,
On motion the following tax levy
was made for the ensuing year on the
different funds. Territorial fund 3 4-1O
mills, stock indemnity ITO ton the
value OF cattle, horses and mules) coun-
ty general fuAd mills, county sinking
mills, road fund mills, bridge fund 2
mills, also the road and school poll and
dog tax required by law.
The following bills were allowed:
Jos Bichlmeier, work on highway
dist No 81, road fund, s 0 so
Richard West, work on highway
dist No 3, road fund, 25 SO
w FL Hargroye, work on high
way, dist No II, road fund, 13 so
John Moore, refund order, IS %
81 Patrick, refund order road
dist No 80, 225
On motion the board proceed to open
the bids for bridges. The following
bids were on file:
S. M. Hewitt to build 60 #. combina-
tion bridge as per plans submitted, 1st
plan $3.50, I'd $435; to rebuild IS it.
combination bridge S40O.
j. "A. Crane, to build 40 TT wooden
bridge 500; 90 It combination bridge
1915; to rebuild 70 tt bridge S575.
King Iron Bridge Co., to build 60 #
combination bridge, 20 # approach
$549; to build 40 IT combination bridge,
20 # approach S439; 60 # iron bridge
S694; 40ft iron bridge S444; to rebuild
rs # combination bridge S494: to build
SO # iron bridge on piling SS41.
+. r. George, to rebuild % 1t conbi-
nation bridge s475; 60 # bridge, five
panel, $3.50, panel, $500, 8 panel $3.50;
to build 40 1T combination bridge, 4
plans, 1st S2l0, I'd Sl95. Sd $225, 4th
S2l5. &;
George Il. King, Iron Bridge CO., 40
1T bride 500; 60 tt S5l5; and rebuild
/, ing Is 1t bridge $500.
Plans and specifications accompany.
ing all bids.
On motion the contract for building
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1889-09-12
HURLEY,

No.3 10 acres adjoining Hurley. splendid opportu-
nifty for suburban residence or market garden Terms
liberal. Price $325OO.
s2o acres three miles east Of Hurley better
corn Land in Dakota good water at depth Of about s
s !Sor annaai payments s eight per cent interest prce
No. g. 6o improved farm 2 miles south of Hurley;
acres trees good dwelling house, and other buildings.
Terms $1,000 cash. balance on payments Price 50 400
No H. 80 acres l miles from Hurley. Terms cash, $500.
No $50 acres miles north of Hurley so cul-
tvaed 60 fenced pasture 20 trees good house.
berry and fruit trees Terms liberal Price 5000.
NO soo Is l6 acres miles southwest of Hurley Price
Sl6Oo; $500 cash, $500 in years, balance in 40
acres under cultivation,
No 90 160acres in Spring Valley 40 under cultl-
sa41 ] 40 acres good house stable and
No "a l6o 3 miles west of Hurley in the ceebra
ted M /. Can
$1,000 cash, balance on time Price $500.
No 23 16o % acres miles west Of Hurley in Norway
Mt 80 unqf5 ce g
year. balance in 5 years at s per cent.
zNn No A. lso acres wild land Spring Valley price 81
may be had at u depth Of about 60 to rs feet.
No So l6o acres 21 miles from Hurley 4oacres cult
vased Ie1ms M $500 cash & balance in in years Pce
ments; terms cash. Price $500.
No 49, A good residence and lots in Hurley Price
$1,000; part cash, balance on easy payments.
earth No improvement prove s5 Price $1,000 CASH Deei i 0'
80 100 joining Hurley, 10 of timber from
10 ID old in good growing condition. 80 under
cultivation Price $4,000 easy terms. This is good
farm, every be cultivated Good water be
obtained at depth Of 90 to 25 feet.
No 40 800 wild land l2 miles from Hurley, good
farm land S20o q cash, balance in to years, 10 per
cent
No H. 16O acres 5 miles south west of Hurley, so
under cultivation, or shade and fruit trees and
shrubbey IL story frame house. stable and other buildings
good water. Terms, $500 cash. mortgage $1,000. Price
$500.
No AZ. 100 acres Improved farm miles southwest Of
Hurley lis cultivated, ii of lOyearod timber,
No. farm house and barn, good well and other improve
ments Terms $500 cash, balance easy payments.
Price S2.50O
No. 49, 6o mile from Hurley good house, good
STABLES and sheds, go under cnltiyton
and fruits do fenced pasture easy will trade
for wild land. Price $780,
No44 One story dwelling and lot in Hurley terms to
suit purchaser. Irce $780,
No. 46. 100 acres miles northwest of Centreye 25
acres under cultivation. Price 1,7OO