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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-09-18

Fresh Tips from the wires CAREFUL,
Culled.

Gulied.
Mrs. Rogers tho wife Of Rev. Euclid b.
Rogers, Of Frmaiin, Pa., until lntely popu-
lar Baptist preacher, has made application
for divorce, alleging cruel and brutal
treatment
Rt. Rev. John Fielder MacKarness, lately
bishop Of Oxford, is dead He was born
Dee 3, 1870, and was brother-in-law OF
Lord Chief Justice Coleridge.
Fred Eller, feeble old man Of 70 years,
was attacked at Brockport, N. ", by al
vicious bulldog. His nose was almost en-.
tirely taken of and his face, arms and body
hndly chewed. He is in a serious condition.
The dog was shot.
Wright Duryea, president Of the Glen Cove
Starch Mnnufa sturing company, is dead.
Secretary Noble has directed that thu
region OF country ia Colorado containing the
ruins and mounds of "Clih dwellersn bt
withdrawn from dis losal until examination
can be made to determine their historical
value
The viii OF the late Professor Elias Loomis
bequeaths the bulk OF the estate, which Is
valued at from $3.50, 900 to $500 900, to Yale
university, TO be known as the "Loomis
fund This Is the second largest gift ever
made 70 Yale
Capt Armes threatens 70 bring suit against
Gen. Schofeld, who, as acting secretary Of
war, indorsed the order convening the board
70 examine into his mental state
John H. Carroll has been elected a mem
ber Of the committee Of twenty -four Of Tam
many hall in place Of Sheriff Flack, re
signed.
The Bulgarian government issues a state
1nent denying that the principality is to b,
declared.
The number Of lawsuits begun at Antwerp
for damages on account Of the recent dyna
mite explosion is enormous The question
of the extent Of NJ. Corvillnins liability and
that Of the city is one which occupies a larg,
share Of the attention Of the legal fraternity
Intestinal disorders are almost epidemi,
among the English troops at Cairo. Severa
deaths from this cause occur daily.
Neal, White 4 Co, dry goods merchant
of Halifax, N 81, have assigned, with liabili
ties Of about $4,000
John G Mead, prominent architect ant
builder Of Hartford, is dead
A Chicago letter carrier clai ns 70 hav
seen Ie Caron, the British spy, in the post
office recently.
Joseph Corns, Of Columbus, O., an inmat
of an incbriate asylum nt Hartford, Conn
made his escape from the asylum and con
mitted suicide IN the lake
l. Fifty prominent colored men Of Massaehl
setts, in conference at Boston, passed resolt
tions demanding better recognition Of thei
race Ia political life.
The safe IN Father Tally's Office at Niagar
|, IN. y university was broken open sunda
morning while all vera at mass and 81 800
cash and a check for 00 taken.
Mr. Redmond, the Irish Nationalist men
Der Of parliament. was arrested at Annamo
on the charge Of conspiracy. He was a
mitted TO bail,
Mrs. Rachel Stillwaggon, Of Flushin
i, l., has just celebrated her l04th birthda
The old lady IS well pre- erved physically a.
mentally. She was born on farm in Tarr
Z town
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-09-18
A ElENpIsH NEGRO.
lie Keeps a white Girl Prisoner for Owe.
Year.


New ORLEANS, Sept is.--Louise Shoe
maker, a pretty blonde girl of 10, disap
peared from her parents residence over
year ago, and no trace Of her could be founc
until Sergt. Kenny, hearing that white cir
was kept prisoner in the rear of harbol
shop on Felicite street kept by Gus Reed, 4
negro, went to the place and broke open tn,
door, which was locked. As he entered th,
rear room he saw the frail form of Mis-
Shoemaker naked except for tattered under
garment Her face was pale as death, anc
her eyes shone with insane fear as she rushed
toward the sergeant, and clinging franticalls
TO him cried piteously; Save mel Saw
mein
Kenny with difficulty persuaded her tina
she was now in friendly hands, and the hal
crazy girl finally became quiet. Assistance
was summoned, clothing procured and thl
girl properly cared for She states tina
Reed had kept her locked up for over a year
subjecting her TO constant outrage. Rec,
was soon arrested and locked up. The CIR
is much emaciated and apparently had
starved
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-09-18

NoTICE!-ToLICY HOLDERS OF THE
In German American Insurance Company
are hereby notified that the agency of the
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-09-18

ont of the Docks.
LONDON, Sept ls.--rhe advice Of the lead
ers Of the strike to the dock laborers 10 OBJ
serve all the provisions Of the agreement
under which they returned TO work appears
TO have been quito efEectual. Early in the
morning the men appeared at the docks and
generally won't TO work peaceably with the
"blacklegsn Very few men assembled OUT
side the docks, and they We're quiet. There
were, however, some eases Of disturbance
The strikers and "blacklegs' on the south-
west India dock became involved in dis
pute, and the men who had been on strike
drove tho "blacklegsn out Of the dock. The
police interfered and quelled the disturb
ance The strikers then withdrew and the
''blacklegsf resumed work.
When the striking workmbn were about TO
resume work at the Albert dock they found
number Of "blacklegsn employed on the
dock. The strikers made an attack on the
"hlacklegsn and chased them from shed to.
shed Several Of the 'blaelzegsn received
injuries which necesstated their removal to
the hospital The men who made the assault
were discharged. The directors Of the dock
companies threaten a general lockout If the
men do not live up 70 the terms Of the agree
ment that their representatives have signed.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-09-18

And was Found by a Chimney sweep.
The Woman Feared Imaginary Credit.
ors and Hid to Avoid Arrest--Crazed
by Her Husbands Death.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-09-18
MeKeesport,. areat rlood.

McKEEsPoRT, Pa, Sept ls-The heaviest
rainfall in years has turned the streets into
rivers. Cellars and first floors and many
public and private buildings are flooded
Two houses were overturned, while number
in process Of erection were badly damaged.
Several Of the streets are impossible The
tracks Of the Baltimore and Ohio, Pittsburg,
Virginia and Charleston and Belle Vernon
railroads were washed out and in several
places obstructed BY heavy landslides Sc
far as learned no lives were lost
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-09-18
scorTlsA az MAsoNs.
They Hold Their Annual ConcIave in New
York city.

York city.
NEW York, Snpt IS The supreme coun.
ell Of the Scottish rite for the northern Ma
sonic jurisdiction Of the United States held
their annual conclave IN Scottish Rite hail.
at Twenty-ninth street and Madison avenue
Ex-Judgc Henry i. Palmer, of Milwaukee,
presided as grand commander; Charles L.
Woodbury. Of Boston, was grand Lieutenant
commanders Samuel g. Lawrence, OF Bus-
ton, was grand minister Of state; 4. McCien-
ahan, Of this city, mastor general Of ceremo-
MICS and Clinton Fnge Of Binghamtou, N.
", grand secretary. Many prominent Ma
SONS from the various states were present
The conclave was opened in the thirty
third degree, none but those having that
degree being allowed iu the hall After the
formal opening labor was suspended in the
thirty-third degree and the body opened in
the thirty-second degree Those having ac-
quired that degree were then admitted.
Grand Commander Palmer then delivered
his annual address The annual report Of
the grand secretary showed a large increase
Of members After the days session the
members sat down TO a banquet.
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pedIcating nIonnments I'D oettYshure.

GErTYsBuRG, Pa, Sept IS New
York state monuments were dedicated IN the
heavy rain Judge Gildersleeve delivered
the Grafton FOR the One Hundred and Fiftieth
infantry, and Benson J. LOSING and others
also spoke. Capt, Porter Farley, Of Roches
ter, was the orator for the One Hundred and
Fortieth infantry; Lieut. Col, John Wilson
was the principal speaker for the Forty third
infantry, and Capt j. A. Reynolds addressed
the survivors Of Battery l., First artillery.
The monuments are all Of granite and well
cxeeilfed
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-09-18

NEW YoEK, Sept. 1s-ghe steamer Yer
tumnus, with fruit from Jamaica for this
city, went ashore on Long Beach All on
board were saved Mr. and Mrs Sheldon
and their two children, passengers on the
vessel, were being taken oft in boat when
it capsized in the surf, but they were res.
cued by summer boarders At the beach, who
plunged in and brought them ashore. Mrs.
Henry Chapman, Of Brooklyn, distinguished
herself by saving 3-ycar-old child in this
way. The vessel will probably be total
lpss
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-09-18

ST. LOUIS, Sept 1s-Thomas jackson, a
well known young man Of this city, and Ed
Ahern, clever light weight pugilist, en-
gagged in a prize fight in Days sporting re-
sort in this city. Eleven rounds were fought
and az the end Of the eleventh round Jack
son was led fainting 20 his chair The fight
ing was desperate. jackson died a few min
utes after being taken 70 his chair and be-
fore medical attention could be secured
Ahern was arrested
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-09-18
Ynle.s Numerous freshmen.

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Sept. is The fresh.
men class Of Yale has arrived in the city,
and most Of its members are engaged III
passing conditions, although the faculty
state that the class came 10 the examina-
tions unusually VOL prepared Ia the acad.
emic department the class is the largest
which ever entered Yale, and will number
fully 220. In the scientific department there
is also very large class, l4O having passed
the examinations
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-09-18

ROCHESTER,, n ", Sept ls4A local
freight train on the Auburn branch Of the
New York Central ran into two freight cars
on dead side track at Brighton The en-
CINE and four cars were wrecked and Engi-
neer MacGregor was killed. His body has
not yet been recovered. II is supposed 70 be
under his engine The indications are that
the engineer and firemen were asleep when
they approached the switch.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-09-18

formerly with Buck & Co, have been trans
ferred to Hawkins q Co, No. 7l2 Market
street. and placed under their control and
MANAGEMENT from this date.
AL new policies. renewals. endorsements.
etc. TO be valid, must have the approval or
the undersigned. HAWKINS q co
September Z, 1880. No. 7l2 Market street.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-09-18
rhrnn NO. iIlled In the mrnrl..

ATLANTA, Ga, Sept. lS.The freight train
wreck on the Central road, near Hancock,
was one Of the worst smash ups ever seen in
Georgia Il was evidently the work Of a
train wrecker. Three men-Engineer John
Jordan Fireman Bob Matlin and Brakeman
r. NJ Parker--were killed. A passenger
train was due at the point whore the acci-
dent occurred twenty minutes later
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-09-18
1he Crnlser Chicnro,s Record.

NEWPORT, r. l., Sept ls-The cruiser
Chicago has finished her speed trials. At
sixty-nine revolutions she averaged Is $40
knots an hour for four miles. At seventy
revolutions she made at the rate Of 10 5-l00
knots for one mile. The weather conditions
were somewhat unfavorable, the wind being
strong and the sea choppy. The record is
satisfactory under the circumstances, -
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-09-18
A Mindnn Glass CnmhIne.

PITTsBuRG, Sept 1s.-The local window
glass manufacturers have formed a combine
ton, with capital of S2,0OO,OOO, for the
purpose Of building monster window glass
factory with two or more tanks. This plant
will be used in competition with Chambers &
McKee's tank plant at Jeanette. The loca'
ton of the new plant will probably be al
Belle Vernon, twelve miles above AcKees
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-09-18

PUEBLO, Colo, Sept 1s-The 200 EN-
ployes Of tho Philadelphia smelter have
struck for a continuance Of eight hour in
stead Of twelve hour shifts. The managers
claim that when the eight hour shift was in.
troduced last June it was with the under
standing that the twelve hour shift would be
resumed Sept. l5.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-09-18

PHILADELPHIA, Sept 1s-rhe new Broad
Street theatre, which was rebuilt by Nixon
& Zimmerman, has been thrown open to the
public The house was crowded with q
brilliant and fashionable audience. Marie
Wainwright, supported by an excellent com
pany, gave Shakespeare's Twelfth Night
as the initial performance and was warmly
greeted The interior of the new Broad
Street theatre is a vision Of beauty and ele-
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-09-18

MAYS LANDING, N. j., Sept lS--On the
opening Of court Capt. Perry, counsel for
Mrs Ray Hamilton, asked and obtained the
consent Of the presiding judge and prosecu-
tor Of the pleas to enter plea Of not guilty
ON behalf of his client. The reason assigned
was the continued illness Of Mrs. Hamilton,
who is confined to her bed with an attack Of
nervous prostration.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-09-18

JOLIET, Ills, Sept lS.-Lorenz King the
Chicago wife poisoner, died in Jail here Of
consumption. He was serving an eighteen
years sentence for poisoning his third wife
It is thought he poisoned his former wives
also. He died without making confession.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-09-18

NEW YoRK, Sept s.-The executive com
mittee OF the worlds fair finance committee
have plan under consideration which will
probably be adopted and announced at the
meeting Of the finance committee next Tues
day The committee on site WILL 1t is under
stood, announce their selection Friday after
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-09-18

LONDON, Sept 1s.--A letter signed "Jack
the Ripper has been received at a news
agency IN this city, IN which the writer states
that in about week another murder will be
added to the list Of Whitechapel horrors.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-09-18

New ORLEANS, Sept lS.-The Times-Dem-
ocrat's Purvis lMissl special announces the
sudden death there by apoplexy Of Robert
T. Scarborough, prominent merchant and
bondsman for Sullivan, Kilrain and Remand
Scarborough's death will necessitate the
making Of a new bond in each case.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-09-18
a RaiIroad soId for C. ooO 600.

OTTAWA, Ont, Sept ls-The shareholders
Of the Northwest Central railway have sold
all their interests in the railway to an En-
glish syndicate for e2,OO0,0OO Tho charter
Of the line covers the right Of way Of 45O
miles Of what is described as a very rich
country, reaching out toward Peace River
vnllRv
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i SAN FRANCISCO, Sept ls.--As Mrs Annie
Gabe was sitting at table in her house with
her baby in her arms and two other small
children near by the baby upset . coal OH
lamp, which exploded and the four peEToRs
were enveloped in flames The mother and
baby we're burned to death, and the o. her
two children 50 badly burned that they raey
die. 49,, ~--'-.- - - =
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OWEN SOUND, Ont, Sept l8-The trial Of
Russell, Trip, Daggett and McFadgen, fol
causing the death of Charles Hamhly, on the
steamer Baltic, by an application Of tar and
feathers, ON Aug. 26, has begun here The
evidence so far substantiates the story OF the
outrage as given in these dispatches at the
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-09-18

WnREsBARRE, Pa, Sept. 17.-William
Watkins, chief Of police Of Parsons, a min
ing town three miles from here, while on
watch for burglars, fell asleep ON the edge Of
the Delaware and Hudson depot at Parsons,
and was instantly killed by fast freight
train
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-09-18

NEW YORK, Sept is.-The official an
nouncement of the details Of the new tinan-
cial scheme Of the Northern Pacific company
has been made It provides for a blanket
mortgage Of $l60O00,000 Of which branch
lines will require so, ,000, 900; tributary roads,
sl3,000, 900, and terminal betterments, etc,
S34 900 900 The most important feature is
a provision to pay cash dividend Of ! per
cent. on the preferred stock on Jan. l, 1890,
and quarterly dividends of per cent there
after
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a rntnl Gas ErnIosinn.

STIAAoKIE, Pa, Sept 1s.-Alfred Grow
and John Tocas were fatally and John Muir
ply and William Calvin seriously burned
by an explosion Of gas in the Nelson shaft
The explosion was caused by the carelessness
ut
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-09-18

CARLISLE, Pa, Sept. lS.-The tenth an
nual state firemen's convention met in this
city. The convention was called to order by
President McAllister, Of Bradford Three
hundred delegates are in attendance. Eighty
companies will constitute the parade on
Thnrsdar
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-09-18

KANSAS CRY, Sept 1s.--Alice Dyke, on
trial for the third time for the murder Of
John Hamilton two years ago has been ac-
quilted. The first trial resulted in conviction
and a sentence Of fifteen years IN the peni-
tentiary The second jury could not arrive
at a verdict The prisoner claims the deed
was done in self defense.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-09-18
SUGAR Goes Up in smoke.

BORDEAUX, Sept. ls-rhe Bontin sugar
refinery in this city was burned. There was
3o0, 900 kilogramnies OF sugar in stock and
the daerage amounts to $25O.0O0. l
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-09-18

CHICAGO, Sept 1s-The upper story Of a
new two story brick building at No. 96s Pars
avenue blew down, and the four men work,
ing on the walls were thrown to the ground
and buried under bricks and mortar. Two
Of them. John Robelia and John Kohl, were
seriously and perhaps fatally injured
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-09-18
Ninth and Market streef.
LosT an FoENp.

~----------s--717
NOR CHEAP. NEAT AND QiICk PRINT
ING COMPANY, 40s sHlPLEY STREET..
II OsT-A FOX. TERRIER; WHITE WITH
II black spot over one eye and a black spot
on his back: owners name on collar. A suit
able reward will be paid for his return TO L.
y. BAYARD, maple an Clayton streets,
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Charges Aralnst nfnyor oleason Dlslnissed

LONG ISLAND CITY, N. ", Sept. ls.-The
grand jury have dismissed the charges Of
maladministration brought by City Treas
urer Bleekwenn and Alderman Shnrkey
against Mayor F. J, Gleason.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-09-18
QUEEN
INSURANCE. COMPANY,

formerly with Buck g. Co. has been trans
ferred 10 Hawkins a. Co, No. 7l2 Market
street. and placed under their control and
management from this date.
All new policies, renewals. endorsements,
etc. to be valid. must have the approval OF
the undersigned.
saptannha 1880 No 7i2 Market street.
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OFFICE OF
BUCK & CO.
SUR An C. e
Continental, GeFmaniay
German-AmeFicany
Queen and Royal.

We have given up the agencies Of the above
named companies.
Before the Policies expire that were issued
by Buck q Co. W. VIII call on all policy
holders and satisfactorily explain why wegave
these companies up. and we will also arrange
Al the Same time for the continuance of the
business at this Office in equally good COM
panies.
OurIexperience for fifteen years in this. busi-
ness and the careful attention given TO the IN
.terests of our. customers during that period
suould convince our customers as TO where
their insurance should properly be continued.
Meantime no action whatever Is necessary
in relation to your present insurance.
l.. J.. BUCK.
Ninth and Market streets.
hTE m TO s25001 A MONTH CAN BE
ID fO.OO made working for us. Agents
preferred who can furnish horse and give
their whole time TO the business. spare mo-
ments may be proftably employed also. a
few vacancies in towns and cities. b. 4.
JOHNSON a. CO., 1903 Main ST., Richmond,
Va. NJ B.-please state age and business eX-
perience. Never mind about sending stamp
for reply. B. h. J. q Co.
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The theory advanced is that the woman,
still fearing that she was to be arrested, ran
to the roof to escape and jumped into the
iiue to hide from her imaginary pursuers.
Her calm features indicate that a feeling Of
safety predominated in her mind and that
she did not heed the suffering O. burns or
hunger, whichever she suffered.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-09-18

NTOTICEl-POLICY HOLDERS OF THH
In Germania FIRE Insurance Company art
hereby notified that the agency Of the
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CONTINENTAL
INSTANCE COMPANY,

formerly with Buck e. Co, has been trans.
ferred te Hawkins e Co., No 7l2 Market
street, and placed under their control and
management from this date,
All new Policies, renewals, endorselneIIl y; =
etc. to be valid, must have the approval OF
theundersigned. HAWKINS a. co, Agents.
September Z, 1889. No ~ MARKET seles...
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-,
mon CFEAP. NEAT AND QUICK PRINT-
L ING 60 TO w MihMIHSGHVpsSr IN IN XIV sSrRFFT FArr

NTOTTCE POLICY HOLDERS OF THE
N Continental Insurance Company are
hereby notified that the agency Of the
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-09-18

NTOTICEt-pOLICY HOLDERS OF I'll
IN Queen Insurance Company, are hereby
notified that that the agency Of the
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GERMAN
INSURANCE COMPANY.

formerly with Buck & CO., has been trans
ferred to Hawkins a. Co., No. III Market
street, and placed under their control ana
management from this date.
All new policies. renewals. endorsements.
etc. to be valid. must have the approval OF
the undersigned. HAWK NJ q tCDs
September Z. 1889, No sis Market street.
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GERMANIA


formerly with Buck a. Co., has been trans
ferred to Hawkins & Co., No. 7l2 Market
street, and placed under their control ana
management from this date,
All new policies, renewals, endorsements,
etc, to be valid. must have the approval of
the undersigned HAWklNS& A Co, Agent.
September Z, 1889. No. 7l2 Market street
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At other times she would patrol her late
husbands post at the Roosevelt street ferry
looking for him. Her pretty face was well
known to the people in that neighborhood
They ali sympathized with her and treated
her kindly. She asked them if they had
seen her husband, and they would try to
persuade her to 60 home. Night and day
She would wander along the docks hoping to
find her dead husband
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1889-10-31
LANNE


w 2 "A TN r. r INDZCA-
TIONS. - For Tennessee an d
Ala6ama. Colder 4vinds north
ery. Probabilities Of an early
and hart 7vinfer
1t is time you were putting
on your Heavy Underwear,
and you have doubtless ex-
amined your last winters
Flannel and found it drawn
up and harsh from repeated
washing, and you have de-
cided to get new supply F;
and of course you want to
buy where you can get the