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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27
A sOFP COAL FAMIRE
Tho Johustown F,ood Responsible.
for n scafcity of Coal.

for N scafcity of Coal.
Wilminaton ~ at present suffering
from soft coal panic and unless there ia
speedy relief many OF the leading indus
tries will have to close temporarily.
Several large factories are already on the
point OF closing on account Of their In
ability to procure soft coal, which would
be rather disastrous just now az all the
lager industries are running on full time
and Wilmington Is buster than most OF
Its natives. The famine Is mostly AT,
tributed to the Johnstown food as thai
great disaster stopped traffic over the
Pennsylvania line and consequently all
FREIGHT to or from west ~ Inhnsnwn nnw
goes over the Baltimore n Ohio railroad
and the latter has sluply iopnd Itself
rnahls 10 handle al OF tue big PsDrsyl
vania railroads. business as we'll as its
regular business.
There are 900 cars of loaded freight
stalled Of Locust Point unable to be
moved at once. OF course, in the general
rush of moving this e1traord mary amount
Of freight, the live stock and perishable
STUFF is being moved first, and conss-
| quently large amount of coal must be
lying along the sidings awaiting trans
| poNttiohs ~ buoW uoW Woit tuo D. az
o. is handling this extra business, 1t ia
only necessary to state that on Sunday
last, AZ loaded freight trains averaging
about 25 cars each, or ], 1850 car loads in
all passed through this city on that day.
The facilities of the road are being taxed
to their utmost, ard the men are teing
worked 10 their limit. The PennsylYanis
railroads. main line 10 not In thorough
working order yet, and the arteries Of
trade are still somewhat ologged.
1t is impossible to state just when mat,
tiers will resume their normal state, as nc
one can tell Just yet when the freight
blockade will be raised.
Walter d. Bush of George W. Bush a
Sons confirmed the report about tn,
scarcity OF soft coal here, and said tina
1t has been getting worse within the pas
few days, go that they are now not 70
ceiying more than one oar load per day
He ascribed the blockade 10 the sam,
causes as already stated, and had no ad
vices az to when the stringency in tht
coal market would be relieved,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27
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old Locks aud Handouts.

While en- route for Now Castle on Sat.
urday afternoon last one of the gang of
prisoners, John Mcoloskey, made his
escape. He accomplished it while the
officer was purchasing tickets at the r.,
W. & B. station. Special Officer Weldin
explains that the handouts are very old
and almost useless. They are out Of
order, and thief with slim wrist can
very readily slip his hands through them
The handouts have been in use for many
years and sre OF very antquated pat.
tern. They afford no sure means of
holding prisoner, The same complaint
has been made during the past police ad,
ministratiun. MIR. Weldin also complains
OF the bad condition OF the locks at the
police station cells. They are very much
out of order aud il requires great deal
of fumbling at them, often at critical
moment when n violent prisoner is await.
ing incarceration, before the old locks
can be opened.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27
Was gE poisoNnDs
Dennis Hayes, the Haa Mnn, Found
Dead An kkts wagon.

Dead tn Hats wagon
Dennis Hayes, an nged peddlsr familiarity
known ss "Dennis, the rag man., was
found lying dead In his wagon under tine
Willows" near Ba,ten's mill. half way pc
tween summit Bridge and Kirkwood, about
noon on Friday. He had been seen alive
about halt hour previously when. ne
stopped at the resldeneo OF Richard 4.
Oann, Jr., which Ia only few hundred
wards distant. Mr.. Cam was not at home
at the time, but coltred man named
Garter, employed by Mr.. Cam, saw old
Dennis and gave him glass OF milk. He
says Hayes acted like a man who was
drunk and he was thought 10 be drunk
until Carter found him dead In bis wagon.
DR., Barnes was summoned and FOUND Lnat
Hayes had evidently died OF spaems. The
body was removed to kirkWooc and Coro-
ner Gamble was notified.
Hemade an Investigation on Friday after.
noon which seemed to show that the dead
man had been poisoned. A character OF
that section named John Lawrence out
Familiarity known as "Bonpie-olabber" says
that Hayes either took or was given Rough
on Rats" Lawrence was seen with the
deceased about two hours before be was
found dead and as he is q somewhat
notorious character, this tact mas excited
some usplolon. He usually carried some
money with him but when found he was
penniess. Besides, another man says
that he saw Hayes vomiting a very blaeh
substance.
The deceased was about 90 years old
and traded horses, sold and bought rags
and drove any kind OF bargain TO make
living. He was we'll known 10 that section
OF the country where he died, and was 4
good natured, harmless fellow.
DR.. Willard Springer on Saturday held
q post.mortem examination on Dennis
Hayes, the rag man who was found deat
IN his wagon near Kirkwood, and foune
that death had resulted from peritoniti
while the heart was also diseased. Their
was no evidence of poisoning. The bod.
was buried in potter'a field.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27
RIFLE PRACTICE By MILITIA.
The Msnincrs OF Company A COnl-
pIy Win the ORDER

ply Min the order.
Company q on Saturday afternoon
shot at rifle practice at Heslamoor Range,
in compliance with general order No.
los, providing fox rife practice of the
National Guard in this state. Owing to
the short notice and the difficulty Of the
men in leaving their work only about half
the company responded for practice and
smother order will soon be issued for the
balance. The other companies are also
expected to follow. 1t required mark
manship of IL out OF possible rs at 100
yards and 10 at 900 yards, to qualify.
Eipht men qualified at both distances
Seven qualified at 100 yards but failed at
200 yards and eight men failed to reach
the standard at 100 yards.
| Following are the scores made on a
third class Oreedmoor target, the first
4 figures representing the score at 100
yards aud the second those at 400 yards
Corporal Fox, 2l.19; Corporal Werner
Ellis; Lieutensnt Floyd, 20.lS; Private
Simpson 2O.1S; Private Harper, 22.15
Private Taylor, 10 II; Corporal Taylor
1915; Private Beswiok, 1875. Qualified
at 100 yards only: Captain Mitchell
81 10; Private Stewart, 20l4; Sergeant
Aldred, ia; Sergeant Booth, 10 IL
Private Edwards, 10 IL, Private Short
10; Lieutenant Hanna, 1874. FaileS
to qualify at 100 var Is. Sergeant Fox
II; Private GndReon, 49, Sergeant Good
ing, l6; Sergeant Clayton, Is; Privst
Fox. IA; Corporal Welsh IL; Priyat
G1oding, s Private Baugs 8.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27

Saturday last Head and Company sold
the following properties of james @.
Pickels: Nos. 1908 and 2o5 Est Fiji
tenth street 10 Frederick Heiss for
81 .l41 each; Nos. 2O7, 2o9 and all 10
Edgar A. Finley, for $l,l45, 81, las and
81, 147 so, respectively: Four lots on
sixteenth street between French and
Walnut, each 1890 feet, to Edgar A.
Finley; price, $i6 SO per foot. Two lots
Of Sixteenth and French streets to Fred
Heiss, one 1890 feet and the other 14x60
feet. price, 1924 per foot for the former
and $23 rs per foot for the latter. Five
lots on French street near 8 xteenth, each
l4x6O feet, to Edgar A. Finley; price, ga
per foot; also old lumber material for
$50. Also was sold for Mary Jane
Patton, executrix. real estate and per-
sonal property at Fifth and Franklin
streets, consisting Of horses, carriages,
carts, harness and stable on lot 50xti2
feet Daniel Patton bought the stable
for 90, 100.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27

At tine city court Friday morning John
Kay, the lad who kicked Otto Fighter
and endangered his life, was arrsigned
on the charge of assault with intent to
commit murder. DIR. Springer, who is
attending Fighter, stated that his patient
is improving, and that unless some mex.
pected turn comes the boy is in fair
way to improve. He thought RICHTER
might be able to appear in court to testify
within week or ten days. Judge Ball
accordingly ordered Kay to be held in
81 600 bail for an appearance July I'd.
jesse Jones, colored, drunk and disor-
derby, was fined $40 and costs. Hugh
Holland, drunk, was fined 81 and costs.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27
A PIeA TOR aiarmonY.

Dover Delswarean.
We last week Joined the New Castle Star
for compromise. We were sorry that the
other Democratic papers did not some ont
and lei the people know where they stand
We supposed that every Democratic pal or
in the State favored harmony In the patty,
Brother White suggested ii plan by which
the leaders OF the different fgctlone In all
parts Of the StHue could come together and
talk over matters, and II possible settle the
internecine strife that is sappiug the ioun
dations Of the party from Brandywine TO
Baltimore hundred. II there is objection
TO the plan let some one suggest another
and better manner by which divisions and
jtssentlons n be healed and by which
the present differences can be adjusted, Il
has been said that In the multitude OF
counsel there Is wisdom. Brother Whites
plan II carried out, would ing together
the brain OF the party from every section
OF the State and In that multitude there
ought to be- sufficient wisdom, Judgment
and discretion to make a lasting pehcs
For ourselves we are willing to trust tbq
plan laid down by Mr.. White through The
Star and we trnst that notwithstaudlpg the
apathy or indifference displayed by tbs
other Democratic papers, that tims vii
bring the meeting he 30 earnestly and elo
duen.lv pleads for, and that out OF tina
meeting Will come harmony.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27
soT, a. s,lk and Wn,,c :, ,v,,p

Is the complexion made lovely by the use
OF "aleun's sulphur Soap" 1t should
occupy place on this toilet OF every lady
In ths land for II the middle aged need It
to renew the blooEl OF their youth, ths
youthful need It equally to preserve and
high;en their natural charms. The unpleas.
ant effect OF perspiration are entirely re.
moved by 1t, and the Irritation occasioned
by dust and heat is succeeded by q refresh
ing GOODNESS after its application. Beware
OF oounterfeits. Bold by druggists. The
lady who uses "Glenn's Sulphur Soap"
may also require Hair Dye, and II so. the
safast and most reliable that she can use Is
Hills Instantaneous Hair Dye" which h
slso the chsspest article OF Its class manu-
featured In America"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27
rnILADnLrnIA CASUALTIES.
Two Youths and Two Girls
Drowned, and Two Young TDven-
tora tStlled. asE

Two Youths and Two GtrIs
Drowned, and Two Young TDven-
tors Killed.
PBrIApELparl, June 24.-A sowboat
containing two young men and two girls
accidentally went over the east end OF
the Paramount dam yesterday afternoon,
and oapsizing In the water the whole
party were drowned. The bodies of thu.
girls we're recovered soon afterwards and.
search was kept up for the bodies Of thu
young men, but without avail mp to iht,y
hour. The clothing Of one Of the VIC
tins was identified this morning ~ that
Of John Fl. DeBlrry, Dr., l6 years. His
companion Is believed to have been
William StrAwbridge of about the same
age. The girls have not been identified
They were about is years old.
PHILADELPHIA, june "a. The bodies o
the two young men who, With two yuunr
girls, were carried over the Fairmouni
dam yesterday, were recovered early this
morning, and have been identified ~
John II. De Barry, Jr., 500 Moore street,
and William 8. Osstinett, aged IS years.
who lived on Watkins street bslow
Eleventh. The bodies OF the girls have
been identified as Mamie A. Young, sged
IS years, OF 4o5 Tasker street, aud Ross
EatIock, aged IA years, Of 40 Taaker
street.
EMBRYO INVENTORS KILLxD.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, June A-Two
Young lads OF an inventive turn OF mind
undertook an experiment Saturday whici
resulted in their death and the wonndp
| of two other persons. The dead lads
were Harry aud william lesser, AGED is
and ~ years respectively, residing al
No 621 South Third street. They had G
small engine in the yard with which they
had been experimenting for some time.
They tried, after generating steam, TO
connect II, by means of gas pipe, with
the family ice cream freezer, whom the
engine exploded, terribly mutisting both
boys and injuring Mrs. Flora Knisse and
her son Henry, who we're looking on.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27
Tho Oltcrn Aocnn,..,

CITY Council met at wawaset stree, and
Riddles Road, Saturday afternoon and
u u,,. to purchase the ground in that
vicinity recommended by the Park Com.
lnl,slon. This purchase is necessary in
1 ',,.e to make available the Offer Of
William z, Bancroft o: tract OF 60 acres
., ian, ,and for park purposes, and the offer
OF William M. Field OF land sniff silent for
= road to connect the present park lands
WIN the tract offered by Mr.. Bancroft
by Council. 'o0''s'u
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27

, Before starting from Detroit with ex-
Governor : Alger Thursday for Alaska, ex-
Senator Plat OF New YORK, in an inter.
view, said II don't went to appear on
record as expressing an opinion about
Harrison. but eau tell you what ser.
tam distinguished senator said when I
asked him the same question. Mind. /
am not expressing any opinion myselI.
Ssid What do you think OF Hsrlisopf,
80 far as have observed was the reply
40 not think that God Almightyis
Harrison.,n
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27
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A LIFH IN JAIL.
A Murderer Gets 90 Yonrs Alter Re-
ing twice Senteaced 90 Death.

ing twice Senteaced go Death.
sr. LOUIS, Mo-, June 24.-Ths murder
case OF John D. Shea terminated Ia,
night in verdict Of guilty and he w
sentenced to 80 years In the penitentiar.
shee killed Policeman Dorsn In the
streets eight years ago,
Various features OF criminal proceed
ines were instituted against him. be
fighting through the state courts an
United States courts on legal technics
itieA. He finally escaped from jail 81 d
was two years ago discovered In tie
Pennsylvania penitentiary at Pittsburg
serving a term for robbery. He has
fought his case hard since his return TO
st. Louis and will now give It up, having
escaped with his life after having been
sentenced twice TO hang. Eel
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27

DR.. Charles ID. Green died suddenly az the
home orr. I Cam at Kirkwood IN Tnuts.
day evening. He had been suffering from
occasional attacks OF heart dsease for SOME
time past, but WAS in ais usual health when
stricken on Thursday even ng, and died in
stantly. DR.. Green was native OF Della
ware, but for some years engaged In the
practice Ct medicine In Philadelphia, until
falling health compelled him TO retire from
active life. While In the prosecution Of his
profession he achieved much prominence
and was regarded as one OF the most hui
men III his profession. His widow ia 4
daughter OF Mr., Cam,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27
A New word sIeaner I,ost.

NEW YoBK, June 22.--Osptain Hameras Of
the steamer Wehaven, at this port from
Baracoa, reports that the steamer Pomouia,
from Nav York for various West Indian
ports, lost her propeller on June 10th or
l7h on Cape Mayzi, and that she atterward
drift ashore about i've miles west OF
Baracoa. The vessel will be a total loHa.
Tho captain and crew will probably arrive
here by the steamer Brinio, due about the
29d.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27

Captain Hance Lawson, well.snowp
Republican politician of somerset county
died near oristeld, Md, on Thursday. he
was elected tn the Legislature 10 1857 by
the native American party, and in 1866 was
anpointed collector at Ctishsld, which
oiiice he held for several terms. He was
elected sheriff In 1878, and a member OF the
Legislature again In 1888
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27

Charles M. Smith OF this city has been
appointed special agent for the New York
Life Insurance Company for this etate and
the eastern counties of Pennsylvania and
will be glad to furnish all necessary data
to those desiring life insurance TO any
amount. The company possesses an i'm.
mense reserve, and is noted for the
prompt payment of death claims, features
which are sure to recommend IL to the
consid ration of the general public. Mr..
smith will OF ouee open an Office at No.
COCA Market street.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27
,rl,, parsr,aya. s.t.

Considerable fear WAS entertained by
our sportsmen lest the recent heavy
rains had drowned OF ell the young
partridges. A report from the lower
elton of the Peninsula states that the
birds remained in fiocks until very lately
and il the eggs were ruined by the heavy
rains the firds will lay second matching
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27
A cyclone In Indiana.

HARTFORD Cry. ISD., Juns 22-A cyclone.
struck the Godfrey reservoir yesterday
morning. Shull and Smiths barn, tho
latRest in tie county was utterly destroyed
Including implements Several orchards
we're destroyed and $4,000 in valuable
timber, fearful wind and rain followa'
the cyclone. Waters In the river are hi
than any time this year.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27
o. ~ a.
Standing Committees of the Grand

St"HuIHE NuNHWIItIees OF the EFnnd
COunCiI.
Standing commit eAs OF the Grand Conn.
oil OF Delaware, U. F. A., as follows. have
been appointed;
:, oreden,lals-F, o. yinsInger, Anna M,
Baker and h Y. 8. Beatty.
Mary Ashby,
Finance-W William Il. Holland n. MsnIove
and Maggie Chandler.
Laws, Rlehsrd Heritage, Z. L. AIundA
.. r Mlnda, y "Hu
Leglsstion--J. 8. Stevens, NJ. B. Penine-
ton and L. @. Holland.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27
T.n rRss DeNr P1ss..s aa0u
His Arrival Not GencTaiis MHown
and Few EsoQuis s.IE nE,.I.

His Arrival Not GencTails MHown
and Fety People Saw ng.a.
President Harrison accompanied by
Postmaster General WanRmAker, General
Sewell and Congressman Buchanan and
Bergen passed thsoughth city Friday even
ing 10 the private car OF President Roberts
of the Pennsylvania railroad which was Ut.
tached to the ngressional express which
leaves here at G.26 p, IN. Few people knew
Of the Presidents arrival, and only hand.
full was present when he passed through
The party WAS at Supper at the time, and
the Presidents appetite Is said to have been
good as he ordered devlled crabs, fried
chicken and sweet breads among other
things. Coffee was the strongest drink on
the table. The President was dressed in a
gray suit with fonr button cutaway coat
and wore slonch hat.
Arriving at Philade phia the party was
driven TO the Market street ferry, thence
ferried to Camden where a special train
awaited the Presidential party. The two
congressman said good hy at Camden. The
run OF 81 miles to Cape May was made 10 90
minutes. The President walked over 10 the
Wanamaker cottage at Cape May Point
where he Joined his family. The post
master.general was with tim. General
sewell returned to his own cottage at Cape
May,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27
More APPOINTMENTS.

The following appointments were mace
by President Harrison on Friday: Frank
Mason n Ohio, consul-general at Frank
fort; Charles d, Trail OF Maryland, consul
States at San Francisco, Oal.; Pearls '
Ellis, to be assaver OF the mint OF Il
United states at Carson, Nevada.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27

PIrTsBuRG, Pa June 20.-A conveu-
tion OF river miners has been called for
June 26th at Monongshela City to con-
slider the wage system and the abolition
of the "pluck.ne-Atoren system A strong
effort will be made to get large rspre-
ssntation from the fourth pool.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27
The President Ironorea .v.,u

:, GiNcIENATI, June 20.-The trustees NJ
a s University at Oxford, Ohio, 10.
pAS conferred the degree of LII. b, unon
fitsldtnt Harrison, Secretary of the Ia.
's VII. .. W. Noble and John W. Herror
al Alumni OF the college.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27

MAYS LANDING, N. j., june 2O.--
Andrew Grimes, the oolored murderer sf
John Martin, mate OF schooner Annie
Carl, at Atlantic City on last Ohristmaa,
was hanged here ct 1907 O'Clock this af-
ternoon. There wac no unusual scene.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27
BOYNTON TAKES IT BACK.
AND GIVES FIsH RR A BEAUrIFUE
GOAT OF HHIrEWAsH.
A DENIAL THAT DOES NOT DENY.
1HB FACTS OF THE CONSPIRACY
STILL UNOONTRADIOTED.

GEN. M. ". Boyntou, who Wrote
the Legal History of Ihe Great
safe burglary Conspiracy, Now
Tries 10 Pail Judge Fisher Our OF
n Hole.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27

Two trunks aud contents, basket and
contents and two drums were sold at anc-
ton on Saturday by Constable Diliin to
satisfy Judgment against James ID. Barton,
late proprietor OF the Novelty Theatre"
The goods we're purchased by Phillip
plunkett, proprietor OF the premises, for
$40.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27
DnArH OF pAsroR ms soHEa.
A Brother of the Famous Family OF
Preachers and Authors.

CHICAGO, June 24.-The Rev. william
Henry Beeoher died yesterday mornint
at the family residence. He was 81 years
old, and his death was mainly dua to his
advanced age. Mr.. Beeoher wsa ono Of
the seven brothers all of whom beoam
preachers, and all more or less famous.
He was the brother Of Mrs. Harriet
Beeoher Stowe.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27
safe OF a yaimabIe s,n,,,on

Peter A. FaHan has sod hts stallion
Golden Messenger" to a MIR. Price OF New
Garden, Chester county, Pa, for $3.50. The
horse has record OF 2.48.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27

1--we, POOL, June "a. The shin owners
~ ~ tad put ut,Ie difituIty now in obta,n
, ,ii 10y! crews a. the old rates. Ar. mn
y =, tae steamer UmbriA committed sntcids
tHn'nai. W first cut bis throat and than
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27

The Interstate commerce commission has
sent out circular to all railroad carriera
asking information as to the free carriage
delivery OF freight.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27
Examining N,Irgcons.

DR.. John W De Witt of 81. Georges
and Drs. Howard ogle and Peter Cooper
have been appo ntsd by Commissioner Of
Pensons James Tanner board OF exam
lining surgeons for applicants for pen
sona for this district, The board will sit
once week A location for the office has
not vet been made. The fees are 30 for
each member of the board for each exam
nation up to five and from Ave to 40 81.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27

AMONG 'hs pensions issued by the pension
Office en- Friday were original invalid pen
slons TO Thomas j, Hoover james See and
CHARLES A, Arnold OF Delaware,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27

an NHIIFOad Dividend.
enc directors Of the Delaware Railroad
company have declared a sem. annmsi
dividend OF three per cent, nsvabIs s'n
and after July lst. '"' on