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The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1890-01-17

One of the curlosities of the Senatorial
contest in Ohio was the withdrawal of John
w. BooSwalter in letter in which he af-
firms that il is ''eyident that a vigorous and
constantly growing public sentiment exists
against men of wealth holding such posi-
ton" Now, among the millonaires of the ma
ton Mr.. Boolxwalters stands high, and
he is certainly to be credited with frankness,
but perhaps some of it may have been die
tated by the fact that in his case the senator
ship was ''sour grapes" yet it seems pretty
evident that he is sound on the nam ques-
ton
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1890-01-17

Crosse & Blackwell's Pickles, Lea& Per-
rims Worcester Sauce, Olives. Capers Blue
Label Catsup, etc., etc, at Ii. w. Parker's
new store
Red Seal Cigars at ii. w. Parker's new
store.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1890-01-17
Isig Failure at jackson, Mich.

JACKSON, Mich, Jan. l4.-Jackson is in
the midst of a huge financial sensation.
The George I. Smith Middlings Purifier
company has failed with liabilities at $780,
000 1t is said the assets will about equal
the liabilities. The Purifier company was
reorganized twenty days ago, but the cred
itors pressing their claims forced the sus-
pension. The blame for the failure is laid
to the extravaganza and recklessness of
George I. Smith. The principal creditors
arc the Jackson City bank, SIT 200, and
the Preston National bank, of Detroit $685.
OOO
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1890-01-17

band and the neglect of her millinery bust
ness And yet such things will likely con-
tinue SO long as human nature is built on its
present varied plan.
A breezy racket is being worked in some
sections of the state by a musical chap who
organizes singing school, collects the fees
Tor the term the first night and then sails
away for another field of operations.
Adolph Gibrouni, who gave sn Escanaba
man such a funk on the nose that he died
has been acquitted. Possibly the jury
thought 'twere better thus than that the
nose should have been a target for the
grippe.
A Deborn farmer found bottle of white
powder in the house that he felt sure was
quinine, and dosed himself and family with
it as an antidote for the prevailing infu-
enza. Twas strychnine, however, resulting
in one or two deaths and mighty close call
for the balance of the household Taking
things for granted is hazardous procedure
in the medicine line.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1890-01-17

In answer TO the very just criticism made
by the insurance commissioners of Massa-
chusetts on 1.-THE Ordinary Lite Distribution
Policy" of the N. Y. Life Insurance com
pany, that company is publishing as an
advertisement, at enormous expense to he
policu holders, the policy in full Well, if
the published policy does not prove the abso-
Lutte truth and justice of the Massachusetts
commissioners criticisms. we cannot under
stand the kings English.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1890-01-17
GEORGE NJ. DEWEY. EDITOR.

Col. Bliss has introduced abill in congress
for the establishment OF an Indian industrial
school in Michigan.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-10-20
TAE MgoRo ANp HIs Vol.
The Present Split IN south Carolina VIII
lIelp IIIm so His RIghte.

CHARLESTON, S. c.. Oct. e0.-The situa-
tion IN South Carolina, from a political
standpoint, Is decidedly peculiar Every
body ie talking politics, and the people are
wrought up TO high pitch Of excitement.
The few days now remaining before the
general election in November bids fair to
be days well filled with bitterness and even
bioodshed. The leaders OF the opposing
factions arc hard at work, and neither side
will leave a singIe stone untnrned to in-
sure v3otorT.
There are many who regret that such a
state OF things hos come, but on the other
hand there are others who welcome the
breaking up OF party lines. All recognize
the fact that the negro vote will be used
and many admit that the negro will be bhe
deciding factor ia the fight between the
whites. A great many bewail this reeog
nition Of the negroes right TO vote and de
clare that the result will be that in tn,
next four years the blacks will have con
troll Of the state. The other side retori
that IL Ia the part Of wisdom 70 recognise
the fact that the negro vote cannot be sup.
pressed much longer, and 10 take charge
OF II now and get control OF 1t. They say
that recognition OF the negro vote Is but q
question Of time, and that, too, OF very
short time, aud that II they did not use il
now their opponents would use it two
years hence 70 keep themselves in Office
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-10-20
w. F. BOOTHE,
I'll Market Street, Wilmington,
l41G Chestnut Street, Philadelphia.
FOOT BALL MATCH.
Delaware College Team Defeats the FieI,
Club After a Hard Contest.

Delaware College Team Defeats the Field
Club After Hard Contest.
An exciting and well ll-contested game
Of foot ball was played on Saturday, be-
tween the Delaware Field Club team and
the Delaware College first elevens. The
game was we'll contested throughout but
the college team from the start proved to
be much stronger than that Of the Field
Club. In the first half OF the game the
leather was kept lowering close to the
latter's score line. but a splendid rush by
Carpenter, the ll.bacz, prevented the
college boys from scoring
A decision Of r Miller Bailey the ref
cree which was that the ball was not a
play while the collegians had made big
gain, and that they should be compelled
to return with IL, was hotly contested by
the college boys. and rather than have a
dispute the Field Clup. although the de-
cision was correct, gave In. Albert
Raub was then chosen referee although
Bailey was better qualified. The Field
Club also claimed that on another oc
casion the ball was forced over the goal
line after the time had expired The
score stood 9 to in favor Of the col.
legians
II. Q. Pennypacker was umpire and his
uecisions We're impartial The following
were the players.
Delaware College-Armstrong centre
rush Rothwell, right guard: Edmund.
son, left guard; Bookhammer right
tackle Stevens, left tackle; X. Martin.
right end Bedford, left end: Wilson,
quarter back e. Martin, captain, right
half; Clemson LETT half; Hossinger, full
back. Field Club Wooley, centre rush:
Ewes, right guard Carswell, left guard
Hepbron. right tackle; Bertolette, left
tackle; Bringhurst, right end; Beggs,
lefe end Wales. quarter back Hoffman,
right half; Hilles, left half; Carpenter,
captain, full back.
A game Of foot ball will be played at
45 o'clock this afternoon on the Front
and Union street grounds between the
Friends School of this city and the
Delaney School Of Philadelphia.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-10-20
READY FOR THE Fray.
Politics Are Booming in New jersey.
Some OF the Candidates.


Some OF the Candidates.
TRENTON, n. j., Oct. %. The New Jer-
sey campaign IS nov at its height. With
the exception of some OF the assembly
nominations, aud a few local nominations
in the rural counties. all the candidates Of
both parties arc In the field The fact that
the new ballot law will be universally
tested adds zest 10 a canvass chat is natu-
rally full Of excitement aud interest. The
result OF the trial of the now Law at the
charter election IN Newark the past week
was 50 satisfactory thai 10 IL believed the
result OF the November trial will be equal
ly beneficial The new measure undoubt-
edly checks bribery aad corruption at the
polls to very material extent.
The congressional nominations arc COM
pleted, and are as follows:
First District-Christophe Al. Bergen.
Rep; William l. Newell Dem.
Second DiStrict-James Buchanan, Rep
Wilson d. Haven, Dem.
Third District-Amoa Clark, Jr.. Rep ;
Jncob A. Geissenhainer, Dom.
Fourth District-Richard S. Goodman.
hep; Samuel Fowler. Dem.
Fifth District--CharleB ID. Beckwith.
Rep; Cornelius A. cadmus, Dem.
Sixth District-Elias NJ Condt, Rep.
Thomas Dnnn English, Dem.
Seventh District--John A. Blair. Rep;
Edward r. Mcdonald, Dem.
Buchanan, Bergen, Geissenhainer, Fow.
ier and Beckwith are the present incumb-
ents. Clark is an ex-eongressman.
The state senatorial nominations are
completed, aud hero are tho candidates:
Camden County-Mnurice A. Rogers.
Rep; Allyn Brewer, Dem; Thomas B.
Harmed, Fusion.
Essex County-James II. Howell. Rep
Michael 7. Barrett, Dem.
Gloucester County-Joseph =. Roe, Rep.
George II. Barker, Dem.
Monmouth County-iIenry Allaire, Rep.
Thomas s Il. Brown, Dam.
Salem County-Rnhard I. star, Rep
James Butcher, Dem.
Somerset County Charles A. Reed, Rep.
William J. Keyes, Dem.
Union Connty-James C. Rankin, il.
Rep; Frederick G. Marsh, Dem.
Warren County-T. NJ Reeve, Rep.
Johnston Cornish. Dem.
Roe is the only one OF these candidates
who is the present incumbent or has ever
been member Of the senate before. Bar
rett aud Marsh are ex-asseinblymen.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-10-20
vHEY'LL GO HOME AND VOTE.
Thousands ~ Department Clerks az Wash
inason VIII lie Heard Prom.

ThouBands of Department CLERKS at wash
inason VIII lie Hoard Prom.
WhEVaToN, Oct 20-There has been
great pohuseial activity among department
clerks here for she past twelve months
aud the probability is that four or fye
thousand of them will 20 home 70 vote at
the coming November elections. a score
or mo~e Of Republican state associations
have been organised, and their members
win probably 20 home en- masse TO vote.
Newer was greater activity and energy
put forth in getting every qualified Re
publican voter home for the November
elections. and the exodus promises 10 be
something ususual. Thousands of votes
will be polled In distant states that have
not been cast before in years. So great
does this exodus promise TO be that the
railroads. have reduced the rates for one
round trip to a half fare rate 10 all points
east OF New York and west OF Chicago.
these rates being allowed only 10 voters
holding certificates Of membership III some
state association. Maryland being close
10 the national capital will probably at
tract the largest number Of visitors OF her
native Sons and daughters on election
day. Five hundred members OF the Mary
land State association promise TO 10 home
aud vote, aud probably many more Mary
land Republicans not members will 40
home. The New York State association
promises 70 send GOO; Pennsylvania, 500.
Ohio, 300, Virginia, 500, and other states
proportionately as we'll
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-10-20

COLUMBUS, o.. Oct. 9O.-If the bill recon.
mended by Governor Campbell to solve
the Cincinnati question does not become a
law before Wednesday night it will be ia.
operative even II IL does pass the legis.
lature The law requires ten days notice
at least 70 be given before every election OF
the officers to be chosen. There viii not
be ten days after next Thursday before
the regular November election, when, ac
cording 70 Governor Campbell's plan, the
successors Of the present board are to bC
elected. II is quite certain that there will
not be quorum present today, and il o
law such AS the governor has asked is
passed in time 20 be available, the legis
lature will have TO work lively.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-10-20
THEY JUMPED FoR Lire.


A Baggagemen's Warming Cry Saves Many
People from Death.
BUFFALO, Oct 20-"Jump to the other
side, quickm was the startling cry of the
baggagcman OF tho Lake Shore limited
three miles east Of Silver Creek Sunday
morning The passengers jumped An
instant later there was a terrific crash and
ono side Of two palace coachcs was almost
completely wrecked. A freight wreck on
the eastbound trnck a moment before had
thrown two freight cars partly across the
path OF the limited
1t was on heavy grade and there was
no time to stop the limited The engineer
stuck TO his post like hero. His escape
from death was miraculous. The only per-
son injured was lady. She had two ribs
broken. Many cattle were killed ia the
freight wreck, which was caused by the
parting Of an eastbound train on a heavy
crude
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-10-20

TEX ARRANA, Ark, Oct 90 The Bowie
county district court adjourned Saturday
night for the term. just before the an
nouncement was made the jury IN the Nc
Daniel case brought in a verdict condemn
ing the train robber TO the penitentiary for
life, after having been out four days. The
verdict averts a tragedy wherein the prin-
cipal and the alleged corrupted jnrymen
would have been vhe victims, as indigna-
ton rau very high over the threatened
miscarriage Of justice. The result was q
surprise 70 Mcdaniel. He received his sen
tence cooliy. Application for new triai
was denied.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-10-20

BALTIMORE, Oct. Ca great crowd of
the best German citizens were last night
excited and very indignant over the action
Of the police in stopping the lecture which
was to have been given at German Manner
chor hall by Auhur Koebner, Of New
York For some reason M old law was
resurrected, and the authorities stated that
no entertainment of any sort for which an
admission price was demanded could take
place in Baltimore on Sunday If any one
should object thereto The crowd de-
nounced the decision and the authorities
The statute has been practically dead so
long that even the district attorney knew
not Of its existence until yesterday.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-10-20
NTemmIing,s 4rhe cruolfixlon. roupa

DETROIT, Oct. 90 Dean Wagner. of
Windsor, Ont, is exhibiting painting at
the Windsor exhibition which was sent
him recently at the dying request Of the
mother superior of the. Ursuliue convent
at Prague, Austria, and which is believed
to have very interesting history to art
connoisseurs. The painting is "The Cru
cihxion." The heavy coloring has become
somewhat faded and shows signs Of great
age. The dean believes his painting to
be from the hands Of one of the old masters
and is supported in his views by several
local artists. Il has just been ascertained
that tile picture is without doubt ene that
has been searched for vainly for 200 years.
Il is reasonably certain now that it is
"The Crucidxionn painted by Hans
Memmling early in the Fifteenth century.
and from which the celebrated Van Dyck
copy YVES made.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-10-20

SYRACUSE, Oct. 20-Charles G. Morgan,
son of the late Gen. Morgan, and Mrs.
William limerick, a pretty grass widow,
are missing from the village Of Elbridge,
in this county. Il is believed that they
have eloped. Morgan is the nephew Of
Gen. Slocum, and Mrs limerick is his
sister-in-law. The two were together very
much and were very airectionate Morgan
is a graduate OF West Point He married
nine years ago and leaves his wife desti-
tute. Morgan and Mrs limerick left town
together, ostensibly to visit relatives in
Auburn, and have not been heard from
cfr,oa
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-10-20

RICHMOND, Ind, Oct. 2O.-Nelson left
here for his Pine Tree state home last
night to rest the remaindeg Of the season,
without lowering his record as the king OF
trotting stations Of the world, bat horse
men who saw him get his mark at 2.liA
at Terre Haute say his mile Saturday was
the greatest feat, considering the con
ditions, as he went while the wind was
blowing a regular hurricane lie made
the quarters as follows: First, 32jS; second,
los; third, I;42; fourth, 2l4h Some
horsemen declare it equal 10 300 under
favorable circumstances and Nelson's
owner thinks it equal TO 2:1O.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-10-20

DALLAS, Tex, Oct. 20-A fight took
place in the rink here between Mike Con
ley, OF New York, and Dick Sullivan, Of
Colorado, which was witnessed by 1000
persons The fight was for a purse Of
$1,000. In the first round Sullivan fouled
Conley and the referee gave Conley the
fight, but the latter said he was willing to
go on. In the second round Sullivan re-
peated the offense and the referee awarded
the contest TO Conley. Sullivan's hackers
lost heavily. Frank Vaquelin, Of New
Orleans, will challenge Conley
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-10-20
W. G. SEEDS WIN
w. w. G. Men Win All Places in PhiIa-
phia-van Wagoner's New Record.

w. w. q. Men Win All Places In PhiIa-
phia-van Wagoner's New Record.
w. Q. Seeds, Wilmington Wheel Club,
won the twenty five mile road race given
under the Joint management OF Ithe Park
Avenue and Quaker City wheelmen at
the Philadelphia ball park yesterday.
William Van Wsgoner, f. NJ. Dampman
and p. B. Elliott followed Seeds in the
order named.
The summary Of the race IS: 25miles
handicap road race, 10 minutes limit,
last miles on track. Start at Paoli at
J 10 o'clock w. @. Seeds, w. w. c.
8 m nut 81, first, time actual, 80. OO3-5
w. YanWagoner. W. w. O., scratch.
second, time, 12754 SO. Eleven men
finished the race. VanWagoner's time
makes new worlds record In this
race Fred Elliott loet two minutes hand
leap through an error and had it not been
for this be would have taken third place.
". w. Taxis was entered in several
short races while the % mile race was in
progress, and, as usual, won those in
which he started
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-10-20

NEW YORK, Oct. 2O.-A parade Of Catholic
Sunday school children took place ia
Brooklyn Sunday in honor Of Bishop
Loughlin. Over - 900 children turned ont
and marched past the Episcopal residence.
where they were reviewed by the bishop.
Cardinal Gibbons, the visiting bishops and
clergy, and many prominent citizens
There were no bands Of music, bnt the
children sang hymns as they passed the
bishop. They were two hours in passing
the house.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-10-20

ROCHESTER, n. r., Oct 20. 1t now look.
as II William B. Hakes, who died near
Holly on Saturday. was murdered He was
known to have had si2O in his pocketbook
on Friday night. He slept alone. On
Saturday his hired man found the bacl,
door Of the house forced open and the con
tents Of dakes' pockets strewn about the
floor, with the poeketbook empty and the
money missing. It is supposed that Hakes
was chloEoformed, as there were no marks
Of violence on his body. An inquest is in
nFngrQse
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-10-20
Socialists Denounoe Mrs. I.esiIe.

CHICAGO, Oct. 2O--rhe socialists held a
big meeting last evening, the feature heing
a lecture by Mrs. Woodman, denouncing
Mrs Frank Leslie, who was reported in
an interview last week as stating that 1.-THE
socialists should be shot down like dogs .
The socialists passed resolutions denounc-
ing Mrs. Leslie. She is credited by the
socialists with being the mouthpiece OF
the New York's 400" and representative OF
the plutocracy Of the east
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-10-20
FoR SUFFERING IRELAND.

Buffnlo Win Contribute Liberally-Pre-
pairing to Receive the irish Patriots.
BUFFALO, Oct pa large and enthusi-
astic meeting was held under the auspices
Of branch 403, Of the Irish National league
at which encouraging reports were sub
mitted by the committees appointed to SO
licit subscriptions for suffering Ireland
II is predicted that a large amount will be
turned over to Messrs. Dillon and OBrien
when they visit Buffalo
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-10-20

ST LOUIS, No, Oct 2o-Mrs. John S.
Miller, wife Of Grand avenue saloon
keeper, became suddenly insane while en-
tertaining company at her home She Sc.
cured a pistol, and before any one disuov-
cred her condition, began firing at her hus-
band and the company. She fired four
shots, but fortunately hit no one. She
then turned the weapon on herself and
sent bullet through her BRAIN
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-10-20

Charles G. Guyer, William j. Gibbons
and 5 w Merrihew, the committee in
charge OF the road race for next Satur-
day, are making every preparation to
have one Of the best bicycle events ever
held here The start will be made at
3. Is o'closF from Hazel Dell, the course
being between there and New Castle and
return. Bad places on the road are
being repaired so that every facility may
be had for making fast time.
The Wilmington Wheel Clubs quar-
ters are being refurnished and 1t will be
one of the best club houses in Whining.
ton.
W. w. Taxis is now state champion Of
Pennsylvania for the mile, half mile and
quarter mile runs.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-10-20

NEW YORK, Oct 20 Policeman Henry
Flencken, OF the Morrisania squad, was
struck by lightning shortly before noon
yesterday while sending signal TO the
station house from the signal box at Union
aud Westchsster avenues. TIE stroke
paralyzed both his legs. He was attended
by DR.. DAILY, Of One Hundred and Fiftieth
street, and Tsmoved home.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-10-20

SPRINGFIELD, Ills, Oct 2O.-By an action
Of the Lincoln Monument association here
the remains Of young Abraham Lincoln.
son Of Minister Robert II. Lincoln, who
died in England during the summer, will
be inferred beside those of his illustrious
grandparent. Mr. Lincoln has written
friends here that he will be here during
the month of November, and the inter-
ment will then take place.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-10-20
FagIn man ana bad. Artlnl oorn poacera

Fagin Han and His Artfni Corn Dodgers.
FoRT WoRrn, Tex, Oct 2O-There were
big developments ia the mystery surround.
ing what Is known as the Corn Dodger
club, yesterday. II is an organization Of
boys ranging Ia age from 20 IS years
many Of whom have recently been arrested
for completely in petty thefts, but on ac-
count Of their youth and the small value
Of their takings they have escaped punish.
ment Six Of them were arrested and with
them clothing dealer named Hall, who
is charged with receiving goods that the
boys had stolen II is also learned that
the Corn Dodgers have branches in Dallas.
Waco, Marshall, Austin and Houston,
Tex, and in Denver, Colo. They have a
oode OF signals and other means Of secret
communication. Whether Hall Is at the
head OF the organization or not has not yet
been determined.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-10-20

PEORIA. Ills, Oct 20.- While drunk
Henry Baden entered the house of Mrs.
Fanny Case, but she drove him away after
a terrible struggle In which he cut her on
the arms and legs with a hatchet. He
broke away from the policeman who had
arrested him and was shot through the
spine while running He will die. He is
an ex-couvict
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-10-20
pied from HIs nnrn..

KINGSTON, n. Y, Oct. 20-Joseph Nor.
rissey, the young man who was nearly
roasted alive last Tuesday near this city
by his brother setting 6re to the bed on
which he was asleep. died in terrible ag-
ony Friday night
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-10-20

Mrs Margaret Jones died at her room
in the Clayton House last evening. about
10 o'clock. She had been i'll for some
time past, and her death had been daily
expected. Mrs. Jones was 70 years old.
She will be buried from the hotel 30
morrow afternoon.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-10-20
TO welcome Dillon and o.Br,en.

ALBANY, Oct e1-At special meeting
Of the Robert Emmett association held
Sunday for the purpose of inviting 70 this
city Messrs. Dillon and O'Brien, 4 com
mittee was appointed 40 wait on all Irish
societies TO ask them to appoint similar
committees for the purpose OF forming a
general committee for this purpose.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-10-20
Two chIldren ratnlIr nnrned.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct 2O-Mary
Dempler, aged years, attempted to start
the fire last evening during the absence OF
her parents by the use Of kerosene. The
girl and her little brother David were Gov
cred with flaming oil in a moment and
both were fatally burned.