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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-10-16
THE DEATH OF b SRR sSDIA.

| A Metropolitan Maritime journal
Comments Upon VIC. Bayard's PO-
aItlOns
The current number Of the Maritin,,
Journal of New York comments as fot
ows upon the political features of the
shooting of General Barrundia on board
the American steamer Acapulco while in
foreign port;
The murder, execution or manslaugh.
Ger Of General Barrundia, on board tbs
American steamship Aospulco, Justly ex.
cites wide comment, and official inVesti-
cation is demanded.
A cursory view of the circumstances
suggests these two queries Was BaFruu-
dia on United States territory, or waa he
on territory governed rigidly by the local
laWsp
II the occurrence was measured bv the
general law, as stated by the United
States Supreme Court, Barrundia was not
on American territory, and the flag gush
would not apply. But the exceptions TO
tho general law, or the strict interprata-
tions thereof, are numerous, and some
one of them may fit this case, in which
event the foreign government would be
held to strict account, and any negli-
gence of our own servants would have to
be recognized and judged.
As to whether the case of Bsrrundia
falls under the general rule or exceptions,
determines the formal and legal aspect of
the matter.
Suppose Barrundia had quietly given
himeelf up, what then2 Sec what he did
do; before single finger touched him
be pulled out two revolveTs end began to
hlaza awav ,1rOrniGnunuaIry
not much else to do but shoot back,
Would the captain Of the Acapulco or
one of the crew have been warranted, in
seli-defence, to resist this aggression Of
BRrrundia by shooting back? In other
words, it may be alleged that The assault
wag commenced by General Barrundia
himself.
Mr.. McCreary Of Kentucky in bring
ing the matter before the House the other
day, said in part;
"Hhere was no law and 10 precedent
TO authorize the United States minister to
Central America to direct or even suggest
to the captain of the Acnpuloo that it
was his duty to give up this passenger
upon his vessel to the authorities Of
Guatemala"
II would appear that the gentleman
AASiA hShtuDh1 was uOl COITtCL
declaration that there was no precedeut
or war; mt for this cot, as would appear
from the following, quoted from tho oor-
respondence OF Secretary Bayard in the
Gomez case:
1T may be safely affirmed that when e
merchant vessel CT one country visits the
ports of another for the purpose of trade,
it owes temporary allegiance, and iB
amenable to the Jurisdiction Of that
country, and is subject TO the laws which
governs the port it visits SO long Rs il re-
mains, unless it is otherwise provided by
treaty"
MIR. Bayard in taking this position was
but following the precsdents OF his pre-.
decessors.
There are many better ways of honor
ing the American flag than by noticing
the gushy and spread-eag.e lip service
which always maniteBts itself when such
incidents occur.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-10-16

Senator Higgins addressed large Re-
publican neeting at the Opera House
last night week. Tue hall was filed with m
audience of 2,00O persons, but tho meet.
ing WIS 60 late IN starting, aud MIR Fig
gins speech so long Gnd tedious that not
more than one-half remained TO the end.
The stage and hall were prettily doo-
Grated with flags and pottod plants.
Among the visitors ut the meeting were
candidates Richardson and Cannon,
George L. Townsend of Odessa, DR..
Hiram Il. Burton of Lewes, Theodore
Townsend, M. Ii. Prottyman and George
W. Marshall Of Milford, II. Ii. Morgan
of Seaford, John Il. Hoffocker OF Smyrna,
james Pennewill, Esq., OF Dover, and the
Rev ]. &. Willis of Miltord. Mr.. Rich.
ardson had lost his fGteful rheunaiism
for once, but neither he nor MIR. Cannon
attempted to make speech. They
simply sat in the front row OF seats aud
Bllowed the audience to gaze upon them.
George L. Townsend called the meet
ing to order and announced Washington
HGatlnes as chairman, with the following
array OF other officers:
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-10-16

BIRM1NaHAM, ALA, Oct. 8.-Rube Bur-
ogB, the notorious train robber, made
"a final sEd most desperate play of his
10 Rt an early hour this morning. He
2ss shot through the body and killed by
';sputy Sheriff Carter Of Mnrengo county,
a front Of the courthouse at o'clock,
i. m.
Atser his capture yesterday afternoon,
i1rrowS was locked in jail at Linden and
iis captor, Farmer McDuffee, and one Of
pIs negro assistants, wers put in the cell
= watch him during the night. Both
-sre armed. About 3 o'clock this morn
aR Bur ows complained of hunger, and
slsp hcDuffse replied there was nothing
- eat at hand, Burrows sAid he had come
;yscksrs in his hand-satchel. Burrows'
wrists were tightly bound together at the
ims, as also we're his ankles, and the
aatds, suBpecting nothing, tossed the
,Rfchel to bim. Burrows opened it and
e5ing from it two reviewers leyeled them
I: the guards and demanded that they re-
tasa his hands and legs. They united
his limbe and he arose, still keeping them
covered with his pistols. He next de-
Gauded that the ooors be opened and
Eaen this was done he walked out, locked
GcDuffee in the Jail aud told the negro
n march in front of him to Deputy
sheriff Osrter's quarters.
Carter had taken $3.50 in money from
Rurrows when he was arrested aud he
.laoted his money. He walked into
larter'9 room, got the drop on the officer
Fao vas reading before q fire, and de-
mandsd the money. Carter reached for
ais pistol which was on his table near by,
and BurrowS fged, the ball passing
taTough Oarter's body Just above hls
hsart. Carter then fred, his ball Etrik-
rg Burrows very near the heart. Bur-
roTs then turned shot the negro, John
EaEshall, and ran acsosg the street with
Carter in pursuit. Several NOR shots
nara fred without effect.
Az Burrows reached the opposite side
Ci the stEeet no sank to the ground on
lho court house corner and died without
lying word. Garter ia fatally wounded,
Il is thought, and so is Marshall. To
&arehall was primarily due the oApture
of Burrows. lie had country store
light miles south of Linden. Yesterday
burrows stopped there to make pur-
chase and Marshall recognizad hin, ffom
pictures he had seen OF him. Eo told
NcDuffss, Garter and negro friend OF
his and the four traced Burrows to the
cabin where they captured him yesterday
afternoon.
There is no question as TO .he identify
Of the man, The remaius will be taken
20 Splligant, lamar county, where Bur-
rows father and other relatives reside.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-10-16

William 7. C:oasdale, ormerly editor
Of EVERY EyENINa was last week nolni
mated for Congress- by the County Democ-
raoy OF the Seventh Now York district
Mr.. Crcasdsle tAs for the past eight
years been resident of New York City
lie is tho editor of Henry George's
STANDARD, and has been for many months
nae of the most ee;ive workes with
tongue and pan for ballot and tariff re-
i1rm. BE has never b fore been Oandi-
tiate for any ofice. Tins Seventh is one
Gf the districts ia which no union has
haen effsotsd between Vammany aud tho
County Democracy, and Mr.. OroaSdale
viii be opposed by the present represer-
tetlve, Mr. Dunphy, ca a Tpmuany can
didste, and by William Morgan, the
assiatant clerk of the Jefferson Market
police court, az Republican. Iu refer
ence 10 Hr @ 7ssdaie's nomination the
New York no ID says editorially, "6e is
: strong man AID we'll q 1ipped.n
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-10-16
4 HTGHEArMAS,s DAEISs.
ErOids ZIP Everybody He NeeIa In
Guiding n street Car Conductors;

Holds ZIP Every body He MeeIn tn
Guiding IA street Car Conductor.
ANDERSON, IND, Oct. "a single high
wsyman held up County Clerk Nettervilia
and Qolvin Allen, candidate for auditor,
half mile east OF the city at 2 O'Clock
last night getting about $40 and Aliens
watch. Netterville and Allen were in a
buggy and were on their wsy to pollti-
cal meeting.
A half hour later the same robbsr met
George Hartman, farmer, who was re-
turning from An erson with bis wife and
at the muzzlo of revolver made him
give up 50 80 all the money he had.
At 0 O'Clock the fellow boarded an
Iroudale street car in the suburbs,
knocked the driver of the platform,
kicked him into insensibility and took
$6 from him.
At 10 O'Clock the robber caught Walter
Simms nS he was entering his house near
tbs c-ntre OF the town, thrust pistol in
his face and compelled him to give up
Sl1. The fellow got away.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-10-16
Attcu,ptrn IinrgInrr.

Burglars AT. mp I'd to enter the gro.
Gerry store o. G l.. Simmons, at Eighth
and jackson ssrBats, last night wsek. Mr..
Summons lives in Ghe game building over
the store A ont midnight, after he had
been asleep some time, Mr.. simmons was
ron0ed from his alSep by crash BE
listened tor further noise, but hearing
potAing concluded that the crash was
nothing unusual, and dropped off to
slsep again. About half hour later he
was awakened by the calling Of street
car 6tiver, on his way home, who said
that tho store door was open. AIR. SIM
10 ons descended to the store and found
the door open, the lock broken. psuel
split and glass cut. Nothing was missing
from the Atore. II is supposed that the
burglars had been frightened away by
the loud crash made in + Tcing tue door
or by some person approaching on the
street
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-10-16

oppression and sighs for liberty, and wi;
e and It alone We purpose to march to vie
rory on November 4th.
After the ectiou of Hugh O. Brown
IS secretary and William u. Plerson
treasurer of the league for the oomin
year, the busi ness Of the meeting wa.
)ver and there were at once loud d :
mands for Mr.. Willis to make a speech
This he did in his usual earnest an
Il lwery manner, being followed by F
eden Bach, Hugh @. Browne, A. q. Con-
sd, ESQ, and the Rev. M. r. Sluby. Th
after oonyulsed his hearers with iaughtef
~ his recital OF an original humorous
'oggerel entitled "Sh0ve Them to tn
VAIL" After this the convention Rd-
journed to meet at the call OF the prssi-
lert,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-10-16
A FIEND,s CONFESSION.

Admits killing Her Mother TO So-
cure Her MOney-BensOn's Awful
Plot. .-5..
LEAyENwoRrH, KAN, Oct. 9.--Msry
RRutzahn, daughter of Mrs. Mettman,
for whose murder Charles a. Benson was
arrested at Camden, N. j., last week, has
made confession. She confesses that
che and Benson planned the murder OF
Mrs. hettman, so that trey could possess
themselves Of Mrs. MettmRn's money and
live in ease and luxury. Mrs. Rautzahn
denies, however, that she has any positive
knowledge Of the circumstances Of this
murder.
A startling feature of the confession ia
that Benson planned to wreck the Rock
Island road, on which Henry NettmRn,
brother of Mrs. Rautzahn and son of the
murdered woman, was fireman, in order
to cause the latter's death and secure his
life insurance.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-10-16
Ch,na,. 1.cnnoe 20 The world,

Thomas Alagce in the October Forum
Outside ct Onins. bsyond all question,
the Uhine7e must find room for them.
selves. China is no longer shut; China
ia opsn; and Ohins's only grievance may
be that the world, ia its turn, may build
an an.i-Ohiness legal wall against the
entrance Of her innumeratle industrial
armies. Iae world does not know much
hbout Oaina yat; it will soon, however,
make more of her acquaintance Sine
has been hidden in the night Of exclu.
sion, oriental sleep, and mental Btagna-
ti0n; size is enesginR into tbs daylight
Of progress, and toward an activity such
as the modern world has never seen.
China has been iguoraptly despised; but
Ohina is worthy of all reapoct, if not of
the greatest admiration. She Ia quickly
throwing of the clogs of her progress,
and ia rapidly coming up with the open
world In the race OF life, With advantages
in her favor that cannot we'll be surpassed.
The mau who cAn run for few minutes
in short race, and make very fast time,
Is not pq lal to him who eau run all day;
the Chinese are all-dsy runners. They
who compete with them will need to rise
early and ait up late. Oh ma has untiring
industrial ability, unsurpassed staying
powerB, and degree Of patience which
no other nation can pretend to equal.
Friend and enemy OF China alike should
know these facts. Few do know them.
Iney possess a vital interest that will
soon be recognized.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-10-16


WASHINGTON, Oct. Il will not be
the fault of the Republican Congressional
committee if the father o. the RnKiuley
tariff act is not returned to the 62d OOn-
Fress. The committee is devoting spsoial
attention TO the geTrymspdersd district,
believing thst to re.eleot Mckinley under
existing oiicumsta' ces will be worth more
10 the party than the return Of any other
dozen Republican representatives The
"morsi effect" Of Czar Reeds reelection
has been OF immense advantage to the
party leaders, and they feel that il Nc
Kinley is nlso elected the rank aud file
will be inspired with that confidence in
suooess which does 30 much to help win
in Presidential contest.
SO no stone is to be left unturned 10
briue sbout that result. The mass OF
campaign documents and circus posters
which has been poured into tine district
is expected to do some good, but the
chiet reliance Of the leaders is upon the
urchesing power Of cold cssh. Nobody
but those who hRudled it knows how
much money EcKinley has had from the
fittsburR glass manutF ct1rsrs, and others
whose purses are TO be filled by the pro-
visions Of the tsrif law. Ii is asserted,
however, that the Congregational oonmit-
tee hos sgreed to put Sl0O, 600 into the
district, nearly one-halt of which has
already been sent on.
The party is not lacking in mon who
are adopts in the art Of putting money
wher 1t will do the most good, and it ia
not intended to waste any OF the fund set
spsrt for McKinley's benefit. It ia ex-
pected that "hoaters" will come high in
Ohio next month, but McKinley's back
ers ore prepared to bid high. Past expe-
rience has taught the Republican leaders
that money will do great deal in a
political campaign, snd IL n majority for
can be bought for 100000,
they will regard it as money we'll in
veatad
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-10-16

Among the SOUTHERN enterprises re-
ported for the week by the Ndnufdctwr-
eTs Rsc0rd is the closing Of cuntrac. for
the construction at TrsdssAr, Alabama,
of large steel works, including three fur
naoes, rolling mill, &c, which will re-
quirs twenty million brick to build, and
will give employment when completed to
over 5000 men; large tin plate mill to
be built at SayernAke, Virginia, a new
town just started by English capitalists;
q $500, 600 rolling mill at Cardiff, Ten
nessse, and 81, 100, 900 company to es-
tablish manufacturing enterprises at
Roanoke, Virginia.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-10-16

Levi O. BIRD, Esq, sold yesterday week,
through Stidhsm d Son, suctlonsers,
three houses belonging to Oliver Court
ney, as follows: Two-story brick store
and dwelling on the northeast corner OF
Fourteenth and French streets, lot 16K57
feet, to Samuel N. Smeltz for &1,505;
two-story brick house adjoining, No.
1402 French street, lot 29G57 feet, to
Michael Malloy, for $l,505; two-story
brick house, No. 1O6 East Sixteenth
street, lot t5xS7 feet, to Michael Mailoy,
for 1882.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-10-16
Largest Piece OF Cod.

The largest piece OF gold ever taken
from the earth was discovered May 10Th,
1872, at Hill End, N South Wales, on
the claim of Boyer & Huffman. 1t was
an irregular-shaped slab, feet inches
in height and feet 3 inches In width,
with an average thickness of about s
inches. II weighed something over 600
pounds, aad, although not virgin pure,
assayed SI49, 600, -.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-10-16

James Haley and Robert D. George,
the men from Alabama who recently hun
coed the green goods men in New York
out of $1,700, were srratgned in court
yesterday week, charged with carrying
revolvers. Both pleaded guilty and were
fined $40 each, which they paid. The
money, 81, 700, found ON them is lodged
with the police property clerk. They
said they would begin proceedings to get
possession of it. -
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-10-16

Captain o. II. Smith, assistant manager
of the City Electric Company, has re-
signed his position, to take effect Novem-
ber LIST. He will become cashier and as
sistant superintendent of Wilmington
Oity Railway Company, succeeding O.
II. Armour, resigned.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-10-16
shot ThrouFn nj, WIrdovv

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Oct. 9.--At his
home near Worthen, Washington county,
Ga, last night, j. Thomas Tanton, a
prominent and influential citizen, was as
sassinatsd as be wss reading a paper.
His wife heard the crack OF rifia and
then the crash of glass and her husband
fell dead. 1t is not known who COM
mittsd the deed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-10-16
STATE ISSUES DISCUSSED
By sENATOR HIGGINS AT THE
0PEhA n0UsE SUNDAY MONT.
A TAME AND TlRESoME EFFORT
FEE STATE CANDIDATES ExHIB-
IfED ON THE STAGE.

A Republican Meeting mt the Opera
House, with Senator Higgins az
the Oniy SpeHHer-An Address that
Tired tlic Audience = Candidates
RicnnrdaOn and Cnnmon On Tine
StnEes
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-10-16

A deficiency of over sis, 600 has been
discovered in the accounts of ex City
Treasurer Fitzpatrick of Terre Hsule,
Ind. Fitzpatrick has turned over al, Liz
real estate to his bondsmen, bat IT viii
fall $1,000 short of paying the d aoit.
Fifteen huudEed dollars o. the deieiauc =
was money collected by Fitzpatrick iron.
Robinson, his immediate Predecessor
who was also defRulter, which Fi,zJa.-
rick himself failed TO turn over,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-10-16
ABOUT 5000 900 FOR THE STATE
AND HARDSOME FEES FOB THEs
ATTORHERS EH8AGED.

The Right OF tho state TO Tax the
Capital of RanKs Affirmed by
Judge McKennan of the United
States Circuit COurI-EEis Opinion
in Fun.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-10-16
GRAHA6f,S DEATH,
The Law Student Fell When Abouj
10 CrOns in ErnnI OF The Gnnne.

The Law Student Fell When Ab0us
TO Cross in Front Ot the Coupe.
The Philadelphia Inquirer says:'oorone.
Ashbridge yesterday week inquired in .
he circumstances suYroun lling the dea'u
# Thomas R. Graham, sge 80 years, THE
University law student, OF Kenton, DEL,
vho was fatally injured by being knocked
down and run over on Saturday after
aeon by coupe at Broad street and
South Penn Square.
The testimony showed that Mr.. Graham
ell when about to cross in front of the.
tsam and was kicked by tho horse enc
brown under the wheels. William A
tlatner the driver OF tie coupe, who W
arrested on Monday week, was discharged
and verdict OF death from injuries acci
dentally rocsived was rendered.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-10-16
T-'hure Of Appreclst,ve IseEre.


E-ibuJe OF ApprecIaLive Regret.
Communicated.
AT q rcceat raeating Of the Wilmington
Female Bib!s Society, held at Mrs. Chsud
er's, it was Il cided that we express our
great loss in tho removal to the higher
iys beyond of cur beloved sister. Mr..
J. I. Cause, and of our appreciation G.
he great mid given TO us as a society
especially through our faitlfal Bible
geaders, who discover go msay who nsel
la necessities of this life, and to whom
Azs. Cause was ever ready to open her
purse, that food and clothing and fuel
might be supplied TO them. Surely, tbs
comprehensive words of the Saviour she
!cyed to servo will be extended tn her:
~ was All hungescd, and Sc gave ne
rasat, | was thirsty, and yo gave me
rink; was naked, and ye clothed me;
was a stranger, and 70 toek me io;
vas sick, and ye visited me-" "InsS-
much as ye have done it unto one OF the
aast of these, ye have done it unto me-"
While we desire to bow Eubmissigely to
the will OF our Heavenly Father, as man.
agers Of the society we would express
our sincere sorrow for the great loss W.
have besn called TO bear, and we will not
cease to keep in loving remembrance her
earnest zeal and faithful labors in oar
Asster's Einey ard.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-10-16

The burning of the largest portion of
the city of Colon Is much to be regretted.
The place may now bs appr 2priately re-
ierrsd to as semi. Colon,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-10-16
rOUTROPES FOR A COUPLE
NE DEABOLICAL MURDER OF
HRS. METTMAN COHBnS8EU.
Ter own DAUGHTER CONSPIRED
and BENsOE WAS TO WRECK d
TEAM.

,sube Burrows Shot-Ry a Clever
bfuse Ihe Outlaw Effects His Es-
capo LoSt EHis Life Trying TO Gol
HHts Money. .- ....
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-10-16
THE STATE CAN TAX BANKS

so JUDGE M'H HFNNAN OF THE OIR-
QUIT COURT DECIDES.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1890-07-23
TEACHERS EX -uRSiQN.

The national school bell rang at
the depot of the o. Il &. L. Co, at
ten O'Clock Saturday morning and
thereupon came hurrying and sour
rying from all parts Of the city,
dominies and school marms galore,
to the TRUSTING place. Five passen-
ger coaches With the band cal in the
rear were pulled up alongside the
platform. At sharp ten, the Royal
Hawaiian band struck up merry
air, the engine gave the usual
screech and the train moved ont
leaving nothing but vain regrets for
all 'passcngers aboard who had
been left behind" 4 more highly
delighted crowd than filled the
coaches could hardly be imagined.
AS the train went rolling through
the rice fields, the clatter of the
wheels. the easy rocking OF the
coaches and the mountain breezes
playing through the open windows,
recalled to many present some
pleasing reco!lections of home lands
beyond the sea. At Pearl City
stop of twenty minutes gave groups
of excursionists the opportunity of
strolling through the streets and
avenues of che Eva metropolis.
Whether any of them located corner
lots for themselves deponent saith
not. San aboard" was called
again, and the party was run
through to honolulu, where track
laying has been carried forward to
within about a quarter of n mile OF
the great artesian wells which have
already solved the "water problem"
OF the colonization scheme. -Four
wells have been sunk and the 9th
is in progress. Most Of the eXcur-
sion party having gathered round,
the fourth well WAS uncapped for
their entertainment. A volume OF
water came rushing up through the
ten-inch pipe from depth Of 400
feet, with force that drove the
column about a foot above the
mouth of the pipe. Hard by, the
brick layers are at work on the
foundation of building in which
pumping machinery viii be fixed
with a capacity Of raising SIX mil
lion gallons of water per day and
delivering it over the adjacent buff
to irrigate the new plantation. The
water is clear as crystal and has a
barely perceptible brackish taste.
On the relurn trip, halt was called
at Manana for refreshments. A
splendid collation. was provided in
the grand pavilion, MIR. johnson of
the Hamilton House, caterer. In
quantity, quality and variety, the
bill of fare was first class. "Miue
Host of the day, the Hon c, Il.
Bishop, personally supervised the