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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-09-26
ChInsse oonsplrators Acquitted.

A strange suit, which was heard be-
fore Judge Thaver, in Philadelphia, came
to an end yesterday, by the jury bring
ing In verdict Of not guilty, The suit
was the result of difficulty between
Cinnamon. one of whom, Lee Yonk, the
plaintiff, lives on East Seventh street, in
this city. He charged Lee Toy, Lee
Hong and Lee Took, who are the owners
Of large Chinese shop at No 800 Race
street, with conspiracy to kill him. The
prosecution grew out of Lee Yonk's work
as detective in exposing the defendants
in transaction involving the transfer of
a laundry. 1t was claimed that 81, 600
had been offered to kill Lee Yonk, but as
no conclusive evidence could be obtained
from the Chinese witnesses, the case was
dismissed Two interpreters, one from
New York and one from Wilmington
were engaged in the case.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-09-26
The strike AZ nenrrr.

DENVER, Sept. 26-In the Union Pacific
yards the company has thirty-fve new
men and seven engines at work. The Of
flcials assert that under the management
Of Assistant Superintendent Burns, againsi
whose retention the striking switchmeI
protest, they moved more freight yester
day than they formerly did with a force Of
125 men and thirty engines in the sam,
length OF time. The strikers are steadfasi
in their determination to remain out, al
though it seems likely that the Switch
mems Brotherhood will refuse to take VI
the nrht
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-09-26
Her Lover Threatens vengeance.


WASHINGTON, Sept. 28-The navy de.
partment recently invited Commander
Chadwick and Lieut. Buckingham, naval
attaches in Europe, to visit this country
and give their opinion of the plans of the
new battleships which have just been com
pleted by the department. These officers
are thoroughly familiar with this type Of
vessel, and after a thorough examination
of the plans pronounce them to be equal or
superior In power to any of that type now
under construction in any navy, and say
that the development Of process of our
design reflects the highest credit upon the
department.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-09-26

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Sept. 26-The postal
authorities at Montgomery have seized The
Age Herald sent there to subscribers and
for transmission to points below. The paper
contained an advertisement OF the Mexican
lottery, but was sent by express on the ac-
commodation train. The business man.
agement had notified the postal authorities
here that the paper wanld discontinue ali
lottery advertisements whenever the Law
went into effect, but the postmaster had
received no notice from Washington and
was sending the paper out as usual until
the seizure at Montgomery. Ofcourse The
Age-Herald will contain no more lottery
advertisements either in the mail or city
editions
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-09-26
m 1He pouITlcAL woRLp.
Governor HiiI Talks nt the Lockporf Fair.
miscellaneous Nominations.

LocKPoRr, N. ", Sept 26 = Governor
Hill opened the fair at Lockport with a
speech that was enthusiastically received
by a large assemblape. The governor then
paid a gracious tribute to one of Lock-
ports old citizens, the late Governor lash
ington Hunt, who was the first governor
that he ever saw The governor then told
the farmers that he had not come TO teach
them farming. The proprieties OF the oc-
casion did not demand an exclusively agri-
cultural address All classes were repre-
sented at the fair. The governor here re-
ferred TO Chauncey Depew's advice TO the
farmers TO emblazon on their banner the
three Rs" Reciprocity, Retaliation and
Revenue" He characterized it as sort Of
Railways Ready Relief which the esteem
ed doctor had prescribed.
Governor Hill suggested instead Regular
Reduced Rates on transportation. lie traced
the presenN agricultural depression 10 ex
cessiye tariff duties. lie held it an impo
sition Of the government to levy taxes upon
the farmer for other classes. Governor
Hill did not enlarge on this idea TO any
great extent, as he said It was political
question and he considered II unjust 20 i'm
pose his ideas on an bipartisan occasion
lie said the question should be observed
from broad, patriotic view rather thar
from a narrow, selfish view. The demands
OF the farmers should be for Few outlets tc
their barrels Of pork and bushels OF wheat
The governor then devoted some time tC
the new ballot reform law He character
lied It as not satisfactory ia all respects
cumbersome in some OF its operations and
expensive. 1t was tentative, however u
| invoke for IL, he said, "the support of the
| people,
The last part Of the speech was devoted
TO the subject OF highways. The governor
advocated the ideas on highways witt
| which bis name had been linked. He sale
New York's roads were inferior TO those o.
/ New England
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-09-26
Mckee RanlsIn's masrImonIal Troubles.

NEW YORK, Sept. 28.-Mrs Elizabeth S.
Rankin kitty Blanchard) has obtained an
order from Judge Lawrence of the supreme
court, requiring her husband, Mckee Ran
kin, against whom she has an action for
divorce pending, to show cause why he
should not support her and their l0-year-
old daughter. Mrs. Rankin alleges that
her husband is making from $500 to 500 a
week from the "Canuck," which play she
says is worth ESQ, 600, and also has valuable
property at Spokane Falls. On the other
hand, she states that her own property is
heavily mortgaged, and that the condition
Of her health will not permit her 10 sup
port herself in her profession.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-09-26

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26-The senate pass
ed house bill to establish a port of deliv-
cry at Peoria, Ills. senate resolution ex-
tending for one year time for payment on
land claims in cases of crop failure; senate
bin requiring the United States to defend
homestead titles where land is claimed to
be mineral because of phosphate deposits
and other minerals; senate bill to author.
ize the acquisition of lands for coke owens
and other improvements and for right OF
way for wagon roads, railroads and tram.
ways in connection with coal mines.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-09-26

NASHVILLE Tenn, Sept. 26-Quite an
important petition was filed here Thursday
In the clerks office by the United States
district attorney for middle Tennessee,
under the direction of the attorney general,
against all mining companies from which
coal is shipped to this city and all local
dealers selling TO consumers In this city.
The petition alleges that a trust or comb.
nation exists between the parties against
whom it is fled and asks for an injunction
in accordance with the provisions Of the
antitrust law passed by congress July 2.
1890. This is probably the first proceeding
taken under the new law.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-09-26

RoNDoUT, n. Y, Sept % Chief En-
gineer John p Derrenbacher, who con
fessed to the defalcation of 1900 as treas
urer Of the Kingston City Firemen's asso
citation few days ago, is said to have fie,
to escape punishment. A warrant for hi
arrest charging him with grand iarcen,
has been issued. Action to recover thl
amount embezzled will be brought agains
his bondsmen, all Of whom are responsible
men
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-09-26
Drowned at Atlantic city.

ATLANTIC CRY. N. J.. Sept. 26.-H. c.
Patterson, Of the firm of Patterson & Co.,
No. sos Market street, and residing at
No. 3T2 Locust street, Philadelphia, was
drowned at the foot Of Massachusetts, ave
nue., In this city, last evening. He had
gone out bathing at half past p m, and
when near the iron pier was seen TO throw
up his hands and sink. Two men who
who were near by put out in boat, but he
went out Of sight before they reached him.
He was afterward recovered with boat
hook and heroic efforts made to resuscitate
him, but without avail.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-09-26
nrlke KeIIr,s Mother-ln-Iaw sulcIdea.

PATERSON, N. j.. Sept. 26.-Mrs. J. NJ.
Headifan, mother-in-law Of Mike Kelly,
the famous ball player, captain and mana
ger of the Boston Players League team,
committed suicide here yesterday after
noon by jumping from the Market street
bridge into the river. A man who saw her
jump attempted to rescue her, but she sank
before he could reach her. Mrs. Headifan
had been in bad health for some time from
malaria. and it is believed she was mentally
affected by the large quantities Of quinine
she had taken.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-09-26

CHICAGO, Sept. 26.-At the final meeting
between the Illinois Central employees and
Superintendent Sullivan concessions were
made by both sides, so that strike will be
averted The brakemen, firemen, switch.
men, engineers and conductors asked foi
an increase in their pay This was grant
ed, although they will not get 33 per cent.
increase, as asked for The exact figures
have not been made public
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-09-26

NEw YORK, Sept g. Sophie A. John.
stone, WestcheSter county school teach
er, has brought an action IN the United
States circuit court against the Atchison,
Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad company
for the recovery Of $40, 900 damages for in
iuries sustained by plaintiff on that road
on Aug 20, 1889
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-09-26
BUCK TELLS WHY.


AG says neete - INJURY Lost Now hofh
Th%Pennant.
BUFFALO, Sept %. In an interview
Buck Ewing, of the New Yorks, attributed
the loss OF the pennant by his club to his
pitchers. Keefe's injury. he said, had
made a vast difference. When the cham
pionship season is over the New YorlSs
and Bostons viii make an exhibition tour
Of the New England states. With regard
to the purchase of the Cincinnati club,
Ewing said there was nothing definite yet,
but that the Players league is after that
club. The Players league has secured the
best material in the Brooklyn National
club, he said, and that practically kills
that club. With it out and Cincinnati
also, the National league cannot last long
Asked whose place Cincinnati would
take, Ewing said he didn't know as yet,
but it would not be Buffalos. Buffalo, lie
said, is a better ball town than pittsburg,
Cleveland or Brooklyn, and the receipts
prove it. We cannot make a ten club cir
cult, and something will have to drop, but
shall not vote to drop Buffalo 10 my
mind Brooklyn is our weakest point Give
Buffalo team that can win half its games
at home, and 1t is good town. If change
Is made anywhere the poorest town will
have to 60. Sympathy or sentiment will
not cut any figure in such question.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-09-26
w. r. BOOTHE,
I'll Market Street, Wilmington,
1416 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia.
RICHARDSON SICK ALREADY.
The Seventh Ward Republican Club Does
Not Worship joss, as he is Indlsposed.

The Seventh Ward Republican Club Does
Not Worship joss, as He is Indisposed
The Seventh Ward Republican Club
was organized in the Uhurchman Build
ing at Tenth and Market streets Lass
evening. The following officers were
elected President, Charles NJ. Curtis:
vice-presldent, Solomon Hsrsey; secrss-
tary, Arthur r. Lewis; treasurer, J..
Augustus McCaulley. The meeting was
very small and very little enthusiasm
vas manifested until colored preacher
named NJ. \. Sluhy, was called up and
recited little piece Of second hand dog
geral which ended as follows:
with Higgins ia the Senate.
Cannon for the Hail.
Richardson fer Governor,
we can't git there this fail
The applause that greeted this sable
poet drowned the rest Of his production
and he was compelled to subside. AS he
took his seat he was heard to murmur.
''Dey hain't got ha'f OBJ hit yit.
Harry A Richardson was expected as
the speaker of the evening, but was not
present. He sent telegram, however,
which probably read as follows:
EXECUTIVE MANSION, ,..DoyER Del,
Sept. %, 1890 I
/ tell you that cannot be with you this
evening for two reasons: Flrst-My
| friend Massey has been so busy to-day
laying Higgins ON the shelf that he has
not had time TO write for me the little
piece / was to speak to you this evening.
and you know, as | have said before,
am an awfully modest man. Secondly
| have already overdrawn my bank ac-
count $5 90 to give my party fighting
chance In November and this is the prin-
cipal reason why cannot come. have
no pass. am too proud to beg, too honest
| TO steal and too tired to walk distance
Of forty-two miles If you will pay nay
expenses and give me a written guar
antee that l will not be talked to death
by solomon Hersey, will try to be with
| you at some other time. RIcHEY."
/ AS Candidate Richardson had no long
| distance telephone connection, Benjamin
Nlelds, Colonel s. A. MacAllister and
Solomon Hersey spread the bloody shirt
TO the breeze and 'sniffed the battle afar
off-about thirty years in the past" The
old war horse Of the quill cantered ovsw
the tax collectors Of the city; said they
were a cowed lot; advised every man TO
get five or six tax receipts for persons
living around him; see that those per-
sons voted and that they voted the Re-
publican ticket. Taken altogether, 1t
was funeral with two or three dema-
gogues singing the praises Of the the
dead to comfort the living.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-09-26

LEWISTON, Me-. Sept 26.-Thursday noon
the engine, tender and one car Of the Bos-
ton Harbor express left the rails just as
the train neared this city. Some of the
passengers were shaken up, but no one
was injured. The delay was about TWO
bour7.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-09-26
Iewett,a Reoord Lowered.

BosToN, Sept. 28.-J. B. Connolly, Of the
fremont Athletic club of this city. on
Thursday lowered the worlds amateur
record for hop, step and jump of "A feet
81 inches, held by Harry NJ. Jewett, Of
Notre Dame university, Indiana. Connolly
covered distance of A feet l0A inches.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-09-26
A Defauiter Located.

Boston, Sept. 26.-It has been learned
that John A. Woodward, cashier in the
Office Of the city treasurer, who in October,
1880, after defaulting to the amount of $50.
600, fed the city, is now in business in
Buenos Ayres.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-09-26
FOR SALE.

Eight Of those New Houses at
the n. E and n. w. Cor. of Lin
den and Porter streets, rooms and
bath. All modern improvements.
VIII be sold cheap.
We have $500, So. 900 and
$1,000 at 6 per cent; also $4,000
at 5 per cent to loan on good
mortgages.
Houses, lots and Farms for sale O..
exchange.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-09-26
The slIcott AraIr Again.

Nr. Payne On. ", chairman Of the
special committee appointed to investigate
the Silcott defalcation, called up the bill
defining the duties of the sergeant-at-
arms. 1t enables the sergeant-at-arms to
make requisition directly upon the treas
urv forthe pay and mileage of members,
and constitutes him in explicit terms a
disbursing officer, limiting his eompensa-
tion to his present salary. Under the pres
ent system the members are required TO
give written receipts in advance of the
actual payment OF the salaries by the treas
ury. This custom is an ancient one and is
utterly atvariance with any sound busi-
ness principle. Upon the recent defalca-
tion Of Silcott the attempt was made to
give these receipts force and effect un-
known to any previously announced prin-
ciple Of law. 1t was claimed that mem
bers by giving them were estopped from
claiming thereafter unpaid salaries.
The courts promptly decreed the pay
ment of the salaries to the members who
had given these receipts. The present bill
remedies all this. 1t authorizes and re-
quires payment to the sergeantat-arms
upon his requisition. 1t is only when the
payment is actually made by this officer TO
the member that any receipt can be re-
quired. A bond in the sum of $4,000 is
required. The house passed bill appro-
priating 100000 for the construction of
new buildings and enlarging the military
post at Plattsburg, n. Y.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-09-26
A DueIist Killed.

BERLIN, Sept. ga duel was fought at
Hatzburg between Lieuts. Garder and
Blethstasser the quarrel having originated
in a squabble at a restaurant. Lieut..
Blethstasser was killed.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-09-26

GUTHRIE, Oklahoma. Sept. 26-The first
bank failure in the territory occurred yes
terday morning., when the Capitol City
bank suspended payment. The suspension
is but temporary, it is declared, and thf
bank is expected 20 pay all claims in full
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-09-26
Another House Scandal.

Mr.. Enloes resolution concerning the
postmaster of the house recites that II is
alleged that the postmaster of the house.
]. L. Wheat, whose duty it is to let con-
tracts for the carrying of the mails, let the
contract to one Samuel Culbertson for
5000 year on the condition that Culbert-
son should pay to Wheat $3.50 a month out
of the money received from the government
for his services. and that Wheat did re-
ceive that sum for five months, and direct
ing the committee on accounts to investi-
gate these charges and such other matters
as appertain to Wheat's administration OF
the postoffiee Of the house Of representa-
tfves.
Mr.. Hopkins (nls) further suggested
that the resolution be made broad enough
to include an investigation of the action of
the last postmaster in regard to the same
matter Mr. Enloe said that If any gentle
man had evidence that there was anything
wrong In the action Of the late postmaster
he would have no objection Mr.. Houk
Tenn protested that time should be given
for amendment. Ifa Republican had been
stealing let him be exposed and punished.
Let no one seek to shied him. Mr.. Hopkins
said that there was no attempt to shield
any one but the postmasters of the last
and of thewresent house were so interlaced
that one could not be investigated without
the other. Mr.. Struble Ia.) suggested that
Silcott was also interested. Mr.. Hopkins
amendment extending the investigation
into the practices Of the postmaster In the
Forty ninth and F1ftieth congresses was
adopted and the resolution as amended
agreed to
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-09-26
Rnsiness In the Hnnse.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 20.-The house dis
cussed and agreed to the conference report
on the land grant forfeiture bill The con-
ference report on the bill TO establish a
pubic park on Rock creek, in the District
Of Columbia was also agreed Do; granting
a pension of s100 month 20 the widow of
Gen. Hartranft
A resolution to investigate charges of
speculation in Office made against the post
master Of the house was agreed The bill
defining the duty of the sergeant-at-arms
of the house was passed; also the bill appro-
priating 81 100000 to enable the secretary
Of the navy to purchase nickel ore mate
rial for the nickel steel armor and some
minor measures.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-09-26

TWO GIRLS, GNE TO ATTEND CON
a fectionary store and one for general
homework. Apply 2l3 East Front street.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-09-26
CITY BUSINESS DIREoToRV.


]. BARKLEY & BROS. CO. 4th and French.
w e. j. LANG. Firth and French streets.
PAUL o. SNYDER. 1i3 West Eighth street
N. ). WEYI. No. Z East Second street.
lI1 ARIlNS NErTER. II Enst Fourth street
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-09-26
no. 731.
HELP WANTED.

a BOY TO LEARN BARBERING. AP-
IA ply, sos Madison street
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-09-26
TIGHTENING THE NOOSE.
A Very Strong Case Against
"Lord Somerset" Birchall.
TRACED TO THE SWAMP OF DEATH.

Ills Movements the Day OF the Murder
Accurately Outlined by a Score of Wit
nesses--A Woman in the Case Creates
Something OF Sensation.
WOODSTOCK, Ont, Sept % = At the
Birchall murder trial Manager Fuller, Of
the Woodstock bank, identified Birchall's
handwriting in the various documents
placed in evidence. Misses Lockhart, OF
Woodstock, and Choate, Of Ingersoll, and
Conductor Poole testified that they saw
Birchall and Benwell on the train on Feb
II while they went from Paris TO Wood.
stock. and that they got off at Eastwood.
Several other witnesses gave similar testi
mony.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-09-26
PIANOS. 81 Gents Per Day.


Can you beat this for accommoda.
tion9
If you don't find in the Whining
ton branch what you want they will
cheerfully send for article desired.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-02-06

vator and hoe until the plants begin to
cover the ground. No more attention
is required after this, except to an
nually NOV, cure and distill the mint
Usually but three crops are taken off
one plantation, the ground getting too
much overrun with grass and weeds to
pay for further cropping.
When the peppermint is ip blossom,
usually in August, it is ready for work.
ing up Some growers NOV it with the
scythe, especially the first year, while
the second and third crops are often cut
with a mower, care being taken not to
work in IL during very hot weather, or to
handle it more than necessary, as the
oil volatilizes very readily. When cut,
il is left on the ground TO cure. When
the leaves are well wilted, but before
they begin to crumble, the crop is put
up in small cocks, like hay
The process of distillation is quite
simple and the illustration will make it
plain to the reader. In side room is
the boiler, which may be portable or
stationary, but capable of giving sixty
pounds pressure. The watts or tubs are
steaHl-blRnb, HFe OF SIX ltet III uldnetcr,
and about the same in depth. When
filled with the peppermint freshly
drawn from the field, the vats are closed
with tight-fitting covers The steam is
then turned on at the bottom. 1t vapor-
ICES the oil, and the mixture of steam
and oil escapes through a tin pipe at
the top of the tub to be condensed in
the worm This is a coil Of pipes
contained in a large vat, kept filed
with cold water. The condensed steam,
and with it the oil, flows from the
lower open end into receiver made
Of tin. The oil being lighter than the
water, always remains ON top, while the
water flows off through pipe, near the
bottom, bent upright at a right angle
and ending in two branches.
When it is desired to run off the oil
the water-discharge pipe is plugged up,
and water filed in through the funnel
at end Of pipe, until the oil rises in the
receiver and flows of The oil is stored
in cans. When it is all run off the plug
is removed from the drain pipe and the
water allowed to pass out Our Illus
tration shows all the details of the in
terror arrangement. A still of this kind,
with capacity of producing from sew
enty to one hundred and fifty pounds of
oil in twenty-four hours, can be put up
for from $500 to 81, 900.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-02-06
working Rnrrnn land.

A correspondent of the Rural New
Yorker earnestly advises any young man
who has few hundred dollars to invest
in a small farm not to purchase poor or
half barren land with the hope of bring
ing 1t up to fertility, but TO buy else
where. This advice accords with the
practice Of some good farmers whom we
have known, one of whom had farm
OF his own in a portion OF the State
known for its sterility. He did not un-
dertake TO work that farm, knowing
that II would not produce enough, but
let it to others. Not being rich enough
to buy another farm, he then rented
one in fertile portion OF Western
New York. where his share from the
land was greater than the whole prod
uct Of the poor farm, and he did well
by the operation. II often happens
that the same amount Of labor must be
performed on both; and it requires no
more labor in blowing, cultiyating and
other work on the best aand than on
that which gives only twenty bushels Of
corn 10 the acre