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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-09-27
wATTERsoN's NOVEL ALLEGATION
The Well Known Editor Makes strang
Statements at Boston.

The Well Known Editor Makes Strange
statements at Boston.
Boston, Mass, Sept. 27.-In a speech be-
fore the Massachusetts Reform club last
evening at the Hotel Brunswick, Henry
Watterson, Of The Louisville Courier-Jour-
nal, forcibly and eloquently defended the
south against the charge Of hostility to the
north. He said that ever since the fermi-
nation OF the war there has existed az the
north body Of public men who persist In
nscribing TO the white people of the south
purposes and character wholly foreign TO
them. According to them the average
southerner IS q cross between feudal lord
and modern tough, while the poor black
man Is pictured as q patient martyr,
abased and menaced in his person, cheated
OF the fruits Of his labor and deprived OF
his legal right to vote.
He was here, he said to put his foot upon
the falsehood that the people of the south
are doing anything or have done anything
that the people of the north would not
have done had their places been exchanged.
In truth, as he saw it the Republican
leaders Of 1890 have exchanged places with
the secession leaders Of 1860 behold ;,
he said, Sin Mr. Doctrinaire Mckinley. Mr..
Doctrlnaire Yancey; in Mr.. Agitator Reed,
Mr. Agitator Toombs; IN the grim egotism
Of the president, the disdainful isolation
Of Mr.. Jefferson Davis! Behold In the un-
yielding assertion Of the constitutional
right OF the negro to vote and TO have his
vote counted, the unyielding assertion OF
the constitutional right OF the master TO
call tho roll Of his slaves beneath the
shadow of Bunker Hill monument
Behold In the restrictive dogma OF pro-
lection, the short sighted aims and narrow
spirit Of the doctrine Of secessionl It is
just as impossible TO make southern
negro white man as IL Ia 10 make north
ern white man negro; though that is the
miracle the Republican leaders are trying
to work. In many parts Of the south the
negro has no conception Of the meaning Of
vote. If he cannot sell IL, il possesses
no value to him. Left TO himself he censes
to take any interest in politics.
Mr.. Watterson welcomed Mr.. Blaine into
the ranks Of the free traders, though the
secretary OF the state was more advanced
than he (Watterson) In that direction.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-09-27
WORK or a TELEGRAPH LINEMAN.


hanger NlFeh Dy Ono OF Them.
We'll said an electric light works
lineman to the writer yesterday, In an
answer to question as to the danger Of
the business, "the electric lighting buaA-
ness IL not so very dangerous as Is sup
posed by most people. In reality the
danger Is proportionally very small The
voltage In this city Ia only no.
I'VE receive slight shocks once In n
while, but no dangerous ones. although
some day we may receive a shock which
will kill us. rs TO climbing the pole
there Is very little danger, the spurs
holding a man very close TO II.
"The dangerous work Is in reunitinG a
broken wire. The current flows through
the wire. and whore the latter Is broken
passes through the earth When we
reunite these we must take our chances
with this current, although all precau-
tions are taken to guard against accI-
dent.
I'm this city shocks received from am
electric light wire would very seldom
prove fatal, but In larger cities where the
voltage runs TO 1900 or more, the danger
is exceedingly great. The numerous ac-
cidents In New York, think, are caused
more by carelessness than anything
else
For instance lineman climbs high
pole, on which wire has become unfas-
tened from the conductor. He will catch
hold of the wire and in connecting it
again he may perhaps bear against one
OF the other wires on the pole Now,
IL the insulation on the wires is imper-
feet or has been rubbed off, he will In
variably receive shock and If the volt
age is very great he falls to the ground.
dead, or worse. hangs to the wires and
slowly ''cooks" with no one able to save
his life
1.-THE electrical incandescent lights OF
this city are mostly of 25 candle power.
The light is glass bulb, air-tight, in
which a fine platinum wire, through
which the current passes and heats 1t to
incandescence, hence the name.
"The platinum gives an excellent
steady light, but If there Is the slightest
defect in the wire the current is imme-
diately broken and the light is extin-
guished The current is connected by
running one end OF the platinum wira
through the top and The other through
the side Of the brass cap which covers
the bulb.
"ln the arc light two large pieces OF
carbon are used, and these are gradually
drawn closer together. giving an excel
lent light until the carbon burns ont.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-09-27
THE WORK OF CONGRESS.
Amendments Made by the Senate TO the
Contract Labor Law.

Contract Labor Law.
WASHINGTON, Sept. q. y The senate
agreed to the conference report on the bill
to establish Rock Creek park in the Dis
trict Of Columbia. House bill appropri-
ating Sl,0OO,0c0 to purchase nickel for
armor plates was debated without action,
as was also the bill to amend the law to
prohibit the importation of laborers under
contract. The fifth section Of the con
tract labor law, which provides that the
act shall not apply to professional actors,
artists, etc, was amended by inserting be-
fore the word artists the word 'musi-
cal or othern
Dir. Carlisle moved TO substitute for the
words regularly ordained ministers Of the
gospel" the words regularly ordained OF
constituted ministers of religion and
said that without that amendment the
bill would exclude Jewish rabbls, which
was agreed to.
The house passed resolution appoint,
ing a subcommittee Of five from the
Worlds fair committee to investigate
progress in Worlds fair matters. a reso.
luton was passed ordering an investiga.
tion OF the charge that the house postmas.
ter keeps on the rolls at 500 month one
Bradley, an employe OF the government
printing office, who, 1t Is said, pays sos a
month to the postmaster's SON
Mr. Mckinley presented the conference
report on the tariff bill, and gavo notice
that he would call il up today.
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LIKE lie LEcoNEY MuRpER.
Mrs. miller Shares Annie's Fate and
Probably by the same Hand.

Probably by the Same Hand
CAMDEN, N. j.. Sept IA startling
murder, peculiarly resembling In many
features the cruel butchery OF Annie Lee
coney year ago, stirred tho people Of the
same vicinity last evening. Annie Miller,
the pretty wifs Of John Miller, a young
farmer. was found with her head almost
completely severed from the trunk, partly
concealed In a clump Of bushes half mile
from her home.
That she had had a frightful struggle for
life was evident at every turn Though the
rain had beaten down, 1t had not obscurcd
the identations in the earth. Her left hand
had been caught In the teeth of her assail-
ant and shoekingly bitten.
Mrs. Miller had gone to Moorestown In
the morning and was returning TO her
home. She got off at Merchantville, and
took a short cut across fields and a piece
Of woods
Little Nellie DE Hadroy and her brother
passed Mrs. Miller on the road between 2
and o'clock, and they saw her walk to-
ward the dense woods. About a hundred
yards ahead Of her they saw negro also
enter the woods. That was the last seen
Of Mrs. Miller alive She failed TO appear
at the farm house, and searching party
soon discovered the awful truth.
Francis Lingo, a burly negro, against
whom there was a strong chain OF ciroum-
stantial evidence in the Ieconey murder,
and who was the first man arrested for
that crime. had been at work on the farm,
and early In the morning he quit work on
account OF the rain, saying he was going
70 Philadelphia.
lie did not go, and was found at his
house last night. He answered the de-
scription of the man the children saw 60
into the woods. He was arrested and
taken to Merchantville A piece OF old
blue flannel shirt found at the scene Of the
murder was fitted into torn place in his
sleeve, and he identified the fragment. He
was committed to the county Jail Coroner
Stanton took charge of the case and en-
paneled jury of farmers to hold an in
quest Mrs. Miller leaves three children.
Robbery, coupled with horrible mania
to kill, seems to have been tho motive.
Mrs. Miller's pocketbook was missing and
that was all The city is greatly excited,
and the stories OF the murder of Annie
Leooney have been revived coupled with
the present horror. II is now believed
that Lingo is after all the fend who killed
Annie, and not her uncle, ChAkly LEGO
ney, who was tried for the deed
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-09-27

Harry B. Smithers, formerly Of this
city, has distinguished himself by saving
man from drowning The following
account Of his heroism Is taken from an
Oregon paper; Harry B. Smithers, som
Of the American Consul at Hiaeo, Japan.
is the young man who rescued the teams
ter from drowning at Mersey dock, FRI
day night. Mr. Smithers was visiting
the family of the captain of the Kate r.
Troop. then lying at the dock, and hear
ing the splash of the man falling over
board, threw off his coat and jumped into
the river. After bending a line about
the form of the almost-drowned man. he
swan about until line was thrown to
him, and he was drawn aboard in an ex-
hausted condition. He deserves the
greatest praise for his heroic conduct as
acts of this kind are unfortunately ex-
tremely rare.
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NEWS IN BRIEF.

Condensed kilograms Gathered from vari
GUS Places
Prince Bismarck and his secretary, Her
Bucher, are engaged at Varzin in compil
ing memoirs Of the events In which tn,
prince figured while prominent In affair,
of state
Lawyer Roger Sherman, who tried sc
hard by legal means to save the life Of
William Kemmler, has taken a second
step toward saving the Japanese murderer
Jugigo, now imprisoned at Sing Sing. Mr.
Sherman has cited Warden Brush, Of Sing
Sing prison, to appear before the United
States supreme court and show cause why
he should kill Jugigo by electricity. He
claims that under the treaty, Jugigo Is a
citizen Of Japan. and is not amenable to
the laws of the United States
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-09-27
M'AULIFFE WASN'T IN 1T.
The Mission Boy Knocked Out
in Two Rounds.
sLAvIN THE DEMON OF THE RING.

DrcAuliffe Seemed 10 Have Walk Over
in tho First Round. but He was Conn
pietcly Used Up before the End of the
Second and Last
LONDON, Sept sT.-The much heralded
mill between Slavin and Joe McAuliffe
came Off at about 8 o'clock this morning
at the Ormonde club Slayin knocked
McAuliffe nearly senseless on the floor In.
side Of seven minutes, though the contest
was fierce while 1t lasted. Ii was scarcely
worth calling prize fight In the second
round Slavin got in three Of his powerful
right handlers, which completely used up
McAuliffe in this time. The police did not
interfere, for the date was kept close
secret. Ticket holders were given the tip
yesterday afternoon, but no announcement
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-09-27

The American shipbuilder says: Gen
eral V. ID. Groner. who Is general mana
ger of the Washington and Norfolk
Steamboat Line, for which the Harlan
and Hollingsworth Company of this citY,
is building two steamers. said that all
ready three payments Of $4,000 each
have been made to the builders OF the
boats, who are using every effort to have
them completed by February, 1891 The
boats will be similar to the Bay Liae
steamer Georgia. but win be heavier and
the company thinks faster.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-09-27

LOWELL, Mass, Sept. 27-In the police
court Augustus W. Clark, a dark com
plexioned, we'll dressed man OF 40, who
claims to have property and TO belong in
Everett, was held in $50 bonds for the
superior court on the charge Of bigamy.
II is charged that four months ago he
married Miss Catherine Adams, of Chelms-
ford, and that it subsequently transpired
that he had previously married woman
in Haverhlll, and Miss Fannie Sherman
at Richford, VT. 1t is said he has several
other wives living. Clark failed to fur
nish the bail required.
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rWo MORE vlorlMa.
Havoc Of the Deadly Electric Light Wires
In Massachusetts.

Havoc Of the Deadly Electric Light Wires
In Massachusetts.
WNcHRNDEN, MasS., Sept. 27.-Edward
Tryan, aged IS, and George Barnard, aged
20, were instantly killed last night by an
electric light guy wire coming Ia contact
with an incandescent circuit on Pond
street The wire had been taken from the
Boston and Albany depot 70 allow build
ing 20 be moved, and was left hanging in
a coil by the side of the pole.
Both young men had hold OF the wire.
Barnard's hands were badly burned, and
1t is supposed that Tryan attempted to
assist him and himself fell victim. Word
was telephoned to the station, where the
current was shut off so the men could be
released Both men belonged in Gran
vile Corners
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-09-27
The Duel May Prove Fatal.

PARIS, Sept 27-M Mermeix, editor o.
Cocarde and the author Of the Figaro,
stories respecting Gen. Boulanger, received
a wound over his heart during one Of hi,
recent duels. At the time he considered
the wound trifling and little attention wa,
paid to IL. He is now confined to his bed
with heavy fever, the result of the
wound, and it is feared peritonitis will sci
in, causing his death.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-09-27

ALLEGHENY CRY, Pa, Sept ga
movement is on foot to erect monument
to Stephen G. Foster, the composer Of
'The Old Folks at Home" and many other
celebrated American songs. William J.
Noble, former resident of Pittsburg, has
conditionally arranged with d. B. Shehan,
the sculptor, to design the statue. It is
expected that before many mouths the
monument will be erected in Allegheny
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-09-27

the senate in the wool schedule were al
lowed to remain. These provided that the
duty on woolen and worsted goods made
of wool worsted or the hair of animals,
valued at not more than 80 cents per
pound. shall be dutiable at two and half
times the duty imposed on unwashed wool
Of the first class, and in addition 35 per
cent. ad yalorem, and the duty on wooden
or worsted cloths of the same standard
shall be three times the duty imposed on
unwashed wool of the first class.
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tried to force the pace, but McAuliffe met
him at every point He kept cool and
came out at the close Of the first round
very little worse for the wear, although he
was blowing slightly.
First Blood for McAutne.
First blood was awarded to McAuliffe,
and in fact during the round Slavin seem.
ed to have no show whatever. At the end
of the prescribed three minutes Charley
Mitchell jumped up excitedly and offered
el00 to $50 on McAuliffe with no takers,
80 greatly was the confidence Of the Slavin-
ties shaken. But in a prize fight, as in
other things, 1t is always the unexpected
which happens, and never surely in the
annals Of prize fighting was there such a
surprise as that reserved in the second
round.
McAulife Lost His Head.
When the second round was called che
American boy began to lose his head and
his confidence. He lodged all around che
ring like a novice, and seemed afraid TO
stand up squarely to Slavin's right hand
ers. Slavin followed him up and watched
hisschance. When McAuliffe ducked his
head he gave him a whack under the ear
which brought stream of blood and laid
the American fat on the sawdust. This
was real knock down blow, on which
lots of money depended.
This blow seemed to drive McAuliffe
furious, and he lost his head when he
should have been cool. In less than half
of the ten seconds limit allowed for such
incidents he was on his feet again ham
mering away at Slavin rs though be meant
to kill him. McAuliffe's blows, though
very wild, were effective.
A Walking Match.
For one minute after the second round
began blood was flowing freely from the
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-09-27
Ex-senator Emery Opens tho Revolt.

BRADFORD, Pa, Sept q. -Ex-State Sen
ator Lewis Emery, Jr., fired the first gun
of the independent Republican revolt in
the state against Candidate for Governor
George w. Delamater here last night. Sen
ator Emery spoke for three hours, reiter.
ated his well known charges against Mr..
Delamater and presented his alleged docu-
mentary proof thereof.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-09-27

DETROIT, Mich, Sept 27.-An enthuslas-
tic meeting was held here to protest
against the arrest of Messrs. Dillon and
O'Brien and the action Of the police at
Tipperary Col. John Atkinson presided.
The orators were Don NJ Dickinson,
ex-postmaster general; Representative
Chipman, of this district; Bishop Foley,
Of the diocese OF Detroit, and Rev. Charles
+. O'Reilly, secretary Of the National
L.
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got into the newspapers The news was
made known at a few sporting clubs about
town during the evening and caused
brisk betting, which began even, but grew
steadily in Slavin's favor. The British
sports preferred 10 put their money on the
man they have seen fight
The Men IN the Ring
Soon after midnight the ticket holders
began 10 assemble at the Ormonde club.
McAuliffe had trained down six pounds
since Sunday and tipped the scales tonight
at exactly oO4 pounds. Slavln weighed a
trihe over 1s5 pounds At 4:39 the men,
with their seconds, came into the ring.
Billy Mccarthy and Jem Carney acted for
Slavin, while Billy Madden and Jack Burke
looked after McAulitfe Jack Lewis was
in the corner with Slavln and Gus Lambert
was with McAuliife The referees were
Jack Angel and George Wise There were
not many swells in the building.
The First Blow Struck.
McAuliffe took his corner first, closely
followed by Slavin, both looking as fresh
as daisies. Then Slavin's hackers made a
fuss about the gloves Temple provided.
McAuliffe quietly put on his pair and sat
undisturbed by the row until Slavin was
ready. IL was 4;54 when the men shook
hands and squared for the battle. In the
first round McAuliffe started in rs though
he meant to win the fight without giving
Slavin a chance for a second round. II
was evident TO bis friends that he could
not keep up such terrific pace. McAuliffe
got Ia the first blow sQuarely on Slavln'B
chin, nearly knocking him against the
ropes, amid the uproar Of his hackers.
Slavin began some Of his rapid work and
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-09-27

The Delaware State Fair will open at Dover
on Monday and continue all the week. The
entries for racing include many noted and
popular horses and special pains have been
taken this year with that feature of the fa1x-
The railroad fare from Wilmington TO Dover
and return, including ad mission 70 the fafr Is
only s. 10.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-09-27

heads Of both men and streaming over
their chests and shoulders. For few SEQ
onds Siavin lost his composure and began
TO hammer McAuliffe with his right hand
only, scarcely taking care to keep his left
on guard. II McAuliffe had stood his
ground and put in some skillful loft hand
work, Tor which Slavin gave several oppor-
tunlties, Instead of hopping around the
ring ike cricket, the result might have
been different, but he seemed to lose cour.
ago and failed TO utilize easy chances, and
let Slayin chase him around the ring, POM
melting him as he pleased.
The Demon the Ring.
The second round had still nearly one
minute TO run when McAuliffe was laid
sprawling on the sawdust totally unable
TO rise in ten seconds. He had 10 be as
sisted 10 his corner The fight was do
clared over and Slavin's friends rushed
into the ring, lifted him on their shoul-
ders amid immense cheering. Slavin is q
perfect demon In the prize ring, and any
American who comes here to fight him
and win must be a first class left hand
hitter, as Slayin gives lots Of opportuni-
ties away by the too frequent use OF his
right hand McAuliffe failed to take adj
f+ANHt1N "a Wis WYNN polhts III lhStt ne
more than met his match from the begin
ming In the second round he failed Ia
every way 10 sustain the complete conf
dence his hackers had professed 20 have IN
him. The match was for 5000
The Australians Record.
Frank Z. Slavin was born in Maitland.
n. ;. w, twenty-seven years ago, aud has
been 40 various times during his life a
blacksmith's helper, a gold digger, hotel
Keeper and an instructor in the art OF self
defense He defeated many of the lads IN
Queensland before his friends urged him
to challenge Peter Jackson. They. were
matched about a year before the negro
sailed for this country, but for some reason
climax was not reached. Some months
later they were matched for an eight round
contest but Slavin injured his wrist and
forfeited his first deposit TO jackson.
Jack Burke, Of England, was twice beaten
by Slavin. once in eight rounds and the
last time In two. He went to England
about a year ago and fought fourteen
round draw with Jem Smith, who was then
tho champion. This affair was one Of the
most disgraceful in the history of the ring
Both sides had gangs OF roughs at the ring
The Smith contingent was the stronger
and the fight broke up In riot. The Peii
can club subsequently recognized Slayin
as the champion Of England.
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Jourdan 8 Co.'S LiabIlItIes.

WORCESTER, Mass, Sept 27-At a meet
ing Of the creditors of William II. Jourdar
81 Co., coal dealers, who have failed,
statement was read showing liabilities t,
be Sl75, All and assets s2iO,675. In the as
sets are included sl05 ,6S4 in bad debts. a
committee was appointed TO confer regard
ing the firms affairs
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-09-27
ALWAYS HAWKING AND SPLITTING
How George P. Lloyd Of Trenton was
Annoyed With CataTrh.

Three 1 oca1 Physicians In a Years Treat
ment Fail ed to DO Aim Amy Good and
He Kept Getting Worse Until he Went
to Drs. Mccoy and " lIdman, and now
He Is Well Man.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-09-27

GEORGE Lloyd lives at 2i6 Fulton street.
Trenton, n. J. He has happy home. a
pleasant wife and three pretty babies, ali
girls. Mr. Lloyd works at Roebling's wire
works in Trenton. In an interview with a
reporter on Thursday afternoon he said.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-09-27

NEW YORK, Sept. 27.-The jury in the
second trial of Charles McElvaine for the
murder of Grocer Luca, in Brooklyn, has
delivered verdict Of murder in the first
degree
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-09-27
PUBLIC SALES.

DGBIIG sALE-WILL BE EXPOSED TO
I public sale on the premises, on
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8. 1890,
At2 O'Clock, D. m.
the following described properties:
No l. two story brick store and dwelling,
on the northeast corner of Fourteenth and
French streets, 10 feet front on French street.
by 81 feet and 4e9 inches in depth
No. 2, No 14i2 French street. two story
brick dwelling house. heing 20 feet front on
French street by 81 feet and 425 inches
ir depth.
NJ 3.No Ice East Sixteenth street, two story
br ok dwelling house, 10 feet front on six
teenth street by 81 feet and 51s inches in depth
Right of alley.
Terms Of sale maze known at the sale or by
inquiring Of LEVI G. BIRn, Esq.
l.. w. Stidham d Son, Aucts.
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roR SAFE.


nor RENT-ONE TWO STORY BRICK
" house. SIX ro ms and bath. No. 1910 Van
Buren street, at $1,000; also one same size at
Silverbrouk at So 90 per mouth. Apply north
east corner Front and orange streets.
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PIANOS, 34 Cents Per Day.
ORGANS, II Cents Per Dav.

Can you beat this for accommoda-
ton?
II you don't find in the Whining
ton branch what you want they win
cheerfully send for article desired.