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Evening journal., 1891-06-05
THE FlERcEsT SEA FIGHT.
How the Magallancs worsted the Go.
ernment Torpedo Boats.

How the Magnllancs Worsted the Gov
ernment Torpedo Boats.
SAN FRANCISCO, June 5.-News Of the
hercest sea fight that has taken place dur
ing the whole OF the Chilian war has lust
been received here II took place in the
harbor Of Valparaiso on April 26 between
the insnrgent cruiser Magallanes and the
government torpedo boats Alden, Condell
and Lynch, four days after the encounter
between the same vessels at Channel bay.
the news Of which was received in New
York on Monday last After the latter
battle the Magallanes decided to attack
the government ships, and, IL possible. de-
stroy them before they could again be iit-
ted for sea- Favored by darkness. the Mn
gallanes crept into the harbor OF Valpa-
raiso and began the attack by ranging close
alongside the already crippled Alden and
firing a broadside into her that did terrible
execution Nearly half Of the torpedo
boats crew were either killed or wounded
and the vessel was completely riddled. An
alarm was sounded in the forts but as the
vessels lay 80 close together, the gunners
in the forts did not fire for fear OF hitting
their own vessel
Getting clear Of the Alden the Maral-
lanes attacked the Lynch, but her fire was
ARN1thNA WIN AhAtAtht lut AtuUkfHtNtk
OF the Lynch was blown away, and a boat
containing ten men, who had been sent to
try to attack the rebel vessel with a tor
pedo boat, was blown out of the water.
The Condell had steamed to the outside OF
the Magallanes, thus getting the hitter be-
tween the two fires. The Magallanes was
shot through and through. Over forty of
her crew were lying dead or dying on her
decks, but her guns were untouched. and
her captain made up his mind to try 10
better his position. Suddenly the rebel
vessel began TO move astern and ceased
firing. The night being so dark the govern
ment steamers were unknowingly firing
into each other and the Condell began to
fill rapidly. The trick was not discovered
until the Magallanes had turned, and
steaming across the stern OF the CondeI
poured in a broadside that nearly demol-
ished the latter, dismounting every run
and killing fourteen and wounding slx
more Of the crew.
The rebel steamer then started to steam
out Of the harbor at full speed. Every
gun In the forts on shore opened on her.
but only once was she struck A heavy
shell landed fairly on her deck, just for
ward Of her pivot gun and burst. The ex-
plosion tore a big hole in the deck, the
pivot gun was thrown over on its side and
four men were killed. Soon after that sha
was out Of range Of the forts and ran up
the coast to Caldera. Over a hundred men
We're killed during the fierce conflict, fully
onehalf Of whom were on board the
Magallanes. No attempt was made by
the foreign warships to stop the fight.
which lasted fully an hour The Condell
had to be run on the beach to prevent her
sinking, while the Alden was SO badly
damaged that it will take long time to
repair her. In addition to the loss OF
nearly half her crew, the Lynch lost four
out Of her six officers, including her COM
mander
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Suspended mfnisters spenls.

PITTsBURG, June Sat the session Of
the Reformed Presbyterian synod Rev. o
B. Milligan and Rev J. r. J. Milligan
two Of the suspended minister's spoke il
their own dsfen.e. Rev. II. j. Georg,
followed, explaining and defending tn,
action Of the Pittsburg presbytery in sus
pending the ministers from their minis
terial duties. During his remarks Rev
George stated that whatever changes ap
peared in the presbytery's minutes were sC
changed by order Of the presbytery and
that he, personally, was not responsible
for the changes or ''doctoring the records,
as had been charged by the suspended
ministers Rev. H. w. Reed, who had
made the charge against the Rev George
arose and retracted the statements and
and charges against Rev. George, toi
which he was responsible.
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A elLLloN polLAR couNrRY.
Secretary Foster Talks About Reeen
Appropriations and Finance.

Secretary Foster Talks About Recent
appropriations and Finance.
brooklyn, June 5--Secretary Foster
was the guest OF the Union League club.
of Brooklyn, last evening. He spoke in
part as follows;
Our Democratic friends have had a good
deal to say Of late about the billion dollar
congress. His late excellency, Grover
Cleveland, would seem to be troubled on
this score also. These gentlemen forget
all the while that this Is "a billion dollar
country. Applause Congress did make
large appropriations for pensions and for
all kinds Of public service. In no case. do
think, 80 far as these appropriations are
concerned, We're they greater than tho
necessity called for. am not defending
the appropriations. Some of them wouid
not defend. But every move we make our
Democratic friends seem to think indi.
Gates poverty in the treasury department.
Recently thought it wise and prudent
to propose an extension Of the AZ per cent.
bonds. The treasury department Is abund-
antly able TO pay these bonds when they
mature. In view of the fact that $50. .OOO. COO
in gold had been exported within A short
period of time, deemed it unwise to do
anything just now to decrease the volume
Of currency in the national banks. It oc-
CURED to me also that II we extended these
bonds at satisfactory rate of interest.
not more than per cent, the bankers
would buy the balance of these bonds and
use 1t as basis for additional currency.
My prediction today Is that the bonds may
be extended and at the rate OF per cent.
interest they will bear premium, con
dition OF credit that exists nowhere in the
world besides"
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CUMMINGS nRoTAeR TALhs.
He Says st. yitus Dance May Have Mis-
led the Defendants.

He Says st. yitus Dance May Have Mis-
led the Defendants.
BALTIMORE, June 5.-Alestar penross
Gordon Cumming, brother of Sir William
has lived in Maryland for the past twelv,
years as a country gentleman, surrounded
by all the luxuries of life. He resideswith
his wife In Carroll county, about forty
miles from Baltimore He has resolved
several letters from Sir William, IN which
the lieutenant colonel declares his limo.
cence OF the alleged baccarat cheating, and
says he will fight tho matter TO the bitter
end.
Mr. Gordon Cumming, referring 10 his
brothers. alleged mode Of play. says that
Sir William has since early youth been
affected with slight touch Of St. Vitus
dance, inherited from the mother, which
caused Sir William to exhibit nervous.
ness Of the hands. When playing at cards
Sir William would invariably toy with his
chips. Mr. Gordon Cumming thinks that
those who accused his brother Of cheating
thus deceived themselves. He speaks OF
the Wilson's as very common people and
OF Berlseley lseyett as a 'cad Concern.
ing the signing OF the famous contract bS
Sir William, his brother says 1t was done
solely that there would be no expose OF
the Prince OF Wales exorbitant gambling
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WHERE DID COLUMBUS LANDl
That Is the Question Novel Expedition
May solve.

FAR1 o1ANFs
New lcRK, June 5.-The Ward line
steamer Santiago, which sailed last even
ing for The Bahama islands, carried novel
expedition organized by the Chicago Her
aid. The expedition is composed of Walter
Nellman, the Washington correspondent
of The Herald, in command; Charles Led
erer, the artist of The Herald; a photog-
rapher, mechanic and two servants. It
goes to Nassau, New Providence, and there
charters a vessel and makes cruise of the
ISLANDS thereabouts, following as nearly as
possible the track which Christopher Col
umbus sailed on his first voyage 10 Ameri-
ca. The object of the expedition is to dis
cover the spot upon which Columbus made
his first landing on the shores OF the new
world and there 20 erect monument in
honor Of the great discoverer. The emystery
as TO the actual landing spot has never
been solved.
The only possible evidence available is
that left by Columbus himself in his
journal, which was copied in part by his
friend, Bishop Casas, after Columbus
death. The original manuscript has disap-
peared. Columbus named the island be
first visited San Salvador, and he described
il as being fiat and small and containing a
large lagoon in the middle. Historians and
geographers have selected no fewer than
five islands as the San Salvador Of Colum-
bus. Many books and papers have been
written in support Of various theories, but
no one has ever done that which the Chi
cago Herald expedition was organized 10
do-take the journal Of Columbus. The
expedition goes without theory, but
with determination to seek the truth.
It is believed this is the only manner in
which the vexed question Of the spot on
which occurred the most tremendous event
OF history can he settled, and the expedi-
tion will spare neither pains nor expense
in its solution. If successful in locating
the spot where Columbus first erected. his
cross and took possession Of the land in
the name Of Ferdinand and Isabella, the
expedition win there erect a handsome
monument provided by the Chicago Her
aid, and deposit in the corner stone thereof
many interesting documents and copies Of
the leading daily newspapers of the United
States. The expedition has been carefully
organized. Walter Wellman, the com
manding officer, is a writer Of wide repu-
tation and great experience in all fields Of
journalism
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man than his portraits make him out TO
be. His tanned, soldierly features are clear
and firm and he has a mouth and chin
which denote determination The anxiety
and worry which the baronet has suffered
are beginning TO leave their traces on his
face. Outside Of the immediate encourage
of the Prince of Wales and OF the Wilson's
and their friends, the ladies' in court now
make no secret of the fact that their sym
pathy is with Sir William Gordon Cum
ming, though it is difficult for them to ex-
plain their reasons for this sympathy.
Mr. Gin, who appears with the solicitor
general for Cumming, said during the
day, In an aside intended for the jury, that
there was more in the case than appeared
on the surface. Many believe this, but
that II Is susceptible Of proof is doubtful
apparently.
rhcy win Not Like H.
The Prince of Wales has been in court
every day this week from the opening until
the adjournment. When he enters the
court rises and bows, the court including
everybody The prince returns the bow
and sits, then all ST.
The testimony taken yesterday brought
out the first really important disclosure N
regard TO the prince. for it Is admitted on
all sides that the more conservative and
religious subjects of the queen win be fal
from pleased 60 hear tina. the heir appar
ent has been in the habit Of carrying bac
carat set about with him while payins
visits 70 the country houses Of his friends.
Thus far all OF the defendants that have
testified have substantially agreed npon
the manner Of Sir William : alleged cheat
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the reformed cburch synod,

AsBURY PARK, y. j., June 5.-The ses
sion Of the annual synod Of the Reformed
church in America was devoted TO the
reading Of reports. The board Of education
reported ninety-nine persons studying foi
the ministry. During the year Sl3OO0
was raised by the several boards and the
same amount was expended. The church
gained 1000 communicates during the
year. The question Of consolidating the
two Reformed synods, the Reformed
church in America and the German Re.
formed church, will be acted upon next
uaaqk
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sheehan for Lieutenant Governor

BUFFALO, June 5--The Enquirer (Dem. )
says that Republicans and Democrats alike
are interested in the report that Speaker
Sheehan will resign the leadership OF the
Democratic state committee and adds:
The resignation Of the able young Demo
cratic leader from that committee will be
equivalent to the announcement that he is
to be his party's candidate for the Office Of
lieutenant governor No candidate for
state Office can act on the state committee
All Of Mr.. Sheehan's friends confidently
expect that he will receive the nomination
for lieutenant governor, and while Mr.
Sheehan says nothing, it Is generally un
derstood that he will accept"
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THE ITATk OUR VICTIM.
Surrendered to Admiral Nc Cam
by the Insurgents.
HER ooETRABAED CARGO GIVEN UP

She Transferred Nothing to the Esmer~
aida When They Met at Acapulco
The Insurgents Did Not Approve ef the
Course OF the Runaway's Commander.
WASHINGTON, June 5.-Secretary Tracy
last night received the following dlspatch
from Admiral McCann, dated Iquique.
Chill, June 4;
"The ltata arrived at Iquique, Chill,
from Tocopflla last night and was placed
at the disposition of Rear Admiral McCann
this morning. She had on board 8, 600 rifles
and ammunition taken from the Robert
and Minnie, of the port Of San Diego She
has no other munitions Of war than those
belonging to the ship, and transferred noth-
ing to the Esmeralda, with whom she com
municated off Acapulco, Mexico. She then
went direct to Tocopiila.
The Charleston There. Too.
THE Charleston arrived at Iquique today
and the Pensacola is expected here also .
As soon as the Itata takes on coal aud
prepares for the return trip Admiral Me-
Cam will send her back to San Diego, prob
ably under convoy Of one Of his cruisers.
She will be delivered to the United
States court officers at San Diego, and tile
proceedings against her for violation of
the neutrality laws will be resumed at the
point where they were interrupted by tile
unlawful departure of the steamer. and
the responsible parties will likely be called
upon TO answer the charge Of contempt OF
court for running away while under in
junction.
The Insurgents DispIeased.
The Chilian insurgents, It seems. upon
hearing Of the escape OF the Itata while
under injunction, disapproved Of this ac-
tion, and at once determined to surrender
the vessel, and proposition was made hy
the insurgents through Admiral McCann
TO surrender the vessel as soon as she
reached South American port.
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srrsterlona Muraer n nanhnrr

DANBuRY, Conn, June 5.-The body Of
an unknown man, who from appearances
had been foully dealt WITH was found in
secluded portion Of the farm OF Benjamin
Lynes yesterday just outside the city lin
its. Access the back of the victims head
was long, ugly cash, evidently caused by
a blow with some heavy instrument. Sew.
eral articles were found near the body
which have been recognized by the police
as part of the goods stolen from Wilson's
store, which was robbed in Mill Plain
Tuesday night. The theory is that the
murdered man was one of the burglars
and that he was killed by his companions
during quarrel over the division OF the
booty.
Evening journal., 1891-06-05
Tho Delamaters, Plea.

HARRISBURG, June 5.-The appeal Of the
Delamaters for change of venue from the
court of Crawford county was argued be-
fore the supreme court Counsel for the
Delamaters claimed that so much prejudice
existed in Crawford county against their
clients that they could not have fair and
impartial trial District Attorney Best
denied these allegations, and in support Of
this assertion presented the affidavits Of
more than 800 residents Of Crawford coun-
ty. The court reserved its decision.
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me PremIer,s Condition.

OTTAWA, June 5.-After the consulta-
tion last night Sir James Grant said that
it had been decided to telegraph for DR..
George Ross, Of Montreal, at the request
Of relatives and the members of the house
of commons. He said there was not any
change in the premier's condition. People
had taken very encouraging and hopeful
view from the nature Of recent bulletins,
but in this they were mistaken. Sir Johns
condition is not improved. His pulse is
very feeble, and think he is weaker than
at any time since his illness.
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4 Roy Paraonea br aorsrnor nlll-

ALBANY, June 5.-Governor Hill has
committed the sentence in the case of
Frederick Easton, who entered a farm
house in Wyoming in 1883 and stole 81 20.
and was sent to Auburn prison for twenty
six years by the late Judge Corlette. I'm
der the communication the sentence win
expire today. The case has attracted soma
attention because Of the alleged severity
of the sentence. The boy had never be-
fore been convicted. He was said to have
been intoxicated at the time. He wam
told to plead guilty and he would get OH
with a short sentence. He was not direct
ly concerned in the robbery, but accepted
a part of the proceeds.
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The nattle over the senls.

PITTsBURG, June 5.-The Amalgamated
association convention went into commit
tee Of the whole on the report Of the west
ern iron scale committee. The first section
fixes the price for pudding at $3.50 per ton
under two cent card rate on iron. This
is the present rate. Again this year there
are many delegates from the east to the
convention who want six dollar rate on
pudding. Between these and the con
seryative element the fight was waged all
day, and when the meeting adjourned no
result had been reached.
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oeliers varans ,rrlrht.

HARRISBURG, June 5.-Counsel for Rich
ard G. Oellers appeared yesterday before
the supreme court in support of the claim
of Mr.. Oellers to the city treasurership
of Philadelphia. Attorney General HenseI
defended the governors right to appoint
w. Redwood Wright to the place. De.
cision was reserved.
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Starved Hlmself to peath.

READING, Pa, June 5-John You. am
inmate Of the County hospital, deliberately
starved himself to death in that institu@
tion He went without food for twenty.
seven days, and died yesterday morning.
he was terribly emaciated. He originally
weighed lis pounds, but at the time of his
death weighed only thirty-eight pounds
Nothing could induce him to take food.
and why he insisted on starving himself
to death cannot be explained.
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HELP WANTED.

ATESSRS. CHAS. l.. WEBSTER & CO.,
vi wish to correspond at once with COM
petent book salesman. one who has sold ency-
elore edias, histories or books of the highest
quality preferred. 10 the right party an
opportunity is offered to establish and control
the sale of the Library OF American Litera-
NJ. WILLIAMS, Manager, 81 Fifth avenue,
New York City.
DELIABLE INSURANCE SOLICITORS
h agents, clerks. mechanics and others can
learn Of something at which they can in
crease their income during their leisure hours
by addressing, B. Journal Office.
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A Nnw vlsw OF the case.

lQuIQuE, via GALVESTON, June 5-The
commander Of the Itata states that the
arms were not embarked at San Diego,
but many miles out to sea- The insurgent
government at lqniqne claims that this
mobiles the situation, and will probably
result in a speedy solution Of the difficulty.
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BIalne at Rar uarbor.

BAR HARBoR, Ne, June 5.-Secretary
and Mrs. Blaine have arrived at Bar Harbor
and were Immediately driven to their cot
iage. They have spent the past two days
with Senator Hale at his home in Ellis.
worth.
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In DR.. Brooks, Favor.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, June 5.-The stand.
ing committee Of the Episcopal diocese OF
Florida has voted in favor Of the consecra.
tion Of the Rev. Phillips Brooks as the
bishop OF the Massachusetts, diocese.
Evening journal., 1891-06-05

MOTICE.-THE DEMOCRATS OF THE
IN Third ward will meet at Dillon's carpen-
ter shop, Madison street above second, on
Friday evening. June at O'Clock.
SAMUEL DURNEY, Chsiruau.
NOTICE. = MADAME WILDER, CELE-
~ brated card eader, No. .O4 East Second
street. Price 2j cents.
NOTICE TO pes SIONERS. - COME no
AZ No. $50 Market street to have your vouch-
ers executed. All pension papers carefully
attended 70. JOSEPH l.. LAVhNDER, No
tary Public.
NOTICE OFFICE OF THE CLERK or
AZ the eace, New Castle county. Della.
give notice that an Licenses and stare Tay
due thereon are due June l. 1891. Pay able al
the clerk Of the peace's Office, Wilmington,
Del w. 2. BIGGS, a r.
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PUT THE DOLLAR
WHERE II DOES THE
Most for You.

XKYE WILL GIVE TO
wv the limit in Quantity,
Quality and Value for
it. You shall choose from
Style, Variety, Beauty and
Merit.
Just received another lot Of
Mems Suits to sell at SIo and
$I2. which are decided bar
gains. Had we bought them
a month ago we could not
have sold them under SIS and
SIS.
Also new arrivals in Boys
and Children's Suiting at
Rock Bottom Prices. Ali
goods marked in plain figures.
Strictly one. price to all.
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Fortescue House,

Ocean Front and Arkansas Avenue. Electric
Lights, Sun Parlors, and all modern luxuries.
Jane Fortescue.
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SITUATIONS WANTED.

GITUATION WANTED TO WASH IN
- hotel or laundry. Apply, 800 West Sec
ond street.
A YOUNG LADY UNDERSTANDING
n German and English desires position
IN store, or in small family. address, w,
this Office.
A YOUNG MAN WHO CAN SPEAK AND
"A write English and German wants a
position in jewelry or drug store. Address,
Z, this Office.
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FOR SALE.
PROPOSALS.

-s--- -
pR0PSAIsS FOR PRI NTING THE JOUR
NAL OF TIE HOUSE OF REPRE-.
WARE
Proposal IS are invited and viii be received
by the undersigned until Saturday, June 49,
1871. for printing $40 copies of the journal for
the season Of 1891. with an Index. said Jour
dal TO be printed in octave, in long primer
type, 50 as to contain 45 lines on a page, with
the yeas and nays in line in compact form.
The proposals shall include printing, binding
and all items of charge. Thirty Eve volumes
to be bound in law sheep.t
f. M. DUNN,
Clerk of the House OF Representatives
Address: Dover, Del
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IOsr AND FOUND


T OST.-CERrIFICATE REPRESENTING
~ Stall NO. A. for ten shares City Market
House Company Stock, issued TO Germania
Building and Loan Association No. 2. bear
ing date of October p, 1884 Notice Is hereby
given that application has been make to said
company for a new certihcate.
WILLIAM II. GIBBONS,
Secry. GermaniA B. a. l.. Association.
II OST OR ST0LEN.-ON JUNE l. A
~ female pug dog with harness on. A
suita BILE reward will be paid for her return to
No. sse6 Orange street.
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BOARD AND RooMs.

-.Cse-4-NSe,.->--~-,.>-
LOR RENT - FURNISHED SECOND
= story front room with or without board (:
stationary wasl stand and use of bath: also
table board. 70. 7l5 King street.
THREE PLEASANT ROOMS kOR RENT
IL furnished or unfurnlshed, with or with
cut bosrd. 2a5 King street.
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FOR ATLANTIC CITY.

EXPRESS TRAISH.
ID. & o and Phiia N Read. &. R.-Leave
Del av. Z. .43. 11.52 a. M, 245 p. m. week days;
1.lA, a. m, 245 p, m. Sundays.
p, w. & B. and West Jersey and Cam. a.
Allan. Is. R.-Leave 6.55 a. M, 1.39, 3.A D. m.
week days; a. m. Sundays.