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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-03

The United States Supreme Court began
the hearing of the arguments Monday in
three cases involving the constitutionality
of the Mckinley bill. Three points in
support of the views of the plaintiffs were
advanced, namely. that the sugar bounty,
the reciprocity feature and the omission Of
the tobacco rebate section inyalidated the
Law.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-03

Sheriff Simmons went to Franklin Hill,
near st. Georges, on Saturday, to hold a
lunacy inquisition in regard to John Diehl,
a well-to-do farmer of that locality who is
insane. Lewis Q. Vandegrift, Esq, accom-.
panied the sheriff.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-03

of Wilmington are invited by the New
Century Club to attend lecture by Mrs
Abbe Morton Daz on character Work
in School and Homo" in the assembly
room at the high school, Eighth and
Adams streets, 40 O'Clock, Friday after
uOpu.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-03
1.-THE SPEAKERSHIP CONTEST
Congressmen Gathering on
n the Battle Field.
MILLS SLIGHTLY IN THE LEAD
Not Enough Figures For Good
y Guessing.

The Texan Has Big Expectations From
the New England Delegation = The
Race between Crisp ana the Champion
Of Tariff Reforln'-To Caucus Saturday
Night.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-03

BosToN, Dec. IA. II. Hews & Co.'S
pottery works, in North Cambridge, were
burned early this morning. Some 20C
hands were employed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-03

The steam tug Aurelia and the fishing
schooner Alert are at the shipyard Of the
Pussy & JONES Company for repairs.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-03
For Gentlemen. three, three
until
Christ

IA 40"
mas, and if you are
thinking and looking for
something TO make some
gentleman a useful and
handsome present why
not get him a Smoking
Jacket, House Coat or
Bath Robe; or if they
are too expensive get a
pair of Gloves, Fancy
Suspenders, some Hose,
Neckwear or other arti-
cles in furnishings !?
Smoking Jackets as low
as $500; they are beau
ties, too, for the price.
This weather is just the
kind for Selling Over
coats and we have them,
and are selling more than
ever, because prices,
styles and goods are
right. Storm Coats and
listers in variety hard
to excel and the very
best way to get an. idea
of what there is, is to
come and look through
the assortment, whether
you buy or not.
JAS. 7. MDLLlh & SON,
Tailors, 9Th &c Market,
Clothiers. Wilmington.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-24
DErECrIyE GIHAERsoN's SLArER.
Tit1slmmons is Jailed For the Crime and
Others Arrested As Accompllces.

PITTsBURo. Pa. Mar 23.-Fitzsimmons the
murderer Of Detective Gilkerson, was brought
from Honstealt to-day and lodged in jail at
this citv. Mr.. and Mrs Clarke. at VIII, Sc
residence in Holsteadt the murderer wa,
discovered last night. together with Miss
WYATT "a sister of Mrs. Clark. have also been
arrested as accomplices. II Is said that a
large quantity of missing plumber has been
found in the Clark residence. When the de-
tectives searched Fitzsimmons' house they
found papers showing that Frederick G..
Fitzsmmons had recently fallen heir 10 prop
erty IN B0rksvlle. Ontario.
County Detective Beethoven sent tele-
grams 10 Borky.le seeking the history Of the
man VINO murdered Detective Gllkerson sat
urday night. lheanswer came promptly and
read Frederick c. FitZ-mmOns L. at his
home in this place" Detective BeltZhOOyer
was dumbfouuded. and said.
IF Frederick c. Ftzsimmons Is IN his home
IN Canada, who Is the man We have IN jail
here,'
The mystery thrown around the prisoner by
the receipt Of the telegram has not yet been
penetrated. The opinion of the officers is
however, that the murderer had stolen the pa
pers from the Canadian owner and assumed
the name Of the man 10 whom the papers
rightiully belonged. 1t is also currently re-
ported that "Fitzsimmons' has confessed
to the murder OF Margaret Douglass
in Mckee>port last May. for which crime
Eddie Myers a nephew of the murdered
woman is doiug'tme the pegitcntiary ia this
city. ti;Z-immons aud his wife have retained
counsel. and lave prepared defense on the
ground that he WAS sleeping IN bed was
awaSel by an cutlery. and seeing the two men
asSalltug his WIFE. he2,lOt al them. He will
claim tAat mans house Is his castle. AMI
that Giikorson had no right 10 force entrance
10 lis house SO suddenly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-24
nnIrI.E HoNDrRAs MAIIs.
CAPITAL MOTIFS.

Fish Commissioner Mcdonald to-day re-
ceiyed telegram from the commander of
the steamer Fishhawk stating that the YES
sci had about completed her work for TINS
season on the oyster beds II Carolina coasts.
She will 20 20 Georgetown. = c., and DO u
few DAYS work i'm Winyah bay after which
she will come to Washlugt on and prepare for
her work IA Chesapeake bay.
The case OF = Boynton vs. the United
States. an application Tor mondamus O. COM
pei the Secretary ~ State % pay B0ynton a
certain amount due him under the Well
award. was decided hy the United States
supreme Court today in favor OF the Govern
ineut The Court holds thar the law gives the
Secretary Of State discretionary power - dis
hurse tho award and that he has not ex-
hau.ted his power.
Secretary Foster this afternoon issued a
circular letter 10 the collectors OF customs,
which says TO insure the necessary ldent.-
fcatiOn OF refined sugar. which may be eN-
ported on OF after April lst for the benefit OF
the drawback. the exporter VIII be required
10 file preliminary entry before that date, and
the sugars covered thereby shall remain In the
custody az custom officer 80 the expense OF
the exporter until duly shipped for exporta-
ton"
Governor Francis. Of Missouri to-day made
application % the Treasury Department Tor
Miseouri's share of the direct tax -'64G.s $50
The Bureau II Engraving and Printing T.
now turning ont sufficient quantities of small
notes 81. -. - and 30 supply the de-
mand which al this time is very great.
Secretary Foster to-day decided % decline
10 furnish gold bars In exchange for gold coin
for shipment and the necessary Instructions
% that effect were issued by the director Of
the mint
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-24
NEW ENGLND cArIrf1Isrs
visiting the Southwest-Murderer Dodd
Taken to Atlanta.


LYNcHBURG. Va. Mar 23.-lSpecial. "A
party of nineteen New England capitalists
arrived here TIN, morning ON the Richmond
and Dauville railroad. They made tour of
of oar public spirited citZ MS. slnd after taking
dinner al the depot restaurant ten of the party
took the Chesapeake and OHIO train for Glas-
gov and Buena ista and the remainder went
up the Southwest ON the $3.50 Norfolk and
Western tram. They expressed themselves
rs much impressed with our city and It's pros
poets. and viii stop here ON their return
Oihcer Robertson, of Atlanta. Ga . arrived
here Saturday night 10 take charge of sam
Dodd, a prisoner confined IN TIE jail of the
city several weeks on the charge of murder
IN that city. Tie WAS accompanied hy Mr.
Sherwood. brother of the murdered man
AMI Mir. d)llan Ter 10 il'nfify the p~is npr
Tie murder WAS committed on December 5d.
and. as Dgdd claims. ID sell-def,use. because
~, rwood threw gaa, of beer De III, face
while drinking together.
The officer and party left with his prisoner
YESTERDAY on the Norfolk and Western rail
road. They give Doll had rc,utaI..u.
though he was fully willing Ia 20 lack t.ta.e
ms chances. They say lci- married and that
bus wife IS An cStlmahlc W man. DOdl is "A
native ~ Bo;etourt county. Va.
The case OF =. G. Roberts end Rosa Flovd
which was transferred Saturday from the
Richmond Corporation Court 10 this city for
trlA, cNritcs great interest here rs the parties
are pretty well known. having lived here for
some months as man and wife az most re-
spectacle boarding house.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-24

Where the Emperor Ought to Have Been
Checkmated by an Automaton.

NItthllalt'l Nv an
Some time ago the readers Of the sun were
told how thoroughly Frederick the Great was
imposed on Toy German named kempelen
who had invented a chess automatOn which
performed number OF remarkable feats IN
chess play. Frederick the Great, II Is said
after seeing some OF It's performances. deter
mined 10 purchase the wonderful piece Of
mechanism. Herr kempelen was ready 70
sell. and after purchasing II at pretty high
figure the King discovered that not only had
the inventor sold the automaton. but he had
also sold no less a person than Frederick
the Great. The autOmatOn was no automa-
ton; the whole business had been done by a
man concealed within IT,
4 man with such ingenuity as Kempelen
was not likely To retire from active business
life after. one successful venture He pro-
duccd another autOmaton after being 50 sue
ces siul with the first one, and travelled about
with II through Different parts Of the CONT
nent. Tie finally came 10 Paris, and Napoleon
Bonaparte. who was counted a very good
amateur chess PLAYER. was attracted by the
stories of the autOmaton's marvellous play
Being very ambitious he determined 70 en-
counter the formidable invention. The En-
peror and the pseudo chess machine contest
ga quite a variety Of games. IN many OF
which the automa-on proved himself % lie a
very brilliant paycr.-New York sun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-24

a Novel Way in which Electricity il Used
Hon. fOscy &. Lcster-Other News.

FLOYD, c. H., Mar % Especial. Hon p.
4. Lester, who is preacher as well as congress
man conducted the funeral Of Mr. I. W.
iLuWsfoS; III the PRESBYTERIAN church here.
last Sunday. very large CONGREGATION was
~ attendance, and followed the remains to
the ,iiy OF the dead On the hill overlooking
MI. Lester viii leave in a few DAYS on trip
b. Kentucky. where he will breaL the Ireai
OF love TO the faithful and visit among his
many friends IN that State. Mr. Lester. who
Is confirmed old bachelor. has bought A lot
In town and will build himself den this sum.
mer.
DIR. A. j. Hoback. a prominent pbvsic;ap of
tins county much % the regret OF his many
friends and patrons has determined 10 locnt,
st big stone Gap and will leave for that place
IN few days. Dr. Hoback is one of our best
citizens, q fine physician. and what is Flovd's
Toss, Will be Big Stone Gaps gain. We wish
him much success IN his new home.
BY the way. some one has said that ct Bic
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-24
Two Death. From A.phyxlatlon.

DIS MoINEs. a.. Mar Reuben $ Hatton.
a book-keeper in the employ If the Central
Loan and Trust Association. and an unknown
woman supposed 20 be from Kansas City,
were found dead this morning IN a room ID the
Oriole block. which was occupied by Mr.. Hat
ton rs sleeping room. Death was caused
by asphvxiati0n HattOn lay d.srobed upon
the led and the woman was clad IN her usual
wearing apparel.
Empty llquor bottles were scattered pro-
fusely about the room. indicating that the
fore the gas. which had been partially turned
of WAS extingulsAed.
The affair has caused a great sensation,
chiefly because Of the high church and busi-
ness connections OF the dead mans relatives.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-24
APhysician Suicides.

FrvDLAY. o.. Mar 2}.-Dr. II. VI. BAIL, a
well-known and prominent German physician.
committed suicide this morning by taking
fifty eight morphia pills. On the wall Of hls
Office where his body was found. was a cal
cuation IN which he had figured ou' how long
il would take him 70 die From this II was
gathered he took the morphia at o'clock and
he expected b be dead by 10 o'clock lie
seemed % have made a mistake IN figuring. as
he was found dead al $40 o'clock Or. BAIL
WAS a native Of He.deiburg. Germany. forty
eight year, old. and wasa highly educated
man. He practiced medicine for time m
St Petersburg. Russia. before coming 10 this
country Domestic trouble was the cause Of
self-lnurder. H. leaves widow aud five
children
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-24
THE INJURED NAV IDENTIFIED.
lie Is Discovered to be a Son Of j. +. Chaun
cey, or Alexandria.

MANSFIELD. OHIO, Mar. go. F. Chauncey,
the man who was injured in a runaway acct
dent Wednesday. and who has remained un-
conscious ever since has been identified as
the son Of j. +. Chauncey of Alexandria. Va.
George +. Gorham. of Cleveland, in an in
terylew with the press. this morning said:
From the description Of the man. think he
is O. +. Chauncey. of Alexandria. Va, where
his father Is now living"
Landlord Bird. Of the Hotel Vonhof, of this
city, telegraphed the chief Of police of Alex
andria that a man named o. f. Chauncey had
been seriously injured. and that it was be-
hoyed Chaunceys father lived IN that city.
A o'clock this afternoon telegram was re-
ceiyed from j. +. Chauncey, asking for the
particulars of the accident and condition of
his son. At o'clock this afternoon, Chauncey
was rapidly sinking, with little prospect that
no could live more than two or three hours.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-24
HARRY MARTINS CAPERS.
HIS WHITE HOUSE ExCAPADE WAS
NOT THE FIRST OF THE KIND.
On a Previous Occasion, while Crszed With
Drink, He Broke Into the Governors Man
sion at RaIcigh-A Mania for Jumping
Through Windows-Sorth Carolina News.

Drink. lie Broke Into the Governors Man
sion at RaIclgh-A Mania for Jumping
Through windows-North Carolina News.
R.1rIGH. n. c.. Mar. 23.-lSpecial.l-rhe
escapade Of young Harry Martin, son-in-law
of Senator Vance. who created sensation by
jumping into a window at the White House
1T Washington Saturday night. las been the
sensation Of the hour here to-day. where Mar
tin is well-known. having visited here often.
The affair is given additional interest by the
fact that he created similar sensation here
some time ago.
He became intoxicated and went into the
Office OF Governor Fowle and turned over
chairs and desks and scattered books and
documents all over the room.
He then rushed bareheaded down the street
10 the Capitol Club. and going into the club
cafe overturned the table, smashing quantity
Of glasses and other ware, and wound up his
mad escapade bv jumping through glass
window and landing on the rock pavement
eight or ten feet below.
The affair created great excitement Mt the
time. but was kept ont Of the papers III con-e-
ouence of the high social standing Of Martin.
lie seems 10 have mania for jumping
through windows. When on spree AT More
head City last summer he smashed windows
and other things.
CIGAR FACTORY TO De REMOVED.
II was learned here this afternoon that a
large ccar factory Of j. NJ. Waswood. at
oxford. will he removed here May lst. The
factory works forty hands, and turns out all
grades Of cigars.
Colonel ". l.. Saunders. Secretary Of the
State il somewhat better to-day, and hopes
tfnr tftrh f
james Medlin. white convict, who was
shot through the abdomen "A week ago at the
pcnitcntiarv brickvard while trying 10 make
his escape has died after lingering IN great
pam.
Work was begun to-day to build additional
rooms 10 the main office Of the Raleigh and
Castor railroad officials IN this city.
This is made necessary 10y the increased
business of the road consequent upon alb
sorbing additional lines and extending its
system South to Atlanta.
Professor W. f. Massey. Of the Agricultural
and Mechanics College II this city. will. by
special invitation. deliver a lecture az South
ern Pines before tho Horticultural Society of
that place which has lust been organized
there with a large membership.
REPORT or THE rrNIrENTGARY.
The quarterly statement Of the Board OF
Directors of tho State pcnitentarv. filed ai
the Executive office TODAY. shows that the
earnings for three months ending February
2-th were 80. 1872. and expenses We're 9ji.jl7
expenses being s5.23s IN excess Of the earn
ing..
The State flag on the dome Of the Capitol
was lowered 20 half-mast today 10 honor of
tie memory Of General Joseph J.. Johnston
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-24

Rainy Weather-Work at the ship-Yard.
New Depot.

NEwroRT NEWS Va. Mar 23.-ISpeciall-
The continued rains and a gloomy day made
Newport News appear at Il disadvantage to-
day.
The Circuit Court is still in session. There
is now a formidable array Of legal talent at
this bar.
The work at the ship-yard is steadily pro
crossing. 4 great many men are putting the
machinery IN place in a number Of buildings.
Although very little Of the machinery Is vet IN
operation. a good deal Of work is being done
Preparations are being made 20 build two
large ships
One Of the things that this place needs at
cnce is new passenger depot The present
depot Is an abomination. and It is in the wrong
place All Of the tracks have TO DO crossed to
get 10 1t.
Everyone is enthusiastic over the prospects
Of this place.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-24
SUGlK TRUST INTERROGATION.
The President of the Refining Company Tes-
tincs as to lis management.

INV York, Mar. 23.-The special commit
tee OF the State Senate resumed its inquiries
this morning into the affairs Of the Sugar
Trust. George sherman. first yice-president
OF the Sugar Trust, was the first witness.
Nothing oi Importance was elected from him
Theodore Hayemeyer, president OF the
Sugar Refining Company. was the next wit
ness. After testltylng as to the management
OF The trust he Went into a history Of his con-
necton with the sugar trade. He said he had
spent nearly $1,000, 900 in eighteen months
and II had nearly cost him his life
IN the endeavor to build up the
business. He was compelled 20 20 TO
Europe to recuperate. and after two years ab-
sence he had resolved to form tho firm into a
corporation He said that the Havemeyers
were IN the business since 1900. and he had
himself made more sugar in one day than his
father had in a year. He had been looked
upon as great mOnopolist because he did
business on large scale and could make SUI.
CARS cheaper than his competitors. The re-
hners' company never tried TO curtail produc-
ton. The committee adjourned until Satur-
day morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-24
Senator Edlnnnd. lIny Ke.ign.

NEW YORK Mar ga special from Min
neapoli,. MINI. says 1T develops that the
evidently inspired statement IN the Tribune
this morning in regard To Secretary Proctor's
alleged resignation. which says that Senator
Edmunds expects % resign at the next meet
Ing OF the Senate, owing 10 the health OF his
daughter and other considerations. and that
Mr. Proctor will doubtless succeed him. comes
from ex-senator Pierce, whose friendly rela-
tions with Mr.. Edmunds gives it color. Mr..
Pierce SAYS this is why Mr.. Edmunds at the
last session Of Senate surprised the Senator'S
with the remark that It might be the last time
h. might meet with them. or words TO that
effect
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-24
PitIsbl, Condition Of Affairs.

PINE BLuFF, ARK. Mar. 23.-Owing TO the
failure of the Cypress Lumber Company. a
most pitiable condition Of affairs exists. When
the mill closed $50 men were thrown out Of
work. and ~ none IF them received dollar
pay for their work for several months, they
are in destitute condition. The mill owes
the men all the way from $50 10 $500 each.
Now that the failure has occurred. they can
get nothing to live upon. II is understood
that a meeting OF the creditors of the COM
pany will be called, to try and come to set
tlement
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-24

Stone Gap they are utilizing electric Lights ~
a novel way. 1t is said the town a. laid on Is
two miles wide and five miles long, and that
all this space is lit up by electric lights; ana
that in the woods there the people hunt pos
sums and coons. not by the light OF the moon
or pine torches. but by the light OF the eiec-
tric lamps. -.
The Board Of Supervisors met here last
Friday and recommended 10 the County Court
for appointment Mr.. James Asa Sewers i0r
county surveyor and Mr.. Jonathan j..
Brammcr for superintendent Of the poor octh
of them are the incumbents.
SIX prisoners are confined in the county
iai serving ont terms OF imprisonment I'M
posed bv the United States District Court at
It's late term in IyuchbuTg.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-24
6JDy1ppED ms CHILDREN.
Professor We.ter Leaves His wife and lheh
Returns to Capture His Daughters.

BR1sro1. TFxx.. Mar 23.-lSpeciall- PRO
fessor D. C. Wcster once prominent Bristol
man and president Of the Wester Female Col
lege. has been arrested at Morristown, Tenn.
for kidnapping the two beautiful daugh-
ters of his divorced wife at Green
Vile. Tenn lie is now IN jail at that
town awaiting the assistance of his
friends. He was divorced from his wife two
years ago. and had not been seen by her TIL
last Setnrday. when he appeared on the
streets IN Greenville He saw. his two
children there. stole them and left imme-
datelv on the west-bound train. Mrs.
Westcr. A. soon rs she learned Of the affair
teleguphed the authorities at Morrstown 10
intercept him. The case Is Of more IMAM
ordinary interest on account OF the ,pr9ni-
nencc Of both parties in Bristol and East
Tennessee.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-24
DEfTH or MR. M4RSHALL.
The Farmers Alliance and the County Ilec-
tion--AppomattoN News.

PAMr1N C11Y. Va. Mar. % Special. J.
Our community is shocked TO learn of the
death of Mr.. Spagein4 Marshall, at Nc
Acstcr l. r. He WAS formerly ~ this com
muntv. and a son of Mr.. William VI. MAJ shall .
Of Charlotte county. His death was the
result Of mistake in using medicine,
taking morphine instead Of quinine. HIS re-
mains reached this place Yesterday and We're
taken out 10 his old home for burial.
MI r.. X. MoodsOn has announced himself
rs am independent candidate for the office If
Commonwealth attorney in AppomaitoX
county. He once filled this Office for one
term.
Farmers in this section are much pleased
with the high price tobacco is bringing
Il is reported that the Farmers Alliance
will nominate full ticket in this county be-
fore the county election In May.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-24
Mary Washington Monument.

FREnrRIcKsDrRG Va, Mar. o. Special J.
The case Of Colbert & Kirtley. real estate
agents. against G.. w. Sheppeid for $4,000
damages for violating an agreement 20 sell the
Mary Washington monument and the lot sur
rounding the same, came up to-day before
Judge Keith. Judge Barton declining 10 SIT
on a motion for q change of venue. Judge
Keith viii render his decision on the motion
for change of venue in the morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-24

severe Storms Sales of Horses-Church Ser
vices by Evangelist.

AMrIIA COURTHOUSE. Va, Mar. 23.-lSpe-
cial. IA great storm struck the section yes
terday-rain followed by snow. The snow
was six inches deep but is all gone this morn
ing. The telegraph wires are broken 50 that
there "a no connection in either direction.
The trains are running regularly.
Some good sales Of horses have been made
here lately TO Northern buyers.
There was service last night At the Eplsco-
pal church held by the evangelist. Only a
small crowd vcntured through the mud and
slusb The Rev. 5. o. Southall. " this place.
who has recently gone 70 Warsaw. Richmond
county. Va. writes that he is much pleased
with his new field Of labor, and is improving
IN health.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-24
A Eafalituuauay.

horse attached TO buggy. both belonging 10
Senator William Buchan, chairman Of the
Kansas State Republican Committee. ran
over Mrs. John Wolf, Of so4 Eighteenth
street, at noon to-day and fractured her
skull. Mrs. Iwolfs injuries are believed to
be fatal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-24
On Trial for Murder.

.MvrIs, IA, Nor 2S.-Henry Schmidt and
bis wife Caroline were placed on trial here 70.
day for the murder of Emma p, Fitzmeyer,
who, was found dead in the night Of December
tth last in the house Of the accused persons at
Chester. The morning was consumed In SO.
lecting Jury.