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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-14

Editor Gazette and journal. In the Mornijlo
Neps of this date is published eommuni-
cation which directly charges me with
treaehery to the Order of st. John and
Malta in which | have the honor to hold
the high office of v. L. Grand Prior of
Delaware. The charge is made bv one
John G. Finn of Philadelphia, member
and supreme officer Of the Black Knights
of Malta, and is to the effect that have
publicly expressed my belief that the
Ancient and Illustrions Order of Black
knights is the only legitimate body on
this continent, and that | am about to
surrender my commission as grand prior
and retire. Now in order to make my
position clear to the whole world append
the following:
10 whonl It man concern: ], Charles D. Funk,
dentist, Of the city of Wilmington, Delaware,
and V. f. Grand Prior of Delaware OF knights
oil st. John and Malta, seeing a charge In the
Morning Mus of this date to the effect that
had expressed a belief that tho Ancient and
lllustri us Order Of Black knights is the only
true and legitimate body. do hereby swear that
never mhde such a statement nor do be-
neve them TO 30 legitimate b dy: and, in a
word, the entire matter embra ed in thu above
cited article is untrue, misleading and mal-
cions and on the contrary am using my best
endeayors to advance the interest of the legiti-
mate body, the IL Ugh of st. John and Malta
State OF Delaware, New Castle county IS.
On this Eiev' nth dar of May, 1891 before
mo the subscriber personally appeared Charles
o. Funk.who being duly sworn according 10 law
doth depose and aHy, that The foregoing facts
are positively true TO tho best Of my knowledge
ara Delet. CHARLES o. FUNK.
Sworn to md subscribed he fore me tho dny
and year aforesaid. LEWIS $ sssE,
Notary Public.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-14

votes for convention are necessary to Sc
cure the right to hold it. There are no
legal voters in Delaware whose vote will
not. be counted this election for it is not a
majority of the votes cast that is TO win,
but q majority of the qualified voters of
the State and every man who fails to vote
Tor convention does vote against it. Re-
member this, and If You are satisfied with
the non-progressiye ideas of constitution
framed in the light of and to suit the needs
o. the times q century ago, stay at home.
Tut II you have any pride in your own
state and would see her whose representa-.
tives were foremost in asserting their pro-
gressiveness and untrammelied freedom
III the times OF century ago maintain her
proud. station as the flag bearer of the
republic" come out and vote.
The committee of the Young Mems
Democratic Club appointed for the pur-
pose of aiding in the effort to bring ont a
full vote for convention on May 10Th has
issued the following circular to influential
citizens in various DISTRICTS
WILMINGTON, DEL, May 18th, 1s9t--Dedr Sir
The undersigned committee appointed by the
Young Mems Democratic Club OF WILMINGTON
70 assist in bringing out in the city and county,
az special election TO be held on Tuesday,
May 18th, full Democratic vote for con stitli-
tlonal reform, has selected you to aid 1t in its
Efforts In securing as large vote as possible
in your district.
lhe state has ontgrown the Limitations of
our present constitution and the Democratic
party, In compliance with an intelligent public
demand, has pledged itself TO constitutional
reform.
In round numbers It will require $4,000 votes
to call a convention, aud II the election fail b.
secure the eqnisit number Of votes II is prob
able that the people OF Delaware Will not have
an opportunity 70 vote on the subject again for
several years. We fully appreciate the dif1l-
Guilty OF bringing out full yote at this time,
therefore we would Impress upon you the neces-
sity for immediate md decisive action.
w. \. kuRTz,
BRANCH II. GILES,
JOHN @. FARRA,
john j. CASSIDY,
JOHN Il. CALLAHAN,
ComInitte
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-14

SAN Francisco, May 12-Richard Trun-
bull, member of the Gillian congress
and Portisia the insurgent party, was ar
rested last night by the United states mar
shal for violating the neutral laws
in connection with the shipment
of arms and ammunitions of war on the
schooner Robert and Minnie and on the
steamer ltata. His bail was fixed at
$1,000 and he was released with John d.
and Adolph Spreckels as slireties. Trunball
and was on his way to Washington to con-
fer, it is reported with the CHILEAN consul.
He was at once taken to United
States Marshal Logs office in this
city and made acquainted with the
charges against him and after his release
he stated that he had expected to be ar
rested, but had not made any attempt at
concealment.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-14

a-DCA IL -RtE& .RAB n Ss
Both the method and results
when Syrup Of Figs is taken; it
is pleasant and refreshing to the
taste, and acts gently yet
promptly on the Kidneys, Liver
and Bowels, cleanses the system
effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures
habitual constipation. Syrup of
Figs is the only remedy Of its
kind ever produced, pleasing to
the taste and acceptable to the
stomach, prompt in its action
and truly beneficial in its effects,
prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable sub
sits many excellent quail
ties commend it to all and have
made it the most popular rem
edy known.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale in soc
and ST bottles by all leading
druggists. Any reliable drug
gists who may not have it on
hand will procure it promptly
Tor any one who wishes to try
it. Do not accept any substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL
louisville, KY. NEW YORK. N. Y.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-14

PHILADELPHIA, May Am attempt to
get the stockholders of the Keystone Ma
tional Bank to liquidate the Indebtedness
and thereby avoid the necessity of having
a receiver appointed is pretty sure to fail
for the reason that the principal stock
holders cannot pay anything. The Lucas
estate holds 2, 100 shares, but that is about
all there is of the estate, and other large
stockholders are wholly unable to pay an
assessment. The directors are very bitter
against the officers, who are accused of
deceiying the board by false reports and
doctored books. Under the circumstances
the. directors, though faithful to their
ordinary duties, being themselves deceived,
unconsciously helped to deceive the public.
Charles McFaddin, contractor, who was
one of the directors, made inquiry when
the bank first got into trouble as to the
condition of affairs. False reports, it is
said, were given to him of the amount of
deposits, &C.. and he was induced to sink
5000 of his money in vain effort to
save the bank. Heis now determined that
receiver shall be appointed as the only
means of getting reliable report of the
doings Of the officers and the condition OF
the bank. 1t is expected that the receiver
will he appointed Immediately after the
hearing that is to be given to the bank
officers tomorrow.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-14

A murderous ARRAY occurred recently at
Wolf Creek, in Tennessee, near the North
Carolina line. Jonathan Bell, an old man,
lost his wife by death six weeks ago.
After two weeks he married girl Of IL,
greatly to the disgust of his family. They
finally went il. a body to the old mans
stripped her and gave her 100 lashes. on
the following day, and on the complaint
of the elder Bell and one John Bellew, the
whitecappers were arrested, but released
on bond. Then they went to Ballews
house to punish him for interfering. Bal
lew and his family resisted and in the fight
which followed John Bell was killed,
ton, Jack. johnson and three others were
fatally shot. Johnson and big Bell
have since died, and it is said others are
dying. There have been no arrests, and
both sides are armed for more warfare.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-14
CONSUL coRrE REc4LLED.
Italy Wants to Learn From Him vhat
He Knows About New Orleans.

ROME, May 1.-THE Italian consul at
New Orleans, Signor Corte, has been mott
fed to return home
WASHINGTON, D. c., May 1.-THE recall
of the Italian consul at New Orleans has
not been inspired by the government Of
the United States, and is probably taken
by the Italian government either because
it was felt that the consul had been indis-
Greet in his public utterances. or that his
usefulness had been impaired
He has recently made himself very OBJ
noxious at New Orleans by his criticism of
the committee Of fifty citizens (Which was
formed Immediately upon the murder Of
Hennessy) as having fomented the trouble
which ended in the lynching of Hennessy's
alleged murCerers.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-14

A savage fight took place Monday
morning in Denver, Col, between striking
brickmakers and gang of colored men
who had been engaged by f. w. Davis,
brick manufacturer, 10 take their places
Davis, his son, and seven negroes, iii
heavily armed, were going to work when
they were intercepted by strikers and or
get, out of the way, The latter refused,
and Davis and his men opened fire. Two
of the strikers are mortally wounded. and
10 others are more or less hurt. The Davis
party were all arrested Davis SAYS the
strikers had guns, but the latter deny it.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-14
ANOTHER BANn CLosED.
The Spring Garden National of PhiIa-
deInhl.t Shut m Nv the rsxnnninnr

UeIphIl smut UP Dy The EsNnminer.
PHILADELPHlA, May S.-The Spring Gar
den NATIONAL Bank closed its doors at ii
o'clock this morning, by order of National
Bank Examiner Drew.
The following note was sent out by tho
bank officials
I'VE have this morning decided to place
the bank in the hands Of Mr.. Drew the
National Bank Examiner. This step has
been forced upon us principally by the large
withdrawal Of deposits during the financial
strngency which commenced last Septem
Der and the continued dullness of business
since.'
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-14
EUssI.i W.1NTS TO FIGHT.
European Crises Believed to be Close
at Hand--C0nsiderabie Anxiety Over
the Czar's Attitude.

European Crises Believed to be Close
at Hand--COnsiderabie Anxiety Over
the Cars Attitude.
LONDON, May l0.--A further rise of the
Bank of England rate is probable in view
of the falling off of reserve combined
with the further drain Of gold to the
Continent. About 81, 200, 900 in gold is
coming from New York, but it is expected
that the whole will be bought up in open
market for Russia.
The Bank of England has raised the pur-
chasing price for foreign coin one half
penny per ounce in order to retain Ameri-
can and other remittances. 1t is reported
that the Russian governmental has intimated
its intention to withdraw part of the bal
ances held by foreign bankers. The Bank
Of England, besides holding portion of
Finance Minister Yishnegradsky deposits
must meet 81 100000 of treasury bonds
given Russia in November, during the
crisis in exchange and gold.
There is every prospect, therefore, of
money ruling higher. Although the
rumors of foreign failures have ceased
prices on the stock exchange closed flat
yesterday without any sign Of rallying.
AFRAID OF A BATTLE WITH FINANcIERs.
PARIS May l0.-Reassuring advices have
reached bankers here from ST. Petersburg
concerning the intention of NJ. Vishne-
gradsky, the Russian minister of finance,
to withdraw the balances held here and in
London. Fearing that struggle with the
great financiers of London and Paris
would imperil his own position as well as
the finances of Russia, he has decided to
permit to remain the 100000, 900 roubles in
gold deposited in foreign banks. Paris
houses hold half of this amount. The
minister's decision ought to relieve the
financial tension.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-14
AN AWFUL HOLOCAUST.
Eighty Fighters of Forest Fires
Perish in the Flames.

The Wreck of Their Train Leaves the
Men Helpless in the Midst OF the Con-
summing Flames.
ELMIRA, Pa, May 11.-Yesterday train
containing 100 men on their way to fight
the fires in Potter county was wrecked in
the midst of the burning woods and the
engines and cars were destroyed. Eighty
or more of the men were burned to death.
A special from Austin, Pa, tell of the
wreck Of the train in the southern part of
the county and says that rs men were
seriously and probably fatally burned.
Superintendent badger of the S. V. rail
road and three Or four men are still miss
ing.
The entire southern part of the county
has been swept by the flames.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-14
:. LONDON, May ll.--A later dispatch from
NnMnnrt sn1.s EhnA AZ q, La. - Il q. i


Registrar Bradford handed down +,
decision on Saturday in the Bennett viii
case, by which the last will is admitted L
probate. This gives all the estate, amount.
ing to about $500 to Mrs. Hannah Sen.
nett's niece, Mrs. Etherage. William s
Hilles,, counsel in the former will has
entered an appeal. The appeal will be
heard at the coming May term of superior
court here, when the Judges will either
sustain or set aside the registrars decision.
Benjamin Nields Esq, is counsel for the
propounder
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-14

BUFFALO, N. Y, May ia special
from Erie says Obstructive forest tires
have ragged in this vicinity for As hours.
Goodyear Brothers will suffer heayv
losses While fighting fire Sunday nisht
one work train was surrounded by flames.
the engine and cars were DESTROYED and
several men narrowly escaped with their
lives: Twenty or 80 men We're severely, il
not fatally burned, Our town presents q
scene OF suffering. Superintendent Bodger
OF the >. ", railroad and three or four
othres are still missing.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-14

WARREN, Pa, May 12.-Forest fires in
this section have caused heavy loss to oil
men. The fire started Saturday afternoon
and strong wind blowing encouraged it
yesterday and to-day, when great damage
finally extinguished The loss to tanks
in rigs and to oil property alone is esti-
mated at fully S150, 900.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-14

Special Correspondence Of Gazette and journal
MrDplErowN, May 1l.-Clerk of the
Peace w. P. Biggs paid visit to his farm
on Bohemia Manor yesterday and while
there looked at his peach orchard to see if
the young fruit had been damaged lie
found the trees full Of large healthy fruit
and brought home q twig about five inches
long which contained one dozen peaches,
He considers his prospects for crop ex-
cellent. It is stated that Ex-Governor
Bggs is so certain of big peach crop in
his Maryland farms that he has already
purchased 1000 baskets to harvest the
fruit.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-14
COL E.4MINr ~ Inn4
Only 700 of 11,000 Miners in the state at
WorlS--The Effects of the Strike Mani

Only 700 of Ii, 900 Miners in the state at
worlS--The Effects of the strike Mani
fest.
OTTuMwA, a., May 11.-Significance of
the strike now in effect in the Iowa coal
fields is becoming more apparent as the
visible supply of coal decreases. There
was no large supply in the state except that
owned by the railroads when the strike
went into effect, though every railway
shed was filled and loaded.
The supply begins to show evidence of
exhaustion No relief can be expected
from outside sources, for the Iowa miners,
it is said have the promises of the Illinois
miners that the operatives will be boy
cotted if they attempt to ship Illinois coal
into Iowa. Of the 1000 miners in Iowa
all are out except 100
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-14

THE P-IRENT.fE BLESSING.
The Olive Branch of Peace to an Elopinr
Bride and C;rOom


Special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal
MILFORD, May 1.-THE parents Of Mrs.
Carl 5. johnson Formerly Miss Ida Bell G,
Connor) who was married in the parlors
of the Central Hotel on Thursday last by
the Rev ]. Ii. Geare, full account Of
which escapade was reported in EVERY
EVENING, have forgiven the now Young
bride, and have written for her to return
with her husband to her old nome in Girls.
field, Md and make that their permanent
home.
Mr. Frank Conner, the father Of the
young lady, was appraised of his daugh-
ter,s step through the medium of the press
and on Friday Miss Lethia Sommers. n
mutual friend of Mr.. and Mrs. Johnson,
and who accompanied them to Milford the
day before the ceremony was performed,
lett for Crislield to see the parents of the
bride. On Saturday she returned with the
joyful news that all was forgiven and that
They would receive the parental blessing if
they would return to their home. They
will spend a few days in Milford, however
before returning.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-14

New York, May 1.-THE lumber dealers
Of this city declared a lockout this morn
ing and the men thus laid out of work
number in the neighborhood OF 10000. No
lumber was drawn this morning Several
OF lumber on hand and their men will be
kept at work until the lumber has been
disposed Of
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-14

MOUNT HEcoNo, Pa, May 12.-For the
last three days the farmers Of this vicinity
have been outlay and night lighting severe
forest fires. Over 5000 acres of woodland
gion is filled with smoke. The fire is not
believed to be under control.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-14

WASHINGTON, D. G. May 12-Pension
certificates have been issued to Della
wareans as follows: OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Harrington, Silas J. Apt, William +.
Phillips, John Il. Johnson, Edward L.
Br4tton; increase-Samuel j. Ravens.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-14

The Supreme Court of the United States
on Monday denied the application for a
writ of habeas corpus in the cases of the
New York murderers, Joseph Wood, the
negro; Shibuya Jugiro, the Japanese;
James j. Slocum and Horace Semter.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-14
THE CONVENTION ELECTION
Sussex County Good for
About 5000 Votes.
MEN OF BOTH PARTIES AT WORK
Congressman Causey Thinks
Convention Will Win.

A Campaign In Kent to be Started this
Week--Opinions of the State Press,
representing all Shades of Political
Opinion, and All in Favor of "a Conven-
A0n.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-14

The Canadian government has decided
to build the lock on the Sault Ste Marie
canal, 100 feet wide, instead of 50 feet, as
originally intended, the increased width
being deemed essential owing to the rapid
development of traffic between Ontario
and Lake Superior ports.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-14

LONDON, May 12.-The Rome correspon-
dent Of the Standard says he has official
authority to deny the statement that italy
has at present any intentions to appeal to
the powers for Judgement on the New Or
leans affair,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-14
GREEN GOODS MEN.
The Bait They Are Now Throwing Out
for Gudgeons,

The Bait They Are Now Throwing Opt
| for Gudgeons.
| Last Thursday morning n member IA
| the Delaware Tepislatnre foiind In III.
mail an enclosure which il Is probable i
being circulated eytensivelv II this Stata
The letter had been Addressed ~ lin iinSo n
his home, from which il was remailed tc
Dover, and it is evident that the swindlers
| who sent il knew nothing Of him bevond
| his name and had no idea that thev were
batting their hook for one az the State,s
law makers. The enclosure contains n fyne
written circular, a tyne written Sin and
what purports to be uewspaner Ginning
The circular is headed "Strfctly Confideii.
tial,' signed ,tYou Know y and gotten In
very much in the usual STYLE, Tie anthor
says he is DESTROYS of obtaining "a GOOD
shrewd agent in your locality To handle
my medicine and then goes an
to Law before the recininnt an IN
portunity to .make All indenendent
fortune" in 'tthe safest and most
satisfactory way my prices. . continues
the circular after gradIialiv lending Ia
business, ''are as follows, siDO gets four
thousand; $3.50 gets seven thousand. s650
gets ten thousand; 81 900 gets thirty thou
sand The more Won invest the theanar
you get the goods The sizes RIM from
one to twenty S40O worth NJ GOODS &c
positively the very smallest amnnnt will
sell under any circumstances If Won will
invest $3.50 or more Twill agree to Five Won
the exclusive state right. Now. shonld
Won wish 10 do business win mo vo1t ,nnst
object the following instrnctionss and ID
only as tell You; First-Don,t as long ne
you live ever write a letter TO me untii +
give YOU permission. If Won do IL viii he
refused. | mean exactly what say: and
furthermore all business relations between
us will end Second-Tf vou ,yisb n, cn,,,e
an hero ond oee - st,si a. fii.;,ls
teo,ra,,, ~" ira 9eu ~, 1ei i Lhe Iol,oWliig
tteiesIall tIeihenhcr, telegram only Will
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-14

And now Vesuvius is grumbling. If
she does not like her situation she may
throw it up The world cannot watt
Non Orleans Picayuae.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-14


Caution BE sure you have the nunbers
(plainly written on the telegram after You
sign the word Alfred, otherwise your telegram
will positively receive no attention. The
"hgures' are very important, and again |
caution you not 20 write any letters, as | will
only refuse them, and they will go to the Dead
Letter office.
But the bogus newspaper clipping is the
ingenious feature of the swindle. It is
gotten up in Il manner well calculated to
deceive, and bears on the back part of d
china and glassware advertisement well
displayed but with nothing to indicate the
city or State from which it purports to
emanate. The face of the clipping contains
q story, so gotten up as to insinnate that it
is cut from a San Francisco paper, of the
arrest and trial of a dealer in alleged coun.
terfeit money, and the failure Of United
States court to secure his conyic-
ton because he established, by the
testimony Of government experts, that his
goods" were not counterfeit but were
printed from genuine plates, distracted
from the engraving department at Wash
ington. The obvious aim of George
May" of Darlington Station, ALABAMA, is
to make the gullible believe that the
goods in which he deals were struck
from stolen genuine plates, that they are
indistinguishable from genuine notes and
that, Notwithstanding this, he is rnonu-
mental fool enough to exchange them for
other notes at from to 10 cents on the
dollar