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Middletown transcript., 1891-05-28
Mr.. Duncan Sails for wales.

Rev. Thomas Duncan, D. D., rector
Of St. Stephens Church, Earleville, ac-
companied by his wife and son Lewis,
of Johns Hopkins University, sailed
on Wednesday of last week, from New
York for Wales, where a son and
brother is held on the charge of assault
ing with intent to kill his wife.
Young Duncan is believed to be OF
unsound mind.
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The Swelling List of Pensioners.

The SWCIIlnS LlSC OF F6nSIOH0ES.
Following Delawareans have just had
issued them pensions as follows : Original
Joseph w. Parker, John 81. Clendaniel
Robert Wroten, William II. Milman,
Benjamin V. RICHTER. Additional increase
Thomas Hall, Gideon W. Blizzard
Reissue-John W. Dyer. Original widows,
&c.-Mary J., mother Of George Fl. Goslee
Emily F., widow of jesse T. Brush Mary
j., widow of James Gattis. John Vain.
wright, pension agent, 9th and Market St,
Wilmington Del.
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Presiding Elder Smith.

The Conference Chronicle'' - in
speaking of the work of Presiding
Elder Smith says: "The work of
the Presiding Elder Of this district,
Rev. Alfred Smith, is moving off
grandly. He has received a warm
welcome at every place he has yet
reached. At Galena the enthusiasm
expressed itself in a way quite un-
usual in the experience of presiding
elders. At the close of the quarterly
conference a bountiful table was laid
in the chapel and a large company
gathered to partake Of it +; in fact the
ladies had prepared dinner for the
whole congregation. After dinner a
season of toasting was indulged in,
Bro. Smith being called on to re-
spond to "The Presiding Eldership 81
to which, we have no doubt, he did
as full justice as to the preceding
item on the programme.
LARGE CORN CoBs WANTED.-Must
be at least II inches wide in diameter
Address j. Kann, 80 Church St., New
York City.
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D. L. Dunning has received over
1000 pieces of wall paper of the new
est and latest patterns for spring
trade, which he is offering at the
lowest cash prices. Blanks at 5, 6 and
8 cts. Gifts from 10 cts. to 25 cts.
Guaranteed stock and prices. Call
and be convinced.
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Death Of Samuel r.. Warren.

Mr.. s. r. Warren, a prominent
farmer and business man of Appo-
uuinimink Hundred, died at his home
last night after lingering illness.
Mr.. Warren has lived in that neigh
borhood number of years and has
amassed considerable property.
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Sudden Death of Josiah BIackway.

Sudden Death of Josiah BIackway.
Josiah Blackway, resident of this
town, died suddenly on Tuesday even
ing shortly after six O'Clock. He had
been in poor health for the past three
years but it was only until about two
months ago that his condition became
serious. Tuesday morning he express
ed himself as feeling very much better
and insisted upon his wife going to
Wilmington and looking after some
of his business matters there. She
returned home early in the evening
and found him apparently feeling
better. Shortly afterward he was
seized with violent pains and died
almost Immediately.
The deceased was born near Masseys,
Md, but has resided in and near Mid
dletown for the past 40 years. He
leaves a widow and two children, one
daughter and one son. He was in the
10th year of his age. The funeral
will take place tomorrow after
noon at 2 o'clock, with the ser
vices in the M. E. Church and inter
ment in Forest cemetery.
Middletown transcript., 1891-05-28

Davis Bros. have on hand very fine lot
OF early Rose seed potatoes raised in Hol-
ton county, Maine. They are able to sell
at prices which are satisfactory because
they bought at first hands.
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On SATURDAY, June 9Th,
{ 2 O'Clock p. NJ,

At O'Clock p. NJ,
On the premises, on the road leading from
Collins Beach, the following described real
estate, late of Jonathan Stephenson, de-
ceased, to-wit:
All that farm or tract OF land. with large
comfortable dwelling house, barn, stables,
granary and other buildings and improve
ments thereon erected, situate in Blackbird
Hundred County and State aforesaid, and
more particularly bounded and described
as follows, to wit:
Beginning at stone on Duck Creek,
corner for Robert Denney's sMill property
and running thence north two degrees
thirty minutes west, forty-fve and two
tenths perches to stone, thence north,
twenty-three degrees westF one hundred and
forty and seven tenths perches to a stone
marked 81. p" thence north sixty-seven
degrees East, ninety eight and eight tenth 8
perches to q stake, corner for VIM. Woods,
and in the line of land of Sallie Spruance
thence with the line of VIM. Woods land,
south twenty-five degrees, fifteen minutes,
east eighty-nine and three tenths perches to
public road, thence with said road south
fifty-eight degrees thirty minutes west,
thirty-six and five tenths perches to ditch,
being dividing line with VIM. Woods land,
thence south twenty-e1ght degrees thirty
min utcs east, one hundred and nifty perches
to the main stream of Duck Creek, thence
up the creek and binding the several courses
thereof about one hundred and fifty perches
to the stone and place of beginning.
Containing within the said bounds
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"Atlas'' and ' Wadsworth" Paints are the
best therefore, the cheapest.
G. e. HUKILL,
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DIED,

BLACKWAY.-In Middletown, on the 26th
inst. Josiah Blackway, in the 7eth year OF
his age.
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Ladies', Mems, Boys and Children's Ten
mis- Oxf ords at s. NJ. REYNOLDS & Co.
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1.-The stated amounts do not IN
clude the negro school; and
WHEREAS, Said collectors above
named have not, nor has any of them
made payments of any balances of
taxes for 1890 to the receiver of taxes
and county treasurer as required by
section A.
Resolved, That the attorney of
this court be and he is hereby in
structed to institute appropriate pro-
ceedings on the official bond of the
said Joseph NJ Pierce, Brandywine
hundred; John J. Dougherty, North
ern district of Wilmington George
W. Mckee, Southern district, Will
mington; Frederick A. Sturgeon,
Christiana; James 81. Smalley,
White Clay Creek William G. Bigger,
Pencader; Israel Ridings, New Castle;
Willard B. Biggs, st. Georges; Robt.
L. Truax, Appoquinimink Andrew
W. Webster, Blackbird (; James II. s.
Gam, Red Lion, and to collect the
said several balances, together with
unpaid balances of negro school tax
now due and owing to this county"
AN OPINION ASKED.
Mr.. Jolls then offered the follow
ing, which was also adopted:
Resolved, That the attorney of
this court be and he is hereby re-
quested to give to this court his opin-
ion in writing as soon as practicable
upon the question, whether or not
that. there is now in force any provi-
sion Of law authorizing the. collection
of and proper receipting of taxes now
due this county and remaining un-
collected"
COLLECTOR GAM READY TO SETTLE.
One of the collectors, James FL. A.
Gam of Red Lion hundred, was at
the Court House yesterday and said
he was ready to pay his balance, if
he knew whom to pay it to.-News.
Middletown transcript., 1891-05-28
Church Directory.
MIDDLETowN n. Z. CHURCH.

Preaching every Sabbath at 1870 q. m. and
7.30 p. m. Sabbath School every Sabbath at
2 p. m. Alfred G. Cox, superintendent.
7.30 O'Clock. The class meetings are held as
follows Sunday, g. M, M. d. Wilson,
Leader Monday evening as 100 O'Clock two
Leaders: Tuesday evening at 7.90, led
by the pastor Wednesday evening at 100
O'Clock two classes, Rev. Alfred Smith and
Alfred G. Cox, Leaders. The seats are
free and all are welcome.
Middletown transcript., 1891-05-28

Ladies', Misses and Children's Oxford
Ties and Opera Slippers at S. NJ. REYNOLDS &
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THE MARKETS

The place to buy your Shoes is at 8. N
REYNOLDS s. Co.
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155 ACRES

and one hundred and seven square perches of
clear land branch and cripple. Be the same
more or less.
TERMS OF SALE TEN per cent of the
purchase money to be paid on the day OF
sale and the balance thereof payable on or
before Saturday September 18th, 1891. The
per centage to be paid on the day of sale
will be treated as part of the purchase
money If the other terms OF sale be complied
with, otherwise 1t shall be forfeited tor nom
compliance.
J. H. HOFFECKER, JR.,
m2l-ts TRUSTEE.
Or by his Attorney.
Attest: CHAs. 81. MoWHoRrBR, Register G. c.
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FOR RENT.

THE BRICK DWELLING HOUSE on Main
W w. Naudain's residence: in excelIent
condition. Terms reasonable. Possession
given March 25th. Apply to
15a VIM R. COCHRAN.
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FOREST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Rev. FRANCIS II. Moore. Pastor.

NOT' HuHCIs n 1nOOIe, HsUUI.
Services held every Sabbath morning at
1880 O'Clock, ana every Sabbath evening at
7.30. Sabbath school will be held every Sab
bath morning at 9.l5 O'Clock. Harry Ellison
superintendent. Prayer meeting every
Wednesday evening.
Services at Armstrong; chapel the first
Sabbath OF each month at 2.30 D. m.
ST. ANNK's PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHURCH,
Rev. J. Beers, Rector.
Divine Service on Sunday mornings at
halt past ten O'Clock and in the evenings at
half past seven. Sunday school at 2 O'Clock
I the afternoon.
Services Friday afternoon at O'Clock
Middletown transcript., 1891-05-28

Oil horse covers at W. R. Reynolds
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For Sale.

A LARGE lot of green house sash suit
n able for hot bed or green house pur.
poses. The sash is in good order and well
made. Will be sold cheap. Apply to G. Il.
BRADY or CUTHBERT GREEN, Middle.
town, Del. aprl6-tf
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For Sale.

A BRICK DWELLING AND STORE at
II tached, situated on the corner OF Main
and S cott streets. Location most desirable.
be sold on reasonable terms, as the under
signed expects to leave the State.
m12 tt Apply to D. L. DUNNING.
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TRUSTEES SALE
REAL ESTATE

By virtue of q renewed order OF the Court
OF Chancery of the State of Delaware, in
and for New Castle County, made on the
twenty-fourth day of March, A. D., 1891, will
be exposed to sale at public vendue,
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House for Sale

THE STORE AND DWELLING combine d
j on Main Street, near the depot, now occu
pied by the undersigned. Excellent site fol
good business location.
jan2s-Sm MRS. THOMAS MASSEY.
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III SUOu cOuulLlOu, SOU0 AOLSC
and COW stables, hay barraok tor 125 to $50
tons of hay, grain barns, one large one
built years ago several Tenement Houses
in good rep air.
This farm is under good hedge and post
fencing. Considerable of the hedging made
by the Cecil Hedge and Wire Company and
the purchaser must agree to finish the CON
tract with the company. /.
The field known as the ORCHARD or
SCHOOL HOUSE FIELD will be offered
separately after being offered as O whole,
and If the price is more the executor reserves
the right to sell to the best interests OF the
estate.
The wind mill and two or three articles
which will be named on the day of sale will
be and are hereby reserved.
These farms are convenient to churches,
schools, mills and post offices, and are situ-
ated in one of the most fertile and healthy
portions OF the county, are remarkably pro-
ductive and are in the highest state Of cul-
tivation.
The title OF these farms is guaranteed.
TERMS OF SALE-One third cash on the
day of sale, the balance in one, two and
thiee years, the credit payments to bear
interest from day OF sale.
E.E. MARSH,
Executor of Benjamin J. Green, decd.
SHooKLEY & SMITH, Aucus. ms ts
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THE COUNTY COLLECTORS.
THE COUNSEL FOR THE LEVY COURT
DIRECTED TO PROCEED
AGAINST THEM.

At the regular session of the Levy
Court yesterday afternoon. Mr..
Jolls offered the following resolution,
which was adopted:
WHEREAS, Section IA of the act
entitled an act in relation to the
Levy Court of New Castle county,
passed April 9s, $780, provides that
all balances of taxes as settled and
determined by the present Levy
Court as due from the county col
lectors shall be paid to the receiver
Of taxes and county treasurer within
twenty days after his appointment !;
and,
WHEREAS, More than twenty
days have elapsed since the appoint
ment of the receiver of taxes and
county treasurer and,
WHEREAS, This court, prior to
the passage of said act, settled and
determined the balance of taxes due
from the several county tax collectors
for the taxes of 1890, and
WHEREAS, Balances of taxes for
1890, as SO settled and determined,
are due from said collectors, to wit:
Jos. M. Pierce Brandywine hund. ! ,476 "A
district 1881 81
district 1s,204 10
Fredus A. Sturgeon, Christiana 1920 81
Creek 2.2sa 60
william c. Bigger, Pencader -. $50 50
Israel Riding New Castle 3,065 13
W. r. Biggs. 81. Georges 6.52l 90
Robert L. Truax. Appod uinimink 1888 l6
Andrew w. Webster B1ackbird 464 III
James ii s. Gam. Red Lion 266 O6
"The stated amounts do not in
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-05-29
ADJUSTMENTS. A

There has been large sale Of tickets for
Col. Ingersoll's lecture tonight upon Myth
and Miracle at the Lyceum Iheater, and he
is likely TO have as large all audience as upon
the occasion of his lecture upon Shake
speare two weeks ago.
1.-The County Fair continues to draw large
audiences at the Grand opera house.
Two performances, tonight and tomorrow
matinee will end the 1.-Two Sisters engages
ment at the Bijou. Tomorrow night. Sun
will entertain the Bijou audiences with his
unique entertainment on mesmerism and
mind,reading Many of the physicians in
vited have accepted the invitations sent
them, and Will make a scientific report on
the various tests that the professor will
make. The comedy features of the perform
ance will not be overlooked. and in all a
most enjoyable entertainment is guaran-
teed.
Theodore Thomas has telegraphed that
Beethoven's fifth symphony will be PLAYED
Saturday evening, June g. at the TabernacIe
concert. leading feature of the first night
in Minneapolis will be Schubert's unfinished
symphony. The sale of seats opened yester-
day and was very large.
Hart's Boston Vaudeville company closet
the regular season at the Pence with next
week engagement 1t is one of the cleveress
specially shows ever organized, and there is
not an ordinary act on the whole programme
but the star of stars, the man with an actual
novelty, is the talented Frenchman, Mons
Sablon, who does the most artistic and at
tractive specially yet seen. Fowly and Caz-
man are not lin it, with Sablon Jules Kel-
Ter, the human enigml. causes more talk
than horse whipping soubrette. Seats are
now on sale. Saturday night the Pearl and
Tom Murray will have a lively :en,round go.
Tonight the glee and banjo clubs of the
university will give concert at the Lyceum,
the last concert that the two clubs will give
Jointly. The programme is a fine one, and
there will no doubt be a large audience.
Different fraternities will be represented in
loges and boxes, among them Alpha Delta
Epsilon, Sigma Chi. Psi Epsilon, Delta Kap-
pa Epsilon, Delta Tau Delta and Chi Psi.
Manager Thearle. proprietor and manager
OF the Uncle Toms Cabin company that is
announced to appear at the Bijou the COM
ing week. arrived this morning and is quar-
tered at the West. Mr.. Thearle also repre=
sents the American interests of Paine & Co,
the famous London fireworks. whose
spectacular production, The Siege of
Sebastapool, y will be presented at this years
exposition. Mr.. Thesrle is much pleased
with the success that has been accorded to
his Uncle Tom production onits North
western tour, and is considering the ad.
visibility of making the tour of the play
national one.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-05-29
FraternaIOccasion.

The Twin City Alumni association
and Beta Eta Chapter of the Delta Tan
Delta to the number of about forty,
enjoyed banquet last night at the
Holmes. After the repast had been
dispatched, tOaSts were responded to as
follows, j. w. Mauck officiating as toast
MASTER: "Why This Feed ?'' A. w.
Warnock; "Back Number Days of Beta
Eta" F. n. Stacy; "DeItas and the
Press" l.. II. Gilman; "The Coming
Karnea," G. d. Head; "The 'Delts' at
the Bar" J. L. Wicks; "Fratres IN
Facultate," K. G. Babcock; "The
Single Unfortunates," w. B. Augir;
Our Delta Girls" l.. L. Pierce: "The
Mission of Delta TAU ?. ]. Neff.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-05-29

THE INTEREST IN OUR
CLEARANCE SALE CONTIN.
UES. !:
The crowds that have
thronged our LACE COUNTER
since this sale began have carr
ried away with them the SUBJ
stantiai proofs of the size and
magnificence of the bargains
we have been giving. We ara
not done yet. !
Reducing stock is of a good
deal more Importance to us
just now than making money!
We shall be satisfied to take q
loss of $4,000 in this departs
ment if we can put it in the
right shape for the alterations
our store is soon to undergo,
A few more samples Of what
we are doing:
Choice patterns of BLACK
CHANTILLY DRAPERY NETS
reduced from 1925 to $1.75 a
yard.
Alot of27-inch black CHAN.
TlLLY AND SPANISH NETS.
They cost us $3.50 to 81 a yd.
They go at Sl,50 a yd. Late
comers may be disappointed at
finding them gone.
25 pieces wide POINT DE
GENE LACES, just the thing
for trimming ginghams and
wash dresses. They were SOC
and 75c a yd., and there's not
a piece in the lot worth less
than these prices. Take your
pick at 25c yd.
A lot Of black and cream
SPANISH LACES, to close out,
have been marked down to
just half-price.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-05-29
A Serious Accident.

81. D. Woodward and wife were
thrown from their buggy while driving
near the cOrLer of Lake and Lyndale
avenues yesterday afternoon, and Mrs.
Woodward received injuries which al
though serious are not considered dam
gerous. Mr.. Woodward, it is state,,
tried to drive through funeral pro-
cession, and in some way the shaft of
his buggy became entangled in the
wheel of one of the carriages, over
turning his vehicle, and throwing him.
self and his wife to the ground.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-05-29

Fisher was again held to the grand jury,
this time IN 500 bonds. AS soon as SEN
tence had been pronounced the Robert
son woman relented. she evidently hav-
ing calculated to regain possession of
the watch without getting Fisher in any
serious trouble. She stated to Judge
Mahoney that she had given him $50 to
hire lawyer to defend him, and would
have given him 500 had she had that
much, and when she found he must be
locked up she declared that she would
go to lail with him. She was denied an
interview with him, and wrote two
touching notes, protesting love, and
dlsciaiming all intention to injure him.
1ut he refused to reply, and rode away
IN the patrol wagon without even look
ing at her
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-05-29
Where Is O,Keefe ?

The friends and relatives of John S.
O'Keefe, bookkeeper for the John Gund
Brewing company. are anxiously seek
ing to ascertain his present where
abOuts. O'Keefe has been missing since
Saturday night last, and it is feared he
has made away with himself. He was
last seen about o'clock Saturday even
ing, at which time he parted from his
brother on street corner and said he
was going home. The missing man has
wife and child, and his friends are at
loss to explain his strange absence. as
his family relations were believed to be
of the pleasantest, and there appears to
be no shortage in his accounts.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-05-29
GLOVES.

We have set ont to reduce stock
in this department one-half between
now and the time when we begin
the work Of tearing out the parti-
tiOn walls, and have made prices to
do it.
59c buys a 4-button Suede Glove
that we have been selling at 75c,
and is the best 75c glove in the
market to-day.
69c buys an 8-buttOn Mousque-
taire Suede Glove whose equal can't
be found under 85c.
85c buys our 4-buttOn Suede
Glove that we sell regularly at 81,
and as good q glove as is commonly
sold at S1.25.
75c buys better 5-button Kid
Glove than you or we ever saw for
the money.
89c buys a 7-hook Lacing Glove
you might count yourself lucky iR
getting at SIPS.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-05-29
Heavy Damage Suit.

The damage suit of George A. Cham
berlain against the city came up yester-
day before Judge Smith and jury. On
the night of April 81, 1890. Mr.. Cham
berlain was driving along Lyndale ave-
nue., near Twenty-fourth street, with
several ladies. A sewer was being dug,
and large embankment of earth had
been thrown up. In the dark the horse
went over the embankment. which was
about six feet high. Mr.. Chamberlain
was severely injured, as were the other
occupants of the buggy. The suit is
brought to recover damages in the sum
Qf e. O00
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-05-29
Could Not Settle.

Emmett F. Knight, who was arrested
in st. Paul on Tuesday last charged
with the larceny Of bicycle from J.
r. Snow, of this city, was examined be-
fore Judge Mahoney yesterday morning
and bound over to the grand Jury in
$500 bail. An attempt was made to set
tie the case as others of similar nature
against Knight have been settled by the
return of the machine, but Snow de-
manded $50 additional, which Knight
refused to pay.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-05-29
IN TROUBLE AGAIN.
Bert Fisher Charged With the
Larceny of a Watcn.

Larceny OF Watcn.
Bert Fisher, who has already attained
considerable unpleasant notoriety in
connection with the Larson wine rooms.
and who was few days ago bound over
to the grand jury in $500 bond for
criminal assault upon Rosa La
Montaine, was again arraigned in the
police court yesterday afternoon
charged with the larceny of watch.
valued at S26. from Mrs. Minnie Robert
son. of 2523 Twenty-sixth avenue
south. Mrs. Robertson, when placed
upon the stand, stated that Fisher
had been in her room Wednesday
afternoon. and that shortly after
his departure she had missed the watch.
Sne also testified that "Bert'' had given
her the pawn ticket last evening.
Fisher did not attempt to deny
that he had pawned the watch,
but claimed that Minnie had
told him to "take it and put it up" De-
tective King testified to the finding of
the watch in downtown pawn shop,
and, despite strong plea for mercy,
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-05-29
GROWING WORSE.
Fears That George Shaw May Die
From His Wound.

Fears That George Shaw May Die
From His Wound.
George Shaw. the young man who was
shot on Eighth avenue Tuesday night,
was yesterday reported to be sinking
rapidly, and it was feared he would not
survive the night. The ball has not yet
been extracted, but lies somewhere i'll
the neighborhood of the spine. 1t is
stated that he made a statement of
the affair to the police officials
in which he fully exonerates Ben John
son from all blame in the matter and
materially coroborates the story of the
shooting as told by johnson. 1t is said
that he admits having had a quarrel
with johnson early in the evening,
but claims that the shooting was purely
an accident
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-05-29
gsE% Additional Minneapolis
News on Sixth Page.
Lambert Hays Appeal.

The case OF the appeal of the Mime
apolis & st. Louis railway from the
award allowed by the commissioners in
re the property at Fourth avenue north
and Washington was continued yester-
day before Judge Canty. The award of
the commissioners to Lambert Hays
was $4,000, but he took an appeal to
preserve his rights. The railway com
pany claimed the award allowed by the
commissioners included the settling
with the tenants of the property, while
the owners took an opposite view. The
case went to the jury about 4:30 O'clock.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-05-29
PASSENGERS INJURED.
Serious Results of an Interurban
Line Panic.

Line Panic.
A fuse in one of the interurban motors
burned out last evening at O'Clock
while the car was passing in the vicin-
ity OF Twenty y-eighth street southeast,
and panic took place among the pas
sengers, several of whom jumped out
OF windows. All of them were more
or less shaken up and jostled in trying
10 escape, and several were injured. A.
A. Liddel, of Austin, who has been
stopping at 1923 Washington avenue
south, was struck OH the head, and by 9
O'Clock i'll the evening was so deIirious
from concussiOn of the brain that it was
necessary to remove him to the central
POLICE station, where he now lies. An
other of the passengers had his leg
broken