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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-02
PRESIDENT DILL NEARLY MoeseD.


by the Loss of Their Money.
HoUTzDALE, Pa, Oct 2-This town is
still feverish with excitement over the
Houtzdale bank failure. All day long
angry crowds thronged the streets In the
vicinity OF the closed hank, and at times
an ontburst was feared President Dill
is condemned In the strongest terms.
Cashier McGrath and Dill have both
been arrested. Dill was arrested on a
charge Of cmbezzlement preferred by Eliz-
abeth Dix, depositor in the Houtzdale
bank. Dill gave bail ia S2,0d As Dill
was leaving the court house "A half drunken
Hungarian, whose money Is locked up in
the bank. grabbed him roughly by the
arm. Five other Hungarians Jumped into
the fray, quickly followed by as many Off.
GERS. Dill was roughly handled before he
escaped TO his house. The house Is guard
ed by police officers, who are kept busy In
driving the half drunken Huns away. An
order has been issued TO close All saloons
In order 20 prevent the furious Huns from
obtaining liquor.
Cashierl McGrath estimates the liabili.
ties at about s200O00 and SAYS that in case
they get nothing from Clearileld they will
be able TO pay lifty cents on the dollar.
The following statement was dictated by
Bank President Dill astevening Family
treachery on the part Of my brother-in-
law, A. +, Boynton, was the cause Of the
assignment and failure. At the time ! was
elected president OF the bank | also found
that j. =. Nevling former teller, later
cashier, was a traitor to the business in
terests Of the bank. / demanded his resig.
nation, and since that time there has been
a persistent run on the bank, and on Tues
day last considered IL unwise 20 keep III,
bank open. Depositors in both banks will
be paid in fulln Bank Examiner Miller
is in charge Of the bank
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-02
Thomas N. Marshall. Ean.


LOUISVILLE, Oct. 2--The Hon. Harvey
NJ. Watterson, father OF the Hon. Henry
Watterson died last night in this city. He
was born ia Bedford county, Tenn, Nov.
20, 1911 In 1889 he succeeded James X.
Polk ia the Twenty sixth congress, and
was the only surviving member Of that
body He served ia the Twenty-seventh
and Twenty-eighth congresses, and in ls4s
was sent by President Tyler to South
America on an important diplomatic mis-
sion. He declined Office at the hands Of
Presidents Pierce, Buchanan and Johnson.
He was a strong Union man during the
late war.
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WASHINGTON, Oct 2.-Messrs Cassatt,
Davis and kerens, the commissioners ap-
pointed TO represent the United States on
the international railway question, have
reported to Secretary Blaine that the re-
ports of the different surveying parties
have been very satisfactory, and Judging
from the satisfactory conference Of the
delegates from other republics and the cor
dial manner in which the surveying parties
have been received the commissioners be
lieve that the five republics generally give
substantial aid toward the construction Of
the contemplated railway.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-02
LONG LIVE THE REPUBLIC
That Was Boulanger's Parting
..s. Cry to France.
FRANCIS JosEPHs CLOSE GALL

fhe Deliberate Attempt TO Blow UP the
Train Rearing Austrla's Emperor was
Frustrated Only by the Premature Ex-
piosion OF the bombs Under the Bridge.
BRUSSELS, Oct 2-Messrs. Rochefort,
Dc Laure Dumonteil aud Castelain have
arrived at the late residences Of the late
General Boulanger. The outer casing Of
the coffin in which the body rests Is, by
the generals own desire, an exact replica
OF that OF Nine de Bonnemain. At prl-
vate meeting Of Boulanger's friends his
political testament was read, as follows;
His Political Testament.
This, my political testament I desire pub
lished after my death. ! shall kill myself TO.
morrow. | am convinced or the future OF tho
party to which has boon given my name can
not bear the fiightful misfortune which hefell
me two and half months ago. have tried to
get the hetter of it, but without succesa am
persuaded that my followers, so devoted and so
numerous, will boar me no anger for disappear
Ing on account Of a sorrow 30 great that all
work has become impossible,
''uno Ayulso Non Deficit Alter"
Let them remember the maxim, "uno avulso
non deficit alter" May they continue 10 act
against those who, in scorn Of all law, force me
70 die far from my country Tomorrow shall
be dead man Today have nothing for Which
b rcproaeh myself All my life have done my
duty, and nothing but my duty
Ny death Is no shame TO myself, but Is A
shame to my proserihers, 70 those who have
sought 10 brand loyal soldier by the Judgment
Of political tribunal ! desire TO recall the
fact that many a time have offered to consti.
tute myself prisoner II they would accord me
common law judges. The holders Of power in
France have always refused this request, and
thus an scquittal was made impossible.
"yive Frnnoei yiye Repnbliqaep'
In quitting life ! have but one regret, aud
that Is that have not died on the fiela nf battle
1 fighting for my country That country viii At
least permit one Of its children, nj the moment
of returning into nothingness, TO recall himself
/ 10 the memory Of all lovers OF the ''patrio
| Vive France Sive RepuhliQuei Done and
signed under my hand on the eve Of the day d
my death, ERNEST BouLANaRn
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-02

COLUMBUS, o., Oct. 2-The national ex-
ecutive board Of the United Niue Work
ers was in executive session all day, and
has under consideration the eight hour
question. The eight hour day was TO have
been enforced May 1. but for various rea-
sons was declared off for time.
1t is believed that the time deemed OF
perfume for demanding an eight hour day
in the mines throughout the country is
now very close, and that the present con
ference will definitely settle the date.
Every district president in the country has
been summoned to appear here Saturday
and meet the board for instructions.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-02

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2-There is little
doubt that Secretary Noble will approve
the recommendation Of Commissioner
Raum that the three pension Office en-
ployees who are connected with the affida-
Wits charging Green b. Raum, Jr., with
accepting money consideration for secur-
ing promotions in the pension Office be dis
missed. 1t is generally understood that the
secretary, who investigated young Raum,
suggested TO the commissioner that Engel,
Howard and Taylor be recommended for
dismissal
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-02
SACRIFICE .

| will offer to my patrons
and the puolic the greatest
bargains in good time-keepers
that have ever been put on the
market in this city in my long
experience, and will warrant
them the same as our regular
line of watches. Solid coin
silver. 8 ounce case, with Elgin
or Waltham movements, for
mer price SI2, now So; same
in 2.ounce case, former price
$40. now SIS; solid Nickel
silver, 3ounce case, Waltham
or Elgin movement, former
pricesS7, now S..
1t may be well to say in this
connection that it has been
claimed that there are more
than a million American Key
winding watches of higher
grades (men's siz ss) still in use;
as a rule these watches are
highly esteemed by their own
ers because of their excellent
time. keeping qualities, because
of associations, etc. These
watches can be fitted with
stem winding and stem setting
attachments at a moderate cost
without changing the time
keeping part of the movement
will take pleasure in giving
the detailed information in re
gard to this alteration, having
given this class of work much
attention, and having given
perfect satisfaction in chang
ing key-winding watches to
stem winding for number OF
we'll known citizens. ! am en-.
couraged to make the follow
ing offer: | will agree to place
stem wind and stem setting al
tachment in any key.winding
watch which is of a kind that
can be made to wind at the
stem. adding new pendant,
polish case, and give the watch
a general overhauling, on con
ditions that after a fair trial by
the owner he shall not be re-
quired to make any payment
for the work if it does not give
him entire satisfaction.
Having a thorough knowl
edge of watch making and the
making of gold and silver
| jewelry with a complete anc
carefully selected stock of the
same, together with a new fea
ture added to my business,
am prepared to give the much
needed attention to your wants
in this line.
Watches carefully examined
and estimates of work giver
free of charge.
Estimates and drawings o
society emblems and badge:
furnished free of charge.
Jewelry cleaned; jewelry
tested and examined free o
charge,
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-02

masonry work above the tunnel and dis
turbed the roadbed. The bridge structure
itself, however, was not harmed. A large
force Of workmen was speedily procured
and the roadbed was promptly repaired
and the train passed the point where the
explosion had occurred without its august
passenger or any Of his party being aware
Of what had occurred.
The sensation caused is very great, and
the people Of Vienna are preparing grand
demonstration Of loyalty for the kaiser's
return.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-02

MADRID, Oct. IA conspiracy has been
discovered at Barcelona 70 surprise the
guard Of the prison, liberate all the pris-
oners and then proclaim a republic A
major, accused Of being at the head OF the
movement, an apothecary and an innkeep.
er have been arrested.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-02
Pittsburr,s Bir Printers. striAe

PIrTsBURG, Oct 2-Three hundred job
printers and pressmen are on a strike
against the wage scale submitted by the
proprietors. Nearly every job printing
office in the city is idle The employers
say that if the printers do not sign the
scale there will be 300 in the city to take
the strikers places this noon.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-02

NEW YORK, Oct. 2.The funeral Of tn,
late DR. Samuel y. BuFehard, pastor OF the
Thirteenth Street Presbyterian church fol
forty years, was held in the church lat,
Thursday afternoon. Rev. DIR. Charles S
Robinson and Rev. DR. Bryant Sutherland
OF Washington, conducted the services
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-02

BOSTON. Oct. 2.-Joseph NJ Loucroft and
Joseph Petit have been indicted for alleged
violation Of the contract labor law Lou
croft is in the brickmaking business at
Dridgewater, and is charged with having
induced large number Of Canadians TO
come to this state to work Petit is fore
man at Loucroft's works.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-02

the arrival OF the
train containing
Emperor Francis
Joseph has dis
covered that thir
teen bombs were
deposited there
with the apparent
object Of destroy
ing the imperial
train. The fuse
acted before th,
i'm perial train
passed over the
bridge. The explo-
sion. daufrnvad the
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-02

LRoMIssTER, Mass, Oct. "A carriage
containing four men was struck by train
last night on the Fitchburg railroad at
Harris Crossing. Fred Miller, of Grafton,
and Simon Werden and George Quint, OF
this city, were instantly killed. J. F. Gala
CHER saved himself by jumping
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-02

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. Alb. Jones Mona
CHAN, the missing lawyer, was seen last
Friday by W. Morris, medical student,
in this city. II is the general impression
that he is wandering about in a temporari-
ly insane condition, and that he may pos
sibly have gone off on an ocean voyage.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-02

MAYS LANDING, n. j., Oct 2--All ef-
forts to find James Cox, the expert &C
countant Of South Brooklyn, have failed.
Cox owns farm at Richlaud worth sl5,-
600. George Cramer, an employee, has
sued Cox for $500 wages Miss Catharine
Casserly, honsekeeper for thirteen years
for Cox, sued for $500 money loaned to Cox.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-02
Daring Attempt of Amateur LIE saver.

LONDON, Oct. News has been received
here from ST. Ives, Cornwall, near Pen
zance, Of an act Of heroism upon the part
of crew of volunteer lifeb0at men, com
posed Of London lawyers and lawyers
clerks, q stock broker and a Welsh artist
who went out TO rescue schOOner's crew
after the professiona, life savers had re
fused to face the awful sea. The amateur,
did not rescue the crew, but reached St
Ives in safety, after a whole night at sea.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-02
TgN THOUSAND Aag our.

A Long and Bitter Struggle Probable I'm
the PIttsburg District.
plTTsBURG, Oct A general strike Of
railroad coal miners Of the Pittsburg dis
trict has been inaugu-ated, and it is esti-
mated that nearly 10000 men have stopped
work. They are firm for the three and a
half cent rate and declare that they will
remain ont until 1t is conceded by all the
operators. A long and bitter struggle is
nrolilhln
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-02

BIRHINGHAM, Ala, Oct. AIT Hunts
vile, Ala, Professor Renfro, white
teacher in a colored normal school, at
tempted to chastise Ebenezer Kahn, col
ored pupil Kahn seized 3-inch steel
chisel and imbeddedi il into Renfro's brain,
killing him Kahn is under arrest.
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he Len twenty sinlon dollars.

NEWPORT, r. l., Oct. Edmund II.
Schermerhorn, Of New York, died here Oat.
/, aged seventy-three years. He had been
a summer resident here for thirty years.
He left q fortune Of about so. 00000
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-02
A Mine Sold FOR ! MiIlIon.

DENVER, Oct. 2-The Grand Central sill
yer and lead mine at Kingston, n. NJ, was
sold in this city by Thomas o'Neill, its
owner, to an English syndicate for $1,000
0OO cash
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-02

RICHMOND, Ind, Oct THE phenome
nal FIVE year-old mare Nancy Hanks trot
ted here in 300, reducing her record from
2:09lz, and approaching within one-quartei
OF a second Of the best on record Of Maud $.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-02
ProIlts Id the Methodist nook concern.

CORTLAND, n. ", Oct. AT the session
Of the Central New York Methodist con
fefence J. Eaton, agent Of the Methodist
book concern, said the concern was in a
high state of prosperity and was clearing
$500, 600 a year. One hundred and forty
three thousand dollars had been donateu
to superannGated preachers and the wild
ows of such
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-02

NEW YORK, Oct 2. ~ Alphonse vor
Kaisertreu, Polish count, aged thirty fivl
years, attempted suicide by shooting MIN
self in the left breast lie now lies a
Bellevue hospital in a critical condition
He lives at 1870 East Twelfth street, wher'
his wife keeps small boarding house
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-02
Sic Lores nlowers No Lonror,

ST. PAUL, Oct. 2-Morris Blowers, pro
prietor Of the Blowers hotel at Corintn,
n. II, has had his runaway wife arrested
at Lake City, near here. He found hei
with Ed Osborne. Blowers is trying tc
persuade his wife to return, but she re-
fuses and says Osborne is tine only man
she loves
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-02

BRIDGEPORT, Conn, Oct. 2-George 5.
Turner, proprietor Of the Bridgeport Bust
ness college, has brought suit for $1,000
against Miss Annie Heister for alleged
slander
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-02
The Itata ono on haiI.

Los ANGELES, Oct. 2 - The Chilian
steamship Itata was released upon bond
Of so, 900 for the vessel and bond of like
amount for her cargo Of arms. 1t is ex-
pected that the Itata will leave today for
"a
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-02
University Of Pennsylvania opens.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 2.-The University
OF Pennsylvania has opened in all its de
partments with 1850 students in attend
RQce.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-02

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 9. 2.-Mayor Stuart
has appointed Abraham NJ. Beitler direc-
tor of the department Of public safety,
vice George RoneY resigned
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-02

NOTICE. = THE EVENING SCHOOL S
IN under the direction Of the Board ul Ed
dcatiOn will be opened n Monoay evening
October 5, IN the following schools:
No school, highth anu WOllastOn street
No l6 school. weifth and Orange streets.
No. 20 school, Ninth ward
BY ordel Of ccmm ttee.
JOHN j. DANNY, Chairman.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-02
cheers for Governor Albeit.

TRENTON, Oct. AIT least $1,000 people
attended the state fair Thursday after.
noon. Governor Albeit was heartily
cheered upon his appearance.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-02
nlc Flre ln HalIfa1.

New York, Oct "A private dispatch
from Halifax this morning says that bic
eonilagration is raging there, and that the
militia have been called out TO blow W
buildings to prevent the flames from
erlraadinn
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-02

UTICA, N. Y, Oct. 2.-The express rob.
Der who held up the train between Little
Falls and Utica has not yet been arrested
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-02

ENOR SALE.-AT STIDHAM'S AUCTION
II rooms No. Il East Fourth street Satur
dav morning October 3rd, at 10 a. M. no
good work horses.
ERESH COWS AND SPR iNGERS Fer
4 sale. w. s. BuBRIS. Red Lion. Del.
DRINTERs- STEAM FIXTURES, CON-
Il plete witt cones, hangers, etc, suitable
for Quarto or eiehth- medium pres ies. Apply
at EvEHINe JOURNAL office
DRINTERS.- FOR SALE. FOUR LARGE
A Imposing Stones. apply at this office
DIANO y SEvEN AND ONE THIRD
A OCTAVE SQUARE PIANO FOR SALE
CHEAP; in good order; easy payments TO
good purchaser. Address. PIANO. Evening
Journal Office.
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anAL EsrArn.



TOR RENT HOUSE No. $40 ORANGE
A. street.J HIN FUi.LMER. 2l0 w. Ninth It.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-02
BUSINESS epPoeruNIrIEs.
FOR aALE

The stock. good wi i and fixtures of the
who lesaie liquor stors with saloon adjoining.
at Nos. 207 and a9 West FRI Mt street. This IS
one of the largest, Oldest. and b st business
places In the state The properties Nos. Al1
200 and 2ll West Front .trset will be rented
or sold on reasonable terms, as the owner
wishes to retire from business. apply to
JHlI4IP 6. pLtINkkrr.
No. 2C7 West Front street.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-02

The CO partnership heretofore existing be-
tween Frank A Mitchell and John H. Peo-
pies. under the firm mama OF Mitchell q Peo-
pies, is this day dissolved by utual consent
All debts due the Il IN ard all debts tue b,
the Fl Ii will De settled by Frank A.Mitchelf.
FRANh a. MITCHELL,
JOHN II. PEOPLES.
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FITzsIMMoNs egcoMgs EuNNY.
He Sends ~. 900 to His wife and Laughs
al the Police.

He Sends 81, 600 To His wife and Laughs
AZ the Police.
PIrTsBURG, Oct. 2.-The murderer Fitz-
simmons, who shot Detective Gilkinson,
and who recently escaped from the county
Jail here, has sent 81 900 to his attorney,
Thomas NJ Marshall, 70 obtain new trial
for his wife, who was found guilty OF
murder in the second degree. The follow
ing is the letter the handwriting OF which
is unquestionably that Of Fitzslmmons:
Sept %, 1891.
Thomas VI. Marshall, Esq:
DEAR S1R-Please obtain a new trial for Mrs
Fitzsimmons. She is innocent. What else may
be public opinion as % Fitzsmmons, Mrs Fit1.
simmons Is an innocent good wife. Got the now
trial Then things viii come out an O. K
Have not heard from Paddy Murphy. How IS
il about the prison Hotel BastileS II is coaey
here; fresh eggs, COW $ milk and bacon. Fresh
meat Is short twice q week when the wagon
comes around, / can't so the city until you get
a new trial ! win pay Slnn. Money no use
here. Send receipt by the boy Respectfully,
my dear sir and lawyer,
FREDERICK C. FITzsTMMONs
" B.-Not Napoleon Bonaparte, but the little
man you laughed at. can get out Of a hole
How my eye went around the Hotel Bastile on
Tuesday morning. Goodby.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-02

The Attempt to XIII Anstria's Emperor.
VIENNA, Oct. 2--The commission Of In.
Quiry relative TO the bombs fonnd at the
Rosenthal railroad bridge shortly before
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-02

County taxes will be due and payable on
and after July !.
On taxes paid during the months of Sep
tember and October a discount of three per
cent. viii be given.
On taxes paid during ,the month of No
vember no discount viii BE- given.
On taxes paid during tho month OF De-
Cemher five per cent. win be added.
JOINT DICKEY,
Receiver of county taxes.
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ne Len Boulanaer RIch.

When Nine. Bonnemain died she left ia
Bouianger 100000 francs. He therefore
died without debts or pecuniary difficulties.
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Losr ANO FOUND.

ROUND. AN IRISH SETTER. CANE
Y TO 10. gO7 West Fourth .treet on Sep
tember %. Owner can have same by paying
exp nses.
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E. E. HANF
This announcement is made
in order to close out the bal
ance of a lot of
KEY WINDING WATCHES,

Which are no longer of
modern convenience since the
introduction of our perfect,
simple and complete stem
winding and stem setting
watches have become most
popular among all nations.
In order to accomplish this
closing out of rather undesira-
bic goods, we must do it at a
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-02

The undersigned viii continue 10 carry on
the slate, Tin, Stag and plastic roofing and
heater business at the old stand. No 4i3 Shin
lev street Sole agent for The Genmore
Heater: all kinds Of -atsrs repaired = short
notice. FRANK A MITCHELL.
MADAM wILBER, CELEBRATED
M card. reader. No. ll2l Reed street. Price,
% cents.
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Help WANTED.


:
yKTANTED, -FOUR GENTLEMEN BOARD.
w ers. leasant rooms, and bath. No
107 West Seventh street.