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Evening journal., 1891-11-09
PREFERRED DEATH 10 FAILURE.
The Suicide OF Berlin banker and
His SON.

BERLIN, Nov o-Herr Sommerfeld and
his son, Felix, the bankers Of the firm Of
Friedlaender & Sommerfeld, who shot
themselves, died in the hospital The Inn
pending failure Of the firm, which led to
the tragedy, was due 10 the recent suspen-
hion Of Hirsohfeld & Wolf. Many Of tho
principal clients Of the firm who had be-
come alarmed rs to the stability OF private
banking houses made heavy Withdrawals
Herr Sommerfeld tried to bridge the
trouble by realizing on the firms invest
ments by forced sales.
EARLY in the morning father and son
were at their Office discussing their crisis
They flnally saw that they were hopelessly
embarrassed, and fearing that their ar
rest was impending, they determined to
die. Each took a revolver and shot him
self in the head The reports startled the
clerks and they rushed into the private
Office where they found both father and
son still alive, but in a dying condition.
Evening journal., 1891-11-09

BRIDGEPORT, Conn, Nov 9-The oyster
sloop Minnie was entering this port when
the crew saw man and woman strug-
Cling ia the water. A boat was put out.
but did not reach the pair In time to save
them. They picked up two hats, mans
and woman's. The theory IS that the
man attempted to drown the woman and
both went down together. The place
where the drowning occurred was OF
Point No Point
Evening journal., 1891-11-09
STRANGER THAN FICTION.
Remarkable Escape Of an Engineer in
Wreck Near Wilkesbarre,

Remarkable Escape Of an Engineer In a
Wreck Near Wlkesbarre,
WILKEsBARRE, Pa, Nov. 9.-Early Sun
day morning a cogl train ran away on the
Lehigh Valley iSilroad and came down
the mountain side at the rate Of seventy
miles an hour. The crew tried to stop IT,,
but the brakes refused to work. The
brakemen and the fireman then jumped
and saved their lives. The engineer, how.
ever, remained at his post.
At the foot Of the mountain the run
away train collided with another train
smashing the engines and cars of botl
trains and piling up wreckage 10 a height
Of thirty feet. The engineer who had SO
bravely remained at his post was buried
deep in the wreckage, but strange 20 say
he was taken out entirely uninjured.
Evening journal., 1891-11-09

DENVER, Nov. 9.-Last night Samuel
Stalling was shot and killed by his mis-
tress, Lucy Swarthou. The Swarthou
woman and Stalling had been intimate
in Illinois, and when he moved here with
his family a. followed them. Stalling's
wife and children lived in the front rooms
OF the house, where be was shot, while he
and his mistress lived Ia the rear. The
shooting resulted because Mrs. Swarthou
was jealous of Mrs Stalling.
Evening journal., 1891-11-09

BIEeHANiToE, N. ", Nov. 9.-The defal-
cation of f. S. Hoagland. Of Ithaca,
amounts 10 S3,7 For several years past
he has been employed by the Delaware,
Lackawanna and Western Railroad com
pany as agent. Hoagland has wife and
child, and his theft was caused by the fact
that his salary Of sixty dollars per month
was inadequate TO support them In the
manner he desired
Evening journal., 1891-11-09
La Roeegp TAe eLINn.


hAAAhAAH anu hAh AfAhEhAHF DAu MOI see
the Miscreants.
BROOKLYN, Nov. 9-John Hartman,
sixty years old, a widower, living with his
daughter at 17S Bayard street, Williams
burg, was the victim Of one Of the boldest
highway robberies last night that ever
took place In Brooklyn. While at home
at . o'clock with his daughter Julia, who
was blind, he was attacked IN front Of the
house by highwaymen, who knocked him
down. His daughter was similarly treated,
the robbers sitting her cries with a hand.
kerchief
Mr. Hartman had s2s5 in gold on his
person, $500 in greenbacks and a bank
book representing several thousand dol.
lars more The robbers, after knocking
Mr.. Hartman down, rifled his pookeA and
took everything he had. Mr.. Hartman
was seriously injured. He is partly blind
He was unable to give any description o.
his asBaiiantB
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A nnnh rnllnrn ~ cnrr,.

CoRRY, Pa, Nov "a sensation was
caused here by a suspension Of the Cory
National bank. The bank was closed by
the order Of bank examiner. The banks
president Is 4. A. Allen and the cashier
Clarence Harmon. The capital stock is
100000, the surplus si5,5OO The deposits
nre close to S500,0OO The bank has a
branch at pittsburg. The officers say the
depositors will get every dollar due them.
Evening journal., 1891-11-09

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo, Nov. 9.-The
remains Of Helen Hunt jackson, the ia
nous poetess, known as H. H., !" were re
moved from Cheyenne Mountain to Ever
green cemetery and the spot will be ap-
propriately marked. The spot where the
authoress was buried six years ago had
been desecrated by toll gates and become
the resort Of pleasure seekers.
Evening journal., 1891-11-09
NO. 1,O78.


VA ANTED-A GOOD COUNTRY SMITH
w and horse shoer Apply to X kEnI
IRON AND HARDWARE COMPANY, VIII
mington, Del
w ANTED. = AGENTS ON THE NAN
w haitian Life Insurance CompRny's new
monthly plan Small amounts taken.
Policy-holder has the same cash value ID pro
portion as our $4,000 policies. B-nents i'm
every week in full. No bonds require d; but
inteiligence, honesty and sobriety demanded,
Call O'Clock O. IN. GOA .darke6 street
GEORGE w. KREER.
Gauaral uqpf
Evening journal., 1891-11-09

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, Nov. 9.-All the
street railroad strikers arrested last sum
mer on charge Of conspiring to wreck
the wheel pit Of the cable line were dis
charged from custody by Judge Burlin-
game The judge did not enter into the
merits Of the case, but ordered the quash-
ing Of the cases.
Evening journal., 1891-11-09
Forest Fires Near waterburv.

WATERBURY, Conn, Nov. e.-Terrifc
forest fires have been raging for the past
two days on the mountains near Beacon
Falls, killing quite a number OF horses.
Several farmhouses and buildings at High
Rock Grove are threatened. A special
train Of thirty men was sent from Water
bury to fight the flames. The situation is
ALARMING
Evening journal., 1891-11-09

BROOKLYN, Nov. 9-Those residents OF
South Brooklyn who live near Greenwood
cemetery have petitioned the Brooklyn
board OF health to stop the exhuming Of
bodies and the burning OF collins by the
cemetery officials. Health has been en-
dangered and property ruined, it is al
legged, by these practices.
Evening journal., 1891-11-09

CHICAGO, Nov. 9-Governor Leon Alb
bett, Of New Jersey, together with several
members OF the New Jersey state board OF
Worlds fair commissioners, are in the
city They came to select a site for the
New Jersey state building Governor Alb
bett said that his state intends making a
most elaborate exhibit, and wants all the
space that can be had.
Evening journal., 1891-11-09

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov On. II. De
Young, chairman Of the committee on
transportation, has received a letter from
the southern Pacific company saying II
would guarantee a round trip rate from
Chicago, St. Louis, New Orleans and
points no further east for fifty dollars.
San Francisco will pay the travelling OK.
penses Of the Republican convention II ii
will come here.
Evening journal., 1891-11-09

MILLvILLE, N. j., Nov. 9--While un-
loading dynamo weighing $500 pounds
at the Millville Electric Light company's
plant the dynamo fell over upon William
Skull, pinping him fast to the ground. It
required twelve men and horse DO drag
il off Of him. One Of his legs was mashed
and he Is injured internally.
Evening journal., 1891-11-09
She Cot the Drop on Him.

CLINTON, Ia, Nov. 9.-Mary Allen, a
pretty girl Of Harmon settlement, refused
Walter Harmon's attention He met her
today, pulled a revolver and told her she
must marry him. The girl drew pistol
from her dress and shot him in the arm.
The young man gets no sympathy and the
young lady is the heroine of the day.
Evening journal., 1891-11-09
Parson George on the stand.

CATsKILL, n. u, Nov. 9.-Parson George
testified in his own behalf al Catskill. and
swore that he made the confession upon
the promise that he would only be sent ID
the Elmira reformatory for the part be
took in having an operation performed on
Lolita Townsend.
Evening journal., 1891-11-09
Fatally shot His WIZ

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. Charles f. Vest
a wealthy lumber dealer from Iowa, shot
and fatally wounded his wife at the Brook
lyn hotel and then shot himself He will
probably recover. The cause Of the shoot
ing was his wife's refusal to live with him.
Evening journal., 1891-11-09

BRlDGEPoRT, Conn, Nov. 9.-Seven years
ago Peter Gibbons, who had married Ma
mie Donnelly, deserted her. Stories came
back to her that be had gone to Ireland
and died. Mrs. Gibbons has just received
2 letter from her recreant husband. 1t
said that he was living in San Francisco
and was rich and wanted her 10 come to
him She has decided to do SO.
Evening journal., 1891-11-09

NEW HAVEN, Nov. 9.-Frederick Mu-
rilloi an Italian, says be is sure the Malta
IS represented in New Haven, and says he
has been warned not to press a case against
Archanglo Tucio, who assaulted his wife.
under pain Of death. Murillo says that
Iucio belongs TO the Malta, and has es-
capped punishment for numerous other
crimes by threatening murder
Evening journal., 1891-11-09
consoIIda.Ion 81 Albanr New.paners.

ALBANY, Nov. 9.--The last issue Of The
Morning Sun was published to-day, John
II. Farrell, proprietor of The Evening
Union, having bought its plant. Il will
be consolidated with the Union, and as
soon as the Union absorbs The Evening
Times Mr.. Farrell's three newspapers will
appear as one sheet, known as The Times
TfnfOn
Evening journal., 1891-11-09

HERNDoN, Pa, Nov. 9-Charles Criften-
fort, young man employed as a collector
and delivery man for the Welse Produce
company, Of Klingerstown, has disap-
peared, taking with him valuable papers
and money TO the value Of $4,000. He
took Miss Mary Fletcher with him.
Evening journal., 1891-11-09

CALCUTTA, Nov. 9.-Maior Vincent, vice
president of the Rampore state. council,
while visiting the prison was attacked by
body Of convicts. Troops fired upon the
revolters, wounding several. Five Of the
ringleaders were seized and executed.
Evening journal., 1891-11-09

PARIS, Nov. 9.-The announcement OF
the betrothal Of Miss Matte Mitchell.
daughter Of Senator John H. Mitchell. of
Oregon, to the Due de la Rochefoucauld
has created fiutter in the American col
ony here. The duke is thirty-eight years
Of age. The marriage will take place in
January
Evening journal., 1891-11-09

BRIDGEPoRT, Conn, Nov 9. 9.-Quong
Lee, a well known Chinese laundryman of
Bridgeport, is about 10 make a fight for
citizenship. He secured his first papers
easily enough, but there is some doubt as
TO his ability to get his second papers. He
has been in business at Bridgeport for ten
years and pays taxes on considerable prop
Evening journal., 1891-11-09
starYer stratton Hopeful.

NEW YORK, Nov. 9.--Starver Stratton
on his thirty fifth day is looking eagerly
forward to the close of his self appointed
task. He is in fair condition and will
without doubt break the record made by
Succi in this city last winter.
Evening journal., 1891-11-09
Bovs Arrested a. FirebuVs.

MnLyIILE, N. j., Nov. 8. 9.--Several small
fires OF supposed incendiary origin have
occurred in this city within a week, and
the police arrested Joseph Sayres and
Frank and Harry Near, all under sixteen
years Of age. on the charge Of arson.
Evening journal., 1891-11-09
DOC nanh b rlerenee Mar ne.nme.

FLORENCE, Ala, Nov. 9-Reports con-
oerning the condition Of the Bank OF
Florence have been exaggerated. The bank
has assets amounting co twice its liabili-
ties and win probably resume. The feel
ing here Is kindly toward the bank and de-
positors will do all they can to put 1t on
It's feet again
Evening journal., 1891-11-09
II g7M Adams wanted to Die.

New YORK, Nov. 9.--H. S. Adams, Of
Florida, who was found nearly asphyxiat-
ed in the Morton House, had turned on
the gas designedly. He Is an ex-member
Of the Florida legislature and very promi-
nently connected.
Evening journal., 1891-11-09

BROOKLYN, Nov. q The activity in the
Brooklyn navy yard continues. Two hun
dred Of the 1900 men employed there were
at work on the ships on the Sabbath. Il
Is expected that tho Miantonomoh. Chi
cago, Atlanta Concord and bennington
will be ready for sea In few days.
Evening journal., 1891-11-09

NEW YORK, Nov. 9.-The American as.
sociation baseball magnates have about
decided to invade Gotham. They have Sc
cured Jim" Mutrie to look out for their
interests here and seem determined to
fight the league in its best stronghold.
Evening journal., 1891-11-09

HOMER, n. Y, Nov. 9.-Early this morn
ing the dairy and barns of John O'Connor
were destroyed by fire with their contents.
l52 head Of CATTLE six horses, tons Of hay,
straw, grain, farming implements, wagons.
etc. The fire was Of incendiary origin.
Evening journal., 1891-11-09

Boston, Nov. 9--Dr H. McLeach. OF
Somerville, has been locked up charged
with an attempt TO criminally assault a
young lady patient at his Office. He was
convicted a short time ago Of performing
an abortion but appealed his case.
Evening journal., 1891-11-09
mckinley to Speak IN Boston.

Boston, Nov 9.-Secretary Clark, Of the
Home Market club, received word from
Mr.. Mckinley accepting the invitation to
be present at the clubs great banquet
Nov. 10. Senators Aldrich aud Hoar and
ex-Speaker Reed win also snhak.
Evening journal., 1891-11-09

PoUGHKEEPs1E. N. Y, Nov. e-Deane
for senate is not defeated. He has a clean
majority Of 81. The story that the returns
have been guarded by armed men and that
Louis Payne has been here endeayoring to
manipulate the returns is absolutely false.
Evening journal., 1891-11-09

GREENvILLE, N. j., Nov. 9.-The war
dens and yestry of Grace Protestant Epis-
copal church of Greenville give their YER
sion Of the church trouble, in which they
say that their rector has been made the
object Of misrepresentation falsehood
and abuse"
Evening journal., 1891-11-09

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9.-The legislature
Of the state of Espirito Santo, Brazil. has
passed a bill granting a subsidy of $50. 900
year for the establishment of direct
steam communication with the United
States
Evening journal., 1891-11-09
CHILL is COOLING DOWN.
She Wants to Peaceably Settle
the Baltimore Affair.
OUR CRUISER WAS NOT BLOWN UP.

Captain schley Much Annoyed BY the
False Report That the Angry vaIpa-
raiso People Had Knocked His warshlp
Out Of Water with Torpedo.
VALPARAISO, Nov. 9.-The Chilian gov
ernment is seeking friendly solution Of
the difficulty with the United States over
the Baltimore sailors incident.
The baltimore Not sunk.
Captain sehley and the other officers Of
the United States warship Baltimore are
indignant at the yarn about its sinking,
for there is not the semblance Of truth in
the rumor They know that it will have
caused great deal of unnecessary anxiety
among their families, friends and the peo-
pie generally Of the United States.
The utmost quietude prevails this morn
ing in this city and in the harbor, where
the Baltimore IS lying as peacefully as If
she were in home waters aud nothing had
happened TO disturb life aboard ship.
onicers to co Ashore Again.
Her stewards for several days past have
gone ashore to do necessary marketing,
under the protection Of a police guard fur
nished by Intendente Arlegui. The oil
GERS will be granted leave by their captain
to land tonight.
Although, as a matter of fact, no threats
have been made nor any signs been given
that violence would be attempted should
the American officers appear again on Val
paraiso's streets, Captain Schley, In order
to be on the safe side and as an act Of pru-
dence, had stopped night leave until to
dav
Evening journal., 1891-11-09
BUsIN ess OPPORTUNITIES.

FoR SALE. OR EXCHANGE FOR CITY
REAL Ma'f ATE.-The we'll known ,Prac-
teal Farmer Hotel at Grubb's. Brandywine
hundred, is offered for sale. or will exchange
for city real eatte; has been licensed Tor one
hundred years the only road house on the
Philadelphia pike between this city and Ches-
ter; has a splendid bar and hotel trade JOHN
p. D0NAHOE $40 Orange street, Wilming-
ton. bel
Evening journal., 1891-11-09
oovernor-eiect mckinley in New york.

NEW YORK, Nov. g.-Major William Nc
kinley is stopping with his brother in this
city for few days to rest himself after
long and victorious campaign in the Buck
eye state. The advocate Of protective tariff
forecasts Republican victory in 1892.
Evening journal., 1891-11-09
captain sehley'a Condition.

In reply to letter sent Captain Schley,
asking him to allow the victims Of the re-
cent riot TO appear before the court OF in
quiry and tell Judge Foster what they
know of the outrageous assault, Captain
Schley sent word that the injured men
would FIRST have TO be entirely recovered
in health, and the officers Of the Baltimore
must be permitted to be present, ~ the in
quiry while their men are giving Evidence.
Evening journal., 1891-11-09

-7------s-----
DRINTERS-S STEAM FIXTURES, COM
4 plete WITH cones, hangers, etc, suitable
for quarto or eiRhth-medium presses. Also a
lot of betting, Apply at EVENING JOURNAL
office.
DRINTERS. S.-FOR SALE, FOUR LARGE
Imposing stones. Apply at this office.
DIANO = SEVEN AND ONE-rHIRD
a OCTAVE SQUARE PIANO FOR SALE
CHEAP; In coed order; easy payments to
good purcheser Address, PIANO, Evening
Journal office
Evening journal., 1891-11-09

JERSEY CITY, Nov. "A fair in aid Of
the Home for the Homeless Of Jersey City,
which closed last evening, realized 81 900.
Evening journal., 1891-11-09
nOARp AND ROOMS


WANTED BOARDERS PLEASANT
W rooms. gas, bath. house heated all through.
Good locality. go West Ninth street.
EOR REM, PLEASANT SECOND
Z story eront and unfurnished third-story
back for rent with board, No. 307 West
Ell ghth street,
HEATED ROOMS WITH BOARD. APPLY
IL No. G04 French street.
nESIRABLE ROOMS WITH BOARD.
IL l07 East Eighth street.
Evening journal., 1891-11-09
He Yawned His Jaw ont of Joipt.

NEW HAVEN, Nov. 9.--John Moran, a
New Haven brakeman, aged twenty-five,
has dlsloeated his jaw by yawning.
Evening journal., 1891-11-09
sNAL nsrArle

EOR SALE "A BUILDING lot 10 BY 95
Y feet. with 4 ten feet alley on the back
Lot adjoining Wesley NJ. E. Church on Lin
den street. Apply to stewart Carlisle, Ninth
and Monroe streets.
E'OR RENT THE THIRD STORY ROO =.
y No. 4lgla Market street. l6x7O we'll
lighted, entrance both on Market and Shipley
ket street
EOR RENT HOUSE no. $40 ORANGE
II street.J HN FULLMER, 2l0 w. Ninth st.
Evening journal., 1891-11-09
FOR SALE

The stock. good will and fixtures Of the
wholesale liquor store with saloon adjoining
at Nos. 207 and 800 West Front street. This Is
one of 1he larae@t. oldest, and best business
places in The state. The properties Nos 207
200 and I'll West Front streat win he rented
or eoldA on reasonable terms, as the owner
wishes % retire from business. Apply to
PHILIP @. PLUNKETT.
No. 2N West front street.
Evening journal., 1891-11-09

A later report from the mine than the
above says Howell Jofhensbi, another Of
the wounded miners, is dead.
IL mas been definitely ascertained that
tne explosion was caused by the attempt
Oh one OF the miners to change the air cur
rent, during which his lamp exploded.
Evening journal., 1891-11-09
E. 4. BRENNAN
5O6 Market St.,
WILMINGTON, DEL.

FROM the liberal
: patronage received
from a generous and
appreciative public on
Saturday last we feel
satisfied that our ef-
forts to give good,
HONEST VALUE AND
Liberal ACcoMMoDA-
TIoNs on a CASH BASIS
meets with their ap-
proval, as our Store
was crowded all Gay
long especially
our Cloak Depart
ment, which contains
many new and pretty
garments not to be
found elsewhere.
Evening journal., 1891-11-09

NTESSRS. CHAS, Ia WEBSTER q CD.,
4f1 wish TO correspond at once with z com
petent book salesman. one who has sola eney-
clopedi ., histories or books OF the blgheat
luality preferred. To the right party an
opportunity is offered TO establish and control
he sale Of the Library OF american LlterA-
M. WILLIAMS, Manager, 81 Fifth avenue,
New York City.
Evening journal., 1891-11-09
Coats

This department contains many
new and desirable styles.
Bedford Cords trimmed with Fur
A nice Black Cheviot trimmed with
Fur. Ladies' Broadcloths and Bea.
yer Coats, latest style and color.
Also a full line of Children's and
Misses Goats.
Evening journal., 1891-11-09

A GENTS AND CANy AssERs ATTEN-
IA tion.-We win supply you with outfits
free. save you expressage, postage and an
outlay Of capital Half 8 hundred articles TO
select from Permanent work for responsible
men and women. See us. Wolfe, Eighth
and Market
Evening journal., 1891-11-09
hIru rInNs WANTED.

DOsITION WANTED AS CLERK IN
z store or as travelling salesman for reliable
house. by young man who can give good refer
epces. address. j. r. R., 1922 Spruce street.
The Livingston enterprise. [volume] (Livingston, Mont.) 1883-1914, 1891-02-14

A LAS SUMMONS No. 39S-In the district
IA court of the sixth Judicial district of the
ate of Montana, in and for the county of Park.
Moses Morrison, plaintiff, against ID. Arthur,
defendant. The state OF Montsna sends
greeting to the above named defendant: You
are hereby required to appear in an action
brought a. ainst you b. the above named plant
if in the district court of the sixth judicial dis
trict of the state of Montana, in and for said
county of Park, and to answer the complaint
filed therein, within ten days exclusive OF the
day of service) after the service on you OF this
summOns-if served within this county; or II
served out of this county but in this dlstrct then
within twenty days: otherwise within forty Gays,
or judgment ny default will be taken against you
according to the prayer of said complaint. The
said action is brought to recover the sum OF
twelve hundred dollars, together with interest
from july 1st, 1880, alleged to be due pialntln
from defendant for twenty four ht ad OF horses
that plaintiff shipped to defendant Al WeDeter
City, Iowa, on the 14th day of January, lSsO. at
an agreement with defendant to sell said horses
and account to plaintiff for the proceeds ut the
rate of hfty dollars per head: which said horses
we're alleged to have been sold by defendant on
or about the 1st day of July, 1890, and for all
costs herein incurred, as will more fully appear
by refer ence to the complaint on file herein. And
YOU are hereby notified that If you fail to appear
and answer said complaint as above required,
the said plaintiff will take Judgment against you
for said sum Of ,OO with interest a. aforesaid,
and costs of suit.
Given under my hand and the seal OF the dis
trict court of the sixth judicial district OF the
state of Montana, in and for said county OF Park,
th,s nth day of January, in the year OF our
! nrd one thousand eight hundred and ninety y-one.
81, ORLANDO EMMONS, Clerk.
SAVAGE q DAY, Plaintiffs Attye
list pun. Jan. -. lSSl.l