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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-07-10
shifted the Switch

which sent the deadly current through the
<ody of the condemned man. Instantly
Siocum's body stiGsned against the straps
and every muscle was firmly set. The
skin, which was not covered up by the
straps on the face, turned a purplish red.
While some of tho witnesses stepped back
from the chair, others, mostly the doctors
and experts, drew near and closely watched
tho movements Of the body.
After DR.. Mcdonald had held the stop
watch 70 seconds he nodded TO Electrician
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-07-10

The American Institute OF Instruction is
in session at Bothleham, n. H., this week.
William Hennessey got tangled up in 4
balloon at New Lisbon, o., Saturday, and
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-29
anrAKIxa runr nrconps.
Belle Bird Goes n Mile In .26k--othei
Fast Miles.

Stockton, CAL, Oct. 2i.-Two more
world records were broken on the Stockton
track to-day. A Palo Alto yearling, Relle
Bird. driven by Marvin. went against her
record of 2.272, and made the mile in 2.28l.
Her quarters were: 37i, LA. 1.5l, 2.28l
The FLY did not make Skip in the mile
Marvin then drove Arlon, by Electioneer,
against his record of 2.l52, and made the
mile without skip, finishing strong in
2149. The quarters were: 3it, 10Y, 1.4la,
214l.
At the conclusion of Arions trial the
timers all agreed as to the time, and veteran
horsemen said the record would never be
beaten. Orrin Hickok said he never saw
such game finish, and added THAT is
the horse tlatsyill make two minute work
il any horse ever does
Palo Alto came out tame, but warmed up
we'll, and went against his record of 2.12t.
He made the mile in 2.lli, thus lowering
his record. His quarters were: .33l. 1.05s,
1.30l, 2llt. Some Of the watches made it
2.ll, and two of the timers were only Il
shade over 2.il, so it was called 211i.
DIRECT BEATS hal POINTER.
NASHVILLE, TENN. Oct. N.-Thousands
Of broken Tennessee hearts and thousands
of empty pocket-books were carried away
from Cumberland Park this evening. Hal
Pointer, their pride, the horse that carried
all their money, had suffered defeat in
three straight heats. the matchless Califor-
mia PAGER. Direct, showing him his heels
with comparative ease. Tho time of the
second heat was the best ever made in
race in harness, lowering Pointers record
half u second. Neither of the flying steeds
broke in either heat and moved like clock
work all the way around. Hal Pointer
had the pole in the first heat and held it
until the quarter pole was reached when
Direct, who had been on almost even
terms with him from the start made a
magnificent squirt and secured the inside of
the track. After that it was easy sailing,
and Ed. Gecrs pulled up Pointer before
reaching the wire.
The second heat saw Direct at the pole,
and he held it throughout. The best
Pointer could do was TO stay abreast of him
until reaching the half-milc post where
Direct gradually drew away, the Tennes-
seean's fine burst of speed In the stretch
being Of no avail. II was believed that the
champion could have gone in 20S had
Pointer pressed him more closely, he run
ming easily in 2.014 George Starr driving
him magnilicently.
The last heat was repetition of the
others, Direct leading nearly all the way.
The time By quarters was First heat
.324, l.O5t l.3Sf, 30. Second hcat-.32l,
lob, l.36l, 2.O94. Third heat--.32a, LOS,
l.3sl, oil.
Hal Pointer was a big favorite in the
pools on the first heat selling 500 against
$50 for Direct. Even money and q to 5
was obtainable against Direct in the books.
The betting in the second heat was not
materially changed from the first, but the
third found Direct selling at 10 against 5
for Pointer.
Match race; purse, 5000.
Hal Puinter..... ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 9
Time, 2.l0, 2.d9S, all.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-29
rHILADELpHIA Iu4TrERs.

Frank Thompson, who pleaded guilty to
onticing Frederick W. Shuler, Il salesman
for Samuel K. Weaver, jeweller, into q
house on the pretencc that he wished to
make purchase and then assaulted and
robbed Shuler, was last week sentenced to
10 years imprisonment.
General Fisher, the receiver of the
Spring Garden National Bank, has re-
turned home, after visit to California.
where he inspected the Bunker Hi mine,
IN which the Spring Garden Bank has
S39q,00o and upwards invested. From ali
he could learn, the receiver said the
Bunker Ilill Is u very reliable mine.
At a meeting Of knights Of Labor and
other working men last weel. resolu-
tlohs we're adopted endorsing the candi-
dlfE, en- the Republican ticket. of Mr..
fowierly Tor dtlesute-at- large To the pro-
posed constitutional convention, and de-
h9uheins the movement in opposition to
liln' hrnded by 4lessrs. Carlton and Turner.
\ reception WINS given last night week at
the Academy Of Mnsic BY tho minister's
aud iayinen Of the Methodist Episcopal
s.hufeil to the foreign delegates To The
tcumenicai Conference. Afler a cnlla-
MN II the foyer mass meeting WAS held
IN the auditorium. Postmaster Field
presided, and addresses were made by
Mayor stuart, the Rev. Dr. Nicely, the
EeYs. William Arthur, A Carman, II. b..
l. y, stephenson, j. D., LII. D., Chief
Justice Way, IL Australia, and others.
Tie mayor has declined to accent
the bond Offered by the Northeastern
Elevated Railroad Company because il
WAS stated it was not in accordance with
the provision Of the ordinance Of lss7, re-
fairihg corporation, not duly authorized
by iischarlcr and the laws 81 the common.
wcalth Of Pennsylvania, to become surety
10 deposit 100000 in such manner rs shall
hc approved. by the city solicitor The
surety offered was the American Casualty.
insurance and Security Company OF I}alii.
more.
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CHOLERA EPIDEMIC IN CHINA.

Hundreds Going Down Before the Plague
--Instead of Using Precautions the Peo.
pie Arc Burning Saorlficcs--Nsany Amer
leans Are Victims.
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 22.-The steam
ship Oceanic brings late advices from
Annoy, China, giving details of the
terrible epidemic of cholera prevailing
there. Hundreds of people have died,
and many English and Americans have
succumbed to the disease. Mrs. Nc
Gregor, wife of DIR. McGregor of the
Church Of England Mission, died Of
cholera on the I'd instant, and was
buried the same day. The deceased
lady died within six hours after being
seized with the disease.
The Chinese are rapidly dying by the
hundreds. Collins are coming in large
numbers from the interior as the local
supply is not up to the demand. The
suburbs of Chin Kang are devastated by
cholera. The white cloth and pieces OF
coarse hemp, signs of mourning, are to
be seen on nearly every door post in all
villages.
The ignorant rustics, instead OF taking
preventative measures, have recourse to
worshiping the god of sickness and
death. Large sums of money have
been subscribed to burn sacrifices and
to act theatrical plays to appease the
terrible deity.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-29

PtTTsFIELn, MASS, Oct. 22.-The town Of
Glendale, Is miles south of this city re-
ccived 4 heavy blow last evening when the
Glendale Wooden Mills, the only industry
Of the place; were destroyed by fire. The
fire was discovered at 0 o'clock and the
building was in ashes two hours later.
The mill was five story stone building.
It was formerly operated by Frank
Adams; later for his creditors by Henry
Duncan Of Stockbridge Savings Bank, Sc.
curing the loan by chattcl mortgage on
the stock in the mill. Inability to nay the
note resulted in the suspension last, spring
Of the savings bank, the suspension bring.
ing TO light the defalcation of Treasurer
Charles Willis.
TWO months ago the mill was sold under
foreclosure Of . mortgage for $4,000, held
BY the berkshire Life Insurance Company
q this city. It was purchased by Mi.
Herman Of New York, who prepared to
carry on the business, and the wheels
started yesterday. The total loss is about
100000; fully insured. There is no fire
department III Glendale.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-29

it here, and we are apt to be little greedy
with that which we have. l wonder how
many women are thinking of this one;
thinking kindly and gently? l wonder
how many women will remember that
this woman stands alone, and if she has
wronged any human being, she is more
than suffering for It; if she has made any
creature in this world unhappy, she Is
paying for il ten-fold. So, give her kind
thought, and say a little bit Of prayer
for her; somebody, for | am sure She
needs it.
OUR AVERAGE NEEDS.
If we all had what VIC needed in this
world, | wonder what we would get?
think the average politician would get
left.
| think the average actor would get
Missed
think the average woman would get a
new coat.
! think the average man would get a
drink.
think the average servant would get a
new place.
! think the average car conductor would
get kicked.
| think the average old woman who
talks scandal would get snubbed.
think the street cleaners of New York
would get frozen.
think well-behaved dog would take
the cake. And ] will leave it for Won to
decide what would be gotten by Ban.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-29
Over-work.

Over work.
Ofiee or tbs III oh Court NJ THinaia Cath lie ordr
Forest rs, 1876 and 1873 Washington St,est
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poor patients can also obtain his medicine
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ms remedy has been prepared by the
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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-29
ECZEMA ON A LADY.
stubborn Case of Skin Disease Covered
Her Face and BODY. Many
Doctors Battied.
Marvellous and Complete Cure by Cuti-
cura. Six Years Have Elapsed
and No Return.

A Indy customer OF ours Miss Fanny Atwood
ot Caroline Depot, N. W has been cured Of n
stubborn case OF skin disease by tho use Of
CuTIcuRA REMEDIES She remarked that her
ease Ind barllpd the skill CT many well-known
physicians. They unanimously pronounced 1t
blood. Some predicted that any treatment
strong enough to cure the Eczema would
surely increase tho rheumatism She used
TWO sets Of tho cUTIcusA REMEnIEs. The effe,t
was niarvclouH Her case o. Ec2ema was NOT
only completely cured, but her rheumatism
was greatly relieved during tho treatment.
Six years have elapsed since the euro was
performed, her rheumatism has since mover
Increased by The treatment, but ra her dlmin
ished, and she secs no symptoms OF tho return
OF the Eczema viii ii one, so completely took
possession OF hcr face and body Miss Atwood
delights In telling OF tho good effects that the
CrricuRA treatment had upon her, and reuon
mends unsolicited the CuTIcURA nEMEDIEs for
Eczema ard all kindred ailments. Your prem
arntions mud ready sale; indeed, CUTiCuRA
SOAP ID on the list To buy almost continuously.
HASklN d TODD. Druggist, Ithaca, N. Y.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-29

DAYTON, o., Oct. 23.-Ed. Gunckcl,
driver Of the hack between here and the
village. of Germantown, was waylaid,
Creek. and beaten until he became uncon-
scious. The vehicle was robbed and the
driver left lying in the woods. The horses
got back on the pike some time during the
night, and, without the driver, hauled the
hack four miles to the stable in German
town, where they were found at daylight.
Search for the missing driver at once
began and he was found unconscious, but
will recover. Tho robbers escaped.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-29
- -
FOREST HOTEL HORNED.


NATURAL BRIDGE, Va, Oct. g.
Forest Hotel, the largest and principal
hotel at the famous Natural Bridge,
took fire at o'clock yesterday after
noon during dinner and in two hours
was in ruins. The valuable silyerware
and trunks of the guests were saved
through their efforts and the servants.
Two cottages adjoining the hotel were
also reduced to ashes.
Col. L. G. Peyton, the veteran hotel
manager l. NJ. Reed and G. w. Fitz-
gerald, were overcome by their efforts
TO render assistance, but were soon resus-
citated. The 200 guests were.comfortably
quartered in the remaining hotels.
Forest Inn was an old hostelrie partly
built before the war ended and
thoroughly equipped with steam heating
last year. The property destroyed was
valued at $4,000 and is fully insured.
1t was owned by company Of Boston
gentlemen called the GLASGOW Invest
ment Company, of which j. N. Smith is
president. f.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-29
wAsrs Pant OF THE oAsH.
A Brother Seeks to Break u wili--S2, 900,
1li0 ~ Slnke.

CIifcAeo, Oct. 24.-A special dispatch from
St. Louis says; Papers have been drawn
for suit to be filed in the circuit court
here that will cause n sensation. II Is a
contest of the will of Fred Kunze Muller,
a retired Fourth street merchant. The ac-
ton is brought by George Kunzc Muller,
Of Kansas City,. who was partner of
Fred Kunze Muller in dry good store %
years ago.
The partnership was Dissolved in 1870,
George going to Kansas City, and Fred, re-
manning here. He invested his fortune
judciously and at the time of his death.
on September 4th last, his estate amounted
TO s2,000000. The will was drawn August
2sth. few days before Kunze Muller died.
In it he leaves his entire estate to his wife,
appointing her administrators without
bond. The brother claims that he was
not in his right mind or he would not have
been ignored. The signature to the will is
very poorly written, which will also be
made point.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-29
southern Express Robbcrs Captured.

SAN ANTONIO, TEX, Oct. ed.
Ludlow, Pacific express agent in this
city received a dispatch from the agent
at Langtry stating the capture Of four
Of the southern Pacific robbers was
made by Capt. Jones and posse. None
Of the robbers offered any resistance
except John Flint, who after running
fight for several miles committed suicide
in preference TO surrender. The names
Of the other three are James L.angston,
Jack Wellington and man whose
name is not known. The robbers had
about $500 when captured.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-29
GREEN'S STORY 4 PIECE OF FICTION.
cnILIaNs AND orr SdILoRs.


III Aduitlon 10 the Rough Usage % of the
Number Were Jailed Our Tars Treated
Very Barshly--No Attempted Repara-
ticn.
WAsHINeroN, Oct. 24-secretary Tracy
said this morning that further study Of
the cipher dispatch received from Captain
Schley of the u. $. 5. Baltimore, Tuesday,
in regard TO the recent assaulton American
sailors at Valparaiso that in addition to the
killing of one man and the serious wound
ing OF six Others that 30 other American
seamen were arrested and detained by
CHILEAN authorities at the same time and
that they were afterwards examined and
dismissed as there was no proof of that
they had been guilty OF any inisdemeanor
This confirms Sehley's other statements
that the Americans We're unarmed sober
and well behaved at the time of the
trouble, and also indicates that at least 40
men out Of the Baltimores contingency of
$50 men were objects Of the rage of the
CHILEAN mob
il also appears now that up to the date
Of Capt. Schley's report the Chilian
authorities had taken no steps to arrest
and punish any of the Chilians responsible
for the affair or at any rate that no Chilians
were arrested or that the movement of the
wheels of Justice had operated i'll amy other
direction than against the Americans.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-29
H.lRRIsON,N REYENfi y.
Don Cameron Punished for Deserving tn
Iorce Bill.


WASHINGTON, Oct. 20.-Prosident Harri-
son has taken advantage of the first on
portunity offered him to get even with
senator Don Cameron for his descrtion
Of the Force bill.
law was passed by the last Congress
appropriating money for the purchase of
land along Rock Creek in the suburbs of
Washington, for the purposes of public
park.
The owners of a portion Of the lands at
once raised the prices to an unheard-of
figure, ana government commission has
been engaged all summer in hearing
claims and making appraisements. Some
Of the owners agreed 10 bids made by the
appraisers, generally about 80 per cent
above the minimum appraised value. The
district commissioners accepted these
offers, subject to approval by the Presl-
dent.
Mr.. Harrison approved to-day all the
oilers except that of Senator Cameron ian
extensive owner who is thus left to the
tender mercies of condemnation court
where he will undoubtedly fare much
worse than. if tine President had accepted
the bid on his land along with all the rest.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-29
4 wonderful ,letnmornIlnsls.

Brilliant compilations are rarely natural
gifts But this highly priced charm Is
conferred in perfection by "Glenn's Sui
phur soap. The transparency and bloom
rs well as the delicate perfume which It
niParts, place it 1T the head Of all toilet
preparations of its class. II is, moreover,
Inc cheapest Of all beautifiers, and is war,
ranied On, scientific authority 10 be free
from all deleterious ingredients. Sold Nv
druggists. Asmuch may besaid Of "Hillis
Instantaneous Hair Dye which is the
purest, safest and cheapest known bring
ing out colors the countcrparts Of nature.
and costing less than half the price OF
more pretentious, but, alas dangerous
dyes.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-29

PORTLAND, ORE, Oct. 23.-The legislature
having failed to make All appropriation for
q Worlds Fair exposition in 1903, the state
board of commerce has employed num-
Der Of men to canvass Oregon for the pur-
pose OF raising at least s25, 900 to be applied
vasser has a letter of authority from the
executive committee on the Worlds
Columbian Exposition and 1t is supplied
with blank notes,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-29

by local applications, as they can not
reach the diseased portion Of the ear.
There is only one way to cure Deaf
ness, and that is by constitutional
remedies. Deafness is caused by an in.
famed condition of the mucous lining
of the Eustachian Tube. When this
tube gets intlamed you have rumbling
sound or imperfect hearing, and when
it is entirely closed Deafness is the re-
suit, and unless the inflammation can
be taken out and this tube restored TO
its normal condition, hearing will be
destroyed forever; nine cases out of ten
arc caused by catarrh, which is nothing
but an intiamed condition Of the mucous
surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for any case of Deafness Caused by
Catarrh) that we can not cure by taking
Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars,
free. i. j. CHENEY & CO.,
Toledo, o.
eB Sold by Druggists, T5c.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-29
Double Murder at a Meeting.

MOUNT CARMEL, luis, Oct. ga brutal
murder occurred opposite this city last
night on the Indiana side. A Prohibition
meeting was being held at the Woods
school-house when a man named Hughes
got into quarrel with another man named
johnson and stabbed him with knife and
left. A short time afterwards Johnson's
l3-years-old brother came out and as he
stepped out the door Hughes hit him over
the head with a club, cracking his skull
and killing him instantly. Hughes was
arrpste1
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-29
nER GHosT P0Rs CED HIM.
A Pniiadoiphian surrcnders Himself in
London, Saying He Murdered His
Quaker City Sweetheart.

Philaaoiphian surrenders Himself in
London, Saying He Murdered His
Quaker City Sweetheart.
LONDON, Oct. M.-A man giving the
name of Charles Green, and dressed as an
American seamen, surrendered himself to
the police yesterday evening, stating that
he was wanted by the police of philadel-
phia, for murder committed about six
months ago. GREEN'S statements were en-
tered upon the blotter Of the police station,
and he was accommodated with cell
pending communications between Scotland
yard and police headquarters at Philadel-
phia.
According to the story told by the pris-
oner, he murdered Il Young girl named
Minnie Gilmour while in Philadelphia in
March last. Minnie Gilmour, Green says,
was his sweetheart, and she made him so
terribly jealous of her that in Il tit of rage
he killed her and subsequently escaped to
England from this country. The sailor
added he shipped on board merchant
vessel bound Tor the Black Sea. During
the night watches at sea, Green continued,
the spirit of the dead girl haunted him
continually and made his life such d
misery to him that upon his return. to
London he determined to surrender him
self to the police in order that he might be
sent back to Philadelphia, and there suffer
the penalty he had incurred by his crime.
Green, in conclusion, said that he form
erly lived in South Francis street, Phila-
delphia and that his murdered sweet
heart, Minnie Gilmour, lived at No. IS
Christian street.
GREEN'S STORY A PIECE OF FICTION.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 2i.-The story of the
man giving the name of Charles Green
who surrendered himself to the London
police authorities last evening, stating that
he had killed a woman named Minnie
Gilmour in this city, in March last, could
not be verified here. No record of such a
murder is on file at police headquarters as
the police authorities deny that any
woman of the name of Gilmonr was killed
here last spring. At % Christian street,
the address given by Green as the resi-
dence of the murdered woman. it was
stated to-day that no person Of the name
of Gilmour had ever lived there, neither is
there such street as South Francis street,
where Green says lie lived in this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-29

MARQUETTE, Men, Oct Richard
Allen was killed and three other miners
were injured by. a fall Of ground at the
buffalo mine, Negaunnee, last evening
They were working under timbered wall
Of rock which was in dangerous condi-
ton, and which they had been instructed
by the mine captain to blast down. This
they did not do, and it fell upon them.
Aliens body is still in the mine, but the
other three have been recovered.