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Means a Damage Suit.
The Brainerd railroad horror. i'm
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-06-09
A VILLAINOUS PLOT Fooled
Chicago Strikers Trying to
Use Dynamite.
WHAT THE POLICE DISCOVERED
A Plot to Blow Up a Boiler
Factory.
Electric Batteries and Telegraph Wires
Arranged So as TO Explode the Deadly
Stun When tho Time Arrived--An In
vestigation by the Police Revealed the
Scheme.

CHICAGO, June 3.--The Times this morn
ing says the police accidentally discovered
and frustrated the strikers attempt TO
blow up the McGregor boiler factory by u
dynamite mine.
Three men took rooms opposite the
works three weeks ago and similar trio
was driven away from an adjoining lot
yesterday morning while acting sus-
piciousiy. An investigation later showed
twin copper wires running along the curb
stones and up u telegraph pole. At first il
was supposed that the tenants of the house
were forming a scheme to tap the tele-
graph wires and gain early information on
the Garfield Park races. A search of the
apartments, however, disclosed "a packing
case containing q jars of electric battery,
and hidden in closet was n large quantity
of dynamite.
1t is now believed the intention OF the
men was to explode dynamite against the
wall Of the factory opposite, by connect
ing the wires with q second telegraph pole
on the opposite side of the street. Non
union men working in the boiler factory
have been frequently threatened with VIC
lencc. No arrests have yet been made.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-06-09
PHILADELPHiA AFFATRs.

Monday the public baths were opened
for the season.
John Graeff was killed Monday by
falling down stairs.
Thirty divorces were granted Monday
by the courts of common pleas.
The Spreckels sugar refinery resumed
work Monday after three months idle
ness.
John Sweeney, charged with the murder
of Albert Claire, was acquitted Monday
in the Camden county courts.
John Corners, "a years old, of Gloucester
City, was drowned Monday by falling
from his boat in the Delaware river.
William d. Koocheiay, the bigamist
sentenced in Camden to five years i'm
prisonment, mad his sentence reduced on
Monday to three years.
A committee of the Philadelphia Sabbath
Association waited on the mayor Monday.
and presented resolution adopted by that
body, asking him to see that cigar and
other stores are closed ON Sunday.
John Given, a Chester county farmer,
was bound over Monday on the charge
of selling unwholesome beef, he having
disposed of a cow affected with lumpjaw
at the West Philadelphia stock yard
Mrs. John Drew was given a testimonial
benefit at the Academy of Music Monday
night, when, in addition TO the appearance
of large number of well-known actors.
Hon. Wayne MacVeagh and Joseph JEFF
fcrson made addresses. Mrs. Drew was SO
overcome with emotion that she was
unable to speak when requested, so Mr..
jefferson returned her thanks to the au.
diencc. The Academy was crowded.
Q IVobefar aud fa,n;lx, will syr, "a IN
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-06-09
UYIrEp srarEs JURoRs.


Grand and Petit Jurors for the June
Term Drawn.
Jury Commissioner Willard Salisbury
and Clerk of the United States Court ).
redmond Smith onsMonday drew the fol-
lowing to constitute the grand jury
for the June term; Alexander Gala
han, colored, Dover; John Dennis
East Dover; John Il. Collins, Delaware
City; Charles II. Register, Delaware City;
John g. Hayward, lIroadkiln; James W.
Marshall, Lewes and Rehobuth Henry G.
Collins, East Dover; Alfred H.. Marvel,
Indian River; William A. Dill, North
Murderkill; Robert Simple. Backbird;
Robert Sutton, New Castle; James j..
Toner, New Castle; Henry N. Clark, Mis-
pillion; Walter w. Pepper, Georgetown;
Alfred Bets, Wilmington Joshua G..
Lynch, Baltimore; John II, Salisbury, East
Dover; William A. Scott, Appoquinimink;
James Dennison, Mill Creek, Edgar q.
Hastings, Dagsboro; George d. Harring-
ton, Mispillion; Thomas J. AXE, Gumboro,
Henry IL. Morgan, Nanticoke.
PETIT JURY.
The following is the petit jury for the
present term: George s. Cupelle Whining
ton; Daniel u. Maloney, Appoquinimink;
William T. Moore, Broad Creek; Daniel
~. Mullin, Wilmington; Milton Lackey,
Wilmington: Jonothan X. Williams, st.
Georges; Cove s. Wilson, East Dover;
Jacob $. Graham Mispillion; James J.
Monaghan, Wilmington Colen Ferguson,
Appo4uiniinink; Edgar IL. Bancroft;
North Murderkill; William Jefferson,
Broadkiln; William Il. Jones, Nanticokei
Amor Forwood, Brandwine; Frederick Z
Ortlip, Wilmington; j. Paul Lukens, Viii.
mington; Henry c. Murphy, Kentoni
| Theodore Burton, Indian River; James s.
Dobb, Wilmington; Reuben Satterthwaite
Mill Creek; Joseph Lank, Broadkiln
William ii. Ainsworth. Wilmington; Geo
| Culver, Northwest Fork William +
Ellison, North Murderkill; Howard Gar
rett, Wilmington; George q. Abbott, Cedar
Creek; Eli +. Layton, North Murderkill
| Albert I. Layton, East Dover; William II
Finnemore, Blackbird; Caleb Boggs, Ken
ton; Luther NJ. Dill North Murderkill
Joshua q. Morris, Northwest Fork; Henry
Walters, St. Georges; Benjamin Foot, Mil
| Greek; Albert q. Osbourn, Wilmington
Thomas IL. Williams. Northwest Fork.
| The grand jurors are summoned to at
tend court on Tuesday June 18th. Thu
petit jurors will be present on Wednesday
! lime fifth
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-06-09
IN Office PLACEs.


COMFY, June 5.-The most destructive
rain storm that has ever visited this locality
began yesterday afternoon at o'clock It
was like Il heavy cloud burst, and by s.
o'clock the business and eastern portion of
the town was under water, with the rain
still falling in perfect torrents. The worst
was reached at II o'clock, when First
avenue Main street, the railroad yards
and Ceutre street were like roaring river,
the water being one to three feet deep, and
all emptying into the flats in the eastern
portion of the city. Many people were
rescued from their homes in the best way
possible.
There was no loss of life, and but few
injured. The south side of the city pre-
sents a sad appearance, but the eastern
portion is still worse Sidewalks are carried
AWAY, and the roads in places quilted from
four to six feet deep. Nearly every base.
ment in the business portion of the city
was flooded, and also many of the stores.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-06-09
DEAD WITH ms THROAT CUE
A Murder in Philadelphia Which Seems
Like Domestic Tragedy.

PHILADELPHIA, June 7.-Police officers ut
Germantown early this morning were
attracted by cries in the neighborhood of
the Pennsylvania railroad bridge crossing
Wissahickon creek. Search revealed the
body of colored man who had been dead
but short time. His throat was cut, evil
IDENTIFY by knife or razor, and the scalp
was torn from one side of his head.
Later theimurdered man was identified
as William Dragon, who boarded with the
family of Phillip Rumbles at Chestnut
Hill, not far distant. Rumbles is white
man and his family consisted of his wife
and three other boarders, one man named
Clark, and two girls.
All were arrested and Mr.. and Mrs.
Rumbles and Clark were held to await
further developments. 1t is supposed that
Dragon had become intimate with Rum
ble's wife, and was killed in revenge by
the Infatuated husband.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-06-09
Good Showing for the Canal.

The annual meeting Of the Chesapeake
& Delaware Canal Company was held in
Philadelphia, Monday, when Joseph II.
dillingham; was reelected president. The
annual report shows that the net revenue
was Sis, 525.55, which fell short or meet
ing all fixed charges ny the sum of Sl1 1921, :
80. The preceding years net revenue was
$40, l24.O6. The railing of occurred dur
ing the 6rst six months. being due to the
loss of coal trade through railroad compe-
tition. During the latter half of the year,
however. the acquisition of business from
many new sources enabled the manage
ment to almost entirely regain lost ground.
bids fair to bring about II condition of
finances even better than that of two years
ago.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-06-09
ONE ENJOYS

Both the method and results
when Syrup Of Figs is taken
it is pleasant and refreshing to
the taste, and acts gently yet
promptly on the Kidneys, Liver
and Bowels, cleanses the system
effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures
habitual constipation. Syrup of
Figs is the only remedy Of its
kind ever produced, pleasing to
the taste and acceptable to the
stomach, prompt in its action
and truly beneficial in its eff
fects, prepared only from the
most healthy and agreeable
substances, its many excellent
qualities commend it to all and
have made it the most popular
remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in
soc. and 81 bottles by all lead
ing druggists. Any reliable
druggists who may not have ii
on hand will procure it promptly
for any one who wishes to try
it. Do not accept any substitute.
CALIFORNIA Fig SYRUP CO.,
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE, ky. NEW YoRK,N. Y.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-06-09
IMPROVEMENTS AT AENrMEnE. 4
Some of the Building Operations at
WiImingtnn,s beautiful Snbmrl,.


Extensive building operations are in
progress ut kcntmere, and the beauty of
that suburb of Wilmington is being
grently enhanced by the improvements
recently commenced.
The Parkway is becoming very popular
for driving. The grass plots and trees give
it decidedly pretty appearance, and it is
without exception the most beautiful and
finest driveway in the State.
The elegant residence which is being
erected at the southwest corner of Park.
way and l}ayard avenue for Spottswood
Garland, has reached the second floor and
when completed will be one of the finest
houses in the city.
Another elegant residence will be that
Just commenced on the north side of Parl:
way, near Woodlawn avenue, for John
Bancroft.
Three brick houses which are being
erected on the south side Of Gilpin avenue,
ut the corner of Grant, have been rooted.
ST. Anne's Church, is rapidly approach
ing completion. The tower, which fell
some months ago, has been replaced by
one more substantial and attractive. The
church is one of the handsomest in this
vicinity.
Work on the Catholic Convent is pro-
crossing fast and it will also be fine
building.
With the proposed home and trimming
school for the Order Of Dcaconesses, and
the Garfield monument, the beauty of
Kentmere will be considerably heightened.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-06-09

TITusvILLE, Pa, June 6--Briedv, the
origin of the fire and the explosion which
spread destruction on the bosom of the
flood here is ms follows: A string of oil
rehneries beginning with the Oil Creek
works on the north runs through the city
near the stream southwark, seven or eight
in ALL A tank of gasolene at the Oil Creek
works was overturned by the flood and
its contents thrown out upon the surface
ofthe water. 1t tioated downward with the
current past the reiineries of Rice, Robin
son Il Pagan, and of the International oil
works, without taking FIRE from either, or
any other source, until it reached the
Crescent works, owned by John Schwartz
IL Co., about half mile below. There the
heavy vapor from the gasolenc foated into
n fire in the furnace of the stills and
ignited and ran back TO tine stream upon
the surface of the water. This stream of
gasolene still extended back as far as the
Rice Il Robinson works.
LIKE LIGHTNING IT FIRED THE LINE.
The Crescent works instantly took fire
and explosion after explosion of stills and
tanks followed. Then the fire rushed up
the creek upon the stream Of gasoline, set
ting fire first to the International and next
TO the Rice Robinson refinery tanks and
stills. Both works Immediately exploded,
throwing floods of burning oil upon the
stream and sheet of flame moved down
ward with the current over the waste Of
water.
At first the flood struck the dwellings of
all the people who lived upon the flats
from Monroe street down.
The inmates almost in an instant were
awakened by the rush of water around
their homes and into their bedrooms OIL
the ground floor. Jumping into the water
was almost like jumping into sea OF
flame. Between the two desperate resorts,
death came to many.
Such combined scene of destruction by
| two terrible elements has been seldom wit
messed. 1t is marvellous that from this
valley OF death any were saved alive. 1t
is strange that out of this lningling of fire
and Hood any houses were spared.
RAILROAD TRAVEL CUT OFF.
The railroad tracks are washei away in
sections above the city for distance of
probably 10 or 20 miles, 50 that travel is
cut of both to the north and south. AS
| Oil City cannot be reached except by
| driving, and horses and carriages are
scarce, travel will hardly be resumed in
either direction for possibly three or four
days, and it will be us many weeks before
the regular run of business is started.
RocKEFELLEEs 100000 GIFT.
1t is reported here on reliable authority
that John ID. Rockefeller, president of the
| standard Oil Company. has instructed
Joseph Seep, the buyer for the Standard
here, to draw on him for 100000 for the
relief of the suffering district.
GO BODIES FOUND.
The body Of Fred Luers, lame watch
man, was recovered this afternoon This
makes SO bodies found There are IL
bodies lying in McNeil's rooms which are
burned beyond recognition. The only
trace they had to 30 on was the locality in
which they We're found. Some were head
less, while the limbs of others were severed
from their bodies The dead will not
number less than 100.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-06-09

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, June Outward
Mcmillan was hanged here in the yard of
the Luaerne county prison this morning.
The drop fell at 10 O'clock and he was pro-
nounced dead at 1913. The crime for
which he paid the death penalty was COM
ruary, 1891, at Sturmersville, one mile
from this city. when Mcmillan killed his
wife with q pair of tongs which had been
heated red hot.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-06-09

by the relief committee here over the UNI
solicited and generous subscriptions and
offers of aid from outside persons. To-
night the committee has in hand over
$4,000, and the answers to the inquiries
received to-day will tomorrow swell the
subscription to double this sum. Already
there have been requests for aid from 300,
ana this number is hourly being swclled.
This by no means represents the total
number of sufferers, US many OF them
have friends here who haye provided for
them
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-06-09
litter THE TRIlN RoBBERs.
They Got $4,000 of Government Money
--DeputY Marshals in Hot Pursuit.

GUTHRIE. o. r., June At is declared
that the Dalton gang, which held up the
Santa Re express at Red Rock, Indian
Territory, last Wednesday, secured from
the Wells-Fargo Company's safe $4,000,
which was being forwarded from the
treasury department ut Washington to the
agent of the Sax and Fox Indians in part
payment for the lands recently purchased
by the government. The following tele-
gram was received last night at the Daily
NeUS Office.
PoND CREEK, I. r., June 3.-We are on the
truil of the express robbers. They crossed the
Rock Island road three miles north Of Pond
Creek station. and woro going west. Twelve
of us are after them. deputy Madison has
gone after soldiers to meet us from the welt
We expect u hot fight when we oyertaks them
a. l.. PORTER,
Deputy United states Marshal.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-06-09

The tug James McFadden IS being re-
paired by the Pussy ~ Jones Company.
Joseph Mastrangelo and Antrea 14opardo
received final naturalization papers Mon
day.
William Lee, employed by C. +. Thomas
Il Company, had foot mashed Monday
by a weight falling on it.
The annual meeting of the Old German
Baptists of the United States hogan on
Sunday at Millbrook, Franklin county
Pa. Ten thousand people were in attend
ance.
The steamer building by the jackson &
Sharp Company for south American trade
and the two floats building for the Is. g. o.
Railroad Company will be launched this
month.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-06-09
ANornER rRxAs CYCLONE.


DALLAS, TEX, June IA special to the
NeWs from Cluyburne, Texas, says:
Sunday night cyclone struck this place,
demolishing AZ houses. The wind was ac-
companied by drenchng rain. DR..
Prescott, and his wife were fatally injured,
being crushed by the falling house.
Several other persons were injured.
Crops of all descriptions are badly dam
aged. Two other towns in the near vici-
nifty were visited by the storm, but there
are no reports Of loss of life.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-06-09
IDA HOOFER A IA URDERESS

The Victim of Her Shot Dies in Phila-
deiphia Iiospital---She is in Ignorance
of His Fate.
Special Correspondence of Gazette ana journal
DOVER, June IA telegram was re-
ceived here this morning from K. j.
Linden, superintendent of police Of Phila-
delphia, stating that Wilbur IL. Bris-
toll, who was shot by Ida Hoover, a
young girl, Sunday morning ut Little
Creek: was dead, He died at the Phila-
statement was taken.
The officials here will await orders from
Acknowledgment Nicholson before the
girl is given a hearing. She does not know
of her victims death.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-06-09
Offers Himself for an Awful Sacrifice.

MADRAS, June Ca youth Of IS has of
fcred himself as victim at nerve feast
to be held on Wednesday and has volun-
teered to undergo the torture of having his
body impaled with a sharp hook, and
air for considerable period. There is no
sign that the authorities will interfere to
prevent the barbarous occurrence.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-06-09

APALAonIooLA, FLA, June 7.-Sunday
afternoon Willie Kaneker, colored, com.
mitted an outrage on the 1l-years-old
daughter of Joseph Ham of this county.
He was captured by the indignant citizens
and brought to town where had pre-
liminary trial. When the sheriff and
posse reached the Jail with the prisoner a
crowd of Infatuated citizens met them and
strung kaneker up to tree and riddled
him with bullets.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-06-09
"WHIsTLING MONDAY
How Peninsula Colored People Celebril
the beginning of Whitsun-week.

I1UW T sHTHhUIH CUIUrttt eUIIB CeItDfittB
the beginning of Whitsun-week.
Special Correspondence OF Gasette and Journal
MIDDLETowN, June yesterday was
known among the colored Fraternity us
'Whistlins Monday" and by daylight
they were on the way to town to spend
their holiday. So universal is the celebra-
ton of this day among them it is impussi-
BILE 10 get one of them to remain at work,
consequently by o o'clock the town was
alive with the ebony product of Maryland
and Delaware soil. But they were orderly
and only one arrest was made, colored
youth named Ennis for brandishing a
razor. He was locked up for carrying
deadly weapons
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-06-09
WAS LIKE HE'LL ON EARTH
he Horrible Disaster at Oil
City and Titusville.
Ire ON LAND AND IN THE AIR
Ven the River Was a Blazing
Stream of Death.

uliy One Hundred Persons Drowned or
Burned to Death, while the Money
loss WIN Approximate s2,o00,0o0--
Burning Gas and burning OIL Make "a
5cene OF Horror Never Before Equailed
"A Marvel How Any Persons Escaped
Alive.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-06-09
Charged with Mnrderous Assault.

arrested at Singerly, Md, by Detectives
Hawkins and Hatton and officer Her
shock, for the alleged assault on Antonio
and Rafael Maria, two fellow-country-
uaan
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-06-09
It is safe to say that the loss Throughout the
city will reach $4,000.
HEAVY LOSS At MEANWHILE.

HEAVY LOSS At MEANWHILE.
MEANWHILE, Pa, June 6-'rhis section
was swept by the worst flood in its history
last night. A midday rain of great
volume swclied every stream bank full,
and the storm which followed in the even
ing brought the flood. In this city Mill
Run oyerllowed its banks, and swept the
whole business portion of the city, de.
molishing dozen or more buildings and
entailing loss of Sl50,000, of which
$4,000 is to the streets.
Bridges were washed away in every
direction, leaving scarcely passable roads
in the country. The damage to growing
CROP IS heavy. No casualties are reported
in this CITY
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-06-09

being "Whistling Monday none of the
colored population could be induced TO
work, it being always n holiday for them.
The day was quietly observed, there being
but little, il any, intoxication, and no
disorderly conduct on the part of the
holiday makerS
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-06-09

N On Cry. Pa, June 6.-Thc story told by
Harry McVeagh, u member of n rescung
barty which saved dozen lives SURPRISES
In horror many of those related by persons
who worked only bringing dead bodeis
Rway. His words indicate that he believes
many Of. those saved alive would be better
pH with the dead, they are so horribly
Wounded and burned.
McVeagh, with Others rowed about the
Greek in Il skiff after the fire had died off
lts surface, and reaching the foot-bridge
crossing ut the head of Seneca street, they
found eleven burned persons clinging to
anything they could catch hold of in u
last
n DESPERATE STRUGGLE FOR LIFE.
'Ther condition was horrible" said
NcVeagh. ~ wish | could close my eyes
was burned OFF their bodies; their hair was
alnged and some of them had their eyes
burned out. But q few of them, believe,
wall live" and the brave fellow breathed Il
sigh as he if he regarded their living as u
mislortune. They chung piteously to us
sas we took them from the bridge into our
b0nt and the cries they sent ont were the
Ka5st pitiful ever heard. There wereseyen
mcn and four women, and the appearance
Of the latter were particularly distractng.
NC have cared for them the best we can,
bot God pity them" and McVagh turned
&ay and stared at Il brick wall as if it
k4t out the horrible sight he had wit
ned.
S ONE OF THE HEROES
W1e gave his life for that of others was
Villain i. Stewart of Sivcrlyville, a
EmhN village about mile up Oil creek.
Mhon the disaster occurred ran to his
home and dragged boat to the waters
A1gc. File braved the death that moved
Ht the waters and was one of those who
Mlpcd 70 save the west side victims. For
~ hour he helped to drag people out OF
liz houses on the bank of Oil creek and
BE them in his boat to safety. A great
we OF naptha approached ever stewart
N, house cracked and
ftk AN INSTANT HE WAS ENoULFED
mass of mortar, oil and flame
below the river stretched out hun
tpngues; from above came shower
nbers and plaster. Stewart was
1 outright lie died at his post, almost
~ VERY act of snatching lives from the
MG5 Elements His body was fearfully
bAt< a and burned. He leaves wifi,
md "a children.
l61 s. Klein, superintendent of the
Transit Company's shop, was In
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-06-09
l1ll N SuMP TIflh

have positive remedy for the above dse<se; by
as use thousands of GASES of the worst kind aud of
long standing have been Cured. Indeed. strong is
my faith In its eifioary that win send Two BorrLRs
FREE with n VALUABLE TREATISE on this
disease, 70 any sufferer who will seudane their Er-
press and Post Onice address-
n. A. Siacum, M. c.. 1873 Pearl ST., MY.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-06-09

AS. Webster and family will go to their
cottage at Rehoboth, Saturday, to remain
until the close of the season,