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Evening journal., 1892-10-03
TO CONSIDER BRIGGS CASE
The New York Presbytery Opens its
Annual lMeetinE-Aotion ON the Charges
Against Dr. Briggs Expected.
IDy telegraph To tho Evening Journal1


[By Telegraph to tho Evening Journall
NEW York, Oct 3.-The annual meet
ing of the New York presbytery was
begun at 10 o'clock this morning at the
Scotch Presbyterian church. There was
full attendance in view Of the fact
that at some time during the session the
famous Dr. Briggs case will be re-opened
and In accordance with the orders Of the
general assembly some action will be
taken In the matter
There appears today however, hesi-
tanoy TO take any decisive steps against
DR.. Briggs and it is expected that the
only action that will be taken in his case
today will be TO set a date for new trial
Nothing was said about the case
during this mornings session, the
time being devoted to routine business.
DIR. Briggs sat in one corner of the
room and watched the proceedings with
apparent interest. He said he expected
something would be said today about his
trial in the meeting. but that he did not
believe that the question would ever be
finally settled.
The Rev. J. c. Bliss. who was chosen
Moderator, has held that Office twice be-
fore. He is one Of the principal cham
pions Of DR.. Briggs.
Evening journal., 1892-10-03
THE BURNS CASE DROPPED.

The state Enters Nolle Pros. Against
the Alleged Burner Of the DUPONT
Barns.
Last Thursday the case Of the State VS..
Eugene Dupont Burns was nolle prosed
by the attorney general. Burns was ac-
cused of burning the Flemming barn be-
longing TO L. l. DUPONT de Nemours
company.
The grand jury at the last November
term found a true bill against him at
the time that true bills were found against
Edward Mary and Joseph Clark and
Williams j. Gibbons.
II. II. Ward represented Burns. Con-
tinuances were obtained on the applica-
tion of the defense at the November and
February terms, in the first instance on
the ground Of absence Of material wit
nesses and in the second instance on
account Of illness in the family Of ma.
terial witnesses.
AT the May term a postponement was
granted upon the application of the
state upon the ground Of the absence OF
material witnesses for the prosecution.
During all this time Burns was out
under $1,000 bail which his relatives
and friends confidently furnished.
1t has been generally understood that
the case Of the State VS.. Burns was the
weakest Of the so-called barn-bunei
cases aud in fact, Mrs. Emily Noble
the celebrated woman detective in the
case told an EVENING JOURNAL reporter
that the state did not have evidence
sufficient to convict him.
II is supposed that this weakness OF
the evidence Of the state caused its fna
abandonment.
The entry Of nolle prosequi was quietly
done. Deputy-Attorney-Giles making the
usual motion.
Evening journal., 1892-10-03

The Little Diamond state VIII be Well
Represented-FuIly Hundred Demo-
Gratis VIII Hear Grover Cleveland Ad-
dress The National League.
Delaware will be well and ably repre-
sented at the national convention Of
Democratic clubs TO be held in New York
city tomorrow. The full extent Of this
representation is not known, but the
number who have signifed their in
tention Of going ensures fully
one hundred delegates and visitors.
They will go from every part Of the
state, and few Of the more enthusiastic
have already gone more definite idea
of the extent of the Democratic pilgrim
age may be ascertained tonight. At
8 o'clock meeting will be held
at the rooms of the Young Mems
Democratic club, at which the tickets
will be provided 10 all who may wish to
60 The committee in charge has
secured a very low rate, the round-trip
ticket only costing $l25. These tickets
are good for FIVE days on all trains on the
p, w. a. B. railroad. Similar rates have
been secured over the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad. The $50 a. m. p, w.
b. train promises TO be the favorite, as 1t
| lands the Delawareans In New York in
time to hear ex-President Grover Cleve-
land deliver his address Mt 10 o'clock.
Dickey and Callahan Gone.
Receiver Of Taxes John T. Dickey and
Secretary John f. Callahan. OF the
county executive committe, left here this
afternoon.
Chairman L. Irving Handy will address
| e.. tolr
the midnight Norfolk express for New
York
Lewis G. Vandegrift andseveral other
we'll known Democrats will take B. ~
O. train at z. 40 o'clock this evening, and
spend the night at the Hoffman House
The State League delegates are as
follows:
New Castle-John II. Rodney. Lewis
G. Vandegrift and r. r. Cochran, Jr. ;
Kent-Dr. b. l.. Lewis, Wilson T. Cav
ender and William Dyer; Sussex-C. W.
Kenney, +. l.. Martin Speaker William
L. Sirman.
Delegates at Large-L. Irving Handy
and Milo w. Locke.
The Young Mems Democratic club and
the First Voters club will be ably repre-
sented, as will also many Of the clubs
Of the rural hundreds all over the state.
Among the Wilmington men who will
90 are: @. G. Montgomery, John Mont
gomery. Jonn f. Callahan, Re.
9 ceiver John 4. Dickev, L. @ Van.
degrift,- William g. Bryan, William
. T. Carmichael, l.. Irving Handy, Freder
y ick Mammele, John Mccoy, William
4 Kelly, John s Kelly, Thomas G. Fraim,
Jr.. O. II. r. Bates and Henry j. Crippen
(, James Reynolds Robert Y Wallen
Colonel Ezekiel T. Cooper. Jr.. w. A. @
IA Hardcastle, jefferson ID. Scott, Ben
1 iamin A. HAZEL, Hezekiah Har
4 rington, ex xSpeaker B. l.. Levi
/, and other well known Kent count.
y men will 60. The Sussex county delega
tion will not be as large as that Of th'
two upper counties, but it will be fulll
as representative
Evening journal., 1892-10-03
CHEERS FOR CLEVELAND.
Clubs In New Tork-An Earnest Ex-
position Of She Issues.

[By Telegraph to the Evening Journall
Nav YorK. Oct. 5.-The preliminary
meeting Of the State Democratic League
clubs, Of New York, which was so have
taken place in Chickering hall at noon
today, was delayed by misunderstand-
ing as to the renting Of the hall
At the hour designated for the clubs to
assemble a small segment of an operatic
company held possession of the stage,
claimed continuous tenancy until 1880.
The operatic company was finally per
suaded to relinquish its rights.
At 1 o'clock the proceedings were
opened by John Boyd Thatcher. the
president Of the league, who in his ad-
dress spoke Of the devotion OF the Demo
Gratis to the constitution. He denounced
the present system OF taxation, and the
fostering Of unnatural industries by un-
natural taxation. This, he said, was the
first issue that involved betrayal Of the
constitution on the part of the Republi-
cans. The other issue involving simi-
lar betrayal was the Davenport Force
bill
He closed by saying "The hostile ap.
proach to the stronghold of liberty is by
unseen and underground mines. Let us
be mindful Of the solemn instruction OF
our leaders TO guard well tho constitu.
tion-let there ring in our ears the philo
sophical teachings of Jefferson, the
strong injunctions Of jackson, tn,
thoughtful messages Of Tilden and in
these present days. the courageous sum
mons to be true and steadfast, coming
from that man whose clean and strong
hands seem made for this stalwart sup
port-Grover Cleveland.
The mention of Cleveland's nam'
brought forth loud and prolonged cheer
ing
Evening journal., 1892-10-03
WHY NOT AsATE 1T ALSO.

A stagnant Pool That Remains on the
site of Guthrie's Old shop.
Since the old Guthrie carriage build
ing has been torn down, pool Of stag
nant water has remained on the site Of
the shop. This nuisance covers the en-
tire lot to the depth Of one foot and is
swollen by every rain storm.
A foul smell arises from it and the
people Of that neighborhood are dis
gusted with it. They have appealed to
the board of health to look into the mat
ter and abate the nuisance at once, as It
is liable to create an epidemic of typhoid
fever or malaria in that section.
Evening journal., 1892-10-03
HEMMED IN BY FLAMES.
THREE COWBOYS FATALLY BURNED
WHILE ESCAPING A PRAIRIE FIRE.

One Thousand Head OF Fine Cattle ierisht
Nine Houses and Four Cabins are De-
stroyed-Four Herdsmen Heroicaily Al
tempt to Save the Cattle.
[By Telegraph to the Evening Journal.l
BOISE CRY, Ida, Oct 3. In the great
prairie FIRE that ragged last week in the
Bear River valley more than 1000 head
of cattle were burned TO death, nine
houses and four cabins burned and three
herdsmen fatally injured.
The cattle were feeding in a small
valley on Tuesday last A strong wind
suddenly blew fire down on them. Before
the cowboys could turn the maddened
animals, the herd was surmounted by
flames. The cattle huddled in the mid
die Of clearing about mile square,
and despite the efforts Of the cowboys,
they again stampeded. Many Of them
dashed into the midst Of the flames,
where they perished in horrible agony.
To save their lives the four cowboys
who were within the fiery circle, attempt.
ed TO force their horses through a mar
row belt Of blazing timber Before they
had gone ten feet the animals had
inhaled flames and dropped TO the earth
their riders being compelled TO run bach
20 their starting place
After raging with great fury for MIN
hours the wind drove the flames onward
and friends from neighboring range
came to the rescue of the four cowboys
Three Of them are so badly burned tina
| they will die
Evening journal., 1892-10-03
STRIKERS GIVE BAIL.
The Homesteaders Charged with Treason
Gives $4,000 Security Each.

[By Telegraph TO the Evening Journal.l
PITTsBURG. Oct. 3.-George Reylands,
John Durkin, William Caches, David
Lynch and Thomas j. Crawford, mem
bers Of the Homestead Advisory board,
who were under arrest on the charge Of
treason, this morning gave bail in $40
600 each for their appearance in court.
The case will be tried under the Kings
jury system, which virtually allows the
prosecution to make their own Jury.
Attorney Beck fer the prosecution says
that the advisory committee Of the Law
renceville Union mills) strikers will not
be arrested on the charge of treason.
Evening journal., 1892-10-03
Big south Jersey Timber Fire.

LBy Telegraph TO the Evening Journal
MAYS LANDING, N. j., Oct. 3.-The
timber district near the line of the
Tuckerton railroad has been burning for
four days. Thousands of acres of valu-
able timber have been destroyed At
tempts to fight the fire are useless, as
the heavy wind carries the sparks several
hundred yards and the Climber is dry as
tinder. 1t is not known how the fire was
started. The Hebrew settlement at
Montefore, above Cape May, started by
Baron Hirsch, is in imminent danger OF
being wiped out by the fire.
Evening journal., 1892-10-03
CARLISLE MlsREPREsENTED.
senator Higgins Ascribes It to His
Treacherous Memory.

Trencherous Memory.
In an account Of Senator Higgins
speech in the Opera House on Saturday
night the Morning News Of today quotes
the Senator as follows:
1--WE have the report Of senate com
mittee on the effect OF the Mckinley law,
which report is approved by Senators
Harris and Carlisle No better authority
can be found in the Democratic party
than Senator Carlisle He admits that
this report shows the Mckinley tarih to
have been beneficial to the country
Knowing that this was Numerically
contrary to the facts, a reporter called
on Senator Higgins, read the clipping to
him and asked: lis that what you
said2"
Senator Higgins replied:
Il do not think that those were my
exact words, although / have very
treacherous memory and can hardly re-
member what l did say, but II was to
this effect-that Senator Carlisle ad
mitted that the conclusions Of the Sem
ate report were true, although he after
ward made a speech and went into the
details Of the report, attacking some OF
those.
rive feel assured that If Senator Hig-
gins will read Senator Carlisle's speech
and relieve his mind of the impressions
of ''treacherous memory" he viii not
allow that statement to remain uncor-
rected. Either the News reporter mis-
represents him or he misrepresents
Senator Carlisle-Editor
Evening journal., 1892-10-03
Reducing the Distance to Mexico.

[By Telegraph TO the Evening JournaLl
SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Oct "a dispatch
was received here yesterday from Mon
terey. Mexico, stating that representatives
of the Southern Pacific R. r. are now in
that vicinity and that a survey will at
once be made of proposed line from
Monterey to Portland, Texas, where it
will connect with the San Antonio and
Aransas Pass. Such road will shorten
the distance from New York to the City
of Mexico fully 200 miles
Evening journal., 1892-10-03
A ve.sel TotnIIy wrecked.

LBy Telegraph 10 the Evening Journal.i
LONDON, Oct. 3.-Information has been
received from Vera Cruz that the Spanish
mail steamship from Vera Cruz ior
Barcelona, has gone ashore and has be-
come a total wreck. The passengers,
mail and all but one Of the crew were
safely landed. Part of the steamers
cargo will probably be saved
Evening journal., 1892-10-03
A cnshior,s nnwnfaII.

IBy Telegraph to the Event ny JournaLl
NEW YORK, Oct "a shortage in the
accounts of A. S. Let's assistant cashier
in the freight Office of the Pennsylvania
r. r. in Jersey City, was discovered last
Thursday by accident. As far as exami-
nation of the books has gene it appears
that 50, 200 in cash and $50, 900 in checks
are missing. The checks have been
stopped.
Let's downfall is accredited to fast
horses and women. He is married and
has two children.
Evening journal., 1892-10-03
Damn Seriously Ill.

LBy Telegraph to the Evening JournaLl
BUFFALO, Oct. 3.-Dann, the bank
wrecker, is seriously ILL., His case which
was to have been called this morning,
has been put over till tomorrow. 1t is
reported that he is in an unconscious
condition and that his illness is due to
All attempt at suicide made at an early
hOur
Evening journal., 1892-10-03
THE DICKRY JUDGMENT.
The Astute Senator's Failure to Provide
Bail has Created Quite Laugh.
The failure Of Senator HIGGINS to enl

The failure Of Senator Higgins to enter
special bail for the appearance of George
w. Vernon, in the criminal libel suit Of
John Il. Dickey vs. The Daily
Republican Publishing and Printing
Company, and the consequent judgment
given TO the plaintiff by the court, has
created quite laugh in legal circles in
this city. This laugh has been especially
directed against the astute lawyer
The Democrats hold shat by not appear
ing the defendants have confessed them
selves guilty Of libel, and throw them.
selves upon the mercy Of jury, which
will determine how much damages
Mr.. Dickey should have. The
court has left them the privilege OF
fighting the amount; but some amount
must be awarded. In other words. they
have abandoned the defense and will
Just try TO reduce the amount Of dam
ages by appealing TO the partisanship OF
a jury Of inquisition.
Evening journal., 1892-10-03
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

Hanover church was reopened yesterday
with appropriate services
The members OF the Water Witch Fire
company, will meet this evening at The
George Gray Wigwam in the Seventh ward.
-On.October Is. Joseph Pyle viii address
the Sunday School Convention OF sussex
county. to be held at Georgetown HIS subject
will be The Best for Quarterly Review
Register OF Wills Cooch has granted
letters testamentary upon the estate OF
Amelia Ringwalt, late OF Wilmington hum
dred, and to Jeanette Stirling upon the estate
OF John o. Stirling, late Of Mill Greek hun
drcd.
Evening journal., 1892-10-03
Robbed and murdered in New York.

LBy Telegraph to the Evening Journall
DENVER, Col, Oct. 3.-From private
advices received here from John Reese,
Jr., who went to New York a few days
ago to ascertain the whereabouts Of his
father, it is learned that his father, John
Reese, an old pioneer in Colorado, who
was worth $500, 1000, has been murdered
in New York city and robbed Of from
$4,000 to $4,000. The murdered man
was "a years Of age.
Evening journal., 1892-10-03
To Lrneh Negro NIurderer.

lBy Telegraph to the Evening Journall
AUGUSTA, Ga, Oct. 3.-Yesterday af.
ternoon Tom Ramsey, negro, shot dead
Marshal Harris, of Sommerville. The
murderer was conveyed to jail and late
last night number of Harris's friends
started for the Jail TO lynch Ramsey.
The local militia were called to their
armories so as to be ready to march on
the mob if so ordered by Governor
Northen. The Jail is strongly guarded.
Evening journal., 1892-10-03
Stole Silver Bullion From Cars.

LBy Telegraph to the Evening Journall
ST. LOUIS, Oct 5.-Yesterday after
noon Nathan Cohen, Charles Fink andJuli-
us Weinsburg, Russian Jews, we're arrested
for stealing silver bullion from railroad
cars in the yards in East st. Louis.
Over 1000 worth of silver was recov-
cred, but as the stealing has been car
ried on for some time Il is believed the
amount stolen is in the neighborhood of
$4,000.
Evening journal., 1892-10-03
nullets nt q Fandango.

LBy Telegraph to the Evening Journal.l
KYLE, Tex, Oct 3.-At Mexican
fandango on Saturday night four miles
from this place there was a quarrel be-
tween a white man named Tom Portis
and Mexican. The men began to fight
and Portis was killed. Two hexicans
were shot dead and another fatally
wounded.
Evening journal., 1892-10-03
BILLlARDlsTs IN SESSION.
The National Association Convenes in
Philadelphia and Elects Oficers.

Philadelphia ana Elects Ofhcers.
[By Telegraph to the Evening Journal.l
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 3-The National
Billiard association of the United States
held it's fourteenth anniversary here yes
terday. and elected the following officers
President. II. l. Bergman, Philadel-
phia: vice presidents, John j. Stock,
Philadelphia; A. Troesner, New York
John Miller, New Orleans; treasurer
James Palmer, Philadelphia; secretary
William V. Barry. Philadelphia; assist
ant secretary, William Heyden, Phila-
delphia.
A number Of new members were pro-
posed. The president stated that the
object of the association was TO extend
relief to its members during sickness, to
elevate their calling and improve the
game of billiards and that any white
male, either interested in the business or
lover of the sport, might become 9
member. The treasurer reported bal
ance on hand of 81 .6l7 60.
Evening journal., 1892-10-03
He Was Not Murdered.

lBy Telegraph to the Evening Journall
PERTH, Ont, Oct. 3.-The coroner's
Jury which has been investigating the
cause of death of George B. Mitchell, of
st. Louis, No, whose body was found be-
side the railway track, has returned a
verdict of accidental death. The testi-
mony showed that the deceased must
have fallen from the train 1t was at
first supposed that he had been murdered
and rObbpd
Evening journal., 1892-10-03
The FaribauIt system Defeated.

IBy Telegraph to the Evening Journall
NEW YORK, Oct. "a special to the
Tribune from Faribault, Mimi, says an
exciting school election has just occurred
there. The Faribault plan was, Of
course, the leading issue. The old board,
which favored the scheme, was defeated
by 200 majority in one thousand votes.
Evening journal., 1892-10-03
BuNcoED OUT OF $4,000.
A Wealthy nlinoisan Robbed on the
rrs,.. T.. r,..,.o,4 4o1 + ro,,a-u,ct,o~s

A Wealthy Illinoisan Robbed on the
Highway by Pretended Land-Brolers.
lBy Telegraph to the Evening Journal.l
VAHDALIA, ILL.,, Oct. "a stranger
went to the residence of E. p Stokes,
one of the largest landowners of Fay
ette county Saturday night and induced
him to drive to Vandalia to see about a
land deal. Mr.. Stokes drew $1,000 out
of the bank and he and the stranger
started back.
Darkness overlook them and when
about one mile this side Of Ramsey a
confederate of the man with Mr.. Stokes
came upon the scene and the two
forcibly took Stokes money and es-
caDed
Evening journal., 1892-10-03
PREACHER rrotter Saws Farewell.

Rev. Simpson Trotter preached his
farewell sermon last night as pastor Of
the Reformed Church OF the Redeemer.
His sermon was from Revelations %, 81 +;
"The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be
with you all amen" Mr.. Trotter will
90 to Canada in about month. Next
Sunday he will preach in Philadelphia
aud the following Sunday in a New York
church
Evening journal., 1892-10-03
WAVES FIFTEEN FEET HIGH.
Several Vessels Badly Damaged i'm a Furi-
Gus Storm Near the Gulf.

LBy Telegraph to the Evening Journal.
HoUsroS, Tex, Oct. ga terrible
storm swept Matagorda Bay Saturday
night, the waves breaking over the land
at a height Of fifteen feet A despatch
from Port Lavica says several buildings
were destroyed and number of vessels
badly damaged by the waves,
No lives were lost but it will require
time and much money to repair the dam
age No accurate estimate of the loss
can be made.
There is much uneasiness felt for the
crews of number of boats which are
known to have been out on Matag orda
Bay yesterday.
Evening journal., 1892-10-03
Detectives Make an Important Arrest.

Detectives Hawkins and Hatton
this morning arrested Charles
Walker a young white man, at
Front and Scott streets. Walker
is wanted at oxford, Pa, to answer
charge of burglary and while
so doing it is also charged, that he at
tempted to commit rape. The detectives
brought their prisoner to the police
station. Word was dispatched TO the Ok
ford authorities and a constable came
here this afternoon and took Walker
with him.
Evening journal., 1892-10-03
Resisted Tho Arrests with clubs.

IBy Telegraph TO the Evening Journall
SCRANTON, Pa, Oct. 3.-Yesterday
while Constable Wade was attempting to
arrest a Hungarian named John Krantchi,
who was wanted for criminally assault
ing Hungarian girl named Annie Fredri,
he was set upon by number of Krant-
chis friends and so severely beaten that
he now lies in the hospital in a precari'
ons condition. No arrests have yet been
mazda
Evening journal., 1892-10-03
A Minnipeg NIystery.

LBy Telegraph TO the Evening Journall
WINNIPEG, Man, Oct. 3.-Olive Odell,
a ell-kuown Winnipeg woman. daughter
of prominent Canadian Pacific railway
official, was found dead in the kitchen Of
her parents residence yesterday. The
body lay in a pool of blood with bullet
hole throught the breast and muzzle-
loading gun lying near by. The circum-
stances mystify the police.
Evening journal., 1892-10-03
chill Would Take Part.

IBy Telegraph 10 the Evening Journal.l
NEW YORK, Oct "A special cable
to the Herald from Valparaiso says it is
semi officially reported that should Chilli
be invited to attend the New York naval
demonstration next spring the Captain
Pratt will be sent.
Evening journal., 1892-10-03
webster sentenced to Nineteen Years.

IDy IoIVETHlH 10 VH7 H'V7I'1E '001 771I'l
NEW YORK, Oct. 3. Burton c.
Webster, the slayer of Goodwin in the
Percival fats, August !, 1891 was to-
day sentenced to nineteen years i'm
prisonment, or within one year Of the
extreme penalty. Last Monday in the
court Of Oyer and Terminer Webster
was. on his second trial, convicted Of
manslaughtor in the first degree.
Evening journal., 1892-10-03
Peck Must Answer the Charge.

LBy Telegraph to the Evening Journal.l
ALBANY, Oct B-The motion to quash
the criminal indictment against Charles
+. Peck, state labor commissioner, for
having burned records, Is denied and he
will have to answer the charge.
Evening journal., 1892-10-03
Won Rulou nefore the Pope.

LBy Telegraph to the Evening Journall
ROME, Oct. S.-The pope today gave
an audience to Herr Won Bulow, the new
Prussian minister TO the Vatican, who
was recently appointed to succeed Herr
schloeser. After the formal audience
the pope had a private conversation with
the minister. They we're closeted to-
gether for two hours.
Evening journal., 1892-10-03
BaIoonists Fatally Injured.

[By Telegraph to the Evening Journall
PEORIA, H., Oct. 5-James A. Comes
and ]. Lewis, both experienced aronauts
fell from their balloon yesterday after
noon and received fatal injuries In
making the descent the balloon encount-
cred tree and both men were precipi-
tated a distance of forty feet TO the
orrouud
Evening journal., 1892-10-03
The bII,,es nIcwhorter Recovering.

Misses Alma and Fannie McWhorter
who were so badly injured last Tuesday
afternoon by being thrown from their
carriage on West Fourth street, are re-
covering rapidly. The stitches have all
been removed from the injuries and yester
day the patients we're permitted to sit
up by their physician