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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-09-21
THE NICARAGUA CANAL.
How the Construction Company Game ia
be Knocked Out.

NC hhNChOu outs
Baltimore Sun. =.
The order passed last week by Judge
Benedict of the United States circuit
court for New York, appointing a re.
ceiver for the Nicaragua Canal Con-
stfuction Company, marks for time at
least the suspension of great public
work. The application was made on
the part Of a small stakeholder, but it
soon became apparent that this appli-
cation was with the consent of the pro.
inoters and stockholders of the maritime
canal company. It set forth that the
Construction Company was in default
for 1928 900 of notes, due and unpaid;
that other bills and drafts were ma
turing, and that the company in its
present condition of affairs has found it
impossible to raise money. The assets
of the company, it is alleged, are valu-
able but not available, and its object in
asking for receiver is to forestall
attachments that might be issued to GER
tain creditors and preference obtained
to the injury of the general creditors.
President Warner Miller affirmed the
truth of the affidavit made by the appli-
cant for a receiver, and remarked that
the difficulty on the part of the COM
pany arose from the stringency in the
money market, especially during the
past few weeks. But it is obvious that
the difficulty dates further back, for he
states that "all through the summer the
company has been trying to raise money
to keep the canal going, but could not
find IL possible to get money on any
terms" AT one time Il had 1000 men
employed on the works, but they have
been gradually reduced, and finally the
work had to,be stopped altogether.
The immediate failure appears to be
on the part of the Construction Com.
pany, which was organized in Colorado
in 1887, with acapital of $12 900, 900, To
build the canal, all Of which capital has
been paid in. The Maritime Canal
Company, incorporated by Congress.
and with which the Construction Com.
| pany made. its contracts, can still
according to Mr.. Miller, "go right along
in its own way to carry out its rights
and build the canal" a great deal of
the preparatory work is said to have
been done, and besides dredging the
harbor two miles Of canal has been cut
on the east side of the Isthmus, and on
the Pacific side of the forest has been
cleared for several miles preparatory tc
the work Of dredging. All this has cos
large sums of money, and the failure Of
the contractors is greatly to be regretted
1t is doubtful whether the present com
pany can raise money TO complete the
work of buildldg the road, and at th.
present timett is scarcely probable thai
Congress will consent to pass Senator
Sherman's bill 10 indorse the bonds Of
the company to the extent o
100000, 900, and assume control of tn,
work. Yet the Nicaragua canal is
necessity, and sooneror later the means
will be forthcoming to complete tn,
work.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-09-21
A BuODHlST'S CHALLENGE.


When His Hearers Admitted Their
Ignorance of Buddhism.
CHICAGO, lLL.. Sept. 1.-THE last
essay Ut the Parliament of Religions,
this afternoon, was that of the Rev.
Horiu Toki, Buddhist priest, on "'rhe
History Of Buddhism and Its Sects in
Japan" The author, mild little man
in an Oriental robe, sat in the centre of
the stage and famed himself while the
essay was read by Kinza Ringe Hirai,
the Japanese orator. He traced the rise
of Buddhism in Japan. 1t was first in
troduced A. D., BOZ. 1.-THE present
Japanese Buddhism" said he, "has ex-
listed several hundred years without
change. Past experience points out to
us that now Is the time to remodel the
Japanese Buddhism-that is, the happy
herald is at our gates informing us that
the Buddhism OF perfected intellect and
emotion is now coming.
Dharmapala, the Buddhist priest and
scholar from Calcutta, hurled defiance
at the great audience before him. A
volley of cheers was the response.
The Buddhist said that it mattered
little what mans dogma or what his
theology was if he was only sincere and
true to the light within him. Then sur
yeying the audience he suddenly de-
manded, allow many of you have read
the life of Buddha?" Five hands, four
of them belonging TO women, were
timidly held up. "Five only" said the
Buddhist, with tone and look Of dis
dain. "Four hundred and seventy five
millions of people accept our religion of
love and Of hope. You call yourself ma
ton, great nation, and yet you do not
know the history of this great teacher.
How dare you judge us?" And the
audience cheered again and again.
You complain that you do not make
converts among us" he continued. you
preach God oflove, but in your actions
you are selfish. You make Of an ignor-
ant or an unsophisticated man a per-
feet hypocrite. You have used the story
of a life.crushing, bloody Juggernaut to
secure the means to save alleged heath
ems, and yet commission composed Uf
eminent Engllshmen have declared that
the Christian idea of Juggeanaut was a
myth, that death and blood were re-
pulsive to our people. This Christian
story has been exploded. 1t has gone
into oblivion"
He asked how many had read the life
of Mahomet, the prophet of Arabia, and
vixen four hands went up he asked
why they should denouncc Mahometan.
ism when they knew nothing of 1t Of
its founder. With every sentence he
carried his audience with him.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-09-21
rARAIrzED NJ rnr ramon.
A Talented Bird Which Brought Mur'
derer TO Justice.


derer TO Justice.
"When was n sheriff out in Iowa j
was q spectator of the unexpected man.
ner in which justice sometimes works
its way" said resident of Kansas City
to Detroit Free Press reporter. "There
was in our little community a rather
tough citizen, Bill Bunson, who worked
occasionally and passed the rest of the
time either with the boys or in making
life burden for his poor wife. Every
one thought Bill bad man, but one
day when his wife was discovered muir
dered the entire community was hor-
ritied. / was among the first to, visit
the house. In the sitting room, where
the murder took place, was parrot
and as we began our examination the
bird kept repeating:
"'Don't kill me, Bill. Think of all l
have stood! Think of all have been
Don't kill mel
ave found Bill in one of the saloons,
and, as we supposed, he had an alibi all
ready. Three or four scoundrels were
ready to swear he had been playing
cards all night. Well, Bill was arrested
How were we going to get evidence
There was a young man ON the police
force, who said Let me talk TO Bill
and see if can't get confession out of
him Witnesses were placed near at
hand, and the young man entered the
cell.
"'Hello, Bill he said
"'Hellop said the other, in surly
manner, when are you going to lot me
out of here q Us
"'Not very soon.'
"'What do you mean? You can't
prove anything. I've got my witnesses.
"'They are no good, Bill. We have
our witnesses
II don't believe it.
Yes, sir; and they saw you do the
job
"rhe man sprang to his feet with a
terrible oath.
"'You lie = he said
| "'No, don't lie and | can prove il.
| The witnesses were two tramps, and
they looked through the window and
saw the job, They are ready to swear
to it,
"Bill gave a sneering and profane re.
Spouse.
"'Listen to me a moment, Bill, and
then sec if l am lying. | will tell you
J"Sp ~" Jou uAu ~, auu Just Wudt nap
pened.'
With that he began his story. II,
had examined the scene carefully ans
surmised great deal That every de
tail was correct he could tell by the
prisoners manner as.
"When you raised your knife, Bill,
can tell You the exact words of YOU
wife and just how she acted With tina
he repeated many words which no on,
but an actual spectator could hayt
known. This was done in dramati,
manner, and the murderer's eyes ex
pressed the most abject fear.
"'Don't Don'tr he shouted, 1T j
trne. l killed her. will make state
ment of the fact, although l may hang
"Elis statement was taken. When b
learned how he had been trapped b
went to the gallows with curse on. hi
lips against those who had contrlve
the little scheme"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-09-21

Erected over the Grave of
HIGHLAND MARY
1912.
any Mary, dear departed shade.
Where is thy place of blissful rest 2"
K4s HUMROLDr KRoNGa
They Don't Catch the Eeis That Way
Nowadays.


There exists an account, given by the
famous Humboldt of the capture of the
electrical eel, or gymnotus, by the
South American Indians. This account
has been largely copied into natural
history works, by reason of its being in
vested with the authority of the great
traveller. The gymnotus, by the way was
the eel on which Faraday experimental
with reference to its electrical powers
1t represents, along with certain other
and different fishes, very curious
modification of muscle and nerve, to
which allusion will be hereafter made.
Humboldt, in describing the capture
Of these cells by the Indians OF the
llanos of Caracas (where the famous
traveller laid the scene of his narrative)
spoke of the driving of horses into the
pools or waters in which the fishes
abound. The cells were described as
attacking the animals, and as giving
them shock after shock, so that the
horses rushed hither and thither, with
eyebails staring and names erect. When
the ecls had thus exhausted their cleo
trical energy on the horses they retired
to the sides of the pools and could then
be taken out by the Indians without
fear of consequences.
Now, writer has recently given a
different version of the matter, says a
writer in the London illustrated Neaos.
1t is stated that the Indians capture the
eels not by means of horses, but by aid
of nets. Furthermore, the Indians wear
India rubber gloves, which / suppose,
serve as insulators, so that the fishes can
be taken without any risk of their cap
tors being shocked" in very practical
i fashion. The writer in question says
that the eels could not be captured by
the horse method-in word, Hum
boldfs account is alleged to be incor-
rect This is in itself an interesting
story, because it carries certain moral
lesson with it. The first point for dis
cussioh is, how came Humboldt to write
such an account if, as the most recent
1 information have quoted alleges
horses could not be used to capture the
1 cells
- This difficulty may be explained either
on the assumption that once horses were
SO employed, or on that which might
hold that Humboldt got his description
second hand. do not know whether
Humboldt gives the account as that Of
an eye witness of the scene, but, in any
case, it is somewhat OF puzzle to recon,
Gle the old statement with the new.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-09-21
MUzzLING THE PR Ess.
Czech Journals Suspended for Comments
offensive to the GOyernment.


PRAGUE, Sept. l4.-In accordance
with the imperial decree issued yestcr-
day, suspending articles 12 and 10 of
the constitutional law in this city and
its suburbs, five young Czech journals,
the utterance of which were offensive
to the government, have been suspended.
In order to be certain that no further
adverse comments upon the imperial
decree shall be published, the govern
ment has ordered that all articles in
tended for publication in Czech papers
must be submitted to the police for ap.
proval or rejection before the papers go
to press.
One of the provisions of the suspended
law has reference to public assemblies.
Clubs have been construed to come
under this head and several club houses
have been closed, and the funds and
papers of the organization seized.
The young Czechs arc deeply indig-
nant at the action Of the imperial gov
eminent, and there is much suppressed
excitement among the political groups
The authorities are vigilant, however
and 1t is scarcely believed that the anti
German agitation will go much beyond
| legitimate bounds.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-09-21
WORLDS F4IR PILeRIMs RoBBBD.
A Party of IL Cincinnatians en- Route for
Chicago Attacked by Road Agents.

VALPARAISO, IND, Sept. 15.-Early
yesterday morning at WinsloW four
miles west OF this city, party Of IL men
made up in CINCINNATI and who, were
beating their way to Chicago on Fort
Wayne freight were held up by four
men and robbed. The thieves compelled
the dozen men to give up their money
ranging in sums from $40 TO $35 and
several gold watches. After robbing
their victims they forced them TO leap
from the train. Several refused to jump
and were knocked down. beaten on the
head and thrown from the train.
w. G. Heigh of Erie, Pa, had his
right arm broken as result Of alighting
on cattle guard; G.. NJ. Lamford and
James Hay of Akron, John Wade of
Pittsburg and Elmer Jones of Cleveland
also received severe injuries. No arrests.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-09-21
AN oLD-TiME RACE.


with n Niger Squat on the Safety
Valve and Her Furnace Crammed With
Rosiu and Pine"
The famous race between the Hanni-
bal City and the Ocean Spray, which
occurred in 1859, is the subject of an
article in st. Louis paper. Prior to
this race the Ocean spray had splendid
records. The race was from ST. Louis
TO Keokuk. The early part of the race
was very close, and the excitement was
intense. When nearing Bisse.l's Point
the Ocean Spray found the Hannibal
City passing her. The mate ON tho
Ocean Spray, one Davis, becoming des-
perate, ordered the head of. barrel of
turpentine TO be knocked in. His men
were then ordered to dip the wood in
this turpentine before putting it in the
furnace, the object being to quickly in
crease the steam pressure. The Ocean
Spray was supposed to carry only one
hundred and sixty pounds of steam, but
Davis thought that by putting another
negro on the safety valve" he could run
the pressure up to two hundred pounds
and distance his rival. In carrying the
dripping wood to the furnace the track
became saturated with the turpentine
which caught fire from the open fur.
mace. The flame quickly reached the
barrel. An attempt was made to throw
the barrel overheard, but 1t exploded
and, the burning oil being scattered al
around, the boat was soon mass Of
flames.
Scott Matson was captain on thu
Hannibal i.ity. He was brave anC
generous man, and in this instance thesI
two qualities made his name famous
Notwithstanding the imminent DANCE
he ran his boat alongside the burning
one and rescued every person on board
Davis, the mate of the burned boat, wa
afterward convicted and sent to tn,
penitentiary for such gross violation o
the rules of safety. He was later par
| doned = p
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-09-21
the NEWS CONTENTION.
}. Drayton Wainwright.

WfItlon lot IiHzeIIH Hhu JOurnhI.
There were two hens upon tree,
AS slick and fat as hens could be,
Said one. 'My feathers are nice and black,
Aud lie down nicely on my back"
Said the other, mine are shade of gray,
And your not in il with me any day."
But then a gobler came walking by
Looked up through the branches and
muttered sigh,
"Poor things, they think they're pretty tc
see,
But none in the world can compare with
me-"
But the owl who sat in his safe retreat,
Smiled to himself attheturkey's conceit
"Beware, he said, my gamey bird.
For at Christmas your gobble will meier
n, be heard"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-09-21

then he would rub his poor little cheeks on his
shoulders to relieve the intense itching. bad
rs good n doctor ns was In Philadelphia, bur he
failed TO relieve him. read Of the CUTfcuRA
ltRMEptgs and Mt once purchased than.
Strange 10 say that very night he rested With
out scratching his faHe, and from that on
he improved and soon was entirely curedx
would like anyone suffering from this terrible
disease to see my boy, who Is In his twelfth
year now. lila complexion Is as clear and
smooth M can he. This is an unsolicited testl-
mOniaI, and evegr word Ia true. thank God
for my rhld's recovery and thank the manu-.
facturcr Of CrTiCuRA.
MRS. Z &. GAMBLE,
$50 N. Forty-second street, Philadelphia.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-09-21

New YORK, Sept. 15.-Rev. Frederick
Rocker, vice-rector of the American
College in Rome, arrived to-day on the
White Star steamer Brittanic. Father
Rocker is the bearer of letters from the
Pope TO Mgr Satolli and Cardinal Glib
hons. These letters are of an important
character and will be personally deliv.
cred by Father Rocker. Father Rocker
has in his custody for presentation to
the cardinal, fine portrait OF the Pope.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-09-21

The reader of this paper will be pleased
to learn that there is at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able to cure
in all its stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls
known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being a constitutional disease, requires a
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally. acting directly on
the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system, thereby destroying the foundation
Of the disease and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution
and assisting nature in doing its work.
The proprietors have SO much faith in its
curative powers that they offer One Hun
bred Dollars for any case that it fails to
cure. Send for list Of testimonials. Address
+. ]. CHENEY a Co., Toledo, o.
ssy Sold By druggists, 75c.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-09-21
His Head Crushed between Cars.

LANCASTER, Pa, Sept. 14.-Mahlon
Marquet of Harrisburg, freight con.
duct0r on the Pennsylvania railroad,
was killed in freight yard here this
morning. In making a coupling on a
curve he took his position on the side OF
short curve, and as the cars came to-
gether tried to get away from his dan
gerous position by doigi1g downward.
His head was caught between the
bumpers and crushed, death being in
stantaneous.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-09-21

oURAY, Coz, Sept. 14.-Sheriff Cor
adet and posse have returned from pur-
suit of the escaped Delta Bank robber
They followed him into the Lacal
Mountain, in Utah, and then gave up
the chase. In the pursuit they secured
four horses he abandoned in his flight
1t has been definitely ascertained that
the fugitive is Bill Mccarthy, father of
the two boys killed at Delta.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-09-21
Knlsh in MIstnke for q rramp,

WELLS, MINI, Sept. 14.-H. E.
Ringer, a merchant, on leaving home,
yesterday, left Allen Corr, an employee,
to protect his wife and children from
tramp who had been providing about.
On returning last night Mr.. Ringer was
attacked and fatally stabbed by Corr,
who mistook him for the tramp.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-09-21

fellow had no ponce night or
day. Then IL started on tho
other cheek and chin, until
al wero raw as a piece Of
btsfsteak, like II burn where
You would rub oil the skin,
and bloody water oozed out
constantly. His sufferings
we're terrible know, although
he WAS but ak months old
and could not tell how he
suffered. ] tied his hands
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-09-21

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises. sores, ulcers, salt rhenm, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblaips,
corns and all skin eruptions. and posi-
lively cures piles, or nor pay required y
money refunded. For sale by Beaton
Smith, corner Seventh and Pine streets.
Goods delivered tree.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-09-21

ALBANY, n. Z, Sept. l4.-The Jury
in the trial of w, IL. Shattuek, for the
killing OF his child wife, after being out
all night, asked for the reading of some
testimony, this morning, on the opening
Of the court, and two hours later re.
turned with verdict of murder in the
second degree. Shattuck is 90 years of
aue
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-09-21
HELD UP M FoUR MASKED MEN.
One of Paterson's Prominent Business
Men Robbed ON His Way to His Stables

Men Robbed on HIS Way To HIS stabIes
PATERSON, N. j., Sept l5.-Patrick
Kehoe of No. 80 Market street, one of
Paterson's oldest shoe manufacturers,
while on his way to his stables early this
morning, was SHIELD up" by -four masked
men who at the point of revolver
commanded him to hand over his money,
Mr.. Kehoe was obliged to give the men
$135, all he had upon his person.
The deed was committed opposite the
Murray silk mills, where two watch
men are continually on duty. The
robbers are believed to be from this city
and are attaches of the Clifton race
track.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-09-21

Thrives on good food and sunshine, with
plenty OF exercise in the open air. Her
form CLOVIS with health and her face
blooms with its beauty. If her system
needs the cleansing action OF laxative
remedy, she uses the gentle and pleasant
liquid laxative Syrup Of Figs.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-09-21

KANSAS CRY, Mo-, Sept. 14.-Yester-
day was the warmest day of the year.
At 3 o'clock the Thermometer at the
weather bureau office registered 1902.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-09-21

ST. Lotus, No., Saes 14.-Father
Joseph ]. Connolly, rsctAs If st. Teresas
Church, has been appointed vicar-gen-
-ral al This diocaaa. ...fs Az
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-09-21

That to have perfect health you must have
pure blood, and the best way to have pare
blood is to take Hoods sarsaparilla, the best
blood purifier aud strength builder. IL expels
all talntof scrotula, salt rheum and all other
humoIs, and at the same time builds up the
whole system and gives nerve strength.
hoods Pills may be had by mail for $50.
of q, |, Hood ~ Co., Lowell, Mass,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-09-21
OTHER ADMINISTRATION BABIES.

Secretary Herbert IS the grandfather
Of girl born to his daughter (Mrs.
Micon), at his home in Montgomery to-
day. This afternoon he received a tele-
gram announcing the fact, which so
elated him that he left for home to-
night. The latest arrival in administra-
ton circles makes the third since March
4th. Grover Cleveland Thurber was the
first, Esther Cleveland (the Presidents
youngest daughter) the second and Sec.
rotary Herbert's grandchild the third.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-09-21
CHOLERA TN ENGLAND.
A Death Reported in a Town Six nIilei
From Mauchester

LONDON, Sept. 14.-There was death
from cholera ut Ashton Under-Lyne, a
manufacturing town six and half
miles from Manchester.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-09-21

To he plump, rosy aud strong use
JOHN BAKER S Cas- Cod Liver Oil and Malt.
Tsste perfectly covered. Sold BY druggists.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-09-21
INTHELANDOF BOBBY BURNS
Ayrshire, Scotland, the Place
of His Birth.
SCENE OF HIS EARLY STRUGGLES
Dumfriesshire, the Home of
His Later Years.

Their Separate Reminders Of scotia's
Best Loved Notwithstanding ldentiii-
cation of Poet with Places Reminis-
eences of Scotland's Great Poet.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-09-21

And have effected the most wonderful cures Of
torturing and disfguring skin and scalp dis
eases of infants and children ever recorded.
They afforded in tant relief, permit rest and
sleep, and point 10 a speedy cure when the best
physicians and AL other remedies fall.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-09-21
FACE LIKE A BURN.
Bloody Water oozed out Constantly. No
Peace Day or Night. Doctors
Failed. Cured by Cutlcura.

NV child's disease, which was the worst kind
of Eczema, started on one cheek like ring
worm. II spread an itcned 80 the poor little