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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-08

When the weather is warm, the town is
overrun with hatless and shoeless Papago
bucks, who seem to delight in loafing in
the most frequented places and take lam
guid interest in whatever is going on.
A couple of them were recently indolent-
ly watching the stringing of the electric
light wires in the vicinity of the postofIice
when one of the ropes by which they are
hauled taut broke, and the end of the wire,
flying back and crossing other wires, re-
ceived quite current of electricity.
One Of the bucks started across the street,
and reaching the innocent rope of bright
copper happened to place one bare foot
upon 1t.
He gave n quick hop without uttering
any sound and carefully examined his sole.
He then cautiously approached the wire,
daintily touched it with his toe and i'm
mediately gave another jump.
By this time his companion had Joined
him, and upon invitation put his foot
squarely upon it and was in turn intensely
mystified. Both then suddenly recollectcd
themselves. Gazing around at number
of spectators, and seeing their proceeding
had been observed and evidently enjoyed
they quickly walked OF to talk the mys-
terry over in the neighboring corral Tue
son Citizen
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-08
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

The paid admissions at the Worlds fair
yesterday were 50, 100.
General Fitzjohn Porter has been ap-
pointed cashier in the New York postof-
tice.
Governor Costa, of the province of Bue,
nos Ayres, Argentine Republic has fled ia
disguise, for political REASONS.
Cholera is spreading in Roumania and
Galicia. Several cases haye heen reported
In Imberg the capital Of Galicia.
General George B. Bingham, veteran
of the war and prominent G. A. r. man,
died at Westboro, Mass, aged 70.
President Smith, of the Louisville and
Nashville railroad, has issued a circular
notifying employees of sweeping reductions
In wages.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-08
FRENCH FoReERs SENTENCED.
The Men Who "Produccd" Alleged State
Secrets Promptly Convicted.

The Men Who ''Produccd' Alleged State
Secrets Promptly Convicted.
PARIS, Aug. s.-The jury in the case of
Ducret and Norton has returned verdict
Of guilty against both of the defendents
Norton, who is a inulatto, was indicted for
forging the documents that created such
Il sensation In the chamber of deputies
when read by M. Millevoye, a BOulangist
member. These documents, which it was
claimed had been stolen from the British
embassy in Paris during the absence sof
Lord Dufferin, the British ambassador,
purported to show that certain French
men, high in official life, had sold state
secrets to the British government their
alleged acts, If true, constituting treason.
NJ. Ducret, who is the editor of the Bou-
langist organ, The Cocarde, was charged
with completely in the forgeries The trinl
began on Saturday and the evidence
clearly showed that the papers in question
were clumsy forgeries. Norton confessed
that he had forged them and implicated
Ducret.
The jury was but short time arriving
at a verdict, and the court at once SEN
fenced Norton to three years imprson-
ment. Ducret was sentenced for one year.
M. Ducret has appealed to the court of
cassation against the sentence imposed
upon him.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-08

Eddie Pierce when he marched down
through the hall from his dressing room
and climbed upon the stage. 1t was a reg
ular pandemonium, as there were fully
twenty Pierce men present to one Dixon
admirer. 1t was ten minutes of 10 o'clock
when the men began their great battle.
The purse they battled for was s6,5O0, of
Which the loser receives $500.
The seconds OF Dixon were Tom
O'Rourle, of New York, and Jack Haver-
line and Morris Kelly, both of Boston.
The men who looked after Pierce were
Charley Norton, Con Corcordan, Nick
Dunn, John White aud Sammy Kelly.
Mike Brashy had the time for Dixon and
Jim Lavelle for Pierce.
First Round-Dixon led with his left af-
ter little feinting and caught Pierce in
the wind. He visited the same spot again.
After some cautious sparriug, in which
Dixon showed up to the best advantage,
the men clinched on the ropes, but broke
away of their own accord. Dixon then
smashed him with his left and again with
his right. A clinch followed and Dixon
showed he was good hand at the game of
infghting, and made Pierce break his hold
Dixon caught Pierce again and the round
ended
Second Round-After short feint by
Dixon, Pierce led lightly on Dixon's face
and then ducked a right hand swing
cleverly, A sharp rally followed, of which
Pierce appeared to have the Advantage,
Dixon endeavored to land his right, but
was met and stopped very cleverly. Pierce
appeared to have gained confidence in him
self as the round ended.
Third Round-Dixon sent in his left and
sent his man to the ropes Dixon repeat
edly sent in right and left on Pierce's wind
and jaw am knocked Pierce silly. He
went down and out after repeated jabs on
the jaw that would have settled bigger
and stronger man than Pierce.
1t was the universal verdict that Pierce
was softer mark than even Skelly. He
was clearly outclassed, and his aspirations
as a pugilist are forever settled. 1t took
nearly ten minutes to bring him to.
The very widest kind of excitement pre-
vailed after the battle was over, and sew
eral free fights were started in different
parts of the house, but owing to the heavy
police force present the scrappers were
quickly separated. Pierce was in no re-
spect the equal of Dixon and the majority
of the spectators went home feeling thas
they had been buncoed into thinking
Pierce was fighter by the glowing press
accounts that were published from day to
day lauding Pierce and his wonderful
ability.
Solly Smith, who recently defeated
Johnny Griffin, and George Dixon were
practically matched last night The purse
offered amounts to $4,000. The contest
has been set for Sept. 25
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-08
TWENTY-FIVE DROWNED.



LONDON, Aug. S.--News of sad ncci.
dent to party of excursionists was re-
ceived from Fort Talbot, town in Gla-
morganshire, Wales. Twenty-eight pleas
ure seekers from Ystrad took boat at
Port Talbot, and in spite of repeated
warnings of danger, the boat being over
loaded, put out into Swansea bay. The
rowers being inexperienced, the boat be-
came unmanageable and was carried into
the breakers. A heavy sea struck the
boat, causing the occupants to rush to the
side, when she capsizcd and oil were
thrown into the water. Twenty-Five, in
cluding several women and children, were
drowned. Others were picked up by n
pilot. The man who had charge of the
boat and two assistants swan ashore. The
accident was witnessed by hundreds of
persons on shore, who were powerless TO
render any assistance.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-08

GREENvILLE, S. c., Aug. s-John J.
Henson, white man. came here Friday
and testified before the United States com.
missioner in a revenue case he has been
working upon with deputy marshal
against moonshiners. He started for his
home in the mountains, about twenty Eve
miles from here, and stayed over night
with friend, resuming his journey Sat
urday morning. Late that evening he was
found in lonely road within a mile of his
own house, dead, with his neck broken,
his mule and his wagon standing short
distance away. He was evidently killed
for informing.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-08
fHE eIRDsBoRo MURDER.
Arrest OF the Supposed Slayer Of WILL
lam Ploughtield.

lam RlouRhuelds
READING, Pa, Aug. s.-Richard Smith,
of Birdsboro, discovered a man washing
some handkerchiefs in the Schuylkill river
two and half miles north of the scene of
the murder of William Ploughfield last
evening and arrested him. After he was
taken into custody two bloody towels and
other articles bearing evidence OF blood
were found in his possession. The man
wore light suit, and gave his name 10
Lebretto Dsyatto. He is about six feet
tall, and has a large blood stain on his
coat about the shoulder, as il made by the
hand of man. Deyatto was taken to
Birdsboro, where he was confronted with
John Plough6eld. one of the victims. At
first Mr.. Ploughfield did not think he was
the man, but after recalling the tragedy
he thought he was the person who cut
him. Mr., Ploushfield is in critical con-
dition. The prisoner was brought to this
city and lodged in jail. AT the hearing the
pri soner WAS identified as having been
seen ut the furnace Sunday afternoon. He
insists, however, that he was not. Devatto
Is a tough looking fellow, and many per-
sons in Birasboro believe he is one Of the
men who committed the crima
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-08

VIENNA, Aug. 8. A convict named
Drummer was hanged at Krcws, eighty
eight miles from Vienna, for the murder
of prison warden. Capital punishment
in Austria consists OF hanging on a post
at the top of which hook holds the
moose. Drummer was hanging with his
feet but a short distance from the ground.
He struggled and gasped and it was evil
dent that something was wrong with the
arrangements Of the moose. After several
minutes the executioner mounted n lad
der at the back Of the post, placed ono
hand over the mouth OF the struggling
man and with the other choked him until
life was extinct.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-08

ALTOONA, Pa, Aug. s-Governor Patti
son stood beneath the rays Of hot sun
yesterday for several hours Watching the
fine military drilling of the Fifth regi-
ment and Sheridan troop, n. P. G. In the
evening he shook hands with thousands of
citizens, and several times the cry went
forth: "Hurrah for our next president,
Robert E. Pattison," The reception was
held in the Logan House and lasted over
an hour. Afterward he was royally enter
tained by the Juniata club. The governor
is accompanied by his staff. They left for
Grecnsburg this morning.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-08

GLEN COVE. L. l., Aug s.--The race OF
the New York Yacht club took place yes
terday in a stiff northwester. An accident
to the yigilant, the pet cup defender,
marred the event. When away ahead of
the rest of tho fleet in the sloop race her
topsail, jib topsail and bowsbrit were car
ried away, and she was compelled to give
up the contest. The Colonia then kept to
the front and crossed the finish line half
an hour ahead OF the Queen Nab. The
Hildegarde was third. In the race for
schooners the Coronet won, with Constel.
lation second and Ramona third.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-08
Rushing Ont tho Bank Notes.

WASHINGTON, Aug. $50 meet the con-
stantly increasing demand for national
bank notes from banks which are taking
advantage of the low rate of government
bonds and buying them and increasing
their circulation, Secretary Carlisle has
ordered the bureau of engraving and
printing to work two hours over the usual
time. The total issue per day will be
about 81, ,250 900.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-08

DENVER, Aug. s.-The public charity
camp which has been maintained under
military supervision at River Front Park
for two weeks was not abandoned yester-
day as had been announced and about 400
men are still being fed and lodged in the
militia tents there. The authorities fear
to break up the camp and turn out upon
the city q small army of hungry men
Every effort Is being made, however, to
discourage unemployed men from the
mining towns from coming to the Denver
relief camp, as 1t is very difficult to raise
funds to feed those already there
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-08

New York, Aug S.-Benjamin Spanen-
berg, supervisor OF the Sixth Avenue Ele-
waited railroad structure, was run over and
almost instantly killed yesterday He
was standing between the tracks as two
trains were passing around the Fifty third
street curve aud was struck by one and
thrown under the other and died in few
tninnfaa
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-08

WASHINGTON, Aug. g. The follow
ing fourth class postmasters have just
been appointed in PENNSYLVANIA; Gosan
T0mefSy, - SSStt snire
John Phelps; West Pikeland, Ella Powell.
New Jcrsey-Afrs. Ellen May. Fairfield;
W. C. Kressler. Finesvills.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-08
Abandoned Their Organization.

HAREIsnuEG, Aug. s-The employees of
the Lalance Grosjean works. who were
locked out for their effott to organize a
branch of the Amalgatnated association,
had another meeting and decided to aban-
don the attempt A Committee waited
upon the management, apd after com
municating the result Of the conference
the order was given to resume operations
this morning.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-08

JACKSON, Miss., Aug sc. o. Sum-
mers, Pinkerton detective, who helped
Detective jackson to run down and assas.
sinnte the noted express robber, Eugene
Bunch, and capture his pal, Hobgood,
escaped from the pententiary last even
ing. He and Tom Murphy, an nll round
crook from Chicago, made a key to the
express office in Meridian and robbed the
safe of 5000 They pleaded guilty and
were sentenced to five years Imprisonment.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-08

BRooKLYN, Aug. s.-There is much sor-
row and indignation among the older
members OF Plymouth church congrega-
ton because the Plymouth collection of
hymns, for nearly forty years associated
with the name of Henry Ward Beecher, is
to be thrown out of the church and new
collection, compiled by the Rev. Lyman
Abbott, the present pastor, substituted
fnr
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-08

NEW YORK, Aug, s-The Presbyterian
board OF foreign missions in this city has
received personal letter from Secretary
Gresham, in which ho pledged the gov
eminent to do what was possible to COM
pei the porte to punish the perpetrators Of
the latest outrage upon an American mis-
sionary in Turkey. Tho communication
referred to the attack which was made
upon Miss Anna Melton, n missionary of
the board, in village in the koordish
nthniIL,I.Itr,r,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-08

PITrsDuRG, Aug. s.--Joseph Kidd, Of
the Twelfth ward who strapped his step
son, Arthur Armstrong. to a stall in the
stable to keep the boy QUITO mischief, and
whose neiGhbors, ii is alleged, threatened
to lynch him, had hearing before Judge
Doherty, who decided that there was not
evidence enough to prove Kidd guilty of
cruelty to the extent Claimed by the neigh
bors. Kidd was let off with a fine of IS
and costs The Humane society will mako
further investigation.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-08

PHILADELPHIA, Aug S.-rbe affairs of
the numerous mills in Germantown, which
seemed so gloomy few weeks ago, have
materially improved, and the outlook for
the future is much brighter. Many Of the
mills which closed temporarily are re-
opening, although some of them announce
slight reductions in wages. The employees
generally show disposition to quietly
accept the reduction
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-08

NEW YORK, Aug. s.-A report is current
here that President Cleveland has prac-
tically decided TO nominate William r.
Hornblower, of this city, to fill the va
cancy on the United States supreme court
bench caused by the death of Judge Sam
uel Blatchford. Mr. Hornbower is a
graduate of Princeton and has been a
member of the bar OF New York for eight
cen Nnara
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-08

CoRYDoN, Ind, Aug, s.--The whitecaps
of Boone township, Id, burned the house
of tho Conrads last night Yesterday
three riderless horses owned by three
whitecaps, John Kendall, William Fish
and William Hubbell were found. 1t is
thought their owners have been killed by
the Conrads, who have returned from Ken
lucky. They say they have three men
more to kill. The Conrads are asking
relatives to help them and a bloody battle
is expected.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-08

WASHINGTON, Aug, S.-Colonel c. j.
Murphy, specialist of the department of
agriculture, better known as "Cornmeal'
Murphy, will sail for Europe tomorrow.
He will visit Denmark, Norway and Swe.
den, Holland and Belgium. He will advo-
cate the use of corn in the brewing of beer.
Colonel Murphy said that he expected a
great European demand this year for our
corn and other cereals.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-08

OTTAWA, Ont, Aug, s,-A large poster
In store window here attracts much at
tsntion. 1t is n notice holding out strong
Inducements for recruits to join the United
States infantry and cavalry. A Conserva-
tive paper says; THAT such poster should
be displayed in Canadian city is most ex-
traordinary. It's exhibition in public in
Ottawa is regarded as brazen piece of eff
frontery. The poster ought to be hauled
lintyn ~
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-08

KANSAS CRY, Mo-, Aug, s.-The strike
of all Missouri miners ordered for yester-
day by a delegate convention OF miners
held here week ago did not materialize
AT a few ef the lesser mines some of the
men went out, but at the great mining
centers the worFnen refused to strike.
The strike was ordered in sympathy for
the Kansas strike.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-08

PoTTsviILE, Pa, Aug. s, Tile work ings
Of Moore 6; Burchill's Lawrence colliery,
near Frackvilie, aud right along side of the
Reading railroad, Mahauoy Plane, col
lapsed, carrying down into deep cavern-
GUS opening considerable area Of surface
ground, including some small buildings
and the large collicry stable including
number of mules, horses, hay, feed and
wagons.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-08

HARRIsDURG, Aug s-Attorney Gem
eral Hensel has refused the writ of quo
warranto requested by certain citizens
Of Gettysburg to deprive the trolley line
OF its franchises on the battlefield and de-
cided all the points involved in favor Of
the trolley company,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-08

NEW YORK, Aug s.--Alfred Butler
Storey, editor of Harper's Young People,
died at ST. Luke's hospital Of typhoid fever.
He had been in the hospital for two weeks.
He was graduated from Oxford, and
shortly afterward came to this country.
He entered the employ of Harper & Bros,
and for twelve years has occupied impor-
tant positions with that house.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-08

MAHANoY CRY, Pa, Aug, Sowing to
the continued drought the Mahanoy City
Water company very Unexpectedly shut
off the supply heretofore furnished the
Reading Coal and Iron company, and in
consequence all tho collieries in this dis
trict shut down
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-08

PHILADELPHIA, Aug s.-George Foy,
who shot George Horschburg aud Josiah
Richmond at a theatrical boarding house,
was committed to prison by Magistrate
Pole to await trial on charge Of assault
with intent to kill. The wounded men
will recover.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-08

READING, Pa, April s.-Reading cigar
makers and brewers have signed protest
against the recent order requiring that
Eevenue stamps be paid for in currency,
During the brisk times the revenue re
ceipts In this city for stamps amount to
$4,000 per day.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-08

EAST LIBERTY, Pa. Aug. 7.--Cattle very dull,
and l5c. TO 25c. of from last weeks prices.
Hogs active; medium and light weight, 500
6.lb; extreme heavy. 55GS5.7O; roughs, sl1b5.
Sheep steady at last weeks prices. Lambs
firm and u shade Atronger.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-08

TORONTO, Ont, Aug. e.--Jake Gaudaur
has again challenged Stan.bury, the Aus.
traiion oarsman. 9audaur SAYS, IT will
TOW him for Q stake OF g., 800 side and
shs championship Of the world over
course three miles straight away on Lake
Quinsigamond or any suitable American
course.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-08

FREMONT, O., Aug s-The condition OF
Professor Emerson, ]. A. Hamilton and
Porter Pelham, who were injured in the
Lindsay wreck last Saturday night, is
somewhat improved and they are now in a
fair way to recovery.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-08

Until we know thoroughly the place
where we live and know, too the neigh
borhood for miles around by road and fielf,
there are opportunities for travel enough
for most of us without leaving home
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-08

! XrRICH. Aug. 6-1n tho international
socialist congress a resolution was
adopted excluding the anarchists. This
Ned TO general eight, but the anarchists
were finally elected by force.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-08
Drowned While Trying to Save Sister.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, Aug. Sat Maysville,
Kan, August, Barney and Sophia Setro
were drowned in the Big Blue river while
bathing. They We're aged 8, 19 and IL.
The girl had waded out too far, and the
boys were drowned while trying to save
their sister
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-08

SHAMoKIN, Pa, Aug. s-Tho Shamokin
Stocking factory, employing largo mum.
ber of hands, shut down last evening for
al indefinite period, owing to the depres-
sion of trade
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-08

like mad men to those in front to sit down.
Finally, at o'clock, order being restored,
time was called.
At the outset Murphy forced the fight
ing. Both showed great cleverness, al
though Mcbride had slightly the advan-
tage in hard hitting. Murphy showed the
most scientific work, but Mcbride de-
pended on his heavy blows. In the fourth
round Mac drew first blood by hitting
Murphy a swinging blow on the eye. A
second later honors were even in this re-
gard. Murphy returning the compliment
by slashins Mac on the nose, In this round
the fighting was fast and furious, and
when it ended blood was running from
the men in streams. From the fourth
round on Mac forced the fighting, but
Murphy responded promptly to the call of
time at the beginning Of each round. In
the tenth round Murphy put in some stiff
punches, but he had waited too long, and
at the call of time the referee awarded the
fight to Mcbride
Promptly at $50 Tom O'Rourke entered
the ring, followed by George Dixon, the
Boston colored boy, who not only won the
featherweight championship by his won
derful ability, but has ably defended it
against all comers, He was given a slight
ovation in recognition OF his great ability,
but 1t was mere nothing in comparison
with the storm OF applause which greeted
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-08

SHAMoKH5, Pa, Aug. While Ray
mond Fisher, 4-year.old boy, was play
ing in the woods yesterday afternoon he
was caught by mountain fire aud burned
to death. d,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-08

CHICAGO, Aug. S.--During fire in the
Norwegian hospital, on Humboldt street,
Mrs Hulverson, M aged and bedridden
inmate of the institution, was overcome
by smoke and suffocated. The other in-
mates were rescued
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-08

We have GO divisions on the tlials of our
clocks and watches because the old Greek
astronomer, Iipparchus, who lived in the
second century before Christ, used the
Babylonian system of dividing time, and
that system was sexagesimal.