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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-06-08
A Card from Mr.. Peyton.

Rev. o. c. Peyton, of Manassas, who
recently caused the arrest of his wife
in Baltimore on the charge OF adultery,
has written the following card to the
Warrenton Tirginian
"For personal reasons alone, would
not feel it necessary to deny the state
ment as to my having been cruel to my
wife. One who has spent q month at
the throne of grace, can well afford to
be silent and unmoved when justifca-
ton for the darkest of sins is sought IN
pulling down the reputation of the in
nocent. But my prominent position
as minister of the gospel demands
denial. Those who know me will,
however, need not to be told that the
charge of cruelty on my part is with
out the slightest foundation in fact. To
those who do not know me reference is
made to the people of Hagerstown,
Nd, Winchester, Va, and Manassas,
Va, who, without exception, will testl-
fy that our home was as peaceful and
loving as any that can be found. Up
to the time when yielded to lifelong
conviction and began preaching the
gospel there was no lack Of har-
mony between us. She opposed my
preaching and was never in sympathy
with it, but as the burden of deep abid-
ing and increasing conviction was upon
me that no matter who should help or
who should hinder, who should blame
or who should praise l must preach, l
have looked always to higher source
for help and blessing; The universal
expression of sympathy by the entire
people of Manassas is, take it, with
all sensible people, a sufficient proof
that my wife was never i'll treated. The
simple facts in the case are established.
They are sad, sad indeed. My heart is
touched with pity for the poor, erring,
misguided wife who has chosen without
the slightest justification the downward
way to ruin. My life in the past, my
life in the present and my life, by Gods
grace, in the future will prove an all
sufficient denial to the worst that may
come out of "the babble of tongue"
which such a sad occurrence always
originates. The verdict of the people
of Manassas, l am perfectly willing,
shall decide my sentence"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-06-08

THE DEMAGoGUEs oppose the Rus
sian treaty because it provides for the
rendition of persons who have attempt
cd TO assassinate the Car, upon the
ground thatit violates one Of the cher
ished traditions of this country, which
is that this is an asylum for the OPP
pressed of all other nations And yet
the same people can't abide the limo
cent and industrious, Cinnamon, and
would, if they could, snatch up and
send every one of them back to his own
country in short order. But demagog-
SIN can't succeed except in countries
W here ignorance and prejudice prevail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-06-08

The markets are still unsettled and I'm.
satisfactory to trade, values generally being
depressed, but the tone is frmer this evening
and it is hoped prices will harden. Flour i,
easy. Wheat is quiet; sales 90 to 20 Cor.
30 to % in bulk on cars or vessel Rye 81
to So. Oats 3 6 to 40, latter for Western
white. Butter is extremely dnl Egg, and
other produce are without change Sugar
Bacon and provisions are steady. Millrecdis
sinking Lay and Straw are weak and lower.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-06-08

Many buildings on Main strand, JEFF
ferson Avenue, in Oshkosh, Wis, were
destroyed by fire yesterday morning.
The loss is estimated at 100000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-06-08

BALTIMORE, June S-Flonr dull and I'm.
changed Wheat weak and lower No = red
spot and June G9l2a693,; July 7OLa7Ola:
red GjaG5 4 milling wheat by sample 7Oa7l
Corn dull ard easy; mixed spot and June
46It4ia; July 46la asked white corn bv
sample 50'2 yellow 10 ISL. Oats Gnict and
steady; 10 :! white Western 42i2ai3 No
mixed do 3d. aa37. Rye neglected No > 80
nominaIy. Hay steady good To choice timo-
thy SIG 90 to ST. 90. Provisions firm and
fair demand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-06-08
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

New YORK, June 8.-Under the influence
of the reduction in the Bank Of England dis.
count rate, and further decline in the post.
ed figures of sterling exchange, which rend.
ers the gold shipments on very large scale
out of the question, the stock market continr.
ed to improve after the opening this morning
The advance as compared with last night,
was = to -, per cent Subsequently the r..
mainder of the list reacted Is to .. At If
a. m. the market was dull and barely steady
BALTIMORE. June S.-Virginia consols -.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-06-08

New YORK, Jane S.-Flour quiet and
steady. Wheat active and weak Corn dull
and steady. Pork steady and fairly active:
mess $40 90 to $50 80. Lard quiet and
easy; steam so l. asked.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-06-08
BLACK GOODS DEPARTMENT.

Hop Soaking and Storm Serge are abe most
desirable as well as the most useful black
dress fabrics in present use.
FOR TRAVELLING, SEASHORE AND
MOUNTAIN WEAR-FOR ROUGH
USAGE GENERALLY.
There is 10 fabric in black 50 popular.
From zoe to Sl.T15 yard.
First floor. ................. 10th-st bnilding.l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-06-08

Don't forget a Bathing Suit for your boy.
$3.50 to $3.50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-06-08

A new arrival of Mothers Friend" Shirt
Waists in white. roc and 81.
Third floor 10th-st building
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-06-08
ALEyANDRIA MARKET, JrNr :

BALTIMORE. June S.-Virginia consols -;
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-07-06
DoUBnE EXECUTION.
william Pinkney and Daniel Barber,
Negroes, Hanged at Upper Marlboro
Md, for the Murder of Francis NJ.

william Pinkney and Daniel Barber,
Negroes, Hanged at Upper Marlboro,
Nd, for the Murder of Francis M.
Bowie.
UPPER MARLBORO. MD., June 3d.
William Pinkney and Daniel Barber, both
colored were hanged here to-day for the
murder of Francis NJ. Bowie, wealthy
farmer of Prince Georges county, Md, on
the evening of March 26th last.
Pinkney met Bowie and engaged him in
a controversy and knocked him from his
horse with bludgeon, and with several
more blows dispatched the unfortunate
man.
Pinkney then hurried after Barber and
the two put the corpse in sack and piece
of carpet, and carried it half mile to an
old well, where they dropped it in water
about eight feet deep. They kept the vic
tini's watch and this afterwards led to their
detection and conviction.
On the 25th of June last, through the
carelessness of the Jail guards, Pinkney
escaped and hid in the swamps, but at
to divert some of the reward for his cap
ture to his family, he surrendered.
Barber protested that he had nothing to
do with the actual murder and he was cor
roborated by Pinkney, but it was shown
that he had planned such tragedy and
that he had vengeful feelings toward Mr..
Bowie, who once had him indicted fol
stealing meat, and he was adjudged equally
guilty.
Farmers from the surrounding country,
cyclers from Washington and others oi
the morbid and curious were present in
great numbers to witness the double
execution.
The drop fell at 1924 o'clock, and both
men died quickly.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-07-06
LIGHTSING'S QUEER FREARs.
An Electrical Storm That Caused Damag,
In and About the City.


A severe electrical storm passed over the
city Monday afternoon. The lightning
was unusually vivid and heavy claps of
thunder followed the flashes. A heavy
downpour of rain attended the electrical
storm.
A bolt of lightning struck shifting
engine on the Baltimore & Ohio railroad,
at the foot of Orange street, and thoroughly
frightened the crew of the engine. Fortu-
nately no damage resulted.
The police signal apparatus at the city
hall was slightly damaged, while q tele-
graph wire on King street, above Third,
was splintered. The latter stroke burned
out the supply wire at the Odd Fellows
Hall, temporarily enshrouding the build
ing in darkness.
A number of passengers on board the
Republic, returning from Cape May, were
thoroughly frightened by the great clouds
which gathered in the west and feared
that a cyclone would be the result. The
storm did no damage to the boat, however,
The storm did considerable damage to
the property of the Wilmington City Rail-
way Company and all day Tuesday men
were engaged in getting the lines of the
road in running order again. The burning
out of the apparatus prevented the COM
pany from using the usual number OF cars
and as a result the road was somewhat
crippled. The storm prevented the COM
pany from putting the new Fourth street
extension in operation.
treville, the lightning struck a tree and
shattered it badly. A haystack OH the
property of William Seal was also struck
with lightning and consumed.
In Brandywine hundred the storm was
quite severe, about Is telegraph poles being
split into kindling wood by the lightning.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-07-06
your fight against sin, the flesh and the

your fight against sin, the flesh and the
devil.
The speeches were followed by games
and a social time.
Those who had charge of the jubilee are
elated over its success and it is highly
probable that hereafter there will be
similar demonstration annually As pre-
dicted several weeks ago by Joseph Pyle.
the originator of the affair, the paradlng
children exceeded 5000 and the weather
was propitious.
1t is estimated that $1,000 people assem-
bled in Brandywine Park. The speeches
were delivered by the Revs. John Y. Dob
bins, d. D., William z. Swartz, e. l.. Hub
bard and Thomas j. Mason, and Messrs.
William X. Crosby, Charles Baird and a.
V. Hysore. Mr.. Pyle presided. Music
and the children, the latter led by ]. T.
Clymer. Cheers were given for the Star
Spangled Banner, Mr.. Pyle and Whining
ton Sunday-school Union. The Rev. Q. f.
Hendricks offered prayer and the Kew.
Moses Heath pronounced the benediction.
The sports resulted as follows;
Sack race-Six starters, won by Samuel
A. Venn; prize, pocketbook.
Potato race, for boys-Slx starters, won
by Thomas Malone; prize, bottle Of
cologne.
Potato race for men-Six starters, won
by John Smith; prize, necktie.
Potato race, for women-Five starters,
won by Mrs Stella Cunningham; prize, a
gold ring.
Three-legged race-Three couples. won by
William Chamberlin and Richard Smith
prizes, two bottles of cologne.
Egg race, for girls-Six starters, won by
Miss Bradshaw; prize, necktie. Another
egg race for girls, won by Miss Carrie
Dawson; prize, a box of writing paper.
Egg race, for boys-Six starters, won by
Howard Porter; prize, silk handkerchief
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-07-06
FouRrH OF JUhY AocIDgNTs.
A Young Girl Probably Fatally Burned
--Other MishapB.


Several persons were injured Tues
day and in one case death is likely to
result.
The most serious accident was that
which befell Greta, the 4-years-old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry A.
Miller of No. 1909 West Seventh street.
While she aud some playmates were in
the yard at her home, about 4 p. M,
engaged in lighting frecrackers, her
dress caught fire and before the flames
could be extinguished she was terribly
burned on the back from the knees up.
The young sufferer passed an exceed
ingly restless night. DR. Lukens, the
attending physician, fears that her in
juries, on account of their extensive
ness, will prove fatal.
Another serious accident was that
which happened Frank Clark, aged
about 13 years. While he was playing
with canfull of powder at Rising SUN
the powder exploded and he was fright
fully burned from the waist up. DIR.
Joseph H. Chandler rendered medical
assistance.
Charles, son of A. D. Warner, had an
eye severely bruised by the premature
explosion of bomb.
A young daughter of Tax-Collector
Mitchell was knocked down by team
but was not badly hurt.
The dress of Miss Lowe, relative of
Mrs. w. g. Winner, caught fire from q
piece Of blazing paper, but o gentleman
who went TO her assistance quickly
smothered the flames. Miss Lowe was
not injured, but her rescuer had his
hands severely scorched.
Samuel Hayes, colored, residing or
Sixth street, near Walnut, considerably
injured about the face late Monday
evening by the premature explosion oi
cannon.
While working IN his garden a
Riverview, George Stab was painfully
injured by boy who was firing re
volyer. The bullet penetrated one o
Mr.. Staib's arms. DR.. Shortlidge ex
tracted the missile.
Fritz Bauer had lighted fire cracker
put in pocket of his trousers by
companion. The victim of the pranl
was more startled than hurt.
The damage caused by fire Tdesda.
is comparatively small, the flames beinl
confined to small compass. A fire il
the house 919 Linden street was causet
by exploding gasolene, and was put ou
without much damage. The fire depart
ment responded. A lot of fire-cracker
in Haber's store, No. 13 Market street
were set ON fire, but did no damage.
curtain in the house of the Delawar
Fire Company caught fire in some man
ner and was put out with little damage
Fire in the house of George Foraker
No. 212 East Second street, cause
damage to the amount of 81 900. Barlo'
& Thatchor's employees, at Rising Sur
about 8 o'clock in the evening, turned
stream of water on the exterior of the
cotton mill and thoroughly drenched i
so that there would be no danger of fir
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-07-06
ANTHONY j. DKEXEL.
Sketch of the Distinguished Banker and
PhiIanthropist Who Died Friday.

PhiIanthropist who Died Friday.
Anthony j. Drexel, whose death at
Carlsbad was announced last Friday, is
the second son of Francis M. Drexel,
the founder of the famous banking
house of Drexel s. Co. He was born in
1926 and entered his fathers establish
ment when he was only 10 and his
whole life was devoted to the study of
finance. In 1867 branch of the firm
was started in France under the title of
Drexel, Hayes & Co., and in 1871 the
firm of Drexel, Morgan &c Co. succeeded
business that had been well estab-
lished In New York for more than 90
years. And year after year the wealth
left by his father increased steadily and
honorably. During his business career
Mr.. Drexel was in many of the largest
financial syndicates in the country,
among them the one which placed the
United States government Al pei. cent
bonds in the market in 1876, and the
one by which the Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad Company was rehabilitated in
1887, through the Reading railroad.
Mr. Drexel's death will be particu-
larly heavy blow to Mr.. George w.
Childs, the two having been lifelong
partners in the Public Ledger, and in
many acts Of public charity.
The two greatest monuments to him
| in this respect are the Drexel Institute
in West Philadelphia, which cost ST..
| 100000, and the Childs Drexel Home
| for Printers at Colorado Springs.
Further than that the body of Mr.
Drexel will be brought to Philadelphia
| for interment beside that of his wife, nc
funeral arrangements have been made
The several banking houses will be KEEP
open, it being impossible to close them
but only imperative business will bt
transacted. 1t is stated that the death
will make no change whatever in thI
business Of Drexel & Co.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-07-06
REMoRsE LEADS TO DEATH.
Eva White Ends Her Life at Her Hom'
Sunday by Taking Morphine Pills.

EVE Wultb EHub MGR Aiib ht AAoh AhpAho
Sunday by Taking Morphine Pills.
Three grains Of morphine administered
by her own hand with suicidal intent,
ended the life of Eva White a remorse-
stricken woman, at her home, southeast
corner of Fifth and Tatnall streets, at
o'clock Sunday afternoon. The deceased
was the daughter of Thomas White, the
gambler, who it is alleged, reproved her
for remaining out late when she returned
home Saturday night. She was 1s years
old.
The morphine was purchased at the drug
store of Frank Roop Smith, at Fifth and
King streets. The girl appeared at the
drug store after II O'clock Saturday. even
ing and asked for 10 cents worth of NOR
phine. She had frequently bought NOR
phine, her mother says, for woman who
is coniismed morphine tiend. Mrs. White
told State Detectives McVey and Witsll
that she had forbidden the woman sending
her daughter after morphine. 1t was
learned at the drug store however, that
the girl had frequently purchased the
drug, stating that it was for woman who
used to live with the Whites.
The girl retired late Saturday night and
when called yesterday morning diu not
answer. The door Of her room was burst
open and she was found in on unconscious
condition. Drs. Blocksom and Doane were
summoned and labored diligently to save
her life, until 4 o'clock yesterday after
noon, when she died.
1t is said the woman was remorse stricken
and had expressed an inclination to die
Mrs. Lynch, who lives with the deceased's
| parents, says that Eva White asked her
| Saturday afternoon, where she was going
to spend the Fourth of July. Mrs. Lynch
replied that she did not know, whereupon
the White girl said II expect to spend my
Fourth in the grave" This assertion
proved only too true.
The coroner's inquest Monday rendered
a verdict that the girl came to her death
from dose of morphine pills, admins
| tered by her own hands.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-07-06

Adam j. Schrack, well-known oiti-
zen of Wilmington, died Saturday
night, at No. 1926 West street, of q
complication of affections, including
Bright's disease and valyular disease of
the heart. Mr.. Schrack was 81 years of
age, and had resided in Wilmington
since 1866, when he came here from
Norristown, Pa, as compositor on the
Daily Commercial, then started by Jen-
kins & Atkinson. Later he became COLI
lector and mail room Superintendent
for EVERY EVENING, and afterwards
served as superintendent Of letter-car-
riers under Postmaster Swiggett. At
the expiration of the latter's term he
engaged in the grocery business, Mr..
Schrack served through the civil war
in the 13Sth Pennsylvania Regiment.
He was member Of Sheridan Post, G.
A. r., of the A. o. U. W., Lincoln
Lodge, X. of p, Lenape Tribe, l. o. r.
NJ, and ST. Paul's NJ. Il. Church. A
widow, two sons and daughter sur.
vive him. He was buried on Tuesday
afternoon, with Grand Army honors.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-07-06

the jail Awaits him, WnereupOh inc
Latter Immediately Falls in a Faint.
Stephen F. Beale was arrested by ex-
United States Marshal Henry @. Ma
haffy, Saturday afternoon, charged with
cruelty driving a horse to death. The
arrest was made under a recent statute
passed by the General Assembly, which
makes it q mlsdemeanor to brutally treat
q horse, and the owner of the animal is
vested with power to cause the arrest OF
the person so treating the horse and
deliver him over TO the nearest justice
for trial.
Beale hired the animal from Mahaffy
Friday last, ostensibly to drive to Clay
mont. He treated the horse 50 cruelty
it died Saturday morning.
When ex-Marshal Mahaffy arrested
the prisoner he took him to the office of
Justice of the Peace Charles II. Nc
Whorter, where he was committed to
the custody of County Constable Zacha-
rlah Dennis. While the justice was
preparing to give Beale preliminary
hearing the county constable engaged
the prisoner in earnest conversation,
during which Beale asked Dennis to
explain to him the working of the law
in this specific case. Beale also asked
what disposition the justice could make
of the case, whereupon Dennis assured
him that Justice McWhorter, in any
event, could not hold him in less than
$500 bail.
"But / can't give that much bail, p"
shrieked the distracted prisoner.
"Then you will have to go to jail, v
echoed Constable Dennis.
The county constable had scarcely
gotten the words out of his mouth,
when Beale stared hard at the officer,
threw up both hands and fell heavily
upon the floor. The noise startled
Justice McWhorter, who was making
preparations for trial, and together with
Mahaffy and several others the justice
ran to the mans assistance. Beale lay
motionless ON the floor, while Constable
Dennis stood riveted to the spot. Fol
anything Dennis knew the man was
dead, OF breathing his last as he lay
upon the floor.
Two doctors were hastily summoned
when the fact was discovered that the
man was not dead, but simply tainted,
which relieved Constable Dennis of his
fear,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-07-06
RELEAsEp FRoAT JAIL.


George Steele, Charged with Feionious
Assault. Temporarily Given His Liberty.
George Steele, who is accused by his
own daughter with felonious assault,
was released from Jail by Justice of the
Peace Sasse, on Monday. The indict-
ment is still held over him, however,
which may lead to his arrest again al
any time.
Justice Sasse stated that this action
had been taken on the discovery by two
physicians that the prosecuting witness
was insane. The girl has become mont.
ally deranged since the charge was pre-
ferred, and under pressure of the trial she
broke down completely, making it i'm
possible for the justice to proceed. She
expresses great fear for her parent and
her nerves become shattered the moment
the defendant approaches her. She also
expresses the utmost contempt for him.
Drs. 0gle and Hughes examined the
girl and pronounced her insane. Mean.
time the case has been dropped tempo
rarily.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-07-06
Got a severe IsIectric Shock.

While Levy Court Commissioner Arm
strong was coming into town on Mon
day and just as his horse stepped on the
street car track at Lancaster avenue and
jackson street, the animal dropped as if
shot dead from the action of the electric
current. The accident gave rude shock
to the commissioner, but he was not
thrown out. A number of people rushed
forward to give assistance. In two or
three minutes the horse was restored,
brought TO its feet and rehitched to the
wagon. 1t is valuable sorrel driving
horse worth 5000.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-07-06


Mr.. and MS. Michael Newell of No. S32
West Fourth street returned from their
wedding trip Monday and were given a
serenade in the evening by the Null Club.
which had engaged First Regiment Band
for the occasion. Among those present
were: DIR. John O. Fahey, P. Fahey, d.
w. Mullin. ]. ]. Mullin, 7. S. Doherty,
w. Meaney, j. Kennedy, D. Leary, d. w.
Lynch. f. Boehm, NJ. j. Gallagher, f. NJ.
SEWER John Mulrooney, Owen ]. Hession,
II. Ward, Thomas McHugh, John j.
Crogan, William Kelley, James Monaghan,
Thomas Curley, William Monaghan, L. B.
Preston, Thomas r. Lally, Daniel
McKenney, ]. Montgomery, Courtland
Montgomery, George Il. 0'Connor, NJ.
Murphy, Councilman Smith,, Anthony
Magiiano, leader of the Neapolitan Band,
William Mahoney, Frederick Mammele,
John II. Callahan, Detective McVey, ]. G..
Monaghan, ]. ]. Harkins, ]. D. German,
Harry Bucher, Carmen Di Mare, ]. b,
Meaney, Patrick Denney, William II.
Blake and J. f. Ryan. After music by
the band D. w. Mullin, on behalf of the
club, presented to Mr.. and Mrs. Newell an
elegant marble clock of Pompeian design
with bronze ornament. Mr.. Newell neatly
expressed the thanks of his wife and him
self Subsequently the gathering partook
of delicious spread, after which there
was singing by Messrs. Magliano, Kelley,
Preston, Newell and Others and other
pleasing features.