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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-26
INDUSTRIES CLOSING DOWN.


LOWELL, Mass, July 26 Work at Pill
ing's shoe factory is being finished up pre-
paratory to temporary shutdown, made
necessary by the stringoncy of the money
market and the numerous failures In the
west, where the greater portion Of Pill
ing's customers are. About $50 employees
will be out OF work.
FiTcnDURG, Mass, July 26-Another
shutdown has come "a She closing Of the
Putnam Tool companS works. The com
pany does not know hen it viii resume
work
WARE, Mass, Jg.; 2o.-The Otis com.
pany's cotton mills In this town will shut
down Saturday for one month, on account
of being unable to llnd market for their
product. The number of hands employed
is 1,75O. The company's mills at Warren,
Palmer I'horndike, Bondville and Three
Rivers will also curtail production.
BIDDEFoRD, Me, July 26-rhe York
mills at Saco will shut down Saturday for
two weeks, owing to the overproduction
CONCORD, N. H., July o6-Holdcn's
wooden mills at West Concord and Pena-
cock will suspend operations tomorrow for
three weeks on account of lack of orders.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-26

NEW YoRK. July 26.-Two hours of dis
graceful uproar kept guests of the Fifth
Avenue hotel in II state of alarm last
night. The noise all proceeded from Par
lor +, where the meeting under the aus
pices of the Silver club had been exten-
sively announced to be held. AT 10 o'clock
the management of the hotel ordered the
electric lights turned ont. After the row
was over it was perfectly apparent that
the meeting had been purposely broken
up by u gang who did not hesitate to fur
nish their names, and who boasted that
they represented the Industrial Alliance,
an organization not recognized by the
labor unions. Resolutions were pre-
sented, and said to have been adopted, de-
nouncng the unconditional repeal OF the
Sherman law
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-26

Providence, X. l.. July 26-rhe first
section of the mail train from Boston to
New York was wrecked opposite Dodge
vile station by coming into collision with
several freight cars left standing on the
track Charles J. Miller a mail clerk, of
Walton Falls, N. y, was instantly killed.
Edward z. Murphey, another mall clerk,
of Putnam, Conn, received a compound
fracture of the skull and cannot live, Cap
tain Robert A. Gray, of Cambrilgeport,
another mail clerk, received a compound
fracture of the left forearm. Charles Buck
ingham, ef Milford, Mass, who was in the
mail car, was cut on the forehead, but not
badlyhurt A number of passengers were
slightly injured.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-26
PENSIONS SUSPENDED.
Probably seventy-hve Thousand Will bi
Dropped from the List.

WASHINGTON, July as.-The total mum.
Der of pensioners under the act of June 27,
1890, who have been notified since the in.
coming OF The present administration that
the payment Of their pensions has been
suspended is approximately $3.50. The
whole number OF pensions granted under
this act is ascertalned to be $4,000. OF this
number 10000 were to widows, minors and
dependent relatives, leaving 100000 to be
investigated. Up to this time about 25 pei
cent of the number being paid to the sol
diers themselves are being suspended
pending the receipt of satisfactory proof
of inability to perform manual labsr,
If the same ratio is maintained through
out the entire list about $4,000 will have
been suspended. 1t is stated at the pension
office that in none OF these cases is fraud
charged, the suspensions being based upon
an error of the pension Office in miscon
STRUNG the law.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-26

Ell PAso, Tex, July 26.-It has been dis
covered that from twenty to thirty China
men are entering this city nightly from
Juarez, Mex. The importation is being
handled by very rich company of China
men and ex-offlcials of the United States
customs service. Almost daily carloads of
Cinnamon pass through here from San
Francisco in bond for Cuba. From Cuba
they are transported to Vera Cruz and
from there enter ports on the Rio Grande
border. The company charges $50 head
and expenses for getting them into the
United States.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-26

COLUMBIA, S. c., July 26.-At CASTOR, n
little town fourteen miles from Columbia.
on the Southbound railroad, two negroes
named Handy and Thompson forced nn
entrance into the dwelling OF Archie
Sghtler, white, and knocked Mrs. Sight
Ter down, threatening to kill her little boy,
about years old, II he made any outcry.
The boy escaped and met a party Of fox
hunters, who returned to the house, but
the negroes had escaped, it is presumed
after outraging the lady. Handy wus
lynched, it is reported, and Thompson is
supposed to be in Columbia. The negroes
entered the house in nude condition.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-26

WASHINGTON, July 26.-The only official
Information of the progress of the revolu
tion in Nicaragua that has been received
by the state department for n week past
was contained in the following dispatch
from Minister Baker at Managua, the cap
ital of the country: "ReyolutionIsts can
nonaded Managua from steamers without
warning, killing one woman near legation
and wounding several persons" The date
of the bombardment is not given.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-26
Two strange Meetings.

At table d'hote in a New York hotel
two strangers met about a year since.
An interesting conversation ended by
hearty pledges Of mutual friendship,
Precisely six months later to the day
and almost to the hour they again met,
without the slightest provision or prear-
rangement, at the same hotel and the
same table. During the interval each
had Travelled around the world, one east
ward, the other westward.-Exchange.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-26
Case Against tho Fair Commits. .ioner..

CHICAGO, July 98.-When the case OF
Charles w Clingman against the Worlds
Columbian Exposition company was called
in Judge STEMS court Lawyer William
E. Mason stated briefly his grounds in
support of his motion that a rule issue
from the court requiring the Worlds Co.
lumbian exposition to show cause why
they are not in contempt of tn courts
order in permitting the gates Of the
World fair to be closed on Sunday. The
court set the motion for hearing at 1880
O'Clock tomorrow morning
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-26

New YORK, July 26.-The World says:
The Erie Railroad company today went
into the hands of receivers. Judge La.
combe, of the United States ciicait court,
named John King and j. G. Mccullough.
They gave 500, 900 bonds, with ID. o. Mills
and J. Lowber Welsh, of Philadelphia, us
sircties. Within the last few weeks the
floating debt of the Erie became impos-
sible of renewal, and in order not to sacri-
flee the best interests of the company il
was decided to place the road in receivers
hands and preserve the system intact.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-26

TOPEKA, July e6-The strike situation
in the Cherokee district is regarded ns so
serious by the governor and his advisers
that eleven companies of militia have been
ordered to hold themselves in readiness to
move on three hours notice Lieutenant
Governor Daniels states that BID regards
the situation as very critical, and that it
might break out into violence anil blood
shed at any time.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-26
A West Penn Accident.

PrTBBuRG, July ga West Pom rail
road passenger train, consisting Of an en-
gine aud three coaches, crashed into the
rear Of a freight train near Pine Creek
three miles outside OF the city. Fireman
Stump jumped from the engine and was
badly bruised Engineer Alfred Bissell
remained on the engine and was badly cut
and bruised, but will recover. Samuel
Murphy, n contractor, was badly hurt
baggage Master Flemming had several
ribs broken. Richard Armstrong, pas
senger, was thrown through window
and badly cut with the glass.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-26

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Ia, July 2G.-County
Treasurer C. w. b. Reed yesterday after
noon levied on seventeen locomotives in
the Union Pacific yards Mt the Council
Bluffs transfer, and chained them in the
round house under the care Of deputy
and assistants. The levy was made to sat
isfy taxes for the year 1891. The hest pas
scnger engines of the company were tied
up, and all business was suspended for
seYeInl hours
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-26

LOUISVILLE, July 26.-The Fourth Ma
tional bank threw up the sponge yester
day afternoon after hard fight. A run
during the day, with drain from the
country banks, caused the suspension.
President George Davis was seen just
after the closing of the doors. "Al the
information we have to give ont at this
time,n he said. lis that no one will lose a
mill by our suspension" The Merchants
and Deposit banks were also forced to
close their doors indefinitely.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-26

LONDON, July 26.-Dr. John Rae, the
Arctic explorer, died Mt his residence in
this city after prolonged illness. DR.
Rae came inte prominence in 1916, when
he was entrusted by the Hudson's Bay
company with tho task of completing the
delincations Of the northern shores of the
American continent. During the spring
of 1877 Dir. Rae explored on foot the shores
of great gulf having 700 miles of const
line. He thus connected the work OF
Parry at the mouth of Fury aud Hecla
strait with the work of Ross on the coast
of Boothia, proving that Boothia was part
of the American continent.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-26

WASHINGTON, July 26.-Surgeon General
Wyman has received the following cable
dispatch from Assistant Surgeon G, u.
Young, OF the marine hospital service sta
toned at Naples; "Cholera prevails. Con-
dition worse, A large number OF emf
grants are preparing for America Isola-
tion on shore is impossible Authorities
refuse to permit detention on board. Pas
sengers are transferred from train to ship,
and isolation on the way imperfect"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-26

BUFFALO, july 25.-oattle aru. Hogs steady;
good weight Workers., 50 6caI6. .G5; good light,
$4,000 75 mixed mediums and light, $3.50;
good heavy and mediums, sG16,lO; roughs,
s4TQ57J. Sheep and lambs easy; light to
fair lambs, si.5oQI5; culls and common sheep,
S2.75d35o.
EAST LIBERTY. Pa, July S5.-Cattle slow and
UNCHANGED. Hogs Arm; medium and light
weights. 50 eBdl6to; extra heavy, $500, One
car hogs shipped New York today. sheep mar
ket l0c. 70 l5e. lower.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-26
BEHRING SEA CONTROVERSY.



cided In Favor of Uncle Sam.
WASHINGTON, June GA rumor reached
Washington last night that the arbitrators
In the Behring sea controversy between
the United States and Great Britain, who
have been in session at Paris since March
listening to arguments in the case, had de-
cided in favor of the United States No
confirmation nor denial of the report could
be had, as Second Assistant Secretary
Adee, who is in charge of the state depart
ment, in the absence of Secretary Gresham
is at his country place in Maryland.
Il is learned that some of the otticinls o
the department did not leave the building
until o'clock last evening" which may o
may not be of Significance in this conneo
ton. But little credence is given to th
rumor.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-26

CHICAGO, July 28.--World's Fair Com
missioner St. Clair, of West Virginia, got
into row with gateman yesterday on
account Of having forgot his pass. 4. Co
lumban guard who interfered was knocked
down by the irate colonel, and then gen
eral fight ensued, which was finally quellcd
by other guards Tho colonel, with his
face and shirt front covered with blood,
went to the Office of President Higin-
botham and washed, while his antagonists,
equally CORY, were conducted to their
building for u similar purpose.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-26

EAsToS, Pa, July 26.-In the special
election in the Eighth Congrc ssional dis
trict yesterday to I'LL the vacancy caused
by the death of Hon. William Mutchler,
his son. Howard Mutchler, Democrat, was
elected over General Frank Reeder, Re
publican, by about $500 majority. The
vote was less than one-half that of last
year in the district, when it went 6,243
Democratic
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-26

BALTIMORE, July 26-Maggie Taylor,
Lulu johnson, Marian Smith and Nellie
Patrick, all young women, were drowned
near Patrick 3 Landing, on the Wicomico
river. by the capsizing OF "A small boat.
Two young men, who completed tho sail
ing party, saved themselves, one by cling
ing to the upturned boat, the other by
swimming ashore.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-26

SPRINGFIELD, o., July 96.-Six cases of
Winchesters were loaded on the Memphis
train at Nicholas station. which is carry
ing large number of negroes to Kansas
to take the strikers places. 1t is said that
the negroes were not told that there vas
strike, and many will refuse to go into the
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-26

ST. LOUIS, July GA north bound
freight train on the ST. Louis, Chicago
and st, Paul railroad crashed through n
trestle near Reihle station, piling eighteen
cars in heap. Conductor w f. Burrell,
of Springfield, Ills, was instantly killed.
Brakeman Charles johnson and w. A.
Clements, of Alton, and Walter Manning,
of Springfield were probably fatally in
iured,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-26

WASHINGTON, July 26.-The department
of state has not yet received a complaint
In the case of Miss Melton, the American
missionary vino was abused in Kurdison,
but cablegram received from Minister
Terrell says that the Turkish government
has done all in its power TO protect Ameri-
can missionaries in Kurdiston, and to pun
ish the robbers who perpetrated the out
rage on Miss Melton.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-26

WASHINGTON, July 26.-It is stated upon
what seems to be good authority that ex-
Congressman Andrew, of Massachusetts,,
will succeed Quincy as assistant secretary
OF state. 1t is no longer doubted here that
Quincy is preparing to get out. Inquiries
at the state department bear out the carly
retirement Of Quincy.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-26

HAMILTON, Ont, July 2s.-City bank
managers report that a large amount of
money has been received from American
cities during the past few days to be de-
posted In banks here A deposit of So, 600
was received yesterday from a woman liy-
ing in Buffalo, she having withdrawn that
amount from bank in TINT city.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-26

WASHINGTON, July 28.-The abstract of
the condition of national banks in Chicago
on July 10 last shows the reserve to have
been 30. 81 per cent The total loans and
discounts were $8l, ,5ss 900; individual de
posits, $3.50 o00, 600, surplus fund. 81 522 goo;
gold and gold certificates. si2, 900. The
reserve for Detroit was 24.s0, and for Min
neapolis 27 81 per cent
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-26

MoRGANFIELD, Ky, July 26-A terrible
wreck occurred on the Ohio Valley rail
road, two miles from this city, Freight
train No. 92, consisting of engine and six
freight cars, loaded with through freight.
were dltched and afterwarl burned. Three
lives were lost-Robert yandorn, engineer;
Frank Threlkeld, fireman, and Marion
Davis, head brakeman. Their bodies were
burned to crisp.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-26

CHICAGO, July 26.--lt is quite possible
that Daniel H. RurnhGm and Fire Mar
shall Murphy will soon be released from
the finding of the coroner's jury, who sat
on the victims OF the cold storage fire.
States Attorney Kern is convinced that
the coroner's jury acted hastily, and he
will advise the grand jury that the cases
against them be thrown out.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-26

DENVER, July 26.-Up to date 8, 700 men
have registered as ont of employment, and
the list is steadily increasing Means are
being taken to furnish employment and
provide food for the hungry and destitute,
1t is estimated that 1900 persons, men,
women and children, are in need OF lmme-
diate aid
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-26

WEST PolNr, ~ Y, July 26-NIrs L, S.
Grant arrived here from Salem Centre last
evening, and will remain during the bal
ance of the season. Her daughter Mrs.
Sartoris, will sail from Europe oh Satur-
day, and will join her mother here about
Auu X
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-26

NEW YORK, July 26.-Judge Bopkstaver
has denied the motion of the plaintiff : at
torney in the suit Of Delia Reagan against
Russell Sage, asking for vacation of
the order extending defendants time to
serve an sJnended answer.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-26

No Successor TO Juatice Blatchford Yet.
BuZzARD's BAY, Mass, July 2G.-There
were no callers on the president yesterday.
While there are many conjectures as TO
the appointment to succeed the late JUS
tice Blatohford. it ia stated here that the
selection will be from New York or some
New England state. The choice will not
fall to either the south or west The ap.
pointment will not be made however, un-
I'll utter congress assemblies.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-26

PARIS, July 26.--Fonr explosions shat
tered the Albion dynamite factory in Bon
feur, near Havre. The ruins caught fire.
All hands were at work when the explo-
sions occurred. Nine men were known to
have been killed, twenty more We're
wounded severely, and others We're hurt
seriously. Several bodies are believed to
be under tho burning ruins.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-26

ROME July 26.-It is reported that the
late Augustine Depretis, for some time
premier and several times cabinet minis
ter, received from Signor Tanlongo, the
imprisoned ex-manager Of the Bank of
Rome, more than 5000, 900 francs for poll
tcal and other purposes.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-26

Hollow Rock. Tenn, July 26,-T'he
business portion of the was destroyed
by fire. Only The Record Office and Love
lace s. Bros store remain standing, The
loss will reach. $4,000, with small insur
ance. The origin of the fire is believed to
be incendiary
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-26

ERIE, Pa, July 26.-Marshal Alexan-
der Hamill, of Ashtabula, o., was shot by
two burglars whom he was pursuing.
llamill had chased the burglars some dis
tance when they fired upon him. His
wounds are said to be fatal
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-26

SAN FRANCISCO, July 9G.-AdHices from
Hong Kong give details of terrible ex-
plosion at the government powder maya
zine at Canton on June "a, which killed
many persons, injuring over 800 people
and wrecking COO houses.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-26

LONDON July 26.-In the libel suit of
Joseph Havelock Wilson, NJ. p. for Mid
dlesboSDugh and secretary of the Nationel
Seamen's Union, against the London
Evening News and Post for S35,O0o the
jury gave verdict for the paper.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-26

OTTAWA, Ont, July 2e.-A At Clarence
Creek, Russell county, lightning struck
the house of j. d. Landry, killing his two
daughters, aged 1s and 10 years. Mrs.
Landry was also struck, but not seriously
hurt
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-26

SEA GlRr, n. j., July 26.-Nearly all of
the men of the Second regiment, who
were made sick by what is thought to
have been oxalie acid, which was used to
wash the tinware, have recovered To-
morrow will be Governors day" at the
rumn
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-26

BRUSSELS, July 26-The chamber of
deputies, which is just completing its work
on the bill for the revision of the constitu-
tion, adopted by large majority propc-
sal that three-fourths of the senate shall
be elected by direct universal suffrage and
the other fourth by the communal coun-
cils
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-26

MANAsouAN, n. J., July 26.-Charles
Antonides, n prominent business man of
Asbury Park, was struck by the PennsSl-
vania train at Sea Girt crossing and fatally
injured, his horse killed and buggy demol.
ispSd.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-22
REMARKABLE STORY FROM CHICAGO.
,,vr. W n,xox,s SUIT FOR THE RELEASE OF
HIS BROTHER FROM THE CONTROL
uExPy ROOT.

Chicago March 2I-A proceeding which reads more
like story Of fiction than an action at law was %
gun In the Circuit Court to-day II was Drouent AT
tre instcaton OF James W. Dixon. OF NewYork City,
who seeks the courts Of Chicago to wrest as Is
claimed the person and property OF his BROTHER Henry
" IiXon from the fraudulent and undue possession
and control Of Henry a. Root, New-torN ia"!er.
The recital OF the complainant covers pero0 oi
eight years during all of which time II appears lie
veal In inded and aged Ienry W. Dixon, VINO a. ue
outset 4, said TO have been wealthy, WAS the Nchm
Of Root, The remarkable story eliminates III thiS
city where 10000 in coatcrns, the skeleton OF the
chartered fortune and which is made the base for
the action is in controversy. This amount CONSISTS
Of Two certificates OF deposit for S1OOoo each "hc"
re now In the vaults OF the Central safety Deposit
romn.nv vhere they were placed about a Year ago
bv Henry ". Dixon and Henry A. Root lhe co"-
nanant seeks to the courts restrain the deposit
company from delivering the collaerals 10 any one
o,hsr than himself as committee In lunacy, ana also
to compel the company to allow him access to the
vaults. - =,
Henry W. Dixon was declared Insane January o.
500 I'm Queens County, y. ", but IL Is held mat
he has been of weak and unsound mind since 1881
and incapable OF managing his affairs. Up 10 1904
he made his home with his brother, the compiaihhh''
when he left and took up his abode with Henry A.
Root with whom he continued to live until he was
declared OF unsound mind. At the time oil MS u'"ins
nm his residence with Root he possessed In addi-
tion TO other cohternls, Of piece OF properly AT
No. So Cedar-st.. Ncw-York which yielded an annual
inco ne OF $4,000, above expenses and taxes. Ihs
prop.rty he was induced to mortgage for Sloooo' IL
is alleged at the istigatiDn OF Root, who IL IS heid
appropriated the amount to his own use. Ill feo'
ru,ry 1855. Dixon conveyed this property 10 tne
Now. York Mutual Life lnsnrnce Company Tor %,V'-
coo which conveyance 1t Is held, was made al thc
instance and under the coercion OF Root IL Is slated
further that Root received the whole OF the S'oooo.
H. A. Roots address In this city Is the New. lork
Club II was said there last night that fcr TWO years
no had made his home In Helena, Mont. In that
timc he had been In this city only once IL was
supp Jscd that he was now In Chicago