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Evening journal., 1894-11-23
The War I'm Madagascar.

MARsEILLEs, Nov. 23.-Mail advlces
that have reached here from Madagascar
show that the arrival at Antananariyo Of
NJ. l.. Myre de Vilers, the special envoy
to present the demands of France to the
Malagassy government, was marked by
the outbreak Of robberies and incendiary
fires. The government made no effort to
repress the disorder. Two agents Of the
firm of Rebuff q Sarrante, on the west
coast of Madagascar, have been murdered
by natives with assagais and their quar-
ters sacked. One of the victims was a
Frenohman and the other a native Of the
island OF Mauritius.
Prince Rakotemana, the princesses and
other relatives Of the queen are preaching
a holy war. Fanatics hGrangue the peo-
pie and are stirring them against the
French by displaying the hearts and en-
trails Of children found, they declare. in
French residences The Hovas, the ruling
tribe. declare thaF tse French kill and eat
children. The Hova government has
promised TO protect English missionaries.
Evening journal., 1894-11-23
ASKED FOR $1,000.
A Young Man In Clinton, y. v, Is Charged
with Blackmaii.

A Young Man In Clinton, n. ", Is Charged
with Blackmail.
CLINTON. n. Y, Nov. 23.-This village
was startled by the exposure Of a most
daring blackmailing scheme which i'm
plioates several woll known young men.
Mrs. Mary Dwight, widow of the late
Judge Theodore w. Dwight whois spend
ing the winter in New York, received an
unsigned letter about 10 days ago which
stated that unless she left 81, 600 In So
$40 and $50 bills beside a certain gate
post at her residence in College street on
the night of Nov. 30 all Of her property
in Clinton would be burned, and, further
II she took any steps TO ascertain who the
persons were that made the demand she
would be killed.
Mrs. Dwight. Immediately upon receipt
OF the letter, handed IL Co her brother,
Dwight Olmstoad OF New Hork city, who
placed the case in tho hands of Detective
Henry j. Hnllowcll Of that city for inves-
tigation. Detective Hallowell immodi
ately came 20 Clinton, and for a number
of days has been at work on the case
= When he arrived in Clinton, Peter kel
Icy a student in tho Clinton Union
school. had Just been arrested on a war
rant charging him with getting goods ant
money undor false protensos Suspioicr
at once turned upon Kelley as the culpr
/ He was arrested and confessed, impliol
ing several other prominent young IN
| in the village.
From his confession it seems that h
wrote tho letter 20 Mrs. Dwight at th
request of his associates in the sohem'
whose names ho says are Lawrence Bitz
patrick. Daniel G. Mcintyre, Bert Jone
and Calvin Barber The young mon wer
| arrestpd
Evening journal., 1894-11-23
YALE CONFIDENT.
The Football Teams start For Springfield
Tor the Big Game.

The Football Teams start For Springfield
Tor the Big Game.
New HAVEN. Nov. 23.-The Yale team
at its final practice rohearsed the signals
for Saturdays game, and there was
brief contest between the varsity eleven
and tho scrub team The coachers, Gosh
Hartwell. Ray Tomplins and Hoifeliin-
ger, with several players Of the scrub
eleven, tackled the freshmen team for
short battle. The varsity men are in cap
ital condition and confident OF winning
from Harvard by a small score. lt is
known TO a very few that Yale expects TO
defeat Princeton by a larger score than
she expects to make in tho Springfield
game
The Yale toam and attendants left this
city about noon today in "A special car for
Springfield The betting last night was
9 to j on Yale, and a largo sum Of money
was forwarded to Boston and Cambridge
by Yales following to be placed on tho
blue on these terms. A small army of
Yale mon will 20 up TO Springfield this
afternoon. Five special trains will carry
the remaining Yale contingent and
townspeoplo from here Saturday morning.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Nov. 23.-When
the football struggle shall have onded on
Hampton park tomorrow Harvard and
Yale will be free Of tho agreement that
has for FIVE years past brought them to-
gether thore for their annual contest.
The llgnment between Yale and Prince
ton will DO dissolved at the close Of their
game and Thanksgiving day will bring
to close the two years agreement be
tween Harvard and the University Of
Pennsylvania. Therefore after Dec. each
college may play whore, when and with
| whom it chooses Each will become then
O free lance in tho football arena.
CAMBRIDGE Mass, Nov. 28.-An air
Of uncertainty pervades the university
team today. Tho recently reported injury
60 Emmons has caused much discussion,
and tho possibility Of Brewer being
forced to leave the game gives the ordi-
nary men little chance 60 use their faith.
The attitude of the coachers and captain
has been the most secret ever seen at Har-
ward, and nothing has been officially Civ
en- out since the team retired behind the
fence. Captain Emmons took no part In
the signal practice yesterday afternoon.
and the general opinion is that he will
be unable TO play the whole game. Mol
ton will take his place If he retires, and
the freshman find, Cabot, will DO used tC
help Arthur Brewer If his side gives out
Captain Emmons was driven on the field
in a carriage, but did not leave It, nnt
Charley Brewer was hobbling about OF
crutohes.
Evening journal., 1894-11-23
Home nrnr.et cIuh,s nanquet.

Boston, Nov. 90. The annual banquet
OF the Homo Market club Of Boston, the
leading Republican organization of Mas.
saohusetts, was held at Mechanics build
ing. Hon. Thomas b. Reed Governor
Greenhalge, Mr.. Parkerson Of Louisiana
Senator George +. Hoar, Congressman
Draper of Massachusetts,, Governor Eleot
Busiel of New Hampshire and ex-Govern-
or Brackott of Massachusetts, were present.
Evening journal., 1894-11-23
Social and Personal Events.

Social and Personal EVfuNas
Clerk Of the Peace William NJ
Dickson, Of Dover, was IN Wilmington
yesterday.
Mrs NJ J Locke and daughter, Mrs.
@ D Boyd, of Baltimore, are stopping
with Mira II. NJ Ciesver for few days.
William Kimble, Of Kennett Square, is
visiting his daughter, Mrs. Calvin
S TEyne, IN this city
Miss Scott of this city, is the guest OF
Mrs. Anna s Smedley, of West Chester
Miss Lucle Wilson, Of Georgetown, Is
the guest Of friends in this city
Mr. and Mrs Luther NJ. Reynolds, Of
Baltimore, have returned from short
visit among relatives in Dover.
Ed yard Holmes, Of Dover. has gone 10
San Francisco, where he will make his
future home.
William CsrRsgy, of Kirkwood, has
jast completed brief business trip to
this city.
w. g. Abbott, Of Milford. who has
been spending some time here, has re-
turned home.
J. A Manlove, Of Chesapeake City, was
in the city last evening
Miss Lottle Morris, of this city, ia
spending a week with relatives In New
York
James Il Hofecker, Jr., contracted q
heavy cold several days ago, and is con-
fined to the house.
A Lee Cummins. Of Smyrna, was in
the city yesterday.
Trainmaster j. B. Book, of Clayton
spent some time in the city yesterday.
Evening journal., 1894-11-23
Llttle Thnnder Acaultted.

GUTHRIE, o. T., Nov. ga surprise
was sprung hero in the trial Of Little
Thunder. who, with Roman Nose, both
Cheyennes, is charged with killing Will
liam Breeding and wounding man
named Cotter last spring. After several
witnesses had sworn that Little Thunder
had done the shooting Chief Hill of the
Cheyenne tribe took the stand and sworo
that he himself fired the fatal shots after
the white men had shot and wounded
him. He declared the accused Indians
were not present at the time.
Evening journal., 1894-11-23
Chinese Lener niscorerrd.

PATERSON, n. j., Nov. ga case Of
leprosy was reported to the health board.
Jim Wing. 80 years OF age, the owner Of
a laundry at Is Hamburg avenue, is tho
victim. Wing has been h . for six years.
The Cinnamon in the la akdry said Wing
was not there whom ho was inquired for
and they further said he won't to New
York Wing Is believed 20 be in hiding
in this city. The health authorities are
looking for him
Evening journal., 1894-11-23
scenes NJ Port Arthur.

LONDON, Nov. ga special CORE.
spondent, tho only European at Port Ar
thur, writing from there under date Of
Oct. 10. describes the place as being a city
of the dead. The streets are empty, and
only soldiers are to be seen in the houses.
The correspondent estimates that 90 600
superior northern troops are defending
Port Arthur and that they have plenty OF
ammunition. He adds that the fortress
Is impregnable If defended and that the
garrison has provisions enough TO last six
weeks.
Evening journal., 1894-11-23
She slandered the Minister.

M1DnLETowN, n Y, Nov. 23.-Mrs.
e. c. Royce was expelled from st. Paul's
church on the charge of slandering the
pastor, Rev. W. McKendree Darwood.
The case has excited considerable COM
ment because Of the nature and bitterness
of the charges made on both sides. All
tho accusations made by Mrs. Royce were
decided false by tho church jury. Mr..
Darwood Will bo tried before the confer
enoe on the charge OF unministerial con-
duct
Evening journal., 1894-11-23
mormon Nissionaries Return.

SAN Francisco, Nov. 23.-The steam
or Mariposa, from the South seas, just ar-
rived, brought several Mormon elders
whohave been prospecting in the islends.
They are en- route to Salt Lake City.
Their mission work has been done in Sa-
moa the Friendly islands and New Zea
land, and they have 5000 followers in
New Zealand
Evening journal., 1894-11-23
worlmen Discover a Tragedy.

ROCHESTER, Nov. 23.-Workmen on the
Central tracks at Fairport discovered the
body of man lying in Thomas creek.
From papers found on his person he was
identified as Edward ID. Robinson and is
supposed to belong in Syracuse It is not
known how he met his death.
Evening journal., 1894-11-23
10 New Pnrtr Tor FIshbacI..

LITTLE Rock. Nov. 23. .--Governor Fish
back has written letter to A. b. Werner.
president of the Bimetallic league that he
will not follow any set of impracticables
into a now party, and that the Democrat
10 party is the only one through which
I'VE can ever secure free and unlimited
coinage OF silver"
Evening journal., 1894-11-23
Dropped Dead at Pennserove.

PEEEseRovE. Nov. 23 While perform
irg some work in his yard James
Simpkins, Of this place. dropped dead
from heart disease The deceased was
in the best Of health during the morning,
and ate a hearty dinner
Evening journal., 1894-11-23
RonnIsed Three Thnes.

TrEN-TsIN. Nov. 23.-Reliable informa-
tion received here from Port Arthur shows
that the first attack of the Japanese drove
in tho Chinese outposts. Three other at
taoks woro subsequently made, but IN
each instance the Japanese were ropulsed.
Heavy and inoessant firing has boon
going on since noon Tuesday. The Japa-
nese are landing additional troops. They
warned a British vessel TO clear, as their
fleet intended to lombard tho forts
"Wednesday
Evening journal., 1894-11-23
chlna,s Bid For Ponce.

LONDON, Nov 23.-The Globe prints
dispatch from Hiroshima saying that ad-
vices have been received there from China
in which il is intimated that it is the in
tention of the Chinese government to Of
for an indemnity of 100, 600, 600 taels and
also to defray the expenses Of the war as
one Of the conditions Of peace.
Evening journal., 1894-11-23
china's Finest vessel Lost.

NnAin = AANfet NtH1tA LUST
WASHINGTON, Nov. 93.-The Chinese
have lost tho finest and most powerful
vessel Of their nAvy-the great battloship
Chen Yuen, which stood the brunt Of the
fighting at Yalu. The news came to the
navy department in cablegram just re-
oeived ft states that the Chen Yuen, in
leaving Wei Hai-Wei harbor on the 18th
inst, accidentally struck a torpedo She
was heaohed. but was rendered useless for
lack Of docking facilities. In despair at
the catastrophe the commander, Commo-
doro Lin. committed suicide.
The Chen Yuen was magnificent
fighting machine, very much like our
own battleship Maine. She was built In
Europe in 1882 and was OF z, ,430 tons
displacement. It would appear from tho
brief statement of facts in tho oablegrhm
that the ship fell a victim TO one Of the
torpedces planted by the Chinese them-
selves 90 guard the entrance to Wei Hat
Wei which was the last Of tho great ma
val strongholds of the empire save Port
Arthur now tottering TO its fall
It was as we'll that Commodore Lin
committed suicide. for no would doubt
loss have been doonpitated as the result Of
his error. It is believed hore that this
| loss has deprived the Chinese navy Of its
| offensive power There remains tho Ting
| Yuen, another powerful battloship, and
q fow lessor ironclads, but without the
aid Of the Chen Yuen they would hardly
dare Co make an offensive campaign, and
| probably will remain In port to assist in
tho defense.
Lieutenant Miyoka naval attaohe OF
the Japanese legation here says the ad-
vance on Port Arthur has been very eau
tious, as tho ground for miles around has
been filed with powder mines connected
with electric wires running TO Port Ar.
thur Three days ago the japanese were
within day s march of the fortress, but
It was necessary to send ahead small
! scouting parties to pick q route away
from the mines and wires
The regular road could not be used foI
artillery, as it would havo been blown
up, and accordingly tho big guns have
had to be moved through woods and
| swamps.
This cautious march should havo been
completed, AMI the Japanese legation 4.
hourly expecting word that the decisive
blow has beon struck, though a siege may
be necessary, as the fortress has one Of
the strongest defensos Of modern times
Evening journal., 1894-11-23
The Tnmous .sl.eeter,, Captured.

FORT SMITH Ark, Nov. 23-Deputy
Marshal Smith has telegraphed the mar
shal's Office from Wichita Falls, Tex,
that one Of the four captured suspects is
the famous Skeeter'' of the Cook sang
but Bill Cook is not one Of the parry.
Evening journal., 1894-11-23
Tho NntinnnI Grange.

SPRINGFIELD. Ills, Nov. 23. AT the
session of the National grange here the
overtures from the National FedeE'tion
of Labor praying for an amalgamation Of
the five farmers organizations were re-
jected A proposition to establish a na-
tional grange organ was defeated.
Evening journal., 1894-11-23
DUNRAVEN TO TRY AGAIN.

He VIII Build Another Boat and Challenge
For the Cup.
Cows, Isle Of Wight, Nov. GA tel
egram received here says that Lord Dun
raven has definitely decided to issue a
challenge for the Americas cup.
This will be cheerful news TO the skip
pers and yatohsmen in the United States.
1t has all along been expected that Dun
raven would again challenge for the cup,
Evening journal., 1894-11-23
Men Barrcd FROM the W. c. T. u.

CLEVELAND, Nov. 23.-The executive
committee Of the W. c. Il. U. held a post
convention meeting. The most important
matter that came up was a resolution to
admit mon to full membership in the
young ladies' branch. The decision reach
ed was that such a change was inexpedi-
Evening journal., 1894-11-23
7 he Silver Mark

Weight of Silver is not the
only .desideratum in Silver
Plate. In addition is quality
;ooo sS5 fine STERLING Silver; the
pattern artistic, and the
workmanship, which must
be executed with closest at
tentiOn, even to minor de-
tails. These essentials are
combined in the Silver Plate
of the Bailey, Banks ~
Biddle Company, and their
silver mark is a guarantee.
Evening journal., 1894-11-23
Fonrth CIn.s Postmasters.

wAEnfNGToN. Nov. 28-The following
fourth class postmasters were appointed;
New Yorll-Youngsyille, Henry Him
melreioh.
Ponnsy -Stioknoy, Mrs NJ. j.
Hunter
Evening journal., 1894-11-23
A child Enjoys :

The pleasant flavor, gentle action and
soothing effects of Syrup of Figs. when
in need OF laxative, and IL the father or
mother be costive or bilious, the most
gratifying results follow its use; so that
It IS the best family remedy known, and
every family should have bottle on hand.
Evening journal., 1894-11-23
EII,Ins Nh ne senator.

WHEELING, Nov. ga canvass Of Re
publioans elected 60 the Legislature 70.
moves all doubt Of the election Of s. b.
Elkins TO tho United States senate.
Evening journal., 1894-11-23
KilleS by a Train.

MIDDLETowN. n. Y, Nov. 23-Mat-
thew Stevens, aged %, prominent citi-
zen of Fort Montgomery, while walking
on the West Shore tracks was struck by
q train and instantly killed
Evening journal., 1894-11-23
wedding at stanton.

Miss Clara A Lyman daughter Of
Thomas Lyman and sister Of City
Solicitor william 7. Lyman, and Alvin
Satterthwaite were married st the homo
of the brides parents near Stanton last
evening Samuel Paschsll, of this city,
Newark, performed the ceremony
About sixty eight guests were present,
including nuembsr Of relatives and
friends from Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1894-11-23
nIIIK ana vroan.

Pure milk and cream constantly on
hand. put up in glass jars when desired
and delivered to all parts OF the city. j.
H. Porter, Seventh aud Madison streets
pbona R41
Evening journal., 1894-11-23
r-,y.bn gxnocl-od ont pehier.

WAsHINGToN, Nov. 23.-Ed Vaughn Of
Trenton knocked out Lou Dehler in tho
second round at the Columbia Athletic
oluh
Evening journal., 1894-11-23

a Thanksgiving. Straw Ride.E
The Hawthorne Literary Society mem
bers will take a straw ride on Thanks
giving eve. A number Of Chester friends
Evening journal., 1894-11-23

The Chen Nuen Blown Up by rorpedoes and
Beachcd-Her Captain Immediately Com
mitted Suicide Sow Japanese Treaty
signed at Washington.
LONDON. Nov. 28.-The Chinese and
Japanese navios have had battle of
Port Arthur The Cinnamon are said TO
have continued tho fight even to close
quarters, suffering great damage. Tho
battleship Chon Yuen fed into the har-
Dor Of VOL. Hai-Woi which Is almost di
reotly opposite Port Arthur.
A dispatch says that tho Chen Yuon
ran aground while entering Wei HaiWc
She was trying to avoid tho torpodoos laid
thero to blow up the enemy in caso no en-
tered tho harbor. Thoro Is little doubt,
however that the crack warship was ao-
tually blown up and many OF her crow
either killed OF wounded.
Lin Tai Sau, hor commander commit
ted suicide tho instant he realized the
disaster that had befallen his vessel
LONDON, Nov. ga dispatch from
Shanghai says that the efforts OF foreign
ers TO roach the Chinese wounded meet
with small success. The wounded Chi
neso mostly remain at Simenting between
New Chang and Mukden, the state OF the
country preventing tho Chinese medical
staif and tho foreign volunteers from pro
ceedinR thore Wounded strAgglers have
reached Mukdon and New Chang, and
/ somo OF them have even reached Tien-
tsin, wher9 they have been attended TO,
but no suocor has reached the main body
Of the Chinese wounded
All the foreigners have evacuated huk-
den. A portion of the road between
frff. -. 4. .I...II
nanese troops. and this locality Is beoom-
ing unpleasant for travellers. Cold weath-
en- Is setting In.
The Catholic fathers remain at theiI
stations in Manchuria, but the Protes
tants have returned The latter reported
that tho Chinese soldiers fought mosi
stubbornly under General Sung, and they
add that II tho Chinese had good leadori
thoy would certainly repel the Japanese.
Evening journal., 1894-11-23
S 925 BIB
STERLING

viii accompany them The party will
b. entertained at farm house near
this city.
Evening journal., 1894-11-23

~ eonmunicstions intended for ioseTtIon
a this column should be addressed TO Society
Editor, care Of the EvEHIr0 JoUREAIi. COM
ne D2Der only
Evening journal., 1894-11-23
LOCAL SOCIETY NEWS
Pretty Chrysanthemum We'd
ding at the Home Of Mrs. Clark
ANOTHER MARRIAGE AT STANTON

Many Friends witnessed the NuptiaIs Of
Miss Miriam ID. Clark and Charles n.
Bower Last tNight-Hawthorns Literary
Society TO Go on Thanksgiving Straw
Ride.
Evening journal., 1894-11-23

IMoney . loan al DaYlaOw 3 Co.
Evening journal., 1894-11-23
FIGHT AT PORT ARTHUR
Three Times Were the Japa-
nese'Land Forces Repulsed.
CHINA HAS LOST A BIG wARsH1P.

The Chen Yuen Blown Up by Torpedoes and
Beaehed-IIer Captain Immediately Com
mittod Suicide Now Japanese Treaty
Siprncd NJ NVnsltn~top
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-29
SrAMr collectors have learned with

STAMP collectors have learned with
surprise during the past few days
that n New York firm has bought up
all the VI stamps Of the Columbian
issue and raised the price at $3.50 a
piece. II is said that the specula-
tors learned that only about ten
thousand Of the 81 stamps remained
unsold, and purchased them in small
lots from postmasters all over the
country. The full issue of Column
biam stamps ut the face value is
worth $16.24. and it is estimated that
there is demand for 10000 full
sets. No set will he complete with
out the 81 stamp. The only way to
break the corner is for the govern
mcnt to print n new issue of 81
stamps II the plates have not been
destroyed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-29

THE invidious and uncalled-for
comparisons made by Rev. +. W.
Mcrrell Mt the First NJ. f. church. in
his Memorial discourse Sunday were
in exceedingly bad taste. and it is
not the first exhibition Of this sort on
Mr.. Mcrrclfs part on similar occa-
sions. To invite n body of men and
women to his church. many Of whom
may not be of his own way of think
ing. and then to take his chances on
insulting any of them. is certainly an
evidence OF extreme improperly. rs
well as display of prejudice that
should ut all times be eliminated
from pulpit utterances.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-29

In his speech in defense of the
senate tariff bill, Mr.. German frank
ly admitted that some OF the demo-
Gratis Of the senate were responsible
for whatever delay there had been in
the revision and amendment of the
house bill. but he claimed that the
delay was unavoidable. He wished
II distinctly understood. however,
that the blame for any further delay
rests upon the shoulders of the re-
publican party. and in this conncc-
tion he made statement which will
bear repeating verbatim. He said {:
We are ready for n final vote to-
day. now. Mt once. Every hour oc-
cupied by useless debate from this
moment must be charged up TO the
republican party. II the representa-
tives Of that party are sincere in
their expressions of n belief that n
return Of prosperity can only be
achieved by the definite action of
congress-, the remedy is in their own
hands. II they are honest in their
expressions Of confidence that the
passage Of this bill will drive the
democratic party. out of power, their
opportunity is here and now.
In these few sentences MIR. German
cleverly but truthfully pictured the
tariff situation rs it is today. so far
rs u prompt disposition Of the tariff
bill by the senate is concerned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-29
STATE SOVEREIGNTY QUESTION.
II Comes Up in Bill to Reduce the Powe
of Federal Courts.

1t Comes Up in n Bill tn Reduce the Power
of Federal Courts.
WASHINGTON, May a9.-Something of n
controversy over the state sovereignty
question has been stirred in the house ju.
dietary committee over n bill introduced
by Representative DeArmond to define
the duties of federal courts regarding con-
tempts, which provides that state, county
or city officers shall not be punished for
refusal to collect taxes or assessments I'M
der the judgments rendered by federal
courts against states, counties or cities
where the levying OF such taxes or assess
ments shall be contrary TO the laws of the
state as construed by its highest courts.
The bill has been favorably reported
from the committee by the Democrats,
and Wolverton of Pennsylvania, in the
report giving the views of the majority.
explains that it is intended to prevent a
federal court from overruling the laws of
the state by compelling state officer to
violate them. In many of the states, it is
explained, there is n limit to the indebted
ness which may be contracted or collect
ed without the consent of the people;
Therefore judgments beyond n certain
amount could not be secured through
state courts and the federal courts are
sometimes resorted to.
The minority report is drawn by Repre-
sentative Ray, Republican, of New York.
and signed by Ray, Powers, Stone, Upde-
graft, and Childs. The report character
lies the measure as Objectionable, vicious.
and unpatriotic, one that strikes a blow ut
good government and would deprive the
judicial department of the power to en-
force its DEGREES and nullify the purpose