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Evening journal., 1894-02-22

est investigation, but he had received inti-
nations that the difficulty which had
arisen would be amicably settled.
Considerable correspondence has passed
between the firm of X. 6. Dun & Co. and
Mr.. Wiman during that time, with the re-
suit that the most open letter he had pre-
pared was included in the complaint filed
against him. This too. was placed in the
hands Of the grand jury, and when the in
dictments were found by them the authori-
ties had everything ready for the springing
Of the trap.
The distressing news was not long in
reaching the home of Mr.. Wiman, which
is situated on Tompkins avenue, or, as is
better known, the Upper Terrace, St.
George, Staten Island. When she heard of
the arrest, Mrs. Wiman, although shocked,
bore up with greater calmness than was
expected. This was due to her implicit be-
lief in the thorough honesty Of her hus'
band and her confidence in his ability TO
prove his innocence
Evening journal., 1894-02-22
Incidents of the DAY.

The Board Of Directors of the Columbia
Athletic Club will hold an important
meeting tonight TO consider the advisa-
bility OF purchasing another big consign-
ment Of gymnasium appliances.
It is said that superintendent Holiday
has announced his willingness to do any.
thing In his power for New Castle should
the high bridge 'go up three feet" Two
favors are suggested. The rebuilding or
cutting away Of the Cape May wharf
and an afternoon Battery train from
Wilmington.
The funeral Of George Allen, an aged
Christiana citizen, was held this morn
ing when the body was laid to rest in
White Clay Creek Cemetery
Farmer Joseph Sharpe, who lives be.
tween this city and Christiana village on
the road known as Christians road, sold
his horses. cattle and farming imple.
ments at public sale this morning.
Evening journal., 1894-02-22

indictment contains two counts. The to-
tai amount involved in the alleged forgeres
is S220,OO0
The complainant against him is r. G..
Dun, president Of the Mercantile Agency
association Of Sl4 Broadway. One of the
charges is for forging an Endorsement Of T..
w. Bullnger TO check for 5000 which
was drawn to Bullinger's order by n. e.
Dun & Co.
The other Is for forging the Endorsement
Of Ogden Brewer 70 a check, also drawn
by X. G. Dun & Co, for s., $50 The checks
are said to have been forged respectively
on Jan. 90, 1893, and Feb 6. 1893.
Could Not Get Bail.
Mr. Wiman was arrested by Detective
Sergeants Won Gerichten and Reilly in his
Office on the sixth floor of the Field build.
Ing at Broadway. lie was perfectly cool
and was accompanied by his son-in-law,
Norman S. Walker Jr Mr.. Wiman said
that General Tracy was his counsel and
that he had been in consultation with the
general nearly all Of the afternoon. He
was not, he said, prepared to give bail at
once
Accompanied by Reilly and Won Gerich.
ten, Mr.. Wiman started out in search OF
bondsmen. lie called upon several OF his
friends along Broadway without avail, and
finally he asked to be taken TO the law Of
flee of Tracy, Boardman & Platt. There
he remained closeted with General Tracy
for a long time and when he reappeared
he was in tears. Mr. Wiman was very
much broken down and appeared to lose
all hopes after his failure TO secure bonds.
men,
General Tracy his counsel called at the
Tombs aud was in consultation with his
client for nearly an hour. General Tracy,
when seen at his residence. said 81 haven't
much TO say about Mr. Wimans arrest.
do not even know definitely the complaint
against him and have decided not to begin
investigations until tomorrow. / want 70
see these charges that they say are 20 nu-
merous.n
When asked about the possibility Of Mr..
Wiman's securing bail, Mr. Tracy replied:
lie will have to stay in the T0mbs until
Friday. Tomorrow is holiday, and |
don't think we can get bail until the next
day. We will have IL Friday, though, and
Mr.. Wiman will be released. That's all. "
The complaint containing the charges
against Erastus Wiman was drawn up by
former District Attorney Delaney Nicoll
and forwarded TO District Attorney Eel
lows, who has had il ia his possession for
some days. Attached TO the complaint
was a letter written by Mr. Wiman TO Mr..
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OIElD.

ALLEN. In Christiana, Del, on February
lN, 1894, 6eUrge Alien, aged - years.
CLOUD.-At Ola, mont Brandywine hun
dred, on February Ii. Lot Cloud.
FtENtY.--ln this city, on the l7th instant,
Annie f.. wife of George Feeney,
GRANES.-At Centreville. Del, on Febru-
ary II, Lewis Graves. aged u years.
HERDMAN.-In this city, on the 18th in
slant. Leroy q. son Of Harry l.. and Emma H..
Herdmnn, in his 3rd year.
HOpKlNS.-In Wissahickon, Pa. on Feb
ruary 10, lS4, Mary J , wife OF Charles H..
Hopkins, aged % years.
K1NG.-On February q. Catherine XII,
ee' q SO years, At her late residence, No 7Os
Jeflers1n street.
kemains viii leave on 0l a. N. train Fri
day morning for intermert at Baltimore.
MCCARTHY. In this city, on February l6.
tallaRhan Joseph. son of owen and Catharine
Mccarthy, aged Is years.
pANNE.-ln this city. on February Il,
Martha W. Payne. aged 70 years.
SMITH In this city, on the 18th instant,
James Smith, aged 10 years.
UPDIKE.-In this city. on February 20, 1891,
Maggie ID. Jpdike, aged 80 years.
Evening journal., 1894-02-22
THE LIFE oE eELLE eoYn..

The Rebel Spy Talked About Her THRILL
ing Experiences at the Opera House
Last Night.
Belle Boyd. the Rebel spy. lectured at
the Opera House, last night, under the
auspices OF Sheridan Post, G. A. r. She
is n remarkably well-preserved woman.
with voice still fresh and clear. She
wore sort Of uniform of gray cloth
trimmed with brass buttons ana braid.
Il was made with close fitting double.
breasted jacket and a riding skirt over
trousers
She related in a dramatic intensely
interesting style, her thrilling exper-
fences as Rebel spy, from the time OF
the John Brown raid until she was ban.
ished from the country, toward the close
Of the war. She told of her midnight
rides, Of her adventures on the battle
field, her confinement for eleven months
in the old Capitol Prison at Washington,
her love affairs and her perils as a spy.
She is now married To Colonel Ham.
monds and has two daughters, 16 and is
years of age.
Evening journal., 1894-02-22
ERASTUO WIMAN'S ARREST.
He Had Accepted an Invitation to Ad-
dress the Wilmington Board of Trade
at Its banquet.

He Had Accepted an Invitation to Ad-
dress the Wilmington Board Of Trade
at Its banquet.
Erastus Wiman. capitalist and pro.
moier, OF New York. was arrested yester
day afternoon by Detective Phil Reilley.
Two indictments for forgery and utter
ing checks were found against him by the
grand jury. Each indictment contains
two counts. The total amount involved
is 1928, 000 The indictments against
him are for forging the Endorsement Of
+. w. Bullinger to a check for S., 900.
drawn by K q. Dunn g. Co and one for
So, $50 drawn to TIE order of Ogden
Brewer by the same firm The forgerles
ara alleged to have been committed on
January 20 and February G, 1903, re-
spsctiyely. In default Of $25. 000 bail he
was sent TO the Tombs
Mr.. Wiman's arrest is Of interest to
Wilmingtonians, inasmuch as he was to
be this guest of honor of the Wilmington
Board of Trade. at its annual banquet, in
March. and deliver an address He was
invited several weeks ago and wrote a
letter Of acceptance to the committee
having in charge the arrangements for
the banquet. Members of the Board of
Trade express themselves as being both
surprised aud shocked at Mr.. Wiman's
arrest
Evening journal., 1894-02-22
No verdict Reached Vet.

The Morrison-Lsrrison Jury was
charged and went out about 3 o'clock
yesterday afternoon. Court waited until
4 o'clock for 1t to report, when adjourn.
ment was made until 7S0 o'clock.
When that time arrived there was full
bench. The jury asked for instructions
on certain points aud Chief Justice Lore
gave them. Il retired again, took one
vote, IL TO ! for the plaintiff, went
into court again and announced that
there was no probability of agreement.
The court took 4 recess until 0 o'clock
this morning.
Court opened at o O. ock this morning
to receive the verdict.
At 30 o'clock this afternoon the Jury
reported failure to agree and court took
q recess until to morrow morning.
Evening journal., 1894-02-22
FARMERS HOLD AN INSTITUTE.
They Meet at Rising Sun and Talk About
the Crops.

They Meet at Rising Sun and Talk About
the Crops.
ELRToN, Md Feb. 22.-The Farmers
Institute, held under the auspices OF the
Maryland Agricultural Experimental
Station and Cecil Grange, OF Rising Sun,
convened in Rising Sun Tuesday and con.
tinued In session yesterday The meet
iDgs were largely attended by farmers
from southern Chester and Lahcaste CT
counties. Pa and from Cecil county, Md.
An address Of welcome WAS delivered by
Rev. l. w. Lay field, after which Deborah
G. Leeds spoke on Farmers Wives and
Daughters
Elwood Balderston read an interesting
paper on "How to Construct and Main
tain Silo and the Comparative Value of
Ensilage with Cut Corn Fodder and Hay. "
II. o. Devries, master of State Grange,
delivered an address on The Organiza
tion Of Farmer, and James s. Robinson.
of the Maryla Experimental Station.
on horticultural Interest and It's Oppor-
tunities
The following program was rendered
yesterday. Lloyd Balderston read a
paper on Grasses and Their Utility ia
the Dairy - Relation Of the Experiment
tai Station 10 he Farmer" was discussed
by Prof r II. Miller, director Of the
Maryland Agricultural Experimental al
Station essay, by Mrs Alice c Shippers.
on "Ragweeds" Prof. II. B Patterson.
Of the Maryland Agricultural Station, on
"Fertilzers-Their Application aud
Value.
Evening journal., 1894-02-22

Knight, which has passed into the on
troll of Jerry Eldrdge well-known
pilot, passed up the river yesterday
from Brooklyn. where she has been
undergoing repairs There has been a
dispute among the pilots. who have been
cruising on the boat, over her manage
ment, which still continues. Unless
some compromise is effected between the
men, new boat will be built, though
there are now more pilot boats than the
service demands.
Evening journal., 1894-02-22
wreokors Saving the Reindeer.

Wreckers are at work trying to save
the schooner Reindeer. ashore at the
Delaware Breakwater. Part of the cargo
has been landed The chances are that
the vessel may be saved II the weather
continues favorable. Seventy-three cases
Of dynamite were taken out OF her yes
terday. Casks we're lashed to her to life
her, and an effort to pull her off will
probably be made 60 morrow.
Evening journal., 1894-02-22
.NIARRIEn

HURD-MORF.-Atth the residence Of Peter
Waltz, No. 2l4 East Second street, at p. m,
February 10, 1894, by Rev. B. F. Jester. Joseph
K. Hurd. Of this city, to Miss Ella IS. More, of
Dover Del.
ACKSON-pNLE.-O February Is. 1898,
by Rev. j. ID Blake. at the home of the bride,
near Mt. Cuba. Maurice G.. Jackson OF Wood
dale, 10 Miss Ella ID. Pyle,Of Mt. cuba.
Evening journal., 1894-02-22
WIMAN IN JAIL.
The Staten Island Autocrat Ar.
rested For Forgery.
DUN & co. THE CoMPIAIEANTs.

He Is Accused OF EmbezziIng s2e9, oe0,
but Denies That He l. Guilty OF Any
Crlme-Couid Not Get se5. 900 Bail. So
He Was Put In the Tombs.
NEW YORK. Feb. % Erastus Wiman,
the well known capitalist and railroad
man and ex-manager of X. G. Dun & Co.,
is in the Tombs. He was arrested on a
bench warrant on two charges Of forgery.
lie was brought into Judge Marines
chambers in the general sessions building,
and in default Of $4,000 bail he was com
mitted to the Tombs
Two indictments were found against Mr..
Wiman by the grand jury yesterday. They
are for forging and uttering checks. Each
Evening journal., 1894-02-22
Ono Ponullst EInntad.

PENN YAM, n. Y, Feb. 22-The newly
elected board of supervisors Of Yates coun-
ty consists Of eight Republicans and one
populist
Evening journal., 1894-02-22
Personal Evsnts.

Miss May Jordan has gone TO New
York city where she will hereafter reside
Mr.. aud Mrs A. L. Brown and Conrad
Davidson, OF Bear, have been visiting
relatives here.
Trustee James b. Toman, it Is said
has fully decided TO become candidate
for the Democratic nomination for sheriff
DR. and Mrs. Martlndsle have gone 20
Philadelphia. TO see the exhibition at the
Academy Of Fine Arts.
Evening journal., 1894-02-22

Both the method and results when
syrup of Figs is taken; il "a pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys.
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys.
lem efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
pnly remedy of its kind ever pro
uuced, pleasing to the taste and at
septable to the stomach, prompt in
It's action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances. its
many excellent qualities commend it
TO all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 5Oe
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand viii pro
cure It promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. DO not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FTG syrup CO
49,, s<S FRANCISCO. cal.
e0V'SNLtf' 1L new Yoak. nv
Evening journal., 1894-02-22
LINEN GOODS,
TABLE LINENS, TOWELS
and NAPKINS

are going rapidly. Customers
who are well acquainted with
values are at our counters every
day buying from our large new
stock of choice and desirable
Linen Goods.
Housekeepers who have
Linen Goods to buy areinvlted
to inspect our stock. We are
not afraid of the verdict. To
look will be to buy.
Evening journal., 1894-02-22
vI.ItIng wIImIpet.- r..emen.

About dozen members Of Weccacoe
Fire Company went to Philadelphia this
afternoon to take part in the celebration
Of the Veteran Volunteer Fire Associa-
ton of that citY
Evening journal., 1894-02-22
Drowned To the Monopyabela.

PITTsBURG, Feb. 22-Four men were
rowing on the Monongahela river, near
Smithfeld street bridge. when the boat
was capsized. John Harte was drowned
The others were rescued
Evening journal., 1894-02-22

A number Of Y. NJ C. A. athletes will
leave this city Monday evening for
Coatesville. They will take Part in an
athletic entertainment there
Evening journal., 1894-02-22
To Comblno ReIirIon anal PolItLc..

KANSAS CITY, Feb. 22-The Christian
Endeavor union is to enter the political
field at the coming spring elections.
Evening journal., 1894-02-22

Send your carpets to the Diamond State
Carpet Cleaning q Upholstery Works. No
lis King street, Telephone 6t2.
Evening journal., 1894-02-22

Go 70 Wilmington Photograph Company
No. 3lli Market street, 80 cents per doz
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0aneral Traor ReiIcent.

In regard to this letter General Tracy
was very reticent when seen. He said that
the business relations hetween his client
and Mr. Dun had formerly been very close.
ana that while he had not seen the letter
In question he believed that there was no
ground for concern in regard to it's con
tents. General Tracy said that he had not
had time for a lengthy conference with Mr..
Mimnn, and consequently ho had not learn.
eo suricient Of the details Of the case 20
make a statement.
The greatest dread OF publicity was ex-
hibited by Mr. Wiman himself Ills arrest
was so entirely unexpected that he was not
prepared IN any way for H. He has been
eognizant Of the fact that for the past wear
bis Affairs have been subjected 10 the stric;-
Evening journal., 1894-02-22
OENERAL MO-, wINANIs corNsEI-

GENERAL TRACY, wniAN's COUNSEL.
II. G. Dun. This is referred to I'm the bill
OF complaint as containing piteous appeals
for consideration, and according to officials
OF the district attorneys Office il is more
than partial confession ON the part of
Wiman. This letter, however. mysterious
ly disappeared just after Wiman's arraign-
ment before Judge MARITIME, and il is now
In the possession of the district attorney.
who refuses to make il public. IL is said
that this will be made one of the strongest
points in the court inquiry into the alleged
forgery and embezzlement
Evening journal., 1894-02-22
PENNSYLVANIA
RAILROAD
PERsONALLY-CONDUCTED
PLEASURE TOURS.

EI0DInh February 9th, March
fLUhlUH, 18Th and 9th. Two weeks
in the Land OF Flowers on first
four tours. while tickets for last tour are good
TO return until May 3lst. Special trains of
Pullman Sleeping and Dining Cars. Rates
from New York 5000. from Philadelphia
$500. PrOportionate rates from other points.
WASHlHG Uh. april i2tb, May Ord srd
and oath. Three-day tours to the National
Capital, covering railroad fare and
hotel accommodate Rate from New
York Sl30O and $3.50. from Philadelphia
Sll.O0
Tourist Agent and ChaperOn Accompany
Each Party.
For tickets, itineraries, and full information
apply TO Tourist A gent, ,2S3 South Fourth street,
Philadelphia; 1896 Broadway, New York; S6O
Fulton street, Brooklyn; or 205 Washington
street. Boston.
S. M. PROVOST, GenI Manager,
j. II. WOOD, Genn Pass'r Agent,
GEO. w. BOYD. Asst Genl Pass'r Agent.
Evening journal., 1894-02-22
The sOuthwark's Tough Experience.

Trouble over Uncle Jerry's Boat.
The Pennsylvania pilot boat E G.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-07-07
GETTING AID FOR GOODMAN.
The Railroad Being Sued for $4,000 by
the Negro lewis.

There has been much talk here re-
Gently 70 the effect that the employees Of
the cheasapeake and Ohio Railway Com
pany were raising funds Tor the pGr-
pose Of employing John $. Wise to as
sist i'm conducting the defence Of Con-
ductOr Thomas \. Goodman, who STANDS
indicted for the murder of Colonel Henry
c. Parsons So far this report has not
been verified. though it Is sure that cap
tain GOOdman's friends are preparing 10
assist him all they can.
James Lewis, the negro who had Cap
tain Goodman arrested on the charge OF
throwing him from his train on the Rich
mond and Allegheny Division OF the
Chesapeake and Ohio August -, 1881. mas
instituted suit in the HenricO Circuit
Court against the company for 5000 dam-
ages. The case was recently transferred
from this tribunal 10 the City Circuit
Court. where il Will soon be tried. Mr..
y. G. Richardson is counsel for the plain
tin. ana the declaration sets forth
that Lewis was dragged to the car door
and pushed from the tram while IN
rapid motion 10y Goodman, and that he
Q..Wis) thereby sustained injury for life.
Lewis claims that he had bought re-
turn ticket from Richmond to Stanard,
and that upon his return trip he had
given his ticket to another agent or the
COMPANY. Goodman, however, according
to the declaration, was not satisfied with
this. but made him devils pay his fare
again. and then assaulted him and put
him off the train.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-07-07
A TOURNAMENT III TAZEWELL.
The Successful Knights and the Honored
Iadies-Coronation Battle-Ground.

TAZEWELL, VA. July G.--CSpeclal)-
The racing. tournament, and ball were the
only matters Of interest here on the
Fourth and everything passed Of quietly
and without disturbance of any kind.
The finest horses Of Major Walton were
on northern tracks Three races, the
tournament, and a bicycle race were the
features at the grounds.
The successful knights were Messrs.
O'Keeffe. Bowen. and Allen and Sidney
Iigginbotham, in the order named and
the honors were bestowed upon Misses
Dasie Thompson. Laura and Florence Nc
Call. and Eva Painter
The coronation address was delivered in
a very pleasing manner by Judge James
+. Kelly. who also delivered the charge to
the knights.
The coronation and ball took place al
the Central Hotel. and afforded much
pleasure to the participants and specta-
tors.
Rev. H. 4. Ramey by arrangement. has
purchased Oue-half interest in and VII
take charge Of Tazewell College for the
ensuing year
The announcement is out that Rev.
Silas Shelburne. who has had charge 81
Tazewen Female Seminary. and who
stands high az an educator viii continue
at the head Of that school
Several candidates for the TazeweH
High School viii b. before the board.
which will meet on Saturday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-07-07
V,itv Iodce Officers Installed.

Unity Lodge. No. So. /. o. O. +. held a
public installation last night, District
Deputy Grand Master 5. Il. Crowder pre-
siding lie was assisted by District
Deputy Charles Pohlig Past-Grands w.
II Bailey, W G. Duke, and others. Many
ladies' were present and manifested great
interest N the beautiful ceremonies OF
installation. after which all were invited
L. the banquet hall where a splendid col
lation was served. The following officers
were u-hered in for the ensuing six
months: Noble Grand. G. W. William:
Vicc-Grand T. C. en-: L. s. G. /. BAN;
Record ng Secretary. w. II. Tompkins
Treasurer G. ". PCcklington; Chaplain.
4. VI. jewell Warden, j. b. Allen; Con-
ductor. j. j Davenport; Right Supporter
Noble Grand. G. u. Nallmer; Left sup
port Noble Grand. r. u. Fuqua; Inside
Guard. Charles T. Cragwell: Outside
Guard. J. H. Cardona; Right Scene Sup
porter. G. A. Allen; Left Scene Supporter
). c. Williams; Right Supporter Vice
Grand. A. l.. Bradley; Left Supporter
Vice-Grand, II. A. Lukehard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-07-07
SUSPENDED.
ROANOKE ELECTS DELEGATES.
They Favor Miller First and Goode Second
for Congress-Dayis Escapes

ROANOKE. VA. July G.-(Special)-
Democratic mass-meetings were held in
the five wards OF this city tonight TO
elect delegates 70 the congressional con-
vention OF the Sixth District. to be held
here on the 18th of August Five dele'
gates were elected from each Of the
wards, except the first. which was ap-
portloned seven. Though mostly unin,
structed. all Of the delegates. except those
from the Fifth Ward, favor T. ". Miller.
Of this city. az the successor to Hon.
Paul c. Edmunds. and are for Hon. Johu
Goode. of Bedford as the second choice.
In the Fifth Ward all Of the delegates
are for Mr. Goode as their first choice.
Walter Davis. who was serving two
year sentence in jail for completely In the
September riots. escaped from the chain
gang this afternoon by filing the chain In
two. and running of with 1T In his hand.
Davis was also under indictment for
ST. allng brass from the Norfolk and
Western Railroad Company
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-07-07
A SUICIDE IN CHESTERFIELD.
Mr. {. =. Sims Takes His Life by Pistol
Shots-Was Partially Derangcd.

HESTERFIELD COURTHOUSE, VA"
July 6-(SpeciaL)-C. 5. Sims. Of Skin
quarter ended his life yesterday morning
about o'clock lie shot himself twice
once under the chm, and next which was
the fatal shot near his right ear. Mr.
Sims awoke AT the usual time ana fed ms
brother horse and went back into the
cOunting-room, where he and his brother
were accustomed 10 sleep. and told the
latter it was time FOR him 10 be up. He
arose and left the house, and was Just q
short distance away when he heard two
Shots 4. few seconds apart, and on re
turning found his brother dead. Mr..
Sims. the deceased. was a son Of John
Sims. and was about ~ years old. He
has suffered from partial arrangement
several times before.
County Court will commence next Mon
day.
There will be a large picnic in the
courtyard here on the 18Th. IN which ten
or Fifteen sunday schools Will unite.
Mr NJ \ Cogbiil. County clerk, who
has been confined 10 his home. Is able to
be ont on crutches
Miss Mary Wiufree has just returned
from a pleasant visit 10 Petersburg.