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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-21
vALSE RUMORs Nv CALCULATION.

&n Alleged Attempt of One Concern to
II injuro the Credit of Business Rivals.
During the past few days a stir was
created In business circles in regard to
Il be rumors that large business house
N this city was about to so to the wall.
Tile reports caused some excitement on
'fhe streets and the names Of several
'well-known business men were men.
Itioned in connection with the failure
about to happen, us none of
the rumors stated definitely who was
Die identical man who had failed.
Steps were at once taken to investi-
late the matter, when ii was discovered
hat there was not word of Truth in
Die whole story. The records of the
N ourt House were consulted, and there
Ias no indication that anything in the
Nay of business reyerses was about to
Happen.
An effort was made to place the re-
possibility for the false reports. From
trustworthy source il has been learned
hat the rulnnrs were started by firm
10 injure the credit of business rival,
y but the plan was an utter failure.
The practice of persons attempting to
5njure the credit of certain firms by in
Z, huendo receives the universal condcm-
baton of the business world, and yes
erday gentleman In speaking of the
natter declared that there ought to be
ome law to severely punish people for
putting rumors of this character in cir.
ulation. He said he had Investigated
he story predicting n Wilmington fail
re in few days, and had found there
Eas not a word of truth in It. II had
beon manufactured out of the whole
10th by parties anxious to injure the
redit Of rivals, when as q matter oil
act the firm in question was perfectly
advent.
While the reported failure was O
Manard, the rumor caused quite furry
NJ business circles Saturday, and several
the banking institutions and place:
business were led to believe for Q
inc that there was some foundation fol
he talk. An effort will be made tt
punish persons guilty of circulating
IumorS of this character,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-21
THE HALLIDAY CASE.

The People Will soon Close and the De-
fence Will be Plea of Insanity.
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
MoNTIcELLo, N. y, June 20.-The
Halliday case was resumed at $50
o'clock, this morning. The crowd of
spectators increases at every session.
Tie people have but two or three
more witnesses to examine, when they
will rest their case. The defence will
depend entirely upon the plea of in
sanity and will present only four or
five witnesses. Among those TO be
called will be DR.. S. H. Talcott, super
intendent of the Middletown Asylum,
and Superintendent Allison of the Mat
tcawan Asylum,
The case will probably so torthe jury
Thursday afternoon or Friday morning.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-21
TWELVE WERE LOST.
Swift Death by Drowning Followed a
Steamers Collision With an Iceberg.

Sr. JOINS, N. F., June 19.-The
schooner Rose, bound from Labrador
for Conception Bay, collided with an
iceberg yesterday and went down
almost Immediately, carrying 10 per-
sons with her. The disaster occurred
when the schooner was about eight
miles off Partridge point. At the time
of the collision there was u thick fog
and it was impossible for the lookout
to see q ships length ahead.
The Rose had u crew of 55 persons,
who were bound to Conception Bay to
carry on the cod fishing industry. The
43 survivors jumped aboard the berg as
soon as tho collision took place and re-
NAMED there for several hours, suffer
ing greatly.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-21
FEARS FoR DIR. SCOTT.
He Went on u Yachting Trip Last Frida!
and Has Not Since Been Heard from.

He Went on Yachting Trip Last Friday
and Has Not Since Been Heard from.
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
PHILADELPHIA,J June 20.-The friends
of DIR. J. Clifford Scott of the Ortho-
pedic Hospital, this city, are anxious
because Of his failure TO return home
from yachting trip on which he
started Friday last.
DR.. Scott left Camden last Friday, on
the yacht Aenate, for Island Heights,
near Toms River, N. j. He intended
to spend Sunday at the Heights and
return to this city Monday morning by
train.
But nothing has been seen or heard
of him since his departure and it is
feared his small craft, which is bat 80
feet in length, may have foundered
Several companions accompanied DR.
Scott.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-21
1ieaIEs.

BossERT--on the nth instant, Harry Wilbur
Dossert, aged years, son OF Isaac W. and
Louisa G.. Dessert.
CANTWkLt.-ou the morning of the 18th Inst,
Matthew Cantweli, in the 18th year OF his agr.
IIIrCuENs-ln Cecil county. Nd, Juno 18th,
j. Arthur Kitchens, in his Goth year
MAlrIN.-At Newark, ell, June 18th, Mrs.
Martha Martin, dice 1T The residence OF her
son-n.law, A. j. Mote, IN the seth year OF
her age.
M.XW ..I.A--on the 18th inst, Thomas Taylor.
youngest son OF John and sarah Maxwell, I'M
Ais 10Th year.
NEPIGOt.p-Near Elkton, Md, June 18th
William Metigold. aged yehrs.
ROB- NsuN-on Juno 18TH, edward Robinson,
in his 5sth year.
WuODMAN.-ln this city, on the 18Th inst.
Margaret Ross, wife OF H. II. Woodman, aged
"a years.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-21

The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Cos
uly LIST, will abandon pier No. 8, North
liver, New York, and receive and de-
Fyer freight at its new and commodious
pier, No. 29 North river, foot of Jay
'reet. The other piers Of the company,
Poth in New York and Brooklyn, will
Pc used as at present. Pier No. 90 is
he most central freight delivery in New
DIRK. 1t is about two blocks from the
fompany's passenger station, at the foot
Y Liberty street, and is in the heart of
Ne principal wholesale district in the
metropolis.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-21
TOOK A DOSE OF LAUDANUM.
The Prompt Arrival of Physician saveI
the Life of Mrs. Emil Taciollo,

The wife of Emil Faciollo, laborer,
living at No. 713 West Second street,
took dose of laudanum. about l O'clock
a. m. yesterday, with supposed suicidal
intent. Word was sent TO DIR. j. T. v.
Blocksom, who Immediately responded.
He found the woman in semi-conscious
condition from the effects of the poison.
He gave her a powerful antldote and
managed to restore her to consciousness,
and she recovered from the effects of the
poison. DIR. Blockson says that the
woman said trouble was the cause of her
rash act.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-21

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
CHICAGO. ILL.,, June 20.-Assassin
Prendergast was taken before the bar of
he'criminal court again to-day, to be
tried for insanity. Proceedings began
before Judge Payne with arguments on
the question of venirc. The State, rep
resented by Attorney Morrison, asked u
special venire, arguing that the trial
was not strictly criminal. For the de-
fence the argument was made that the
regular yenire should be exhausted be-
fore q special one was summoned.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-21
The plymouth sticks on tho Rocks.

Associated Press Dispatch by specIal Wires,
NEWPORT, r. l., June 20.-All efforts
to haul the Fall River steamer Plymouth
OFF the rocks has failed. 1t has now
been decided that the only way to float
the steamer safely is by means OF pom.
toons, and these have been sent for TO
Fall River and Providence. The com
bined force Of three powerful tugs did
not move the steamer.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-21
WILLIAM W. PHELPS DEAD.
The End Came Quietly and Painlessly at
Ito O'Clock SUNDAY Morning.

Ito O'Clock Sunday Morning.
ENeLEwooD, N. j., June fiat 1.50
o'clock this morning Judge William
Walter Phelps passed away. The end
was so peaceful that for some minutes
after he had breathed his last his family,
who were watching at the bedside with
intense sorrow, would not believe that
the end had come. The patient was
unconscious to the end, and appeared
to pass into a deep sleep. Mrs. Phelps
and Mrs. Won Rottenburg were greatly
OVERCOME with grief, but bore up nobly.
Grouped around the bedside were Mrs.
Phelps, Mrs. Won Rottenburg and his
sons, Captain John j. Phelps and Shelf
field Phelps.
The great love borne Mr.. Phelps by
the old retainers of his vast estate was
evinced in many ways to-day by tokens
of regret, The remains will lie in suite
at the family residence until Wednesday
morning, when the funeral services will
take place at the Presbyterian Church Of
Englewood. The Rev. Henry M. Booth
Of Auburn, N. Y, former pastor of
the church here, has been requested to
officiate. The interment will be at
Slmsbury, Conn, the same day.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-21

Company +, N. G. d., has obtained
rom Acknowledgement Hart PERMISSION
2 use IA dozen National Guard tents
Turing its four days encampment al
5randywine Springs, which will begin
august 4th. r, w. Crooks, proprietor
p the Brandywinc Springs Hotel, has
Promised to do all he can to make the
Buardsmen's outing pleasant. The OK
Penses OF the encampment will be de-
Irayed by contributions from citizens.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-21
Two Killed in Freight wreck.

AssocIateu Press DIsphIch by Special WIreA
BATEsvTLLE, IND, June 20.-A disas-
trous freight wreck occurred here last
night. Ten cars were shattered into
kindling wood and the track was torn
up for a distance of fully 100 yards.
Michael Cunningham of Plymouth, Pa,
and Thomas IIeiey Of Wheeling, W.
Va, who We're stealing ride with three
others, were buried beneath the debris
and Killed. The other men escaped
with slight injuries. ..
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-21

The Harlan & Hollingsworth Co. has
|eady for shipment to the South Jersey
faliroad, two parlor cars, four tirst-class
Passenger coaches and two combination
passenger and baggage cars, making a
Iotal OF 2S cars constructed and delivered
Py the above company, and which are
70 be used on the occasion of the open
Ing OF the new road to Cape May, next
eaturdaY.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-21

Associated Press Dispatch OF Soe,Rl Wires.
SAN Francisco, CAL, June 20.-rhe
loss of the scaling schooner Unga, one
Of the seven vessels reported missing
two weeks. ago, has been confirmed.
The Unga was overturned in a heavy
storm OFF the Japan coast. Her crew OF
10 men were ali drowned.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred S. Elliott and
Hiss Jessie Elliott will start Saturday
iext for Alaska, where they will spend
he summer. AT the close of the Alas
IAN season they will return TO San
francisco. whence they will proceed to
apan. They will be gone an indefinite
period and may make trip around the
World, They will accompany party
VI Philadelnbians.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-21

John Creeden has presented to Detec-
I'VE Jones razor which is more than
10 years old. Its handle, which is Of
White bone, is inlaid with small pieces
u silver. Despite its great age the
,azor is in splendid condition. Mr..
Jreeden also gave Mr.. Jones cup, u
rush, sponge and strap. The cup
inscribed -. Q. to w. T. jones'"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-21
..so.Intea prosa plsp.taa by speclnl wlro..

fNahDclhtou fronh bAsphIVA ny opbClul NHos-
CHICAGO, ILL, June 20,-Comptroller
Eckels of the reasury Department is in
chicago to remain the entire week. To.
Bay Mr.. Eckels will have conference
With number of national bank re.
teivers of the West.
"The conference is of a private char
scter," said Mr.. Eckels. 81 thought il
best while | was home to call these re.
aeivcrs together to talk over the condi.
: ion of their banks rather than to make
hem journey TO Washington.
"rhe banking business of the country
Fas never in better condition than at
he present time, so far as money on
jand is concerned, They have plethora
t II now and are as much worried to
but 1t out as they were last year at this
ime to keep it in their vaults.
II look for resumption Of general
<Fade as soon as Congress adjourns and
he tariff schedule is settled. The stocks
\ the country are pretty we'll used up,
And | look for healthier condition Of
irade than we have had for some years"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-21
WIND. RAIN AND NAN.
A Terrific Storm Does Great Damage a
Sioux CITY, Iowa.

a Terrific Storm Does GTeat Damage at
Sioux City, Iowa.
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires
Sioux CITY, Ia, June 20.--A terrible
storm of wind, rain and hail struck this
city this morning. The roof OF the
Illinois Central station was carried over
the Union depot and dropped in Third
street. The Reavy & Stevens wholesale
furniture house was unrOofed and the
Gettysburg Cyclorama was wrecked.
The streets were badly washed out
and the corn crop in this vicinity suf-
fcred. 1t is believed that immense
damage was done in the surrounding
country.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-21
Oxford Henors captain Nlnhnn.

Associated Press Dtspatcn by Special Wires
OXFORD, ENG, June 2O.--The honor
AIRY degree of d. G. L. was conferred to-
day upon Captain Alfred L. Mahnn, OF
the United States cruiser Chicago, by
University of Oxford att its commemora-
ton festival.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-21

Three large boilers, built by the
Harlan d Hollingsworth Co. for the
ppring Garden Water Works, have been
put on barge preparatory to being
Ehipped to Philadelphia. The other
|nFee boilers were shipped recently.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-21

The transfer of Madeley Church from
Grace Sunday school Union to the
trustees Of that church was made last
Tuesday afternoon. The trustees have
paid $1,000 of the mortgage and the
union has agreed to pay the balance OF
the mortgage and the interest.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-21

YoNKERs, y. Y, June l9-At o'clock
this morning, as u gang Of laborers were
about to go to work on the South Broad
way sewer they discovered ali unknown
man lying unconscious in the roadway.
The man was removed to st. Joseph's
Hospital and died five minutes after his
arrival. His death was due to the Excess
siYe heat.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-21

CALDWELL, o.. June ia freight train
went through trestle on the Belluire
GAINESVILLE & Cincinnati railroad near this
place last night, instantly killing Fireman
Allen and seriously iniuring Engineer
Smith. The train is total wreck.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-21
Funeral of william waiter Phelps.

ENeLEwooD, N. j., June 20.--The
funeral of Judge William Walter Phelps
took place at II O'clock this morning
from the Presbyterian Church at this
place. Previous to the public service
in the church private service was held
in the Phelps residence, Teaneck, which
was attended by the mourners, imme-
diate friends and the employees Of Judge
PHELPS,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-21

AssociatedPses5 pspntcn ny 5000 nj wlrsz
BALTIMORE, Mp, June 20.-The Alex
ander Brown & Sons syndicate has re-
ceived and sold 100000 30-year, 8 per
cent first mortgage bonds of the City
and Suburban Railway Co.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-21
Hoods Pills act easily, yet promptly
and efficiently, on the liver and bowels.


Associated Press Disuntcn py special Wires.
BALTIMORE, ND, June 2O.-Eight
thousand dozens of soft.shell crabs ar
rived from Chesapeake bay yesterday.
Soft.shell crabs are said to be more
plentiful than for so years. Packages
containing from to 10 dozen each sold
on the wharyes at from to Is cents per
dozen.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-21

Charles W. Gouert of the John G.
Baker Co., and Miss Mary Il, Morrison,
daughter of DIR. N. b. Morrison, both OF
this city, wero married in New York
Yesterday. Rev. Charles +. Miller, ID.
H. ofiiciated
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-21

Pierre Lorillard's house boat, the
Caiman, which has been at the shipyartl
Of the Pussy g. Jones Co. about six
month, being heightened and otherwise
improved, departed Tuesday for New
York,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-21

JERSEY CRY, n. j., June l9.-William
Kearney, for 30 years chief engineer of the
city water works. last night drowned him
self in the Passaic river at Belleville. He
was removed from his position week
ago.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-21
WHEN CONGRESS- ADJOURNS
There VIII be a General Re-
sumption of Trade.
VIEWS OF COMPTROLLER ECKELS
The Banking Business Was
Never Better Than Now.

AL Hanks Have Plenty of Money and
Are as Anxious Now to Uso 1t rs They
We're Year Ago to Keep It mall
That Is Needed is the Adjournment of
Congress.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-21
phiinhainn1n n,nEnars.

Associated Prs4s Dispatch nv soscial wire9
PHILADELPHIA. June 2O.-Wheat. strong and
higher: No. Pennsylvania red in export
elevator, S3Ic; Nc. red spot in export ele-
vator, B2Ac
Corn, iirmer but quiet; No 2, in export
elevator, 41c.; Nc. 9. for local trade. d9a5Oc-
Oats, firm with light offerings: No. white,
50a50lSc.; No. 8 white, 49c.; No. mixed, 49c.
Butter. inactive and weak: fancy western
creamery. 1885,; fancy Pennsylvania prints,
1sal0c.: fancy Pennsylvania prints iobbing, goa
99p.
Eggs, dull and easy; freEh nearby, lac.; fresh
western. l2Hc.
country, 4Aiakc
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-21
THREE yEGROES LIN cHED.
soveuty.tlve Farmers strang Them Up for

Seventy FIVE Farmers Strdng Them Up for
Stealing Horses and sheep.
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
CoLUMBUs, o., June 20.-A Gallipolis
special to the Despdtch says;
Sevonty-tiye farmers Of Mason county,
kentucky, last night hung Archie, Bert
and William Halnes, three negroes who
are said to have been stealing horses
and sheep. Two of the Haines boys
live at Gallipolis. ...s
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-21

Miss Alfaretta Fulton of Parkerville,
Pa, is visiting friends in Brandywine
hundred.
William h. IuLler of this city. will be
married June 2sth 10 Miss Eva Mccoy OF
Philadelphia.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-21

Years Ago" by Clarence A. Short;
"Black Horse and His Rider" by Ed.
ward w. Cooch; "Abraham Lincoln"
by Horace G. Eastburn; 1.-The Victor Of
Marcngo," by Glenn N. Litsinger.
The judges, contrary TO custom, Sc
lected the prize winners on the spot
after q short consultation together out
side the hall, while the audience waited
for the verdict The first prize, $15,
was awarded unanimously to Mr.. Lit
singer and the second and third prizes
to George McIntirc and Horace q.
Eastburn, respectively.
NEWARK, June 20.-The Athen@an
Literary Society held forth last evening
in the auditorium and furnished the
townspeople and commencement visitors
with very Interesting anniversary
exercises. In the assemblage there was
the usual preponderance Of pretty
Young girls in white, pink and blue
gowns.
The stage contained the speakers of
the evening and on its front was promi-
nently displayed the emblem of the
society done in flowers.
The Rev. William p. Swartz of Will
mington delivered the opening prayer
and Edward Cooch made brief open.
ing address of welcome on behalf of the
society. The Rev. DIR. Gould of the
faculty of the Episcopal Divinity School
Philadelphia, delivered All address
which was filled with wise and whole.
some advice to the young men Of tho
society. The society and farewell ad.
dresses were delivered by Edwin S,
Armstrong, Jr,, and William IL
Mcdonald, both of the present senior
class.
The last half hour of the evening was
devoted to hearing impromptu speeche.
from such old members present as could
be prevailed upon to speak. Among
those who made addresses afterwarc
were the Rev. Thomas Mcdonnell o.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-06-09
IN MEXICO.
Interesting Description OF a Romaulig
spot In That Country.

Ei1ar Dvatf NfHa
CAyg NNarg ON the Rio pcldrcs
Ncrdes, Chihuahua MaNico, April q o.
] arrived az ths romantic spot in the
mountains day before yesterday, accom-.
panied by Elder Joseph C. Bentley aud
wife The Cave Valley branch of the
.. cleco Ward consists OF ten families.
os y.EhytW1 souls, all members OF the
Church, and 400 residing boo o. Wlc village
which stands near the lul bank aI the
the Rio pelirg NgrJes, at % point
where O small living stream rOsUug m
O. number To-. spring about mile vest
ward puts into thr river pamad, This
little stream waters the townstc, but
ml.tul the farms lrg wl,ered from lHe
rive, along which boo narrow strips
nearly a.l lH" Hmu. lands situated.
The land s good and productive Most
of iHu inhabitants live together 300 %
local united order aN aHtuHg alike %.
everything produced according Co tHe
number uI souls in each lWlr This
place H supposed 90 nH on tract TO.
land owned uy Apostle Moses Thatcher
The Hulle5 here Hfc tuH united |ur Cd
'Hrr. settlement, Uul there ar. room Hr
mur. tlau Those vino are nov here. and
here as well as 300 400 iHc other Mormon
sglI mauB BOO NeNeo, a hearty invita-.
fiHu H extended tH other l.Hltard.y
saint, 20 come aHl settle. Cave Valley
Do w'Iu north ui oh. HlchegU t1vusIte
/ 1 i.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-06-09
PUTNAM NAIL co.,
ktpOlset, Boston, Mass.

For Sale by Z. c. NJ. !. and Branch
Houses.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-06-09
ESTATES.
LAND CASES.

Persons having land contracts, or
whose patents are delayed, should con.
suit Chas. W. Stayner, He has just
returned from Washington, where he
has been conducting successful
practice In the General Land Office.
Congressional work attended to. Office
McConick.Richards Building, Salt Lake
City
Correspondence solicited. Send
stamped envelope for reply
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1894-12-14
Pure Air Items.

Health is not very good in this
vicinity.
Mrs. Alex Carnagey is very low
with the typhoid fever.
The school at Golden Rule is
progressing nicely in the care Of
Mr.. c. E. Zeigler as teacher.
Mr.. Allen Yeigler and brother,
Dora, are patching this winter on
the E. n. Erwin farm.
There has been a protracted
meeting in progress at Pure Air
church for over two weeks, con-
Quoted by Rev. Conner.
Chas Gilliland and Mr.. Jumper
of Schuyler county, visited F. M
Gilliland from Thursday till Mon
day.
Henry Youwell has completed a
new dwelling on his farm.
Mrs Bette Harvey of Schuyler
county, is visiting her uncle, Mr..
Henry Youwell this week.
The saw mill at Pure Air has
closed on the occount of scarcity of
rater.