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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-09-26

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept, s6.-The United
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners Of
America elected officers as follows: Presi-
dent, Charles Owens of New York; vioe
president, Henry Gayle of indianapolis;
second vice president, Louis Tossy of De-
troit; general secretary aud treasurer, p.
j. Mcclure of Philadelphia; general OK.
ecutive board Eastern states, w. J.
Shields of Boston; Middle states, John
Williams of Utica, n. Y; Southern states,
Joseph G. Ernst of Newport, Ky; West
ern states. A. Cattermaul of Chicago and
S. G. Kent OF Lincoln, Neb.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-09-26

CHICAGO Sept 26.-The charge of for
gerry against Caroline Ellsworth, daugA
ter OF Milwaukee Millionaire I4aac Els
worth, was nulle prossed yesterday. Ms,
Ellsworth was charged by Chicago me,s
caauts with obtaining goods by forge
check. The case is said to have been se.
Il outside of court by the girls father
Miss Ellsworth, who is highly educate,
aud refined iii appearance, Is said to hay,
boon arrested on similar charges in Ken
sas City and other places.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-09-26

CLEVELAND, sept. Ed b. Cayen.
general passenger and freight agent of
the Valley Railroad company, and one of
the best known railroad men in the state,
was murdered in questionable part of
the city some time after midnight. The
body when found was riddled with bullets.
Robbery was the motive. CaYeu was a
man of good character, and so far as
known did not drink Hi was 50 years of
age, a widower and leaves six children.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-09-26

TRENTON, Sept. 26.-The state board Of
education met at the state house and
elected the following county school super
intendents; Esssx, Elmer &. Sherman,
vice NJ. Fl. C. Vail; Hudson, George C.
Houghton, reelected; Bergen, John Ter
hume, reelected; Monmouth, John En-
right, vice Samuel Lockwood, deceased;
Passaic, James d. Mcconnell, vice Alex
ander Elliott, Jr.; Salem, Robert Gwynne,
Jr., reelected. The election Of a new
superintendent for Hnnterdon county
was postponed until the December meet
ing
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-09-26
Sebrnsnn.. Democratic cony ention.

OMAHA, Neb., Sept. % The democratic
state convention convened III Omaha at
noon today The plan which will un
edly be carried ont is; Endorsement
of the Populist ticket, free coin age of sill
yer mt III to /, and Congressman Bryan foi
the United states senate The fight has
been wholly between Bryan and the ele
ment known ms the administration.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-09-26

CAMpES,N. j.. Sept 2B,--.Tosiah stevens.
colared, WAS placed on trial in the crim-
inal court before Justice Garrison yester-
day He is indicted as principal in the
murder of William q. kairer, Camden
cracker baker. Theodore Lambert, who
is in the county jail awaiting sentence,
has already been convicted of the murder,
principally on the testimony of Stevens.
LIANT bert claims that Stevens fired the
shot that killed kairer
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-09-26

PHILADELPHIA. Sept. Pa novel fea-
ture in the sporting line was introduced
to lovers of bicycling on the handsome
grounds of the Riverton Athletic as
sociation last night, when bicycling by
electric light was inaugurated by the Cen
tury wheelmen of this city. The meet
ing was a grand success, there being
nearly 1000 persons present. The only
drawback was the large number of
scratches which was occasioned by the
chilly weather.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-09-26
YESTERDAYS BASEBALL GAMES


At St. Louis-St Louis, IA; PhiladelA
phia, 4. At Louisyille-New York, l5.
Louisville, 3. AT Cincinnati-Firstg gameE
Cincinnati. 8; Boston, T. Second game
Cincinnati, g. Boston, l. At Cleveland
Baltimore, IA; Cleveland, O. At Pitts
burg-Pittsbur 10; Brooklyn,7 T.
Pennsylvania State League.
At Harrisburg -Pottsville, Z; Harris
hnrny x
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-09-26

New HAVEN, Sent. 26.-.Hhe Democratic
state convention nominated Ernest Cady,
of Hartford, for governor and Morris B,
Beardsley, of Bridgeport, for lieutenant
governor. There was hot fight between
j. j. Desmond and +. Kildutf for secretary
OF state, but Kilduff won by good ma
jority. William C. Bowen, of Easton, was
nominated unanimously for treasurer,
and Nicholas Slaub, of Hartford, received
the nomination for comptroller by atcla-
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-09-26

SPRINGFIELD, His, Sept. 26-Goveruor
Altgeld yesterday addressed the board
OF equalization on the assessment of the
Pullman Palace Car company's property.
He showed many figures and facts con-
corning the company's manner of escap-
ing taxation in this aud other states and
in the Dominion Of Canada. The gov,
ernor begged the board to make proper
and just assessment of this property, in
Justice to the people and the state The
speech has caused a sensation
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-09-26

W1LKEsBARRE, Pa, Sept. d-F. v.
Rockafellow, the Wiikesbarre banker VINO
suspended business in February, 1893, and
.defrauded his creditors out of $500, 900, has
written a letter from the Eastern peni-
tentiary to local paper, in which he un-
dertakes to tell how he lost the money.
He says his failure was due to careless
ness in business; that he was too liberal
to patrons of the bank, was victimized by
depositors, and gave too much money to
noIiucs
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-09-26

LONDON, Sept 26-An official Of the
Nicaraguan government who is now in
London, asserts that all the men expelled
from Nicaragua in cor nection with the
Bluefelds incident, has been parties to the
rebellion in that region. He denies Mr..
Hatch's statement that the prisoners were
i'll treated, and says that Nicaragua, In .
friendly manner, has forwarded explana-
tions to the governments Of Great Britain
and the United States.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-09-26

LONDON, Sept. 26. - Truth says that
fresh obstacles have arisen In connection
with the czarowitz's proposed marriage
to Princess Alix of Hesse. The prospect
of their union is said to be very popular
In St. Petersburg, and high personages
are reported to be working hard to upset
the plans laid for the marriage. Rumor
has il that il the marriage does not occur
Princess Alix will be offered an annuity
of 9l0,0 900 for life.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-09-26
Gantnred mn IlicIt Sill.

MEMPHIS, Sept. 2G-News has reached
here of the capture OF the Weeks still, one
OF the oldest wildcat stills in Tennessee,
located in Overton county, by Deputy
Marsh Curtis and two assistants. John
Weeks operated the still and when away,
watching the movements of the raiders,
his wife turned out the mountain dew
The daily output was only seven gallons.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-09-26

PIEpRAs NEGRAs, Mex, Sept. 26 The
criminal court of this city has just fin
ished the trial of patricio Gonzales and
Jesus HERES, who had been confined in
the city jail for several months, charged
with kidnapping Simon Galvan, a Mexican
citizen charged with murder in Texas,
and delivering him on this side Of the Rio
Grande. The prisoners We're found guilty
and sentenced to sixteen years each in the
Satillo penitentary.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-09-26

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. et.--One OF the
largest Republican demonstrations in the
history of Marion county sigralized yes.
terday the inauguration by Governor Nc
Kinlcy of the state campaign. FIX Prcsi-
dent Harrison presided and delivered a
brilliant address, being followed by Coy.
ernor Mckinley, who paid spedial atten.
tlon to the bolt of the Louisiana sugar
f,laptars
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-09-26

HARRISBURG, Sept 26.-Grant L. Calvin
and Annie l.. Spillman were arrested here
last night by United States marshals
upon the charge of illegally using the
mails. The couple is said to have victim
lied large number Of people in all parts
OF the country by matrimonial scheme.
The Information which led to their arrest
was furnished by an Iowa man who an
swered their advertisements, and who
claims to have been defrauded of 5000.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-09-26

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. &c The eighth
annual convention of the Factory lnspec-
tGrs Inter national association organ Zed
In common council chamber, nearly fifty
delegates from various parts of the conn-
try being present. John Franey, of Buf
falo, presided, aud quite "A number Of
prominent Philadelphians were present
The sessions will last fanr days,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-09-26

TRENTON, Sept. 26-Marshall r. Smith,
the eccentric Burlington lawyer, was re-
leased from the state asylum yesterday
on a writ of habeas corpus issued by Vice
Chancellor Bird. Smith, who had been
acting queerly for long time, recently
began sending threatening letters to resi-
dents OF Burlington and Bristol. He WAS
then committed to the asylum.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-09-26

PHILADELPHIA, Sept 26.-Attorney Sam
uel Dickson, in behalf the receivers of tho
Philadelphia and Heading Railroad com
pany, yesterday presented to Judge Dal-
las, in the United States circuit court, the
plan for Readings reorganization. The
court was asked to allow the commission
of the Olcott- Earle reorganization com
mittpe, and to approve the plan. The 18th
of October next was set for hearing the
matter in court.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-09-26
Miss MeIton's Assailan.s Sentenced.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 28 = Nearly two
yencs ago Miss Melton, an American mis-
sionary,was bruially assaulted and beaten
at place called Mosulin, a Turkish prov
ince remote from the capital United
States Minister Terrell yesterday notified
the state department by cable that fur
of the missionary's assailants = HALL,
Fakhi, Abdullah and Ierhwere-have been
sentenced TO three years imprisonment.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-09-26

WARSAW, Sept. 2B,-Sixty houses in the
city OF Blaaskei. in the district pf kalish.
in Russian Poland, where The cholera is
making fearful rayages, were set on fire
and completely destroyed. A humber Of
the inmates of these houses, who wer.
suffering from the dread disease and wers
too weak to make auy effort TO Save them.
selves, were burned to death.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-09-26
THE ROMANCE OF A WAlF.
An Heiress to s1ab, 900 In the Poor House
at PittsburR.

at Pittsburg
PITTsBuRG, Sept. 26 "A waif. said to be
helress TO tIos. 900, was claimed yesterday
by a man who said he was a New York
travelling salesman, The gentleman, who
would not give his name at present, called
on Mrs. Dorn Henderson, of Lawrence
willie, and told her that the 8-months'old
girl baby left with her on June II last was
the sole heiress of its mother, who died in
brooklyn last week. leaving an estate
valued at $l25, 600
Mrs. Henderson, who received tho babe
from young woman calling herself
Helen Smith, turned the little one ovsr to
the department Of charities some time
ago because She was too poor to care fer
It, The department will investigate.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-09-26
rhres Mon nnrled hy : Cav. 1n.

NEW YORK, Sept. 26-While working
in an excavation made for shifting TRACKS
on the Broadway cable line on Seventh
avenue three men were buried by the cav
ing in of an embankment, and one of
them was so badly injured he may die.
The most seriously injured man is Will
lam MeGosern. His fellow workmen who
were hurt are William Kelly and John
Doyle. There injuries are not serious.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-09-26
peup.sy. case Again Postponed.

HARRISBURG, Sept. 26.-The honrd of
purdons last night recommended pardons
for George Mccormack, of Fayette, and
jacob Willis Barr, of Adams. The hear
ing in the case OF Hugh L. Dempsey, of
Pittsburg, leader of the alleged conspir-
ators to poison non-union men in the mills
nj Homestead, in 1892. was continued
nntil October
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-09-26

LoSpoS, sept 26-At Bow street police
court Colonel James Frazier jacques was
again charged on remand before Sir Johu
Bridge with conspiring to defraud various
persons in connection with the claim to
the Townley estates. He was again re-
mandcd for n week in order to await the
arrival OF witnesses who sailed from New
York ON Saturday last.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-09-26

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. as Fire broke
out last nighl in the extensive stables of
Daniel Mooney iii Port Richmond, and
before il was eNtinguished had totally de
stroyed the stables and badly damaged
row of small housps In the rear. The oc-
cupants oil the houses escaped III their
night clothes. Twenty horses were
burned TO death Less, 10000.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-09-26
New York r.ilors May strike Again.

NEW YORK, Sept. 26,-Fhere is a possi
bility OF another strike within the next
few days Of he Brothernooi of Taiiors,
which, ii il takes place, Will invo5ve NO
members, and will be in sympathy with
the strike Of the Boston laliers now in
progress. Thetailors here have voted not
TO handle work sent from Boston.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-09-26

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla, Sept. 26.-Trains
south of here are all stopped by a storm
which is increasing If velocity. The sea
is mass of seething breakers, and the
great waves are rushing over the sea wall,
throwing the spray fifty feet high. Anas-
tasia Island is submerged.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-09-26

FORT SCoTT, Kan, Sept. 26. - John
Konantz, general merchant and farmer
Mt Arcadia was fatally shot by gun
which he had set for burgl lars in his store.
He set trap Monday night, and in open
ing his store in the morning caused the
gun to discharge, the ball killing him al
most Instantly.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-09-26

SHERMAN. Tex, SEPT. 2G County Treas
urer Scott, OF Grayson county, was
knocked stnselcss In his office yesterday
afternoon by an unknown man and tie
safe robbed. Scott is still unconscious.
The robber escaped with $1,000
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-09-26

NEW YORK, Sept. 2G.-Tne shirtmakers'
strike will practically be settled before
theend Of tho week. The contractors are
generally conceding the demands made
by che strikers. and in some instances the
men hRYn already returned to work under
the improved scnIa of wagaa-
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-09-26
chl.f wnhooi su,s for Peace.

BERLIN. Sept 96.--plspntehes received
here from the German colony in SOUTH
west Africa say that Major Leutwein 81
Aug % stormed cniei Wiibooi's camp at
Naukluft. Chef Wilbooi retreated and
aa.l afterwards sued for peace. The Ger
man loss was niue killed and eleven
Mnln6rl.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-09-26

COLUMBIA, S. c., Sept 26.-At . o'clock
this morning the anti-Tillman conven-
veution decided by vote Of la4 to 90, to
make nominations. The ticket has not
been selected, but will be before adjourn
ment, which will likely be this evening.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-09-26
STOCK AND PRODUCE MARKETS,
Closing Quotations of tho New York and
HhIlRdain inhia Exahanres.

NEW YORK, Sept.-25.-The stock market to+
day WAS dull, but firm. There WAS u decline
III Reading and recovery in Rock Island and
other stocks. The general market was mo
The Forrest City times., 1894-08-24
lnexact.

Rent day in Paris is very important occasion. The landlord is king in a realm where exactitude is not only en- couraged but enforced. An English man says that he once went to see a landlord about some matter connected with the house he hired. The French man proved to be a very suspicious and inquisitive old gentleman, who had made his fortune in the candle trade. What do you sell?" he inquired. The Englishman acknowledged that he made his bread by writing for the magazines. The landlord shrugged his shoulders II am afraid" said he, that you will not be exact with your rent, on the fifteenth of the month. !" He evidently had old-ssshioned notions of literature as we'll as the other arts, and preferred that his tenants should be, like himself, comfortablyin trade. So, in order to vindicate his vocation. the Englishman went to call upon him in person. on the fourteenth, rent in hand. II told you so.' exclaimed the precise old merchant s.I knew you wouldn't be exact, at the day and the hour fixed. You have brought your rent twenty-four hours too soonw = Youths Companion.
The Forrest City times., 1894-08-24

dulity was succeeded by one of raptur. ous gladness; life dawned for the poor sufferer again; brighter than mother of-pearl shone the mottled splashes of the galvanized iron. She gazed around her upon the familiar outfit, ana from that moment her recovery began. Tho hue of health was in her cheeks when her husband returned from his jour ney. In token of his gratitude, a gold soapdish set with diamon Is now orna- ments the washstapd, which has be- come a permanence in his wife's bed roomized boudoir.-H. c. Burner, in Puck.
The Forrest City times., 1894-08-24
HIS ENCOURAGEMENT.
He Did His Hest to Bolster Up . strug.
 glin9 Artist.

ne Dlu HIS nest 70 HSOlDt0f up Str0Rs
 giing Artist.
 A celebrated portrait painter once spent week of delightful rest and quiet at an old New England farm house. His host, man of sturdy com mon sense. expressed himself as much interested in ''paintin's,' and when the artist left the farm he gave the old man cordial invitation to come to his studio on his next visit to the city. ''Pd like to have your opinion of a pie ture 1 am painting now" he said, pleasantly. Two months later the farmer, in his Sunday best, presented himself at the studio just as the artist was putting the finishing touches to a beautiful portrait which was to be ex- hibited within few days.
 Other portrait were in the studio, and the artist watched his farmer guests face with curiosity, as he looked about him. There was no mis- taking the expression which grew upon his rugged features; it was one of severe disappointment
 How do you like my pictures?" in- quired the artist at last, with slight feeling of chagrin.
 'Oh, I reckon they're real good" said the farmer, with evident effort II ain't doubt they're fust-rate like nesses, an so on. But ye see," he added, carefully keeping his gaze di- rected as far away from the artist as possible, ''ye see, I'm little took aback, fer l cal'lated from what I'd heerd that you was further along in your paintin' I'd sorter got the idee that you was as fur along as buildin's, barns an so on. suspicioned you'd got sos you could drawer out hoss or cow or clump O trees, an then paint 'em nateral as life.
 But there," said the old farmer, turning to lay a kind hand on the artists shoulder, don't be disker- ridged. not a mite. You're young feller yit, so t speak, an if you keep on as you've begun, nothin' w'd s'prise me less n t hear that you'd painted . real fust-class picter some day. An then these folks Il be glad they had their likenesses painted by ye, jest t say they've got some O your workv'
 After few other words of hearty encourage ment the farmer took his leave, with the happy consciousness that he had done his best to cheer a struggling artist on the road to fame. Youths Companion.
The Forrest City times., 1894-08-24
THAT WONDERFUL BABY.

Each land has its wonderful babies That ever the sun shines upon, From Greenland's cold. glittering ce-fields To winterless, fragrant Ceylon. wherever their dewy eyes open,
 No matter what color they be. They're wonderful, wonderful babies In that all good judges agree. The almond-eyed darling of China. The chubby, low-browed Eskimo, The haxen-haired little Norwegian, The swarthy papoose of the Crow; care not whatever you name them. care not for nation or creed. They're wonderful, wonderful babies Yes. wonderful babies, indeedi And yet the most wonderful baby
 That ever came down from the sky IS one that to sleep am rocking
 And singing sweet lullaby; No other was ever like this one,
 No other Is half so divine, No other so wonderful, wonderful,
 As this precious baby of mine.
 George W. Crofts, In Chicago Record.
The Forrest City times., 1894-08-24
A Sad Change.

An occasional wise old man is found who does not remember that he is not as young as he was once. Many others are painfully conscious of this fact. In London. in the time of George ", there was an athletic and dashing mill itary man, Major Bracebridge by name and title. who, when he found his powers waning. retired to his country house and seldom showed himself in society. Many years later he had oc- casion to go up to London. and there met lady who had known him in his younger years. Dear mel she ex- claimed. aren't you Major Brace bridge?" No, madam" he answered, .sbut was once!"-Youth's Compau- ion.
The Forrest City times., 1894-08-24
SCHOOL AND CHURCH.

There are now in Japan SIT Chris tian churches and 643 missionaries.
 The first annual Christian En- deavor convention ever held in China was held in Shanghai, recently.
 Two thousand one hundred and ninety-fve Jews in the kingdom of Prussia became Christians from 1875- 1888.
 The Scandinavians of this country possess 42 institutions for secondary and higher education, with 5000 stu dents. The value of the property is sl, ,250, ,000.
 There are five government univer- sities iD India, but these universities are forbidden to teach any religious doctrine, and have no care over the morals of the students.
 A few years ago no man dare ride through the streets of any Gillian city on Good Friday. Even the cars were not allowed torun. No sound of human labor was permitted to disturb the re- ligious silence.
 Bishop Taylor tells of a man con. verted late in life, who wante d to make up for lost time and double the re- mainder of his life, so he resolved tc support missionary to labor in the field while he labored at home. The missionaries of Swedish socie- ties are publishing, at Kibunzi, on the Congo, a monthly paper in the Fiote dialect whose title means Messenger of Peace" The paper costs twenty cents per year, and is printed in five hundred copies.
 The highest cathedral tower in the world--that of Ulm Minster--though finished some years ago, has been hid den by scaffolding until recently. The last portion of the scaffolding has now been removed, and the tower can at last be seen in all it's beauty.
 -Thc board of education of the Pres byterian church has decided that it must limit the probable number of students under it's care in colleges and seminaries during the coming season to nine hundred, and can not promise to give larger sum than eighty dol lars for the year.
 Ut is the fashion in France for the government to parcel out the public funds for the support of public wor- ship. From 5000, 900 to SIG, ,0OO, 600 are annually given the Catholics; the rrot- estants receive about S350, 900, the Jews about S40,OOO and the Mohammedans about S5O,00O.- Missionary Review. --The queen of Italy recently sent to Rev. Father Tonello, of Galesburg, H., pair of heavy silver candlesticks, and copy of picture by Giotto of the Virgin and Child, beautifully framed in silver Father Tonello is of noble Italian family, and was childish play mate of the queen. Not long ago he wrote to her, asking some aid for his mission, and her gift was sent in reply to his appeal.