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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-25
HELD UP BY TRAIN ROBBERS.
The Cook Gang of Outlaws at Worl'
In Indian Territory.

Four or Five Masked Burglars Hold Vi
- Traln-Mauy shots Fired, Cars Rid
died and Several Persons Reported In.
jured.
Parsons, KAN, Oct. 21.-The Mis-
souri, Pacific passenger train No. 1923 OF
the Kansas & Arkansas Valley branch
was held up by four or five masked mer
at Coretta Siding, seven miles east Of
Wagner, |. II, at 10 o'clock last night
Empty cars were placed on the track
and the train struck them. The robbers
commenced terrible onslaught, and
four or i've persons are reported shot
Little money is said to have beer
secured.
All the cars, excepting the sleeper
were shot full of holes, and not whole
window remains. The train struck the
obstruction of cars across the track after
being shunted on to siding, tho out
laws having thrown a switch for that
purpose. The money secured was from
the local safe.
During the fusilade Jack McHara,
advance agent of the McHara Minstrel
Show, received shot in the forehead.
How serious it is is unknown He was in
one OF the passenger coaches at the
time. The train was in charge of Engi-
necr Harris and Conductor W.J.Dunkin.
The robbery was the work of Cook
and his desperate gang of outlaws, who
have recently been terrorizing the citi-
zens in the territory. For two months
past all railroad trains passing through
the territory have been heavily guarded
in fear of an attack, and many ship.
ments into the territory have been lie.
fused by the express company.
Many depredations of the gang, es-
pecially within the past week or two,
have shown this precaution to have
been timely. For days the gang has
been represented as being at different
points planning robbery and thorough
preparations were made to meet the ex.
pected attack. Tine outlaws evidently
anticipated desperate resistance and
began their work with fierce fighting.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-25
TIE COUNTY 90 URr.

appointment of Commission to Ascer-
tain Michael Fnino's Mental Condition
Requasted--A Case Charging Rape Nolle
Pressed.
The court of oyer and terminer con-
yened in adjourned session yesterday.
William 5. Hilles of counsel for the
defence in the case of Michael Faino,
convicted of murder In the first degree,
asked permission to withdraw the rea,
sons filed with the motion for new
trial. The reasons, he said, had been
framed in the hope that there would be
found some reasons for bringing the case
before the jury again, and he would say
frankly they are untenable, unauthorita.
tive and without support of authority.
lie and his associate, William Michael
Byrne, he added, had determined, to
withdraw the reasons with the courts
permission and asked that The rule be
dismissed. They would do so on the
ground that the facts of the homicide
had been put before the jury and with
the belief that the presentation of addl-
tional testimony would be useless. Since
the rendering of the verdict, he con.
tinued, Faino had become insane.
After the rule had been dismissed and
after filing an affidavit of indulgence Mr..
TITLES quoted section concerning
prisoners becoming insane after convic-
ton aud previous TO sentence and asked
for the appointment Of commission to
inquire into Faino's sanity. The appli-
cation was accompanied by an affidavit
of PoIlegrinno Bianco, Faino's cellmate,
who deposed that Faino, during the last
he
planned of great pain in his head, paced
his cell holding his head and muttering,
tried to strangle himself and otherwise
acted like crazy man and that he, him
self, had asked to be put in another cell,
he icing afraid Faino would do him
bodily harm.
Mr. Byrne also asked for commits.
sion.
Attorney. General Nicholson stated
that he knew nothing of the affidavit
until it was presented. He commended
that it was insufficient according to
statute and that it contained nothing
indicative of Faino being mentally I'M
sound.
After brief consultation the court
announced that il would not take any
action until o'clock in the afternoon.
In the case OF the State VS.. Pole
grinno Bianco and Addie Ross, charged
with felonious assault on Angela Mario
Poppeio, the encouragement entered a
nolle prosequi. He did so because the
gifPs present physical condition is an
absolute contradiction of her testimony.
The court complimented the attorney
general on the course pursued by him.
Many persons applied for naturaliza-
ton papers.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-25

Tho surgical department of the
Homeopathic Hospital reports'a num-
Der of major operations for the past
three months. There have been two
operations for the radical cure of in
guinal hernia Tor rupture); two for ap-
pendicitis; one for tubercular disease Of
the bones (tihite) of the legs, consisting
in scraping the diseased portion from
the bones; another for necrosis of bones
about ankle-ioint; one for radical cure
of varieocele, an osteotonry, which con-
sists in cutting out v.shaped piece of
bone from the tibie (of leg) and thus
strengthening the crooked legs, another
being the trephining Of skull for the
relief Of epilepsy, with marked improve
ment; cutting tendons of wrist and
an ankle to make them useful and
straight. There have also been num-
Der of amputations, burns, woulds, &C.,
treated. All of these cases recovered or
are improving, with the exception OF
one oft he cases of appendicitis.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-25
TRIED TO KILL A HUNDRED ITALIANS.

Riley Placed Dynamite Cartridges Under
Their Shanty and Connected Them
With Battery Discovered Just in
Time.
New York, Oct. 22.-One hundred
Italians, sleeping in temporary barrack
mile from New Rochelle, had a narrow
escape from death by dynamite as the re-
suit of race prejudice last night.
The men have been employed as laborers
on a sewer near Glen Island. Conflicts
between them and Irish laborers have been
frequent during the last month. A pitched
battle was fought three weeks ago, and
since that time the trouble has been almost
continuous.
Saturday night Patrick Riley got the
key to the tool box, and after all the other
worknen had gone home he took from it
nine dynamite cartridges the dynamite
battery and all the wires used in blasting,
which he carried to his home. About
o'clock last night he went with them to
the Italians shanty
Riley. who is an expert dynamiter, put
the nine cartridges under different parts
of the shanty and connected them by
wires with the battery, which he had set
about 100 yards away,
A night Waterman in the employ of the
the sewer contractors happened to come
along at this time, and seeing Riley,
stopped to find out what he was doing.
In the dark he stumbled against one of
the wires. The Waterman made run for
Riley and the two soon engaged in a
desperate fight. The Italians in the shanty
were attracted by the noise, and ran out
to see what was the matter.
When they learned that Riley had
planned to blow them lis, it was with
difficulty that they were restrained from
killing him. Riley was finally landed in
the New Rochelle lookup.
Riley says he is only sorry he was dis
covered so soon, as in another minute it
would have been all over and he would
then be satisfied.
Riley was arraigned to-day and held
without bail for the action Of the grand
jury.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-25
fALE-pRINcEroN GAME.
IL is Probable That it VIII be Played. on
Saturday, Uecetnbsr LIST.

. IL is Probable That 1t viii be Played on
Saturday, Decenber LIST.
New York, Oct. 21.-Thc Yale
Princeton game will probably DO played
on Saturday, December LIST. II can be
stated on good authority that Yale has
agreed upon this date, instead of De-
cember 9th, as Yalo at first proposed,
and has also submitted proposition to
Princeton, which, however, will not be
accepted. Iale's idea is that the three
big college teams, including her own,
should be on an equal footing, and has
accordingly suggested to Princeton that
if the Tigers shall consent to play the
University Of Pennsylvania on Satur-
day, November Gath, the same day that
Yale plays Harvard at Springfield, Yale
will play Princeton on Thanksgiving
day; otherwise the game can be played
on December fst.
BY this means Yale figures that both
Princeton and Pennsylvania will be put
in the same position that Yale is in now.
That is, that the Tigers and the Quakers
would both have hard game five days
before they met Yale and Harvard, re-
spectively, on Thanksgiving day; but as
the Observation-Disclosures game has
already been arranged for November
10th at Trenton, Yale's suggestion,
though good one, comes little too
late, 50 that it is practically settled that
Yale and Princeton will meet on De-
cember 1st
The one remaining hitch between the
big universities seems to be over the
location of the grounds. Yale has shifted
from A desire to 90 to Eastern Park
Brooklyn, and now shows preference
for berkeley Oval. Princeton, however,
still sticks out for Manhattan Field.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-25
COUNTY POLLING PLACES.
Where tho Citizens of the Outside Hum
dreds Will Vote November 9th.

dreds Will Vote November 9th.
Following is list of the polling
places in New Castle county outside of
the city:
Mill Ureek-Western district, in the
store room at Milford Cross Roads;north-
ern district, Hockessin; eastern district,
William Mullen's store, Marshallton.
Christlana-Newport, at Red Mems
Hall; North Highlands,
Yellow School, Steriing's store; Mar
shalton, Spicer's store; Western dis
trict, in Centreville.
New Castle-North, corner Of Della
ware and Vine streets; South, Lenape
West, United States Hotel, (Toman's)
Blackbird- vacant house near
Blackbird Hotel; West, road commits
sioners office in centre of town.
APPOINTMENTS = East, d. d.
Maloney's store, Townsend; West, in
Dickinson's Hotel.
Brandywine-East, Practical Farmer;
North, Sharpley's school house; South,
Shellpot school house, on the Shipley
road, off the Philadelphia turnpike.
White Clay Greek West, Deer Park
Hotel, Newark; Central, Washington
Hotel, Newark.
st. Georges - East, First precinct,
Lloyd's Hotel, Odessa; Second precinct,
- Port Penn; West, First precinct
A. G. Cox's insurance office, South
Broad street, Middletown; Second pre-
cinct, room Town Hall, Middletown.
Red Lion--East, engine house, Della.
ware City; West, Squire Sutton's office.
St. Georges.
Pencader-North, residence of John
II. Boys, Cooch's Bridge; South, Kirk
wood Hotel.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-25
MIG LIBEL FILED.

Owners of the Allegheny Claim Heavy
damages From the Gauease--A Counter
Libel Filed.
Bradford & Vandegrift for Bidtle &
Ward of Philadelphia, shortly after l
Monday afternoon filed libel i'll the
United States court against the Belgian
steamer Caucase, now undergoing repairs
at the shipyard Of the Harlan Il Holdings
worth Co., in which damages are fixed ut
$203U0O on the loss to ship, cargo and
effects.
for the Allegheny, John I. Lewis and ii,
l.. Cheney, representing the owners of
the Caucase, filed u counter libel against
the Allegheny, alleging damages TO the
amount Of $4,000. The case will come mp
for argument in the United States court
and will be of the greatest interest in
marine circles.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-25
TOOK ms OWN LICE.
An Inmate Of the Delaware State fbspi-
tai Stran sles Himself Win n Iinne.

tai StranSles himself with II Rope.
Jonathan Lowe, living at No. 1905
Head street, was struck by train sew.
eral weeks ago and so badly injured that
his mind was impaired. He was sent to
the homeopathic Hospital, but growing
no better, was afterwards removed to
the Delaware State Hospital for the In
sane at Farnhurst.
Lowe was seen by DR.. Hancker Mon
day night and nothing unusual was no.
ticed about him. He went to bed at the
regular time. Tuesday morning the
body of the man was found in his room.
He had torn his bed sheets and weay-
ing them into a rope made moose with
which he strangled himself to death.
The hospital authorities were much sur.
prised to learn Of the mans death, as it
was the general belief that he had greatly
improved Deputy Coroner Palmer was
notified and removed the body to the
home of the deceased. There will DC no
inquest.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-25
STRAWBRIDGE h CLOTHIER,
n.y. PHIL ADELPHIA.
A KEssE Ell aLnRA np.

All the Crew Lost and Nothing But
splinters Left of the Boat.
Associated Peas Dt4ol5;n oV 'iai Wires
ABERDEEN, SCOTLAND, Oct 24.-A
dispatch received from Peterhead, sea-
port about 25 miles from here, announces
that the Swedish schooner Alene, LOADED
with gunpowder, which was. at anchor
near Peterhead, has been blown up.
1t is added that within two minutss
after the explosion nothing was to be
seen on the surface of the water but
splinters from the schooner. All her
crew persisted.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-25
CoLoRED REPUBLICANS.
Orator Grandison's Record at the polio
49, Stiitlun in This CITY


The colored Republicans of the CITY
held IL meeting Tuesday at the Audi
torium. The speakers were the Rev.
Charles N. Grandson, colored. of Ezion
NJ. L. Church this city, and w. d. Der
rick of New York.
Mr. Grandson in his address made
anlmadversion on the manner in which
tile negro is treated when his name is
sent in on an Indictment.
Grandson has record at the police
station. He was arrested twice OH Feb.
tuary 9TH last for drunkenness and dis
orderly conduct At the station two
bottles, half full of whisky, were taken
from his pockets. The first occasion Of
his arrest Judge Ball let him off on the
plea that he was q 'little off" on &C.
count Of grip. And the second time a
number Of colored clergymen came
before the chief of police claiming that
if Grandson were put in the prisoners
dock it would be detrimental to religion,
The clersymen pleaded so hard that the
chief In turn pleaded with Judge Ball,
who the second time let Grandson off
without punishment.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-25
NoYEMRER TERN JNRLrs.
First and Second PAnais for General Ses-
sions Court.


sions Cohrt.
The following panels, first and sec
oud, of juries for the November term Of
court of general sessions were drawn
Wednesday morning. Court conyenes
November 10Th,
FIRST PANEL.
Brandywine-George NJ. Casey, Harry
w. Ewing, William w. Day.
Wilmington-M Manual Richenberger,
A. B. Crossgrove, William g. Bangh.
Christiana- Clayton White, John
d. Underwood, David Il. Lyman.
Mill Creek--Harvey Cranston, Samuel
Ailcofn, Eli Davis.
White Clay Crcel--Jarnes L. Stewart,
CHARLES W. Currinder.
Observation-Disclosures Crompton, Jr.,
Clayton T. Cam, Walter Heavlow.
New Castle-Edward Downey, Will
liam A. Yickery, W. w. Cooper.
Red Lion-Jonn Shunder, Jf., Clayton
Riley, Frank J. Bruner.
St. Georges-Richard Clayton, vii
liam w. Rose, Jr., James X. Conard.
AppoquiniInlnk-Harry NJ. Deakyne,
Frank l.. Tatman.
Blackbird-B. f. g, Rothwell, Benja
Inln v. SOlllnS. bed.
SECOND PANEL.
Brandywine = Thomas S. Dickson,
George W. Handy, John Moore.
Wilmington-Jehn B. Meaney, Lewis
Dickey, Robert w. Birnic.
Christiana-George A. Willis. John
l.. Press, Isaac Finn.
Mill Creek-John G. Johnson, James
Valentine, Nathaniel Armstrong,
White Clay Creek-Robert McLough-
len, Robert Hawthorne.
Observation-Disclosures V. Kirk, Charles
w. Bigger, Jr., Aaron Paxson.
New Castle-James NJ. Carter, Patrick
McGrory, George w. Dickcrson.
Red Lion William II. Barnett, Alfred
G. Sterling, Clarence Bryan.
St. Georges-Harry G. Whittock,
John P. Cochran. Jr., Frank Hickman.
Observation-Disclosures Il. Weldon,
Andrew Locberman.
Observation-Disclosures Bailey, j, Purnall
Lewis.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-25

The following real estate of Charles NJ.
Newlin, deceased, was sold at the Court
House OH Saturday A large brick resi-
dence and outbuildings on the Newport
Gap turnpike with about 100 acres to ],
Ernest smith. attorney, for $4,000; 1854
acres adjoining, PCT acres on the eastcrly
side of the turnpike. and All acres adjoill-
ing the last-the three in one lot, also to ].
Ernest Smith, for 81, $50; marsh lot in
Conrad's Cripple, about Is acres, TO the
same, for $50; 3.story brick building
northeast corner of Third and Walnut
streets, 90 feet front on Third street, to the
same, for 1880; total sale, Sl4l0O.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-25
srRYCHEtSG IN COFFEE.

Twenty-Five Inmates of Hospital
Poisoned, Probably BY Revengeful
Chinainan.
CoLusA, CAL, Oct GA Wholesale at
tempt to poison the inmates Of the county
hospital was made by putting strychnine
now suffering from the effects of the drug
and one man has already died. Mrs. Ingra'
ham, the wife of the superintendent, has
already been taken sick, but the physicians
hope to save her.
The coffee pot was examined and traces
of the poison were found therein. It is
supposed that the dastardly work was done
by a Chinainan who had had trouble with
the steward and been discharged. He had
made threats and swore to have revenge
and it is supposed he took these means Of
venting his malice on the inmates.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-25
Marrlaaes.

DILL-IRW1N--At Asbury Parsonage, on the
18th inst, By the Rev John II, Howard. y. d..
Wilbert O. Dill aud Mary j. Irwin, both OF
this city
GoODIN9-C0OPER- Union II. u. parson-
age, on the 22d instant, by kew John p. e.
Hanna, Thomas VI. Gooding and Nellie l..
Cooper both of this city.
YEARSLEY--,JoRD TIockessin, DEL,
on tho 18th inst, by the ltev. John j. Bluke,
j. Ferris Yearsey and Laura l. Jordan.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-25
CkAIG CHaNCERY else.
The Suit Concerning the Colored 1Iai
who Had Two Wives.


Who Had Two Wives.
Before Chancellor Wolcott on Monday
on the motion of Il. Il. Cochran, Jr., the
order for the sale of real estate of Richard
Il. Warren was renewed.
The Craig trustee case came up in chan
Gerry last Monday. Austin Harrine ton
represented Elizabeth Craig, Golered. the
wife Of Henry Craig. deceased Herbert
IL. Ward represented Mary Craig, ct al.
Action is to prevent the disposition of the
estate by the present trustees.
Mr.. Ward in his plea gave in documents
showing that for is years the deceased was
married to Mary Craig. whose maiden
name was Trusty. They had eight chill.
dren He added that Mary Trusty, who
was the first wife, lived with Craig dur
ing all that time with the full belief
that they were married. Mr.. HaFrington's
position is to prove that there was no mar
riage.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-25
KNOWLEDGE

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remedy, Syrup Of Figs.
Its, excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas.
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and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid.
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak.
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in Soc and 81 bottles, but it is man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Go. emily, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-25
Fell Down Cellar aud Killed Himself.

ALTOONA, Pa, Oct. 20.--J. d. Oar.
lington, civil and mining engineer of
this city, while under the influence of
liquor opened a door leading out Of the
Globe Hotel washroom, early this
morning, and fell into the cellar. He
was discovered dead few minutes
later. His skull had been fractured by
the fall. He came here from Newark,
N. j., seven months ago.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-25

NEW York, Oct. 20.-In the dense
fog that hung over the river and harbor
this morning, the tugboat +. A. Kirk
ham was sunk of the battery at o'clock
in collision with the New Jersey Cen
trail railroad ferryboat Mauch Chunk.
One man was drowned. sThe Mauch
tished out another Of the crew and a
third was saved by passing tugboat.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-25

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF Gazette and Journal
MIDDLETowN. Oct. 24.-The able and
interesting address delivered at the
rooms of the Democratic Club by James
w. Ponder, DR., last evening, was the
allabsorbing topic of conversation on
the streets this morning. Judging from
the complimentary remarks heard on
all sides, the young barrister made
lasting impression upon his hearers.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-25
oa1NEsE CAVALRY DESTROYED.


BRUSSELS, Oct. 22.-Accordins to unofti-
cial figures published here the recent cleo
ton members Of the Chamber Of Repre-
sentatives have resulted in the following
distribution of seats: Catholics, 10i;
Liberals, 10; Socialists and Radicals, 49, 1t
is reported that NJ. De Burlet, the premier,
has been defeated for reelection to tho
chamber by small majority.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-25

Albion, N. Y, Oct. William
Lake, Farmland employed by Joe
VanOamp on his place here, shot Miss
Hunt. a girl in the employ Of the same
family, and then took his own life, The
cause OF the tragedy is said 10 have been
unrequited love. .
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-25

NEW YORK, Oct. l9.--Judge Lacombe,
in the United States circuit court to-
day, dismissed the writ of habeas corpus
in the case of John James Howard,
Levi p. Morton's English coachman.
Under this railing Howard must so back
To ENGLAND
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-25

NYAcK, n. y, Oct. 22.-Four grand
children of the Rev. William Taylor,
Methodist Missionary Bishop of Africa,
persisted in the elegant house of their
father, Ross Taylor, in South Nysck, early
to-day. In addition one man was so badly
burned that he can scarcely recover and
two Others were seriously injured.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-25
Wilmington Exhibitor.

Kelley 6 ca. Of this city, who chal-
lenge the world on the superiority OF
e sae sEaH es sGi are PsP@ nroduo o[
the Philadelphia Food Exposition, No
vember 9th. Mr.. G. L. Jerrold will repre-
sent Kelley 81 Co., at Philadelphia.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-25

Judge Wales is confined to his home
with a heavy cold. A transfer coach
was sent for Tuesday afternoon and
he was sent home. The Judge was re-
ported better yesterday. 1t is ex-
pected he will be in court tomorrow.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-25

John A. Rommel has made an affidavit
before Notary Public Sasse, that the use of
his name in the affidavit of d number of
parties presented TO the Clerk of the Peace
withdrawing their natnes from the PED
pies party petition, was unauthorized. He
claims that presumably some one repre-
scented him in the affidavit.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-25

Harry II. Lightcap. proprietor of the
blacksmith shop at No. ITO West Fifth
street, died yesterday morning. lie wasa
member of the Independent Order Of
Odd Fellows and the Ancient Order of
knights of the Mystic Chain.