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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-10-20

An enjoyable surprise party was ten
dered to George Young OF No. $40
Dupont street, last evening The even
ing was spent in various games. Harry
Boys and Frank Sapderson gave some
selections on the harmonica accompanied
by John Clark and George Young on the
banjo. Refreshments were also served
Among those present were: Misses
Frances E.sgenberger, Emma Crozler,
Ethel Colt, Annie McCRullep,
Alice Eisgenberger. Sallie McCaulley.
Mary Rutter, Annie Rutter. Hattie
Rutter, Hattie Lysenger. Minnie Crozier.
Dorie Willis Ella Willis, Marietta Croft.
Annie Reeder, Susie Boshier, Mrs
Quimby. Miss Ainsworth, Mrs
ConsentiDe, Mrs Young, George
Young, Elijah Young, James Young.
Frank Sanderson. Mr. Clark. Mr.
Consentiue. Alexander Harper. Harry
Boys, Mr. Ainswortb, Edward Haggerty.
John James. Frank Lysenger, Charlie
McOaulley, Ross Croft, Gal Merritt, John
Peckwortb, Moses Phillips, Alfred Mc
Dowell, George Horton and Harry Biddle
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-10-20
Enjoyable Evening Company.


A pleasant party was given at the
home of Miss Nellie Kearney, No. 404
South Franklin street, last night. The
time was spent in dancing and vocal and
instrumental music. Solos were rendered
by Misses Annie Long, Kate Cottingham.
Nellie Kearney. Joseph German, Daniel
OKeefe and Lewis G Hammell
There were also a duet by Miss Christie
Kearney and Joseph German, and a
quartet by Frank j. Conner, Harry Dick
erson, Oscar Frock and others.
Those present were: Mrs. John O.
Clark, Mrs NJ A. Bolen. Mrs NJ. ].
Kearney Misses G. Records, S Newell.
Nellie Haughey, Annie Long, Agnes
G Hammell Clara NJ. Hammell NJ. pVyley,
Kate oottingham M Skinner,
Mamie McGrath, Bessie Crossan. Annie
KeRrney Kate Kearney, Chrissie
Kearney and Nellie Rearney and Lewis
G. Hammell, Joseph German, Daniel
o'Keefe, A. Pauley. B Hoffman, William
Monigle. George Bohn, Walter Grant,
W. Hamilton, Charles Dickerson.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-10-20

NOTICE., FRANK r. SMITH,
IN licensed druggist, do hereby give notice
that shall apply In writing to the judges
Of the Court OF General Sessions Of the Peace
and Jail Delivery of the State of Delaware
IN and for New Castle county, on Monday the
18th day of November, Nd. 1891 being the FIRST
day OF the November term of said court, Tor
license TO sell Intoxicating liquors bY pfeecrip-
tion for medicinal purpOsesin quantities not
greater than one quart. ~ No. 5Oi King street,
In tine Fourth ward Of the city Of winning
ton, and the following respectable citizens
ana frnahnldnrs Of said Wnru recommend
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-10-20

NOTICE Il, THOMAS Ntzhugh,, THE
IN tenant and occupant Of the house stu
ated al No 10 Market street, in the First
ward, in the city of Wilmington. county Of
New CASTLE and State OF Delaware, In compll-
ance with the requirements of the acts Of the
General Assembly in such case made and pro-
vided, dc hereby give notice that shall apply
in writing 70 the Court of General Sessions OF
Tie Peace and Jail Delivery Of the state of Del
aware in and for New Castle county, on Mon
day, the 18th day of November, 1894, being the
next term Of said court. for license Tor said
OF intoxicating liquors in quantities not less
than one half gallon, not to be drunk on the
premises, and the following respectable citl-
zens Of said ward, at least twelve of whom are
substantial freeholders Of said ward, recon-
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-10-20

MOTTO -I. HARRY r. KING. THE
~ owner and occupant Of the house aitu~
ated at No. l07 West sixth street. In the FIJI h
ward In the city of Wilmington, county Of
New Castle and State of Delaware, In compli-
Ance with the requirements of the acts Of the
General Assembly In such case made and pro-
vided. do hereby give notice that I Rhall APP
ply IN writing 10 the Court Of General SEES
slons Of the Peace and Jail Delivery Of the
State Of Delaware, in and for New Castle
Der, 1884, being the next term of said court,
fur a license for said house, as an inn or
tavern. for the Rnle therein Of intoxicating
liquors in less quantities than one quart. to
be druuk on the premises. and the following
respectable citizens of said ward, at least
twelve OF whom are substantial freeholders
of said ward, recommend the said applica-
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-10-20

NOTICE ~. JOHN q. ADAMS. THE
IN tenant and occupant of the house situated
81 the northwest corner Of Eleventh and Rail-
road avenue, In the Ninth ward In the
city Of Wilmington, county Of New Castle
and State Of Delaware, in compliance with
the requirements of the acts Of the General
Assembly In such case made snd provided,
do hereby give notice that l shall apply in
writing 10 the Court OF General Sessions Of the
Peace ana JAIN Delivery OF the Stale OF Dela-
ware. in and for New Castle county, on Mon
day. the 18th day OF November, 1924, being
the next term of said court, for q license for
said house as an inn or tavern, for the sale
therein Of intoxicating liquors in less guam
It'll than one quart, 10 be drunk on the
premises, and the following respectable citi-
zens of said ward, at least twelve Of whom are
substantial freehOlders Of said ward, recon-
mend the said application. viz:
George w. Griffith Charles II. Ashley
Daniel H. Mooney John H. Simmons
James haustOn o. M. Magneli
Thomas b. Davis Francis s. Bradley
John Hlegler James Lynn
Henry Jeandel Anton Steimle
Parnel K. ID. johnson Martin Reinholz
Samuel Weaver Michael Fromm
Enoch Hates George GxUor
William q. Rettig Moritz Lederer
X. X. HOrning ). q. Cloud
Nathaniel b Hill Charles Schoy
William Boundy James Connolly
JOHN q. ADAMS.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-10-20

BUSINESS CARDS.
EOR CUT FLOWERS. GO TO
IL CLARKE. G05 Madison Street
4URs AND AsTRAKAN TRIMMINGS
II for ladies' coats a. III YES, GIG Orange 81
I AIDES COATS ALTERED AND RE-
II paired Mt KINGS, 6l5 Orange street.
II 81 +. BREWING COMPANY, BOT.
~ TIERS AND BREWERS
NOTICE - r. LEWIS CONFIDENTIAL
~ LOAN OFFICE, looms = ana O. Exchange
3uilding. corner seventh and Market streets
tDV ANCES MONEY ON Personal
PROPERTY Of al descriptions At low rates
II interest, buys and sells WAlCHhn,
DIAMONDS AND ALL KINDS OF
fEWELRY.
Private consultation room attached. Open
evenings until 8 o'clock. Also furniture
tored at lowest rates
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-10-20

NOTICE., ALEXANDER MCGOWAN,
~ the tenant and occupant of the house
situated at the northwest corner Third
IN the city OF Wilmington. county Of
New Castle and State of Delaware. In COM
pliance with the requirements Of the acts Of
the General Assembly in such case made and
provided, do hereby give notice that / shall
apply In writing to the Court Of General Ses-
sons of the Peace and Jail Delivery OF the
State Of Delaware, In and for New Castle
county, on Mouday.the 10Th day of November.
1884, being the next term OF said court, for a
license for said house, as an inn or tavern,
for the sale therein Of intoxicating liquors in
lees quantities than one quart, to be drunk on
the premises, and the following respectable
citizens Of said ward. at least twelve of whom
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-10-20

REAL GbHMNs.
GHFAP-TO A GOOD PARTv-S ROOMED
~ house with stable. size Of lot 4nxl25 Ap-
ply Second and Webb PETER y. FORD.
DEAL ESTATE FOR SALE
No ! West Eleventh street, 10 rooms.
No GOO French street.
No. 1911 LincOln street. rooms.
No 500 Delaware avenue, rooms.
No. sol West Eighth street, rooms.
No. gl5 West Seventh street, rooms.
No 1873 Gilpi avenue, i3 rooms.
No. 1916 West Fourth street, rooms.
No. 1Ol West street, 10 rooms.
No. gl6 West Fourth street, rooms
No. l4l2 Van Buren, street, Is rooms.
No. lANS Delaware avenue. rooms.
No. Sls Jackson street, rooms.
No 103 Van Buren, street, il rooms
No 230 Nsndever avenue, 8 rooms.
We hava also number of choice building
lots which can be bought on extraordinary
easy terms. II. J.. EVAN & co,
Real Estate and Mortgages.
Eighth and Market streets
WHEN you WANT TO BUY, SELL OR
w rent properties, call At the West Side
Real Estate Once. at Eighth and Madison
streets. CHARLES w. G0ODlNG,
NOR sALE.-THE PROPERTY NO. 1905
Il Delaware avenue for sale cheap and on
reas nable terms. H. i. DUhE, Fourth and
Orange streets
NOR sALE-A FIRsT-CLASs lO-ROOM
IT house, No. 1874 Van Buren, street. kecep-
ton hall, front and back porches A. L.
Johnson. Eighth and Shipley streets.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-10-20

DOR SALE FOX TERRIER PUPPIES
it and grown dogs, out Of pedigreed stock.
Pr cts moderate. JAMES FERRIS BELT.
M lLI AAa.i sIrnai
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-10-20


A GENTS WANTED.--NOU CAN BECOME
"a rich hy handling The great revolving for
tuun, record breaker OF ali slot machines
One earned In q sa o n within 1--WE hours Slssi
another within eight days Sli60 one agent
made with two maehi es on an eiaht uayt
trip, Shs3, besides expenses. We make two
kinds. one for six snd one for four persons 10
play At the same time. Write tur particulars.
The Uhiversai Move ~ Co. Newark, n. y.
NE want an energetic man. woman. girl or
w boy IN every city and town In United
States 20 distribute circulars and samples Of
with stamp, J. LAHMEh a co, Chicago.
THE BEST PLACES AND MOST RFLIA-
4 BILE helps obtained at M0RklS'S HIDELl-
] Y hMPLOY MINT A6ENCY.3 w. Seventh
street. With reterences-no charge to girls.
WANTED Active statesmen 10 handle cur
w line, no peddling, Salary Ss6 per month
and expense paid 70 all. Goods entirely new.
Apply quickly. p q. Box 55ls. Boston. Mass.
WANTED, trustworthy person 70 travel.
w Est. bus. Sal $500 and exp. Ref Enclose
| self-ad. stamp. cav. Mnn'gr, ID aver Il Chicago
| XATANTED-OFFICE PARTNER TO IN
w vest $3.50 In reliable and established
/ mau for all the principal lines. The EN-
| CHANGE, No. 800. Market. Entrance No.
East Thu d street
OIL IN Per thousand cash for distributing
] III 90 circulars. Enclose a stamps u.
$. Distributing Bureau, Chicago, Ills.
CHAMPION CAKE BEATER AND BAT
| ~ TER DROPPER.
Beats the eggs and all other Ingredients al
once.
Agents, both ladies and eenta. desired ii
i every town and village TO sell this indispenaa
bic household article. Has had unparalleled
| success at the West and South. Seud for cir
| cuiar 10 FRANKLIN MFG. co. % st, Mark
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-10-20

The Last Session one Of Deep Interest
Closed by All Joining Hands and sing
ing-Youne Women's Meeting Ia Cen
trai Presbyterian Church Last Night.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-10-20

EOR SALE-AN ELECTRIC EAL LADY'S
~ cape, with lynx fur collarette attached.
Great bargain. Address A.. this office.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-10-20

GHEAP-TO A GOOD PARTY-S ROOMED
4 house with stable. rize Of lot 4nNla5 Ap-
ply Second and Webb PETER i. FORD.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-10-20

Agents, both ladies and gente. desired in
every town and village TO sell this indispenHa-
BILE household article. Has had unparalleled
success at the West and South. Seud for cir
cular 10 FRANKLIN MFG. co, 80 st. Mark s
Place. New YORK City.
WANTED AT ONCE, TWO RELIABLE
w salesladies. competent miiilner. exper-
fenced cap-maker two lirHf-class cooks at the
EXCHANGE. No 100 Market. Entrance.
No. East Third street
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-10-20


NOTICE.. WALTER g. TAYLOR. THE
~ tenant and occupant OF tho house stu
hlcd AT the 0rtheabt corner Of III tn and
Church streets, In the Fourth ward. In the city
OF Wilmington, county of New Castle and
state Of Delaware, in compliance with the
requirementsof the ACTS Of the General
Assembly Ia such case made and provided.
DO hereby give notice that / shalt apply
In writing TO the Court OF General SEES
eiona OF the Peace and Jail Delivery Of the
state Of Delaware, In and for New Castle
county. on Monday, the lath day Of Novem-
Der, 1894, being the next term Of said court.
for a license Tor said house. as an inn or
tavern, for the sale therein of intox-
icating liquors IN lees quantities than one
quart, to be drunk on the premises.
and the following respectable citizens
OF said ward, ut least twelve of whom
are substantial freeholders Of said ward rec
ommend the said application viz:
John y Dugan j. II. Murphy
John ii Savilla J. K. Buckley
William II Honey Neil Duffy
HUGH Duffy William McGinlAy
John n l4ally James w. Mckinney
Geo. J Egle Vim. II. Fuhr
VIM. !. Shiles Timothy Mcnamara
Emil Hertel. nj. ID John Gasser
Charles Fehrenback Frank Is. Hughes
James Kane Thomas Murphy
Bernard Bonner Andrew Murphy
An rev ]. Mulrine j. NJ Singley
Michael MCDonough John j.. OfHara
WALTER r. TAYLOR.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-06-08
FOSTER IN THE last.
The Ex-seoretaTy Discusses silver and
IiuaiBos. Conditions,

1hs Ex-ssnretaFy Discusses silver and
IiusiDos Conditions,
eAH fRAsomoo. June 7. --lK.Seoretaty OF
State John w. Foster. who arrived here
yesterday from India aud China. speaking
OF trade conditions 10 tho east, ssld 10 an
Associated press ropofte II found gem
oral and widespread business depression
Prevailing throughout India sottlsmsnts.
and vhsreypr Britiah comms'os sTtsndad
IN the east the cause Of " 10 httIibntsd 10
the heavy decline 10 silss', which 10 the
single currency Of the countries OF Asia,
ana the decline, II IL there believed, has
Leen bronght about bg ths closing OF the
ludla uiints and the repeal Of tho sherman
not.
'1hhve frequently been called upon 10
these countries 10. o.dsfend Tho statesman
ship 0t the action Of Pissidsnt Cleveland
IN convening congress and bringing abont
the repeal of tho Sherman law. which 40
tion has been regarded Ia the east as long
step towards placing the United States on
n gold basis. have had occasion 10 recall
tho fact that both the political parties In
our country aio strongly committed 10 a
bimstalIio standard, and for forty-hys
yeats our government has bean making ef-
forts TO bring about nm International az ee-
msnt 10 that end, having in tba,
period origlnstod thros eonfsfeno q
with European nations without
success. have taken particular
pains 10 point out that the nction OF the
British government and tbs London bank
ers wss the ohisf cause OF the failure 10
establish n bimetsllio currency throughout
the world. and that the main rshson for the
repeal OF the Sherman sct was 20 prevent
Great Britain from forcing the Uaited
States into silver bnsis. with widespread
disaster TO American industries. aud that
II the British colonies aud British com.
me co In the east we're suffering from the
declins in silver they had only their own
government and the London bankers 10
blame.
''On the other hand. the decline In silver
has not Issultod In serious detrimsnt 10
China and japan. Their erpo't products
wSre sold for gold. and when converted 10
the national Gu rsncy made much greater
return than formerly; whereas the price oi
labor and domestic commodities have not
as yet materially rison."
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-06-08
WANT A RESPITE.
For Fields. Sentenced to he Hanged
June "a. 70


For Fields. Sentenced to he Hanged
June "a. R
Special 10 The Independent.
LIVINGSTON. June within the lsst few
days an effort hss been made 10 secure al
least o 'espite for Robert Fields, ths con-
dsmned murderer. vho has been sentenced
10 be hanged on the 22d inst. Rsv. W. @.
Fowler. pastor OF the Congregational
church here. has Just returned from Hslens,
where be went 10 intsrcsds with the gov
ernor in Fields behalf. Before going be
secured an affidavit from responsible
party here which 10 said 70 be ststen,snt
made BY Mortimer to the party making the
AFFIDAVIT. in which Mortimer. vho wss the
principal witness for shs state a. the
Fields trial, states that be s'iorsd himsslf
~ the trial, and that Fieids had nothing
whatever TO do with ths killing Of Fleming.
II further relates that Mortimer struck
Fleming with the az. and sfterward shot
him. and that Fields knew nothing OF the
murder until some time sfter II was COM
mittei.
II 10 said that this confession was made
10 second party. whose sffiisvit Was made
and sent 20 the governor to-day.
Mr.. Fowler states that the governor has
promised TO make thorough Investigation
Of the case and will grant Fields a respite
until such an investigation can be made.
This afternoon Moitimer's attorneys vis-
ited him at the Jail. whom Mortimer denied
ever having made Abatement 20 anv one
In which be claimed to have committed the
murder alone. Pubic opinion hoe is
strongly against executive elsmency being
exercised In Fields case. Fislds was ably
defended and had fair trial. Besides ths
testimony given BY Mortimer At the trial
there Was much ciroumstsntisl evidence
which supported Moftime,'s statements.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-06-08
TELEGRNpHlC pREYIrIEs.

NEw HAVEN. Juhe T.-Prof. W. ID. Whit.
ney died a, 1905 fhis morning.
PnuADFLPutA, June flames A. Wright,
head of ths great shipping house Of Peter
Writbt's Sons, died to-dsT, aged ~.
VrHEsA, June IA .tsirible hail storm
here this morning devastated parks hn1
gardens. Several people were killel and
many injured. ..L
NEw YonH June 7,-ln the New York
Ynoat club rhcs to-day tho sloop Wasp vas
beaten by tho sloop dlofiana By nearly
half an hour
CLEvnLAND. June IA killing Z ost vis-
ited many sections In north vOsts n Ohio
last night and much damags 10 reported 10
sn lY fruit and vegetables.
FoRr WoRru, Tex. June 7.-Fira oriRi.
mating in Tue house OF JefFevs. Combs a
Go. to-day destroyed an ent,e block. Los,
heavy. only partial insurance.
NoRrnPoRT. Wash. June IA messenger
arrived to day from Nelson with the report
that kalo, II. c., was swept almos, GU
,irely oui OF eHis,enos sut ay bynools and
wind. No particulars obtainable.
loNnoS. June T.-usn. Hswston was 10
day committed Tor trial on tho charge Of
man daughter for having caused ths death
OF usorge Burton. q musician, by thrusting
the point OF his umbrella In hisVie, Nav 10.
Pan FRAEcmco June THE United
States revenue ontter Hear IL fast on the
rocks AZ the entrance 20 the hAroor sitka.
The ofiieera state Ia a dispatch that they
have very little hope OF ever getting her
on. No lives we're losA
MApnin. juno IA telegram from Mel
lila, Africa, saws hTinR wa heard this
mornins from the direction OF She new
Fon Biiiauguareh, whore several sanguin.
ary encouatgra took plao, last rear between
Spanish tfOops and trbeumen.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-06-08
RUMoRs or CONFLICT.
But There Was No oonnlot-rroops on the
scene.

toenr.
CRIrPLx CREEK. COL. June 7.-Al day
rumors OF conflict between Deputies and
strikers have been eurtont but In no in.
stance have they been confirmed. An
engagement was reported TO have occurred
at $3.50 o'clock this morning. in which one
or two we're killed on each side. Another
engagement was reported 10 have oco irred
a, 1880 TO night. bat. like the
report OF the mo ming, lacks anthem
tio confirmation. The hrs, detachment
OF the militia arrived at Beaver
Park, she scene OF the trouble. this morn,
ing. The state troops inimed .a,ely marched
through the line OF deputies 10 point be-
tween she oontendine forces, from which
plhce thsy will y even, eitho' the deputies
OF At ikera from making an advance
Ths work OF disarmament has not yet
begun. nor will the work begin until mo o
atats troops afo on the erouud. Ia the
meantime. the deputies are anxious to ad-
vance upon the strikers. aud ths strikers
nro iohdy to receive tbem, a few hot. headed
ones being anxious 90 open the fight
Capt. Locke. with 1000 deputies has Ad-
vunoed beyond Gillette, aud has cut down
all tslearnphio communication, 80 a. NOS
10 receive restraining orders fiom Adlt. -
Gen. Ia sney mud to Prevent Uress dis-
patches om 90 nR ont. 1hs latest report
IL that Ia the supposed conflict this morn.
inc one miner Uas killed and two depuIiea
slightly wounded. Tho warfare contiuusj !
throneho the day and was carried on 10
quo illa fashion.
DENVER. June John shorten, editor Of
the Cripple Cre.k Herald, published in the
nteTast OF the miners, who wAa a rested
10y deputies several days ago. ar ived here
to-day ON parole. lie tells a sensational
story OF the treatment he and others 70.
ceiysd NJ the hands VI deputies.
Fifteen or twenty OF usn said shorten,
"wore put Ia u school house Tor ths night
without any blankets or beds. some OF the
men we're beaten and not allowed to speak
to each other. or have any writing material.
In the morning Under sheriff Muilius' order
wAsi Watch tue prisoners, and u any
refuse 60 do what they are told, nhoot their
ID boada off.' We marched Ia ainRls
die apd we're given soms Iolle or crackers.
aud whatever coffee was left IA an old
bucket. and then, ~ the point ot muakels,
we're forced 10 pack water AMI iood for The
big camp
"rhs hardest case of MI was that OF a
man namod Sulli van. who got n telegram
~ Grip ,lle A. sek TELLING him his wife was
dying, aud ask Ing him 90 70 10 LeAdville
immediately. Sullivan shouod "a TO the
deputies. but thsy Tefased 90 libsEals him.
aud would not sven allow HIM TO eommuni-
ente with hls dying wife or family"
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-06-08
A QUESTION OF COURTESY
Mr.. hoar Wants the Senate 10 In
terfere With the Attorney
General.
To Protect the Estate OF the Late
Leland Stanford From
Litigation.
Quay Abruptly smashss = Truos As to the
Tarin nili-CaTey TALKS on the
Tariff.

WASHINGTON. jane THE action OF ths
attorney general in claiming SIS. 0J0.00)
from the estate OF the late Leland Stanford
occupied the attention OF the senate until
the Ia ia bill WAS taken up to-day. The
question arose upon tho resolution intro
uoJueed by Hoar, inatruetlng tho commit
tco on Judiciary TO pass upon the equity of
the claim, and vhothsr II should not be set
al rest.
He did not suppose that Rny one ssri-
ously supposed the government had claim
against the Stsnio d estate. aud II vas
proper that the jndieia COMMITTEES should
inquire whether thin alleged claim was
founded on a teehnisality or upon law and
equity. Hosr rscitsd tho benefsotions un-
der the Will OF Stanford and aided: III tho
government had claim OF Si5. 900 900 that
was only 20 cents spieee for the inhabi-
tants Of the Ualted States. TO whom, Stan
ford had eonsecrAtsd bis large estate. aud
II IL would not embarass his widow and
cripple and perhaps destroy the great gift
be had IN ads for the benefit OF the poor by
seeking TO prsss IT,"
No one. Blackburn said 10 reply. felt
more deeply than he tho public spirit man
iiested by his late associate in his devotion
to educational purposes. but the question
was. did be own the estats. or had he
sought 10 divert 10 this high pu pose an
estate that belonged to The ULited States
lhe attorney general had already taken
steps 10 determine this question, and IL vas
the nrst time be had even heard either
house Of oouR sss attempting 90 stay the
hand OF the Law. Onicsrs Of the govsrn-
msnt said. while in exprsss terms the rsso-
lotion only applied to the STANFORD estate.
IL the claim against that estate vas rslin-
Quishsd and sst at rest. the claims against
HOPKINS, Crocksr aud Huntington must bs
released also.
Hoar insisted that this did NOT necessarily
follow The resolution was one OF pure
inquiry.
"Ass vs TO understand" inquired voo,-
bees. shat this proceeding on ths part OF
ths United states 10 an attempt 10 holl the
Stanford estate for the mortgage ths gov
sfnmsnt holds sRsins, the Central Pa
cihe?"
mo" replied Hoar. "It Ia a proceeding
under Caliso mia statute on the ground OF
stoakholders' liability. Aftsr the frst aud
second mortgages fall dus. unless satisned,
ths atoskholdsrs beeoms individually La
bls."
Before taking my seat. I dssi to say"
said Voorhees, "thnt Leland Stanford 10
the only very ich man havs ever known
whose simplicity aud sublinity OF characssr
wac mob touched OF dsbassd by his wealth.
HIS was ths sams sim Lls, kindly. devoted
nature that exists elsewhere wIthous the
corruptinR influence OF wealth."