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Evening journal., 1894-10-05
AN INVESTIGATION At FARNHURsT

Authorities Charged with Cruelty to DR..
Manu- But Are Yindicated By the
Trustees
Mr. and Mrs George w. Mann appeared
before the Board of Trustees Of the Del
aware State Hospital at Farnhurst yester
day afternoon and asked that their son,
DR. George w Mann, be released at once
from the institution promising TO take
him right out of the state The mother
Of the patient charged the hospital
authorities with cruelty to her son; that
he was treated as a violent patients was
frequently handcuffed, strapped down to
a bed and that his hands were kept con-
tiuuously fastened to strap worn around
his waist
The trustees heard the case at length.
The hospital authorities testified that q
visitor who was allowed TO see him gave
him knife and some money and encour-
aged him to make his escape. He sue
ceeded in getting TO the front door,
struck Dr. Hammond in the face with his
fist aud rushed down the steps
He would have escaped ii he had
not fallen on the steps, which gave Dr.
Hammond an opportunity to capture
him. Since this attempt to escape the
patients hands have been fastened to
waist straps and visitors are only allo wed
to see him in the presence Of an atteI d
ant.
In the course Of the investigation the
patient was brought in and questioned,
he making some rational replies but
finally talking in a rambling way. II
was decided to continne his confinement
Evening journal., 1894-10-05
rLYINa lIn.

at Washington park Chicago In 1884
Tho great RoldinR was brought on the
track and was given a warming up hoai
by his owner, Monroe Salisbury. Hit
driver Andy Mcdowell, then took th,
limos, ana before the audience realized
what was going on he came up the little
loop and nodded for the word
Below Two Minutes at Last.
Swift as the strong north wind thai
was blowing In his faoo the groat horse
seemed to 60 pacing without skip in an
easy manner, whilc his running mate
seemed TO lag hohind. Tho time was only
caught at tho half mile post, which was
reached IN 90 seconds fiat. Down the
home stretch he came Ike western cy
clone, and the 90 600 eyes that were fixed
on the great horse could scarcely believe
It was a living animal they were looking
at Whom the wire was rpnched, the spec
tators yelled themselves hoarse, as they
know the record was beaten. starter Lo
per then addressed the multitude as fol
lows:
We have witnessed something no Other
gathering has ever seen, Flying Jib has
paced a mile in l'bs4, making the first
half in 50 and the last half In 50A sec
onds
At o clock Directly was brought on
the track to heat his record of 2:07&, hui
mado tho milo IN 2.O0l4 only.
The unfinished 2;i3 pace Of the day be.
fore was won by Coast Boy, White Line
taking second money
In tho s-year old trot Red Bud sold as
fnvorite, but was easily beaton by Onon-
qua in straight heats.
The 2;ls pace brought out a field Of
nine starters The favorite, Patti d, won
the race in throo straight heats, closely
followed by Ellen Q IN the last two miles.
Evening journal., 1894-10-05
HARRINGTON WOULD NOT SALUTE

The United States Has Not Recognized
the French Protectorate Over NADIA
gascar
dispatch from Washington to the
New York Herald, contains the following
concerning Commander Harrington:
1.-THE State and Navy Departments off
cials are watching with keen interest
the controversary between Great Britain
and France regarding Madagascar. As
far as the United States is concerned no
recognition has ever been given to
Frances assumption Of a proteetorate
over Madagascar and. according to a
treaty negotiated with Queen Ranavalo-
manjaka in 1881, this country recognizes
the compiler sovereignty of Her Majesty
over the whole extent of Madagascar
Several years ago when an American
vessel, under the command Of Com
mander Harrington, visited one Of
the ports of Madagascar the
French officers there made a
protest to Commander Harrington be-
cause he failed to salute the French flag
Commander Harrington plainly informed
the French officials that the United
States did not recognizes the protectorate
established by France over Madagascar;
on the contrary, this c'untry, by express
treaty terms, was bound TO respect the
independence Of the island Commander
Harrington reported the circumstances
to the authorities at Washington, and
his action was formally approved by both
the State and Navy Departments.
On another occasion an American
naval commander did salute the French
flag in one 81 Madagascar's ports. and be
was taken to task for his action.
Evening journal., 1894-10-05
Mx.torr Ahont q nrummer.

TORONTO, Oct 5.--Some mystery soems
70 be attached to tho case OF Dupre. the
Rochester travelling man. Tho police say
that he was very confused whom found,
but after some time was able co walk tc
the homo Of hia fnnoce He said no had
been knocked down and robbed OF 81 zoo,
but his watch and scaripin were found on
him. Doctors can find no bruises what.
ever on him, and the family to whose
house he was taken refuse ndmittnnoe t.
any ono and win gbve no information.
Evening journal., 1894-10-05
Much Wanted burglars Confession.

SYRACUSE, Oct 5.-Patrick Sullivan.
who was arrested few months ago in
this city for burglary has confessed that
during last summer he, with others, was
guilty Of six burglarios in this city, foul
in Rochester, two ia Buffalo and hurRla.
ries in Elmira, Binghamton, Lyons, Ba-
tayia, Oneonta Mount Morris, Little
Washington and several other places. The
total value Of the robbings Of his gang
was not loss than 50, 600.
Evening journal., 1894-10-05
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

The Clayton House is a family hetel.
Every effort is made by the management 20
make il home-like and attractive to those
who live there.
Among the pensions recently granted
were those 10 Henry n. Wiesersham aud
Mrs. Mary Mcdaniel, OF this city
Money to loan at Davidow q Co.'S.
-rhe Girls Friendly Society Of St.Andrew' s
Church will commence its weekly meetings
tn evening, when Rev. John s. Littel Will
give stereopticon exhibition.
The restaurant is now open at the Clayton
House. Meals served at any time during day
or evening.
if-Springer. the halter, Fourth and Shipley
reefs.
Evening journal., 1894-10-05
rhIrd Partr nreetlnrs and speakars.

The Prohibition league Is "getting q
hustle on, as the boys say. and meetings
are being held almost every evening,
Last evening D. s Sherry, Of Chester,
spoke, at the corner OF Tenth and Market
streets, to a small but highly Interested
audience. To morrow evening James @
Price will speak twice in the Ninth ward,
Monday evening, Rev S NJ Morgan. d.
D., will speak before the Prohibition
League, in the hall, No 1907 Market
street, Tuesday evening Michael J. Elem
ing will speak at Fourth and King
streets, and Wednesday evening the
same orator will speak in the BGilder's
Exchanqe
Evening journal., 1894-10-05
WEST END READING ROOM AFFAIRS

To Reopen Tomorrow Evening New
Features to BE Introduced This season.
The West End Reading Room, at Four.
teenth and Dupont streets, will reopen
for the winter tomorrow evening. IL
will be open, as usual. every evening
except Sunday, from 30 to 10 o'cl ock
The gymnasium work this year will be
In charge OF Charles Zimmerman, who
will hold three classes a week The
West End Choral Club has already begun
rehearsals on the new dramatic cAntai a
OF "Bulshazzar. The membership Is
increasing with each meeting. and meet.
ings will be held on Monday evenings
throughout the winter The cantata
will be given Ia the Spring, under the
direction Of Jacob Clymer.
The reading room has added many
standard volumes to It's library this year,
and also has tho current numbers OF
Harper's Mage zine and Weekly, Century,
Cosmopolitan, Puck, Judge, Frank Les
lie, Scientific American, and the daily
Philadelphia and Wilmington papers on
its reading table. The fine Switchboard
in the club room Is also great attrac-
tion.
The kindergarten will be open this
year in the mornings, from to IL o'clock
instead OF In the afternoon, as formerly
The Loyal Temperance Legion, under the
charge OF Mrs. Carrie g. Rankin, will
meet on Friday afternoons.
The company OF the Boys Brigade,
which Is to be organized this season for
the junior members Of the room is new
feature In Wilmington. although there
are several in Philadelphia The
Brigade, which is Scotch organiza
tion, has hundreds Of companies In
England and America, its object being
to train boys In discipline, self respect
and true Christian manliness Visitors
are cordially invited to the reading
rnnm AZ any time
Evening journal., 1894-10-05
M Eenrrla VnIc.

ATLANTA, Dot 5.--The Constitution
publishes returns compiled by its corre-
spondents in all the 80 counties Of Geor-
gia placing the Democratic majority at
80, 900, but the official county consolida-
tions reduce It 70 90, 600, which IS ae-
cepted by eonservntlve Demoorats.
Evening journal., 1894-10-05
a GnnornI.. 1YIdoM commlt. snlcIdn.

MOUNT KIscb, n. ", Oct 5--A sensa.
tional suicide leaked out in this village
Tho victim was Mrs. j. f. Butler o
wealthy widow of this place She shot
horself through the head on Monday last
in her bedroom Mrs, Butler was the
widow Of Confederate general who died q
year ago. They separated some years ago.
The waywardness Of a SON who is now IN
the west is sald to have been the cause o.
thn autridq
Evening journal., 1894-10-05
pepntr sherlr. the I.sue.

The Democrats and Republicans are
comforting at the Clayton House
this gaflernoon. TIE conferees are
State Chairman L Irving Handy.
County Chairman Theodore +.
Armstrong, Willard Salisbury Jr /,
Peter j. Ford, State Chairman James II
Wilson, State Secretary Il. @ Browne.
and Henry @ McLsar The matter under
discussion is the appointment by Sheriff
Gould Of non-partisRn force Of deputy
sherjffs.
Evening journal., 1894-10-05
Look one for counterfeIt uoln.

Store-keepers are warned against a
clever passer of counterfeit coin who
has been victimlzing people in neign bor-
ing cities. The bogus coins are dollars
and half dollars Of lead and zinc, covered
with a thin silver coating, and as they
have-a good sound they are exceedingly
hard to detect The methods used by
the shower Of the queer is to rush into
a crowded store, make small purchase
and skip. The store.keeper discovers
the game later on.
Evening journal., 1894-10-05
RIeLE socIETY MeeTINe.

Interesting Session at the Home of Mrs.
Gregg Chandler Yesterday Afternoon.
A meeting Of the Female Bible Society
was held at the home of Mrs Gregg
Chandler yesterday afternoon. Owing
to the illness of the president, Miss
Anne Semple, Mrs Chandler, the vice
president, presided Mrs j. w. Bssell
read paper witten by Mrs Barakat, a
Syrian. now lecturing in this country,
and Mrs. Annie irwin and Miss Emma
Sinnex read reports of their work Of
Bible reading during the summer.
The following officers were re elected
for the ensuing year: President, Miss
Anne Semple; vce-president Mrs. Gregg
Chandler; corresponding secretary. Mrs.
G. d. Lincoln; recording secretarW Mrs.
S. E Johnson; treasurer, Mrs. Thomas
Darlington
The annual meeting will be held on
the first Sunday in November, in Central
Presby terian Church.
Evening journal., 1894-10-05
Suspicious Actions Kilied 1t.

George M. Whlteman killed a large
black dog in yard near Eighth and
Shipley streets, last evening. 1t was
acting suspicious ly and persons who
saw its antics believed it was mad. 1t
was registered animal, the tag number
being 255.
Evening journal., 1894-10-05
snspected OF wife murder.

BALTIMORE, Oct. 5.-Mrs Katie Has
son, aged 30, wife Of William ]. Hasson.
was found with her throat cut in a room
Of her home. 1903 Maryland avenue after
quarreling with her husband. The police
are searching for him. He was seen to
leave the house IN hurry.
Evening journal., 1894-10-05
The Gather.

In the Middle States and New England to-
day partly cloudy 20 fair, cooler weather and
fresh southwesterly and westerly winds will
prevail, preceded by rain. On Saturday, in
both Of these sections, fair weather will pre-
vail, with slight temperature changes and
fresh TO light westerly and northwesterly
winds; and on Sunday, fair, slightly warmer.
New York Herald Weather Forecasts
The Western storm has moved slowly to tho
eastward, accompanied b rain. Heavy rains
are reported in the last twelve hours from
points along he coast. / ~ iuches at Nan
tucket. /. l6 inches at Cape Hatteras and Il
inches at Wilmington. N. q. The area OF
high pressure in the West has remained nearly
stationary.
Evening journal., 1894-10-05
saw the Gar WIN Not Live Long.

BERLIN, Oct. 8. The Kreuz Zeitung's
correspondent at st Petersburg declares
that the ears condition is 50 bad that
the end may be expected In few weeks
Evening journal., 1894-10-05
rhe MODERN Beauty

Thrives on good food and sunshine, with
plenty of exercise in the open air. her
form glows with health and her face bios ms
with its beauty. II her system needs the
cleansing action Of laxative remedy, she
uses the gentle and pleasant liquid lax
ative Syrup of Figs.
Evening journal., 1894-10-05
Ru.sIans % rxpiore thg NiIe.

LONDON, Oct GA St. Petersburg
dispatch 60 The Chronicle states that the
Russian explorers Count Kreitz and Baron
Nolde are Citing out an expedition, tc
consist Of 200 armed followers and 25C
camols, to explore the Milo country mean
Lakes Rudolph and Stephanie. The ex.
pedition will bo absent three years
Evening journal., 1894-10-05
sarton WI oren m nrool.lyn.

SYRACUSE. Oct. 5.-Senator Charles T
Saxton. the Republican nominee for lieu
tenant governor was in this city. -
will make my opening campaign speeci
in Brooklyn about week or II days from
now, said he. I'VE are anxiously wait
ing to hear whether Hill will accept th'
Democratic nomination
Evening journal., 1894-10-05
nTba Hinpdon ~ Cod ;,

A w. Tyler librarian of the Institute
Free Library, will address the young
mems meeting In Association Hall, on
Sunday afternoon His subject will be
The Kingdom of God" Rev j. R
Milligan will address the meeting on the
following Sunday
Evening journal., 1894-10-05
sunday eohooI nIen oonfer.

evening at the meeting Ia Hanover
Presbyterian Church of the Wilmington
Sunday School Union Rev. O. +. Hen
bricks presided, and Miss Sue Simpson
was secretary. Mr. Baird read an excel
lent paper on "The Sunday School In
dispensable. and ia the discussion which
followed William X Crosby spoke Of the
great value Of the Sunday school. Peter
B Aysrs made an earnest address In
opening the argument on Summer
Vacations in Sunday Schools He was
followed by Dr. Msrks aud Messrs.
Crosby and Baird.
Evening journal., 1894-10-05
SHOCKING PICTURES.
Chicago's W. {. T. u. Begins a Crusade
Against Them.

Against Them.
CHICAGO, Oct. 5.-The Woman's Chris
tian Temperance union has entered upon
a crusade against Objectionable theatrical
bill boards and the exposure before the
fUotlights Of scantily clothed women.
This action was determined upon at the
monthly meeting Of the Central W. G. T..
u, when the report Of a subcommittee
consisting Of Mrs. Hagan and others was
read and adopted. The committee made
a tour Of the Chicago variety theaters and
concert halls and told shocking stories at
tho meeting AS a result counsel has
been employed, and crusade against liY-
ing pictures will be begun.
Evening journal., 1894-10-05
HAYDRKS logs WERE LIT OUT.
And Now He Wants City Council to Pay
for Them-Report Of Various oficers
for September.

And Now He Wants City Council to Pay
for Them Report Of Various omcers
for September.
at the meeting of City Council last
light Dog catcher Hay den reported that
during September ffty-one dogs were
released from the dog pound by some
misersants. He asked that Council pay
him for the loss The communication
was referred TO the Law and Building
COMMITTEES
Orders for SO 81 and So 65 in favor of
William Brown and Susan Huston, re-
spectively, for overpaid taxes, were
drawn
Chief engineer Of the Fire Department
reported having answered to four box,
two still AID one telegraph fire calls in
September
Building Inspector Dohl reported hav.
ing issued thirty-seven permits, having
total valustion of $101, 1922. during the
month just passed.
The coal oil inspector reported having
inspected "a. 2e0 gallons Of oil during the
month.
The city treasurer's report showed
that be received from Edmund Mitchell,
Jr., 5000; Eugene Sayers, $40. 200; Chief
Engineer Wilson, $S6; H. H. Billany,
$5s. 10; mayor and City Council, Interest
on Latimer fund, $780, Union National
Bank, interest on deposits, $S3 33;
Building Inspector Dohl, $l77 80
Balance in Union National Bank, $33
332 95; in each OF the four depository
banks, SIC, SCI Al.
A check was drawn in favor of L B
Jones for $40, 102 65. The city treasurer
was instructed to draw $40, 900 from
each of the four repositories.
Evening journal., 1894-10-05

Distinguished Lodge Men Were Here.
Past Supreme Chief Barnes, Of Phila
delphia, and Supreme Sir Herald w. Q.
Brown, Of st. Georges Castle, No 3,
were present last night at the semi
annual session of the Grand Castle,
Knights Of the Golden Eagle, at their
hall in the Lang building, Fifth and
French streets. Nomination of officers
was the chief feature of the meeting.
The annual meeting will,abe held in
Dover next April.
Evening journal., 1894-10-05
nlcrcIIst WoIf nehlnd rIme.

GREENsBuRG, Pa, Oct 5. - George
Wolf, who Is attempting TO break the BIZ
cycle record from Chicago to New York,
arrived here two hours behind schedule
time. caused BY o broken rim.
Evening journal., 1894-10-05
coNWcTs in A WRECK.
One Long Term Man Prevented His Com
paniens From Escaping.


MEMPHIS, Oct "A disastrous wrecl;
occurred on the Brushy Mountain railroad
is miles from Hartman, TennL in which
over 40 men, convict guards and convicts,
were injured, some of whom may die. The
accident was caused by a landslide at the
end of a short curve
One Of the conyiots who has about 90
years to serve secured one Of the injured
guards guns and guarded the other pris-
oners, keeping them from escaping while
the wreck was being cleared.
Evening journal., 1894-10-05

The Clayton House is family hotel.
Every effort is made by the managemtot
to make it home-like and attractive t.
those who live there.
Evening journal., 1894-10-05
salient Points of church History.

Rev John S. Littell delivered an
interesting and instructive lecture on
salient points of church history. In St.
Johns Chapel last evening. 1t was
illustrated by means Of lantern slides.
Evening journal., 1894-10-05

Reported Death Of the Gar of Russia.
A messae e came over Hesld &Company's
private wire this morning that private
cable despatch reports the death of the
Gar Of Russia
Evening journal., 1894-10-05
Thc Ker We.t Repart penIeh.

KEY WEST, Oct 5.-The report that 20
bodies were washed ashore here from tho
wrecks of tho recent storm Is untrue.
Evening journal., 1894-10-05
gordon Helrht. InItIaI rrlp.

The cars for the Gordon Heights elec
trio railway are expected to arrive here
in q few days. The projectors will i'm
mediately run them over the line
with press representatives aud other
invited guests At the conclusion Of the
initial trip refreshments will be served
Evening journal., 1894-10-05

The following letter Of invitation was
issued last evening from the general
managers office:
10 Captains Condor, Stevenson, Wick
ersham and Rice.
"You and your commands are invited
to be present Monday evening October 8,
sc the Auditorium Our manager, Mr.
Buckley. will receive you and afford the
hospitalities Of the exposition as far as
practical Please attend In uniform.
Very respectfully,
"WILLIAM ID. MULLEN, in,
President
"Ths First Regiment Fife and Drum
Corps Is also extended the same invita-.
tion
Many OF the youag people 10 the gay
audience last evening were enthused over
the various prize competitions now going
on Quigley & Mullen added to the In
terest by offering whole case of canned
tomatoes TO the patron guessing nearest
to the exact number of cans In their
pyramid Of canned goods. A number Of
chocolate cakes are offered in competi-
tion for the best cake prize, and Hoor
caves Of br cad will begin to come ID
or that contest
Evening journal., 1894-10-05
FLYING JIB A WONDEf.
He Made a Mile In Harness II
1853 IA.
TWO MINUTE RECORD SMASHED

Bhe California Gelding Paced on the Hea
at This Terrific Gait IN the Face Of
strong North wlnd--w Witnessed by 10.
600 People.
CHHLCoTHE, o., Oct. 5.-Tcn thou
sand people covered with overcoats anc
wraps witnessed Flying Jib's mile here
the fastest mile ever made in harness
The day was cold and q stiff wind wa
blowing from the north, making fast tim
apparently impossihlo Flying Jib, how
ever was equal 20 the occasion.
The great PAGER was advertised to &,
against 2:ol ~ ple record OF Robert J
when IN reality he went hitohed TO "a run
ming mate to beat the record Of West
mont, 1901 *, made 40 this style Of racing
Evening journal., 1894-10-05
THE EXPOSITION GROWS In INTEREST

Plenty of Life, beauty and Merrim INT
at the Big Show in the Auditorium.
National Guard Expected Next Monday
Night.
The Auditorium was crowed last night
with patrons Of the Food Exposition,
which has made such decided hit there
this week II was the largest attend.
ance of the week
Even at Miss E w Cross's afternoon
lecture there was q much larger crowd,
composed chiefly Of women. deeply in
terested in the remarks and illustrations
Miss Gross yesterday lectured on
"Dainties Under this head Miss Cross
spoke on stuffed dates cream fruits,
fondant and English cheese straws This
afternoon she will speak on "Dlet for the
Sick
The Hungarian Band had lots Of ad-
mirers last evening and every piece played
by Il was we'll worth the applause re-
celved Several popular airs were inter
speraed Ia the program on account OF
the interest manifested This Is the
prnprAm ua randara3
Evening journal., 1894-10-05
HIS CASH IN A CHIMNEY.
His wife Made Fire There and Burne,
@12, 1000.

CINcINNATI, Oct 5.-Jasper T. White
Of Sycamore township recently sold q
farm for Sl2, 600. He hid the money, cash
and notes, in an unused chimney, not
telling his wife Of the hiding place.
Yesterday she had a number of visitors
and made a fire in the spare bedroom,
where the money was hidden. The whole
amount was burned up. The couple have
another farm left
Evening journal., 1894-10-05

II you are dissatisfied where you are
boarding try the Clayton House.
Evening journal., 1894-10-05

other Important News OF the Local
Churches-Bis Coleman Administers
Holy Communion From silver Chalice
Donated to Dagsboro Church During the
Revolutionary War.
Evening journal., 1894-10-05

WANTED-GRoCER CLERK, GENTS
w furni hing clerk, clothing marker, dry
goods ana notion clerk, At the Exchange,
800 Market street, over the Western Union.
Evening journal., 1894-10-05

WANTED.-AT THOROUGHLY ABLE. IN
w dustrious, sober Japanner that under
stands the manufacturing of shoe tipping in
allits branches. Good salary paid to right
man. Address j. FRIEND, l99 Orange street,
NeWark N. j.
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N0TInFa.

20 -PARTNBRsHIP NOTICE. = MR..
~ Leonard 4. Wales. Jr., has this day be-
come a member of our firm.
HOFFECKER & HOFFECKER.
Wilmington, October ], 1894
Evening journal., 1894-10-05

NOTICE THE DEMOCRATS OF THE
~ Tenth ward are requested TO meet at the
WeccacOe Hall, Second and jackson streets,
Friday evening at 80 o'clock
NJ T. HAGEART Chairman
Evening journal., 1894-10-05

OK 00 PER WEEK USING AND
eD Jaw selling Dynamos for plating
watches, jewelry and tableware. Plates gold,
silver. nickel, etc, same as new goods.
Different sizes for agents, families and shops.
Easy operated; no experiences; big profits. w.
bus, Ohio.
Evening journal., 1894-10-05

S0 GI7Ls WANTED. NO OFFICE FEES
OU charged to obtain good TONES in Will
mington. Washington, Baltimore, Norfolk
and Richmond directly through our own
offices. Particulars, 80 Market street, over
the Western Union.
JAMES w. SCAFF. Manager.