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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-04-19
THE NAPOLEON Of FINANCE DEAD.
Henry s. Ives Death at Asheviile, N. c.,
Last sGight of Oonsumption-His Re-
variable Career.

Henry S. Ives Death at Asheviilc, N. c.,
Last Night of Consumption-His Re-
nAarkable Career.
AsHEyILLE, N. o., April 17-Henry
S. Ives, the ex.Napoleon OF finance,
considered one of the most remarkable
financiers of his time, died here tonight.
Mr.. Ives reached Asheville about two
months ago from Florida in an almost
dying condition, and had hardly left his
bed since. He leased splendid resi-
dence in the suburbs and lived quietly
with his wife and few servants.
ThYcause of death was consumption.
IVES AND HIS TITLE.
Ives secured the title of 'the Napo.
leon of Finance" by his boldness in con.
ceiving and carrying into execution the
most gigantic railroad deals ever known
i'll this country.
He flashed across the financial firma-
ment like meteor and daZzled the eyes
OF such shrewd Wall street operators as
Russell Sage and Jay Gould. He came
into the street with practically no capi-
tai, but his shrewdness, audacity and
ability to carry out plans involving mil
lions made him for a time the leader
among the men who played with rail-
roads as children play with blocks. Like
Napoleon l., his career was a succession
of victories until his enemies massed
themselves in irresistible force, and then
his schemes collapsed like the breaking
| of bubble.
HE WENT TO JAIL.
His failure was followed speedily by
criminal charges in connection with the
unlawful use of railroad securities and
| he was convicted and sent to Sing Sing.
While there he was an exemplary
prisoner, and after serving his term he
was welcomed by friends, who had been
true tc him in disaster as in success.
HE PAID BIG SUMS.
While Ives was in Ludlow street jail,
New York, he paid $4,000 for the little
privileges which are sometimes accorded
to prisoners there who have cash to
spare.
One of the keepers escorted him to
the Jail gates, and for this little act of
courtesy the young financIer gave him
10 ten-dollar bills.
Once free Ives started in a small way
to get control of more railroads. Lead
ing men in Wall street say that he
would undoubtedly have succeeded had
he not been taken ill.
Since he was attacked with consump-
tion he had been resting very quietly in
various resorts noted for their excellent
| climate conditions.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-04-19
AHEAD OF SCHEDULE TIME.
| Coxey's Army Passes the Night Ailoat
and Makes Good Progress.

toAcsTb army IaSSeS tno NlEhb AHOdJ
and Makes Good Progress.
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires
+ ORLEANS ROADS, ". VA, April 49,
The commonweal passed its night afloat
between Green Spring and Bill Bells
Lock, 40 miles east of Cumberland. A
meeting was addressed at Green Spring
which was the last stopping place for
the night and then the Coxey boats
pushed on travelling all the remainder
Of the night, stopping at Bells Lock to
copk breakfast on shore.
The only news of interest this morn.
ing wss schedule of contributions re-
ceived at Cumberland and tho an
nouncement that Jesse Coxey had been
reinstated as chief of staff in command
of bopt No. 2, and that Roy Kirk,
Brow1e's private secretary, has been ap.
pointed adjutant marshal vice Smith
deposcd.
1t IS said that Hancock will be made
by Tonight and Williamsport Thursday,
which is one day ahead of schedule
time.
TO RAISE ANOTHER ARMY.
SALiT LAKE CITY, UTAH, April 1S =
A number of workingmen had a meet
ing here last night and decided to raise
an'industrial army to go to Washington,
About 200 enlistments were made. A
labor meeting is to be held Saturday
nightnext, at which they say they will
get 1000 recruits.
TRYING TO SEIZE FREIGHT TRAINS.
DENVER, COL, April 1s.-Coxey's
Colorado contingent, ITO strong, in
tended to seize Burlington & Missouri
freight eastbound last night but the
officials were too quick and the train
pulled out without the army. The men
finally marched two miles to the Union
Pacific round-houce, where they camped
waiting for an eastbound train.
THREATs by sYMPATHIzERs.
OMAHA, NEE, April 18,-Laboring
men holding a meeting in front of the
New York Life Building to-day, to de-
nounfe the treatment accorded Kelley's
army were dispersed by the police.
One bf the speakers announced that
they Would furnish 1000 rounds of am
munnion to clean out the military.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-04-19

The annual session of tho State Coun-
Gil of Maryland, Jr. D. U. A. NJ, began
Tuesday at Elkton. The report of the
secretary, ]. Adam Sohl, showed that
during the year 33 councils had been in.
stituted throughout the State. The num-
ber of subordinate councils now in the
State is o., making Maryland rank
fourth among the 20 State councils in
the United States. The membership of
the organization in Maryland is nearly
5000 and is still growing. The amount
paid out for benefits during the past year
was shown to be $17,07S,3S; for other
purposes, $s5, ,396.96; received for dues
and initiation fees, $42,549.32; from
other sources, $12,S96.53; amount in
treasures of councils, $13,471.44; num-
ber Of members at last report, 5,675; re-
ceived by initiation, &c, $3.50; total,
1886; suspended, &C., 1850. The re-
ceipts of the State Council include the
per capita tax of $2,a25.20; from other
sources, S529.77; total receipts of State
Council, $3,674.97.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-04-19
CoxEY LEAVES TIE ARMY.


He Suddenly and Mysteriously Disap-
pears-Trouble Threatened by Lack of
Harmony Among the Leaders.
ADDISON, Pa, April 13.-The men in
the Army of the Commonweal were
early astir and joyously basked in the
sun that for the second time in week
arose clear and warm. The members of
the army had u cozy nook in which to
sleep, being Augustine's commodious
barn. While number dropped to sleep
on the first floor the majority preferred
the upper berth in the hay NOW and en-
Joyed comfortable sleep. Breakfast
was served at 7.30 o'clock, an hour
earlier than has been the custom, by
reason of proposed earlier start of the
caravan.
While General Coxey has very sud-
denly and quietly disappeared, it is not
thought he has abandoned his cause.
1t is announced that his leaving was for
the purpose of looking after supplies,
although Marshal Browne in general
order announced that they are sufficient
to feed the men to the Potomac.
1t is no secret that there has been a
decided clash of authority between
Coxey, Browne and Smith, who is
termed the "Unknown." The two lat
ter thoroughly detest each other, and it
is not infrequent that they have wordy
passage-at-arms along the line of march.
Unless these differences are adjusted
serious trouble must result, for the men
are discontcnted and are in proper
mood to take possession of the caravan
and its commissary wagons.
GRANTsvILLE, Nd, April 14.-The
members of the little commonweal
army, which is slowly but surely moving
on to Washington, passed fairly COM
Portable night, considering it from their
standpoint.
CUMBERLAND, Nd, April 17-The
army of the commonweal was astir by
daylight, this morning, preparing for its
barge trip to Williamsport. There was
scant time for perfunctory washing
before the line of march was formed
and the army plunged down into the
deep canon through which the pike
runs into Cumberland. The mists and
shadows still hung about the towering
rock wall, 500 feet above, and through
the cold still air, the marchers sent
echoing up the rolling strains Of "rhe
Battle Hymn of the Republic"
RECRUITS AT SPOKANE.
SPOKANE, WASH, April 17.-The
Spokane branch of the Coxey army
now numbers 25o recruits. Barracks
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-04-19
FREE LIBRARY FIR EE OF DEBE

For the First Time in Its History it is
Free of Debt-And it Has Fixed Ip-
come.
The annual meeting of the managers
of the Free Library was held Tuesday
evening.
President William P. Taylor in his
annual statement said that the question
that had been taxing the attention OF
the officials for many years, the way to
relieve the library of its pecuniary bur-
dens, had at length been discovered. II
had been accomplished through the
muniicence of one Of the managers,
William P. Bancroft, along with the
earnest cooperation of the mayor and
ths members of City Council.
Mr.. Taylor also alluded to the changes
necessary to make this a free library,
and said that the patronage which il
has received since it has become free
| library and the interest shown by the
people proves that the change was a
popular movement, and one which was
appreciated. In conclusion he thanked
all of the committees for. their work
and the managers for their cooperation
with him.
The committee on building alterations
reported an expenditure aggregating
$5,4S5.97. Rentals for the year totaline
$5,131.77 were reported.
| The finance committee reported thai
for the first time in its history the
library is now free from all financial
Indebtedness and has a fixed income
The total receipts last year were
$19, ,35772, of which sum $19,303. Is
was paid for expenses and canceling in.
debtedness, 'ft+e @ -t
The number of books in the library
on April 1st, 1893, was 1921 and the
books added during the year was 237
After the losses had been deducted the
number left on January 1st of the
present year was 1869. The number Of
pamphlets in the library at the same
time was 1890. The number of mem.
bers on January 1st of the present yeaI
was 621, an increase for the year up tc
that time of IS.
| The number of books issued in the
time named was 22,65S in the day time
when the library was open, and total
of 32,993 for both day time and evening
Librarian Tyler's report showed that
for the seven weeks ending March 31st
last the total number of books issued
was 21,513, or an average of 512 pei
day. Under the old system a compare
tive two months circulation showed
5,721. For the first three months the
total of borrowers registered was 5,052
A total of 1887 volumes has been
added to the library by purchase and
donation. Over 10000 volumes have
been repaired and many of them have
been retagged. Librarian Tyler ex.
pressed his qualification over the library
outlook. In the election of officer:
William.P. Taylor was elected president
Joseph A. Richardson, treasurer, and
Frederic ii. Robinson, secretary.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-04-19
Horse and Cart Backed into Ditch.

For the past week or so workmen
have been engaged in filling in at
Twelfth and Thatcher streets the de-
preston in the low-lying marsh land
which is submerged under several feet
of water. AT O'clock Monday night a
colored man in dumping load of dirt
into the depression backed his horse and
cart over the side of the embankment
into the ditch of water. The animal
struggled to free itself from the water,
but was held fast by the weight Of the
part and harness. 1t happened that a
number of employees were returning
from work at the Pullman shops and
securing a rope 20 men managed to ex-
tricate the horse and cart from the nm
lucky predicament, although it required
half an hour in which to accomplish
the work
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-04-19

Nothing but routine business was
transacted at the meeting of the
Levy Court Commissioners last Tues
day. A few bills were presented.
The bond of Andrew ]. Mote, constable
for White Clay Creek hundred, was ac-
cepted. The bondsmen arc William IL.
Steel and Theodore f. Armstrong. A
new wheel has been ordered for the
main shaft of the Market street bridge
gearing. Two Of thetcogs are broken.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-04-19
THE STATE BANK TAX REPEAL.
An Interesting Question Remaining foI
Settlement by Congress- Dis
nnscin,, a., 3ba Canafa

Settlement by Congress--IarH DIS
cussiOn in the Senate.
Special Dispatch to Gazette and journal.
WASHINGTON, April 1S.-The greatest
remaining question for this Congress to
consider is the repeal of the tax on the
issues of State banks. AS stated in
previous dispatches unless the uncondi-
tional and conditional repeal men can
be united, it is doomed to certain defeat.
A plan to unite them is now on foot,
and its success or failure will be Of sur
passing Importance to the nation. Rep
resentative Swanson of Virginia is the
author of the proposed compromise and
is taking poll of the House upon it.
In an interview with your correspondent
to-day, he said: 81 think we will carry
repeal in the House. Some of the un-
conditional repealers don't want to make
any concessions but | think they will
come to time when they reflect that all
legislation is compromise more or less"
"Are you not afraid that the Demo-
Gratis who are opposed to repeal will
join forces with the Republicans
II think when it comes to vote that
those Democrats will disappear as snow
before fire."
"Does the administration favor re-.
peal?" -
Secretary Carlisle does and I sup
pose the President does"
Tuesday next the general debate on
the Tariff bill will close. Wednesday
the reading and discussion of the bill
by paragraphs begins. Properly speak
ing, to say general debate ends Tuesday
is incorrect. Under the absurd rules of
the Senate Senator can talk on every
subject under the sun, although he
arises apparently to talk on section Of
the Tariff bill
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-04-19

LONDON, April 17.-Thc EPSON spring
meeting opened to-day. The chief event
was the great metropolitan stakes
(handicap) of 1000 sovereigns for s.
year-olds and upwards; distance, about
2t miles. 1t was won by Sir ]. Thurs
by's b 6 Paddy, 5-year.old, carrying 2
stone, Is pounds.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-04-19
SEV CASTLE PRESBYTERY.
It's Spring Meeting Began Tuesday at
pncnmnke CITY.

The spring meeting q New Castle
Presbytery began Tuesday afternoon
in Pitts Creek Church, Pocomoke City,
Md. Seventy persons answered roll
call. The following officers were
elected: Moderator, the Rev. f. w.
Long. Clerks, the Revs. l.. a. Oates and
w. Frederick Lewis. During the re-
mainder of the afternoon routine busi-
ness was transacted.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-04-19
DATID DUDLEY FIELD DEAD.

The Eminent Lawyer Expired. in New
York City, Friday Morning, in His Goth
Year.
NEW YoRK, April 13.-David Dudley
Field, the eminent lawyer, died this
morning at No. 2 Grammercy Place, in
the Goth year of his age.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-04-19

havebecn made out of an old church
building. 1t is said that five men will
stay in camp here until the Puget
Sound regiments arrive and proceed
with them.
A woMEN's AUXILIARY.
SEATTLE, WASH, April ia new
feature has been admitted to the Indus
trial army by the organization of a
womeH's auxiliary, composed princi.
pally Of the wives of the members.
About 40 women attended the first
meeting and Mrs. Paul Mohr, wife of
the most active member of the army,
was elected president. The announce
ment was made that both the male and
female contingent. will move on to
Washington in a few days.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-04-19
Three childrcn crushed to Death.

MONTREAL, QUE, April ia tele.
phone message says the ceiling of
Riverside school in Point St. Charles, a
Montreal suburb, collapsed this morn
ing. Three children were crushed to
death and several wounded.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-04-19
MURDERED AND ROBBED.
Then Fire Was Resorted to in an Attemp
to Conceal the Crime.

HAzLEToN, Pa, April 17.--Ithas now
leaked out that Joshua Santee, who
was dragged out of the saw mill fire at
Leisenring, on Mount Yeager, week
ago, and who died shortly afterwards,
was foully dealt with. His friends had
hoped by keeping quiet the facts 10 dis
cover the perpetrators of the brutal
murder.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-04-19

SPOKANE, WASH, April 17.-The
Spokane branch of the Coxey army
now numbers 250 recruits. Barracks
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-04-19

Counsel for Congressman Breckin-
ridge. Tuesday filed motion for a
new trial of Madeline Pollard's suit
against their client. Nine reasons are
assigned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-06-28

The 2-yeais-old boy of Frank M. Kit
ridges was run over in the gulley Of Cbilds
street, Wednesd ~, at l0A. M, by the team
Jake Nichols was driving. The wheel
struck the boy, knocking i'm down and
passed up over his body. A cash was cut
in his forehead, upper lip and nose, so that
The doctor used layers of sticking plaster to
draw it together. A black and blue stripe
was made on his body where the wheel passed
over it. Nichols, it is said, made no effort tt
pull up and was, it is understood, warned
of the danger. When he ran over the boy
he drove along and made no effort to STOP
his horse or ascertain if he had hurt the
child. The little fellow was picked up un
conscious and carried into Mrs. james
Changers. DR.. w. II. Harris was called
dressed the wounds and rendered the neces
sary medical aid. The boy was quite com
Portable when last heard from.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-06-28
The advance guard of Coxey's army, tn

The advance guard of Coxey's army, that
great army of the unemployed, who live by
the sweat of other peoples trows, passed
through Augusta, yesterday, going East to
meet the rising sun. They were equipped
with blankets and housekeeping tools, and
loaded down like caravan crossing the
desert. The advance agent carried an old
fashioned musket and made bold effort to
appear like the renowned Co1ey. They
struggled along like so many ants carrying
their treasured eggs, and made zig-zse
course like the running ostrich. Perhaps
they we're looking for work on the Wiscas'
set & Quebec Railroad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-06-28

One of the mail carriers informed a
JOURNAL reporter, last evening, of mar
row escape from a serious accident at Pet
tiugil's Corner, yesterday afternoon. A
fellow, unknown to the mail carrier, was
thrown violently from his carriage, as the
team was rapidly turning the corner, lead
ing from the Belfast road to Bangor street.
The horse was evidently running away and
the occupant of the carriage was very much
Intoxicated. He fell on his head, cutting
bad cash in it. The wagon was somewhat
stove up, but the horse was caught.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-06-28

The fine large pictures which have beer
hung up in the State assessors department
at the State House, caich the eye of every
visitor, and well they might for they are
very fine. The one of Hon. II. G.. Burleigl
was copied from photograph taken while
in England. The pictures of Hon. B. j.
Chadbourne, Hon. Otis Hayford and the
late Frank Gilman are each framed alike
These three gentlemen composed the orig
inal board of State assessors. Hon. George
Politics. picture is smaller than the rest ant
has very fine frame, but will probably bt
enlarged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-06-28

The hi ls for building the superstructure
Of the new Masonic temple closed, Wednes,
day, and we're as follows: Smith & Clark
Augusta. $40, G2G; l.. Z. Bradstreet, Ha''
lowell, $50; f. s. Libby, Boston, S25,
4S7; Bean & Clifford, Lewiston, $2S ,S12
G.. w. Lane, Lewiston, 1929. 800; Mead,
Mason & Co, Boston, S2G,0so; j. Phil
brook & Son, Portland. $25,93S; Horace
Purinton & Co, Wateryilfe, $23,7G2; j. +
Howard, Augusta, S25,G75; J. B. Shaw
Augusta, So9,46s; Fletcher & Robbins
Augusta, S26,47S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-06-28
POLICE MATTERS.
The Whittsn. Austin, Mclean Anair-Two Dis
charged and the Latter At LARGE.

The assault and battery case made BY
Horace Mclean, Alonzo Written and Ed
Austin against Policeman Pelletier was
heard, Wednesday morning, at the police
station and standing room would have sold
at premium. 0. A. Tuell appeared for
the defence. There not being sufficient
evidence against Austin and Written they
were allowed to go. Mclean was not on
hand, having thus far avoided the police.
A peculiar circumstance took place
Tuesday Eight, and an attempt was made to
arrest Mclean. 1t seems that, Tuesday,
ne got his pay at Milliken's mill at Halo
we'll and told somebody that he intended to
stop at barn on tie road to Winthrop,
Two Of the officers went to the barn during
the evening and made at thorough seaIc but
Mclean was not TO be found. They came
back and an officer was stationed in the
section Mclean was in the habit of fire.
quenting. About 10 O'Clock he made bis
appearance and the officer saw him across
the street and spoke. They had short
conversation and the officer kept gradually
nearing him and when about the right dis
lance he made rush for Mclean, catch
ing his coat sleeve, but he succeeded in get
ting away, but not till the officer struck his
hat with his club and knocked it off. As
Mclean was hustling around corner the
officer fired his revolver, more to frighten
the fugitive than anything else. The fracas
took place in the vicinity of Western avenue,
and McLean's hat is all the officer got out
of the rumpus, but he will be watched
sharply by the police.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-06-28

Secretary McKeen reports very success.
full series of institutes in Hancock county.
He was accompanied by Prof. Gowell of
the State college and Mr.. Gardiner of the
State board of agriculture. Meetings were
held at Lamone, Orland, Penobscot and
North Sedgewick. The topics of the lee
lures we're: "Dairying," Poultry Rails
ing" "Sheep Husbandry," and 'The Hay
Crop" A milk tester was taken along on
the trip and 1l3 tests made. Not any of
the meetings had an attendance Of less than
l25. The crops are all looking
finely, especially the hay crop,
which is excellent. There is a
large proportion of clover in the hay. Mr..
McKeen spoke especially of the fine roads
and said they travelled 100 miles over roads
that were nearly perfect in condition.
While at Orland MIR. McKeen's attention
was called to very peculiar weed, called
the Orange Hawk weed. 1t was brought
there by lady and planted in flower
garden and has spread wonderfully, now
being found in many of the fields in that
vicinity. The means of Kidding the grounds
of it is being considered, as it is causing
damage. Following seems to be the only
possible way to clear it away. The weed
is about the size of lead pencil and double
the length. The blossom is of an orange
and dark purple color and can be seen at a
long distance. This blossom is about two
thirds the size of the common field daisy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-06-28

We shall make prices that may seem to
the reader like Fairy tale, but cur offer
ing' will be substantiated by hard facts.
Some of the lots are small and will be
closed out quickly. Don't wait until some
choice value that you have had your eye
on is sold, but make it point to be on
hand early, June %, 10 A. M.
ES~C0mmit These Values 10 Memory.
1t is rarely that the public is ever offered
such treat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-06-28

The tug Charlie Lawrence was here, last
evening, and transferred coal schooner to
the Augusta Lumber Cos. wharf to be
loaded with lumber.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-06-28

Cushnoc Tribe, I. O. r. NJ. held meet
ing in its camp, last evening, and elected
the follow ing officers: S., II. r. Hopkins
S. s., Sol Haag; j. S., w. H. N. Vancor
p, L. T. Dixon. These officers will be
raised, July II, BY G. S. s. q. A. Stafford
of Hallowell.