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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-11
A 100000 PRIZE.
A Number of Well Known Newspapers Announce the
Largest Capital Prize Ever offered.

We will pay first prize Of TWO THOUSAND
DOLLARS for the best detective story from 5000 10
1900 words in length, for publication in daily
issues in nstaments Of about 1000 words per day.
We will pay a second prize Of Five Hundred
Dollars for the second best detective story submt~o.
All manuscript intended for this competition
must be submitted to Prize Editor BACHELLER,
JOHNSON & BACHELLER, Nos 112 to liz Tribune
Building, New York City, or before May tst 1885,
Every manuscript must be typewrten anC. accom-
panied by sealed envelope containing tho name
Of its author. 1t will not be opened until decision
is REACHED. For Identification said envelope should
bear some phrase which also appears on the story
submitted. All good stories will be purchased at
satisfactory price. Other details OF contest and
arrangements for equitable decision will be in
charge Of Mr. Irving Bacheller, whom inquiries
should be addressed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-11
AN ElBE PASSENGER.
He Was an Rbsconder Under an
Assumed Name.

LowEsToPT, Feb. IA man who at
tended the inquest on the body OF one OF
the passengers OF the Elbe, supposed to
be that OF Edward MushkowitE, declared
hipasslf TO ~ the real Edward Mush-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-11
knights of Pythias Conclave.

The oath annual session of the Grand
Lodge, X. of p, will be held in Masonic
Hall tomorrow, beginning at 10 o'clock.
The banquet will be served at 80 p. IN.
All past chancellors who desire TO be ad-
niitted should be on hand at 10 80 q. m.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-25

According to dispatch from Hunt.
ington, W. Va, but little of the money
and provisions collected in the cities
along the Ohio river for the relief of
the families of the strikers in the Elk
horn region reached the sufferers.
A meeting of miners in Spring Valley,
ILL.,, terminated in riot Monday over
a proposed assessment to support the
Indiana miners in their fight against re-
duction of the wage scale. The foreign
miners, who are III the majority, want
to strike.
A Jacksonville, Fla, dispatch says
that 100 negro laborers, engaged to go
to Central America to work on the CON
struction of a new railroad, were to
have departed on Sunday, but at the
last minute "fuked," they having been
teld that they were to be carried to
Cuba to fight.
Notices were posted in the New York
Betting and Packing Co. rubber shops.
in Newtown ,HConn., Monday, that on
and after August 1st the company
would restore to all its employees the
old scale OF wages in force prior to the
cut down of 1898, The increase ranges
! from 10 to 25 cents day.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-25

lar course afforded only more evidence
that the new boat is better than the old
in light weather. The two were tested
in pretty nearly every kind of sailing
They started out before the wind; before
they had got half way on the journey of
the first leg of ten miles they were sail
ing with the wind over the quarter;
before they got to the end of that first
leg they were even more closely hauled;
ON the second leg of the three they were
reaching free and tacking, and on the
final angle were able to head to the
home mark with fairly well-lifted
sheet.
Following is the summary of the Off.
cial time:
Start : Defender. 1l.253o; vigiiant
11.260l.
First Buoy-D Defender, l257.ol; vigilant
l2.590S.
Second Buoy-Defender, 255.l1; Vigi-
liant, 2.57.50.
Finish-Defender, S.45oO; Vigiiant,
3.54.4s
Elapsed Time-Defender, 4.l9.3o; Vigi-
liant, 4.28.47.
DifTerence-9 minutes IL seconds.
At the start the Vigilant was stopped
by small boat She had the right of
way, but the Defender did not give in
to her. She hoisted her protest flag.
Up to late hour tonight the commit
tee had posted no bulletin in the New
York Club concerning their proposed
action on the protest Of the Vigilant.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-25
END OF 4 ROMANCE.
John T. Walker. Who Was Married
Saturday, Died To-day.

He Welded Miss Satharine Kirkpatrick
For the Purpose of Making Her His
beIress-A Deatli=bed Wedding.
John T. Walker. for many years a
shoe dealer on Third street between
Market and King, was married Satur.
day evening to Miss Catherine Kirk
patrick. The iceremony was performed
at the residence OF Mrs. NJ. A. Baldwin,
No 20. East Third street, by the Rev.
John d. @. Hanna. Mr., Walker died
this morning At 440 O'Clock, at the same
address, where he had boarded for a
long time. His leath resulted from
complication OF diseases.
Mr.. Hanna, before marrying the
couple, questioned Mr.. Walker, who
was on his death-bed, and was assured
that he was in his right mind. Mr..
Walker stated that he desired to make
his bride his heiress.
Mr.. Walkerand Miss kirkpatrick had
been acquainted for 23 years, and on
two dccasionsishe loaned him money to
put in his buainess. Once she loaned
him $500 andsat another time she adj
vanced $775. It was thought years ago
that they would marry, but the cere-
mony was postponed until last week.
The deceased did not leave will,
although he bad been spoken to about
the matter on several occasions. He
left an estate valued at about $50, 900,
consisting of the stock of the shoe store
No. 13 East Third street, 10 houses and
several building lots.
His relatives, brother and sister,
who reside in Maryland, have not heard
of his marriage. They were notified
Monday afternoon about his death. Mr..
Walker was SO years Of age and his
widow is Al. The deceased had not
seen any OF his relatives for 81 years
until few days ago, when his brother
came to the city.
Mr. Wsiker started in the shoe busi-
ness in 1874 A. @. Wavel, who had
been with HIM for 10 years, will proba-
bly, continue the business.
The funeral will take place this after
noon. Interment will be made in River
view cemetery.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-25
CRY EpAsGELizArIoM.
The Eiethodists Preparing to Hold Series
of Union Services.

of Union Services.
A meeting Of Methodist ministers and
laymen, called for the purpose Of con-
sidering the question of city evangeliza.
tion. was held In Grace Church Monday
evening. The Rev. I. E. Terry presided
and the Rev. ]. D. Locates served as
secretary.
Mr.. Terry said it is proposed to hold
union revival services, somewhat like
the Moody and Sankey meetings, which
were held in this city few years ago,
but to- be distinctly a Methodist move.
ment.
Dr. Hulburd suggested that the SER
vices be held in September, after the
people have returned from the camp
meetings aglow with religious zeal, and
that meanwhile all the Methodist
churches in the city hold preparatory
meetings.
Speeches were also made by G. Wesley
Weldin, Johf White, W. IT, Morris,
James Mckay, Washington Hastings
and Abner p. Bailey.
A, resolution offered by the Rev. A.
T. Scott, endorsing the movement and
pledging support, was adopted.
The Re, Merritt Hulburd, D. D.,
w. G. Koons, S. NJ, Morgan, John
France and L. W. Layfield aud Messrs.
G. Wesley Weldin, james Q. Morrow,
John White, Abner p. Bailey and
George JUsephs were appointed com
mittee to nominate committees on
finance, music, press work, religious ex.
ercises, &c. The nominating committee
will meet in Grace Church next Friday
afternoon, at A o'clock.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-25
EoRsIes NO that s'iS

The Emperor of Austria viii lnakF
MA flrst visit to Great Britain about ths
end of August.
Gen. Campos has concentrated o,9N
troops at Bayamo, and will begin actlx|
operations against the insurgents "a nm
Vicinity at once.
In a letter to the Bishops Of Belgium
the Pope urges them to aim AZ alne.iv,, ,'.i'a,
ating the strained relations oes"e9A
capital and labor.
A Russo. Greek treaty OF conl,leiss l,,s q; ri
to be concluded for 10 years lnis ,' "iie u
rive Russian petroleum monopoly q
the Greek market.
Mr.. Gladstone, in writing to Trend
says: sit is too early to speeu,a.e I, uponl y.
ths causes Of our defeat and learn 1h.ls les,' J,
sons from the facts, bat TAG Lloeis.' si''' III
party can well afford to stand upon '''
record"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-25

Theodore Muir committed suicide ;
shooting, at Cumberland, Nd, on Su1A
day night. Unrequited love is suppeseI|
to have been the cause.
William Blessing Of Columblq, "a IA
was buried under his engine and lAliea'
in a freight wreck on the PenusylYanisE
road at Landisyille Monday evening,
The Utica gold mine at Angels Camps
Caloyeras county, CAL, was badly Qaln-a
aged by fire Monday. The nils y
said to be the most valuableinlh The oss's' \
The attendance at the Hbu-Harsey
debate in Chicago, Moudsy, NAs
small, there being just SO persons Pres
ent when Mr.. Horr opened iAa olscusT
sion. "A
A young Milwaukee ~ ilaI Fed
Schmidt was killed ie 'mQt
North Milwaukee, WI, on ~
night. II is not know1 who his OPP
nGnt was.
United States TreRsurcr Morgan b
received 95 note Of the Ulster Ban
Of Belfast, Ireland, with Instructio
that it be placed to the credit Of the co
science fund.
Norris Lederer, a butcher Of 81. Lou
was assaulted and robbed at his hon
carly Monday morning, BY an y
known white and colored man, W
secured 5000 in money and $SVV
bonds and escaped.
George Miles. aged II years, 81
James TIickey,6 years old,w were Grown
in a swimming pool at Gwynn's Fal
Md, Monday. The younger ~
slipped from a rock into the water a.
Miles sprang to his rescue.
An accumulation Of gas in the pa
furnace of the Londonderry iron mini
in Nova Scotia, on Sunday night, cals
the furnace to "kick," lifting lhe
oil. Flames burst out tiercely. Il&
men, who were on the topof the Iur,1A4a
feeding it were injured, one OF
David Eaton, fatally.
Assistant Secretary Of the
REYNOLDS has decided that ny
corporation which cares for a
dier and buries him as
potter's field has no right to
ment under the Pension law 4
corporation cared for and ~
decently then the claim fiseE5fnipl
been allowed. A. Has
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-25

The man employed to keep Market
street clean is doing good work. Hereto,
fore it was necessary to have the thor
oughfare cleaner every Friday night by
the regular STRENGTHENING force, but
under the new arrangement a general
cleaning will only be necessary once in
two weeks The comparative cost has
been summed up, and it is found that
under the new arrangement the addi-
tlonal cost is only Ss, while the service
is infinitely better.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-25
TRYING TO GEORGE SUGAR PLANTERS

Great Anxiety Prevailing in All Circles ~
Havana--Two Villages Burned by IN,
Insurgents and the Destruction of sa...
Towns by Fire Threatened--The s,t,s-
alton Serious.
HAVANA, July 23.-Great an xietv aya.
walls here in ell circles and news from
the province of Sandiago lie Cuba ia
awaited with great apprehension. On
July 18th, the insurgents, under the
command of Mendieta, burned the VII
lage.of Guamo and the farm of Guamito.
in the district of Manzanillo proyincs
Of sSandiago de Cuba. The insurpeuts
have also burned the village Of Hahas
nero in the province Of Puerto Principe.
THE NOISE OF MANY SHOTS.
A person who has arrived at Manza-
milo, from q place not far from Bayauoo.
says that on Thursday last be head I'D
cannon shots and continuous firing
from a large body of infantry. The
firing is supposed to have been from the
column commanded by Gen. Suarez
Valdez, which is on its way from
Bayamo to Holquin, in the province OF
Sandiago de Cuba, for he is known TO
have engaged the insurgents on Thurs
day last.
Reinforcement Of 5000 troops having
arrived at Manzanillo, this body of men.
with batteries os artillery from the City
of Sandiago de Cuba, and 1000 moro
troops left Immediately for Bsyamo.
THE SITUATION GRAVE
Captain General Martinez dc Campos
with the troops, from Holquln and Tanas
had at their disposal on Friday last a
force of about IL 900 men. But there ID.
no denying that the situation is very
grave. The insurgents have received
reinforcements from different parts Of
the province of Sandiago de Cuba, and
1t is reported that Maxine Gomez ba8
arrived at the front and taken cqQsuia
of the forces as general-in-chi6f.
INSURGENTS THREATEN'To BURN.
According to private advices receis
here the insurgents have massed til
forces at Corojo, south Of Bayamo
Manzanillc, in the province Of Sandi
de Cuba and about midway betwls
these two places, and they are said
have the intention of burning Barame
| Vegulta, Yara and Manzanillo; andifs
the sugar planters refuse to pay con-
tributions to the insurgent army, the}
leaders of the revolutionists threaten %
burn all the plantations in the Manza-S
Milo district, which property represents
millions of dollars.
An insurgent leader, Solano, has dif's.
in the Province of Santa Clara. ot
wounds which he received recently I'll
an engagement with the Spanish troops.
oAMPos MARCHES ON FOOT.
A dispatch to the Impaired, from
Havana, says that Captain.Gen. A!aF'
tinez do Campos, after his recent engss5:.
ment with the insurgents, entered silf
town of Bayamo on foot.
According to the same adyices, tAe.ll
surgents intend to oqaRpy Z +.
which is go miles north ,'l nd
near the Cauto riyaT,sq a E&pcI
ton Of about 1000 pers0r% 5
The insurgent chief, 06ulet, LAS
killed in battle.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-25

Raymond Hitchcock, member of the
Robinson Opera Co., has severed his re-
lations with the organization. He re-
fused to sing at Union Park Sunday
night unless the manager would give
him $40 extra pay. This Manager
Holmes refused to 10, as he stated the
contract called for eight performances a
week, and the Sunday night concert
was the eighth. Daniel Young has been
engaged to take Hltchcock's place. He
has the reputation of being a good
comedian.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-25

Steamer Riverside, which makes daily
trips from Wilmington to Augustine
Park, has been very literally patronized
this season, and what Manager Reybold
started as venture has proved graft
flying success. The many changes which
the park has undergone under the new
management render it all the more at
tractive as pleasure resort, and Messrs.
Gam Bros. are much pleased with the
results of this, the first season under
their management, 4E
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-25

A 9-years-old girl named Streets, who
lived at No. 22S Maryland avenue, died
in terrible agony at o'clock Sunday
morning. When she retired Sunday
evening she complained, and during the
nigh: was seized with spasms. 1t is
thought she was suffering from cholera
morbus. Deputy Coroner Chandler was
notified. He gave certificate of death
in accordance with the facts.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-25
Wages Claim Allowed.

Squire Kelley Monday night gave Vim
cent Lubarezi judgment against Isaac
Truax of Christina hundred for S2s. 96,
which amount the plaintiff claimed the
defendant owed him as wages. City
Solicitor Harman and H. G. Knowles
represented the plaintiff. A warrant
has been issued for Robert Truax, who,
it is alleged, assaulted Lubarezi.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-25

The Eagles excursion to Atlantic
City on Saturday, August 10th, will be
a well-managed affair, and consequently
will be largely patronized. The last
train returns from regular West Jersey
depot, centre of Atlantic City, at 10
o'clock, allowing the excursionists IL
hours on the beach, and an opportunity
to see the ocean by moonlight, and also
to enjoy sea bath at just the right
time. The management state there will
be no extra car fare and no mixing of
parties on this excursion.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-25
Perseverance, OF a Th,ef.

The third attempt within a week was
made Monday night to rob the house No.
S02 King street. One of the men in the
house heard the noise and telephnned
to the police station. Captain Kane and
Scrgeants Bayley and Massey hurried
to the house, but in the meantime the
intruder was frightened off. Two
families live in the house, one on The
second floor and the other on the third.
Tie first floor is vacant.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-25
surveying for New Trolley Line.

Special Correspondence of Gazette and journal
CLAYMoNT, July 23.-A corps Of en-
gineers came here yesterday and began
to survey for the new trolley to connect
Wilmington with Chester. The corps
is in command of W. B. Carswell, and
the survey is to be made down the pike
10 Shellpot. The names Of the property
owners along the route will be obtained,
with the exact distance each property
borders the pike.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-25

They Enter a House at Guyencourt and
have Good Time.

They Enter mouse hG GuyencOurt anu
Have Good Time.
The residence of Robert Mccullough,
near Guyencourt, was entered by burg
lars, late Saturday night or early Sum
day morning, and, although the house
had the appearance of having been ran
sacked, it is thought that nothing was
taken but a gold watch, which was on
the bureau in the bedroom where Mr..
Mccullough was sleeping. Mr.. Nc
Cullough was aroused about / o'clock
by the children crying, and it is likely
that the burglars were frighted off by
the noise,
1t is supposed that there were three
in the party. Three glasses were found
on table in the dining room where the
intruders had been helping themselves
to what they found in the refrigerator.
The back door of the house was left
wide open by the burglars.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-25

The members of the Silverleaf Social
attended pleasant party at Blue Lake
farm near Talleyville, Monday evening.
They iourneyed in three large wagons
which were gaily decorated with flags
and orange and red the colors of the club.
Refreshments were served on the farm
lawn
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-25

The following officers, to serve six
months, were elected Monnay night by
the United Labor League; President,
Edward Brandt; Vice President, Will
liam @. Walters; Recording Secretary,
r. T. McClelland; Financial Secretary,
ID. w. Layton; Treasurer, William E.
Cheavens; Trustee, D. w. Layton; Ser.
geant-at.Arms, George Kopp.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-25

The GAINESVILLE companies having con
tracts for furnishing the Street and
Sewer Department with paving brick
have commenced shipping bricks to this
city and other companies will do like.
wise in few days. The first instalment
of bricks will be placed on jackson
street from Seventh to Delaware avenue
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-25

WASHINGTON, July 2S.-The Presi-
dent has commuted the death sentence
imposed on Thomas j. Taylor, who was
to be hanged Friday for the murder OF
his wife. 1t is asserted that Taylor was
driven to the deed by his wife's unfaith-
fulness.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-25

MADRID, July 23-'rhe situation
Cuba is causing sensation here.
newspapers are blaming Capt4
General Martinez de Csmpos for ~ ,
eating sending Generals Weyler Y
Polaviej, famous for their seyei
during past Cuban insurrcctlcns
assist in the work Of surprising
present rebellion.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-25

A resident of southwest Wilmington,
who came home from his work early
Monday afternoon, found strange
man in the house, and without much
ceremony he jumped in and thrashed
the intruder soundly. There was some
excitement in the neighborhood at the
time
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-25

The case of the American Fence Power
Machine Co. VS., Mahlon B. Foster was
concluded on Monday afternoon, the
referees giving Judgment for the plain
tif for the amount sued for, with in
terest, which was $16S.14.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-25

Religious services were held at
Brandywlne Summit Camp grounds last
Sunday for the first time this year
Presiding Elder Barrett preached the
sermon. About so people were on the
camp grounds.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-25

For several weeks the Wilmington
Coal Gas Co. has been experimenting
with Welsbach burners. They are
almost as brilliant as arc lights, and
people living in the vicinity of where
they are located hope they will be con-
tinued in use
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-25
JUMPED rsoM TIE BRIDGE.
A New York Bartender Emulates Stew
Rrnflia for a Pursa of 81. 700.

a new 1urk Baftenuer cnulAtes otofe
Brodie for Purse of $1,70O.
New York, July 23.-Patrick Gala
han, a bartender in search of notoriety,
jumped from Brooklyn bridge into the
East river to-day. He was picked up
by men in a rowboat who were waiting
for him. Upon landing, Callahan and
his companions were arrested.
Callahan was bleeding from the mouth
and complained of great pain in the
back. He was taken to hospital. 1t is
alleged that the jump was made for a
purse of $1,700.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-25
wages Of the Diamona state Men.

The employees of the Diamond State
Iron %. have received a reply from the
management, of whom they asked ar
advance in wages. Nothing can be
ascertained at the office, and the men
will not talk. 1t is believed that lhc
request was not granted.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-25

Lippincott & Co., dry goods mer-
chants at No. 312 Market street, have
purchased an adjoining property and
both buildings will be converted into
one large store. A new front will be
put in and the interior will be improved.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-25

St. Andrews Church has purchased a
dwelling at Fourth and Rodney streets,
and will establish mission there. The
mission will be formally opened next
Sunday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-25

The Board Of Health is notifying lot
owners to remove weeds from their lots.
Persons who do not obey the order
within the allotted time will be prose-
cuted.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-25

The schooner-yacht Amorita, which
was built for W. Brokaw Gould by the
Harlan Il Hollingsworth Co. won the
Drexel Cup in race on Long leland
Sound last saturday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-25

The personal property Of Thomas
Lindell, residing near Glasgow, was
sold by Sheriff Gills Monday. The
proceeds amounted to $240.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-25

Alfred Downward has contracted 10
build schaolhouse at Rose Hill for 81, 800.
Baron" herman Wilhelm Won Call
WIG. formerly OF this city, has been ar
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-25
The Legislature at old Point Comfort.

Delaware Pilot.
The extra session of the Delaware Legis.
lature which was held at Old Point COM
week ago. There were very few local option
bills introduced. The election of Senator
was laid on the table for future consider.
alton. A resolution to abolish free passes
was put under the table and sat on. while
motion to raise the per diem passed by
an overwhelming vote. A joint resolution
placing all the members in nomination fol
1896 was received with applause anc
carried
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-25

The coal barge building by the jack
sor d Sharp Co. for parties in New
foaas will be launched early in August.