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Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-10-03
THEY ATB THEIR PRISONERS
Horrible Examples of Canni-
balism in China.
SAVAGE WAR BETWEEN VILLAGES
Four Bodies Eaten by One Side,
Three by the Other.
Every Eatabe Portion of the Bodies Com
sumed in Each Instance-Fhe Cooked
Human Flesh Fed to ohiidren-ManY
Killed in the Furious Fighting.
Associated Pros pl.pl.en oy so,,lal wlre.

Associated Pres Dlspltcn oy Spa;ial wlrea
San Francisco, CAL, Oct. 1.-Two
large villages, Pien Cheng and Lang
Cheng, distant seven miles from Tysami,
in the Canton Province, China, were
recently the scenes of shocking deeds
in cannibalism and wanton destruction
of productive property. The Swatow
correspondent Of the China mail on
August 29th forwarded tho details OF
the fight between the two communities,
which was precipitated by dispute
over water rights.
BY night attack the people of Lang
Cheng cut the sea embankment and let
in the water so as to destroy large
part of their enemies rice, then almost
ready for cutting. Reprisals followed,
and though the villages aredistant only
30 miles from two distant cities, Hal
Long and Log Hong, the fighting con-
tinued for over month, involving
many villages, and causing large num-
ber of deaths. The worst feature, how
ever, ia this.
By one side three, and by the other
four prisoners were taken alive These
men were killed and eaten, seven in
all. 1t was not in this case, as in some
others, an eating of the heart or gall
only. Every eatable portion was con-
sumed, most Of it, being given TO the
children of the respective villages.
Though not unprecedented in that
district, such an act of cannibalism is
unusual, and led to the appointment of
a special deputy to inquire into the
case.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-10-03
2 -
LEGAL MATTEhs.
Saturdays Session Of the Orphans Cour
and tho Court oil chancery.

saturdays Session OF the Orphans Court
and tho Court OF chancery.
Judge Grubb and Chancellor Wolcott
sat in the Orphans court and the
conrb Of chancefy Saturday morning
II. II. Ward made application for a
charter for tho Economic Mutual Life
Association, but ii was not granted,
owing to a technical irreguarity. An
other application will be made.
Charles B. Evans petitioned on be.
half Of Joseph G. Powell. administra-
tor of William Powell's estate, for per-
mission to sell the property to pay
debts Permission was given.
Henry @. Conrad, administrator of
Calvin Jones, late of Pencader hun
dred, was granted leave to sell land to
pay debts.
Francis Tripp was permitted to sell
lands TO pay debts of the late Gather
ine Stonc of whose estate he is adj
ministrator.
Thomas r. Porter was appointed
guardian Of Horace ]. and Louise Fl.
Tatnall.
Lilburne Chandler was granted an
order to pay out of court certain
money from the Churchman estate in
favor Of Il. s. r.: Butler
On petition of w. s. Hilles, repre-
eenting Joseph D.. Yeatman, certain
witnesses were ordered TO testify con
cerning a desired Judgment on lien.
An order was granted the Security
Trust and Safe Deposit Co, to expend
portions of the principal OF the estates
of jesse Sharpe, Florence M. Elliott
aud Wilhehnina G. Gibbons.
Argument was heard in the case of
Ada e. Howell VS.. the Pemberton es-
tate. which is an application for as
signment Of dover. The petition was
represented by Thomas Davis and j.
Harvey Whiteman. The dover was op-
posed by Charles b. Evans. The argu-
ment continued long after noon.
At 80 o'clock court adjourned until
10 O'Clock Monday morning. When
argument will be resumed.
At Monday mornings session Of the
orphans court in the case of Ada L.
Howell ys. the Pemberton estate, an
action for assignment of dover, was re-
sumed.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-10-03
oHINA,s ! peEprANcE.
Had Decided to Act in Accordance wi
Ensland's Ultimatum Before 1t Was Pr

Had Decided to Act in Accordance with
England's Uitimatum Before 1t Was Pre-
sented.
Associated prs DispIt.h by Spe,lat Wires.
London, Oct. 2.-Sir Halliday Mac
Cartney, counsellor Of the Chinese Le-
cation here, referring to the accept
ance by China of the ultimatum of
Great Britain. has made statement
10 the effect that the punishment of
the Viceroy Of Czechuen for failing to
protect the missionaries in his district,
was decided upon before the ulti-
matum was presented and that the
Chinese minister in London received
notice Of the issuing of the decree at
p. IN. on Sunday.
1t is understood in official circles
here that the degradation of the Vice
roy of Czechuen by no means settles
the matters in dispute between Great
Britain and China. 1t is added that
the action of China does not affect tho
possible claims for indemnities and
the demands for reforms made by Great
Britain.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-10-03

How many young men and young
women are cut off Just as the future
seems brightest and fullest of promise
They are taken away by the disease
which causes over one-sixth of all the
deaths in the world-the disease which
doctors call consumption. There is abso-
lutely no reason in the world why con-
sumption should be fatal-why it should
be even serious. II is disease of the
blood, and can be cured absolutely and
always by purifying and enriehing the
blood. The only exception to this is the
case where the disease has been ne
glected and Improperly treated until it
Is stronger than the body--unti the
body has become so weak as to have
lost the ability to recuperate. DIR.
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery will
cure 93 per cent Of all cases of consump-
tion il used according to directions. 1t
also cures all lingering coughs, bron-
chial and throat affections.
Send 21 cents in one-eent stamps to
Worlds Dispensary Medical Associa-
tion, Buffalo, N. Y. and receive DIR.
Pierce's 1908 page Common Sense Medi-
cal Adviser, illustrated.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-10-03
FIGHT -BAGKERS HOPEFUL.
Claim Enough Strength to Defeat Any
Adverse Bill IN the Texas Legislature.
Associated Peas Dls patcn By Special Wires

Claim Enough Strength to Dofeat Any
Adverse Bill IN the Texas Legislature.
Associated Peas Dlspatcn oy Special Wires
Austin, Texas, Oct. 2.---The fight
managers are entirely satisfied with
the situation this morning, and say
they will be on the aggressive from
now on.
1t is very evident that the admins
tration forces are sparring for time, in
order to get their forces here, as at
present they have not sufficient
stl tngth to cast two.thirds vote.
The fight managers have enough
strength in the House to defeat the
measure to-day, and they will try
their best to force vote Immediately.
The 20 Popull SITS in the House eau.
cussed early this morning, and it is
learned that they will vote against the
emergency clause in order to defeat a
Democratic Governor and administra-
tion.
An additional batch of lobbyists, in
Guiding preachers and lawyers, arrived
on the scene this morning to take is
sues, and the fight is waxing hot.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-10-03
DEATH or THE INJURED MAN.
Fatal Result Of the Trouble Between John
Morahan and Nathaniel Walls, In This

Morahan and Nathaniel Walls, In This
Cuy.
The trouble between John Morahan
and Nathaniel Walls, which occurred
at the p, W.. & b. railroad station on
September 20th, resulted fatally, when
Walls died on Tuesday from the effects
of the injuries received, it is alleged
at the hands of Morahan. There is
contradictory evidence. Some say that
Walls was walking along quietly, when
Morahan walked up to him and threw
him violently to the platform. Others
say that Morahan struck Walls in the
face and knocked him down. After
the trouble Walls was removed to the
Delaware Hospital, but afterward he
was taken to his home, No. BOG Walnut
street, where he died, Since the occur
renee Walls has been unconscious a
great part of the time. DIR. M. F.
Corkran has been in attendance.
An inquest will be held over the re-
mains at 8 O'Clock tomorrow morning.
Drs Hughes and Corkran made post
mortem examination yesterday.
Walls was an inoffensive man about
40 years of age, and by his death the
family-a wife and seven children, the
oldest being 10 years of age-are left in
abiect poverty. They are being cared for
now by charity.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-10-03
windoy pe,,ora,ions nrrn.,.

The decorations in Miss Steinicken's
millinery store on Market street, below
Third, We're completed about 4.30
o'clock Tuesday afternoon, and every
thing was ready for the fall opening
yesterday. About an hour later an elec.
trio light wire set fire to the display,
and it was completely destroyed. Dr..
George Steiniclken was the first to
notice the flames, and by quick work
succeeded in extinguishing them be-
fore. any damage had been done outside
of the window. The loss will aggre-
gate $500. The fall opening of the
firm will not be interfered with by the
fire, as none of the store stock was in
iured.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-10-03
A WOMAN KILLED.
Sarah ). Lafferty Hurled to Death by a
Train Mt (,layniont.

Train at Ciayniont.
Miss Sarah J. Lafferty, domestic in
the employ of Charles f. Graft, was
struck and killed by train No. 25, at
5. As O'Clock Sunday evening. Just below
the public road crossing south of Clay
mont station. Miss Lafferty, and an
other girl (also employed by Mr.. Graft
were taking walk. They had gone
from the pike, down the avenue, and
were walking up the railroad toward
the station when the accident occurred.
They had walked nearly half a mile on
and along the track. A passing freight,
northbound, evidently attracted their
attention, and while watching it, as
they stood on the southbound track,
the southbound train struck Miss
Lafferty, killing her almost instantly.
Tho train was stopped and the woman
was picked up by Conductor Abe Car
penter and Station Agent Baldwin,
after which the body was brought to
this city, where it was taken charge
of by Deputy Coroner Chandler.
Miss Lafferty, who was % years of
age, had only been at Claymont short
time, and little is known other. 1t is
thought she has relatives IN PhiIadel-
phia.
ii A coroner's jury Tuesday held
an inquest over the her remains
and rendered verdict of accidental
death. The remains were inferred at
Riyerview yesterday. Most of the
girls relatives reside in Ireland.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-10-03
SIX Of THE VICTIMS WERE LlFE-SAVERS

| Lost Their Lives in Endeavoring to Save
| the Crew OF a Stranded KetcI-Ships In
the AIersey Displaying Signals of Distress
--Lifebontmen Kept Busy All Along the
English enasr. and saved Many Lives.
Associated Press Dtsnttsl by Sneclal Wires
London, Oct. ?. The intense heat
which has prevailed throughout Great
Britain during the past 10 days, state
of affairs classed as unprecedented in
weather records here for this time of
the year, eliminated yesterday in a
sudden drop of p degrees in the tenn
perature. This was followed by a
heavy gale which has already caused
much damage along thescoasts.
A dispatch from Deal announces that
two steamers have been driven ashore
on tho tIeacherous Goodwin Sands,
and the news of other disasters to ship.
ping is constantly being received. A
telegram from llfraconbe. on the north
coast of Deronshire at the mouth of
the Bridge canal, announces that six
would be life-sayers have been drowned
while attempting to rescue the crew of
the ketch Arabell. which was ashore in
dangerous position off that coast.
Several vessels are reported as being
ashore on the Gore Sands. Their
crews have been rescued by the life
boatman.
On tho Somersetshire coast there
have been several exciting rescues, and
in Bridgewater Bay steam tug, after
long battle with the waves, sank near
the shore, drowning her engineer, who
stuck TO his post to the last. Tho re-
naming members of the tugs crew
succeeded in swimming ashore.
A telegram from Southport states
that it is feared that several fishing
boast belonging to that place have been
lost during the gale of last night.
a dispatch : from Blackpool an
nounces that three fishing smacks hail
ing form that port fountlered during
the night, and in spite of the efforts
which the lifeboatmen made to assist
them, five of the fishermen were
drowned.
The coasting steamer Bulldog was
driven ashore on the Barrow Flats,
where they were rescued.
Dispatches received hero from Liver
pool say that the gale there wasfaccom-
panied by binding rain, and that
rumber of ships in the river Mersey
displayed sigals Of Distress
The same state of affairs is reported
from other parts Of the country, and
all along the coasts the lifeboatmen
were kept busy throughout the night,
succeeding in saving many lives.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-10-03
GENERAL SPORTS.
Interesting Athietic News from All Parts
of the Country.

Interesting Athletic News from All Parts
of the Country.
Local wheelmen are advised not to
take the river road to Delaware City
for a pleasure ride. 1t is in bad condi-
tion and has been SO all summer.
Charles McKeever sends out notice
| that if he is fortunate enough to escape
defeat at the hands OF Arthur Valen-
tine he will be ready to fight any light
weight in the world for from ST., 600 to
50, 600 a side.
Wharton, who was hurt at Haverforl
on Monday, was Tuesday confined to
his bed. He is in considerable pain,
and will likely be laid up for fort
night. Colbert expects to resume play
on Saturday.
Anail vote is being taken by the
Amateur Athletic Union on the pro-
position to hold meeting Of tho Board
of Governors Of the association on Mo-
yember 18th, and also a meeting OF the
Unioh on the same day.
The Philadelphia tennis tournament
was commenced on the grounds of the
Belmont Cricket Club Tuesday after
noon. The surprise of the day was the
defeat of Charles Tete, Jr., the Della
ware county champion, by J. r. Car
penter.
University of Pennsylvania base ball
team intended to play series of games
with the Philadelphia Ball Club. Pro-
vost Harrison has refused to permit it,
and it is likely hereafter the Varsity
teams will not be allowed 'to contest
with professional organizations.
Bernard J. Wefers. the champion
amateur sprinter of the world, was
rendered an enthusiastic welcome to
his home in Lawrence, Mass, on Mon
day night.
Robert j., and Azote are now on
record breaking trips.
James Green says Saladin, ?. 053i has
beaten 2.03 in his work.
Robert j., Joe Patchcn, John r.
Gentry and Coleridge will mcct at
Lexington, Ky.
Ed. Geers, driver for G. j. Hamlin
says that he expects to beat Fidol,
John II. Gentry and Joe Patchen with
Star Pointer at Lexington. 1t is
generally known that Star Pointer is
out for blood this year.
The U. of p. foot ball team played its
first match Tuesday, defeating Swarth-
more by the score of 40 to 0.
The physical directors of the Phila-
delphia Y. M. G. A. Tuesday decided
to abolish inter-branch basketball.
Won der Abe is at the head of a
scheme to organize the American Asso-
citation of Base ball Clubs next season.
The Sullivan benefit is off, owing to
the fact that the projectors cannot get
hold Of the Grand Opera House in
Philadelphia.
The Yale and Cambridge athletes will
have dinner in New York on Satur-
day..
The Hickory football team, Junior
organization, would like to arrange
games with other teams the average
weight of the players not exceeding us
pounds. N. j. Lannan, No. 1103 Ian
caster avenue, is manager.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-10-03
PAnn coMMissi0M.
business Transacted at the Meeting Tues
day Afternoon.


At the meeting of the Board of Park
Commissioners Tuesday afternoon the
matter of establishing a swimming and
skating pond in Brandywine Park was
referred to the executive committee.
The Tatnall pool will probably be de-
voted to swimming and skating.
The rebuilding of the Barley Mill dam
was discussed. Some of the members
desire the water to be backed up so
that it may be used for boating. Ac-
tion was deferred
The salary of Supt. Leisen was in
creased $500 per annum. The resigna-
tioh of William M. Candy, who has
been member of the board for many
years was accepted. Judge Grubb will
appoint his successor.
The executive committee reported the
improvements that have been made at'
Eden Park.
The superintendent reported that he
has ordered signs to DO put along Della
ware avenue to direct people to Brandy
wine Park.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-10-03
Deaths.

ABBoTT-on September 18th, 1895, May, daueh.
ter Of John II. and Isabella Abbott, aged %
years.
BRADLEY I'm this city, on October 1st, 1888,
John Bradley, aged 81 years
Relatives aud friends of the family are re-
spectfully invited to attend the funeral from the
residence of his son, 1922 West Fifth street. on
Friday morning. High mass at ST. Pduls
Church, at o'clock. lnterment at new Caihe-'
dral cemetery.
CONNELLY-In Philadelphia, on September
30th, 1895. Michael Francis, son OF Nary ana
the late John Connolly, aged Is yeats
FoRp-on october LIST, 1875, Francis T, Ford,
aged 81 years
Funeral from the residence OF his parents,
corner Second and Scott streets, on Friday
morning, at 10 o'closk. High mass at st. Panls
Church. lntertnent at ST. Josephs, Brsndywine.
MccARrHY-on September 2lth, 1875, Dennis
Mccarthy, aged Us years.
PEARCE--In this city, on September s6th, 1898,
Benjamin e. Pearce, in his list year.
PENNINGT0N-on September 9Tth, 1895, Looni-
das l.. Pennington. IN his 5lst year.
QUlNBY--on September 18th, 1895, Mary j,
Quinby. in her 6ith year.
SIZE-fn this city. on September aIth, John
size. aged is yoars,
wALKRR-on September eth, 1895, James j.
Walker.
wILEY-on septemher a5th, 1895, Katie Al, wife
OF Charles s. Wiley and daughter ot Peier o.
and Katie A. Griffith, In the aith gear OF her
REe
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-10-03
rwo houses Burned IN penton.

Denton, Md, Oct. 1.-Early this
morning the house on Water street,
owned by James S. Richards Of Green's
boro, and occupied by M. ii. Wright,
was, discovered to be on fire, and be.
fore the fire engine could be obtained
the fire was beyond control, and also
destroyed the dwelling of Mrs. Davis
adjoining. With proper supply of
water both houses could have been
saved, but the engine had nothing to
work on but the ordinary wells, which
were soon exhausted. All the furni.
ture Of the houses was saved.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-10-03
NIasons in session.

The annual communication Of the
Grand Lodge, A. f. a. NJ, convened in
the Masonic Temple at noon yesterday,
with Grand Master v. V. Harrison Of
thisicity in the chair and about $50
gratd and past officers from all parts Of
the State and number of guests from
other States After the reading of the
address of the grand master adjourn
ment was made to the banquet hall,
where dinner was served. The election
will be held this afternoon.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-10-03
pisITfNG FIR E4nEN,
An Allentown Company Pleasantly Enter
tanned by tile Weceac0e.

The Weceacoe Fire Go. pleasantly en-.
tertained the Columbia Fire Go. Of
Allentown, Pa, Tuesday night and
y, s erday. The visitors arrived in this
city early in the evening and were met
by committee of the Weccacoe, which
escorted them to tine City Hall, where
they were welcomed by Mayor Jefferls.
After supper at the Clayton House the
firemen proceeded to the Weccacoe en-
gine house, making short parade in
route. During the visit to the engine
house collation. was served and
speech making was INDUCED in.
The Allentown Band, which is one Of
the finest in Pennsylvania, discoursed
excellent music in front of the Clayton
House yesterday, and also while the
ompany was marching.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-10-03
. pL nrHoRA "a WORK.
The Georgetown Hosiery Co. Has More
Orders Thnnit Can ELL.

Orders Thnnit Can Eli.
The Georgetown Hosiery Co., whose
plant is on Thirteenth street near Lom-
bard, has been extremely busy for more
than a year and now has more orders
than it can fill. 1t cannot fill all of
them because of its inability to secure
sufficient help. The company is offer
ing every inducement TO obtain more
employees but Notwithstanding they are
hard to find. 1t now employs 110 per-
sons and could employ 100. The pres
ent work will keep the establishment
running for four or five months and the
prospects for work after the completion
of the orders now being filed are ex-
ceedingly bright.
Forty automatic knitters have re-
Gently been put in the factory and the
number will gradually be increased
until it reaches 100. About 50, 800 will
be spent on new machinery.
The company is. manufacturing "a
and 1876 needle goods.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-10-03
MASSACHUSETTS DEMOCRATS.
Josiah Quincy Chosen Chairman of Their


Associated Pros plspte;n Nv 9neil4l wirs1
Worcester, Mass, Oct. 3. The Dem
ocratic State convention was called to
oretler at 11.30 o'clock to-day. The
officers of the State committee were
chosen temporary officers of the con-
vention and the regular committees
were appointed.
The committee on credentials re-
ported that the convention was entitled
TO 2, ,32l delegates, and that 1858 were
present.
The committee on permanent organi-
zation reported for permanent chair
man, Hon. Josiah Quincy of Boston.
The report was adopted and Mr..
Quincy took his place amid cheers and
delivered an address.
George Fred Williams OF Dedham
was nominated for Governor by accla-
nation.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-10-03
Live Stock Markets.,

Philadelnhia, Sept. as.-The receipts for the
wesk-Beeves, 1900; sheep, la,I0g hogs. 3 201
Beef Cattle--tiood. Az a5c.: medium, A. at.s c.:
common, 3ka ale. Sheep-txtra, M a3N q: good,
2Aa3e.. medium, 2ksahc.: common, IN asc.:
lanbs, 3a5c. hogs. 6Ion67ir. for good Western;
Fat COWS. 2ka3Sc c. Thin cows, sgas0. Mich cows,
S95ab1 Real extra, SG0 Veal calves, 3a5c.
Chicago, ILL.,, Sept. 90.-Cattle = Receipts,
20,010 head; common to extra steers, 80 e5a340;
stUckers and feeders. S9.25aat5: COWS and bulls,
81 41a25O. calves, S;ied50: Texans, sl.55a9.35;
Western rangers, S2.50ai.g0. llogs-Receipts,
$4,000 head; heavy packing and shipping lots. s4
aA40, common TO choice mixed, S3 90a1.i5: choice
assorted si.30as.40; light. SSja4d5; pigs, So a5a
4.90. Sheep-RecGipts, s3.t01 head; lnferior to
choice, e. 50a3 so; lnmhs, SAAAT5.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-10-03
a Murderer THAT May BE soon Punisned.

A5s01IHIeU FT5F5 T7TaUt15I Uy oF5IIHI WIFs+
Decatur, ILL.,, Oct 2-Charles Smith,
who killed his child, Louise, and
sister-in-law, Eda I3uchert, was ar
raigned in court to-day, charge with
murder. lie pleaded guilty to the
charge as to the child, but not guilty
as to the sister-in-law. Judge Vail
warned him that the court must SEN
tence him to death, or to prison for life
or not less than IA years, but Smith in
sisted on pleading guilty to killing the
baby. The judge decided to hear evi
dence on Monday. The belief is that
he will then pass sentence of death,
only nine days after the murder.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-10-03
NIAGAR4 FALLS.
SO Excursions via PENNSYLVANIA Rail.

road.
Tho next of the series Of personally
conducted excursions to Niagara Falls,
via Pennsylvania railroad, will be run
on October Sth.
Tho rate for the round-trip tickets,
good for10 days, is $40 from Philadel-
phia, Washington and Baltimore; Har-
risburg, $500 Williamsport, So. 80;
proportionate rates from other points.
A special train of Pullman parlor
tourist agent and chaperon will ac-
company the party.
The tickets will permit of stop off at
Watkins and Rochester in each direc-
tion, and at Buffalo on the return trip.
For specific rates and time of trains
application should be made to ticket
agents, or to tourist agent. Room AL,
Broad Street Station, Philadelphia.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-10-03
Recenlin1l M siantral.

The Christian Endeavor Society con
nected with Central Presbyterian
Church will give reception 10 Pastor
Swartz and family, the choir, trustees
and other official members of the
church on Thursday evening, October
10th, in the lecture room Of the church.
A good musical programme will be
prepared and refreshments will be
eeryed.