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Arizona republican., 1896-02-20
CHINESE CRUELTY.
Horrors of the Place of Public
 Exc cutiOn.
The Terrible Butchery of Criminals Re- garded by the People as an Occasion for Joking and Rejoicing
 Work of the Headsman.

Some four years ago I spent four days in Canton, the metropolis of southern China, on special mission to investigate Chinese justice, and the re- suits surpassed my most ghastly an- ticipation, says a writer 1n Harpers Weekly.
 What I witnessed was nothing un- usual, and is the daily practice of the country, but I am compelled to tone down the details to make them pre- sentable for publication. Nothing but the strongest spirit of inquiry, sup ported by an iron resolution, carried me through the horrors of those days, and for weeks afterward I suffered from perpetual nightmare.
 The place of execution, or 'Matou," as it is called by the Chinese, is a filthy yard, long and narrow, like blind alley, and, singularly enough, it is used as a potter's field when not re- quired for execution.
 On cold January afternoon I pro- ceeded thither to witness the final re- lease of batch of poor wretches who had already undergone prolonged course of torture.
 On this occasion the death squad consists of thirteen, who are tightly bound hand and foot and carried in, huddled up in baskets slung on bam- boo between two coolies On arriving at the center of the ground these living loads are pitched out unceremoniously and immediately seized by the execu- tioner and his assistants, who. arrange them in two lines in a kneeling posi- tion.
 At a nod from Che presiding manda- rin, and with incredible swiftness,s the butchery commences. The assistant seizes the first victim by thershoulders from behind, whne the executioner steps up to his left side, armed with an enormously heavy short sword with 8 broad blade and razorlike edge With out any compulsion, the victim, still kneeling, bends his head forward, and almost instantaneously it leaps from his body, severed by one swift stroke The assistant pushes the trunk over forward, and a shrill burst of approving "Hi-yahs" goes up from the crowd.
Arizona republican., 1896-02-20

less nay will be needed. But if hay and grain are used, the feed may be ten pounds of each, or two-thirds of hay and one-third meal. It is best to have the grain ground as finely as pos sible, and the food is best digested when the hay is cut into chaff and wetted and the meal is mixed with it. The food is better masticated; and this first di- gestive process when best done, aids the other digestive organs to do the work.
Arizona republican., 1896-02-20

Thc 4~~-.s--y O. dry fodder given to COW may be fifteen to twenty pounds daily. It depends on what other food is given, as if part of the food is ensil- age, CT roots, or much grain is given.
Evening journal., 1896-07-08
The weather.

In the Middle States and New England to-
day fair weather and fresh nOrthwesterly TO
nortneasterly winds will prevAil. with
lower followed by rising temperature and
possibly by rain on and near the southern
coasts Of this section. On Thursday. In both
o. these sections. fair. warmer weather VIII
prevail, with variable winds, prec sdet bg
rain on the Virginia coasts ana possibly
further north; and on Friday fair and warmer
weather, with warm wave" in this section.
New York Herald Weather Forechsts.-The
wave OF rather cJol air covering she lake
region Yesterday extended southwark tnlo
Pennsylvanla. while tho storm In New Eng
lend moved slowly away to the norteastward.
Fair and pleasant weather will follow to-day
In the northern parts OF this section and In
southern New ENGLAND. A storm Central In
Georgia last night will advance norihwarn. /.
caus ng rail Ia the South AtlaOtic states and
probably In Virginia. The warm wave" in
the far orthwest with maximum tempera-
lures slightly above 90 degreesl will move
pAst 10 the lake region to-day.
Evening journal., 1896-07-08
FOR GOOD COUNTY ROADS.

A Big Mass Meeting to he Held on
July 90 Many Prominent Men TO
speak.
At a conference OF tho Legislative
Committee OF the Wilmington Bicycle
Club aud the unattached bicJclists and
horsemen Of Wilmington, held Vt tue
club house last night, It was decided TO
hold blg mass meeting on the after
noon and evening Of July 25. at Union
Park, Ia the interest OF good roads
Wheslmen aud horsemen from all over
the state will be present
Five minute speeches In favor Of good
roads and lndlcstlng the right OF wheel
men will bs made by Senator George
Gray, BEN amin Nields. willard SAuls
bury, w. 5 Hilles. Levi Q Bird, Il. h.
Ward, Hugh O. Browne and l. Q. VRnde
grlft. 1t Is intended TO make this
the opening meeting OF a good roads
campaign la this state. A very good
musical program will be prepared for the
meeting. Similar meetings may be ar.
ranged for Kent and Sussex counties.
Evening journal., 1896-07-08
BURTON NOT 4 CANDIDATE.

Be WIN Not Ron for Any Omoe with
tho Republican Party Divided as it
Now IL
Dr. Hiram r Burton will not be a
candidate for the Addicks nomination for
governor In an interview hs says;
"lt is not very gracious to decline any
thing not oifsred. but positively co not
want that nomination. Why should 1
accept ill The Republican party Is
divided Two conventions are called to
nominate two different tickets. How
ever willing ! might be to obey my
psrty's Call II It spoke with a
united voice, why should ] consent
to run for governor when there
will be two Republican oandidatesi do
not approve Of the factIonal warfare rag
ing IN the party. and cannot see that It
is my duty TO make any sacrifices to pro
mote and continue IT,. When the Repub
liosn party wants to nominate me for
governor or any other Office, prefer 1t to
De done by the whole party. by united
party You are quite free to publish the
statement that | am not q candidate for
any nomination this year
Evening journal., 1896-07-08
REYlYAL OF BQUsIICS.

There is sbmo Talk of the Bachelor
Boat oIub RemovIng Its House From
Market Street Bridge to Gorden
Heights
There was time when the Bachelor
Boat Club was one Of the lehdIng
athletic organizations Ia Wilmington.
Iss members were wide awake and active
In squAtics. and the club house at Mar
ket street bridge was a credit to the
embers and Of great benefit to the
youth OF the city.
At present the club house Is there.
but 1t Is little less thau storehouse for
boats and equipment that Ia seldom II ever
used Once In q great while the doors
are thrown open, bat II IL only for the
pnrp6se Of getting out canoe for the
use Of one or two members who have
not lost all love for the water
1t Is understood that a movement is on
foot which viii, II clrried out, snfuse
new life into the organization Some of
the members propose to have the club
house removed to Gordon Heights and
make that beautiful part OF the river
front the scene of active work In sailing,
canoeing, rowing. tub racing, swimming &
aud everything OF that kind.
Il don't know whether We shali
succeed or not" remarked one OF the
entsrprising spirits of the club to an
EVENING JOURNAL reporter thl. morning,
but II we do you will see Wilmington
forge rapidly to the front as winners OF
trophies In Gquatic sports
Evening journal., 1896-07-08
a SHORT COURT THIS MORNING.
Only Four Prisoners, Two Of whom Are
FiAsd. One Held Over, and One Dis-
nlssed.

Only Four Prisoners, Two OF whom Are
FiAsd, One Held Over, and One Dis-
missed.
There wss not much Of q court this
morning aud tbs Rmo1 mt taken Ia
scarcely paid for the wear aud tear on
the ermiae Billy Heal was glad, how
ever. AS ne had hard day OF It yesterday
morning. coming as 1t did, on the heels
of the held day sports.
Theodore Cole, arrested by Officer
Eakin. drunk at Eighth and French
streets, was faed 5 and costs This Is
the first time for him for two years
William Glenn. was charged by officer
Hurley with trespass on the p w 4
b. property The state was not ready
and the case WAS continued until to-
morrow.
Edward Notski was charged By Jere-
mish Kauffmsu with assault The
trouble hinged on family fqusbbles
which reflected very poorly on both sides
There WAS not sufficient evidences. how
ever 10 hold Edward aud the case was
dismissed.
William Dollard. gardener at ths
Eighth Street Park. was the complain
ant against Millsrd Lsville, young mar
who it was claimed used bad language 1.
the old man. BE denied 10 but the evi.
dence was too strong and 1t cost him s
and extras which we're paid
Evening journal., 1896-07-08
WIth tha Wntnr Ronrd

The annual meeting of the Board Of
Water Commissioners was held yesterday
afternoon. There were only two mem
bers present Messrs. Porter and
Pickles. The weekly payroll, $S06 2l,
Was audited and the balance In hank
reported at $50 005 OF James O. Van
Trump reported Investigations made on
his trip through the New England states.
On recommendation Of Chief Engineer
Bond it was decided to attach q card to
each meter, on which the consumption
Of water could be noted The old
officers Of the board were continued foI
a wear
Evening journal., 1896-07-08
WILL Fleet COMMITTEEMAN.
Regular Republicans Having Refused the
Addicks Overturss, the Gas King VIII
Have Committees of Ais own.

Regular Republicans Having Refused the
Addicks Ovsrturss, the Gas King wiu
Have Committees of ais own.
A meeting OF the Addlcks State Cen
tral Committee was held at the Addicks
headquarters at Fifth and Shlpley streets
yesterday afternoon. The members wsre
looking for letter from the regular
Republican State Central Committee
relative to the overtures of peace made
by Addlcks, but the letter that they
looked for never came.
Chairman Wiley was Ruthoriz ID to
lssue a call to elect members of the
County Executive Committee and First
District Committee on Saturday, that
being the day for the election OF dele
gates to the Dover convention. This
action Is proof positive that there will
be two state tickets In TIN field as we'll
as two tickets In each Of the three
counties
The following we're tho resolutions
adopted by the Addlck's State Central
Committee
Whereas. the present committees Of
the FIRST and second Republican districts
Of New Castle County have By system
of arbitrary rules perpetuated th .mselves
In power, and
Whereas these committees refuse to
acknowledge the authority OF the State
Central Committee appointed at the last
state convention and are opposing It In
It's attempt TO organize the Republican
voters of New Castle County for the
ensuing campaign, and
Whereas-There is urgent need for
frat and second district committees that
will act In harmony with the State Com
mittee. Therefore bs It now
Rssolved--That this committee appeal
to the Republican voters OF the county
for the election OF new committees for
the first aud second districts
Resolved that the chairman of the
State Central Committee be authorized
TO make q call for an election Of members
Of the First aud Second district com
mittees and the same TO be voted for al
the primary cleo Ion TO he held on SAtur
day, July Ii, 1896"
Chairman Wiley issued the call to
day This evening Addicks voters will
hold meetings In the Third, Seventh
Eighth, Tenth and Eleventh wards FOL
the purpose OF nominating delegates t.
the State Convention to be held AT
Dover
Evening journal., 1896-07-08
CHRISTIAN EBDEAYORERS OFF.
Evsrs Train FILLED with Enthusiastic
Young Christians This Morning Bound
for the Capital Mecca.

Everg Train FILLED with Enth usiastic
Young Christians This Morning Bound
for the Capital Mecca.
Every south bound train on the P. .,
W. & B. railroad WAS delayed this morn
ing by the heavy travel caused by
Christian Eodaavorers bound for Waeh
ington Two extra cars had to be added
at Wilmington so the o'clock express
and three cars were added to the 10 23
o'clock train.
Trsin No. 45 pulled into the P w
station twelve minutes late with hf
teen carlosds OF Endeavorers. Attached
TO the train WAS special oar No. 500 OF
the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Railroad. having aboard the Christian
Endeavor delegation from Mauch Chunk
Pa. Four extra cars we're added TO tbs
train at Newark. containing the delegates
from Kent aud Sussex couuties
Besides the large number VINO went by
the Pennsylvauia railroad, a special trail
left the Baltimore aud Ohio station al
10 o'clock for Washington
The Wilmington Christian EudeavOrerE
last night entertained six delegates from
the Walnut Street Congrega gational
Church, of Roxbury, Mass Au informal
reception WAS rendered the visitors at
the Gables This morning they were
shown the places OF interest in Whining
ton after which they left1or Washington
Rev Joseph B. Turner, OF Dover, will
lead one Of the services to be known rs a
quiet hour" In one Of the Washington
churches to night.
George W. Jones, Of Georgetown, aud
William Mont Moran, Cookmau Morgan
and William Norris, OF Ssaiord, started
FOR Washington this morning on bi
I'll
Evening journal., 1896-07-08
STREETS and SEWERS.
Telephone Matters-Bids for Lighting
Wilmington to Be Asked For.

The Board Met But Did Not Act on
Telephone Matters for Lighting
Wilmington to Be Asked For.
Owing to the absence from Whining
ton of Street and Sewer Director w. A.
Pratt the matter of the franchise to the
DslmRrvia Telephone Company. aud also
that of allowing the Delaware and At
lantic Telephone and Telegraph Company
to place wires In conduits under ground
did not come up at the meeting of the
department last night
Newlin Gawthrop and Supsrintend-
ent Theodore A. Leisen, OF the PARK
Commission were present relative to
placing circular curbs at Eighteenth
aud Boulevard, and these suggestions
were adopted
The balance In bank was reported to be
1921 34474. The weekly pay roll OF
$715 % WAS paid. The secretary re
ported collections of &155 81; clerk of
the market, $l71 06, and chief engineer,
So 90.
The matter of q curb on South Frank
lin street.. between Beach and Oak. was
rsferred to the Street Commissioner.
The cost Of paving over a sewer on
Thorae street, which the contractor re-
fused to do, WAS ded ucted from his bill.
Petitions we're received asking for the
curbing and paving of South Harrison,
between Chestnut aud Elm streets, aud
for the extension Of arc lights on King
from Tenth to Sixteenth, but no action
was taken on either.
City Solicitor Harman wss asked to
draw up a resolution transferring the
Gilpin avenue tree sund to the park com
mission. The secretary WAS directed to
call attention of the city railway com
| pany to the condition Of the trsck on
Spruce street snd order 1t repaired In
ten days, also to ix track on Du Pont
near Delaware avenue.
Tue contract for lighting Wilmington
expires January /, 1897. but 10 order to
give all bidders a fair chance, proposals
will be advertised now, and plans will be
drawn for presentation at the next meet
/ ing.
Evening journal., 1896-07-08
WILMINGTON NEWS NOTES.

A new Delaware railroad sidetrack h,s
been built from Gleen Spring 10 the bridge
above Clayton
Owing 10 the lack ( a quorum the Park
Commieslon did not hold meeting yester-
day afternoon. he treasurer reports Sj4i II
in bank.
Give the baby eterilized milk from
Diamond Dairy, 2O6 jefferson st. Phone S3J.
Also best quality OF milk. cream and butter.
"A number Of passenger land haggaee
coaches are being rep 2ired at the p, w. q b.
railroad shops.
A three ifsaatcd schooner Is uischarxlng
cargo OF lumber al The Jackson and sharp
Compsny's whaTf.
Evening journal., 1896-07-08
WlIl soou Ige a solicitor.

Andrew Gray. son Of Senator Gray
aud promlEIng young member OF the
New Castle county bar, was examined
by ex City Solicitor William 4 Lyman
and Charles B. Evans yesterday af
ternoon for admission to practice In
the Court OF Chancery and Orphans
Court. he passed successfully and en-
tertRined his examiners At the Whining
ton Club. In a few days he will be
formally admitted by Chancellor
Nicholscn.
Evening journal., 1896-07-08
Wn Lecture the Nuraes.

The Wilmington Graduate Nurses As
ISOLATION has secured for It's lecture
course the following. DR.. nrusilla G. Bar
low on Hygiene Sanitation; Dr.. Jose
phine M R White, "Materis MedicA and
General Nurning"; De. ]. Paul Luklus
"Dietatics"; DR. William Pierce
"Fevers"; DR.. John J. Jones, GJnascol
ogy"; Dr.. l.. 6. Taylor. "Obstetrics"
Dr. Swithin Chandler, Surgery
Evening journal., 1896-07-08
To Repair q cuban rug.

The ses-going tug Colon came In to
the Harlan and Hollingsworth Com
psny's shipyard this morning for a
general overhsuling She is to be used
for towing in Cuban waters when she
has been repaired the Colon will be toWed
to Santiago de Cuba where she will be
used By the Spanish American Iron Com
psny at Its iron mines at DAiquiri. The
Belgian whalebsck steamship Sycamore
will tow the Colon to Cuba.
Evening journal., 1896-07-08
Brand,wlne Summit Camp.

The Brsndywine summit camp meetiD g
will open on Monday August 8.
Already great preparations have been
made for the opening Of the camp and
several families are already on the
ground. having gone out this morning.
Allen AiIscow and family went OUT to-
day. Boring a new artesian well wss
begun yesterday morning.
Evening journal., 1896-07-08
CITY Enslnssr Wilson'S Novel Dane.

Chief Engineer James Wilson OF the
city department. received this morning
from his cousin who 10 prlnolpAl OF the
public schools in Laconia, novel cane
made entirely Of tin. II is topped with a
head of William Mckinley. also of tin.
bearing the inscription The Peoples
Choice
Evening journal., 1896-07-08
They win stnl Sell at s1oo.

OHlCoPEE FALLS Mass. June 10.
CLIFFoRD GREENMAN, Wilmington. Del.
DEAR SIR: We note yours Of June Och,
inclosing clipping refsrring 70 the drop
in bicycles. In reply will ssy that
Victor bicycles will continue TO sell at
500 through o. Very truly.
OvKBMAN WBEKL Co.
Evening journal., 1896-07-08
rhe FInder wnl Relurn u.

At the field day sports OF tho police
force Monday, = glove used by the short
stop Was lost. Lister on It was ascer
talned that the glove had been found
BY a boy, whose identity cannot DO
learned
Evening journal., 1896-07-08
BODY Taken to PrIDossa Anne, ND.

The body OF Miss Sallle b Heston.
daughter Of the late Rev A Q. Heston,
was brought from Philadelphia this
morning on the Delaware railroad
express The body was taken to Princess
Anne, Nd, where interment was made
Miss Hsaton died Ia Philsdelphia on
Monday
Evening journal., 1896-07-08
rhn nIh nnIldlnra Gona.

The old buildings on Water street be
tween King ard Market streets which
were so long a rendezvous for trAmps and
bad characters are now a thing Of The
past, the demolition Of the last Of them
having been completed to-day.
Evening journal., 1896-07-08
Industrr Lodrs. A. o. 0. WI. In.talI..

Industry Lodge, A. O. q. w. InstalIs.
Last evening Industry Lodge No 2.
A. o U. W., installed its newly elected
cfficeIs As follows: r NJ W, Harry S
Lawton; NJ W., George J. Stewart
foreman, William a. Morris; ovsrseer,
John A. Porter; guide. & B wilkins
inside watchmsn, Samuel g. Brown
outside watchman, James q. Hsnce.
Evening journal., 1896-07-08
Pending HIS Return.

The last commission appointed by
Judge Grubb TO assess the damages In
cldent TO the condemnation OF Francis
q Laws property. near Mt Salem
Church. for park purposes, will not act
until Lewis @ Vsndegrift's return from
Chicago. At the first opportunity City
Solicitor Harmsn will ask the judge for
an extension of time for making the re-
turn Of the commissioners.
Evening journal., 1896-07-08
do Won smoke?

Theu do not forget to ask for "City
Market" manufactured b. h. F Bourbon,
Second and Shipley. For sale by cigar
dealers.
Evening journal., 1896-07-08
peIaunre Pensionerr.

These DelswareRns have been granted
pensions: OriginAl-Thomas h. Wilson,
Wilmington; William d. King, Middle
town, New Castle; John Bullock, VIII
minRton.
Evening journal., 1896-07-08

Once Seventh and King. Phone B45.
d. T Sergeant. dealer la coil and wood.
r5E-Large pea coal for family use.
Oak or pine wood. large load $l.5O.
Evening journal., 1896-07-08
10 lba Crooera and Jobbere,

We soil only fresh Delaware eggs,
r. Grated. Eue bntter-all ct Philadelphia
wholesale prices. Goods guaranteed. q.
W. sPicER, 10e East Fourth street.
Evening journal., 1896-07-08
Thomas Had the Cramps.

Officer Lyons and Lucas found Thomas
Davidson, OF No. Market street, lying
on the coast doubled up with era mps.
They sent him to Delaware Hospital
Evening journal., 1896-07-08
help WANTED.
s1ruArIoNs WANTED.

YVANTE.5naA, sRsrgATioM RIs, AS NyRsE ,,Hsy
Apply ct lO5 East Seventh street, city.
Evening journal., 1896-07-08
LOST AND FOUND.

LOST AND FOUND.
I OsT-TWO FOX TERRIERS, DOS AND
IL bitch white, with black marks on head
and body. A reward will be given II re-
turned TO J. DANFORTh BUSH.
Foot of French street.
II OST-ON WED EsDAY JULY lsT.
Il white fox terrier with a small spot on
forehead Return TO eO2 Market 81. Reward.
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BOARD AND ROOMS.
DOR RENT-TWO VERY DESIRABLE
II rooms at No. S24 Monroe street, for
bOardsrs or dodgers. Lodgers preferred.
REAL ESTATE.
EOR sALE-NO. sl3 WASHINGTON
II street. A very desirable residence for
physician. For price and terms apply TO
l.. j. FOULK. lO3 West Eighth street.
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PROPOSALS..
DROPO sALs FOR REMOVING ASHES:
L The Board of Directors Of the Street and
Sewer Department VIII receive proposals
until 8 O'Clock Tuesday evening, July a. 1895
for removing ashes aud rubbish Incidental u
housekeeping. for term Of one and TWO years,
commencing September ] 1896. Specifca-
tions may be obtained at the ofiice Of the
Department. The right 10 reject any and
Attest: HARVEY j. WILEY.
Secretary.
Evening journal., 1896-07-08

THE OSBORNE.
Il Corner Pacific and Arkansas avenues.
One square from Reading Depot and Beach.
New electric passenger elevator and cleo
trio lights.
Terms: daily, 81 50 to $3.50; weekly. $500 to
2lAOO MRS. X. j. OSBORNE
Evening journal., 1896-07-08

r1NHE LUCERN, MASSACHUSETTS AVE-.
Il near Pacific. Ocean View. Reading h.
X. trains stop at Massachusetts Ave one
square from beach Table and appointments
first class. Rates: Spring, SI.5O per day; $500
per week. Special rates Tor the season. From
Sat. till Mon. $500. T. HARROD. Prop'r.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-07-11
Gave Him e Chance for a Joke.


Here is a story told by q bright
young Cincinnati lawyer on one of
his older and less scintiIlating friends
Tue older attorney was pleading
case before Judge Sage, add had
talked necessarily for two hours. He
had gone over and over the ground
and up into the air and down below
the surface Of the question, until it
seemed as if nothing was left for him
10 say. He had talked and talked
until most of the listeners were eth
er asleep or wished they were, and
those who we're still awake were
about making up their minds to rise
in their might and throw chairs and
things at him, when suddenly and
unexpectedly the long.winded man
stopped short and coughed.
IL should like glass of water
said he to the court attendant, and
tbs man disappeared TO get it for
him.
For moment there was a long
drawn sign from the listeners, and
then Judge Sage leaned forward to
the young lawyer who tells the story
and whispered:
"Why don't you tell your friend,
Alfred, that it is against the law to
run windmill with waterY''-Cin.
cinnati Tribune.