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Evening journal., 1896-09-07
stabbed by a NAMING.

NAUGATUCK, Conn, Sept. flames
Garvan, aged 81 years, residing at Union
City, lies in critical condition from stabs
In the back Inflicted by his father, Peter
Garvan, In an insane frenzy. The senior
Garvan has boon acting strangely Of late,
though nothing serious was apprehended
Early yesterday morning he suddenly bo-
came violent, and whom his son was leav-
ing the room for assistance stabbed him
twice. It was only after severe tussle
TINT the wounded man at last succeeded
In overpowering his father, who later was
taken to the insane ward at the town
farm
Evening journal., 1896-09-07
Notea Song wrlter peaa.

NEW YORK, Sept ITO tho list of i'm
pocunious geniuses who die penniloss has
been added the name Of Percy Gaunt. He
passed away In an obscure country board
ing house at Palenyille, in the Catskills.
One OF the last messages received from his
family was a telegram sent by Mrs. Gaunt
TO c. J.. Goodwin Of Hoyts thoater, carry
ing she melancholy news that Gaunt was
dying and that there was no neney In the
house. Goodwin wired $50 and hold Mrs
Gaunt TO call for moro IL Il was needed.
This Ia the end of n man who realized
more than 800 frsm three songs. The
Bowery, Push Dam Clouds Away and
Love Me Iittle, Love Mo Long wera
virtually his, though he divided the prof
It's With others
Evening journal., 1896-09-07
perry belmont Resicns.

NEW YORK, Sept. Mr. Perry Bel
mont, member Of the Democratic state
committee for the First district has re-
signed. Mr.. Belmont was a delegate to
the Chicago convention, but no repudiated
in a public address TO his constituents
both It's ticket and its platform soon after
his return TO New York. lIe was dele
gate Co the Syracuse gold standard con-
vention and was chosen a delegate from
the Seventh district to the Indianapolis
national convention. franklin Bartlott,
Democratic representative in congress from
tho seventh district declines 20 support
tho Chicago platform and ticket in an
opon letter to Colonel Michael A. Murphy,
the Tammany leader in the First Assem-
bly, district.
Evening journal., 1896-09-07
A REIGN OF TERROR.
FAMILY OF WILLIAM G. ELLISON
THE VICTIMS OF UNKNOWN
PARTIES.

n
THE VICTIMS OF UNKNOWN
PARTIES.
Detectives Wltsll and Meysy are try
ing 10 establish the Identity Of parties
who hAve been sysfemsticaily disturbing
the family OF William @. Ellison, q
farmer, living with his mother, brother
sud sister, on q hne farm near Delaware
CITY.
Mr.. lisou's hAystackp, barn and out
buildings have been destroyed by IRE
aud he bss been notified TO move by
January. next, or the dwelling will be
burned over their beads The whole
affair is shrouded In the deepest mystery
which the Safe detectives and two
special watchmen on gusrd night and
day, have failed TO unrrvel
In the night the male members OF the
family have been attacked by unknown
sssnilsnts Large pieces OF wood, heavy
stones and other mlasles have bssu
hurled st them as they passed from tie
farm house 10 tho barn
The case WAS referred 10 the attorney
gsnsral, and be decided 10 employ man
70 watch the house constantly at light
These men have been employed about
three months. and have failed 10 catch
tho scoundrels Notes have been left
during the night, tlmost uuder the
Watchers noees, but no one hss beer
ssen to leave them Tho family 10 A.
y constant state Of fear for their ssfsty
| II g, have no known enemies. and cal
give no rsaB.n why they should BIS t'
/ attached
Evening journal., 1896-09-07
Church Row pror,. rnt.i.

SoRAEToV, Pa. sept. ~ Tho troubles
in tho Polish Catholic church here have
broken out again. lohn Janeski Is dying,
and many more including number OF
policemeR, are moro ~ loss injured. The
trouble began nt a moeting Of the faction
opposing Father Aust. 10 was decided II
Bishop O'Hara did not remove him, hu
would not be permitted to entor tbs church.
An attempt was mado to preyeDt him,
but the police, with drawn clubs drove
tho crowd away Flevon arrests wore
mado, three OF them women.
Evening journal., 1896-09-07
MvsierIou. Drowning Case.

NEW HAVEN, Sept Mamie Burns,
aged s years. who resided on Steven street
with her parents, was drowned in the Mill
river at the New Haven Steam Sawmill
yards at the foot Of. Chapel street under
circumstances which are being investi-
gated by the authorities. The girl, with q
ohuu, Annie Abell, was sitting on 2 pile
OF lumber with two male companions and
either fell off or was pushed into the wa
ter. Nothing was said by the girls COM
panions about the affair at the time, and
later her body was discovered In the wa
ter by policeman. The officers are en-.
dcavoriug 20 establish the identity of the
Young men who were with the girls
Evening journal., 1896-09-07
UNSUCCESSFUL HOLD uP.
Road Agents Try TO Rob the Overland
Express. hut Fail.

Road Agents Try TO Rob the Overland
Express. hut Fail.
SACRAMENTO, Sept 7.--An attampt was
mado To hold up the Overland express.
train at Webster. six miles west OF this
city The ongine was in charge Of Engi-
neor f. Enghs and Firomhn Patrick
Burns. As the train approached Webster,
six milos west Of hero, a man crawlod over
the tender, and, covering the engineer and
fireman with pistol, compelled them to
stop the train The man guarded the en-
gineor while an acoonplioe, who had boen
In waiting, started back 10 rob tho train.
Engineer Enels, seeing his captor of
guard, shot him dead and ran the train
into Sacramento. A large force OF mon is
securing the country In search OF the es-
capped robber. The train was crowded with
passengers, and there was a large amount
Of money in the express car.
The body OF tho train robber who was
shot was found lying near the track. In
his hand was grasped a ca.led pistol The
man name is thought 60 be Il. J. Nor
gan, and he probably came from San
Francisco.
Engineer Englis, In speaking Of his ad-
venture, snd:
"Tho conductor and brakeman came
out on the platform of one Of the cars to
see where the train had stopped, Ono n
the robbers shot at them twice with his
revolver, and with a string of oaths or
dored them back into the train. At the
sound OF the shooting the robber with me
on the engine stepped to tho side between
| the cab and tender aud looked back HC
turned his back TO me. That was my OPP
portunty, nud lost no time In taking nd-
vantags OF IL. reached down into my
locker, got my revolver and shot him IN
tho back. / shot again, and he pitched
| forward from the engine TO the earth and
rolled down the bank. Then pulled the
/ throttle wide OPEN"
Evening journal., 1896-09-07
A Plot AraInst spaIn.

MADRID, Sept. 7.-Ohicial dispatches
have been received from Manila Stating
that a plot has been discovered Tor tho
surrender 20 the insurgents Of the fortified
town of Cavita on the island OF Luzon in
tho Philippine islands while the garrison
was engaged I'm a soTtie. spanish troops
have relieved the garrison Of San Indro, IN
the province OF Nueva Eoiia, which was
bcsieged by tho insurgents.
Evening journal., 1896-09-07
Fatal Quarrel OF Nelchbor,.

CHARLEsTowN, S. C. Sept Captain J.
s. Rowe and William Il. Oliver neighbors
and well known citizens Of Orangeburg
county, in this state, had dispute over a
business transaction, when Rowe shot and
instantly killed oliver. The tragedy occur
red at Rowe's residence, and the only eye
witness negro man, testified before the
coroner that Oliver had knocked Rowe
down and was beating him when Rowe
drew pistol and shot Oliver through the
heart
Evening journal., 1896-09-07
The Jamoson-Hammoud Controversy.

LONDON, Sept 7.--Mr. b. +. Hawksloy,
Cecil Rhodes solicitor writes TO Tho
Times expressing regret at the statements
made by Mr.. John Hays Hammond 10 the
effect that the Johannesburg reformers
had protested against tho Jameson raid
and that he felt compelled TO say so by DR..
,Jameson's imputation Of cownrdioo for
tho reformers not having co Sperated with
him in his raid. Mr.. HawSsloy says In
his letter; No imputation of oowardioe
has beon made by DR. Jameson, but Mr..
Hammond must recognize that the ar
rangements definitely made by rovolu-
tionary party intending 60 secure reforms
by force Of arms cannot ho cancelod at the
will OF one section Of tho party nor by an
individual member Until tho Official in
quiry, Mr. Hammond will not think mo
unreasonable II appeal 10 him 10 lot us
have a respite from the controversy.
Evening journal., 1896-09-07
Many Lives Thought TO Bs Lost.

MADRID, Sopt An explosion heard
of tho coast near the town OF ,Mnros, in
the province Of Corgnna is she cause Of
much oxcitemont and speculation among
tho inhabitants Il seems evident that "A
disaster has occurred, as much wrockago
is strewn along the coast. It is supposed
that two vessels collided and foundored.
Nothing has been discovered to show tho
identity OF the vessels, nor IS it shown
how great a loss Of life accompanied the
catnstrODhe
Evening journal., 1896-09-07
PoLICE EXcURsIoNIsTs RETURN

DsawArs railroad irAil NJ % vas de-
layed twpnfy-fge minutes this morning
~ heavy travel and lest 3 ne M making
conntatlons Attached TO the trsin we're
two special cars In whish the Poil del
phia police officers with their wives aud
children who have been sojourning at
Ocean City, Md were r~turuing home
The party had deiiS Shtfui trip. having
rpent about ten days 10 the Mary end
resort Tho Iroqalls baud, Of Palladsi-
phiA, accompanied thsm.
Evening journal., 1896-09-07
serlons Rlnne 1n vlrrLnln.

HARRISBURG, Va, Sept This quiet
le city was startled by an ALARM of FIRE
ich started in an empty warehouse,
3 volunteer fire department responded
pm tho warehouse the fire extended 90 q
&c oil storage house, and from thero tC
eral more large warehouses and throat
ID tho entire city The loss Is estimated
Icon Qnn
Evening journal., 1896-09-07
Despondency Prompts Suicide.

NEW HAVEN, Sept. 7.-Horman KEGS,
aged AZ years, whose home was on Ham
ilton avenue, committed suicide by drown
ing in the Quinnipiac river. KEGS was a
carriage body trimmer. but had been ont
of work for some time, which caused de-
spondency few weeks ago he attempt
cd to hang himself, but was discovered in
time TO be preycnted from dolng-so.
Evening journal., 1896-09-07
sewaii Gillian Dena.

douNT VERNON, n. Y, Sept. Sew
Gillian, father Of Bernhard Gillian, the
nous cnrtoonist, died at his home IN this
\. The doctors say his death was has
cd by growing over the death Of his son,
ich occurred last January. Sewall Gil
b was for the last few years In charge
he art department of Judge, of which
son was the chief cartoonist.
Evening journal., 1896-09-07
sAFETY qATE RrpLAcrD

The safety gate At the Market ptreei
bridge which war broken down by the
horse OF HOwRfd V,il OF Delaware City.
wlel ~ plunged overheard tnd ~As
drowned several nigh ago, has b7sn
repnfred
Evening journal., 1896-09-07
Appointed by secretary Francis.

CHICAGO. Sept. flames H. Toiler of
this city has been notified Of his appoint-
ment by the secretary Of the interior as a
member Of the recently authorized oom-
mission TO negotiate with number OF
the Indian tribes OF the west For business
Evening journal., 1896-09-07
urvan Is Confident.

LONDON, Sept. 7.-The Chronicle pub
lishes a dispatch from Milwaukee, contain
ing an interview with Mr.. Bryan in
which he said, "I feel certain Of carrying
New York state, and have never had a
doubt about my election. y
Evening journal., 1896-09-07
The sltuatlon In Crete.

boNsTANTINoPLE, sept. 7.-The insur-
IT'S in the island Of Crete have promised
10 their utmost to assist in the execu-
b Of tho proposed Cretan settlement
L the question is regarded as ended.
serious disturbances are reported az
liza and Gambia.
Evening journal., 1896-09-07
MEErINa ro MoRRow NIaHr.

The grove meeting which WAS to have
bsen beld BY tina Hlles w. o. T. u. 90
Saturday st Rockford Grove, vas post
poned ckuss OF the rain. until to-mor
row evening. There Will be speaking BY
Rev Y. &. Colllns and Raw q n Msfrin,
and music BY the West End Ogohestia.
Evening journal., 1896-09-07
Two PeopIe Wore Drowned.

BUFFALO, Sept. IA steam yacht con-
hing II people was swampud of Elm
od Beach, in the Niagara river, during
Equall William @. Farthing, aged as,
b Miss Lou Gilbert, 36, were drowned.
Evening journal., 1896-09-07
coLLIpEp IN THE RIYER.

The bark Nellie NJ Siads aud the
SCHOONER w. w. Rsstu collid4d on S.tur =.
day night during thA storm Ia IN j., d la
ware river off Chester. Ths W ".
Rsisin lost her jlbbOom.
Evening journal., 1896-09-07
zinc Dbl Yale GrmnnsInm.

1Ew HAVEN, Sept Fire damaged
old gymnasium building Of Yale uni
sity here to the extent of S2OO A drop
match is the supposed cause, although
olor Of incendiarism is apparent.
Evening journal., 1896-09-07
cambrla Iron works shut Down.

JoHNsTowN, Pa, Sept. 7.-Practically
every department of the Cambria Iron
works have shut down for an indefinite
period, throwing at loast 1000 mon cut
Of employment Lack of orders is given as
the cause of tho suspension.
Evening journal., 1896-09-07
-Ew CASTLE ELEOrRIo EoAp.

'he work Of erecting the trolley poles
be New Castle elecsrlc rs'l az hsGsn
; morning The grading Is hsire
Idly pushed aud ths road Is sxpsc Cd
be in operation By NoTenb RI
Evening journal., 1896-09-07
sent 70 Prison For Life.

KEy WEST, Sept. Messages received
in this city say that L. Somcillan, an
American citizen, arrested several months
ago as Cuban sympathizer, has been
convicted and sentenced to the islo Of
Pines for life.
Evening journal., 1896-09-07
NARY plGFONsLIBERATED-

Baggage Agent C,uku yesfsrday after
noon released SEQ ming pleeons for ths
Empire City FpnR Club, OF New York
The birds wsIe liberated 10 ond Tbifd
street bridge
Evening journal., 1896-09-07
[runIshed For InsultInc the Oneon.

IAIRo, Sept. 1.-Two Egyptian editors.
Urged with insulting Queen Victoria,
Q boen sentenced TO undergo the max
'nm penalty OF is months imprison-
bit and to pay "a fine OF ego.
Evening journal., 1896-09-07
Allan I.inn sten,ner nl..hled.

LONDON, Sept. THE Allan line steam
ar Monteyidean, from Montreal, has sig
nailed at the Scilly islands that she has
her thrust shaft cracked and is proceeding
TO London at half speed.
Evening journal., 1896-09-07
SHIPPED MACHINERY.

The Pusey & Jopes Company this
morniug sbirped 10 the 4mes Machinery
Company, at Osweso, New York, large
shearing machine
Evening journal., 1896-09-07
ught Hand to nand over bicycle.

ought Hand to Hand over bicycle.
EoRwALK, Conn, Sept. 7.-Everitt By
Eton and Norris Ahorn were knocked
|m a tandem bicycle In Saugatuck by
fee masked men, They fell down an
and their assailauts at
opted TO escape with the wheel. A hand
band conflict ensued in tho dark. Tho
$50 of an approaching toam frightened
highwayinen, and ths Norwallrors Us
cd They cannot give good descrip-
p OF the men who assaulted than. Sow
1 highway robberies have occurred in
ions parts Of tho town raoently, and
authorities charge them 10 italian Ia
|ors who are employed in building a
|lley road 10 Camp Beach.
Evening journal., 1896-09-07
MINIS 10 Resune Operations.

HoLLIDAysBuRG. Pa, Sept. After
several months idlenoss the Hollidaysburg
Iron and Nail works will be Pvt in 0per-
alton at once, giving employment TO ESQ
men. The capacity Of the plant has been
increased.
Evening journal., 1896-09-07
EXUURsIONs.
WILMINGTON TO
PENNSVILLE, N. J.
steamer arletta"

Leaves pcnnaville for Wilmington, 130
a. m. and 200 y. m.
Leave Baltimore and Ohio Wharf. foot
OF Market street. Wilmington, daily for
Icnnsvillc $3.50 a, M. ana $50 y. m.
SDNDAYS.--Lc IcnnsVillc for New
Castle and Wilmington, $50 n. m. and 400
d. M Leave Wilmington for New Cas-
u. m.
SINGLE FARE .................15 CENTS
ROUND TRIP .t............s....to CEN IN
Freight at reasonable rates.
Good Fishing AmuHcmcnts and Hotel
Accommodations.
Dancing. I'm the Pavilion every night
open for charter 10 select parties, and
moonlight cxcursions.
Tor further Information apply 20
CAPTAIN JOHN S. IRELAND,
on hOnrd steamer.
Evening journal., 1896-09-07
IN NIra PRosPHArE RooK

Tho three mss ed schooner william @
cot,inghsm VAS towed "a 10 ste work
~ m. Lisbig Chemlcol Company thlu
mor1ing With load Of phosphate rock.
Evening journal., 1896-09-07
10 Porte Blames the Armenians.

Sept. THE porte
made a reply to the collective note Of
powers regarding the recent killing CT
I'm Constantinople by throw
she whole blame for the riots and
|sequent bloodshed upon the Arme-
Evening journal., 1896-09-07
Armenians MyatorIousIy DIsappoar.

LoNDoN, Sept THE Constantinopie
respondent OF The Daily News notes
mysterious disappearance Of Ar
hians from the city and says Of it, 1T
believed that they have been done TO
th after being promised protection by
police" "
Evening journal., 1896-09-07

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY take
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Drug
gists refund money II g. fails 10 cure. 2ic
Evening journal., 1896-09-07
kY END TURKEYS RULE
|ncerted Action Of Gar Mich
bias and Emperor William.
z OF REMoNsTRANCE PASSED.

|cussins a Plan to Place the Sultan
nder the Tuteiage of the Embassadors
i the Powers-The Porte BIames the
rmenians For tho Recent AIassacres.
BERLIN, Sept. 6.-The conferences be-
BEN tho czar and the emperor ard the
Fssian and German diplomats are said
have refted to new concert of the
SFers with regard to Turkey. 1t is
bwn In Berlin that Prince Hohenlohe.
. imperial chancellor, and Count Won
: Saeken, the Russian ambassador to
fmany, ere discussing plan to place
sultan under the tutelage Of the en-
zsadors of the powers in Constantine
81 who will be empowered to control the
#an's selection Of ministers and also his
Continents of provincial governors Tho
Element Of the troubles in Crete upon
F basis of European supelSision appears
rave been the keynote OF this scheme;
5 ch at least would maintain the nomi-
N Integrity of Turkey and for time en-
% the powers TO escape being dragged
a European war over the division of
4 spoils Of tho Ottoman empire
.
Pady treating Turkey as a government
sting wholly upon suGerance, but they
8 not take the responsibilities which
bit to be associated with the situation.
Both the entourage of the kaiser and
20 of the czar are convinced that they
= no longer rest content upon mere Dip
latie remonstranoes to the porte, and
81 Is we'll understood that family influ-
es upon the car at Copenhagen and
q liar influences upon the kaiser at Bal
ral have become insistent in favor of
Reflective stoppaee of the horrors in Tur-
~ and these influences, it is believed,
ID have been the most potent of all in
Hermining the two emperors upon the
rse which 1t is now proposed to pursue.
Worse Things May Happen.
Diplomatic advices from Constantinople
s Sc fears here that very much worse
ngs than have already occurred In Con-
*ntinople may happen in that city be-
"A the ambassadors are able to arrange
armed Intervention to suppress disOr-
ki that the sultan palace clique, learn
that the sultan's reign is about to
se may organize a massacre upon a
mum 4biEti nDdAo tlluI nCAbtoAOit
which will involve many other per
Is than Armenians as its victims.
he reports that the British, French
italian warships in Turkish waters
g been re-enforoed while the German
ships have not have excited a wide
sad feeling of discomfort, which is be
freely expressed in the newspapers re
dless of their political bias. Despite tho
witty Of the other powers IN augment
their naval strength IN Turkish waters
admiralty Of Germany has, up to this
e, taken no steps to increase tn,
8ngth and number OF the German wal
sells there, but now, apparently goadet
the utterancos Of the press into doing
lething, it has ordered the training
Gneisenau to Smyrna and the gun
Ersatz to replace the old and worn
Loreley on the C0nstantinople station
Bse measures are extremely poor, inoee,
le better than none at all. If Germenl
figure In the Intervention Of the pow
In front OF Constantinople
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-04-02

Not since his first campaign for gov
ernor, in 1886, has there been such a
spontaneous demand for any man fer
governor as there is at the present
time for Bob Taylor. From every por-
ton of the state there seems to be an
almost unanimous belief that he is he
one man that can heal all differences
in the democratic party and lead it to
an old.time victory next November
The Dispatch finds this feeling among
the masses of democracy in Madison
and adjoining counties of West Ter
nessee. We should like to have cup
ported some good man nom this enc
of the state, if one had offered AS il
is. we do not believe any one else vii
now have a shadow of chance, anG
"Our Bob" will have a waIk-over FOL
the nomination.-Jackson Dispatch
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REUNION
United Confederate Veterans. Richmond, Va
Reduced Rates via Southern Railway.


For the occasion of the 9th Annual
Reunion of the United Confederate Vet
Grams, which occurs at Richmond, Va,
June 30-July 2, 1896, Southern railway
will sell tickets to Richmond, Va, and
return, at very low rates.
Tickets from points in Georgia and
Tennessee, north and east of Atlanta
and Chattanooga, will be sold June 81
98 and 80, and from points south and
west of Atlanta and Chattanooga, and
east of the Mississippi River, tickets
will be sold June 26-27-28 ane 30. Final
limit on tickets from all points will be
July 9th 1896.
From points south and west of Allan
ia, the Southern railway is the short
and quick route to Richmond, Va, via
the ''Piedmond Air Line" and the SER
viceis peerless. From Knoxville, Tenn,
Chattanooga, Tenn, and points west
thereof, the route of the Southern rail-
way is via Asheville, and through the
scenic GLAND or THE Sky" The SER
vice of this line is unexcelled.
Call on any agent Of the Southern
railway for further information, or E.
j. Martin, 7. P. A., Columbus, Miss
J. L. Meek, I. P. A., Knoxville, Tenn.
W. H, Doll, 7. P. A., Chattanooga,
Tenn; L. A. Shipman, 7. P. A., Biz
mingham, Ala; J. @. Andrews, S. w
P. A., New Orleans, La; W. A. Turk,
G.. P. A., Washington, d. c.; S. Ii
Hardwick, A. G.. p. A., Atlanta, Ga.
@. A. Benscoter, A. G. P. A., Chatta
nooga, Tenn, 614-12t