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The sun., 1897-12-20
HER GRAVE PREPARED.
Francis Lingo had Made all Pre-.
parations for his Crime.
TRACKED BY DETECTIVES.
The Evidence Ia Without Flaw and
Lingo Sees no Escape--.BOrn
in Delaware

Francis Lingo, the negro who was ar.
rested in Camden had dug the grave for
the victim of his latest crime.
Lingo has figured already in two mur.
der trials and he had already made ar.
rangements for the perpetration of an.
other.
Lingo has a speciality in crime.
His plan is to write letters on various
pretexts to his intended victim decoying
them to some lonely spot and there to
outrage them and afterwards murder
them.
In this way he murdered Mrs. Annie
Miller for which crime he was tried for
his life. Through some flaw in the
chain OF evidence he escaped.
Again he decoyed Annie Leconey into
the woods with his craftily written let
ters and then where no eye could see
him he accomplished his feindish pur-
pose. He was arrested and though no
loophole was left untried he was con-
victed. There was another way and
Lengo't counsel tried it. This was a
new trial
A motion was made and granted fM
the retrial and Lingo escaped the conse-
quences of his crime.
Once more this feind was let loose up
on the public to ply his nefarious sys-
TEN of murder.
His latest attempt was made abort
two weeks ago. For some time previous
to the actual attempt Lingo had adver-
tised for nurse.
Among the answers he received YVES
letter from Miss Berry, a Philadel-
phia nurse. After some correspondence
Lingo wrote appointing place of meet
ing. As usual this place was deep in
the heart Of lonely woods.
So sure was he of the success of his
plans that he dug grave for his victim.
His plans were laid with the utmost
care they had previously beer successful
and he saw no reason 20 doubt the fulfil,
ment of his designs. Unknown to him,
however, force WAS at work which was
not only to save the latest victim Of his
lust, but to so emesh him in a web OF
evidence that his escape this time
is an utter impossibility. No cum
ming tricks of INSCRIPTIONS
attorneys, no skilfully proved alibi, in
evasion of the consequences on techni-
calities, will save him now.
The boys who addressed his letters,
the ones who posted them, i'll fact every
little detail Of his many plots are known
to the United States special officers in
the Postoffice department.
These men have been working on the
case because Of the illegal use which
Lingo made of the mails.
Step by step they traced him and
when they finally netted their game it
was in time to prevent the completion of
his work. In following up the investi-
cations since his arrest, the grave which
this black fiend had dug for Miss Berry
was discovered.
Francis Lingo is Delawarean. He
was born in Camden.
The most acute legal talent which
could be secgred hrs been at the disposal
of Lingo in previous cases. Ex-Judge
Wolcott was his attorney in both of his
previous trials, but this time it is said
that Lingo will have to seek other and less
eminent desense. Lingo himself is said
to have admitted that he saw no. escape
this time from the tolls which have
been woven round him.
The sun., 1897-12-20
DORA CLAY'S ESTRANGEMENT.
Report of an Offer of So, 900 to Keep
General Clay's Wife from Re-
turning to Him.

VALLEY VIEW. KY, Dec. 19.-Dora
Clay's estrangement from her husband,
Gen. Cassius NJ. Clay, took sensational
turn last night when Clell Richardson
declared that L. Hadden, u we'll known
citizen, as the agent Of Gen. Clay's enc
mics, had offered 81, COO to keep Dora
from returning to the General. Hadden
comes OF fighting stock, and says he will
allow no man to SANDER him and cause
him to get the i'll will of Gen. Clay.
Those who know him think he means to
make it warm for Richardson. Dora
promised to return to Gen. Clay yester.
day, but did not do 80.
The sun., 1897-12-20
The City Halls "Bum."

Officer Sarcoski's admiration and affec.
ton for the well liked pusey, known as
"Bum," which is a mere kitten at City
Hall, cost him last evening the price of
a new watch chrystal and one hand for
his ticker. The officer always
took great pride in devoting some
few minutes OF his spare time in petting
the little pussy, and when he began to
show his affections last evening toward
the pet the pussy grabbed at the officers
chain and swung on it like
an acrobat. ''Bum' had no
costly intentions and Officer Sarcoski,
although at loss of his crystal, declar-
ed that it was the prettiest and best pus-
sy in Wilmington.
The sun., 1897-12-20
Big Fire in IIansingburg.

Troy, Dec. ia fire that started in
shaughnessy's ice houses, Second ave-
nue., Lansingburg, at 9:45 O'Clock last
night, spread north and south with great
rapidity, and in less than half all hour
nine icehouses, owned by Lawrence
shaughnessy and Walter N. Wheeler 4
Sons, were blazing furiously.
The flames swept everything before
them, and by IL o'clock had done $i5,-
600 damage. Bolton Hall, fine struc-
ture just north Of the ice houses, is now
(l1:3O p. m. threatened This hall
seats $500 people, and is one Of the
finest in northern New York.
The sun., 1897-12-20
Don't Want Negro Federal Officials.

SAVANNAH, Ga, Dec. 10. "A joint
meeting Of the Cotton Exchange and the
Board Of Trade was called yesterday to
meet on the floor of the Cotton Exchange
on Monday, December 80, at p. M,
"to consider matters Of Importance t, this
port" This is the language of the call.
The meeting is really called to protest
against the appointment OF colored
Collector of the Port or a colored Post
master here. President Mckinley will
be asked not to put such an indignity
upon this city.
The sun., 1897-12-20
ONE CENT
JOSEPH CLARKE A DEFAULIER
A Louisville Agent of the New York
Life Insurance Company 10 Missing.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Dec. l9.-Joseph
Clarke, special agent for the New York
Life Insurance Company, has left the
city with shortage in his accounts and
with debts that amount to $4,000. He
had the reputation OF being the best life
insurance solicitor in the city and had
written many big policies. Among
others he wrote two OF $4,000 each for
G. C. Mengel, Jr., President Of the
Board of Trade. The premiums on
these Amounted to over 5000, which
Clarke collected and pocketed. He kept
back one of the policies until Mr.. Mengel
became suspicious and his inquiries at
the Office led to the discovery of Clarke's
shortage. Clarke paid over $4,000 and
then left the city.
Clarke also raised notes and borrowed
money right and left. The money was
lost in speculations. He said when he
left here that he was going to New York.
He was an Irishman and 40 years old.
The sun., 1897-12-20
Armour Sells Wheat.

CHICAGO, Dec 19.-Wheat to the
amount of l ,250, 900 bushels was delivered
on December contracts yesterday, max
ing nearly $500, 900 yesterday and today.
Mr.. Armour sent it ont and it stopped
with Mr.. Letters brokers. 1t was paid
for with certified checks on the Illinois
Trust and Savings Bank. The effect of
the big deliveries was not noticeable in
the December price.
The Allen-irier party has chartered
vessel room for 25O, 900 bushels of wheat,
and there was a report on the floor late
in the day that it has chartered room for
a million bushels. '"''
The sun., 1897-12-20
DOG FIGHT IN A STABLE.
A White Girl, Two Negroes, and Two
White Men in Evening Dress
We're Arrested.

WASHINGTON, Dec. l9.---Alice Berry, a
handsome white girl, is under arrest
charged with participating in a dog
fight. She was arrested Saturday night,
in company with two negroes and two
white men, while she was seated in a
carriage witnessing fight between bull
dogs in a stable in the rear of No. 14l3
Massachusetts avenue, where the horses
of Senator Cullom, of Illinois, are kept.
The carriage in which Alice Berry was
seated was inside the stable, and the
policemen who arrested the party were
compelled to break down the doors to
gain an entrance.
The sun., 1897-12-20
PHOTOGRAPHING COLORS.
Excellent Results Obtained from Prof.
I4ippman's Process.

LONDON, Dec. 19.-Prof Lippman, of
Paris, has given an interesting lecture
before the Photographic Society in Lon
don on the process Of photographing OBJ
jects in natural colors. He declares that
he has solved the problem of directly
fixing colors with single exposure.
After the sensitive side of the plate or
film has been rendered grainless and
transparent it is brought into contact
with q metallic mirror. The contact is
effected by falling slide from behind
with mercury, which, after the expos
ure, is let down into a reservoir, the
plate being taken out for development,
which is managed in the ordinary way.
The result is negative upon which, as
the process of drying goes on, the colors
appear true and bright in proportion as
the exposure and development have been
correct. Several specimens were shown,
and the effect obtained was excellent.
The sun., 1897-12-20
John &. Hall Dead,

One of Milford's most prominent citi-.
zens, John G. Hall, aged 63 years, died
this morning at II O'Clock OF congestion
of the lungs. He was sick about six
hours. He was on the street at 10 o'clock
last night. He was an uncle of George
II. Hall, the great church worker, and
an influential Republican in politics. He
leayes wife, no children. He was mar
ried only six months to his second wife
who was Miss Elizabeth Collins, Of this
town.
The sun., 1897-12-20
RICHARD MONARCH ASSIGNS.
One Of fthe.Best Known of Kentucky
DistiIlers-.-IIiab $1,OOO,O 900.

OwENsBoRo, KY, Dec. 19---Richard
Monarch, one of the largest distilers in
Kentucky, failed yesterday. His liabili-
ties will be close to million dollars, to
meet which he has only nominal assets
of S75O,OOO. Monarch assigned for him
self and also for the Eagle and the Glen
more distilling companies. He operated
the Monarch distillery in his own name.
He was President of the others and con-
troled their stock. The Glcnmore is in
corporated with 100000 capital stock,
and the Eagle with $3.50, 600. The Eagle
is the finest distillery in western Ken
lucky, and cost Monarch $l25,00O at
public sale. But little Indebtedness is
held in Louisville, it being mostly held
by Owensboro banks.
The sun., 1897-12-20
Col. Simison Dies of Starvation.

BREcKENBR1DGE, COL, Dec. 19.-Col.
Sam A. Simison died here yesterday of
starvation. He was too proud to ask for
help. He had failed to secure pension.
He brought his regiment in from battle
after Col. Mulligan was killed at Chicka-
manga. He entered the army a private,
and came out Colonel OF Mulligan's
famous Missouri regiment at the age of
% years.
The sun., 1897-12-20
Mrs, Julia Linton Dead,

Mrs. Julia Linton, wife of James Sin
ton, of No. 234 Townsend street. Ches-
ter, died early yesterday morning, at her
was child birth. The child died soon
after the mothers death. The deceased
was daughter Of Charles A. Maser, of
No. Is West Twentieth street, this city.
Mr.. Linton was formerly employed at
the Arlington Mills, Of this city, as
twister.
The sun., 1897-12-20
KILLED THREE AT A BULLFIGHT
A Bull Jumps Over the Barricade
and Charges into the Crowd.

GuADALAJARA, Mexico, Dec. 19.-At a
bull fight here one of the ferocious Span
ish bulls jumped the barricade surround
ing the ring and charged into the crowd
of spectators. The animal gored three
persons to death and seriously injured
nine others.
In the excitement a number of persons
were almost trampled to death by the
panic-stricken crowd.
The sun., 1897-12-20
He is Menelek's FavOrite,

LONDON, Dec. l9.---A man has been in
London for week who is destined to
give England vast deal of trouble. He
is Count Leontieff, Russian scientific
explorer, who has been for seven years
the trusted go-between for Russia and
Abyssinia. He has gained remarkable
ascendancy in Abyssinia, and King
Menelek appointed him Governor of the
Equatorial Abyssinian province nearest
the Nile.
The sun., 1897-12-20
Shot His Brother Dead.

DANvILLE, KY, Dec. 19:-At Powers,
Casey county, yesterday afternoon, John
Alstott shot and instantly killed his
brother, Claude. Bad feeling has ex-
listed between them for some time.
They were sons Of J. F. Alstott, q
; wealthy merchant.
The sun., 1897-12-20
Who Owns the Pole?

George D. Known and Thomas Hig-
gins were arrested yesterday morning
mat. The prisoners would not state
where they stole it from and now the
City Hall is the owner of the conspicu-
GUS sign Of barber shop.
The sun., 1897-12-20
Sam Lewis Loses, ,

LONDON, Dec. l9.---The celebrated
.'promissory note case" brought by Sam
Lewis, one of the most notorious money
lenders in London, against young Of
ticer ofthe guards named Spencer Clay,
which has been on trial be ore Lord
Chief Justice Russell, was concluded to-
day, the court pronouncing judgment for
the defendant.
The sun., 1897-12-20
Summoned an Und ert akcr Instead of
Ga. a Doctor.

PoUGnKEErsIE, Dec. 19-Isaac Sim
mons, of Rhinebeck, is subject to attacks
Tthat leave him in trance like condi-
ation, and yesterday he was taken more
|Deverely than usual. His wife thought
be was dying and sent for doctor
The messenger made mistake and sum-
moned an undertaken instead. When
Ethe latter arrived he found Simmons
Ealive and very mad.
The sun., 1897-12-20
Cotton Fire in a Steamships Hold:

NoRFoLK, Va, Dec. 10 Fire was dis
covered yesterday morning in the hold
of the British steamer Aries, loaded
with 5000 bales of cotton. She was
taking on part of the cotton from the
Mayfield, whose cargo was partly de-
stroyed by fire some time ago Efforts
to extinguish the fire in the hold of the
Aries failed. She is now in midharbor
and part Of her cargo is being removed.
The sun., 1897-12-20
Meetings of Revival Spirit,

The meetings Of the Delaware Avenue
Baptist Church are all characterized by
the revival spirit. Conversions occur at
every service. Two were baptized last
evening and several are waiting baptism.
There will be roll call and q Christ
mas Offering Wednesday evening.
The sun., 1897-12-20
HANGING by VITASCOPE.
The Mob at Liberty, Mo-, Said to Have
Been Egged On by Show Speculator.

LIBERTY, Mo-, Dec. 19.---The execution
Friday of William Carr, who was harged
for numbering his 3-year-old child, Belle,
was made the occasion of a riot for the
benefit of a vitascope agent. Carr con-
iessed his guilt, and the story of the
crime had aroused bitter passions
throughout this region. Carr said that
at the behest OF the girls stepmother he
had carried her from home to the Mis-
souri, River, tied her arms and limbs Sc
curely, corded heavy stone to the little
ones breast, and tossed her into the
river. After his confession he pleaded
for an early DEATH
The sun., 1897-12-20
Arbitration Treaty to be Presented,

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. ia me-
mortal signed by several thousand Eng.
lishmen will be presented to Congress
after the holidays asking for Anglo
American treaty arbitration. 1t il un-
derstood that the memorial is now in
Washington.
The sun., 1897-12-20

G. Todd, formerly of Elkton, but now
Of this city, would like to play any man
in Wilmington q game Of 80 ball pool for
any amount of money. Address Sport
ing Editor Sun.
The sun., 1897-12-20

James Jester left last night for a weeks
cunning trip to Laurel.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-01-05

SQUIRE George Arltle has objected to
handing over his docket, books and pa
pers to John F. Thompson, his duly
elected successor, until the ten days
limit given him by law shall have ex-
pIred Yesterday the board OF county
commissioners passed an order, IN
structing the sheriff to secure the pa
pers ;rem the ex-justlce, but when
sherlff Richards called on him, the
squire showed the section OF the West
Virginin code which provides that re-
tIrl1g Justices OF the peace have ten
DAYS IN which TO prepare their papers,
etc, before giving them up. The reso-
Iutlon passed at yesterdays meeting
OF the board is considered to bt lack
ing In lawful form, and special meet
ing OF the board IL to be held this
week when with the advice Of Prose-
cutting Attorney Meyer lawful steps
will he taken to have the dockets. etc.
Turned over to Squire Thompson at the
explratlan OF the ten days limit 1t IS
said the boards action was brought
nbout by The report that Mr.. Ankle was
irving cases yestcrday-four days after
tbe expiration OF his term OF oflice-but
his charge Is denied. Mr., j. b, Som
nervilIe represented Mr.. Ankle In yes
terday's proceedings.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-01-05

The newly elected city board Of edu-
cation met for organization last night,
when the meeting was called to order at
1920. Eighteen Of the twenty-one mem
bers answered to their names. The SEES
sion lasted until 8 o'clock and as two
other members dropped in before that
time, Mr. Dudley had the honor of be-
Ing the sole absentee.
The election of the president took two
ballots, the first being a tie. but on the
second Mr.. ]. A. Jefferson. Of Clay,
walked of with the plum over Mr. Ny
ron Hubbard, of Madison dis
trict. The result was not I'M
expected as previously stated in these
columns. He Is the Oldest member OF
the board and viii make an efficient
president. Prof. Anderson waa re-elect--
ed superintendent unanimously. ana
Walter n. Hall will serve again as clerk,
he having an easy thing over his COM
petitor, Mr. Edward Mcdonald.
The meeting was called to order by Mr..
Jefferson, who nominated Col. Jere Mil
Ter as temporary chairman, and the
choice was made unanimous Nomina-
lions for president were then called FOR
and Mr.. Buchanan put forward the name
OF Mr.. Myron Hubbard, Mr.. Jefferson
was nominated by Mr., Mllligan.
The first ballot was tie, the vote be-
ing nine to nine. On the second ballot
Mr.. Jefferson received eleven TO Mr..
Hubbard's nine.
The salary OF clerk was then ffxed at
$500 per anRum. For that office, Mr.,
Walter Hall. the present Incumbent, was
nominated by Mr.. Maxwell. In a short
speech full OF good points. Mr.. Charles
b. Noble made his maiden effort IN
GOOD talk for his nominee, Mr.. Edward
Mcdonald. The first ballot resulted In
Wall fifteen: Mcdonald four. On motion
Of Mr.. Buchanan, the election was made
unanimous.
The salary for superintendent was tix-
ed at 100 and Superintendent Ander-
son was reelected unanimously Tor tnat
position. He has given good satisfaction
and no opponent was even considered.
The board adjourned within a few min
utes Of s o'clock.
The following Is the personnel OF the
Washington dIstrict-Dr. I. P. Birney,
C. p. Noble. Frank Stanton,
Madison dlstrIct-MyrOn Hubbard A
o. Maxwell, z. Buchanan.
Clay dlstrlct-J. a. Jefferson' Dr. . L.
Jepson, ]. C. Rtheldahe-.
iTnIon district. A.. Miller, Judge
George e. Boyd. w. ]. NesOitt.
Centre district--W. II. Milligan' 5.
H. Kasley, Stephen Waterhouse. IT.
Webster district-Josepa Weldner, W.
r. Dudley. a. j. McNash:
Richie distrIct--John Walford, w. w.
Mcconnell. Fred schaub,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-01-05

bins and T. c. Moffat president and
clerk, respectively. The record of both
these officials was such as to entlue
them to the reelection which they re-
ceived at the hands Of the board un5
aniEnously, The board was called TO Or
der by P. B. Dobblns, Of Clay, who
called n. P. McGregor, OF Madison TO
the chair. Clerk AIoffat reported that
the following persons had received GER
tificates OF election as commissioners
from the several magisterial districts
OF the county, and had filed their oaths
OF office In hts office:
Washington = Jacob Kindeiberger,
(R.)
Madisoh-H. P, McGregor, (R.)
Clay-P. B. Dobblns, (R.)
Union-otto Tyson. tR.)
Centre-A. s. Hare, Ord
Webster-John Hess (R.)
Ritchie-Adoiph Fritz (R.)
Llberty-James Faris. CD.)
Rlchland-R. P. Glass, (R.)
Trladelphia-James Birkett.
The roll was called and all Of the
members responded.
Mr.. Fritz arose and placed In nomi-
nation, p. 3. Dobbins, for president OF
the board Mr.. Dobbins was the choice
OF the Republican caucus held a few
days ago. He was elected unanimously,
the one Democratic member, Mr.. Far
Is, voting for him.
For clerk OF the board, Mr.. Tyson
named II. c. Motfet, who was elected
without opposition.
For law librarian, J. n. BeVmer was
named by Mr.. Hare, and, like the 9TH
era. went through without Opposition.
George W. Johnson was elected tani-
tor Of the county building, and Mrs.
Philip Neuhardt was chosen assistant
janitoF.
Robert Hazlett was elected county
engineer, having been placed In nomi-
nation by Mr. Kindelberger.
H. p McGregor, of Madison, was
elected transportation agent, a position
he has held for several years.
President Dobbins amounted stand
ing committees for the term, as fol-
lows:
Finanee-McGregor. chairman; Dob
bins, Hare. Hess, Kindelberger.
Court house and 1ail-FritZ, chair
man; Hess. Hare, Rlndelberger and
Farls.
Poor house and farm-Glass. chair
man; McGregor Dobblns, Tyson and
Burkett.
Roads and bridges-'Tyson, chair
man; Glass, Fritz, Burkett and FNaris.
Mr.. Fritz moved that the sheriff, be
instructed 10 procure the doclIets and
papers In the hands OF George ArkIe,
late Justice OF the peace In Clay district
and turn them over to the newly elect
ed justice. John r, Thompson. as pro-
Vided in Chapter. 50, section 1888. code OF
West Virginia. The motion prevailed.
President Dobblns appointed Messrs.
McGregor and Hess as the poor COM
mittee for the next three months. The
board then adjourned.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-01-05

ELEGANT Wraps lea And leg price a,
stlfel a Co.'s.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-01-05

The criminal court, Judge Hugus on
the bench, began Its January term
yesterday morning. The grand jury re-
ported and was charged and sent to Its
room. AT 1880 p. m. the grand jury
made the following report:
TRUE BILLS.
State vs.. Charles Gibson and Dana
Geyer, two indictments for obtaining
goods under false pretenses
Charles Gibson. fifteen Indictments
for the same offense.
Harry Walters. felony.
Isaac Citizens. larceny.
Mary Hapkett, felony.
William Donaldson, felony.
Noble Fleming. mlsdemeanor.
Ellen Richards, misdemeanoT.
Thomas Richards. misdemeanor
NOT TRUE BILLS.
John H. Downs. misdemeanor.
John II. Downs and Ora HusRins, mis-
demeanor.
Kitty Lee. mlsdemeanor.
Thomas Dnnfy.. felony.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-01-05

only one side Of the circuit court was
IN session yesterday. Part /, with Judge
II. c. Hcrvey ON the bench. This. was
his first day as presiding judge OF this
campbell. Judge Faults side was not
In session. but both will convene this
morning. The only case IN was that OF
Amelia S. Woods. vs.. the Pro Prefer
Yed accident Association OF New York,
which was on trial before Jury. but
was unfinished.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-01-05
PUBLIC AFFAIRS.
Boards of Education and Commits
sioners Organize.
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS NOMINEES

went Through tn the County cSmmlr-
siOnsru Meeting without Opposition.
Mr.. j. A. Jsnsr,on Elected President of
the Board OF EdacAtiOn-waltsr Han
clerk and Prof Anderson sHPsrln-
tsndent OfsehoOls-Buuinesr In the Cir
cult Courts.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-01-05

Yesterday. Mr.. c. d. Thompson
member OF the board OF public works
which will retire shortly after the In
comlnu III the next city council. made
Inc announcement that he win be n
candidate for place on the next
hoard. There had been some doubt as
10 whether or not Mr. Thompson would
be a candidate Mr.. Thompson's friends
saw mat his record on the present
board viii make hts chances for sue
cess very bright.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-01-05

nuY na,.. Rsad slIfsl 3 oo.,.ad.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-01-05

Services were held last evening IN the
First Presbyterian church. The devo-
tlonal services were of spirited and
earnest character in connection with
with which the pastor, DR.. Ginning
ham preached a sermon on THE Work
OF 4he Spirit In the Conviction and Con-
version OF Souls" He will preach again
his evening at half past O'Clock, and
services win ! 4 continued through the
week. and the Cords Supper will be adj
ministered on next Sabbath morning.