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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-19

New York, May l9.--The first woman
to be graduated by the faculty of Union
Theological seminary received her dl-
poma last night at the Glst annual an
niversary and commencement of that
institution. The interest in the event
was doubled by the graduate being
Emile Grace Briggs. daughter Of Pro-
fessor c. A. Briggs, who was suspend
ed by the general assembly after trial
for heresy in 1894. DR.. Briggs is still
a member of the faculty of the semi
nary
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-19
EX-SENATOR MCPHERSON.

EA-oENhloh VI TfiEHooNs
the outer office, In which Edward +.
Low, Mr.. McPherson's secretary. was
seated. Soon after the senator hurried
from his office into Mr.. Lows room.
Cropping his way in a fury of blind
haste Van AIKEN followed. His compan-
jon was endeavoring to guide him
Through the doorway, but Van AIKEN
hurried ahead, putting his hands out
In front Of him to feel his way Before
Mr.. Low could rise from his seat Van
AIKEN clutched the ex-senator with his
right hand and fumbled with his left
behind his back. Van Aken's COM
panion at this juncture hurried out of
the room.
When Mr. Low caught Van Aken's
arm the half blind man had succeeded
In pulling a revolver from his pocket.
He had raised it until the muzzle was
almost against the ex-senatOr's heart.
With a quick movement Mr.. Low sei.-
ed the revolver and prevented it being
discharged. Other tenants rushed IN,
and Van AIKEN was soon overpowered.
Senator Mcpherson, who Is ad-
vanced in years, has not yet fully re-
covered from the shock. He is in feeble
health, and has for some time been so
weak that a nurse always accompanies
him to his office.
Van AIKEN was once wealthy New
Jersey contractor. Some time agu Mr..
MCPHERSON bought one Of his farms at
y mortgage sale, and Van AIKEN had an
idea that the ex-senator, owed him
100000 having recently brought suit
10 recover the amount. He called to
demand settlement, was repulsed, AMI
the attempt at murder followed.
When Van AIKEN was arraigned In
Court Rufus N. Williams, his attorney,
Said that he would not put in any de-
Rense. and the case was set for the
grand jury, Van AIKEN being held by
Magistrate KudIich in $4,000 bail. Mr.,
Williams went out 10 look for bonds
man. and the prisoner was taken to the
TOmbs The charge against him Is at
tempted felOnious assault.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-19
A Negro Protective Association.

Richmond, Va, May 19.-Ncgro rep
resentations from the ten cUngression-
al districts of the state met here yes
terday and organized the Negro Pro-
tective Association of Virginia. There
were present about 100 of the race,
Resolutions were adopted looking to
better educational facilities for the
race. condemnng lynching, the solidi-
flying of the Republican party so far
as the negro is concerned, but placing
race interests first and party interests
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-19
NPHERSON'S ESCAPE
Deliberate Attempt to Murder New
H. Jerseys Ex-senator.
WAS SAVED BY HIS SECRETARY.

William d. Van AIKEN, Who Had an
Imaginary Claim Against Mr.. Mc-
Pherson, Pressed u Revolver Against
1His Heart.
j New York. May 19.-An attempt was
made yesterday to kill ex-United States
Senator ]. r. Mcpherson, of New Jer-
sey, In his office, in the Aldridge build
ing, this city. William B. Van AIKEN,
who made the attempt. Is partly blind
Wan AIKEN had an accomplice in the
matter, whose name is unknown, and
who escaped. Van AIKEN was arrested
Mr.. Mcpherson. who is president IF
the West Yards Stock company. was in
his office when Van AIKEN and his COM
panion entered having passed through
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-19

BUFFALO. N. Y.-Gents:-From my person
al knowledge. gained iu observing the effect
of your Sh'loh'5 Cure in cases or advance
Gonsumpt on. am prepared to say It Is the
most remarkable Remedy that has ever been
brought to my attention 1t has certainly
sarod many from Consumption. sold by
n. d. Banforth, end and Market streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-19

Annapolis, Md, May 19.-John Smith,
the colored candidate for the naval
academy, has failed in three out Of
four branches Of the English examina-
ton. He passed in spelling, but did
not reach the mark In grammar geo.
graphy and history. Under the rules
Of the academy he will be allowed q
e-examination.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-19

Use DR.. J.Simms g. Sons White Pulmon
ic Balsrm, for the Grippe. A sure cure for
coughs, sorethroat, bronchitis, whooplng.
cough, blood.spitting soreness in the
breast, honrseness, asthma, and in pul.
monary consumption. We would like to
see case of the grippe that we could not
cure with this great preparation. Read
what VIM, Coming, of Taylor Bridge,
Post Office, Collins Beach has to say.
After two doctors had given me up as
incurable of the Grippe, and blood splitting
| used DR.. Simms' White Pulmonlc Bal
sam and was cured" For sale at No. sos
King street; 50c, and 81. 90 bottles, t.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-19
H0O2ENS AkOOYkt' r.; ;#;:;:':; $::;::
Candidate for Council.

Mr.. Arthur Briefly will be candidate
for the nomination Of City Council in
the Twelfth ward in opposition to John
Mccoy in accordance with the wishes of
the Republican voters of said ward on
Saturday May 22nd.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-19
Opposing Duty on Barley and Lumber

Oswego. n. Y, May ia mass meet
ing was held last night to protest
against the proposed duty on barley
and lumber EX-Mayor Richardson,
the largest real estate owner in the
city, presided. and spoke against the
proposed duty. claiming 1t would COM
pletely destroy Oswego.s lumber and
barley commerce, Including the closing
Of seven malt houses and the possible
closing of the Standard Oil and Da-
mond Match companies works. Sew
eral others spoke in a similar vein. and
strong resolutions were adopted.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-19
Askew'S EOOtine

In your shoes post 'veiy cures aching, burn
ing. itching, sweating feet FOOrINE i'm
parts delicious freshness to tho feet and
makes new or tight fitting sho~s wear as
comfortably as old ones Sold by Druggist )
Everywhere. OF sent by natl. Price 10 ents.
Made only hy ASkEW COMPANY, MFG
CHEMISTS. 9Th and Walnut streets VII
mington, Del. Askew's Coca Corn Cure
cu'cs corns and bunIons. 100 ut druggista
ul4. yr
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-19
Pupils Examined,

The scholars of thestenth primary grade
underwent rigid examination in draw
ing yesterday afternoon. The work was
entirely free hand and such as Is com
prisod in the second book Of Prang's
shorter course in farm study and drawing
Superintendent Harlan conducted the ex
animation.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-19
Camp Meeting,

The Mt Salem NJ. Il. Church (colored)
Mt New Castle, arc arranging to hold II
camp meeting in the grove, TO commence
July 10th, and continue till August 1.
They anticipate largo gathering as the
grounds can be easily reached from points
south by rail road, and Wilmington,
Chester and Philadelphia by rail road,
steam boat and trolley cars.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-19

Harry A. Richardson, of Dover, last
night presented to the trustees of The
First Baptist Church of that town a
check for $40, $40 with which to liquidate
the debt against the church. The congre
CATION is jubilant over Mr. Richardson S
kindness. Rev. ]. c. Pearco is pastor of
the church.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-19

Lima, Peru, May 19.-The final count
of ballots in the municipal elections
held throughout the republic Sunday
and Monday shows, contrary to the
first expectations, victory for the
Democrats by small majority.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-19
A New Physician,

The sixteenth annual CONNIE ncement /
OF the Medico Chirurgical College was
held yesterday in the Academy of Music,
Philadelphia, Among the graduates from
Delaware was james p. Lofland.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-19

SCHEDULE FOR TO-DAY.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

Brooklyn at St. Louis.
Washington at Cleveland
philadelphia at Cincinnati.
New York at Pittsburg.
Baltimore at Louisville.
Boston at Chicago.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-19

Vote for Clarence h. Holt for CityCoun.
Gil IN tho Fourth ward. Subject to the
rules of the Republican party.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-19
ur. simms' vegetable liver pills are very

ur. Simms' vegetable liver pills are very
easy to take, very easy and painless to
operate; perfectly curable In liver com
plant, kidney troubles, dyspepsia, head.
ache, etc only pills 70 use with our
White Pulmonio Balsam, blood purifier
and anti.dyspepsia powders. Depot, 500
King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-19

Dyspepsia cured. Shiioh's Vitellzer I'm =.
niediately relieves Sour Stomach. Coming
upof food Distress, and is the great kidney
and liver remedy. Sold by N. b. DAnforth,
and and Market street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-19

torCo nstiputtoh taNe K n, Clover Root
Tea. the great Blood purln1 Cures Head
ache Nervousness Eruptl)ur on the fac
aud makes the head clear asa bell. Sold Uy
N. Is. Danforth. and ard Market strnets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-19

Comp PennyrOyui pitjr

SImms the first among pills for ths
ladies' made Of pure material stand hlyn
In their recommendation for the intro
ties OF ladies. VI, also sent by mail. 6)j
King street
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-19

to know that you can get good photos,
taken at Cuminings studio, 30a Market
str,et.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-19

For eastern Pennsylvania and New
jersey: Fair; slowly rising tempera-
ture; westerly winds.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-19

You cannot make any mis- take In cast
ing a vote for Clarence r. Holt for city
Council In the Fourth ward.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-19

For Sale-A camp meeting tent at Bran.
DIVINE summit; cost sl20, will sell for
s75; Apply to G. II. Vernon, this Office.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-19

For first.class dyelns and securing go
to the Delaware Dye Works, 21O King
street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-19

soluble food for infants and invalids, at
w. q. Taylors drug store, No. 30a King
street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-19

lots OF home refercnCe3 IN thvOr OF DIT
Simms' White Palmon:c Balsam as the
great euro for sore throat and diseases of
lungs. 1t always cures and prevents con.
sumption, for coughs, eto, COS King
s.reet
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-19

American Laundry. eos West Front So
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-08-17
Death Of Another Prominent Assess
ment Insurance Company.
AMERICAN LEGION OF HONOR
Bill Filed for the appointment Of Receiver
and Chargiag Irregularity ia Levy
ing Assessments.

New York. August ls-The Herald
says:
1t is announced In Jersey City that
papers have been filed In the United
States court in Boston on behalf OF
James Mcnamara, Of Joseph City. for
the appointment Of a receiver for the
American Legion Of Honor. The petition
asks that the receiver shall take charge
Of all money paid as assessments by
members Of the order and the Legion
OF Honor be eniolned from separating
money received by It from former as
sessments. as It is now done.
The bill sets forth that when Nc
Namara became member Of the Le-
gion Of Honor each life insurance cer-
tihcate was a charge upon all money
received from assessments. and the num-
/ Der Of deaths regulated the number OF
/ assessments ordered: that on December ].
1896 a change was made and persons
holding certificates were divided into two
classes and that the money received
from each class was held separate and
was charged only with the payment Of
certificates in the class to which the
m0aey belonged thereby changing the
object Of the original contracts without
| the assent Of the members who made
the contracts. and also increasing .the
number OF assessments. The fling Of
this petition for the appointment OF a
receiver for the Legion OF Honor is the
continuation OF the fight which has been
made by some Of the members against
the order.
More than year sixteen councils or
branches Of the organization in this city
and Brooklyn seeded because OF the In
: creasing number Of assessments. There
were in these branches about 1000 Ger
mans. They contended that the assess
: ments were made so frequently that
they were unable to bear the burden
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-08-17
CAME HOME TO DIE.
Return Of a Famous Insurance Writer
and Defaulter

New York, August l6.-A disr atch TO
the Herald from Hartford, Conn, says:
James 5. Parsons the fugitive presi-
dent Of the Continental Life l surance
Company. has returned after ten years.
a penniless man, to pay his debt to ra-
ture. II is sad he has an Lcurable
disease OF the stomach and can I've bu
a short time. He had been living ia
Canada since the wrecking OF the COM
pany. but for a year or so intimate
friends have known that he was in
in Massachusetts. latterly in a B, stol
hospital.
He was hunted out OF the Uni ed
States by ofacers OF the law and re-
turns in the hope that he may breathe
his last in his own home.
Massachusetts, latterly in a Boston hos
pital
began the prosecution against him in
1877. 1t was believed that Parsons de-
falcations amounted to between 100000
and $l5OOOO, though what he had done
with the money was a mystery, Four
indictments for making false returns to
the insurance commissioner were made
out aga.ns; him and against the com
pany's bookkeeper.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-08-17
CALIFORNIA GOLD STRIKES.
The Trinity Country Showing Wonder
full Richness.

Carryille. Cal. August ie.-wen au-
theceicated reports OF NV strikes In the
gold fields Of Trinity county continue
to be received here. Ernest Wagner,
superintendent OF the Then Placer Min
ilg Company, reports that a rich strike
was made az Elnea mine last Thursday
afternoon. The ore and gold Is OF the
same nature as that found on Morrison
gulch. Wagner believes the ore found
will assay several hu5dred dollars TO
the ton.
He also reports a strike on the Black
Warrior OF ore that will mill $.OD to the
ton. This morning T. C. Cook, super
intendent for G. l.. Carr. Of the Forget
Me-Not mine, cut into a small vein Of
quartz al the bottom Of wing IS feet
from the lower level The veia had
pitched above. but gives every indication
OF widening and is OF a good grade.
Above the ore the body OF the vein
is six TO eight feet VIDE and will mill
SD to the ton. One hundr d and len
fest above the lower level IS an ore
body that mills 500 to the ton.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-08-17
HE BREAKS THE RECORD.
Justice Field Has Served Longer Than
Any other Judge.

New York Angus, iG-The Herald
says;
Justice Field. Of he Supreme Court
OF tbs United State. will today break
the record for continuous service on the
supreme bc1ch ha, ing SERVED thirty
four years Ave months and six days.
or one day longer than former CHIEF
Justice John Marshall who's record
q service has ri,mrso been the lo0gest
OF ny justice s!nee the estnbl shment
OF the national tribunal OF last resort
II has bocn generally understood that
Justice Field would retire from the bench
when his length OF service exceeded that
OF Chief Justice Marshall II IS probable
that mis- seat upon tho bench will he
come vacnat IN the near future and
upoa his retirement Attorney
McKerna. according TO the present un-
d,r-,andlng. will succeed lin. The va
ca cy Of the -generalship. It Il
expected. will be nn,d by Judge Coof, OF
w,s Virginia.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-08-17
FOR MEXICo's ADMISSION.
President Mckinley Favors Adding
New State to the Union.

New York August l6-The Herall's
Washington correspondent wires:
In all probability one state will 10
added to the American galaxy during
McKinley's administration The presi-
dent, it is understood. looks with favor
upon the admission Of New Mexico, and
it is likely tina; the territory will be
the next to join the union. The bill for
admission will be introduced in the house
N the next session by Mr. Ferguson,
who is himself a democrat with silver
sympathizers, and the eagerness with
which the sound money republicans will
rally to the support of the bill is an
open question Arizona will make in the
house renewed pleas for admission
through her delegate, Marcus A smi h,
of Tucson, and Senator Carter is ex-
pected to add his efforts in the senate.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-08-17
DIDN'T GET AWAY.
The Humboldt Failed to, Get Out Yes
terday.

Seattle August lg.-Desplts frequent
announcements that tFe steamer Hum
boldt would sail for 81. M.chaels today,
she dh not get away. 1t is probable,
however, that she will BE- loaded to
nigh. and sail tomorrow morning at .
O'Clock. She will carry % passengers,
ana her freigh; Is given out as 100 tons.
CAPITA Bonineld thinks he can make
St. Mihcasls from SEATTLE In eight days.
The big steamer Farallon sailed late
tonight. She had on board 175 passen-
gers and about 30 tons Of freight and
q horses for Dyea and skaguay
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-08-17
FOUND ANOTHER CHURCH
The Present Number of sScts Not
Enough for California

San Fra1cisco, August l6.-Tne move
ment toward the establishment Of an
Independent church In this city and the
expressed wish that the Rev. william
RAIDER should accept a call to the pulpit
has aroused considerable interest. Speak
ing on the subject. Mr.. RAIDER said:
"As far as my own church and Con-
gregatiolalists at large are concerned.
there is really no reason why l should
leave them. Should l leave the denom-
nation. it will only be to labor in
still freer, wider field. What will ulti-
mately develop from the desire for an
independent church, 1 cannot forese g.
My views naturally place me in SYM
pathy with its aims, and I may uld-
mately be a part of It."
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-08-17
STARVED TO DEATH.
An Old Man Succumbs to Pride and the
Grim Destroyer,

New York, August l6,-Frank Man
ninger solitary III, pennlless, ptonl,
starved in his room In West New York.
n. ]. Manninger was a painter 81
years of age. Three weeks ago he en-
gagged room on the first floor Of Fred
er.ck Gehwild. The Gehwilds suspected
he was Ill. without money, ard hungry,
Offering him food. But as often ht
declined His landlord was certain that
Manninger in his false pride was lying
to him, but he could not force food
upon him. After a while all was silent
In the old painters room. Gehwild
went after Constable Bauer who broke
open the door. The proud old man lay
dead on his cot. He was emaciated al
most to a skeleton. plainly showing that
he had starved TO death.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-08-17
PARIS EXCITED.
The Defeat OF Prince Henry the Topic
Of Discussion.

Of Discussion.
New York, August ia dispatch to
the World from Paris says:
Paris is intensely excited over the
royal duel In which Prince Henry OF
Orleans was severely wounded by the
Count OF Turn, nephew OF the king OF
Italy. The sale OF evening papers on
the boulevards was almost unprecedent-
ed, while on all sides knots Of Parislans.
gestculating with their customary ener-
gy, were discussing, almost quarreling,
over the encounter. Although the repub-
llcans would fain console themselves
with the reflection that Prince Henry's
overthrow has killed Orleanism for a
generation, French pride. irrespective OF
party. is deeply hurt by the Italian
princes victory.
Happily. the mood OF the Parisian
changes quickly and often, for II the
present temper were TO last interna-
tional complications would be unavoid-
able.
The French anger Is further stlmu-
lated by persistent reports that Prince
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-08-17
A DEADLY DENTIFRICE.
An Alabama Young Lady Brushes Her
Teeth With Poison.

birmingham, Ala, August 16.-News
hes reached here Of the horrible death
at Columbia Of Estella, the T7-year-old
daughter OF Jeff Koontz The young
lady had returned from school last jan
uary. accomplished in several branches
of education, especially music. TwN
nights ago before retiring she by mis-
take brushed her teeth with a prepara-
ton used by her mother to polish the
plano. The polish contained a corrosive
poison. The young lady awoke during
the night in convulsions and died before
daylight
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-08-17
GENERAL GRANTS SAVIOR
Death Of the Man Who Kept Him From
From Capture.

ST. Louis. August i6.-Thomas Jefier-
son sapplngton. an old-tlme resident of
81. Louis county. who saved General
L. 5. Grant from capture ty Cen ed
crates, was buried yesterday near Sap
pington, suburb Of this city. In 1864,
when Grant came back to make II short
visit to his farm Lear this city, Mr.. SAP
pington, who was first lieutenant In
the Second Missouri militia, lsal ned that
a number of the most radical sympa-
thzers with the South had planned to
capture General Grant and take I'm
south a prisoaor Mr.. Sapplngton deter
mined TO thwart the scheme. He hurried
to ST. Louis and met General Grant just
as he was starting out for his farm
The result was a disappointment to the
men who were lying In ambush for
Grant.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-08-17
BROTHER VAN RENSSELAER,.

New York. August 16.-Rev. Henry Van
Rensselaer, took the VOWS of the Society
of Jesus yesterday, giving all his prop
erty to the Jesuit brotherhood. He is
the son of General Henry Van Renssa-
laer and owns one one-fourth of the
generals vast estate.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-08-17
HATS

Henry waA Inferior to hls opponent f.
nerve more than In sworimanshiD. aad
was completely oyerborne by the yio-
lent feckicas cnaitughts Of tn com.
The oplnion Is said 70 lave been *
pressed by the counts ssc nds that u
pri q, Henry had had proper s-lf-cou-
trol hc had nn opening In the second
bout which would easily have sna5'd
him 10 put 70 the Count Of Turin hors
g. combat
The count ~ also said to have dis
played lcts tfan his usual skill and lit
| orally 10 have oyerborne hls a-tagolist
by hls desperate ous; from the very
start
According TO one account the wound
Ia the abdomen from Viii. h Pfince Henry
was disabled was the result Of his own
malagresse IN parryiag a fierce luage
Of his opponent
Z Il Is said that tn prince collapsed
| instantly and that the count looked
/ ll alarm when his surgeon. approaching
asked 20 be permitted 10 dress the wound
on TURNS sword-hAnI which WAS blt ed
/ Ing profusely. The swords used had been
rubbed with an antl-septIc. but Il IS
needless to say thai II Priace Henry
has sustained wound perforaiing the
/ iuyestlnes the danger OF pertolitas Il
great and will not have passed for some
days II sens TO AFFORD appreclable
qualification TO the average Partisan hat
I the encounter was reality and not a
sham. but that was due 20 the earnest
ness with which tn Count OF Turin en-
/ ter,d upop T..
( General Alburtone's seconds stiil claim
/ tina, the prince must meet him WI ea
7 H. Is restored TO health.