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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-02
MRS. ATKlNSON'S' ORDEAL
Forgery Charges Against the Wife o
West Virgiuia's Governor,

"est irEiuu uOveFnOrs
Wheeling, w. Va, Oct. 2.-The case
of Mrs. Myra Atkinson. wife of Gov
ernor Atkinson, on the charge Of for
gerry. In the circuit court Of Gilmer
county, was begun yesterday. The case
grows out of long standing dispute
over the large tsts1e of her first hus-
band, judge =. d. Camden. On his
tea't th" will, which left the estate to
MS Wife, was contested by the judges
grandchildren.
The charge was then made that she
had forged the will. but the courts
sustained the will. Mrs. Camden, how
ever, agreed to compromise, by which
the contestants were granted por-
tion of the estate. The dispute, how
ever has been kept up, and few weeks
ago a Gilmer county man, to whom
Mrs. Camden gave receipts for pay
ments in a business matter, indicted
heI for forging the name of her hus-
band to the receipts. This indict-
ment was brought shortly before Mrs
Camden,s marriage to Governor At
kinsun, almost on the eve of the we'd
ding.
Her claim Is that the papers alleged
to be forgeries are not such; that she
Mt the time was managing her in
valid husbands business, and that all
receipts and other papers were signed
for him by her, she signing his name
per Mrs. c." She also alleges that the
present prosecution is part of the
effort of other claimants to the estate
to humiliate and persecute her.
Mrs. Atkinson, who has been under
bond, appeared in the court, accom-
panied hy the governor and her at
tolney. Judge John Brannon. Judge
Brannon entered a general demurrer
TO the indictment, which was at once
set for argument, and Judge Srannon
opened for the defense. Last evening
r. G. Lynn argued for the prosecu-
ticn against the demurrer
The decision Of Judge Blizzard will
he rendered this afternoon. If the de-
murrer is oveiluled the trial will begin
at once. Both sides are fully lined up,
and the case is attracting wide atten-
ton.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-02
The Pentecostal Revival

Tic interest in tho Pontcc0stal revival
meeting at Haven NJ Il Church, 81 and
Dnpunt streets. continues. This is tho
fourth wtck. Six Of iliu mourncrH are yet
unconvelicu and Others are asking for
prayers Rev. II u, salisbury. of Mt. zion
Ct, A. L. NJ. =. Church, preached an in
lc erting sermon Thursday evening His
subjcc The Gcry Of tho I.lttcr House" p"
lias. .. Thu Band from Grant A. NJ.
Il. X!on assisted in the altar service Sun
day, Ocf. 81 will he the closing of the
meeting, which has resulted in 81 CONVEX
siun'. and - accsSi0nS 10 the church
Some have united with Exon NJ f.
Church ard sUmo wi; St. Peters A. l..
NJ. =. Church The pastor has fornod Il
Icv class ~ Haven which meets after
Sunday school There Will be Il grand
Pontccos,al jubilee and Thank Offering
Glass Rally for the stewards all day Sun.
day Special services morning, afternoon
and evening ltov. G. a. linGloy of H.
X'on will preach at 30 y. IN. The pastor
will administer cOmmtniUn at 5 p. H.,
followed by altar services. closing The
special meeting. Thc Cottage Prayer Ser
vices III homes vii! bu continued.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-02
THE CABINET AND SPAIN.
Minister Woodtord Has Not Yet Re-
nnrinl Snnin.. In i.Innt CrIsis

Minister Woodford Has Not Yet Re-
ported Spain's Cabinet Crisis.
washington, Oct. 2.-The first meet
ing Of the cabinet since the return of
the president from Massachusetts was
held yesterday, and was attended by
every member save Secretary Gage,
who is not In Washington. The meet
ing lasted longer than usual in ex-
PLANTATION of which fact 1t was said
that several of the cabinet members
were present for the first time in many
weeks, and naturally they sought the
opportunity to inform themselves fully
upon the condition of affairs upon their
return. Foreign affairs occupied the
greater portion of the time given up
to discussion, though the prosecution
of the governments case against the
Union Pacific railroad also came in for
a good deal Of consideration. Indeed,
It is said that the only action of the
cabinet yesterday was in the direction
of closing up this issue, and it can be
stated that the details Of the plans
of the government have been arranged
at last.
The Spanish cabinet crisis attracted
much attention, and was discussed at
some length. For some reason Min
lister Woodfosd has still left his govern
ment officially unadvised of the recent
happenings in Madrid, and nothing has
been heard from him since his inter-
view with the Duke of Tetuan, the
Spanish minister for foreign affairs in
the last cabinet. 1t may be said that
there seems to be a general belief
among the members of the presidents
official family that the Madrid crisis, If
not making for our good, cannot be
expected to njure our relations with
Spain. This belief is based upon the
idea that If Conservative cabinet sue
ceeds to the Azcarraga ministry the
worst that can happen will be con-
tinuation Of the present line of policy,
for Spain is too near an end of her
financial resources to put forth more
strenuous efforts to subdue the Cubans.
On the other hand it is believed that a
Liberal ministry will almost certainly
offer good opportunities for bringing
the war to an end.
The conditions in Hawaii as revealed
to Admiral Beardslee were talked of,
and with evident satisfaction the cab
met received the admiral's statement
that In all of his stay in Hawaiian
waters his relations with the japanese
officials, on shore and on the cruiser
Nawa, We're Of the most pleasant ma
ture. In no case had there been the
slightest exhibition of a purpose on
the part of the Japanese commander
to attempt any coup, and there was
constant exchange of visits between the
officers of the Naiwa and of the war
ships of the United States while the ad-
miral remained in port.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-02
Contract for JacksOn'S,

Tho Jackson Sharp Company has re-
ceived the contract for building the hull
and constructing the joiner work of a
dredging steamer for use at Charleston.
The Bucyrus Company of South Mil
waukca, Wisconsin, contracted with Cap.
tain Frederick " Abbott, Of the Corps OF
Engineers, who sub!ct the hull and Joiner
work to tho jackson and Sharp Company,
and the propelling machinery to the
Charles Hillman ship and Engine Build
ing Company Of Philadelphia.
The dimensians of the vessel will be:
Length. 14O feet; beam, 80 feet; depth Of
hold, ii feet.
The frames will be of Delaware white
oak, and the ceiling, deck frames and out.
..ide planking will DO of tho best Georgia
yellow L..na.- The joiner work will cover
The machinery spa..ta, Anl will gyo ample
Accommodations for TIE otliGccHe1 Stu tne crew,
The bottom will be composition tas ehou
and shealhel with copper -"
There will be two mlsUs, with wire stand
ing rigging Tho vessel also will be
equipped with dcrricks, fitted with lifts
and tackles.
Tho steamer will have two sand bins, ono
forward and one aft of tho machinery, to
carry S0J tons of sand 1t will be discharged d
through the doors at the bottom.
Tho propalling machinery, ms sta Twill
BE- furnished by the Charles Hillmah Ship
and Engine Company of Philadelphia, 1t
will consist Of a fore and aft vertical COM
pound condcnsng engine, cylinders II
inches and 32incho5 in diameter, and 70
inch stroke, with steam reversing gear,
and complete ilGvery detail.
Tho main boiler viii b. OF the Scotch
type, 49, feet in diameter, and II feet
long, with an auxiliary boiler for running
feed pumps
The propeller wheel will be feet s inches
Ill diameter.
The BuGyrus Company will furnish and
install the purpiu machinery, which will
consist vf.one iittcpn-inch centrifugal
dredging pump driven by compound On :
gine Of l21horse power, directly connected.
Thn steamer also will be equipped with n
steam windluss and $ cam steering gear.
and will DO completely fitted for sea.
The keel Of the drcdgo was laid OH Thurs
day Tho vessel will DO ready Tor service
about April |, leoS.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-02
A YOUNG GIRLS WOE.
Her Parents and Stranger Plot Against
Hsr Peace of Mind.

Her Peace of Mind.
"All right"
At tho word tho tall individual in the
loose velvet coat jumped up perpendicu.
larly in the air and emitted u cry that
sounded like:
"Tootlc, toctle, tootH'
Ordinarily one would llavo suspected
him of being the last person to indulge in
such antics, as he was of II staid and
slightly severe countenanGe, and closr
observer would have shrewdly Supposed
that ho was far from enjoying himself, but
it is to be presumed that he knew his owr
business best. In any case, the perspira
ton bedewed his brow.
A few yards from him sat some one IL
chair-a young girl. She gazed at TIN,
jumping one with an expression of resent
mcnt, and tear bedimmed her eye. She
wept bitterly.
The individual in the loose velvet coat
gritted his teeth, swore under his breath
and moved hastily away. The eyoung girls
parents, who were present, looked con.
cerned.
After fcw moments hurried coniah
the volvety coated one handed each Of thu
pultnJs d itsl ~ tii pan anu oui'h "
wood. lIo himself held horn IN his hand
"Come on, ncwP'
The horn was blown Justify, the til
pans were banged with fervor, and al
three danced up and down with Baccha
nalian yehcmence and abandon.
And they shouted:
"Rooty ii toot!"
"H tildley hi til"
"Pily willy winlum boom"
"Flip flap doodle, yum, yum, yum!'
Their facos grew purple and their veins
swclled to the point of bursting. 1t was
most impressive.
Tho young girl fixed her eyes on thu
proceedings lack lustrously at first, but by
degrees with some show OF interest.
Finally she smiled.
"Now!' shrlukcd the individual in thl
loose velvet coat with insane excitement.
A snap was heard.
And the young girl-she was but {
months old-was suCce ssfuliy photograph
ed at last David II, Dodge in New York
Evening journal.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-02

Two additional excursions have heen ar
ranged by the B. & o. Il. r. to Niagara
Falls Tuesday, October 9TH and l2th. Tho
trips cover IL ten day tour with tho privilege
OF visiting Watkins Glen. Glen Onoko
Mauch Chunk, and the famous Switch
back. Geneva Rochester End Buffalo,
without any additional cost for rail Dad
iaro. This is tho best lima In the year to
visit tho greatest Ea:ural wonder on the
American Continent. II You have not
seen them, arrange to do SO. The train
service and all details have been looked
after with great care, and no expense
spared to make oXcursioniats comforI able,
A special cqpress with Pullman Parlor
Cars attached, i'll charge Of an experienced
tousist agent will leave Is. Il o. Station
Wilmington, 10 Ii IL. ~, arriving at the
FallS, Hoop, m. Round ip tickets, good
ten days, $1,000. Don't forget the dates,
Tuesday, Oct 9TH and 4.th,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-02
STOCK AND PRODUCE MARKETS.
Bulls Make an Aggressive stand and
Force Prices Cp.

New York, Oct. 1.-The bulls made theil
first aggressive stand today in over two
weeks, and after a heavy decline in thu
earlier part of the day they came for
ward to the support OF the market, check
ed the decline and brought the closing
prices very generally above last nights
level. There was nothing In the news oi
the day that could be counted more ia.
vorablc than that of the preceding day
or two. and sharp stiffening in the rate!
for call money during the afternoon
might be called distinctly unfavorable
factor But 1t had no effect in preventing
the recovery and the close at practically
the highest point of the day. Either this
was because the per cent rate which
was asked was considered artificial and
manlpulatiye or because confidence was
felt that 1t would result in the promp,
importation of gold to relieve any prob
able stringency. A further lowering of
hc. in the actual rate for demand sterling
to A.Siss encouraged this view, and the
probability of early engagement of gold
for import was freely talked all day. The
market was surprisingly irregular, prices
of some stocks moving up and down by
wide jumps apparently entirely indie
pendent Of any general tendency in the
market. Closing bids
BALTIC. & Ohio. 1Gla Lehigh Valley. 30ia
Chesa. & Ohio... 2Sia N. ]. Central. %
Del. & hudson. III N. Y. Central. .109
D., l.. & W......l57 Pennsylvania :. 567S
Erie. e............... 1873 Reading, I'd pf.. &2is
Lake Erie W.. IS ST. Paul......... S6A
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-02

A special from Chesapeake City Gays:-
George II. Carpenter prominent citizen
of this town, died mt his r"sidaace on Mon.
day night Az 10 o'cl ok, OF consumption,
he was confined to his bed but few weeks
before his death Mr.. Carpenter was -
years of ago nnl had always lived in this
part Of the county, he having carried on
farming for number of yenrs, he after
ward moved to town where he was made
con stable. which no has been for many
years. A wife and two married sons sur
vivc him. Richard the eldest, resides In
Wilmington. Tobias resides hero. His
funeral took place from his late residence
at o'clock IN Thursday Rev, $ M. Parry
conducted the services His remains were
intorrcl In Bathrl CemnterY. -
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-02
CAMPOSNAY BEPREN|ER
Spain's Regent Wants to Retain
the Conservative Chambers
TO AVOID A GENERAL ELECTION.

Campos' Unsuccessful Efforts to In
duce Liberals to Accept Office With
out Forcing an Election-Dissident
Conservatives Would support Him.
Madrid, Oct. 2.-Marshal Martinez
Campos was in conference with the
queen regent yesterday for an hour AMI
half. He expressed the opinion that
a change of policy was possible with
the present chamber if the majority
supported the new cabinets economic
measures and attitude toward the colo
nies. Afterward the queen regent re-
ceived Senor Sagasta and Senor Pidal,
president Of the chamber of deputies.
Today she will make her decision.
Her majesty expressed desire to
retain, if possible. the present cham
bers. believing that general election
would have a disturbing effect. For
this, however a conservative cabinet
would be necessary. None of the Lib
erals is inclined to accept office. as
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-02
Mayors and Councilnen.

Columbus, Ohio Oct 1.-The League of
American Municipalities, composed OF tho
mayors and city councilren who arc
meeting here passed. resolutions to-day ap-
proving the United States Department of
Labor's investigation of water, gas ahd
electric light works, which is being made
to enable municipalities TO determine
whether or not there is any economic ad
vantage to consumers in tho municipal
ownership and operation of such works.
Papers wore read asf ollows:
"rle Filtration of Water" by Engineer
Weston, of Providence, Il 1.
''rha Conservation of Sanitary sewers, !"
by Alexander Potter, of New York City.
The convention adjourned finally after
the appointment af vica.presidents from
each State
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-02
PASSENGERS ROBBED.
Train Holdup in Broad Daylight in
-. Indian Territory.
FIVE MASKED MEN DID THE JOB.

Overawed Several Times Their Num-
Der, stood Them In Line Along tho
Track, and Diyested Them of Their
VaIuablos Mail Pouches stole,
= El. Reno, o. T., Oct. 2.-rondits rob.
bed the southbound r',ock Island pas-
senger train an'. all its passengers at
IL O'CLOCK Yesterday forenoon at Siding
NO. l.'dbout five miles south of Minco,
" The Indian Territory. The railroad
and express officials have feared a
holdup in that section for several
weeks. and armed guards have been
put aboard all night trains at I'll Reno
and Carried through to Chickasha. 1t
had not been thought that the out
laws were bold enough to attack q
train In midday. Yesterday the train
men were completely surprised, and
they were not prepared 10 offer any re-
sistance when five masked men came
upon them at the lonely siding.
The place Is uninhabited, and the only
persons in the vicinity at the time of
the holdup were four section hands.
These men tagged the train, the rob-
bers having compelled them to do So.
The bandits We're hidden at the time
In a brush pile and jumped out as soon
9s the passenger train had taken the
siding. Under pressure of Winchesters
and ugly locking six shooters the train
men. the express messenger and all
Of the score or more of passengers were
made to climb down from the train
and stand in line, hands up, on the
prarie along the railway.
While three of the robbers covered
the badly frightened crowd with their
guns the other two cooly and care
fully robbed them. The bandits secur-
ed about $500 in cash and such other
valuables in the way of watches, pins
and jewelry as were in sight. The pas
sengers and trainmcn having been
thoroughly plucked, three of the ban
dts turned their attention to the eX-
press and mall coaches, the others
standing guard over the helpless
crowd IN the ravlne. ~''' ~, ''E.----'vE ]
\ A few women passengers were not
compelled to give up their valuables,
AMI Rev. Mr.. Roe, one of the pasacn-
gers who was sick was nor connc,,,d
Io ,eave the coach
\ ur, yy,iu,,t of ,1;noo sbowod , de
nos;t;or to ra,;st vhon tho handi,s or-
asred ..hands nm Thnv .hot ono of
his aors nfr =, rrn,,a to III, so,isrnntinn
that h;s hr,rery wos III advised
Wright's hands went up. No one else
was injured.
c,IoL,, ,isaa t,,t ,ha thrnI,,,,, s,r,, II,
thn nxnra.s oar rosistod nj, ,nn rnrno
.,a ;n,,an,ii,, ,,f ,ho VOID o,ro,,, yybon
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-02
ITEMS FROM new CASTLE
Correspondence of the REPUBLICAN.
. New Castle, October Sd, 1897.

Edward 7. Porter formerly of this city.
brot her Of Orbd Porter, was married on
Wednesday afternoon to Miss Laura Las
sell, of Smyrna. The ceremony was per-
formed by Row. Adam Stengle. Mr. and
Mrs. Porter have been the guests OF New
Castle friends for couple Of days.
In u game Of pinochlo during the past
week the sssoges were: Loomis Q; Wise
IA and George Brough, l2.
Miss Annie Mitchell, who Is the guest OF
Mrs. Joseph Dougherty, is suffering from
poison. Last Sunday afternoon accom-.
panied by two other ladies' Miss Mitchell
look walk along the Wilmington road.
Next day she discovered she had been pois.
oncd. DR.. McCabo is in attendance.
Sig members Of Company Fl, N, G. D.,
went to The rifle range AZ Edgemoor yGstcf-
day and engaged in practice. While there
they were Joined by Colonel Stevenson.
The scores were as follows: Y, b. McCoy
II; j. l.. Boyle, II; l. Warrick, sl; w.
Meyers, 10; Captain 4 f.. Rogers, 20;
Rudolph Williamson. of tho U. $. tender
Nizania, is under he care of DIR. John j.
Back, suffering with n broken leg. While
at the lighthouse which is attended by
Joseph Coileld he fell down the stairs with
the above result.
The new fountain donated, 1t 1S stated
by Mrs. Bungie, of Chicago, arrived yes.
tertlay afternoon. Its color is bronze and
height about twelve feet. 1t will be placed
on the pavement on Delaware street west
of tho postofiice. The Trustees of tho
Market Square have charge Of the foun.
tain, but decline TO give any information
concorninp !.
Tho four victims ut tho post with their
lashcs arc as follows: Edward Williams,
colored, 80 lashes, hou,rbrcaking; Will
liam Robinson, colored, 20 lashes, larceny;
Andrew Higgins, 20 lashes, larceny;
Jacob Purnrll, colorcd, 10 lashes, larcanJ.
Miss Clcmentine poughtrry and Miss
Ma,,nney of Rockford, Were visitors in New
Castle yestorday.
a r.oasins program " MS reh;lor9o py tno
literary society Of tho higf svn,''s' sosSef'
day afternoon.
The local Board Of Health Is being
roundly abused for not enforcing the city
ordinances.
Special services were held in St. Peters
church last evening in honor OF the Sacred
Heart of Jesus
benjamin +. Mcllor, of the Emerson
football team of Camden n. j., was here
yesterday and arranged for a game with
tho G. A Z, ut Cam len CD Oct 23.
Arthur Murray, al attendant at tho Del.
aware Hospital for the Insane, visited
Now Castle relatives last evening.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-02
To Conceal The porman Clue.

|, Chester, Pa, Oct. 1.-Coroner Minshall
w. II hold the inquest in the Annie Oorinau
tras,edy ut the late home Of the dead girl
in Upper Darby on Tuesday morning next,
and it is said that Lawyer V. G. Robinson
Of Media, will be present In behalf OF John
Dorman. Annis's hale brother. Dormau
has asked tae Coroner II there would 10
any objections to Mr. Robinson appearing,
and was told no, but at the discretion VI
the Coroner his legal representative can
cross-examine witnesses
The District Attorney will, it Is said, bd
present TO assist tie Coroner in the ex-
animation Of the witnesses.
Some important information which the
Coroner has secured will not Is Thought,
be brought out at the inquest for Obvious
reasons and it is thought that an Opex
verdict will be brought in, so that In care
the Commonwealth desires to take up tie
case, this verdict will be no hindrance
Coroner Minshall is now pretty weS
convinced that Annie Dorinan did not take
her own life; but any evidence he has ON
which to base this conclusion he keeps to
himself,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-02

New York, Oct. Listers lower rough
butcher stock steady; native steers, silO
m4S5; stays and oxen, S2.50Gi.25; bulls,
s275@S.25; dry cows, Sl.9ja3,32la. Calves
quiet; veals. SOS; gras#ers and butter
milks, s3.50Gi. Sheep and lambs slow,
sheep, s3M4.2j lambs, SouJ.9o. Hogs higher
at si.65a5.
East Liberty, Pa, Oct l.. Cattle
steady; prime, $5M5lO: common. s3.5Oa3S 50;
bulls, stays and cows, S2a375; common
to good fat oxen, s29i Hogs steady;
prime mediums, s4.5514s0; best Workers,
4.45; grassers, A.3O@i.4O; roughs. $3Qi.
Sheep steady; choice, s4.20@I.25; common,
s2.jD1S,l0; choice lambs. $5.3O15.50; COM
mon to good lambs, sIQ5.15; veal calves,
S6.5Gq7.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-02
Tours to the South via Pennsylvania Rail.
road.

Two very attractive early Autumn tours
will bo run by tho Pennsylvania Railroad
Company, leaving New York and ph.!a.
delphia September % and Octoper y,
The tours each cover period of eleven
days, and include the battlefield of Gat,ys.
burg picturesque Blue Mountain, Luray
Cavcrns the Natural Bridge, Virginia
Hot Springs, the cities Of Richmond and
Washington, and Mt. Vernon.
The roundtrip rate, including all neces.
sary expenses, S65 from New York, $50
from philadelphia, and proportionato
rates from other points.
Eeah tour will bo in charg, Of one Of
tho companys Tourist Agents. Ho will
be assisted by an experienced iady as
Chaperon, whose ci.ec'Nl charge Will be
ladies unuccompan !" nltc escort.
Special trains o. ciur cnrs are proyid-
cd for the exclusive use J., each party In
which the entire round trip from New
York Is made.
For detailed itinerary apply to Ticket
Agents or to Tourist Agent, 1893 Broad.
way, New York, or GeU. w. Boyd, As.
sistant General Passenger Agent, Broad
Street Station, Philadelphia
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-02
Yellow Fever,

Strict orders have brun issued by Dr. H.
c. Booming, Quarantine Physician of
Marcus Hook, relative to vessels arriving
from South Atlantic and Gulf ports AS
this station Is the only ono examining
vessels from those sections, tho most min
ute inspections arc made, and all vessels
from an unknown port are spoken before
being allowed to pass up Extra precau.
tions are being taken to prevent til, posi-.
bility OF yellow fever reaching Philadel.
phia, in view of tho fact that many
scIooners load at ports near infected dis.
tricts