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The sun., 1897-11-02
PHILIP J. WALSH DEAD.
He Passes Away ut Overlook After
Lingering Illness.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 1.-The death
Of Philip J. Walsh, ut his home
in Overbrook yesterday, while not
exactly unexpected was Il great shock to
his friends.
For more than year Mr.. Walsh has
been in i'll health. but not until two
weeks ago was he obliged to rlinquish
his attention to business. His condition
grew gradually worse. His physicians
were in constant attendance and when
death came his family was at the bed
side.
Mr.. Walsh was 25 years Of age. He
was a son OF the late PhilipJ. Walsh,
and was born in this city. He married
Miss Florence HUM, only daughter of
George 4. Huhn. One child, Il girl, was
born to them ten months ago. Mr.
Walsh, since tie death If his father in
1888, has taken an active part in the
management Of the estate, where the
trustees greatly appreciated his business
ability. He was a member of the Rose
Tree Fox Hunting Club Of Media and OF
the Art Club. and the IIibcrnian Society
OF this city. lie was an extensive travel
Ter, having traversed Europe and part
Of Africa, as well as America.
Mr. Walsh was the son of Philip }.
Walsh, head Of the business of Philip.
Walsh, of this city and Philadelphia.
The business here has passed into the
hands of Edward II. Brennan, who is
also one OF the trustees of the Phil. }.
Walsh estate and the manager Of the OK
tensive Philadelphia establishment.
The sun., 1897-11-02
WATKA ON TIME.
The Indian Murderer Had Every
Chance to Escape, but Returned
to he Shot.

KANSAS Cry, Nov. IA special in IL c
Times from Chelsea, l. T., says:-
Yesterday Join Watka, the Greek In
dian, who shot Jonas Deer, another MEM
ber OF the tribe, was legally executed for
the crime. The men were rivals for Il G
hand Of the same girl and Tough: ut u
dance at which she was present to decide
who should gain her. Watka killed Deer
ard afterwards married the Indian
maiden.
Several days prior to the time, prpara-
tions for his wife's future welfare were
completed and, the pain Of parting over;
Watka set out alone to the public cxecu-
ton grounds. In due time he arrived,
the crowd was waiting. The prisoner
was waiting. The prisoner assumed his
position on bendcd knees with arms tied
behind and bandage over the eyes.
The rifle was placed in the hands of u
good marksman; the sharp crack and the
white spot marked for the heart was dis
colord with the squirting blood caused
by the bullet.
Late this summer Watka went to
Kansas City with foot ball nine of his
feIlow-reds and played Il game ut one
Of tie PARKS. He had ample opportunity
to escape, but returned to the Territory
Of his own accord that his sentence
might be carried out.
The sun., 1897-11-02
SAY HE KILLED HIS BOY.
A Dover Farmer Who is Accused OF
Beating His Son to Death.

State detectives Witsil and McVey 60
to Dover ea-day to investigate the death
OF a twelve-year-old boy named Henry
Carlett, the son of farmer living about
five miles from Dover As the story
reaches here, the boy died yes
ter'lay, presumably as the re-
suit OF injuries inflicted by his
father, while correcting him last Wednc ::
day. It seems, according to the report
reaching Eerc, that the senior Curlett
undertook to chastise the boy with a
club. The boy broke away and took to
tie wo ds, where the father overlook
Inn and beat him again. The boys
h, rts are said to have been 50 severe that
he became i'll and died Yesterday.
The coroner was notified, it is said, bv
ii c ncighbors, and he in turn notified
tie Attorney General. 4 warrant will
lc sworn out : lay and the oder Car!c;t
placed under arrest pending tie invest
tion,
The sun., 1897-11-02
POLITICS AT ELKTON.
The Race Track Issue able to Decide
the Vote.

| ELKroN, Md, Nov. 1.-The political
situation in this (Cccily county, is in
sucli Il condition that it is Lard to tel
just what the result will Ec when the
ballots are counted Tomorrow night.
Both the Democrats and Republicans
appear to be confident tlat tI.eir ticket
will win. There has been considerable
hustling among them to-day in spite Of
the heavy downpour of rain which has
prevailed here. 1t is believed that the
race track issue which the Republican
press has been instrumental in bringing
and keeping constantly before the voters,
is destined to create great deal of cut
ting, particularly on the legislative
tickets. Both parties at their conven-
tions held here the past summer passed
resolutions denouncing these race tracks
and pledging their candidates to their
adjustment.
The Republican legislative candidates
have, in letters in their organs, person.
ally pledged themselves to abolish them;
and the Republican press has repeatedly
called on the Democrats to do likewise,
but without success, but it is stated on
good authority that they have done SO
in letters to committee of the Law and
Order League which was formed here to
fight these tracks.
1t is very evident that the racing
fraternity favor the Democratic nomi-
nces, and it is believed their vote will be
cast solidly for that ticket. If such be
the case and the opposition to the race
tracks does not materialize as strongly
as the Republicans count on, the county
will no doubt give the usual Democratic
majority.
The sun., 1897-11-02
WILL RAIN TODAY.
Election in New York will be Dreary
and EriZZIy.

and ErizzIy.
Special to THE Sun.
New York, Nov. lit is going to be a
wet election day. So Forecaster Dunn
said this morning, and he is the only
recognized authority on the weather.
There is Il severe Storm" he said,
"over Tennessee, which is now moving
northeastward. 1t is attended by heavy
rain over all the country from the Missis-
sippi valley eastward to the Allegheny
mountains.
"Theatening weather and showers are
all along the Atlantic coast. 1t is likely
that We will get part Of the heavy rain
fall in this city tonight and tomorrow.
''The rainfall in the lower Mississippi
Valley averaged about an inch in the last
"a hours. That is extremely heavy.
The rain is attended by warmer weather
east Of the Mississippi, and colder west
Of the river, freezing temperatures ex-
tending as far south as Northern Texas.
''At So'clock this morning the tenn
perature here was 56 degrees; at Boston,
@; Washington, IS; Chicago, 50; St Paul,
3S; Denver, 80: New Orleans, IS, and
jacksonville, 70. The highest temrera-
ture reported was so at Key West, and
the lowest "a at North Platte, Neh.
Mr.. Dunn was asked if there was any
chance Of the storm missing this city.
He said there was no such likelihood.
He said the rainfall mere might begin at
any moment.
At the time he was speaking there was
a very light drizzle dampening the side
walks. Mr.. Dunn said that it would be
continually wet tomorrow, the rain de-
veloping at times into quite heavy show
ers.
"The official local forecast" said Mr..
Dunn, ''is rain tonight and Tuesday;
colder Tuesday night; easterly win1s,
becoming high"
The sun., 1897-11-02
Mr.. MEALEY'S TROUBLES.
SAYS His Wife Has Abused His
Confidence,
MRS. MEALEY DENIES IT.
Says She Has Suffered and Borne With
Her Husbands Habits As
Long As POssible---Dc.
MES His Charges.

Notices hayc been published in the
daily papers by John J. Mealcy warning
all persons against giving credit to his
wife and against paying to her, or he1
attorney, accounts due him.
Mr.. Mealey formerly conducted
wholesale and retail liquor business al
No. POS Market street, but Of late years
the business has waned until last week
the establishment was sold at Sherifi's
sale.
Some two months ago Mr.. Mealey's
wife left him and went to No. 1929 West
sth street to live. When the notices ap.
peared reporter called on Mr.. Mealey
to ascertain his reasons for issuing them.
He was found at his former place of busi-
ness and when the business upon which
the reporter called was stated, he avowed
his entire willingness to tell the story
saying he would like every one to know
it.
He said: 1.-TWO years ago, last August,
married the woman under the name of
Mary Reynolds. 1 made my will in her
favor and she signed it Mary Reynolds.
Since leaving me she styles herself Mary
+. Mealey. When she left the house she
took everything she could lay her hands
on, leaving not Il pillow to lay my head
on, or towel to wipe my face on. l had
to go ont and buy bed and a bolster,
and Mrs. Huber, who lives next door
loaned me towel, and since has cooked
my meals for me. On the 23rd day of
last August this woman took from my
pocket, eight $40 bills"
In regard to the notices about paying
money to her, he claimed that her
lawyer, +. B. T. Springer, or his wife
had been collecting money due him, and
that if such was the case he would insti-
tute proceedings against Those who paid
to her money belonging to him. He
seemed very bitter against his wife and
appeared to consider himself as being
,ey unfortunate.
Later call was made on Mrs. Mca't y
and when asked for her story she gave it
substantially as follows:
"NIr. Mcalcy and were acquainted for
two years leforc our marriage. | left
him on account of his habits, but have
not attempted to get divorce as it is
against my religious belief. | could not
live with him on account Of is exec ssive
drinking but if he will do better, will
return to him. ! have had Il great deal
of trouble since ! married Mr.. Mcalcy
and he has made life simply unbcamblc.
| advised him to 60 under treatment as
he is breaking down mentally, and lave
had several doctors to see him before
left. TEcy said that he should 60 under
treatment and offered to pay for it. !
have been very i'll since leaving him but
rs soon as have recovered | shall return
to my old position at Samuel Mitchrl.'s,
Notwithstanding | have already had two
offers Of POSITIONS from other sources.
"Neithcr ! nor my attorney have re-
rciyed any money from anyone and l
have given my lawyer instructions not
to receive any such money"
Mr.. Mealey says that lie will reopen
his business at the old stand within 30
lays.
The sun., 1897-11-02
THE SITUATION IN NEW YORK.
Election Prospects ~ They Appear t'
II Experts Late Last Night.

1 Election Prospects ~ They Appear to
E Experts Late Last Night.
Special to THE suS.
s5 INV YonK, Nov. 2.-Te opinion at
midnight Of impartial judges is that Van
fNvck will be elected mayor OF Greater
New York. They figure upon small
vote for Henry George, and practically
~ even division of the anti-Tammany
v6te between Low and Tracy. This is
3he situation as it appears ut midnight
n1night. The same judges say that Low
viii be second in the race, and, while
;predicting Van Wyck's probable election
gkhey make the reservation that the popU-
lar tide for Low, of which there have
shet II unmistakablc signs, may rise so
High as to sweep all calculations aside.
l Ahidavits have been made to the effect
that Senator Platt's lieutenants have
been ordered to turn in and throw the
Republican vote for Van Wyck in return
for which the Tammany leaders are in
structing their rank and file to vote for
Platt's candidate for the Legislature.
The sun., 1897-11-02
THE)SOPHISTS IN A DILEMMA
Arrest Of a High Priest Mahatma in
Boston.
Special to TIE SvN.

Special to TIE S,N.
BosroN, Mass, Nov. IAN cxtlaordi-
nary elimination to what has feen u sem
sational affair occurred to-day when
Henry B. Fouke, high priest and incar.
nator of mahatmas, was placed under
arrest, charged with series Of
depravcd crimes. FOulkc, who formerly
operated in Philadelphia, recently re-
moved to Boston where he opened u
scance establishment, the most conspicu-
Gus feature Of which was II "sacrrd cabi-
net" in which the mahatmas were ,n:-
tcralizcd.
Inv n>cstigation showed that Foukc's
principal use OF this cabinet was to carry
OH series Of unspeakable dcpravitics in
which the other actors were children of
both sexes. Theosophists here are fairly
bewildeed and chagrincd ut this new
development and mere sensational dis
closures are lookcd for.
The sun., 1897-11-02
THE SCHOONER THREE FRIENDS
Sent to Havana With Il Cargo OF Cat =
tie to Make Il Test.

Sent to Havana With u Cargo OF Cat
tie to Make Test.
Special to TIE SvN.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Nov. 1.-The ia
nous tug Three Friends left here last
evening towing the schooner Hartley,
loaded with cattle for the Havana
market. She left the river amid the
booming Of cannon, screaming Of whis.
ties, and other salutes. The side of the
cruiser Vcsuvius was crowded with men
and officers as she passed.
Back Of this trip lies r,lmor that the
Cuban Junta has sent the Three Friends
to Cuba in the hope that her previous
reputation may cause the Spaniards to
seize her and thus afford an excuse for
American men-of-war to enter Havana
harbor. Some time ago United States
Marshal Mckay secured contract for
carrying cattle from Punta Rassa to
Cuba The quarantine rules prevented
any chances for making money, and
then he decided to carry cargo ir IN
this por. When it was announced that
the Three Friends was to tow the
schooner, the captain OF the Vcsuvus
was On the watch at once, and he paid Il
visit to the tug to ascertain how far she
was to tow the schooner.
AS far down the coast as is nccdiul,'
was the non-commttal reply. Inasmuch
as II Deputy United States Marshal was
on board. the captain could not order cr
to lc detained.
1t is rumorcd also that the Cuban
Junta has put up the price OF the vcsS,
and that she is to 60 into Havana har-
Dor. 1t is their hope that the Spaniards
will bc So wscntful of her past reputation
as tlibustcr that they will seize he",
not withstanding the presence Of a United
States official on board, thus comp!icating
matters and making the United States
Interfere. In that case they are in hopes
that the incident will be enlarged upon
in the present state of public opinion,
thus forcing the Washington officials to
interfere and perhaps indirectly aid the
insurgents by making trouble for the
Spanish authorities.
From private sources it is learned that
something is in the wind, and that tie
Cubans are waiting impatiently the re-
suit Of this trip. If the Three Friends is
seized in Havana, they reason that the
Government must interfere.
The sun., 1897-11-02
1EoA Workers Wages Advanced.

lAnING, Nov. 1.-The employees Of
t6o Heading Iron Company last night
wole HORNED that beginning with to-
nl11sow their wages would be increased.
1h0 a6ysnce applies to every employee,
ma lhathe case of the puddlcrs amounts
w n pST cent. They will hereafter re-
S5tye s.55 instead of $40 per ton. The
pu1t of the increase in other depart
has not yet been definitely deter
m ssbut it il said that in some cases it
\ morc than 5 per cent. Over $500
NJ ~ affected. The increase is the re.
2n improvement in business.
The sun., 1897-11-02
$50, 900 ROBBERY IN LONDON
Daring Burglarly "fa Diamond Mcr-
a& chants Store.

LONDON, Nov. |. The sa,csrooms o1
the Smiths, diamond merchants, in
Piccadilly, were entered by burglars
some time between the hour of closing
Saturday evening and the time of open
ing this morning anl diamonds valued
at atupward of PlO,OOO were stolen. Tie
entire walls, ceiling, shutters and en-.
trance gate of the establishment were
sheathed with iron and the interior was
lighted throughout on Saturday and
Sunday nights.
II In addition to these precautions
against burglars the gate was provided
with peepholes through which the po-
lice could see every part Of the interior
ffum the street. The thieves entered
~ place by cleanly cutting the steel
bolts which fastened the gates and pry-
ing the gate open.
The sun., 1897-11-02
4 YOUNG MANS DEATH.
Killed at Harrington by His Own Gun
While Hunting.

Special to THE SrS.
HAEEISGroN. Nov. 1.-James Galloway,
AGED 20 years, son Of Peter Galloway Of
our town, met with fatal accident to-
day while cunning for birds. He had
started across one OF the vacant lots
within the corporation with his rifle
under his coat, and crawling under the
fence it was discharged, the ball entering
his cheek bone and passing upwards into
his brain, caused almost instant death.
DR.. T. G. Riley was called in but found
him unconscious, and in few moments
he was dead. Peter Galloway, his father,
met with an accident also one day last
week by falling from an upper room. He
was overcome when he heard Of his sons
death. The family have the sympathy
of the town. W. y. Walls, coroner ut
Dover, will hold an inquest Tomorrow
morning.
The sun., 1897-11-02
A CHILD'S DREADFUL HURTS.
Airline Chlcr Burnt While Playing
With Matches.

Little Airline Uhler, the 3-yca>-o,d
daughter # Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
UhIcr living at No. 7O) jefferson street,
is lying in agony at her home, as the
result Of being horribly burned Yesterday
morning about $50 o'clock.
1t j. usual with Mr.. and Mrs. l'h!er to
leave Il gas jet burning all night, and
when they retired on Sunday night the
gas was left turned low. The little one
awokc first in the morning, and. crawl
ing from bed, searched for something to
am,lse herself. There were few matches
on the bureau, and in some way the
child s'clred possession Of these. The
lighted gas offered too many attractions
to be neglected, and, showing chair be-
meath the jet, the little one climbed upon
it and began to light the matches at the
fame.
How the accident followed is not Gear.
1t is supposed that the child dropped a
burning fragment upon her night gown,
setting fire to it. The child screamed
from fright and pain, awaking Mrs.
Uhler, :who sprang from bed and, seizing
an old gown, wrapped it around the
child, smothering the flames. The other
occupants of the house were awakened
by Mrs. Uhler's cries, and DR.. Willard
Springer was summoned, and an exami-
nation Of the child's injuries made. She
is badly burned about the lower part Of
the body. Her face and arms are also
horribly burned, the sight of one eye
being destroyed and the little ones lips
literally roasted to crisp.
Dr. Springer has hopes of saving her
life, as the examination showed that the
flames had not been inhaled.
The sun., 1897-11-02

Raymond Murphy of No. .Ol Van
devcr avenue was arrested last night
for non-support on a warrant sworn out
by his wife before Magistrate Kelly. In
default of bail he was locked up to await
hearing. Bail was fixed at $500.
The sun., 1897-11-02
BUTLER KNOCKED OUT.
jack Bonner re,ts the COlOred
Champion.
SOME OTHER CORKING BOUTS
The Arena Crowded to the EOOrs to
See u Short But Terrific
Wind-np.
Special to TIE Sun.


PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 2.-"But!er out
in the second round' tells the story of
the most vicious contest that has ever
taken place in the arena.
"Jack" Bonner, of Summit Hill, did
the trick for Butler, who for some years
past has posed as the middle-weight
champion of Pennsylvania. Butler is a
big welter weight, and bright yellow
streak marks his spinal column.
1t was grudge fight, and everybody
knew it, and the wise men put their
coin down early for tickets.
A tremendous crowd gathered at tie
old Winter Circus to witness the glove
fight.
There has been great deal OF bad
blood between the two men and each had
a large following, and the bout was al
most as interesting to the local followers
of pugilism as any fight for the cham
pionship Of the country ever could be.
The fight was hot while it lasted and
the men fought like tigers.
In the first round Butler scored clean
knock-down and sent Bonner to the floor.
The Summit Hill boy was dazed and had
to clinch to save himself for the rest of
the round.
In the second round Bonner landed
hard punch fair in Buffers stomach.
1t was terrific punch and told on Joe
who was very weak. Bonner seeing
Buffers condition rushed the colored
man to the ropes and landed stiff right
handler on Buffers jaw, and Joe went to
the floor 'mpletcly knocked out.
The second round lasted about two
minutes.
The contest was full of action while it
lasted. Butler started out like II winner.
He is much better boxer than Bonner.
This was made evident to all before the
contest had fairly begun. Buffers pose
with hands up is pretty to look at, and
he has all the airs and graces OF boxing
master.
Bonner don't 60 much IN style and ut
long range he is little more than mark
for clever boxer When the two men
faced each other in the ring Butler was
seen to be the taller Of the two, but there
was probably little difference in weight,
each tipping the beam at about l65
pounds.
Jack Doughcrty and Tommy West
were behind Bonner, while Harry Pep
pcrs, the colorcd boxer from California,
and Andy Wclch looked after Butler.
Young Mahoney gave Danny McMa-
hon Il severe drubbing, but could not
knock him ont. This lad Mahoncy is
sure enough conner, and more tl4an one
follower Of the great game thinks him
coming champion in his class. The boy
who signs to box young NIahoney also
signs to take Il licking to Il moral Ger
.ainty. He fights fair; comes up strong;
has two good hands, Il devilish smile;
holds his head well away and is game to
he core.
The next go was between Elwoood
\lcCloskcy and Eligene Royan, who
ought a hard six round draw.
The bout between Kid Berunsconi and
Dan Doughcrty was good one. A cut
,vtr the eye sending Bcrunsconi to the
hospital for repairs.
Harry Crawford and Young Marshall
,oxed good draw. Their six rounds
,eing very even.
All Of these bouts were practically to
inish and each Of them proved con-
,,usively that the game can be promoted
lndcr auspices without danger.
The sun., 1897-11-02
FATAL INJURIES FOR TWO.
Hard Cider Causes a Bloody Tragedy
At West Chester.

Special to TIE SvS.
WEST CHESTER, Pa, Nov. IA bloody
tragedy, in which two persons were
probably fatally injured, occurred last
night on the farm Of James Laird, two
miles south of Thorndale. Gun and
knife were used with frightful results, as
the outcome of quarrel. The patici-
pants in the fearful encounter, were VIII
liam Jones, glnshot wound in the breast
of possibly Il fatal character; Mrs.
Jones, wife OF the former, gunshot
wound in the heart Of u serious char:r-
ter. Vincent Burke, throat cut and shot
in the legs. The melee, it is understood,
if chargeable to over indulgence in hard
cider.
The sun., 1897-11-02
Union Pacific Sold.

OMAHA, Neb., Nov. 1.-The Union Pa.
cifc Railroad was sold to-day to the Re.
organization Committee for S3D, ,SS3,32l.
81 for railroad property and Sl3,G45, ,250..
30 for bonds.
The sun., 1897-11-02
FLOWERS TO BURN.
A Bi Blaze on Arch Street, Philael.
phia.
Special to THE SuN.

Special to THE SuN.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. about 9.3U
this evening flames were discovered in
the building No. 73l Arch street, Occu-
pied by J 4 L. Baxter, dealers in arti-
fetal flowers. This building adjoins the
palace pharmacy OF George Evans, ut the
corncr OF Eighth and Arch Streets which
b ilding has fire histo y probably UNI
equalled by any other one block in the
city.
The sun., 1897-11-02
Enjoyable.

Former Ambassador Thomas +. Bayard
returned to his home in this city on
Saturday night, after an enjoyable trip
abroad He is enjoying excellent health.
Every Evening.
The sun., 1897-11-02

ELECTION EXTRA o. ".HE Sun"
READY AT 7 O'CLOCK TONIGHT,
kLONDIKE FOR NEWSBOYS. 40
CENTS PER HUNDRED AND RE.
TURNABLE.
The sun., 1897-11-02
EXTRAS...EXTRAS... S...EXTRAS
'"The Sun" Will Print Extras Of
Election News.
|ONE EVERY HOUR TONIGHT
beginning at 7 O'clock 1.-The SUM- Will
Publish the Returns Hourly as
Fast as Receivell.--1scme
ber to Buy Them.

Il THE Sun will give the people of Will
#mington special news Of to-day's cleo
tions, and to that end has made arrange
Gments to print hourly extras, beginning
Hat 7 O'Clock !p. m, giving the returns.
8These extras will be put on the streets as
I fast as issued. Newsboys will reap a
harvest and hundreds Of them will get
Ethese papers at THE Sun office.
4 Agents interested in selling THE Sun
6are requested to send their boys to this
office at 8 O'Clock in the evening to get
THE papers. The general interest in this
election will doubtless make this move
4 on the part Of THE Sun thoroughly ap-
Hpreciated.
n Remember THE Suns extras tonight.
Every return Of election news will be
printed as fast as received.
4 TIE Sun has special news service for
Eto-day's election and will print hourly
extras tonight beginning at nine o'clock
-Newboys, this is your chance.
The sun., 1897-11-02
HIS HAND BADLY LACERATED.

a Harrington Basket Factory Opera
atfve Injured by Machinery.
Gpscial TO THE Sun.
HARRINGTON, Nov. l.-James Legatcs
employed at q vcncering machine in
Franklin Brothers. basket factory had
his hand caught in the machine, badly
lacssating it.