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The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1897-10-30
.LAv|GNE BES1S WALCOTT.
Walcotts Seconds Throw up the
Sponge in the Twelfth.
HOT FIGHTING THROUOUT.
r.nviUna Enrcod tho Rattle Epn1n the
Lavigne Forced the Battle From the
Beginning and Never Stopped
1t TIL the COlOred
Man Quit.
Special to The Sun.

Special to The Sun.
SAN Francisco, Oct. 29.-The Lavigne.
Walcott fight drew the biggest crowd
ever seen in this city, much greater than
the Corbett-Sharkey or Corbett-Fitz.
simmons fight.
The streets near the club house were
blockaded as early as $50 p. IN. The
betting was 10 to 6 on Lavigne.
Walcott's seconds were Tom o. Rourke,
George Dixon and Joe Gotten. Lavigne's
seconds were his brother Billy Lavigne,
Tom McGrath and Billy Armstrong.
After the men got in the ring for the
first round, Lavigne rushed the black
and made ohopping block of him.
Lavigne had all the better OF the Sec
ond round, doing all the forcing. A ter
rifle pace was kept up during the tirs9
four rounds. In the third, Lavigne
landed two hard body blows and one on
the head. He went at the colored man
so fast that it kept Walcott trying to stop
his furious rushes. In the fourth, the
Kid landed a stiff left-hander. Then
Walcott fought him back hard making
his best showing in this round. Lavigne
put hard left on the jaw in the fifth
and in the sixth he had matters pretty
much his ewn way.
The seventh and eighth were repeti-
tions of the earlier rounds, Lavigne
keeping up his tattoo on the colored man.
Walcott was weakening and clinching to
save himself from the terrific onslaught
the Kid was making on him.
Matters continued in this fashiap. FROM,
round to round, Lavigne coming up
stronger at every call Of time and the
game Buck tocd the scratch prompt on
call, only to be battered back inch by
inch until a winning fight was impossible.
The twelfth round opened with La
vigne stocky, strong and full of fight;
Walcott weak, bloody and wavering.
Ever game, he made a lunge for La
vigne's jaw, missed, was swinged from
the white man and Walcott was out.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1897-10-30
FOR THE BLESSINGS BESTOWED
President Mckinley Sets Apart No
vember 25 for Thanksgiving Day.

President Mckinley Sets Apart No
vember 25 for Thanksgiving Day.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29.-President Nc
Kinley to-day issued his first Thanks
giving Day proclamation, as follows:
In remembrance Of Gods goodness to
us during the past year, which has
been so abundant, "let us offer
unto Him our thanksgiving and pay
our VOWS unto the Most High"
Under His watchful Providence in
dustry has prospered, the conditions
Of labor have been improved, the re-
wards of the ,husbandman have been in
creased, and the comforts OF our homes
multiplied. His mighty hand has pre-
served peace and protected the nation.
Respect for law and order has been
strengthened, love OF free institutions
cherished, and all sections of our beloved
country brought into closer bonds of
fraternal regard and generous co-opera-
ton. For these great benefits it is our
duty to praise the Lord in spirit of
humility and gratitude and to offer up to
Him our most earnest supplications.
That we may acknowledge our obliga-
ton as people to Him who has so
graciously granted us the blessings of
free government and material prosperity,
l, William Mckinley, President OF the
United States, do hereby designate and
set apart Thursday, the twenty-ffth day
Of November, for national thanksgiving
and prayer, which all Of the people are
invited to observe with appropriate re-
ligious services in their respective places
Of worship. On this day Of rejoicing
and domestic reunion let our prayers
ascend to the Giver of every good and
perfect gift for the continuance Of His
love and favor to us, that our hearts may
be filled with charity and good will, and
that we may be ever worthy of His
beneficial concern.
In witness whereof l have hereunto
set my hand and caused the seal of tho
United States to be Affixed.
Done at the city of Washington, this
twenty-ninth day of October, in the
year of our Lord one thousand eight
hundred and ninety-seven, and of
the Independence of the United
States the one hundred and twenty
second.
BY the President:
Seal] WILLIAM MCKINLEY.
JOHN SHERMAN, Secretary of State.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1897-10-30
A TRAMP WITH NERVE.
Looked Down the Muzzle of Gun
Pointed at Him and CoOlly Said
1t Wasn't Loaded.

GREENWICH, Conn, Oct. 29.-A typical
hobo, who looked as though he might
have stepped out Of the pages Of comic
weekly, swooped down on this town last
evening, and proceeded to make himself
at home. His first visit was made to the
residence of Richard Bouge, who is man
ager Of the New York Telephone Com
pany. He said he wasn't hungry, but
wanted some money. He would need it
next day to place on a sure thing.
II haven't any change" responded
Mrs. Bogue.
"Well, then, send the children for
some," commanded the tramp.
He was elected from the front door,
and promptly appeared at the rear en-
trance to the house, where he was shown
the nearest route into town. Instead of
taking advantage Of this advice, he went
next door, and to Mrs. Robert Barnes re-
peated his demands for money. There
was chain bolt on the front door, so he
went to the back door, and finding the
key on the outside, locked it. Then he
forced his way into the cellar.
Young Elmer Barnes procured his
fathers pistol and threatened to shoot
the intruder. Tho tramp peered down
the muzzle, laughed, and said it wasn't
loaded. But he left the cellar
Two hours later he again walked into
Mr.. Bogue's house without announcing
himself He said he was cold, and sort
of guessed he would sit down while.
Mr.. Bogue replied that he was entitled
to another guess, and the tramp again
took his departure.
His next appearance upon the scene
was when he was discovered by William
Seeley's little daughter fast asleep on the
parlor sofa. He had made himself as
comfortable as possible. His coat and
vest hung over a chair back, and he had
removed his shoes, and what had once
been a pair Of socks.
Mr. Seeley is gentleman who does
not read the comic papers, and he failed
to see the humor of the situation. He
rudely awakened his unbidden guest,
slapped him in the face, smashed his
hat and threw him down the front steps.
The tramp was greatly shocked at this
treatment, and hobbled away remarking
that Greenwich was no place for gem
fI,.,,,,fn:.,s "
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1897-10-30
UNION REPUBLICANS WIN.
An Interesting Point in Prac.
tice.
SUSSEX SUPREME IN SUSSEX.
The Kent County Court Has no Juris-
dictiOn in the Famous Green
Case..-It Is q Local
Action.
An Interesting Point in Prac.
SUSSEX SUPREME IN SUSSEX.
Special to The Sun.

Special to The Sun.
DOVER, Oct. 29.-In the Superior Court
to-day the case OF the State VS.. John W.
Green, the Union Republican member
Of the Levy Court for Seaford hundred,
was called up. This is the quo warranto
case, instituted first in Sussex county at
the last term of the court, and which
failed there, after which the Attorney
General filed another information here on
Monday and obtained rule on Green to
show cause why he usurped his Office as
member Of the Levy Court, which rule
was returnable to-day at 10 o'clock.
Messrs. Joseph L. Cahall of Georgetown
and Walter H. Hayes of Wilmington
appeared in court as counsel for Green.
Mr.. Hayes asked the court for leave for
Mr.. Cahall and himself to enter special
appearance for Green, for the purpose Of
submitting motion to discharge this
rule and also motion to quash the in~
formation, which leave was granted
by the Court. Mr.. Hayes then M Bved the
Court to discharge the rule andto quash
the information filed in the case. Mr..
Hayes contended in his argument that
the cause of action alleged in the infor-
nation, which was that the defendant
usurped the Office of Levy Court Com
missioner for Seaford Hundred, Sussex
County, was local one. That it could
only arise in Sussex County, where all
the functions Of said officers were exer-
ciscd, that for these reasons the Superior
Court Of Kent County was without juris-
diction to hear this case. He cited and
relied on the opinion of the late Chan.
cellor salisbury, delivered in the old
Court OF Errors and Appeals in the cele-
brated case of Knight ct al. VS.. Ferris,
reported in 6, Houston, 315-323.
Attorney-General White appeared for
the State, and contended that that law
lad been overruled in the Superior Court
in Sussex County in the case of the Chief
Engineer Of the Wilmington Fire De-
pa,tmert some years ago. After argu-
ment the Court reserved it's decision until
3 p. III. In the afternoon majority of
the Coult-Chef Justice Lore and Judge
Penne will-made an order discharging
the rule and quashing the information.
Judge Grubb dissented from the opinion
of the Court.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1897-10-30
Y. NJ. R. c. RECEPTION.
HOnOrs rendered Macallister and
+. E. Bach.

HOnOrs rendered Macallister and
+. e. Bach.
The Young Mems Republican Clut
gave reception last night to ColoneI
Samuel A. Macallister and Fred E.
Bach, and from to 10 O'Clock the club
house was thronged with enthusiastic
members, who came to present congratu-
lations to their distinguished confreres.
The handsome parlors of the club
were tastefully decorated with potted
plants furnished by H. P. Potter.
Albert's Orchestra, accompanied by
Samuel T. Compton, rendered a delight
full musical programme. Refreshments
were served throughout evening.
Colonel Macallister was compelled to
leave early in the evening and as Presi-
dent J. H. Beggs, Jr., bads him God
speed he presented the consul to Bar
BADGES with silver perpetual calander.
After three cheers had been given for the
Consul he was called upon for a speech.
In responding he thanked the members
heartily for the souvenir which he said
would be duly reminder Of "Home,
Sweet Home" and declared if any mem.
Der of the club ever came to Barbados
and stopped at hotel, he would have
that man arrested and tho hotel de-
stroyed.
After the Colonel's departure, Joseph
X. Adams called for three cheers for
Fred. Bach. Mr.. Bach spoke in reply,
and referred to the fact that he had be-
gun his political career in that house,
and declared that the most gratifying
feature OF his long political experience
was the knowledge that he possessed,
that he still retained the regard of his
fellow-members. He congratulated the
club upon having always been the sheet
anchor of Republicanism in Delaware,
and affirmed that it should have-the sup
port of every young Republican in Will
mington; and in conclusion he trusted
that the membership would be doubled
within q year. Whenever his arduous
duties in Washington permitted, Mr..
Bach said, he would be found in the
Young Mems Republican Club. At the
close Of his remarks, the speaker received
an ovation.
The management OF the reception was
in the hands of COMMITTEES composed
of H. r. Trigss, Frank D. Lackey, r. P.
Robinson, H. G. Pyle and William G.
Taylor. ell. +
The following prominent Republicans
greeted the guests OF the evening:
A. A. Waite, Lambert J. Foulk, A. W.
Spruance, G. A. Brown, George H. Hol-
lis, Receiver of Taxes Lewis, H. V.
Bootes, Harry Thomas, J. H. Beggs, Jr.,
DR.. Bellah, S. II. Baynard, Joseph X.
Adams, George A. Elliott, Fl. c. Chand-
Ter, D. P. Barnard, Horace G, Rettew,
and others.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1897-10-30
Dug Up u Fortune.

CLINTON, Iowa, Oct. 20.-Adolph John
son, aged IL years, while digging fish
bait on Beaver Island, in the Southern
part of the city, struck a metallic SUBJ
stance with his shovel which when un-
earthed proved to be an iron box. When
opened the finder was nearly overpow.
cred with the great amount of wealth he
saw, for there lay gold aud paper money
amounting to $4,000. 1t is not known
when or by whom the money was
buried, or if it was the proceeds of an
express robbery, or belonged to swe.
dish nobleman who lived number Of
years on Beaver Island, dying there
about two or three years ago.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1897-10-30
OUbOrll...Mull.

The engagement is announced Of Miss
Grace Il. Null, daughter Of Jacob Null,
No. 4O7 Jefferson street, to Imlen c. o.
born,' assistant superintendent Of the
Prudential Insurance of this city.
MIR. Ogden was formerly resident OF
Lancaster, o., where his family resides.
He has been located in Wilmington for
about three years; where he has made q
record himself, not only in his business,
but in his social life.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1897-10-30
Hot Shot at the Preacher,

MCKINNEY, KY, Oct. ga report
from Mintonville says that the Rev. Gil
ham Of the Christian Church preached q
sermon there last Sunday in which he
declared that there is no devil. The con-
gregation interrupted him, and when he
attempted to speak again he was elected
from the house and about twenty pistol
shots were fred after him.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1897-10-30
AN UNBEARABLE NUISANCE.
Evil Condition of OuthOuses OH a
Market Street Block.

Evil Condition of OuthOuses OH a
Market Street Block.
The attention of the Board of Health is
urgenly directed to the condition OF the
water closets in the vicinity Of 7l3 Mar
kct street. For some time past the resi-
dents of that neighborhood have been
compelled to keep doors and windows
closed because Of the insufferable odor
arising, presumably from the closets.
There are six of these within radius of
twenty feet.
A reporter of THE Sun called upon
Mrs. Burroughs, who occupies the third
story flat No. 7l3!, and was informed
that the closets had only been cleaned
out once in five years, and then only
after repeated remonstrances had been
made to the Board of Health. Mrs. Bur-
roughs declares that the stencil perme-
atcs the house even when the windows
are closed, and that it is unbearable.
Miss Masten, who conducts dress
making establishment on the second
floor Of No. 7l33, has been compelled to
discontinue her business. She COM
planned to the Board of Health yesterday
morning, but nothing had been done at
s o'clock last night toward abating the
nuisance.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1897-10-30

for the mayoraty Of Greater New York,
died at his apartments in the Union
S,uare Hotel at 3 o'clock this morning OF
apople1y.
Mr.. George retired last night after re-
turning from Brooklyn, where he had
made three speeches, somewhat worn.
At3 o'clock his wife was awakened by
his moaning. He soon lapsed into aln-
consciousness and expired at O'Clock.
The death of Henry George is OF pcc''-
liar interest to the people OF Delaware.
He died in the midst Of an engrossins
and exciting municipal campaign in
New York, where he was candidate fol
the office of MayoI. No like campaign
has been known in recent years. George,
Democrat, rcforiner, enthusiast, assallct
bosses and bossism in both the Republi'
can and Democrat portics, with Il vigor,
dirctness and force scarcely PARALLEL,
In speech and letter he accused the te'
publican and Tammany bosses with
stealing, knavery and fraud.
Henry George was born in PhiIadel-
phia, September 2, 1889, and was, there
fore in his 59th years. He was the
originator of the Single tax theory and
the author of several books on economic
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1897-10-30
Georges Son Named.

Georges Son Named.
Special to THE Sun.
New York, Oct. 20. Henry Georges
supporters met this afternoon, and by
unanimous vote decided to make their
candidate for Mayor in the coming con-
test Henry George, Jr.
! haze never met Mr.. Gle orge, and did
not kn,w lin, even by sight, but UNI
derstand t. lat he was not physically fit
ior such IN exciting canvass as, the
present.
''P ease ~'y for me that l am sorry
froal tie b tom Of my heart ...
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1897-10-30
Mr.. Croker's sympathy.

Special to The Sun. ......
New York, Oct. 29.-Richard croker
WINS seen at the Murray Hill Hotel, TINS
morning, and when it was announced
that Henry George had suddenly eA'
pired, he said, in sympathetlc 'ole.
"Nothing has given me greater sorrow
during my politicalIlife than thls-'hc
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1897-10-30
Athens, Pa, Bank to Quit.

ATHENS, Pa, Oct. 20.-The First Ma
tional Bank Of this place has decided to
liquidate and suspend business. Cedi-
tors will receive the full amount Of their
claims. The institution was founded in
1865.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1897-10-30
Mrs. Georges Tribute.

Special to THE Sun.
New YORK, Oct. 29.-Mrs. George paid
this tribute to her late husband: "My
husbands death is fitting end to an
active and open life. am now quite
reconciled 70 the inevitable"
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1897-10-30

Here she lies in Chester Morgue is picture Anna Spence
snnd against she sought relief Few comprehend
oddities preceded
her last days. history has printed need
not be printed again.
What brought this ask who the world is,
the the life she led other the door the
death died Sincerity Is
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1897-10-30

perhaps errng pccd the
g and forgiven condition Of always being branded the
forgiven Before this perhaps this girl thousands other
girls fled places where neither However this
weird death
for the sensory only but the sanity learn
rmit
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1897-10-30

death Of Henry George. l believe lie
had been failing man for some ime,
and 1 am sorry his friends permitted
him to enter this exciting campaign.
His family has my most earnest sympa-
thy.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1897-10-30
Affects New YOrk's Election.

Special to THE Sun.
New York, Oct. 29.-At first it was
supposed that the death Of Henry George
would result in big part Of his follow
e.s returning to the regular Democracy
and thus insure VanWyck's .election
Tammany gave out this idea and fes.
tered it, but the second calm came ana
then it was learned that the bulk OF the
Henry George followers would go bodily
for Low. Despite the fact that Henry
George, r., succeeds his father as the
head of the ticket, it will count little. 1t
will save reprinting the tickets, as the
name will be the same, the Junior
being dropped.
Young George is about 50 years OF age
and is to be married on Thanksgiving
Day to Chicago girl.
Tho most careful observers declare that
no man can really and honestly tell the
real effect of Georges death until the
night of election. Georges followers
are hotter than ever against Tammany.
Everybody had kind word for the dead
man except Tom Plat. Georges remark
that platt was thief ranks in his bosom'
and he would not forgive, even in death.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1897-10-30
Tried Suicide in Jail.
Spccial to THE Sun.

CAMDEN, N. j., Oct. 20.-John Cowan,
who, it is alleged, last Sunday shot and
robbed John A. Mather in his cigar store
in this city, yesterday attempted suicide
by hanging himself in the Camden
County Jail. He tied strap from his
hammock tightly about his neck, buckled
the other end to the bars of his cell door
and threw himself backward. He was
discovered and cut down, and after a
half hours work was revived.
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-06-08
RUM MADE A BREAK
DAM AT ANOKA IN DANGER OF
BEING CARRIED
AWAY.
HARD FIGHT TO SAVE IT.
NEW PRAGUE FARMER AND HIS
ABOUT THE GUARDED RAIL
WAY CROSSING.
RD FIGHT TO SAVE 1T.
RUIZ INVESTIGATORS A FAILURE.
E~cursiouists Will visit the Twin
Cities and Experimental Farm
Northwest News.
snecfal to the Globe.

Special to the Globe.
ANOKA, Mimi, June About noon
today the water in Rum river forced an
opening under the west end of the Rum
river dam and threatened to carry out
the entire cam. There was great eX-
citement for a time among mill men,
the gates at the flour mill being opened
to lower the level of the water, and
as large a force Of men and boys as
could be gathered was set to work
repairing the break by filing in with
bags of sand, brush, etc. To add to
the seriousness of the situation, the
crib near the Lincoln mill gave way
about l o'clock and was completely
washed out.
While a mill team was carrying ma
terial to help fill up the leak in the
dam the horses ran away. They ran
down behind the mill, one horse put
ting its head through a basement win
dow, cutting it badly. Matt Fox, the
driver, was thrown out, the flesh on
his forehead being badly cut and laid
back on his head.
The seriousness of the break in the
dam has not been materially lessened.
Work is being continued all night.
There is great danger to the Rum river
bridge, should the dam go out.
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-06-08
GRAIN GOSSIP

Gossip by private wire 10 c. II. F. Smith &
Co.. St. Paul. members of the New York
Stock exchange and Chicago board of trade
Snow, in his weekly crop report saws W n
ter wheat continues to rather more than hold
It's Cwn. Since April the weather has been
IDEAL. Harvest is under way in Texas and
will soon he in full swing in Oklahoma The
Texas crop may reach 100000 bu. The week
was favorable for spring whea. Corn makes
slow progress.
NO MARKETS AT CHICAGO.
CHICAGO. June 7.-on account of the judi
ca. election which is being he'd today there
were no stock or grain markets.
NEW YORK.
NEW YORK, June 7.-Flour-Re .eipts. 12.-
AGO bb.s.; exports, 300 bbls; quiet but firmly
ned; ne. Minnesota SO bakers, $S.30@3.55; winter
.ow grades, $2.5o@290. Rye -four, dull. Corn
meal, que Rye, steady. Barley, quiet Bar
:ey malt, nominal Wheat-Receipts 165. 200
bu; exports, 1880 bu; spot, firm; options
Openeo open ear steaay G1o and .ater advanced on cold
weather. Western covering by shorts, easing
on slightly in the afternoon under realizing
closed E@3sc net higher; June closed 74Ac:
September, 6S&Q69 1916; closed $3.50 Corn
receipts, "a, lC0 bu; exports, 212, 500 bu; spot
firm; No. 2 2sAe; options opened very STEADY
and ru-cd generally firm all day. closing sc
ne net higher; June closed 29Ac; September
80 80, s,16q9o B 1l-16e, closed 30ssc Oats-Recepts
2, 2l%622c; options were dull and nominally
higher.
MILWAUKEE,.
MILWAUKEE, Ju 7.-Flou-, entir ly Iom-
iEal Wheat nominal; spring, 691kc; No. /
northern, 74Ac; July, 67%c. Corn dull and
unchanged; No. 3, 22023c Oats steady: No,
white. 21A@22c. Barley steady and quiet:
No. 2, 3114@32c; sample, 24d32c. Rye lower:
No; S4c Receipts-Flour, 5000 bbls; wheat,
"a GOO bu; barley, 26,00O bu. Shipments Flour,
14O0O bbls; wheat and barley, none.
KANSAS CITY.
2 hard, 67@6Sc; No. spring, &c; No. Q
red, soc. Corn, No. 2 mixed 20021c Oats
dull; No. white, 19G19hc. Rye 29c.
ST. LOUIS.
ST. LOUIS, June Wheat higher; No. 2
red cash, elevator, SIC; track 851ac; July,
69kc. Corn higher; No. cash, 22Ac; July,
229sc. Oats, No. cash, 1712c; July, 1Sc. Rye
31c. Flaxseed, 73c.
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-06-08
DULUTH GRAIN

DULUTH, Minn., June THE wheat mar
ket was dull. 1t opened at 695sc sold up to
IoAc and closed at 697sc, an advance of &c
Cash sales were $4,000 to the mills at 1Kc
over owe July and 5000 to shippers at &c over.
Wneat stocks decreased All, ,61S bu last week
and amounted to 267S,5 ,5SS at the close. as fol-
lows; No. l hard, 415,022; No. l northern,
2S1 ,3Sl; No. l northern, 269 166; No. 3 spring.
345,4OS; no grade, 2S,613; rejected, liz, ,315;
special bin, 199, 735. Coarse grain stocks !:
Corn, 1873, decrease, 1,254 oats, S,7O1; rye,
372329 increase %, ,946; barley $50, ,691 increase
1923; fax, 1,523,940 increase, 35 1898. The
close: Cash No; 1 hard, 7asc; No. l north
ern, 7oasc; No 2 northern, 471s@621sc; to ar
rive, No. hard, 717sc; No. l northern 709sc; :;
July, No. northern. $3.50; September, No l
northern, $3.50. Receipts wheat, 97,SO7; ship
ments, $500; cars inspected, 81; last year,
PA Receipts, corn, none; oats, 1880: rye,
465: barley, 1854; flax, 9,616. Oats close,
20@2012c; rye, 34c; fax 761sc.
Cash sales wer9 follows: 10000 bu No.
l northern, 71Ac; 5000 bu No. 1 northern,
711sc; cars No. 1 northern, nc; cars No.
northern. 70a4c; cars No. northern, 7O1kc;
8 cars No northern, 6Sa4c; 4 cars fax, 76c