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Daily Republican., 1882-08-16
RArnrmtu ,he Matchword.

If,he Democratic organs persist In
their abuse of Richard Harrington,
George P. Fisher, Benaiah Watson,
James R, Lofand and Albert Curry, IL
will make them the most popular men
lin the State. Disreputable papers have
their uses, and the lower they sink in
public estimation the more they serve
the purpose of popularizing those they
would daub with pitch. housing owls
bring themselves into prominence by
attacking eagles without physically
harming themselves, except to be made
aware of the perfect contempt with
which they were treated, by their su'
periors whom they could annoy but not
harm.
The gentleman whom we have named
and against whom all that is venomous
in the vilest of the Democratic party is
turned, are not the objects for which
the Republican party is contending.
In this campaign it is not men but
measures with the Republicans. Even
if the contest were for men, the Demo-
Gratis would fail to match the gentle
men named in ability and devotion to
the best interests Of the State of Della.
ware. The gentlemen named repre-
sent Republican progress and reform
insteau of the Bourbon idea of clinging
to dead issues. They represent better
education and free schools for all the
people in the State. They represent,
protection to working men, as well as
to manufacturers and farmers. They !
represent lifting the heavy burthen of
taxation from the shoulders of the poor
instead of clapping two cents box
more on the price of matches. They |
equal representation of the
people in the Legislature of the State,
and are opposed to the disfranchiseme ment
of 80, 900 people to keep even Senate
Bayard in the Senate. They represent
county officers elected by the people in |
stead of the old Bourbon plan of ap-
pointment by the Governor. They rep.
resent reform in the judicial mar
of the State and are opposed |
to the life tenure in office. They be. |
lieve a State constitutional convention |
should he called and the constitution |
made to conform to the advanced |
spirit of the age. The people would
rather have these reforms under the
leaders named than a continuance of
old Bourbon ideas and practices under
Mr., Salisbury, Mr.. Ba! ard, Mr.. Lore,
Mr.. Moore and Mr.. William II. Lee.
Reform and not the reformer is the
guiding star of the Republican party
on 10 tho grand victory that awaits it.
Daily Republican., 1882-08-16

WE CALL particular attention to the
ordinance in today's REPUBLICAN reg.
ulating theweights and measures used in
market and would advise all hucksters
and dealers in market to peruse 1t care
fully and become thoroughly acquainted
with it's provisions. 1t provides for a
short cut to Justice and dishonest deal.
ers may find it to their interest to be
fair in dealing and they may realize
that "Honesty is the best policy"
Daily Republican., 1882-08-16

WE DON'T KNOW Of q more incorrigi.
BILE wretch than the man who boldly en-.
tered Squire Vandegrift's Office last
evening and stole Eve dollars from his
drawer. A man has no fear of justice
who would rob a Justices Office.
Daily Republican., 1882-08-16
LOOAAEAME TABLE
uORkEuTED MAY Q, 1854

TRAINS LEAVE WILMINGTON IVl
hiladslphla, 200, ~, 100, &S1 ~ ',sS sS%
D;89 S:68, 1886, l1:SS q. m; lEiS' ~ I"ss n
LOS 2:S0, t:eo, 6.l7, o:Ss, iao' IN -
q:bS n lam
rev York, ZOO, ,2:9s, $50: u - SSSI"
.. u EI9:3s, l,6o, bl7, Guy
Baltimore, 1:O6, 1888 a. m; l2'Ol o." Au'"'
y. III. .,M
Baltimore and washington, ~, ""'""
9.l7 a. M: /, 1908, 6:67, ll:o4 p. M
Baltimore and Bay Line, o:Sl p m' an,
Baltimore and intermediate StSuonN WV
New castle, 600, $40 a. M LOO %1'E " ~
Harrington and IntOrmsdlate S.SHSEt 2sS t,,IS nj
q. M; 1905; 6:G0 p. IN. No sunusy ~.
l)elmar and Intermediate Ststion'' ""A-
l:06 y. IN. , tEk
Wilmington and Northern N"i''
m; loo, 500, $50 p. m.
uoIaware " estern Railroad, T;os' l""N
SUNDAY TRAINS 70" .~M
philadelphia, 200, 2:28, $40 a, m' l-"
$3.50, t:38, T:2e, 1880, 900, ?: aiGG % qE So
PbiladeIphia and New HorH' EVN '''
6:l7, 6.SS, 1870 p. N. ,p "A
Baltimore and Washington, LUZ "
sos, 9:lT q. NJ. ll:O4 D. m'
ARRIVE AT WILMINGTON fHva a,.,,
Philadelphia, l:4z E5l, ~, c,!SS ~ wv S q
ts' k.ss % 40 a2O. .o:67, 800, 9:H9iV.aaSSilS O.aS ilS
400 900, V'ySds SUNDAYS, E42 LSl, S%~
: a1'U N y RS.so. 1855, 100. 1880 y. m' ,nN
FROM New York, 1852, 4;47, S;OV VSnuaSyL 2; @S d A
500, o:57, ll:O4 P. m: W
Isl, 500 a. M, l1;O4' D. IN ,. nsl
rron baltimore, l:5l, 1913, S94, lESJ: ~ Js:pSddI I
r'om n 1:s3 S:ii, 6:8S, ,7:24, G6o: 0n 0ios
roo 2:Ss, a. m, d7, oSs, TIA Wv" M
OU, ~ a.1 "nt,,Utop' 200, 9:9s, ll;ts a; ;s11j d.
FroIn 1.sa S.IT s:sS. 7:24, $50 p. m; Un UaniSnS
200, 2:23, q. NJ. 5:l7, 0:SS' ''a,' 'a'Ss EcA HI
S.w CASTLE, $50, 1t:1S .. NJ LAW
WV n. m. No Sunday trains ,om ,al
n.,svare Railroad, $50 g. T'i law
N. No Sunday trains v.n,osd, "
wu-o,raton and Northern 5n SSsSHdlp
q, m; $40, n:Sh o:AS y
$40 o. M; arrlNo Ia" o.oo a o.;
DslsNaro Western Railroad %~N
u.s;Ts ?; N; yoR WILMINGTON LI.S Y
pn,IadeIphia, 18th and MsrE;ssts Ia ;s.sS' SucS II:cS
s:55. $50, T:1b, 1880, WI, 1!1o W i:So. 500,
a. m, 1898, 1870, 8lo; 6o 6;VEI E1Io.I5 ll:SOR,
5:b6. 8:80, $50, 9.So, lG"T, S.sO. q. NJ "
Sundays, l2:SO, S9o; Pa IN, n m,
FirurosmarkOd thus ~ O0D'
express trains traiI,1,A AT. NOTICE.
Special train viii leave ss.ass s5sytta ts
at ytI St g. fs,5sT59ss @ ss ~ %s,ssSHstSs y Ssa e
Wilmington at o'sO Tao
$40. 8:l0p. NJ
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100, 900 Tick cts at S5 Each. FFaO.
lions, In FifGhs in proportion.
LIST OF PRIZES

1851 Prizes amounting tO..........$265, 200
Application for rates 10 clubs should only
be made to the Office Of tho Company In New
Orleans.
For further information write clearly, Civ.
ing full address. Send orders by Express,
Registered Letter or Money Oeder, addressed
only to
Daily Republican., 1882-08-16
HEAR THE WITNESSES.

Many shrink from public ity in connection
with S. S. s., but we are permitted to refer to
the following persons who have known and
witnessed its wonderful effects:
PERRY HOUSTON Co GA.
Wehave known 'Swift's Specific" tested
In hundreds OF most obstinate cases Of Blood
Poisoning, MercurIal RheumA,ism. Scrofula,
Sores, czema, Uatarrh, etc., and do consci-
tiousIy testify that 1t met with the most per.
feet and signal success, effected radical and
permanent cures in every case without
single exception.
Hugh L. Dennard, Geo. W. Kille1,
John g. Brown, Geo W. Singleton,
VIM. Brunson, John H. Hose,
Jas D. Tharp, ELI Warren,
Moore 4 Tuttle, J, W. Belwin,
J. W. WImberly, ], W Voolfolk,
W.D. Pierce, Sheriff, I.W. Mann, %. Treas.
q. q. Ddncan, T. M. Killen,
Day q Gordon, I. M. Butner, Sheriff.
We are personally acquainted with the
gentlemen whose signatures appear tU the
above certificate. They are citizens Of said
county, and OF the largest respectAbillty and
character.
as. JILES, Ordinary Houston TO-, Ga.
OH. CUTLER, DIX Sup. vt. Houston Co.,
Ga.
"Nothing but favorable reports. Believe
S $. s. is specific for all B God Disease. 1t
gives universal satisfaction"
q. W. JONES & o., Memphis.
as. S. >. gives better satisfaction than
anything We have ever handled"
jacks Il o. Helena, Ark.
"Have never had a complaint otS. s. S"
ARTHUR PETER Il o., Louisville, KY.
rs s. S, has given entire satisfaction to
everyone A. B RICHARDS,
Sherman, Texas.
l have had AN excellent sale for S.S.S. .and
the results have been most salts actory.n
10. BURGE, Bowling Green, KY.
"Our sales OF s, S y. have been gooi. and
its success perfect" JONES& GARY,
Montgomery, Ala.
rs. s. S. has given entire satisfaction t.
everyone" Il. REUS =, Paris, Texas
rs. s. 8. has given universal satisfaction ~
X. W. POWERS x o., Ric1mond, Va.
%S1,OUOEBsE e EE%4TS Ssia u sa5 T15l
Chemist who viii find on analysis Of 10C
bottles Of s. s, s, one particle Of Mercury
Iodide OF POtisgum, or any mineral substane,
SWIFT SPEOIFlO co., Props.
Atlanta, ca.
Price Of Small Size SI.OO
Large 4" 1.76
OLD BY ALA DRUGGISTS.
Daily Republican., 1882-08-16
COLLEGE.

The next term will begin, WEDNESDAY
EVENING, SEPT. 9Th, 1882 Examina-
tions for admission at 10 O'Clock 3. No., on
that day. There are three courses Of instruc-
tion; First, classical; second, scientific and
agricultural; third, literary; each extending
over four years. Both sexes are admitted TO
ths class rooms. Expenses very moderate.
The Board Of Trustees at their recent meet
ing appointed committee to secure tmmed-
lately a tn oroughly qualified person:to hll the
vacancy in the Faculty. For further infor'
PRSsrDsET ". H. PUKNELL, LII. D.,
jy29-6w Newark, DeA'
Daily Republican., 1882-08-16
SEMINARY - Norris.
fO~m- pa

DATRONIZED by those desiring for their
Il sons careful and moral training and thor.
ough preparation for business or college
seth school year commences Sept. 18th. For
circul ars address the Principal. JOHN W.
LOUH, Ph ID 1y2T eod-2m
Daily Republican., 1882-08-16

A TTEWTION-ALL PERSONS DE
IN string pure Drugs or Chemicals, OF
Wishing their prescriptions or private receipts
carefully compounded with pure materials
should 20 to the drag store Of
II, X. BRINGHURST
III MARKET traet Wilmington.
Daily Republican., 1882-08-16
Louisiana State Lottery Company.


Incorporated in 1909 IOr xb years by the
Legislature for Educational and Charitable
purposes-with capital 0f $1,000, ,0OO--to
which reserve fund Of over $3.50, 900 has since
been added.
BY an overwhelming popular vote IL
franchise was made q part OF the presok
State Constitution adopted december I'd,
u, 1879.
The only Lottery ever voted on and endor
sod by the people OF a1y State.
IT NEVER soALHs OR PosTPoNRs
Its Grand single Number Draw
lnHs takes place monthly.
A SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY TO
WIN A FORTUNE. NINTH GRAND
DRAWING GLASS, /, AT NEW Or
LEANS, TUESDAY. SEPTEmBER IL,
1882 -14Sth Monthly Drawing.
Look at the following scheme unde the su
pervision and management Of
GEN. g. r. Beauregard of Louisiana, 4
Gen Jubal A. Early, of Virginia.
who manage all the Drawings Of this UOm
pany, both ordinary and selnt-RnmUal
and attest the correctness Of the published
Oflcial Lists.
OAPITALPRIZ . $4,000.
100. 900 Tick cts at S5 Each. FFaO.
lions, In Fifths I'm proportion.
mn
Daily Republican., 1882-08-16

rTNHEL ARGESr CLOTHING HOUSE IN
l. Philadelphia, JOHN WANAMAKER
Grand Depot, 18th and Market streets.
Daily Republican., 1882-08-16

HOstetter's Stomach BItters extirpates dy-
spepsta with greater certainty snd prempti-
tude then any known rew wedy, and Is most
retion. These are not empty assertions, as
thousands Of our countryn en- and women
who have experienced its effects are aware,
but are backed up by irrefrsgOble proofs.
The bitters also give healthful stimulus to
the primary organ.
For sale by all Druggists and Dealers
generally.
Daily Republican., 1882-08-16
M. A. DAUPHIN,
Now Orleans. La,

or n. A. DAUPHIN,
8O7 seventh IT. Washington, DC.
N. b. Orders addressed to New
len.
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rs. s. 8. has 3iven universal satisfaction" !"
X. W.POWERS x o., Ric 1mond, Va.
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'J.B. MAI
w ann n
Daily Republican., 1882-08-16

rs. s. s. has given entire satisfaction to
everyone" E.REUS', Paris, Texas
Daily Republican., 1882-08-16

We are personally acquainted with the
gentlemen whose signatures appear tU the
above certificate. They are citizens Of said
county, and Of the largest responsibility an
character.
as. GILES, Ordinary Houston TO-, Ga.
OH. CUTLER, DIX Sup. vt. Houston Co.,
Ga.
Daily Republican., 1882-08-16

"Our sales 0fS, y =. have been gooi. and
its success perfect" JONES Il GARY,
Montgomery, Ala.
Daily Republican., 1882-08-16

rs s. S, has given entire satisfaction to
everyone A. B RICHARDS,
Sherman Texas
Daily Republican., 1882-08-16

"NOthing but favorable reports. Believr
S s. S. is a specific for all B God Disease.
gives universal satisfaction
q. W. JONES & 90, Memphis.
Daily Republican., 1882-08-16

DST-Aj 4
A tlena
litt'S hot
Ratufday|
sOly reEi| |
The daily gazette., 1882-03-03
The sassarrns ship Canal

Speclal 10 Lne BalllmOre sun.
WASHINGTON, March 2.-The petit
ton in reference to The Sasssfras canal
bill has been prepared, and is signed by
Mr.. Horace Tebbetts, as president of the
Sassafras Canal CLmpany. 1t recltes
that the Ches lpeake and Delaware ship
canal project Is not of sufficient national
Importance. to just fy Congress In assum-
ing the entire cost Of construction that
the Choptank route will cost $l6,500,-
900, of which Congre Is asked to pay
the entire amount; that the Sassaffas
route will only cost $8,000,000, and
Congress is only sskedssto indorse pay
meut of interest at 8. 65 per cent. on
81 100000 OF bonds. Thel bill, which
accompany the petition, is the Sassafras
bill substantially as it was before the
committee of the two houses during
last Congress. There ARE additional
provisions to the effect that il at any
time the harbor tf Baltimore and the
channels Cf the Patapsco river and of
the hesapeake and Delaware bays. are
open to navigation, and the canal shall
be closed by ice or other distraction for
period logger than "a hours, the Sc
cretary of War shall, upon compliant in
writing Of the president of the Board OF
Trade OF Baltimore, cause the said canal
TO be opened for the navigation Of ves-
sells at the expense of the company.
Also that good and sufficient lights
shall be maintained along the line OF
the said canal for the safe navigation Of
the same at night. 1t was said tC day
that there was prospect that the Sas-
safras bill would be introduced in reg
ular order by one Of the Maryland men,
bers, and if this is agreed upon, the Pc
titIon and bill will not be sent 10 the
Speaker, otherwise they will be sen tol
bin on Monday next. Several members
of the committee on railways and canalt
who have been seen by gentlemen in
terested in the Sassafras route have ex-
pressed the opinion that 1t will be nc
more than just and proper for the two
bills to be before the committee to
geLber for consideration.
The daily gazette., 1882-03-03
EupervIsorn AppoInted,

At the SESSION Of the U. S. District
Court ycs.erdAy, Chief Supervisor Val
entine pres ,nted the following as q list
OF the Supervisors Of Registration for
Sussex county. The first named are
Republicans, and the last named Demo-
Gratis:
Cedar Ciesk--John II. Johns IN, Be.
niah w. Truilt.
Broadkiln-William r. GritIenberg,
William X. Wilson.
Nanticoke Hundred-John q. Short,
Miles Messick.
Northwest Fork-Samuel p. Saugh-
ley, g. r. kust.
Broad Creek-Thomas II. Chipman, D,
James A. BOyce.
Little Creek-Gsorge L, Smith, DR..
Edward Fowler. ."=
DagsbOro David Burton John w.
Houston.
BaltimOre-JOshus W. Bishop, The
mas Dukes.
Indian River-Henry g. Brennan,
Thomas A. J0sepbs. ..--
Lewes and Rebobeth-Charles II.
Maull, Lemuel w. NAPLES.
Georgetown-Dr. Called r. Layton
George A. Jones.
SeAford--Henry L. Hopkins, Michael
Colborn.
Gumboro-Willlam Ii. Cannon, Isaac
S. Jones.
The appointments were confirmed by
the court. 1t Is very probably lisl
Of supervisors for this county VIII b,
appointed in few days for the approva
Of the CouIt.
The daily gazette., 1882-03-03
WHAT mOAR SAID OF coNKLING
THE GREAT LEADER GOES ON TIE
BENCH WITH HoAR's pENoNcIATIoN
AS DISHONEST AND UNFIT.

THE CHEAT LEADER GOES ON TIE
BENCH WITH HoAR's pENoNcIATIoN
AS DISHONEST AND UNFIT.
A special despatch from Washington
TO New York Sun yesteIday:-
While no very aggressive movement
being made 10 defeat the confirmation
OF Mr.. Conkllng, still there is a good
deal OF quiet effort being made to com
pass SUCH result.
MIR. Hoar is too modest about his
speech. 1t was stronger even than has
bt en- reported, and was an effort 10 which
he had pparently given a good deal of
thought, for he said, in opening, that
what he was about TO say he had been
on the point of say rg before on two
different occasions. Senators saw that
1t was generally believed In the cham
ber that the speech had long been pre-
pared, not only because of thus prefaIory
statement, but becau, ,e the speech Itself
was symn etrical product, and bore
none OF the characteristics an extem-
poIaneous effo,t. One Senator sa d to-
day that he bad never listened to 40
stroug philippe, and that 1t ought To
have been preserved, because il was a
contribution to English literature. Mir.
Hoar spoke coldly and without apparent
passion, but the Senators who listened
we're under The most intense excitement.
When he had flushed, no one ia the
chamber seemed TO care to reply in MIR.
CohkliDg's dtfenss but Don Cameron
aud John l.. Jones. aud they could not.
II Senator Logan had been present there
would have been a vigorous response.
Only one point IN the speech reported
in the newspapers on tho day following
the delivery appears to have been wrong.
Mr.. HOar did net liken Mr. Lonkling TO
Mr.. Webs er. he merely said that of
all the public men be knew, Mr.. Conk-
ling used words more adroitly than any
one, except Webster. He not only de-
nonnced tie nomination as one unfit to
be made because Of Mr.. Conkline's lack
OF legal knowledge aud experieEce, huC
he said thai Mr.. CoDklIng had been
always governed by low motives. He
said that re had heard him d.nounce
nen who had been nominated for office
because Of his personal hatred of them,
and he had be :rd him cover other men
with praise becaus, he de sired to asa
them for bis personal ends. He bad
never known him to act wholly for the
good of the republic. Nj. Hoar even
attacked Mr.. Oonkllns's private charat
acter, aud said that even if he were
fitted by bis attainment and professional
for the bench he ought not t. be con-
tirmed. He said in this connection sui =
stantially that he would not enter into
The slums, but that IL was notorious thai
Mr.. Conkling's private character was moi
such as TO make him fit associate for
men whCsi ermine should be stainless.
The daily gazette., 1882-03-03
Congress Yesterday.

In the U. S. Senate yesterday the bills
to regulate practice in ratents and to
promote the efficiency of the life saving
service were reported favorably The
Chinese Immigration bill was consider
ed. After an executive ses sion the Sen
ats adjourned.
In the House the bill AUTHORIZE uR the
construction OF vessels for the navy ives
reported, ordered ptlnted and recomit-
tel. The contested election Case of M c.
Dowell VS.. George, from Oregon, was
dismissed. The Diplomatic Approprla-
tion bill was considered In CUmmitte Q
Of the Whole. Adjourned.
The Senate, In executive session yes
terday, confirmed the nomina ions Of
Roscoe Conkl ng to be Associate JUS
tice of the Supreme Court, and A. A,
Sargent to be Minister to Germany
The vote on Mr.. ConkliBg1s nomination
Is understood to have been 80 to 12-the
nays including eight Democrats and four
Republicans. The latter we're Messrs
Hoar, Dawes, Morrill, and Hawley. Mr..
Sargen:'s nomination wss confirmed
without a di vision.
Members of the House Committees
on Naval Affairs, Appropriations and
Commerce, accompanied by several u.
5. Senators and Naval officers, will leave
Washington this morning for a visit to
the League Island Navy Yard. They
will stop on tps way TO examine the
shipyards at Wilmington and Chester.
The visit to League Island will be ma ie
tomorrow, ami the party will return to
Washington tomorrow night.
The President yesterday nominated
Cornelius A. Logan, of Illinois, to bs
Minister to Chili, and John b. Weaver,
Of North Carolina, to be Consul at Bah
in
The daily gazette., 1882-03-03
''oNn HUNDRED WIVES u
LOCAL LINES.

City Council meets this evening Iu
reGu lar session.
Rumford & Bro. are having the trout
Of tNelr store painted.
The Greenbaokers of this city are
without room TO meet in.
A musical and literary entertai nment
will be held in MadeIy Chapel this even
ing.
Go and see Sam. Hagus's English
Ministries In the Opera House this even
ing.
Workmsn are engaged in laying large
steam into the new r., W. & b. station,
this city.
The Equitable Loan Association held
its annual meeting last evening and re-
elected the old board of directors. The
loan 10 in a good financial condition.
Company A, OF the State Fencib bles, ,ot
Philadelphia, will visit this city on tue
9th inst. They will be the guests of Pos
ties Rifles. During their stay thay will
bO rendered a banquet in the Clay ton
| House.
The Board OF Trustees of the Wes-
leyan Female College, at meeting yes.
terday afternoon, decided to surrendt I
the charter of the school TO the NJ. E
| Conference. The college will pr lbably
be continued by William Bright, who
recently purchased 1t.
Now they speak OF Crude Petroleum al
| q remedy Ior Consumption better moi
| Try IL, but take Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup, =
tue standard Cough Remedy of our age
II is agreeable to the taste, never fails u
cure, and costs only 70 cents bottle.
The daily gazette., 1882-03-03
TeIegraphle summary.

l,aor Victoria was fired at BY man
i Nsclean as she was entering bel
L. al the Windsor depot yesterday
MI hut sustained no injury. Mac
vas arr, sted-Tbe Lord Mayor ol
Ian advised a deputstiGn tf unem-
al vorkmen VINO waited upon him
nlor,,e to Canada-Mr. Bradlaugh
90, crday reelected to the House
ommops from Northampton by a
,rS 7OS to 1851 for Mr.. Corbett-
snapI,h Cotes has ten called to
On the 10Th instaut-1 he printers
Di,,-e in Madrid have be"n i'm
.ped for melting men to strlke-Dr.
has resigned the pie'ifency OF
ppublc of Uruguay, and the Con-
of both chambers has elected Sea-
aptos to be his successor. Tran
V contiuues-i,Rssia has made de-
on the Rounelian treasury Of 25,-
eO francs for maintaining the army
cupaiion'
The daily gazette., 1882-03-03
SECOND EDITION
The Flood at CairO-HOW the City
was Saved.


CAIRO, ILL.,, March 1.-Calro took
q long breath Of relief this morning
when the OHIO river showed a fall
of 3 inches and the Mississippi a
fall of 4 inches, but reports from
above were not so encouraging. 1t
was reported that the waters were
rising above, but, as the levees still
hold firm here and every effort is
made to strengthen them, the conf
dence of the people is restored, the
panic has subslded, and business is
picking up, though the railroads are
still under embargo. For more than
a week the people have been under
the greatest strain, their lives and
property depending upon a small
quantity of earth and few boards
hurriedly placed in position on the
top of the levee which girdles the city
All this time the telegraph was
bringing reports of devastation and
ruin from Paducah, Belmont and
other towns. For a week from Feb
ruary 20 the water rose an inch an
hour. A thousand men were put to
work and kept employed day and
night on the north-side levee, to
stave off danger at weak spots,
caused by softening of the embank-
ment.
The authorities found trouble in
securing labor. Loafing crowds of
black and white men formed ring
and refused to work except upon
their own terms. Many of these
lawless people took every opportu-
nity to plumber from the piles of exs
posed property while the owners
were obliged to remove from the
ground floors and stack up IN the
streets and on the levees. This ex
posed property included thousands
of pounds of salted pork, and mer-
chandise of every description. Hir
ed watchmen we. re insufficient tC
protect the goods thus exposed, anG
a vigilance committee was formed tC
assist the mayor, Mr.. N. B. Thistle
wood, who called out a company o.
militia. The soldiers were placed
on gu I'd at various points to protec
the levee and to guard property. On
Friday night three or four plunder
ers were snot, and one of them re
ceived severe wounds. The deter
minatIon of the vilIgant committe,
soon awed the lawless element init
respect for power, and many of thu
hitherto recusants went to work
The firm of T. w. q w. P. Halliday,
brothers, advanced the city money t,
pay laboIers, and the people sent cooket
provisions In great abundance, every
bodv realizing that 10 such an emergen
cy I was q duty to contribute whateve
could be spared for the public safety
The Messrs. Halliday stopped their ex
tensive business, and sent several hun
dred of their employees to man the ram
parts. The vigilance committee issued
proclamation prohibiting all over
charges for the necessaries of life, haul
ing or other labor. The fall Of tht
rivers to-day is decided change for the
better, and every one Is in hope thai
the worst is over. The weather it cleAl
and mild.