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, 1884-02-21
CaIamltles In California.

San Francisco, February 20.-The
Western Union telegraph company got
one through direct wire to the south
at 8 p. m. Reports Just received from
Los Angeles tell of a r%ainstorm, the
greatest ave had since 1875. The
foods are terribly disastrous, carrying
destruction on every hand. There is
great distress In the sections bordering
the Santa Ana and San Gabriel rivers.
Superintendent Hewitt hopes to have
the Southern Pacific temporarily in
running order in Ave days. Men have
been telegraphed for In all directions.
The most dreadful occurrence was the
breaking of the Tehusja dam, which
laid waste an immense area OF country.
1t is impossible at this early moment to
, 1884-02-21
HCnUSo TIE UCEHN
Bismarck Gives His Reasons
as to the Lasker Res
oIution.
The Deceased Political Con-
viction the Bar to
Courtesy.
A General Review of Passing
European Events.


Berlin, February 2o.-The following
is the text of Prince BismaIck's COM
m%unication returning the Lasker reso-
luton of coincidence to the United
States house Of Representatives: ANY
recognition in a fo.eign country of
personal qualities, of u German, es-
pecially, when made by &c important q
body as the house of representatives,
is gratifying to our national feelings.
i should have gratefully accepted the
communication made by Minister Sar-
gent and 1 should have asked the en-
peror TO empower me to present 1t to
the reichstag, If the resolution had not
contained an opinion regarding the OBJ
ject and effect OF Lasker's political ac-
tiyity, which was opposed to my con
%victions. According to my knowledge
Of the political economic development
Of German people. 1 cannot recognize
the opinion as one which events 1 have
witnessed would justify. 1 should not
venture to oppose my judgment to the
opinion Of SO illustrious q body as the
house of representatives If I bad not
by more than thirty years in active par
t%icipation in the internal policy of
Germany and gained experience which
justified me in attaching certain value
to my judmsnt of questions of home
affairs. 1 cannot determine to ask the
emperor for the necessary power to
communicate the resolution to the
reichstag. because I should have off,
cislly to advocate before the emperor
the opinion which 1 cannot recognize
as correct.
, 1884-02-21
Fearful Work OF Robbers.

Uniontown, Pa, February 2o.-The
people living in the mountainous re-
gions OF Fayette county have been ter
rorized by a band of highway robbers
and burglars who made their headquar-
tiers in the mountains and sailed forth
at night and frequently In broad day
light to plumber. Two months g
Fair Chance postofics was robbed and
the United States inspectors have since
been looking out for thieves. Early
yesterday morning some of the mem
bers Of the band were surrounded
while attempting to rob a house and in
the fight which ensued, Sheridan Mon
teith vas fatally shot. Others es-
capped. From Monteith, information
was obtained which led to the discov-
cry Of their mountain hiding place and
will result in the capture of others.
, 1884-02-21
xLViH CONGRESS-.
Senate.

Sewall's bill, ap%propriatiDg Seoo,0 900
per annum for the militia was passed.
The senate took up the bill to pro-
vide for the circulation Of national
bank notes. Amendment was proposed
by Pugh to the amendments OF Plumb
and accepted by the latter, which
would permit the issue Of treasury
notes provided for in Plumb's amend
ment, in case the banks deposited legal
tender notes for the redemption of
their circulation. Another amend
ment of PugL's was accepted by Plumb
to take the place Of the clause yester-
day withdrawn by the latter. The
clause withdrawn yesterday defined the
true intent aud meaning OF the section
to be, that the volume OF paper money
outstanding exclusive Of gold and sill
yer certi6cates) should remain as now
existing. Pugh's amendment offered
and accepted by Plumb, declared the
intent and meaning to be that such
volume should not be diminished, and
also accepted the principal aud interest
Of the public debt from obligations to
the United States, which might be
paid by such treasury notes. a debate
raj participated in by Pugh, Plumb,
Mcpherson and Morgan.
Plumb's and Merrill's amendments
were rejected.
Morrill, moved separately an amend
ment relating to what he termed the
''gold banks" and which had just been
disagreed to. The amendment in sep
arate form was agreed to.
Morgan introduced the amendment
suggested 10y him some days ago.
The executive session then ad-
journed.
, 1884-02-21
Strewn With Wrecks.

Evansville, Indiana, February 90
The river is strewn with wrecks Of
houses swept away last night in the
gale. Relief boats have been sent above
and below to render such assistance as
possible in the ~rescuing of people and
relieving distress. 1t will not return
before sometime this afternoon.
Newburgh has just telephoned for a
boat to go to the assistance of people to
be seen in distress opposite that town,
which is fifteen miles above here.
, 1884-02-21
New Mexlco,s LEGISLATURE.

Washington, February 20.-Senators
Vest and Cockrell, Speaker Carlisle and
Representatives Springer and Morri-
son, received a telegram from Santa
Fe, N. M, to day. saying that the Sec
Rotary OF New Mexico refuses to ad-
minister the oath of office to legally
elected members of the territorial leg
islature, which assembled to-day, and
assumes to decide the election qualih-
cations OF the members against the
vote Of the majority holding legal GER
ti6cates of election. 1t is signed by a
majority Of the council composed Of
both political parties.
, 1884-02-21
House.

After the disposal of some prellm-
mary business, a resolution was
adopted calling upon the postmaster
general for certain reports having ref
erence to the star route relations not
heretofore made public. Another :es-
olution was passed requesting thai the
president Of the United States be re-
quested to prevent the delivery Of
Senior Carlos Anguers, now In Key
West. Florida, held for extradition, on
demand OF the government of Spain
until 1t is ascertained whether the
charges against him are true and that
he is not held for political purposes.
A joint resolution appropriatlng $3.50,
600 to be expended among the Indians
for educational purposes was passed.
The military academy appropriation
bill was taken up and after much dis
cussion. the house adjourned.
, 1884-02-21

learn or estimate the damage. Ballma
creek, near Santa Monica, burst into
the lake.
Drs. Jeffries and Cook were washed
out to sea and drowned.
There is three feet of water In the
streets Of San Bernardino and the
houses are flooded. The town of Fall
brook is reported entirely washed away.
Many Of inhabitants are missing. 1t
ia supposed they are drowned. Most
of the orange groves and vineyards in
the San Gabriel valley are completely
DESTROYED.
, 1884-02-21

Fargo, OAK, February 20.-As soon
as the bridge at Ainsworth, W. T.,
is completed, which is expected TO &C.
cur about April /, the Northern Pa
chic road will put on a fast through
express from st. Paul to Portland in
four days, to run in connection with
the fast train over the Milwaukee 81
st. Paul road from Chicago, making
the time from that city to the Pacific
coast I've days, thereby saving one day
over any former schedule.
, 1884-02-21

Evansville, Ind, February 20.-One
Of the relief boats which arrived from
below this afternoon reports an awful
scene Of d~esolation, but as far as ascer-
tained no loss of life within fifteen
miles Of Evansville. Fifty or more
houses have been washed away. Many
people were taken from trees and hills,
some badly frozen, and brought here
for shelter.
, 1884-02-21
Chicago Cattle Market.

Chicago, February 20.--Cattle. RE
eeipts, $500; strong and active, good
to choice shipping, So. Oo96.4o; com.
mon to medium, IS. 20@6.So; stock
ers, IS 76@4.So; feeders, s5.oo954o.
Sheep. Receipts, $500 head; market
steady and firm, inferior to fair,
Sa.2694 80 per cwt.; choice to
extra, IS. medium to good,
47695.50.
, 1884-02-21
An Exten ded Storm.

Chicago, February 20.-The storm in
the vicinity Of and west Of st. Paul,
and south through Iowa, eastern Da-
kota and Missouri, played havoc with
the telegraph wires and service in those
directions is more or less impaired.
The same is true Of Texas and, In a
measure, east and southeast of Cincin-
natl.
, 1884-02-21
Must Explain.

Berlin, February 20.-The action OF
Bismarck in returning the resolution
Of sympathy on the death Of Herr
Lasker continues to excite much COM
ment. The friends of the deceased
statesman in reichstag propose TO de-
mand an explanation OF his course.
, 1884-02-21
Serious Tunnel Slides.

Tehachapi, Cal, February 20.-Thers
ave been slides in the Southern Pacific
tunnel. From Mojave to Lancaster the
ground is q network. One foreman re-
ports work on his section alone for
1000 men. The San Fernando tunnel
is reported caved at both ends. 1t will
be a week before the road is open to
Los Angeles.
, 1884-02-21

Louisville, February 20.-The river
is falling slowly and is forty-two feet
and eight inches at the canal mark.
The storm last night was fearful to the
flooded property. The tow boat John
A Woods lost three boats OF coal.
, 1884-02-21
Falling Snow Sheds.

Truckee, CAL, February 2o.-The
snowstorm has been terrible. Trains
both ways are delayed by falling snow
sheds. The railroad company is doing
all in its power to keep the road open.
A large gang has been working all day
to clear the track. The storm still son
tinues.
, 1884-02-21
Forty Houses Blown Down.

Cairo, ILL.,, February 2o.-The storm
Yesterday did no damage here, although
the velocity of the wind at one time
was sixty miles an hour. At Metropo-
lis 1t blew down about forty houses, in
GLIDING m church, injurlng several
people, but as far as learned no one
fatally.
, 1884-02-21

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, 1884-02-21

es 8 historical Dept; Cheyenne, Eyo.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-11-21

ALBANY, Nov. 20.--Goverpor Clevs.
land was At his desk for ssvernI hours
After the Manning welding yostsr,iav
afternoon. When I called 1t the Cant.
tai, just before dinner, found him
looking over letters. rasked him IN bo
had found time N rcad Mr.. Blaiue's
speech, delivered at Augusta lnsl
night. He said he had not read il care.
fully, but Intended I, do no. From
what ho had read of 1t he thought II
must b. . remarkably good one. He
had heard . number OF people speak
we'll Of It 70 day. ibid you notice
the last clause, where he refers to you 70
! asked. "Oh. yes," Was the reply :
"thst was very clever and courteous
remark. ] should like very much 10
know Mr.. Blaine" Nothing eesior in
the world" said I. "Do you think he
Will 1--we In Washington this winter?'
he asked. HE will undoubtedly be
there fos time" said I. That was
al that WAS said. Now, have no
idea that either Mr.. Blaine or Mr..
cleveland will 90 much out Of thoir
way to meet each other and venture
to say that II they ever do meet, neither
one viii refer 10 the election. Mr..
Cleveland already wonders, however.
how he came to be preferred to Blaine
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-11-21
Teaehers' Institute.

The New Castle County Teachers In
stitute, now In session In the collee,
aud TORY Mt Newark is being attended
With considerable interest. Assistant
superintendent Carpenter presided al
the morning session on Thursday Will,
Professor Mackey. of Delaware college
delivered an address on =" School Disci.
pine DIR. Raub spoke on How &c
teach Arithmetic. This was followed
6y discussion on the subject by DR..
Purnell and Professor Benton, Of the
college, and Superin tendent Harlan, OF
the public schools of this city. Stat.
Superintendent Williams presided al
the afternoon session, which was devo-
ted to the discussion of the manner oil
teaching language lessons.
In the evening the Rev. II. r.
Fulton lectured on The Great ion. :"
The teachers are we'll provided for, and
take an active part in the proceedings
OF the institute
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-11-21

PARIS, Nov. 2.-Since midnight IL
this hour, there have been seven death,
by cholerA in the city, and nineteen in
the hospitals. Two deaths are reported
to-day ct Nantes.
There was sharp frost again last
night, and it IL believed that 1t will
have q most beneficial effect In repress
ing the disease.
MADRID, Nov. 20.-Three fresh cases
OF sickness and two deaths have oc
Cured at Toledo, which are believed to
be due to cholera. At Beniapa there
have been three fresh cases and two
deaths.
NAPLES. Nov. 20 Complete oil cjal
returns Of the cholera In the Province
OF Naples show that there were IL. O37
cases and Z $40 deaths, of which mum.
bar II, 402 cases and $500 deaths were
in the city of Naples.
Bu1Nos AyREs, Nov. 20, via Calves
ton.-The Italian stes mer Persec has
been warned away from Monteyideo
and this port because she had cholera
aboard. Nothing further had been
heard of the Matteo Bruzzo, which is
reported to have had fifty cases on
board.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-11-21

Albany. Nov. co. Governor Cleveland
Was asked to-day II he was aware Of tear
existing among the colored people Of the
South that change In administration would
unfavorably effect their condition, to which
Yes, have been astenisbed ut the state
ment that there was an apprehension exist
ing among the colorcd people that In some
WY their rights, now secured to them under
the laws and Constitution Of the United
states, were In danger from the election Of q
Democratic President. l an even told that
some Of them are led to suppose the result Of
the recent election means that they may
All Of this has appeared to me to be 20 alb
surd, and have been so sure that the slight
est Intelligent reflection would dislodge sue b
foolish fears, that can hardly deem any
notice OF them necessary. But there is not
the ightest objection 10 calling the atten-
tion Of all who are In the least uneasy or un-
certain upon this subject to the fAct that the
title OF c0lored people TO freedom and oil the
rights Of citizenship cannot be disturbed, ex-
cept by change In the Constitution, which
u would no absolutely impossible to make.
Besides, the present condition or status Of
these people has been 90 fully accepted by
the entire country that no one should have
made ~ change 1t, If there was any possibili-
~ OF accomplish ing such thing.
:" So fer as the new Administration 10 rela-
ted to this subject the whole country can be
sure that the lawful power and jurisdiction
OF the Executive will be 90 exercised that
the rights Of all citizens, white or black, will
be preserved and protected. All the cd want
tages to which they are entitled BY reason OF
their citizenship will be secured to thsm.
There need be no fear that the Democratic
party or its newly elected Administration
proposes to Cypress or enslsve any part Of our
population or 10 destroy the business inter
ests OF the country. We hope, on the other
hand. TO do sonething to benefit the people.
IL seems to me that our effort In TINT dIfec-
ton would be aided II mischievous croaking
and dark imaginings should give place to
an earnest endeavor TO inspire confidence,
and 70 make universal q cheerful hope for
the future"
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-11-21
Am upeen.enee.

The Philadelphia North America,
says: " Desirce has made a great
hit at Haverly's Theatre. The perfor
nance given by the McCaull Opera
Comiaue Company is throughout full
OF merit aud most enjoyable. Very
pretty music Is heard in " Desiree. 81
the numbers are fresh and novel, and
the choruses particularly attractive.
WimlnRtorians have two more nights
IN N..,' 10 witness this charmips
little opera. twill we'll repay you for
Next week the " Beggar Student &"
Will occupy the boards At Haverly's.
with full chorus, etc.
This evening, the we'll known and
world renow ned comedian, Jos Jefer.
son Will appear at the Opera House for
the hrst tlmein several years, on which
occasion be will present the sterling old
comedy entitled the Cricket on the
hearth" aud the farcical comedy
Lend Me Five Shillings." Mr.. Jeffef-
son Is too well known TO require any
extensive newspaper notices, and yes
teroay The box sheet showed that the
nouse will be crowded, rs almost every
seat was taken.
Next Monday night Aimee, the
charming little French :actress, will
appear for the first time In this city In
an English speaking character A.
Nam 'zelle," (the millinery In the
comedy OF that name, and there 10 no
doubt but the house will be crowded,
On Wednesday night, and Thanks.
ewing afternoon and evening, Little's
world will be presented with all
its grand, beautiful, thrilling and real.
ls,ic scenes and incidents.
on Saturday night, tho Goth inst. -,
nyde q Behman's celebrated IN lin strels
will ppeal
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-11-21
Business Faiiures.

Samuel j. Adams, of Adams & Leon.
ard, bankers, of Dallas, Texas, made an
ASSIGNMENT on Wednesday. His liza.
biilties are estimated A. $500, 200, and
ne says his assets will exceed that
amount by $3.50, 1000.
Carr q Hobsou, limited, manufactur-
efs OF agricultural implements in
bergen Point, with an Office in New
YORK, have made an assignment. The
c'mpany's January statement showed
assets 1857, 736, and liabilities $i10,g37.
The capital of the company Is $3.50, 200.
IL 10 expected TO resume shortly.
The Carthage Company, Of Carthage
New YORK organized last year with q
capital OF $l0O, 900 for the manufacture
OF wood pulp and pulp boards, ha,
been placed in the hands Of receiver
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-11-21
FOURTH EDITION.
The Mev Political . enens.

The Friends meeting house, .,
Ninth and Tatnall streets WINS vel
flied last evening with An Intelligent
laudience, Who had assembled 70 Lea,
Philip @. Garrett. Chairman Of the
Committee OF One Hundred OF Phila
dslpbia, lecture on 1.-THE New Poiitica
lTenent." The speaker Was an oldisi
Imam, Of fine physique, bss q good de-
livery, and his ideas upon the great
political questions Of the day are very
good. Alter o short intro duction the
lspeaker, reading his sentiments from.
manuscript, began to sum up the stand
ing and principles of the two great
PARTIES, which, At the present time,
was made up principally Of rings and
bosses.
He then euloeised the standing oil
each party separately, together with q
reference to their respective platforms,
many planks OF which are very simil lar
Ia their meaning, while both sides vir-
tually agree upon various subjects. He
thought both parties needed revising,
and said that the workmen were fully
able to rule this country IL they orly
saw 1T to do 30. He said that the Demo.
cratic party did not believe In free
trade. neither did they believe In high
tariff, while the Republican party dc
nouDces FREQ trade and maintains that
q high tariff Is the best protection to the
manu- featuring interests of the country
After referring TO the part that the old
battle Of states rights being settled long
ago by the rebellion, the establishment
OF both political parties, the abolition
OF slavery, etc, he wanted to know
what they were clamoring for.
/ N afa. vni I.i. "a
without using names, and the cha rye
made against them during the cam.
paign, and said that on the Qucntion Of
Civil Service reform bo;n parties
agreed. After failfl K {" lnd apy ms,e.
rial difference in the opinions OF sbs
leaders OF the two great parties, he
thought the people wanted fresb, real
and living issues. They want It and
must have II, az 1t IL the only salvation
for the country. In speaking of the
corrupt politicians, with thelrreepective
parties, he said they were not responsi.
bic, and unless the people rose up In
mighty power 10 prevent this corrup-
ton the country must and will surely
sink. War should be declared on party
schemes and n noble strike made az the
ballot box for moral principles and not
party predjudices.
After speaking at length upon the
sign ihcance OF party platforms he turn.
ed bis attention to the question of war,
dwelling at length on the possibilities
OF war and how The people should act
to prevent another outbreak. He cited
several instances. where war had been
prevented by the GOODNESS of one of the
Two parties necessary 10 engage in al
conflict. He agitated the esta blisb ment
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Il. a d ON GERS Eloeted.

AT special meeting of the Directors
OF the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Oh
Thursday, Robert Garrett, Vice Presi.
dent OF the Company, was unanimously
elected President Samuel Spencer,
Second Vice President was elected
vice President, and Thomas NJ. King
General Superintendent of the Pitts
burg Division Of the road, was elected
second Vice President. The Board
also elected Bradford Durham General
Manager of the entire Baltimore and
Ohio systems, and VIM. NJ. Clements
General Superintendent of its main
stem and branches. II also confirmed
u. j. Foreacre as General Superinten
dent OF tue Trans-Obi 10 Divisions.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-11-21

Charles F. Wollaston, book keeper fol
the LobdellCar Wheel Company, wat
married yesterday afternoon to Miss
Lizzie Steele, of tn is city. The ceremo
ny took p lace at the home of the bride,
NO. 5o2 West Thirteenth street, the
ceremony being per formed by the
rev. Mr.. Craig, of Philadelphia.
Only a few of the most intimate
friends and relatives of the contracting
parties were present. Alter receiving
the congratulations and well wishes OF
those present. the newly welded couple
were driven to the depot and left on the
$40 p. M. train for New York, from
whence they will 60 to Boston on an ex
tended wedding tour.
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Fatal UasuaIitses.

! Six men belonging to a construction
gang on the Old Colony Railroad
started from the central station at
Taunton, Massachusetts, on Thursday
morning, on hAnd-car hitched on an
express train, intending to drop off at
Weir junction AZ one of the crossings
In Taunton the axle of the hand car
broke, and the car was flung across the
track, throwing the men In all direo-
lions. Four Of them we're severely in
Jured, one, named Thomas NcIn,ire,
perhaps fatally.
Two young couples, while driving
home from Findlay, Ohio, on Wednes-
day night, began racing their horses,
when the teams suddenly came in to
collision, md the occupants Of one OF
them-Charles ConiDe and Miss Payne,
were thrown out. Miss Payne was
killed and ConiDe dangerously injured.
They were engaged TO be married.