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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-20
Delaware HIver q Lancaster II. II.

Delaware RIver a Lancaster IL. R.
A special from Reading hays; A force
OF mon under Contractor o. A. Rice Mon.
day commenced work on the proposed
Delaware River ~ Lancaster railroad,
near Pughtown, Chester county. 1t is
probable that. rs more hands will be put
to work today. This road connects
Lancaster and Phnnixville, thence going
10 a point on the Delaware river. The
proposed road will pass through the Falls
Of French Greek, where valuable mines
and granite quarries ors located.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-20

Special Correspondence of Gazette and journal
MILFORD, June 18.-The Milford and
Camden Clubs played an interesting game
here yesterday. The home team won, al
though wager, the visitors pitcher, al
lowed but for hits to be made off his
delivery, while Sprogell was pounded
for 10 hits, one of which was home
run. Camden will sign wager. The
score:
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-20

william Edwards, living on Madison
street near second. had the finger OF bis
tight hand so badly cut In a planer at the
Harlan Il Hollingswortb Company's shops
on Friday that DR.. Maui had to ampu-
tate II, ..."
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-20

John Hamilton OF No. 9iG Broome street
while working on row OF houses at Fourth
aud Broome streets, was struck on top OF
the head by falling brick on Friday after
noon and Knocked unconscious. He is now
recovering. -
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-20

WHEAT DESTROYED.

Loss of Life-Bridges Washed Away
--RaiirOad Tracks Torn Up-rhe
Grain Crop is Almost Entirely Dee
strOyed.
WICHITA, KAN, June 15.-The violent
rain storm on the heAdwaters OF the Wal
nut river caused an immense flood to
reach Augusta and Eldorado. About
midnight Sunday the waters came rush
ing up into the towns washed away 1900
feet of track of the Missouri Pacific and
carried away twelve residences.
Yesterday four farmers were drowned
few miles north Of Eldorado. East OF
Eldorado on branches of the Walnut
river the Missouri Pacific lost SIX bridges.
At Augusta 800 feet OF Santa Fe track
was lost and the bridge Of the Frisco was
carried away. Great damage was done
TO wheat In the Rich bottoms, II is esti-
mated that over million bushels were
destroyed.
MARION COUNTY FLOODED.
MARION, KAN, June 1S.-A heavy
storm of rain and hail passed through
Marion .cnnnty Yesterday doing much
damage to wheat and oate which in
places are completely ruined. The
harvest was ready TO commence and the
loss 10 serious one.
LAID WASTE ny THE FLOOD.
CRAwFoRDsvILLE, IND, June 1S.-A
severe storm visited the southeastern
portion OF this township Sunday night.
1t extended over scope Of country 10
miles long and mile wide and ended in
q regular oloud-burst. The damage to
property was great, fences and bridges
being washed away and barns torn down.
Crops were DESTROYED.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-20

MINNEAPOLIS, MIMI, June 1.-THE
Journals Winnipeg special says: Mar
tin Burke arrested here on suspicion Of
being implicated in the oronin murder
answers perfectly the description given
Of the man Delaney. He is undoubtedly
the man wanted.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-20
WILLIAMS THE PRISONER.

CHICAGO, June III is stated by the
police this morning that the man ar
rested at Winnipeg yesterday is Williams,
the man who rented the Carlson cottage
and who hired the furniture moved from
No. III CLARK street to the cottage. Detec-
tiyes had him under surveillance, but he
gave them the slip and they lost track Of
him for some time.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-20

bard was asked for an explanations of
the arrest Of Burke at Winnipeg he said:
II refuse positively to say anything
about il at this time further than il is q
very important arrest and that II will be
followed by another in this city. How
ever, Burke is the man most wanted Of
the two."
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-20
THE GENUINE ARTICLE
Magnificent Chinese Water Lilies
Almost Ready to Bloom.

a genuine Chinese Bazaar Is something
tals city never possessed uutI. the one
recently opened at II East BrlCCe-st. by
Chan BaL For the holidays bee has 4
beautiful stock OF genuine Chinese and
japanese goods, consisting Iu part of
smoking jackets, robes, suawls, Cm-
br0Idered handkerCh.efs, fans Of all
varieties. vases, baskets. glove and
haukercucf holders made from tortoise
shells. g0lt-fa fans tor decorating
purposes. some as large rs SIX feet WIDE
when opened large decorating parasols,
sandal wood hand carved card cases,
and nnumer8bie other articles of brio
a-urac. Mr. BAL. mas also a novelty IN
some genuine Chinese water lily bulbs.
They are very beautiful thing when
I1 bloom. The specimens of buds winch
Mr. Ball has bat "a few left. are spr0uted
two or -hree inches and " !. blossom by
Christmas The blossoms when devcl
oued are similar 90 VIII o. wax. with a
delicate yellow CeDtsr.v 10 an Odor ike
Wang Wang. only far sweeter. These
hr'ns are beng sold st a scrv low price
ard VIII make 4 very beautiful doclr8
non for Christmas. All 8rtc.es sold hy
Nr Ball arc offered st very 1-onat.s
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-20
GAY AND HAPPY
Kirmes for the Bens6f 81 the Holland
Liberal Church.

The gayest and pleassntes occasion
ia the CITY last evening was thc kIrmes
held ia Iuce's Hall for tle benchtof
the Holland Liberal Church The htl
Is divided uto booths and stalls for tne
vending of various fancy artcles aud
there S every conceivable sch.m iar
seducing tne unuav dollar, tf0u I.a
rockets of the visitors. Tho ual
fe-toouo3 with the National Ca.or-,
both If tbls country and taD father
land and the sll lids of tho eleven
provinces ct Holland are blamned
about the circle 81 the gallery The
stage IS covered with 81 representation
of an old country concert hail, and
there are "a number of national games
in progress The most attractive part
of the kirmes S the costumng oi the
lad es, who are n attendance at the
booths. The most fantastic and vo.u-
minous of caps and curious ornamental
hcad-ecar thRt ever were seen. can hc
econ there. Peter Elcyslt. attred a~ "a
Ehcnlsh fisherman. Is selling tckct- for
"a gold watch that Is to ne awarded to
the most popular lady present at the
k.rmes The far VIII be continued
this and tomorrow evenings, and also
on Saturday afternoon.
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-20

Is in store for all who use Kcmp's
Balsam for the throat and lungs. the
great guaranteed remedy. Would YOU
believe that it !. sold on its merits and
that any druggist is authorized
by the proprietor of this wonderful
remedy TO give YOU sample bottle
free 1t never fails to cure acute or
chronic coughs. All druggists sell
Kemp's Balsam. Large bottles 80 cents
and cl
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-20
WANTS $4,000
And Files a Declaration, Telling the
Reason WHY.

Reason Why.
The compliments declaration in the
case of Fred T. Mason VS.. The A. B..
Turner Company, publishers OF the
daily Eagle, was filed in the county
clerks office Yesterday. ThecompIam-
ant sets forth that he is good honest
citizen and has always been person Of
good name, fame and credit until the
aforesaid paper published the follow
ing statement: Erred +. Mason, OF
IOnia, was convicted of a criminal as
sault upon Hattie Emmcrick. He asks
a new trial, and Will probably get it,,
ma much as the prosecuting attorney
has weakened and announces taat the
story told bv her in court was false in
every particular"
The complainant says that his char
actcr has been greatly damaged by the
publication in the Eagle of the article.
and he dcmandsdam1gc 20 tne amount
of $4,000 10 sOoth his wounded feelings.
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-20
TWELVE YEARS.
And the Second of Dan SincIair's s1ayers
Gets His Medicine

Charles Brearley. who was jointly
charged with Emil Gosch with the muir
der of Deputy Sheriff Sinclair, last
August, was sentenced Yesterday after
noon by Judge Grove, in the circuit
court, TO twelve years at Jackson.
Judge Grove was very impressive in ms
remarks to Brearley, and was istcned
to with rapt attention 10y every ono
present. The Judge declared that it
was his conviction that he had been
fairly tried, we'll defended, and was
clearly proven 10 be guilty.
When asked by the court if he had
anything TO say why sentence should
not be passed, he replied: "Nothlng,
your honor, save that ! am not guilty.
During the Judges remarks Brearley
stood. and part of the time hcld q
handkerchief over hls ewes rs If to stop
the flow OF tears.
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-20

The local tre gnt agents from Kala-
maz0o and Mu-kcgon VIII meet those
of tins city today. Tic object IS n-
structions - 10 the important changes
that will take place ln the car service
of all roads running INTO these cities.
The change VIII take place 0u Jauu-
ary
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-20
4 Pleasing Sense

OF health and strength renewed and Of
ease and comfort follows the use of
syrup OF Figs, rs 1t acts IN harmony
with nature 10 ctiCctuallv cleanse the
system when costivc or bilious. For
sale IN SOC and SLO0 bottles 10y all lead
ing drugg.st.
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-20

There were seven real estate transfer,
yesterday agcregating Sl6.555.72. and
averaging s2365.03 IL. The hgle-,
price paid for any piece was 5000.
which was paid 10y Henry fl. Nniiei-
TO Nora ". Kelley, for lot No. Do, m
block 8, Eusworth- addition. The
smallest ur.Ce paid was >4~f.
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-20

LOOsc's Red Clover Pills cure Sick
Headache, Dyspepsia, Indigestion, and
Constipation. pc per box, . boxes
for 81. For sale by White d White,
druggists, Morton House block.
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-20

For good blanket for g. 80, fair or
n good cOttOn-filled comforter for $3.50,
or a cheap blanket for Sl.25 a pair, or a
cheap comforter for SO cents, 20 TO
Vinegar Furniture Company.
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-20
CHRlSTNASB TEI SCHOOLS
Santa Claus a Reporter For the
Telegram Herald



uans ta rter schools tafe hal
..,...r -. t..m 80. Y,Tl.as,f-
iel.i a-- '.- a.- .- -
c.l.a t..l taeul, IS lat lrepar4uols h4a
N..4 All I.c Schools l i.>
uu.r. all - make 1.aa t4e uoarts ol
uuI -t~ alfs daughters. ol Ine annie
t,rs.is ol tlr aaf Naelt Nas rora 90 us
~ h.l l.Umer a.a KING. o.1 santa Claus
-a.a he MOULD Nou kn5N ls Na, asrn
teIT shortly afterwards. aul MAS So
ogttIastt nueu ht leara 0i ouI Save
.ars It.u I.at l0 a.s bueu gNlnE
l.-.-t, ~ t-Iet.ae ltt 10 about
,-pt taly to lule e-.ar,n whom
tlIs. IoFes-.ft. ,lct. 30" t-e ls
What nt u.d us.
lu tne schools Christmas Viii be gem
orally observed ln thls afternoons exc
erc.ees, except tle ID gh school. where
they content themselves NltA having
had "a good tme when they untuflcd
lle.r mag to tAe breeze hut "a shor. time
ago.
AT the North D.ys-0u-street school
81 rs s. lder prime pal, some 0t tAe schol-
ar- have made sptcIA. efforts GO have a
musical feast. particularly n Miss Bas-
comb room. some ol her pupils are
musicians, and d addition - tAe usual
Christmas Tree tneec Wlll be music from
three vollas aud "a comet played hy
tle pupils
AT tle East Bridge street school, Miss
Pierce. principal, tle exercises Wul he
literary musical. .ud la>, bat NOT least,
very s9eai iOf thc children. The re-
Otat ou- and songs 10y the pupils VIII be
suitable 10 the most memorable day
n tne year, and the decorations
and mottos VIII be Of the character
that Will Temlud us that away down the
dim past there Was born Ou tins planet
- SAVIOR.
C0t-ayenuc school Will bear and do
I lis part well .n cOmmcm0ratiou of this
great day. The pupils have COM
m.tted for TINS aftcru00n's entertain
m,nts. Christmas choral 10 bc
rendered by ali the scholars, and the
following selections: "Ihe Babe of
J Bcthrlcbcm." i" "Sauta Claus Christ
ma Eve" and "HOw tie story was
! Told The decorations VIII not be
! elaborate. but beautifully arranged.
/ One other SURPRISE for the little ones
is "A Christmas tree, which
must not be FORGOTTEN. The teachers
have prcDarcd a magnificent Christmas
tree for the little ones. the anticipatlOn
/ of which has already afforded them
huge delight.
The Fountain-strect school Mss
/ Lathrop. principal. has made very
elaiorat prCparations for ii cse Christ
mas festivities. The decorations, con
sist of .cvcrereens. flowers, bunting
and ,,t.trrns aut qro .rr1.noad very,
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-20

For fine oak cheval suit, 20x4O,
bevel plate glass, for S2S, 90 TO Vinegar
Furniture Company.
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-20

For a fine lady's writing desk, polish
finish, solid oak, $3.50. $3.50, $l5 to
$50, go TO Vinegar Furniture Company.
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-20

julius 4. J. Friedrich, 80 and 80
Canal-st., is showing an elegant line Of
musical instruments suitable for the
holidays. Select your Christmas pres
cnts of Mr.. Friedrich.
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-20

The Wm. A. Berkey Furniture Co.
are showing one of the largest and best
assorted stocks OF holiday goods in
Western Michigan. Their line contains
many handsome furniture novelties.
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-20

Choice mixed candies at Hatchs; 8
pounds for 25c.
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-20

Fresh Cream Candies at Hatch's; 20
cents per pound, pounds for 30 cents.
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-20

Fresh cream candies at Hatch's; 20c
per pound, pounds for SOC.
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-20

Toilet cases by the million. c. {.
Davidson, 40 Pearl-st., corner Arcade.
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-20

sure4 s Mesgrra WISHES ~ ca-- -.e
atle sa d aaY eae 4.oel 6, purchases
..r.....- 80 r-f.r a ff.ant az
t... q ta-r aees ~
Is s-.k oeaa-F 500
.1l Il eK4alle >s a le-
geru 4 - nEa1 r.a1e cf t-e fsa1 lot-
Ga oC g. DaFaso.s - P-ar.-st..
r...
ttae Etehiass-
ntIu -
I ae-.s
81 1.t LL- l. -peoc fs.s
Ia-
Fora Use plush lker. spuas edges,
Biscuit tlttea back t9r g. ~ ~ h--e-
gar FuIulluie Company.
.r..s-sf a. a.. Davidson. ig
far--f.. corner Arcade.
Foran.e.. 4-noIe range. win a full
st os furniture. ~. 81. 20 u W.le-ar
C.r.stulas pr, nt. all marked n
nfaet naur.s al urlce, never before
named. AL Hs.laau 4 Comp4uy's, 5, O5
/ and IS C.tuaI-st.
Buva Christmas card OF &. e. David
son. - Pear.-,t.. corner Arcade, aud
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-20

Fine Mixed Nuts at Hatch's, l5 cents
per pound; pounds for p cents.
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-20

Buy a Christmas card OF c. C. David
SON, a. Fear.-st.. corner Arcade, and
get a Pigs IN Clover free.
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-20

For nice chamber set, ten pieces,
for 800, go 10 Vinegar Furniture Com
many
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-15
ABBREVIATED TELEGRAMS.

Reports continue to circulate in London to
the effect that Mr.. Parnells health Is seriously
impaired.
The president has approved the act to ex-
tend to the port Of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich,
the privileges Of inland transportation In
bond
A number of boiler-workers at the Risdon
Ironworks, San Francisco, have struck be-
cause material brought from abroad was
used.
Exports of the principal articles Of provi-
sions during January past aggregated In
value Sill, l52, 752. against So s26 $50 last year
MIRA Wilhelmina Heibersadden, aged 90
years, . wealthy German lady, from Crssline,
O., committed suicide at Louisville, KY,
early Thursday morning by hanging herssh
In the cellar of her daughters house.
The largest auction sale Of hemlock lumber
ever made-over ID, 100000 feet-took place
at Williamsport, Pa, Wednesday, The
average price being equal to an advancs Of 81
above last years rate, and Is expected TO
establish . basis Of prices for The present
year.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-15
St- Paul Changes.
The Chicago Tribune says:


Mr. George q Hesfford's title has been
changed from assistant g neral passenger
and ticket sgtnt of the Chicago. Mil
waukee & ST. Paul to first asSAtant gen.
email pass. niger agent. MIR George s.
Marsh has been appointed assistant gen
ersl passenger and ticket agent. The
meaning OF this 10 that Mr.. Heafford will
virtually be general passenger and ticket
agent Of the Milwaukee Il St Paul Mr.
A Y. Fl. Carpenter, who hollis that posi-
ton, has been in the EMPLOY of the Mil
wsukee & St. Paul since 1856 and as.
sumed the position of general passenger
and ticket agent of that road in 1855.
he Is not only the oldest general pas
senger and ticket agent in the west 80 far
as length OF continuous service is con-
cerned. but also as regards age. He il
now 81 years old. and the strict attention
he has given to the srduous duties of the
position has undermined his health. He
has become feeble and almost totally
blind, and is no longer able to give such
attention to the duties of the position as
ID necessary.
In consideration OF his long wears OF
SciNiCc, 81 hUIS, lhi tuluilf, uuu tuCIcutIf
rendered, the company means to continue
him IN the full enjoyment of his position
and the salary connected Herewith until
the time of his death. Mr.. Hesfford.
who now becomes virtually the head OF
the passenger department Of the Milwau,
kee & St Paul, will be a worthy success
sor 10 Mr. Carpenter. He Is an able and
experienced passenger man, and has been
Mr.. Carpenters chief assistant for the
last five years.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-15
A LEGACY FROM GARFIELD.
Cabinet Gossip That Judge Devins. OF
Ohio, Is Responsible For.

Cabinet Gossip That Judge Devins. Of
Ohio, Is Responsible For.
TOLEDO, O., Feb 15-Judge Devins, OF
Mount Vernon, O., who has been in the city
the last few days in connection with several
suits against the Pei nsylvania railway COM
pany, is authority for the statement that ex-
Secretary Window, of Minnesota, has been
appointed secretary of the treasury, and has
accepted the portfolio.
There is quite a hit Of history connected
with his appointment, and Judge Devins Is in
a position to speak with authority on the mat
ter. It seems that when Window was ap-
pointed secretary of he treasury under Gar
field, one of his first appointments was that
Of Judge Devins as solicitor Of the treas
ury. Before Judge Devins appoint
ate the assassin's bullet changed cal
culatlons, and Folser, it will be remem-
bered, succeeded Window under Arthur
This left Devins out in the cold. 1t Is said
that In the presid entail election Of 1884
Blaine was pledged to redeem the promise
Garfield was unable to fulfill, and that a
similar pledge WIS gwen by Harrison prior
to his election.
Judge Devius while here displayed dis
patch from Window, announcing his Win
dom's) appointment to and acceptance Of the
office, and intimating that he soon would be
in position to fulfill his former agreement
with Judge Devins. Window and Judge
Devins studied law together under Judge
Hurd, of Mount Vernon, and since then a
close personal friends nip has existed between
Them
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-15
Opened Their Letters
The Length to Which Tory Es.
pionage Can &C.
TAMPERING WITH THE MAILS NOW.

Parnelrs Solicitors Make Grave Charge
Against the G0vernment-ParnelI' Al.
legged Letters In Court-The French En-
JOying Their FREQ aent Cabinet Smash
sexton VIII Sue a Leeds Newspaper-A
Rumor About Bism arck.
LONDON, Feb. 15.-The firm of Lewis &
Lewis, solicitors for the Parnellites, are In
dignant over discovery which was made
yesterday, and which gives evidence that the
government are doing all in their power to
embarrass Parnell and his associates in their
struggle to clear their names from crime before
the special commiss on. The letters ad-
dressed to these solicitors show by their
condition when received that they have
been tempered with in transit The
letters bear marks of having been
opened and resealed, especially those from the
firms agents in Ireland The espionage which
the governments detectives have exercised
over the firms affairs since they under
took the Parnellite business, though Excess
sively CALLING, has hitherto been conducted
with such secrecy that open notice could not
be taken of the annoyance. Tampering with
mail matter, however, is a serious offense, and
the soil, itors propose to have the affair inves-
tigated. The letters will be submitted to the
commission and justice demanted
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-15
MUST HAVE. THE NEGRO.
War in North Carolina on Emigrati
Acents-An EmrIoyer Ordered Ont

War in North Carolina on Emigration
Agents-An Employer Ordered Ont.
NEW YORK, Feb. l5-The World has the
following speciql dispatch from Charlotte, n
c.: Trouble has been threatened for the past
few days in Wayne county, and the local mil
itary companies have been kept ready for
service. Every year there is more or less Of
an exodus of negroes worked up by emigra-
ton agents, and this oausex serious trouble to
the farmers, who depend on the negroes to
pick their cotton ami do farm work This
year the number Of negroes leaving has been
greater than ever, and the farmers have
decided to stand the emigration agents
no longer. A telegram from Wayne
county brings the news that nearly all Of the
white citizens are armed and fully determined
to stop the negro emigration. John P.
Richardson, one Of the largest of southern
farmers, who has been in the county to en-
ploy negroes to 60 to Tennessee, Louisiana
and Mississippi to work on his farms, has
been made TO leave the county. Other en-
igrant agents have aso been compelled to
leave At Goldsboro 800 negroes, with
their families, who had sold ali their house
hold goods, were gath Wednesday wait
ing for these agents to furnish them passage
They are in such a state now that it would
take but little to start riot
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-15
THE RECORD IN CONGRESS.
A Senate Committee on Irrigation-Ter-
rftorial Admission in the House.

A Senate Committee on Irrigation-Ter-
rftorial Admission in the House.
WASHINGTON CITY, Feb IA resolu-
ton for the investigation Of the irrigation
question by committee of seven was agreed
to by the senate yesterday, and bill was re-
ported providing that seeds, cuttings, etc,
shall be apportioned to the several states In
proportion to their representation in congress
and sent either to the experiment stations or
to the agricultural commissioner in each
state. Coke spoke on the Texas election
question, declaring the committee report I'M
Just, one-sided and partisan. He gave way
for some routine business before he concluded
his speech Stewart, Allison, Plumb, His
cock, German, Reagan and Jones Of Arkan-
sas, were made the special committee under
the resolution for the investigation OF the If
rigation question, and after a brief secret
session the senate at $40 adjourned.
The house passed a bill providing for writs
Of error to the supreme court in all cases In
volving the jurisdiction Of the court below,
and non-concurred in the senate amendments
to the legislative appropriation bill The bill
to divide the Sioux reservation and secure
one portion for settlement was passed The
conference report on the bill for the admission
of south Dakota was called up and the senate
amendments non-concurred in, and then a
long debate took place on instructions to the
conference committee Finally it was agreed
to strike New Mexico out Of the hill and to
provide for the admission of Dakota by
proclamation. An attempt to clinch this
action by motion to reconsider and to lay
that motion on the table provoked flibuster-
ing, and with the question pending the house
ad iOurned