davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-08-07

LONDON, Aug. LIN reply to ques-
tions asked by Mr. Buohanhsn, member
for West Edinburgh, Sir James Ferguson,
parliamentary secretary OF the foreign
office, stated In the house of commons
to-day that Germany had agreed to
apply the free trade provisions
or the Berlin act of 1885 to the whole
German sphere of influence in East
Africa except strip of coast territory 10
miles deep belonging to Zlnzibar. If
this strip OF territory was cedld
TO Germany no heavier duties would
be levied on foreign than on
German goods. Sir james further stated
that no date had been hTsd for England
to assume her professionals over Zanzibar.
He could not undertake to say whether
slavery would be made illegal after the
proteotorRte WIS established.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-08-07

fnOrSes KIiied ana Harms struck
by Lightning in Bran0yNvIna
Hundred


f1OrSes KIned anu Harms struck
by Lightning in sTan0yNvine
Hundred .=
Later reports of Fridas's thunder
storm say that it was the worst ABOUT
Rocklsnd and through Brandywine huu-
dred for years. The rainfall was terrific
Rs the swollen and muddy BrAndywine
testified Saturday. No damage iB reported
from the rain, but residents of the HIM.
dred say that the electrical phenomena
was startling in its severity.
In add tian to killing Martin Hendrick
the lightning did damage at numerous
other plac 3.
Two horses belonging to CLARK Webster,
who lives in Brsndywine hundred about
four miles fsom this city, we're struck IA
an open field where they were standing
side by sihs and killed instantly. One
or them was S tine animal and the two
were valued At about 800.
Howard Wilson's large barn . ,ar
Rockland, which wss full OF hay, was
struck. The bolt first took a large tree
st ndinP 81 the end of the barn, then
jumped into the barn aud went through
the hay in the NOV TO tho gr0uud. Hay
IN the lower part nj the NOV and straw
on the basement floor was SET on Gre. A
man wag milkjug COW In the stable al
ihe true. He was not hurt, and with
Mr.. Wilson extlnguished the fire and no
damage was done.
Two large trees, standing near the
mansion of the late Captain Sterling, near
Rockland were struck and shattered.
An old barn on Everett Hollingsworth,s
farm, about mile northwest OF Centre
vile, was struck and burned. The loss
is not heavy.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-08-07

Sweeping Changes Demanded by
rheir PiatGorm-A Fun Ticgei
NOntlunIesr.

sweeping Changes Demanded by
Their PiatGorn,-A Full Ticgci
Nominated.
LANSING, Mich, Aug. Upon the re-
assembling of tee Union Labor Farmers
Alliance convention yesterday afternoon,
the committee on credentials reported
otal of 179 delegates authorized to hold
Gets.
The platform adopted arraigns the Re-
publican and Democratic parties for
their criminal and negligent abuse of
power entrusted to their leaders since
the close Of the civil war and believe the
time has arrived when all lovers OF re-
fern should make themselves heard
and felt. II demands abolition of
national banks and substitution OF
legal tender treasury notes in liou
OF national bank notes Issued
in sufficient volume TO do the bust
ness OF the country on the cash
system, that all money shall be legal
tender IN payment of all debts, both
public and private; demands free aud
unlimited coinage OF silver that taxation
both national and state, shall not be used
to build up one interest or class at the
exp nse of another; that railroads, tele-
graphs and telephones should be owned
and operated in the interests Of the peo-
pie the same as the United States POSTAL
system; eight hour law; law per-
hitting the farmer to deduct his
mortgage from bis assessment graded
income tax; the government should loan
to people IN real estate security at the
same rate money ia now loaned to banks;
Australian Ballot system; homestead ex-
emption to value OF 81, 900 en- improved
aud personal property; election OF the
President Of the United States and
United States senators by direct vote and
the reduction of salaries OF oil public
officers to strict economical basis pro-
portioned to the wages of labor and ia
opposed TO any fusion.
the following ticket was then nomi-
mated Governor, Eugene H. Belden;
Lieutenant governor, John NJ, McGregor;
Secretary OF State, Willism Esdams; State
Treasurer, Henry H. Blackmsn; state
Auditor, W. w. Graham; Attcrney-Ren-
eral, A. A. Ellis; Superintendent Public
instruction, G. A. zjttler; Justice Su-
preme Court, o'BrIeu J. Atkinson.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-08-07
NEAT FoLLoWsD BY sroRms.
Fatal Lightning in New EugIaad-
Deaths IA New York ana IfrOO,slv VI


Fatal lightning IN New EuGIaud-
Deaths IN New York ana BrOOkI yn
BosToN. July 3l.-From different geo.
tions of New England reports come to-
night hat the intensely hot weather Of
the past two or three days was followed
this afternoon ard evening by severe
thunder and wind storms. In only one
instance Is loss Of life reported. At Rock
land, Mass, lightning struck Mrs. Finne-
gan's house, killing an lS.months old
child, who was standing in the doorway.
Ia Randolph, Mass, John Dunn's house
was struck and the father and three
children paralyzed for time, but Ieoov.
cred.
In Lawrence the people suffered an
other fright this afternoon when a tor.
nado Of wind and dust struck the nothern
side Of the city. Trees were blown down
or stripped of their foliage, whils women
ran into their cellars aud teams scurried
for their stables. II was the worst wind
storm, except the cyclone, ever seen in
this CITY
In Plymouth, N. H., the thunder
storm was accompanied by hail and
heavy wind.
At Nashua, N. H., the storm almost
assumed the proportions of a cyclone.
building wes struck by lightning, but
little damage is reported aside from that
done to wires,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-08-07
BIsHorsrEAD, WILMINGTON, August LIST,
1890.
GEN. KESNLY DENIES BISHOP coLEMANis
CHARGES.

HdIt0r Gazette q Journal. ask the
favor of space in this issue in order to
reply to letter 10 this mornings Ne,os,
making certain charges aud implications
against the Delaware Nation-l Guard
siSued by the Bishop OF Delaware.
From what sources DIR. Coleman could
have been in position to openly volunteer
the statements neither | nor the United
States inspector can forn any opinion.
So for as | or any officer OF the guard are
concerned, none Of MS have been con
suited nor asked for an explanation. So
far rs | can learn, Bishop Coleman did
visit the camp proper on the day re-
ferred &c. He visited headquarters on
his retnrn from Brandywine Springs
proper. He called on nue., but was an
tirely unable at the moment to see him
Ga the day referred to Sunday there
was no kind 5t amusement, nor were
there refreshments soiid or Iiquid-sold
within the epcampment lines. There was
no hilarious crowd within the eno2mp.
ment Lines. There WAS no disregard of
the Lords day within the limits OF camp
on the occasion DR.. Coleman refers to.
But on the contrary every Protestant
soldier WAS formed in rank to march to
the park to attend divine service, con
Quoted by the chaplain OF the regiment
The aoldiers of Catholic faith attended
divine service at the pavilion where mass
wGs said by Father Birmingham.
In regard to the next serious charge of
liquor being tratlicked on Lords day or
any other day--within the lines Of the
camp This l simply deny.
On different occasions details of soldiers
under Colonel Marshall and Major Carey
were detailed by me to ascertain facts in
regard to any violations OF orders.
regret that Bishop Coleman is not
possessed Of the knowledge of the law
that the traffic in liquor or any other
goods on Sunday or any day-outside
the lines Of the camp-is not 10 the iuris.
diction Of the camp commandment.
regret that Bishop Coleman had not
spoken to mean old member OF his
ohurch-before signing his name to the
letter. R1caARp r.. KENNEY.
Brigadier- general oomman ling.
CAMP BIGds August I'd.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-08-07
REED -aUaiNsr REED.


now rye DeEended Freedom OF De-
bate when Not Dictator.
Speaker Reed IN the ehatauquan June, 1856
Whoever thinks tha, The function OF
Legislative body in free country is
fully performed by the mere passage Of
bills, good or bad, has little oomprehen-
sion of the real scope and usefulness of
such body. A full, free and frank dis.
cussion is the very life of intelligent
action. Nobody knows everything, most
people know something. Men are cir
cumscri0ed in their knowledge by their
various experiences. II all those who
know something on she subject assemble
their knowledge sensible judgment can
be formed by thoBe who listen. But there
has been in the country for the past half
century 80 many subjects OF bitter feel
ing, involving bitter words, that the ten
dency to suppress discussion in Congress
by these who have the power has reached
q point where there ought to be a reac-
tion In favor OF freer discussion. In no
other oouutry in the world is the power
OF shutting of debate lodged in the ma
jority. The previous question has been
emp Dyed without mercy. 1t is In the
memory OF all that until the last few
years tine house OF commons never had
such thing az the previous question in
our sense Of the term. There was no
power in the whole house to close de.
bate.
The Irish members, simply by talk.
ing, were able to prevent the passage Of
bills which had the approval Of the vast
majority OF the house. Even sinos this
strong provooation has caused the intro.
ductiop of the cloture, debate cannot be
closed except by the presiding officer
under some circumstances under such re-
quirements OF support from the House as
IN that body secures right OF debate,
which is much greater than in the House
OF Representatives The hesitanoy with
which 80 slight a measure of suppression
was adopted in England strikes with
shade OF surprise the American legislator
accustomed in Congress to see discussion
drowned with as little remorse as II it
were sghtless kitten But the English
are right. Unreasonable and caprioious
suppression OF discussion is tyranny,
whether done by king or by ma
jority."
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-08-07
rAIMAen,s FIR sr sRnMoN.
The Eloquent Pastor Describes Bis
Iuiatstt Sgryfcen An tine Church.

The Eloquent Pastor Describes His
Initial Services In the Church.
The Rev. Il. Dewitt Talmage, In the
Home journal has the following bit OF
personal experience:
All, how we'll remember the first Sum
day In my frst church
The congregation gathered early. The
brown-stone church was q beautiful
structure, within and without. An ada
cent quarry had furnished the material,
and the architect and builder, who were
men of taste. had not been int rfsred
with. A few creeping vines had been
planted at the front and side, and a
white roBe-bush stood at the door, hinging
its fragrance across the yard.
Many had gone in and taken their
seats, but others had stayed at the door
10 watch the coming OF the new minister
and his bride. She is gone now, and II
is no iiattery to write that she was fair to
look upon, delicate in structure of body,
eyes large and blue, hair In which was
folded the shadows OF midnight, erect
carriage. but quite small. She was such
a one as you could pick up and carry
over stream with one arm. She had
sweet voice aud had stood several years
in the choir OF the CITY churches, and
had withal magic of presence that had
turned all whom she ever met into warm
personal admirtrs Her hand trembled
on her husbands arm as that day they
went up the stops of the meeting house,
gazed ut intently by young and old.
The pastor looked paler even than was
his wont. His voice quivered in reading
the hymn, and he looked confused in
making the publications. That day
mother lad brought hsr child for baptism,
and for the first time be ofiicisted in that
ceremony. Had hard work to remember
the words, aud knew not what to do next.
When he came to preach, in his exotic
ment he could not find his sermon. Il
had fallen back of the sofa. Looked up
and down, and forward and backward.
Flshed 1t out at last, just in time to come
up, flushed and not, to read the text.
Made very feeble attempt at preaching.
But all were ready to hear his word !.
The young Bympathiz sd with him, for he
was young And tho old looked on him
with . sort OF paternal Indulgence. At
the few words in which bs commended
himself and his to their sympathy and
care, they broke forth into Weeping
And at the foot of the pulpit, at the close
OF the service, the people gathered, poor
and rich to Offer their right hand.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-08-07
NOT A FIT BOO6
Toistoi's KreuIzer sonata H.
Guided From the Mails.

ToistOfs "KTeuIzer SOnaIho Ex-
Guided From tine Mails.
WAsHINaroS, Aug. 1.-The opinion of
Assistant Encouragement Tyner, OF the
post office department, upon which was
based the order excluding from the mails
Count Lyof Tolstois book, "Kreutzsr
Sonata" is addressed to Third Assistant
Poetmaster-general HAGEN and 90 sists OF
two sentences. 1t is as follows: 81 return
herewith the publication entitled, 'Krent.
ger Sonata offered for mailing at the
post-ofice at Chicago, ILL.,, as matter of
the second class. After careful erami-
nation of this publication 1 am of the
opinion that 1t ia Of an indecent char
acter,' hence it is forbidden circulation in
the mails by the act approved September
26th, 1885," =
Upon receipt of this opinion an order
printed In the usual form was sent to the
postmasters at Chicago and New York,
directing that the book be excluded Alto
gether from the mails. Postmaster
general Wsnemaker said that the para
graph published In the morning papers
was the first he had heard of the matter.
In the regular order of business 1t would
come to his attention only on appeal. It
is believed that an appeal will be taken.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-08-07
Killed az ~ e.t YArd.

The third man to be killed on the rail
road in aud near this city inside of two
days met his fate at the fatal west yard
aoout 3.45 o'clock on Saturday lfternoon.
He was Wllism e. Slade, a brakeman
on p, W. a. Is. railroad shifting engine
NJ. IL. He went between iwo cars to IN
couple them and was next seen lying on
tho track ahead Of thu engine, which had
passed over him, crushing his head to a
jelly and nearly severing an arm and Lon
from the body. No Que sAw bin caught
and II IL supposed that he made mis-
step or slipped. The rsmains we're re-.
moved to the hospital roou at the French
street station, and from thence TO the
morgue. Siate was q native Of Bslti.
more, ~ years OF age, mud boarded wifi
Mrs. Gaorgiana Lloyd, No. 90 Lombard
stfeet.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-08-07
BIsHor ooLsMAs,, enorssr
Against Sunday Dissertation Al
Camp hfings.


Editor Gdfsite DC JourBal From various
sources have learned OF proceedings la
connection with the present oampins OF
our soldiers at Brandy vino Springs which
are well calculated to bring the whole
AFFAIR into disrepute. l myself saw, on
my way home from the service held there
on Sunday afternoon, enough Of hlgrant
irreverence to arouse within one the
deepest sorrow and indignation.
The defiant way In which all kinda Of
amusements, refreshments, &c., were
dealt out to the hilarious crowd, and the
general disregard shown to the Lords
Day were extremely painful.
have been told q cannot say how
accurately that very large quantities Of
intoxicating liquors were on sunday pub
licly disposed of, even to minors, aud
that the worst results followed this traffic.
know not who is responsible for these
demoralizing acts and infu noes. Neither
am l arrogating to myself the Office OF
public censor. But am we'll persuaded
that in thus entering into my solemn pro-
test against such wanton disregard of
what all ohristian people esteem sacred
and inviolable am expressing the senti-
ments OF all good oitiz3ns.
And l am equally sure that II Buoh
abuses be not disassociated from such
gatherings, very many will advocate their
entire abandonment, else that they shall
be held so far away from Wilmington
that Its inhabitants may not be offered
such easy Inducements 10 conduct so
utterly unbeooming, nor to be brought
within Its debasing ipalencs.
doubtless, advantages may accrue TO
our soldiers (for whom as soldiers have
words of admiration only from proper
use Of such opportunities US well.reEu-
lated camp may afford. These, however,
may be bought at too great price to the
community u. large. In the evils to which
l am abiding, We once more learn how
true is the Scrlptural declaration "rhe
love OF money is the root Of all evil
Commanding this most grave matter to
the serious consideration OF all CON-
oerned, am your obedient servant,
LEIGHTON COLEMAN.
BIsHorsrEAp, WILMINGTON, August LIST,
1890.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-08-07
AT THE GIFT FILA,
Harrison Goes 10 Church-Rlnine
Remains Indoors With Papers.

Harrison Goes 10 Church-Blnine
Remains Indoors With Papers.
CAPE MAY POINT, Aug. Sin Antici-
patton of seeing the President and Mr..
Blaine the little Presbyterian Chapel was
crowded for the morning service, and
numbers had to turn away for lack Of
room. The EpisoopaliRn Church, too,
had more than its usual quota Of the
pioualy -inclined summer residents, be-
cause of suspicion that MIR. Blaine
might cast in his lot for the day with the
believers In the apostolic succession.
But Mr.. Blaine disappointed every one
by remaining quietly Of the Harrison cot
tage through the entire morning. The
Presbyterians teemed doomed to disap.
pointment, for the IL o'clock bell was
ringing before any one was ushered into
the pew reserved for the PresIdent's
family. And then twas, only Banker
Jsmison and his wife who entered the
sacred precincts.
Shortly after DR.. Scott came In at the
other end of the pew and seated himself
next to Mrs. Jamison. In o few seconds
Mr.. WanamAker followed DR.. Scott, and
the general opinion expressed in the looks
OF the spectators was evidently that fur
Their hope would only mean further dis.
appointment.
The service was we'll under way when
a commotion in the aisle made II known
that someone was aiming for the Presi-
dents pew, and the President himself.
accompanied by Mrs. Russell Harriaon,
came forward. Mr.. Wanamaker at once
resigned his seat and took one in ad vance,
and Mr.. Harrison md his daughter-in.
law seated themselves. Mrs. Russell
Harrison is remarkably pretty and at
tractive at any time, and this morning
was at her bsst.
After quiet afternoon the President,
Mrs. Harrison and Mr.. Blaine dined with
Mr.. Wanamaker's family. The other
guests present were Bishop Scarborough
OF Trenton. Mr.. and Mrs. f. Morton
Fox of Philadelphia, and the Rev. A. A.
Murphy of Philadelphia.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-08-07
MIDsus.nrN HAons.
a lnts Dozen Contrasts - sAaxcI Deli
ga SATURDAY.

ga SATURDAY.
The midsummer races at tine Whining
ton fair grouud4 on Saturday were inter-
as'lnE but somewhat slow, owing 10 q
heavy track, The 2 As and Q OF classes
we're the best, there being ties or second
place 10 both. The iudges we're J. d.
Reeve H. q, ARhaGy and L. d. Brown.
ii. L. Price was clerk of Tue course. The
beats we're the best two in three. The
summary follows;
$3.50 GLASS, tloiters, purse $3.50 j.
NcOoy's Dude VOC; u. NJ u risL's
Aao, secuad John Iron'A Nlbod 8
Claim, third: E, l. Martins Ellen W,
'sutta, Harry Srode's Katrina, fuh.
lime, 3.0D3, sos
9.4h clnss tr1tp3ra, purse $390-H, O.
Hoas Civilian VOC r 1. Marun'q Lncy,
seconds James Or r's Administrator, Jr. i,
,hra. Time al lgt
bD claes, ttuti-s, purse $3.50 II. O,
Has Barry Linden. won; d. Nj. Ulrioh's
In Bis, second. u. A. j. Springsf's Frank
g., tuitd; Jamts Green's Aoduiusla
fourth; J9hn ltaa, FJsnk Anderson,
fifth. Time, 6fs 254
23j cle.s, "a. Il purse, $500 james
Green's Sa!.4sn, Won; Harry STROKES
Rob Ridley, ses2nd. Time, 2 40; 2.4O.
AZ cins tro tors purse, &511--R. j..
More Jn's Mey Flower, won; JOIN
lrypsl N-lie Ssanghn and +. l. Msrtin's
BACK Fork rid for sscoud phase.
lime 1st 2 aGf
227 class, tfos.ers, pursa, 5000 d. IL.
Ulr.ch's ummSron, won; Dan Gyesa's
YIld Boy second; n. F. Bayden's
Harry Hayden, third. Time, 2.46!; 2 4O4.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-08-07
THE TIOH DENIED.
The Argentine Munster at NEexi,
says the Reported Rebellion IN

The Argentine Minister mt Mexico
says the Reported Rebellion IN a.
Fable.
CRY OF MEXICO. VIA GALVESTON, Aug.
I'M. Wiener, secretary of the French
legation here is very ill.
Senior Mendoza, the Argentine minis.
ter here, denies that there has been any
revolution in his country and says that
the news Of the alleged revolution was
invented In the United States.
senior Ramon Mendoza, the Argentine
minister. will leave for home next week.
He pleads III health IS the reason for mis-
departure, but it is generally believed
that he has been relieved by his govern
ment for inoompetency.
Trains from the United States are ar.
irving q dAy late.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-08-07
Cap,pa,gn IN Cecil.

ELKroE, Aug. 3.-Ths Prohibition
LICENSE campaign in Cecil county ia
about to open. The question whether the
present prohibitory Jaw will continue in
force or high and restrictive license law
Do adopted will be submitted to the
votera in November. the friends OF the
prohlbltory Law ars assuming the a2gres.
sive. The executive committee of the
Anti, License League Of Cecil county met
AZ Elkton yesterday and arranged for
three days Temperance camp. meeting at
Woodlawn, on August 9Th, 9Th aud 10th.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-08-07

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Aug. 2.-One of the
big features OF the worlds fair viii! be-
furnished by Milwaukee, providing the
plans now being talked OF are carried
out. 1t will be palace modelled some.
what after the corn palace of Sioux City,
and the ice palace Of St Paul. The i'm.
posing structure will be built entirely of
beer kegs, oasks, bottles and other 81.
purtances of the beer industry. Ths
plan is to have MI the Milwaukee brewers
contribute to the affair. Inside of this
Immense structure there will be a mum .
Der OF interesting exhibits.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-08-07
Jay GOuld wants a Palace.

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Aug, 3.-The 70.
port reached here to-day rom the city Of
Mexico that the famous aud magnificent
CASTLE OF ChapuitepeC, which is one OF
the grandest snd most imposing Htruo
tures of It's kind in the world, Ia about 10
be sold to Jsr Gould. The castle 81
ownei by tn Nericsn government, and
Mr.. Gould, during bis visit to that
country, few iaoaths ago, made an Of
fer, it is said, " rs 900, 600 for IL. The
offer was st thst time refused, but, az r.
port now h-s II, the government hos, after
consideration, decided 70 accept it. If the
castle Ia purchased, MIR. Gould and fam
Jig, so rumor goes, will make it their
winter home.