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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-21
live stool, NInrketn.

PHILADELPHIA, May l6.-Beef cattle, extra,
61aO3Sc.; good, 5ysa6Sac.; medium, 5HAskc.;
3a4lsc. Sheep and lambs--Nool sheep,
ba6l&c.; clipped sheep, 4a5Ac.; clipped lambs,
baBRc.; spring lambs, Tal0c. Hogs-qood west
e1n, 7ka719c,; other grades, 7a7 &c. Mich cows,
s25ab0; mitch calves, sba7o.; fat cows,
3adisc.; thin COWS, ssa2o for bologna, and
Sl6a26 for slippery; city dressed beeves,
sag4c. for steers and Case. for cows
BUFFALO, n. Y, May observation-disclosures
1890 head; best heavy steers, s5.s0a8. co: good
butchers, s4pOah2O; good mixed butchers'
stock. sa76a4;s5; fat Priiue. cows. s4.9ea46o;
common TO fair, - 50 d; fat bulls, Saa8.6O;
extra. "a; light, Sc 2Sas.7b stookers, S290a8.e5;
feeders, s3.50a39O; mllch COWS in liberal sup
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-21
Murderer Carr nroueht BaoI,.

James Carr, alias Belt, who is supposed
to be the murderer of Antonio Basso, the
Italian who died from injuries received in
was brought to this city by Chief of Police
Swiggett on Tuesday from Philadelphia.
Carr has been indicted by the grand Jury
for this crime and will probably receive
his trial at the present term of the superior
court. lie refuses to talk further than to
state that he is innocent of the crime, but
says he was in the saloon at the time Basso
was beaten, but could not or would not tell
who assanlteh MIN.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-21
Totals. .17l37 rs
THE VOTE IN WILMINGTON

The 1868 votes cast in Wilmington
"For Convention, " represented the calm,
sober, honest judgment of large ma
jority of the qualified voters of this city.
The election was utterly devoid of political
excitement, and there was not crowd
around single polling place, The vote
was very light during the morning and
early afternoon, but after 4.30 o'clock,
when the men i'll the large manufacturing
establishments stopped work. there was
steady flow of convention ballots into the
boxes. The only wards that failed to show
fair proportion of their total vote were
the Third and Tenth, The result was
that Wilmington's convention vote of
43S2 in November 1887, was increased TO
1871 Tuesday. Kent county's vote also
increased to the extent of over 800, but
the vote of Sussex and of rural New
Castle showed large falling off. The
reason ascribed is that the farmers were
TOO busy to lose the time required for
voting, but this reason does not seem salts
factory, particularly in Sussex, where the
convention feeling was supposed to be
strong.
But, whatever was the controlling mo-
tive, the falling off of the vote in these two
sections was the cause of conventions de-
defeat.
INTEREST IN THE RESULT.
Friends of convention in this city eX-
pressed a great interest in the result. The
large size of the city vote greatly en-
conraged them, and the gratifying increase
in the vote of Kentswas also received with
expressions of satisfaction.
BOARDS OF CANVASS TO MEET.
The boards of canvass of the respective
counties will meet at the usual places to-
day and 'elnvass the vote. This work
is to be done III the same manner as the
returns of general election are canvassed,
matter about which some inspectors
seemed to be in doubt. Ii is so provided
In the special law under which Tuesdays
election was held.
All the liquor saloons were closed during
the day.
In few Of the city districts, notably
the Fifth district, Third ward, the in
spectors demanded tax receipts of all
voters. In others they were not exacted
of citizens of known residence and qualiti-
cations.
KENT's LIGHT voTE-BUT LITTLE INTEREST
FARMERS REMAINED AT THEIR Flows.
Special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal
DovER, May 20.-The Constitutional Con-
vention election was held yesterday and asr-
far as Kent county contributed to the
project 1t has been lost. The returns fromf]
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-21

Harrison r. Price, aged 40 years, died
suddenly on Tuesday AT his residence, No.
1924 French street. Although he had been
i'll for four months and 1t was deemed
necessary to have two physicians in at
tendance he was able to 10 ont daily
When he returned home at o'clock In
the afternoon he appeared 10 be in
usual health. After supper he read 4
paper and subsequently chatted with his
wife. While thus engaged hefell overin his
chnir dead, His death resulted from
neuralgia Of the heart. He was boss car
pentcr Mt the Edge Moor iron works and
treasurer of Phoenix Fire Company. He
also was member of Corinthian Lodge,
A. H. A, NJ, Cherokee Tribe. Imp'd. o. Il.
NJ, and LaIayette lodge, X. of Z.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-21
Father-in-Lnw blaine Never said.

AFsVIuIHI1U TTes7 DIspuIVH py opeuIhI WIrBs.
ST. Louis, May 20.--Leutenant Coppin-
Blaine is in this city. "Do You know or
have you heard whether Mr.. Blaine has
made any positive statement that he would
or would not be candidate before the Re
publican Convention next year, or that he
would accept the nomination if offered
him ?" he was asked. II do not know
he replied. II never heard any statement
OF that kind, nor have heard it spoken
Of" "Also that Mr.. Blaine is a very sick
MANI" Mr.. Blaine's illness is nothing
dangerous. He is troubled with the govt,
and while it is very painful and necessi-
tates his absence from duty, think he
will shortly be thoroughly convaleseentn
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-21

AsR5clated Ffels Dispatin hy sDeclAl Nlrst
WrLKEsBARRE,. Pa, May 2O.-Thomas
Beaver, an influential and greatly re
spected citizen of Danville, died at his resi-
dence at that place this morning, aged 70
years. Mr.. Beaver has been extensively
interested in coal mining, railroad enter
prises and other industries and had accu-
mulated an immense fortune. He was
philanthropic with his wealth, the Beaver
Free Library at Danville, the Young Mems
Gus churches are among his many gener-
Gus contributions for the public good
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-21
4 CYcLoNE-WREoKED TOWN.

Mount Vernon, Texas, Visited by Ter
rifle Storm--Great Destruction TO Prop
erty.
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
SULPHUR SPRINGS TEX, May 20.-This
section of the country has been visited BY
the most terrific Storm during the past "a
hours, ever known here.
The town of Mount Vernon, the county
seat of Franklin county was struck by
cyclone and several houses completely de-
molished,
The post office, large dry good store
and several other large buildings were
totally wrecked, trees and fences blown
down.
Reports from all parts Of the county
loss Of life is reported, but the growing
crops will suffer severely.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-21
THE T4RRYT0WN TRAGEDY.
omciai Reports Place the Number
Killed at Thirteen Removing An
Traces of tho Explosion.

Omc1ni Reports race Jhe Numper
Killed mt Thirteen - Removing An
Traces of tho Explosion.
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wirea
TARRYTowN, N. Y, May 20.--Little re-
mains at Holmes Point, mile from here,
on the New York Central railroad, to tell
the tale of the explosion which yester-
day morning killed 13persons and horribly
wounded 20 others. The workmen had
filed up the hole made by the explosion,
repaired the tracks and piled away the
debris. Travel was going on as usual.
Undertaken Vanderbilt is embalming
the bodies of the dead men which were
taken to his shop Their funerals will prob
ably take place tomorrow. Some of their
friends are up here making arrangements
Chief Detective Humphrey, of the New
York Central road, and his staff met
Coroner Mitchell here at II o'clock this
morning to confer with him regarding the
inquest which will probably be held on
Monday.
Yesterday it was reported that 10 men
were dead and five others missing. This
morning, so far as can be ascertained, the
number of dead that are actually known
is Is. This is official from Coroner
Mitchell.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-21
FOR BA1mEoEDA,s OVERTHROW.
Gillian Insurgents in Texas--Funds for
the Revolution on Deposit.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires
SULPHUR SPRINGS, Tex, May 20.-A re-
port is current here in connection with
the recent arrest of Senator Turnbull, the
alleged agent of the CHILEAN insurgents, to
the effect that for some time past $4,000
has been on deposit at the Bank of British
North America, this CITY, to the credit of
the insurgents and that their agent money
is said TO have been sent here from Chill
and it Is said that letters are now in the
possession of the authorities, which show
that many of the wealthy and influential
citizens OF Chill have contributed this and
other large sums of money for the over
throw of Balmecedas government.
United States District Attorney Garter
states that the fact of there being a large
sum of money on deposit here tothe credit
of Senator Turnbull would be an i'm
portant circumstance in determining the
guilt Of the accused.
Considerable speculation is INDUCED in
here as to the fact of the attempt of the
United States grand jury at Los Angeles
to secure dispatches from the Western
Union and Postal Telegraph Company
relative to CHILEAN affairs. Superintendent
of the two companies were summoned on
Monday to produce these dispatches and
it is said they have both refused TO do so.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-21

The police iulte arrested two boys this
morning who claim their home is in Phil
Leidy, IL years old. of No. 1913 North
Ninth street, Frederick Daggctt, II years
old, at Nc. lsI9 south Twelfth street. The
boys will 10 sent TO Philadelphia to-day by
boat and turned over to the authorities of
that city, unless Chief of Police Swiggett
should hear rom their parents ia the
meantime, they were ON a journey of
adventure.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-21
miss mattie nIaine to wed.

1t is reported that Miss Hattie Blaine,
the youngest daughter of James G. Blaine,
is to be married to Truxton Beale Of Cali
fornia, the recently appointed minister to
Persia, son of General Edward Il. Beale of
Washington. While the engagement has
not yet been announced, it is very gem
orally understood to be an accomplished
fact. Mr., Beale is about 80 years old and
u lawyer by profession. Miss Blaine is
now in Paris
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-21
Marrlaass.

ES.-At West Chester, on tns
18th inst, by the Rev. Jos. S. Evans, Edwin
Graves and Eliza j. Holmes, both Of Ash-
land, Del.
IN-FRANKLIN.--on the 18Th inst,
by the Rev. Martin B. Dunlap, William
Franklin and Mary Franklin, both of this
city.
sTENSTRo M-svENssoN.-on the 18th insts
bv the Rev. II. & Dulany, Edward Stenstrurn
and Dina Ullrika Svonsson.
TAYLOR-MALoNEY.-- In this city, on tho 10th
inst, by the Rev. DR.. Il. L. Hubbard, DR.. John
Taylor OF Ontario and Annie L. Maloney Of
Philadelphia.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-21

Asaoclatet Press Dspateh br SperiSt NrsS
New YoRK, May 20,-Secretarv Blaine's
condition is very much improved this
morning. The govt has SO far sub
sided that the secretary was able to-day to
put on and wear his shoes. Mrs. Blaine
who was asked when Mr.. Blame was likely
to leave for Washington, replied that up
to the present no definite plans had been
made for their departure and Mrs, Blaine
thought there was no occasion for hurry
ing matters.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-21

Associated Press Disnatch " Special wir

Associated Press DISPATCH ~ sneclal Wlr44
New York, May 2o.-The boycott which
was by ne labor Hason against
declared off last night and the delivery OF
lumber in this city which was stopped by
lumber dealers by order of the boycott
will be resumed to-day This is remarked
as a complete victory for the Lumber
Dealers Association. It was frankly adj
mitted to be so last night by the board of
dalauates
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-21
The lnrrlson cottnge so snla.

WASHINGTON, May 19-Mrs Harrison
wishes to contradict the report that She
has sold her cottage at Cape May Point.
She says that she will take up her residence
there for the summer as soon as she can
complete the necessary arrangements she
expects to be there about the LIST Of June.
The President will probably follow few
days later,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-21

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
ROME, May 2O.--It is understood here
that 1t has been agreed upon in principle
to prolong the Triple Alliance Ii is also
understood that the Marquis Di Rudini
has obtained from the other powers, a
diininution OF ltalyls obligation in the
event Of foreign country going to war;
that Austria will admit Italy's claims in
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-21

A cyclone struck Mount Vernon, Tex,
on Monday night, and demolished several
houses. Every tree In the city was leveled
and oil the fences blown down. Reports
from different parts Of Franklin county
indicate great destruction of property. No
loss of life is reported,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-21
Natalie Picturesque in Her Banishment,
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires

LONDON, May 20,-Ex.Q Queen Natalie,
who was banished yesterday from Bel,
grade, has arrived at Senlin, Hungary.
She wore. u dark cloak, which was thrown
lace front of which fell over her bare
hands, while her dark hair streamed be-
hind, forming an effective background for
bog face which was pale with emotion.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-21
Delaware's Militia Appropr alton.

WASHINGTON D. O., May 2o.-The Sec
President, has made the ailotments of
money to the various states and territories,
for arming and equipping the militia on
the basis of the representation in Con-
gress. The allotment for Delaware is
s. 1874,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-21
Corte Sails for Italy.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
NEW York, May 2o.-Signor Corte, the
Italian consul at New Orleans, was pas
senger on board the City of Berlin, which
sailed for Liverpool this afternoon. Sig
nor Corte's last evening dined with Con-
sul-general Riya
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-21
GALLANT FIR EMEN KILLED.
They Fell from a broken Ladder While
Rescuing Two Women from the Flames.

Kescuing Two Women from the FInmes.
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
DUBLIN, May 20.--A fire broke out this
morning in this city by which number
of lives were endangered. The firemen
had CALAMITY rescued two women from
the flames and were descending a ladder
with the women in their arms when the
ladder broke in two and participated them
to the ground 40 feet below.
One Of the fremen, A. N. Burke, was
killed outright and another is dying.
Other firemen are seriously injured.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-21

Thomas B. Brison yesterday was ap
pointed T., W. & b, railroad statiolmaster
In this city, vice n W. Gookin, deceased
Mr.. Brison ably filled the position of as
sistant stationmaster for several years.
The latter position is vacant
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-21
CONVENTION LOST!
Killed by the Indifference of
the Rural Voters.
WILMINGTON'S HANDSOME WORK
The Vote Only a Few Hum
dred Short of the Limit.

wilmington Casts Large Proportion of
Her Qualified Vote in Favor of Com
vention, and Kent Increases the Vote
of i8S7--Rural New Castle and Sussex
Show a Large Loss and Thus Prevent
Success.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-21

Numerous important changes in the
n; W. d i, railroad schedule will take
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-21

N. d. Danforth Is preparing TO erect
wholesale drug warehouse on Second street
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-21

just exactly what vote was necessary in
order to carry convention is matter of
dispute, but il is generally conceded that
the affirmative vote had to equal ma
tority of the votes cast for representatives
eral election. The average vote then cast
for representatives Including the Prohibit
ton candldates) was about 1920, so that
1900 votes For a Convention" were re-
quired at yesterdays election. The total
affirmative vote is about 400 less than the
required limit;
It seems, therefore, that according to a
strict construction of the present constitu-
ton, the people failed to call a convention
by Tuesdays vote.
THE FULL RETURNS.
The detailed returns Of the election are
as follows:
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-21
me funeral Of n. W. Gookln, which was

held on Tuesday, was largely attended.
Many railroad men were present. Services
were conducted at his late residence No.
1904 French street, by the Rev. William H,
Johnson. The floral offerings consisted of
pillow from Division No. 342, b. L. F.,
and cut flowers from the trustees of the
Unitarian Church. David Chambers, yard
master in Philadelphia Charles Sher-
burne, a Delaware railroad conductor; l..
y. Tufts road foreman of the Delaware
division; T. d. Brison, assistant station
master in this city; Isaac #. Belts and
Thomas McClary, were honorary pail
bearers, and four eolored porters from the
r., w. & b. railroad station were carriers.
Burial was made in the Wilmington and
Brandywine cemetery.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-21

The vote of Delaware at the special con-
vention election of 1887, was as follows.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-12
RACING ON eUTTeNBURe's TRACK.
Results of Yesterdays Events and the En-
tries for the Shorts To- Day.

tries Tor the Sports iO-DdS'
First race-fve eighths of mile, selling
Marsh Redon won; Extra second, Marty
b. third Time, 1;0915.
Second race-three quarters OF mile,
selling-Duke John won; Sir George Sc
cond, A. O. II. third, Time, l;24.
Third race-six and half furlongs-Per-
lia won , Longevity second, Issaquena
(flly) third. Time, 1909.
Fourth race-fve eighths of q mile, SELL
ing--Craft won; Japhet second. Mcdowell
third. Time. 1868.
Fifth receive eighths of mile, SELL
ing-Ruth won; Climax second, Glitter IL.
third. Time, l;06A.
Sixth race-seven eighths of mile. sell
ing--Groomsman won; Gilmer second,
Montpelier third. Time. 1:4l.
ENTRIES FOR TO-DAY.
First race-three quarters of q mile
Punster, Jr.. III; Silver Ore. Ia Annie
NJ, 10; Hope (coit, 1903; Discount, l06 /;
| yirgie, l06; Longevity, los; Twilight
Second race-six and half furlones,
sellng-Charles, ITO; Defendant, ITO; Sal
lie Harper. ITO; The Doctor. ITO; Neptunis,
l07; Catherine b., lo7; Shotover, 102;
Marie Lowell, 80.
Third race-one half mile. selling-Little
Saudi formerly Rhoda colt, lis; Simple
Gold colt, ITO; Petulant (coit), ITO; Re
fraction (flly). 107; Miss Fox, 100.
Fourth rGce--one mile. selling-Jack
Rose. 100; Rancocos, 100; Joe Courtney.
IFS: Cossella, Ill.
Fifth receive and one half furlongs,
selling Brussels, lis; Fitzroy, Ito: Glitter
IL, lO7; Bob Arthur. l04; Blanche. 9S;
EmmaJ., 80.
Sixth race-six and one half furlongs,
selling-Asss, 1850: Royalist. l23; Gilmer,
100; Electricity, 100; Dalsman. 100; Mary
ConrOy
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-12
JAMES CITY COUNTY COURT.
Alleged House-Burners Not Convicted
Candidates for Various Offices.

Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
WILLIAMSBURG, Va, March 1.-THE
March term of the County Court closed to-
day. Two days OF the term were consumed in
hearing the charge of arson against Nancy and
Mary Burbine (cOlored), who were accused OF
burning the storehouse Of Mr.. Robert Slater at
Toano on the night Of January 27th. The pri-
s1ners were indicted jointly, but elected 70 be
tried separately. The jury deemedthe evidence
insufficient TO convict the prisoner. The second
party charged with the offence was returned 20
Jail, and many think the case viii DO ended by a
H0iie prOseQu
The Executive Committee Of the William and
Mary College Alumni Association will meet here
in the college library March 18th, IL Nj.
he Is A CANDIDATE.
The DISPATCH correspondent to-day learned
from Mr.. Cyrus Branch, an attorney residing
near Toano station, in James City county, that II
his party Democratic) decide 70 hold conyen-
tiOn he would try for the nomination for Com
monwealths attorney, and II no convention 10
held will also be a candidate for the Office. This
makes the fourth candidate for this Objective
Democrats, Robert T. Armistead and Cyrus
Branch, and two Republicans A. c. Peachy,
present incumbent, and his brother, Il. d..
PeRchy.
AS TO CONVENTIONS.
The Republicans will hold convention 10
make nominations, but the Democrats viii not
hold any convention, allowing any OF the party
20 run who wish 10 make the fight. Sheriff
George Eaton Richardson said he would submit
his claims 20 his party convention for renomina-
ton, and II he failed 20 get 1t would not be n
candidate. As far "a heard from there Will be
no opposition 20 Sheriff Richardson, either In the
convention or before the people.
Personal.
Congressman-e ELECT Epes from the Fourth dis
trict, and Mr.. L. W. Tuggles, OF Blackstone, are
at the Grove.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-12
DEATH OF THE OLD DRIVER.
His Funeral To-Day-Sinking of the Barge
Iawrence-A Terror in Fogs.

lCOfTtSpOuutnCtO 4 INC iNlHulilohu liollattiA'l
NORFOLK, March 1.-THE colored navy
ward driver, Joshua Wilson, whose team
ran away in the yard on Monday afternoon and
he Was caught under the overturned cart and
terribly crushed, died last night at his home in
Portsmouth after thirty hours OF great suffering
from his injuries. Wilson was one OF the most
respected colored men In Portsmouth. Several
coored fraternities and church bodies VIII Join III
the funeral services tomorrow.
AN INVESTIGATION.
The inspectors are investigating the sinking OF
the coal-barge Lawrence by the steamer New
York. The New York, Philadelphia and Norfolk
road win have 70 pay tho damages, OF course, an
the barge was at anchor. In dense fog these
immense barges, carrying from 800 10 1,EOO
tons Of coal, and the large fleet OF coa-carrylng
schooners anchored of Lamber's Point are a
constant terror 20 the moving steamers.
CONCLUDES us VISIT.
Bishop Whittle preached and confirmed az
Christ church this morning, which concludes his
annual visit 90 the churches In this section
Large congregations have attended every ser
vice OF the venerable and beloved Bishop and his
sermons have been as able and eloquent as IN
former years.
HARRISON WILL BE RENoMINATED.
At the navy-yard yesterday Commodore
Weaver lunched ex-senator J. J. Ingalls,, OF KAN
sas, who was in the city for n few hours on his
way to Boston. Mr. ingalls, believes Harrison
win be renominated and so expressed himself
while here.
Mr.. O. d. Jordan resigned last night as vice
president Of the Common Council and Mr.. w. W.
Vicar was elected TO the position.
SUPERVISORS WORK.
Tue Norfolk county supervisors have made a
handsome appropriation 20 maintain the public
schools In the weaker districts Of the county.
The board has also determined 10 build a new
slmshouse and a committee Ia now engaged IN
selecting site for the institution.