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The morning call., 1891-02-01
Nights With Dickens.

SAN JOSE, Jan. 3l.-Great preparations
are being made for the carnival of " Nights
with Dickens" to be held this week COM
mencing Wednesday. All characters in
Dickens works are TO be represented. The
receipts will 90 to the Building Fund of the
Unitarian Church, which is to cost $40, COO.
The morning call., 1891-02-01
Imnrnxinr the PnrIr

Thomas w. Sweeney, the real estate man.
has obtained permission from the Park
commissioners to erect building on the
top of Strawberry HILL to serve as a shelter,
from which the lovely scenery surrounding
IL can be viewed without discomfort. Plans
are now being prepared and work on the
building will be begun in eight or ten weeks.
1t will cost $40 600
The morning call., 1891-02-01
Mrs Mackav,s D;nnar

LONDON, Jan. 3l.-As a preliminary to
the house-warming Of her new residence
Mrs. Mackay has given a superb dinner to
Minister Lincoln, the Spanish ambassador
and many prominent Englishmeh and Ameri-
cans. The tea served was from Japan and
brought in London over S12O pound.
The morning call., 1891-02-01
HIS CHECK WAS GOOD.
A Trick by Which Farmer Was Swindled
Out of $4,000

DENVER, Jan. 31.-Allen Healy. pros
porous Norwegian farmer of Corona. small
town near Denver, was victimzed out of
$1,000 day before yesterday. He went into a
low saloon conducted by Tom OConnor and
Mike Ryan, for drink. There he was in
dnced 10 bet $40 that his check was not good
wrote the check, and this is all he remem-
bered until he awoke in the rear of the sa-
loon. The check had been cashed by
OConnor. Ryan and O'Connor were ar
rested, but both men refuse to confess or
give up the money.
The morning call., 1891-02-01
DwelIIngs pamaged bx Fire

The alarm from Box Sc at 80 O'clock
last evening was for a fire in the building
at III, ia and 1l6a Oak street. The dam
age amounted to S25e0. The building was
divided into flats, which were occupied re-
sspeetiyely by III. COllicnon, Philip Kiane,
L. Il. Champion and Edward Smith. The
cause Of the fire is uuknown.
The morning call., 1891-02-01
Sullivan's New Opera.

LONDON, Jan. 31.-Sir Arthur Sulllvan's
grand opera "Ivanhoe" was produced to-
night at Carte's new opera house. The
libretto, written by Sturgis, follows the
plot OF the novel very closely. The piece
is an undoubted success. 1t is conceded to
be sui livan's best effort.
The morning call., 1891-02-01
A Mvsterious Fatal Blow.

MARYsvILLE, Jan. d.-Michael Landers
died at the hospital this morning from a
fracture of the skull received from blow
nearly two weeks ago. Before he lost con-
sciousness he told so many contradictory
and improbable stories that the cause of the
blow is mystery. A Coroner's inquest
will ha held
The morning call., 1891-02-01
Scottish Character.

The third of the series OF Lick lectures.
under the auspices Of the Society of Cali
fornia Pioneers, will be given next Tuesday
evening at Pioneer Hail. The Rev. DR..
Mackenzie, the speaker of the occasion.
WIN take Phases of Scottish Character" as
the subject of his discourse.
The morning call., 1891-02-01
Fort BROWN Reseruatinn.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 3I.-A report to the
House to-day says that $4,000 is ample COM
pensati0n for the Fort Brown Military Res
ervation. and requests the Withholding the
payment OF 100000 heretofore appropriated
for il
The morning call., 1891-02-01
The Shipping Bill.

NEW YORK, Jan. 31.-A Washington spe-
cial says: Tie opponents of the Shipping
Bill say that notwithstanding the action Of
the Committee on Rules giving two more
days fer consideration it will be defeated if
q vote be reached, which is doubtful.
The morning call., 1891-02-01
stockton's New Flouring Mil,

STOCKTON, Jan. 81. = Contracts were
signed to-day for all the machinery re-
quired to run the new Touring mill at a
capacity OF 1850 barrels of flour Der dav the
contract price being S65,500. This will be
the third mill of that capacity in Stockton.
and 1t Will be in operation early next sum
The morning call., 1891-02-01
The Mammoth Mine pisaste,

PITTsBURG Pa), Jan. 31.-The State
Legislative Committee visited the Mammoth
Mine. and learned that an unexpected fall
OF slate liberated a pocket of gas or fire.
damp. The committee is closely investigat-
known to exist.
The morning call., 1891-02-01
The Giant Ship Shenandoah.

New YORK, Jan. 31.-When the giant ship
Shenandoah sailed for San Francisco Mon
day on her maiden trip she carried four pas
sengers-Tifft, Muil, Morris and Royden-
young men of that city. Captain Murphy
hopes to beat the record Of ninety days
around the Horn
The morning call., 1891-02-01
A Counterfeiter,s Confessinn of Guilt.

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 31.-James Hand was ar
rested at Webb City, NO., yesterday,
charged with counterleiting. He admitted
his guilt, and was jailed to await the action
of the United States District Court at Kan
sas City.
The morning call., 1891-02-01
TESTING THE MKINLEY BILL

A Syndicate of Boston Importers to Join Issue
With Chicago Merchants.
BosToN, Jan. 31.-The Commercial Bull
letin says a syndicate of importers is being
formed under the leadership of Jordan,
Marsh & Co. to test the legality of the Nc
Kinley bill. They will act in concert with
Chicago importers and upon the same line.
The morning call., 1891-02-01
Evraud Mnst Die

PARIS. Jan. 31.-The Figaro to-day an
nounces that the Committee on Pardons has
decided against the commutation of the
Eyraud. the murderer of Gouffe.
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ABANDONED.

No Further Effort to be Made to Pass the
Elections Bill.
WASHINGTON, Jan. Silt can be stated
with positiveness that the managers of the
Elections Bill have finally decided to aban-
don the measure in the interest of important
public business remaining to be acted upon.
This decision has been communicated to the
Democratic mannoers
The morning call., 1891-02-01
European Emigrants

NEW YORK. Jan. S1.-Since last spring
1000 Scandinavians and over $4,000 Hebrews
have landed here. OF the latter the most
came from Russia, and 60 per cent had
trades
The morning call., 1891-02-01
MARY CHArrowAY.

Mary Chattoway, who for many years
was the custodian Of Shakespeare's birth
place, at Stratfori-on-Avon. in Warwick
shire, England, died yesterday in London at
an advanced age
The morning call., 1891-02-01
Confessad tha Bnrrlaru

NEVADA, Jan. 31.-Herman Luckhardt,
aged 10 years, whose home is in San Fran
cisco, where he is respectfully connected,
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Photorraphinr sltua,ions.

Mr.. Grismer has arranged that the prin-
cipai situations in the play of "Beacou
Lights" shall be photographed by flash
light from the auditorium tonight during
the performance.
The morning call., 1891-02-01
CAUGHT CHEATING AT CARDS

Expulsion of Scotch Baronet From London
Club.
LONDON. Jan. 31.-society has been scan-
dalized in the last few days by the expulsion
of young Scotch Baronet from one of the
West End clubs for cheating at cards. This
young genius adopted plan of laying a
highly polished cigar case on his knee, so
that the color Of the cards might be reflected
on lis su rface as he dealt them.
The morning call., 1891-02-01
Conmandant of the Marine corps.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31.-Charles Hey
wood has been confirmed as Colonel and
Comandmant of the Marine Corps.
The morning call., 1891-02-01
DO NOT Be DISCOURAGED

TFYOUR PHYSICIAN HAS GIVEN YOU UP AS
incurabe, having CONSUMPTION, TUBERCU-
LOSIS, ASrHsIA, BRONCHITIS, PNEUMONIA, In
fuenza, Grippe, Coughs and Colds, any difficulty
with the Lungs, windDipe or Heart. Go Co the Herb
Institute of DR. L. SHAP RIOS 1908 Marset ST., and
get bottle of the Red Glover Lung Elixir, and you
Will derive more benefit IN "a hours than from any
other medicine known. Prompt attention given 70
country orders. jas ThSaru 6u lp
The morning call., 1891-02-01
lieutenant schwatka Recovering.

MASON Cry Qowa), Jan. 3l.-Lieutenant
Schwatka is greatly improved. He has re-
gained consciousness aud will probably re-
cover.
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Strike of Tup.Boat Emnlouss
Returned to Work.

LIVERPOOL, Jan. 31.-Most of the men
employed on the tug-boats have gone on a
strike.
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DIFFERED WITH
THE EMPEROR.
The Cause Of General Walder-
sees Retirement.
The German Rulers Ill-Health Partially
Due 10 the Excessive Use
Of Tobacco.

Copyrighted. 1891, by the New York Associated
Press
The morning call., 1891-02-01

GLASGOW, Jan. 31.-The strikers have re-
turned to work ON the Caledonian Railroad.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-08
An Alliance Investigation.

ANNAPOLIS, Md, June 8.-President
Hugh Mitchell, Secretary Jenkins and
State Lecturer Bradley, of the state
Farmers Alliance, were in Annapolis
investigating complaints made at pre-
vious meeting Of the Anne Arundel
county alliance regarding the organiza-
tion of branch alliance at Odenton, in
the Fourth district. 1t was alleged that
the district alliance was instituted in
regulations of the state alliance. Owing
to the absence of two members of the
executive committee the matter was not
acted unon.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-08
FROM MFOREIGNLANDS
Work for the German Council Of
Experts, Now in Session.
TO PROMOTE COTTON GROWING

In German CoIonies-The London
Omnibus Strike - The Austrian
Foreign Minister Aggricved-Bal-
looms for Naval Purposcs-Othcr
Foreign Items.
LONDON, June ga German colon
ial council of experts will be in session
during the week to consider the question
Of how best to promote cotton growing
In German colonies, as well as the prin-
ciple which ought to regulate the grant
ing Of concessions to new companies,
and especially in southwest Africa, and
to suggest how the million and half
lately granted by the reichstag for the
development Of the resources of the
Cameroons ought to be applied, A very
indignant feeling exists in Germany to-
ward France on the subject of the s'hin-
terland" Of the Cameroons. 1T is claimed
that France is endeavoring to grasp ter
ritory which is Germany's by right of
prior exploration and contiguity, and
there is strong sentiment in favor of
forcible occupation of the territory in
question, on the ground that the Cam
eroons would be of little value without
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-08
She sought to NIurdcr.

ST. PAUL, June s.-Mrs. Cresson. wife
of George L. Cresson, assistant engineer
of the'Omaha railway. rushed into the
embroidery school of Miss Margaret r.
Gibson and began firing at Miss Gsbson,
at the same time saying "You won't
steal any other woman's husband as
mine" Occupants of the offices In the
neighborhood ran into the room and
seized the woman just as she was dropp-
ing her revolver and swooning. Miss
Gibson was not injured. Mrs. Cresson
charges her husband with being fond of
the society Of Miss Gibson and sought to
son was injured in a cable car accident
six months ago and has been quite ill
most of the time since. The social pro-
minence of all the parties to the shooting
causes the incident to be the talk of the
town,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-08
A L1vEEYMANs FLIGHT.
George A. Eaton Leaves Heavy
Debts in Atlantic City.

George A. Eaton Leaves Heavy
Debts In Atlantic City.
ATLANTIC Cry, June s.--George A.
Eaton, proprietor of the Belmont livery
stables, suddenly left town, much to the
regret Of large number of creditors
and several intimate friends, who in
dorsed his paper to the extent of several
thousand dollars.
That his sudden departure was not
due to any financial reasons is shown by
the systematic manner in which he dis
posed Of eight horses and the half dozen
carriages in his stables. So shrewdly
did he play his game that the only
thing found in the empty stable was
sick horse. !,
The only property recovered was
pair of horses and carriage, which
were attached mt Pleasantyille by an
agent Of Graetf, Trilley & Co. Eaton
halls from Chester, Pa, and superin-
tended the building Of the Brigantine
railroad previous to locating in this city.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-08
TO REDUCE THE FORCE.


The Money Appropriated for the Gem
sus ONCE Runnfng Low the Cause.
WASHINGTON, June s.-There is con-
sternation in the various branches Of
the census office. 1t grows out Of the
fact that the money appropriated to
carry on the work is running SO low that
it has become necessary to reduce the
force. 1t is limited that between now
and July the force is to be reduced at
least | 600, which takes in quite large
number of the original appointees
and nearly all of those who were re-
Gently given a three months appoint
ment.
This information was gently i'm
parted by Chief Clerk Childs on being
asked to transfer number of clerks to
the regular list, or reappoint them for
another three months term. He replied
that it was impossible to do SO, and that
on the expiration Of the time there
would not be any new ones appointed.
The work is nowhere near completion,
and it is only thought possible by work
ing the force night and day thai by Dec.
/ it would all be up in shape. This state
Of affairs will delay the work of the Of
fee considerably, and will necessitate
an extra appropriation to complete 1t.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-08
Funeral of canaaa,s Premier.

OTTAWA, Ont, June s.-Sir John
Macdonald's body will be privately re-
moved from Earnscliffe to the parlia-
ment buildings and will lie in state from
10 o'clock tomorrow morning until the
hour of the funeral The state funeral
will leave the parliament buildings at
10 o'clock p. m. Wednesday for st.
Albans church, thence to the Canadian
Pacific station whence the body will be
conveyed to Kingston. The body will
lie in state in the city hall in Kingston
until noon, when the interment will
take place.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-08
The London Omnibus Strike.

LONDON, June e.-The omnibus strike
yesterday was attended by some excite
ment. Burns, the Socialist, occupied a
bus, driven by novice without
badge, as required by law. Two con-
stables removed Burns from the bus and
took him to Bow street, while the crowd
cheered him. Upon being released he
hastened to address meeting at West
minister. Piratical bus drivers collected
a sixpence for and distance and the un-
dergToud railroad carried enormous
numbers of people. Public sympathy is
with the strikers on the question of
hours.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-08
Not Insane over an Actress.

AUSTRIA, June s.-The Austrian for
eign minister is much grieved by the
story recently telegraphed from Amer
lea to the affect that relative of his,
one Baron Rudolph Kalnoky, has been
going insane over an actress, fighting a
duel, etc. 1t is stated on the best
authority that there is no cousin of the
Austrian minister in America, that
there is no Baron Kalnoky, of Kores-
patck, and that, in word, the distin-
guished statesman places no credit
whatever in the story, while the i'm
preston prevails among his friends that
it is shrewd American advertising
scheme.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-08
To Use the Trolley System.

READING, Pa. June S.-The commit
tee on railways presented report to
councils recommending that the City
Passenger Railway company be per-
mitted to use electricity in the propul-
sion of its cars. The company have
tracks on almost every street in the city.
An ordinance has been introduced to
authorize the change from horses to the
trolley system. The Reading and South
western Street Railway company, re-
Gently incorporated, will use the trolley
system, having already been granted
that privilege by councils.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-08
The Weather.
Fair; warmer; variable winds.
NUGGETS OF NEWs

Capt John Faunce of the revenue marine
service, died at his home In Jersey City,
aged So, He entered the revenue service in
1641.
There will be no Sunday games of base.
ball played on the historic battlefield of
Seven Pines, Va. Such a scheme has been
under adyisement, but 1t was abandoned
Queen Victoria has conferred the order
of the red cross on Mrs. Grimwood for
heroic conduct at Manipur, where her hus-
band, the British political agent, was muir
dered by the Manipuri.
At Macon, Ga, in his S0th year, Chauncey
Vibbard, who was in his time one of the
foremost railroad men in America, died.
He was prominently identified with the
old Utica and Schenectady railroad, now an
important division of the New York Cen
tral.
The strike of the coal miners is being
felt all over the northern part of Iowa.
The supply of coal is giving out, and large
factories will in many cases be compelled
to shut down or reduce the working
forces. The railroads at many points find
their supply about exhausted.
At Chicago the strike of German bakers,
which was inaugurated Saturday, is prac-
tieally over, 100 out OF the 1876 bosses con.
ceding the strikers demands Ofthe 200
men went on strike, 500 have been called
back to work and it is expected the remain.
ing 400 will be at work by tomorrow.
Postmaster Sherwood and Superintend.
ent of the Mails Springer returned to
Washington from their hurried tour OF
inspection of the postoiices of Philadel.
phia, New York and Boston. The object
in taking the trip was to gather ideas for
the temporary postofiice to be erected in
the capital
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-08
Rules for the shipment of Cattle.

WASHINGTON, June s.-Secretary Rusk
has issued orders prescribing the rules
and regulations to govern the shipment
and transportation of cattle from the
United States to foreign countries under
the new law providing for the safe
transport of such animals. The regula-
tions are elaborate and provide for am
pie space for the animals, suitable deck
fittings, shelter and ventilation. Ship
pers are to furnish foreman to be in
charge of the cattle and one cattleman
for each twenty-five head of cattle
shipped.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-08
Bnmble-Bees' Nest on Dogs Neck.

LITITz. Pa, June s.--A dog with a
bumble-bees' nest in the shaggy hair
about his neck was what Linn Shelly
found in his possession when he tried to
clip his big Newfoundland pet. A num-
Der of cells were found containing wax
and several bumble-bees were discovered
protecting their home on the neck.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-08
A Confederate Monument Unveiled

BALTIMORE, June Saturday was
Confederate memorial day in this state,
and was especially marked here by the
unveiling of monument to Brigadier
General James r. Herbert, who had
commanded the First Maryland regi-
ment in the southern service. Gen.
Herbert was also known widely after
Maryland regiment. His eldest son
drew the veil from the monument,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-08
would Not Change the Name.

HAdERsTowE, Md, Nd, June g.
Perhaps no question before the annual
meeting OF German Baptists so fully IL
lustrated the tenacity with which these
people hold on to the old and reject the
new as the question of changing their
name. This matter was referred TO a
committee of Ave, who. reported to al
low the name TO remain unchanged. A
substitute was proposed to change the
name to The Brethren, German Bap-
lists. but the substitute was defeated by
a large-Eote.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-08
Steamboat Company Cbnrtered.

HARRIsBuRd, June s.-The Delaware
and Schuylkill River Steamboat COM
pany, of Philadelphia, was chartered by
the state department; capital stock,
$1,000 The directors are George May,
E. Trainer, r: e. Randolph, Joseph E.
Bowker and d. w. Robinson.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-08
Money Lost in a Railroad wreck.

OTTAWA, Ont, Juno Sin the acci-
dent to the Winnipeg express of the Cam
adian Pacific railway, at Straight Lake,
the sum of 100000, which had been
mailed from two banks here to Winni-
peg, was destroyed. One package of
$4,000 was entirely destroyed, but there
was enough Of tho second bundle left to
enable the bank to recover several thou
sand dollars. Who the actual losers will
be is not known, but it is likely to fall
on the banks shipping the amount.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-08
Hughes Found Guilty.

ROCHESTER, N. Y, June 8.-James
Hughes, of Chicago, master workman
of Trades Assembly 231, United Cloth
ing Cutters, Trimmers and Tailors of
North America, order knights of Labor,
was convicted in the circuit court here
before Judge Ramsey of extortion.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-08
Peanuts Defy the Authorities.

ALLENTOWN, Pa, June s.-The COM
missioners of Lehigh county have several
times notified Hugh Sweeny, for fifteen
years the proprietor of a peanut stand
in front Of the Allentown court house,
to vacate, but he has thus far failed to
move, and to-day he was "evicted" by
the sheriff,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-08
A HarrIson FnmiIy Pcnsion.

CHICAGO. June s.-Mrs. Elizabeth T.
Harrison, widow of the presidents
brother, Archibald J. Harrison, lieuten-
ant colonel of the Twenty-seventh In
diana volunteers, received $S,329. 90 in
settlement of pension claim which was
favorably passed upon at Washington
within the past three weeks. Hereafter
Mrs. Harrison will draw $99.05 from
Uncle Sam every three months as long
as she shall live.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-08
An Earthouako in ItaIy.

ROME, June 8.-Further particulars
Of the earthquake show that It was felt
throughout all north Italy. At Verona
the shocks were three in number and
very strong. The people were terror
stricken. Three persons were killed at
Marcenigo and seventeen badly injured
at Sadiacolovera.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-08
Admiral NlcCann's Decision opposed

IoUIQUE, June S.'-The decision of Ad-
miral McCann to take the Itata without
allowing the discharge of her arms and
ammunition has caused great excite
ment here, while the press comments
very bitterly upon the matter, and con-
siders that the United States, the cradle
of republican ideas, commits grievous
error in thus directly assisting the die
tator -
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-08
MFR. Rartinc Dead.

AsDURY PARK. June S.-Richard s.
Bartine, the Asbury Park lawyer who
had been suffering since Tuesday from
hydrophobia caused cy the bite Of cat
last September, died at his home in Loch
Arbour. He was unconscious for eleven
hours before his death.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-08
$4,000 for a Life Lost.

York, Pa, June S.-The widow Of F.
NJ. Holiday, killed last fall by the col
lision of freight trains at Miller's sta
ton, on the Western Maryland railroad,
has received from the company So, 900
and expenses in settlement Of her suit.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-08
A DarLey's Head Against a Train.

CHESTER, Pa, June S.-John Wesley
White, a colored man, was knocked
senseless by freight train. II wasn't
saying muffin to nobody" he explained
to a policeman when he came to, when
a man hit me in the head with brick
hack
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-08
Tried to Board a Moving Train.

PALMYRA, Pa, June s.-Three young
men attempted to board a moving
freight train on the Philadelphia ard
Beading railroad at this place. Two
got on safely, but the third, Morris
Litter, of Harrisburg. fell under the
wheels. His hand waA mashed and
skull fractured.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-08
LANCASTER, Pa, June s.-Ihe com

LANCASTER, "a, June S.-1he COM
mittee on contests in the contest over
the president judgeship reconvened, and
Judge Livingston's counsel presented
the testimony in his behalf. Brubaker's
atfidavits of fraud gave him majority
of fifteen, but counter-affidayits were
presented which, when summarized.
elect Livingston by majority of SO.
The Brubakers presented evidence in
rcbuttal.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-08
Acouitted of Murder.

PITTsBURG, June 8.-Robert Gray,
superintendent of Leisenring No. 8 coke
works, was acquitted of the charge of
killing John Mohu, slav, who was shot
during the late coke region troubles
Gray swore that he had no revolver or
gun on the day of the trouble. The jury
was out but few minutes.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-08
ratolly nurned n AZ T,xnloslon.

New York, June s.-An. explosion
occurred in the var1lish factory of Meyer
g. Lowenstein at Long Island city, re-
sulting in the fatal burning of Carl
Drumgard. son of the superintendent.
The explosion set fire to the building,
which WAS damagad s7.00n.