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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-09
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CAPTAIN O'shea's hold Threat,

DUBLIN, April li.-Captain O'Shea, in
a letter acknowledging the receipt of an
apology from the Rev. Father Furlong,
who had, during the course Of a politi-
cal address, enormously stated that the
household expenses Sof the O'Shea
family were paid by Mr. Parnell, says
O'Shca, allowed her $4,000 annually
for such expenses. Captain O'Shea, in
conclusion, also hints that the O'Shea-
Parnell divorce case will probably be
reopened and that should this be done
further revelations damaging to Mr..
Parnell will be made.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-09
Poisoned nor nIin1 child.

MARION, liz, April 7.-Mrs. Sarah Hem
derson and Mrs. Tillie Taylor of Cereal
Springs were brought to this city yester-
day and lodged in the county Jail charged
with murder. Friday afternoon the 2
year-old blind child Of Mrs Taylor was
taken suddenly i'll. Saturday medical aid
was called in, but the child died. Mrs.
Taylor and Mrs. Henderson, who are
sisters and who were present at the child $
to the cause of the child's illness. Dir.
Sutherland expressed the opinion that the
child had died from some poison. The
jury found Il verdict that the child's
death was caused from poison admins
tered by Sarah Henderson and Tillie Tay-
Tor. The blindness of the child is sup
posed to have melted the crime
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-09

GOSHEN, ND, April Gone of the
tramps arrested here yesterday, charged
with the murder of Alexander Snyder,
has confessed. He says he knew
Snyder's wife in New York, and she
told him the old man kept a large
amount Of money about the house.
Acting upon this information, he and
his partner came west with the intention
of getting hold Of the cash. They
awakened the old man, and, to quiet
him, gave him blow over the head, but
did not intend to kill him. They failed
to get the money, and were returning
cast when arrested.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-09

CHICAGO, April six men entered the
Farwell House cafe last night and while
two presented revnlycrs at Cashier Blevin's
head the other four busted themselves
with the cash drawer trying to intimidate
the solitary waiter on duty. The latter
named Delide grappled with one robber
who was making of with cash register
and was fired upon twice but not seriously
wounded. The shots attractedthe police who
chased the robbers into their den, a tene-
ment house near by. The place was
quickly surrounded by patrol wagon
load of officers, and after sharp struggle
all of the six desperadoes We're arrested.
In the fight at the house Policeman Smith
received a bullet through his right hand.
The prisoners are all local toughs and one
is an eN-ConNict.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-09
KILLING FLORIDA TRoSrs.
Coolest Weather in Many Years--Early
Vegetation Ruined.

WASHINGTON, April 7-1l.30 a. m.--The
bulletin to the press: The condition q
unusually low temperature mentioned in
the special bulletin of yesterday as prevail
ing over northern Florida and southern
Georgia has moved southwark and this
morning extends over the whole of the
Florida peninsula producing, except in the
extreme northern portion the coolest
weather ever known there at this season
of the year.
The minimum temperature at 'ritisville,
Tampa, Jupiter and Key West were a. 80.
IS and 81 degrees respectively, being from
Z 10 "a degrees lower than any previously
recorded during April. Killing frosts oc-
Cured this morning as far south as .Jupi-
ter Inlet and it is probable that early fruits
and vegetables throughout this section
have been severely injured.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-09

KANSAS Cry, Mo-, April 6.-Last
night as Allen II. Rounoir, 90 years of
age, was returning from church in com
pany with two young ladies', he was ut.
tackled and assaulted by acolored man
near the corner of Frost avenue and
Twenty-ninth street. He was struck
several heavy blows on the head with
sand bag and rendered unconscious.
The rufiian seized one Of the young
ladies and took her pocket book and
jewelry and made his escape. Roupoii's
wounds are very serious and probably
fatal.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-09

CHICAGO, April William Harsh, the
Iowa cattleman who has been missing
since February 18th, has at last been
located Harsh came to Chicago in the
first week in February having with him
81 600 the proceeds of Il sale of stock. On
the 18th he disappeared. A letter dated
Beverly, Mass, April Sd. received yester-
day, reads as follows; Il hear that some
inquiry has been made regarding my
whereabouts and write to put an end to
the gossip. am in Beverly alive and we'll
and being no fugitive from Justice no one
has the right TO further concern himself
about me or my doingsi
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-09
HIlLINd FaoSTs ~ Tnn soUTH. !
Coolest April Weather ON RecOrd--Dam-
age to EARLY vegetation.


WASHINGTON, April G,--The signal
office furnishes the following special
bulletin to the public;
The weather reports from Florida and
southern Georgia indicate the occurrence
there this morning of the coolest weather
on record for this season of the year.
The minimum temperature at savannah
and Jacksonville We're 80 and "a de-
grees respectively which were 80 below
the lowest previously recorded during
the first decade of April's light frost oc-
cured this morning at Savannah and
Pensacola and killing frosts at Mobile
and jacksonville which at the last
named station is about two weeks later
than any Of which record has been
made.
1t is probable that throughout the
South Atlantic states and East Gulf
states considerable damage resulted to
early fruits and vegetables from the
frosts of Sunday and Monday mornings,
warnings Of which were issued by this
office on Saturday afternoon.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-09

CHAMBERLAIN, $. D., April THE U.
s. Land Office in this city received filings
yesterday for the first time for the cedetl
Sioux lands west of the Missouri river
and the squatters who have settled
on those lands during the last year We're
on the ground early for the purpose
of getting in their filings. They began
gathering as early as Saturday and have
been constantly hanging around the land
office doors. There was great scramble
when the doors were thrown open. All
the filings rendered were received except in
several instances where the lands had pre-
viously been claimed BY Indians.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-09
American Pork in Germany.

BERLIN, April Cit is announced
that the German government has
definitely resolved to withdraw the
embargo placed upon American port.
1t is added, however, that the official
notice of this withdrawal will probably
be delayed for some time in view Of
certain negotiations which are still
going on between the German govern
ment and the government of the United
States through the Intermediary of the
United States minister here, the Hon.
William Walter Phelps.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-09

LONDON, April GA sensation was caused
in the lobby of the house of commons this
evening by a rumor that Mr.. Parnell has
been privately married since the O'Shea
divorce proceedings. According to this
rumor, the lady whom Mr.. Parnell mar
ried is not Mrs. 0'Shea. Several Parnell-
ties in the house OF commons were inter
viewed ON the subject tonight, but they
refused to say more than that the ''mys-
terry" Of their leaders, inner life, often re-
ferred to recently as certain to clear Mr..
Parnelps character, will shortly be ex-
nlained
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-09
Prepnring !. rexas WeIceme for Harrison

NEW ORLEANS, April 7.--The Times
Denocrdts Galveston eIex.l special says;
mayor Fulton yesterday afternoon sent n
message to the city council reciting the fact
that President Harrison, accompanied by a
the 18th inst and remain until the 10Th
As this was the first time in the history of
the state and city that the chief
magistrate of the nation had honored
Texas and Galveston by a visit, he sug-
gested that the council take such action as
was necessary to accord the party recep-
ton commensurate with the grandeur and
dignity Of the state and city Preliminary
idential party will be given grand recep-
ton
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-09
4 Iireal. in the ON Combine.

PITTsBuRG, Pa, April Cat a meet
ing of the Pittsburg oil exchange to-day
il was decided to formally withdraw
from the conference of oil exchanges
and deal in oil without conference re-
strictions. The conference included
New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburg, Oil
City, Bradford and Titusville, The
action to-day is regarded by many as
the first step toward dissolution.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-09

NEW York, April THE painters
strike for eight hours and $3.50 d day is
are reported have yielded to the mems de-
mands this morning leaving Is firms en-
ploying about LIS men now out. The
building trades will be called on to operate
with the painters in forcing the stubborn
firms to give in, and it is thought thar this
will end the trouble
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-09

NASHVILLE, TENN, April 7--It Is under-
stood that a number Of men who have
heretofore conducted pool rooms in this
city will open room on the Memphis
races and endeavor to make books at the
opening to test the constitutionality of the
act recently passed bythegeneral assembly,
continuing all betting on races to the tracks
on which races are in progress. The old
law gave the pool men the right to open
books at any place on races run in the
state, but the new law gives them no such
right
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-09
The Iknisnr nnra the Thistle.

BERLIN, April THE famous Scotch
cutter Thistle, well known throughout the
yachting world as the boat which was de
feated in the International race for the
American cup at New York by the Afneri-
can centre-hoard yacht Volunteer, has
been purchased by Emperor William. It
thistle in the great race for the queens
cup which takes place off the Isle of
WIGHT
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-09

The most bitter campaign ever contested
election Of John " Gbamplin chief Il ; ms
tice of the supreme court of the state
Cincinnati Republicans elected Mnsby
mayor by small majority. In Cleveland
the Democrats elected city treasurer In
Hartford, Conn, the Democrats made big
gains electing their mayor, and in Bridge
port the Republicans made substantial
ticket
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-09

In Nincnnati, Monday, the entire Re
publican city ticket, headed by ]. B.
Mosby for mayor. was elected. The ticket
was elected by maiorities ranging from 100
to 5000. Mosby having the smallest ma
jority on the ticket, a little over 100. out
Of 30 members of the board Of legislation.
the Republicans elected u, leaving o for
the Dem orrntS
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-09

CHICAGO, April About 400 fathers
have already gone ont on a strike for an
advance in wages and if their demands are
not generally granted those remaining,
making about 1 900 in all, will stop work.
The indications are, however, that the
strike will be of short duration as a num-
Der Of the largest employers have granted
the advance asked for.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-09
A Light weight set-to.

SPOKANE FALLS, WASH, April 7.-George
Webber of st. Paul and Young Dempsey
Of California, light weights, fought r
for purse of $500. At the end of the 18th
round Dempsey threw up the fight, the
bones in both hands having been broken.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-09

NEW York, April Proceedings under
the indictment against the New York,
New Haven & Hartford railroad directors
We're stayed by Judge Barrett in the over
and terminer court to-day after hearing
argument. This stay is to operate against
trial, pending motion to change the
place Of trial from the general sessions
court to the oyer and terininer
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-09
Abont a, amnloves IL the Nev uo.

About 40 employees Of the New Haven
rolling mill in New Haven, Connecticut,
Went on strike Monday, owing 10 d re-
duction Of 10 per cent i'll their wages.
The Confederate Veterans Association
in New Orleans assisted by various mill.
tary organizations of the city Monday
decorated the graves OF their former
comrades.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-09

DuRuQuE, a., April The entire
Democratic city ticket was elected yester-
day Stewards majority was 500. All
the Republican candidates for aldermen
were defeated Three Democrats and two
Independents were elected
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-09

Horsford's Acid Phosphate. DIR. O.
Worthy, Lancaster, N. H., says Il have
used it in requiring brain and nerve food
as result Of overwork attended with ex-
haustion and loss of stength, with impaired
digestion, with good results"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-09
rLEAscD ar p1Ra EnI's DEFEAT
The Pope Expresses satisfaction at Dill
Ions Defeat--The Irish Bishops Action
Commended.

Ions pefeat--The Irish Bishops Action
Commended.
ROME, April TAT a reception given to
the college Of cardinals to-day at the vati-
can, his holiness the pope, asked Arch
bishop Walsh, who was also present for
news in regard to the institution Of pollti-
cal and religious affairs i'll Ireland. The
pope expressed great satisfaction at the re-
suit of the recent election fora successor to
the late Mr. Peter Mcdonald as representa-
tive in parliament in north Sligo when the
Parnellite candidate Alderman Valentine
i. Dillon Of the rotunda ward Of Dublin,
was defeated by the McCarthyite candi
date Alderman Bernard Collerey Of Sligo.
His holiness spoke with pleasure and adj
mirntion of the united action taken by the
Irish bishops and pronounced himself as
being in warm sympathy with the Irish
people, adding that he anxiously hoped
that the Irish people would maintain CON
iidence in themselves and in their country
in spite of the present trials and difficult
ties to which Ireland and the Irish were
unfortunately subjected.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-09

One might as well try to stem the rapids
of Niagara as to expect perfect health while
4 scrofllous faint exists in the blood
Through its Alternative and purifying prop
critics, Ayers Sarsaparilla removes every
yestige of scrofnlous poison from the
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-09

Reports from Southwest Georgia and
Northern Florida show that great damage
to vegetables and cotton was caused by
frost on sunday. The melon crop is
badly damaged.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-09

New YoRk, April 7.--Charles II. Clag-
gett, dealer in wines and liquors, at No. 60
William street, assigned to-day to Charles
II. Lansing, Jr., without preferences.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-09

BALTIMORE, April 5.-The Methodist
Protestant Conference, at Layfayette Ave
nue. Church, yesterday settled the question
of luaning ministers to the independent
Methodist churches and to other places,
which excited such 4 lively debate on Fri
day The report of the committee was
adopted, and this assigns the Rev. John s.
Bowers to st. Johns Liberty Street /. NJ.
Church, the Rev. L. o. Grouse to Chats
worth |. NJ. Church, and the Rev. j. r..
Murray as general agent and secretary of
the Maryland Tract Society. Mr.. Bowers
takes the place of the Rev Dir. John j.
Murray, who has served that church for
nine years. This settled the question for
this year in accordance with President
Strayer's statement that the church had
bound itself to loan these ministers for
this year; but il came up in another form
on resolution presented by Mr.. j. Il.
Gator, of Alexandria Va, and the Rev. j.
ID. Kinzer of Mt. Lebanon Church. The
resolution was made the special order Of
business for Tuesday at 10 a. m. 4 mo-
tion by the Rev. Or. John j. Murray to lay
this OH the table was lost
Then the women question came up in a
lively manner on the rendering of The re-
port of the committee on suffrage and
eligibility, This committee was appointed
by the Inst conference to consider lie cues
ton whether it was advisable to appoint
women as stewards, class leaders and sun
day-school observation-disclosures 1t created an
interesting debate, after which the report
was adopted by a vote of 81 for to Is
against. SO women are now eligible hy
law to be elected stewards, class leaders
and Sunday-school supermtendents.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-09

The death rate in Chicago last week was
the highest ever known in that city. The
deaths numbered 960, of which 500 were
from throat and lung diseases.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-09
An Edison Company DiyIdcpd.

NEW YoRK, April THE Edison Elec-
trio Illuminating Company has declared
the regular quarterly dividend of / per
cent payable May LIST.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-09
DEMOCRATS .4HE '
But the Rhode Island Election Results il
No Choice by the People,

PRovIpENcE r. l., April 1.-The Repub-
licans have carried a sufficient number Of
towns to give them the S. votes necessary
on joint ballot. Election returns this even
ing make it certain there has been no
choice by the people for any officer upon
the general ticket. The total vote for the
governor stands:
Burton, Nat, 1884; Larry, Pro-, 1929;
Laid, r., q, S95; Davis, d.. % 249.
The next general assembly stands. Sem
ate-2l Republicans 0 Democrats; 6 to be
chosen. House of Representatives-34
Republicans, % Democrats; 10 to be chosen.
The official count of votes for the legis-
latfve tickets in Newport shows two repre-
sentatives elected, a Democrat and Re
publican. There is no election for senator
or the other three representatives.
NEWSPAPER MEN RIDE FREE.
NEWPORT Il. l., April I'm the election
yesterday ut jamestown Il proposition was
voted upon as to whether the newspaper
men who desire to visit the island be
charge the ferry-boat fare. The vote was
nearly two to one in favor of the news
paper men going free. The fare, round
"trip, is only % cents. Never before in the
history Of the State has such a proposition
been voted upon at the polls.
The latest corrected returns of the cleo
ton in Rhode Island show the vote for
governor 10 nave been as follows; burton,
Nationalist, 1884; Davis, Democrat. %, 249;
Laid, Republican, 1895; Larry, Prohibi-
Zionist, 1929, These figures show that
Davis plurality over I4add was PSI but
lie lacked 900 votes of the majority neces-
sary to elect. The legislature stands:
Senate-2Z Republicans Democrats, /
Independent and s to be chosen; House
81 Republicans, 10 Democrats and 10 to be
chosen-which will give the Republicans
on joint ballot a majority of one with their
present strength.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-09

In 1850 "Brown's Bronchial Trochesr
were introduced, and their success as a
cure for colds, coughs. asthma, and bron-
chitis has been unparalleled.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-09

Close of the Session of Coiored Metho-
dists at Cambridge--where the Minis

Close of the Session of Coiored Metho-
dists at Cambridge--whcre the Minis
tiers Go.
Cambridge, April 1.-The Delaware Con-
ference of the Methodist Episcopal Church
(colored) began its first days session in
Cambridge this morning, with an attend
ance of over 100 preachers. Last night the
preachers attended the meeting of the Col
ored Literary Society, and listened to an
interesting programme. The communion
supper was administered first at the morn
ing's meeting. The Rev. j. II. Scott was
elected secretary, j. J.. Cole, statistical sec
rotary, and l.. Il. Cole, treasurer. II. e.
Parker was made conference steward DIR,
Riddick offered resolution of welcome to
Bishop Mallalieu. The bishop delivered
an interesting address, which was followed
by some remarks by DR.. Riddick. Presid-
ing Elders j. II. White, j. II, johnson and
W. II. Coffey made encouraging reports of
the condition of their districts Among
the visiting preachers are the Rev, j. VIII
liams of the Washington Conference, and
the Rev. O. II. Bourne of the A. NJ. L.
: Church, The services tonight were com
memoratiye of the anniversary of the
Freedman's Aid and Southern Educational
Society. DIR. Riddick presided, and the
speakers were DR.. I. j. Wagner and w.
= g. Jason.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-09
Florida Gas works ]

ST.. AUGUSTINE, FLA, April THE gas
works here have burned. Loss 100000.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-09
THE M. r. CONFER ENCE.
The Loaning of Observation-Disclosures as
stewards and Glass Leaders.

BALTIMORE, April 1.-The SD session of
the Maryland Annual Conference Of the
Methodist Protestant Church began to-day
with 80 ministers and lay delegates pres
ent. The conference includes MARYLAND,
portions Of Virginia, the border counties
of Pennsylvania, and portions of Delaware
and Newark, NJ 1t elected the Rev. w.
NJ, Strayer, president for the third term of
one year. Other officers as follows were
elected; The Rev. +. Il. Coulbourn of
Lynchburg Va, secretary. He appointed
as his assistant the Rev. II. T. Benson of
Wilmington 5. G. Ohrun of Delta, Pa,
home mission steward ]. NJ. Sheridan of
Buckeystown, Md, superannuated fund
steward; Il. o. Ewing of Bedford, Pa,
general home mission steward; ]. W.
Balderson of Centreville, Md, foreign
mission steward u. w. Austin of S'caford,
conference steward; q. II, Day of Heaths-
Vile, Va, assistant conference steward; O.
s. Arnett Of Salisbury, Md, educational
steward. President Strayer appointed
Henry Winter Davis Johnson conference
postmaster. In his annual address Presi-
dent Strayer advised the division of the
conference by the line of the Chesapeake
Bay and SIisquehanna river as better to
assist the preachers in the carryin on of
their work.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-09
UNTRIMNAED HATS.
HOSIERY.

We have received 100 dozen Of Chdens regular
made Hose, sizes s to 81 for lac. Regular price, 25c