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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-04-03

Providence, r. l., April 3.-The
election returns make it certain that
there has been no choice by the people
for any officer on the general ticket.
The Republicans have carried suf-
ficient number of towns to give them
the fiifty-tiv votes necessary on Joint
ballot. This insures the election of
Republican state officers.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-04-03

TIFFIN, o., April ga fire is raging
at this place. The flames are beyond
the contro. of the firemen, and no esti-
mate of the loss can be made. Myers
Bros. & Co.'S stove store has been de-
stroyed and the entire block in which
the establishment is located is in
flames. 1t is feared the fire will spread.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-04-03

WASHINGTON, April 3. - Secretary
Tracy ordered a court of inquiry to
meet at New York on April to in
vestigate the wrecks of the United
States steamship Galena and the gov
sernment tugs Nina and Triana. The
board will consist of Capt. E. o, Mat
thews, Commander Sumner, Lieut..
Commander Lille, with Lieut.. Usher
as judge advocate. The secretary has
ordered board of survey on the Triana.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-04-03

READING, Pa, April G.-The farm
house of Frank Miller, at Conestoga
Station, was destroyed by fire. The
family escaped in safety, but Mrs.
Miller returned to secure $3.50 which
was in a chest in an upper room and
perished in the flames. She was IS
years of age.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-04-03

READING, Pa, April 3.-Judge Err
mentrout issued an order for the trans
fer of John Van Pelt from the county
prison to the state lunatic asylum at
Harrisburg. The testimony of physi-
clans presented to the court was to the
effect that Van Pelt's reason had left
him by reason of his long and continued
illness with the grip.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-04-03
o'MaiIey's Whereabouts a Mystery.

New ORLEANS, April 3..The grand
jury has found three indictments in
blank, two against Seligman and Bor-
son for bribery and three against O'Mal-
ley for conspiring to brihe. Ssligman
is in Cincinnati, Borsen is here and
OMalley's whereabouts is n mystery,
though it is understood he is within 100
miles OF New Orleans, surrounded by q
heavy guard, which he has had sin CO
the killing of the Italian prisoners.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-04-03

MAHANoY PLANE, Pa, April 3.-The
fire which has been raging in the Law
renee and Brown mine, at this place.!
since Saturday last, has been extln-
guished and the eolliery has resumed
operations
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-04-03

SAN FRANCISCO. April 3.-The retire.
ment of Glen. Gibbon will go into effect
in a little over two weeks, the date be.
ing April 20, but as yet no definite in
formation has been received in this
city as 10 who his successor will be.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-04-03

Miss Alice Brown, of Spring street, is the
happy owner Of a doll ho@se which Rwak-
ems the admiriag envy of all her little
mates. The house tof two stories and an
en- was planned and built by a carpenter,
and TIM. furniture was made in Boston.
The parlor Is fitted with a velvet carpet
aud furniture upholstered in blue plush.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-04-03

oLEAN, N. Y, April 3.-Two sections
of freight train on the Erie railroad
collided near here yesterday. Fred
Moore and John Conroy, brakemen, and
W. IL. Morse, fireman, were killed. A
misunderstanding of orders caused the
accident,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-04-03

CHICAGO, April 3,-Grip is gradually
losing its hold on the citizens of Chicago.
The deaths registered in the health de-
partment yesterday amounted to 1871.
considerable decrease from Wednesday
and til leowest number recorded in any
one day during the past week.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-04-03

NEWARK. N. j., April s. = Widow
Henrietta Bognhea, died here yes-
terday from dose Of paris green, which
she took because starvation stared her
and her children in the face. She said
she would rather die than beg.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-04-03

PiTTsEuRG, April 3.-There were 6sB
deaths in Pittspurg during the month
of March. This beats the record, as
never before in the history of this CITY
have 50 many deaths been chronicled.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-04-03

WASHINGTON, April 3.-Late advices
from the Argentine Republic announce
that agents of Baron Hirsch have pur-
chased 400, 900 acres of land near Sam
tiagi del Estro. Argentine Republic
upon which to place colonies Of He
brews,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-04-03

ter on the subject,
and in it the Mar
quis d | Rudini
says Italy h a 8
asked for nothing
but the regular
ompt institu-
tion OF. proceed
ings against the
parties a t New
Orleans. He adds
=that it W ould
have been absurd
to claim punish
ment for the Of
tenders W / t hout
A. -
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-04-03
To Be Hanged for Criminal as..,,,

PETERSBURG, Va, April 3.-Walter
johnson, a negro, was convicted in the
circuit court of assault ON Mrs. Eliza
beth Majors, of Nottaway county. and
sentenced to be hanged on May 90.
Lard-ouiet. nrm; steam rendered, s7,O2,Sl
Esgs-Active, firm; stats and Pennsylya-
MA, s.lSc.; southwestern, Ml4c. western, ei,d
Gsl1Ac.; southern. e9asIc., duck, as0s5o.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-04-03

GLoUcEsTER, N. j., April 3.-All the
gambling saloons in this place have
been closed. This action was probably
taken because of the concerted action
of the Ministerial union of Camden
county.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-04-03

LoNnoN, April 3.-Gen. Booth, the
commander-in- chief OF the Salvation
Army, is seriously i'll,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-04-03

ROME, April 3.-Thomas Charles Bar
ing, head of the reorganized London
banking house of Barring Bros, died
here yesterday, He arrived on Feb. s,
on a pleasure trip, and caught the
Roman fever. He was ill for some
time and recovered, but suffered a re.
Lapse from which he could not rally,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-04-03

Quotations from the Philadelphia
and New York Exchanges.

PHILADELPHIA. April 2-The market was
dull and steady. There was no change In the
character OF the speculation, the samo stag
nant market being seen. Pennsylvania was
fairly steady. Lehigh Valley and Lehigh
Navigation were firm.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-04-03

Pork-Good demand, firm: new mess, sI3s5
@it; old mess. $ll.f50is2,; extra prime, ll.6o
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-22
ABBREVIATED TELEGRAMS.

The United States supreme court has ad.
Journed to Jan. 4.
Frauds in tobacco importations have
been discovered at New York which NAV
reach Sl0,000,OO0.
Mrs. John Conrad gave damaging testi.
mOny against DIR. Graves in the celebrated
Graves poisoning case at Denver.
The ancient church of All Saints, in
Hertford, England, caught fire from a de
fective flue and was destroyed. 1t was ia
nous for its memorial windows.
dispatch received at Brussels says that
priest and 1000 native Christians were
Killed during the Chinese riots.
The Capital Fire Insurance company of
Concord, n. H., has been licensed to do bust
ness in Illinois. 1t capital stock is 500, 600
Thomas Seary, miner at Butte, Mont,
has been asleep since last Wednesday.
All attempts to arouse him are unavail
ing.
Louise Lee Bayard, youngest daughter
of ex-Secretary Bayard, was married to
Dr. Frank Angel, Cornell university
professor
Charles Waite, private secretary of Chief
Justice Follett, of the second division
court of appeals, committed suicide at Nor
wich, n. Y
Walt Whitman is reported to be growing
weaker and it is not believed he will last
much longer. His disease is bronchial
pneumonia.
The HoHduranian revolution that was
begun upon the inauguration of President
Leiva has been suppressed after a number
of sharp battles
Again the New York grand jury has in
dicted Edward NJ. Field. this time for
grand larceny. Field is still in Jail and
refuses TO partake of food.
TIE jury in the case of Justice of the
Peace James 5. Galloway. of Montforyl,
Wis, on trial at Madison, Wis, ON a
charge of conspiring to defraud the pen
sion bureau, returned verdict of guilty
The supreme court of the United States
has again declared the electrothanasia law
of New York to be constitutional, and the
two men IN whose behalf the case was ap-
pealed-McIlwaine and Trezza-Siff be
catelectriZed in due time sE
ii. Curry, wealthy farmer living near
Washington, Pa, was besieged in hisrf
house by watchmen on his brothers fafia
all night and over 800 shots We're ex-
changed without anybody being hurt. The
brothers are at enmity, and the watchmen
say that Curry fired first.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-22
THE WHALE WAS DAMAGED.

Collision Between Atlantic Steamer
and Sea Monster.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 22.-Captain John
ston, of the steamer ForestholIne. which
has arrived here from Hamburg. reports
that few days ago, while off Georges
bank his vessel ran into an immense
whale. school of which had been sporting
around the steamer The whale struck
the keel directly beneath the engines The
water for distance around the vessel was
colored with blood. The vessel Quiverad
like leaf from stem to stern and great
CONSERVATION prevailed among those on
board for time, but it was soon diScov-
cred that the steamer had sustained no
damage from its contact with the sea mon
Stpr
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-22
lOMINOUSLY DUMB.
Lhe Situation in Official Circles
as to Chill.
THE PRESS MAN GOES TIE ROUNDS,

But Fails to Elicit Scrap of Informa-
His Stenographer, and Possibility
That Some Important News May BE
Communicated to Congress Before 1t
Adjourns-Senator Plumb's Remains
Started West-Capital City Notes.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.-Every available
source of information in regard to Chilian
affairs was tapped" yesterday with unsat-
ffactory results, and in the absence of Of
fetal denial or confirmation of alarming
reports no definite statement as to the true
condition of affairs can he made. Acting
Secretary Soley said he knew nothing
about the alleged cablegram stating that
the American legation in Chilf was men
aced. Commodore Ramsey, chief of the
bureau of navigation, was likewise ignor-
ant in the matter Both officials thought
the state department might throw some
light on the subject.
No Luck at the State Department..
Assistant Secretary WharHn said that
Chilian affairs were entirely in the hands
of Secretary Blaine, and if he knew any
thing about it. which he diplomaticaily
would not admit, he was not at liberty to
say so. General J. w. Foster, who is help
ing Secretary Blaine in the matter of reci-
procity treaties. said that the matter would
not come to his attention; that Blaine was
handling that end of the diplomatic situa-
tion. Blaine could not be seen. nor could
message reach him, as he was in the pri
Vate portion of his residence. His private
secretary, however, professed not to he
alarmed, but showed some curiosity TO
kIapw who sent out the alleged transia-
tidn of the alleged cahlegram.
Why, Oh Why, Are These Things Thus?
Private Secretary Halford did not he
lieve the situation was critical, but had
not heard the president express himself ON
the subject and was quite certain the
president would say nothing about it, even
if there was any truth i'll the report, which
he was not willing to admit. And so it
went. Despite all this, the massing of
United States war vessels in Chilian wa
ters leads TO coniectures. Why is it done,
1t is not customary. There are no eNcep-
tionally accessible ports on the South
Pacific in which to coal or take on proyi-
sions. Usually one United States naval
vessel in Chilian waters is considered suhi-
cient to protect American interests.
Everything Pointing to Chilli.
Now there are the Yorktown at Val
paraiso, the Boston within four days sail
of Valparaiso; the Chicago. Atlanta and
Bennington nearing Nontevideo and with
intwo weeks sail of Chill: the Charleston,
detained at Honolulu ready TO sail for
Chill; the San Francisco, under orders Ia
sail down the Pacific coast; the Thetis on
the Mexican coast and still heading south.
and the Ranger and Adams, the repairs On
which have been rushed, nearly ready Ia
put to sea from the Mare Island, Cal,
navy ward
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-22
The Weather we Nav Expect.

WASHINGTON. Dec. THE following are
the weather indications for twenty-four hours
from p. m yesterday: For For Iowa
Rain or snow, followed by clearing, much
colder weather. northwesteriy winds;moderate
cod wave For Indiana and Illinois-Threat
ening weather and rain: southerly winds
shifting to westerly and northwesterly and
decidedly colder by tomorrow morning with
moderate cold wave in Illinois For Lower
Michigan-Rain; southerly winds. shifting 10
westerly; decidedly colder by tomorrow morn
ing. For Upper Michigan and Wisconsin
Rain or snow; southerly winds, shifting 10
westerly; decidedly coder by tomorrow NOR;
ing. probably fair tomorrow
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-22
Proceedings in the Senate

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.-The senate met
at noon yesterday, but the entire session
was devoted to the obsequies of Senator
Plumb. The galleries were crowded and
the members of the house, headed by the
speaker, attended in body. PETER offered
resolutions eulogistic of the late senator.
which were agreed to unanimously The
president, diplomatic corps, supreme court
and very full representation of official
life were present during the services which
were conducted by the chaplain, Rev. ]. G.
Butler. The senators and representatives
attended the body to the station, and when
the senators returned an adjournment was
taken
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-22
Patent LawHcrs Onnosed tn Mnnd..

CHICAGO, Dec. 22.-Certain patent law
yers of Chicago, New York, St Louis, Gin
cinnati, Milwaukee, indianapolis, and other
cities are up in arms against the appoint
ment of Judge Woods. of Indiana. to the
federal circuit. They say Woods knows
nothing of mechanics, and that patent
cases will be half of the practice of his
court. Judge Blodgett is the only Judge
who does know anything of such things.
and he is going to retire, which will leave
all such business to Woods, and ruin the
l,1SinaSS
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-22
Mexican Tariff Amended.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22-The Mexican
government has amended the tariff tolls
so as to make the tariff duty on rag paper,
except colored wrapping paper, 80 cents
per 100 Kilograms III weight; unsized
paper, except for cigarette wrappers. 30
cents per 100 Kilograms in weight, and
colored wrapping paper of native manu-
factures and unsized paper for cigarette
wrappers Of native manufacture free of all
dtIty
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-22
evlcTsD BY RATTLesNAkEs.
Story from Texas Which Is SeasonabIe.
Whether True or Not.

Whether True or Not.
SOUTH BEND, Tex, Dec 22.-The cabin
of Eliza Monroe, a negro woman living
few miles from this place, is at present
furnishing quite show for the people of
that vicinity. The hut stands on the bank
of small creek known as Buffers. or
sometimes Rattlesnake run, from the
amount of those snakes to be found near
IT. When the cold weather set in the rat
tiers took up their residence in the cottage
and refused TO be dislodged. They are
said to number thousands, and have of
course run the woman out.
The Rattlers on the Defensive.
1t is proposed to set the place on fire. and
so get rid of the dangerous reptiles, but no
one has been found brave enough to volun-
teer to apply the fire, as every attempt to
approach is greeted by hundreds of kissing
heads being thrust from the door and win
dow and every crevice. They are also afraid
that many of the reptiles would escape
from the fire and go to other cabins on the
creek
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-22
Met But Didn't Sneak

WASHINGTON, Dec 22-Mr. Blaine, on
his way to the senate yesterday, passed the
door of the committee on foreign relations
He was going at a rapid pace, when out of
the committee room darted Senator Sher-
man, who was also in a hurry. The two
men came within an ace of running into
each other, but sherman stopped in time to
prevent collision. They looked at each
other for an instant, but gave not the
slightest sign of recognition. Then each
went his way.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-22
Yaas. Does Look Rather Vigorous

BUENos AYREs Dec. 22.-The friends of
General Roca are making vigorous cam
paign in his behalf. AT La Plata, Sunday
night, the municipal secret police seized
large quantity of small arms, Krupps guns
and other mdnitions of war which had
been disembarked there. The governor
has augmented the police and military
forces a quantity of arms has been de-
posted in the house of General Roca.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-22
Senator Plumb's Remains Forwarded.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.-The funeral cor
tege of the late Senator Plumb reached the
station here yesterday at 2;40 p. M, head
ed by the congressional committee and fol-
lowed by a large number of senators and
representatives. The congressional COM
l2ittee stood in line on the east side of the
entrance with uncovered heads and the
casket, carried by the Capitol police, and
followed by members of the senate and
house was borne to the train. The train
left Washington at 3:25, and will reach
Emporia, Kan. tomorrow this evening.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-22
Mrs. Foster Loses Her Pocketboot.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.-Nlrs. J. Ellen
Foster, the well-known temperance worker
of Iowa, lost pocketbook containing
sum of money and a diamond pin at the
Capitol yesterday, where she was III at
tendance upon the Plumb ohseduies
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-22
should BE Able to jog Along.

CITY OF GUATEMALA, Dec 22.-The
daughter of President Barillas was mar
ried Sunday in the Church of the Immacu-
late Conception to Don Louis de Ojada.
formerly resident of California. The
ceremony was performed in the presence of
thousands of people. The brides portion
is S4,O00.o00. The bride ard groom will
shortly leave for Europe via San Fran
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-22
What Makes EN- All Suspepd

WAYNESBoRo, Va, Dec. 22-Owing To
the tightness of the money market the
bank of Waynesboro has suspended pay
ment. No statement has vet been issued,
but it is not thought that depositors will
lose anything.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-22
The Sneakers Clerk.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.-Speaker Crisp
has appointed w. f. Barrett, correspondent
OF The Atlanta Constitution, clerk to the
speaker, vice Asher c. Kinds, who served
Speaker Reed in that capacity.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-22
Present to the Ex-Doorkeener

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.-Ex-D -Doorkeeper
Adams was the recipient last evening of
an elegant and valuable gold watch, pre-
sented to him By his old employees of the
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-22

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.-Secretary Foster
continues to gain strength, and for the
first time since his sickness he attended
personally to answering his mail yesterday
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-22

last house. The formal presentation was
made at the Capitol in the presence of the
outgoing force of the doorkeeper's depart
ment by Mr. L. II. Mckee in a neat speech,
to which Mr.. Adams responded happily.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-22
LOOKING FOR A SENSATION.
a Possibility That Congress May Hear
Something Important Tomorrow.

4 Possibility That Congress May Hear
Something Important Tomorrow.
The possibility of some important COM
munication on the Chilian question being
addressed to congress either today. or to-
morrow when both houses according to
programme intended TO meet for the pur-
pose of adjourning for the Christmas re
cess, is a subject of earnest speculation
here. 1t is known that Secretary Blaine
both before and subsequent to the Plumb
obsequieS, was closely engaged with his
own steuoCrapher at his residence and
even to visitors calling for official conSid-
Grafton sent word that he was too much en-
gagged TO see any one, and must therefore be
excused.
StilI the OficiaIs Are Dumb.
Not he slightest intimatiou "a towhether
or not an important message Is contem-
plated could be obtained last night. II Is
in the nature of things that such a move
ment, if under consideration. would be
kept the closest Of state secrets. A the
house will not he in session today. il j,
likely that the first inkling of the likcl-
hood of any such contingency may be given
to the senate i'll the shape of an iIrtimation
to be laid before that body by President
~ Icii' -hoii'iSiNolii VI celId1OI '0HtIHlhH-
chairman of the committee on foreign Tela-
lations, in executive session.
Preliminary Hint of Trouble.
1t is scarcely likely that congress will he
permitted to adjourn for two weeks with
out receiving some preliminary hint that
correspondence involving the issues of
peace or war may soon be ready for its con-
sideration. That is to say, if there are
any existing Chilian complications Of SO
serious a character as rumors indicate