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Evening journal., 1892-04-19
SEVEN ANNIHILATE ED
Blown to Bits by a Nitro-Glyc-
erin Explosion.
BUT A SINGLE MANS WEIGHT LEFT,

or the Mangied Bodies Only About One
Hundred and Fifty Pounds Of Mangied
Flesh and Bone Were Found Buildings
Rocked as II on n stormy Sea.
NEWARK, N. j., April le.-The works OF
the American Forcite Powder company,
short distance from the landing station at
Lake Hopatcong, on the Morris and Essex
railway, blew up shortly after o'clock and
seven men were blown to atoms. The killed
are;
J. d. Smith, superintendent Of the works.
Jacob Carlson.
William Pierc&
James vagh.
A. johnson.
Godfrey Water.
An unknown Swede.
Besides these two men were injured. One
of them, Benjamin Cashmere, win probably
die.
The shock Was Terrific.
The works of the company consisted Of a
number OF small buildings scattered at dis.
tance Of about 800 feet from each other. The
nitro-glycerin mill was the first building to
60 up, and the shock Of this explosion caused
six other buildings to be rent asunder by
the explosion Of their dangerous contents.
/ The report was terrific and was heard In
the surrounding country for many miles.
Buildings in the vicinity rocked as If ON a
stormy sea, and In some instances appeared
as II about 10 topple over
The startled residents rushed from their
houses and saw a cloud Of dust and smoke
flying through the air near the lower part
Of the company's works They knew in.
stinctively what had happened and ran for
the mountain side, fearful that some of the
large storage houses Of the company, IN
which there were tons Of the highest and
deadliest explosives, might 60 up at any
moment When several minutes had passed
without their fears being realized the peo
pie cautiously advanced TO the scene OF tbs
explosion The wreokage was found 10 b'
on fire and burning fiercely. The mos
timid Of those present seeing IN this new
/ danger-there being q possibility that th'
flames might spread TO the storage houses-
again fed The others however, ran GU
, the company's fire apparatus and waite
from the lake was used to fight the FIRE
Mangled Flesh and Bone.
In a short time the flames were unde
I control, ana tnen the WfechaBt scattere
about was overhauled for the purpose
finding the men who had been at work
the buildings Within a few minutes tw
men We're found, both badly injured. IN
4 roll OF the company's employees was the
called and it was found that seven me
= were missing, and a search was begun 4,
h their bodies
The searchers were mostly old employe,
q OF the company and know that in a cas
like the present one It was useless TO scare
a among the ruins that still remained wheI
the buildings had stood They found piec,
of flesh and bones scattered over sever
/, acres Of ground. After several hours wor
! the searchers had succeeded in gatherin
, about 100 pounds Of mangled flesh and bor
. | which is all that remains Of the dead mel
|, The cause Of the explosion is not know
4 and representatives Of the company on tl
scene say that II win be impossible TO asce
tain
Evening journal., 1892-04-19
MIR. Quay Talks.

PHILADELPHIA, April Ex-senator Quay
is az the Lafayette. Collector John w
Glazier Of the port Of Erie, suggested to
him that the Harrison sentiment was very
strong and would control the delegates in
the deliberations.
"The delegates will do just as the please,
said Mr. Quay. "They are free to act just
as they like
Among the unexpected visitors here wa,
Chris Magee The state convention win in
dorse and instruct for President Harrison,
said Mr.. hagee, "but on the nomination nc
one can speak am interested more es
pecially in a strong platform for solid money
and the Mckinley tariff"
Evening journal., 1892-04-19
ParlOr Furniture

Parlor Furniture we have in
Brocatelle, Rug, Plush, Da-
mask and Hair Cloth cover
ings.
A full line of Cook Stoves
of the best makes, from SI2
up.
Children's Coaches and vari
Gus other articles.
Evening journal., 1892-04-19

Interest is awakening in our
preaching about stylish Clo-
thing at moderate prices.
Every day some skeptic who
has been paying high prices to
merchant tailors is converted
by the excellent fit and style
of our High Grade Clothing.
If you are a stranger to our
store, now is a good time to
become acquainted, the stock
of Spring Suits and Pantaloons
is spread before you to day in
all its fullness and it will pay
you to see it before you
buy. No better place to save
money and crafty the taste.
Another lot of those Boys
Jersey Suits at $2.5o-arrived
this morning. There's a secret
about the special Jersey Suit
that we're selling for less than
the material cost. Just think,
a Jersey Suit with braided sail
or collar for $2.5o
Evening journal., 1892-04-19
Carpets.

Ingralns as low as 25c.
Brussels as low as soc. Mo
quettes, Body Brussels and
Wilton, Velvets, Damask and
Venetian hall and stairs, in all
widths. Also a full line Of
Rag Carpets from 25c up.
Oil Cloths in all widths and
qualities.
Evening journal., 1892-04-19
MODUS VIvENDI SIGNED
Seals to Be Protected for An
u=v other Season. -
DAMAGES PROMISED THE POAoHERa

The Canadian Seal Pirates WIN BE Paid
for Their Losses II the Arbitration o,
the Behring Sea Troubles Goes Against
the United States Government.
WASHINGTON, April i9.--An agreement
between the Uaited States and Great Brit
ain for a modus vivendi in relation TO the
fur seal fisheries in Behring sea for the pres
ent season has been signed by Sir Julian
Pauncefote the British minister, and by
James G.. Blaine secretary of state. and
transmitted to the senate fer lbs action by
the president.
The modus is in the form of a supplement-
al convention to the treaty of arbitration
recently ratified. It states that both gov.
ernments win prohibit during the sealing
season the killing Of seal in that part Of the
Behring sea lying eastward Of the line OF
demarcation described in article l Of the
treaty Of 1867 between the United States
and Russia, and each government win en-.
join les citizens and vessels to an Observance
Of this agreement. The United States, it IL
understood, is allowed to kill, for the sub
sistence of the natives on the islands of st.
huA anu ~ N'NiEtf ft'oN rttArr AHt nillna
restriction as was made last year.
Vessels May BE Seized.
The vessels Of the United States or Great
Britain or citizens Of either country offend.
ing against this agreement may be seized
by either Of the high contracting parties,
but as soon az practicable shall be handed
over 20 the authorities OF the nation ts
which they belong who shall have sole
jurisdiction 10 try the case and impose pen.
alties. The document is renewal Of the
agreement Of 1891, with the addition OF a
clause providing for the settlement Of dam.
ages sustained by the Canadian sealers
through the interruption OF their business,
in case the arbitration goes against the
United States
! Hunder this clause owners of Canadian
sealing vessels have already begun TO file
their claims with q commission appointed to
receive and present them. But General
Foster, the agent Of the United States, who
is preparing the case for this government,
I and Il. J. Phelps counsel, are leaving no
point uncovered, and win be fully prepared
TO meet the claims Il they are ever pressed
for payment.
Evening journal., 1892-04-19
One victory for MIS-. nnri..

NEW YORK, April l9.-Judge Lacomb,
has continued the injunction in MTs Varina
jefferson Davis suit against the Bedford
Publishing company, restraining the de
PENDANTS from publishing any more copies
of her husbands memoirs unless the de
PENDANTS give 5000 security and file month
ly reports Of sales.
Evening journal., 1892-04-19
NEWS FROM ALBANY.
wissig Pleads 20 Have His Woman suf
frage Speech Printed.

frage Speech Printed.
ALBANY, April 19-Assemblyman Phillip
Wissig is trying 10 crawl out Of his unpleas
ant and threatening position in which his
recklessly indecent speech on the woman
suffrage bill has placed him.
Rising to question Of privilege in the as
sembly he pleaded that he didn't intend
anything wrong in the now notorious speech
and begged that the speech be printed
The speaker answered that that was i'm
possible, as he had directed that the stenog
rapher's notes be destroyed, and it had been
done.
II looks as though the extra session to re
apportion the senate and assembly districts
win not be called until the firQ part Of next
week, probably Tuesday AZ the earliest
Some time win be required 20 reapportion
on the basis Of the figures Of the recent
state enumeration, which viii not be availa
ble before Wednesday or Thursday.
The governor has appointed John s. Lit
tie, Of Bath, to be trustee Of the SOLDIER
and Sailors home.
Evening journal., 1892-04-19
Furniture.

Oak Suits from SIS up
Sixteenth Century and old
English Walnut, Maple and
Poplar at all prices. Hat
Racks, Dining Tables, BED
steads. from 90 up. Lounges,
Chairs, Looking Glasses.
Evening journal., 1892-04-19
In Edward Everett HaIe,s Honor.

BOSTON, April 19.-Rev. Edward Everett
Hale, preacher, poet, philosopher publicist,
philanthropist, novelist, orator, attained the
age Of seventy last week and Monday he
was given a public reception and banquet
Among those present were Governor Rus
sell, Rev. DR.. Miner, Edward Atkinson, Rev
Dr. McKensie, General Butler, Rev. DR.
Lyman Abbott and General Francis A
Walker DR.. Holmes was represented by q
Evening journal., 1892-04-19
Van Loon Could Mak. Money.

OTTAWA, O., April l9.-The Van Loon
murder trial was resumed. Van Looms
father-in-law testified that the prisoner
came to him two days after the Columbus
Grove bank robbery with a big roll Of bills,
saying Look there, pa, who says can't
make moupvri
Evening journal., 1892-04-19
eoRMAN EoR PRESIDENT.
The Democratic senator Places Himscl
in the Race.

Ant nfhthtfANif NfnaANN AAattb hhhhth
in the Race.
WASHINGTON, April Ex-senator Gorman
is a candidate for the presidency. He has
not made public svowal of the fact, but
he has confided It to two or three Of HE
close friends in Washington. This was the
secret Of his journey TO New York last
week, and il accounts for his Withdrawal
from the Democratic committee, which viii
take place before the beginning Of the next
presidential canvass.
There is a friendly understanding between
Senator German and Mr.. Cleveland. Mr..
German viii not try to prevent Mr.. Cleve.
lands nomination, but on the other hand,
il the trend Of events shows that Mr. Cleve
lands nomination will be out Of the ques
tion, it is probable that a good share Of the
Cleveland following viii go 20 German by
and with the advice and consent Of Mr.
Cleveland himself
Evening journal., 1892-04-19
The eAsEeALL WORLD.

At Philadelphia R.u.E
Philadelphia g 0 o o o O2 o. 4i5 Z
Brooklyn. 100 o o q o XII II 1
Batteries; Esper, Thornton and Clements
Foutz and Daily.
The Washington-New York game al
Washington, the Baltimore-Boston game al
Baltimore, the Cincinnati-C Chicago game al
Cincinnati, the MISUNDERSTANDING game
at Louisville and the st. Louise Cleveland
game at ST. Louis were postponed on ac
count Of rain
Evening journal., 1892-04-19
Four people Knled in a cru.b.

LONDON, April l9-As thousands OF peo
pie were returning from Hampstead Heath
a terrible crush occurred ON the staircase
leading to the platform at the railway sta,
tion. -Four people were killed.
Evening journal., 1892-04-19
Asburv pnrk,s Triplets.

AsBURY PARK, April 19.-Mrs. Victoria
King, a poor colored woman Of this place, IL
the mother Of male triplets. Mrs. King's
husband died six months ago. Benevolent
women Of Asbury Park win see that the
little ones and their mother are properly
cared for.
Evening journal., 1892-04-19
TRANS at the Election.
sros'

New ORLEANS, April 19-Some excite
ment was caused here by the ordering out
OF the Southern Athletic Club battalion OF
the state militia by the governor for duty
at today's election.
Evening journal., 1892-04-19
A Singer sues for Divorce.

JERSEY CITY, April l9.-Marion L. VII
COX, well known singer in churches, has
begun suit against her husband, William,
before Chancellor McGin for divorce on the
ground Of desertion.
Evening journal., 1892-04-19
Franee ExpeIs an ItaIIan.

PARIS, April l9-rhe Italian working
man Habiolo has been expelled from France
for having stabbed NJ Griffet the Frencl
consul general at Conf, in Italy, out Of re
venge for the injustice suffered by Italian.
in France
Evening journal., 1892-04-19
More Panama cnnnl TroubIe..

PANAMA, via GALVESTON, April l9-Trou
ble is coming between the government and
the canal company, on account of the lat
ter's arbitrary closing Of the canal TO traffic
and the consequent order Of the govern
ment for the removal Of the constructions.
Evening journal., 1892-04-19
The ConemanrI, saiIs.

NEW YORK, April 19-The steamship
Conemaugh, Captain Spencer, has sailed fol
Philadelphia with DR.. Talmages 23O,OOC
pounds Of wheat for starving Russia. The
cargo will be increased 10 100000 at the
city Of Brotherly Love
Evening journal., 1892-04-19
seamen in nnre n nin nnlnn-

CHICAGO, April l9-Delegates represent
ing the different seamens' organizations o.
America are here for the purpose of organ
izing all American sailors into one mighty
society All connections with the knights
Of Labor and the American Federation will
be severed
Evening journal., 1892-04-19
ouav NAV cbaIlere DaIrelI.

PITTsBURs, April 1y-Walter n Lyon,
United States district attorney, says that
Senator Quay win challenge Congressman
Dalzell 10 joint debate on National Pol
iticsr or National Craftsmanship
Evening journal., 1892-04-19
No News Of The TahltI.

WASHINGTON, April 10. The Boston has
arrived at Mazatlan, Mex, having returned
from a cruise in search Of the crew Of the
American ship Tahiti. The Boston heard
nothing Of the missing crew
Evening journal., 1892-04-19
A PIt.sburr Mnn,s sulclde.

ST. LOUIS, April 19.-George S. McCul-
Tough, Of Pittsburg, Pa, committed suicide
in one Of the settling basins Of the water
works at Grand avenue because he was out
Of employment
Evening journal., 1892-04-19
Ford DENIES the Charro..

WASHINGTON, April i9.-Ford, the assist
ant chief Of division in the pension bureau
who is charged with having spoken i'm.
properly 10 Mrs. Addie l.. Wright, has writ
ten his version Of the affair, in which he de
nies the charges against him.
Evening journal., 1892-04-19
Mavor and Aldermen sued.

JERSEY CITY, April 9.-William G. Bum
sted has begun suit against the mayor and
aldermen TO recover Sl3,5OO awarded him
in 1891 for damages done TO his property in
making public improvements.
Evening journal., 1892-04-19
MAJ = nrnnLarl nl rnn,le.n

JERSEY CITY, April l9-Edward Haley,
fourteen, who was found unconscious in an
Erie freight car in this city Sunday night,
died Of alcoholism. Despite his youth he
was confirmed drunkard.
Evening journal., 1892-04-19
what the WorId O,ves-

WASHINGTON, April l9.-The census Office
declares that the debt Of the world in tho
census year, including $l,6S9, FAC, ,252, local
and foreign debt, less sinking fund, was
$50, ,3SS, 49,, ,933
Evening journal., 1892-04-19
The Engineer's Foot cut on.

NEw BRITAIN, Conn, April TO- A col
lision occurred on the New England rail
road, at Black Rock, between the Long
Island express and a westbound passenger
train. Engineer Mitchell had his foot cut
of and his fireman was injured about th,
hand
Evening journal., 1892-04-19
Miss Anne H. Brewster Dead.

PHILADELPHIA, April l9.-Private letters
announce the death, on April 9 near Rome,
Of Miss Anne Hampton Brewster, sister Of
General Brewster. She was
hOrn in ISIS
Evening journal., 1892-04-19
Train Robbers steal a Launcb.

NEW ORLEANS, April l9.-rhe naphtha
launch Cheta was stolen from party of
fishers at Irish bay. The thieves are
thought to be the train robbers whom Off
cers are pnrsuing.
Evening journal., 1892-04-19
Sbe Took Pnris Creen.

NEWARK, n j., April i9-Mrs. John
Becker, Of Newark, committed suicide by
taking paris green because her husband
passed too much of his time in a saloon kept
by prepossessing widow.
Evening journal., 1892-04-19
Mrs. nart rrle. Abaus,lon Again.

CHARLESTON, April i9.-Mrs. Joseph Ia
Hart, who few weeks ago attempted to
abduct her child, has just made another IN.
successful attempt 10 carry the child away
10 New York
Evening journal., 1892-04-19
netectirc Dalton Fined.

JEEs-Y CirY, April 49, Detective Dalton
of Jersey City, from whose custody EN-
oezzler John Hyer escaped while on his way
rom San Francisco to Jersey City, was fined
iour days pay by the police board for not
Hyer.
Evening journal., 1892-04-19
Hin Men Active.

TOPEKA, Kan, April l9.-It has developed
that several prominent Hin Democrats in
Kansas have been making a still hunt, and
that the delegation TO Chicago is liable to
be at least divided.
Evening journal., 1892-04-19
EdItnr Moi Id Rn Eree-

NEW YoRK, April 19.-Johann Most will
be free today after quite long visit on the
island. He viii be welcomed back by the
musical unions of the A""-'-~n Federation
of Labor.
Evening journal., 1892-04-19
murderer mcclure ON TriaI.

NEwBURG, n Y, April l9.-The trial OF
Frederick Mcclure for the murder Of Mrs.
Amelia G. Gregory, near Middletown, on
Oct. IA, 1884, has begun here before Justice
Evening journal., 1892-04-19
Plans for the DE- Brldre.

NEW YORK, April l9.-Revised plans foi
the New York and New Jersey bridge over
the North river provides for a combined
suspension cantilever structure with river
span Of 8, 200 feet.
Evening journal., 1892-04-19
hon. Grower cleveland TO move.

New YORK, April 1a.-Mr. and Mrs Gro
yer Cleveland are about to move from Sle
Madison avenue, having taken alease Of the
house at IL West Fifty-frst street.
Evening journal., 1892-04-19
wir. rannars neId.

PHILADELPHIA, April 10. The three wire
tappers, Bouchardy, johnson and Thomas,
who were arrested at Gloucester for tap
ping Western Union wires, were held IN
Al 600 hail
Evening journal., 1892-04-19
He Is wanted in rlttsburr.

BAyoNNE, n. j., April l9.-Luke Dymura,
who is wanted in Pittsburg for defrauding
members Of the Greek church by soliciting
money from them Ostensibly for church
purposes, has been arrested by the Bayonne
police
Evening journal., 1892-04-19
-. s.l,mlht i. In.an.

CHESTER, Pa, April 10. Mrs Caroline
Schmidt, the defendant IN the celebrated
Phtzenmaier murder case, has become in
sane She is also in a delicate condition.
Evening journal., 1892-04-19
Hotel imperial,

On the beach; Maryland Ave; capacity, 20l
every home comfort, electric bellslarge solar
ium CRATE fires. app intments and table first
class: 81 to So per day, $40 to SIS per week.
q. W KkNDRlCK.
Evening journal., 1892-04-19
sulcIdc ON prooLIyn Bridre,

NEW York, April 19-An unknown man
threw himself in front Of a train on the
Brooklyn bridge at midnight and was
ground to pieces
Evening journal., 1892-04-19
The EIdredge,

IS south Carolina Avenue. s. to Sl2 per week
Sl.i0 10 8 90 per day. Every facility fOl
guests. House enlarged; having large airy
rooms. Mrs. e. j. Eldredge, Proprietor.
Evening journal., 1892-04-19
A Woman and Her children Drowned

NASHVILLE, April ia canoe while
crossing Clinch river, near Kyle's ford, was
overturned. Its occupants, an unknown
woman and two children, were drowned.
Evening journal., 1892-04-19
Rndini.s New scheme.

ROM, April 10 Premier di Rudini viii
propose the revival Of the tax on flour to
cover the existing de6cit.
Evening journal., 1892-04-19

Strictly one price and
if dissatisfied with your
purchase we will return
your money.
Evening journal., 1892-04-19
The Radnor.

li2 South Carolina Avenue. Centrally located
within three minutes walk OF ocean. hot sea
baths. depot and post office.
MRS. III. w. SHARpLESS
Evening journal., 1892-04-19
Hotel Edison.

Michigan and Pacific Ave, pleasantly sltu-
ated, oUen CRATES; sanitary arrangements
comp etc. MRS. JOHN n. COOKE,
Formerly OF the "Meles."
Evening journal., 1892-04-19
N. Y. Clothing 6 House.
MEETINGS FOR THIS EvRNI Nc.

WILMINGTON, Tuesday, April 10, l5t.
Industry Lodge. A. o. U. w.
Fl iendsh D Lodge, knights OF Pythias
Lincoln Lodge, Knights Of Pythias.
First Regiment Fife and Drum Corps.
Eureka Council. Jr. A. o. y w.
Reynolds Encamp't. ! d. Order Odd Fellows.
Eureka Conclave, Heptasophs, ) w. N.
Industry COnclave, A. o. of A., MoRullions.
Wilmington Division, Uniform Rank, X. OF p.
Lafayette Lodge A. +. and A. NJ.
Evening journal., 1892-04-19
NEW FURNITURE
FOR
SPRING TRADE

If you intend to do any re.
furnishing it will pay you to
visit McElwee's New Carpet
and Furniture Warerooms,
Northwest corner of Fifth and
Shipley streets.
Evening journal., 1892-04-19
ATLANTIC CITY no VELs
Hotel Allan.

Corner of Pacific and Arkansas Avenues,
near the beach; accommodations first-class
w. S. ALLEN, Proprietor.
Evening journal., 1892-04-19
The weather.

Generally from fair to partly cloudy and
slightly warmer, followed BY rain.
Evening journal., 1892-04-19
nTanarer BarnIe ReIeased.

WASHINGTON. April 19-Manager Barnie
has been released by the Washington Base
ball club.
Evening journal., 1892-04-19
KlIlaa hr q rroIler cal.

ORANGE, N. J., April I9. Thomas Darcey
Of this city, was killed by trolley car here
Evening journal., 1892-04-19
FOR SALE.
nUsINnss oPPoRruNI rIEs.

UOR SALE. OR EXCHANGE FOR CITY
II REAL EsrArE.-The we'll known "Prac-
tical Farmer" Hotel at 0rubb's. Brandywine
for city real estate; has been licensed Tor one
hundred years; the only road house on the
Philadelphia pike between this city and Ches-
ter has a splendid bar and hotel trade JOHN
p. DoNAHOE, 6i9 Orange street, Whining
ton. Del
Evening journal., 1892-04-19
The Hotel Stickney

100 feet from Ocean. on Kentucky ave,
to ST. week. L. Y. STICKNEl.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-20

"I'ze gittin at dis: On de last three oc-
cashuns when de preacher has got up an
said, we will now close wild de doxology;
Brudder Dawson, pitch de tune what has
yo' DUMP
muffin"
"Look out, gal, or III hev yo' churched
fur lyn. What yo' has dun was to sot
Fight in an pitch dat tune befo' | could git
my mouf open an make eberybody believe
O. was lesdin de singin. pze cum yere to
ell yo' not 20 do it agin."
"Shoo! Does dat tune b'long to yo'"
,he deliantly replied.
Look out dar, gal. / hain't sayin dat
lie tune b'longs TO me, but | ar sayin dat
when de preacher calls upon Brudder
Dawson to start il of, den Brudder Daw-
BON ar de mas to do it. If yo' al Brudder
Dawson, den yo' go right ahead. II yo' ar
Sister Lucinda Jackson, den yo' keep dat
big mouf closed till l strikes my tunin
fork an hits de right pitch"
"HuW she replied as she began sweep
ing
"Yo' Jest member" be cautioned as he
turned away, 'I'ze bin pitchin dat doxology
tune in our church fur ober twenty Vars,
an doan dun reckon TO be listed out now
bv no woman who has cum down from At
lanta wild lot of furbelows on. gin yo'
fair warnin, an If yo' desist upon partici-
patin my luminosity de consequentialness
Of de calamity must be on yo'r own head
has spoke. Good day"