davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-06-14
Nnw ORLEANS AN ISLAND.
The mississippi River Higher Than
Ejyer Known

Ever known.
New ORLEANS, June 14.-The river
yesterday reached the highest point
known here for the past forty-tive years,
and in consequence New Orleans is to-
day, literally speaking, an island.
Crevasses above, crevasses below, the
raging river in front, and the rapidly
rising Lake Pontchartrain in the rear,
has hemmed the city in, and traffic on
three roads has been suspended. At
midnight the gauge read eighteen feet
above high water mark.
At o'clock the first break was re-
ported. 1t happened at Belmont Place,
about twenty miles above the city. Sew
enty-iive feet of the levee gave way and
the water within an honr's time had dug
a channel twelve feet deep. Following
closely on the reports from Belmont
came the news of three breaks eleven
miles below the city, all within one
mile of each other. The first break oc-
Cured at Stoneys. 1t started at a fifty
foot rate, and by noon it was 100 feet
wide and ten feet deep and still break
ing. The second break was at Villere
plantation, half mile away. Fifty
feet was its width. Two hours after
ward the levee gave way. The third
break is at the Merrick place, a mile be-
low Villere.
The three crevasses have tied up the
Southern railroad, which runs from this
city to the gulf. Hardly had the en-
gineers recovered from this disastrous
news when a telephone message was
received from Waggeman, thirty miles
up on the other side of the river, stating
that the entire levee at that point, sew
eral hundred yards in length, had top
pied into the rushing waters.
The Texas and Pacific people have
shut down on traffic. The last break to
occur was at the Surpy Prospect planta-
tion, on the Valley road. Ii is twenty
feet wide. All Of these crevasses follow
ing so closely on each other, has occas-
ioned considerable alarm throughout
the city
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-06-14
Scene of the Disaster.
Arrest of an Alleged Ficnd,

FINpLAY, O., June 14.-Lafayettc
Bowers yesterday swore out a warrant
for the arrest of William Mcfarland, a
boarder, charging him with having as
saulted his two daughters, aged and Z
years respectively. Yesterday the girls
complained of feeling i'll and physician
was called, who ascertained the trouble.
The girls then confessed that McFar-
land had taken improper liberties with
them while out fishing about two weeks
ago, and threatened TO kill them if they
told any one of what he had done.
When taken before the mayor McFar-
land pleaded not guilty, waived exami-
nation and was bound over to the next
grand jury without bail. He was taken
TO the county Jail. The affair has
created great excitement and lynching
is freely talked of.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-06-14

CHICAGO, June Ia. = United States
District Attorney Milchrist says that
Secretary Peter J. Hennessey, ex-Secre-
tary George j. Gibson and Director
Nelson Morris, of the whisky trust who
were indicted by the Boston federal
grand jury for violating the antitrust
law, will be called upon in few days
to give bail under the indictments re-
turned against them. They will refuse
to do so according to the present plans,
and then Mr.. Milchrist will ask for
warrants of removal of the defendants
to Boston. Habeas corpus proceedings
for the release of the defendants will
then be asked for and thus the cases
will be brought squarely before the
court as in the case Of Mr.. Green before
Judge jackson in Cincinnati. The law
yers for the trust will then endeayor to
have the indictments quashed, saving
their clients the trouble and expense Of
going to Boston.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-06-14
Wilson College Musicale.

CHAMBERsBURG, Pa, June 1.-THE
musicale attending Wilson college COM
mencement was held in the college
chapel last night, the attendance being
so large that many were unable to gain
Rdlnittance. The programme consisted
of vocal and instrumental music. To-
day the class day exercises will be
held and tomorrow the commencement
proper,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-06-14
A Father-in-Law Advises Suicide.

Mass, June 14.-The
Jury in the inquest on the body of the
unfortunate woman, Mary A. Stone,
who committed suicide here on Thurs
day last, last night brought in verdict
TO the effect that the woman was ad-
vised and encouraged to commit her
rash act by her father-in-law, Chester
IA. Stone, who she charges with her
ruin and being the parent Of her illegiti-
mate child. The coroner at once issued
a warrant for his arrest, and hearing
sill be held before Justice of the Peace
Mack. He was arrested last night.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-06-14

YORK. Pa. June 14.-William Henry
Painton, who will be hanged here next
Thursday between 10 and IL a. M, for
the murder of aged Mrs. Elizabeth
Stroming, in Lewisburg, on the night of
March 81, 1891, declares he is ready to
meet his fate and processes to be peni-
tent. Sheriff Finley, who has completed
arrangements for the execution, has
more requests for admission tickets than
he can furnish. Only limited number
Of persons will see the hanging.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-06-14
state College commencement.

BELLEFoNTE, Pa, June 14.-The COM
mencement exercises of the Pennsyl-
vania state college began with the
preaching of the baccalaureate sermon
by Rev. S. d. Mcconnell, of Philadel-
phia. This evening was devoted to the
following strove for the prize: Hayes NJ.
Small, Fred F. Weld, Roy B. Mattern
and John g. Walsh. The judges have
not yet announced their decisions. To-
day will be the big day. Hon. w. U.
Hensel will deliver the annual address.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-06-14
To Punish the Rebels of Anierah.

TANGIER, June 14.-The bashaw of
Tangier started with 5000 Moorish
troops to punish the rebels of Anierah.
This district, Inhabited by semi-bar-
barous race of Indians, has long groaned
under the oppression of unsympathetic
governors residing at a distance, and its
inhabitants have frequently given much
trouble to their government.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-06-14
A Train Turns Over.

BOULDER, Colo, June t4.-The narrow
guage passenger train which runs on
the Sunset branch of the Union Pacific.
turned over about one mile east of Sum
set, and engine, baggage car and coach
are bottomside up in the river. No one
was seriously hurt, though several of
the passengers were badly bruised.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-06-14
No Race War In Oklahoma

GUTHRIE, o. T.. July 14.-There is no
foundation for the report sent out of u
race war here or the reported lynching.
The negro, Haley, is in jail at Wichita.
The other story of the assault upon
white woman is also false. 1t originated
in a burglary committed by Anthony
Lawson, negro, who is also in jail.
Everything is quiet here and no trouble
10 fanra1
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-06-14
Bears Prevalent in Russia.

ST. PETERSBURG, june 14.-While the
peasants are starving with hunger, bears
are driven by hunger to feed on the
peasants. A bear attacked a peasant
near Peterhoff and devoured him. all
except the homes.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-06-14
Anothcr F,lood IN one nflssouri

KANSAS Cry, June 14.-The Missouri
siver is booming here, and reports from
Sp the river say that a big flood is now
eoming down from the upper country,
caused by heavy rains and cloud bursts
In tho last few days. The present high
water here is from the June rises, andif
on top of this comes foods from such
sources as indicated there Is every rea-
son to fear grave danger to the low
lands.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-06-14
To Elect a National Delegate

HARRISBURG, June 14.-The Demo-
cratic state committee will meet here
today for the purpose of selecting dele
gate to the national convention to rep
resent Mercer, Butler and Lawrence
counties. Samuel Griffith, of Mercer,
stands the best show for securing the
appointment.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-06-14
VIII Not Go TO Chicago.

ALBANY, NY, June 14.-It is learned
from reliable sources that Senator David
b. Hill has decided not to go to Chica-
90, but will remain in Washington or
New York city during the convention.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-06-14
An undecinherable Check.

HARRISBURG, Juns 14.-A check for
b100 from Wilkesbarre, the signature of
which could not be deciphered, was yes
tered received by Governor Pattison for
the oil region sufferers. It was sent to
.Titusyille,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-06-14
DalzcI Elated over Harrison.

WASHINGTON. June 14.-Mr. Dalzell,
of Pennsylvania. who returned from
Minneapolis yesterday, is elated over
the success of Harrison. He said it was
not on the cards to beat the president at
any time
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-06-14
Swift Justice for a villain.

CHATTANOOGA. June 14.-Jim Weems,
The negro rapist, was brought into
court yesterday guarded by forty armed
deputies. Weens pleaded guilty and
was sentenced to twenty -one years in
the penitentiary. The trial lasted just
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-06-14
A Rank President Dead

BALTlMoI E, June 14.-Sa nuel Mac
donald Ri :hardsnu it@s ~i;tnt of the
Savings bank, of Baltimore, died e
city, after short illness, aged 63 years.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-06-14

CHICAGO, Iune 14.-James w. Hustled,
tue prominent Republican of Peekskill,
N. Y, is at the auditorium unable to
continue his trip too his home at present
on account of illness.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-06-14

LONDON, June IA dispatch from
Calcutta says that the British ship
Crofton Hall, which sailed from CAT
cntta u few days ago for Hull, England,
has gone back into port with some of the
crew stricken with cholera.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-06-14
Threats by "spenk Easynpronrie1ors

Threatsb by "Speak Easy" y"PropPictOrs.
GREEsBuRG, Pa, june 14.-An anony-
nous letter was received by The Tribune
yesterday morning from Jeanette
speak easy" proprietors warning the
officials that if they do not cease prose-
cutting the torch will be applied to the
public buildings Hnd county bridges.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-06-14

Conductor-Come, now, get aboardi
Lady lfraptically)- How can II The
car behind is on ny trail.-Cloak Re-
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-06-14

Continued warm; mostly southerly
winds; clear weather.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-06-14
Some of the Killed.

Magruger, Crane, Page, Moore and
Lewis, all of the navy, were on the
scene, but there was not much for them
to do. The work of identifying the dead
has not yet begun, as the energies of all
have been devoted to getting the re-
mains together and quenching the fire.
Almost the entire crew of the Boston,
to which ship the dead and wounded be-
long, worked hard in the ruins under the
directions of Lieutenants Blaze, Robin
son and Hughes.
The identified are the unfortunate
gunner and Seamen Kelville, johnson
and Haeckle. A visit to the naval hos
pital found DR.. Lewis at work on three
men whose lives We're despaired of One
is Amerman, and his cries of pain are
frightful. The doctor had just taken IL
piece of wood six inches long and an
inch thick out of his right side. One of
the apprentices was blown into the water
and when taken on the beach pitifully
asked of the surgeons, "Do you think
we will get over thiss" and then he re-
quested to be laid down. He will never
again get up. His companions condi-
ton is equally as bad. Hittinger was
appointed from Pennsylvania Oct. 2S,
1890, and was detailed to the Boston on
Feb, 2, 1891.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-06-14
TERRIFIC EXPLOSION.
Twelve Men Killed and Three
Woulssed.
THE BODIES BLOWN TO PIECES,

The Magazine at Mare Island Navy
Yard ExpIodes-Seamen and Gum
ner Hittinger, of the Cruiser Bos-
ton, Among the Dead-The Acct
dent Caused by the Dropping of a
Shell.
SAN FRANCISCO, June 14.-The resi-
dents of Vallejo were startled yesterday
by report which shook the town like
sharp shock of earthquake and immedi-
ately the fire bells at the navy yard
was that there was fire on Mare is
land. But down at the magazine there
belched forth into the sky an immense
cloud of smoke and for half an hour re-
port after report was heard as shells ex-
ploded. Immediately the entire navy
yard rushed for the magazine and hor-
rible scene presented itself. The burned
and charred bodies of two apprentice
seaman were found on the beach 200
yards from the scene of the explosion.
The explosion had thrown them into
the bay and boat from a merchantmen
opposite rescued them and then went to
the smoke and ruins for the others. The
these two, as well as their clothes, were
blown off, and yet they were conscious
and able to move, but they cannot re-
cover.
Bodies Blown to Pieces.
In the midst of the ruins and all
around on the side hills were found
bodies and pieces of bodies scattered
here and there. The bodies were taken
out as fast as possible, and when all
were put along side of each other they
counted twelve, with Gunner Hittinger,
of the Boston, at the head. Some were
cut in two, Others were minus IL leg, arm
or head. Twelve men were killed out
right and three We're taken to the hos
pital wounded, .but dying. Two of the
three latter Were apprentices and were
picked up on the beach
a working party of fifteen men from
the United States steamer Boston was
preparing ammunition and filling shells
for the ship. All We're at work i'll the
filling room OF the magazine under the
charge of Gunner Hittinger. 1t is sup
posed that one of the party dropped II
shell, and that the concussion caused
the explosion. One of the first to 20 to
the scene was DR.. Lewis, of the naval
hospital. Notwithstanding now and
then an explosion of shells, he braved
the danger and went into the midst of
it to save life if possible, but the ex-
plosion had finished its work.
There We're three magazine watch
men named Collins, Burns and Dam
sted on duty in other parts of the
grounds, and although severely injured,
they will live. Watchman Collins had
q narrow escape. A piece of shell
glanced on the top of his head and left an
ugly wound. 1t came from the second
explosion. The first one had shaken
him almost senseless, and after he was
struck he walked for an hour about the
grounds. The body of Gunner Hittin-
ger was found in shell house No. /, hav-
ing been blown through the roof of shell
house No. 2, which was afterwards de-
stroyed.
Some of the Killed.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1892-03-27
INDEPENDENCE.

TvpEpEypEycE, PA, March 26-Rev. A.
NJ. Diak exchanged pulpits with Rev.
| q w. Hendsen last Sunday. Mr.. Dlak
breaches at Golfers and Kings Greek, w.
| va. and Mr.. Henderson preached at Cas-
| tleman's Run and Kadishe chapel.
The Smith oil well FIVE miles east OF
town is down to the Big lniun, asd they
are now putting in the second string OF
The Sewing Circle met at Miss Jennie
| Stocks on Monday night and mad very
enjoyable time.
The Irwin property was SOLD on last SaI-
urday TO DR.. II. Il. Hartman Tor gov.
The VIC. 7. L. has placed a box OF free
| reading matter in each Of the places OF
business in town.
Miss Kate Miller is confined to her room
with lung trouble.
Nerris Mccain has returned from Pitts
burg. Pa He is the head driller on the
Boles well. Work will be resumed on tue
well. The tools, two strings OF them, are
down in the hole and nearly eighty feet OF
a case on top of them.
Rev. A. Nj. Doak will preach sermon TO
the Epworth League on next Sunday night.
Subject: Contrary Winds"
J.V. Sutherland. who has been teaching
school at Candor, Pa, has returned nome.
0. Nj. Triggett and w. Z. Carmen nave
gone TO Newark, o., TO sell steam cookers.
o. b. Bates is now engaged in taking
orders for Conwell's Life Of Spurgeon, and
is doing good business.
DIR. Park johnson, of Wellsburg, w. Va,
gave his old friends in townaWelcome cail
this week. We are glad 10 see our old cltl-
zens in our midst, especially when they
don't come on professional business.
Captain II. G. Westlake has pet crow
which stays with his chickens and can I'M
itate an old hen TO perfection and seems TO
delight in cacklng and often tries TO crow
like a rooster. 1t seems to have no inclln-
alton to go away with wild olrds OF us own
race. The Captain thinks more OF this bird
than he does of his imported hounds.
Work has been resumed on the Davis
well on the Mcconnell farm, and the well
will be drilled to completion as soon as
W. II. S. McAdoo will teach select
school in town this summer. He will com
mence his school on Monday.
Miss Mary Mulhollen entertained party
of young people at her home, on Tuesday
night. All present enjoyed themselves
very well.
Mrs. Ella Icinhood, of Hamlin. Pa, is
visiting her mother, Mrs Westlake, who Is
sick.
Ulrich Welsch moved on Thursday from
L. C.. Applegate's farm 10 the Beall broth
ers farm.
Samuel Mccain, driller on the Bells
well, was called home 10 Pittsburg on
Thursday by telegram informing him OF
the death of his brother, who died sudden
ly of pneumonia.
Perrin Linn, former citizen Of this
place. but who has been living in Iowa, is
visiting friends in town.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1892-03-27
WELLSBURG.

WEILsBURG. w. VA, March 26.-W m.
Forbes, Jr., was to-day sentenced to nve
wears in the penitentiary for attempting
train wrecking. Sheriff Curtis took him
10 Moundsville on the 8 O'Clock tram.
An effort will be made next Saturday
night, at the office Of j. NJ. Walker, to or
gauize bicycle club.
One of our young ladies had completed
all arrangements this week TO make Il sud
den trip with a young fellow from New
Cumberland, when her ina" found IL out
and she didn't go.
Mrs. Laura kirkland will sell at public
sale, Saturday, her household furniture,
The Democrats had meeting in the
Court House to-day for the purpose OF set
tins date for their primary election.
The Republicans held meeting on Sat
urdev night for the purpose OF electing an
Executive Committee.
At last the Republicans have got to work,
and Il. j.. MahaR is out for Sheriff and Aoe
MONTGOMERY for Assessor. Another Demo
Graf is out also for ASSESSOR. u. Meyers.
VIM. Miller, Jr., is making some I'M
provements TO his store room.
Prof Orr, editor of the National Stock
man. Pittsburg, was in the city Friday.
+. Il. Criss, Of Collier, was IN town TO-
day.
Operations were commenced on the State
Line Railroad at the lower end of town
yesterday.
Miss Ida DeCamps, Of Parkersburg, and
Mrs. X. II. List, Of Wheeling, were visit
ing Mrs. Crothers this week.
Mr.. Robert Dsnk, OF Buffalo district,
died Wednesday night Of typhoid pneu-
monia, and was busted Friday in Brooke
county. ,
The "Operalta Game" will be produced
bv homo talent in Barths Opera House on
April 18th.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1892-03-27
BURLINGTON.

Doy P. O., O., March 26.-Mr. James
Braunon has resigned his position at the
Elson glass works TO accept similar posi-
ton at the Crystal
Quite a number Of our young people at
tended birthday party at William Ellis's,
at .Rtnavile. on Tuesday evening.
A young child Of Robert Applegarth is
quite sick.
Bert Milligan, who has typkoid fever,
was reported no better yesterday.
Our town was well represented at the
Baptist service at the Opera House on last
Sunday evening.
Prof. Schockley, Of Tiltonville, was in
town on Thursday.
Miss Mary Jones. Of Ftnaville, is spend
ing few weeks with friends here.
Miss Lizzie Timberlake was the guest Of
friends here the past week.
There was q pleasant party at the home
of Thomas Cochrans on Friday evening
Henry Ulrich has gone TO St. Joseph,
Mo.
j. c. Brown, of Pittsburg, was in town
on Wednesday.
+. C. Ross was visiting here on Monday.
Charles Sniyley is on the sick list.
Miss Lizzie Hodgkiss is sick with the
grip.
The Laughlin mill has made several good
shipments Of nails this week by river.
Mrs. Gertie Edgar, the wife Of Thomas
Edgar. OF Glen's Run, who died very sud-
denly on Tuesday morning last at O'Clock,
was buried on Thursday at Scotch Ridge
cemetery.
Quite q number Of Buriingtouites took In
the oyster supper at the residence of s.
Yoho on Saturday evening.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1892-03-27
WEST LIBERTY.

The spring term Of the Normal opened
last Tuesday with an increased attendance
and new students are coming in all the
time. Many who have been out teaching
for five or six months have returned 70
their work. The Normal is now in good
condition, and teachers would DO well tC
avail themselves Of the advantages II
offers.
We learn with sorrow of the death OF
Mr.. 4. w. Darling at his home at Fair.
view, Ohio. Mr. Darling was well and
favorably known at West Liberty, where
his many friends live who mourn his de-
parture
+. G. Cox and Miss Laura Young closed
the West Liberty public scuool on Friday
last. Many Of the friends and parents
came in to hear the closing exercises. AZ
dinner time there was a feast OF good
things. In the evening there was some
sports by the boys Of the school, in which
thew all engaged with interest.
The West Liberty Farmers Alliance hai
strengthened itself by adding to its number
several of the yonng ladies of the city anC
neighborhood. "They joined TO get the SO
crets,n some hard-hearted man said.
Mr.. Rodgers, the general hackman, re
ported business favorable on the road.
While the Congress Of the United States
is settling the silver question, the congress.
of West Liberty is in daily session discuss
ing the question, "Who Struck Billy Pat
terson."
Mr.. Redd, Of Wolf Run, was IN town or
Friday evening 10 visit his daughter, Miss
FANNIE, who is attending the Normal.