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The Wilmington daily Republican., 1892-01-07
Thinks England VIII Win.

LIVERPOOL, Jan. Sir George Baden-
Powell, a member of the British Behring
sea commission, who. at lord Salisbury's
request, will start for Washington on
Saturday next, says that Lord Salisbury
told him that he (1ord Salisbury wanted
to avoid war with the United States,
but at the same time he wanted to be
strong, and to show that he was not
going to yield jot of the British rights.
Sir George said he thought Lord Salis-
bury had finally brought an awkward
dispute, which might have resulted in
war, to arbitration, and it was his con-
yiction that England would win.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1892-01-07
swEPT BIZ A CYCLONE.
Il Kills Three People While Sweeping q
Georgia Town.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ga, Jan. This
town was visited by terrible cyclone
Tuesday night. Three people were
killed, number of others injured and
the little town was almost swept out of
existence. A path three hundred yards
wide was swept through the town, and
for three miles east Of it the devastation
continued. The cyclone cloud is de-
scribed as of dense blachness, funnel
shaped and constantly illuminated with
lightning flashes. The dead 30 far re-
ported are: William Travis. a farmer,
30 years old; Sallie Graham, 10 years
old and a negro child not yet identified.
Travis was i'll his home, and hearing
the noise Went to the door to see what
caused it. Just then the cyclone struck
the house. Travis body was not found
until yesterday. He had been carried
about 200 yards, and almost every bone
in his body was broken. The list of in
jured viii probably reach twenty-five,
some of whom will die. Many others
are only slightly hurt. The value OF
the buildings demolished is probably
$4,000, with scarcely any insurance.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1892-01-07
Mrs. Graves, Insanity.

DENVER, Colo, JAN TIT is now
stated that Mrs. Graves in insane, and
it is believed by some that there is no
chance of her recovery. Although
quieter and calmer yesterday than for
some time, her vagaries have net left
her. All day she moaned piteously and
cried for her husband. She was able,
however, to recognize those about her,
and every effort was made to cheer the
heartbroken woman Mrs. Graves
physician SAYS that with quiet ard rest
there is chance of her recovery. Judge
Furman has prepared his motion for a
new trial for the doctor, and will pre-
sent it this afternoon.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1892-01-07
TENNESSEE MINERS.
A Sentiment Of Anarchy Growing
Among Them.
AN oMINoUs CIRCULAR ISSUED.

It Calls Upon the Miners to Make n
Determined Stand Against Law
and Order-Leader MerriIl's Eff
forts to Prevent Lawlessness Will
Go Unheeded.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Jan. There is
O sentiment of anarchy throughout Coal
Creek valley, and another outbreak of
looting and bloodshed is expected every
moment. The following has been cir
culated among the miners to rouse them
to action:
"The convicts shall never gain foot
hold here again. Our prayer must be,
blessings on our own people and destruc-
ton to the convicts, the lessees and the
state militia. We must act with pru-
dence and give tit for tat. No matter
what comes-death, destruction or an
archy-we must stand together. One
hundred and sixty-seven men think they
may intimidate us. Shall we endure it2
Never. The time to strike once more
for our families and homes is almost at
hand"
rferriIl's Advice Will Go Unhceded.
When a United States flag was put up
the troops cheered it, but miner yelled
in derision. sit won't stay there long.
Well shoot it down, and You with it.
The miners come about the camps and
watch the soldiers. standing about in
knots and examining their positions.
The trouble is bound to come inside of
week, and there will be bloodshed.
Eugene Merrill, the leader of the miners,
has issued a proclamation calling for a
meeting for tonight. Mr. Merrill him
self favors pacific attitude, and will
urge upon the miners the necessity of
refraining from acts of violence. But
this advice. it is feared, will go un-
needed. The meeting tonight will prob
ably pass resolutions condemning acts of
lawlessness, but these will not hold the
hotheaded ones in check. The state
troops are preparing for the outbreak
which they feel confdentis sure to come
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1892-01-07
Asking for a neceiyer.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. deputy At
torney General Stranahan presented q
petition to Judge Wilson signed by At
torney General W. U, Hensel, in which
he asked the court TO grant writ of al
tentative mandam'ls against the Couti-
mental Trust and Finance company, Or
dering them to appear in court on Satur-
day, the 10th inst, and show by what
right they conduct their business, and
be granted dissolving the corporation,
and that receiver be appointed. Judge
Wilson made the order us requested. Ths
petition of the attorney general states that
he believes the institution TO be in an
unsound condition.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1892-01-07
re the closing bids,
General Markets.

PHILADELPHIA. Jan. 8.-state and western
flour, super. S3,6olt3T5; do do, extras, $3.50
40 No. 2winter family, si20ti ~; state roller,
straight, Si.404t.85; western winter, clear,
f4.5QSt l.S5; do. do, straight. S46514s0: winter
patent, new, si.at@05.l5; Minnesota clear, S45e
@!.65; do. straight, si.75aDIe9; do. patent, S5
Qb25 Rye -four, st9aD5 per barrel.
Wheat-Quiet, steady, with 81 bid and sl.0OIk
asked for january; sl.0ltb bid and 81. .0e ask ed
for February; St.o3 bid and 8lo3tf asked
for March; $l0A4 bid and sl.05 asked for
April
Corn-Firm. quiet. with 5fLc. bid and bi1fe.
asked for January; d0tc, bid and sic. asked
for February: N94c. bid and Sic. asked for
March; 5OS4c bid and Sic. asked for April.
Oats-ouiet, steady, with SEC. bid and 1910,
asked for January; 3st4c. bid and S9L4c asked
for February; SSjSe bid and 3g14c. asked for
March; aslsc. bid and 5e14e. asked for Apru.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1892-01-07
Fleeing from Diphlheria.

FRANKLtN, Pa, Jan. 7.--Diphtheria of
the most virnlent forr has again be-
come epidemic at the village OF Stone
boro, west of this city. At present
thirty,two are afflicted and the disease
is spreading so rapidly that physicians
are unable 10 cope with it. One of the
ablest physicians of the place lost two
of his children yesterday. Tar fires arc
kept burning at many points, and
nerals are of very frequent occurrence,
and all who can do SO are leaving the
place
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1892-01-07
Murderer Hallinger Resenteu ced.

JERSEY CITY, Jan. 7.-Flward Hal
linger, the negro prize fighter ard ex-
minister, who on the morning of April
8, 1891, brutally murdered Mrs. Peterson
by cleaying her head open with a
hatchet, was resentenced yesterday to
be hanged on Feb. 10. Mary Peterson
lived with Hallinger as his wife, and she
was the mother of three children. Law
yer Peshall says he will now carry the
case to the United States supreme court,
and ask for the prisoner discharge on
the ground that the judgment against
Hallinger was irregular and illegal, be-
cause the records show that Hallinger
was condemned without jury. Also
on the ground that Hallinger could not
be resentenced after the expiration Of
the term for which he was first sem
fenced
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1892-01-07
Attempt to Wreck n Train,

BETHLEHEM, Pa, Jan. IA Phiadel-
phia and Reading fast express came
near being wrecked in Perkasie tunnel.
The train was running al high rate of
speed, and Immediately after entering
the tunnel the locomotive came in col
lision with an obstruction which took
away the cylinder steps, etc, on one
side. The train was made up of Pull
man coaches and express cars, and also
panys pay car. Train,nen think ii was
another attempt at wrecking with the
intention of roboing the car. Had the
scheme been successful the toss of life
would have been terrible, as the train
was heavily loaded.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1892-01-07
Fatal Head End Collision.

UTICA, N. Y, Jan IA head end
collision occurred between freight and
accommodation train and light engine
on the New York, Ontario and Western
railroad, half u mile north of SMYRNA,
Chenango county. The accident re-
snlted in the killing of three men, En-
gineer Frederick A. Young, of Utica;
Engineer Martin Sheedy. of Oswego;
Fireman Albert Gady, of Norwich.
Both engines exploded soon after they
struck, and were blown into twisted
scrap heaps of iron.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1892-01-07
warden Mensoh's Successor.

READING, Pa. Jan. TIN the contest
for prison warden, to succeed Samuel II.
Mensch, deposed, there was an unex-
pected denouement in the resignation of
Prison Inspector John NJ. Smith, who
was thsn agreed upon for warden by
vacancy in the board of inspectors was
at once filled, and the six Democratic
inspectors voted for Mr.. Smith, the
three Republicans refraining from vet
ing. Warden Smith will enter upon
the duties at snse.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1892-01-07

The bus drivers of Paris threaten to
begin again a general strike owing to
the fact, as they claim, that the company
has not fulfilled the promises made at the
time of the last general str &e
Illinois attorney general Mr.. Hunt, has
left Springfield, His, for Washington, to
argue on behalf of the state, before the
United States supreme court, the appeals
of the Anarchists Fielden and Schwab.
While the family of Joseph Corle a
wealthy cracker manufacturer of Kansas
City, were at supper thief stole from Mr..
Corle's desk 5000 in jewelry, $1,000 in
bonds and other securities. He overlooked
S9sQ in cash in a bureau drawer.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1892-01-07
Tn the Senate and House.

I WASHINGTON, Jan. I'm the house an ex-
tended debate followed the presentation of the
senate joint resolution authorizing the secre-
tary of the navy to transport contributions
for tho relief of the sufferers in Russia. An
amendment by Mr.. Morse, of Massachusetts,,
Appropriating sl0o.oOo as a relief fund was de-
feated, and the resolution providing for trans
portation was finally indefinitely postponed
by a vote of 90 to ST.. In the senate. among the
bills presented was ons by Mr.. Pasco granting
pensions To the soldiers of the Seminole and
other Indian wars, and one by Mr.. Mcpherson
for the purchase of the original telegraphic
recording receiver. The senate bill introduced
by Mr.. Stewart to provide for the free coin
age of gold and silver bullion was taken up,
end Mr.. Morrill, addressed the senate In oppo-
Aation.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1892-01-07
Kansas County seat War

ARKALoN, Kan, Jan. 1.-THE county
seat war between Woodsdale and Hugh
ton, of Steward county, has again To-
suited in bloodshed. Members of the
Citizens Alliance, of Woodsdale, are
the offenders. Three weeks ago Judge
Botkin, an opponent of Sam Wood, who
was killed early in the feud, received
warming that an attempt would be
made on his life on his journey to the
open court at Springfield, Sheriff
Dunn, in an effort to prevent this, came
on mob Of forty Woodsdale men. A
fight ensued and the sheriff was killed.
A company of military has been sent to
the scene.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1892-01-07
Ravaged by Yellow Fever.
Accidentally Shot His Mothap

SCRANTON. Pa, jan. 7.-George Will
Jams, aged is years, living in the Provi-
denee section Of the city, accidentally
shot and fatally wounded his mother.
Young Williams had brought home
gun purchased from neighbor, despite
the protest OF his mother, and in trying
to show her how harmless the weapon
was, began handling it. He then placed
a cap on the nipple and touched the
trigger. There was an instant explo-
sion, and the woman fell with gaping
wound in her breast, from which DR..
Sullivan extracted forty bird shot The
gun was not supposed to be loaded.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1892-01-07
Ex-conere ressman smith Dead.

WAsuNdToN, Jan. John Amber
Smith, member of the Forty third con-
gress from Virginia died at his home
here yesterday afternoon of pneumonia.
MIR. Smith was born in Richmond, Va,
in 1917. He was elected to the state sem
ate of Virginia when hut % years of age.
gress three years later, and was the
youngest member of that body. At the
close of his term in congress, Dir. Smith
settled in Washington and engaged in
the practice of law.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1892-01-07
a BRUTAL KENTUCKY MAYOR.
A Young Lady Driven Insane and a
Lynohing In Prospect

SOMERSET, KY, Jan. There Is
great excitement here over the alleged
brutal conduct of Mayor Higgins and
th-.. are freely made of lynching him.
Miss Vina Woods, a young lady belong
Eng to one Of the most prominent fam
tiles of Somerset, was passenger On the
train which reached here from Clncin-
natl shortly after midnight. She had
been on a visit to New York 10 be
treated for q nervous disorder, with
which she had been afflicted for some
time. On alighting from the train the
young lady found that the depot was
deserted, and she entered the waiting
room to stay until the omnibus should
arrive.
just as the train pulled out Mayor
Higgins came in, staggering drunk. He
caught hold of Miss Woods and dragged
her into vacant house near by and
fastened the door. The omnibus driver
came up about this time and saw what
was going on, and tried to force the
door open. Not succeeding, he started
after assistance, but it was o'cletk be-
fore Miss Woods was rescued. The
mayor was arrested and the girl was re-
moved to her home raving maniac.
Whether Higgins really outraged the
girl or not has not yet been made public.
Higgins has been mayor of this city
for two years and has conducted him
self badly. He is about so years old and
married man with several children,
some of whom are nearly grown. He
has been taken to the jail in Lexington,
as the authorities were afraid of mob
yiolance
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1892-01-07
The r. and o.'s New Comptroller.

BALTIMORE, Jan. 7.-President G. F.
Meyer, of the Baltimore and Ohio, has
appointed Major j. ID. Bulkley comp
troller Of the company. He will have
general supervision of the accounting OF
the several departments and special
supervision of the accounting of the
subsidiary companies. He will also per
form other such duties as may be as.
signed him from time to time by the
president, to whom he will report. The
duties of the general auditor remain
unchanged. Major Bulkley is an ex.
pert railroad accountant, having been
connected in that capacity with sew
eral western roads.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1892-01-07
Colonel Ba,lnu,s Denia,s,

PROVIDENCE. Jan. 7.-Yesterday af-
ternoon Colonel Ballou sent fer the
newspaper men to call at his office, and
on their responding made statement
to them. The colonel asserted his dis
belief that DIR. Graves had made any
confession duplicating him, denying
that he left Denver secretly in d very
hurried manner, declaring thar his as
sociate counsel knew of his intended
departure and expressing his surprise at
the verdict. He would say nothing
about the possible action of the grand
jury against himself.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1892-01-07
Rough Atlantic VOYAGE.

BALTIMORE, Jan. with her bridge
and three boats gone and an injured
captain and chief officer the steamship
Calvin reached this port from Tyne.
Her whole trip was made up OF chang
ing northwest and southwest gales Of
great violence. Of the twenty days
In the voyage twenty-five were so rough
and stormy that 1t was impossible to
take an observation.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1892-01-07
Miners nriven ont nx Wnter

SHAMoKIN, Pa, Jan. 7,-Over four
Thousand miners, slate piclters and la
Gsa eass RdRs RsP9{sa pras m ss ana fsnae oo
1ieries, between this place and Mt Car
mel. are idle on account Of high water.
1t has been raining at intervals for the
past two weeks, causing mine foodings
greater than for a number of years.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1892-01-07
St. Louis Favors Kansas civ.

ST. LOUIS, Jan. THE citizens COM
mittee from Kansas City which came
here Monday to influence withdrawal
of st. Louis from the contest for the
Democratic national convention has
gained Its point. At meeting Of the
citizens committee of st. Louis, which
took place at the directors room pf the
Merchants exchange, a resolution was
passed declaring the formal Withdrawal
Of st. Louis from the contest IL I'd ex-
tending a hearty Endorsement bf the
claims of Kansas City.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1892-01-07
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

Earthquake shocks were felt yesterday
at Verona, Illasi, Parma, Modena, CHA
vari and Peschiera, Italy.
The government suit againt the schooner
Robert and Minnie for violation of the
neutrality laws, in conveying arms to the
Chilean steamer Itata, was dismissed in
the circuit court of appeals in San Fran
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1892-01-07
A Hero of Three Wnrs.

ELIZABETH. N. j., Jan. 7.-Colonel
and Brevet Brigadier General James V.
Bomford died suddenly yesterday of
apoplexy at his home on West Jersey
street, aged 80 His wife, who survives
him, is the daughter of General New
man S. Clark, of the United States
army. He leaves several children. Col
onel Bomford served through the Semi
mole, the Mexican and civil wars, and
was placad on the retired list of the army
June 8, 1874.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1892-01-07
Taken 10 an Asylum.

CANNES, Jan. 7.-At medical con-
sultation over the case of Guy de Maui
passant it was decided that the patient
should be sent Immediately to an insane
asylum. In consequence he left last
evening for Paris, accompanied by his
valet, Francois. NJ. de Maupassant will
be at once placed in maison de SAINT in
the suburbs of that city.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1892-01-07
The Electric Company Responsible

ORANGE, N. J., Jan. 7.-At the in
quest into the death Of Frank Z. Will
iams, the milkman, who was killed by
an electric wire on the morning OF Dec.
30, the jury returned verdict that the
Essex County Electric company is re-
sponsible for the death of Frank i.
Williams through criminal negligence.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1892-01-07
Ten neadin1he Hold.

HALIFAX, N. S., Jan. IA fishing
vessel belonging to La Croix, of ST.
Pierre, Miquelon, sailed for the banks
last summer While at anchor on the
banks a heavy squaIl capsized her. Tues
day she was found by u tug and taken
to st. Pierre. She was riQhted, put into
dock and the water pumped out of her.
Ten dead men were found in her hold.
She had sailed with a crew of seventeen.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1892-01-07
E3a5s, Murdered in the Woods,

Mn. CARMEL, Pa, Jan. THE body
of John Hile, wealthy young farmer
of Elysbnrg, was found in lonely piece
skull crushed in. His horse and car
ridge stood near. The belief is gen
eral that he was murdered
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1892-01-07
speaker Crisp Conyalesolng.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7.-Speaker Crisp
is reported by his physician to be some
what better than he was last night.
His physicians and family, who have
all along feared pneumonia, feel more
encouraged and speak more confidently
of his speedy convalescenee than at
time during the past week.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1892-01-07
corbim Gets Another Road.

NEW YORK, Jan. IA meeting of the
directors of the New York and New
England railread was held at the office
of the company, in the Farmers Loan
and Trust building Mr.. Austin Gorbin
was elected president of the road in place
OF Mr., j A Bostwick. Messrs. French,
Nickerson and Sinclair, of the board of
directors, resigned Messrs. Corbin,
Prince aud Parsons were elected to ill
the acaneies.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1892-01-07
Shields Wants Big Damage ..

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. Z. - Patrick
Shields, the fireman of the steamer
keweenawa, who was so badly injured
by Chileans while in Valparaiso, has en-
tered claim for 5000 against the
Chilean government. The papers in the
case have been forwarded to Secretary
Blaine. After the assault Shields was
induced to sign compromise for So, 900
damages at the request of Chileans and
an American officer.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1892-01-07
A Duel with Knives Between w ,fneu

New YoRK, Jan. 1.-Two women,
Mabel Newton and Tessie Williams, as
the result of quarrel caused bY ieal-
ousy, fought with knives in front of
saloon No. Division street. The
Newton woman, who received four
stab wounds, caused the arrest of her
antagonist, who was only cut pn one
hand. The latter was held by Justice
Kilbreth, at the Essex Market Police
court. ia 81 900 bail for trial.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1892-01-07
Favors Sunday openinp.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. Mrs. William
L. Elkins, wife of the well known street
railway inagnate, one of the members
from this state OF the board of women
commissioners OF the Columbian ex-
position, takes positive position in
favor of keeping the Worlds fair open
on Sunday. 81 am in favor of keeping
the fair open upon every Sunday from
the day it opens until the close said
she,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1892-01-07
GRIP
REMEDIES.

GRIP The
REMEDIES. b 9 $ !
dies for the grip is good
warm Clothing and good
Clothing is what we of.
fer you. Buy now, and
you "kill two birds with
one shot" You save
yourself sickness and
doctor bill and 10 per
cent on every dollar.
Hea Wy clothing is
needed more now by
you than any time this
season, and just when
you do need it we offer
it to you cheaper than
ever.
On every cash sale of
winter weight clothing
we allow yeu a discount
of 10 per cent.
Underwear bargains
are now in order, and
Sixth and Market has
been on the lookout for
them.
SOC to 80. 80 we offer
you garments you can't
duplicate at our pricesr
A big lot of $1.0ON
Scarfs, bought from Q
manufacturer closing
out his late lines, we
offer you at SOC, Puffs,
Tecks and Four-in.
Hand.
JAS T. MuLLIN & Sow,
railors, 9th & Market,
Clothiers, Wilmington.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1892-01-07
rile pis.ols Mere Not Loaied.

PrrrsBuRa. Pa, Jan. 7.-Some con-
eternation was caused ON the Hutton ac-
commodation on the Allegheny Valley
railway by drunken man presenting
two revolycrs and calling ont Hands
up By Il little strategy the man was
captured. At the hearing he gave his
name as Il. g. Campbell, OF Hutton. He
was sentenced to thirty days in the
workhouse. The pistols We're not
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1892-01-07

This did not deter Welsh, however,
from voting for his candidate. Repre-
sentative Dicks presented the name of
Charles Foster. As the ballot proceeded
there was no demonstration except when
Porter, of Cleveland, a doubtful man,
voted for Foraker, the Foraker men
shouted, and when Pudney, of Cleve-
land, another doubtful man, voted for
Sherman the Sherman men cheered.
The first ballot resulted: Sherman, 90;
Foraker, SO; Foster, 1; Mckinley, /.
Necessary to a choice, Al.
Is Foraker Good Nature.
I After the vote was announced both
gnerman and Foraker was brought to
the hall. Senator Sherman spoke first,
and after thanking the members of the
caucus complimented Mr.. Foraker upon
his fight, saying it was the hardest fight
he had ever entered and he hoped
he would never have him for an op-
ponant again. Ex-Governor Foraker
spoke in good natured way, saying he
did not foresee when he entered the
Eight that when a man begins to fight
John Sherman he has to fight the whole
United States.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1892-01-07
PHILADELPHIA MARRETs.
Closing Quotations of the Stock and
Produce Exchanges.

PnslADELPHI4, Jan. 6.-The stock market
was irregular. Tho most active stock was
Reading. There was heavy trading also in the
preferred income bonds, Pennsylvania was
rather heavy. Lehigh Valley and Lehigh
Navigation were steady.
Folloyyinv yyera thp Closfne hfda