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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-19

3S-inrA 14A-aOo0l STRIPED
.SmliNe- al .371at. That's the
kernel Of it. The best value
we ever had in such goods.
The cotton that creeps into
wooden partnership doesn't
always appear as warp or fill
ing. Many a stuff that looks
and feels to be all-wool has
cotton carded in with the
fleece. Constituencies or
ignorant--dealcrs call such
mixes AL wool" and charge
you an all wool price for
them. Very likely you'll never
know the difference till wear
exposes the fraud.
These striped Suitings are
every fibre sleeps wool, and
fine at that. a delightfully."-
Summary stuff. Warm enough
for mountain or shore, light
enough for sunshiny ease.
Twelve quiet stylcs-grad-
ings and groupings Of srays,
tans and browns-t the narrow
stripes touched with just a
suggestion Of lifting color.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-19

ST. LOUIS, May 1e.-Oppositc Jeffer-
son barracks number of houses have
been undermined by the flood and
wreckeds II is believed that the occu-
pants have escaped On Mullanphy
island, 35 miles north of st. Louis, in
the Missouri river, ID women and
children were rescued by volunteer
corps.
Several dead bodies have been seen
floating in the water. Most of them
evidently came from long distance. 1t
is now common sight to see small
houses and various articles of furniture
travelling past.
All railroad traffic over the Eads
bridge has been abandoned, owing to
the flooded tracks in Illinois. The
Burlington IL Alton and other roads
run passenger trains in over the Mcr-
chants bridge.
ARMED MEN GUARDING A DYKE.
About 200 more houses have been
wrecked. The most serious aspect is
found near Venice. Between there and
Joplan is small dyke. The water
backing upon the Brooklyn side is
flooding several fine farms and the
owners Of these went down yesterday
morning to cut the dyke, as by doing
this the water would run through on
the Venice side whore the land is lower.
The Vcnitians, however, are satisfied
with the amount of water they possess
and about 90 Of them, armed with shot
guns, patrolled the dyke to prevent any
attempt TO cut it,. Brooklyn men arc
said to be determined to drain their side.
Up to midnight no serious trouble had
been reported, but both sides were on
the aler. and a conflict may cnsue.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-19

Il y expected that parliament will
soon be dissolved and an appeal 10 the
voters IF tle United Kingdom taken
in July, which win be tic first gen
eral election ii England since 1856.
Since that time the franchise has been
greatly extended and the total number
q electors is now placed I'll G,t13,GG8.
The prevailing impression Is that Glad
stone VIII "a recalled 70 power, but the
result is by no means certain.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-19

Waco, 'ihS. May l6.--fhe reoplc's
purity have nominated T. n, Barber If
Cameron TOT M nneXpired congress.
slontl term 81 senator Roger @. Mills.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-19

No better Brussels Carpets
than the Lowell are made any
where. $r.S5 is the regular
price, But the unexpected is
the expected here, and SO
there's no ripple Of surprise
that TO pieces more (3I pat
terns) best Lowell Brussels
are added to the SI.I5 lot
already told of. Most of the
styles are this seasons. Hand
some designs, attractive colors.
Inferior goods will cost you
more.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-19


The sole objection to the bill which
proposes to permit the transfer to Amer
lean registry Of two great steamers Of
the lnman Line" says The lHanutac-
turer, " is that it may be used success
fully as precedent But we put it 10
the most radical protectionist if this
would not be a pretty wholesome pre-
cedent? Here for twenty years past.
under our dog-in-thc-mangcr navigation
laws, not one dollar has been earned by
American shipbuilders in the construc-
ton of steamships for Transatlantic
traffic. The very first result-the in
alionable condition upon which these
magnificent American-owned but for.
eign-iagged vessels are admitted 10
American registry-is to do what our
navigation laws have for twenty years
universally failed to do; bring work to
American ship-yards. In return for ire
naturalization of these two boats, their
American owners stipulatc to build ali
equal tonnage at home This will
ensure the expenditure in some one or
more Of our great ship-yards, most prob
ably at Cramps, Of four or five millions
Of dollars in a single order; more money
than our navigation laws would have
brought in for ocean steamers in prob
ably hundred years. There arc other
tirst-class transatlantic steamships
pIunpd btt A ,aAr;oo, ,a,,t4aI -. t.I.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-19
DEAD BODIES IN THE WATER
Floating Down the Flooded
River at st. Louis.
OVER 200 HOUSES WRECKED
Fourteen Women and Chill
dren Taken Off an Island.

Railroad Traffic Over the Eads Bridge at
ut. Louis Abandoncd---Armed Men
Guarding a Dyke to Prevent its Cutting
ia Order to Vent tho Floods---The
situation Serious.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-19

The Republicans of Montana, Nevada
and Colorado have, through their state
conventions, declared for free silver and
the latter two have formally condemned
President Harrison for his urcompro-
missing opposition TO free coinage.
These make three of the states, Idaho
being the fourth, which Senator Teller,
in his recent famous deiiverance on the
Senate free coinage bill, declared would
have to be classed in the doubtful list
next November if the Senate should re-
fuse to pass that measure. In comment
upon this situation and threat, the
Philadelphia Ledger summarizes the
silver question with clearness, con
ciseness and unparhsanship which seem
to leave little to be desired. We quote
as follows:
These four states have commodity,
silver, to sell, and they demand that the
government shall buy it at higher price
than they can get for it in the regular
market. That is the real demand Of the
silver producing states and included with
il is the demand that the Republican party
small IitlNG ~ slstita HuutF lOf IIfG DentiiL
Of these four. The interests of their silver
mine owners, miners, smelters and iobbers
are not superior to those of the people OF
all the other commonwealths and of many
of their own citizens. The Re
publican party can elect its Presidential
ticket without the Il votes Of the silver
states, if it can elect it at all. 1t will be the
great and .populous states of the east,
probably OF New York alone, from which
must come the Republican victory. II
they should not give it the victory the sill
yer states would not change the result,
however they voted, and if their LOYALTY
to the party is to be had only at the cost
Of an inflated, deprecated, degraded and
dishonest currency, it is not worth the
price demanded for it. 1t is, indeed, price
which the Republicans cannot afford to
and will not pay.
The spectacle Of the arraignnent Of
the man who has been out Of office
only few days, for violation Of the
building laws which he had been chosen
to enforce, carries its own commentary.
1t likewise shows that tie new incum-
bent is no respector of persons. The
defendant in this case cannot plead
ignorance Of the law This footway
provision has been so long and gener-
ally disrcgarded that some builders may
have forgotten its existence, but Ger.
tainly Mr. Dillon must have known of
it. His case will call public attention 10
this and to the fact that pedestrians
have some rights builders are legally
bound to respect. A few examples will
teaeE all that it is cheaper to put down
temporary footways than to pay fines
for the privilege of making people wade
through mud.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-19

Lansdowne, the lovely, heaps
its rich folds higk up on the
counter and smiles at its
neighbors with conscious SUI
pcriority. Lansolowe is the
material for a dress Of quiet
elegance-tllc stuff where
Silk-and-wool are mingled in a
beautiful blend Of sheen and
softness. All the new shades.
40 inches, sI.25 a yard.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-19


Vienna Rustic Window and
Veranda Shades. Woven
like a rag carpct-the welt Of
thinnest strips Of contrasting
wood. Neat, simple, health
full, durable and cheap-say
one-Hflh the cost Of Venetian
blinds.
8 feet x feet, $l.00 each
feet inches feet, $115 each,
Or made to order any
length, and up TO AZ inches
wide.
IoHN WANAMAKER.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-19

But try as you may, some
flies are likely TO get into the
house. Here's a Screen to
help them out. Automatic.
Mr.. Fly creeps up and up and
before he mistrusts is out Of
doors. Such a Screen would
empty a July butcher shop Of
flies in short order. "a inches
high, adjustable between 81
and A inches. Price SOC.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-19

silkiest Of c ottons-
Sateens. Silky in softness,
silky IN lustrc, better than SILK
for some services. Ic1y best
Satecns have been 35c. Mind
you, hage deeu, they are now
a5c.
There's . long story back
OF it; a story Of carefulest
making and finest French
printing-and, and vel, here
the yards are at 25c. each.
This isn't a batch Of cul-
llngs. More than lrly Of the
handsomest styles Of the sea
son, dark and light grounds.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-19

Two steps away you might
mistake the half-wool I8c.
Challis for the best French at
soc. or ooc. Wonders of
printing, wonders Of cheap
ness.
Close by are the 37Hc.
Striped Suitings that were soc.
only a few days ago. Width
SO inches. Every thread wool.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-19

BY long odds the best line
we ever had at anything like
the price.
a list free if you ask.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-19
Ten Cent Noocis.

One hundred and htty tax
ing titles. Dozens Of the
strongest authors.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-19

Flies and bugs and buzzers
Of all kinds are getting busy.
Arc the windows arm e d
against them
Adjustable Screens, fit any window
80 to 40 inches wide, zoe. 10 81.
Screen Doors, various sizes, 81.
$L25, $3.50, So.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-12
M'KINLEY INAUGURATED
oHIo's NEW GOVERNOR TAKEsiTHE
OATH OF OFFICE.
His Worthy Predecessor Assists in the
Cersmonies-The Occasion Made the
Most Pompous Event Ever Witnessed
in the Buckeye Capital.

COLUMBUS, Jan. 11.-William Nc
Kinley, jr., was inaugurated governor
of Ohio with the most imposing
pageantry in the states history. Not
withstanding the severity of the winter
weather, the city was crowded with
people from all parts of Ohio and large
delegations from neighboring states.
lhe legislature, supreme court,
state officers and members of the press
assembled in the senate chamber, and
there preceded by Governor Campbell
Governor-elect Mckinley marched to
the rotunda of the capitol, where a,
stand was erected for the ceremonies.
At noon, after happy Introductory
speech by Governor Campbell, the chief
Justice of the supreme court admins
tered the oath of office to Major Nc
Kinley. He then delivered his inaugural
address.
Governor Mckinley and his staff and
party then proceeded to the grand stand
and reviewed the parade. which, with
over 5000 men in line, made up OF poht-
zeal clubs, societies, Communicates,
military and semi-militafy organiza-
tions, was the grandest ever Witnessed
at any gubernatorial Inauguration in this
city.
The election of a United States sena-
tor to succeed Senator Sherman will oc-
cur in each branch of the legislature to-
morrow.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-12
APPEASING UNCLE SAM.
CHILE MAKEs A CONCESSION TO
THE UNITED STATES.
Refugees Permitted to Leave the Ameri-
can Legation Unmolested, on Advice of
Minister Montt-Sehor Carrera Afraid
to Sail on German Vessel.

New YoRK, Jan. 1.-THE Herald's
Valparaiso correspondent is informed
that Chilean Minister Montt. at Wash
ington, sent his government dispatch
to the effect that while fully aware that
the United States could not demand q
salvor conducto for the refugees in the
American legation, still he advised that
they be allowed to leave the country as
a concession to the United States.
Jose Carrera, one of the refugees es-
corted from Santiago to Valparaiso by
Minister Egan, was to have sailed for
the north on the German steamer Ably
dos, but On reflection decided not to do
so. He was afraid be might be taken
off by the Chilean government at some
northern port. go he remains on the
Yorktown, which will land him and
William and Juan McKenna at Peru.
vian port.
The British warship Warspite has ar
| rived here.
I The Central and South American Tele
graph company having acquired the
Trans-Andine Telegraph company, the
only line between Chile and Argentine,
today surprised the public by reducing
the rates via Galveston 15 per cent
The policy will result advantageously to
the public, and the company, if the re.
duced rates result in an increase of traf.
fic, say further reductions will surely
follow.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-12
suggests connection by the perpetrator
with the holding up of government
mail wagon a few weeks ago.
FoKEIGN FLASHES.


The Italian ironclad Dandoli has sailed
for Tangier.
The duke of Clarence, who is saffer-
ing with grip, is much better.
At Tyrone, Ireland, funeral process
sion became lost in storm. The horses
became exhausted, and it was found
necessary to abandon the hearse in a
snow drift.
Severe snowstorms continue through
out the united kingdom Traffic is badly
interfered with A dispatch from Valen-
cia, Spain, says violent storm caused
much damage there.
Lady Macdonald has instructed her
lawyer to demand from the Toronto
Globe an immediate retraction OF the
slander in connecting her name with
the northwest land scandal.
1t is stated that negotiations between
Italy and the United States for the re-
establishment of relations are making
good progress. 1t is said the negotia-
tions have taken place. at Rome, and
that the affair may be- expected to be
completed soon.
The Berlin Kreuz Zeitung, referring to
the release of Jewish butcher, arrested
at Xanten, charged with numbering O
Christian bov, insists that his release
was an error. The paper maintains the
truth OF the charges against Jews oi
killing Christian children for the pur-
poses OF using their blood in peculiar
religious rite.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-12
WASHINGTON NO rEs.
The Mortons Give a State Dinner-Sen-
ate Combinations, Etc.


ate Combinations, Etc.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 11.-Vice-Pr President
and Mrs. Morton gave a dinner tonight
in honor OF the president and his cabi-
net. President and Mrs. Harrison, the
members of the cabinet and their ladies
and many others were present. The
dinner was followed by reception at
tended by the diplomatic corps, the SEN
ate, supreme court and few personal
friends.
A resolution for an investigation into
the causes leading to the failure of the
keystone and Spring Garden national
banks of Philadelphia was introduced in
the house today and referred to the
committee on rules.
The senate today confirmed the follow
ing nominations.
Chief Engineer Melville, U. s. N, tc
be engineer-in-chief and chief of the
bureau of steam engineering of the
navy department.
w. w. Morrow, judge of the Northern
California district.
Warren Truitt of Oregon, United
States district Judge of Alaska.
! D. S. X. Buck, Oregon, consul a
! Sonneburg.
L. H. Carter, Montana, commissions
OF the general land Office.
Col. w. j. Clark, receiver OF public
money at Carson City.
A. j. Sergeant, probate judge, Pinto
county, Utah.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-12
THE JOHNSON ESTATE.
"Uncle Biliy's" Adopted Daughter De
prived of His w ealth.

"Uncle Biliy's" Adopted Daughter De-
prived of His Wealth.
STOCKTON, Jan. 1.-THE famous john
son estate contest, which has state
notoriety by reason of law passed by
the last legislature to fit the case, was
today decided by Judge Ansel Smith in
favor of the distant blood relatives Of
the deceased, and against his adopted
daughter, Mrs. Howell. 1t was hotly
contested case. and was altogether a
fight on law. The estate is worth half a
million dollars. w. B. Johnson, or
"Uncle Billy Johnson" as he was called,
was an old bachelor land owner, living
near Lathrop. In 1874, after the death
of the child's mother, he adopted a
little 5-year-cld girl, with the con-
sent of her father, and raised
and educated her as Mary Eliza
| Johnson. Her family name was Ssra-
han. Johnson died year ago. leaving
no will, and E. w. Kay, sheriff of Tulare
county, grand nephew of the deceased.
being the nearest relative, petitioned for
letters of administration, and was 80
appointed. The adopted daughter, now
| Mrs. Howell. as married woman could
not administer on the estate, but her
attorney, j. G. Campbell, had the code
| provision changed 30 that a married
woman is not disqualified, and proceed
ings here came up on her petition to be
appointed administrative. Counsel
for the grand nephews and nieces
attacked the adoption papers, and
law suit followed. They made the
point that the adoption law was not
strictly followed, relying mainly on the
fact that the papers were not signed
before judge, and that as the child
was not examined consent was not
given. The record showed that all per
sons before the court, except the child
were examined. The court holds thai
as the county judge did not require
strict compliance with the statute, and
did not comply with the plain provisions
of the statute, Mrs. Howell is not the
child by adoption of w. B. johnson
and her petition is denied. The case
| will be appealed
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-12
Rland,s Nav silver Bill.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-THE bill intro
duced by Bland of Missouri, chairman
of the house committee, today, for the
free coinage of silver, provides that the
unit OF value shall be the dollar of 4l2ls
grains standard silver, or 251s grains
standard gold. Any holder of gold or
silver bullion to the value OF $500 or
more, of standard fineness, shall be en-
titled to have the same coined free Of
charge. 1t farther provides for the use
OF coin notes and their redemption in
coin. The acts of '78 and 80 are re
pealed. 4 8 soon as France shall reopen
her mints to the free coinage OF silver,
at the ratio of 121s to l, the president
shall make proclamation OF the fact,
whereupon the ratio shall be the legal
ratio Of the United States, and there
after the standard silver dollar shall
consist Of 400 grains Of standard silver.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-12
state Ra,Iroad Commission,

SAN Francisco, Jan. 1.-THE board
of railroad commissioners held meet
ing today. Resolutions were adopted
directing Secretary Kelly to notify the
managers of the different railroad COM
panies operating in this state to supply
the commissioners with copies of all
freight and passenger tariffs now in use
on their roads, and in the future to fur
nish copies OF all tariffs before they are
put into effect. A resolution requiring
each of the commissioners to make a
personal inspection of his district by
riding over the roads running therein,
and report to the board at the earliest
convenience, was also adopted.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-12
PRESS CLUB TOURISTS.
The Visitors Royalty Entertained in the
City of the Saints.

SALT LAKE, Jan 1.-THE special train,
bearing the delegates to the convention
of the International League of Press
Clubs, reached here at about noon to-
day. Shortly before reaching Salt Lake
delegation from the press and citizens
committee met the train and accom-
panied it to the depot. The committee
comprised Governor Thomas, the mayor
and number of other prominent men.
Special invitations had been sent to the
legislative assembly, territorial officers,
supreme judges and the press OF Utah.
There was demonstration at the depot
The guests were driven to the Knuts-
ford hotel and an informal reception was
held, which was followed by a drive
about the city, visit to the chamber OF
commerce, the warm springs and gas
wells. In the evening the gas wells
were lighted in honor of the visitors,
and q concert was held in the Mormon
tabernacle. A banquet and reception at
the Knutsford hotel concluded the days
festivities, and at II p. m. the train de-
parted for San francisco.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-12
RAN OFF THE TRACK
A Disastrous Wreck on the
MonOn Line.
One Of the Worst in the History
of the Road.
Four Cars Roll Down q Fifty-Fo0t
Embankment.
The Coaches Smashed to smithereens
and the Passengers Ipjured-Two
Killed Outright and Seven
Fatally Wounded.
Associated Press Dispatches.

AnSocihtcu fIo1s Olbbhtcues
CRAwFoRDsyILLE, Ind, Jan. n.-At 8
o'clock this afternoon q north bound
Monon train ran off the track two miles
north OF here at Nicholson crossing.
The accident occurred on fifty-foot EN-.
bankment over which four cars rolled
down, the engine and one baggage car
keeping the track. The first passenger
coach rolled over three times. It was
full of passengers and caught fire from
the stove. All the occupants escaped
alive. The ladies' coach was lit
orally torn to pieces, as also
was the parlor car. Here was the great
est damage. Three theatrical troops
were on board, one of which, the City
Club Burlesque company, was COM
pletely broken up, nearly every mem
ber sustaining serious injuries.
The killed are: A. Hamburg, Gin
cinnati travelling man; Madame Eina
Vanrokey. of the City Club company.
The injured are: Mack Rogers, Gus
Rogers, Stella Clifton, Helen Love, Cora
Whire, Syracuse, N. Y; Fanny
Everett, st. Louis; Ola Lewis, Harry
Bryant, Philadelphia; Madge Larner,
Pittsburg; ;P. M. g. Ruttledge, porter
of the chair car G. N. Cornwall, road
master; John Winchester of Louisville,
baggagemaster; George Cutter, express
messenger. Louisville; William Snyder,
Chicago; William Bishop, Lafayette /;
John Bills, conductor; Nellie Hanley
(fatally), Ezra Hubbs, Wheat6eld; Mrs.
Ann Hubbs, Wheatfeld; DR.. E. H.
Whitesides, Dave Malsbury, Romney
@. N. Cheek, Greencastle; Fox, New
Albany Paul Allen, Thomas Monaco,
G. F. Hoyt, G. W. Leovden, Salem /;
Eva Marshall, Elletsville; j. j. En-
wright, Chicago; Melvin Mckee. Chi
cago; John Foust, William Hall G. Fl.
Davidson, Matt Beatty, Mrs. Breyfog,
Will Smith, Dave Jones, j. +. Sullivan.
The eight last named live at Crawfords-
vile. Of the injured seven will probably
die.
Excitement was intense and hundreds
visited the scene of the accident. 1t
was one of the most terrific catastro-
phes ever recorded on the road. The
rescuers are searching for the body of a
little girl supposed to be buried in the
debris.
1t was learned at O'Clock this morn
ing that the wreck was caused by q
broken rail. The piece broken off was
eight feet long. The passing of the loco
motive and the first baggage cars over il
displaced it. The train was running
thirty miles an hour when the accident
occurred.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-12
stage Robbers in Arizona.

PHOENIX, Ariz., Jan. ia special to
the Republican says: The Florence
and Globe stage was held up by lone
highwayman five miles west of River.
side, Ariz. The Wells Fargo. box and
two bars of silver bullion were taken.
The mail was untouched. The robbei
is described as being tall and dark, with
heavy mustache. He wore no mask,
The same stage was robbed near this
point ten days ago and the Wells Fargo
box taken, supposed to have been done
by the same man. Indian trailers
started out, but lost the trail in the
Pinal mountains in binding snow
storm.