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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24
A RACE WAR IMMINENT.
NrResnits from tho Lynching of Seven Ne
groes by o Mob.

grOes by q Mob.
QUITMAN, Ga, Dec 24-With seven ne
groes dead and armed mobs of whites and
blacks in near proximity to each other, the
outlook for q race war in this county ia
startling In its certainty. The excitement
IL the result Of the murder of Mr.. Joseph
isoin, one of the most substantial farmers
oil Brooks county. Seven negro lives were
taken Saturday and Saturday night to
pay the penalty, and this seems TO be only
the beginning of the end.
An Associated Press correspondent Wis
ted the scene Of action yesterday after
noon and found posse of 300 covering q
space of about Ave miles. Tho largest
crowd was congregatcd a mile and half
from Isom's house, consisting Of 100 men,
armed to the teeth, and about half mile
further on there was mob OF negroes
about the same number, armed with Win
chosters, pistols, axes, clubs and every
thing else conceivable waiting for the
white mob to come on to them.
1t Is alleged that u number OF negroes
had conspired to kill every many that was
In the posse that arrested Jerry Jeffreth
for the killing of Mr.. T. Mouldon, a few
weeks ago. and that the killing of Mr.
1som was the commencement to carry out
this awful conspiracy. What the outcome
ef this will be in the next twenty four
hours cannot be foretold.
-Four of the lynched negroes are Sam
Taylor, Eli Frazer, Sam pike and Harry
Sheard. The others are believed to be Wa
verify Pike, Jim Mccall and Jim Herring
Sam Pike Is the negro who killed Isom.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

The Middletown New Era saye: Mr.. III.
X. Armstrong was placed under arrest on
Tuesday last charged with forging his
fathers name to note for $4,000. The
young man most empathically denies
the charge, claiming that 1t was tho Gus.
tom for his mother to draw up all notes,
checks &C.. tor his father and make his
mark and that this one was no exception.
Al the preliminary hearing before Suulro
Ferguson on Tuesday evening his father
dlsclalined that he had any kno wlodre Of
the note until 1t won't to prote=ta few
days since ard refused to make It's paw
ment good. whereupon the holders. trac
tion-engine aud thrsshlng machine build.
ers, had the young man placed under ar.
rect charged as above. He was held in
81 900 bail for appearance at court. which
was furnished and he was discharged.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

AMSTERDAM, Dec 24.-Heavy floods have
been caused by the storm in Holland. The
rivers Maas and Rotte rose twelve feet,
inundating parts. OF Rotterdam. Boats
were used In the streets and market places,
which were like lakes. Many of the dikes
threatened to give way under the heavy
pounding of the sea. In several places
the water succeeded in breaking through.
and the country in the vicinity of the
breaks was flooded. Nine houses collapsed,
their foundations being undermined At
Utrecht several persons were drowned by
the capsizing of n boat on the Merwede
Telegraph and telephone wires were every
whore broken. The bark Caroline, from
Savannah for Hamburg went ashore near
Egmond-Aau-Zee, and became total
greek. Her cargo is being washed upon
- bach. Part of her crew were drowned.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24
MORE CHINESE DEFEATS.
A Fierce Hand to Hand Battle with the
Usual Result.

A Fierce Hand to Hand Battle with the
Usual Result.
YOKOHAMA, Dec. 24-General Kasaura
on Dec. 10, attacked General Lungs posi-
tion seven miles west of Halt Cheng. The
position was defended by 10000 Chinese,
who were routed after four assaults. The
fighting lasted five hours The japanese
are now about ten miles from New
Chwang, which it was expected would be
reached to-day.
A dispatch from Antong says that the
Japanese force consisted of four regiments
of infantry and five batteries of artillery.
The latter bombarded the Chinese, who
had established themselves In the village
of Kung Wasai. The infantry then thrice
charged through the Chinese lines. The
lighting was stubborn, the combatants
meeting hand-to-hand. The fight was the
ferccst that has yet taken place. The
Chinese loss is estimated at 500 killed or
wounded. The Japanese also suffered
severely.
A dispatch from Kobe, Japan, saws that
thousands of Tonghaks defeated the Cor.
can garrison Of 300 soldiers at Challado,
and then burned the houses. The inhabi.
tants of the town fled 1t is repo rted that
a number of Chinese were among the
r'n-
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

: OMAHA Dec. 24.-The resident priests Of
the Lincoln diocese, who have been fight
ing Bishop Bonacum for two years, have
surrendered. Thoy admit that the bishop
has won, and II he has not boon sustained
at Rome by the diplomacy of Mgr. Satolli
no left them no chance but to seek employ
ment elsewhere. Father English, tho
zenith priest to quit the Bonacum diocese,
came back to Omaha, and now has charge
OF parish In this city. The trouble be-
tween Bonacum and his priests began two
years ago over the refusal of Father Cor.
bett, Of Palmyra, to submit to some rul
ing of the bishops which he thought was
tyranDical
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

CHICAGO, Dec. 2i,-E. C. Gcdney, presi.
dent OF the North River bank, New York.
when it failed several years ago, and who
was indicted by the grand jury at thc
time OF the failure of the bank, and whose
indictment was one Of those found in the
pigeon hole of the district attorney OF
New York during the Lexow invt sfiga
tlon, was In Chicago last evening OIL ni.
way to New York He would not talk
about the matter, but appeared i'll at ease.
Gedney has been living in Cripple Creek,
Colo, ever since leaving New York.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

CoNsTANTINoPLE, Dec. 2i.-The porte
has agreed to instruct the foreign delegates
who Will accompany the Armenia com.
mission that they arc empowered not only
to suggest questions to the witnesses, but
also to personally examine them. Abdul
lah Pasha has withdrawn from the presi-
dency Of the commission at the last mo-
ment, and has been replaced by two Of.
ilciais from the ministry of justice, who
started yesterday for Erzeroum. where th,
other members of the commission are al.
ready assembled
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

CAMDEN, N. j., Dec. 24-George Whit
ington, colored. was found dead yesterday
at the door of his house, near Ceilings
wood. There was bullet In his groin,
and he had bled to death. The other five
occupants of the house, William and
Frank Jacobs, Mary and Roxanna Adams
and Murrells Dobbs, have been arrested
on suspicion of having murdered him.
wilmington owned the house and had no.
tified the others to vacate, 1t is said, be-
cause OF jealousy over the attentions paid
one of the women by the other men. The
prisoners declare that they know nothing
OF the mans death, except that they heard
q shot and found him dead soon afterwards
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24.-Presidcnt Clcve.
land anil his party Of duck hunters re
turned to tho city yesterday The party.
which consisted OF the president, Captain
X. b. Evans, DIR. O'Reilly and Charles
jefferson, was met at the station by Secre
tary Thurber and driven to the White
House. The president spent the day quietly
at home, and in the afternoon went driv.
ing with Mrs. Cleveland. He is feeling
much better thnn when he left, his rheuma
tlsln have been much lessened by the trip.
Altogether the party killed about 800
ducks, the president being responsible for
rather more than half of them.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

oAxAKA, Mex, Dec. GA courier from
She Guatemalan border reports that there
Is such disturbed condition of affairs on
the frontier that farms and ranches are
being abandoned, and the people are seek.
Ing places of safety from the depreciation
and crimes that are being constantly com
mitted by tho bandits and outlaws who
follow In the wake OF tho soldiers. The
Guatsmaian forces are being strengthened
sll along the line, and the Indians and
other natives Of the country are being
pressed into .the military service The
volunteer troops Of this state, as well as
tho state OF Chiapas, are equipped and
ready to march to the frontier as soon as
war Is declared
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

The public schools OF the city llossd for
the Christmas holidays on Friday with a
glad chorus from ten thousand children.
Never before has such Christmas demon
sire tion been made by the children OF the
Schools and they went through the pro,
gramine In the presence OF the largest {
crowds that ever visited tho echoois, The
decorations were profuse and beautiful
and consisted OF everEreens and flags.
The biggest crowds of the day were as.
sembled at the High School. No. l6 and
No. "a. The other schools who celebrated
were Nos. i6, Is, "a, 25 and 26. Exercises
were also held 10 the DUPONT schools,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

TRENTON, Deo. 3l-- Since the recent
United States supreme court decision con.
ccrning the traffic in oleomargarine the
big western dealers In that commodity
have made this state their chief distribut-
Ing center, State Dairy Commissioner
McGuire says they are not complying with
the state laws and announces that he in.
tends to prosecute ~ larg, number of firms
for evasion. Complaint has been made
against the largest concern in the trade in
Jersey City, and others will follow tmme
iintalY
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24
THIN STORM IN EUROPE.
Great Damage and Loss of Life on
the British Coast.
PROBABLY A HUNDRED persisted.
Hardly n Town Of Any Size hut Reports
Casualties and Damage to Propcrty--In
Holland bikes Were Broken and Towns
Partially Submerged.

Partially Submerged.
LONDON, Dec. a4.-Reports received from
various parts Of Great Britain show that
the gale is abating Thostorm ragged with
the greatest fury all day Saturday Tele-
graphic communication with Scotland is
completely interrupted, while to tho mid
land countries and Ireland the wires are
badly damaged. There Is hardly town
Of any size but reports personal casualties
and damage to property. Manufacturing
towns In the north and west suffered badly
Roofs were torn off and chimney stacks col
lapsed, crashing through adjoining build
ings, and killing and injuring u number
OF working people. In many places tho
residents Gere afraid to venture In the
streets during the prevalence Of the storm.
The ships Rica and Tamarena Marshall
won't ashore near Greenock. The Arklow,
Tor Ship Island, was driven ashore in
Scalpsie bay, Butte, and has nine feet Of
water in her hold. It is expected that she
will be total loss. All around the coast
vessels are reported to be stranded or in
the greatest danger. The ship Kirkmichael
was wrecked off Holyhead and five of her
crew were drowned. The other six men
aboard of her were rescued with much
difficulty.
The four master County of Kinross, for
Hartlepool, was seen Off that port lying on
her beam ends and apparently sinking
Her crew were gathered in the stern with
lifo belts.
The American ship Kennebeo, from
Port Blakeiy, which had discharged her
cargo at Belfast, broke adrift and sank u
tug and damaged another vessel.
A number of fishing boats are missing
Three boats were swamped off Stornoway
and their twenty-five occupants drowned
Much damage was done to houses in
Dublin and the suburbs Of that city. Peo-
pie In the Donegal hills are reported to be
suffering terribly, their cottages being
wrecked and flooded.
The exact number of deathsi Is unknown,
but 1t is expected that the list will not ba
much less that hundred.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24
TOR NEXT SENATOR.
VOTING CONTEST.
Who do our Readers Wish to
Represent them at Wash
ington D. c., the next
IN six years2

Cut out q coupon and. write on
1t your choice for Senator. Everybody is
allowed to vote as many times as they
have coupons. You will lind one coupon
tu each taBue Of the REPUBLICAN.
Be sure and. vote for your choice. and
wo-will publieh the number ecch candi-
date receives daily. Address all votes to
the coupon editor, and either send or
bring them to this office. This contest
will be open for one month.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

The Sunday school rooms at West Pres.
Dyterian Church wore crowded on Sunday
afternoon. Addresses were made by Rev.
Mir. Marshall, secretary of the toreign
Missionary Society. on the Importance Of
mission work and tho good being done In
foreign lands. ds he had Travelled around
The world and knew whereof he smoke,
Addresses were ,nade by L. A Bower. Mir
Floyd. AIR. Baird aad Rev. Mr.. Keigwin. s
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

When in need OF coal or wood. call up
545. or send postal card for ton of OK.
ira largo pea coal TO II. T. Ser geant.
dealer IN coal. wood and grain, large
load OF wood Tor sl50 Wes tern oats.
baled hay and straw. lard JOG Maryland
Ave. Phone 5i5 Cen tral Office, 7th aud
King streets. Phone 5S7
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

BRUSSELS, Dec "a. - The storm has
caused much damage throughout Bel
gium. Many of the Belgian fishing feet
are missing. The town of Dendermonda,
at the confluence of the Bender and
6cheldt rivers, was inundated by the over
flowing of the Bender. The inhabitants
wore aroused by the tocsin and escaped,
hut the property loss is great. The villages
Of Audegem, Denderville, Mespelacre, Ap-
pels and Baesrode were also inundated.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24
Millard F. Davis. Jewsler.


Toilet cases. both plush and leather, 500.
Perfume atomizers. SOC. Smoker Gets,
sets. sL75. Shoe sets. sI.OO. DANFoRrH,
Druggist. Second and Market streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

ANY one entering or continuing ei thor
course at Goi1ey's Com mercial Coll eqe.
can buy csrlillonte chsan OF ono who
started and had TO leave. For further In.
formation call or write to No. 9Oj w,
Sixth street
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

of our Pure Family Medicines, White
Pulmonic Balsam. Vegetable Liver PHI ls,
Blood Purifier. etc, unless sold by ragu.
lar druggists, and at our depot. 606 King
street, Wilmington, and at our regular
prices only. Respectfully
DR. }. StsrMs s. Son.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

pipe or smoking set. The celebrated Sen
Auben cigars and grand Royal cabinets.
25 nice cigars prices from 81 to 90 cents a
box Capitand, clear Havana 81. so per box.
Call at Durstein's, East Second street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

And pound cakes. German springerle and
Lebkuchen. Also all kind OF fine cakes for
the holidays at G. Yettsrs bakery. No. Ii
East Fourth street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

Has found that her little ones are I'm.
proved more by the pleasant laxative.
Syrup OF Figs, when In need or the lAxa.
tive effect OF gentle remedy than by
any other, and that 1t is more aeceptab bio
to them. Children enjoy It and 1t benefits
them. The true remedy Syrup OF Figs
is manufactured by the California Fig
Syrup Co. only.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

Headquarters for wreaths. evergreens and
mtstletoe; also on Friday and Saturday a
fine lot OF turkeys ducks and chickens.
CARTRIDGE d WHoRToN.
s. W. Cor. 4ih and King.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

II. T. Bourbon has removed hts cigar
stcre aud factory from No. East SEQ ond
street, to y. W. cor. of Second and ShipIey
streets. The city Market and Ruby Gold
cigar speciality.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

You may go to auction for bargains but
II YOU want II bargnin in iewslry. silver.
ware. watches, you had better call ut 30j
Market street before H. Is all sold.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

HAMBURG, Dec. e4.--Thc River Elbe has
oyerilowed it's banks and inundated the
lower part of the town. The water is so
deep in sections Of the city that the tram
ears are unable to run.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

j. j. HaDway, president of the Whiting
Novelty Manufacturing Co.. of Aberdeen,
Md. is looking around fora site to locate
their plant Chester hus bean spoken OF
and is now looked ove- Why not try
Wilmington. or Is our Southern ideas not
progressive enough for tlna plant2
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

Pure milk and cream constantly on
hand. pnt up In glasa jars when do slreII
and delivered to all parts OF tbs city. j,
Il. Porter. 9TH anu Madison strests,
Phone GAL,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

The remail OF Wn. III. ParkIn were In.
TERED ut The cemetery at Newport last
"Wednesday, He was born In this country
but, his father dyiug while he was an In.
fHnt. he was taken to ioTks hire. England.
and cared for by relatives. In 1850 In com.
pany with John Proud, he returned to this
country and engaged In farming. In 1856
they went to England, but not being con.
tented there. tLey returned 10 this coun.
try and resumed the cultivation OF the
soil. Mr.. Parkin located ut Newport a
few years ago and gave up active busl-
ness. Mr.. Proud resides In Kennett Town
ship: Pa; and attended the funeral OF his
old friend.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24
NIillard F. Davis. Jeweler.

For your Christmas candles go TO Hollis
22T Market street. they are the finest and
cheapest In the city.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24
Miliord I. Davis. Jeweler.


What is nicer for Christmas present
tlan u beautiful canary-onn that sings.
William Coke. at Third and Van Buren, mas
200 of these beautiful btris all of
which he guarantees to be singers: only
81 each.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

People who want to save money buy at
Farmers Market House. S.7 King st.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

Go to S W. Cor 12th and Market streets
for your groceries and save money
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

Mr.. ard Mrs. Enoch Hanthorn of
Brldgeton. N. j.. are visiting MIR. and
Mrs W. Scott Vernon on jackson street
for tho hoi lays
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24
Millard L. Davis. Jeweier.


Every old lady and gentleman would
DO gratllied with presens OF a pair of
gold speotaclas o snii the eight. Call on
Prof We'll. sos Market ireau
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

zpounds for 20 t'ents.
Hollis is selling pounds OF candy for 25
cents, 227 Market street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24
Highest of all in Leavening u Govt Report
R3%!a!!!! g! Rs&asgz RRakiRg
ABSOLUTEEY PURE

A horse belonging to Horace Worrall
was SO badly shocked by the track OF the
electric railway at Fourth and Jackson
to be killed.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

Our beet 25 cant candies raduead tn 10
cents per pound. Smith, 1905 Market
street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

6iMillard F. Davis. Jewe,er.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1894-01-10

IL is estimated that the total yield Of
weol in 1898 was 364, LOG, 666 pounds,
the largest American clip ever raiscd.-
Democratic ErchQnge.
But according 10 the free traders, there
is no wool of any consequence grown 10
the United States. Six pounds TO every
man, woman and child in the nation is a
pretty gcsd yield, one shonll think, and
with the encouragement OF the Mckinley
bill left as il is, The people Of this country
soon will be able TO produce all the wool
needed for their own clothing "a most de-
sirablc thing for, for great nation to be
dependent upon Europe Tor its raw ma
tcrialn onl Of which 10 make its Glothing,
is discrcdilabls. Should great war &C.
cur with any European power, and con.
tisue for Two or three years, we wsnld
learn the i'll effects OF depending upon
others for lhat which we should produce
ourselves.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1894-01-10

Both Prohibitionsts an liquor sellers
all over the country are considerably
worked up by recent decision OF the In
diana Supreme Court. 1t Is, 10 effect,
that Il saloon may be suppressed as nui
sance when damage to adjoining proper.
ny is shown, even If the dealer has Ii.
cense. In other words, the State may
license him to sell intoxicants, but IL can't
license him 10 injure bis neighbors. The
case was brought from indianapolis, and
at last accounts many OF the prominent
saloon keepers of that city, afraid of a
deluge Of lawsuits that might sweep their
business out Of existence, were openly ad-
vocating license fee of 81, 600 or 81, 800
and The combining Of liquor shops to Ger
tain residence districts; in fact, the
creation OF Il sort of saloon district where
the traffic would have the business to it.
self.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1894-01-10
CLARK PIERS0N, Editor.
LAMBERTvILLE. N. J.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 10, 1894.
The Leri.laturc Of this State met We,

The Legislature of this State met yes.
terday. The Senate split, the eleven Re-
publican senators organizing one body and
the ten Democratic senators another.
There was great excitement, and great
danger of riotous proceedings at ono time.
The House organized without any diff
Guilty. Hon J. l. Holt, Of Passaic county,
was chosen speaker, and j. Herbert Potts,
OF Hudson, clerk.
The legitimate Senate made Senator Rog-
ers, of Camden, President aud Wilbur A.
Mott, of Essex, secretary.
"Bily" Thempson's coalcombine-race-
track senate was appropriately graced by
that unprincipled dude "Bob" Adrain,
of Middlesex, as president, and "Ronlette
whccl'' Thompson, of Warren. as secre-
tary
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1894-01-10

The action ef the nine Democratic
Senators of this State, yesterday, in lock-
Ing ont of the Senate chamber the ten
Republican members until after they had
organized, was a sample OF the kind OF
Democracy, so called, that has for some
years dominated this State. This action
was simply rebellion against the will of
the people as expressed at the Fall cleo
ton, and should consign those engaged
in it mol only TO the contempt Of all levers
OF law and order but to retirement from
office for all time to come.
This is the last dying gasp of the gang
of periured bride takers that has voted Ter
any corrupt measure that had pay back
OF it, and whose highest idea OF duty was
to make fat places for hcnchmen and
ringsiels Next Fall the people in their
righteous indignation will teach these
men lesson that they will not soon for
get