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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-27
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-27
NEW VALUES IN BLANKETS.

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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-07-26

WASHINGTON, July 23.--Representa-
tives Tucker of Virginia, the author
and champion of the resolution for a
constitutional amendment to elect
United States Senators by the direct
vote Of the people, which passed the
House Saturday, is sanguine that tho
Senate will also pass the resolution and
that the necessary three.fourths of the
States will give their assent necessary
to make it effective
"Ihere will be no difficulty in getting
the assent of the States" said Mr..
Tucker, "as there is no limit within
which time States are to give their
assent When, therefore, Congress sub
mits the constitutional amendment to
the States, ten of them may approve it
and one reject 1t. The ten affirmative
votes count in its favor, but the one
negative does not count against. That
is, the State which has voted in the
negative may try again the next year.
Thus only affirmative votes are recorded
at the State Department, and when,
after series of years, the affirmative
votes reach three-fourths of all the
States, the constitution is amended. AT
present, with A States, we would need
the assent OF ~. The assent of IA is
assured in advance, as II State legisla-
lures had formally resolved in favor of
the change up to two years ago and
three more since that time. California,
Oregon, Indiana, Illinois, New York,
Michigan, Kansas, Idaho, West Virginia,
Louisiana and Ohio, are among the
States already committed
In the meantime, while the States
are giving this assent, the amendment
is practically in force, as many States
are nominating their Senators at State
conventions. Illinois started the move
ment, Michigan has recently followed
and the practice will soon become
universal. Senators Palmer and Mitchell
are particularlyinterested in the measure
in the Senate, and | have no doubt of
its passage at this session or in the
session opening in December"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-07-26

Mrs. Alice Justison has been granted a
Widows pension.
Edward Ennis of this city has engaged
in business ut Berlin, Md.
Catherine Mcmahon, an inmate of the
State Hospital, died Thursday.
A few life boats are being shipped from
the shop of Thomas Drein Il Son.
Dockstaders New Minstrels are to be at
the Opera House July 5Oth, so the bill
boards say.
The machinery of the burned steamer
Ida, rebuilding by the Harlan e IIolings-
worth Co., was tested Saturday.
Daring the week 1914 persons bathed at
the free bath. Tho biggest day was Friday
when the bathers numbered 1859.
Constable William Z. Windish is acting
in the place of Constable ReardUn who is
on trip through the Western States.
The jackson q Sharp Co. has bought
some cars from the Pennsylvania Railroad
Co. and after remodeling them will offer
them for sale.
street below Fourth, was sold by the
sheriff yesterday week for $4,000 to
Owen Traynor.
The propeller Gazele which is to carry
garden truck between PENIS Grove and
this city, has come to Wilmington to
undergo an inspection.
Letters testamentary were granted by
Register Cooch last Friday on the estate
of Samuel McGlary. Jr., to Caroline J.
McClary and William J. McClary,
The optical store Dr. Hans Hogelsberger
was closed by the sheriff Thursday. The
creditors are John A. Lengel, $3U2 Ber-
nard Beste, $3.50, and Adolph Cook, $3.50.
Delaware Lodge, A. 0. U. w, has paid
Mrs. Mary w. Lindsay $1,000, Mr.. Lind
say was u member of the lodge eight years
and paid in dues and assessments less than
$3.50.
Probably the most disreputable, so far
as appearances 60 and dilapidated specta-
Gle III the city is the two old cannon IN
the little park back of the police station.
Parts of the tires are entirely rotted off.
Mrs. Rachael Nicholson of Greenville,
aged 30 years, walked all the way to Will
mington "Wednesday to find her daughter
who She said lived near big alley. The
police found the woman OIL McCauliey
street.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-07-26
THE BLACK PLaGUE IN CHINA.
Over 1900 Deaths in Hong Kong-The
Utter inability of the Chinese Govern
ment to Combat the Disease.

Over 1900 Deaths in Hong Kong-The
Utter inability of the Chinese Govern
ment to Combat the Disease.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., July 24.-Addi-
tional information regarding the black
plague in China, has been received at
the Marine Hospital service through the
Department of State.
Minister Dunn writing from Toxic,
under date of June 10th, reports the
pest to be on the increase in Hong
Kong. --latest adyices, he says, that up
to June 7th, over | 300 deaths had
occurred in Hong Kong and several
Europeans had died of the plague. A
very small percentage only of those who
are attacked recovered.
Under date of June 22d, Minister
Dunn says that latest advices from
Hong Kong report slight abatement
of the epidemic. He also enclnses to
the State Department notification by
the Japanese government which REQUIRES
citizens of the United States in Japan
and the commanders and masters Of
naval and merchant vessels arriving at
Nagasaki, Kobe, Yokohama and Hako.
date to conform to the imperial ordi.
nance for the regulation OF the inspec.
ton of vessels arriving from cholera.
infected ports.
Charles Denbie, Jr., secretary of lega.
ton at Picking, says the plague now pre-.
yaillng mas caused great uneasiness and
every precautlon has been taken to pre-
vent its Introduction into districts not
yet infected
Great difficulty arose, however, from
the utter inability of the Chinese to
understand and unwilingness to com.
ply with the most elementary principles
OF sanitation.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-07-26
aon. so,p s4rs M,KfN1EF.


Ho Says There is No Political Significance
In a little Com binatiou Of cx-Guvsr-
nors At Cleveland.
CLEVELAND, o., July 4.--Governor
William Mckinley of Ohio, ex Governor
William X, Merriam Of Minnesota, and
Ex-Governor Russell Alger of Michigan
are all guests at the present time of
Hon. Mark A. Hanna of this city.
ton 10 the effect that the three gentle
men have met here in conference and
that the meeting has considerable politi-
cal significance, or in other words, that
Governor McKinley's Presidential pos
sibilitics are under consideration.
To an Associated Press reporter who
called at Mr. Hanna's residence, how.
ever, the latter declared that the pres
ence of the three gentlemen named had
no special significance. "Then you
have not lost faith in Governor Nc
Kinley's political FUTURE" Mr.. Hanna
was asked.
mot in the least. have every cause
to hope that Republican President
may succeed the present executive, and
! believe the trend of political events
points very strongly to Governor
Mckinley being the man. The Demo.
Gratis certainly seem to be doing all they
can to help things along"
" Who do you think will be selected
to fill out the ticket in the event of
Governor McKinley's nomination."
"Oh, that is too far to talk about. If
you have ever attended national con
vention you know combinations are
made on very short notice some times"
Governor Mckinley was next seen,
and when asked if his visit had any
political significance, said, ooh, no,
none whatever. | have just run away
from my work for little while; that is
nlln
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-07-26
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RACE VAR IN A PRISON.


Negroes aud whites Clubbing One
Another in the JetirrsonviIIe Peniten.
tiary.
JEFFERsoNyILLE, IND, July s4.-It
has just leaked out that "a fight between
two conyicts in the penitentiary here
came near developing into race war.
William Flower, white, prisoner, got
into an alteration with Robert Buck
ner, colored. Flower struck Buckner
with a pair of tongs, knocking him
down. When Buckner attempted to
arise he was again attacked by Flower
and another convict and knocked to the
floor senseless.
This caused several colored conyicts
to take hand and then number of
other whites. The guards were power.
less and there was long time before
order was restored. Buckner is seriously
injured Several others were badly in
iured in the melee. The fight developed
a bitter feeling between the blacks and
the whites.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-07-26
EIGHT WE'RE KILLED.

Disastrous Collision OF Two Cannon BAIL
Trans IN the Texas Pacific Railroad
in Arkansas--Thr Postal Clerks
Among tho Victims.
TEXARKASA, AER., July ga coll
lision Of tho north and south. bound
Texas Pacific cannon ball trains oc.
CURED yesterday near Queen City by a
misunderstanding or improper service
in train orders.
One engine was completely wrecked
and tho other badly disabled. The bag.
gage, express, mail and smoking cars Of
both trains were shattered into splinters.
The list of dead numbered eight, as fol-
lows:
Charles Holland, postal clerk; Mike
Noltz, postal clerk; Ed Bee, postal
clerk; Ed Grimm, engineer; - Allen,
fireman; Fred Marshall, express mes.
sengcr; james Johns, porter unknown
man.
George Bean, a postal clerk, was badly
injured.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-07-26
PURLIo scHooL MATTERS.
Business Discussed at the Meeting of the
Board of Education.

Board of Education.
There was brief session of the Board
of Education Monday evening, mainly
devoted to the transaction of routine
business. On motion Of Mr.. Baynard,
the committee on No. IA school was
granted permission to have the furniture
removed to No. ) school. Mr.. Turner
of the committee on manual training,
presented communication from the
Wilmington City Electric Co. concern
Ing the electric apparatus now used in
the schools. The cost of the electrical
apparatus will not exceed 5000, The
secretary was instructed to acknowledge
the company's letter.
The committee ON manual training
was authorized to purchase saw and
other equipment fol the department not
to exceed $500.
Mr.. Bayuard of the committee on No.
"a school was granted permission TO
have the fence repaired.
The annual report of the body was
read bythe secretary who was author
lied to have it inserted III the daily
papers.
The bids for supplying books were
then opened. They were from H. 5. r.
Butler 4 Son, American Book Publish
ing Go. and 9. T. Thomas & Co. The
bid of the last named firm was accom-
panied by letter which the secretary
was requested to return. The matter of
awarding bids was referred to the proper
committee with power to act.
Mr. Turner called the attention Of the
board to the rule compelling the board
to advertise for bids amounting to more
than $50. lie thought it needless ex.
pense to advertise for small bids. lie
thought the matter ought to be left to
the committee.
John Pyle was in favor of living up
to the rule. lie said that if it was bad
rule, why repeal it /, but as long as il
was in force it ought to be lived up to-.
Mr. Turner subsequently withdrew his
| objection.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-07-26
KILLED mrs Yo0NG COUSIN.
The Fatal Shot of Boy Who Was FooIinI
with Il Loaded Gun

MEDIA, Pa, July 23.-With full
charge Of shot from a gun which he
didn't know was loaded, Edgar Hey.
worth, the 15:years-old son of James
Heyworth OF Newtown township, to.
day shot and killed his young cousin,
Mary Cuthbert of Leopard, Chester
county.
The girl was visiting at her uncles
home. She was playing with the Hey.
worth children to-day, when Edgar
picked up the shotgun. lie was told by
one of the girls to put it away, but did
not, and it was discharged into the
girls side and groin. She died about
four hours afterward.
Coroner Quimby held an inquest this
evening. The jury returned verdict
of accidental shooting.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-07-26

Special Correspondence OF tiazette and journal
MILFORD, July 24.-The residence of
William K. Philips, two miles from
town, was struck by lightning and
severely damaged Saturday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Philips and their daughter
were sitting by window at the time.
The window, casing and all We're
smashed in, and all three were
stunned, but not seriously hurt. The
roof of the house was partly torn off
and the plastering in almost every room
was damaged to some extent.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-07-26

He Wants Mcdonnell TO Come Down 4
Business and Put I'm or shut ITp

He Wants Mcconnell to Come Down to
business and Put Up or Shut Up.
q. j. Moriarity last Monday sent the
following letter to this office:
see in yesterdays issue Of the .S0uday
Sta, that Ed Mcconnell says il is his greatest
desire to meet me. Why don't he meet
me? am willing to fight anybody in the
State, and | don't bar him. This is the
third challenge he has issued to me, and it
keeps me busy answering. Why don't he
post money and stop newspaper talk, and
] will cover any amount? | will fight him
for $3.50 side, with two.ounce gloves, at
1873 pounds, the winner to take all. If lie
posts the money it must be a bet, as my
hackers do not care to leave money UP and
then have to take it down the day OF the
fight. II there is more business than wind
in him, let him put up or Shut up.
G. j. MoRIARITY,
Lightweight Champion OF Delaware.
Ed. Mcdonnell has agreed to put up $50
as a forfeiture to fight Moriarity at 1873
pounds. He says the fight will be bona
tide and there will be no taking.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-07-26
skILFUL onINMsN srRarEGY.
sinking Junks mt the woosung Bar II
Order To Protect the City Of Shanghai.

Order to Protect the City of Shanghai.
WASHINGTON, d. c., July 24.-The
action Of the Chinese government in
closing the Yangtse river on account of
the complication with Japan, growing
out of the Corean occupation is re-
garded by naval officers as most i'm
portant stragetic move from defensive
point of view. Shanghai, one of the
most populous and wealthy cities in
China, is situated Oh the Woosung
river, a short distance Beyond its juno.
ture with the Iangtse.
The Woosung bar, at the mouth of
the tributary made the navigation ex.
tremely difficult and the Chinese gov
crnment had prudently refused to heed
the oft-repeated suggestions of European
commercial powers, that the channel be
improved ut this point. AS it is the
sinking of few junks, loaded with
stone in the narrow and crooked chan
mel will easily and effectually close the
Yangtse and Woosung above, thus pro-
tectiug Shanghai on the Woosung and
also the enormously expensive ordnance
factory near the 4angtse which would
be SIMPLY invaluable in case of HOSTILE
ties.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-07-26

Democrats of His District Insist on His
Return to Congress. Other Candidates.

LAPoRTE, IND, July pa meeting
of the Democratic Congressional con-
vtntion of the Thirteenth Indiana dis
trict will be held at South Bend to-day
to take action on the declination OF Con-
gresham Conn. There is disposition
on the part Of the Democrats to demand
that Mr.. Conn make the race, knowing
his pronounced opposition to President
Cleveland and his policy. The claim is
made that the principles which he advo-
Gates are Democratic in theory.
If Mr.. Conn refuses to make the race
new convention will be at once called.
Otis D. Thompson, mayor of Elkhart;
Colonel H. NJ. johnson of Goshen, IL. L.
Wadsworth of Laporte and B. ]. Shively
of South Bend are also candidates for
the seat ".
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-07-26

Miss NJ. L, Brown, whose school for
painting is at No. 500 West street, has
on exhibition in her studio fine speci-
mems Of decorative painting on china,
among which arc noted specially two
exquisite plates, one decorated with
orchids, another with roses; vase in
raised gold; large Doulton vase
in raised gold and water lilies; Berlin
and Douiton plates in figures and
flowers, and many other beautiful speci-
mems Of the fragile art in DouIton ware,
which is tile latest fad in China painting.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-07-26
A HAND MN no ROB.
Three Thieves successfully Overcome by
IA Chicago saloon keeper.


CHICAGO, LII, July 90. Three men
who undertook to rob Edward Meyer, a
West Side saloon -keeper, last night,
found the job hard one.
Meyer was counting the receipts when
the three men entered. One of them,
Peter Raynor, grabbed Meyer revolver
from the bar and pointed it at him while
the Others attempted to rob the drawer.
Meyer seized Raynor's wrist and pull
ing another revolver from Lis pocket
opened fire. A lively exchange of shots fol-
lowed and Raynor fell TO the floor NOR
tally wounded. One Of his companions,
Edward Cahill, was shot in the shoulder
and hand and the third, who has not
yet been found, is, according to Meyer,
badly wounded, as he was bleeding
freely when he made his way out of the
place.
The plucky saloon keeper received a
painful bullet wound in the left Shout.
der.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-07-26
colli,Ied win an Ice nsrr.

ST. JouNs, N. f., July 24.-The
steamship Miranda Of the Red Cross
line, having ON board DIR. Cooks Arctic
expedition, which left New York on
july eth, has been in collision with an
ice berg. No lives, however, were lost,
and the Miranda has put into Cape
Charles harbor, Labrador, where tenn
porary repairs were effected. The YES.
sci then returned to this port, reaching
here safely this morning. All on board
are we'll.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-07-26
killea Fnther and Som Il a right.

SAN ANTONIO, Ten, July 20.--A ter,
ribIe tragedy has been enacted on
Cherry creek, 80 miles north of here.
jim Craney went to the house of man
named Layton, where he met John
Grain and son. In quarrel that took
place between Craney and Grains son,
Craney drew pistol, shot and killed
both Grain and his son. Craney then
escaped and has not been apprehended.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-07-26

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, July 24.-A
letter from supreme Justice Stephen J.
Field has been received by the Judiciary
OF the Ninth United States court, and
the judiciary and bar of the California
supreme court, in which Justice Field,
In response to the previous request of
his correspondence, states that he will
decline the offer of transfer to the
New York circuit aud will remain in
the Pacific coast circuit.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-07-26
STORM VAS SEvERE.


Lightning, Hail and Rain Did Much
Damage in Sussex County.
Special Correspondence Of tIazetteand journal
BRtDGEyILLE, July 24-Later reports
show that the recent storm was very
severe in Nantcoke hundred east Of
Greenwood.
A large barn and stable owned by
Nicholas Stayton were struck by light
ming and completely destroyed, together
with large quantity of hay and grain
and one mule. All the rest Of the stock
was rescued with difficulty.
Hail fell in very large quantities in
that neighborhood, doing great damage
to crops.
Corn and tomatoes suffered worse,
both being in many instances pGlted to
pieces by the large hail stones. The
loss will be considerable.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-07-26

Holly Oak postotllce was broken INTO
and every stamp stolen, beside tobacco,
cigars, lemons and numerous other
articles. The loss amounts TO about $40
Postmaster +. Q. Pierce was seen going
north by buggy on Tuesday in pursuit
Of the robbers. He seemed much out.
done over the office beng robbed Ii is
said that Coxey's army passed here
under the ban of darkness, and some
even insinuate tfAt the robbery was
committed by some Of the army con.
tingent.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-07-26
Death Due to Asiatio Cholera.

CARTHAGE, ILL, July 24.--News has
reached here that Mrs. Joseph Hatfield
has died at Oxville, near Meridosa, on
the Illinois river, with what physicians
pronounce genuine Asiatic cholera. Mrs.
Hatfield was i'll only two hours. 1t is
not known what precaution has been
taken to prevent a spread of the disease.
The case has caused considerable excite
lnent In the vicinity.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-07-26
Brandywlns Granite Coz. work.

The Brandywiue Granite Co. has
completed the work Of riprappug Ship
John and Cross Ledge lights, which
contract it finished earlier than the
specifications demanded, and is busy on
Mifflin Bar jetty, which job requires
10000 tons Of granite. The company is
employing 300 men and is shipping
between 10000 and 10000 Belgian
blocks to Philadelphia daily.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-07-26
the state NAV rnl,e Llncoln,s Grays.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill, July 24.--At a
meeting of the Lincoln Monument
Association, a resolution was adopted
ceding the monument to the State pro-
viding that the State keep it in good
condition; that the body and that of the
Lincoln family remain undisturbed, and
that the family of Robert Lincoln be
given interment there.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-07-26

MRs. STANFORD war FIG MT
She Resists the Governments Claim OF
$i5,0OO,00O Against Her Husband.

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, July 24.-Mrs.
Leland Stanford ana her attorneys have
notified the government, through United
States District Attorney Charles A.
Carter, that its claim for $l5,000,000
against the estate of Senator Stanford
has been rejected.
This means that Mrs. Stanford con-
siders the demand of the government
unjust and without foundation and that
it will be paid, if ever, only at the end
OF long litigation.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-07-26

MONTREAL, QUE, July a4.-At an
early hour this morning fire de.
stroyed rs tenement houses in St. Jean
Baptiste village, il, tie northern part OF
this city. Il is reported that woman
and child were burned TO death.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-07-26
MINISTER WHIrE RESIGNS.
IL is Reported that Representative Brec
inrihCe of Arkansns YIN sunnn.I LII,

WAsHINGToN, July l9.-Mr. Andrew
D. White, United States Minister to
Russia, has rendered his resignation, on
account Of ll.health, it is said.
Representative Clifton r. Breckin.
ridge Of Arkansas, one of the leading
members Of the ways and means com.
mlttee, it is stated on high authority,
has been selected as his successor. II is
understood that his nomination will be
sent to the Senate very shortly.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-07-26
Or. Blocksom Made Them All Right.

Mary Baer, aged 10 years of No. us
East Tenth street, Monday fell off the
doorstep of her home and broke her
left arm. DR. J.T. V. Blocksom reduced
the fracture DIR. Blocksom also sewed
up an ugly cash IN the head of Viii
liam Koelig, aged 10 years, who had u
rough fall while at play.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-07-26
SEISMIC sHocKs CONTINUE.

Large Buildings Cracked and Dishes
shaken From Tables in Ogden, Utah.
OGDEN, UTAH, July 10 Yesterday a
distinct earthquake shock was felt.
Dishes were shaken from tables, the
walls OF some large buildings were
cracked. Many people were frightened
into leaving their houses.
SPLIT THE EARTH OPEN.
APPLETON, Wis, July 19.-An earth.
quake shock split the earth open at
Little Chute for several hundred feet
Yesterday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-07-26

MEMPHIS, Tenn, July 24.-News
was received here last night that two
negroes were lynched by mob near
Lake Cormorant, small town in
Mississippi. The negroes were fugitiyes
from Arkansas, and were oyertakcn by
the mob, who strung them up. Their
names are not known.