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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-23
HkIDG EHILLE.

Special Correspondence oil uaEette and journal
BRIDGEvII.LE, May 1.-THE prospects are
especially good for Il crop Of strawberries,
with the exception possibly of the Sharp
less variety. This variety is being affected
by small bug or insect that is doing con
siderable damage, but rs the acreage of the
Sharpless variety is comparatively small
the partial loss will be scarcely noticeable.
While the weather OF this week is not as
the growers Of berries desire, there has
been no frost. A few ripe berries of the
Michael variety were picked this week. but
there will be very few shipped before the
first of June,
Previous to this season the express COM
pany would only receive fruit for three or
four points, but circulars have Just been
issued showing numerous places through
he New England states, New York and
Pennsylvania for which fruit will be re-
colvcd for transportation.
\ pair of horses attached to large
I wagon ran away yesterday. The team
1 ztat'1 cd at the railroad station and came up
| Marset street. Reaching the end Of the
sireg. the horses attempted to make the
| i1rn but instead crashed into the juwClry
| store belonging 70 Charles Bullock. The
| force of the collision was so great that
! every clock in the establishment was
| stopped from running ana the building. a
story nd a half structure was moved
about vo inches.
Fhe ront OF the building was badly
wreGEe but the most remarkable thing is
that ne her the horses nor wagon were
njuret. The team belonged to Mr.. Liden
Of Smitlgille.
BY the yill Of Mrs. Mary A. 7. Torbert.
who died 1t Milford. Mrs Dr. l.. NJ. Cahall
OF this torn received the house that was
ogcuped w Mrs. Iurbert and the large
garden alta he'd
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-23

Colonel Henry A. du Pont is not an
old political hack suffering with the
after effects Of chronic case of Office
seeking. Consequently it is fair to pre-
sumo tn i he wants the scnatorship if
he has been constitutionally elected, and
does not want to try 10 get it if he has
not been elected, That is also a fair
construction to put on his one public
utterance that the question is a legal
one. We should think, therefore, that
It would be agreeable to him to test the
question in the courts, instead of taking
1t IN its present shape to be the football
Of politics in the Senate chamber at
Washington.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-23

How untind they were to Representa-.
tive Robbins on the afternoon of May
9th !! lie was one of the four AddIcks
men making the last stand for the lost
cause. He was pledged in binding
way not to break ranks that afternoon.
But they sent letters to him; petitions
were handed in; circumstances were
piled on him; threats Of q blood red
color were shot at him. The page was
kept busy running from the door to
Representative Robbins seat with en-.
velopes containing such literature.
What alluring promises Robbins read
of the good things in store for him if he
would desert Addicks and give du Pont
the sixteenth vote What appeals to
save Sussex county for the Republicans
by electing du Pont! He was reminded
of his wife and children at home.
Vengeance in the future was TO BIZ
wreaked upon him in the third aud
fourth generation, if he did not give the
vote needed to elect du Pont His own
scalp was To be taken an inch below the
roots of his hair! Mr.. Robbins did moi
yield; but it was plain to those who
looked at him that he was wretchedly
unhappy. What distressing period Of
three hours he looks back to! Aud
now, 10 and behold, they say that it was
all for nothing! Colonel du Point wa:
already elected lie did not need thai
sixteenth vote Itdid not really matter
which way Representative Robbins
voted Under the circumstances, they
were more than unkind to harass hin
with such storm Of mingled promises
appeals and threats; they were cruel
as cruel as savage Indians who wantonly
torture a helpless prisoner.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-23
FOURTEEN WERE KILLED.
BY a Terrific Explosion OF NITRO
giycerlne in California.


,,od,,s nj ,he yIctims Form Into Frng-
m.nts-r;ine Cinnamon Among Those
l<,lied--A Money Loss OF Ss0O,oOO.
PtSoLE. CAL, May 2L-The nitro
rlycerine house Of the California powder
wnrks a. pinolc blew UP this morning.
Killing live white men aud wouhniing wv wv
others. Nino Chinnmem were kiileq a ~
three others injured. Tho names Oh tne
white employees killed are
0. L, Jones Of Pinole. married.
Harry Ntzhugh,, married, with family al
Oakland.
navid Dean, Jr, of Pinole.
Charles Venages Of Martinez.
Waiter raylur of rinole, all unmarried.
TuylDr was foreman of the mixing house.
The remains OF Jones and Harry MlnuRn
are recognized, although in mutilated
condition. Their faces and upper parts OF
the bodies only are intact. Their legs ana
arms arc either gone or crushed into
shameless mass. The other white men
were blown INTO bits, rs were also tue
| Cinnamon.
Below where the powder stood and on
the hill sides around. white men ana
Cinnamon were hunting all day among
the debris for the remains OF the victims
! Bits OF flesh were gathered into gunny
sacks and taken to the boarding house,
where the few remains that can be lounu
are being saved for burial.
Where the glvcerine house stood is now
heap of rubbish, surrounding great hole
| blown into the ground by the force OF the
explosion. All buildings surrounding the
one where the explosion occurred, and
distant from it from 100 to 40 yards, are
more or less demolished. Every person
about the mills was thrown down by the
| force of the explosion, and many more
injuries are reported.
| How the explosion occurred is q mystery.
| A. j. Pollock, acting superintendent, IN
| spected the glycerinc works three times
this morning before the explosion occurred
| the last time at 10 o'clock, when everything
| was found to be all right.
| The loss is estimated at S250,OO0. The
work of rebuilding will commence to.
morrow. II is believed that Chinaman
dropped u can of n!tro-glycerine and that
the conclusion from this explosion caused
the general blow.up. The force of the
explosion was tremendous. Huge trees
were thrown half a mile into the bay.
| Ntro.glycerine tanks weighing ton O
piece are 500 yards distant from the scene.
Toes hands and other parts of bodies were
picked up q mile away. ..-a
The nitrO-glycerne house first went up,
then the mixing house and the storehouse
and gun cotton departments. The nitro
glycerlne mouse, of which not q vestigC
remains. contained 5000 pounds of nitro
glycerine and 1000 pounds Of Hercules
powder.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-23

A question involving an iuterpreta.
ton Of the Constitution Of Delaware or
of the laws of Delaware, is solved
when decision is given upon it by the
Delaware court Of errors and appeals.
That is our court of last resort. Its de.
cision is accepted as conclusive and
final, on such questions, by all the
courts of other States and By all United
States courts, including the Supreme
Court. The Senate OF the United States
invariably recognizes the decision of
State court of last resort, in so far as it
ilterprets that States Constitution and
laws. This is as it should be for no
tribunal outside of State is so well
! qualified to understand the true intent
and meaning of its Constitution and
laws as the court of last resort within
the State. Our suggestion, therefore,
that Colonel du Pom. should take
the question Of his alleged election
into our courts is perfectly fair.
We are thoroughly convinced that he
has not been elected. We arc satisfied
that an impartial tribunal learned in
the law would decide that William T.
Watson is to-day Senator from Kent
county, But we would cheerfully sub.
nit to the righteousness of a judicial
decision, even if it should decide that
We are all wrong on the question. We
fear that Il verv different spirit animatcs
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-23
EARTHQUAKES IN ITALY.


FLoEgNcg. ITALY, May ;9--rhe earth
quake which occurred here at 8 O'Clock
last evening has proved more serious than
IL seemed nc first. Thousands of people
spent Saturday night in the streets and Il
second shock 1T II o'clock a, night inten-
siled thouslud-fold the first alarm. The
movement OF the second earthquake was
slight. Some slight damage was done and
some persons were injured.
Similar events occurred at Bars, near
here. The casualties there included four
deaths ami many injured. Numbers Of
houses were also badly cracked. Other
villages in the vicinity suffered still worse
damage. At Grassina forty houses were
wrecked. At Lapagg several buildings
fell aud three persons were entombed.
The church at San MARITIME was de.
stroyed while full of worsllippers, several
persons being crushed to death and many
who were wounded are still in the ruins,
The villages of GalezzO and Gambno
were badly damaged. The Prince Of
Naples and corps of engineers have gone
to the villages to aid in the work Of rescue,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-23
MabkiRS.
HAMMOCKS.

There's more than you
thought in the "rest cure,
Prescription: A hammock and
two friendly tying places. And
hammocks don't always culti-
vate solitary enjoyment. Our
part, the hammocks and hooks
and spreadcrs and pillows.
Mexican Hammocks, 81 to $50.
Cotton Hammocks, one-fourth COL
ored, with pillow and spreader,
$3.50.
Palmer Hammocks, complete with
pillow and spreader, 81 to So.
Spreaders, zoe, pair; anchor ropes,
zoe a pair; hooks, 12c. q pair.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-23
HOUSEKEEPING LINENS.

Table Linen.
At 5Gc. n yard - Dlcached Irish
Damask, 81 inches wide, in a big
range Of handsome designs goods
that the housekeoper would be
satisfied to pay 75c. for.
At Coo. u yard--Strong, durable,
heavy grass blcaehcd Damask, soft
finish, 20 inches wide; has bee n
rapid seller here at SOC.
Toa0clS.
AT l24c. each-Those extra heavy
unbleacheG Turkish Bath Towels
of generous size are plenty here
again.
At 20 '.eaGh-All white Irish Hucka-
back Towels, extra heavy and
specially adapted for the bath;
they would be cheap at 25c.
Napkins.
AT 81 a dozen-22 inch cream coll
ored Napkins that will be white
with few washings and wear
equal to a SO quality.
AtSt.25a dozcn-SnowWhite Scotch
Damask Napkins in many choice
patterns; 90 in. square.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-23
IN THE BOOK STORE.

From binder to buyer fly
the new books, the Decline
bringing them through Wanna
makers.
The Mississippi Basin. BY Justin
Winsor. So.
An Aide.de- Camp of Napoleon
memoirs of Count Segur). $3.50.
Letters of Celia Thaxter. S1.lO.
Ten New England Blossoms and
Their Insect Visitors. BY CLAIR
ence Moorcs Weed. SOC.
Familiar Flowers of Field and Gar
den. BY +. Schuyler Matthews.
S1,35.
Bog, Myrtle and Peat. BY S. r.
Crockett. $l.10.
The Fair Maid of Fez. BY st.
George Rathbonc. Illus, 38c.
The Gods, Some Mortals and Lord
Wickeuham. By John Oliver
Hobbies. $110.
Outre. Mer Impressions of America).
By Paul Bourget $l.35.
The Three Graces. BY the Duchess.
Illus. 00c.
Promo mt Junior and Risler Senior.
By Alphonse Daudet Hand
somely illus. $3.50.
Napoleon's Military Career. BY
Montgomery Gibbs. 90c.
Lotus.Time in Japan. BY Henry
T. Fnck. $135.
Beside the Bonnie Brier Brush. By
Ina Maclaren. 90c.
Under the Man.Fig. BY NJ. u, NJ.
Davis. 90c.
How TO Know the Wild Flowers.
BY Mrs. VIM. Starr Dana. Re-
vised and enlarged edition. $1.5S.
The Jewel of Ynys Gallon. BY
Owen Rhcscomyl. soc.
Vol. 4 Wholesalers History of the
United states. $3.50.
Men and Women of the Time. 1895
edition. $3.50.
Tho Master. BY I. Zangwill. S1.95.
With tho Procession. BY Henry b.
Fuller 0fc. So
Lucicn DC Rubempre. By Honore
DC Bslzac. $i.10.
Over 800 titles of novels by
popular authors, bound in
paper, at Ioc.; and over 100
titles at SC.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-23
4eanamaRer's.
PHILADELPHIA, May 20, 1895.
FANCY DRESS GOODS.

It's enough to tempt us to
similar cupidity to see the
prices some Of the stores
charge for dress stuffs, A
handful Of samples was shown
us Yesterday. The $3.50
grade was matched to a dot
at $3.50 here; SO was the So
plece-same goods in a differ
ent mixture; looked prettier
and SO was made to cost you
soc. more But you shop
around more than you used to
do-to your advantage and
ours.
Here are four instances OF
attractive stuffs at a third
under the usual:
1T SOC. a yard.
45 inch Armure Melange; blue
brown, green, tan and gray mixes
summer shades. Regular price, roc
III 75f. q pa1n.
As inch lightweight Corkscrew
blue, brown, gray and tan mixes
dressy and serviceable for travel
ing costumes. Formerly 81,
At 75r. q .1a11.
$40 inch neat striped 'Suiting; choict
color blendings mixed through
navy, brown, green and cade
stripes, on white grounds. Pric,
dropped from 81.
ut 81 q J'@ra.
40 inch haf.sili novelty. Amoni
the newest of fancy Sutings
Regular price, $3.50.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-23

SpeclulC orrespGndsmce OF Gazette ana journal
Shocklev OF Townsend caught fire yester-
day afternoon by the explosion Of gasolene
from filling the tank while there was fire
in the stove. The rain and plenty of help
saved the building, Most of the furniture
was saved from fire, but was broken badl Y,
K. G. Brockson was driving home on
Monday, when his horse became unruly
and backed into q ditch, breaking botl
SHAFTS of the road cart and causing Mr.
Brockson a walk of about four miles.
Lucky be was not hurt.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-23

WAsnINGToN, May 22.-Representative
Cogswell died shortly after O'clock this
morning. William Cogswell was born in
Bradford, Mass, August %. 1888. and
graduated at Harvard Law School in 1860.
He served through the civil war and Was
brevetted brigadiergrn He served one
year AS commander Of the Department of
Massachusetts, Grand Army Of the Re-
public, and has been in Congress continu-
ously since 1856 MIR. Cogswell was one OF
the most popular members of the House.
In personal appearance he somewhat re.
sembled President Cleveland, for whom he
was often mistaken
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-23
STAR OIL HEATER.

An oil stove gives just the
warmth needed these chilly
mornings and there'll be
plenty of use for them during
rainy spells all Summer-es-
pecially for cottagers. The
Star is complete with sheet
iron drum; nickel trimmed /;
centre-draft burner. S5.S5--
they cost 5000 a month or so
back.
s JoHN WANAMAKER.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-23

Special Corresnondenceu Ut Gazette and journal
NEWARK, May 2l.-The Delta Phil So
cietv are up in arms against the senior
editor of the Newark Ledger because Of his
adverse criticism OF their drama given las.
Thursday evening. 1t is the present nine
days talk Of town. The opinion seems to
be general among the friends Of the society
that if Mr.. Bowen could say nothing good
about the play in his paper. it was his duty
10 say nothing AZ all The college men de-
clare they will take all their printing work
to some other job office, and to make their
threat good have decided to have the CON.
mencement invitations and programmes
printed elsewhere The Indignation is not
confined 70 the college men alone but is
shared by many VI the town people A
careful reading OF the article IN question
does not seem to warrant the INDIGNATION
shOwered upon IT, Mr. Bowen claims that
his criticism was merely given in friendly
way and that he has nothing nut the Kind.
lest feeling Of the Delta Pail Society. He
resents the report Which has been cir
cllated, that Lls remarks we're brought
forth because the editors Of the Leolger were
not presented with complimentary tickets.
Although some Of hi. critics m were mn
just it cannot be deulal that Mr.. Handy
and Mr.. Cooper we're ult up to the paris
they took and II any portion Of the 'plav
was 3 failure the fault rests upon their
shoulders.
Mrs. Elizabeth Naudlin wife Of James
Nauduin, died at her husbands residence
on Sunday. Mrs. NAuaaln was the daugh-
ter Of the late James l.. Ford of Elkton.
lntcrment will be made ID Head of Chris
tiana cemetery.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-23
n. &. .. FhOmAK GanpEN.
The Railroad Florist Has Commenced
the Work of Putting 1t in Shape for
the summer.

The Railroad Florist Has Commenced
the Work of Putting 1t in shape for
the summer.
]. Burns the florist Of the Baltimore e
Ohio Railroad Co.. has planted some
flowers in the garden at Delaware avenue
station, but the weather has been so cold
that he discontinued the work until warmer
weather sets i'll. Some OF the plants which
have been set out do not give promise of
prospecting, and they may have to be re-
placed later. II is also understood that il
is the intention to set on. different kind
of plants this year in some parts of the
plot. There will be greater variety, one
that will beauty the appearance OF the
place and make il even prettier than here.
tofore.
The hothouses of the company are near
Baltimore, and in them large variety of
vegetation can be seen all winter. II is an
important feature of the Baltimore q
Ohio railroad, The Baltimore lighthouses
furnish the flowers for the stations on the
whole system, and large force of men is
given employment in the industry.
Florist Burns gives Wilmington his per.
sonal attention. He supervised the plant.
ing, which was done at the Delaware
avenue station Il few days ago, and he is
expected here again in about a week to
complete the Work Of arranging the pretty
garden,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-23
Caueusing over the Line.
Chester Times.

Recorder KerIin and few of his friends
held \ little caucus down at Claymont
Del, on Sunday to discuss Kits chances
intended TO be on the dead quiet, but yes
terdap morning when kerlin aliehtcd from
the Hook car, ut Third and Market, Ii
different statesmen asked the good natured
recorder about it, and now he is wondering
how IL got out.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-23

The pension bureau has allowed the fol-
lowing claims of Deiawareans Original
Abraham Boys, Wilmington. Renewal,
Bernard Kelly, Wilmirgton Jeremiah
Sntzbaugh, Smyrna. Ressuc-Ethan b.
King, Carpenter; james NJ. Hollis, Green.
water; Henry c. Warren. Lincoln City;
Sslby Hickman, Ocean View; Hugh j.
Enright, Dover.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-23

The newly-born waif which was found
on the steps Of 81. Michael's Day Nursery
ON Monday night, and which was SO well
cared for by the police matrons, was sent
To the almShOuse Tuesday afternoon, The
prompt attention of Matron Wogan
probably saved the chiids life and il
appeared as if 1t would live when suut tc
the almshouse. The mother has not yet
been found.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-23
COTTON DRESS STuFFS.

Store is never too full to
find room for proper goods
when buying them would in
crease our helpfulness to you.
To-day is rich in such happen
ings-warm weather fabrics
dainty as tho the colorings
we're reflected sun-kisses; and
priced as tho there were no
tribute due the conjurors of
such beauties. This list will
lead you to a dozen interest
ing spots.
High grade Cottons.
R9nes, 20 to CSC.
The choicest of English and French
made goods; figures and plain;
tints equaling the daintiest silk
dyeing.
Ducks, e5 to SOC.
Scotch-made and all woven colors;
neat combinations, made for hard
wear.
DNaaraS, rs to 45c.
a standard hot-weather material
for dresses, waists and shifting;
almost as cool as an organdle.
Washes better.
|
S5vi0al Silks, 25c.
100 styles or more of the best kind;
designs, dyeing and weaving bet
ter than most makes. No better
have sold at b0c.
Scotch GinghamS, zoe.
These are the 80 and 35c. kind. They
are made by one of the best Glas.
gov mills.
Scotch MOmsSeline, 25c.
Woven colors; first season for this
airy fabric.
Irish Dimitics, 25c.
% One of this seasons favorite thin
stuffs. Better in clolh and print.
] ing than in grandmother's days.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-23

Sound Money League In New Orleans.
Associated Press Dispatch by special W,rsA
New ORLEANS, La, May pa Louisi-
ana sound money league was organized
last night with Charles Chanvier as presi.
dent. Delegates were elected to the Mem.
phis convention
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-23
FOR THE CONFEDERATEDEAD
Flowers Arriving in Chicago
by the Carload
FOR DEDICATION CEREMONIES
Promises to be Second Only
to the Worlds Fair.


Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wirsh
Chicago, lLL., May ga car loaded
with flowers and trees was shipped from
Savannah, Ca, and will arrive in Chicago
May 18th, The decorations are for the
graves OF Confederate soldiers al Oakwoods
cemetery on Memorial Day, The car will
contain numerous kinds OF flowers, a pal-
metto trees, 100 pine saplings, l,0OJ laurel
wreaths, and a large quantity OF wild sini-
lax and hanging moss.
The New Orleans people will send their
car on May nth Three cars loaded With
flowers will also be sent from the cities of
Charleston, Atlanta and Pensacola.
The carriages for the cannon anpro-
priated by the government for the Con
Tolerate lot in Oakwoods cemetery are
already here. They are Of iron aud were
made In Chattanooga, Tenn. The cannon
will be mounted upon the carriages and
taken to the cemetery and placed in posi-
ton. Dedicatory exercises for them will
be held on Memorial Day. Foundations
are now being made for seven piles of
shot and shell and the place is beginning
to assume military appearance. The
piles will be around the monument in the
form of circle.
ferd W. Peck, who was one Of the di-
rectors OF the Columbian Exposition, says
"ln my opinion the dedicat. on OF the Con-
federate monument at Oakwoods Gene
terry will be Chicagos second largest occa-
sion, it being only outrankcd by the
| Worlds Fair"
Excursions by rail and boat from points
within 200 miles of Chicago are being
arranged for, and the managers OF these
excursions report that the city will be
tuoued with visitors on that day. People
from all parts OF the South, among them
many. old Confederate soldiers, viii be III
| attendance,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-23

GREEN BAY, Wis, May 22.-CommAnder.
in-Chiei LAWYER Of the g. A, H., says II
can safely say that there will be no rand
Army Posts at the dedication oil the Con-
federate monument in Chicago ON Memo
rial Day. | have not cared 10 rush into
such matters, but am on the side of the
Grand Army OH this question and
although there is 40 objection Oh my part
to the eN.Confederate soldiers erecting
such a monument, can tell you nov that
no g. A. Il. Posts will participate IL the
dedication ceremonies
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-23

Robert Schotield, employed in No. mill,
mont and will take up his residence IN
Delaware. He will became a faymer and
assist in the care Of large truck farm,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-23

Mrs. Pratt Of New Orleans has arrived
in this city on II. visit to her mother Mrs.
Peters, No. 42l East Sixth street, after an
absence OF ~ years.