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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-05-15

SPRINGFIELD, Ills, May 15.-Govcrnor
Altgpld vetoed the bill requiring corpora
tiona to procure the consent of majority
of property owners in each block of city
before gas mains, electric wires, street
railway tracks, otc., can be laid. The gov
ernof also vetoss the bill to prevent Gle
waited or street railways from crossing at
grades and to prevent parallel lines from
consolidating. The vctoes were wildly
upplAuded. Speaking of the bills as a
whole tho governor gives his reasons for
yetoing them as follows: because their
effect would tend to increase the riches of
somd at the expense of others by leglsla-
tion; because they would shacklo great
city. l am not willing to help forge n
chain which would bind the people hand
and foot for all time to the wheels of mo.
nopoly and leave them no chance OF es-
capeh
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-05-15
SWIM MENWEREEIL
By The Explosion Of a sawmill
b piler at West Bingham, Pa.
r0UI. WERE TORN LIB FROM LIMB

%o Attention Was Paid to tho Old Boiler
vhrn tin Mlil CLOSED Down Temporar-
ny. with III, Result That the MIL WAS
Tot Aiiy Ds,noii,hsd.
WEST BINGHAM Pa. May i5.-Yester
day afternoon the bodies of eight men
horribly rnnHgicd, sculdch and disngurcG
were picked uut from among the ruins o'
Peck llAslorl & Combs sawmill here
the Ictims of the explosion of boiler IL
the mill. Five were dead and two of tn,
three others have since died
Those killed outright were; Claude Eli
glsh. James Mowers, Eugene Morrich,
Lyman Perry and Charles Rover, Thas,
fatally injured were: Caleb Converse
badly scaldos about tho head and chest
died l;,7p cvenns, Albert DE Groat was 81
rariully mpugied by boiler iron that Ii
soon licd, Dell Ctrilley was injured In
ternnlly and sustained broken leg bul
will recover.
Six. of thcse men were employees of Peck
Haskell &; Cobb, OF Ulysses, Pa, who op
cratel the saw mill Two of them, En-
giish and Converse, were young men VIII
happened to be In the mill ut tho time ~
spectators.
Tht mill was rnn by steam, generates
in ah old 80 horse boiler. which It Is r.
ported had been condemned by an inspec
tor a.tew days before, because the stcau
gauge failed to record accurately til,
amount OF steam pressure.
Thl lrtecn men were employed in tn,
mill. They were busy at work when u
belt broke, ncccssitating shutting down
operations while IL was being repaired
Nobddy paid any attention to the boiler,
which was making steam ut prodigious
rate for II hot fire had been kindled un
dor II. 1t was nobody's business In par
ticulhr to mind the boiler, for, as in mcsi
sawrhills, everybody took hand occa
sionally in firing, and except to start ol
stop khe engine, nobody paid any particu
lar attention to the steam. Suddenly
there came boom as OF n cannon, fol
lowed by II cloud of steam, dust and
smole, which rose high in the air.
-Four of the victims We're torn limb from
limb, and their remains scattered about
the mill and the Immediate vicinity. All
the victims were terribly mangled, hav
ing their heads crushed to jelly and be.
ing Recognizable only by their clothing
The dead workmen were all married and
had families.
The mill was entirely demolished and
parts OF the boiler were thrown hundreds
of feet.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-05-15

CHICAGO, May To- - Judge Kohlsatt,
after an all day hearing, dismissed tho
petition filed by Mrs Sophia Lingle to re-
movo her daughter, Mrs. Mary E. Whiting,
as guardian of her own children. Mrs.
Whiting is prominent member of the
American colony In Jerusalem, and the
light was made for the removal Of her
children from her upon the charge that tho
colony was not the proper place for the
education Of young people. The children,
Ruth and John, are II and 12 years of age
respectively. The mother of Mrs. Whit
ing left a large estate in trust for her
grandchildren, to be paid to them when
the trustee was sure that the money would
be diverted to no other use than the ad-
vantage of the children.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-05-15
SECRETARY KELSEYS DEFENSE
He Declares That All His Expenditures
We're Strictly Legal.


TRENTON, May 15.-The senate investi-
eating committee took up the affairs Of
the office of the secretary of the state with
Secretary of State Kelsey on the stand.
Mr. Kelsey, with the permission of the
committee, read a long and carefully pre-
pared statement, in which he quoted lib
orally from the laws of the state.
In his statement he declared that under
the law he was entitled to $4,000 annually
for the expenses OF his otfice-$6, 900 for his
own salary and 81, 600 for clerk hire. II 1t
had cost him more than "a 900 for clerk hire
TO do the work effectively and promptly he
would have been obliged to pay 1t out Of
the 5000 set aside for his own compensa-
tion; If it cost less he was clearly entitled
to add 1t to the s., 600. Comptroller An.
derson had so interpreted the law. Mr..
Kelsey called attention to tho increased
work entailed upon his office by the cor
poration act, which had cost an additional
sum of Sll ,002 from 1888 to 1891 Every
service charged for under the corporation
act was rendered.
In conclusion Mr.. Kelsey said that he
had followed long established precedent.
but that his action had been uniformly in
accordance with the requirements of law,
as he believed and as he is now advised by
eminent Legal talent.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-05-15

knowledging the receipt Of the letter and
declining to answer the questions.
Tie facts in relation to the failure OF
the department to grant Admiral Meades
request to havo the Cincinnati ordered to
the New York yard instead of to the Nor
folk yard are that this vessel was ordered
by the department to go to the Norfolk
navy yard for some necessary repairs. Thls
was done upon the recommendation OF the
chief constructor, who desired that work,
which is now scarce at both yards, might
be equalized between the Norfolk and
Brooklyn yards.
Admiral Meade, who had selected the
Cincinnati for his flagship during the alb
sence of the New York, was thereupon
ordered to hoist his flag upon that vessel
upon her arrival from Norfolk, in the in
tcrim hosting his flag on the, Minneapolis.
He afterwards forwarded second request
to the department to have the Cincinnati
ordered to New York, instead Of to Nor
folk On the day when the latter request
was received Secretary Herbert was not In
the department at any time. Assistant
Secretary McAdoo being in charge, did
rot act upon the request, as he did not
think it proper to take any action in the
matter until the secretarys s return.
On the next morning, niIen Secretary
Herbert came to the office, this matter
having been brought to his attention, he
at once summoned before him the chief
constructor, and, after comforting with
him and Assistant Secretary McAdoo
jointly, decided to order the Cincinnati to
New York, and at once ordered Admiral
Ramsay, who was present. to make out
orders to intercept the ship at Hampton
Roads and order her to New York. He
also directed orders to be made out to Ad-
miral Meade notifying him of this change,
and orders both to the admiral and to the
ship wero written and ready to be signed
when letter came in the noon mail from
Adpiral Meade, asking to be detached
from the squadron, which request the
secretary granted.
This constitutes all the information that
could be obtained and leaves the inference
that the action, II any, to be taken against
Admiral Meade is not yet determined
uDOn.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-05-15
Highest of all in Leavening u S. Govt Report
N!1:al q! Bs,ki3sgI! BBskiIeg
ABSOLUTELY pURE
ABSOLUTELY Pure

s~-rpi"s Machine Compan, OrgnnIzed,
Al the Clayton House yesterday was or
ghnized the Delaware Street Sweeping
Machine Company, a charter to the cor.
ooiators bellg granted at the last session
OF the Legislature. The capital etook is
500. 900 and the officers elected were: Jas.
IS Austin of Buffalo was elected presI.
dent; John W. Causey OF Milford and
Wn. Is. Matthews of Washington vice.
presidents; Conrad L. Clothier, Jr., Of
Tibllndelphle secretary and treasurer;
Edwin Tan Flannigan OF Phllad.lnha
VIM. Walker Of Washington l.. 1. Coop.r
Of Dover, Wilbur H. Burnite OF FELTON,,
pr. Joseph p. Pyle OF Wilmington, Fred.
eIick L. Foster of Philadelphia and DR..
Jtnlph Walsh of Philadelphia. directors.
The new company will manufacture street
sweeping machines and contract for
sweeping streets,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-05-15

The stroet and Sewer directors last
hight accepted the resignation Of Colo
mel Enueh Moore. Tho resignation was
worded to the effect that 1t take effect
WHOM accepted aud hls successor duly
qualified. but lts acceptance has caused
Vacancy In the board regardless OF his
seemingly request.
sewer was built on Adams struet be.
tween Lancaster Avenue and Reed street.
Saver inlets were ordered at Fifth and
Washing on. Seventh and king aud Della.
wars Avenue and Union street. The
balahce il bank was reported 10 he .l3,-
gA. IS. Collections amounting to s735 IL
werd reported. number OF sewer and
curt permlts were grant ed
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-05-15

Professor Luton. who has become one
of our leading vioinists, and Professor
jacobs entertained a number of friends
last evening at hls residence. No Q Enst
Third street. with several choice selec
tions, VIII CHI were highly enjoyed by those
present. Professor JACOBS accompanied
hlm on the liuts They are open for en-
gagemonts. Mr.. G. H. V. was booked 10
sing solo. entitled Mamie Come Kiss
Your Honey Boy" but he sang so low no.
body could hear him. This was their
first appearance. ana they promise to be.
come tile leading professors OF our city In
a short time.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-05-15

Registrar Grohs OF the Water Depart
ment yes terday afternoon by the direc-
tors Of that depart was ordered to
draw check for $4,000 In favor of the
Levy Court. Thle amount was ogTeed
upon by the department for the right to
lay it's pipes under Washington street
bridge. John ID. Dorius and Son were
awarded the contractfor erecting an iron
fence around the litter plant. The appi-
cation Of the Board OF Health for the use
of the meeting room of the department
one night n week was refused. The week
ly pay roll OF s765. 80 was ordered paid.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-05-15
Carnegie Company Raises wass.

PITrsBURG, May i5-The board of man.
ayers of the Carnegie Steel company do
cided last night to advance its 20, 900 men
10 per cent, the raise to take effect June l.
This action is entirely opposed to what
members of the board gave out after Sat
urday's meeting on the demand for an in
crease made by the furnace men at Edgar
Thompson furnaces. 1t is claimed, how
ever that Mr.. Frick cabed to Andrew
Carnegie, in England, and that tho in
crease was first suggested by Mr.. Carnegie
1t is not known what effect this action
will have on the fight of the Amalgamated
Association in other mills
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-05-15

LONDON, May l5--Mendal Howard, the
American who was arrested hero on April
20 last, on tho charge OF having engraved
plates and othor materials for counterfeit
ing notes and stamps in his possession,
was hgain arraigned In the Westminster
police court. The sub manager of the Bank
of France deposcd that he had examined
the French notes found in the prisoners
residence and declared them TO be forger-
les. The prisoner was remanded The
prosecution will call witnesses from the
United States and from Germany.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-05-15

MAssLLoN, o., May 15.-Mass meetings
of the miners in this district are being
held today here and at Wadsworth and in
Roghes Hollow, to act upon the sugges-
ton of State President Ratchford that all
the Masslllou miners stand by the Colum-
bus agreement rather than atteint to take
Independent action. Ratchford has been
here for a few days working with tho men,
and there seems to be no doubt that they
viii do AS hu requests. There arc 1000
miners in this district
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-05-15

HUETINGDoN, Pa, May 15.-Wesley Mo
Cracken, a prominent citizen of Oneida
township, this county, shot and instantly
killed George NJ. Hawn, aneighNor. Hawn
and McCracken had been at odds on di-
viding line of fence between their prop
critics. and ono or the other had been NOV
ing the fence night after night on the
others property. About l o'clock in the
morning Hawn and his party arrived to
move the fence back on McCracken's land,
and the latter, who was in waiting, opened
fire with shotgun, killing Hawn in
stnnily
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-05-15

LONDON, May l5.-The following is the
text of the reply sent by Matchmaker
Fleming, of the National Sporting club,
to the dispatch Of Manager Brady, ex-
pressing Corbetts Willingness to entertain
a proposition for match with Jackson
before that club: "0wing to the insulting
remarks made by Corbett and yourself re-
spccting the National Sporting club we
decline to entertain the proposition for
contest between Corbett and Jackson"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-05-15

SILEx, Mo-, May 15.-The southbound
passenger train on the st, Louis and Han
nibal railway, was derailed by a broken
rail two miles from here yesterday and
thrown down a twenty foot embankment.
The entire track for distance of ono hun
dred feet was torn up, some of the rails be-
ing thrown off the right of way Very few
of the passengers and train crew escaped
injury. G. Meyer, of Warrenton, Mo-,
travelling salesman, was instantly killed
and twenty-five others injured
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-05-15

OTTAWA, Ont, May 15.-It is stated on
apparently good authority that the Do.
minion and Manitoba governments have
almost arrived at an understanding on the
Manitoba school question. Manitoba, it
is stated, will not object to allowing
Roman Catholics the privilege of estab-
fishing separate schools while paying for
them out of the taxes of the Catholics
Archbishop Langeyln, of st. Boniface,
Manitoba insists that the sisters of char
hy De allowed to teach in these schools
without passing teachers examinations.
To this neither the Manitoba nor Domin-
ion government is likely to consent 1t Is
probable that compromise will be ef-
fected
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-05-15

dressed a letter to
Admiral Meade,
stating that 1t de-
sired to know II
he was willing to
answer whether he
had or had not au-
thorized what pur-
ported to be an in.
terview with him
published in the
New York Tri-
bune (Which re-
focts seriously on
The administers
tion), and that he
Lnl r,nIto1 un-
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-05-15
THE WlNTRY BLAST OF MAY.
Further Damage to Crops Reported in
Different Sections.

> Inherent sections.
CINCINNATI, May 15.-Snow fell 10 many
places in Ohio yesterday and leo and
frozen ground to the depth of two inches
were the unusual features of the middle
of May. In Kentucky very low tempera-
ture was recorded, and great injury to the
tobacco crop reported. In southern Ohio,
even II the corn is killed, there is ample
time to replant and have good crop.
There was more freezing weather last
night.
MILWAUKEE, May 15.-Late advices in
dictate that, while there has been some
damage done to fruit and vegetables in
the southern portion of the state by the
frost, 1t Is not as great as expected, the
high winds and cloudy weather warding
Oil frost in many places. Taking all things
into consideration, with the prospects of q
return OF the warm weather, the outlook
is still decidedly favorable for bountiful
harvest.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. May 15-Repre-
sentative farmers and fruit growers from
Kent, Ottawa and Muskegon counties,
who attended a meeting Of the West
Michigan Farmers club here yesterday
were unanimous in the statement that so
far fruit has not been injured by frost any
where in the fruit belt south of the Muske-
gon river, though all were more or less
disposed to borrow trouble from the future.
NASHVILLE, May l5.-Reports show that
n heavy frost was general in this vicinity
yesterday, and that vegetables were dam
aged to considerable extent, but so far
fruit is safe. Conditions are favorable for
another heavy frost, and 1t is feared ser
ious damage will result ..".
NEW HAVEN, Conn, May 15.-For two
hours before 3 u. m. the thermometer reg
istcred 30 dogs above zero. Farmers report
that great damage has been done by frost
to Strawberries. Many grape vines are
badly nipped.
DUBUQUE, Ia, May 15.-Reports from
country districts state that last nights
freeze was the severest of the present cold
snap. Snow fell in places and ice formed
in lowlands. Fruit and early vegetation
La llasLnd
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-05-15

The caso Of Jesse l., Ta'ley VS.. the City
Bulliing and Loan Association met sud.
den termination In Superior Court yesier-
day afternoon. When the plantiif had clos
ed. the defendant m owed for mons suit on
the ground that tho plaintiff had not
shown proper diligence Mr. Chandler re d.
fusei to accept the non.suit but agreed up,
ona verdict for defendnnt for costs which
verdict the jury returned. Court adj journ.
ed at 3 o'clock
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-05-15

This board OF dlrectors was chosen YES.
teriay afternoon at the annual meetIu9
oil the New Century club Corporation:
Mrs. Emma L. Weldin. Miss Elizabeth
NJ Bailey, Mrs. Mary Il. Bancroft, MIss
Josephine Warner. Mrs Mary Il. Pussy
Miss Anna /; Canby. Mrs, Natalie Y. will
son Mrs. Edith W. L. Thomas. N rs.
Annie Brlnghurst bIrs. Josephine T.
Smith. Mrs. Elizabeth W. Mendinhall.
nlrs Alice +. Heger, Mrs. Ella Candy,
Ers Helen >. Pyle, Mrs Abby W. Miller.
They Will hold office one year.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-05-15

TRENTON, May 13.-Albert A. Talman,
of Gloucester county, and George Smith,
of Jersey City, were this morning sworn
in as lay members of the court of errors
and appeals. Mr.. Smith takes the places
of Abram G. Smith, de02ased, and Mr..
Talman succeeds ex- -Governor r. S. Green,
who died last week. Both of the new
judges are Democrats Mr.. Talman Is a
manufacturer of shoes at Swedesboro,
and one of tho best known citizen in the
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-05-15

Isaac +. ltaihear died of typhoid pneu.
monia at No. 7O4 French street yesterday
afternoon after weeks Illness On Tues
day of last week brother Of Mr.. Ralnear
died in Philadelphia. and he came hete on
Wednesday, TO prepare for the funeral. He
was about to return to Philadel phla when
he was strlcHen with the diseuae which
caused his death. Mr. Rainear was q
painter In the employ Of tho p, W. & b.
Railroad Company.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-05-15
III YOU WANT a KISS, WHY. TAKE 1T


s. ii. III Byers In Brooklyn EeRle.
There's jolly Saxon proverb.
That is pretty much like this
A man Is hnlf In heaven
When he has woman's kiss
But there 10 danger In delaying,
And the sweetness may forsake II;
30 tell you. bashful lover.
III you want q kiss. why, take II.
Never let another fellow
Steal a march on you In this,
Never let laughing maiden
soc you spelling for kiss.
There's royal way 10 klasing,
And the Jolly ones who make it
Have motto that Is winning
Ii you want kiss, why, take IL.
Any fool may face a cannon,
ANY hooby wear crown;
But man must win woman
III he'd have her for his own
Would you hays The golden apple.
You must find the tree to shagsl II;
Ii the thing is worth the having
And you want kiss, why, take IL.
Who would burn upon desert
With a forest standing by2
Who would give hls sunny summer
For bleak and wiLtry sby2
o tell YOU there's n In gle,
And you cannot, cannot break It,
For the swoetest part OF loving
Is to want kias and take 1t.
n II - IN FItt a.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-05-15

HOLLY, Mich, May 10. William H.
Smith, ono of the leaders of the strike on
she Grand Trunk last summer, has been
arrested, charged with causing tho fatal
wreck on that road at Battle Creek in
July last Smith has eluded the detectives
yer since the accident.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-05-15

INDIANAPOLIS, May 15.-Ex- President
Harrison says, regarding the report that
he has permanently retired from Jury
practice, that it is mistake He will not
engage in any moro jury trials away from
home, and will confine his practice mainly
to arguments before the courts.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-05-15

The monthly meeting OF the Society for
the Prevention of Cruelty to Children was
held last night and the report OF Agent
btout showed TINT lie had Investigated
thirteen cases during the month. Involy.
lDg eleven white and ten colored children.
The little unfortunates were all cared for.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-05-15

HENNEssEY, o. T.. May 15-The dry,
hot winds of the past few days have had
disastrous effect on grain, and If 1t contin-
ues will kill all chances for wheat, which
are very slim. The effect ON corn and oats
is also pronounced. Business is almost at
standstill owing to the uncertainty Of
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-05-15

CApIz, May 15,-Porsons who have ar
rived here recently from Havana declare
that the campaign which is being directed
by Captain General Martinez de Campos
against the Cuban insurgents will be
briefer than generally excepted The mil
itary operations, they add, will be pushed
during the rainy season.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-05-15

hereby thank my Republican friends
for their generous support Mt tba Renub.
lieaI nomination election for City Council
held Saturday May llth, 1855. will be
candidate again two years hence.
LAvELL L. JACKSON,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-05-15
MEADES RETIREMENT.
Secretary Herbert Explains How
It Was Brought About,
THE ADMIRAL ACTED HASTILY.

His Desire to be Ordered to New York Had
Been Granted When His Request to be
Detached from the Squadron Reached
the Navy Department.
WASHINGTON, May 15.-Sccrctary Her
bert, in response to inquiries, dictated the
following official statement concerning
Admiral Meade:
At the navy department it was learned
yesterday that the department had ad-
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-05-15

NOW is the time Tor coughs colds,
honIseness and the laying OF the seeds fot
consumption. DR.. Sir1ms' white pulmon.
ci basaun is the finest and best remedy
won't thase culamitIes and cure the disease.
COG King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-05-15

For eastern Pennsylvania and New Jer-
sey, showers in northern portions;
warmer; northwesterly winds, becoming
variable. For District of Columbia Della
ware and Maryland, increasing cloudiness
and threatening weather; westerly winds.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-05-15

The officers and directors of the Della.
ware ard Che5ansake Railroad left this
city to-day tor Easton, Nd, in special car
NO 2l
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-05-15

II we didn't impress lpon you the value
of our gloss paints for porch chairs and
Hover ho&es and stains for iluors 4nd
stalrwGys. Dry quick and glossy. that's
the vsrL sh In them. Jas. NJ. Bryan.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-05-15

Attached to the second section of tratn
No 45 over the p, W. & Il Railroad 10.
day, leaving tnis city ut IL O'clock, was a
carload Of saIlors for Annapolis. Md,