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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28

Empson r. Trnsty, well-known colored
man. who died at his home, No. 1915 West
Fourth street, last Saturday, of old age.
was buried in the cemetery at Second and
mon streets this afternoon The old
man was gardener and had many friends.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28

CmcAGo, hi, Feb. 2B.-Willium IIaderle,
"thc human target" who was shot in the
abdomen by Prof. Alfred Reiclholf at
Engel's pavilion sunday night. during a
rifle shooting exhibition, died ut the
Alexian Brothers Hospital. Reiekhoff Is
held at the Larrnbee street station. pend
ing the result of the cor0ner's inquest.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28

The House of Representatives did a
good piece of work Thursday when
by vote Of 152 to ia it rejected the
Senatc's amendment for constructing a
submarine cable to Hawaii. The Senate
wished TO appropriate $500, 900 to begin
the work of laying the cable. 1t has
been estimated that it would cost over
$t0,O00,000 to complete such cable.
When we remember that we bought
Alaska for S7,500,O00, and the vast
territory called Louisiana, extending
from the mouth of the Mississippi north
and west to the Pacific ocean, for
Sl5,0000O0, the extrayagance of spend
ing $l0,000,OOO as a step towards the
annexation of the little Hawaiian
Islands stands out in striking contrast.
The House of Representatives by its
vote Thursday showed itself more pru-
dent and conservative than the Senate.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28

One who listens TO the conversation Of
the people can hear many Republican
voter say "If they can not elect Re.
publican Senator, let them elect
Democrat" That expression measures
the depth OF disgust which the people
feel for the promisc.nll and do-nothing
Republican party in Delaware.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28

Perhaps sixteen is old enough for the
Legislature to fix the age OF consent. In
addition it would be well TO make it
illegal to harbor girl under eighteen in
a house Of i'll fame.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28

The schooner Emma ]. Meyer, which
sailed from Charleston, s. c.. ~ days ago
for Philadelphia, is thought to be lost.
The boat Ia owned by Thomas J. Wins
more of Philadelphia and was built at
Milton In 1854.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28

The impression at Dover is that the
Republican members are ut bottom OPP
posed TO laws for the publication of the
ballot-box. The eyes Of honest men are
on them.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28

When an irresistible force meets an
immovable body it produces Senatorial
deadlock at Dover.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28

The Republicans know how to elect a
mayor in Philadelphia, but they are not
so successful in electing Senator at
Dover.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28

LYNN. MASS, Feb. 26--An epidemic of
grip prevails in this city to an alarming
extent, there being at present at least 500
cases. Physicians reported more than 200
many fatalities, especially among aged
ppuule
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28
MEMS WINTER SHOES.

WIEN . WtWlEn 0nUEO.
At midsummer prices
sometimes at great deal less.
This was the yesterday word
Just as true to-day,
at $500 the pair.
Fiery Winter Rnsscn
EgerB Winter Biacb Grain
EperB Winter CdlfSkn
Every Winter Corksoie
that has been at IS or above Is
swept into the lot. At the regular
prices they were the bulgingest
big values to be found anywhere,
and here arc &2 to So struck from
each price by pencil mark
And still months Of mud and elush
and rain to come.
All the popular toe shapes; and a
fit for any foot somewhere in the
assortment.
Another lot starts lower
and comes closer. Mems
Calf-skin Shoes. All with
welted soles. Half a dozen
shapes Of toes.
Congress Shoes, to 10t.
Laced Shoes, n.
No better Shoes can be
made for wear, no matter what
the price. Have been So and
$3.50,
noaC $3.50 the pair.
JOHN WANAMAKER.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28

When the wind of Congress is shut
off next week, March will have to do all
Of the blowing.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28

An express wagon belonging to the vii.
mIngton Transfer Co. was struck bv n
street cur at Front and Jefferson a,reets Sat
urday morning about oo'clock mud pretty
badly wrecked. Nobody was ui.rei ani
the load Of flour on the wagon was moi
damaged.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28

Nir William ]. Roney has been elected
receiver in Philadelphia by big
n-Il-ry. lie is the second of the
iaai'y TO achieve fame. We heard Of
I;!o Annie" some time ago.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28

New York, Feb. 25.-A dispatch from
London says the new American loan was
quoted on the Stock Exchange to-day at o
per cent premium.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28

The work in which Mrs Edholm Of
Chicago is nov engaged in this city
that Of retaining fallen women and
impressing upon parents the great
necessity Of surrounding their children
with all the safeguards Of d good home
should receive the ENCOURAGEMENT and
support Of all good citizens. The cause
is not one 10 be advanced by public
furore or brass band campaign against
tile ciladels Of vice. II is a work re.
curing patient, persistent, prayerful
effort, and is largely dependent for sue.
cess upon the substantial and moral
sympathy Of the community Backed
by this, and by such Institutions as the
Cells Industrial School, which open the
EHuc Of escape to women who have
lea rom the social estate, the move.
arut now under way may be expected
p accomplish much good. At any rate
IS worthy Of all encouragement.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28

Orphans court meets Saturday next and
the court Of chancery on Monday next,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28
DR.. buchanan Must Die.

DIR. buchanan Must Die.
ALBANY, N. ", Feb 26,-The court of
appeals has affirmed the conviction Of DR..
Buchanan, the wife murderer, and he
must die,
The herald., 1895-02-25
SPORTS FOOL THE OFFICERS
On the Trail of a Cock Fight in the
Town of lMiipitas
Constabies Find the Place, but Chickens and
Handlers Were 0Ht Of
Sight

San Jose, Feb. 24.-Sheriff Lyndon and
a mum Der OF officers from this city went
to Mlpitas at an early hour this morning
to raid cooking main that was reported
to be in progress. The pit was located
in barn in the rear of French's hotel
at Milpitas. In it were gathered about
$50 sports from San Francisco, Oakland
and San Jose.
The Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals here was determined
to stop the main, and at its instigation
the officers arrived at the scene about 2
O'Clock this morning and forced their way
into the barn. As soon as the situation
was understood among the crowd there
was grand scramble to get out and all
but fifty escaped before the officers could
force the door. There was then an in
vestigation, but as no birds were found in
the pit Or building, and no evidence of a
tight,no arrests were made and the officers
returned to San Jose again. Precautions
had been taken not to have any birds in
the barn except during the time that fight
ing was actually in progress. The officers
happened to strike the place just at a
time when there was an interruption in
the mains. Before that time there had
been three fights, and there were several
after the officers left. There was not
much betting and very little money
changed hands. There was a number of
birds from San Francisco, Oakland and
San Jose. The birds from this city won
most of the fights.
The herald., 1895-02-25
GUATEMALA STANDING FIRM
Rarri0s Has Made No Concessions
Whatever TO Mexico
An Agreement Between the Quarreling
Republics is Still Several
Weeks Distant

Guatemala, Feb. 24.--It is given out
here that no positive settlement has been
reached on the questions pending with
Mexico. Minister De Leon has tele-
graphed that the Mexican government
still holds for the indemnity clause and is
not inclined to abate an iota. From Of
fetal sources it is learned that Guatemala
has made absolutely no concessions to
Mexico and the question of amount has
not even been mooted. 1t is certain that
an agreement will not be reached for a
fortnight
In spite of all reports to the contrary,
negotiations between Mexico and Guate
mala are not advancing and the delay is
due to De Icons dilatory tactics while
Minister Marscal is doing all possible to
hurry the matter up. De Leon aserts he
is fully empowered to arrange matters to
the end without the necessity Of consult
ing anybody. News of the appointment
of Senator Ransom as Minister to Mexico
is received with the greatest satisfaction.
President Barrios, accompanied by
General Moilno and Minister of War Nor
ales, inspected the troops in the garrison
in this city yesterday. General Moilno
was interviewed after the inspection and
said while there was every reason to believe
there will be no |hostilties over the pres
ent question it behooved Guatemala to
continue her military preparation as long
as Mexico continued hers, adding that
the country would not be caught unpre-
pared that if war should come Mexico
would find that she will not have so easy
walking as she imagines.
The herald., 1895-02-25
DEATH FAR UNDERGROUND
Conyicts Have a Fight With Fire in
Coal Mine
Two of the Unfortunatcs Perish and Eighteen
Others Severely injured-The Cause
Of the Fire a Myster''

Birmingham, Ala, Feb. PA fire
occurred in rock stope of the Tennessee
Coal, Iron and Railroad Company's mines
at Platt City this morning that resulte d
in the death OF John Patton and Louis
Stevens two miners, and more or less
seriously injuring eighteen others.
Twenty miners, all convicts, were in the
stope, near the air shaft at 2:30 O'Clock
this morning when they detected the
smell of smoke. Shortly afterwards an
immense volume of it came towards them
from the engine room, which was be-
tween the air shaft and the cage leading
out of the mine.
Driven by the smoke the twenty men
hurried to the air shaft and there huddled
together to keep from suffocating. Mean
while the smoke became thicker as the
fire issuing from the engine room seized
seven trans and a lot of waste and burned
furiously. Breathing became extremely
difficult. Twenty three mules in the
stable in the mines also felt the smoke
and made the night hideous with cries
John Patton and Louis Stevens finally left
the crowd at the air shaft and tried to
get to the cage shaft. They never reached
it but were afterwards found dead near
the engine room. One of the men had
his head almost beaten into pulp, indi-
eating he had tried to kill himself rather
than suffucate to death. Smoke seen
issuing from the shaft brought help by
the way of the cage and in three hours
the fire was out and the eighteen miners
at the air shaft were brought up in
more or less serious condition from suffo-
cation. The cause OF the fire is a mys-
The herald., 1895-02-25
SWALLOWED UP BY THE SEA
The Great Storm on the Atlantic
Cost Many Lives
WATCH OF ANXIOUS ONES
Looking For Many Ships That Will
Never Return
History Of Winter on the Atlantic That
That Has Never Been EqualIed For
this Severity of Its Storms

Philadelphia, Feb. "a. The losses of life
at sea this winter have been greater than
during any corresponding period within
the recollection of the Oldest shipping
men. The local underwriters cannot at
tempt at this time to figure out Just what
number of policies they will have to pay,
as it is contended that the full and worst
re ults of the recent storms have not yet
come to light.
1t is a pitiable sight to stand at the en-
trance gate to the Maritime Exchange, as
the door keepers are besieged by anxious
wives and other relatives of seamen who
went out to sea previous to the great
storm of the 7th instant and have not
yet been heard from. The relatives of
Captain Oliver of the Philadelphia
schooner, Emma Myers, who sailed
from Charleston fourteen days ago and
has not since been heard from, are almost
Frustrated with grief as they believe the
vessel has foundered, and all hands, eight
in number, have been lost.
On January 3 the three masted schoon-
or Marooshen, manned by crew of
seven men, sailed from this port, bound
for Westcasset, Maine, but since then no
tidings have been had of her and it is
thought likely she, too, met with the gale
of the seventh instant, and foundered
with all hands. Nothing has ever been
heard from the schooner Governor Ames,
which sailed from Salem early in the
month for Philadelphia and Baltimore.
She is manned by crew of nine men.
The family of Captain Dalling of the
I Ill Il NT
which was passed at sea on the 18th inst.
abandoned water-logged and with masts
gone have not yet been heard from and
friends of the crew are becoming ex-
tremely anxious. Many other vessels are
missing and some have no doubt found
cred in the same gale.
The herald., 1895-02-25

wide misunderstanding over a so-called
Douglass adjournment by the General
Assembly of North Carolina and in con-
nection with it there have been state
ments which do not present the matter
accurately.
The actual facts are as follows:
On the day after the death of Frederick
Douglass, a colored representative named
Crews offered resolution providing that
the House adjourn at u noon, as a mark
of respect to Mr.. DoHlgass. Mr. Crump-
ter, a Populist offered an amendment to
make the hour o'clock, which was the
regular hour of adjournment. Speaker
Walser ruled the amendment and resolu-
tion both out of order, saying that the
House would not adjourn until the bust
ness of the day was disposed of. He then
suggested that motion might be made
that when the House did adjourn, it
would do so as a mark of respect. A stand
gin vote on a motion to this effect was
taken and was adopted. The Senate branch
of the Legislature took no notice whatever
of the death of Douglass.
New York, Feb. "a. 24.-Reverend DR.. Louis
Il. Banks delivered a discourse in Han
sen Place Methodist Church tonight on
Frederick Douglass, the eloquent, the
most picturesque historical figure in mod
ern times,
He said in part: "If I were asked
what person in the present century had
fought against the greatest odds and won
the struggles of life at most points, l
should answer Frederick Douglass. There
is great deal of talk about self-made
men in our times and we hear an ahund-
ance of eloquenee concerning Abraham
Lincolns S rise from the place of a rail
splitter to the Presidency; of General
Grants career from the tannery to the
positionof first American citizenship, and
Garfield from the tow path to the White
House, but none of these men had to
make life's race with such a handicap
ping, or facing such odds as Frederick
Douglass. A career like that of Frederick
Douglass is at once an honor and an in
spiration to humanity. In such man
the kinship of all races is demonstrated.
The herald., 1895-02-25
WAS IT GAS OR WHISKY?
A Terrific Explosion Occurs in an
Oakland Saloon
Joseph Boquet Has Marvellous Escape From
Serious Injury A Hotel
Alarmed

Oakland, Feb. 4.---The Galindo Hotel
barroom was wrecked by gas explosion
early this morning.
Joseph A. Boquet, the proprietor, went
to the saloon at O'Clock. Entering an
ante room, which was heavily curtained,
he struck a match. Instantly there was a
terrific explosion. Boquet was hurled out
through the doorway and on all sides OF
him there was a shower of glass from the
broken windows. Miraculously, Boquet
was not seriously injured. The bar and
fixtures were badly shattered.
A leak in the gas meter had filled the
room with gas during the night. The
sound of the explosion was tremendous,
causing panic among the hotel guests.
The herald., 1895-02-25
ON THE TWENTIETH SHOT
A Human Target Pays for His Chance
with Life
Alfred Recikoff, an Alleged Rifle Expert
Fatally Wounds an Assistant
in Chicago

Chicago, Feb. "a. William Haverly was
shot and fatally injured tonight at Ingel s
Pavilion by Professor Reickoff, alleged
champion rifle shot OF the world The
men were performing the human target
act. Haverly, who was acting as as
sistant, had d steel plate over his heart
Reickoff fired twenty shots at the
steel plate, ringing the bell" nineteen
times. At the twentieth shot Haverly
sank to the floor, crying, My God, | am
shot" One of the bullets had entered
his stomach below the plate. AT the hos
pital it was said that he could not live.
Reickoff was arrested.
The herald., 1895-02-25
SAN FRANCISCO CORRUPTION
Another Mass Meeting Will Be Held in tn,
RaN CITY

San Francisco, Feb. 24.-In several of
the churches Of this city today reference
was made1to, the need of a municipal in
vestigation in San Francisco. Rev. A. C.
Hirst preached to a large congregation in
Simpson Memorial M. E. Church on The
Salvation of the City and Practical Rea-
sons for Reform, outlining various forms
of corruption in the city. In the Central
Methodist Church tonight the Rev. DR..
Ollie spoke for municipal reform. His
church would not begin to hold the throng
who were eager to hear him.
Tomorrow night there is to be a great
mass meeting on behalf of reform and
investigation at Metropolitan Hall. 1t is
under the auspices OF the Civic Fedora
tion. There are now SO, 600 voters actively
supporting the movement. Delegates go
to Sacramento tomorrow to push the in
vestigation commission bill.
The herald., 1895-02-25
THE DEATH OF DOUGLASS
Representative Colored r.en Throughout the
United States Pass Resolutions

Washington, Feb. 24.-The Union
League OF the District OF Columbia, COM
posed of representative colored men of the
capital, has adopted appropriate resolu-
tions deploring the death of Frederick
Douglass. The resolutions recommend
that 'all those who appreciate his emil
nent and invaluable services to his coun-
try, his race, and to the cause of humans
ity, should adopt some emblem of mourn
ing for thirty days, and especially should
this be done by that class of Americans
whom he did so much to make free
The members of the league will wear
token of mourning for period of thirty
days.
Baltimore, Md, Feb. N.--The colored
people OF Baltimore will send represen-
tation to Washington to attend the fun
eral of Frederick Douglass. A movement
has been started to erect in this city a
monument to Douglass.
Raleigh. N C.. Eah- u -Thera is
The herald., 1895-02-25

toned for Senator and it was supposed
his health would not permit him to be
candidate for any Office. He was in this
city about month ago on his way back
TO Oregon from New York, where he had
undergone a surgical operation.
In speaking of the matter tonight Rep
resentative Herman of Oregon said;
Il have known Mr. Mcbride intimately
for years. He was a competitor of mine
in 1854 before the Republican convention
for tire nomination to Congress. Before
that he was member of the state Legis-
lature and speaker OF the state House OF
Representatives. In 1887 he was elected
Secretary of State, and reelected in 1891,
serving altogether eight years His term
had Just closed. He had suffered so much
from infammatorv rheumatism that he
had practically withdrawn from politics
and was not elected to any Office at the
end of his term.
He is about 45 years old. He is OF
very amiable disposition, of refined ap
pearance and is liked by all who know
him.
He comes of distinguished family
His father, Dr.. Mcbride was Lincoln's
Minister to the Sandwich Islands in the
early COS. His brother, John r. Nc
Bride, was the first Republican Congress
man from the state of Oregon. His
mothers brother, W. W. Adams, was col
lector of the port and held other important
positions.
"Senator Mcbride took no part in the
recent senatorial fight, and l suppose was
elected as popular compromise candi-
date to prevent the Legislature from fail
ing to elect and leaving the place vacant,
The herald., 1895-02-25
ALL IN A FEW HOURS
Romantic Marriage Of a Boston Boot and
Shoe Man

Romantic Marriage Of a Boston Boot and
Shoe Man
Providence. r. |. Feb. 24.-The roman
tic side of wedding here few days ago
has just come to light. Thursday after
noon George Nj. c. Whitney, a commercial
traveller for Boston shoe house, engaged
a room at boarding house in this city,
and during the day was introduced to Miss
Grace Grant, daughter of William H.
Grant of Indiuapolis. Twenty minutes
after the introduction he was engaged to
marry her. She consented, and they
were married by Rev DR.. G. ]. Vose OF
the Congregational Church, the same
afternoon. The young lady is "a years OF
age and very beautiful. Whitney is 23
years old.
The herald., 1895-02-25
A POLL FOR PRESIDENT
Kansas Legislature Expresses chsics OF
Republican Candidates

Topeka, kans., Feb 24.-Arthur Can
per, editor of local newspaper, has made
canvass of the Republican members of
the Legislature of Presidential prefer
ences as follows:
For Mckinley 40, Reed IS, Harrison 5,
Allison /, sherman, Senator Teller =,
John J. ingalls, 2, Senator Wocott /, Levi
P. Morton i, no choice IL, declined to
vote 6.
1t is admitted by large number of
Mckinley men, says the Mail, '"that the
Reed sentiment in Kansas was rapidly
growing and one or two went so far as to
say that when the time came to select a
delegation from this state it would be nip
and tuck between the two candidates.
The herald., 1895-02-25
THE GOVERNOR OF TENNESSEE
Work Of the Committee on Contcs. Nearli
Completion

Worh o. the tommittee on Contesr Nearing
Completion
Nashville, Tenn, Feb. A.-The com.
mission to investigate into the guberna-
toral contest has finished the examine
ton of the counties objected to by Mr..
Evans and Mr.. Turney, and has stricken
out many counties and civil districts from
the investigation. Rules have also been
adopted defining the relevance of testi.
mony to be taken and the issues upon
which the evidence has been taken have
been fixed. Th' cor ssion, divided into
four sub-com ttee will begin taking
evidence tomorrow. ypne in the West, one
in the Middle and two in East Tennessee
have forty days each to complete the in
The herald., 1895-02-25
A Portland Bankers sudden Death

Portland. Ore, Feb. 23.-M. a. Strait
ton, president of the East Portland Ma
tional Bank, died today OF apopiexy. He
was adjusting bicycle for his son when
he suddenly fell to the floor, striking his
head a heavy blow. He appeared dazed
and a physician was summoned, but
shortly. after the arrival of the doctor he
expired, Mr.. Stratton vas brother of
Judge J. A. Stratton of Seattle.
The herald., 1895-02-25
Death OF an Editor

Chicago, Feb. 24.-Burke Waterloo, an
editorial writer on the Herald, and a
brother of Stanley Waterloo, died sudden
ly tonight at the Southern Hotel. The
complication of the grip He was 35
wears old and leaves widow.
The herald., 1895-02-25
A NoyeIists Letter

has written letter to the Times with the
authority of the widow of Robert Louis
Stevenson and his executor, inviting all
persons who have letters from the novel
ist to send them to him for submission to
Mrs. Stevenson, if they are willing that
the letters shall be eventually published.
The herald., 1895-02-25
A Heavy Failure

London, Feb. A.-The Times has dis
patch from Montevideo which SAYS the
failure OF the Italian firm of Podesto a.
Sons, with liabilities of e15O, 600, is caus-
ing much uneasiness. South American
banks are the principal creditors of the
firm.
The herald., 1895-02-25
Colonel Thornton III

Fresno, Feb. 24.-Colonel Harry l.
Thornton, the well known lawyer OF San
Francisco, is lying in a very critical con-
dition at q local hotel. He is not ex-
pected to live. He was stricken with
pneumonia about two days ago.
The herald., 1895-02-25
The Police Condemned

Philadelphia, Feb. 24.-At today's meet
ing OF the United Labor League resolu-
ton which has been under consideration
for the past six months, condemning the
police authorities for suppressing the
speech of anarchist Mowbray, was adonted