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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-04-22

Memphis, Tenn, April IT. The
crisis has arrived in Northern Louisi-
ana. The mighty force of nature has
won the fight.
Last night, at 10 o'clock, the workers
on tho leyee at Biggs, four miles below
Delta. La, we're Mortified to SEQ
ssrdden bulge in their embankmept A
small yellow stream began to trickle
through the aperture, and a minute
laster there was crash. The Louisiana
main levee system had at last sue
cumbed to the fearful onslaught OF
the Mississippi river A general alarm
was sounded, and the inhabitants OF
the vicinity began moving their most
valuable effects. In 30 minutes the
crevasse had increased in size from a
dozen feet 10 30 yards, and the water Ia
pouring through the opening with fear
full velocity.
Vicksburg. Mise, April IA dis
patch received from the Vickshurg,
Shreveport. & Pacific railway Office at
Delta, reports big. crevasse, about,
five miles south of Delta, in the Biggs
levee. ts %4
This is the levee ON which Boliger
Thompson has been working for several
days with force of 600 men, free
laborers and convicts. 1t is a high
levee, said TO be fully is feet high,
but is built largely of SAND, and has
thin cross section with insufficient
slope. 1t protected fms plantation
country, and its back water will food
valuable plantation land. desperate
effort has been made TO hold the levee,
but there is no chancB OF holding til Q
crevasse or preventing its development,
of a disastrous break. Thure is strip
of swamp, two miles wide, Immediately
behind the Biggs levee. but beyond
thnt the back water will run over cot
ton lands, and Secretary Lane of the
Fifth district levee board is OF the
opinion that the back water will food
Iensas and Cnncordia parishes. 1t is
thought the food will back upon the
Vicksburg, Shreveport & Pacific road
as far as Tallulah or farther The off,
cials OF that road are hurrying warnings,
to all stations along its line,
New Orleans, La, April 10. This
city has caught the fever of excite
ment and. though the authorities in
sist that the line is woll protected and
no danger exists, the citizens have held
several massmeetings and urged action,
pledeing all the money needed. Il
This has induced the board to build
tile temporary levees two feet higher,
after having already provided for
temporary rise Of two feet. A large
force of men are already at work night
and day on the upper levees, and by
tonight this extra safeguard will be
completed. Work will then be com
menced on the commercial section, and
two feet of sand bags will be added
there by tomorrow night.
The Carrollton levee, about which
most of the agitation is in progress,
stands at Y the head Of the finest resi-
denoe avenue in the city, and as spec
tator stands at tho top he looks upon
the roofs of mansions, while almost wet
ing his feet is the mighty river that in
now eager to break its bonds. 4
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-04-22

Joseph G. EccIes died Tuesday after
noon at the reAileucs of his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. William H.. Eccles, at
Odessa, aftpr weeks illness, OF typhoid
fever. He was 10 years old AID was
very popular aud much beloye3 He
graduated from, the Odessa High School
In 1866 as tha valedictorian OF aie CLANS
and was looked upon as very prom
Using young mHn.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-04-22

Washington, April 90. Tho Presi-
dent, to-day. sent to the Senate loag
list of nominations, among which were
several of importance: John A. Merritt
of New York, to be third assistant
Postmaster General; Cornelius Van
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-04-22

SteInistov Bloszek. native of Poland,
fell down flight of stairs at his home,
No. Robinson street, Tuesday morn
ing and fractured bis skull. In the
afternoon he was taken to the Delaware
Hospital, where he died about $50
O'Clock. Deputy Coroner Chandler
will hold an inquest.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-04-22

John Thomas, oolored, aged 40 years,
an employo at the Hocgessin kaolin
works, was fatally injured Tuesday
afternoon. A wrench struck him On
the hesd, fracturing his SKULL and he
disd in a few minutes, Thomas leaves
wife and several email children.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-04-22

The Pennsylvania Board of Parduns
has committed TO life Imprisonment the
sentence of James B. Gentry, who was
to have been hanged on Thursday for
the murder of Madgs Yorke. GOV. Hast
ings has approved the recommendation.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-04-22
PniLADsLpHiA AFFAiRs.

The Manufacturers Club is making
arrangements to hold banquet in csle-i
bration of the 10th anniversary of its
organization. which will occur on May
18th. President Mckinley and several
United States Senators and Representa-
tives will he among the guests.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-04-22

Wost Chester, Pa, April 90. The
West Chester Brick and Tile Co. is 10
the bands of the sheriff. The levy was
made at the instance OF the National
Bank Of Chester county, which is a
creditor to the extent OF $40, 600.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-04-22

baldi, accompanied by Garihalian
veteran, Col. Gattarno. has sailed for
Greece to take part in the war against
the Turks. sRfiag
Several steamers along the Italian
coast are embarking men who have
volunteered their services to Greece.
Athens. Greece, April 81. 5 D. m.--
Col. Manos, in commend OF the Greek
army operating against the Turks in
Epirus, telegraphs that he has destroyed
Imaret fort and advanced without op-
position to FilliIiada, which place the
Turks abandoned after burning it. Col.
Manos has hoiated the Greek flag over
Filipiada.
Washington, April 2l-The Turkish
Legation has received the following
Official dispatch, which was sent from
Constantinople at 40 early hour this
morning.
"The village OF Kritchora has been
occupied by the imperial troops. Tho
division Of Nechad Pasha fought until
1l.30 2 o'clock last eyening, and took
possession of all points commanding
the plains ct Larissa except a1hillock,
which, owing to the advanced hour.
remained in the hands OF the Greeks,
but this point also, surrounded from
three sideH and exposed to the fire of
the Turkish guns, cannot but fall soon
10 tho power OF the Turkish army. In
these quarters and at Badii - pris-
oners and great Quantity OF munitions
of war have been taken. The Grseka
who were defeated at Milouna Pass fled
to Iarissa, - Ts ri 7it
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-04-22

7. W. Ferree, an active Republican
of forklyn, is a candidate for the Office
of United State marshal to succeed
Marshal Lannan. M &
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-04-22
SIR. and Mrs. naviarll,s anniversary.

Tuesdny was the 2lst anniversary OF
the wedding of Mr.. ami Mrs. S. II.
hayward, and in the evening largo
plumber of their friends gase them a
surprise at their home. No. TIC French
street. Ample means for an evenings
enjoyment were also provided. a fter the
feast OF substantials, .he Rev. Drs. L.
Il. Barrett and ~. l.. s. Murray, Will
liam Lawton and W. A. Hukill feelingly
spoke of the pleasure Of long ac1uaint-
iance with the bride and groom, con.
graduating them upon reauhing their
majority without any serious injury or
deformity. Mr.. Baynard replied, thank.
ing all for their kindl, interest aud
stating that tho past 81 years were
years of enlightenment. lie had learned
many things in that time, and had yet
many other things TO learn. but his wife
and be were still in training and hoped
t0reaeh perfection alter a while.s The
pleasant entertainment ended about
midnight.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-04-22
TEE FLOOD CRISIS HAS COME.
A Crevasse Fifty Yards Wide in
the Louisiana Levee.
BREAK OCCURRED FRIDAY NIGHT
Water Swiftly Pouring Through
" the Aperture.

Plantations in the Hiehest State of Guilt
walton WIN be Inundated, and the Loss
win lbs Tremendous = Tho vicksburg,
Shreveport & Pacific Railroad in Danger;
Warnings Sent All Along the Line.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-04-22
THE BISHOP Of WILMINGTON
Rev. j. J. Monaghan, Who Sue
ceeds Bishop Curtis.
TO Be CONSECRATED MAY 9TH
Cardinal Gibbons VIII Conduct
the Ceremonies.

Programme for tho Important Evenr--To
Take Place in st. Peters Pro cathedral
The New Bishop--whar He Looks Like
Some Tributes by Admitting Friends.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-04-22

Take Hnrsiord's Aeid Phosphate.
y makes q delicious drink and relieves
fatigue and depression. A grateful tonic.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-04-22

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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-04-22

Rome, Italy, April 81. -Riccotti Carl.
baldi. aon of the famous Gen. Carl.
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-10-17
MINNEAPOLIS.
MINNEAPOLIS GLUBuLEs.

Judge Jamison has made an order discharg-
ing c. S. Woodruff, assignee of Dickson &
Kent, the estate having been fully settled up.
Peter P. Zesbaugh has been granted di-
vorce from Nellie E. Zesbaugh on the grounds
of desertion.
Annie Thurston has begun an action for
divorce from John H. Thurston, whom she
claims has deserted her.
Judge Elliott has made order allowing
the final account of the receiver for the
Northern Asphalt company, and orderinf his
discharge from his trust.
Judge Russell has signed an order ex-
tending the time for filing claims against
the Tribune Job Printing company, insolvent,
to Nov. l.
Lewis Blanchard called at the police head
quarters Friday and claimed that he had II en-
robbed of a $55 gold watch at the Union hotel,
119 Nicolet avenue Blanchard comes from
Chippewa Falls. Wis.
A fishing party, composed of officials and
their assistants from the general oftce OF
the Chicago Milwaukee st. Paul railway,
at Chicago. is registered al the Nicollet. They
arrived in q special car and will leave To-Day
for the northern part of the state, where
they expect to remain for several days
]. B. Ames, one of the pioneers who came
to this city early in the sixties, died Friday
at the family residence, 230i Fourth avenue
south. after a severe illness lasting six weeks.
The funeral will be held this afternoon at
o'clock from his late residence. The inter-
ment will be at Lakewood.
The Welsh of Minneapolis are planning an
elaborate "Eistedfod" for New Years day.
The programme will be made up of vocal
and instrumental music. and number OF
recitations, all in competition for prizes ,ag-
gregating over $500. Choirs are expected
from Lime Springs, To-, and Mankato.
The report of James Mcmillan and Thomas
A. Clark. receivers of the Knights of La
bor Building association, was filed yesterday
in the district court. The receivers show
that while S23 1922 has been received, 81,
5O59 has been expended, there being bal
ance of $2O7. .63 in their possession. MCMILLAN
asked to be discharged. The hearing on the
allowance of the estate will be Oct. 80.
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-10-17
MURDER CONFESSED.
OwatOnna Tramp Admits the Shoot
ing of Policeman WiuIxeImann

NEW ULM, Mimi, Oct 16.-The
Sheriff has been called to Owatonna by
a message that one of the prisoners iT1
the Owatonna Jail had admitted that
he was the murderer of Policeman AL
bert Winkelmann in this city, on the
morning of July 4, two years ago. John
Ives, tramp, who had served out a
thirty days sentence in the Owatonna
Jail, upon being released told the sheriff
that one of the other prisoners had
made a confidant of him and confessed
that he had fired the shot which re-
suited in Policeman Winkelma s
death This prisoner has gone under
different names. Ives says he knows
him as Tom Hoagen, but he is now
awaiting the action of the grand jury
on a charge of larceny under the name
of Michael Enright.
Enright's tale, told by Ives, corro-
borates the little evidence that was ad-
duced at the coroner's inquest. Wink
elmann was still living when found
early in the morning of the 4th, and
his last words were that he had been
shot by tramp. He had also had
trouble on the afternoon Of the Sd with
a tramp, whose description tallies with
Enright. The county will take steps to
have both Enright and Ives brought
here for a hearing.
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-10-17
HAVE EN- on A list.
THE BLACK SHEEP WHICH ARE
MIXED IN WITH MINNE'S
FLOCK.
CITY'S RELIGIOUS CENSUS
PRACTICALLY COMPLETED IN ONE
DAY AND PROMISES TO BE A
SUCCESS.
MANY AMUSING INCIDENTS,
CITYS RELIGIOUS CENSUS
AMUSING
MANY
INCIDENTS,
And Others which Were Not So
Amusing Experienced by the
Workers.

The great work of taking a religious
census of Minneapolis, undertaken by
the churches of the city, has been prac-
ticalIy completed. A half-dozen dis
tricts and a comparatively small num-
her of homes were missed, but these
will be taken care of tomorrow, and
the work will be done except for the
matter of tabulation. Every denomi-
nation in the city has been represented
in the movement, and every one has
demonstrated that it is earnestly en-
deavoring to reach every class and
condition of man in the city.
Nothing could more clearly show the
seriousness with which the church peo-
pie of the city look upon this effort
than the manner in which the work
was performed yesterday. OF seventy
four chairmen of districts, every man
was on duty at the appointed time,
and the dozen extras who were pro-
vided were put on visiting duty The
visitors in some instances worked
against heavy difficulties, were met
scoldly or with contempt and though
often discouraged pushed the work
through to completion in almost every
district, as reports received late IN the
afternoon and evening showed. In or
der to finish up number Of districts,
work had to be done in the evening,
and after a days hard work several
of the visitors, though tired, cheertully
volunteered their services.
The committee did not feel that any
summary of results could be made last
evening. and, therefore, advised district
q
visiting in their districts had been
completed. The work of tabulat1on Will
begin Monday and will be completed
as soon as possible. The cards Will
then be distributed among the church
es. and the real work for which the
census was but a preliminary Will be-
gin. At the end of a year 1t VIII pe
time enough to estimate the practcal
results and approve or condemn.
All day long the scene at the Y. NJ. G.
A. office of the general committee was
a busy one. The brigade of boys, who
were to act as messengers, was OH
hand promptly and did yeoman serV-
ice for the committee. They stuck to
the work with pluck and determlna-
ton which characterized the whole
movement. One boy, c. Branum, met
with a painful accident through the
breakdown of his wheel. He was bad
ly cut under the chin, and had to call
the services of doctor, who stitched
up the wound, bandaged it and sent
the boy home. But the boy borrowed
another wheel and went direct to
headquarters and reported for duty.
The committee very wisely issued a
furlough
At an early hour the boys began to
return to the Office with the district
reports, and the committee soon knew
that the work was to be a success.
With 1,100 workers in the field, they
knew it could not be otherwise. They
sent their aides, the wheel corps, to
dinner at a downtown coffee house. in
squads Of ten, and Immediately set to
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-10-17
BURGLARS MADE 4 COLLECTION.
Stole Valuable Coins and Rare Sam
pies of Paper Money.


Burglars entered the wine house of A. NJ.
Smith, 249 Hennepin avenue, yesterday morn
ing and carried off the contents of the till,
amounting to SIS in dimes, nickles and pen
MES. They also secured some other booty
which will be of little. value to them, but was
priced by the proprietor of the establish
ment
Entrance to the wine room was effected by
boring holes around the lock of the hall door
and bursting the lock from it's fastenings.
What is known to mechanics as a press bit
was used in forcing the door.
Between the wine room and the restaurant
which is under the same management is a
hallway. This is always locked at night.
However, a general thing, the watchman
does not lock the outside hall door until after
the restaurant is closed. Last night this was
not done until after Il o'clock. The supposi-
ton is that the burglars went up stairs before
this hour and hid until everybody had left
the building. They had everything their own
way after that. With the hall door locked,
there was little chance of being discovered
from the outside, and they evidently worked
at their leisure.
The restaurant and wine rooms are connect
ed by door pretty well back towards the
rear of the building, and after getting all
they could find of value in the latter they
broke open the door and entered the eating
establishment. Here they found a frame con-
tanning about $50 Swedish and Danish coins
The frame was stripped and left lying on the
| floor. They also secured a number of sDec1-
mems of paper money, which were hanging
in frames on the wall. These were of no spe-
cial value except as curiosities.
Most of the currency was some that was
struck from the plates at the treasury and
! left unsigned, consequently Of no value as
money. 1t is thought that the burglars are
men who have been in the habit of frequent
ing the wine house. and that they did not
know the specimens which they carried away
would be comparatively worthless to them
No attempt was made to- break into the safe,
and it is the opinion of the attaches of the
establishment that the crooks were new at
the business. Certainly they showed no eyi-
dence of being professionals
The burglars also secured a small quantity
! of cheap cigars After taking everything thaSS
t considered of any value in sight the night
maurauders unlocked the front hall door and
made their escape.
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-10-17
DANES HAD 4 PULL.
Tug of War Between Twin City
Teams Resulted in a Tie.

The principal feature last evening at the
fair, given by the Dania society, at Dania
hall, was the tug-of-war between teams, rep
resenting the Danes of Minneapolis and ST.
Paul. That the pull was a hard one is evil
denced from the fact that the teams had no
sooner commenced to, exert themselves in
opposite direction than the thick rope broke.
The ten men turned come artistic back somer-
saults, and Anchor Teigen, for the Mime
apolis team, who had just made heroic ef-
fort; found himself beautifully tangled up
with a stove that was Immediately behind
him. An extra ply rope was then procured
and, for two minutes the teams pulled with
might and main. When the lever was low
cred it was found that neither team had
scored victory.
During the evening several songs were
rendered by the Danish Singing society Ap-
polo. The beautiful tableaux, ''Norden,' was
also given.
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-10-17
An Energetic Reggar.

Alex Gains asked a passer-by for 10 cents
on lower Nicollet avenue early last evening
When he was refused he threatened to KNOCK
the man down. Officer Shelly locked Gains
up for vagrancy.
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-10-17
THINK JOHNSON HAD WHEELS.
He Is Under Arrest on the Charge
of Stealing Them.

William Johnson, colored, will have to face
the charge of grand larceny in the municipal
court omorrow. If he has done all that the
of large number of bicycles, both in Min
neapolis and ST. Paul He arrested last
night by Inspectors Morrisey and Stavlo, who
locked him up at the central station.
Johnson is porter by occupation and re-
sides with his wife and family at Spring
street and Fourth avenue northeast. He lost
his position at Main street southeast four
days ago. Inspectors Morrisey and Stavio
recovered nine wheels, which Johnson is said
to have stolen and they believe that. he is
responsible for the disappearance of many
more. Wheels stolen in Minneapolis were
pawned in ST. Paul and vice versa. Nearly
all the mounts were high grade and amounts
from So to $15 or $40 were secured on each.
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-10-17

met by a large number of officers, soldiers
and converts In the evening a public meet
ing will be held at the First Baptist church.
Previous to the meeting the battalions of the
city and several visiting will meet at No. l
barracks and proceed to the church in pro-
cession. Here the services will be conducted
by Mrs. oth-Tucker. A staff and field coun-
ell will be held at No. l hall Wednesday
vices will be conducted by the consul at
Central Park NJ. E. church, St. Paul. While
in this city the consul and brigadier will be
the guests of Mayor and Mrs. Robert Pratt.
The leadership of the midwestern chief
division of the Salvation Army is about to
change hands. Major and Mrs. Clifford, who
have had charge of the work in these parts
are, according to instructions from national
headquarters, New York, to say goodbye to
their friends and are preparing to HE away
to pastures new. "Wednesday night has been
fixed upon for the public farewell meeting,
when all the st. Paul and Minneapolis con-
tingents uniting. This meeting is to be
held in the old Browns Comique theater,
which is considered very suitable place since
it's capture and conversion for Salvation Army
purposes has been effected in Major Clifford S
reigme. very large crowd is expected to
participate in the farewell demonstration of
the popular majors.
Major and Mrs. Clifford have seen the work
grow and flourish during their somewhat brief
stay of sixteen months. In fact, every fea-
ture of it has more than doubled and the
Salvation Army never enjoyed the standing
it has today in the states of Minnesota South
Dakota, Northern Michigan and Wisconsin,
and never were prospects brighter.
Major and Mrs. Clifford had orders in the
first place to relinquish their command Sept.
80, but this was postponed one month in order
to work up and make arrangements for the
visit of Consul Booth-Tucker.
The consul is to conduct meeting in Min
neapols in the First Baptist church. Tuesday,
Oct 26, at o'clock. Between 200 and 300
officers will be present to assist at these
special demonstrations. Major and Mrs Gif-
themselves to Philadelphia, the headquarters
of their new command known as the Atlantic
coast chief division where they will meet
with much sussess if the desire of their many
friends is granted.
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-10-17
Half of the Claims Paid.

Elbridge D. Jackson, assignee of the Will
ford & Northway Manufacturing company
has made a report to the company, in which
he shows that he has paid off 50 per cent
of the claims in two dividends of 80 and Is
per cent respectively. He originally gave a
bond for 100000, and now, the assets
that may come into his hands cannot exceed
$1,000 in value, Judge Elliott has made an
order releasing the old bond on the filing
of one for $4,000 This report shows that
the assigned estate will pay but little more
10 he creditors
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-10-17
sick Mans Fine Suspended.

E. G. Riley, who has been treated at the
city hospital for diphtheria for the past two
weeks. was discharged as cured from that
institution last night. Riley, it will be re-
membered, was arrested for drunkenness
was taken sick, and the central station was
thoroughly fumigated to prevent the spread
of the disease. Before being sent to the hos
pital the prisoner was fined $40 or ten days,
but sentence was suspended.
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-10-17
DIME NOVEL YOUTHS .
Board a Moving Train and When
Put Off One Shows Fight.

Robert Frasee, sixteen years of age, and
Harold Martinson, a barefooted, tow-headed
lad of twelve were locked up yesterday aft
ernoon for disorderly conduct. William Ward
special officer in the Milwaukee yards, al
leges that Frasee caught moving train, and
when compelled to leave offered to fight one
of the train hands. The other boy is said
to have thrown a large stone through the
window of a passenger train. One of the
occupants was struck on the head, but net
SpriOuSlV wounded.
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-10-17
Was a Cold Drive Home.

G. Tracy, a farmer from Edna Mills, left
his wagon standing on First street south,
near Nicollet avenue, for a short time last
might On his return a coonskin overc0at
was missing. The theft was reported to the
pOliCe.