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Evening journal., 1897-06-25
TERRIFIC STORM IN ST. LOUIS.
Trees Blown Down, Houses Unroofed and
General Devastation Caused.

st. Louis, June 25.-The terrific wind
and rain storm which has prevailed
here was very destructive I'm the south
western section of the city where are
located several of the city institutions.
The poorhouse suffered most one Of
the buildings, in Which were sheltered
rs inmates, all Of them cripples, was
partly demolished, and glass was shat
tered In the others.
When the roof was taken Oft, the
bricks fell in among the patients. HIT
ting a number OF them, but none was
seriously injured. The storm also
struck the insane asylum. Not much
damage was done there, but the pa
tients were terror stricken.
Forest park. one of the largest In the
country suffered considerably. trees
being leveled In every direction. The
weather bureau officials report the
downpour Of rain the heaviest this sea-
son.
The storm was particularly severe
In the river towns, Keokuk, Alton and
Quincy suffering Reports from Spring
field, Decatur. Emngham and Other
Illinois towns say the rain was very
/ heavy there.
Evening journal., 1897-06-25
RAILROAD ACCIDENT VERDICT.
Long Island Road Charged with Being
Criminally Negligent.

Brooklyn, June 25.-After having been
out for nearly two hours in the Long
Island railroad case the jury returned
a verdict holding that the railroad was
crininally negligent in not having kept
the signal at the Merrick road in proper
order.
Five separate ve:-licts were rendered.
one for each person killed. Each ver-
dict. after stating the cause of death
as a collision between the coach and a
train Of cars. concludes as follows
We further say that the said Long
Island railroad was criminally negli-
gent in not keeping in order the cleo
trio bell at said crossing"
Coroner Coombs said, after the jurors
had departed, that the next step would
be for the grand jury Of Queens county
to meet and take action on the verdicts.
District Attorney Youngs has issued
subppnas for all the witnesses who tes-
titled before the coroner 10 appear be
fore the grand jury.
Evening journal., 1897-06-25
Now YORK Mnrknts.

FLOUR-State and western was quiet
and steady: city mills patents, $4,000
.4S5: winter patents. N.406A75; city
mills clears. S4.6O6A75: winter straights,
S4G4tO.
WHEAT-No. 2 red opened dull and
steadier on better cables and July COW
ering but eased on under realizing
June. 76asc.: July, 74ika75hc,
RYE-Firmer, No. 2 western, 86izc,
r. g. T., Buffalo. .I
CORN No. duh. but fairly steady
July, 29kc. September, 303kc.
OATS-No. duh and featureless,
track. white. state. 2id30c track.
white. western. 24G30c
PORK Quiet; mess, sS25@S.I5. fam
lily. S9.25Gl0
LARD-Steady; prime western steam,
S41O nominal.
BUTTER Quiet; state dairy, io9
14c.: state creamery, 10Ql4c.
CHEESE-Quiet, state large. Sha
Sskc; small, 7ikdSc.
ECGS-Quiet; state and Pennsyl-
vanla, 1tslG1sc; western, l0qllc
SUGAR-Rayv steady fair refining
&C.: centrifugal, &c test, 3isc.; refined
steady; crushed. 59sc.; powdered, DC.
TURPENTINE--S at 2IQ2li5c
TALLOW-Quiet; city, 3 1-16q3hc.
country. 3-160Sssc.
HAY-Easy; shipping, 5Oc.; good tC
choice, 6oQ7Oc.
Evening journal., 1897-06-25
A rrlnceton super.tItIon.

Princeton. n. j.. June 25-The death
Of William Nelson Thompson, a promi-
nent business man of Princeton. who
was thrown from his wagon and in
stantly killed while driving, completes
the list of strange fatalities which have
happened in connection with the old
Vandeventer building, II being a tradi-
tion that every FIVE years n tenant of
the building viii meet violent death.
or the seven tenants who have occu-
pied the building since 1867 Mr.. Thomp-
son is the last. all having died sudden
ly and unexpectedly at regular inter-
walls Of FIVE years.
Evening journal., 1897-06-25
PRINCE OF WALES RECEPTION
An Occasion of Unprecedented Brilliancy
In the Queens Honor.

London, June 25.-On behalf Of her
majesty the Prince and Princess Of
Wales gave a state reception last even
ing az buckingham palace. The occa-
sion was one of unprecedented brill
liancy the guests numbering over 800
and including all the special jubilee Wis
itors and the admirals, captains and
officers from Spithead.
An enormous crowd watched the ar
rivals at the palace, while the streets
converging there were filed with car
riages.
The ballroom scene was one Of daz-
zling splendor. The guests promenadcd
through the gorgeous saloons Of the
palace. while the bands played dance
music. Among those present were the
Duke and Duchess Of York, the Duke
and Duchess of Coburg. the Duke and
Duchess of Fife ana the Duke and
Duchess Of Teck.
Evening journal., 1897-06-25
I.aIe., Ald society Elect. omcer..

Auburn. n. Y, June 25.--The Ladies'
Aid society. an auxiliary 10 the Sons
of Veterans, resumed its business meet
ing. Mrs. Cameron Of Owego, who was
elected as installing and mastering Of
ficer. resigned, and Mrs. Sarah G. Nich-
OILS of Auburn was elected in her stead.
Mrs. Lydia f. Toner Of Rochester
president of the society, was chosen as
delegate to the next annual encamp-
ment at indianapolis and Mrs. julia
Monaghan Of Rochester as delegate at
large. Mrs. Lizzie w. Cameron OF
Owego was appointed editor in chief.
Evening journal., 1897-06-25
THE CUBAN QUESTION
Minister Woodford Is Making a
Careful study of 1t.
TO URGE EVACUATION OF THE ISLAND
His First Duty wm Be TO obtain Relief
For the Pacifcos-A Demand For the
Revocation of the Order For Their
fermentation to BE Made.

Washington, June 25-Stewart l..
Woodford, the new minister to Spain,
who is in the city is making a careful
study Of the Cuban question with the
aid OF the state department documents
given him by the president
The president has given General
Woodford a pretty clear idea Of the
preliminary policy he Is expected to
pursue in endeavoring to settle the Gu
ban question. and the minister was
urged by the president 10 depart for
Spain at the earliest moment pracu-
cable.
General Woodford would have been
ready to start by this time but upon
hearing that the queen would not be in
Madrid until September or october and
that his credentials must be presented
to her in person he delayed the date Of
his departure. which has now been fixed
upon as July 2. He Will thus have
fuller opportunity to study the corre-
spondence in his possession and to con-
suit with Secretary Sherman and Judge
Day as to the details of the admins
tration's policy.
To Urge Evacuation of the Island.
The president is determined TO urge
the granting of autonomy to the island
as a preliminary step TO bringing about
Cuban independence. either voluntarily
by Spain or after the good offices Of the
United states have been forced upon
the Spanish government by Minister
Woodford.
His first duty after arriving at Mad
rid will be TO secure relief for the
pacihcos in Cuba. Those persons who
have not taken up arms have been com
PEELED to concentrate in the cities and
towns by order of Captain General
Weyler.
A demand will be made for the revo-
cation Of the order. which is regarded
as so plainly inhuman as to fully war
! rant such a demand from the United
States.
If this concession is granted by Spain
it will afford an opening for presentinl
the further propositions of President
McKinley's policy.
It has been learned on high authori
I ty that nothing win be done TOWARD
bringing about a change OF condition
! in Cuba until after Minister Woodfor'
has presented his credentials to thu
queen regent. The president has givei
no serious consideration TO the rumore'
propositions for the purchase of Cubal
freedom by an American syndicate. AM
the scheme is considered here as fanci
full
General Woodford intends to spen
as much time as possible in Washing
ton until nc leaves for Spain.
Evening journal., 1897-06-25
viii push His claim as Heir.

Montreal, June 25. ~ Roland Israel
Gideon Barnett Of this city has not by
any means given up his idea OF pushing
his claims as the eldest brother Of the
late Barney Barnato and laughs at the
attempts of others to throw cold water
on them. He has instructed Mr.. James
Crankshaw, barrister of this city, to go
to London and in conjunction with his
London lawyers, Messrs. Barnard,
Abrahams & CO., who defended the
Casslls, investigate his claims Mr..
Crankshaw sails on the Both.
Evening journal., 1897-06-25
New Frnud order Policy.

washington, June 25.--Assistant At
torney General Tyner OF the postohlce
department has adopted a new policy
in the Issuance Of fraud orders. so
that. as a general rule. parties against
whom complaint has been made may
be given hearing or opportunity to
answer charges before orders are is
sued against them. The action is the
result Of allegations that many cases
of injustice have developed as the re-
suit of the representation of one ag-
griexed person as only one side Of the
case. An immense number Of these or
ders were made by the last administra-
ton.
Evening journal., 1897-06-25
CHARGED WITH WIFE BEATING,
Edward J. RatcIine. an Actor, Held For
Trial For That OTense.

Chicago, June 25. Edward J. Rat
cliffe, the actos who was arrested as a
fugitive from justice from New York
where he is wanted to answer a charge
Of assaulting his wife with a deadly
weapon, was brought before the court
for his preliminary examination. The
prisoner appeared greatly depressed.
Ratcliffe maintained his statement
that he was innocent and that the
charge was made out of malice by his
father-in-law, Peter Delacey, the rich
New York horseinan.
Ratcliffe's attorney was not able to
be present owing to the pressure OF
other business, and at the suggestion
of the police the case was continued
until June 80 The court also reduced
the amount Of Ratcliffes bond from
$40 900 to $1,000.
Evening journal., 1897-06-25
killed by a Train.

Hornellsville. n. Y. June 25.-The
dead body Of Matthew Wyant an EN-
ployee Of the Erie shops in this city
was found beside the Erie tracks. He
had evidently been struck by train.
1t is believed that he was descending a
steep bank to the railway tracks ahead
Of the train and was unable 10 stop
himself IN time to avoid being hit.
Evening journal., 1897-06-25
For tho opening of southern waters.

Austin, Tex. June Ex-Governor Gull
berson has issued a call for the assem-
bling OF a convention at Rockport, Tex,
on Aug 25 for the purpose Of consider
ing the developing and opening of the
chain of bays, lakes and bayous lying
parallel 10 and along the gulf coast
from the month OF the Rio Grande to
the Mississippi. A general attendance
of delegates from Louisiana and other
states is invited.
Evening journal., 1897-06-25
Best nIovcIe rimo Of the year.

Albany. June 25.-Eddie Bald had the
proud distinction at the state circuit
meet. held under the auspices OF the AL
bany County wheelmen Of this city, Of
winning the mile open professional race
IN the fastest time that such race has
been run on the state circuit this year.
The time was Pm. 1-5s., and the Buff
falo boy won handily.
Evening journal., 1897-06-25
cAsoT's ANNIVERSARY.
Celebrated by the Laying of Corner
stone at Bristol. England.

STONE NJ hfhtois Ehbidhus
Bristol. England, June 25.-The four
hundredth anniversary Of the discovery
by John Cabot of the North American
mainland was celebrated here yester-
day by the laying of the foundation
stone for the Cabot Memorial tower on
the summit Of Brandon hill in the
heart Of the city. The memorial will
cost about $1,000. The stone was laid
by the Marquis of Dufferln and Ava.
Prior to the ceremony he was enter
tained at lunch by the corporation Of
Bristol, and subsequently he received
the freedom of the city. The luncheon
company included Sir William White
way, the premier Of Newfoundland. and
Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, the chancellor
Of the exchequer. No Americans were
present.
The date Of the discovery OF New
foundland by John Cabot was June "a,
1897.
Evening journal., 1897-06-25
BookIseeper Attempts suicide.

Middletown. ~ Y, June 25.--Robert
Richards. aged 36 a bookkeeper, for
merly IN the employ OF the Transat-
lantic Publishing company, attempted
suicide at Midway park. this city He
first cut his throat with a small knife,
but failed to open the windpipe. He
then attempted drowning In the Wall
Kill river, but was discovered by the po-
lice and arrested. he was placed in
Goshen iail.
Evening journal., 1897-06-25
strike Mr. Cause Removal.

Hudson. Mass. June 25.--A commits
tee OF citizens called on President APP
sley Of the Apsley Rubber works to in
quire concerning rumor that the
company. on account Of a strike Of its
employees, was about TO move part
at least. Of its works from Hudson.
President Apsley refused TO discuss the
matter, The strike of the employees
Is because Of q rednction in wages.
Evening journal., 1897-06-25
Japan NAV Defeat Her own Ends.

London. June 25.-The Daily Graphic
says editorially Japan is likely 10 de-
feat her own ends by addressing a bel
licose remonstrance TO the United States
on the subject Of Hawaii. The policy
OF annexation is not very popular in
America, but any attempt at dictation
viii only.be resented. and VIII strength
en- the case for the annexaticnists by
the suggestion Of an eventual japanese
annexation.
Evening journal., 1897-06-25
Masonic TempIe Dedicated.

Hudson. n. Y. June 25.-The Masonic
temple IN this city has been dedicated
with imposing ceremonies by Grand
Master Sutherland and STAFF. The Hud-
son and visiting Masonic organizations
had a parade before the dedication and
were escorted by Lafayette command
erv. The demonstration was brought
10 a close with a banquet
Evening journal., 1897-06-25

held last night and it is said that a
formal protest will be made by the Re-
publicans Of the ward to the Police
Commission against Heffron's appoint
ment. They claim that Heffron is not
a citizen of Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1897-06-25
WHAT FOOLS THESE MoRTALs BE

Edward Heffron, one CT the newly
appointed Democratic police officers,
has a thorny path to trod, that is if the
Eighth ward Republicans have any say
in the matter. There was a meeting
Evening journal., 1897-06-25
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
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Philadelphia BE-. o 2 o 0 {. o o. 8
BroolSlyn-Hits. II: errors. 4. Phila-
delphla-Hits, II errors. 4.
At Boston
Boston ....... 2iO2 2 o s-12
Baltimore 900. 0 . 0 o 1 0 p
Boston-Hits, 10; errors. 3. Balti-
more-Hits, 10; errors, 3.
At Chicago
Chicago ....... 20 90 90 o. 2
Cleveland ..... 0 . o o o o o o. s
Chicago Hits. .; errors. /. Cleve-
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At Pittsbure-
Pittsbg 0 2 100 02 2 ! o o 0 o.
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Evening journal., 1897-06-25

The Greater Wilmington Printing
and Publishing Company, southwest
corner OF Fourth and Shipley streets, k
prepared to do printing Of evsry de
scription quickly and efficiently.
Evening journal., 1897-06-25
NspEorED THE CREMATORY.

CITY Engineer Wilson and Clerk OF
Council Morrison yesterday inspected
the new crematory. The building rs
rapidly nearing completion.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-04-29

infantry. He was In command OF the
district Of Alabama until 1869, when
he was transferred to the Seventy.
eighth infantry.
General Ruger was superintendent
of the military academy from 1871 I'M
til 1875. He was then placed In COM
mand Of the department Of the south,
and later went west as commander OF
the district Of Montana. In 1886, after
two years az commander of the depart
ment q the Missouri, he was trans
ferred TO Dakota. where he remained
until 1891, when he was given com
mand Of the military division Of the
Pacific coast. The general came east
from that position when General Miles
succeeded to the command Of the
army. General Ruger has won many
friends during his stay in New York.
He has not as yet matured any plans
for the future.
1t is pretty generally admitted that
General Ruger's place will be filed by
Major-General Wesley Merritt, now In
command Of the headquarters of the
Missouri at Chicago
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-04-29
BOTH FISH AND REPTILE.
A Queer NondesCrIpt from tho Amazon
Which Puzzles Naturalists.

Which Puzzles NaturalIsts.
DR.. Emil Cold, director OF the mu.
scum at Para, Brazil, reports the cap
ture, near the mouth of the Amazon, of
a creature known to naturalists as the
lepidosiren and exceedingly rare. The
lepidoslren Is half fish and half reptile,
but this popularity is not his only
claim to distinction. He has many
strange habits. Hitherto naturalists
have been divided in opinion as to its
classification, some calling it fish, 9TH
ers reptile, and others combination
of the two. It has legs and lungs, and
can live out Of water, but its head is
distinctly that Of fish. In the con-
struction of its tail 1t shows some re-
semblance to newt. The lepidosiren
Is sometimes inelegantly called the
mudfish. 1t lives in shallow waters,
which are completely dried up by the
sun during a long period of the year.
The muddy beds are baked into a hard
and stony flooring, and these animals
would soon become extinct IL they did
not possess unusual means of defense
against this annual inflictlon. When
the hot season has set in and the wa
ter has greatly lessened, the lepidosiren
wriggles its way deeply into the mud
Its eyes are so constructed that the wet
soil cannot injure them and the exter-
nal nostrils are two shallow blind sacs
After 1t has reached a comfortable
depth 1t curls itself around with its
tail wrapped over its head, and in that
position awaits the arrival Of the rainy
season. 1t has very flexible spine,
enabling it to curl itself up thoroughly.
While it is curled up it secretes large
amount of shiny substance, which
makes the walls Of its cell very smooth
and aids in binding the mud together.
1t lies in torpid condition and is evil
IDENTIFY able to live without air.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-04-29

Paris physicians have gone on a
strike. The municipality has been pay
ing So a visit to certain designated doc
tors for responding to emergency calls
when the patients were too poor to pay
the fee themselves. This arrangement
proved somewhat expensive, so that the
project of police changed the basis OF
pGy and paid the doctors salary OF
&120 year. In some districts this was
satisfactory as there were not many in
digent persons. 1t was discovered that
some official physicians were compel.
ed under the new system, to make Wis
its for about so cents each, and, as a
result there was a strike among the
doctors. The Paris Medical Syndicate
will be asked to aid the doctors in their
fight against reduction in fees.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-04-29

It Is said that q number Of the
gents" who read Mr.. Ingalls, graphic
and really literary account of the mil
at Carson have taken exceptions to the
sentence in which the distinguished
author says ut had been bruited
about" This they regard as having
a covert personal application and some
Of them may send a def to the atten-
uated Atchison statesman. Before Mr..
Ingalls, started for Carson, however, he
purchased three blood-red neckties, and
1t might be wise for the gents" not
to be too hasty.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-04-29
BEAR IN MIND.

Those who are kind, sympathetic
considerate and thoughtful of the
pleasure and interest of others never
lack friends.
Souls are made sweet, not by TAX
ing the acid fluids out, but by putting
something ina great love, a new spir.
it, the spirit Of Christ.-Henry Drum.
mond.
A religion without thanksgiving
praise and joy, is like a flower without
tint, perfume or honey. There may be
such flower, but surely no one would
care to pluck it.
No Act of man, no Thing chow
much less the man HIMSELF, is extin.
guished when it disappears: through
considerable time it still visibly vows
though done and vanished-Carly
Enjoy the blessings of this day u
God sends them, and the evils a
bear patiently and sweetly; for q T.
day Is only ours. We are dead to yes
terday, and we are not yet born to the
morrow.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-04-29

Recent French statistics show that
while the number Of adult criminals in
creased eleven per cent during the last
dozen years, the number between the
ages Of sixten and twnty increased
twenty-five per cent. In Paris, more
than half OF the criminals arrested are
under twenty-one. Similar tendencies
are manifest in England and Germany
and in this country, American Grim
biologists have repeatedly called atten.
ton to the increase Of juvenile crime.
Probably a variety Of causes operate
to produce this result; but in all the
countries mentioned, and in ours not
least, one of the chief causes is the
publication of the sensational details
of crime. The president of the New
York Society for the Prevention oil
Cruelty to Children, in his last report
declared that the chief agency in train
Gng the young in vice is vicious journal
ism. The papers which print lurid
stories of crime, wildly illustrated, and
give elaborate sketches of criminals
lead young readers to imagine that
there is something heroic or romantic
in a criminal career.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-04-29
The Language of a Pet Eagle.

Mr.. w. LIE G. Beard writes in the
current st. Nicholas of a pet eagle
named Moses, which he caught in the
Arizona desert. Mr. Beard says:
Moses had a language of his own,
which, by the constant practice he gave
us, we soon learned to understand. 1t
consisted of series Of cries, all harsh,
and nerve-rasping, but perfectly dis
tinct, each one expressing a different
emotion. Thus, rage, entreaty, excite.
ment, and pleasure were each easily
distinguished by those who knew him
well. His one syllable note of greet
ing was more explosive and perhaps
a shade less disagreeable than the rest;
and he had also a low, grooming sort of
murmur: but this he used only in
soliloquy, so to us it expressed only
the fact that Moses was talking over
things with himself.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-04-29

The frequent newspaper accounts oil
accidental shooting are usually &C.
ccmpanied by the plea that the per-
petrator did not know the gun was
loaded. One efficient precaution, which
may serve as an example, was early
taught to ex-President Rutherford B.
Hayes. He had been promised a gun
on his fourteenth birthday on the con-
dition that he should never point it.
loaded or unloaded, at any person. The
long-expected day arrived. A beauti-
full little rifle was placed in his hands
and beside himself with joy, the boy
took instant aim at the giver, exclaim-
Ing, Look out, grandma, I'll shoot
Jour- The gift was Immediately re-
called for six months, by which time
che bitter but important lesson was
mastered.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-04-29

ways a source OF qualification to other
army officers, lower in rank, and Cen
eral Ruger's is not an exception to the
rule. The usual promotions will follow
and the effect of the retirement will
be felt in military posts throughout the
entire country. The general himself
does not share the pleasurabie feel
ings his exit from the service inspires
in the breasts of his 1lue-coated,
epauleted co-ofIlcers Although he is
he is by no means superannuated, lit
orally, and would, IL left TO his own
desires, continue in the command of
the department of the east. But the
law is plain. His term Of Office Is
filled and he must spend his remain
Ing years in such pursuits as his
means or inclination dictate. The
prospect for him, indeed, is not over
brilliant, for long custom has used