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Evening journal., 1898-07-11
PROSPECTS OF PEACE.
Many Prominent Spaniards Advocate Sur
render-A Mysterious Manifesto.

Many Prominent SpaniarGs Advocate Sur.
render-A Mysterious Manifesto.
LONDON, July 11.-Although peace
rumors are numerous and there is a
general feeling that Spain may at any
moment sue for peace, nothing definite
on the subject is known in competent
quarters. Both the officials Of the Unit
ed States embassy and the British for
eign Office say the situation is the same
as yesterday.
At the foreign Office 1t is declared that
there is absolutely no truth in the story
published Saturday by a New York
paper to the effect that Spain has made
informal overtures for peace with the
United States through Sir Henry Drum
mond-Wolff the British ambassador at
Madrid, and they ridicule the alleged
concessions attributed to Spain in the
story referred TO.
The Madrid correspondent of The
Times, commenting on the growth of
the peace sentiment says:
Facts have begun to be recognized,
and calculations are published showing
the losses of each of the warning par
ties These statistics dispel all illusions
and prove that the final results cannot
be doubted. The only question remain.
ing is as to the most opportune moment
for opening peace negotiations. Senior
Silvela's organ. El TEMPO, puts II very
plainly: If there be any one who still
hopes that after the destruction Of Jul
squadron, Cuba can be for Spain any
thing but an amphitheater where the
martyrs of our army viii astonish the
world by their sufferings and heroism,
let him say it aloud. For our part we
know nobody who has any doubts on
the subject.
Some sanguine people still imagine
that America may yet be sickened Of
war. but they have been reminded that
the Americans also have a national
amour propre and that If defeated they
viii insist on taking their revenge
THE Correspondence MilitaT con
firms the statement that peace will soon
be re-established and says il believes
that Duke Almodovar de Rio the for
eign minister, communicated the infor-
nation that negotiations i'm that direc-
tion are proceeding.
"A long, black edged manifesto has
appeared in the leading squares bear
ing the municipal stamp. 1t was head
ed GLORIA Victis" and bore a repre-
sentation of an angel supporting a dead
naked soldier.
1T contained an appeal to Spanish
mothers for the regeneration Of the
country on the basis Of the army cry
Ing. Down with bribed politicians and
a bought press" Four million copies
Of the manifesto have been distributed
throughout Spain"
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RAN THE BLOCKADE.
Norwegian Steamer Franklin Lands sup.
plies For Havana.


WASHINGTON. July 1.-THE Cuban
legation in this city has received infor-
nation that the Norwegian steamer
Franklin, which not long ago cleared
from Vera Cruz, Mexico, bound ostensi-
bly, for Nassau, has succeeded in run
ming the Cuban blockade and landed a
cargo of supr lies for Spaniards in Ha-
vana at a small unguarded port on the
north coast Of the island. The Franklin
left Nueyitas on June IA and carried to
Mexico large number of refugees from
Cuba, some of them being Of the most
prominent families OF the island and
persons of wealth. Among them were
the families of Varona. Quesada. Betan-
court, Lamar, Herrera, Molena and
Soler.
The Franklin is known to have had
on board cargo Of supplies and pro-
visions which would be Of material relief
TO Havana. and it is supposed that after
they were safely landed they succeeded
in reaching that city. unless intercepted
by the insurgents, which is not probable.
Spanish agents have been sent out to
Mexico and to the Isle of Pines to Sc
cure beef for the supply of the city. and
the Cuban agents at Vera Cruz report
TO the Cuban legation here that these
Spaniards are active IN securing ships
to run the blockade with supplies for
Havana.
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Schedule IN enect May Is, 1893.
Al trains illuminated with Pintsch
'Express trains.
TRAINS LEAVE WILMINGTON, DEL
AWARE AVENUE STATION, FOR
NEW YORK, week days, '31S '9Ss.
.lO.A a. m; +l2.l9, '2.34. 1853 s5.21. 7.4I.
'll.O0 p. m: Sundays, '3.18, '939 '1i.24 a.
PHILApELPHiA fs2 4 Week week & DAYS @ .s1s 54s
$40, 15, 7.S5, +S25. 1888. 9.45, s1024, l1.0S a
III 'd2ls dil .;S 1SS4 245 's5a. 445, 81; eS9.
$50, '9.39, 11.24 s11.24 a. m; 2.45, 1853, s521,
$50, sl.4l. 9.15, '11.O0 p. m.
i5F5sIEk Il s5 y b week ss s5 days lS 54s SO
'2.S4 2.45, 4.45 '52l $50, '7.4I, els. 'll.OO D.
il2t q a m; 245. 1859, '5.2l. $50, IA, 915,
ATLANTIC CITY. week days, .715 a.
M ~ 70. f2.3i p. m. Sundays, 7.35 n. m.
CAPE MAY, week days, 545 a. m; '2.A
BALTIMORE AND WASHINGTON,
week days, '4ls 40, sSs4, 'n:o1 2. m;
m. Sundays, |4.1s. 7iO. 1884 a. m; si256,
200 S.O4. '4.57. '8O4. s9.i1 D. M.
BALTIMORE AND WAY STATIONS,
10 a, m. 3.04 D. m daily.
~: :0l a. m; .1256 soi. '457 .e.17. 7.s2. 's.11,
1875 p m. Sundays, AIS, 10. 1874 a. M;
'l2;56; 3.0i, '4,5I, 1882, '9.11 p. m.
.PITTSBURG, week days. 1874 a. M;
S6ll 2, m. Sundays, .. "a a. m; .4,5l p. m.
CHICAGO Way Via ycINcINNATI ''S and 4 IN IN
ciNcINNATiI CT AND ST. LoGIs. .s.sI a
m; fl2.56 and t9.11 p. M, daily.
TOLEDO AND DETROIT, '911 p. M,
daily TO Toledo and daily except Sunday
to Detroit.
BRISTOL AND CHATTANOOGA, 800 p
m, daily. Through sleepers to Memphis
nd New Orleans.
SINGERIY RECOMMENDATION. week
days. 40 a. m; 3.O4, 7.32 1885 p m. sum
days, 40 a. m; 3.04, 7.32 p. m.
! LANDENBERG ACCOMMODATION.
week days, 7.10. 1000 a. m; 3.04, 4.57 D. m.
Sundays, 1000 a. m; 5.32 p. m.
LEAVE MARKET STREET STATION
PHILADELPHIA, week days. 4sO n. m.
BALTIMORE, week days, 6.45 a. M;
255 D. m.
LANDENBERG, week days. Gas AK n
M; Zoo, 51O p. m. Sundays. 9.55 a. m; 6. go
d. m. ' w.
LEAVE PHILADELPHIA FOR VIII.
oMalaNGTON, ND week days. 1886, $40. 40. 800,
800, 'lo.26, IL a. m; .122O '1.37, 200 .SO
.4.20. 4.So, ISIS. '5.42. 500. $50, $50 ssSS
l0lO, ~ll.3b, p. m. Sundays, s335. sgO 800
no a. m; 1920, s1.37, 200, s4O. 4.s0' $50
7.30. 'S.35. 1890 D. m. '
Telephone No. 193
Rates to Western points lower than via
any other line.
w. NJ. GREENE d. r. MARTIN
Gen. Manager. Man. OF Pass Tranfic.
u
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Brooklyn the latter turned her star
board guns on the Spaniards.
In the run up the coast the Brooklyn
was hit dozen times on her starboard
side, while all three Of her tall smoke
stacks show the effects of the Colon's
stern chasers. The superior speed Of the
Brooklyn and the Oregon sealed the fate
OF the Colon, and after a run of 40 miles
Admiral Cervera ordered the flagship to
be headed for the shore.
The Colon struck about $50 yards from
the beach, and as soon as she had
grounded Admiral Cervera ordered ev-
cry one TO jump overheard and plunged
into the sea himself, followed by all OF
his officers.
The little Gloucester. after destroying
the torpedo boat destroyers. turned aft
er The oregon and made such good time
that she was up even with the Colon
when she ran ashore. AS she drew con-
siderably less water than either the
oregon or Brooklyn. her commander.
Lieutenant Commander Wainwright,
was able to run in quite close 10 the
stranded Spaniard, and the Gloucester's
boats were soon out after the swimming
crew. Admiral Cervera was picked up
just outside the surf about ten yards
from shore, and after his long swim was
thoroughly exhausted.
The Colon had just turned inshore
when the New York came up after
long and quick run Of over 60 miles The
flagship was enabled TO get in a dozen
good shots before the Colon's flag came
down so that Admiral Sampson had
hand in the fight. although il was
brief one. 1t VIII be seen. therefore, that
the Oregon, while the most eastern Of
all the American ships, nevertheless
was enabled by her superior speed to
have a hand in the destruction OF all
four Of the Spanish cruisers, and was
the only one of the fleet that ala
Evening journal., 1898-07-11

A wealthy and responsible firm guar
antees it's goods that are advertised
Who stands sponsor for the substitutes
said to be 'iust as goodT'
Evening journal., 1898-07-11
BUY shE SsE.asasssuE
SYRUP or figs
81. N SUFAcTURED BY ..
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
~ 90 THE NAME.
Wilmington q Northern II X

TIME TABLE IN EFFECT MAY Is. 9S
Trains leave Wilmington (French street
Stauon) Tor B. a. o. Junction, Montchan-
n, Winterhurn, Guyencourt Granogue,
Cossart, Chadd's Ford Junction. Pocop-
son. West Chester, Embreeville Norton
tons, daily except Sunday, at 720 a. m,
ssd5' $50 and 500 p. m. Sundays only at
Sg9 n m. and 2.45 and GOO p. m.
For Wayneshurg Junction Springfield
ana intermediate stations, daily. except
sunday, at 40 q. m, 2.15 and GOO .. IN.
sundays only at sos a. m. 215 and 600
d. IN.
For Joanna. Birdsboro Reading and In
termediate stations. daily except Sunday,
~ tn n m and Is p. m. Sundays only
at sos a. m. and 2.15 u. N.
a. q. MCAUSLAND, Superintendent
BOWNESS BRIGGS. Gen. Pass. Agent.
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READY TO FIGHT.
Siege Guns In Position and tho Men An,
ious For n battle.

siege Guns In Position and tho Men Anx-
ious For n Battle.
BEFORE SANTIAGO. July 9. via
Kingston, Jamaica, July Livery
thing on the firing line is now ready for
the commencement of hostilities. The
dynamite gun, which has been in posi-
tion for several days. is now in better
working order than at the time Of the
battle Of San Juan, and il is predicted
that its charges. consisting OF 20 pounds
of gun cotton and gelatine. will work
havoc in the Spanish trenches when It
opens.
Twelve mortars in one battery are
mounted and ready for use. and they
are relied upon to do effective work in
Smelling the city. Three batteries OF ar
Evening journal., 1898-07-11
Cuban Postal serrIcs.

ATLANTA. July 11.-Colonel L. NJ.
Terrell, superintendent Of the railway
nail service, left last night for Santiago
10 establish a postal service between
shat city and the United States.
Evening journal., 1898-07-11

A cheap substitute for a standard
advertised article may prove to be any
thing but a bargain. Be careful to get
what you ask for.
Evening journal., 1898-07-11

Something "just as good" will not
answer. Stick to your point. and when
you ask for goods advertised In this
paper, you can get them.
Evening journal., 1898-07-11
nEI.AwApr nru1e1oAr

UEIINWAKE DIVISION.
For New Castle, S13, 1l04 a. m, Isl, AZ
and 6.5S D. m.
For Lewes, s1s a. m. Al D. m. week
For Rehoboth, S.1S a. m. and 4.27 D. m,
week days. =
For Dover, Harrington and Dslmar sla.
ll.4 a. m, 4.21. 65S and 11.56 p. m. Sun.
days 1l.56 p. ~.
For Wyoming and way stations, 25I D.
m. weekdays.
Express for Cape Charles, Old Point
Comfort aud Norfolk. 1l.0f a. m, week.
days and l1.56 p. m. daily.
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wealthy and responsible firm guar
shtees Its goods that are sdvert'~ec
Who stands SPONSOR for the substitute
said to be ';asi As rood-~
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LEAVE BROAD STREET STA
TON PHILADELPHIA,
EOR rrTTlT NrTscrs

FOR THE WEST.
$50 a. m, daily. Pittsburg Chicago Gin
sinnati. Louisville and st. Louis. CDin-
iO.25 a. M, daily, for Pittsburg and Chi
cago. (No coaches to Pittsburg)
10 D. m, daily, Limited" PfttsburR.
chicago, Cleveland Toledo. Cincinnati.
LOUISVILLE and st. Louis. Dining Carl
225 D. m.,. daily, Pittsburg and Cleveland.
80 2. m, daily, Pittsburg Chicago. Nash-
Nile via CincinnatO, and ST. Louis.
$50 D. m. daily, Pittsburg. Chicago and
Cleveland and Toledo. except Saturday.
1917 y. m daily. Pittshurg. Cincinnati
ana 81. LOUIS.
II, 20 p. M. daily Plttsburg and Chicago.
Cleveland, except Saturday.
@ Congressional Limited EXPRESS An
Nesttbule ParlOr Cars and Dining Car Nd
extra rare other than the usual Pulman
ocO Limited Express. vestibuIe ParIor
ISa,Is, Eesubule Passenger Coaches and
Dining Car. No extra fare.
Inc Wilmington Transfer Company Will
eali Tor and check baggage from hotetS
For further information, passengers are
tion. ~ 'o Hso-
B. HUTCHINSON. !. r. WOOD.
Gen'l Manager. Gen. Pass, iVt
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FOR THE sOIrru

Southern .Railway.-7S7 D. m. daily.
sleepers to New Orleans, Memphis Tam.
pa, Nashville via Asheville and Hot
Springs.
Atlantic Coast Line-12.49 D. m. daily.
sleepers to Jacksonville Port Tampa and
Macon; 1888 night, daily, sleepers to Rich
1ond. and Jacksonville.
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway, S.Il o..
cinnat.
Evening journal., 1898-07-11
RAILROADS.
WILMINGTON ANT
BALTIMORE RAILROAp
Schedule In effect May 30. 1898.
Trans leave Wilmington as follows.

Trans leave Wilmington as follows:
eso 7.i2. 40. $50 s65. 9.SS. 1908. iOaS lis.
l.zS, las a. m, ''l2.l6, l37, 800, ali, 4.5S
500, COZ, 6.Ss, 6.57, 9.o6 ana 9iG p. m.
Accommodation, 6.l0 7O8. SIP, HOP a.
mi l2.45, 2.3O, 400, 526 7.20 and 1910 d. m.
750. $50, S:55 1905. r.25, il2s Ii45 a. m,
l.5i, 800, 4.5S COZ, 6;5I and 906 p. m.
Accommodation, 6.1O, 7.0S, S.l2, l1.O2 a. m,
lz;45, zSg, 400, 52j 6.33. 720 and 1910 p. IN.
For New York lthrcugh eXpress) 49,
3:Vz' S.S5 ODlning carr, 1913. i145 a. m.
.'l2les Dining Carr. l.S7 Dining Carp. Sii,
eV., o4y SDining carr 65l and SIG p, m,
Phadeipha 12o SfSa Ss6 7os sTeet s5e 10 d station
$50 800, 4.5S, 5.0i and 1910 d. m
For -Boston without change, 1016 a. m
For Newark Center and intermediate
stations i.3S a. m. and 6.3S p. m
BatSoae 10 Is and ana Il 90 oWashng{5on 4S5 so
150, $50. 5.2S, '6.l2, 100 1856 S.i1 D. M. and
1888 night.
245, 4.43, $50 p. m, 1900 night.
Leave Philadelphia, Broad Street for
Il. 20. .2s a. M 1905 ..i2 81 10 SD sS5 ssSs55
S,s6, 4,0l, AL; sos, .5.35 $50. GIT, G55. 7sl
lilo, 1.l6 p. m; and 1905 night;
l.23, BIC, 4O8 4.44, 6.25, S.Ss, 1903 and ll.&
" " SUNDAY TRAINS.
For Philadelphia (express), 157. 800. %
s55, 1888, 1913, II As a. m, 49, 300 45S, 6O7,
6.57, 72S, 9O6 and GIG p. m.
Accommodation, 7.07, S19 a. m 70 90
Las, 400, 5.26 and 1910 p. m.
a. m. 1.SI. 400, ASS, 6O7, 6.57 and 9.0e .. m
Accommodation, 707 S19 a. m, 1903, i.45.
400, SIG, 7.2S and 1910 D. m. -''
For New York (through express), 1T,
3.02, 9.3S Dining Carr, 1913, II. As a. NJ -i'%
Dining Carr, 800, CO., '6.2O Dining Carl.
6;5l, GIG p. m. connecting via Broad Street
station Philadelphia, 4.20, 7.O7 Sl9 a. m,
400, 4.5S and 10.40 d. m. '
For Boston without change, 657 D. m.
baltimore and Washington, 42 sol.
lOlS a. m, l2,05, l2.49, 1.5O, 5.23, s612 1856
IL p. m.and 1888 night
Baltimore and intermediate stations
$50 p. m, 1900 night
Leave PHILADELPHIA Broad Street for
Wilmington (express), $50, 7.2O. 1i23 a.
M l2.Os, LIZ, AL, sos, 655, 7.3l, S.35, l1.10
II. l6 p. m. and 1905 midnight
Accommodation, S.35, 9.I2. 1O9 n. m
l2-SO' 2.S2 6.lO. SSs and 1908 p. m.
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Schedule In effect May Is, 1898.
All trains Illuminated with Pintsch
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-04-09

sary for the President to Issue IN or.
der granting such authority to ths
commnnder-in-chie Of an American
naval force ranking as commander
or rear admiral but the Law experts
Of the department having decided that
Captain Sampson could not properly
organize courts for the trial OF pris-
oners. the President. Mt the request OF
Secretary Long. determined to place
this power in Captain Sampson's hands.
Recognizing that the honor Of the
nation rests in his hands, II is the
plan OF the authorities to place him In
command OF the entire naval force op-
Grating on the North Atlantic coast In
case Of war and to give him the rank
Of rear admiral. NO that he cannot be
superseded by an officer senior TO him
at this time and with whom he might
fall in with during the progress Of the
war.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-04-09
LOOKING ron raousLE.


A~~S ob0 sD0 hskHsn8 (o080A ~ nDv1m8
Wosktsg IN Mssnony.
New York. April 4.-The Heraid's
Washington special says:
Consul General Lee has been in
structed to turn the American consul
ate over to British Consul Gollan. and
already made the necessary arrange
mcnts with Gollnn to do 10. This is =
mere precaution in case General Lee
has to leave suddenly. He IL simply
setting his house In order
General Lee had long conference
with Consul Golian. who courteously
agreed to do everything in his power
In case Lee receives orders to leave. or
is forced to seek n refuge on the Fern
with the other Americans by a sudden
uprising Of the Havana populace.
Lee and British Consul Gollan are
prepared to act together in protecting
English and Americans. and in any
case but one Of sudden uprising, will
see to 1t that the protection aofYered by
Blaneo is taken advantage of fully
The remaining Americans will stick
closely to Lee.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-04-09
AruRrHsR DELAY.
Prssidsns MeKsslsy sWul NOT sssA His Ass-
sage 10 DsesGp vrsds~sAAy.

Rrosident 0e8lalsy Wul Not ooo0 M 1es-
ssss is bstsse WsdssshAy.
Washington. April 3.-The opinion.
almost universally held In WaghiDgtOn
tonight by sleadiDg public men and
diplomats. Is that the crisis viii reach
It's climax this week and that the ques-
ton OF war or peace will be determined
within the next seven days. Senators
and representatives met and conferred
all day about the gravity OF the situ-
alton, and At the White House the
President consulted with several mem
bers OF his Cabinet and other conf
Dental advisers regarding the message
which be is preparing TO send to Con.
grcss At the state. war and navy
building active work was going on.
and altogether II has been u day OF
suppressed feeling. No day has been
announced as the day when the MES
sage will be sent to Congress, and II
Is believed II will not go In tomorrow.
1t is believed that more probably We'd
nesday or Thursday will be selected.
Besides the physical work Of pre-
pairing the comprehensive document
upon which the President expects To
rest his case with the world, there are
other reasons why those In charge OF
the war preparations will welcome ey-
cry hours delay. War material which
we have ordered abroad IL not yet
shipped and the factories in this coun-
try will work day and night making
powder and projectiles. and are aDx-
ious for delay. Some of the factories
In Connecticut with the contracts have
telegraphed Representative Hill, urg-
Ing all delay possible. They say every
day now Is precious. There Is still n
divergence Of opinion as to what the
President will recommend in his mes
sage, indeed. there seems TO be still n
question, as to whether the President
will make specific recommendations
Some of his most Intimate friends.
however. assert emphatically that the
Presidents recommendations will be
specific and vigorous and such that his
party and the country could willingly
follow when he points the way.
Conservative Republican lenders, aft
er n careful canvass OF the situation.
believe the radical Republicans can be
held In line for n few days longer. un-
til Wednesday. Mt least. The confer
ence OF Republicans Of the House. who
have been insisting on prompt action,
hold another meeting tomorrow night
While many OF them are now I'm favor
of giving the President more leeway
than they were last week. IL IL realized
that twenty-five Republican votes In
the House would. with the Democratic
and Populist votes, be sufficient to act.
1t can be pretty confidently asserted
that all the Republicans Of the House.
with possibly the exceptions which
could be counted on the fingers OF one
hand, can lie controlled until wednes-
day.
dispatch from Madrid says that
the Pope has interfered In the inter
ests OF peace. and that Spain Is listen.
ing to his ndyfcc
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-04-09
uncompAnoae RESERVATION.


a Msnhsr sf As. said - Bavs 0ees -
asA Tssk ~ LssAa-
Salt Lake, Utah, April IA special
10 the Tribune from Fort Duchesne'
Utah, says:
Yesterday morning the post was
crowded with men anxious to know II
the Uncompahgre reservation would
he thrown open When the truth OF
the situation began to dawn upon the
crowd there was q rush to hitch up
teams, and In q short time they were
ON the road hoping to gain possession
of the few acres Of good agricultural
land along Green river and the gold
and copper bOnanzas along the west
ern edge of the reservation.
No precautions had been taken to
circumvent "sooners." Neither the
Indians nor the post commander had
been apprised that the opening would
occur. To-day the cat was let out OF
the bag. While everyone was indulg-
ing In talk that the time for opening
would be extended six months the
moneycd interest was at work. Brief
ly stated. the play was TO gnin posses
sion of the gilsouife veins, which
Louis corporation practically controls
the whole available gilsonite product
Of America. They worked through the
men. mostly citizens Of vernal, who
took claims in good faith over ten
years ago.
1t is claimed by the best legal talent
that these claims now hold good un-
der the general mining laws.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-04-09
Ray.ne Me.t. .nd rr.-...ea.,

Chicago. April 4.-Libby, Mcneil &
Libby have received orders from the
United States government for TJO, 900
pounds Of provisions, Including mess
pork and canned meats, to be shipped
mt once to the navy yard at Brooklyn.
The Schwarzschiid & Sulxberger Com
pany OF kansns City have also re-
ceiyed a government order for 7SO, 900
pounds OF provisions for immediate
shipment to the Brooklyn navy yard.
To I'LL this order the plant Of the COM
pany has been put ut work both night
and day. Other large orders have been
prepared by the government and will
he placed under contract within the
next forty-eight hours. 1t Is estimated
thnt Immediate government orders for
canned meats alone will amount to
5000, 600 pounds.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-04-09
AN ILLINOIS FLOOD.
sHAwnzETown SWIFT away.
The Ohio River Breaks fhrsssA sAs Lsvss
Two HanareA People 1sposssA
Drovn>d.

Louisville. Ky. April IA special to
| the Courier Journal from Evansville.
Indiana, says:
At O o'clock this afternoon the levee
| at ShawneetowD. Illinois, broke . mile
| above the town and from all the Infor-
| nation that can be obtained here. II
| Is learned TINT great part OF the
| place has been destroyed and perhaps
1 large number OF citizens have been
| drowned.
Shawneetown In twenty miles
shove Evansville, on the Ohio river.
| 1t il situated In valley OF extremely
low land. with hills skirting II In the
rear, and with twenty -five-fOot levee
running from hill to hill.
The town Is very much In the posi-
tion Of n fortified city. aud when the
leyee gave way a mile above town,
under the pressure of the very high
river. the water shot through TWEEN
ty-foot opening and struck the place
like hurricane, sweeping everything
before II.
Houses were turned and tossed about
like boxes. The people were not warned
OF the break, and for that reason many
were caught. Those mt home sought
refuge In second stories and on house
tops Those in the streets were car
Iltsu DfIOTe inc uNutaoGHG Va W1tEA anu
probably Y majority were drowned.
Citizens came from the place by
skirs to telephone several miles
away and asked for aid from Evans
vile.
They said that more than 100 people
were drowned and they had reason to
believe II would reach 800 or even
1000.
The water stands from twenty TO
thirty feet all over the town.
There are, OF course. no dres or
lights In the place and total darkness
envelopes the sdesolate city. CoDse-
quently 1t was impossible for them to
have anything like definite informa-
tion. The men Immediately left the
telephone and no further communion
tion has been had. No telegraph or
telephone wires are working and out
side communication appears impossi-
BILE. At 10 o'clock two steamboats, and
n couple OF tugs started for Shawnee
town under full head OF steam and IL
IL expected some OF them Will arrive
there by n. IN. They carry large sup
plies OF food and blankets quickly col
lected by the city officials.