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Evening journal., 1899-02-17
WINTER on THg RIVER

THE SNOW HAS PUT AN END TO
THE SKATING IL NAVIGATION
NOT YET RESUMED.
The shores of the river, during the
past storm, presented a more Wintry
and frozen aspect than has been seen
for many years in this vicinity On
Saturday many skaters enjoyed the
sport on the thick ice which had form
ed along the shores. but the recent
heavy snow has put a stop to all such
enjoyment. 1t now appears more
northern than ever with this coating
of snow. which extends beyond the
piers and encloses many vessels which
are in the harbor.
One large tramp steamer in particu-
lar looms up nearly opposite the Della
ware street wharf, and many sailing
craft can be seen tied up ait the differ
ent wharves to protect them from the
elements. One Of the river iceboats
was also in here Sunday evening, but
during the past weather their work
has been very laborious and they are
unable to make the way clear gh
fer vessels to proceed in safety.
Evening journal., 1899-02-17
no NILS SINCE SUNDAY
SALISBURY JUST BEGINNING TO
REALIZE THE EXTENT OF THE
BLIZZARD.

Salisbury, Mi, Feb 1.-THE great
extent CT the blizzard is just beginning
to be known in Salisbury. C1mmuni-
cation has been established by tee
phone and telegraph w.tA various
parts of Wlcomico county. The first
railroad train to reach Salisbury since
Sunday night came Wednesday after
noon over the New York, Philadelphia
and Norfolk railroad. It was a local
train from Cape Charles to Deimar.
There are no connections North yet
via Delaware railroad. Not a mail has
reached Salisbury from any point
since Sunday morning.
Advices from sharptown say that
section Of Wuoomico county is com
p,etely cut off from the outside world.
The snow is twenty-lhree inches on
the level, and drifts from four to eight
feet deep. The roads are impossible.
The Nanticoke river is frozen solid.
There has been suffering among the
poor, but the more fortunate citizens
are looking out for the needy. Il is
impossible to hear from the interior
country.
Nanticoke reports via telephone
from White Haven to Princess Anne
as follows: 1T is hard to calculate
damage done this section by the
storm. The river has eight inches OF
ice from shore to shore, and suffering
among the oystermen caught away
from home has been intense. The
roads are blocked and suffering among
the poor, Who were caught without
fuel and provisions, is without paral-
lei. The oyster industry is paralyzed
and hundreds are out OF work 1t is
feared the planted oysters will suffer
on account of thick ice"
Reports from the eastern section OF
Wlcomioo county come by telegraph
from Pittsville as follows: I'VE are
cut off from communication. with all
sections; no such storm ever visited
the eastern part Of this county. Snow
is piled higher than the fences, max
ing travel impossible. Much suffering
among the poor people and cattle.
Thermometer Wednesday night regis
tered four degrees below zero. Several
farmers have broken the roads with
snow p,ows, using eight and ten
mules to a plow
A well-organized relief committee is
looking after the poor Of Salisbury
Fuel and provisions are being supplied
to the needy. A souphouse is feeding
the hungry.
Evening journal., 1899-02-17
ERTcyeON ITNER sAFF

Crisfeld. Nd. Feb. 17.-An trouble
with the Anthony Groves, Jr., which
has been icetound at Town Point for
several days while bound from Phila-
delrlhia for Baltimore, ended yester-
day when she arrived at Chesapeake
City with the assistance Of the iceboat
Latrobe. All the passengers were for
warded to Elkton in sleighs and from
there TO Baltimore by the Pennsyl-
vania railroad. at the, expense Of the
steamer company. The Groves will re-
main az Chesapeake City until the ice
now fourteen inches thick in the upper
bay and tributaries, weakens suffi-
cientsy Tor the steamer to proceed tc
Baltimore The Latrobe left for Bal
timore as soon as she delivered the
Groves at Chesapeake City.
Evening journal., 1899-02-17
TH8 STORM At MILFORD
BLOCKED AND BUILD
ING DEMOLISHED BY THE
sNOW-oTHER TOWN NOTES.

e1NOIN " Il-AA AOiNNAN MI IlDs
Special Correspondence Evening Journal.
Milford, Feb. 1.-THE trains COM
menced running yesterday, and for
the first time since Saturday mails and
the newspapers have reached here.
The sun shone out on Tuesday morn
ing. and the people were notified by
the Town Council to clean of their
pavemen Numbers of men were set
to work and by afternoon the side
walks were clear. The piles of snow
were so high that tall man could not
see over them. The corrugated iron
awning in front Of DR.. George w. Mar
shaI's drug store was crushed in by
the weight of thes now; also the avn
ing in front of G. W. Joseph's store,
and the post office. The roof of part OF
d. Refs storage building gave way,
the walls also collapsing. destroying
hundreds Of cans of tomatoes. He es-
Inmates his loss at about Si,500 The
supply Of wood and coal on hand has
almost given out, and the Kings
Evening journal., 1899-02-17
AN ANCIENT RELIC.

Patrick McGrory has bought Of John
Schuhardt, one Of the oldest relics in
this city, in the shape Of a sleigh
which is said to have been built dur
ing the incumbency of James Buchan-
an as president Of the United States.
MT McGrory paid s75 for this ancient
vehicle, and the present owner says
It cannot be begged. borrowed OF
hired When Mr. McGrory appears in
this relic of former times there is no
doubt but that he will create great in
terest.
Evening journal., 1899-02-17
GOOD EMPLOYMENT FOR PRISON
ERS.

One Of the first sidewalks cleared Of
the heavy fall Of snow occasioned by
the late storm was that cleared by half
a dozen prisoners under the personal
supervision of Sheriff Taylor. The
payements were well cleared from the
Jail nearly to Fourth street, and was
a public benefit. The sheriff also as
sisted much in breaking roadways
through the deep drifts along the
streets in town.
Evening journal., 1899-02-17
OYSTER INDUSTRY is snoPPBD.

O1ol t-tt INDUSTRY Is SIOPlPDD.
Cambridge, Nd. Feb. 16.-The un-
usual conditions prevailing within the
past ten days has practically paralyzed
the Cambridge oyster business. When
the cold and snow first set in there
were but few oysters in the packing
houses, and t.hey have been nearly or
quite exhausted. There are a few oys-
tens on board bats lotked in the ice
Et is impossible to unload the oysters
without great trouble and danger. But
even if abundant supplies were on
hand nothing could be done in the
WAY of shirFing them, as the river
and railroads are blocked by ice OF
snow so that shipment will be an i'm
possibility for several days to come
Giving to these facts packers have
lT-addcal.y suspended operations. ID
is safe 10 say that no oysters will Ibs
shipped for several days, and a break
UP of the ice will be necessary before
the packers can fill orders for any
great amount. Shuckers and dredgerS
are both out of employment and are
seeking work at anything they car
find to do.
Evening journal., 1899-02-17
A EAsT ANIAIAIL

James Roche, in the employ OF Mich
ael Tucker. has been exhibiting a trot-
ter in this city lately that he thinks
can beat the fastest horses seen on the
streets around the city, provided the
snow does not disappear before ar
rangements can be made for a test
Evening journal., 1899-02-17
They Are All Cousins.

Every crowned head Of Europe, with
the exception of that of Turkey, is de-
sceuded from one of two sisters, the
daughters Of Duke Ludwig Rudolf OF
-Wolfenbuttel, who lived
about $50 years sgo.--Oolden Days.
Evening journal., 1899-02-17
A vALUABLE Doc DEAD.

Charles Shearer lost his valuable
deg, Friday February g. This
memorable dog was also born on Fri
day. He had the distinction of having
had his likeness appear in the Police
Gazette seven years ago, the dog at
that time being weeks old and hav-
ing at that age performed the feat Of
killing a large rat.
Evening journal., 1899-02-17
A PAINFUL INJURY.

Albert Smith recently sustained a
painful injury by being struck with a
window shutter while engaged in fas-
tening them. He was rendered un-
conscious for some time and awoke to
find himself bathed in blood
Evening journal., 1899-02-17

TIME-TABLE IN effect Nov. q. 1Sl8.
Trains leave Wilmington (French Street
Stauon), for B. q o. Junction, Graz
noRue, Cossart, Chadd's Ford Junction.
POcopson, Coatesville and intermediate
stations daily. except Sunday, at 7.20 a.
m; 215. 400 and $40 p. m. Sunday only,
sos a. m; 215 and 400 p. m.
and intermediate stations, daily, except
sunday, at 720 a. m; 2.15 and 400 D. m.
Sundays only, at SOS a. m; 2.lb and 800
D. m.
For Joanna, Blrdsboro Reading and In
termedate stations. daily, except sun
day at 720 a. M; and 2.15 D. m. Sunday
only. sos a. m and 2.15 p. m.
A. G. MCAUSLAND, superintendent
ROWNESS BRIGGS. Gen. Pass. ARt.
Evening journal., 1899-02-17
Some Prominent Features:
Sexual Problems"
1.-The Blushing Critic"

will discuss the proposition recently made by Mrs. Kdde
the great New York society dame "That the first mis-
take made responsible for the introduc-
ton of the cradle WITTY
Evening journal., 1899-02-17
sOCIAI, AND PERSONAL, NOTES.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL NOTES.
Ruth Stewart, who has been very III
with typhoid fever, is on the read to
recovery.
Walter Bacon has been in town for
several days. delayed by the storm.
Miss Kate Lambson is indisposed
with the grip.
Miss Lena Rogers is indisposed at
her home, on Front street.
Thomas Mason. residing with Mr..
Guthrie, on Front strete, is quite i'll.
Evening journal., 1899-02-17
PhIIadeIphla and Chester Steamers

Leave Fourth street wharf daily (sun-
days included) at 7.30 a. m, LOO p. m.
Leave Philadelphia, from Pier 3, North
above Arch street, at i0.i5 a. M, 400 p. m.
Fare to Philadelphia, 25 cents; excur-
sion, 40 cents.
Freight received all day at Phfiadsi-
phia and Wilmington, and carried at the
lowest rates.
Evening journal., 1899-02-17

Eleanor Kelly, 5 years old, will be
buried in Cathedral Cemetery at 4
O'clock to-day.
Evening journal., 1899-02-17
copies, making total increase of
400 under the new management.
NEXT SUNDAYS ISSUE,

besides the usual budget of local news condensed and
csey presented will have unusually fine spread Of pecia
articles.
Evening journal., 1899-02-17
Wilmington & Northern R. p.

]. B. HUTCHINSON, ]. r. WOOD,
Gen. Manager. Gen. Pass. Agent
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-16
A SCHOONER WRECKED.
Terrible Sufferings of the Crew of the Will
liam Bird-Ten Men Lose Their Lives,
Including the Captain.

Philadelphia, Nov. 13.-News has
been received here that the Philadel-
phia schooner William Bird, from
Charleston, s. G., to New London,
Conn, was wrecked in the October
hurricane off the Frying Pan shoals,
N G., and ten of the crew, including
Capt. Barrett, persisted. Two surviv.
ors, George W. Loud, the mate, and
George Robinson, seaman, have been
landed at Salisbury, Md, by the
schooner Samuel 7. Beacham, which
vessel rescued them on the afternoon
of November 8, 30 miles southwest OF
the Frying Pan lightship. The sur
vivors had been without food or water
for 30 hours and suffered great hard.
ships, having chewed the leather OF
their shoes to keep from starving.
They have not recovered sufficiently to
tell just how their comrades persisted,
but they state in an incoherent manner
that the lost men were swept off one
by one from the wreck as their strength
grew weaker and were drowned.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-16
A DYNAMITE EXPLOSION.
A Bank Building and General Store
Wrecked at Urbana, Ia, and a
Man Killed.

Urbana, Ia, Nov. l3.-Clarence Bur
rell, son of Banker j. &. Burrell, was
instantly killed Saturday by an explo-
sion of dynamite which wrecked the
bank building ard partially destroyed
the Monitor general store. He had
Just opened the doors of his fathers
private bank for the days business
when there was a smothered explosion
in the Monitor store next door. lie
rushed into the building and a
moment later, when Burrell reached
the rear of the building, sec
ond explosion Of greater force occurred.
Pieces of wreckage, hurled through the
air by the shock, struck Burrel in the
neck, decapitating him. Another mis-
sile penetrated his heart. Fire follow
ing the explosion destroyed both build
ings, entaiing a heavy loss. The bank
vault and the store safe, however,
were not damaged. The cause of the
explosion is not know, but the author
tiles are working on the theory that it
was done by incendiaries.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-16
FUNSTON WELCOMED.
The Doughty Kansan Given an
Ovation at Kansas City.
HIS SPEECH At CONVENTION HALL.
Gen. Metcalf Says the People OF the Coun-
try stand Behind the SOldiers-A
Banquet at Night to Officers Of
the Twentieth Regiment.

Kansas City, Mo-, Nov. 1.-THE
thousands who assembled in Conven-
ton hall yesterday afternoon gave
Gen. Funston an ovation which he will
never forget Again and again the
great building fairly shook with the
salvos of cheers with which the air
was rent every time the welcoming
speakers alluded to the bravery and
worth Of the guest Of honor and his
gallant officers. When Gen. Funston
at last was called upon to make re-
spouse to the hearty welcome which
had been accorded to him by the civic
authorities, by the military and COM
mercial organizations, the limit OF en-
thusiasm seemed reached, but the
record was broken when at the close of
the exercises Chairman Gardiner La
throp called for three cheers for Gen.
Funston and his gallant men (which
will last as long as this building shall
stand" The audience re sponded with
three cheers and tiger which all but
shook down the great steel bridges
which support the mighty roof OF the
building. Gen. Funston said
| am not hero don't feel like one. | am
an officer who has been very fortunate because
the officers and men under him Lave never
failed to follow him, but to stay with him
wherever he went 1t has been my lot to get
about all the honor of the Twentieth Kansas
regiment discount three-quarters of it and
take q part OF the rest Many men Of whom you
have never heard whose names you have never
seen in the newspapers are heroes When
len. Macarthur told me the irande river bridge
you'd have to be taken by assault and | asked
for volunteers asked 10 officers to 90, where the
chances were three to one for certain death, II
went and one of them u Kansas City boy Bars
field, Many of the men who have been in the
Philippines fighting for the flag never had the
honor due them.
Gen. Metcalf was introduced after
Gen. Funston had closed. He said the
great receptions the Twentieth had re-
ceived in Is or 20 towns the past week
had been more than they expected or
deserved, but that there was mean
ing to it all.
1t means that the people Of this country stand
behind the soldier of this country, wherever he
goes 1t means they loYe that old flag. The
feeling that causes people to come here to-day
is the strength behind that old flag, the strength
that is causing this country to fast become the
greatest empire in the world.
In the evening Gen. Funston and the
officers of the Twentieth Kansas were
guests of the Knife and Fork club at
banquet at the Midland hotel.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-16
THE KENTUCKY ELECTION.
Counties Marrow the Contest for Gov"
ern0r Down toa Nose Finish.

Louisville, KY, Nov. Is, The second
week of uncertainty regarding the re-
suit of the balloting for governor of
Kentucky begins with little prospect
of immediate relief The official count
has been in progress two days and Off
cial returns from large majority of
the li9 counties have narrowed the
contest down to II nose finish. Each
side claims the election of its ticket,
but the estimated plurality of either
does not exceed 5000 While the re-
turns so far favor Taylor, the result
may hinge on the decision given by the
county election commissioners in sew
era places where contests have been
begun on the ground of alleged irreg-
ularites. In any event it is difficult
to see how bitter contest before the
legislature and the courts can be
ayoidnd
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-16
A Douhle Assassin

Round Lake, Miss, Nov. 1.-two
tragedies occurred here last night
within few minutes of each other.
N X. Graves was shot and fatally
wounded by Dick Dickerson, negro,
aged about 50 years, who had been re-
garded as crazy. The negro fired
through a window. The shooting
caused much excitement and Arthur
Maxwell was among the number who
gathered at the scene. Ten minutes
after the first shot Dickerson rushed
up to a point behind tree and fred
again. Maxwell fell to the ground and
in moment was dead. The double
assassin escaped again.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-16

DISPATCHES FROM OTIS.
The General shows the Hardships and DIFF.
hcuitIes Encountered by American
Troops In the Philippines.

Washington. Nov. l3-Three impor-
tant dispatches from Gen. Otis were re-
ceived at the war department Satur-
day, showing the hardships and diff
culties encountered by our troops in
their advance and giving captured
insurgents dispatch, showing the line
of argument put forth to sustain the
instruction. The dispatches are as
follows:
which impeded the march OF Gen. Hughes
troops, His column is several miles north Of
west Of Hello Insurgents have abandoned
strong defences In that section. Lawton is
pushing troops through on the Lupadimgan and
San Quentin road, but the country is sub
merged, bridges and recently constructed RATS
washed out and wheel transportation cannot
move. His reliance Is on cavalry, few in
fantry and native scouts, living mostly on the
country
Macarthur commenced his advance early this
morning. Yesterday two companies Of the
Seventeenth infantry under Chynoweth. while
uihhluB IcCOuuulSuutC VII iuuluious uuu OohNtp-
ton road, struck battalion OF the enemy,
which left ~ dead on the field. Our casualties
reported, three wounded
number Of official insurgent dispatches
captured yesterday by Gen. Young's troops in
the north and forwarded by Lawton last night
They indicate direct abandonment by the en-
envy Of the country In the vicinity OF Cabana-
tuan and San Jose and hurried movements by
way OF Taying over mountains to Babonbonay
thence on to Aprra Among the dispatches the
following appears:
"larlac Nov. 5, 1899 Otis did not accept
proposition to-day, enemy attacked our out
posts because Otis promises Mckinley to take
Tarlac; think they cannot break through.
Take care Of prisoners as therein lies our great
hopes, especially Gor our wives. There is no
such mscrut ca either by the government or
by Miong. Spanish commissioners tried to de-
ceve us, dealing with us as insurgents; our
government sent them away and they Withdrew
greatly displeased. Quadruple alliance be-
tween Germany, France Russia and Spain is
fact Before December we will know our fate.
Throughout Europe there is sympathy for our
cause American democrats clearly in favor;
they are sure OF Bryan's triumph next election
Pay attention TO your affairs and never mind
tie rest
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-16
THE DRAINAGE CANAL.
Judge K0hlsaat at Chicago Decides That
the Federal Court Has Jurisdiction
In the Case.

Chicago Nov. 1S.-Judge c. C. Kohl
saat, in the United States district court,
rendered an important decision in the
drainage canal case, holding that the
federal court has jurisdiction in the
case and refusing to remand 1t. The
Illinois and Michigan Canal commits
sion had brought injunction proceed
ings against the sanitary district con-
trolling the drainage canal, to prevent
the turning of the water of Lake Mich
igan into the big canal.
The canal commission contended that
the legal battle should be fought in the
circuit court of Will county, where
the expected to be able to win, and
Judge Kohlsaat's decision is regarded
as favorable to the sanitary district
and is expected to result in speedy
settlement of the points at issue.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-16
THE MINORITY LEADERSHIP.
A Lively Skirmish Is Looked for II by Con.
gressmen at the Meeting Of Leading
Democrats at Chicago.

Chicago, Nov. ia lively skirmish
for the minority leadership in the
house of representatives of the next
congress is looked for when members
of the executive committee of the dem.
ocratic national comm ttee, together
with leading democrats of the western
and central states, meet in Chicago,
November 20, to discuss leadership and
plans for the presidential campaign.
Friends of Congressman DeArmond Of
Missouri, will be here in large numbers
to urge the selection of their favorite,
and the claims of James D. Richardson,
of Tennessee, and Congressman Bank.
head, of Alabama, will also be urged.
Much depends upon the action of Con.
gresham Bailey, of Texas, the present
minority leader. Doubt has been ex-
pressed as to whether Congressman
Bailey, in view of his contest for the
senatorship, will care to again assume
the leadership. Manager Sam b. Cook,
of the democratic ways and means
committee, has invited Congressman
Bailey to be present at the meeting
November 30 and the latter's position
is expected to be defined at that time.
The Chicago meeting will be followed
by caucus at Washington and, should
Congressman Bailey decide to resign
the leadership in the house, the Wash
ington meeting will decide upon whose
shoulders the Texan S mantle shall fall.
In the meantime friends of the other
candidates are preparing to vigorously
press their claims.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-16
"a Fire at Cleveland.

Cleveland, o., Nov. !3.-Fire broke
out at six o'clock yesterday evening in
the Bradley block on Bank street, dc
stroying the upper two of the seven
stories. The damage done amounts to
$4,000 chiefly by water. The loss
falls upon the Bradley estate and the
occupants of the building, the Sun
shine Cloak and Suit company, occupy
ing five floors; a branch of Root & Me-
Bride Bros, wholesale dry goods; s.
Korach 4 Co., clothing; Kohn Bros. &
Keller clothing, and a branch of the
Beeman Chemical company, chewing
gum.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-16
Three Letters from One
Woman, Showing How
Lydia E. Pinkhan1's Vege-
table Compound Cured
Falling Of the Uterus:

DEAR Mrs. PlNKIiAM-l See your
advertisement in the papers in regard
to treating woman's diseases, and
would be grateful to you for your adj
vice in my ease, am suffering from
falling of womb, have pains in my
sides and legs, in fact | ache all over
| am getting so weak | cannot stand
on my feet much. | have the head
ache sometimes, and a choking, tight
feeling in my breast and throat Have
baby seven months old. ] hope to
hear from you soon, as am in so
much distress, y MRs j R, COMPTON,
Eggbornsyillc, Va, May IS, 1898.
/ DEAR Mrs. pINKnAM--I followed
your advice and am now on ihe see
ond bottle Of your Vegetable Com
pound and ] think it is going to cure
me. II it does win ever praise it,
for | am, and have been, a great suf-
ferer but now live in hopes of
getting WELL Mrs. j. r. COMPTON,
Eggbornsville, Va, July u, 1898.
"DEAR Mrs. PISKnAM Again |
write to you, When first wrote to
you for advice in regard to my troubles
] thought could never get well again.
After receiving your letter followed
your advice exactly, and thanks to
you, nm cured of that dreadful
disease, cannot find words to ex-
press the good your medicine will do.
1t is really more than was recon-
mended to me. '-MRs. j. r. COMPTON,
Errhnrnsyille. Va. Anril u lSnl
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-16
Vice President Hobart Better.

Paterson, N. j., Nov. l3.-Vice Presi-
dent Hobart was sound asleep at 1890
last night and the improvement that
has been observed for several days con-
tinued yesterday, lie ate solid food
with relish. With his meals he took
milk aud between meals he was given
milk punches This is a marked change
from his condition ten days ago. At
that time he was rapidly sinking and
his stomach had refused food of all
kinds.