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Evening journal., 1888-12-14
AL oulET AT eIRMINaHAM.
The Mayor Tells the Coroner's Jury the
story Of the Shooting Affair.

The Mayor Tells the Coroner's Jury tho
story Of the Shooting AFFAIR.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Dec. 14-The state
troops have all gone home, and only few
deputy sheriffs are now guarding the county
jail. All excitement has passed away and no
apprehension IS felt Of any new outbreak
The coroner's jury TO investigate the shoot
ing Saturday night met, and the session was
consumed in the examination of Mayor
Thompson. He testified that he did not con-
slider the crowd a mob, though many OF
them wanted to lynch Hawes He thCsght
many were present out Of curiosity
Thompson said he thought twenty-five
determined officers could have driven back
the crowd from the mouth Of the alley lead
ing 10 the jail, without bloodshed He says
the officers fired first, and he could not say
whether any shots were fired by the crowd
or not He was too far away to be sure Of
this in the excitement
The county commissioners notified the
coroner and jury that they would not pay
the cost of the investigation, and it was de-
cided to continue It by private subscription
The commissioners have not announced their
reasons for refusing to pay the cost. of ths
investigation
Evening journal., 1888-12-14
Yolce of Nd Union Leagne.

NEW YoRK, Dec 1f-The Union League
club last night adopted resolutions con-
graduating Gen. Harrison on his election,
and expressing "lfaith in his capacity to
select his own cabinet, regardless Of demands,
aid, dictation or importunity from any quar-
ter; and deprecating the efforts being made
to force upon him applicants upon the ground
Of partisan services, pecuniary contributions
or local control II had been expected by
some that the club would indorse Hen War
ner Miller for secretary Of the treasury. 1t
is stated by a member that the club had al
ready shown such marked appreciation Of
Mr.. Miller's position that further action was
thought to be superhuous, whereas there was
a general feeling that some such expression
of opinion as above noted was called for
Evening journal., 1888-12-14

If the measure of your rooms
will fit the remnant, you had
better be around our carpet
room.
We have a few remnants of
Smiths best Moquette Carpets
as follows: I9,243S,I44, I24,
I34, 1917, S38, "a, 22H,
I64, 254, 254, all regular
$I.5o goods. We will sell any
of these lengths entire for 81
per yard,
Have you seen our Oriental
handmade Japanese Rugs
the greatest combination of
hideousness, ugliness, horrible
coloring, pretty designs, artistic
effects you ever saw-yet the
whole completing one of the
oldest and most stylish rugs
of the season. SO, $40 and
SIS only in large sizes.
One hundred Smyrna Rugs,
single door size, reduced from
$I.25 to rs cents.
One hundred new hassocks
Brussels SIS cents-Moquette
SO cents.
VIM. B. SHARP & co.
Fourth and Market streets.
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USEFUL And HANDSOME
PRES Z: N rs.

We have now on sale, purchased
expressly for Holiday Trade, hand
some and useful line Of goods. We
shall devote u portion Of our first
floor and q large part Of the
econd floor to their display.
The giving Of useful articles for
Christmas Gifts is growing more
popular each year, and we want our
share of this trade. The prices will
be carefully looked after.
In Reed and Rattan Goods we are
showing many things novel and
cheap. Rocking chairs, $3.50 to
$500; Children's Rockers, $l.75
up. Work Baskets, Music Stands,
Wood Baskets, etc. High Backed
Rockers in Antique Oak and Mahog-
any, $3.50 to $1,000.
Madras Curtains, Lace Curtains
and Heavy Draperies. A word about
these goods. We have frequently
been told this fall our line Of these
goods was the finest in the city.
During this month we will sell all
Curtains at a reduction of 10 per
cent.
Another department in holiday
attire is our Rug and Mat Depart
ment Choice things in Smyrna,
Velyets, Goat and Sheep Skins.
Handsome Linen Cloths in sets.
Damask Towels Ga very appropriate
gift Down Pillows and Quilts,
Blankets, etc.
Come and look over the many
things. Some viii find favor in
your eyes, we hope.
Evening journal., 1888-12-14
The Cashier yvas Too Alert.

DENVER, Dec. l4-While most Of the en-
ployes Of the Peoples Savings bank were alb
sent at lunch hour yesterday o stranger en-
gagged the cashiers attention in neonversation,
while a confederate sneaked in through
rear door and entered the vault The teller
saw the intruder before he had secured any
money and drew a revolver on him. The
man who was talking with the cashier fied
and has not been captured. The other was
arrested. The mon have been stopping at a
leading hotel and were elegantly dressed. IL
is thought that they are professionals from
fha
Evening journal., 1888-12-14
Framed nns Another crIsIs.

PARIS, Dec. 14--A ministerial crisis has
been brought about by the chamber OF
deputies The chamber, by a majority OF
eleven, rejected the governments Dill for a
commercial treaty between France and
Greece The vote was preceded by debate,
in the course Of which excitement rose to a
high pitch, as 1t became evident that com
bination had been made 20 defeat the ministry
without regard to the merits of the bill. M.
Goblet, minister Of foreign affairs, seeing
the house was going against him, made a
passionate appeal for support, but without
ayail
Evening journal., 1888-12-14
THEY % SOME GOOD work.

Ohio white Cnps Compel Good for Moth
ings 60 Go 10 Work and Keep sober.
TOLEDO, O., Deo 1.-THE White Caps
have got TO work in earnest. A man named
Martin, living a few miles from Bowling
Green, received notice enrly in the week that
il he did not 60 TO work and support his
family he would meet punishment at the
hands Of Wood County Vigilantesn
Martin paid no attention to the notices,
and Tuesday evening, as he started for home
drunk, ne was sezal by band Of masked
men and taken into The woods The men
stripped him, tied him 20 a tree and applied
beech switches until his back was mass Of
bleeding flesh His clothes We're then re-
placed and ne was taken home, where he now
lies sick.
"A faw nights ago "a man named Miller.
living 40 Leipsic, received a notice similar to
the one sent TO Martin He paid no attention
20 IL thinking it wns practical joke by some
Of bis neighbors but learned Of his mistake
too late He was visited by White Caps.
taken from the house and numerically lashed.
Defiance, Napoleon, Perrysburg and Mnumee
have each been visited, although no outrage
has been attempted
Evening journal., 1888-12-14
Fatal Flre IN 4 mattress FACTORY.

Providence, Dec. 14-During a fire in tina
mattress factory Of William McSweeney yes
terday morning McSweeney and Henry Carr
were fatally burned Walter Macomber.
aged 16. also received injuries from which ha
died. The loss to property is about 81, 500; /;
insured. McSweeney aud Carr died at tha
hospital at the same moment.
Evening journal., 1888-12-14
lPanama's Peril.

LONDON, Dec. l4-The Daily News Paris
correspondent says that NJ. Charles de Les
seps announced at the office of the Panama
Canal company that only els0,000 Of thu
company's bonds had been subscribed for
and therefore be would begin returning the
money deposited for them MY fathers
remarks he said, "were due to a report
which l made. The result viii be bank
ruptcy or a winding up of the affairs Of the
,,t,nonx
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sellers Insists ON ResIening.

WAsHINGToN, Dec. 13--Attorney General
Garland received a telegram from United
States District Attorney Sellers at Indian
apolis, declining to withdraw his resignation
and insisting upon its acceptance 1t is said
that the president and the attorney general
are very much dissatisfied with Mr. SellerR
course in relfnquishing his office just at this
particular time, when 50 many important
matters are ponding in his Office, and it is in
timated that he may be dismissed instead Of
being allowed to resign.
Evening journal., 1888-12-14

We are governed entirely
by our large and constant
ly increasing patronage in
selecting our goods. Our
stock is larger this season
because our trade is larger.
Wecarry twice the amount
of Clothing this season,
because our patronage in
this department has in
creased proportionately.
Evening journal., 1888-12-14
Tbe Housatonio's Progress.

HARTFORD, Dec 1.-THE Housatonic Rail-
road company viii petition the next legisla-
ture for an increase Of capital stock Tna
amount-s45 500, ,00O-will be used for build
ing branches and buying roads now operated
by the company under leases. The prelimi-
nary hearing before the railrosd commission
ers will be held next week
Evening journal., 1888-12-14
rfr. corbIn.. Herd OF On.

JANEsvILLE, MINI. Dec. 14-The herd Of
elk SO long upon the DeGraff stock faE~a
have been shipped to Austin Corbin, On Ions
Island This was undoubtedly the nnesf
herd Of domesticated eiz in America, bot4
dses and bucxs being admirable spscimeaa.
Evening journal., 1888-12-14
silk FiChueS and SCarfS.

This is a special line with
us, right direct from Europe.
The best of value, reliable in
every way. No cotton mix
ture.
We show rs different quail
ties and styles Of Black Lace
Fichues and Scarfs. The fin
est line we have ever shown.
$I.oo for a Silk Lace
Fichue, $I.25, $I.5o, $I.75,
S., $2.25, $3.50, $2.75, S.,
and on up until you reach $1o
for a superb article. I25 styles
of ruching. We do very
largely in neck wear and sell
them at reasonable prices. We
have them all handsomely sam
pied SO that you can see the
entire line at a glance, without
loss of time or patience.
The great reduction sale of
surplus stock is going on.
Don't miss the bargains we are
selling in dress goods, silks,
flannels, blankets, comfortables,
spreads, etc.
You will find many a nice
Christmas present among
them.
Evening journal., 1888-12-14
senalor onn,,a Moremonl..

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1A-Senator Quay left
this city for Harrisburg, Pa, yesterday. Ho
Is expected TO return 10 Washington Satur-
day. He told representative OF the United
Press that he had not determined when he
would start for Indianapolis.
Evening journal., 1888-12-14

80 - NfN't S'Sf t@SfFeftS
until Christmas.
Our store is crowded with
Christmas buyers.
You should be here.
It's not too early for your
selections.
Think of Seal Plush Coat
for yourself $5oif you choose,
or maybe a $25 one.
Think of a good, stylish,
long cloth Coator Newmarket.
Make your selections early
while the assortment is un-
broken.
Think of a Coat for your
little girl or her big sister.
We have them in Gretchens
and Newmarkets, from 4 years
10 10 years IN Size.
Don't delude yourself with
the idea that you can make
last years coat do, or that il
amt going to be much of a
winter anyhow. 1t will be cold
enough later on and It's wise
to be prepared.
Does your house need any
thing in decorations or hang
ings? The cheapness Of dra-
peries brings within the reach
Of every housekeeper suitable
fabrics for either beautifying
windows and walls or for drap-
ing and thereby coNcEALING
ungainly apertures or angular
tiles. In fact half of the guam
daries in which housekeepers
find themselves, concerning
the looks of this and that nook
in the house, could be readily
solved by any intelligent up
holsterer.
Heine said that, next to re-
moving a scar, the kindest ser
vice is to conceal it, and this is
as applicable to decorations as
it is our dealings with our fel-
lowmen. If you have an un-
slightly aperture or service,
drape it.
Cotton Drapery Cheese
cloth) S cents per yard.
red pink gend'arme
old red canary Nile green
cherry cream white
lavender
Etimene Cross Stripes in
pretty colored effects and
Egyptian styles-2o and 25
cents per yard-as satisfactory
a drapery and the best appear
ance for the money we know
of. The cost for pair Of cur
tains of this material, includ-
ing ash, walnut, ebony and
cherry poles with ends, brack-
cts and rings of either brass or
wood, will be the modest sum
Of $I.45 or $I.75 of the aver
age-size window. What cham
Der cannot have curtains2
Heavy Silk Noil, beauti-
fully bordered in Turcoman.
Oriental designs are the same
qualities we sold last season
for $I4, now $40, from that
down to S. and up to SIS.
We show a fine assortment
Of Real Brussels Lace, Swiss,
Renaissance, Madras and
Nottingham Curtains from rs
cents a pair to $50.
We have many new and
novel designs in all plain and
some of the prettiest two tone
effects yet brought out in
China Silks. For half win
dows or vestibuled draping
nothing more attractive-65C
and ST..
For all kinds of fancy up
holstery or furniture work, W.
have one special line of heavy
silk plush for $3.50 per yard il
garnet
gend' 'arme
gold
olive
Our remnants of Tapestr
Evening journal., 1888-12-14

No Clothing house in Will
mington will show a bet
ter or more varied line.
We have Mems Suits from
SIS to $50, and boys and
children's from SIS to SIS.
We have the heavy over
coat for 81 that will resist
the fercest storm, and for
$40 we will show you a
beautiful satin-lined Mel
ton or Tweed. Some
houses in Wilmington
make a leader Of this same
coat at SIS.
Evening journal., 1888-12-14
Little Lord Fauntieroy,

Belford's Annual. ChatterbOx, Bible
Stories. Travels, Budget Stories, Mother
Goose. Books Of Travels. Nursery Stories,
in fact q collection of $50 different Chill
drens and Juvenile books at Lichtenstein
& Hart 5, No. 226 Market street.
Evening journal., 1888-12-14
No Forestailinr Harrison.

WAsHINGFoN, Dec. 14-Postmaster Cen
eral Dickinson yesterday said to a reporter
that within the last few weeks he had re
ceived the designations of a considerable
number OF presidential and fourth class post
masters, with the request that Republicans
whom they named and recommended be ap-
pointed in their places. Others have written
asking whether their designations and recon-
mendations Of Republican successors would
receive favorable action. The postmaster
general said that no resignation had been or
would be accepted that is made for the pur-
pose Of forestalling the action of the incom-
ing administration by the appointment Of
Republicans.
Evening journal., 1888-12-14

bency Of one or two other positions in Cen
harrisons cabinet has been decided upon,
but no authoritative announcement Of the
decision Of the president-elect can yet be
nande
Evening journal., 1888-12-14
aII.sIng crew and ras.enger. neara rrom.

PHrLADELPHA, Dee 14-Capt Anderson,
agent at this port Of the s,s.ooner L. A. Lam
bert, which had been given up as lost, has re-
ceived cablegram from London announc-
ing that the crew had been picked up by the
British steamship Gleadowe, Capt Mehegaw,
and landed at the Rock OF Gibraltar The
party consisted Of Capt. Hall, the crew,
eight in number, Mrs Hall and four passen-
gers, two women and two men. The Lam
bert sailed from Fhiladelphia.on Nov IL for
Boston with 9, 500 tons Of coal and encoun-
tered the recent storm. in which she was
completely wrecked. Capt Anderson, inn
mediately on receipt Of the cablegram, tele-
graphed the news 70 Boston, where Capt
Hnn has his home
Evening journal., 1888-12-14
po.itive statement rhat blaine Is In.

New YORK, Dec. 1.-THE Press makes
the following positive statement; "The Pres
has the best authority for stating that Gen.
Harrison has invited James G. Blaine TO the
chief place in his cabinet, and that MIR
Blaine has accepted A qualified announce
ment Of this action Of Gen. Harrison was
made BY Tha Press some days a~o Z wa
true then, aud II Is trus now The incum
Evening journal., 1888-12-14
Pusey 8 Jones Get the Revenue Cutter

Pusey \ Jones Get the Revenue Cutter.
Advices from Washington say that the
contract for the building of the new iron
revenue cutter for the Charleston Is. {. J
station was awarded to the Pusey and
Jones Company by the Secretary Of the
treasury on Wednesday. Among the
bidders we're William II. Reeder Il Son
and the Columbia Iron Works Of Balti-
more. Captain Thomas W. Lay, lately
in command of the revenue cutter
Ewing, and temporarily in charge Of
the Walter Forward, laid up at Baltimore
for repairs, will probably be ordered to
superintend building the new vessel.
Captain John c. Mitchell, of the McCul-
loch, which is shortly to be sold at this
port. will succeed Captain Lay in charge
OF the Forward.
Evening journal., 1888-12-14
Kennard Go.
HOLIDAY GOODS.

We are showing, this season.
the largest line of Handker-
chiefs, Kid Gloves, Black Lace
Fichues and Scarfs it has ever
been our good fortune to ex-
hibit to Wilmington buyers.
All of these goods we buy
direct from the agents of the
manufacturers and importers,
and guarantee, at all times, to
offer none but superior and
reliable goods at the lowest
prices known in any market.
Our line of fine and medium
Embroidered Handkerchiefs,
commencing at I21ac and run
ming up to $3.50 each, is very
superior, and, as we do not
deal in cotton handkerchiefs of
any kind, you are always sure
Of getting full value for your
money. Even our &c fancy
and plain hemstitch, are linen.
A job in White Embroid-
cred, at 25c each. Some IS
styles, many worth 81 and soc,
all at 25c each.
Others at soc, 81, Is. SIC,
$I.oo and on up toss. so.
We have one Of the largest
assortments Of reliable Kid
Gloves south of Philadelphia,
and our prices are more reason
able than the larger cities, on
fine grades Of goods.
A good 4-button assorted
Tans, embroidered backs, at
6oc; regular S75a cent kid. "A
fine, Foster hook glove at SOC,
regular $I.25 kid.
The finest plain and en-
broidered Kids, made in
France, $I.65 and $3.50; sold
generally at $3.50 and $500
by the large firms in New York
and Philadelphia.
$I.Oo 4-button Embroid-
cred Suede Gloves, worth
$I.25.
S-button lengths Mousque-
taires. Suede. I6-button length
Suede, in tans, white and
black. 2o-button lengths in
Suede.
Boys Kids, Mems Kids,
Misses Kids, and all kinds OF
desirable gloves for Ladies,
Men and Boys.
Evening journal., 1888-12-14

Imported and domestic perfumes at
Belts. corner Sixth and Market streets
Evening journal., 1888-12-14
Vim. B. Sharp
g CO.,
Fourth and Market SITS.

Beginning JIonday next the
store s01H Be Qben c0ery egcniRe
untlI Christmas.
Evening journal., 1888-12-14

Our remnants of Tapestry
Brussels at 50 cents per yard
are getting picked up quickly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-11
MANY BURGLARIES AT ELIZABETH.

The frequency of petty robberies in Elizabeth,
y. j., is becoming alarming. Late Friday night a
attempted 10 enter the home of Peter J. Wilson,
No. $50 Fulton-st., by forcing shutter He was
frightened of by the shrieks of Mrs. Wilson. A
hafhour afterwaId the house of william Kclleher,
No sc Fourth-s about block from Wilson'S, was
entered, the thief breaking open rear door kel-
lcher's daughter Anna was awakened by healing
steahy footsteps in adjoining room. She screamed
Justify, arousng her father who chased the man for
blocks but finally lost sight Of him in the dark
John Riley, who entered the house of FREDERICK
II. Levey, the New-York Ink manufacturer, In North
Broad-st and carried of quantity OF valuable silver
ware was sent Prison for ten years by Judge
Mccormick, in the Court of General Sessions yes
to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-11
BROOKLYN.

Mayor Chaplin announces Thursday, November 90,
Thanks giving Day, designated by President
Cleveland.
General Wngaic. in behalf OF the Union Elevated
Road applied yesterday to the supreme Court for
the appointment OF commissioners 10 condemn land
at Myrtle and Hudson ayes A collision occurred
there on Tuesday and the company wants TO build a
curve at This point for greater safety
The Park Board IS reported TO favor the granting
Of franchise 10 operate horse railroad through the
Ocean Parkway and the boulevard.
The sunday schools Of Kings County viii hold their
eleventh convention IN ply mouth Church on Thursday
The Rev Dr. Lyman Abbott Will deliver the address
Of greeting.
The members Of the Young Republican Club are
already arranging to attend inc Inauguration ia
Washington At recent meeting Con gresham
Mckinley Of Ohio. was Invited ~ address the rati6-
cation meeting which Is to be held a few days
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-11
WHY PEOPLE GO TO THE EXHIBITION TWICE

When people who visit the American Institute Fair
80 than once. it is because there IS enough TO
sI.se instruct render the second visit pleasure
absS This IS what the people Of New York doing
N apprec alton Of the exhibition In progress al Third
ave and sxty-third st. The plain fact Is that the
exhibitors find the Far profitable, and the managers
energetic. From the second ave. entrance 10 The
ront Of the building there's nothing of order.
Tie music is attractive. afternoons and evenings.
and this aids In the amusement even away down In
the machinery hall. special feature In social
way has cropped out In the region Of the boat ex
hibh. loyal Republican woman has Won the prize
tanOe on bet on the result. Who she is and where
she lives secrets but the decoration on the boat
and the card OF Instructions attached tell the story Of
q Republican victory TO be made pleasant when the
rppies fly from the boats prov. The attendance al
the Fair is satisfactory and the IS cents admission
Is appreciated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-11
MURDEROUs WORK AT PATERSON.

Abraham Winters, blacksmith, died yesterday In
the General Hospital Paterson n. j., from injuries
to the head and Coroner Goodridge has ordered an
autopsy. he brought TO the hospital on Thurs
day. Before he became unconscious at the hos
pital he said that Tuesday night he was struck
on the head by stone while crossing Temple Street
Bridge There is no such bridge. He had previously
told James Delaney, of No. 1875 Riverst, with whom
he boarded that It Straight street Bridge
lie could not tell who threw the stone. Delaney
says that Winters had been on a heavy election
spree This supposed homicide, following so closely
on the case Of Matthew Ash whose body, plundercd
of his money, was found in the river Thursday
morning, and who, the physicians say, was certainly
dead before he got into the water. has caused great
excitement in Paterson. Up TO last evening there
was no clcw made public pointing 10 any person as
the guilty party IN either case.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-11
NEWARK.

The Socialists held commemorative services las'
night in Prospect Hall in honor of the Anarchist muir
derers hanged In Chicago a year ago. This afternoon
the service VIII be more elaborate and Ne~-forA All
aIchists will be present and deliver orations
The official count OF the vote for County Register
postponed yesterday TO Monday TO await to"hsnp
returns
Considerable excitement was created last e'enins
in Parker-st by a womans screams. People hasteheu
TO the place and found that Maggie Macready had been
severely bitten by savage dog that attacked her as
she was entering her house.