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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-12-05
CONDENSED NEWS.

The tides in the Bay cf Fundy and other
waters have been phenomenally high for
several days
The death Of Mrs jay Gould is momentar-
ily expected. She is unconscious
The Spanish government has consented to
rcintrodnce bill TO reform the army
Nine men accused OF being White Caps
have been arrested at Eckerly, Ind. They
all gave bail.
Hugh Fenry, Of New York, fell from a
train at Columbus, O., Monday night. and
received fatal injuries.
IL is reported that the German government
win ask the reichstag for 100000 marks
to equip field artillery
Tho court house at Georgetown, o.. was
almost destroyed by an incendiary fire Mon
day night 70 get rid Of evidence being pre-
pared for the grand jury against the White
Caps.
Burglars captured and bound the nighs
watchman, engineer and assistant engineer
Of the Barge packing house, Sioux City, Ia,
Monday morning, and tried to burst open
the safe, but had TO abandon the task They
robbed the men Of $50 cash.
Flagman Walker succeeded in rescuing
two young girls from being dashed to pieces
by tie fast mail near Herlsiner, but in the
endeavor be lost his own life
1t is reported that the Russian ambassador
at Teheran will be recalled.
Theodore Haslehurst, one Of the most
prominent Masons in New York state, and q
leading citizen and business man of Troy.
committed suicide by shooting. No cause is
known.
James O'Neill, halter, Of Haverhill, Mass.
shot his wife four times while drunk. She is
dying and he is in jail.
Dr. Lenggenhager, of Utica, N. Y, is dead
from the effect of blood poisoning. resulting
from the scratch Of a pin on his hand, the
pin being in the garment of a diphtheria pa
tient whom he was attending.
Two workmen were fatally crushed and
other workmen and two policemen were se-
verely cut by the falling Of a wall Of tbs
McClary company's building, burned at Lon
don, Ont, last week. The two men fatally
hurt had been thrown cut Of work by tina
fire and were maintaining the running ex-
porsas OF lsrre families y wl.S.rs at re-
moving tie debris
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-12-05

Columns, o., Dec 5-That the White
Caps have arrived here, and purpose doing
business in this city, is indicated by the fol-
lowing letter received by Mr. Welch: .Dear
Sir-I am captain of the White Caps, and
am looking up men who drink and abuse
their families, and you are among them.
Take warning from this If you don't We
win use the black snake The signature TO
this letter was a picture Of black snake
whip Mr.. Welch, who resiles on Maple
street, Is badly frightened, and says ne win
not drink another drop. Burr MCGOWAN, a
colored mail carrier Of Delaware, o.. re-
ceived postal card purporting 70 come from
the White Caps On the card was the fol-
lowing; "B II. Z. and D-Death. No negro
Democrats allowed 20 hold Office Choose ye,
Republicanism or death. Beware Of White
Caps Dead men tell no tales Mr. Nc
Cowan looks upon the matter as joke, aud
Is not in the least worried.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-12-05

NEW York, Dec. 5.-The Republican
county executive committee last night
adopted a report Of a subcommittee deciar-
ing that John J. O'Brien had sold out the
local and state ticket at the recent election.
and should be deposed from the leadership in
the Eighth assembly district. Barney Birlin
and John L. Brodsky were the only defenders
of O'Brien. They admitted that he took
money from Tammany, but said it was neces.
sary 10 sacrifice local Republican interests in
order TO save the national ticket The action
of the executive committee will doubtless ba
confirmed at to-night's meeting of the full
county committee, though O'Brien, Biglin
and Brodsky viii probably make the meeting
lively with their opposition. In their report
the subcommittee said that O'Brien received
S3, 100 from the County Democracy. 81 $50
from Tammany and 81, 80 from the Repub-
licans on the congressional ticket alone. He
worked only for the Tammany man, however.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-12-05

LONDON, Dec 5.-The authors Of the pla-
card made public last week announcing a
lecture by Fitzmaurice and Mitchell ap-
peared before the Parnell commission and
made an apology, which was accepted. A
man named Kellohar testified that party
Of moonlighters under threats of burning
his house, entered it and assaulted his wife
and family. He had 10 swear loyalty 70 the
League and quit the employment Of a farmer
under boycott. A man named Connor testi-
fled that George Swiss and John OConnell
induced him 10 join the inner circle OF tho
League, known as "The Boys declaring
that it was fine thing 70 be a soldier of Par
nell's, and promising him good pay for doing
almost nothing. Thomas O'Connor, son OF a
farmer living near Castle Island, swore that
Timothy Harrington paid a man named
Brosnan and himself eI 70 commit outrnges
in 1SS0
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-12-05

WASHINGTON, Dec "a peculiar caso
growing out Of n lovers quarrel was settled
IN the courts yesterday. George Sicman, an
inmate Of the Soldiers Home, was engaged
20 Mali Bernstein, the daughter Of Jewish
rabbi. As the wedding day approached his
love cooled, and finally he broke OFF the en-
gagement The rabbi had expended $500 for
his daughters trosseau. The rabbi engaged
the services OF Nathan Horn 10 have Sieman
put up $500 as forfeit in case he should not
marry the girl, promising him $50 for his
services. Hesucceeded, but the rabbi refused
20 pay over his commission, and Horn brought
suit He recovered.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-12-05
WHERE WASHINGTON coURrEp.
sale Of a Historic Estate IN virginia to a
New York Lawyer.

ShAt "a n aanAhtit Estate III virginia To a
New York Lawyer.
FREDERICKSBURG, Va, Dec. j. - That
beautiful and historic estate known as Chat
ham, and familiar TO the soldiers Of the late
war as the Lacy house, on the heights over
looking fredericksburg, which was crowned
with Union artillery in 1862, was sold ~ the
present owner, Oliver Watson, to wealthy
lawyer, d. McMahon, Of tho firm of McMa-
hon a Hundley, Of New York, for S5O,OOO
The estate consists Of 800 acres, nearly all in
a high state Of cultivation The mansion. a
large brick building, was erected ia colonial
times 10y William Fitzhugh, most of the ma
teriai having been brought from England.
The place figured conspicuously in the days
of the revolution as well as in later wars
Gen. Washington courted his wife beneath
one Of the trees adjoining the lawn, and later
Gen. Robert f. Lee won his bride near the
same spot The building was occupied bv
Gen Burnside as headquarters during his
siege Of this place, and Gen Hooker gave
special orders that three trees standing in the
yard, named Faith, Hope and CHARITY. -
because of their association. should not be
DESTROYED
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-12-05
Vim. B. Sharp
& 90,
Fourth and Market Sis.

Have you thought Of buying
a Seal Plush Coat this season?
We have them in abundance
at wonderfully low prices.
Our Seal Plush garments are
full standard quality, Innings,
make and fit. You never
bought better and you never
bought SO many of us before
this early in the season. Our
confidence in our Plush gar
ments is unlimited, and our
sales prove it is not misplaced.
Again a customer showed us
one that had been frozen stiff,
with no perceptabIe harm to
the garment.
Our Plush Coats are warm,
dressy, genteel and serviceablc,
and nothing of the kind gives
more qualification or pleasure
to the wearcr. The assortment
Of sizes is complete from 80
to A.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-12-05

We have very handsome
styles Of Long Goats and New
markets for ladies and misses
in both loose fronts and tight
fitting garments-protection
from weather of all kinds and
the best looking long garments
we ever had-$6 to $50.
Children's Coats in Gretch-
ems, and folded and pleated-
stripes, plaids and self colors
in the prettiest, nattiest little
coats Of this year. $4 to SIS,
in sizes a years to I6 years.
Ribbons
We have 500 pieces of rib
bons, best all satin in the de-
sirable and seasonable shades,
and with plain edges. A splen-
did assortment, and a very
choice lot, which a large pur-
chase gives you great advan-
tages on. Any lady contem-
plating ribbon fancy work
ShOuld see thiS LOT
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-12-05
News from Hn,tl.

NEW YORK, Dec. 5-The steamer Alvo,
from St Marc, Hayti, brought copies Of a
pamphlet, printed in French, setting forth
the claims Of the northern insurgents, under
Gen. Hyppolite, u supremacy in the gov
ernment Of the island accusing Gen. Le-
gitime Of being the dospotic leader OF band
Of cutthroats and adventures, and appeal
ing 10 all governments not TO recognize
Legitime until the true condition Of affairs
is thoroughly understood The steamer also
brings news that Legitlme intends to dismiss
Minister Preston and Consul General Bas-
sett, Hayti's representatives at Washington
and New York, and 20 appoint two Legitim-
lists in their stead, in the hope that the
United States, by recognizing them, viii
recognize him as lawful ruler Of Hayti
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-12-05
A WELL OF REFINED OIL.


Petroleum Comes from the Ground Ready
for Use Excitement over New Wells.
P1rTsRURG Dec 5--On the Sufameryille
farm, three miles north Of Brady's Bend.
there is an oil well which is a curiosity from
the fact that its product has been refined by
nature, and as a consequence its owner, Mr..
Summervile, sells the oil 20 consumers direct.
The neighbors burn IL in their Tampa without
its having gone through any process EX-
perts say that natural gas aids in the refining
process There Is a gas well alongside Of the
III we'll. Tho gas forces the crude petroleum
through sand and gravel in some manner
unknown. and in that way it is cleared Of
refuse mater, and made suitable for lllumi-
mating purposes r
GREEN RIDGE, Pa, Dec 5-There Is in
tense excitement IN Wayne county over the
reported discovery Of oil In several townships
In Paupack the people have raised $4,000,
and are going to begin boring as soon as the
necessary machinery can bo procured. In
Bethany the people are intensely wrought
up, and where they haven't the ready money
they are mortgaging their farms aud homes
IN order 10 raise H.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-12-05

efforts in this line and have
them by the hundreds to show
you. They are in all kinds
and shapes Of wood, gold, oxi-
died silver, nickel, hammered
metals, etc, handles, and ma
terials of Silk, Gloria, camilla
and Scotch Ginghams. We
would advise our patrons to
make an early selection, which
is always best, not only to
avoid the crushes necessary to
Christmas times, but to get
better styles.
a new lot Of Hassocks at
35 cents.
A new lot Of Rugs especially
for giving.
VIM. B. SHARP & co.
Fourth and Market streets.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-12-05
A SHORT SESSION.
Tho Superior Court Holds an Afternoon
Session OF One Hour.

@AAN RNAARA ARhAt AlnAue Au AlAfAnoOu
Session OF One Hour.
Shortly after o'clock yesterday after.
noon the case of the James Bradford Com
pany vs.. II. Martin & Co. for certain
claims came up in the Superior Court. A
jury was drawn and John X. Bradford,
Esq, counsel for the plaintiff. stated the
case to the jury and put Horace Timball
on the stand He testified to the claim
OF the James Bradford Company, which
he represented The claim was for
$221s6 There was no defence and a
verdict was rendered for the plaintiff
The same jury sat in the case of Sam.
uel w. McCaulley and John A. McCaul-
ley, executors of William McCaulley. VS.
Moses Rash. f. G. Bradford, Esq.
counsel for the plaintiffs. The action
was TO recover the amount Of five notes.
endorsed By Moses Rash, the defendant
William Baird, notary for the National
Bank Of Delaware at the time the notes
became due, testified to protesting them.
There was no defence, and a verdict was
rendered foI the plaintiff in the sum of
81 9O0.64 the amount of the notes with
interest
AT 4. Is o'clock court adjourned until 10
o'clock this morning.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-12-05

ERIE, Pa, Dec AIT least dozen bur
glaries have been committed in this city and
adjoining territory recently, the losses 10
merchants and others being heavy. Three
men blew open the safes in Schlosser's planning
mill and the Erie nickel plate works They
We're seen hiding their tools, and tracked in
the snow 70 the Globe hotel After a desper-
ate resistance they were overpowered and
jailed. They gave their names as John suen-
Ger, George Powell and John Irving. They
are believed 10 be the leaders Of the gang that
has been committing depredations in these
t,as.fa
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-12-05

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Dec. 5-There was
one new case yesterday loolored), and no
deaths. Total cases to date, 400; deaths,
All. The board of health yesterday resolved
that on and after Dec 10 all persons viii be
allowed to come into the city in the day time
The city council resolved that on and after
the 18th all refugees may return. The mayor
has issued proclamation 70 that effect
GAINEsvIILE, Fla, Dec 5.--The iast case
Of yellow fever was discharged Monday
The board OF heal-n declared tae ep-4..-i-e
ended, and refugees are returning.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-12-05

NEWARK, N. j., Dec Sin the fight be-
tween Charles Allen and James Murphy in a
barn, Thomas Howard, the referee, gave
what was considered by some of the specta-
tors an unfair decision in the matter of a foul
blow. He was set upon by the crowd and
terribly beaten, and during the scrimmage Is
pistol ball fired by some unknown person
passed clear through the hand Of Owen Nc
Gettrick, Of Rutherford The pistol shot
ended the fight
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-12-05
Our Furnishing Goods De-
partment

Goes along with the same re-
ductions. "A beautiful line Of
Silver and Gold-headed Um-
brellas, of all the latest de-
signs, ranging in price from
81 to $I4. Just the thing for
Christmas. If you want to
make your friends a lovely gift
it will pay you to spend ten
minutes in our store. We need
not be putting you up with a
lot of talk. Just make us a
visit and see if it is all talk.
Here are some of our reduc-
tions:
$40 Overcoats-reduced to $500.
$50 Oya coats-reduced to $1,000.
$25 Oyercoats-reduced to SIS. 90.
$22.5O Oyercoats-reduced to
$500.
SIS Oyercoats-reduced to $13. so.
SO Oyercoats-reduced to $1,000.
$40 Oyercoats-reduced to S 600.
S25 Mems Wide Vale Suits-re-
duced to $1,000.
$40 Mems Wide Vale Suits-rc-
duced to $500.
sl5 Youths Suits-reduced to $40.
s12 Youths Suits-reduced to sS.
81 Boys Suits-reduced to $3.50.
S. Boys Suits-reduced to $500.
81 Boys Suits-reduced to $500.
50 Boys Suits-reduced to $3.50.
$3.50 Boys Suits-reduced to 81.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-12-05

BosToN. Dec. 5-Apropos Of an FL Paso
dispatch, stating that w f. Driesman has
sued the government for S293, his share Of
the JEFF Davis capture reward, an evening
paper here says: THE records Of the Suffolk
probate court show that w. f. Driosman
died here in 1873 and tho inventory Of his
personal property includes a treasury draft
for s2Q3 p
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-12-05
An Honest Sale
WITH
Honest Reductions
Is what the people want and we
intend to give it to them.

AS we find it necessary to
move to make necessary and
extensive alterations and i'm
provements in the premises
now occupied by us, we have
determined to inaugurate a big
removal sale, as our stock is
entirely too large to carry with
us. We intend to cut our
prices as low as we can, regard
less of profits, from now until
Christmas.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-12-05
should see this lot.

LdUlCS M lullS-
Black Hair, IS cents to $3.50
French Seal, $3 to $3.50
Nutria, $3.50.
Monkey S. and $3.50.
Beaver, 81 and 80.
Also
Fur trimming in black hair,
25 cents to 81. Nutria, ST and
$I.5o Monkey, $3.75, and a
very fine quality of Beaver,
$4-from 2 to 5 in, wide.
We have black hair collars
$I.75 and Monkey collars s..
Leggins-
For Ladies, Misses and Chill
dren who are exposed to the
weather, nothing nicer, nothing
warmer. They arc Of the cele-
brated French Q. & G. goods
of the finest woods and much
under price.
ChiIdren's, 50 cents, regular
price, IS cents; Misses, o. 4
cents, regular price, 81; Ladies,
rs cents, regular price, SIPS
in sizes y III, s, 81, 9
and 10.
Dress Fabric Opportunity
Eight pieces of elegant quail
ity French Armure plaid, all
self colors in gen d'arme, navy,
cardinal, garnet, olives and
browns-4o inches wide and
81 goods everywhere. AS a
sort of holiday starter in
dresses, we shall offer this small
lot for 621l cents, which is
unheard of value.
Umbrellas
Our holiday trade on UNI
brellas is always large. This
season it viii be larger than
ever We have made special
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-12-05

FORT DODGE, Ia, Dec. 5-The river land
settlers have decided to resist with force any
further attempts 10 evict them from their
lands. meeting was held Sunday, which
was attended by nearly all Of the landhold-
ers. After n long discussion it was voted 20
shoot the officers if any further evictions are
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-12-05

These three Suits are taken here
and there from our large stock Of
dining room furniture and are thor
oughly honest, well made and nicely
finished. In the higher grade we
are using some patterns that are par
ticularly new, odd, and exclusively
our own.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-12-05

PRINCETON, N. j., Dec. a REV. A 7. Nc
Gill, emeritus professor = theology in the
Theological seminary here, is seriously ill.,
Chancellor McGill, his son, and other mem
bers of the family have been summoned. Dr.
McGin is 80 years of age, and has been
growing very feeble Of late
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-12-05
The OLD women,s Homo.

The managers of the Aged Women S
Home desire to express their sincere
thanks to their friends and the public
for the generous contributions sent the
institution on the recent donation day.
they desire especially to thank the news
papers for the timely notices of the day
and the Mercantile Printing Company for
circulars and other favors. The contri-
buttons Of money received amounts to
S5Sl. 80. and of provisions and dry goods
$500 The managers expect now to make
an annual donation day an established
custom, as all charitable institutions
have DONE
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-12-05

BERLIN, Dec. 5.-The emperor drove out
yesterday, his first outing in ten days Tho
Court Circular announces that the state Of
the emperor's health is perfectly satisfactory,
and asserts that during his confinement he
attended 70 his official work without inter
ruDtiOn
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-12-05

CANTON, o., Dec 5-Mr. and Mrs George
Seehollz were arrested for cruelty TO their
6-year-old daughter They Ind severely pun
ished her and then the mother, while the
father held the girl, drew red hot poker
across her hands, burning her terribly.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-12-05

New York, Dec Mai Gen Romeyn
b. Ayres, U. S. A., died suddenly at Fort
Hamilton, after an illness Of several months,
aged 62 years
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-12-05

ST. PETERSBURG, Dec 5.-The minister Of
treasury for 1851 vas 5d.6OO, ,00) roubieS
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-12-05
Our OVerCOat Department

We are cutting immensely low.
The prices now marked are
astonishing. Just about pays
for goods, say nothing about
making.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-08-18


the House to let that system alone nsn
1lemen In the east might be afra;d I,
Oanada, but Minnesota could take 90 ~ :, u
all canada west Of Lake Snner;or : -, =,
apolis. Gun anu MINNIE
Alter some further talk ON tb;a Ers
Dayne OF pennsylvania offered an amend.
ment, providing that the gun factory rrrs, nro.
vided Tor in the bill shall be estabIished
at Watervliet arsenal, instead of Alleoban =
arsenal. Dalzell OF PennsyIvania. ann.
ported tne amendment. Dockero OF Mis-.
souri, advocated an amendment for fha
erection OF gun factory at Liberty ar.
senal, missouri; it was, he said, situated
In the banner Democratic county OF bis
district, at the home OF his Republican
competitor. He declined to answer a
question by Kilgore OF Texas, if it was
necessary for him to get an appropriation
In order to defeat his competitor.
Dockery's amendment was defeated as
was that offered by Bayne.
On the point Of order raised by Town
shend, the section providing for the ap-
pointment OF q board defense, and appro
priating 81, ATT, ,670 to meet the expenses
OF the board and for the purchase of twelve
and slxteen-inch steel suns and twelve-inch
cast iron guns, was ruled out The com.
mittee then rose and reported the bill to
the House. The previous question was
ordered on its passage and then the bill
went over until tomorrow. Adjourned.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-08-18
The House.

WASHINGTON, August 15.-The House
went into committee of the whole on the
fortifcation appropriation bill. The pend
ing point of order against the section pro-
viding for the establishment OF a gun fac-
tory at Walervleit was withdrawn by
Townshend, and renewed by Turner, oil
Kansas, and overruled by the chair.
Nutting, OF New York, offered an amend
ment appropriating $4,000 for the erec-
ton OF a dry dock and proper machinery
buildings and appliances at some point on
Lake Ontario for the rebuilding and repair,
ing OF armed ships. Nutting said IN case ol
trouble with England the greatest danger
to the United States would De on Dhe
northern frontier. At Kingston. aimost
within cannon shot OF the shores Oh 0ne
United States, Canada, dependency q
England, was building adry docK ior 'ne
construction OF war vessels.
Farquahar, of New York, declared Una
the State of New York, independently "
other States, would take q contract 20 Iase :
care Of Canada and her five million lnsloe
oi sixty days. ~.
Butterwortb earnestly denounced tne
action OF the Senate in amending tne ar.y
appropriation bill by providing Tor forum
cations in contravention OF what IL kne"
10 be the rules of the House.
Nutting's amendment was ruled out o
order, but the discussion was continued py
unanimous consent. Nelson. oil Minnesooa
sand the Canadian Pacific railway scare
mad been started at the other end OF tns
capitol and had found it's echo in tht
aouse to-day. He proceeded then witt
Soe aid of large map and came to pom
Sat the railway system which the snter
srlsiss and energetic men Of the northwes'
s san built ~ IN order To traosporf tnei'
Fooosts to ssEbeard, and be appssied "