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Evening journal., 1889-12-31
PARNELL AND THE TIMES
He Says the Divorce is a Politi-
cal Plot
TO DECREASE LIBEL DAMAGES.

He Claims Pigott's Backers Are at the
Bottom of the Alleged Conspiracy.
French Missionaries Murdered - Lord
Salisbury Seriously Ill.
LONDON, Dec. 3l-Mr. Parnell declares
that Capt O'Shea's action for divorce,
with which his name has been connected as
correspondent, has been brought forward for
political effect, and Is part OF the conspiracy
TO break him down. He says Secretary
Houston, Of the Royal union, who figured
before the special commission as the hacker
Of the perjurer Piggott, is now the hacker Of
his treacherous friend, the captain, and has
instigated him to take advantage Of the fact
that he PnrnelD lived at O'Shea's house
from 1880 90 1885, He further Gays that he
has not as yet received notice Of the filing Of
a divorce suit by Capt O'Shea against his
wife.
MIR. Houston Denies the Allegation.
Secretary Houston has written letter
denying the statement made by Mr.. Parnel
in his letter to The Freeman's Journal that
Mr.. Houston instigated Capt 0'Shea to
bring suit for divorce. Mr. Houston says he
had no knowledge OF the action taken by
Capt O'Shea until he saw the announcement
of the divorce case published in the papers
on Saturday.
O'shea's Letter from The Times.
Capt. OShen, in denying the allegation
that his suit against Mr.. Parnell was insti-
gated by The Times, produces letter writ
ten by the editor of that paper, bearing
the date Dec 20, asking him to confirm or
correct any misstatements in the report
that he had brought action against his wife
for divorce duplicating the Irish leader.
A Significant coincidence"
Apropos Of the allegation Of Mr.. Parnen
and his friends that the action brought
against the Home Rule leader by Capt.
O'Shea wns instigated by Mr.. Houston in
the interest Of The Times in the expecta.
tion that it would have the effect to weak
en- Mr. Parnell's suit for libel against The
Times and draw public attention away
from the commissions report on the forged
letters it is noteworthy that the hearing o
O'Sheas case is fixed for time concurrent
| with the examination of Parnelrs sui
against The Times. The coincidence MAJ
be accidental, but nobody can be found
who believes that it is, and as to the issue o
the O'Shea action, opinion is general tina
the captain will emerge from theYcontes
the most discredited and despised man il
| England.
Evening journal., 1889-12-31
mo pIttaburg strIIte.

PIrrsBuRe, Dec 3i.-Contrary 70 general
expectation, an order was issued from the
Knights Of Labor headquarters at o'clock
calling upon all Of the conductors and grip
men OF the Pittsburg Traction company who
were members Of the Knights of Labor 20
leave their cars upon arrival at the Oakland
Avenue station. BY 3 o'clock all the knights
had left their cars and with them a number
Of sympathizlng associates, who were not
subject 70 the command Of the Knights Of
Labor officials. Seven conductors and five
gripmen tregularsl remained at their posts,
making about sixty-fiye men who joined in
the strike The company was prepared for
this emergency. and when the regular con-
ductors and gripmen left their cars two men
on each car who had been travelling and pay
ing their fares all day arose from their seats
among the passengers, one taking hold Of the
grip. the other collecting fares BY this ar.
rangement the cars were kept in motion, and
aside from occasional punching no annoy
ance or Inconvenience was experienced The
company's property is under police protec.
tion, but there are no indications at this
writing Of any serious trouble.
Evening journal., 1889-12-31
shin RuiIdInr in Mninn.

BANGOR, Me, Dec 3i.-A review Of the
ship building interest in Maine shows that
the total number of vessels of all kinds
built in all the yards during the year just
closing is eighty-three, and the total ton
mage is 39,548. The Improvement in the
coasting trade has stimulated this industry,
and the prospect for the future is good. 1t
is probable next year will see a large in
crease in the amount Of tonnage built, as
there are already on the stocks in various
yards almost as much tonnage as was built
during all Of last year. The above summary
does not include the large 27S-foot keel
5000 ton ship Rappahannock, which is
completed all but the rigging. She is the
largest sailing vessel ever built in America,
and will be launched early next year.
Evening journal., 1889-12-31
HE WAS ON THE SHOOT.
Two Texas Deaperadoes who Ran Against
the KVrone Man

Two Texas Deaperadoes who Ran Against
the Wrong Man.
TKxARKANA, Tex. Dec. 8i.-On Christmas
day two noted desperadoes, Red Lendall and
Choctaw Pete, rode into the town of Tish-
wawa. They had been drinking and i'm
mediately took possession Of the main street.
firing their revolvers recklessly and driving
everybody within doors. While this was
going on a well mounted stranger, with a
veritable arsenal around his waist arrived.
The new conner was supposed TO be a COM
rade OF the outlaws by the inhabitants But
II turned out otherwise. Whom he went 10
hitch his horse Lendall cut the halter The
stranger protested, whereupon Pete covered
him with revolver and called upon Red 70
disarm him.
The stranger waited until the latter was
close 70 him, when he drew his revolver and
shot Lendall through the heart He then
opened fire on Choctaw Pete and sent tive
bullets into his head, killing him instantly.
The stranger offered TO give himself up, but
finding no one willing 20 arrest him, rode
leisur ely OF His identity is unknown.
Evening journal., 1889-12-31
sLecrPocuTloN CONSTITUTIONAL.
The General Term says Kcmmicr Must
Die by Wire.

htt uE NAres
ROCHESTER,, n. Y, Dec. 3l.--The general
term Of the SUI me court has handed down
a decision in Is Nemmler case, sustaining
the constitutionahty Of the law providing
for execution by electricity. The opinion
by Justice Dwight, accompanying the de
cision, includes review Of the various ex-
perimenis made upon animals with electric
ity, as well as cases Of accidental deaths OF
men caused by electric currents, and CON
tains the following Conclusions;
1--WE have no doubt that II the legislature
of this state should undertake TO prescribe
for any offense against its laws the punish
ment Of burning at the stake, breaking at
the wheel, etc, il would be the duty OF the
courts - pronounce upon such an attempt
the condemnation Of the constitution.
"The question now TO be answered is
whether the legislative act here assailed is
subject TO the same condemnation. Certainly
il is not so on its face, for although the
mode Of death described is conceded 10 be
unusual, there is no common knowledge or
consent that 1t is cruel II is a question Of
fact whether an electrical current of suffi-
cient intensity and skillfully applied will
produce death without unnecessary suffer
ing.
"The hight Of the scientific evidence in this
case is sufficient as we think, to remove
every reasonable doubt that the passage OF
a current Of electricity OF certain well de
termined intensity through the vital parts
Of the body, under chosen conditions Of CON
tact and resistance, must result In instant
death. II the question were Of the advisa-
bility in the change of the mode Of inflict
ing death by capital punishment the dis
cussion might be prolonged As we are CON
fined to the question Of constitutionality, We
deem further discussion unnecessary. The
order dismissing the writ Of habeas corpus
and remanding the prisoner must be af
Asu,aa y
Evening journal., 1889-12-31
coLoRgo PgopLE PaoTgsT.
A Meeting Called FOR Purposes of De-
fensa In south Carolina.


CuARLEsf :, s. c., Dec b. Great in
dgnation Is IL throughout the state at the
massacre o prisoners at Barnwell aud the
strongest appeals are being made TO the gov
ernor 10 make an example Of the mob. An
address has been issued to the colored people
Of the state by representative colored men
Of Charleston and vicinity, in which they
say that the outrage calls for immediate
and sober action on the part Of all law abid-
ing citizens Of this state, looking TO the en-
forcement of the law for the protection Of
life and property.
ITO this end, we, the undersigned citizens
Of Charleston and vicinity, request the Loud
ing colered men Of the state to assemble in
the city OF Columbia on the second day Of
january, 1890, at s o'clock, p. NJ, for the
purpose OF consulting aud formulating a
plan by which the law can be enforced and
order preserved through the proper officers
OF the state.
"ln this we place ourselves before the
country as a part OF the citizenship OF this
state that believes in upholding the strong
arm OF the administration, and bringing &c
justice those who defane and traduce her
fair namen The address is signed by about
two hundred colored men
Evening journal., 1889-12-31
Erhardt's Fight for Gardner.

NEw YoRK, Dec 81. Frederick r. Cou-
dert has been retained by Collector Erhardt
and Edward Kemp, Of Lanman d Kemp 20
look after the interests Of John e. Gardner.
the carpenter, who has been confined on
Wards Island with his wife and children
since he landed ON the 18th OF September
last, by the emigration commissioners
Gardner is man in good health with a
healthy half grown family, His fight Tor
liberty, aided BY the collector, has caused a
good deal OF comment The steamship Penn
land, on which the Gardner family crossed
the ocean, is in port and the emigration
board viii probably attempt 70 put them
aboard and send them back to Europe
Evening journal., 1889-12-31
P,nlxerton Men at Punrrutawney.

ALTOONA, Pa, Dec, 3l.-Three car loads
Of Pinkerton detectives have left Bellwood
for Punxsutawney and vicinity, where about
800 miners have been out on a strike for q
couple Of weeks. The miners have been or
dered 70 leave their houses by the operators
Wednesday or else 60 to work. The miners
have equipped themselves with firearms Of
every description, having saved number Of
rides from the riot Of three years ago, and
are buying up all the available firearms
they can get Great trouble is expected
Evening journal., 1889-12-31
Roston.s New Library.

BosroN, Dec. 31.-Although the authorities
Of Arlington have not been officially in
formed Of the fact it is understood that next
spring work win be begun on a library build
ing which win cost, when completed. not
less than $3.50 600. Ten thousand volumes
will be placed in it as a nucleus and presented
to the city. The giver Of this princely gift
is Mrs Maria Robbins, Of New York, whose
husband died several years ago, leav ing this
immense fortune to his wife. The site se-
lected for the building is at present occupied
by the Robbins mansion
Evening journal., 1889-12-31
Ths Chorokee commissionsr.' Report.

The Cherokee Commiasioners Report.
KANSAS CRY, Mo, Dec 3i.-The Cherokee
commissioners in their report to congress
characterizes the Cherokees' dilatory tactics
as gross discourtesy, which amounted to an
outrage upon the dignity Of the United States
government. The action Of certain cattle
men in competition with the government by
fictitious bids for the purchase Of the strip
is severely denounced, and the commission
ers offer the opinion that the "Cherokee
Nation with laws passed and administered
by white men, has become extinct by virtue
of a long continued intermarriage between
the Indians and whites, and ask If a strict
sense Of justice warrants the distribution OF
Indian annuities and other revenues equally
between the United States citizens aud full
blooded Cherokees
Evening journal., 1889-12-31
al Allsrea nrInInr swlndls.

Boston, Dec 3i.-James H. Murray, treas
urer Of the Honerine Mining company, has
been arrested on a warrant sworn out by
Wilson w. Fay. who claims 70 have been
defrauded in transactions with Murray to
the extent of $ll,500. 1t is charged that
Murray borrowed the money from Fay and
gave as security $1,000 shares of the Homer
inc Mining company, at that time said to be
worth 81 ashare. As the stock, it is claimed,
is now practically worthless, Ray is unable
10 obtain any money ON the security given.
Murray was held in $4,000 until Friday.
Evening journal., 1889-12-31
A LOTTERY Agent Arrested.

CHICAGO, Dec 3l--James f. Moore, said
to be the general agent in Chicago for the
Louisiana lottery, has been arrested here
charged with circulating an almanac con-
tanning reading matter relating to the lot
tery-its advantages, honesty, etc. He gave
bonds for his appearance, and denies that he
is now the agent OF the lottery.
Evening journal., 1889-12-31
EdItor chIld,n preaant.

PHrLADELPHIA, Dec. S1.--Mr. George W.
Childs has been presented with a white mar
Bile statuette Of Marguerite as she is repre-
sented at the shrine in Faust The figure
is very beautiful in proportions. It stands
upon pedestal Of blue marble three feet
high, and bears the following inscription:
Presented to George W. Childs by John o.
Hughes in behalf OF the welsh bicentenniaI
executive committee in remembrance Of past
bfudua-a y
Evening journal., 1889-12-31
The BOY and HIS Pistol.

BALTIMORE, Dec si--Johnnie McCleary,
aged 10 years, living in East Baltimore, was
playing with pistol in the presence OF sew
eral plagmates. The latter objected to tha
onstrate its harmlessness, put the muzzle ia
Of his head was blown of, and the boy's
death is expected h0Gxay.
Evening journal., 1889-12-31
German Against the Australian Baiiot,

Gorman Against the Australian Bhtiots
BALTIMORE, Dec. 81 United States Sena-
tor German delivered speech az a meeting
Of the Democratic editors Of the counties Of
Maryland that proves to be the largest sized
political sensation to which the public has
been treated for good while The Demo
cratic campaign last fall was conducted
practically under the auspices Of the Busi-
ness Mems Democratic association. Two
weeks ago that organization pledged itself
TO secure the passage by the next legislature
Of the Australian election law, which
had been favored and urged all along by
the Crescent club, Reform league, the
knights Of Labor the Federation Of Labor
and other political and labor organizations.
AT the editors meeting Senator German in
Weighed against the Australian system, and
said that it must not pass. The Democratic
party had already made too many concess-
ions to the reformers and to the Republican
party The Australian system might operate
well enough in Massachusetts, he said, where
the people were better educated as a whole,
but was not suited TO Maryland, where there
were so many uneducated people. The tenor
Of his speech was most emphatically against
a secret ballot He said two years ago the
legislature passed an election law that suited
the sentimentalists, but which resulted In the
ruling Of one section Of the state lsouthern
Marylandl by people who should never be
permitted to dominate the whites. The Aus
tralian ballot system had better be labeled q
law to throw the Democratic party out OF
power 1t had been tried in Boston, Mime.
apolis and elsewhere with disastrous result.
to the Democrats
Evening journal., 1889-12-31
lama snllshurr Yerv Ill.

LONDON, Dec. 3l-Lord Salisbury is seri-
ously i'll and his contemplated visit TO Gran
than has been postponed Lord Salisbury
has completed his final answer to Portugal.
The protraoted silence Of Consul johnson
with regard to recent events in Mozambique
and the acts Of SerPa Pinto, encourages the
belief that he is organizing force to drive
the Portuguese from the position they have
assumed
Evening journal., 1889-12-31
Composer Nfollenhauer Dead,

BROOKLYN, Dec. 3l.-Henry Mollenhauer,
the well known composer, leader and plan
ist, died last night st his residence. 70 Liv-
ingston street, of heart disease. He was born
at Erfurt, Germany, in 1925, played before
the duchess Of Weimar when years of age,
attained great celebrity in all Europe and
came to this country IN 1856.
Evening journal., 1889-12-31
pro,a.sov Kaa,ar SIN in x.,,

AMSTERDAM, N. Y, Dec. 81 Professor ].
Howard Keller, who was brought to Am
sterdam Saturday to answer the charge Of
fraud in the transfer of the Amsterdam
Business college, is still in custody here.
His bail has been fixed at $500, and he has
been trying to obtain bondsmen, but this
far without success
Evening journal., 1889-12-31
carnecie,s Men Get ! RaIse.

PI1TsBuRe, Dec. 3l.-The new scale of
wages for the employees Of Carnegie, Phipps
& Co.'s. at Homestead, has been arranged
By a conference between the Amalgamated
association and the firm The scale gives
the men an advance OF luO4 per cent over
resent rates
Evening journal., 1889-12-31
uaverhil,s 2sotb Anniversarv.

HAvERHLI, N. Y, Dec. 31.-The com
mittee on the 250th anniversary Of the set
tlement of this place have fixed the date for
the celebration for June "a and 25. Letters
Of acceptance 70 invitation have been re-
ceived from United States Senator Ingalls,,
Governor Davis, of Rhode Island, and others.
Evening journal., 1889-12-31
Hosmer Defeata DriscolI,

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Dec. 31.-The ten
mile handicap walking match between AL
Hosmer, of this city, and Dennis A. Dris-
coll, OF Lawrence, Mass, for $50 a side,
was won by Hosmer. Driscoll stopped at
eight miles, having gained but two laps Of
the half mile start allowed Hosmer.
Evening journal., 1889-12-31
n.w.rd cor ,ho T,vnch.r.,

CoLuMBus, s. G., Dec 81. In view oR the
lynching Of eight negroes at Barnwell on
Saturday last, Governor Richardson has
issued proclamation Offering reward Of
$500 for the apprehension and conviction Of
each and every one Of the parties concerned
in the Killing Of the negroes referred 70.
Evening journal., 1889-12-31
French Bfissionarise Murdered.

PARIS, Dec. 31.-News is received here
from Obock, French settlement on the east
coast of Africa, that two French missionaries,
travelling from zeilah to Harrar under the
escort of eight Greeks, were attacked by ma
tives and all the party were murdered.
Evening journal., 1889-12-31
Dead in Attitude Of Prayer.

MIDDLETON, n. Y, Dec. SL-Miss Dollie
Brown, maiden lady n years Of age, was
found dead at Mechanicsville by her niece,
with whom she lived Miss Brown was kneel-
ing in prayer when death came. Apoplexy
was the cause
Evening journal., 1889-12-31
rha Pnne Cenanres Itnlv.

ROME, Dec 3l-At the papal consistory
his holiness delivered an allocution in which
he emphasizes his censure Of the govern
ment's ecclesiastical trusts bill, and con-
demned the deposition of the bishop Of Al
trumura, Italy.
Evening journal., 1889-12-31
STANLEY sniis Homeward.

ZANZIBAR, Dec S1.-Henry NJ. Stanley, ac-
companied by Col Evan Smith, British
consul general at Zanzibar, sailed for Nom
bassa yesterday, where he will embark on
the Egyptian steamer Mansourah for Suex
The remainder Of the Stanley expedition will
leave for Mombassa today.
Evening journal., 1889-12-31
Gladstone q als FrIenda.

LONDON, Dec. 81. - Mr.. Gladstone has
written a general reply TO the birthday
greetings which have been showered upon
him, expressing hope that the indulgence
shown in estimating the value Of his labors
will help to make him watchful to avoid
arrors
Evening journal., 1889-12-31
DIed from a MAJ Dogs BIte.

HARRIsBuRs, Pa, Dec 3L-Chester
Smith, aged 5 years, died at West Fair
view Of hydrophobia He was bitten
through the lip BY small dog about nine
weeks ago. The wound healed over and
was not supposed to be serious, hut the boy
was seized with spasms and died in great
Evening journal., 1889-12-31
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Samuel Bancroft, Jr.. William DUPONT,
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Evening journal., 1889-12-31
shot pead br an omcer.

York, Pa, Dec Sl.-John Danner, alias
"Sew York Slim" Of Dubois, Pa, was shot
dead last NIGHT b. Constable Wiley. ID IA
ner was endenvoring to escape from the
custody Of the constable.
Evening journal., 1889-12-31
VICTIMS OF GAS.

Three Women Asphyxiated In an Oak
land Hotel.
SAN FRANcIsco, Dec. S1.-Mrs Erwin and
her two daughters, Mary and Bessie, from
Benton county, Mo-, were asphyxiated in
their room in hotel at Oakland. The
three ladies were assigned to the same
room, and not being accustomed to the use
Of gas, the hotel clerk showed them how 70
turn it on and off. In the morning the
three were found dead in bed, and an exam
ination showed that the gas had been turned
but half way.
Mrs. Erwin's husband had been in this
state but six months, and had rented a
farm in Ventura county, to which place his
family we're en- route 10 join him.
Evening journal., 1889-12-31
sn,c,de OF a LIthorrapher.

RocHrsrER. Dec. Sl-Otto Betz, lithog-
rs,ler. committed suicide il the Eliwanger
& Barry nursery grounds. Family troubles
Led y ths ncL
Evening journal., 1889-12-31
Chair Factory and steam MIL Burned.

CHESTER, Vt, Dec sl.-Foster g. Jaquith's
chair stock manufactory and steam mill at
Weston were burned Sunday. Loss, GO, 600;
insurance, $4,000. The fire started in the
dry house.
Evening journal., 1889-12-31
y F,psr NArroNAr BANK.

IN FIRST NATIONAL BANK,
WILMINGTON. Del, December "A. 1889.
The annual meeting of the Stockholders OF
on Tuesday, the 14th day OF January, 1890, be-
tween the hours OF 2 and p. m. for the pur-
pose OF electing nine stockholders to serve as
directors for the ensuing year.
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Evening journal., 1889-12-31
rhe charleston and BaIlImore aanned.

The Charleston and Baltimore Manned.
WASHINGTON, Dec Sl-The full compile
ment Of officers for the United States ships
Charleston and Baltimore have been CON-
pleted at the navy department. They are as
follows: United States ship Charleston
Captain, G. c. Remey; lieutenant com
mander, c. C. Todd; lieutenant, w, l.. Field;
lieutenant, G. NJ Stoney; lieutenant, j. G.
G. W. Denheld; past assistant surgeon, F.
w. f. Weber gunner, William Walsh; car
penter o. W. Hilton; chief engineer W. S.
Smith; past assistant engineer, N. Hollis,
chaplain, X. Hudson; ensigns, J. L. Jayne,
Elliott Snow, H. e Parmenter, A. M.
Beecher, j. d. Mcdonald; assistant engineer,
H. w. Jones; paymaster, Arthur Burtis.
The Baitimore's Omcers.
United States ship Baltimore-Capt W
S. Schley; lieutenant commander, U. Sebree;
lieutenants, E. W. Sturdy s. H. May, NJ f.
Wright, r. M Doyle, J. H. Sears, II o.
Dunn; ensigns, G. c. Marsh, w. o. Hulme
B. c. Decker, George b. Reed, B. Wells;
medical Inspector, J. H. Clark; past assist
ant surgeon, o. Diehl; assistant surgeon, f.
r. Stitt; paymaster, @. W. Beamer; chief
engineer, A. II. Able; past assistant engineer,
William Rowbotham; assistant engineers,
Solon Arnold and r. s. Werntz; gunner,
Peter Hawley; carpenter, j. p Carter
Evening journal., 1889-12-31
BOARD AND ROOMS.

DOARDERs WANTED, LADIES OR
ID gentlemen. Apply SO Lombard street.
OARDERS WANTED. - GOOD AC-
ID commodations. 400 East Fourth street,
EOR RERT.-ROOMS FURNISHED OR
II unfurnished; with or without board
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