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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-02-04
WASHINGTON NOTES.


Mr Robert l. Miller, Of Ohio, chief Of the
laws and currency division OF the secretary's
office, treasury department, has been APP
pointed deputy collector of customs az Port
Townsend, w. Il.
Hon Levi p. Morton has definitely decided
that his new building, now IN course Of
erection at II and Fifteenth streets, shall be
rented for apartments, and the building has
been placed in the hands of real estate
agents
The retirement Of Adjt. Gen. Drum in May
next has started applicants and aspirants for
the position to renewed exertions. 1t is be-
lieved in army circles that the contest has
narrowed down to Gems Kelton and Nc
Kreyer, both az present assistants to Gen.
Drum.
The official examination Of the machinery
and trial trip Of the gunboat Yorktown win
begin at Cramps shipyard, Philadelphia, To-
morrow. The contract calls for an estimated
horse power of 800, but the contractors are
sanguine that this will be exceeded
Congressman Holman, in conversation with
a representative Of the United Press, said that
he had hopes that some basis Of compromiss
could be reached between the house and sen
ate cOnferrees on the general land forfeiture
bill On separate bills the senate conferree.
had expressed a willingness TO agree in the
aggregate 70 a forfeiture of about 9, ,225, ,OOl
acres of land. He had no doubt as 70 tn,
passage Of the bills.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-02-04

MONTREAL, Feb. 4-Joseph A. Moore is
here, and detectives are on a hot trail for
him A representative Of the estate Of
Eugene Wetherill, Emma A5bott's husband,
is here trying to get him arrested on account
OF "A real estate transaction. Some months
ago Wetherill purchased block here for S3s,
600, paying the money over 10 Moore as the
agent for the Connecticut Mutual Insurance
company, who ownad it, and il is believed he
never properly accounted for it, and the title
is therefore in jeopardy. When the news Of
Moore's downfall became known his daugh-
ter, Julia, who was attending school at Smith
college, started at once for home. She ar.
rived just as her father was preparing e
fly to Canada, and, without unpacking hel
trunks, she decided TO 60 with him, and e
she did iis spite Of the protests Of her family
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-02-04
A PHILADELPHIA TRAGEDY.
annie KLAUS Murdered by Her Lover.
Who Lived Double Life-He Then
Kills HIMSELF

annie klaus Murdered by Her Lover,
Who Lived Double Iife--He Then
Kills HIMSELF
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 4-Anne Klaus,
pretty girl, the daughter Of "A well known shoe
dealer, was found ON a lot at Hope street and
Montgomery avenue Saturday night with a
bullet in her brain. She died without gain
ing consciousness. The body was not identi-
fled until yesterday morning, but before day
light the murderer had been run down and
had killed himself, after having tried TO kill
his wife
The murderer was Otto Kayser, street
car conductor He had been leading double
life for years. lie first met the girl he killeu
during the hI-centennial In the fall Of 1882.
She Bore an excellent reputation. Kayser
was known q q quiet, peaceable man, In love
with his wife and two little children,
Annie left her home, 1867 North Second
street, about 8 o'clock Saturday night and
met Kayser at Second and Putnam streets, a
stones throw from her fathers shoe store
She passed her home with kayser and walked
with him 10 the lot where he shot her IL Il
believed that she did not make an appoint
ment with Kayser, but that they met by &C.
cident and that she walked along not think
ing where she was going. Annie had Away
known KRyser as "Tom Lynn She had
been told that he was married, but she dit
not know it positively She was passionatel,
1 III love with him
After lac shot her Kayser went 70 his home
at 2,Tis kensington avenue, where he foun
his wife and her mother. He was very muc
excited, but, after walking up and down th
sitting room several times he went 10 bee
At o'clock he was aroused by the pOlicl
who were hunting Annie Klaus murderer
kayser raised the window sash and Lieul
Scott told him he was wanted.
He hurried back 30 his room, picked up
razor, and rushing to the bed where his sleeI
ing wife lay with her two baby boys, he drel
the razor across her throat, making a gas
four inches long. She raised up in bed wit
a scream, and her husband drew the razc
across the left side of her neck making dee
cut twelve inches long that reached from ca
% ear and down to her right shoulder blad'
Mrs Kayser caught up her youngest child /
her arms while the blood gushed from tn
gaping wounds in her THRIFT and rlshin
down stairs she opened the front door
Detective Geyer and Lieut.. Scott hurrie
up stairs Stretched on the bed, with HI
eldest son peacefully sleeping at his side
Kayser was gasping, while the blood poure
out Of his throat over the sheets and PILLOW
cases. He had cut his throat the moment hi
wife fed down stairs. He lived but a f.,
minutes. His wife has small chance of re
| c0very.
What passed between Annie Klaus an
her murderer just before he shot her wi
never be known.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-02-04
One lot of
DRESS GINGHAMS,

About 1000 yards we'll assorted styles be sold SC yard
worth &c. If you any of these goods you will have
quick, they probably won't last fortyeght
hours.
A small lot of 5o-nch Tricots marked down from
$Ioo and 75c yard to soc. Splendid goods,
making hrstclass dress goods bargain. Many other
excellent bargains at the counter. wonder in
the Silk neabout 400 yards plain colored Gros Grain Silks
from 75c, 621lc and 5oc down 25c yard We still
selling good many Cloaks but wonder almost
giving them away Any person interested in the purchase of
Coat of any description will do we'll to and u.s.
have great bargains in this line We would rather sell
loss than carry We have been selling goods at
about one-thrd of the original price.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-02-04
eUFFALo's GREAT FIRE.
The Recent Connagration WIN Doubtless
Lead To Radical Reform.

Lead TO Radical Reform.
BUFFALO, Feb. 4.-Fire engines were pour
iag water yesterday into the dreary waste
left BY Saturdays great fire All other work
was suspended Later in the day the fire
was completely extinguished. Mayor Becker
proposes % take decisive action. The prey
alence Of great fires here has caused a gem
eral alarm.
A meeting Of the fire commissioners, the SUI
perintendent and the chief win be held 70 con-
slider the building laws, which are blamed
greatly. Chief Hornig urges that builders be
made to divide wide buildings with a fire wall
every fifty feet II such wall had been put
in the great Root a keating building,
whore the flames started, the flames
could have been controlled The chief
thinks another defect In the building
was made noticeable Roofs here are
slaid directly upon the walls, and It was IN
this weak spot that the flames gained en-
trance 10 the Jewett building. II the ROOF
had been battlemented and the walls built
above the roof foot or two the building
could have been saved. The iron front wal
Of the Jewett building crashed through the
pavement on Seneca street and opened the
natural gas main. This started the fire or
the north side of Seneca street.
These facts have caused considerable ex
citement here The latest estimate places tn,
loss at S2,000,000. All the buildings excep
the Arlington hotel win be rebuilt
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-02-04
A BATTLE WITH RODENTS.
Silas Berry savagely Attacked by


silas Berry savagely Attacked by a
Troop of the Pests.
NEWTON, n. j., Feb 4-Silas Berry, a
young man who works on farm near here,
had desperate conflict with rats. On the
farm is a deep brick vault for the storage Of
brewers grain. This was packed in 50 tight
last summer that it was necessary to to cut it
out with spade Thus far about one-half
has been taken out and in such way as 70
leave dark hole in the vault Berry de
scended into the hole by means Of a lRdder,
and soon he felt large rat climbing up his
trousers leg. He kicked the rat squealed,
and one Of the assistants ON the outside
opened trap door, letting in a food of
light Then, just ON a level with his head,
Berry saw scores of rodents looking at him,
They made for him from all directions and a
desperate fight ensued There were about lOl
of the rats and Berry had no weapons but hi.
hands and heavy books. IL was twenty min
utes before any help arrived, and then Berry
was taken out of the pit in fainting condi
ton and covered with blood from many cut
and scratches. He killed sixty Of the pests il
his desperate fight.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-02-04
TO IMPROVE THE ROADS.


A Bin to BE Presented TO the New Jer-
sey Legislature for That Purpose.
EIIzhBErH, n. j., Feb 4-Pruminent citi-
zens and taxpayers from all parts of Union
county met on saturday at the Elizabeth
Court house to discuss a general road bill to
be submitted to the legislature. State Sena-
tor Miller and Assemhlymen Voorhees, and Ul-
rich, Of Union county, were present The
bill is entitled AN act 10 enable boards Of
chosen frecholdeIs 10 acquire, improve and
maintain public roads, and its object is to
give the freeeholders full control of all county
roads in the state and TO have power TO repair
them at the expense Of taxpayers. 1t Is pro
posed 70 either levy special tax to pay for
such Improvements or 70 issue bonds of the
county at 8 per cent interest 70 raise the
money tc pay for the work, the roads 70 be
paved at least twelve feet wide in the center.
One-tlnrd of the cost is to be paid by the
city or township through which the roads run
and the balance 10 be assessed on the county
at large. A civil engineer is TO be employed
TO make out plans for all improvements de
termined upon and to get reasonable com
pensatiOn for his labor
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-02-04

PoUGHKEEPsIE, Feb. 4-Before James b.
Livingston, Of Rhinebeck, died he owned a
large amount Of property, included in which
was The Rhinebeck Gazette. After his death
the paper passed into the hands Of Editor
Rhodes. On Saturday Mr.. Rhodes was ex-
amined before a justice at Rhinebeck as to
the ownership of the paper, an employe hav-
ing sued him for services rendered Question:
were repeatedly asked him in relation TO the
ownership Of the paper, his answers invaria-
bly, being that he simply rents it, but doesn't
know how he came into possession Of it. Mr.
Louis Livingston, one Of the heirs Of his
brother, james b., has bsen cited 70 appear
before Judge Barnard next Friday TO answer
questions pertaining TO the matter.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-02-04

Providence, Feb. 4-Yesterday morning,
az o'clock, the seven story coal elevator and
pockets of the Providence Coal company on
Dorrance street wharf took fire The elevator
is an immense timber structure and the
wooden building was well in flames when the
alarm was struck. The fire was soon under
control. but the elevator was destroyed and
the coal pockets fell in, letting 10000 tons of
coal down on the wharf, where it Is still burn
ing. The fire Illuminated all the city, and
three alarms called all the fire apparatus
The loss on the building is 1000, partly in
sured. The coal is worth s. a ton, and will
be about half destroyed.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-02-04
A Lockers FrIghtfnI Death.

EVANSVILLE, Ind, Feb, 4-George Heidel,
a young farmer, residing about nine miles
below this city, lost his life in a singular
manner Adjoining bis farm was that of
William TomplSins, a negro, who for several
days past has been engaged in clearing up a
piece Of new ground Knowing him TO be
very superstitious Heidel resolved upon a
practical joke, and at night he rushed from a
hiding place, robed in white sheet The
negro in his fright struck out with an ak he
held in his hand, splitting the head Of the
unfortunate joker s4uarely open TO the
shoulders, killing him instantly.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-02-04
A Whole Family Drowned.

BISMARCK, D. T., Feb. A. -The warm
weather which has prevailed in this section
has 50 honeycombed the ice in the Missouri
river that travel is beset with great danger
An entire family, consisting Of Mr.. ana Mrs.
Olsen and three children, are reported 70 have
been drowned while attempting to cross the
river in wagon, fifteen miles north Of the
city. The team broke through the ice and
pulled the wagon and occupants with them.
There was no one present to rescue them, and
the swift current carried them away before a
man who saw them from the shore could
reach them
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-02-04

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Feb 4.-Frank Pope,
the attorney engaged in securing evidence in
the contested election case Of the Second CON
gressional district, returned from Madison.
He says that the reports of danger to his life
by lynchers has been greatly exaggerated.
A public meeting was held at Madison upon
his arrival, the object Of his visit being
enormously supposed to be the arrest of citi-
zens and their prosecution in the United
States court. There was no outbreak, how
ever, or any actual preparations for violence.
Mr. Pope viii return to Madison on Thursday
and resume his work of collecting testimony.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-02-04

DENVER Feb. A car on the Berkeley
motor line at North Denver became unman-
ageable while running down a steep grade,
and ON reaching the bottom jumped the track
and was smashed TO pieces. The passengers
were all more or less injured. The most seri-
ously hurt are: John Berry, fatal internal
injuries; William Greenman, conductor, spine
injured, fatal; Otto Brohiner, thigh and arm
broken; Mrs. j. T. Thomas, head cut and
thigh dislocated; unknown woman, arm bro
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-02-04

BERLIN, Feb. 4-The general belief IS gem
eral here that Crown Prince Rudolf was
murdered, and this conviction IS rapidly
growing in London. 1t is thought here that
the Austrian government, finding it impossi-
ble 70 establish the belief that the prince died
from apoplexy, decided TO attribute his death
to suicide, to avoid the modification Of hav-
ing theAtrue cause made public.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-02-04
HARRY lNeRAM,s RETURN.
He Finds His Cruelty Deserted wifo Happy
Ia a New Houls.

He Finds His Cruelty Deserted Wife Happy
Ia New Homie.
HARRlsHUHG, Feb. 4-seven years ago
Harry Ingram, printer, left bis wife and
three children in this city, and departed for
the east in search of work Mrs. Ingram did
needle work to support herself and children,
but she was able to provide only scantily the
necessaries Of life. Three years after her hus-
bands departure Mrs. Ingram heard that he
had died in New York, the result Of dissipa-
ton, and she married James Hurst, hard
working mechanic There were two children
born in the Hurst family, and Mr. Hurst wa.
kind father TO all Of the children in tn,
house. A few days ago Ingram returned 3,
the city. He was tramp, and was dirty
and ragged He went to his wife's home an,
intended TO make it his headquarters, but wa
turned out and forbidden to enter. This mad
him angry and he threatened 10 prosecute hi
wife and take his children away. Mrs. Hurs
fears that be viii carry out his threat.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-02-04
PhIIadelphIa .whlts Caps. .

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. AIRS Annie Stew
art, Of No 1855 North Sixth street, found
this "White Cap notice under the door OF
her house; "You must treat your husband
better, do more work and don't go out so
often. You must be IN the house before {
o'clock every night, and if you're found on
the street after that hour you win be strapped
aud sent home without any clothes on.
You're too fat and lazy" Signed A. E., No.
10, "White Caps The ladys husband will
employ detectives 10 find out who sent tn,
r,affea
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-02-04

NEW BRUNSWICK, N. j., Feb. 4-Thomas
Bell, a member Of the freshman class Of Rut-
gers college, was seized on Patterson street
by crowd Of other students attired as White
Caps, was lashed TO post and subjected 10
nany indignities. He was finally dragged
through the cold waters of the Nil Run
brook and deposited at the rairoad bridge
His assailants are supposed to be sophomores
who are angry at the part Bell took in some
of the r.arant cane rushes
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-02-04
A RIBBON BARGAIN

Crown Edge all Silk MORE Ribbons splendid assortment
of coors excellent quality of goods No No
15c yard small lot Of Ladies Coored Silk Hose in navy
blue seal brown and garnet sizes 8 g. 9 former price
o2c, marked down to SOC pair.
Remnants of Hamburg Embroideres large lot wide and
goods interesting and economical prices We have
magnificent stock of Hamburgs in Swiss Nainsook and
Cambria wide and goods also the alover Embrod-
cries and wide Flouncngs Bargains in Muslin Underwear
special lines and Soc well the better goods in large
variety which every lady should see
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-02-04

COLUMBUS. o., Feb. 4-John Ginaver,
dairyman, disappeared ten days ago, after
having received a 'White Cap notice. Yes
terday his body was found in a wen on his
place, being partially covered with stones
and his head nlasnt.i he had been mur-
dclei and thrown in His hired man, Philip
Souder, who discouraged looking on tha
premises for the body, has been arrested
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-02-04

WESTERLY, r. l., Feb. 4-The Briggs
building, at Main street and the Pawcatuck
river, was burned out yesterday morning. AT
o'clock a tremendous explosion occurred,
which blew out glass and scattered Ehe fire
men, several OF whom were severely injured.
The building was completely gutted The
origin of the fire is believed % he incendiary.
total loss, So, 80; total insurance. s20.4'n
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-02-04

Boston, Feb. 4-MeSrs. Robson and Crane
appeared as business partners for the last time
Saturday night at the Hollis Street theatre.
The house was crowded with friends and ad-
mirers of the comedians. AT the conclusion
OF the performance both comedians made
feeling speeches, aid Mr. Crane explained
the reason for the dissolution of the partner.
ship. He declared that It was chiefly due q
a feeling that, as years went On, the partner.
ship might prove a hialrance to individual
prog resA
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-02-04
Death Of Mrs. FrelIpchuvsen.

NEWARK, N. j., Feb Airs. Frederick T.
Frelinghuysen, widow OF the late Secretary
OF State Frelinghuysen, died at her home in
Park place yesterday morning, after an i'll
ness Of long standing A complication Of dis
,ases, mainly lung trouble and paralysis, was
the immediate cause OF death.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-02-04
AND HILL.
COS, COZ and 600 Market Street.
Announce great
.CLOSING-OUT FEBRUARY SALE

We have just completed annual inventory of stock
and find that have many goods hand. We must
make for Spring Goods which beginning to
rive. In order accomplish purpose have made de-
cded in prices which ought make very busy
during the usually dull month of February Please what
we have to say, then come and see for yourself.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-02-04
ADJUSTMENTS.


M TILMINGTJN RINK, ...s
GRAND MASQUE CARNlN Al
Benefit of du Pont Post, No. z; g. a. H.
fter tbe march. there will be fancy and
srlesque skating. also race between two oI
i G. A. r. men who never had skates on i9r l
Feather medal. Any person OF dlsrepusiIa5p pc ,
saracter coming under masque) VIII De
sscted as soon as the march is over.
ADMISSION, 25 CENTS.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-02-04

Twenty-third street Line. and the re
serves Are Called out--The Roads Rap
idly Resuming.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-10-24
BRIDGES AND STREAMS.
The Way Proceedings May BE Taken
Against Bridges That Obstruct Naviga-

The Way Proceedings May BE Taken
Against Bridges That Obstruct Naviga-
ton.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20.-Secretary Proc
tor has prepared circular of instructions
respecting the practice to be followed in
cases where bridges over navigable
streams are said to be distractions to
commerce When such complaint or
charge is made. the chief of engineers
shall refer it to the engineer officer in
charge of the disttict in which the alleged
obstruction is located He shall make an
examination to determine whether or not
the bridge is an obstruction. and see
whether or not it can be removed.
In determining this the person or cor
poration controlling the bridge shall be
given an opportunity to appear before the
officer. The latter shall report to the
chief of eng neers, who shall lay the report
before the Secretary of War. The Secre-
tary upon this report may order board
of officers to examine the bridge, the same
routine to be followed by it as by the
single officer. When this report reaches
the Secretary he may hear interested
parties upon the matter, granting contin
uances from time to time as may b. prop
er, so that the question shall be thor
oughly discussed and presented before q
decision is reached
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-10-24
ADDITIONAL DISPATCHES.

GREEN b. RAUM has been appointed
Commissioner of Pensions.
The King of Portugal who had pre-
viously been reported dead on a false
telegram, died at Lis BON on the 18th. His
eldest son, the Duke of Braganza, sue
ceeds him as Carlos L
BY the burning of a stove at Lemons.
Belgium, recently the proprietor and three
assistants were burned to death.
THE Servian Skutschina opened on the
Doth.
GOVERNOR FORAKER, of Ohio who had
been extremely sick, was reported on the
fair way TO recovery on the Goth.
THE village of Curtiss, on the Wisconsin
Central railroad, north of Marshfeld,
Wis, was destroyed by fire recently.
Loss, 500. 600.
THE London Stock Exchange was de-
pressed during the week ended October
10. The Continental bourses were re-
ported quiet with an upward tendency at
Berlin.
A CREDITOR of Bedford, Clarke & Co.,
the publishers, whose failure occurred re-
Gently, states that the firm have notified
creditors of their readiness to pay all
claims in full
NAPLES was partially inundated on the
Goth. Violent storms were reported at
that city and other parts of Italy.
WHILE Prince William, of Wurtemberg,
was driving to church at Ludwigsburg on
the Goth he was fired upon by q man named
Klaiber, who upon being arrested ex-
claimed: 1T is high time Wurtemburg had
Catholic King" The Prince was not
hurt The would be assassin was supposed
to be deranged.
THE Republicans of Mississippi have
withdrawn their State ticket and issued a
protest to the Nation saying that free
speech and free ballot in Mississippi are
impossible.
A CONSTRUCTION train on the Confluence
and Oakland branch of the Baltimore &
Ohio railroad was wrecked near Pitts
burgh, Pa, recently. Two men were
killed and large number badly injured.
A NEW oil territory has been developed
at Warrington, W. Va The well is doing
sixty barrels an hour. The well is owned
by the Standard Oil Company.
BABBTTT, the millionaire soap maker,
died at New York on the Goth, aged eighty.
The Russian revenue last year was 81 =
OOO, 900 roubles more than the expendit-
ures.
1 n A1O u PohOSH eAplOueu al DRY al y
switch in the Choctaw Nation, in a coal
pit recently. Sixteen men were in the
mine at the time, four of whom were fa-
tally burned.
A COW caused bad wreck on the North
ern Pacific forty-seven miles from Port
land, Ore, recently. James Nolan was
fatally injuredi the engineer, H. Jones,
seriously.
COUNT OKUMA. Minister of Foreign At
fairs, Japan, was slightly wounded the
other day by a would-be assassin. The
latter committed suicide.