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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-14
His Scored Died wIth nIm.

NEw BEDFORD, Mass, Jan 14-Jonathan
Reynolds, also known as "Whisco b Line. .
died here. He took up his abode some twenty
five years ago, and made hut Of rough
boards, loosely put together, with an Old
stovepipe projecting from the side. It had a
cellar, in one corner Of which, on some sticks.
was straw bed. Here Reynolds slept. with
a dog as his companion Sunlight never
gained admittance there. In another part Of
the structure was place for his horse. which
was usually in better condition than his own
apartment. He lived lonely, isolated life.
the secret of which probably goes to the grave
with him
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-14
ALExAN DER 7. M,eILL.
Death of the wsn-Known Educator Mt His
Irinceton FEo.ne


fRINcErc y, n j., Jan. 14.-Alexander T.
McGill, d. d. and IL D. Of the Princeton
Theological seminary. died Yesterday morn
ing OF heart trouble He was taken III about
a month ago and has been confined most Of
the time TO his room. Professor McC}rl was
one OF the leading divines Of the Presbyterian
denomination, and was known all over thia
land lie was professor Ia Princeton college
thirty-four years Several standard theo-
logical works were written by DR.. Mc4m
His last, book ON church government, was
finished and In tho hands OF the publishers al
the time OF his death.
Alexander I. McGill was born Feb. "a.
1907, in Canonsburg, Pa In 1902 he entered
jefferson college IN that state, from which
he was graduated four years later, at the
age Of 49, He was the class valedictorian.
he Immediately began the study of theology,
and at the same time was made tutor In
Jefferson college OF a delicate constitution,
under this double work bis health failed,
and by advice OF friends he went TO Milledge-
vile, Ga He took charge OF the Baldwin
academy, and at the end Of year began the
study OF law with Ex-Governor Mitchell He
was admitted 70 practice In 1880.
After practieing law two or three years In
Georgia Mr.. Mcaill returned TO Canonsburg
lie had saved some money and was able to
resume the study OF theology, which he had
never willingly given up In 1885 he was
ordained 70 the ministry and Ia 1888 became
pastor of the Second Presbyterian church in
Carlisle -Four years later he was made pro-
fessor In the Presbyterian Theological semi
nary In Allegheny City. His success In that
famous institution was 80 marked that, while
connected with IL, he was offered the presi-
dency of Ave different colleges In 1853
Professor McGills health failed again, aud
he accepted professorship in tho theological
seminary in Columbus, 5. G. He went south
rather reluctantly, his wife, strong anti
slavery woman, objectlng to a permanent
residence in that section In 1858 his health
was restored, and they returned TO the Allie
gheny City seminary. In the summer Of 1854
Dr. McGill was transferred 70 the Prince
ton seminary. In this institution he filed
various chairs, and was made emeritus pro
fessor in 1883 and virtually retired. His
name remained at the head Of the catalogue
as long as he lived.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-14
Poor Health Loads 10 suicIde.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. l4.-John S. Peart.
50 years old, who hved at s42 Wetherall
street, committed suicide by shooting him
self through the forehead. Peart came to
this country from England twenty years
ago. He retired from business three years
ago. and since theh uad devoted his entire
time to the study Of oraithology. His health
began to fail about a year ago. He con-
tlnued to grow worse, and for several
months had been broken down in health and
despondent.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-14

PARIS, jan l4-M Jacques, the opponent
oi Gen. Boulanger in the department OF the
same, has published q reply 70 Gen. Bou-
aager's latest manifesto. NJ Jacques saws;
with Republican army there is no need
to fear Sedan. With a Casarian army.
which would cease to be exclusively Frenca
in order to become the army of a rebel
soldier, defeat would be doubled by dis
honor" He advises the electors MOTIF listen
to soldier who has lost the right to appeal
70 the flag and to reject one whose can
1idature signifies indiscipline and national
ruin.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-14
want It Dong onenlv.

New BRuNswIcE, n. j., Jan. IA strong
e.sort is being made to have the rules of the
SAKE legislature amended so that committees
ssall be compelled to report bills referred to
them for action. An amendment to the rules
70 that effect has been introduced by one Of
the Middlesex assemblymen, who claims that
It is unfair that measures should be smoth-
cred in committee and never heard OF after
their introduction. He believes that either a
favorable or an unfavorable report should be
made, and the fate Of all bills be decided by
vote on the floor of the house
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-14

READING. Pa, Jan 1A-Seven more Of the
victims Of the tornado were buried here YES
to-day. The funerals were all largely AZ
tended, and the scenes at the graves were
truly pathetic. The funerals Of Matilda q
Graw, Laura E Kercher, and Ella Beitnauer
all took place from ST. Luke's Lutheran
church at the same time. The other victims
inferred were Sophia F. Winkleman. Eva
Leeds, Sadly Shade and Amelia Christman-
Nearly all the clergymen Of Reading In their
sermons referred to the disaster The citi-
zsns' relief committee have issued a card
stating that no more money is required.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-14

81. LOUIS, Jan. l4-Reports received from
the Chickasaw nation intimate that the fol-
lowers Of William Guy, who was recently
deposed from the governorship by Secretary
Villas In favor Of Governor Byrd. will not
adhere 70 the agreement between Guy and
Byrd leaving the settlement Of their dinicuI-
ties TO the arbitration Of the interior depart
ment The Guy faction claim that their
leader was elected on the face OF the returns.
and it is feared that as they largely outnum-
Der the followers Of Byrd they viii endeavor
to seat Guy by force While Guy himself Is
disposed TO abide by the secrstarys decision.
it claimed that be Is powerless to prevent
his adherents from open violence.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-14

EATON, o., Jan. 14-Elmer sharkev.
aged q, the son of a rich widow living out
OF town, quarreledawith his mother about
his prospective marriage with young work
ing girl, Miss Straw. AT about O'Clock in
the morning Elmer ran bareheaded, bare
footed and in his underclothing to the nearest
neighbors and told terrible tale Of thieves
being in their house and killing his mother.
Mrs Sharkey was found lying on the bed
with her head mashed and wooden mallet
by her side The neighbors who investi-
gated think Elmer killed his mother and,
going to his room, undressed and jumped
out Of his window to alarm the neighbors.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-14
she Meyer So ,vnshInnton

CUTHBERT Ca, Jan. 14.-Aunt Caroline
Harris. colored woman who was buried in
Quitman county, was 100 years Of age. She
never claimed to have seen George Washing
ton, nor TO have been cornplimented by
Lafayette, but was humble slave in the
Harris family, to which she clung, in its sue
cessive generations, until death came to her.
In this way the record of her death is IN
doubted. She was blind for many years, but
during the war she regained her sight. She
had been so long in the family that she exer-
cised maternal authority in talking to the
youngsters OF GO and 20.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-14
al Windnw Glasa Trnst-

FINDLAy, o., Jan. 14-A window glass
trust will be formed at the annual meeting
Of the Window Glass Manufacturers associa-
ton, which VIII be held in Washington on
Tuesday Of this week The delegates from
this city have been advised that Pittsburg
manufacturer will introduce a resolution
shutting down all the new factories in the
west, and thea ordering a general advance in
pr ces, the running factories dividing profits
with those closed down.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-14
Drysterious Attempt at AssassInatIon.

BEAVER FALLS, Pa, Jan 14.-John Kelly,
q well known contractor, was entering his
residence at night, accompanied by his
brother, when two sharp reports cf a pistol
were heard Kelly fell back into his brothers
orms, shot through the right breast. Doc
tors have failed TO find the bullet and Kelly's
condition is precar.ovs. Who shot him is
not publicly known. II IL said thut Kelly
t"ows. hut viii say Hotnins. After the
ssots seie h.'s-. t"S ln=4 ssfs $50 ~ l1n
down q side street.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-14
ne wants the Indlap rauca,.a

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14-Commissioner Of
Indian Affairs Oberly, in his annual report
for tue past fiscal year, devotes great deal
Of space TO the subject Of Indian education
The education Of Indian youth, be saws
should be compulsory; but on those princi.
pies Of compulsion which are recognized as
legitimate in the free commonwealth Of the
world, which principles, while they would
require the Indian child 70 receive such edu-
cation as would fit him for civilized life and
self support therein. would leave with his
parents the liberty TO choose between the
government and the private school.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-14
Mr.. Powderiy at Binehamton.

BNGHAMToN, N. Y, Jan. 14-AIr. Pow.
derly addressed public meeting Of District
Assembly No. 1872 Knights Of Labor. here
Saturday evening, delegates being present
from Syracuse, Auburn, Cortland and other
places, after which the annual election of
district officers was held. Mr.. Powderly
touched on national topics affecting the
order, and among other things said that the
Philadelphia man who started a new order
recently had offered to sell it out to him
tPowderlyl for 500, and had previously tried
TO sell it 70 John Wanamaker.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-14
DENOUNCED BY ANARCHISTS.
John Most Becoming Too Conservative
for His Followers.

John Most Becoming Too Conservative
for his Followers.
NKw YoRr, Jan. 14.-There's a row In the
Anarchist camp, and group Of Austrian
and Slav revoutonists Is looking for John
mosts scalp. The group Is known as the
Radical Workingmen's league and meets at
No. 525 East Fifth street Most of the mem
bers Of the group were converted 10 AnRroh-
ism by Most In 1868, while he was IN
Austria They have now come out 10 a cir
cular, addressed to ''all honest revolution
lists, in which they denounce Most.
They say that since coming to the United
States Most has rapidly become conservative,
and since the hanging Of the Chicago An.
archists has become cowardly. According
TO these fire eaters Most Is q greedy, seif
seeking rascal, whS wants money and az.
grandizament" He has actually used the
money he made in publishing The Froiheit
for himself. Among Most's most serious Of.
fenses against the Anarchists was his denun-
ciatlon Of Schumacher, the murderer Of the
Austrian police inspector Rumpf, who Most
is claimed 70 have said, was not a man 10
be trusted. Tint was a "crime, say Most's
former disciplea Most, too, has wandered
from the faith Of Anarchy Instead OF a
propaganda Of deeds he advocates a propa-
ganda Of peaceable means; now he Is q Com
munist, while he was formerly a Fodera-
ZIONIST; now he believes In authority; form
erly he denounced ali authority Most has
grown selfish, much 20 the regret OF the
American people, for now he advocates
"looking out for the United States and leav-
ing Europeans to take care Of themselves
Most is accused of cowardice because he
opposed a parade In this city Nov. 10 last,
the anniversary Of the execution Of the
Chicago martyrs" when he knew that the
group had planned TO have a row with tho
police on that occasion, during which Johann
was TO be executed Most said he had no
objection 20 being killed. but not in that
way, as it would "hurt the cause" and give
the 'capitalistic press an opportunity to
revile the Anarchists.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-14
nTIss Garrett'. Handsome oIrt

BALTIMORE, Jan. l4-Miss Mary Garrett
is building a handsome new home for the
school which is the Baltimore branch Of Bryn
Mawr college, near Philadelphia. She viii
spend 500, 300 upon ii, exclusive Of any en-
dowment she nay make The building viii
be fireproof Special attention win be given
TO physical training.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-14
Irish Amenities.

DUBLIN, Jan. 14.-A party Of raiders Wis
issd the house Of a Nationalist farmer on the
ksnmare estate, and, after administering q
ssvere beating, extorted from him promise
to ablure the plan of campaign, which is
very unpopular among a portion Of the
psople Members Of the National league col
,eQted clothing, etc, in Londonderry for the
sa,earragh tenants who were arrested for
resisting evictors, Tho prisoners will be
driven in cars from Londonderry to Falcar-
ragh, where they will be tried tomorrow.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-14

RAILWAY, N. j., Jan 14-Fire DESTROYED
the coal sheds, buildings adjoining and the
house Of Theodore Pierson Loss. 81. 900
The fire was Of incendiary origin. Mr.. Pier.
son was one Of the jury that convicted the
Plainheld fire bugs, and this is supposed 70
be retaliation, as threats were made against
all the jurymen-
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-14

SIOUX CITY, la, Jan l4.-There is a re-
newai here Of the same troubles which pre-
cedei the murder Of Rev. George c. Had
dock The attorney for the Law and Order
leaSie, which is making the same war
against the so called transportation COM
panies and Others as was made against
saloons, received a White Cap letter, orna-
mented with skall and crossbones, warning
HIN t. loavs tic CIR az a-.e.. pT.ct threats
OF pei sonal violence are made.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-14

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Jan. 14-An official
bulletin was issued declaring jacksonville
free from all contagious or infectious dis
eases. The health officer Of the city, C. j.
Kenworthy, NJ. D., also issued bulletin de.
claring that SO far as he knows not single
case OF yellow fever exists In the city Of
Jacksonville or county Of Duval
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-14
FiendIsh work Of rrnmn..

CLEVELAND, o., Jan 14-Two tramps
We're discovered in the barn Of ex-Sherif
hooensack, at Mt. Hickory, o., and when
ordered out by Hobensack they attacked him
ieroctously. shooting him twice uaa eating
hiia with knife Ihey tisn threw han into
manager aud st fire 10 the barn. ard bs fore
.-e-. -.s-l "-;S lsac~s4 ~ 49, -e4l.s.y
burnsl and viii probably die.
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pcnth of : Lernl Ilrht.

NEW York, Jan. 14-Surrogate Abraham
Lott, Of Kings county, died yesterday Of
Bright's disease, at the age of 90 years. He
was son of the late Judge Lott, Of the
court Of appeals, and his own career at the
bar had been brilliant one He was wealthy,
as the result Of large practice and fortu.
nate investments in real estate.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-14

ASHLAND, O., Jan. 1.-THE Jury In the
eneserown murder case, after being out six
hours, returned a verdict of not guilty.
Great Indignation is manifested by citizens
u the community where the crime was CON-
mitssd; Tbs EiaI has bear In progress sincs
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-14
More Money for tho ponama cana,

PARIS, Jan. l4.-Figaro asserts that Count
de Lesseps and the administration council Of
tas Panama Canal company have signed an
agreement with the .Banque Parisienne fer
tee issue by the latter Of 60,000, OO0 shares of
new stock
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-14

WoRcEs- FEB, Mass, Jan. 14-Ella Cham
berlain, the whistler, was to have appeared
at a concert here last night. A clergyman
objected, and She mayor forbade Miss Cham
berlain to appear unless she would whistle
sacred music enly. She did not appear.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-14

ROME, jan 14-The pope and Prime
Minister Crispi have both declined 60 Grant
interviews to Cardinal Lavigerie on the sub-
iect Of the anti-slavely crusade The pope
thought the time inopportune to discuss the
subject
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-14

CLINTON, la, Jan. lA--The order has gone
forth on this division of the Chicago ana
northwestern that all operators Of the Teleg-
rapners Brotherhood must resign from that
organization or quit the employ Of the North
western. What they will do is not known.
as the order is a surprise to them.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-14

NEW YoRK, Jan. AL A. Every, con-
ductor on the elevated railway, was crossing
the tracks At Eighth avenue and One Hun
dred and Folty-tfth street, when he was
struck by an engine and instantly killed
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-14

New YoRK, Jan 1A-Fire DESTROYED
number Of frame stables on SlxusGa sEresk
Ten horses were burned
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HELP WANTED.



WANTED-A AJ0URNEYMAN HARNESS
w MAKER, at YERGER'S, 407 Shipley st
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-14

The Citizens Of the Former Town Capture
the County Records-A Battle Ensnes In
which Two Men Arc Knled-Troops
Restore Temporary Order.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-15
GRAND CELEBRATION y!
On Court House Square, at OpeIousaS.
Fourth Of J,ly 1889.
The days festivities will open with Military Salut
of ONE HUNDRED GUNS

The days festivities will open with Military Salute
of ONE HUNDRED GUNS
At Ii ocloch a. m. the Opeousas Firemen and visiting
Companies will parade through the principal streets.
headed by the Brass Bands of Washington and this town
After the Parade the different Military Compaes will
have Grand Dress Parade and Drill the Square, and
at noon another Salute will be fired
Reading of the Declaration of independence and Pub
lie Speaking by members of the Supreme Bench and Wis
tng and resident attorneys
After the speaking, there will be all sorts of Games
aid Sports such as "Pgs in the Clover with live Pigs
"Greasy-Pig Chase" Sack Race "Clmbing the Greasy
Pole" "Foot Races, 'Wheelbawow Races, &c, &c. &c.
The GREATEST LIVING ELEPHANT and his Trainer
will be exhibition. This is by special request and at
an enormous eayense
There will also be many other attractions around thA
Square-Rebeccas at the Well Gypses, Art GalleresN
Museums, ETC., Etc, Etc.
At night there will be GRAND ILLUMIN ATIONS and
FIREWORKS There will also be BALL at the Social
Club Hail. given under the auspices of that Club music
furnished by their accomplished Music Director Mrs NJ.
K. Lastrapes; and there will also be CONCERT at
the Court House under the direction of Prof R. Mayer
REFRESHMENTS of all kinds at all hours of the day.
Meals in the Market House from 10 a. m. to p,
Efforts are being made to have the Rail Road Co. run
Excursion from Morgan City to Opelosas that day
and also to have excursion rates from Alexandria the
regular train A large crowd is expected
ALL ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-15
NO. 3s.
JUDICIAL NOTICES.
StIIERlFF'S SALE.
pi"iri"t Co"rt, Parish Of 81. Landry, No. l4i80.
juIeSPerrodin VS.. Mrs. Antoine Ledee.

~
District Co}nt, Parish Of 81. Landry, No llt80
jue1Perrodin VS.. Mrs. Antoine Ledee.
by vrtue Of an alias writ of feri facias is.
sued ont of the 18th Judicial District Court in
and for the parish of st. Landry in the above
entitled and numbered suit, [ will proceed to
sell ut public auction to the last and highest
bidder at the front door OF the Court House
in the town of Opelousas, parish of st. Ian
dry, on SATURDAY Y, the 18th day of June,
A. ID, 1889. at / A. NJ, the following des
rrihed property, t0-wit:
A certain plantation with all the buildings
and Improvements thereon, in Malet, CON
tanning forty and 5iEl00 acres, being described
rs lot No. on the map and the process verbal
dled in tho estate of Francois Collins, deceas
ed, in 1873; the ssAlMbove land being part
of the following property sold at the success
sion of Francois Collins: "A certain planta.
tion situated i'll hTallct, st. Landry parish, and
bounded north 10y lands of F P. Pitre, east
by lands of Francois Simien and Mrs. Beaure-
pere Chacherc, south by, lands Of Louis ST.
micn, and west by lands OF Francois Pitre.
Seized in the above entitled suit
Terms-Cash
T. S. FONTENOG,
Sheriff OF the parish of ST. Landry
Opelousas, May II, 1882
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-15

Personal.

Mr.. Il. Bloomfield Of St Landry has
been appointed Notary Public.
DIR. F. L. Brown has been appointed
postmaster at Washington-vice l.. ID.
Prescott, late incumbent
xGOy. Flanders, of LAFAYETTE, was
in town last Thursday.
Mi. John NigneauX, recently appoint
ell U. >. Marshal, was hero Thursday
getting his official bond in shape.
Mrs. A. Eeltin left Thursday for Il
few weeks sojourn Mt Biloxi
tar. +. Bourges, Il prominent mer
chant Of Lafayette, made flying trip
to our town last Thursday.
Our former fellow townsman, MI c.
Mayo, now of Lake Charles, has been
in town for several days, looking as
we'll and as jolly as ever.
Miss Lillie SWay2e returned from II
protractet visit to relatives in North
Carolina last Monday.
DR.. Lawrence DAILY, of Bellevue, and
Messrs. Laurent Dupre, Hebrard Co.
mean, Armas Dnrio and Edgar Pitre
attended the races at New Iberia last
Sunday.
Miss Felicia Durio spent the week
with friends in Rayne.
Mrs. Alice Shwartz, of New Orleans,
is on visit here.
Mr.. Thos. p. Bowden and family, OF
Rayne, are in town. :
Mr. j. Frankel and family, of Grow
ley, are the guests of Mr.. Sol. Loeb.
Geo. IL. Wells, Esq, of Lake Charles
and j. l.. Bradford, Esq, of New Or
leans We're in attendance upon the SEES
sion of the U. S. Court, at this place,
during the past week.
Crow Grard, Esq, of Lafayette, was
admitted to practice in the T.. 5. Court
on last Thursday.
MIR Martial Martin, OF Lafayette, W as
in town on Thursday.
Among the young people from onI
town and neighborhood who attended
the entertainment given at Washington
last Wednesday night by the Philhar-
monic and Dramatic Association of that
town We're Messrs. Sydney Hebrard, l.
G. Dupr6, j. L. Cain, Jno. NJ. Ware,
Morton and Walter Duson, Jos. Gil, Jr.
B. F. Meginley and wife, w. j. San,
doz and sister, and Misses Cora Stagg'
Lnlie Bloch, Pearl Boagni, Birdie Har-
manson, Leila Hudspeth, Malou Las
trape8 and Helen Lastrapes.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-15

Mrs. F. w. Lewis, Treasurer of the
Public School Building Fund, acknowl-
edges the receipt of $24.20 from the
0pelonsas P, L. g. d. Association, the
net proceeds of their recent beneficiary
entertainment. She Cow has between
$500 and $400 on hand,owe believe.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-15

This office was the recipient of three
iarsaf delicious honey from Capt. Jonas
P, Smith on last Saturday. The Capt.
has fine apiary on his farm, in Belle
yue, and his hives give him a large
amount of honey every year.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-15

If you don't think the Fourth of July
celebration in Opelousas is going to be a
big thing, just read the programme in
another column. Our entire population
are taking hand in it, aid display
may be expected which it Till be worth
travelling hundreds of miles to see.