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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-31
rENNsYLvMIA LgeIsLAruae.
.Birs Reported snd Bills Introduced In
Both branches.


BotHs branches.
HAnErsBrRG. jan 81 -Amcng the bills IN
troluced ia the senate were the following Al
thorizing the appropriation Of 5000 OCpeach
year to the public schoolsi relating 70 nonnna-
tions and elections, ard 10 provide eon-
plete system Of regulations therefor
The senate cuncurred with the house IN the
resolution 70. appoint a osmmittee, consisting
of four sena sers and fi-se representatives, 70
meet like committees frm the New Jers y
legislature and select and common council ~
Philadelphia, To- make insI action of nat POI
tion Of the Delaware r,eer that may be
affected by the river and herbor bill.
The following bills were r'ported Ia 'oiahiy
in the house: Topwevent the taking o. kiliine
Of song birds; permitting driving pai asrl'
cultural associations TO sell ouas ON ass Z
make appropriations for the maintenance ol
the soldiers orpmnas' schools Tor the Year,
fSsS-Sg
The intermunicipal bill for the incorgora
tisn ii cities of the third class was reportec
from committee with amendments and mad'
a special order for sespad reading for 70 day
and on third reading and final passage to
uDfr0W
Bills were introduged as follows; 10 "a
dogs, and for the protection of sheep; thre
| hills Fxoviding for the election of constat te
supervisors OF elections, and judges and n
speetOs of elections for thre e yeasgs; 10 ab9
ish days Of grace on all promissory note
bills u exchange, drafts checks and ~
paper upon which days Of grace are nos
allowed to protect the life and Mnb Of PEI
sons employed in the construction OF ne
buildings to compel builders ~ put u
such projections as will prevena bricks
other material from falling upon wOrknen
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4 pRoMINgNr MAN MuRDERED.
Hon. j. w. Clayton. Contestant for Seat
in Congress, Shot Down.

Hon. j. w. Clayton. Contestant for a Seat
in Congress, Shot Down.
LITTLE Rock, Ark, Jan. 3i.-Hon. John
NJ. CLAYTON was assassnated in the most
cowardly manner at Plunmerville Clayton
was at Plummervile for the purpose Of look
ing up evidence in the contest he had begun
against the Hon. Clifton r. Breckinrit...se FOR
seat in the Fifty first c.ncress from the
Second Arkansas di.-..nct He was standing
at window m his boarding house, when
Z Some one outside fired at him. The weapon
used was a shotgun loaded with bird shot
The charge eptered C!ay,cn's 49,. He sanl
70 the floor, dying Instantly. Il was thought
az first that lamp had exploded. until Clay.
ton was seen to fall and some one called out
He is killedlp
| The excitement was intense The little viii
lage wss aroU ed, crowds Of people aocked tC
the hotel, and search was made for the assassin
but no trace Of him could be found. Excite
ment is still at fever heat
John NJ Clayton lived at Pine Bluff, Jeifer
500 county, where he owned a large plante
/ ton. He was a brother Of Gen Powell Clay
ton. he ~ss about a. years Of age.
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ONE HALF A DOLLAR.
CranOr & Co.
621 Market st.

Yesterday we told about our
Sheetings, CounterpaneS,
Towels, Zephyr Cloths, Satteens
and one kind of Ladies Hose.
Our stock is entirely new and
every department full except
where we are obliged to wait
for Spring Goods to be opened,
as have been frequently the
case in our Dress Goods De-
partment.
We deem it best to mention
only a few lines daily, as the
entire stock is not week old,
and to speak of all at once
would be like setting one down
to a dinner containg all the
substantials and delicacies the
market affords.
We will commence with the
substantials at once and men
ton All Wool Henriettas
but to call them Henrietta
seems to us like twisting tn
truth" and for old acquaintanc
sake will say All Wool Cash
meres. We were fortunat
enough to get a full line {
shades, but cannot dupllcat
them. The price is SO cent
per yard. You cannot max
E e haste too fast to see them. w
!; are young, but distanced a
r competitors on them yesterda.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-31

ALBANY, Jan. 3l.-The most important
hills introduced in the senate we're Mr.. Lang
bien's concerning the code Of criminal pro
cedure brought out by the Clearly Doodle
trial IN New York, amending the law govern
inc the eligibility Of persons TO serve on
iuTies; and that of Mr.. Crosby, that the
superautendent OF state prisons report to the
senate within ten days the effect, mental and
physical, Of last years prison law upon con-
victs. In the house important amendments
10 the state libel laws were introduced. AT
the evening session the bill Of the excise COM
mission regarding the sale Of liquor was
savacely assailed by representatives o. the
anti saloon Republicans
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-31

CHICAGO, Jan. 81. On the last day Of the
srial Of Mrs Rawson for the shooting Of
lawyer Whitney in the court room last July
chairs and benches were lugged into Judge
TuthiHs court room and placed wherever
there was Foom for them in order 70 accom-
modate tie well dressed throng, mostly
women, who wanted 10 witness the closing
scenes. Attorney Clews occupied most Of the
day for the defense, TOnndly denouncing the
states attorney, Elliott, making speech that
brought tears 20 the eyes Of the prisoner 5
sentimental friends The verdict in the Raw
son case was guilty Of murderous assault
but insane and irresponsible at the time; IN
effect acquittal
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-31

ALBANY, Jan. sf~-The state weather bu-
reau, which Mr. Ems lin aims TO establish,
with headquarters ut Cornell university, is
,imilar to those already existing in nearly
thirty states Of the Union, and now being adj
vocated in two others. One ~ its objects Is
to distribute more effectively than Is other
wise possible the Washington forecasts among
the rural populace. Another is 70 cover the
itate with volunteer observers, whose reports
ON rainfall, heat aud cold will be Of much use
70 the national bureau as well as 10 the failn-
el.s. physicians, country tradesmen and sum
mel resnrt proprietors Of ihis state.
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A sharp Game OF Law.

Nfw HAVEN, Jan. Si.--An incident unpre.
cedented in the history Of civil procedure oc-
Cured in the superior court. Maria Card, a
widow, obtained judgment 10 recover s. ,2t
from Enos Foote, who, Mrs Card alleged, had
appropriated bond she had given HIM e
care for. 70 his own use Two minutes aftel
the verdict the Judgment was attached by
Mrs Foote, who claims 5000 damages from
MIs Card for alternating tine affections OF hel
husband The object Of the suit is to enabl'
Mr. Foote TO avoid paving the Judgment
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-31
NO CHANGE IN BROOKLYN.
A Quiet Day, UrmarISed BY any Rioton.s
- ossf oassrssf. 49,

OaIbreaE.
Brooklyn. Jan. Sl-Six days have the
people Of Brooklyn who reside along the route
Of Deacon Richardson's surface lines either
walked OF patronized the III roads Though
it had been repeatedly declared that yesterday
the railroad ..ssss,.s,:ste would start the first
car not a wheel Was Turned The deacon
argued that he did not possess sufficient police
protection 70 warrant the attempt The
mayor and Police Commissioners Belt insisted,
ON the other hand. that they were fully pre-
pared TO provide all the help required. As
alf earnest. Inspector Mclaughlin, with l2'
hlueenats marched to the stables az Atlantic
and THIRD avenues in the afternooa and in
formed Treasurer Frost that Ne and his men
were read to afford any amount Of protec'
ton should tl,e company desire TO move car
10 South ferry and back Mr.. Frost hesitated
a moment. anH then. expressed the opinion
that il would be decidedly unsafe.
The strikers congISeatel about the yariol'
depots all daS arH watched things They
maintained an exceedingly orderly demeanor
! They gathered on street corners and cracket
/ Jokes about the deacon and lloked fun at th'
/ police. bnt not a single case OF violenc'
! directly Attributable 10 them was reported
Not an arrest was reported all day. and thi
was regarded as rejecting the utmost credi
Oh the men who object TO working ten o
twelve hours daily for Sill or les.
The depots of the company were stiOngl,
guarded by the police AT the Ninth avenu
station ten non-union men cared for the 70
horses quartered there Supplies reaches
them under strong police escort. foIena
J Murray had been trying several days 70 &c
out and see his WIFE who had just given brit
1 20 a child. The strikers assured him that the
would not modest him. He would not tru'
them, however, and has yet to lay his eye
upon his heir.
Six non-union men relieved the Bergh en-
ployes at the Seventh avenue stables durin
the morning, while detail Of ten locke
after the nags at the Fifth avenue depot
A little excitement was created at the A
lsntic avenue stables when il became know
that the men were TO be paid Off Hun
dreds Of them embraced the opportunity 10 s
their five days wages. No disorderly Nc
4 aStr co.l--..i.sl
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-31

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 3i.--The Federal grand
jury made another partial report adding
eighty-eight indictments to the number al
ready returned, and making grand total Of
1856 OF this number but four have been re-
turned for offenses other than against the
election laws. It is said that Dudley has not
been indicted. Deputy Marshal Ward made
i've arrests in this county. The parties ar
rested are Samuel Hume Frank Mathis, J. N.
Cotton, Marshal Hollingsworth and Frank
Noble. Cotton was a member Of the legisla-
tule from this county several years ago, and
il a rich and influential farmer. Hollings-
worth is a merchant in New Augusta, this
county, and is deputy postmaster. Theothers
are farmers, and all are men Of prominence
in this community.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-31
noaaat wn; Stick,

PARIS, Jan. SIN. Floquet, in receiving
tho bureau Of the extreme left, said that he had
considered the advisability Of resigning, but
had abandoned the idea, deciding 10 face the
intrigdss and attacks O bis esre..sesnrt.s:. Hi
said he would ask the chamber sof a vote Oi
confidence He was prepared 70 act ener
getically, and would Introduce Immediately
a bill increasing the strlRgency Il the cod'
relating to attacks upon tlie constitution anC
the public laws; also a measure affecting thi
prg.ss law
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kenna,. Chanrrs Waning.

CHARLESTON, W. Va, Jan. Sl.-Several
leading Democrats who have been known a
Kenna men are now predicting his defeat
and the opposition 20 hin claim his name vil
be withdrawn IN few days unless he J.
elected, which they say is impossible. He still
inaintains that his chances are good.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-31

SHANGHAI, Jan. sl.--An imperial decres
forbidding the farther extension Of the
Tieatsin railway has been issued as a result
OF declaration by the imperial astrologeass
that the recent fire in the emperor's palac~ 'As
Pekin was an evil omen, and should DO m
teipreted as a warning against the adoption
OF western inventions.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-31
A Jersey Drummer Mistaken for Harrison.

CHICAGO, Jan. Sl-There was considerable
excitement around the Grand Opera house
last night, occasioned by the report that
President-eiect Harrison had come secretly 70
Chicago and was witnessing the performance
OF -Erminien from an obscure seat Manager
Hamlin heard ths report several times and
finally. believing il was 70, hustled around %
find the distinguished gentleman 10 oner nun
his n,ivete box But Mr. F-riison could not
he found. It tnT4,ed out Fat drummer
from New Jcrsey, who Is an exact counter
mart Of Mr.. Harrison was the innocent cause
OF the temporary exettement
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-31

BALTIMORE, Jan. sl.-The Rev. A, G.
Dixon, pastor Of the Emmanuel Baptist
church, this city, VIM became famous y'sr
ago by his attackspacn the Catholic church
has received aud a-tspt 7 a cal 70 the pastai
are Of the Fifth Avenue Baptist church, ia
New York city
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-31
P. ALMOND & CO.,
Eighth and Market SITS.
NOTICES.

AToTICE-IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE
N act entitled, IAN Act Concerning Pri-
A. d. ISS2 notice is hereby given that
II application will be made to the Hon.
Lnatius c. Grubb, associate judge OF the
hyperion Court of the State of Delaware. resid-
h in New Castle county, on Saturday, the
1 b day of February, A. D.. 1889, at 10 o'clock
Il the morning, at the Court House IN
he cityof Wilmington, for the Incorporation
II q company 10 be called "Speakma supply
nd Pipe Company" the object of which is 10
sarrs on the business Of manufacturing, buy
hg, aud selling supplies Of every character
ADr machinists. engineers, railways. MUS,
beam and gas-ftters and plumbers, and to do
III other things relating TO said business.
LORE * EMMONS,
Attorneys sor Proposal lncorporators.
4 ArOTICE.-I Hereby GIVE NOTICE
III that will apply to the General Assembly
N its present session for divorce from my
zifs Anna NJ Morrison.
signed. THOMAS H. MORRISON.
4 wilmington. Del, January q, 1872.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-31

SAN FRANcIsco, Jan. 3l.--The recount Of
the vote for congressman in the Fifth distriet
has been completed IN seventy six out Of
eighty city precincts, and thus far Phelps
iRepl. who was defeated ON the official fig
ures by 81 votes, has gained SSg and needs hat
IA more to elect him in place Of Clunee tDemLl
Ciunee will probably demand recount OF
the county districts also, and this may re-
vot,ss lle situation again
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-31
WATER DEPARTMENT,

/. w. COR. SIXTH AND KING SITS.
Water rents are due and payable in jan
hary fpaid on or before January 81. the face
M the bilf; IN February, per cent viii De
hdded: in March, 10 per cent. After March 81.
Ferrules may be drawn. Accounts tor January
Dyill be closed on the 31st.
Property holders are charged with the wafer
rent Owners Of stables please take notice.
All persons are warned not TO supply add
tionaf ixturez on any premises with city
water without written or printed permit
from this department.
Office open from a. IN. to 2. m.
JOHN S. GROHE. Registrar
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-31
HERE is A DECIDED BREAK
In the price Of
)RlED FRUITS
AND
CANNED GOODS

Ind offer them at extremely low
prices.
Finest quality evaporated pared
caches, 25c per h., heretofore SOC;
|lney French prunes, 40 to the
|ound, zoe per ID. fancy eyaporated
|pples, 3 lbs. for 25c; finest Califor-
III apricots, 25c per pound.
Other dried fruits at equally low
Jrices.
We have Just received Gardner
ehipps' Pine Apple Hams. which we
lfer at 15c per lb. small sizes.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-31
BUILDING LOT

by paying $500 for the deed and
so cents Tor the writing Of it. These
lots are IN New Jersey, between
Philadelphia and New York.
/ do this to make my stock sell so
much quicker. as / shall leave the
city. Twill have auction sales. Call
and get your choice. as we sell
private as well as at auction. This
is rare chance for vow. In order
to accommodate ladies we will have
the rear door for private ale.
Yours.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-31
gsRsGY BOARD oF AaRIcULTUae.
Large Attendance aud Evidence Of In-
rreased Tutaresf

Large Attendance aud Evidence OF In
creased Interest.
TRENTON, Jan. 3l.--The state board os
aericultnre is holding its annual session in the
supreme court room, at the state house. Presi-
dent Edward Burough occupies the chair, and
there is a large attendance Of prominent agri'
cultu.ists. n
The report Of the executive oosAnAittee az
yesterdays session -hewesl AA increased in
terest on the part ef the fasmers Of the state
A short yaoIsis u the reports q county
boards which was read contained important
suggestions and statistics to guide the work Of
the state board. fl
A large number Of resolutions bearing upon
legislation in the interests Of agricultural pur-
suits Were offered and referred to commit
tees. r. ii. jacobs. Editor Of The Poultry
keeper. resd = paper On "ihe Poultry inter-
ests "A New Jersey Aid I&sat, Alesiann, u
S, A.. upon sOur State Weather Service"
| Tie session viii continue tomorrow. -
| --.----- "
wAsHISGrov, Jan. 81. Advanced returns
| from thirty Of the largest postofiices in tho
country show their gross postal revenue 20 be,
for flte quarter ending Dec. 81, 1883, So ,69l, :
| O93 gl-an increase Of . per cent. ever the re-
ceipts Of the corresponding quarter Of the last
fiscal year For the quarter ending Sept. 20,
isss. the receipts Of these thirty Offices aggre-
| gated "a ,Ss9, ,7Oi. sl-an increase OF 9.S PER
cent. over the business Of the same quarter OF
the previous year. AT tsis rate Of increass
the gross revenue OF the postofice department,
including money order receipts, for the whols
Of the current fiscal year viii be -, ,44O sf,-
which is nearly million dollars in excess q
the departments previous estimates.
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FOR SALE.
SITUATIONS WANTED.

NKrANTFD.-A FlRST-CLASS NAN IN
w livery stable and good driver wants eul-
piOymeut. Address A. d.. JOJRNAL Viiice.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-31

BosrON, Jan. Si--Judge AdfeA' 81 tiaa
supreme court, has ogerruled the MOTION for
a new trial in the ceisAfated SnON-Aiie) case-
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-31
eERMANY oEcLAREs We.

Probability That All samoane Will Lnite
with Mataafa.
AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Jan, 3i.-Sa-
moan adyices say that the Germans have de
clared war against Mataafa, and that proha-
bly, all the samoans Nill join against the
Germans.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-31
Very Respectfully
SALE !

All my stock must be sold regard
less of cost, as the property has been
sold for bank, and must be vacated
by the 25th Of March. am COM
PEELED to sell my Stock, Fixtures,
Household Goods and everything IN
the n. w. corner Of Fifth and Mar
ket streets. A rare chance for every
body in need Of
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-31
Clothing, Furnishing Goods,
Household Goods, Piano,
Stoves, Furniture and Everything.

In order to sell these fine Over
coats and Suits, which cost me from
IS to $40, l win present EVERY
PURCHASER Of a SUIT or OVER
COAT with souvenir which is
worth having, emitting them to q
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-31

Ilzit l9cal SHOWS, warmer winds generally
southeriy.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-12-26
Ancient Babylon.

Babylon, the great city of the Chaldeans,
was five times as large as the London of
to-day. Its walls were as high as lofty
church steeples-340 feet from the ground.
The palace of Nebuchadnezzar, the de-
stroyer of Jerusalem, was seven miles in
circumference. The bed Of the great Eu-
pirates was paved with brick. The pal
aces and temples were full of wonderful
triumphs of painter, sculptor, and of Ii
braries of history, science and letters. The
Babylenians were astronomers of great pro-
ficiency. considering the age in which they
lived, and they watched the movements OF
the heavenly bodies with intense interest
and recorded them with accuracy. The
moon was the object of their especial re-
gard, and her changes were noted with un-
Tagging assiduity and recorded in ealen-
dars. They called her the father Of the
suo -Efr
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-12-26
sHREwD SMITH.
He Worked in n Mine to Get Points on
Salt Land,

Salt Land.
CANANDAIGUA IN. W, December 25th-W. II.
Smith, the millionaire mine operator. has a
claim against the Retsof Salt Company of York,
Livingston county, for two days work as COM
mon laborer in the compsnys salt mine al 81 80
per day.
smith applied for work at the Superintend-
ents Office the other day, and was sent down
the shaft with the other miners. He worked
two days, and on the morning of the third re-
quested a day off on account of siclns S. 1t
was granted, and the miner hired rig and
took ride for his health to the home of farmer
S. Ii. Gray, who owns the land supposed to be
rich in salt deposits
He introduced himself to Gray as an employe
of the Retsof Mining Company, and asked him
Eat he would take for his 400-acre farm.
Gray had been negotiating with the RetSof
Company for some time, and there had been g.
difference of only few dollars per acre be-
tween them. He had about made up his mind
to complete the deal before Smith arrived so
he answered promptly, Eighty thousand dol
lsrs.'
Smith accepted the terms at once and drew
10000 from an inside pocket, which he handed
over to bind the bargain. The deal completed,
Smith returned to the mine and resumed work.
During the afternoon of the same day, when
Gray met the Superintendent of the Retsof
mines, he said: "Well, l gave IN at last and
closed with your man to-day for 800 per acre"
The Superintendent soon found that no officer
of the Retsof Company had done any such thing,
and lively investigation followed
All the men were called together and Gray
pointed out Smith as the one who had bought
his farm. When asked who he had bought the
farm for, he replied that it was for himself. He
was promptly discharged, and when he pre-
seDted a bill for his two days work payment
was refused
Smith laughed and said that he had had more
than the worth of the bill in fun over the dis
comfiture of his employers. He could stand the
loss, especially rs his labor in the mines had
given him the bit of information which resulted
in his securing the best salt territory in that Sec
tion.
Smith is from Pennsylvania and is largely in
terested in COAL gas and oil lands there. 1t is
believed that his scheme has secured for him
here the cream of Western New York salt lands
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-12-26
ght, as purses a1e being subscribed on every

hand.
John Fleming. who acted as Smiths manager
and who is a member of the Pelican Club. was
suspended from membership pending an ex-
PLANTATION. In an interview Fleming said he
was not acquainted with the roughs who caused
the trouble, but that they were doubtless friends
whom Smith had hired TO interrupt the fight in
the event of its going against him. Fleming
publicly announced that all connection be-
tween him and Smith had ceased. Smith is
keeping dark, fortunately for him.
THE REAL CAUSE.
NEW YORK, December 25,h.-The SUNS Lon
don cablegram says: The breaking up of the
Smith-Slavin fight was due chiefly to private
malice. Last month Slayin attended supper
party at NiscGunt MaDdeville's town house
The guests included Bessie BelawoOd, music
hall singer and his lordship's mistress. and
Baird, alias Abingdon, one of the leading
patrons of the British turf and owner of scores
OF first-rate horses.
misunderstanding arose which ended in
Slavin kicking Baird down stairs. Baird vowed
vengeance and sent Jem Carney, one of the sew
eral rutfans who protect him whenever he gosS
to Birmingham, to engage q gang of roughs,
among whom was one Matthews, who has just
completed term of fifteen years penal servi-
tude for killing man. Hearing that pugilist
Mitchell had promised to second Smith, Baird,
believing that Mitchell had lingering spark
OF chivalry in hjs composition. paid him el00
not to put in an appearance. Once the roughs
OF fair play for Slsvin. Abingdon was present
and led the rougIs throughout, and then re-
turned TO London boasting of what he had
done.