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Evening journal., 1889-12-18
JEFFERSON DAVIS, WILL.
How the EH-confederate Disposed Of
His Propertx.


NEw ORLEANS, Dec. 1S.-The will Of the
late jefferson Davis which has just been
llled for probate at Mississippi City. Harr-
son county, is as follows: 81, jefferson
Davis, Of the county of Harrison, and state
Of Mississippi, being of sound and disposing
mind, but Of such advanced age as to sug-
gest a near approach Of death, do make this
my last will and testament, written with
my own hand, and signed in the presence Of
three ompetefitwitnesses.
81, l give and bequeath 20 my wife, Varina
Davis, all OF my personal belongings, includ-
ing library, furniture, correspondence and
the Brieriield plantation proper, with ali
its appurtenances, being and situated in the
county Of Warren, state OF Mississippi, and
being the same on which we lived and toiled
together for many yaars from the time OF our
marriage.
"2. give and bequeath 60 Mary Routh
Ellis, Of Philadelphia, Pa, all OF my right,
title aud interest in and to the Elliston plan
tation, being and situated in the parish Of
Tensas, state Of Louisiana, the same being the
place on which her father resided
IS. 1 give and bequeath to Mary Ridgley
Dorsey, eldest daughter OF William II &.
Dorsey, Of Howard county, state q Mary-
land, all OF my right. title and interest in
and 20 tho 'LiElerc1' plantation, being and
situated in the parish Of Tensas, state OF
Louisiana, viz the interest in and to 50
much Of said plantation as was the property
OF the late Mrs Sarah A. Dorsey
"a give and bequeath 70 my daughter
Varina Anne Davis all the other property
real, personal and mixed-which was in
herited by me from Mrs. Sarah A. Dorsey,
deceased, and Of which may die seized and
possessed.
SO. To my wife, Varina Davis, and to my
daughters Margaret Davis Hayes and Varina
Anne Davis, as residuary legatees | give
and bequeath all the property, real, personal
and mixed, of which may die seized and
possessed, and which has not been disposed
Of by the preceding articles
81 appoint my tried and true friend, Jacob
u Payne of New Orleans, La, and my
son-in-law, G. Addison Hayes, Jr., Of Mem
phis, Tenn, executors Of this my last will
and testament, they TO serve without bond
and to have immediate seizure and posses
sion Of all my property, contemporaneously
with the happenings of my death, and e
each delegate the power TO select and ap
point his successor, to take effect in the con-
tingency Of the death Of either before the
affairs Of the estate have been finally set
tied
in testimony whereof this will, written
by my own hand, is signed on the day and
date below written, and in presence Of Frank
Kennedy, r. W. Foster and A. Evans.
JEFFERSON DAVIS
The property above described is mortgagec
to the amount of $4,000.
Evening journal., 1889-12-18
Washington Notes

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1s-Some $50 cases OF
presidential postmasters whose terms have
expired during the month OF December and
others which have been pending will be
sent TO the White House in short time
The president is ready to give these cases
consideration, and it is expected that a large
number Of nominations viii be ready for
the senate when it meets after the holiday
recess
Bids were opened for constructing the
heating apparatus in the public building at
Newark, n j. Edward Dunn was tina
lowest bidder at 81 625
Attorney General Miller today appointed
Benjamin A. Hagood and John Wingats-
assistant United States attorneys for South
Carolina
First Comptroller Matthews today rem
dered an opinion allowing the claim OF
United States Marshal Needles, Of OklahonzaI~
The claim amounts to $4,000 and was con-
tracted b. him in the opening Of Oklahoma.
territory. :
Evening journal., 1889-12-18
eALL pLAYeRs eNIAusIAsrIc.
Important Changes in the Playing Rules
Adopted.

ANhHhtus
NEW YORK, Dec. .lS.-rhe Players Ma
ticnal League continued in session at the
Fifth Avenne hotel After the appointment
OF necessary committees the contract for
the League balls wis awarded TO Keefe a.
Becannon, Of this city. The question Of the
distribution Of the prize fund of $40, 600 was
referred 20 the committee ON playing rules,
10 report upon nt the March meeting.
The committee ON rules consisting of
Ewing, Ward, Pfeffer, Hilt and Hart, re-
ported some amendments TO the playing
rules. The most important were, that the
pitchers box be six feet long, with its for
ward line fifty.one feet from the center OF
the home base, thus putting the pitcher back
q foot aud half; that the catcher's lines be
wiped away. that batsmen should not be
given the benefit OF long hits that bring In
winning runs; that two substitutes be al
lowed; that the ten foot circle for foul balls
be wiped away; that fielder may catch a
ball in any way except in his hat; that In
future balls be called good or bad, and
that two umpires otliciate
AT the evening session the law committee
made a report Judge Bacon, OF New York,
was engaged as counsel for the League, with
power 20 engage the best local talent in the
various cities at his own discretion. Chair
man Nanderslioe reported that two able
lawyers had already been engaged to defend
the action brought against Hallman and
Bufiinton In Philadelphia.
All the clubs, through their delegates,
signed the engrossed constitution and arti-
cles Of agreement The president will select
the place of holding the March meeeing
The convention was brought 10 a close by a
happy speech made by President McAlpin.
Evening journal., 1889-12-18
Another Ilectrlc norror.

TOLEDO, o., Dec. ls-Edward Dalton,
foreman Of the Improvement gang Of the
Lake Shore Railroad, who resides at Elk
hart. Ind, met horrible death here He
was engaged in repairing a skylight in the
roof Of the old Union depot and In some
manner fell upon an electric wire ON the
roof close by. His clothing was dampened
by the drizzling rain which had been falling
all day, and he was Immediately prostrated
By the heavy current He lay there for half
an hour before the current was shut Off
When picked up it was found that he was
terribly burned and swollen-literally
cooked. He was 40 years OF age and leaves
a family. The coroner will hold an inquest
Evening journal., 1889-12-18
a IronEIrn NInn nIIs.lnr.

ssBRooKLyN, Dec. ls.-Henry L. O'Brien,
assistant cashier in the tax Office and promi-
nent among young society people in this
city, has been missing several days. There
are ugly rumors concerning his disappear
ance with note for e., 900 70 which the in
dorsement of senator O'Connor was forged
No one, however, ventures to accuse O'Brien
of the forgery, and his relatives, who are
wealthy people, say he only has gone out Of
town for few days on business. II is GER
tain that no one will be allowed 20 lose any
money on his account Young O'Brien is "a
nephew Of Father Francioto, and has been
president of the Emerald association. head
ing social organization.
Evening journal., 1889-12-18
Discontent in a BraziIian Province.

LONDON, Dec ls-A dispatch from Lisbon
to The Times says the story Of the theft OF
the Empress Theresa's diamonds from the
palace at Petropolis is untrue. They We're
not left ia the empress rooms, as alleged
but were placed in safe custody, where they
remain intact. Reports have reached Lisbon
of great discomfort in the Rio Grande prov
inces, whose inhabitants have declared that
they would rather unite with Uruguay than
consent to a federation Of the Brazilian
ctqtaS
Evening journal., 1889-12-18
A Privnte nanker Tnlis.

ELsuRA, N Y, Dec. IS. In 1854 Frank G.
Hall, private banker here, closed tine doors
Of his bank and announced his inability TO
pay. His liabilities were about s2l0,OOO, and
he tried to settle with his creditors by giving
them real estate, ON which he put values
regarded as fictitious and the oiler was de-
clined After turning over 100000 to his
uncle on what have been alleged to be bogus
claims, Hall made an assignment Certain
creditors fought the assignment for fveyears,
and are now rewarded by verdict setting il
aside. Halls lawyers will appeal. Hall is
now resident of Dansyllle, N. y, having
left Elmira about the time Of his break up.
Evening journal., 1889-12-18

On the whole happier than had reason to
expect, although far different from that
which / dreamed Of in my youth. A few
days ago the newspapers made known % the
public Mr. Whittiers desire that on this an
niyersary friends and admirers should leave
him undisiurbed In his own gentle and yet
firm way he said he was tired; that he felt
their desires for his happiness; that he thanked
and loved the people, but that he must rest
50 Tint any form OF extending Fluctuations
was abandoned, and he passed the day IN
peace and quietness
Evening journal., 1889-12-18
The verdict Abroad.

LoNDoH, Dec. lS-The verdict in the case
Of the Cronin murderers is a prolific source
Of newspaper comment throughout the king
dom, and is productive of perfect satisfac-
tion to nobody. TO the few journals openly
or covertly sympathizing with the prisoners
on various grounds, the finding Of the jury
seems vindictive and totally at variance
with the evidence, as they profess to inter-
pret it.
On the other hand, the great majority Of
the papers, Liberal and Conservative, regard
the penalties fixed by the jury as ridiculously
inadequate TO the enormity Of the crime the
prisoners were plainly convicted Of, and are
consequently inclined to express their great
disappointment that the wretches are not to
be hanged forthwith
Evening journal., 1889-12-18
BLOWN 10 ATOMS.

Four Persons Instantly killed in a
Michigan Mine.
CALUMET, Mich, Dec. iS--At a. m. John
Sullivan, Charles It. Carlson, "A. FlndlandeI
and Andrew Adamsky, Polish lad, "A years
OF age, were blown 70 pieces while at worh
blasting in the drift at the sixteenth level al
the Osceolo mine. 1t is supposed that a cap
exploded while being set for a blast, setting
off some sixteen sticks of Hercules powder
and box Of blasting caps, and blowing the
unfortunate miners TO atoms.
The walls of the drift were literally
smeared with the flesh and blood Of themen.
What was left of the bodies was gathered
together, put in bags and brought to the
surface
Evening journal., 1889-12-18

ents l inherited a
sensitive, nervous
te m pera me mt.
Lately ! have not
been able to write
for moro than half
an hour at a time,
often not SO long.
But in many ways
| feel that | have
been blessed farb be
ycndmy deserving.
| am grateful to
the divine Provi-
dence, and / trnn-
guilty wait the
closoofalife which
hnal,..nn lnnnnr mud
Evening journal., 1889-12-18
collislon AZ bergen Point.

New YoRK, Dec lS-A through freight
train Of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad ran
into coal train Of the Central railroad Of
New Jersey, at Bergen Point station, smash
ing the Baltimore and Ohio engine aud a
number Of cars Of both trains The engineer
Of the Baltimore and Ohio train was severely
injured, while the brakeman Of the same
train was slightly bruised The accident
was caused by the coal train backing on TO
the main track
Evening journal., 1889-12-18
VIM. B. SHARP
g CO.,
Fourth and Market Sis.
oar store zOzX be oben every
e0en1ng until Christmas.
Christmas ideas:

Christmas ideas:
You will find it somewhat
difficult to see a good aSsort.
ment of Gentlemen's Initial
Handkerchiefs. We have
them in linen and silk to your
taste. IS and so in. linen, 50
andVoo in. silk. All plain silk
IA, so. 62 and IS cents and
81.
We are old fashioned
enough to have a Estock Of
Mems Silk Bandannas and
some of you may be old-fash-
ioned enough to buy them.
Anyhow they are here, 81, IS
cents and $I.oo.
Our Handkerchief stock is a
wonder to all intending hand
kerchief buyers.
Fur-topped Kid Gloves will
be useful. They are here
for children, ladies and men.
rs cents, $I.oo, I.25.
Ladies hand-knit capes of
best Germantown wool-red
and black. $500 and $50.
Infants Black Cashmere
Hose, 4 to 6 size. Price IS to
65-cents.
Pig Skin Gloves-mousque
taire, biarritz-one of the, most
durable, everyday glove made.
81 cents.
Four-button Dressed KID
Gloves in tans, browns and
black. so cents.
Ladies Leggins - blue,
brown and garnet. so cents.
A splendid quality, all-wool
Dress Cloths, SO inches wide.
with side bands, are reduced
from $I.oo to IS cents. Seven
colorings.
Three colorings of all-woo.
cloth, double width-serpent
and gray, olives and serpent
and shaded terra cotta-about
ten pieces are reduced from sc
to 371a cents.
Century Cloths and En-
press Cashmere in dress pat
terms of 10 and II yards. $I.oC
to $50 each pattern.
Our black dress fabrics are
al5OayS of the very best stan
dard makes. Our assortment
represents the most popula,
mourning and blacks in al
wools and silk wraps from
moderate to the hnest-5oc t
$3.50. Black Mohair 81 cents
Evening journal., 1889-12-18
Iron Furnaoes shut Down.

READING, Pa, Dec. 1S-The we'll known
Joanna furnace, at Joanna, this county, aud
the Jones iron ore mines, nearby, havecloscd
down for the winter. probably for four
months The Jones ore mines are among the
oldest in the country, ore having been mined
$50 years ago, and almost continually since.
Nearly 1,500 tons OF pig iron are stored at
the furnace, which will not resume opera
tions until its over production is disposed Of.
Evening journal., 1889-12-18
Rennbllcans win az nreriden.

MERDEN, Conn, Dec. 1s.-The Republi-
cans elected all their ticket except city clerk
and are returned to power after being out
three years Benjamin Page (Rep) for
mayor has 243 majority. Herman Hess
Dem.) wins the city clerkship ON his per
sonal popularity. The council will stand q
Republicans to 9 Democrats The fight was
not political one, the point at issue being a
proposed increase of city taxes, which idea
will now be abandoned.
Evening journal., 1889-12-18
EXECUTOR's SALE
II on
THURSDAY, DECEMBER, 10. 1889,
at O'Clock. pm:

at O'Clock, p.m.,s
In the village Of Christiana at the hotel of
William Currinder, the following valuable
real estate. late of Abraham Cannon, de-
ceased:
No. l. Two frame dwelling houses and store
with large barn and out-buildings. This is
the best business stand in the village and has
been for many years a general merchandise
store.
No. 2 Lot Of land, containing three acres;
comprising some of the most valuable build
ing lots in the village.
No 3. Large brick dwelling house.
No. 4. Farm in White Clay Greek hundred,
containing 219 acres of land; one-half cleared
and the remainder very valuable timber land.
For information, etc, as to properties. in
iluire of Charles H Cannon, on the farm, or
William +. Smalley, attorney. No. $50 Market
street. Wilmington, Del.
ISAAC NJ. SMALLEY,
CHARLES II. CANNON.
= Executors.
Evening journal., 1889-12-18
CbIcaro,s Comic opera soheme.

CHICAGO, Dec. 1s-It is reported today
that the Auditorium management. is in
negotiation with Sir Arthur Sullivan for
prolonged season Of comic opera to open in
February next, under the personal direction
Of the eminent composer. II is proposed to
produce all Of the Gilbert and Sullivan
operas except the "Gondoliers,n with the
largest and strongest company ever seen in
com ic opera in the world.
Evening journal., 1889-12-18
rresidenlinl Appointments.

WASHINGTON, Dee ia-The president has
sont TO The senate the following noinina-
tions:
John W. Jacobus, Of New York, to be
marshal of the Unit,d States for the south
ern district OF New York.
Eugene g. Hay, Of Minnesota, TO be attor-
ney of the United States for the district Of
Minnesota
Fremont Wood, Of Idaho, TO be attorney Of
the United States for the territory of Idaho
Willoughby Cole, of California, TO be at
torney OF the United States for the Southern
district of California
George +. Gard, OF California, TO be mar
shal Of the United States for the Southern
district Of California
Cyrus LELAND, Jr., OF Kansas, 10 be col-
lsctor Of internal revenue for the district OF
Kansas.
Alphonso Barto, Of Minnesota, 10 be regis
ter OF the land Office at ST Cloud, Minn.
August Kickbusch, Of Wisconsin, to bs
register Of the land Office at Wausau, Wis
William Westerman OF Minnesota, 10 be
receiver Of public moneys at st. Cloud, Mimi
Andrew M. Crawford, Of Oregon, to be
receiver Of public moneys at Roseburr, Ore
Frank NJ Foote, of Wyoming, to be re-
ceiver OF public moneys at Evanston, Wy. T.
Also long list Of recess appointments
Evening journal., 1889-12-18
Influenza in New York.

NEW YoRK, Dec 1S-No new cases of in
fiuenza have been reported to the board OF
health. The members Of the Klamroth fam
lily, in Forty-sixth street, who are afflicted
with the ailment are getting along as well
as could be expected. The malady in these
cases is Of a rather mild form, and it is pos
sible that no further cases will occur, though
physicians generally believe that the epi-
demic is unavoidable
Evening journal., 1889-12-18
rhe nIontana pImcultr.

HELENA, Mon, Dec. Ex-Governor Toole
sent his message to the senate and Democratic
house of representatives ignoring the Re
publican house. The senate considered the
message in the afternoon. The Republican
house has so far paid no attention TO the
warrant sent to the members by the Demo
cratic body. A resolution to disregard it
Evening journal., 1889-12-18
The Council in oontempt.

TRENTON, N. j.. Dec 1s-In the United
States circuit court here Judge Edward r.
Green adiudged the common council Of the
city Of Elizabeth guilty OF contempt Of
court for failing TO levy tax TO satisfy a
Judgment procured by the Moran Brothers,
Of New York, in the above court against
the city Of Elizabeth for e9,s02 and costs
The sixteen gentlemen comprising the coun-
Gil will soon be brought to this city for SEN
Evening journal., 1889-12-18
congressmen WIN Get Their salaries.

WASHINGTON, Dec s-The senate passed
the small deficiency bill appropriating $780,
900 for public printing and binding, and
S250OO0 for preliminary printing for the
eleventh census. A resolution was agreed
10 authorizing the sergeant-at-arms to ap-
point, when necessary special deputies A
communication from the president recon-
mending further extension Of the limit for
the continuance Of the International Mari
time conference for two months from Jan I,
1870, was presented and referred.
The house joint resolution to pay officers
and members of both houses their December
salaries on the Goth instant was passed
Alr. Mitchell offered a resolution, which was
agreed to, calling on the postmaster general
for estimates Of the cost Of extending the
free delivery system TO towns Of not less
than 5000 population and 5000 gross
revenue and also 10 towns of not less than
500 population aud $1,000 gross revenue.
Evening journal., 1889-12-18

Did you ever sleep under an
Elder Down Quilt?-the
warmest, lightest and most
luxurious bed covering made
we have them covered with
English chintz, satine, silk and
satin in a variety of beautiful
designs and colorings, all ele-
gantly quilted-priceA SIS. 90,
600, $50, $50, 10, II, IS,
rs, 50.
Elder Down Pillows, COW
cred with satine and all inter
lined-IS inches square, ST.
20 inches square, $I.35.
Elder Down Head-rests,
only in white, IS cents.
Cotton Comfortables in
almost anything you want, 81
to 500.
Blankets-aH 7Oo0L S46S.
Double Barnsley Damask
table linen in sets, with a va
riety of neat figures, such as
clover leaf, lilies of the valley
etc. The set includes one
dozen napkins and a tablt
cloth, 21z yards long-all fol
! lS3.75-from that up to $40.
A splendid variety of Dam
ask table linens in German
loom and Barnsley by the yarC
from IS cents to 81.
Damask and Huck Towels
"a inches wide, as inches lons
l-25 cents each.
Evening journal., 1889-12-18

buying Curtains or Portieres,
we have one special bargain
in Turcoman Chenille that
will be appreciated soon as
seen. They are in the very
newest colorings of old blue,
terra Gotta and garnet. Woven
all plain in the latest style
with a heavy tassel fringe top
and bottom. These goods
have always sold for SIo and
$I2-we shall make a Christ
mas offering of them at 81. so.
1t will pay you to look
through our curtain and up
hosiery department.
Smyrna Rugs-5o cents, to
room size, $45.
Moquette Rugs-SI.5o to
$50.
Skin Rugs-5oc to $3.50.
Punjaub Rugs-S4. SO, $50.
Japanese Hand-made-$4,
So, and room sizes, $I2.oo to
1000.
Hassocks-35 cents.
Sweepers-S3.
All in the Carpet Depart
ment.
Evening journal., 1889-12-18
salt Iake,s CItv,s Srnndal.

SALT LAKE CRY, Dec. lS.-Further ar
rests are being made in connection with the
alleged frauds in disbursing public funds
Mayor Armstrong has been arrested on nine
indictments The county clerk, county sur
veycr and half dozen other officials were
also arrested All gave bonds to appear for
examination Saturday.
Evening journal., 1889-12-18
A Central Conductor on TriaI,

BUFFALO, Dec 1S-aJohn Springbrook, a
New York Central passenger conductor,
indicted and charged with stealing six pas-
sage tickets from the road, is on trial before
Judge Daniels and e jury in the court of
over and terminer. Railroad detectives are
the main witnesses for the pros cution-
Evening journal., 1889-12-18
A Newspaper Man pleads Guilty.

BUFFALO, N. Y, Dec. 1s.-Roe L. Hen
drick, indicted for attempted blaekmail on
the family Of Judge Lewis, has pleaded
guilty, and sentence viii be passed on Satur-
day Edward Miles, indicted for the same
offense, will be released, Hendricks having
stated that he had no hand in the affair.
Evening journal., 1889-12-18
A Rejected Lover KilIs Himself

BROOKLYN, Dec 1S-James B. Allen, who
shot himself in front of DR.. Motifs house in
Carlton avenue because Kate Kissam, a
domestic employed in the house, refused to
marry him or see him again, has died In
the hospital. Allen came from Albany,
and was once letter carrier In WASHINGTON.
Evening journal., 1889-12-18
Tmo More rntaIlr nInnrled.

IsHPEMEG, Mich, Dec, is.-Two brothers,
Swedes, named Berglund, were instantly
killed in the Cleveland mine. They were n-
vestigating why a certain blast Of dynamite
had not exploded when the blast was sud-
denly discharged. Both men were terribly
mangled and died at once.
Evening journal., 1889-12-18
The Quaker poet,s nlr.baay.

AMEsRuRr, Mass, Dec lS-John Green
leaf Whittier, the poet, was s9years old Dec
u. Recently, in answer 20 question re-
garding his health, Mr.. Whittier said: "l
have never been robust From both my par
Evening journal., 1889-12-18
Stanley 10 san FOR cairo.

ZANZIBAR, Dec 1s-The Khedive's steam
er Mansowah will probably sail for Cairo
on Tuesday next with Stanley, Emin and
Others OF their parties on board
Evening journal., 1889-12-18
REAL ESTATE.

.HOR RENT-THE PREMISES NO. CITY
A Hall Place Opposite the, police stationl
ing Company Immediate possession. Apply
st WILMINGTON PRINTING COMPANY,
O6 Shiplev street
Evening journal., 1889-12-18
NoTICE.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK.

W., iASA NAIioNAL BANK,
~, NILdlhGIoN. Del, December IA. 1889.
The annual meeting of the sfockholders ~
this bank win be held at the Observation-Disclosures
on Tuesday. the 14th day Of January. 1890, be-
tween the hours of and p. m. for the pur-
pose Of electing nine stockholders III serve as
directors for the ensuing year.
GEORGE ID. ARMSTRONG.
NOTICE.-IF YOU WANT TO SAE-z
DOLLARS, insure your property W9+b
Evening journal., 1889-12-18
ELECTION.

THE UNION NATIONAL BANK.
IN, WILMINGroN. Del. December IL. 1889.
Ihe annual meeting of the stockholders OF
thls bank for the election of nine directors
70 70 serve the ensuing year will be held at the
between the hours Of 2 and 4p m
JOHN II DANDY.
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