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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-11
Forced to the Wall.

River at $50 P. M, 81 feet, fall OF IL feet in
"a hours.
Southern live-stock journal., 1890-05-29

SHEEP will hardly reach as high a
figure as during the boom a few
years ago, but unless all the signs
fail, they will be good deal higher
than they are.-Texas Stockman
and Farmer.
Southern live-stock journal., 1890-05-29
MUTTON is driving the one idea of

MUTTON is driving the one idea of
wool-growing to the better method
for profit in sheep. This is not a
little humiliating to Merino sheep
raisers of the old school, but facts
are stubborn and cold opponents. 1t
has been fully demonstrated in the
last four years, not alone in the east
but also in the west. The mutton
industry has been introduced into
regions, and secured firm footing
where wool growing had long been
abandoned. as we'll as sheep raising
entirely.-Fort Worth Gazette.
Southern live-stock journal., 1890-05-29

Ang IRA goat. farming is perhaps
the most important and profitable
industry "f the Tasmanian farmer.
This industry was introduced into
Tasmania about forty years ago, and
mohair first appeared "a an export
ten years later. the quantity shipped
being l ,O36 pounds. Ia 1875 the
clip reached 1857 900 pounds, val
ued at 5000 600, while in 1887, T.
l54 900 pounds of hair were ex-
ported, valued at over one million
dollars (the price Of the hair having
been much reduced by this time),
beside skins to- the value of $780,
O00.-Ex.
Southern live-stock journal., 1890-05-29


Mr.. Hiram Foster, Deputy, Ind. !,
writes To Breeders Gazette: an
recent issues nf the Gazette you give
your patrons the benefit Of some
weighty lamb statements. submit
the foilawing: A ram lamb dropped
Feb. 27 weighs l'xty.four pounds
to day (April 3U; pair of twin
lambs w-ieh, at thirty days old,
twenty-nine and twenty-s and one
halt pounds each The above lambs
have hn.l no grain or oil-meal.
They were sired by a pure-bred
Hampshire ram, and were out of
Cotsw.ld ewes. The dam of the
twins is below medium size and will
not weigh to exceed 100 pounds.
Your able paper is next to indis-
pensable to the farmer and breeder,
We think"
Southern live-stock journal., 1890-05-29

There is tendency. to-day when
SOW has but one litter year to be-
come barren. Where SOW seems
disposed not to become pregnant,
shut her up from all food for day.
On the second day, or just before
going out of heat, serve her and then
feed her all the slop and corn she
will eat. If this does lot produce
the desired effect the better plan
will be to get her ready for the pork
barrel. .--Ex.
Southern live-stock journal., 1890-05-29

hardy anil prolific breed, IN .tue-
early, and their wool is alnret a-
nd u; that of tn. Merino There
j. big m'nl-y in mutton, aiul the
) uthdnWns are the mutton breed
VINO will h- the first to try tlr.n?
-Gaztt..
Southern live-stock journal., 1890-05-29

nay2 If
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-11
norse nreeders Elect omners.

NEW YORK, Dec. 11.-At the annual
meeting of the National Association of
Trotting Horse Breeders section l. article
g. relating to trotting meetings, was
amended so as to read as follows; "At
least one general meeting shall be held
under the auspices Of this association each
year, at such date and place and for such
stakes and classes as shall be announced
by the executive committee. Entries to be
confined to animals owned or bred bv
members of this association, or the get Of
stations owned or stood by members.n II
was decided to offer stake Of S25. 900 for
foals Of 1891, to be trotted for in 1894. Four
other stakes We're authorized, three Of
these being for 5000 each, and open re-
spectiyely to 5-year-o1ds that have not
beaten e;20 as s-year-olds; to 4-year-olds
that have not beaten 230 as 3-year-olds
and to 3-year-olds that have not beaten $40
as 2-year-olds The other stake was
one OF g, 800 FOR 2-year-olds that have not
beaten 300 as yeariings. II. S. Veach, of
Louisville, and Il. ii. Pratt, of Fairview
N. j., were added to the executive com
mittee. The rest of the committee were
elected as follows s. IL. Rumble, of Dan
bury, Conn; S. A. Browne, OF Kalamazoo,
Mich; l. V. Baker of Oomstock n. Y.
AMI C. f. Emery, Of Cleveland Officers
were elected as follows: President. II. ~
H. Mall Of New York; first vice president.
Leland Stanford, of California; second
vice president, |. v Baker. Jr, New York:
third vice president A. J. Cotton. Illinois.
secretary, l.. d. Packer, and treasurer
William Redmond, Of New Jersey.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-11

KANSAS CRY, Dec ia morning pa
per says for some time q company com
posed Of English and American capitalists
known as the American Type Foundry
company has been negotiating for the pur-
chase Of all the type foundries Ia tie
United States. The fact became known
on Monday through rumors OF an attempt.
ed purchase Of the type foundries in this
city. Representatives OF the company
have at their disposal for the purpose Of
purchase SO, 900. During the past week
letters have been sent to all the type foun-
dries in the country asking, first. If the
company TO which It is addressed will sell
out and retain stock in the enterprise; sec
ond, If it will sell out and completely aban-
don the business. The manager of the
Western Type foundry in this city said re-
garding the movements OF the syndicate:
Il have no doubt but it will meet with
considerable success A great many OF
the foundries will sell out So far as am
concerned / have left the matter with our
house in Chicago"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-11

CLEVELAND, o., Dec. lit is learned
that John I. Brush and A. G Spalding
held q conference with the officials Of the
Cleveland club regarding the settlement
Of the base ball troubles with Al johnson.
The Cleveland people gave Spaldng 70 un-
dorstand that they could not come to anv
understanding with johnson. Spalding
will consequently recommend 70 the execu-
tive board when IL meets again that the
negotiations with johnson be discontinued
Spalding gave the Cleveland people 70
understand that matters have been Writ
ually settled in all the cities interested
except Boston and Cleveland. The Phila-
delphia brotherhood club will be admitted
to the association to succeed the Athletics.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-11

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 1.-THE creditors
of Barker Bros. 81 Co. the bankers. who
made an assignment recently, have been
asked to grant an extension for one yenr
A paper to that effect has been circulated
among the creditors for several DAYS. and
it is said that a number OF signatures have
been obtained. Barker Bros. & Co. have
some valuable assets, but in the present
condition Of the market it is impossible TO
realize much upon them. The various en-
terprises with which the firm was identi-
fed, such as the Charleston, Cincinnati
and Ohio railroad, the Ohio aud North
western, San Antonio and Arkansas Pass.
Oregon aud Pacific, etc, may in time
yield something but at present an attempt
to realize upon the securities would mean
a great sacrifice. A prominent trust com
pany which began suit against the firm
some time ago has Withdrawn it and
signed the paper. There has been no Oh
lection up to this time aud none IS ex-
pectcd
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-11
THE WORLDS NEW HOME.
over Five Thousand People Attended IL
Formal Opening Last Ntoht

Il
NEW York. DEC. 1.-The magnificent
new Pulitzer building, the future home OF
The York World, was formally opened
last night with n full dress reception.
which was attended by many senators,
congressman, governors of states and peo-
pie OF prominence from all parts of the
country. The decorations and illumina-
ton of the building were beautiful. and
tne attendance amounted to a crush. At
O'Clock the immense edilce presented
beautiful appearance from City Hall
square, where several thousand people
were gathered to view the spectacle.
The affair was an invitation one. and the
doors were thrown open to the guests at
exactly 8 o'clock.
From that time until II o'clock there
was a constant stream of carriages driven
up 70 the main entrance. by 10 o'clock
tho stairs aud Railways were completely
packed with people and moving about was
impossible IL was estimated that fully
o,OOO people were in the building at that
hour Among the visitors were Governor
tllll, Ex-Governor Hoadiey, of Ohio; Gov
ernof Beaver, OF Pennsylvania; Governor
Campbell, OF Ohio; Ex-Governor Green, of
New Jersey; Mayor Hugh j. Grant. Con-
gresham Ashbel Il. Fitch, Judge Roger
A. Pryor, Col. Flnlay Anderson, Col.
Singerly, Of Philadelphia, and Rear Ad-
mirals Gberardi aud Braine. Orchestras
We're station in different parts of the build
ing, and on the three upper floors refresh
ments were served.
Shortly after II o'clock as many as could
get in, gathered in the large reception
room on the second floor and there listened
to short speeches by Governor Hill. Gov
ernor Beaver, Governor Campbell, of Ohio;
Col. Cockerill and Others. 1t was a great
and successful opening OF one New York's
finest buildings.
AT $50 o'clock a flash light used TO take
an immense picture of the building ex-
ploded on the top Of the City hall with
terrible force. A stone coping weighing
800 pounds was broken off City hall and
fell to the ground Many Of the window
panes in the building were shattered. A
heavy plate glass in the Pulitzer building
was also broken. No one was injured.
though some of the ladies at the reception
tainted
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-11
Pre.Ident ralmer,s A..I.tnnt..

CHICAGO, Dec. 11,-President Palmer, OF
the Worlds Columbian National commits
sion, has made his appointments Of the
commissioners who are to be the represen-
tatives Of that body on til, board of refer
ence and control. The following are the
appointments: +. W. Palmer, president;
J. A. Mckenzie, vice chairman; G. v.
Massey, Of Delaware; William Lindsay.
Of Kentucky; NJ. II. De Young, OF Cali
fornia; Il. M. Waller, OF Connecticut; +. Is.
Martindale, OF Indiana; J. w. st. Clair. of
West Virginia. President Gage will aD-
point the eight members from the direct
ory next Friday.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-11

DUBLIN, Dec 11.-Late last night a
strong party OF Mr.. Parnelrs opponents
made a descent upon and recaptured the
Office of United Ireland The invaders
destroyed all the leaders" which had been
prepared by Mr.. Parnell's editor and turn
ed all the matter that they found set up
into the fire Then they took possession
Of the ledgers and other books and docu-
ments belonging to the concern. All this
was done in the name Of William O'Briep.
A strong posse from various laborers'
societies has been left as a garrison. with
instructions TO remain on guard day and
night and to resist by force any intrusion
by Mr.. Parnell and his friends. IL Is
stated that the suppressed edition Of the
paper will appear to-day.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-11
To settle the nronex rrnnb,n.

PARIS, Dec. I'm. Souhreyan in the
chamber Of deputies read declaration OF
the British Bimetallic league, with which
the bimetallists Of France are in accord.
asking the government to arrange for the
convening Of an international conference
TO settle the existing monetary complica.
tions and advance the welfare Of mankind.
M Rouvier, minister OF finance, stated ~
would open correspondence WITH the other
powers as to the advisability of calling a
conference in 1891.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-11

MERIDIAN, Miss, Dec. l1.-George Mar
tin, colored, the murderer of William
Crouch, was executed in the Jail yard at
l:5O O'Clock. The execution was not private.
a considerable crowd, mostly negroes
gathered around. Martin requested per-
mission to make a speech, which was
granted, and he devoted ten minutes to a
religious lecture TO the negroes He asked
Sheriff Bordeaux to spring the trap him
self, and the sheriff did so. He died in
three minutes.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-11
He Llfted orer 1.b11 pnnnds.

Boston, Dec. 1l.-C. G. jefferson, Of
Clinton, an amateur weight litter, lifted
with his hands alone, 1,57lL pounds of
solid rock yesterday. A large number of
persons witnessed the performance. A
justice of the peace and a pair of scales to
test the weights and make the record COM
plete were also at hand. The best anna
teur lift previous to this was made at Gin.
cinnati in 1850, 1881 pounds being lifted
on that occasion by II. Leussiny.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-11
Petcls' Flnnuoial scheme.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-Representative
Peters, Of Kansas, Republican member
OF tue appropriations committee. savs
that, with a view of relieving the string
ency Of the money market, he proposes to
introduce a bill providing for the issuance
by the treasury Of notes on all bonds de-
posted for that purpose to an amount
equal 70 the full face value of the bonds.
and in addition a sum equal to about 3l5
per cent interest up to date Of maturity
OF bonds-that is, to issue notes on bonds
and interest
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-11

CHESTER Pa, Dec. 1f.-Three expert de-
tectives have been engaged by the district
attorney to work on the Emma Pfitzen-
myer murder mystery. 1t is said that
pair OF bloody pantaloons and a pair Of
suspenders also smeared with blood have
been found and that an effort is being
made to find out who they belonged to.
Other evidence is believed TO be in the
possession Of the GEthorities
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-11
Tic nalefnl worI, ~ niror,I.t.

BOISE CITY, Idaho, Dec. 11.-Governor
Shoup in his message to the legislature
says: "The guarantee Of absolute secrecy
of the ballot contained in the constitution
may require additional legislation afford
ing further safeguards. Polygamists and
bigamists associated in the Mormon church
for organized conspiracy against the state
exercise such influence over one another as
practically amounts to denial of personal
freedom and eliminates from ballots its
central idea Of individual choice.u
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-11
InvestIgatIng the westlnrhon.o onmnnnr.

investigating the Westinghouse Company.
PIrSBURG, Dec. 1.-THE committee Of
local bankers recently appointed to inves.
tlgate the financial standing Of the West
lnghouse Electric company has finished
lts labors. 1t is given out unofiicialiy that
their report is favorable. The committee
determined that the electric company's
STOCKS are worth over s.l5 per share, and
decided to advance the half million dollars
recently requested hy Mr. Westinghouse
on the condition that the parties making
the loan have the privilege Of naming the
general manager ioI The company. The
iuil board OF managers Of the Westing-
house Electric company, at Its meeting.
resolved to request the stockholders at
their meeting this afternoon to issue 49,
0OO,O)O preferred stock.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-11
A BIr strlke nt Nemnrl,.

NEWARK, n. j., Dec. 1.-THE entire
force OF Clark's thread mills in this city and
Kearney are ON a strike. Over 5000 men
and girls are ont The strikers held a
meeting and decided to remain out until
the discharged men were reinstated and a
limit put on Superintendent Walmsley's
power.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-11
Chargod with opening ner 1.ttor.

LINCOLN, Neb., Dec. 1L-Adele Payne,
the actress, procured the arrest of her
manager, William Demmon, last evening
on the charge of opening her mail It ap-
pears that Demmon is infatuated with Miss
Payne and opened a letter sent to her.
Demmon was taken before the United
states commissioner and placed under
bonds
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-11
Is the Arkell Expedition To.,9

NKw YORK, Dec. 1.-THE Press has a
special from San Francisco intimating
that the Arkell exploring expedition in
Alaska has possibly been lost A two
months-old letter from one Of the party
has been received at San Francisco so
much belated that the party is known to
be snowbound
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-11
VA = ES'S
r = M OVAL.
SALE.
CLOTHING BARGAINS,

Extensive alterations will soon be.
gin at our 18th and Chestnut Streets
Store, taking in the adjoining build
ing on Chestnut street, to make
room for the Consolidation Of the
Yates stores in the Spring. We
have big stocks in both stores
largely Oversoates NJ and to close
them out before removal WE HAVE
MADE SWEEPING REDUC-
TI0NS IN PRICES.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-11
A Mig shutdown at pIttaburr.

PITTsBURG, Dec. 1.-THE mills of the
oliyer Iron and Sssel company, employing
4'oOo men, were shut down for an indefinite
period last night The shutdown, mem
ners OF the firm state, is for the purpose of
changing the furnaces from gas to coal.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-11
O,Rrlen 4 suomi

NEW YORK, Dec. IA reporter saw Mr..
O'Brien at the Hoffman house last night.
but he positively refused to talk about the
recapture of United Ireland by Parnell.
The other Irish ENJOYS were also silent
on this subject
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-11

HALIFAX, n. S., Dec. 11-Marshall f.
6liiow, alias A. G. Stewart, wanted by the
boston police for forgery and other crimes,
ana MS wife have both committed suicide
at Hubbard's Cove, n. G
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-11

WALDEN, Mass, Dec. l1-Ex-Congress-
man Daniel W. Gooeh, while in his stable
at Melrose, was bitten in the cheek by
vicious horse and will lose the sight Of one
Of his eyes.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-11
The seceders, AIanlfe.to.

The manifesto u the seeding majority
Of the Irish members declares that they
are bound TO protect the cause Of their
country at whatever personal sacrifice.
IL asserts that Mr.. Parnell has diregard-
ed their appeals TO remember the country.
aud has evinced an III judged determine
tion 70 maintain position which win not
be sustained by the people Il Is the duty
Of all lrishmen, irrespective Of their kind
ly personal feelings toward Mr.. Parnell.
to adopt course that viii save the coun-
try from the dangers which threaten It as
q result Of Mr.. Parnell's misconduct. The
document further says that Mr. parnelps
utterances would indicate that he is the
injured party, wherens he alone Is respon-
sible for the present deplorable condition
Of affairs. IL details Mr. Parnell's failure
TO keep his promise TO repel the charges OF
Capt O'Shea, and makes many severe ref
erences 20 his conduct since the charres
were brought against him,
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-11
A WOMAN THEIR VICTIM.
New Jersey Again the Scene of
a Horrible Crime.
BATTERED BY BURLY BRUTEs.

Mrs. Henry Beerman. Of Fairview, At.
tackled ON n Lonely Road and Fright
fully Beaton About the Head with n
Bar OF IrOn-she WIN Probably Die.
NEW YORK, Dec. lit Is some time
since defenseless woman was foully muir.
dered In New Jersey. but the events OF last
tuesday evening are likely to bring the
unfortunate state once more into the pub
lie eye by an atrocity Of more than com.
mon horror. Il was just on the edge OF
evening and on the brow Of the Palisades.
not half mile from the tiny village OF
Fairview, that the latest atrocity was
committed. Mrs. Henry Beerman, a young
mother fastening homeward on lone
some road, was set upon from behind by a
pair OF ruflians armed with bludgeons and
beaten to insensibility that will probably
END IN death. A rich cloak and few fem
mime gewgaws were the probable mo
tive for the assault, which was evi-
IDENTIFY premeditated, but the timely ar
rival OF a man who had heard the sicken-
ing noise Of iron upon the victims skull
prevented robbery or worse, and the vicious
brutes escaped with little prospect of ap-
prehension
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-11
Irelnnd's Only Hope.

II ireland leaves this port 10 which have led
hef, almost IN sight OF victory win not for my
part say what will accompany hor future
CCheers) But l shall claim my right TO be- warn.
ed by mistakes OF the past and shape nv course
accordingly. will cross no Rubicon, aud have
no hoats 10 burn But my position rs that Of
1850 and shall say to all lrishmen, Beware.
while the power is stll IN your hands, before vou
surrender Forever Co forces which you cannot
control the heillimitable power OF our rnce which
mas shown Itself 10 those Dublin streets tonight.
and without which / should be worthless nnd
useless, but with which / am strong. and with
which on my side | pledge myself to push for.
ward I'll have reached the goal or until a ma.
lority Of the Irish people tell me that the goal IA
not theirs, and that ! must try some other
method. (CheergA
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-11

DUBLIN, Dec. l1-Mr. Parnell in his
speech in the rotunda repeated the argu-
ments heretofore dwelt upon by him TO
the effect that the plans of Mr. Gladstone
in regard to home rule would not be found
satisfactory unless the Irish party main
tanned its independence and extorted the
proper degree of local powers as the price
Of their support Of the Liberals. He de-
clared the impossibility Of the secession
lists coping with the Liberal leaders, and
reiterated his charges that they had been
seduced TO take a stand against him by
Liberal wirepullers. Mr.. Parnell ex-
pressed himself as confident of winning II
the youth of Ireland remained with him.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-11
Ireland's Freedom Obstrnctod.

Parnell's personality, it AYERS, obstructs
keland's freedom. If no is reelected the
Tory government will resume its power,
and coercion will receive a new lease of
life The manifesto is replete with decla-
rations OF the fullest confidence in Mr..
Gledstone's desire and ability 70 grant
substantial self government to Ireland
1t declares that Mr.. Parnell's manifesto
was an appeal to hatred between the peo.
pies Of Great Britain and Ireland. The
document is signed by forty-seven mem
bers, headed by Justin Mccarthy. Il con
cludes; "Ihe issue I'VE submit to the people
Is one upon which the fortunes OF our
country must depend. May God defend
the richt.n
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-11

Continuing. Mr.. Parnell said:

l have been accused Of absence from the field
OF battle, but did not intend to plead tonight
either excuses or reasons believing that YOU
would not put me to such an ordeal, but take
me for what you have known me 10 be and for
what, please God, will prove myself to be in the
face Of ireland and my fellow countrymen
loud cheers) Il is said that l was absent from
the fight All gentlemen, when Wellington re-
tired to his winter quarters within the lines al
Torres We'd dIas his officers did not seek 10 put a
halter round his neck. (Cheers)
Il is oasy 10 make excuses for the secession
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-11
Ten Awful Blows.

Ten blows from bolt OF castiron eiph-
teen inches long and eight pounds in
weight were rained upon her face and
mead, the first one, unexpected, coming
from behind The others were evidently
directed by cowardly hand which had
evidently lost its nerve, for instead of
hitting fairly and sqareiy they were glanc-
ing blows or timid ones, and only succeeded
In mangling the part or tearing it, whereas
one well directed blow with such an in
strument would have caused instant death
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-11
Six Children to Care For.

The injured woman is the wife of Henry
herman, a well known restaurateur al
Frankfort and Pearl streets, New York.
The couple have six children. She is his
second wife, and three OF the children.
round faced, sturdy tots are hers. She
was married to him seven years ago, is a
plump and sturdy German American
woman Of 70 years or thereabouts, and had
the reputation Of being the hondsomest
woman in Fairview