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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-01-21
TAE KNIFFIN INVESTIGATION.
Tho Coroner's Jury Is waiting for the
Grand Jury 60 Act.

The Coroner's Jury Is Waiting for the
Grand Jury 20 Act.
TRENTON. Jan. 2l--At the coroner's in
vestigation in the Kniffln case Arthur H.
Knitiin, the young son OF the accused dentist,
was called He gave no new evidence. He
repeated the story told by his mother OF
the gas being turned on IN her room on the
morning Of the first reported robbery. Miss
Hattie q Hara and Mrs. Nellie Smith testified
"a to the good character Of Miss Pursol. Dr.
struble, one OF the physicians present at the
autopsy, corroboratsd the statements made
Ly the other doctors concerning the c0ndi.
tion OF the body His statement that the
real cause Of death might have been caused
by fright or the administration Of any Vola-
tile matter, such as aconite OF prussic acid,
caused hum in the court room.
Professor H. b Cornwall the Princeton
college expert who examined the stomach
of Mrs. Eniilin, was the next witness He
stated that the examination did not develop
any poisonous matter The analysis had
developed q slight trace Of morpia, but not
IN sufficient quantities 60 enable him 20
assert rs presence After tho examination
Of several other witnesses the coroners jury
adjourned for the week, thus throwing the
responsibility OF the case on the grand jury
If this body fails Go indict any one for the
murder the decision OF the coroneris jury
will be given to the grand jury Of the May
term Of court The Hon. John H. Scuddcr,
one Of the wealthiest merchants in the city,
and also prominent Democratic politician,
will be the foreman OF the grand jury which
meets TODAY
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-01-21
ALLeooo's TRAGIC DEATH.
He Went Cunning for the wrong Man
and Died.

He Went Cunning for tho Wrong Man
and Died.
RosrE, Ca, Jan. 2L-Deforest Allgood,
president OF the Trion factory. one OF the
wealthiest institutions Of north Georgia
was shot dead last evening by Dr. j. b S
Holmes. his brother-in-law, and one OF the
best known physicians Of the state. The
men had been on bad terms for years On
account of a business dispute Allgood had
often threatened TO kill Holmes, who always
made ii point 70 keep out Of the way and
avoid a hostile meeting.
Last night AllgOod came down from the
Triou factory on tho train and waited at
Holmes Office until Holmes came in from a
hunting trip with some friends.
AS the party approached Allgood ad.
vanced with drawn pistol, but before be
could use it Holmes shot him with bis
double barreled shotgun The loads Of bird
shot nearly tore Ailgood's neck to pieces.
but after falling Allgood half rose and tried
TO fire his pistol, but fell dead before ha
could do so Eolnes is in charge Of "a sher
In at his own home. Popular feeling justi
fies his action.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-01-21

We endeavor to always
keep abreast of the times,
and to that end have made
a radical change in our sys-
tenn of milling, from which we
are producing better Flour
than we have ever made, and
which we unhesitatingly claim
leads the market.
The requisite qualities of
Flour required to make good
bread are color and strength,
and by using our improved
process Flours you will find
that we have attained both OF
these qualities to their high
est degree.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-01-21

TRENTON, Jan. 2l.--In the New Jersey
supreme court proceedings were begun
against eleven Of the Elizabeth city council
men to show cause why they should not be
removed from Office. Edward c. Woodruff
is the complainant, and the allegation is
that the legislative act under which they
were elected is illegal The names OF the
defendant councilmen are Patrick H. Gill
hooly, David Schleimer. August G. Pool,
Edward McGrath, Joseph L. Flynn, John j.
Collins, Isaac Van Hart, Frederick Kurtz
Jr., Benjamin IL Campbell, John Clay and
Thomas I. Tillon.
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ONE CENT.
PURTuGAL BACKS DOWN.
She Will Submit to Lord Salis-x
bury's Full Demands.
SOLDIERS ExrrL BoULANGIsrs-

A Lively Scene In the French Chamber.
Personnel Of the New spanlsh Cabinet.
The Ministers Are All Free Traders.
other Foreign News.
LIsnoN, Jan. 2l.--The Portuguese govern-s
ment, finding the powers unwilling to medic
ate IN tho dispute between Portugal and
England concerning territory In East Africa,
will submit to Lord salisbury's fun demands
under protest. while at the same time it will
try TO conciliate Portuguese public opinion
An attempt to increase the capital Of this
Portuguese Mozambique company from
$4,000, 900 70 se5, 900. 0O0 has failed.
Editois who Wish to Fight.
The editors Of the newspapers published in
this city have convoked a meeting to pro-
mote the scheme for obtaining subscriptions
for the national defense. The cortes were
dissolved yesterday. The newly elected body
wall assemble on April 49,
Good for the Nyassa Country.
The squebhle between England and Por- '
tugal Is likely to be Of immense advantage
to the Nyassa country The work Of the Az
rican Lakes company and Of the Scottish
missionary societies has boon carried on with
out any help from the British government
They have also been fighting unaided agaiust
the Arab, around the northwest shores Of
Lake Nyassa, who attacked the white sta
tions with the deliberate purpose OF exter-
minating the whites because they obi ctef
to having the country depopuiated by slave
raids The British government has several
times been asked TO declare a protectorat0r
over this region, or at least to assist tho
British enterprises there. It, however. in
yarinbly declined TO spend any money or do
anything until Portugal Threatened 70 gok-
bio up the couptry. Lately, Consul Johns-
ton has been making treaties with the ma
tive chiefs at great rate, and the prospects
Of Nyassaland are now good deal brighter
than they have been
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-01-21

Boston, Jan. 2l-Fire Marshal Whit.
comb, in his report on the Thanksgiving day
fire, admits the impossibility Of deciding be-
yond a doubt the origin Of the fire. but says;
II must still yield to the irresistible conclu-
sion that the fire was in some way caused by
the ignition Of the relay in the Office OF the
Electric Time company. probably owing to
contact with a high tension wire.n The
marshal urges the need Of municipal con-
troll Of wires and better buildings
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Mr. RnndnII.. condltlon.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2i.-The stories that
Hon. Samuel J. Randalls health is grow
ing worse and that his condition has be-
come critical, are revived by the announce
ment that he was admitted by the Metro
politan Presbyterian church Sunday. DR..
Chester, who was called in last Tuesday by
Mrs Randall, baptized the ex-speaker and
admitted him 10 the fellowship Of the
church. The fact was announced from the
pulpit Sunday. 1t is still claimed by Mr.
Randall's family that his health is still im-
proving
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-01-21

FALL RIVER, Mass, Jan. 2l.-The Bourn
mill has declared a monthly diyidand Of 2
per cent, also a semi-annuai dividend Of 81
per cent to the help on the amount Of wages
earned during the six months from July l
70 Jan. !. This is the first dividend on the
profit sharing basis. The sum divided among
tine help amounts to little over q per cent
OF the dividends paid to stockholders during
the same period.
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Capt. William, Death.

New YoRK, Jan. 2l-Capt Richard A.
Williams, United States cavalry, who was
found dead in his bed at the Grand hotel,
having expired from heart disease, was Is
years old, a native of Pennsylvania and
was graduated at West Point in 1865. He
was in command Of Troop G, Eighth cav
airy. at the time Of his death He was on
furlough and bad been stopping at the hotel
several days
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-01-21

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2l In the senate bills
were reported from committees for the ad-
mission OF the state OF Wyoming into the
Union and TO provide a temporary govern
ment for the territory Of Oklahoma Sena-
tor Pasco delivered an extended speech on
the cs~lestion OF Federal election laws SEN
ator Chandler replied to Senator Pasco and
spoke at some length of the charges Of cleo
ton frauds ia Florida Senator Pasco made
an extended denial OF these charges
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-01-21

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. The supreme
court has decided in favor Of the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad company in the appeal Of
tho suit Of Reece, Of Pittsburg, the question
at issue being the legality Of the extra
charge Of ten cents where fare is paid on
trains instead Of at ticket offices. The court
holds that where ample facilities are given
10 secure tickets and a coupon is given for
the refund Of the extra charge the pr ractice
IN iustifiahla
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-01-21

BALTIMORE, Jan. 2L-The Maryland So
ciety Of the Confederate Army and Navy
celebrated the birthday Of Gen. Robert e.
Lee last night with banquet at the Car
rollton hotel Toasts were responded to by
Congressman I. r. Stockdale, of Mississippi
John a. Allen, Of Mississippi; Clifton r..
Breckinridge, of Arkansas; Charles T.
OFarrell, of Virginia, and Rev. DR.. Ran
dolph NJ Mckim. Winfield Peter read an
eulogy on the life OF the late jefferson Davis.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-01-21

NEW YORK, Jan. 2i-The William H.
Reh Shoe company, limited, which was in
corporated one year ago, has become en-
barrassed, and proceedings have been
brought TO wind up its affairs. william NJ
Kennard has been appointed temporary re-
ceiver and has given a bond in 500
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-01-21

HELEEA, Mon, Jan. 81. In his answer
in the Thompson mandamus case Auditor
Kenny admits the legality Of ThompaonN
election aud the organization of tho house,
of which Thompson is a member, but ssts up
as reason for not issuing a certificate for
mileage and salary that no appropriations
has been made The case is being argued
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-01-21

Boston, Jan. 2l.-The state board OF arbi-
trauon resumed its hearing, on the joint ap-
plication of the Woburn manufacturers and
employees, to determine the standard OF
wages ana hours # labor which should con-
stitute a day work Testimony was taken
on both silas. sni the board took the matter
under ad Nl.e.n.nl
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-01-21

PORTLAND, Ore, Jan. a. n The snow
blockade on the different railroads leading
out Of Montreal continues. Passengers from
the east by the Canadian Pacific for Seattle,
Tacoma and Portland are arriving prac-
tically on time, however. that road having
experienced no detention whatever from
snow SO far this winter
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HAWKINS & CO.,
7I2 Market st.
PROPOSALS..


CEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE
- ceived by the Trustees Of the Poor Of
New Castle County for supplying the Aims
house from January 50 to A lril 80, 1890. with
Beef. Mutton, salt Pork, Bread, Groceries,
Dry Goods, slothiTg, Drugs and Medicines,
Tobacco, Shoes and arpet Slippers and
Gasoline.
Bids for Beef will be by the quarter in pro-
portion Of one hind arter to tn ea fore
quarters out Of cattle well fatted and dress
ing not less than five hundred pounds
Bids for Groceries and Dry Goods will be
for the various kinds named on the schedules
Gasoline must be Of not less standard than
IS degrees.
Bread will he required 10 be Of the best that
can be made from ne best wheat -four
All 90 8ds TO be del vered at the Almshouse
at such times and in such quantities as may
be ordered by the Superintendent.
The committee on accounts OF the Board Of
Trustees will meet at the Almshouse at 9
O'Clock a. m. of the 18th instant, to audit all
bills for supplies for the quarter ending on
the 18th instant.
All bills not presented by 10 O'Clock a m. OF
the 18th instant will be laid oTer for three
months.
BY order OF the Board Of Trustees.
JOHN GUTHRIE. superintendent.
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A Maine ship nuIldsr psna.

BATH, Ne, Jan. 2l.-Johu B. swanton,
of the firm Of Swanton, Jameson & Co,
hardware dealers, and one OF the founders
Of the Swendenborgian church here, died
yesterday, aged So He was an extensive
ship owner, aud at one time served as deputy
collector of this port.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-01-21

NEW NofN Jaa- 2l.-1nc Harlem South
srn Aud Lang syne gave it, nrst annual
dinner last nigas at Aorello's Speeches.
,dlogizing Lee, Davis and Grady were made
Col. A. Il. H. Dawson. Maj Jos II. Stewart.
Col. John Garnett and other representatives.
soathernerss were among the speakers.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-01-21

Ahc W oman's iteilef corps Complimented.
ALBANY, Jan. 2l.-Assistant Adjt. Gen.
Penfeld has issued the last general order
from the state headquarters Of the Grand
Army Of the Republic. The order announces
that the next department encampment will
take place on Tuesday, Feb 25 at Syracuse
The department quarters will be at the
Globe hotel Commander-in-Chief Alger
and staff will visit the encampment. The
report calls attention to the benefits derived
by the posts from the faithful labors Of the
Womans' Relief corps IL is recommended
that all posts will encourage wherever prac-
ticnble the organizing Of such auxiliaries, as
they aid both socially and financially. +. J.
Twomey, Of Post 5l6, and J. L. Boocock, Of
Post 40, are new appointments upon the
staff
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-01-21

HARTFoRD, Jan 2l-The Hartford Base
ball association has elected a new board Of
directors. A number OF substantial hackers
have pledged themselves to support the team
next season, and it will probably join the
New England league.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-01-21
nrnnIl.. strnnrn nerree.

Rio JANEIRo. Jan. 2i.-The government
has decreed that all foreign companies doing
business in Brazil must transfer to that
country two-thirds OF their entire capital
within two years Of their organization.
Companies already in existence must do the
same within six months
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-01-21
ntures aoyernor Fornker bad

like signatures Governor Foraker had
shown him the ballot box paper and he
heught it similar to the one he had seen.
T. c. Campbell had shown him the first
aamed paper In order to accommodate
Sen. Grosvenor aud Governor Foraker the
committee then adjourned until Monday,
Feb &
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-01-21

NEw YoRK. Jan. 21-C. II. Flagg & Co, e.,
jewelry and rubber goods, No. 9o5 Broad
way, have made general assignment to
Isaac Cole, without preferences. Assets and
liabilities not stated
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REGIS rER's ORDER.
DEGIsTER's ORDER.



NEW CASTLE COUNTY. Del, Jan. 8 1890.
Upon the application of Harry Emmor 5.
administrator of David 5. Harry, late of state
of Pennsylvania, deceased, 1t Is ordered and di-
.rected by the Register that the administrator
aforesaid give notice OF granting of Letters Of
Administration upon the estate of the deceased
with the date of granting thereof, by causing
advertisements to be posted within forty days
from the date Of such Letters in six of the
most public places of the county of New Cas-
tie, requiring all persons having demands
against the estate to present the same, or
Rbde by an Act of Assembly in such case made
and provided; and also cause the same to be
inserted within the same period In the EVEN
mo Journal, anewspaper published in VII
laington, Del. and be continued therein three
weeks, {. O. d.
Given under the hand and Seal
- of Office Of the Register aforesaid
at Wilmington, ia New Castle
- . 4 county aforesaid, the day and year
N->- above written.
JOHN X. BRADFORD. Register.
NOTICE.
All persons having claims against the estate
Of the deceased must present the same. duly
: attested TO tho Administrator, on OF before
January 3, 1891. or abide the Act of Assembly
! fn.such case made and provided.
HARRY EAfMONS.
Administrator.
address: Wilzzizs .or, Del.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-01-21

MENroNE, Jan. 9i-Spurgeon, the groae
preacher, is very III again, and unable to
quit this place.
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HaverhIn shoemal.ers Resume VOL.

f'-.tt on~0A"~h0Ae Nosuiuo 0ofA@
HAvERHI-L, Mass, Jan. 21-Three thou
sand shoemakers who have been locked out
for week have returned to work. and the
labor difficulties have been settled to the en-
tire satisfaction of both the employers and
employees The manufacturers have plenty
OF work and find it difficult to secure enough
help TO turn of the goods fast enough TO fill
the orders.
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GREAT SNOW BLOCKADE.
Many Western Railroads Are
Seriously Crippled.
THE WORST STORM IN TEN YEARS.

Snow from Eight Co Twenty Feet Deep
nc Truckee, caia.-Teiegraph Wires Arc
Buried-Engines and SNOW Plows stuck
Pasta serious Situation.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 2l.-The snow block
ade on the Central Pacific railroad, in the
vicinity OF Truckee and Emigrant Gap. has
become very serious Since Tuesday last no
eastern overland trains have been able 70
reach point further west than Colfax. All
OF the eastbound trains are at Sacramento
Colfax and Shady Run, while those coming
west are at Emigrant Gap Truckee and
Reno.
From Eight TO Twenty Feet Deep.
AT Truckee the depth OF the snow varies
from eight to twenty feet, Snow plows
pushed by ten or twelve locomotives are re-
ported stuck fast in the drifts. Snow is
svill falling. and places on the road which
bad been cleared by the piows are rapidly
filling up again. The passengers Of the
blockRded trains are comfortably quartered
at hotels by the company. Some cases OF
influenza are reported among the passengers,
|
with medical attention.
The Worst In Ten Years.
The railroad officials declare that the
blockade is the heaviest and longest they
have experienced for over ten years Nc
mails have reached this city from the east
since Tuesday. Telegraph wires are entire
ly buried by the snow in some places
The California and Oregon road is alsC
blockaded The train which left here on
Tuesday last for Portland, Ore, is still al
Redding The officers OF the road hope tC
have the trains moving ere long.
No Mail for a Week.
The delays seriously affect the mail facili
ties. No eastern mail has reached this city
since last Tuesday evening The Western
Union Telegraph company has a large forc'
Of mon in the mountains clearing the wire
OF snow.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-01-21

The College Baseball League Dissolved.
NEW HAVEN. Jan. 2l-At the annual
meeting Of the College Baseball league in
New York last Saturday the formal with
travail of Harvard was presented and the
league dissolved. As a result Of this action
there will be no championship series between
Yale, Harvard and Princeton this season
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-01-21

Pans. Jan. a. M Constans, the minister
Of the interior, Ia reply to a question from
Deputy Chitze explained that the govern
mont had aunulled the municipal credits in
favor OF strikers in the department Of th9
khone because the municipal authorities
mad exceeded their powers NJ. Jonrin
mounted the tribune TO speak upon the sub
ject, but his appearance was the signal for a
tremendous upfuar, demonstration OF hos
tility apparently planned by the Boulan-.
lists. Ths gentleman was seated in tho
place Of Gen Boulnnger when the election
Of the general wns annuilsd.
The military Called In.
NJ Deroulede, Buulaneer's lieutenant, was
evidently tne loader OF the demonstration
against JUifrin. The president, upon thu
authority ot tne chamber, publicly censured
nim and clisd upon him 70 withdraw. He
refused 10 obey, and the sitting was sus-
pended The military was then called upon
and the soldiers forcibly removed Derouisdo
rom the chamber. Joifrin was twice in
corrupted by Boulangists, who were ex-
peled Finally the Boulangists all left tho
chamber in body, NJ Joffrin then pro
ceeded. He condemned the annnllnent OF
the credits and attacked Gen. Boulanger-
The chamber dismissed the subject by vote
,f NHtl IN 40
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-01-21

MADRID, Jan. a. The new cabinet is us
follows; Prime ministef-and president OF
the council, Don Praxedo Mateo Sagasta;
minister Of foreign affairs, Marquis de La
Vega de Armiio, minister Of war, Gen-
Bermudez Reina; minister OF justice, Senor'
Puigceryer; minister Of finance, Seno1-
Equilior; marine, Admiral Romero; coll
onies, senor Gullon; trade, agriculture and
public works, Seuor Becerra; interior, DON
rrinitario Ruiz Capiepon
All Free Traders.
The policy Of Senior Sagasta's new cabinet
will be simi ar 10 that Of the last. the failure
20 form a cabinet based upon objection to
that policy being accepted as an evidence
chat the country favors it The new minis
ters are all free trader.
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The Vim. Lea & Sons Co.
Wilmington, Del.



ToURNEYMEN sToNEMAsoNs AND
- Bosses are hereby notified to meet at the
Room, northeast corner of Fourth and Market
streets on Friday. January p, at 40 p. m.
Business Of importance.
JOHN LIE NDERAAN. President
WILLIAM p. zEBLEY. Secretary.
NOTICE. THE COUNTY ASSESSMENT
IN Is now completed, and may be seen at
First ward-James II. Harkins. No. 2,5
West Fourth street.
Second Ward-Diamond's store, southwest
corner Third and Poplar streets.
Third Ward-John Kennedy No. 5B
Fourth Ward-Bernard Bonner. southwest
corner Fifth and Spruce streets.
Fifth Ward Thomas McGillin, northeast
corner Sixth and Madison streets.
sixth Ward-William McSheas. No. 1895
Seventh ward-w S. Moores, No 4Ol Della
Eighth Ward-Edward's cigar store, north
west corner Eighth and Kirkwo0d streets
Ninth Ward-J. J Rigby, No. 1000 Market
street
Tenth Ward-Young's. southeast corner
Second and Harrison streets.
Eleventh Ward-Robert COttingham, Mary
land avenue and Liberty streets
Twelfth Ward-Rhiiip X. Sheas. southeast
corner Fourth and Scott streets.
The assessors will be in session at the Court
House, (Levy Court room, on January 2o, p,
30. 81 and February 1. for the purpose Of maxi
ing any corrections and placing any name on
the assessment list that may have been
EDWARD c. HIGGINS,
First District.
FRANK A. McCLOSKEl,
DRAPER A DFWFFS
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The report that the snow bound passen-
gers are suffering for want OF food is denied
by the railroad officials Abundance of food
is supplied them, and fhe trains are at no
point whore It would be impossible to reach
them. Experienced men on snowshoes are
on the road between Colfax and the delayed
trains, packing fresh beef and other neces.
saries, and at no time during the blockade
has any difficulty been experienced in giving
the passengers comforts and food. The pas.
sengers are not suffering from cold
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SOME
CHOICE PROPERTIES
FOR SALE.

No. 1907 Van Buren, front and side yards, IL
rooms splendid situation, electric lights
throughout and all other modern con-
veniencss Owner leaving city is reason for
selling.
Southwest corner Fourth and Market, an
excellent store properly, and one of tae best
stands in the city.
No 1913 West street, 10 rooms end all
modern convenience. lot 2lxl00 feet.
No. gls Jefferson. II rooms. front and side
yards. heaters and ali convenience.