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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-02-13

SAN Francisco, Feb 13.--Japanese ad-
vices by the steamer Gaelic give the details
OF a terrible volcanic eruption Of Mount
Zoo, in the Bingo district. On Jan. l6 the
mountain began to rumble, and the inhabit-
ANTS of the neighboring villages rushed away
from their homes in great confusion Soon
the top of the mountain was lifted off, sand
and stones being belched forth. The ground
in tbs neighborhood was covered with sand
and earth to a depth Of over a foot Stones
and earth also fell at Midsunomimura, a
village six miles away. Only one man lost
his life, but fifty-ive houses were destroyed.
The total loss entailed by the eruption is es-
timated at nearly 81, 500 009 The is the
first recorded eruption Of Mount Zoo.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-02-13

CAMDEN, n. j., Fob. IS. The first witness
in tho Leconey murder trial was Mrs. lie
coney. Her testimony was in reference t.
the length Of time since the shirt and trou
sers exhibited had been washed. Mrs. VIII
liam Lavery was the next witness. She sale
she saw Annie after q o'clock that morning
but in her cross-e0amination II was shown
that her eyesight was defective She nd
mitted that il might have been Lizzio O'Don
nell instead Of Annie Leconey. Mrs ODon
nell repeated her story about Murray telling
her when he last saw Annie alive, and nlss
said the shirt and trousers had not beer
washed for year. Miss Roberts said tina
Chalkley wore pair Of brown colore'
trousers on the morning OF the murder
Henry 4. Rambo, the undertaken, describes
the finger marks on Annie's throat, aud sal,
there were also bruises around the mouth
Mrs Elijah Wells was next called, bu
there was a wrangle by the lawyers on tn
first questions, and court adjourned befor
the law points were settled.
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Soldiers Celebrate.

NEW YoRK, Feb. 1S.-Lafayette post No.
l4O, S. OF ", celebrated the birthday OF
Abraham Lincoln at Sherry's on Fifth
avenue, in glowing style. The party was q
distinguished one, comprising Gen. W. 4.
Sherman, Gen. q. o. Howard, Admiral
Braine, and the sons Of Gems Grant, Sher.
man, Howard and many other heroes OF the
war. Had Gen II. w. Slocum been present
the trio Of those who led In the "March
Through Georgia would have been com
plete. A letter Of regret was received from
Robert 4. Lincoln, and speeches were T6ads
by Gen. w. T. Sherman, Gen Howard and
others
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-02-13

PLArTsRuRG, N. ", Fob. l5-Henry
Frazier, arrested on suspicion OF being the
murderer Of old Mrs. Floyd, at, Westport has
been discharged, having proved that he was
in Keeseville Friday night The result OF
the inquest in the case is a growing i'm.
preston that old Mr. Floyd, the husband OF
the murdered woman, has not told the full
truth in the matter, and that there is o
family skeleton that has not yet been ex
posed. Floyd's evidence is said by some oi
the jurymen not To be in fun accord Will
his statements made on the night Of the
murder and subsequently.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-02-13
TuRNgp sTATE,s EvpENcE.
Four OF the cronin jury Bribers Havi
Pleaded Guilty.

Four Of the cronin Jury Bribers Have
Pleaded Guilty.
CHICAGO, Feb l3-The eases Of Alex
ander Hanks, Joseph Konen, Frederick
Smith, Mark solomon, Thomas Kavanaugh,
Jeremiah O'Donnell and John Graham,
charged with conspiracy to bribe the Cronin
jury, were called up in Judge Waterman's
court. Defendants Shanks, Solomon, Konen
and Smith pleaded guilty, and the states
attorney announced that he would use them
as witnesses.
The court, after informing them what
they were liable to il be enforced the full
penalty, said he would hear evidence to de
termine what mitigating circumstance
there were, il any, in their cases. KRva
naugh and O'Donnel pleaded not guilty
and the work Of securing jury was begun
There is as yet no trace Of Graham.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-02-13

BosroN, Feb. 13--The elevated railroad
contest in the legislature began in a hearing
before the street railway committee on pc
tition Of Capt, Meigs, that elevated railroads
and street railways may use the Meigs sys.
tenn under the general law. Gen. =. II.
Butler was counsel for Meigs. IL. d. Hyd,
represented the West End Railroad com
pany in opposition and Charles A. Welch foi
the fifty associates and other remonstrants
Gen. Butler argued that the Meigs system
was the best and cheapest Of all and sale
that $4,000 had been spent in experiments
Mr.. Hyde objected 20 giving such power e
the Meigs system and Welch objected to an
elevated railroad Of any kind. The many
petitioners and large capital involved MAXI
d sharp contest certain.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-02-13

CINCINNATI, Feb, l3.--Judge Taft, OF tho
superior court has rendered a decision in
favor of the Bell Telephone company
against the Mount Auburn Electric Stree
Railway company. The suit was to restrain
therailway company from using the Sprague
single trolley system Of electric motive
power, on the ground that induction from
the trolley wire practically destroyed the
use OF telephone wires along the railway
line. The court allowed the railway com.
pany six months in which 70 change their
pressnt system
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-02-13

ALBANY, Feb. i3.-The following officers
were elected for the ensuing year by the
Homeopathic Medical society; President,
George M. Dillow, OF New York; first vice
president, Dr. n. b Covert, Of Geneva,
second vice president, DR.. }. NJ Lee, Of
Rochester; third vice president, DR. w Is
Clifford, Of Utica; secretary, DR.. j. j. Mof-
fatt Of Brooklyn; treasurer, DR.. Arthur b.
Norton, Of New York Brooklyn was fixed
upon as the place for the next semi-annual
meeting, Sept II and rs. A number Of pa
pers were read after which the society ad-
iourned sine die
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-02-13

BOSTON, Feb. l8.-The mystery surround
ing the disappearance Of Hiram w. Saw
telle from this city still seems as far from q
solution as ever. A man supposed 10 be hii
brother Isaac was seen ON Portland anc
Rochester train yesterday. He got of tn,
train at Westbrook junction and is sup
posed to have gone to Bangor. Later de
velopments increase the belief that Isaa,
Sawtelle knows where his brother isif alive
and where his body is buried, if dead.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-02-13

PROVIDENCE, Feb 1S.-The house has
passed the bill authorizing the Providence,
Warren and Bristol railroad, now leased TO
the Old Colony, to extend its tracks on an
elevated structure from Fox Point to the
Union Passenger station and through the
heart Of the business center of this city. The
senate viii concur today This is a very i'm
portant railroad connection.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-02-13

NEw York, Feb. ia meeting Of Amer
lean glass manufacturers was held here. ID.
c. Ripley, Of Pittsburg, presiding. The
leading plants Of the country were repre-.
sented The proceedings were secret, but
It is believed that a trust was agreed upon.
President Ripley and others, who were In.
terviewed after the meeting, declined to
commit themselves, but would not deny that
trust was in contemplation.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-02-13

BRrDeEPoRr, Conn, Feb 1S.-The case of
Ebert l. Woodward, of Boss Tweed fame,
treasurer of the South Norwalk club, was
concluded yesterday. The case was given
to the jury, who, after being out ten min
utes, rendered verdict Of not guilty. He
was on trial as a representative of the club
for selling liquor without license.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-02-13

ATLANTA, Ga, Feb. 13-At the annual
banquet of the chamber of commerce thi,
evening the following among others will be
guests; G. H. Taylor, OF The Boston Globe
Sovernor Campbell, of Ohio; Hon. w. E
Bussell, Of Massachusetts,; Patrick Calhoun
John Inman and party Of New Yorkers
and Congressman Wilson, of West Virginia
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-02-13

FALL RIVER, Mass, Feb. 13-At the
monthly meeting of the Spinners union,
complaint was made by the Stafford mills
spinners that the overseer had adjusted the
drag gear SO that it constantly broke the
yarn. The overseer refuses to change the
drag gear and dehes all the spinners' or
ganizations in town. The spinners referred
the matter 10 the secretary with power TO
act. A strike is probable
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-02-13
BUSINESS CARDS.
LIBoM so KING STREET.

TROI 500 KING STREET.
Have you had one OF those baskets of Teai
Send them as "a present to mother; they make a
nice Valentine; they are sample basket, lbs.
in each basket, IS cents. just half price. You
won't get them again over lScents. Coifees;
our French Coffee is good; o ar p cent Coffee
is fair; our % cent Coffee is prime. we have
the best Tea and Coffee and the Whitest
Sugar and Flour in the city. All our Lenton
Goods are in. Have you seen those Bellfiower
Apples, they come from Belfast, try them
and Clipped Peaches Apricots, Necterines.
Pitted Cherries, Castle Rock Cheese, June
Butter at . and 2S cents; il has been in the
ice house; Queen Syrup and Flap Jacks are
what you want for breakfast; don't want for
Beans, 4 quarts Of Beans 25 cents We will
have Saturday Night Market till we get room
for Lenton Goods at 7. M. WIER'S, 500 King
street.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-02-13

READING, Pa, Feb. i3-Harry Lebo. q
dissolute character, last night shot and
fatally wounded his wife, who had left him
on account OF III treatment Daniel Fisher,
Mrs Lebo's father, died of heart disease i'm
mediately after the shooting. Lebo escaped.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-02-13
MCCOY KNOCKS out cIeason.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 13--Pete Mccoy
and Chsrlie Gleason, tniddleweights, met iu
tho gymn-sium Of the Golden Gate Athletic
cub iAsl Night 4ns eOntest was snort ouI
fierce Mccoy knocked Gleason out in the
sikh ro2.d.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-02-13

aerson said that il there wps member on
the floor entitled 70 his seaN the Republicans
would stand up and defend his rights, but
II there was ou the floor man who held his
seat by blae. hearted fraud or redhanded
murder, the, would rnseat him IL they had
the power. Applause ON the Republican
side)
At 5 O'Clock the house took a recess until
p. m, when the debate was continued until
after T. IL III
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-02-13
FoR SALE.

TSCR SALE. Two PROFESSIONAL
il Oanios. only been used two weeks. APP
ply.at FLOUR STORE, los East Second street.
TTOR SALE. a PATTERNAiAKER's
It tool chest, full walnut finish inside. A
bargain. s25 Poplar str ct.
nor SALE.--BARBER SHOP, 6l6 MAR
IT ket street. Good stand and good busi-
ness. Owner needs money. Apply 403 King
street. ice office.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-02-13

BUFFALO, Feb 13-The Yale Alumni as.
socistion OF western New York held is an
nual banquet at the Buffalo club Last even
ing. President Dwight Of Yale, waa fhs
guest OF honor.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-02-13

LANCASTER. Pa, Feh l8 II f. Bard, tie
iefaulting cashier of the Lincoln bank, has
been released on Sls,oo0 bail. His hearing
takes place Friday
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-02-13
IN MEMORY OF LINCOLN.
The Anniversary of His Birth
Extensively Observed.
EXERCISES AT VARIOUS PLACES

The banquet OF the Republican Club AT
DeImonlco's, New York CIty--obaerv.
Ing tie Event in brooklyn and Newark.
Speeches by Distinguished Men.
NEW YoRK, Feb. 1S.-The eighty-ilrst an
niversary Of the birthday " Abraham Lin.
coin was flttipgly oommemorated by tbs
Republican club last night at Delmonico's
There was large gathering Of the mem
bcrs. The large banquet hall was taste
fully decorated With flags and bunting, por-
traits Of Lincoln appearing frequently AT
the head Of the room hung large Oh paint
ing Of the martyr president gracefully
drnpcd with American flags. Cephus Brain
erd presided At either hand OF Chairman
Drainerd sut Senator Cullom, Of Illinois
Senator Davis, Of Minnesota; Congressman
Dolliver. Of Iowa, Nelson Dingley, Jr., o.
Maine; Rev. DR.. samuel II. Virgin, George
West, L. T. Shepard, Governor Lounsberry,
Of Connecticut; Gen. John G. fremont ant
chauncey NJ Depew Prominent person
from all sections Of the country sat at the
seven other tables.
IL Was Jolly Dinner.
The dinner proved 70 be most jolly one
/ From the moment the first course was servec
| until Chairman Brainerd arose TO announoa
the FIRST toast the air was resonant witt
song aud laughter The aStar spanglet
Banner Marching Through Georgia
| and Hail Columbia were introduced a
different points OF the dinner and sung will
| great gusto.
The Toasts and Responses.
The toasts were five in number and tb
subjects and speakers as follows; abraham
Lincoln" Senator Cullom; "rhe Republi
can Party, - Congressman Dolliver; "Soldier
aud Sailors,p Senator Davis Education
tho Bulwark OF the Republican Party Rev
Dr. S. H. Virgin, and "The New States,
Senator Gideon S. Moody, Of South Dakota
Cheers for Blaine and Depew.
At the end Of Mr.. Brainerd's opening nd
dress Mr. Depew proposed three cheers 70
J. G. Blaine. They were given, and ais
three for M Depew Letters Of regre
were read from Vice President Morton
Hannibal Hnmlin, ex-President Hayes, Sci
ator Hiscock, Gen. Sherman, Speaker Reed
Secretary Rusk, Governor Beaver and Others
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-02-13

NEWARK, Feb. IS. 3.--Lincolnis birthday was
celebrated last night by the Republican
club, Speeches were made by Senator Haw.
ley and Henry Cabot Lodge.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-02-13
FOR SALE.

h0s Lombard street, rooms.
lll0 West street, II rooms.
sl0Taylor street. rooms.
gl2 French street. 0 rooms.
432 Sbearman street. rooms.
1913 West Fourth street, rooms.
1914 Walnut street, rooms.
405 West Eighth street, II rooms.
1928 West street, rooms.
S2 Madison street. 10 rooms.
SIG East Fourth street, rooms.
800 patna1 street. rooms.
8Sl Bennett street. rooms.
933 kirkwO0d street. 8 rooms.
>. w. cor. seventh and Adams ss.s., brooms
4V2 East sixth street. rooms.
llle Chippy street. rooms.
bS4 Lombard street, rooms.
SH East Thirteenth street, rooms.
~ East Tenth street. rooms.
ava French street. " rooms.
lllg Orange street. rooms
s0i West Eighth street, 10 rooms.
pEl Iatnall street, ~ rooms.
bl7 Jeffersop str ct. Q rooms.
40 Lombard street. rooms.
1896 Delaware avenue. rooms.
lS2 Washington street, 10 rooms.
BY East Seventh street, rooms.
10ll Elm street. rooms.
47 East Six n street rooms.
Ar East Third street. rooms
J03 West Fourto street, 10 rooms.
fQ9 West Second street, rooms
S23 West Seventh street, s rooms
HAWKINS & CO.,
7f2 Market Street.
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HELP WANTED.
PuRLIO sALEs.
DUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PRO
j. Qerty..on
MONDAY. FEBRUARY IL, 1890,

NUN LIN IEbh0 All IT. 4p0ug
At 9. 30 a. m, will be sold at the Stone Hous
farm. adjoining the farm of Geo -ge n. Tybout
one mile from Bear Station. Delaware, alls hi
following personal property. viz Ten headoi
line bred horsee, well broken; head Of highl,
bred colts fro n one to three years old. ana
they show strong indications of speed: 30 heau
of choice cattle. among which are thorough
bred Durhams and Jerseys-a large number
of the COWS will bs fresh on day of sale; fat
hogs. fine shoats. boar and two sows with
pig; all kinds of farming machinery, car
riages and wagons, so acres OF wheat in the
ground, harness Of ali kinds, robes, blankets,
and a lot of dairy fixtures. and numerous
credit of six months will be given on all sums
ever $50 by purchaser giving bankable note
with approved endorser. All sums under SgH.
cash. Carriages will be at Bear station to
meet all trains. CHARLES ID. EVERETT.
Frank Stidham. Auctioneer.
DUBLIC sALE.-oN FEBRUARY "A. 1890
A l win sell at my farm, on the road lead
ing from Wilmington to New Castle. one mile
from New Castle and four miles from VIII
mington, beginning at 10 o'clock a. M. sharp
Six horses and colts. good stock, the colts
showing Indications Of speed; IA dairy cows
5 heifers, ranging from 2 to years old; Dur
ham bull, SOW and pigs. large stock Of farm
ing implelnents of al kinds suitable for carry
ing on ~ farm OF 100 acres. The farm La,
been sold and sale viii be positive.
For particulars see hand-bills.
TERMS. All sums of 50 and under. cash
over that amount credit of six months vii
be allowed by purchaser giving bankable not
with approved endorser. II. X. DURE.
Il. w. Stidham Son. Auctioneers.
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The Vim. Lea & Sons Co.
Wilmington, Del.
RaARn AND ROOMS.


VNTANTED -BOARDERS. GOOD ACCOM-
w modations, NO 400 East Fourth street
TXTANTED.-B0AR AT 4l2 KING
w street; also table boarders.
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HORSES, CARRIAGES. HARNESS, Etc.


HANDSOME TURNOUT FOR SALE.
IL Large Bay Horse, II years old, fearless
ter than gas.
Large Double Seat Top Wagon, finely uphol-
stered, built to order, brand new, suitable for
light delivery wagon and family use.
Nickel Mounted Harness, new Elegant
Robes, Blankets, Whip, etc.
Can be seen at the Club Stables, corner
Madison and Twelfth strepts
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-02-13

Stephen A. Douglas, Of Chicago, son Of
the great statesman whose remarkable ca.
reer was SO closely interviewer with that Of
the martyred president, responded to She
toast, Abraham Lincoln. He said in
part.
believe my view Of Mr.. lincoln win vary
widely from the generally accepted conception
Of his life and character. There Is o tendency %
glorily his heart to exalt what may be called the
child qualities OF his nature. while reducing 20 q
minimum what may be called his man qualities
To ali these views dissent because they dwarf
him Of his manliness because they make him q
dreamy drifter, nodded into shape by cirrum
stances, instead Of a clear headed, kind hearted
strong handed man Of iron will who nodded cir
cumstnnces and compelled success, He was un
der an circumstances the strong man without
weakness. His heart was tender and kind, bul
his head controlled his heart, and Ia politica
matters harshness replaced genteness wher
harshness was best for the country, He used Ga,
same iron wiz 20 govern himself as TO govern
others.
No purer patriot ever lived than he, no warmer
kinder heart ever beat than his He loved thi
ways Of peace and gentleness. He loved his coun
Try. He loved his fellow men. He died 70 ly'
forever 10 the memories and hearts OF freemen
the high priest Of liberty, slain at the altar li'
stands ia an coming time as q rainbow Of prom
ise that a government OF the people, by thl
people and for the people shall not perish from
the earth
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-02-13

BaooKLyN. Feb lS.-The Lincoln clul
held q reception at its new club house last
Ridgway, Judges Van Wyck and Moore
Leonard Moody and many other prominen
citizens aud their ladies were among th'
guests
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-02-13

Mrs Alice SMELL McCrea came here frsm
Chicago about year ago with the ayowed
intention Of going on The stage. She had
been heard Of before as the daughter OF
Amos J. Smell, the murdered millionaiFs
real estate dealer OF Chicago. and divorced
wife Of Wiley o. McCrea, a wealthy menu
ber OF Chicago board Of trade firm. She
was rich from her fathers estate aud WIS .
very handsome young woman. She Is noA
tsat
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sThe old fellow answered. Can hnb it all
if yo' want 'All right, said Douglas, pus
it in and make it strong, and the ceremony
was started all over
"You can imagine how serious we were
when tell you that we laughed 50 inces
sanity that we couldn't hold hands when tbs
deacon told us to. We hadn't any ring
either. Jamie pulled little platinum snak"
ring from his finger and handed it 70 tns
minister l didn't think anything mors
about the matter, but for the fun OF the
thing we kissed each other, and all arouna
shook hands with the deacon. Douglas gave
him a little fee and we went OF and m@au
believe to have a wedding breakfast
didn't know the first thing about LICENSE
she Cou1dn't Marry Green
81 couldn't marry Mr.. Green, for he's
already married and has family. he IL
NOT IN love with his wife and hasn't besm
for over two years He always wanted to
marry me. and intended to do 30 as soon -
he conld. We decided when l gave up nay
home in Ninety-third street that I was 10.
90 abroad and be would follow as soon ia
he cot tho divorce. T:n going TO rarss. (
don't know how long rzl stay. Mr. Greass
is going to Savannah 10 make hts wzfc go u
divorce and then be wia iaka aa@
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-08-07
Bastr0p.

BAsTRop, Texas, August 4th, 90.
Our beautiful little town is waking up out
of tho annual lethargic sleep Of summer
and business il getting better.
The first bale Of cotton was brought into
town last Tuesday, July Goth, and brought
12I cents. Since then our cotton buyers
have received several of them. Cotton il
looking splendid in this county.
We had rain ON three consecutive days
week before last which helped crops won
derfully.
Work on the bridge over the Colorado Is
moving along steadily, but judging by
progress made so for, II will be December
instead Of September before 1t Is finished.
The new National bank building, fine
two story structure, is going up steadily
and will be completed easily in the fall.
Mr.. Eilers il talking about building q
two story brick between the Bastrop Cloth
ing store and Robert ellis, and p o.
EIuzer is to rebuild his store. All this is
going to make the north end of Main street
look something like city.
The woods seem to be full of candidates.
More coming out every day, and If 1t keeps
up this way the Advertiser" will have to
use one whole page of its paper for candi-
date announcements. One of the candi-
dates for treasurer, Mr. j. A. Kohler, with
drew last week, which will make it pretty
close racing for "Uncle John" Hearne, the
present incumbent of tho office.
Several of our citizons went to San Mar.
cos last week to enjoy the beauties
of the San Marcos river, among others Mrs.
Al. Erhard and her mother-in-law, Mrs.
Erhard, the latter being former resident
of your city, and wife Of the first county
clerk of Hays county. Edor d. d. San.
ders also went through San Marcos on Sat.
urday on his why to Martindale, where he
will hold series of protracted meetings.
he is o very successful evangelist and has
Just returned from meeting at McDade,
wnere lie succeeded In persuading "a to en-
list in the great cause, which il surely do
ing remarkably we'll considering the hot
weather. etc. Bro. j. J. Williamson Is go
ing to assist him at Martndale.
SO much for to-day.
Success to the FREE PRESS, X.