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Evening journal., 1890-01-02
The NEWS in BRIEF.
Fresh Tips from the wires carefuii
CulIed.


Frederick Goodrich, of Brooklyn, has dice
at Richmond Va, under suspicious circum
stances and detectives are looking for hi
murderer.
Joseph d. Hall, assistant secretary Of the
state Of New Jersey, was dismissed by Sec.
retary Of State Kelsey for alleged incompe-
tency. Mr.. Hall is Republican and hi
successor Democrat
The members OF the gang Of Plainfield IN
J.l firebugs sentenced in 1857, having mad,
affidavit that Lewis Van Nest was innocent.
the court OF Pardons Of Trenton ordered hi,
liberation.
The London edition Of The New Yorl
Herald is asked 20 pay $4,000 for libel ii
asserting that DR.. Carver's "Wild America
show had gone to pieces in Vienna.
At Allentown. Pa, Prosper Ward and
Benjamin, engineer and brakeman OF the
freight train which collided with the BUT
falo express at Lawry's. recently, from the
effect OF injuries received ia which En-,
gineer Monroe Music died, were each placed
under $1,000 bail for a hearing on Jan 25
4. w. Caskey, in a lecture in Bonham,
Tex, declared jefferson Davis TO have been
the greatest man since Jesus Christ, 10 whom
CaslSey compared the dead Confederate
chieftain-
Mr. Gideon p. Brown, senior member Of
the firm of Brown, Steese & Clark, WOO
dealers, whose whereabouts since Aug. I
have been unknown except 10 few persons
has returned 10 Boston He says his fiighi
was a mistake, and that be will do all he car
to straighten up the firms affairs
Henry r. Pierson, chancellor OF the Uni
versity OF New York, did az Albany OF els
grippe" Jan. l, aged n years
Rev. Henry c. Macdowal, Of ST. Agnes
church, one Of the most eminent Catholi,
clergymen OF New York city, died Jan /
Rev. Frederick Vinton Lift, who has beer
librarian of Princeton college for man,
years, is dead, aged n.
Sugar Inspector Kellogg, Of Kansas. say
i,2q3,275 pounds Of sorghum sugar wer
manufactured in Kansas last year.
The boiler al the sawmill OF Wyatt viii
Jams, Jr., near Cnrmi, Ills, exploded, kiTi
ing John Moore and Sam Coznrt and injur
ing two others
| Two murders were reported from Darling
ton county, 5. G. Aleck Easterling was sho
dead while sitting in his room. The enssassiu
who is unknown, escaped. George Wind
ham and Robert Candy quarreled while rid
ing in wagon. Windham stabbed Gand
to death.
The general assembly OF Maryland me
and organized by electing officers OF tn
house and senate. A bill was introduced
read "a second and third time and was signe-
by the governor at night IL was TO rene,
the charter Of the Mutual Fire Insuranc
company Of Hartford
The health of both Queen Victoria an
the Prince Of Wales is said to be very pool
II is stated that at a meeting OF the Iris
/ party 70 be held on the eve OF the reassem
bling Of parliament Mr., Parnell will max,
a full denial Of the charges brought agains
him by Capt. O'Shea
Clark Howell succeeds Henry W. Grad
as managing editor Of The Atlanta Coust
tuition
Two attempts were made Jan. I to blol
up the opera house at Millvale, suburb q
| Pittsburg
The Arthur Kill bridge between State
Island and New Jersey was formally opene
| Jan. l.
Evening journal., 1890-01-02
A BIG RAILROAD DEAL.
Emmons Blaine After Half n Million In
Virginia Central Stock.


Virginia Central Stock.
BALTIMORE, Nd, Jan 2-One Of the
largest transactions in railroad stock that
has been made in this section for long
time is being negotiated here. The stock is
the 10000 shares OF West Virginia Central
railway, held by Maj Alexander Shaw and
family. Besides this block there are 5000
shares outstanding among the holders Of
which are ex-senator Henry 9. Davis, Sec
retary OF State James G. Blaine, Secretary
OF the Treasury Window, United States
Senator A. P. German, Stephen B. Elkins,
the heirs Of the late W. II. Barnum, Of Con-
necticut, and rev others The official re-
lations between the present management Of
the company and Maj. Shaw is understood
to be somewhat strained and it is limited
that certain stockholders are desirous Of
getting control Of the majors holding on
this account
The intermediary between Maj Shaw and
the gentlemen who wants his 10000 shares is
Mr. Emmons Blaine, assistant to President
Davis. The first offer made for Mai Shaw's
stock was <4O0, 900 or $40 a share, two weeks
ago, but be will not let 60 for less than for
half million. The negotiations are still in
progress
Evening journal., 1890-01-02
The Wreck Of the Commonwealth.

SEA ISLE CRY, N. j., Jan. D. The steamer
Commonwealth has settled on the bar and
is full Of water. the sea washing over her at
high water. The vessel and part Of the
cargo win probably be a total loss The
brig North America has been sent for, but
the high sea prevents any work being done
on the wreck. There is an insurance Of
$l25, 900 on the vessel and the cargo is partly
covered by insurance. Capt Enoch Town
send, Of the Atlantic and Gulf Wrecking
company, has taken charge Of her.
Evening journal., 1890-01-02
WIN Portugal Apolorine ;

LONDON, Jan. 2-Persons in official cir
cles profess to see indications that Portugal
has decided to apologize to England for the
acts Of Maj Serpa Pinto, and especially his
conduct in hosting the Portuguese flag on
British protected territory and causing the
British dag to be hauled down. 1t is con-
ceded that If Portugal shall do this England
can insist upon nothing further without in
curing the suspicion Of the powers that the
ostensible object OF her quarrel with Portu-
gal is entirely foreign TO the real one, con-
corning which some explanation should be
fort Incoming
Evening journal., 1890-01-02
uo Kuled Tbree wen.

NEW ORLANs, Jan. 2-The Times Dem o.
Gratis Galveston CTex-) special says: "A pri-
vate telegram received here gives a meager
account of a triple killing which occurred al
Brazonia on Monday evening. A man
named Walker was fired upon by three men
lying in ambush. He returned the fire and
succeeded in killing all three, but in the
conflict was severely wounded and is not
expected TO recover.
Evening journal., 1890-01-02
otber Capital ReceptIons.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2.-Vice President
Morton's palatial residence, after the White
House reception, was the center Of social at
traction. The vice president and Mrs Nor
ton received the guests in the library.
Owing TO the death of her sister, Miss Han.
wood, Mrs. Blaine did not take part in the
reception at the exective mansion, or at the
reception at the home Of the secretary Of
state. Secretary Blaine gave the customary
breakfast to the members Of the cabinet, and
in the afternoon the Misses Blaine held 0
formal reception. Mrs T. B. Reed and the
ladies Of the cabinet and judiciary also gave
receptions.
Evening journal., 1890-01-02
Kinr,a 1ooth New Yenr.

MIDDLETON, Mass, Jan. 2.-Charles King,
probably the oldest man In New England,
who will be 100 years OF age on Jan. Is, cele-
brated the new year by family gathering,
forty of his descendants being present Mr..
King was born near Quebec, and was the last
Of family Of ten sons, one of whom reached
the age Of 40. He has a good memory, and
is in good health, except that he is troubled
somewhat by asthma.
Evening journal., 1890-01-02
Another wilkesbarre Care ID.

wn.KEsBARRE, Pa, Jan. AT noon yes
terday the ground under the Lehigh Valley
railroad locomotive shops, which are located
directly over a coal mine, caved in. The
Jundation walls Of the building cracked,
and some of the machinery was badly in
jured There was considerable excitement
among the 400 workmen in the shops, but no
one was injured.
Evening journal., 1890-01-02
Governor Hnl,s Girta 10 pri.nner.

SING SING, Jan 2-The prisoners at the
Sing Sing prison were given a rest from
work New Years day. They spent the day
in their cells Ed. Newman, sentenced in
1873 to imprisonment for life for murder,
was pardoned by Governor Hill to-day.
Joseph Levy, Charles Berstein and Abraham
ID. Freeman, three life prisoners sentenced
in 1873 for arson, have had their sentences
commuted to fifteen years Imprisonment
each from Jan /, 1890
Evening journal., 1890-01-02
Farrarut,s Statue ordered.

BOSTON, Jan. 2-The committee OF the
city council having charge Of the matter Of
statues Of Grant, Sheridan and FarTagus
have rejected all the models thus far sub
mitted for the Grant and Sheridan statues.
but have approved Henry Hudson Kitson's
model for the Farragut statue, and awarded
him a contract to execute the statue OF heroic
size in bronze for So, 500.
Evening journal., 1890-01-02
Nfanarer Gault ResIrns.

CINCINNATI, Jan. 2--John C. Gault, gem
eral manager Of the Queen and Clescent
railroad, has rendered his resignation to take
effect Feb. /. He win be succeeded by
Richard Carroll, the present general super
intendent Mr.. Gault's resignation was
caused by the directory declining to release
him Of the traffic department.
Evening journal., 1890-01-02
Bogardus Knls sparrows.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 2.-Capt A. H. Bo-
gardus and j. F. Kleinz, of this city. shot a
sparrow match at the Philadelphia Driving
park. Eacn lnan SHOT at - sparrows at 81
yards rise, five traps. The match resulted
in tie. each killing I0 birds
Evening journal., 1890-01-02
A Neu .Israev sniclde.

JERSEY CRY, N. J., Jan. 2-William
Gould, aged 60 years, living on the turnpike
road between Caldwell and Roseland, com
mitted suicide last night by hanging him
self from a rafter In his barn. Desdondency
ever business trouble is believed to have
been the cause He leaves widow but no
children
Evening journal., 1890-01-02
a rarln Refnrm Reoentinn.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 2--The Philadelphia
Tariff Reform club held its opening recep-
tion New Years day. The rooms were
crowded with a constant stream Of business
men. Letters were read from prominent
gentlemen, among them being ex President
Cleveland, Hons. j. G. Carlisle, S. j. Ran
dali, c. R. Breckenridge and Others
Evening journal., 1890-01-02
An African white Book.

BERLIN, Jan. 2.--The German government
has completed the compilation of an African
white book, which it will lay before the.
reichstag on the reassembling Of that body.
The book, it is said, contains documents Of
great Importance which have not hitherto
been alluded to in the press, if, indeed, their
existence was known
Evening journal., 1890-01-02
Negroes Observe Emancipation Day

RALEIGH, N. c., Jan. 2.-Negroes cele-
brated the twenty-sixth anniversary Of the
emancipation proclamation here yesterday.
There was a parade, and exercises were held
in Metropolitan hall, where an address was
delivered by NJ. c. Parker, colored, OF
Georgia. There were also observances Of
the day at other points in the state
Evening journal., 1890-01-02
Sold 10 an English syndicate.

WILKEsRARRE, Pa, Jan 2-The Wyom
ing Axle works. the largest plant of the kinC
in the country, has been sold to an Englisl
syndicate at price said to be nearly 81 900,
COO This company paid dividend of pc
cent. last YEAR
Evening journal., 1890-01-02
Lord salisbury out 81 Dan~er

LONDON, Jan. 2-Lord Salisburys ply
sicians report that be is progressing favor
ably and is out Of danger. The Freeman's
Journal states that it has learned from ex-
cellent authority that Lord Salisbury has in
contemplation an early dissolution of par
lament and an appeal to the country on the
governments new Irish issues
Evening journal., 1890-01-02
A sninIde LII nIndina-

ROCHESTER, N. Y, Jan. 2.-William Zeno,
well-to-do German, living at County Line,
near Medina, committed suicide by hanging
in his barn. He has been despondent for
some time and probably killed himself while
suffering from temporary mental aberra-
tion. He was As years old and leaves a
family.
Evening journal., 1890-01-02
The caIdwsIl-Murat marrIa~..

LONDON. Jan. 2--The Star says tina the
marriage between Miss Gwendoline Cald-
we'll, of America and Prince Murat has been
again arranged Prince Murat. The Star
says, win accept any allowance that Miss
Caldwell may grant him
Evening journal., 1890-01-02
rrnhoId Enidnmin.

READING, Pa, Jan. 2-An epidemic OF
typhoid fever has prevailed in northern
Berks county for some weeks Many deaths
have occurred. The disease is attributed 70
the pollution Of the waters OF Maiden creek
by carcasses Of cattle that have died of a
contagious cattle complaint now prevalent
As this city is erecting works to obtain
drinking water from that stream, an official
inquiry into the matter will be made
Evening journal., 1890-01-02
nIed Playlnr the nanio.

NEWARK, N. j., Jan. 2--John Hopper, a
wandering negro minstrel, twanged his banjo
few minutes on Market street and then
sank to the sidewalk in an exhausted condi-
tion. He died in the city hospital few
hours after his admission.
Evening journal., 1890-01-02
A strike at Reading.


READING, Pa, Jan. 2-The steel mill Of
the Brooke Iron company, at Birdsboro, EN-
ploying over 1000 hands, has closed down on
account OF the strike Of $50 nailers who
asked for a restoration of the 10 per cent
taken off their wages some time ago.
Evening journal., 1890-01-02
The Printars, Lockout.

PHILADELPHIA. Jan. 2-The locked out
printers Of The Press have been placed on the
strike benefit list lS7 per week. until they
obtain employment elsewhere. lt is said that
The Press has secured nearly full compile
ment of men, and that they will experience
little or no difficulty in issuing the papsr.
Evening journal., 1890-01-02
covernor McK,nney rnaagurated,

RicHMoND, Va, Jan. a-Governor P. W.
Mckinney was inaugurated yesterday,
Judge Lewis, Of the supreme court, admin
istering the oath Of Office. The governor
went at once TO his Office, where be received
many callers The legislative hall was
dessseiv crowied. The legislature convened
durl.s - -.
Evening journal., 1890-01-02
Murderer De Luoca Found Guilty.

-Nf0efef Dc a@"oSa A""tN N"'A'J'
DEDHAM, Mass, jan 2-Charles De Luccs
hos been found found guilty of the murder
ot l-d~ard Cunningham. The jury recon-
nended mercy. Sentence will be pronounced
Friday.
Evening journal., 1890-01-02
All Quickly Disposed or

The regents and the secretary Of the
Smithsonian institution, civil service COM
missioners, interstate commerce commits
sioners, assistant secretaries of departments,
assistant postmaster, solicitor general, assist
ant attorneys, general commissioner Of la
Dor, heads of bureaus of the several depart
ments and the president and officers Of the
Columbia institute were then announced.
Only fifteen minutes were taken up in re
ceiving these
Following came the veterans Of the Mexi-
can war, the Grand Army Of the Republic,
Loyal Legion and Members Of the Oldest
Inhabitants association Of the District Of
Columbia. They were disposed Of in twenty
minutes, and the general reception of cities
began The crowd was unusually small on
account Of the rain. The reception was the
one hundredth held by presidents of the
United States Mrs. Morton was the first
wife of vice president who has assisted al
receptions at the White House on New Years
day for the past sixteen years.
Evening journal., 1890-01-02
ii JouRSAI PaINrIEo CoMrANY.

WiLAlNGIONs Del. Dec. 81 1893.
Notice is hereby given that meeting Of the
stockholders OF this company will be held at
the office OF the company on Tuesday, Janu-
airy Z. 1890. at O'Clock p. m. for the purpose
of electing directors to serve for the ensuing
year and the transaction of other business.
LOUIS DIETZ, Secretary.
NoTICE.-IF YOU WANT To SAVE
IN DOLLARS. insure your property with
HAWKINS g. CO., 712 Market Street.
Evening journal., 1890-01-02

Deposits Of money received on interest.
Rents and income collected and remitted for
a moderate charge and estates OF every de-
scrtption carefully managed
This company acts as executor, administra-
tor and guardian and receives and executes
trusts OF every description from the courts,
corporations and individuals and acts as
agent for the registration and transfer Of
loans and stocks Of corporations and in the
payment of coupons or registered interest or
dividends.
This company also guarantees the validity,
performance and effect of any contract be-
comes surety on bail bonds and courts and
officials are directed to accept it as sole
surety in all cases.
Executors, administrators or trustees of es-
tates and ladies unaccustomed to the trans
action of business will find this company a
convenient depository for money
Wills receipted for and safely kept without
charge.
For further information. call at the office or
send for a circular.
WILLIAM BUSH, President
PRESTON LEA, Vice President.
OTHO NOWLAND.
Secretary and Treasurer.
DIRECTORS,
VIM. H. Swift, H. NJ. Barksdale,
Samuel Bancroft, Jr., William DUPONT,
Preston Lea, Thos. jackson,
William Bush, VIM. Il. Porter,
w. Salisbury, Jr., Joseph Swift,
HI. H. Carter, WIG. Pennypacker,
DR.. J. A. Draper, J. Smith Brennan,
f Bringhurst, Jr., George v. Massey,
George w Bush. A. p. Robinson,
Christian Febiger, H. A. Richardson.
Evening journal., 1890-01-02
Wenther IndicatIons,

Generally colder, and from partly cloudy
70 fair, preceded by Light ralnA
Evening journal., 1890-01-02
NOTICES.

dividend.
IL CENTRAL NATIONAL BANK
WILMINGTON, Jan. 1. 1890. (
The Board OF Directors have this day de-
elared dividend of three per cent. out of the
profits of the last six months, clear of tax,
Cashier.
Evening journal., 1890-01-02
seenns in the nlne Rnom.

Here stood member Of the diplomatic
corps in resplendent uniform talking to a
member Of the Pan-American congress at
tired in conventional fun dress, while just
beyond were a couple of army officers chat
ting with a grim looking justice and the
lady that clung to his arm The officers Of
the army and navy and the war were
promptly on time. Maj. Gen. Schofield,
with an orange scarf across his breast,
walked past the line at the head Of the
bureau chiefs OF the war department.
Admiral Porter did not head the navy.
He sent his regrets and allowed the bureau
chiefs Of the navy department to represent
him. The naval representation was com
posed of Commodores Ramsey, Brown, Mill
vile, White, Sicard and Wilson and mum
Der Of officers on special duty in Washing
ton. Col. MacCauley headed the marine
corps officers.
Evening journal., 1890-01-02
NOTICE

INLECIIUN NOTIUE.
~ CENTRAL NATIONAL BANK
OF WILMINGTON. Dee. l3. 1889.
The Annual Election for Directors Of this
Bank will be held at the Banking House on
Tuesday the 14th day of January 1890, between
the hours of and 4 O'Clock in the afternoon.
JOHN PEOPLES, Cashier.
Evening journal., 1890-01-02

To reporter last night Otto Oberbauer
said that his sister had taken but little food
since her engagement was broken. She had
talked very little about her disappointment.
Others who live in the same house say that
she was an unusually attractive woman.
She had class in painting, and found very
little difficulty in disposing Of her own work
at good prices She was born in Germany,
but had lived in this cou ntry since she was
years old
Evening journal., 1890-01-02
d.

IRE
UNION NATIONAL BANK OF WIIMINGToS,
DEL. WILMINGTON. DEL, Dec. 81, 1889.
The Board of Directors have declared a
dividend Of seven and one-han per cent. for
the six months ending this date, payable on
demand. JOHN II. DANNY. Cashier.
Evening journal., 1890-01-02
CAPITAL FESTIVITIES.
New Years Reception at the
White House.
EMINENT CALLERS BY THE SCORE.

Mrs. Harrison Did Not Receive. But Mrs.
Morton Ignored a Custom and Did-The
General Public Attended In Small Num-
bers-other Washington News.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 2--fhe reception at
the White House New Years day was
brilliant affair. The interior Of the man
sion was resplendant with decorations and
flowers About noon the presidential party
entered the blue room. Leaning ON the arm
Of the president was Mrs Mckee, who took
the place Of her mother. Mrs. Harrison did
not take part in the reception on account of
the recent death OF her sister Mrs. Mckee
wore Martha Washington dress OF white
armure silk, princess back and train. Fol-
lowing after the president and Mrs Mckee
came the vice president and Mrs. Morton.
Then came Secretary Blaine and Mrs Ste
phen Elkins, and after them the other mem
bers OF the cabinet. When the blue room
was reached the president and Mrs. Mckee
took their places at the head Of the receiv-
ing line, which was composed of Mrs. Nor
ton, Mrs. Window, Mrs Miller, Mrs Wana-
maker, Mrs Noble, Mrs Tracy and Mrs
Rusk.
The Invited Guests.
The invited guests were Mrs. Logan, Mrs
Hale. Mrs German, Mrs. Mcmillan, Mrs
Hiscock, Mrs. Platt, Mrs Pugh, Mrs. Array,
Mrs. Cockeril, Mrs Reed, Mr.. Reed, Mrs.
Burrows, Mrs. Butterworth, the Misses
Blaine and Miss Simpkins Of New York the
Misses Wanamaker, Misses Halstead, Miss
Glover, Miss Rusk, Miss Harlan, Mrs Dram,
Mrs. Ernst, Mrs J. Y. l.. Findlay. Mrs.
Brown, Mrs Harris, Miss Grosvenor. Mis-.
Wilson, Mrs Wilkins, Mrs Charles Emory
Smith, Miss Grace Davis, Miss Halford, Mrs.
Wilmerding, Mrs Tracy, Mrs. and Miss
Randall, Mrs Carey and Miss Proctor.
The Reception Commences.
After the receiving party had taken their
places the reception proper began. The
members Of the diplomatic corps headed by
Baron Fava, filed through the blue room
and into the east room. the guests as they
approached the president were presented by
name, Maj o. II. Ernst, U. S. A., acting
as master Of ceremonies. Then came the
members Of the International conference,
and the Marine conference. The members
Of the Venezuelan Claim commission com
pleted this segment Of the programme
The chief justice and the associate JUS
tices Of the supreme court, the judges OF
the United States court Of claims, and the
judges Of the supreme court Of the District
Of Columbia We're announced after few
minutes intermission- Then came number
of senators and representatives. By thi:
time the east room was well filed with dip
lomats, congressman and others Ladies
were plenty.
Evening journal., 1890-01-02
FOR RENT.
REAL ESTATE.


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The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1890-01-23
IN The Probate Court II Yakima County, Stat.
Of Washington,
In the Natter Of The Estate Of John W.
Farmer, deceased:

In The Natter Of The Estate Of John W.
Farmer, deceased:
ORDER TO SNOW CAUSE WY DIsTRIBUfIoN
SHOULD NOT Be MADE.
I'M READING AND FILING THE PETITION
~ Of Sarah I. Farmer, the AdministTatrix Of
ne estate q John ". Farmer, deceased, Praying
for an order OF distribution OF the residue OF
SAID estate among The persons entitled:
u 10 ordered that all persons interested in the
and appear before the Probate Court Of the said
county Of Yakima, In the city Of North Yakima,
ct the court room Of said c0uFt, I'm the court
house In said city and county, on Monday, the
third day Of February, 1880, ct II O'Clock Z. m,
then and there 10 show cause why an order OF
distribution should not be made Of the residue
Of the estate. among the heirs Of said deceased,
Il l. further ordered that q COPY Of this order
be published once q week for Tour successive
weeks, before the said third day Of February,
$500, In The YAKIMA HERALD, q newspaper
printed and published in said city and county.
D. W. STAIR, Probate Judge.
Dated December D, 1850. 1870
l. D. W. Stair, Judge and Clerk Of the said
Probate Court, do hereby certify, that the fore
going p true, correct and full copy Of the
original order TO show cause, why dlltFlbutlon
should not be made In the estate Of John W,
Farmer, deceased, a. the same appears Of record
$3.50 witness my hand and seal this 18th
seal day Of December. lsS9; -
Judge and CLERK Of the Prostate Court 81 Yafima
County, State Of Washington.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1890-01-23
NOTICE.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
IN Moxee Company 70 coFpoFatlonl from and
alter this date win Be responsible and pay ioFno
q s1 Hynss ssS ~ 2.t es same asvo Ss
slgned By the President or Treasurer Of said
Company, empowering the party presenting the
same 70 Incur the Indebtedness for said Moxeo
Company. WIN KER,
i0.TS Prosidene