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Evening journal., 1894-01-01
sATeMAN is NOT AN AMATEUR.
"rony" stanDard Has Known Him as n
Professional for Five Years.

"louy' ctannhrd Has Known Him as
Professional for Five Years.
The Washington papers have been
speaking Of "Joe" Bateman as an
amateur He is the man whom Midget
Glynn defeated before the Columbia
Athletic Club In the Capitol city on
Thursday night last.
Bateman stood before Cal Mccarthy
In New Jersey for four rounds in 1890.
and was not the worse for the bout
when he left the stage He fought
Moran, Of England, In Jersey City, and
two or three other fights in the same city
and the same year for money. He also
fought at Washington.
"Iony" Stannatd says that Bateman Is
not an amateur by any means, as be has
known him FOR years Glynn is ready to
fght any man in the country at 107
oa 10S pounds He may 60 to New York
soon TO enter tournament there at 1OS
pounds.
Bateman asked Glynn for another
match after the contest on Thursday
night and the latter assured him that he
would be accommodated at any time.
Frank Mullln would like to meet any
| lightweight in Wilmington before the
Columbia Athletic Club, Of Washington,
next month.
Evening journal., 1894-01-01
DELAWARE cITYs NEW PosTMAsTER
George w. Bright Assumes the Position
with the Opening Of the New Year.

George w. Bright Assumes the Position
with the Opening Of the New Year.
Special Correspondence Evening Journal.
DELAWARE CITY, Jan 1.-The only ma.
terial change occurring simultaneously
with the ushering in of the new year, in
this locality was the change of Delaware
City's postmaster. The arrival and dis
tribution Of the late mail on Saturday
night, practically closed not only the old
years postal business, but also termi-
mated the official term Of Post master
William A. Price. The removal of the
Office to new quarters was Immediately
begun.
That Mr.. Price was allowed to serve
out his full term of Office is in itself
evidence that no charges of any kind
against his official record had ever been
brought For four years Delaware City 5
postal interests have been well and
faithfully served The public, in this
line, has been obligingly aud satisfac-
torily waited upon.
The post-ofiice was centrally located, In
a commodious aud well-arranged build
ing. The Office kept open for longer
hours than actually required by law, and
either the postmas aster or his genial
daughter, Miss Bessie, was in attendance.
One noted Improvement under Mr.
Prices administration was the handsome
new lock-box post-ofice cabinet, which
was purchased by the newly appointed
postmaster, George W. Bright
Evening journal., 1894-01-01
Professor shortIidge's Relatives In Thi
City.

Dr. Evan g. shortlidge, mayor Of this
city, Is a brother Of the insane professor.
He snd DR. John p. Wales, of this city,
and DR.. Iaine. Of Media. had been treat
ing the professor for the grip since
December 10 As soon as the shooting
was known in this city yesterday DR..
S Shortlidge started for Media
William H. Walker, a reporter on the
Every Evening, Is a nephew Of the pro-
fessor.
Many Wilmingtonians attended the
wedding of Professor Shortlidge. on
November IS II was a brilliant affair,
and guests we're present from Philadel
phia, New York and Brooklyn.
Shurthdae Academy was well-known
in this city. Among its graduates here
are Leonard + Wales, Jr., law student,
w Scott Beggs, a clerk in the Farmers
Bank, DR.. E. d. Shortlidge and W. Il.
Walker
Professor Shortlidge spoke before an
audience in the Grand Opera House, in
this city, four years ago on the occasion
Of the Boys High School commencement.
Evening journal., 1894-01-01
MELLO REPORTED HURT
Said to Have Been Wounded by
4 Flying Shell.
THE AMERICA AT PBRNAMBUCo.
News Comes From Rrazn 20 tho EGoot
That the Insurgents Arc 10 Hard Luck.
Peixoto Preparing 20 swoop Down on the
Rebel Fleet with His New Destroyers.

MoNTEvlDEo, Jan. ~ is reported in
this city that the Brazilian rebel, Admiral
Mello, has been seriously wounded and
will soon come here in order 20 have his
injuries attended 10. It Is surmised that a
fragment of a shell must have struck him
when the Aquidaban was escaping from
the harbor of Rio and had TO run the CANT
let OF the loyal forts at the entrance.
That so long a time has elapsed before Il
became generally known is explained by
his sympathizers here as due TO his desire
to conceal the fact and have his wound
treated by the ships surgeon, but that II
must have proved so stubborn as TO ueces-
state his coming ashore at last. There is
no authentic information obtainable here
as to the nature of the wound or how he
ceived il.
The latest news received Of the Rio
Grande do Sui campaign Is that General
Hipolito, with a column of GOO loyal men,
is now encamped within one league Of
Santa Anna, and that when he has joined
forces with the garrison there they will to-
gether number 800 men, having, besides
other arms, 10 pieces of field artillery.
nage stni Besieged.
Families are leaving the district and go
ing to Rivera. Post boys justarrive from
Bagc say that siege OF that town 10y the in
surgents still continues, and that daily
combats occur between the besieged and
besiegers.
PeiXoto's troops have carried from Santa
Anna TO Rivera a great quantity Of muni-
tions Of war to assure against their falling
into the hands of the enemy.
Mello's provisional government in Des-
terro, Santa Catharina, has published a
manifesto saying that Aello and Da Cana
are freely in accord as TO the ends to be
aimed at and that both intend TO maintain
the constitution and the republic
On Dec. "A the rebels lost possession of
Nocangue island In the bay after hard
| fight with Peixoto's troops. They then
had left of land holdings only Enchado.
and Cobras islands and Fort Nillegaignon
with garrison of not more than so men,
| The general opinion in Rio seems 10 be that
unless Mello returns quickly with IN,
Aquidaban and the Republica, and ais,
with material additions 10 their crews, tn,
revolutionary cause will be lost
Government newspapers In Rio are say
ing that the warships of foreign nations il
the havbor are morally supporting the re
volters, only the Germans maintaining
| strictly neutral attitude.
Evening journal., 1894-01-01
ABOUT THE BOOKS.

They are unabridged, new
and large type, good paper
and bound in white and gilt,
Size of book, 4Hx6H; each
book containing an average Of
10 pages. These books IN
book stores would cost the
purchaser Is cents each, and
we almost give them away to
our readers under the terms OF
this remarkable offer. 1t IS an
extraordinary chance to secure
a superb collection of classics.
The following Coupon must
be used to secure the books at
the special price.
Evening journal., 1894-01-01
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

-Beechsr, the photographer, Sl5 Market St.
Gold bought for cash. No. los w. sth St.
Cummings, the photographer, 3.2 sMarket
street.
Special Onicer Doherty is busy to-day
issuing dog-registers at the City Hall.
Go Wilmington Photograph Company,
No. 81 q Market street, 90 cents per dozen.
-Magistrate McWhOrter has the only life
size picture Of the late Chancellor Salisbury
in his Office.
The Youne Mems Democratic zClub will
meet on Wei day evening and elect the
officers nor last week.
The " Rod and Gun Club'to-day
turnedr the fAssOciatod Charities.
This AZ realized from the shooting
mate december p.
oOlders of the Wilmington and
.npike company met at No. COZ
Get this afternoon and elected ten
= u serve for the ensuing year.
bnken pinion on Third street
h& "a repaired ard the bridge Is
sto electricity again. after .hav-
w y hand the greater part or
lring your life elsewhere. call
1.-THE Equitable Life lin the EQuit-
ing for information AS 10 actual
aid 20 living policy holders in the
strongest and best Life Company in
ord. Anson A. Maher, Manager.
Evening journal., 1894-01-01
The prefect ApnoInted.

ROME, Jan. Loving to the increasing
disorder in Sicily and the tardy action Of
the local authorities in quelling a very
serious riot which has occurred at Castel-
vetrano, General Lavriano. commander Of
the army corps at Palermo, has been tenn
porarily appointed prefect Of Palermo. The
present prefect of Palermo has been re-
moved, and his inaction will be made the
subject Of an investigation.
Evening journal., 1894-01-01
cREMATED HIS FAMILY.
Charged with Deliberately Burning to
Death -Four OF His Near Relatives.

Death -Four OF HIS Near LelattFes.
OMAHA, Jan.l-On marble slabs at the
city morgue lie the charred remains Of the
family of John Cummings-father, moth
er, baby and Notwithstanding the
outcome Of the inquiry which Coroner
Maui has begun into the causes Of the
tragedy which startled the city.
Cummings, according to l2-year-old Tom
my Fox, who was present, deliberately set
fire TO his own house and caused the death
of his mother-in-law, his wife and his
l-year-old baby in the flames. The little
boy tells a straightforward story, and
when asked how the fire originated be said:
Cummings was sitting on the edge Of
the bed in a rear room, where Mrs. Cum
mings also was with the baby Another
person in the room was my aunt, Mrs.
Fox, the mother of Mrs. Cummings. There
was a fuss about something, and Cum
mings upset the lamp and closed the door,
compelling all the inmates TO stay the re-
They cried, but he refused 70 let any OF
them OUT
Evening journal., 1894-01-01
Chairman Harrity VIII Take a Rest.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. l.-Because Of re-
Gently published reports that Chairman
w. +. Harrity Of the Democratic national
committee was seriously IN, many inquir-
les have been made as to his actual condi-
tion. Mr.. Harrity said TO a reporter;
"While it is true that / have been i'll for
several weeks past and that my system is
somewhat run down. am very much bet
ter and hope soon to be as good as new. /
am arranging my affairs with the view of
getting away 10y the middle OF January. ]
shall probably go to Florida"
Evening journal., 1894-01-01
a a1 600 Ram Cut up For mutton.

PATCHoGUE, n. Y, Jan. 1.-The $1,000
imported Holinstein ram on the West.
brook farm at Oakdale, which strayed
away a week ago, has been found. Deputy
Sheriff Cook OF sayvillo finally discovered
his skin tackled up on a barn door. In the
house the carcass was being cut up for
consumption. The man who was cutting
it up said he found the ram dead. The
matter is being investigated.
Evening journal., 1894-01-01
A Man OF Culture.

Professor Shortldge IS a member Of an
old Quaker family. He graduated from
Harvard university with honors and was
the leading member Of his class in physical
exercises. After graduating he went into
the newspaper business and subsequently,
started a boarding school for boys at Ken
nett 80 are he removed his school 90 Ne
dil in ie and has anco conducted one Of
the most successful institutions in the
country, one which has gained for itself an
enviabie reputation aprepamtory school
Tor young men.
The victim, whose maiden namc was Ma
rie Dixon jones, was about 30 years old and
of propossessing appearance. Her mother S
Mrs. Mnrie Dixon Jones 0l Brooklyn, who
came lnto prominence Few years ago by
her suit against The Brooklyn Eagle for ai-
legged libelous publications about hospital
conducted By her. The suit was decided
against her. Her brother, Rov. Henry
Dixon Jones, was pastor Of Christ Protes-
tant Episcopal church in this city up to Dec.
], when he resigned by request The news
of her daughters death is a great shock to
the mother and it IS feared she will lose
her reason.
The unfortunate man does not realize
what he has done and Is continually asking
for his wife. The general opinion here Is
that he is insane.
A few years ago his school was in a -four
ishing condition, but unluoky investments
Ia real estate caused him TO lose his money,
and his affairs were placed in the hands of
receiver. The school has since been con-
Quoted as a stock concern, with Mr.. Short
lidge as principal, and there was every
prospect that he would regain his lost
ground. The coroner will hold an inquest.
Evening journal., 1894-01-01
BUSINESS CARDS.

MEMS CLOTHING REPAIRED. CLEAN
4Nl ed and pressed at Kings, 6l5 Orange St.
II. a. f. BREWING COMPANY, BOT
IL TIERS AND BREWERS.
DEA COAL for family use.
Extra large size, $3.50 per ton.
JOHN NJ. SOLOMON,
Phones 1l6and 203. No. W. 3d St.
Evening journal., 1894-01-01
vNsoN DISMISSED.
Reed Broke Into sis House and struck
Him with a Chair.

John johnson was the frst man ar
rested In the city TO day. He was found
begging. BY Officer sohell, early this
morning. In the Municipal Court he
was fined 81. Michael McDaneld wanted
TO take the pledge for one year, when
arraigned on a charge Of drunkenness.
he was fined 81.
The charge Of assaulting with intent
to kill brought against Noah Vinson by
Jacob Reed, was dismissed. II was proved
that Reed broke into Wilson's house on
East Liberty street on Christmas day
aud struck Viuson with chair. Then
the latter cut him twice.
John Leary was arraigned on a charge
OF assarlting with intent to kill William
Carroll on December s at the saloon OF
John J. Collins, No l05 Shipley street.
The case was continued until 20 morrow
morning, owing 20 the absence Of Joseph
Clrron. witness for the defence.
Leary was held in $500 bail.
Evening journal., 1894-01-01
rhn nnrrnnolInn nIrstnrr.

JERSEY CITY, Jan. What may prove
to be s.nt uLei Illy stsi ious crime 10 b, added
TO the list that is q blot on the fair fame Of
this state was brought TO light in this city
by the discovery OF Miss May Barrowcliffe
living at 90 Grand street, this city, who
was found lying unconscious in a vacant
lot at the corner Of Sipp aud Van Wagenen
avenues. Her assailant is unknown.
Evening journal., 1894-01-01
Busy Day nt albany.

ALBANY, Jan. ALI the new state oli-
GERS took possession of their quarters to-
day. The New Year receptions on Capitol
hill consisted OF the annual public official
reception given by Governor Flower at the
executive mansion between noon and p.
IA. This afternoon Governor and Mrs
Flower assisted by Mrs. Judge schley and
Mrs. Taylor, will receive at the mansion.
Evening journal., 1894-01-01
An Annrohl.t Attempt. suIeIde.

BARCELONA, Jan. 1.-The anarchist Co
dina, in prison here on the charge Of hav-
ing tried to murder General Campos and
Of having been implicated in the Liceo
theater outrage. tried to commit suicide in
his cell by opening one of his veins with a
piece of glass. He was discovered in time
and his attempt frustrated.
Evening journal., 1894-01-01
These Hnnters Sol NInrder.h.

BRIGHTON, Ne, jan IA message to
relatives Of Loren Smith and Arthur Cross.
the hunters who were supposed TO have
been murdered, has just been received here
and states that they are at the northeast
carry on Moosehead lake.
Evening journal., 1894-01-01
Rohhnd nolldar shonper..

BUFFALO, Jan. 1.-Two women-mothei
and daughter-have been arrested for pur-
suing a novel scheme Of robbery During
the holidays they mingled with the shop
ping throng, the mother armed with a
pair of sharp shears, with which she cut
the handles Of shopping bags, while the
daughter lifted the plumber.
Evening journal., 1894-01-01
Anolher oasr Dor the rlght.

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Jan. 1.-Since a
strong doubt has arisen that the Corbett-
Mitchell contest will not come of in Flori-
da, the syndicate of San Antonio business
men has renewed its offer of $4,000 to the
managers of The principals to have the con-
test come of In san Antonio or MeXico.
Evening journal., 1894-01-01
Rln chleflnlns In prlsnn.

TANGIER, Jan. 1.-The Isla de Luzon,
the Spanish war vessel, has arrived here
with the Riff leaders as prisoners, and they
have been handed over to the Moorish au.
thorities in the presence Of the Spanish
minister and thence conveyed 10 the Kas.
bah prison. A messenger has been dis
patched TO notify the sultan.
Evening journal., 1894-01-01
Thc nInroh M Kineswood.

The program was carried out at Kings.
wood last evening. A great audience
assembled aud remained until 10 o'clock
There WAS one convert, and at midnight
the shouts Of glory IN honor Of the Holy
Trinity we're simply wonderful Hun
dreds are expected to come to the meet
iuqs this week
Evening journal., 1894-01-01
omces OIosod To-dar.

The Offices Of the city tax collectors,
city auditor, city treasurer and all the
Court House Offices were closed to-day.
The Street and Sewer Department office
was closed after 10 o'clock and the post
Office was closed at o o'clock. The Gus
tom House and federal offices were open,
but little business was done.
Evening journal., 1894-01-01
DAVID ADRAMSON IS FREE.

The Plaintins In the Case Agree to His
Discharge From the Custody OF the
sherin.
David Abramson, thanks to the leniency
Of the plaintiffs In the cspias case against
him, Is free man. The order was issued
by Chief Justice Lore this morning.
This was the day set for the formal
hearing, but 1t did not come of tits said
that Abramson paid the $500 due Buclxner
& Cohen Of Baltimore but whether be
did or didn't II. II. Ward, representing
the firm, agreed to his discharge This
practically ends the case. John Biggs
represented hbramson.
Evening journal., 1894-01-01
10 rest the Legality of the FIght.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Jan. 1.-The argu-
ment in the habeas corpus proceedings
brought by Corbett and Mitchell has been
set for tomorrow. One of the pugilists
will be surrendered by his bondsman, and
proceedings will be Immediately instituted
for his release
Evening journal., 1894-01-01
Want Rents Reduced Too.

PITTsBURo. Jan. The millmen at the
Carnegie works, Beaver Falls, have in
augurated movement, which will proba-
bly, be joined by all the wage earners OF
that city and vicinity, TO secure a general
reduction OF rents
Evening journal., 1894-01-01
party Leaders at Albany.

ALBANY, Jan. THE ranks Of the poll
tioians in line here were swelled by the ar
rival of Mr.. Platt, ex-senator Laughlin Of
Buffalo, Hamilton Fish of Westchester,
Fred Nixon Of ChautauQua and Assembly
man OGrady of Rochester
Evening journal., 1894-01-01
wiIson.a lsats Certain.

CAPE Town. Jan. IA dispatch from
Palapye announces that native runners
who have arrived there state that there is
no doubt now that Captain Wilson's party
was surrounded and killed while fighting
gallantly against heavy odds.
Evening journal., 1894-01-01
nrnnr Conrta ro-n.orrow.

Tomorrow will be busy day at the
Court House The Superior Court.
Orphans Court, Court Of Chancery
and Levy Court viii all be in session.
The irst thing TO be done In the Superior
Court is 20 90 over the trial list.
Evening journal., 1894-01-01
Harvard students Battle For Life.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, Jan. 1.-OrlaH Wood
Of Hiram, o., law student at Harvard
college, narrowly escaped drowning while
skating on Fresh pond. Three companions
went through the ice in trying to save him.
Evening journal., 1894-01-01
Temnrst Tnn Teapot,

YOKOHAMA, Jan. There is political
crisis here, and scenes Of the utmost disor-
der were witnessed when parliament reas-
sembled, arising out Of the excitemeut
over the question Of the presidency BY
imperial rescript parliament was dissolved.
Evening journal., 1894-01-01
Says He was Robbed and Shot.

PITTsBURG, Jan. MAX zoerner was
found dying on the Fort Wayne railroad
bridge, with a bullet hole in his head He
claimed that he had been shot by a high
wayman and robbed Of 500.
Evening journal., 1894-01-01
Trouble Iu the Cameroons.

BERLIN, Jan. 1.-The German cruiser
Princess Wilhelm has been ordered TO the
Cameroons. The newspapers regard this
as n sign that matters in the Cameroons
are far more serious than dispatches repre-
sent them to be
Evening journal., 1894-01-01
cnnrnss ii Ilnnmnlornd RldIonlcd.

Boston, Jan. 1.-The labor leaders Of
this city are indignant over what they
term the farce Of the police census Of the
unemployed The police claim to have
made house 20 house canvass. Labor
leaders ridicule the work.
Evening journal., 1894-01-01
Christy Did Not Race.

J.H S. Chrlsty the 5-mle champion
foot racer Of Delaware did not 90 20
Trenton. N. J to-day, where he was
entered in a race. A short time ago he
fell from carriage and was so disabled
that he was forced 10 abandon the race
for the time.
Evening journal., 1894-01-01
PennsvlvanIa's state BuIlding sold.

CHICAGO, Jan. /. - The Pennsylvanis
Worlds fair commission realized $4,000 by
the sale Of its state building az Jackson
park.
Evening journal., 1894-01-01
Tourist Murdered In the Mountains.

MONTE CARLO, Jan. IAN Englishman
named Mander Allender has been muir
dered on mountain road while en- route to
Menlnn
Evening journal., 1894-01-01
nIovoments Of ocean stenmshln..

NEW YORK, Jan. 1.-Tho following IN.
coming steamships are due today: Her
mann, Antwerp; Egyptian Monarch, Lon
don; Schiedam, Amsterdam; T.. Caland,
Rotterdam; Amalh, Hamburg; Russia,
Havre Spain, London; Orinooo, Bermuda;
Francisco, Hull; Yumuri, Havana Cuhc,
Liverpool; Belgravia, Gibraltar; Mobile,
T.nndou
Evening journal., 1894-01-01
nrore uorns IMAM Policemen.

CHICAGO, Jan. 1.-The police failed to
prevent the New Years street celebrations.
There were 10 tin horns for every police
man, and the suppression was in about
that nronortion.
Evening journal., 1894-01-01
rhrnn Nern instnntlr KIIlnd.

BALTIMORE, Jan. IA New York ex-
press train at PatuXent struck a carriage
containing an aged couple. ThomasP. Var
ley and his wife, and their l0year-Old-
grandson. All were instantly killed.
Evening journal., 1894-01-01
GOOD BOOKS
FOR ALI
Remarkable Distribution Of
STANDARD BOOKS.
Remarkable Distribution Of

We have arranged for the
exclusive supply for this city
of a great book publishing
house, and offer our readers
standard literature in the most
attractive form at a price
never before heard Of in the
book world.
Evening journal., 1894-01-01
uanqlnr In uI4 CelI.

PINE BLUFF, Ark, Jan. ii. D. Nc
Dermott. murderer OF q. r. Brooks, was
found hanging in his cell in jail, having
committed suicide
Evening journal., 1894-01-01
nomhs Frnloded In Athen..

ATHENS, Jan. LA bomb or petard ex-
ploded outside of the Greek parliament
house. IL was preceded on Friday by q
similar explosion near the Maison Rich
ard. In neither ease was any damage done.
Evening journal., 1894-01-01
Seized the Town.

After celebrating their victory over the
prison authorities the mob attempted TO
destroy the residence of the mayor, the
bank and the postofice. During ali this
time the town had been practically in the
hands Of the rioters, the local police force
being utterly unable to cope with the mob.
The houses of a number Of citizens who
were obnoxious TO the rioters were broken
into and despoiled of their most valuable
contents, and their occupants were com
PEELED to hy for their lives In addition
much other property was destroyed, and a
number Of people were beaten and other
wise i'll treated by the rioters
Finally the officers in command of the
troops were obliged to send for additional
re-enforcements, which were hurried to the
spot as soon as possible, the mob In the
meanwhile retaining possession of the
town and continuing the work Of destruc-
ton
While this work of riot was in progress,
strange as it may seem, the mob seemed to
be filed, as all the previous Sicilian mobs
have been, with enthusiasm for King
Humbert and Queen Margaret of Italy.
The rioters cheered repeatedly for the
king and queen and carried portraits upon
banners of the king and queen with them
while continuing their riotous demonstra-
tions. Finally large body of troops and
police reached Castelvetrano, and order
was restored after a number of charges
had been made, during which the most ac-
tive Of the rioters were arrested, and the
main body Of the mob was dispersed at the
point Of the bayonet.
Evening journal., 1894-01-01
Victim ofan Electric Car.

PITTsBURe, Jan. Edward Laffy, an
iron worker OF the west end, was run over
and killed by an electric car. The motor
man and three others are under arrest
Evening journal., 1894-01-01
nm nuaIness Aneeted.

KINGSTON, n. Y, Jan. There is much
complaint among the Delaware county
milk dealers because Of the slim demand
for milk by the New York consumers.
Evening journal., 1894-01-01
waite Means to Nave His session.

DENVER, Jan. 1.-Governor Waite says
he will have an extra session If he has to
hang for it, and that he viii do all in his
power to keep the legislature in session.
Evening journal., 1894-01-01
Added TO the Ranks of the Idle.

BALTIMORE, Jan. beginning with to-
day 400 men heretofore employed by the
Maryland Steel company at Sparrow's
Point will be out of work for an indefinite
period