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Evening journal., 1894-01-06
The SIERRA LEONE AFFAIR.
The French Commander Attacked the
British Forces by Mistake.

LIVERPOOL, Jan. Glider, Dempster &
Co. received telegram concerning the
Sierra Leone affair TO the following effect;
The French by mistake attacked the Brit
ish expedition at Warlna. Inspector Gen
eral Lendy was at one time supposed to be
bemmed in by natives at Koranko, and the
expedition was sent to his relief IL APP
pears that the men attacked by the French
force were not under Inspector General
Lendy, unless the expedition had joined
him when it was attacked.
Inspector General Lendy was really ia
charge Of the recently organized frontier
police. When the French entered and took
Heramakonah, said to be an English town,
Lendy was sent up with the frontier po-
lice and staid at the English town of Fa-
labs, relieving the small garrison there.
Very conflicting reports have since been
received both regarding his whereabouts
and his condition.
The Sierra Leone expedition started
three weeks ago and was under the COM
mand of Colonel Ellis The expedition
consisted of 430 men belonging to a West
India regiment and 100 Of the frontier po-
lice. The French authorities on the from
tier were notified Of the dispatch Of the
British expedition, as the French troops
were also engaged in furnishing the ma
rauding Sofas under Ahmay Samadoo, a
powerful chieftain, whose territory ex-
tends behind both the French and English
territories.
The British were operating against por
tion Of the tribe which had been driven
into the British sphere by a French force
OF Senegalese, commanded by French Off
GERS.
The collision between the British and
French forces was due to the fact that the
French commander, not expecting to find
the British so far north, mistook them for
Sofas and opened fire upon them. In adj
dition to Inspector General Lendy Of the
frontier police Messrs. Liston and Rough
ton, British officers, and one sergeant and
&c men Of the British force were killed.
Evening journal., 1894-01-06
Crisis AZ Rln Lannlrn-

WASHINGTON, Jan. e.-An important
conference on the Brazilian situation was
held at the navy department between Sec
retaries Gresham aud Herbert and Attor-
ney General Olney. Commodore Ramsay,
chief of the bureau of navigation, was also
present as an expert in naval matters The
conference was the result OF the receipt of
a number Of kilograms from Captain Pick
ing, showing that a crisis at Rio was inn
minent and asking for instructions. The
conference lasted over an hour. At its con.
clusion a report was made 10 President
Cleveland, and soon thereafter the presi.
dent wrote a long and carefully prepared
series Of directions FOR Captain Picking,
which were Immediately Forwarded in
cipher TO Rio
Evening journal., 1894-01-06
Crisp Capfured tho caucus.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6.--The Democratic
caucus met In the hall OF the house OF rep
rcsentatives at 8 o'clock last night to CON
slider the Wilson tariff bill There was
good attendance Judge Holman was
chairman and Mr. Anderson secretary OF
the caucus. There were AZ Democrats in
attendance when the proceedings began
There are PIG Democrats in the house. aud
caucus quorum is los The attendance
indicated that ia the ncighborhood OF 40
who are ia the city remlined away. As
soon rs the roll had been called 10 was de-
cided 20 limit the speeches 10 five minutes
each. General Wheeler who was one OF
the prime movers in the caucus project.
then took the floor and made vigorous
speech against theproposition 70 place coal
and iron ore on the free list Speaker Crisp
followed. lie offered resolution declar-
ing that Il was the duty of every Democrat
10 vote for the consideration Of the tariff
bill, and also that il was the duty Of all
Democrats to attend the sessions Of the
house and maintain a quorum until the
tariff bill is disposed Of.
In a ringing speech the speaker took oc-
casion rather sharply TO reprimaud Demo
Gratis who had been responsible for the in
action of the house during the past three
days. There were several other speakers
The caucus lasted for two hours only.
Practically nothing was accomplished
Only two amendments looking to change
OF the bill were formally proposed. both re-
lating to the sugar tax, but neither Of
them was voted on.
The only result Of the caucus was the
strengthening Of the hands Of those favor
ing the bill by the passage Of the resolu.
tion offered by Speaker Crisp declaring it
TO be the duty Of Democrats to vote to con
slider the bill. This resolution was made
the peg on which those opposed TO certain
features Of the bill hung their objections
Most Of their opposition was directed
against the income tax. and its opponents
gained a slight victory in an additional al
lowance Of two days for general debate
should this proposition bo presented by the
committee. The caucus was much more
harmonious than was expected.
Evening journal., 1894-01-06
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

-Beecher, the pho .ographer, 3l5 Market st.
Gold bought for cash. No los w. eth st.
Cummings. the photographer, 3.2 Market
street.
The Ursullne Academy for young women
and girls. at Delaware avenue and Harrison
street, will reopen next Monday.
60 20 Wilmington Photograph Company,
No. 3lilS Market street, 30 cents per dozen.
Elias Klein. q native of Russia. was
naruralized in the United States Court this
morning.
DR.. Evan G.. Shortlidge went to Media to-
day 70 attend an inQusition into the sanity OF
Professor Swithin y. Shortlidge
City Council has been presented with q
handsomely bound edition of the laws Of
Delaware by the Diamond Printing Company.
Police Officer Flynn found a 3-year-old
girl wandering about at Maryland avenue
and Madison street this morning. She could
not give her name and was sent to the police
station. She was afterward returned 20 her
parents.
Before insuring your life elsewhere, call
az the ofllceOf the Equitable Life-in the kQuit-
able Building for Information as to actual
results paid to living policy holders In the
largest, strongest aud best Life Company In
the world. Anson A. Maher, Manager.
Evening journal., 1894-01-06
clnher pIspntehes rrom wnlls.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6.-The state depart
ment received in cipher form dispatches
forwarded from Mlyister Willis to the au.
thorities in this city by the revenue cutter
Corwin, which arrived at San Francisco on
Friday. The officials of the department
refuse absolutely to make any statement
regarding the contents Of the advices re-
ceived and are even reticentin acknowledge
ing that they have yet secured any tele-
graphic news since the Corwin reached
San Francisco.
The dispatches were Immediately trans
lated on reaching here. The department
has declined TO give the purport Of their
advices, but it is now generally accepted
that they fully confirm the cable Sceiyed
from Auckland
Since the receipt of this cablegram from
Auckland those who are best informed ON
the Hawaiian situation have been carefully
studying Minister Willis latest instruc-
tions and are inclined more strongly to be-
lieve that the situation at Honolulu is ex-
actly as reported in the news from Auck-
land.
A theory which gains most support IS
based on the belief that the last instruc
tions sent to Minister Willis contemplated
further action by the administration.
Think the Queen Accepted.
1t is thought that the queen, finally see
ing that her cause would be lost unless
she accepted the conditions imposed by
Minister Willis for her restoration, accept
ed them as contained in his published in
structions and notified him that she would
grant amnesty to members of the provi-
sional government if she again became
queen. Minister Willis thereupon carried
out his instructions and notified President
Dole that it was the desire Of the United
States government that the provisional
government should surrender in favor Of
Liliuokalani President Dole promptly re-
fused to accede to this request.
The advices sent from time to time by
Minister Thurston to President Dole no
doubt strengthened the provisional gov
ernment in its stand, and the arrival Of
Mr.. Thurston at Honolulu probably oc.
CURED before Mr.. Willis asked President
Dole to surrender.
His presence, with his thorough acquaint-
anoe of the public sentiment in this coun.
try on the Hawaiian question, has cement
ed the determination of theprovisional gov.
ernment to hold out against every attempt
toward the restoration Of the queen.
1t can be stated definitely that the Cor.
win sailed from Honolulu on the 23rd Of
December, which is one day later than the
Alameda departed. The cable stated that
Mr.. Dole was preparing a document, and
it is believed now that this statement was
his reply to the request Of Minister Willis
to surrender. The reply having been com.
pleted and forwarded to Mr.. Willis the next
day, the latter Immediately dispatched il
to this country by the Corwin.
Secretary Gresham said that he would
receive Minister Willis report by mail and
that it would probably reach here next
Wednesday evening. 1t is believed that
this mailed document is the reply Of Presi
dent Dole to Minister Willis.
Evening journal., 1894-01-06
BURGLARS IN A TOMB.
Ghouiish Thieves Break Open a Vault to
steal Jewclry.

SCRANTON, Pa. Jan. 0--The residents in
the vicinity Of the cemetery at Stroudsburg
were startled by the report Of loud explo-
sion. It was soon discovered that an at
tempt had been made TO enter the family
vault Of Colonel L. Il. Norton. Holes had
been drilled in the stones and dynamite
exploded, SCATTERING the masonry The
iron door was then pried open with crow
bars. The object of the ghouls was to Sc
cure the valuable iewelry on the body Of
Colonel Norton's wife, who was recently
buried.
The thieves were frightened away before
they had time to secure the jewels. The
casket lay on the floor, where the robbers
had left il, with the glass broken, and be-
side 1t lay the bars and other Implements
Of the robbers There is no clew TO their
identity. The appearance of the vault in
dicates that the work was that Of profess
siOnnls
Evening journal., 1894-01-06
The Pioneer Paper Of the south.

The Baltimore Sun, that pioneer
newspaper Of the South. is honest in
motive. fearless in expression and sound
in principle. It publishes the news Of
the day in a bright, attractive style. It
is independent in all things, extreme in
none Editorislly the Sun is consistent,
chsmpioning popular rights and in-
terests against plitical machines
and monOpolies of every sort
As an agricultural paper the weekly Sun
has few equals. It contains regular
reports Of the work Of the agricultural
experiment stations, and discussion OF
new methods and ideas in agriculture.
Every issue of the Sun. whether daily
or weekly, contains variety of instruc
tive and interesting features, which
always make it a welcome visitor.
Evening journal., 1894-01-06
Professor shortlidro stnI Insane.

MEDIA, Pa, Jan. o.--professor swithin
c. Shortlidge, who shot his wife on buz-
day last, does not improve. The eommis-
sion OF lunacy appointed In his case VIII
meet this afternoon, but as they cannot re-
port to the court until Monday, Professor
Shortlidgo win have to remain in Jail for
several days. He continues to moan and
groan in his cell and call for his wife. He
raves nt times like a maniac
Evening journal., 1894-01-06
The slcIIInn sItnatlon.

ROME, Jan. 6-rho decree proclaiming
Sicily in a state Of siege is prefaced by a
report Of the ministers to the king, which
says that the deplorable neglect and grow
ing evils of recent years have led 70
serious situation requiring exceptional
treatment. Private dispatches from all
parts Of Sicily say that the proclgnation
of a state Of siege has produced Sfeeling
of greater confidence among the people.
Evening journal., 1894-01-06
orerornIo Cot sernn Ysnr..

KINGSTON, n. Y, Jan. 6.-Frank Gregor-
MO, the young Italian who has been on
trial here for participating in the murder
OF Carmino Angelo, fellow countryman.
at a dance in Glasco, Ulster county, on the
night Of Aug TO- 1890, was found guilty OF
manslaughter in the first degree. He was
sentenced TO seven years in Dannemora
Evening journal., 1894-01-06
oo..in rrnm Albany.

ALBANY, Jan. 6.-It is learned from most
reliable sources that the committee On
rules Of both the senate and assembly will,
when appointed next week, make two i'm.
portant amendments 70 the joint rules.
One will abolish the engrossing rooms,
and bills will be printed on fine paper and
with good type. The other win provide
for closure rule more strict than that
heretofore In force.
Evening journal., 1894-01-06

HurrD-wilis Sent Cipher Dispatches.
VALLEJO, Cal. Jan. 6.-The news Of the
arrival Of the United States steamer Cor
win from Honolulu, which instead Of stop
ping at San Francisco steamed ostensibly
for the Mare Island navy yard, has created
ripple OF excitement which has not been
cqualed here in many years. An officer in
the executive ranks said: IF the Corwin
comes TO Mare island direct, you may de-
pend upon it that the situation in Honolu-
In is serious. 1t is possible that Admiral
Irwin may order the Corwin to deliver mis-
dispatch at the government telegraph Of
fee, in which case he would send an oil
Ger ashore at the Preside Angle island or
come here"
Several messages were received here from
Washington. each addressed to Command
er G. +. Clark, with the prefix admonition
Rush" The dispatches were Immediately
sent over to the navy yard and delivered
Half an hour later Commander Clark's
cutter was called away, and Lieutenant
Walden, executive OF the Mohican, was hur-
ried ashore, proceeding direct to the tele-
graph Office, where he deposited several dis
patches, which were Immediately rushed
to their destination.
Word has just been received here that
preparations are being made to load nearly
100 tons Of coal on the ships deck. This
information is reliable, and it is thought
that the dispatches are in response to those
brought by the Corwin.
The captain of the steamer Sunol, which
arrived here from San Francisco, reports
that the revenue cutter Corwin is anchored
off Red rock, opposite San Quentin. The
officers at Mare island are in a great state
Of excitement. They firmly believe that
there has been trouble at Honolulu and
look for interesting developments.
All hands on the Corwin had evidently
received the strictest injunctions as to 81
lence on that point, and no intelligence
could at first be got out of anybody. Final
ly hint Of the news was given by one Of
the crew, who said over the side TO a re-
porter;
There is big row on down in Honolu-
lu."
Afterward. in answer to a question, Cap
tain Munger shouted:
1.-The queen had not been put back on the
throne when we left, but she may be there
now all the same.n
Evening journal., 1894-01-06
pro.peota on tbe nIr rlrht.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Jan. 6.--So certain
are the members of the Duval Athletic
club that the Corbett-Mitchel fight will
be pulled of in this city that another gang
OF men was put to work on the arena. On
Monday, the officials say, they win issue a
statement in which their plans will be dis
closed. These plans are said to be so per
feet that there will DO no way by which
the fight can be nreNentad
Evening journal., 1894-01-06
nld nnnnl. Rnrnnd tn nnniI,-

NEW HAVEN, Jan. 0.-Thomas KlnRey,
aged 90 and blind. and his wife Kate, aged
52, were burned 70 death In a small house
four miles from this city. How the house
caught fire is a mystery. In the cellar the
undertaken found Kinneys body roasted
Mrs. Kinney was burned to a crisp.
Evening journal., 1894-01-06
Mr.. Hendrix NAV Reairn.

WASHINGTON, Jan. O. 80 Representative
Joseph G. Hendrix OF Brooklyn authorized
the statement that he would In all proba-
bility resign before the expiration Of hls
present term in congress. 81 am the pres
ident OF n national bank in New York. 4"
said Mr.. Hendrix, "and have q large
amount Of outside business whiek requires
my attention.
Evening journal., 1894-01-06
The sohooner's Crew safs.

Boston. Jan. Ga cablegram received in
Millbridge, Me, from Captain William
Pickett of the wrecked schooner Mary
Lymeburner announces the safe arrival at
some European port Of himself and all the
crew. The Lymeburner was in collision
with an unknown ship at the time mem
toned and was damaged so seriously that
the crew had to abandon her.
Evening journal., 1894-01-06
Kansas Tarmers ID LncI,.

TOPEKA, Jan. Ga discovery just made
in Ford and adjoining counties will be Of
incalculable benefit 10 the farmers Of that
section. A large body Of artesian water
flows under the whole section, requiring
only an opening TO permit it TO gush out
on the surface in great abundance.
Evening journal., 1894-01-06
nIarius schoonmaI-or Dond.

KINGSTON, n. y, Jan. 0.--Mnrius schoon.
maker died at bis home here after a very
short illness. He served in congress, in the
state senate and assembly. was auditor Of
the canal department, superintendent OF
banks and held various other positions.
At the time Of his death he was the keeper
Of the old Senate House here.
Evening journal., 1894-01-06
Three Prominent Men IpIured.

BETHLEHEM, Pa, Jan. GA carriage In
which were riding Lieutenant Jacques,
chief of ordnance at the Bethlehem iron
works; Baron Won Dreiber, who had charge
Of the Krupp gun exhibition at the Worlds
fair, and Mansel White Of the Bethlehem
Iron company, was upset in a runaway
here, and all were seriously injured.
Evening journal., 1894-01-06
Tired OF neInr Fucltire.

SALEM, Mass, Jan. G Clarence Murphy.
the fugitive teller OF the Salem bank is re
ported as desirous OF compromising his
case. The trustees state that any attempt
at compromise will be futile. His wife has
returned TO this city
Evening journal., 1894-01-06
paetar. want 10 Re.trIct nrnrrlnr...

ALBANY, Jan. 6-The Legislative som-
mittee OF the New York State Homeopath-
ic Medical society has decided to bring w.
fore the legislature the question Of mar-
riage among those tainted by heredity win
crime, insanity or disease, and to demand
the enactment OF suitabls scientific laws
restraining such marriages
Evening journal., 1894-01-06
Europe stIll sbiverinp.

LONDON, Jan. 6-There has been a heavy
snowstorm in Ireland and Scotland, and
traffic of all kinds is delayed. A heavy
gale prevails on the east coast Of England.
In the south of England and France there
is an indication of a change to milder
weather. In the north Of Germany the
wenther is still severe.
Evening journal., 1894-01-06
cha.ed and selrea . nrltl.h stnnm.hlI

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. o.-There was an
exciting race down the Delaware river be-
tween the tug Jared Darlington, with sew
eral United States marshals on board, and
the British steamship Ross-shirs, whish
was attempting TO leave port owing sew
eral thousand dollars. The Darhngten
lnally overhauled the Ross-shirs IN ttme,
and the vessel was brought back
Evening journal., 1894-01-06
CharIestown Navy Ward has a noorn.

Boston, Jan. The big rolling mill in
the navy yard will start on full time next
Monday with its fun complement OF men.
The cables for three new warships-the
Oregon, the Massachusetts, aud the In.
diana-will be made here.
Evening journal., 1894-01-06
Three British ships Entered.

The British steamship, Hotham New
ton, was entered at the Custom House
last night from Middlesbrough, Eng.
This morning two other British ships.
the Astril, from Philadelphia, and the
LOrframme from Havre, France, were
entered. Each of them will load at
Marcus Hook with oil.
Evening journal., 1894-01-06
Prominent Citizens at a Cock Fight.

AKRoS, O., Jan. 6-Fifty-six prominent
citizens Of Akron, including many church
members, were arrested for participation
in cooking main. They were released on
payment Of a small fine.
Evening journal., 1894-01-06
Nrovoments of ocenn strnm.l,ln..

NEW YORK, Jan. G-The following steam
ers are due today; z. Caland, Rotterdam:
Lydian Monarch, London; Didam Rotter-
dam; Grecian, Glasgow; Paris, Southamp-
ton, Massasoit, Swansea. The following
sail today: La Bourgogne, Havre; Auchoria,
Glasgow; Gallia, Liverpool Kaiser VIII
liam H. Genoa; Hekla, Christiansand; Rus.
sia, Hamburg.
Evening journal., 1894-01-06
nIILn AInnnnnld Gnfs M

CHICAGO, Jan. 6.-The case against Mike
Mcdonald the wealthy ex-sportsman, in
dicted year ago for an alleged attempt to
bribe Justice Woodman, has been dismissed
without trial.
Evening journal., 1894-01-06
hhnrIn ncrI,,a TrlnI.

SYRACUSE. Jan. 6-Attorney General
Hancock will go to Buffalo on Monday to
conduct the case against sheriff Beck OF
Erie county, charged with malicasance in
office in connection with the election dis
turbances I'm Buffalo
Evening journal., 1894-01-06
slckneas ON a CrnIaor.

NICE, Jan. 6--There is sickness On bsar1
the United States man-ol-war Bennington,
which Is lying In Villefranche harbep, and
thc Riviera isworried The disease proha.
hly Is smallpox, for Admiral Erben wouis
neither deny nor confirm the smallpox m
NOR. lie said the disease had net kad une
In 1avalan
Evening journal., 1894-01-06
SIade an Unfortunate Dlsooverv.

SUsQUEHANNA, Pa, Jan. G-At Brook
lyn, this county, oil and natural gas have
been discovered. A farmer named Oakley
drove a stake into a swamp, and natural
gas came bubbling up. He struck a match,
which ignited the oil, and he was badly
burned
Evening journal., 1894-01-06
prIest Chnrrod Witb ,furdor.

PARIS, Jan. "a sensation has been
caused by the arrest of Abbe Bruueau on
the charge of numbering Abbe Fricot,
whose body was found in a well in his gar
den at Entrammes, in the department Of
Mayenne, France.
Evening journal., 1894-01-06
uundreds of nIIners on strIl,s.

GREENsBURG, Pa, Jan. 6.-Miners 70 the
number Of several hundred at Westmorc-
land shaft came out on a strike on account
of a reduction.
Evening journal., 1894-01-06
Newport Cottages Found Omen.

NEWPORT r. J., Jan. 6-The police re-
port finding several of the larger summer
cottages open ard giving the appearance
of having been entered. One is the villa OF
Edward 5. Willing, father OF Mrs. John
Jacob Astor. So far as the agent can tell
nothing has been stolen.
Evening journal., 1894-01-06
Charlotte Est's Granddaughter Dead.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 6-Mrs Mary A.
Shoemaker, a granddaughter Of the famous
Charlotte Est, who notified General Wash
ington of the projected attack on his army
by the British at Germantown, died in this
city, aged 81
Evening journal., 1894-01-06
nelioves Nith nr. nrIrrs.

CHARLOTTE, y. C., Jan. 6.-Information
has been received here that Rev. Evander
McGilveay, a Presbyterian missionary to
Siam, has resigned The reason for this
action is that Mr.. AlcGilveay holds the
views Of Rev. Dr. Charles +. Briggs
Evening journal., 1894-01-06
FaiIed to Indlct the nsII..

LONG ISLAND CITY, n. Y, Jan. 6.-The
Queens county grand jury, which finished
its inquiry into the deaths Of the children
Of Rev. Jonathan Bell Of this city, faised
TO indiet either the minister or his wife
Evening journal., 1894-01-06
Defendnnt lncomcs Plnlntln.

OswEGo, y. Y, Jan. 6.-AIrs Carrie
Parkhurst, who was tried here ia April
last for poisoning her husband and who
was acquitted, has begun suit for 81, 900
damages against William Allen, whose
statements. She allegea. led TO her nrrest
Evening journal., 1894-01-06
Adirondack Land Hearings.

ALBANY, Jan. 6.-Ex-Deputy Comptrol
Ter Huson, referee in the matter Of the con
troversy over the Totten and Crossfield
purchase In the Adirondacks, will begin
the herring on the 18th Of this month.
Evening journal., 1894-01-06
Orange county's Last slave.

MIDDLETowN, \. Y, Jan. 6-The death
of Edmund Gillette at Warwick marks the
departure Of the last slave who resided in
Orange county.
Evening journal., 1894-01-06
Lonis FIehl Indicted.

BRIDeEToN, n. j., Jan. 6-The grand
jury returned % new bills, among which
was one charging Louis Fiehl of Nineland
with the murder of Christian ziass, the
baker who was killed last August.
Evening journal., 1894-01-06
ExcIse commissioners Indicted.

ROCHESTER, Jan. 6.-The excise COM
missioners Of the town Of Greece-John
Burns, George Bradford and Frank Vance
were indicted for malfeasance in Office in
granting licenses to persons known to be
conducting places OF immoral resort
Evening journal., 1894-01-06
Innl.Inr For a Wreck.

ATLANTIC CITY. Jan. 6.-The men at the
life saving station here are on the lookout
for the victims or survivors of wreck
which is supposed to have occurred near
here some time within the past "A hours.