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American Wars.

Since Columbus first discovered this
country, 396 years ago, sixteen wars
have ragged in what Grc now the United
States, or been wsged by this Govern.
ment. They were the Dutch war Of
1855, King Philips war OF 1875, King
Williams war OF 1859, Queen Anne's
war Of 1713. the French and Indian
war. 1857; the Revolution, 1875; the
Indian war, 1890; the Barbsry war,
1903; the Tecumseh war, 1911; the war
of 1912; the war on the Algerian pirates
in 1915, the first Seminole war in 1917,
the second Seminole war in 1885, the
Black Hawk war OF 1882, the Mexican
war. 1916 and the Rebellion, 1861.
The duration and cost of the four
great wars were: Revolutionary, seven
years, s135, 1913, 700; 1912, two and
half years, Sl07, 159, 900; Mexican, two
years, 5000. 0O0j and the Rebellion,
four years, over $3,000,00 600, or q
total cost of nearly three and a half
billion In the evolutionary war the
number of American troops engaged
was 23l, 791, and in the rebellion the
Northern soldiers numbered 2,6SS, 523.
There have also been so-called re-
hellions or attempts to overthrow the
Government. The first was in 1872,
when some officers Of the tderal
army tired to consolidate the thirteen
States into one and confer supreme
power on Washington. The second
was in 1871, called "Shay's Insurree-
ton, in Ma ,sachusetts. The ,third
was in 1894, popularity called "The
Whisky Instruction Of Pennsylvania.
The fourth instance was in 1914 by the
Hartford Convention Federalists. The
fifth, on which occasion the different
sections Of the Union came into coll
lision, was in 1879, under the admins
tration OF President Monr5a, and oc-
CURED on the question of the admis-
sion Of Missouri into the Union. The
sixth was a collision between the Leg
ilature Of Georgia and the Federal
Goyemm mt in regard to certain lands
given by the latter to the Creek In
dams. The seventh was in 1920 with
the Cheroke s in Georgia The eighth
was the memorable multiplying ordi-
nance of South Carolina in 1882. The
ninth was in 1872, AM occurred in
Rhode Island between the Suffrage
Association and the State authorities.
The tenth was in 1856, on the par OF
the Mormon, who resisted the Fed
cral aUthori v. The ele1eath was the
S uthern rebellion.
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or,bc skinCured.

DKUCkNIIIE, VNIARIO, IANADL,
December p 1885.
have used BRANDRETHs PILLS for the past
fifteen years and think them the best cathartic
and ambitious remedy known. For some five
ySars | suffered with an eruption of the skin
that gave me great pain and annoyance. tried
different blood remedies, but although gaining
strength the itching was unrelieved finally
concluded to take thorough course of BRAN
pRETHs Pills. l took six each night for four
nights, then five four three, two, lessening
each time by one, and then for one month took
one every night with the happy result tnat now
my skin is perfectly clear and has been so ever
since. Ed. NENNEY.
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.,s.,ass


The question Of female suffrage has agitaied
the tongues and pens Of retOrmcrs for many
years. and good arguments have been adduced
for aud against il. Many of TIE softer sex
could vote inteligently. and many would vote
as their hu hnnd- did and give no thought To
tine merits Of political issue. They We Id all
vote for DR.. pierce's Fuyutitc Prescription. tor
they know IL is a boom 10 their sex. IL Is UNI
equaed for the cure Of luucorrhea, abnormal
discharges, morning sickness. and the count
ess Ills 10 which women are SubicCt. It'll the
only remedy for wOman's peculiar Weaknesses
and ailments, sold by druggist. under posi-
tive guarantee from the manufacturers, that
II VIII give sat sfaction In every case. or MOI y
will be refunded. See guarantee on wrapper
around bottle.
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=, Hhfreds, The NJ non Route IL. n. a. Il G..
NY Co' lies res TO make II known to the world
At large that it forms the double connecting
INK Of Pullman tourist travel between the
winter cities Of Florida a the ummer re
sorts OF the Northwest; and
WheledS, Its rapid transit" system IA un.
surpa sed, its eleg mt Pullman Buffet Sleeper
ana f9lr car service between Chicago and
equal ed and
!, Whfreds, Its rates are as lowas the lowest.
ReSMred, That in the event Of starting on y
trip II is go9d poUcii to ION In VII Il. III,
CORN Genl Pass. Agent MOnon Route, lss
Dearborl st, Chicago, for fun particul trs. lln
POSTAGE
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An excited Irishman latsssTusineo ny d
pearance generally. BE jabbersr' he yelled,
aim all wrong entoirely. | want some sthutf
TO straighten me out. Some o thin 'Purga-
tory Bullets viii fix me- I'm thimkin'. What
dive tax for thimf" What do you meanf
asked the clerk "'Purgatory Bullets, scr, or
some hil' loike that, they call thim," replied
the man. "Shure, I'm in purgatory already;
with headache, and liver complaint, and !, pad
shtomach. and the divil knows what ali" TIE
clerk passed out vial Of DR.. Pierce's Pleasant
Purgative Pellets, and Pat went off contented:
These little Pellets cure all arrangements OF
liver. stomach and bowels. Sugar-coated, liz
tie larger than mustard seeds, and pleasant to
take. Druggists
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"The tank new thing in the drama ?"
cried Scribuler, Indignantly. Its no
such thing. Look at Shakespeare. What
were Sir Toby Belch, Andrew Ague
church, Christopher Sly but tanks in
human form? l tell you the drama
from the time of Shakespeare down to
the present day has been the very
apotheosis of tank, and don't you for
get it. n-Nelc York EueniHg S}0L
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Use after each meal SCOTS EMULSION with
Hylophosphites. It is as palace Die as milk,
and easily digested. The rap.dity with which
dclieat people improve with its use is Won
deriul. Use it ana try your weight. As
remedy Tor Consumption. Throat affections
anc Bronchitis. it uncquaed. Please read
II used Scctt's Emu sion in Il child eight
months old with good results. He gained tour
POUNDS n a very short me."FHo PHM,
VI. d., Alabama.
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Smith-"Was Shakespeare a broker
Jones No, Of course not =" wei. then.
how qld he come TO furnish so many stock
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A GREAT many men find life to be a
varied period Of existence divided by
three meals a day.
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HAVING greatly enlarged our business by
IL sec ring two large warehouses for store
ing the immense stock of goods that we are
compelled to carry to supply tn eXtraordl-
nary increase n our trade. We will say, that
we renow prepared 10 meet all demands for
goods in our line at prices that will satisfy
ali BUYERS. We are large receivers of Flour
and Grain from the West. Groceries and
LIQUORS from first hands and with the expe-
rience of twenty five years in the business
we can safely promise our friends that we
will meet their expectatio s Remember our I,
Fancy MINI. patent. "Trypheuia." Fancy
Winter patent; "Drusilla," Choice Winter
patent; 'Our secret" Fancy Fam ~; sun
Beam" Choice Family.
Goods packed and delivered to trauspor-
tation companies free of charge.
Buists' celebrated Garden Seeds IN large
assortment
B. B. EARNSHAw & BRO,
Cor. II and VI streets :. f.,
WASHINGTON. DE-.
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Baltimore i Potomac Railroad.
NORTH. TINE TABLE. SOUTH

After Sunday, December goth, SO the
trains on this roaG will run as follows:
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Funny, isn'tit2 The only way a cock can
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"Pnrgntory RnIle,s."

Atronauts are generally well up in bal
looms, unless they IRE sick.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-12-07

The old shoe very ten finally becomes an
alley-gaiter
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4 dinner fit for :, looAkeoper-A pigeon
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Many an arm Of sea encircles a waste q
land.
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Greatest smokers in town Factory chin
Evening journal., 1888-05-25
Joseph naker,r brutality.

1t was reported at this Office to-day that
II year-old child. Mamie Gilmore, left II 8
city for Philadelphia this morning 10
most pitiable condition. The child, who is
an orphan, was brought from Philadelphia
year or so ago By Joseph Barker, an ex-
collector Of county taxes, who lives on
farm In Mill Creek hundred. She never
had bed OF roses, but lie was fairly toi
erable, it is said, until last March,
when Mrs. Barker. nee Devices, left
her husband because OF his brutality. The
separation was effected by Justice Jsclzson
q Hockessir. Since then the little girl has
had to do the hardest household work.
while subjected to most inhuman treatment.
She went barefooted since early in
April, aud she was ell but naked
this morning VIXEN put on board boat at
the foot OF 4sh st. What clothing she had
was given TO ber by Barker's neighbors.
The utmo't indignation prevails among the
NIL Creek farmers who are acquainted
with these circumstances.
Evening journal., 1888-05-25
CONsrABLE,s SALE.
Railroad Improvemenfs-Lo An
nfVCrearfes

ntNETb8rles.
By Letter to EVENING JorRSAI
NEW CASTLE DEL MAY 25.-The catch
of chad yesterday was very small. They
we're sold at SIS 90.
The marker was wall supplied this
morning With fresh vegetables and fruits.
The P, W. & B. Railroad Company will
begin laying another track between here
and State Road station in few days
An excursion will leave here for Reybold
station on Wednesday next for the benefit
Of the new Catholic Orphan Asylum at that
place.
The commissioners are repairing the
road between here and Wilmington.
Constable Lancaster win sell on Monday
next the frame building on Market ST..
which was recently occupied as a black
smith shop by William Dowoey.
The contractors for the p, W. & B.
r. r. cutoff finished their work yes
terday and will leave here on a few
days. Trains will run regularly in the
new road on Monday.
The X. G. E. held their anniversary
last night in the Town Hall. Dancing
was kept up until late hour. Despite
the bad weather, the room was wen
filled with the families and friends OF
the members of the lodge.
George Wright, the boy who had
his head badly hurt at the wooden
mills on Monday, is better to day.
Evening journal., 1888-05-25
HE DESERVES ALL WE SAY
ABOUT HIM.

The Following was Received lust
as we Were Going 10 Press.
Editor az the KvENNG JOURNAL
AS much as appreciate your efforts
in trying to give the public a good
newspaper and as much az l would
like to give you a very lengthy adver-
tisement, 1 find that it is impos-
sible on account Of being
too busy to write what / would
like to say to your many readers, but
if you feel inclined to write few lines
in your brevity column about my way
of doing business onthe small profit sys
tenn, you will greatly oblige Louis
Fellheimer, proprietor Of the Economy
Hall.
From our short acquaintance with
the gentleman and from what dealing
we have had with him, all we
can say about this worthy mer-
chant is to all those ,desiriouE
of obtaining a square deal to patronize
this deserving clothier, 406 Market ST.,
and you will certainly be dealt with in
the same way thas he dealt with some
members of our staff.
Evening journal., 1888-05-25
A Great nay Cor the Orphans.

The boys Of st. Joseph's Orphan Protec-
tory will be taken to Reybold, New Castle
county. on Decoration Day. where the day
will be spent at the Clark farm. which was
recently bought by the Catholics OF this
diocese. Among the attractions will be an
excursion to Reybold, sports by members
of the Warren Athletic Club, base ball
playing by the Brandywipe nd Reyhold
of this city, Nameless of New Castle and
Fort Delaware OF Delaware City 1t is
proposed 10 lay out place for foot ball,
shooting gallery, quoits and dancing. The
musical part OF the day will be taken care
OF by jules Reybold and an orchestra end
delegations from the various CAtholic
ehoirs Of this city.
Evening journal., 1888-05-25
DEATH or AN OLD CITIZEN.
Base Ball Rampant-E7Rsket Fac
IorIes-Inprovem

By Letter to EVENING Journal.
SMYRNA, Del, May 25.-H. Hirn-
heimer, an aged and respected citizen
of this town, died at his late residence
on Commerce St, yesterday afternoon,
after lingering illness, from general
debility. He has been engaged with
his son, Herman, FOR several years in
the clothing business. He left wife,
son and three daughters.
A. l.. Hudson is erecting private
Office adjoining his residence on Mar
ket st.
Isaac Taylor, an employe of the
G. w. &. S. Taylor Company,
had two fingers laceratsd in such a
manner with buzz plane yesterday
afternoon that amputation was ne
cessary.
Ralph Spruance, who visited his
brother at Wellington. Kan, returned
last week somewhat disguised with
the West. He thinks that he will be
contented with Delaware.
The measles and the base ball fever
are prevalent here. Many men are the
victims OF the base ball fever, and
many of them who have not INDUCED
in this exhiiarating exercise for six
years or more are enthusiastic. Un
doubiedly Smyrna will get the cham
pionship Of the state. The managers
have rented u very suitable ground
for the Zine. Devotees Of the sport
may be seen every evening pracsicing.
Postma ter Bswley and wife, who
have been attending tho Baptist Con-
vention at Washington, returned We'd
nesday. delighted with the trip.
Local musicians are considering the
question of recognizing the smyrna
Band.
Clayton will soon be adorned with q
magnificent church, which will be ded-
icated June 3.
The basket mills are preparing for
their seasons work which will be a
very heavy run.
Rev. G. Sweezay has been engaged
by the Presbyterian Church for the
summer. Next and the following Sun
days one of his classmates will occupy
the pulpit.
Mrs. Abel Porter and Mrs. William
Price are visiting Scranton, Pa.
Strawberries are 16 cents per quart.
Gilbert Taylor is having his resi-
dence on Main st. remodeled.
Evening journal., 1888-05-25
N. MRGARY & SON.
5r6 Tatnall St.
AND
Sc. COR. SIXTH & TATNALL

Perhaps we can tell you TO-
day something that will both
interest and profit you. There
is no branch of house.furnish.
ing that needs 80 much look
ing into as Parlor Suits. You
can see what you want when
you enter a store, that ia so
far as the eye reaches ; you
can find the goods to suit
your fancy and the woodwork
looks neat and substantial.
But what about the make +?
Is everything good and strong
under the coverl Right here
is where you want to stop and
consider. Is this Parlor Suit
what | wcnt9 Will it stand
the use and the wear9 You're
puzzled; you can't see below
the covers, and unless you
know your dealer, you're
thinking of money wasted on
a worthless article. For
worthless it will be unless
we'll made /; no matter how
expensive the cover, unless it
is started right from the bot.
tom, it's bad. We want to
help you here. Just step this
way; pick your frame from
this room; the frame Is bare,
you can see the weak places,
if any. Select your covers.
Walk In our upholstering
room, you see there up
holsterers making suits. Do
you object to anything you
see9 mol Well, leave the
rest to us, we'll turn you out
a good suit, one started right
from the first, and first-class IN
every particular. Ii you still
doubt, we will give you a
written guarantee for the well
wearing of the suit. In all
our years of selling furniture
we haven't heard a complaint
from any of our own make.
Where you buy your Parlor
Suits insist on seeing the
work room +; an honest dealer
will as lief have you go there
(if he has one) as in his ware.
rooms.
Evening journal., 1888-05-25
CITY NeNvsinR Rrief.
Ten cars of ccal arrived at Bush's
wharf this morning.

Ten cars of ccal arrived at Bush's
wharf this morning.
George Taylor & Co.'s grocery
wagon had the top of it torn off at
eush's wharf this morning.
The Bachelor Boat Club held a meet
ing last evening at w. 18th s.. The
club is getting ready for the summer
work Several new members have
been added.
Train No. 10. due here from the
Delaware Division at 80 a. m, did
not arrive until Z 80 a. M, the cause
Of the delay being the heavy freight
south Of Delaware.
The Elite Social Circle will give a
reception to invited friends on Thurs
day evening, May 81, at the German
Hall, 6lh St. below French. This
circle is composed of sixteen couples Of
young folk.
Evening journal., 1888-05-25
The mavoraItv Contest.

On Wednesday, 10 is said. Patrick Nesry,
collector OF taxes, and John J, Dongherty,
Democratic candidate for mayor, paid a
dying visit to Washington for the purpose
OF seeing Messrs. Bayard and Gray. The
object OF the visit was. II is alleged, to have
the party whip crack over the heads
OF the recalcitrant Democrats
OF this city. The report ends by saying
that the request wss refused. Another re-
port is that Mr.. Dougherty wanted to be
collector Of taxes in place OF ar. Neary and
that for this reason. with a viaw Of getting
him out Of the way, the latter undertook
The Job Of making the former mayor.
Evening journal., 1888-05-25
Rlrthdar RecentIoR.

Isaac Miller rendered reception to the
members Of the Ives Gray Social at his
home, 7O4 E. 7eh st, last evening The oc-
casion was Mr. Miller's 25th birthdsy. The
Social surprised MIR. Miller by present
ing him with handsome gold headed cane.
Refreshments were served. Among those
present were Levi Fairlamb, George
Beeson, ex-Councilman George Abele and
wife, Benjamin Rawnsley and wife, James
6trickler, Samuel Harman. Frank Bar
tram, Ferris Rudolph, Samuel Combs,
Harry Ashenback, James Kyle, Nina Leon
ard. Townsend W. Miller, the Misses
Laura Hodges, Annie Guenther. Annie
Wilhelm, Ida Well, Miss Downing, Ida
Guenther and Ida Beeson.
Evening journal., 1888-05-25
Jury Out on Foster VS.. Puaey

At the Superior Court this morning Mr.
Bradford concluded his argument to the
Jury for the defendant in The Foster VS.
Pusey case He inisbed speaking about II
o'clock. Mr.. Bird now made the conclud-
log argument for the plaintiff. He spoke
one hour and ten minutes. making a
strong and eloquent appeal. The chief JUS
tice now instructed the jury, speaking for
20 minutes. The jury went out a 1882
o'clock. Pending the action OF the jury,
case no. z, F. A. North & Co. VS.. William
S. Msrtin being ready for trial, was taken
up. The jury was called and sworn and
then released until O'Clock thls Afternoon.
Court now took recess until the SINE
hour.
Evening journal., 1888-05-25
vvlgwam, Conclave and castle.

Persons desiring 70 attend the dem
onstration Of the Supreme Lodge K. Of
P. at Cincinnati, on June - will call
on @. p. Maroney, 500 Shipley st. for
rates.
Welcome Legion, No. I, Select
Knights A. o. u. w, accompanied by
the First Regiment Baud will meet the
Supreme Master Workman Of the
United States, William II. Jordan, at
the p, w. & + r. r. station on the
occasion of his vifis to this CITY June O..
He will reach this city at 7.30 p. m.
The visitor will be escorted from the
station to the Opera House, where
exercises of welcome will be held, aud
Mr.. Jordon will make speech. Vo-
cal and instrumental music will prob
ably be Included ia the programme.
The four A. O. u. w. lodges of this
city are expected to Join in escorting
the prominent guest
Evening journal., 1888-05-25
The 0ratnr,o nr E,,ins, .

The Tuesday Club will sirg as chorus
in the oratorio Of Elijah on Tuesday night
next 1855 strong. The Germauia orchestra
will consist of 80 pieces. A pipe organ will
beerected on the Opera House stage for this
occasion. by John Brown, the organ builder
OF this city. An extra rehearsal OF the
orstorio was held in the Unitarian Church
last night. A full rehearsal will be
held 10 the Opera Houss on Monday even
ing with the soloists. On Tuesday afternoon
at 3 o'clock full rehearsal will be held
with orchestra Reserved seats will be on
sale at c. F. Thomas & Co s. commencing
to morrow morning at 8 o'clock. Tickets
already purchased can be exchanged for
reserved seats without extra charge.
Evening journal., 1888-05-25
DR.. HICKMAN az We.f

Rev. George e. Hickman, d. D., secre-
tary OF the executive committee Of the
committee on the Tooth anniversary of the
Presbyterian General Assembly, will
preach on Sunday morning at the West
Presby terian Church, and in the evening
be will deliver his famous lecture on miH-
isterial relief. DR. Hickman has delivered
this lecture to thousands OF persons in all
parts of the country and in all the large
cities. The congregation Of Hanover
will attend West in the evening. At Cen
tral Rev. Mervin ]. Eckles Of Salisbury.
Md, will preach in the morning, and it is
likely that after twilight service in the
evening the most OF the congregation win
also 60 to West.
Evening journal., 1888-05-25
FIVE O'CLOCK EDITION
SALE or THE u. q p. II. n.
such is the Humor, hut Interested
Persons DtScredIt IL.

such is the xumor, Hut Interested
Persons Dtscredit IL.
The following dsspatch from Philadel-
phis appears Ia this mornings New York
World: Zone OF the most important rail
road purchases Of recent years will soon be
consummstes. being no less than the
transfer Of the Schuylkili River East Side
railroad to the control Of a new syndicate
which will operate In the interest of the
Pennsylvania Railrosd Co, and which
viii at the same time gain possession Of
the Philedeiphia sxteE5ion OF the Baltimore
a. Ohio. The purchase will not be made in
the name OF the Pennsylvania railroad, but
the company is now being formed aud it is
stated on unimpeechable authority that the
money will be furnished by the Pennsyl-
vania and that it will practically own and
control the East Side. By this deal the
Pennsylvania will not only crush possible
through trunk line rival, but at the same
time gain big advantage over
the Reading, inasmuch as the
freight facilities OF the Esst Side. which
branches to both rivers. are OF exceeding
great value Tno Phisdslphia and Read.
ing. it is said, wes desirous of obtaining
possession, hut with It's elevated extension
under way, and its Efforts to reduce its
present Indebtedness It could not stand the
expense and so gave up the pre- sct. When
it became known that the Baltimore and
Osio could be induced TO sell. the Psnnsyl-
vania officers With their usual shrewdness
saw the advantage that was to be gained
by the possession, and at onca took
steps to complete the deal Il Ia
even sid that tho reduction OF the
latest ssmtaunual dividend was due to
the anticipation OF heavy expenses 10 this
direction. The negotiations have been in
progress for sometime. but so qlietly have
they been conducted thst very few outside
OF those directly Interested have been able
60 CLEAN any information, though shrewd
men In railroad and financial circles have
scented big cesl. The Schuykill River
East Side is company seperate from the
Baltimore and Ohio. but, of course. owned
and controlled by it. or rather it is proc-
tically, il not from legal point Of view,
a part OF the same system
President Roberts of the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company denies this report, that
is he says that he knows nothing about
it. The b. g. o officials 10 this city are in
the densest ignorance respecting the re-
ported sale
Evening journal., 1888-05-25
The ). 70. q. ounrrer.

Tho 8. P. C. c. and s. p c. A. have
established an office at No. G021S Market
St. in the front room OF the second story.
The floor Of the room Is vanished with a
square Of brown and black border. The
three windows have curtains with the
names Of the societies painted on them. A
desk Gnished in hardwood is fitted up with
the necessary Office articles, and the room
Is well supplied with chairs. All matters
relating TO the work of these two societies
should be given to Special Agent Stout,
who will promptly attend to them.