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Evening journal., 1888-09-06
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

An excursion OF colored folk went from
Newark, Del, 70 Brandywine Springs
to-day.
Thirty persons went to Cape Nav
to-day to shiver in the cool breeze.
The colored excursion Of Hiram Grand
Lodge to Atlantic City to-day was at
tended by 900 people
On Tuesday evening next. Prof. w. A.
Reynolds will lecture before Industry
Lodge No. 2 A. O. U. W., on the laws
governing storms, hurricanes and cy.
clones
While cunning for reed birds in the
marshes few days ago, John Furry shot
q white reed bird The bird is a very
light yellow and looks like an overgrown
canary. William H. Hartloye, taxiderm.
ist, has stuffed and preserved the freak.
A young man named Barklev. who
sells papers in the city and in the Ninth
ward, fell in a fit at Ninth and Market
streets, shortly after s o'clock last even.
ing. After some bystanders had slapped
and rubbed his hands for time he re-
covered sufficiently to walk to his home
in the Ninth ward, between two com.
pamons.
The members Of the Biggs Battery met
last evening in E. L. Rice's Office to elect
military officers. +. L. Rice was elected
captain; Charles H. McWhorter, senior
first lieutenant; John NJ Newell, junior
first lieutenant. and William b. Haddock,
second lieutenant. For the present il
was decided to select the third story OF
the Thomas Building as an armory
Evening journal., 1888-09-06
Taylor Is Arraiigned.
They Wait Upon Dickerson's
Condition.
THE PRISONER VERY NERVOUS.

The Hearing Deferred In the Municipa
Court Until Saturday Peanut Sell
sers brought to Trial--Their Counsc
Takes an Appeal 60 the Superior Court
A Test Case.
Sterling p. Taylor was nrraigned this
morning before Judge Turner upon the
charge Of attempted murder OF his step
father Eli 7. Dickerson. Levi G. Bird
appeared as counsel When Taylor en-
tered the room he looked, If anything.
wilder than on yesterday. His step was
faltering and he had to be assisted into
the room. DR. l.. /. Finn was called
and testified that he would be able to say
positively on Saturday as to Dickerson's
condition. The case was postponed.
therefore, until that time, when If Dick
erson is improved, Taylor's counsel win
ask for his clients release upon bail
Peter Joyce who caused 80 much
trouble yesterday when being arrested.
was fined $40 and costs for drunkenness
and disorderly conduct and sentenced to
one month in Jail and 50 aud costs for re-
sisting on officer.
Patrick Murphy was charged with en-
tering his wifes house, 420 Il. Ninth
street, abusing a lady who was there and
talking indecently to the children. The
wife testified that Patrick had not sup
ported her for four years and that when
ever he became intoxicated he came 10
the house and sometimes beats her, The
court fined him $40 and costs and
warned him that If he appeared again in
court matters would 60 hard with him
The peanut vendors cases were next
called Walter H. Hayes. ESQ, repre-
senting them. II was agreed between
City Solicitor Ball and Mr.. Hayes that n
case should be presented to the coming
September term Of the Superior Court,
which ease should finally be decided At
that term and serve as a test case. The
ease Of Angelo CRrdenelh was called
first. David Lemon testified TO the vio-
lation of the law by the defendant and
his selling on Sunday. He also
testified that Cardinelli used nearly the
whole pavement for the sale OF his
wares Tho court fined Cardenelh 81
and costs and Mr. Hayes took an appeal
The court stated that he wanted II dis
tinctly understood that these cases would
be tried at the coming term Of the court,
and II they were, he would see that the
law was enforced thereafter For ten
years these men have been violating the
law and, If the court should sustain tho
city ordinance he would fine everyone of
them that came before him
Evening journal., 1888-09-06
CROSBY q HILLS OPENING.
AZ 7.3o O'Clock Tomorrow Evening The
First Regiment Band.


First Regiment Band.
Crosby & Hin win open their new
store tomorrow evening The goods
from the old store are being moved M
to-day. This will be finished tomorrow
when no business viii be done by the
firm. The large cellar Of the new store
is half full Of bales and cases of goods
Judging from the amount of goods on the
shelves, about 100 cases have already
been opened. The doors Of the new
store viii be thrown open at 7.30 o'clock
tomorrow evening and the public is cor
daily invited to inspect its magnificent
appointments and furnishings. and to
promenade up and down its length and
view the display Of stock to it's heart i
content The First Regiment Band will
be stationed in the gallery and win play
selections Of good music during the
evening.
Nothing will be sold on Friday even
ing but Saturday the corps Of clerks and
salesladies, which has been considerably
increased, viii be ready for business. The
store is lighted BY arc electric lamps and
can be lighted by gas if necessary. Two
arc lights in the entrance will light the
immense show windows A large space
at the rear Of the store has been car
peted and surrounded by a substantial
rail for cloak room The firm proba bly
has now the handsomest store in the
city
Evening journal., 1888-09-06
At THE OPERA HOUSE.
"Herminie," . Mslodrama or Events II
the Time Of tho First Napoleon.

'Herminie," . MslodrRma or Events In
the Time Of tho First Napoleon.
The last performance Of "Dr. Jekyll
and Mr.. Hyde" was given at the Opera
House last night Dore Davidson and
Ramie Austen with their company have
scored decided success during their en-
gagement in this city
Tonight and tomorrow night "Her-
mimic will be played by the Redmund
Barry Company. The Philadelphi a In
quirer thus briefly describes the piece .
Sergeant Paul Durand afterward
general, is the husband Of the Viyandiere
Herminie, Of al French regiment. They
are betrayed by "Philip Labarie, Ger
man spy, aided by Ger maine Beufer
rand and taken prisoner "Herminie"
is falsely accused Of stealing the treasure
of fFabyan" a miser, by .Labarie" and
sentenced to life Imprisonment. The gen
eral, who has become blind, believing her
TO be dead, marries the intriguante Ger
maine. After a time "Herminie' ap-
pears and makes herself known
to her former husband, and
then to avoid casting a stigma upon
him on account Of her soiled name, CON
ceais her rights and identity from others.
Finally their schemes and villiany are
revealed "Herminie's" innocence is es-
tablished, and the generals sight is re-
stored.
"Zitka" will be performed the first
three nights OF next week.
Evening journal., 1888-09-06
WARREN ATHLETIC CLUB.
The Annual Fal Sports booked For
Saturday Afternoon October a-The
Conditions of Entry.

The Annual Fan sports hooked For
Saturday Afternoon October a-The
Conditions of Entry.
The Warren Athletic Club held its reg
ular meeting last evening. The session
was well attended and the members en-
thusiastie regarding the coming fall
sports. The prospectus and entry blank
have been issued The sports will take
place az Union Park as usual, beginning
at ?. IN. on Saturday, October @ The
handicap events include 100 220 and
$40 yards dashes, one mile walk, one
half mile run running high Jump
and running broad jump The scratch
events will be the one mile bicycle race
and the hitch and kick In the special
events will be 100-yards dash for the
championship Of Delaware, one mile biev-
Gle race for the Proctor and Sonlier prize
two mile bicycle race for the champion,
ship Of Delaware and throwing tho 10
pound hammer for the Morning News
prize The club events comprise a 12O
yards run for those who have never won
q race A gold medal will be awarded MS
the first prize and silver medal the
second.
The entrance Foe for each event ii so
cents the FIRST entry and % cents for
each succeeding hntry, the contests to be
subject to the rules Of the Amateur Atb.
letie Union and the League Of American
Wheelmen. Competitors must wear
clothing from the shoulders To the knees.
Entries will close on Saturday Septem.
Der 20 A. A. Jordan and others Of the
New York team are expected to be present,
beside members Of the Schuyllill Navy
tenn
Evening journal., 1888-09-06
TAREg HuNpRgp ANS.
w. u. Merrill Going in a Carriage SO Get
tysburg and Retnrn.

W. u. Merrill Going in Carriage SO Get
tysburg and Return.
w H. Merrill, superintendent Of the
upholstering department at the jackson
and Sharp Company's, with his wife has
been on quite novel trip. They left
this city on August IL in q carriage
drawn by two horses, for Coatesville. Pa.
Thence they drove to Lancaster and York.
Pa. At the latter place it rained and
blew with great force This was the day
Of the tornado in this vicinity Prom
York they went to gettysburg. and from
there TO Penmar, staying a short time at
the Blue Mountain House, whore the
Peninsula Editors took their vacation re
Gently.
Mr.. Merrill and wife then drove
through the beautiful Cumberland Val
ley, stopping at several points and then
at Harrisburg, the capital Of the state.
After a short stay in that city, they re-
turned to Lancaster and then Go this city
arriving last evening, In the trip 300
miles were covered The horses seemed
as nimble and as lively when they re-
turned as before they started DIR. Mer-
rill and wife enjoyed the trip hugely, it
being both novel and healhtfnl
Evening journal., 1888-09-06
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

Rev f. L. Hubbard Of New Castle is in
this city to-day.
A. s Wooley and his new wife were at
the Clayton House yesterday
John Davis and wife left to-day for a
few days visit to Norristown, Pa.
A. H. Cahill, clerk Of the peace Of Kent
county, Del, was in the city on business
to-day.
Mrs. Lupard and daughter, Of Wash
ington, D. G., IS visiting Mrs Joseph
Ernest.
Milo II. Gross Of Wyoming Del. was
IN the city this morning and went on to
Philadelphia
S. Taylor and Miss Lille Taylor, his
daughter. Of Dover, went to Philadelphia
this morning
Harry G. Hadley Of Kennett Square,
Pa, has come to this city to learn the
drug business.
Mrs. John G. Fara of this city has been
visiting her aunt, Mrs. Clark at Kennett
Square, Pa, this week
Rev. John France. presiding elder Of
the Smyrna district, win preach in the
Smyrna NJ. f. church next Sunday.
General Superintendent limerick Of
the Postal Telegraph Co. Of New York, is
in this city inspecting the new line
Hon. Samuel Silver of Red Lion. was
in the city to-day on business Mr. Silver
has many friends here and it takes him
some time to get through the town.
Dr. w S. Maxwell, N. Barnard, f II.
Harper, J. s. Harris and half dozen
other fruit growers Of Still Pond, Md
will exhibit the products Of their or
chards at the approaching horticultural
exhibition to be held in the Opera
| House.
Lilburne s. Reed, a prominent insur-
ance agent of the Eastern Shore of Vir-
| ginia, was married at Cape Charles on
Tuesday to Miss Lizzie Ennes, formerly
of Princess Anne, Nd They left for
Norfolk, whence they will visit Balti-
more and other eastern cities. The groom
is Ga and the bride 23.
Lewis Amber, principal Of the
] Friends school in Kennett Square, Pa,
and Mary, daughter of Morgan Hail.
Willistown, Chester county, were
married at the brides home yesterday
morning, in the presence Of many guests
and relatives of the contracting parties.
The ceremony was according to the So
eiety Of Friends.
| Lo-5 nwI nr.lose l.ok 49, I...,..t IL -
Evening journal., 1888-09-06

Delaware and Maryland, D. m.-
Fair, cooler weather, northerlv winds.
The New York Herald forecasts: The.
West India cyclone passed to the north
west Of Key West. Fla. last night The
hurricane did much damage in Cuba.
The disturbance has apparently moved
into the East Gulf and is central south
vest Of Key West. Temperature fell
yesterday in the central valleys and the
lake regions and rose slightly on the At
lantic coast and west Of the Mississippi
The following chief minima are reported :
81 degrees at Portland, Ne, and 90 de-
grees at Alpena, Mich. The principal
maxima were S5 degrees at Galveston.
Texas, and 50 degrees at Bismarck, d.
+. The weather to-day win be clear and
cooler, with northerly and northeasterly
winds. Tomorrow similar conditions
are indicated.
Baynards Thermometer: z q. m, 81.
9 a. m, So; II a. m, 78; p. M, rs.
Evening journal., 1888-09-06
MR. oulNN,s REcoRp.
His Work as a Member Of city CoaneH
His Senatorial Views,

Ills senatorial Views
A friend Of William II. Quinn who Is a
candidate for the State Senate. this
morning expressed the following opinion
The work OF William II Quinn in City
Council has been for the best interests Of
the city. In 1857 he was first elected
TO City Council by majority Of three.
and was the first Democrat elected from
the Second ward for twelve years. So
well did he represent his constituents
that In 1869 he was returned by major
ity of 1853. Al the time Of
his second election, Mr. Quinn
believed that King and Water streets.
were a disgrace 20 the city King street
at that time from Second south was a
mere alley, while Water street was only
the width Of two car tracks. Mr.. Quinn
went to work and through his efforts
those streets were brought to their pres
ent condition Through his efforts
also the old City Hospital was cstab.
lished and the subsequent infamy that
took place there was after MIR Quinn
left Council in the year 1873
Mr. Quinn returned 70 Council IN 1886
and his course there since that time has
always been on the side Of the public.
lie has taken leading position aud to.
day he is respected alike by Republican,
and Democrats. In the fight on Satur
day tie business men Of the city win bs
almost 20 man with him. All
his colleagues IN council are supporting
him he has the support Of all the com.
missioners and Of every city official in the
city The county committee are with
him in the contest and viii do what they
can to aid him to win lie is not entan.
gled by any Of the candidates for Levy
Court or the House. and believes that Ia
secure perfect harmony in the party the
thing to do is to support a Sussex man
for the United Sta ties Senate"
Evening journal., 1888-09-06
| Chance Never Before Offered TO
the People Of Wilmington.

Df securing such a home in the finest
part Of beautiful country which for
years, mas been held beyond the reach of
sll but the wealthy.
I Remember this Holly Oak is only 81
#niles from the Wilmington Depot, Z
Nniles from Chester and 81 miles from
Philadelphia; Holly Oak Station is on the
property; a steamboat landing and wharf
3 5 to be built near the centre of the water
Front, and Holly Oak, lying at and around
hese two important points, is bound to
@become a business centre in a short time,
and the lots now offered for sale viii triple
n value in few years.
4 All shrewd business mon realize that
he unsurpassed beauty of the location,
commanding as it does
Evening journal., 1888-09-06
Excursions % CoIumbu.. 8.

The Baltimore and OniO H. T. Co viii
sell excursion tickets to Columbus, Ohio,
for all trains September 1th, Sth. 9th and
10TH good for return passage until Sep
tember 18th, inclusive The rates from
points named below viii be as follows
viz. Philadelphia $l4 90; Chester Sl4. .00s
Wilmington $l400 Correspondingly low
rates from all other stations on the line
Evening journal., 1888-09-06

The first service Of the proposed Eng-
ish Lutheran Church OF this city win be
held tomorrow evening at 730 o'clock in
the Wilmington Commercial College
rooms, Institute Building The Rev. VIII
liam Ashmead Schaeifer of st Stephens
Lutheran Church, Philadelphia win adj
dress the meeting After the service is
over an informal business meeting viii be-
held, when a report viii be made OF what
has been done All those interested are
cordially invited 10 be Present.
Evening journal., 1888-09-06
II is Every Mans Duty

4 % provide for himself a comfortable home
/ nd to make suitable provision for his
Family so far as his means will permit
What man will not rest easier who
knows that in case Of any accident befall-
\ ng him, the near and dear ones Of the
family circle viii not be scattered and
brown upon the cruel mercies Of an un-
thinking, uncaring world, but will have
he protection and shelter Of the home
s'0of over them
In order TO enable all to secure this
greatest Of blessings, = good home, we
bow present
Evening journal., 1888-09-06

J. w. Kerr, trustee. has sold the r. J.
Jump farm, near Denton, Md, to VII
liam d. Taylor Of Vernon, Del, for
81, 500. Colonel Philip w. Downes has
bought the Denard Willis farm, in Caro-
line county, Md, known as the Burnt
House Tract" near Bridgetown, for
81, 200 The property was sold at NOR
tagee's sale
Evening journal., 1888-09-06

The Wawaset Gun Club holds its
regular election tonight Many of the
members are slaughtering the delicious
reed birds and consequently the weekly
shoots this month viii not be - veil
patronized The club has not yet heard
from the Baltimore team
Evening journal., 1888-09-06

The Chestertown (Md.) Transcript says
Of the father Of Mrs. Rev. DIR. w. L. S.
Murray, who died recently: IF. P. Jan
vier, a prominent citizen of Still Pond,
died on Saturday evening last. Mr.. Jan
vier was a gentleman Of more than ordi-
nary intelligence, and took active concern
IN county current matters. He
was from the beginning a member Of
the Kent County Agricultural Club, and
no member of the club took a more promi-
nent part in the discussion Of questions.
The deceased was also closely identified
with temperance movements in the coun-
try and frequently was a delegate to
county and state temperance conventions
He also took lively interest in educa-
tional matters. He was life long
men Der If the NJ E. church He left d
wide ", one son and several daughters
Evening journal., 1888-09-06
&c HILL,
COS, COZ and 600 Market St.

p S-The new store will be open for public inspection
on Friday evening, September 2 from 3o o'clock when
the First Regiment Band will be present and discourse their
sweetest music. The public are cordially invited.
Evening journal., 1888-09-06

The exchanges Of the Wilmington hanks
at the clearing house to-day were
500, 6S2.aa and the balances -. 201. sS.
Evening journal., 1888-09-06
Monthly Payments Of $5.OO'EaGt
YOU CAN SOON
Become Your Own Landlord.

Holly Oak is on the Delaware Shore,
7 md is the central point Of that beautiful
Aigh country, extending from Edge Moor
Claymont and is the finest land be-
ween Philadelphia and the Breakwater
Evening journal., 1888-09-06
OAK.
The New City on the
Delaware.
I! HOMES !
(hePlaCefOr Investment
Why PAY RENT?
WHY REMAIN POOR +?

when yon have an opportunity to Sc
/ ure choice building lot in the beautiful
ew town of Holly Oak, right on the
banks Of tho Delaware, the finest location
or new city of any on the river, and by
Evening journal., 1888-09-06

Ford and 0gles last instalment sale Of
building lots. September Is. See posters.
Evening journal., 1888-09-06
New of the River for Miles.

2together with the combined railroad and
river facilities, and the long felt need of
a business centre in this district, assures
30 Holly Oak a quick fourishing and sub
stantial growth.
Tickets from Wilmington
Furnished to all who wish
TO go look at the land.
A policy insuring the title, issued by
he Commonwealth Title Insurance and
#rrust Company Of Philadelphia, given
with every deed, the deed and all included
I with the lot without additional charge.
Yon can select your lot at once and
know just what it will cost you. No
auctions for choice.
Evening journal., 1888-09-06
Don't Miss this Golden Opportunity

AS any man earning the ordinary wages
/ of a mechanic can, without inconvenience,
save from $500 to $500 per month and
thus secure one or more.
Meetings win be held for the sale OF
these lots, this Thursday evening, at s
O'Clock, in the board Of Trade Rooms, Ex-
change Baiiding, S. W. corner Seventh and
Market streets.
Plans can be secured and full informa-
! tion given to all who are present at the
meeting, or who call on or address the
8manager, who is present daily, from II
III clock a. m. until p. m. Come and
sbring your friends with you.
Evening journal., 1888-09-06

We shall inaugurate the completion of our building
and the opening of spacious by placing before the
Wilmington public the largest attractive and cheapest
cfOck If
Evening journal., 1888-09-06

Rev. George VI. Hickman Of Marietta,
Pa, Unanimously Called Last Night by
First Presbyterian church.
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A RuzzlIHa QUESTION.



Why People D. Not An 0s % shs Theatre Q,
Once - Amsrica.
Prom the Natl onai Republican.
Will some Kind soul inform the Repwbli-
can Why It 10 that sli the people Who 70 to
thsatres don't some time, By sccidsnt, hks
It into their heads 70 60 ON the same nieht 2
Why 10 II that In the course OF Q week it
Often happens that the house 10 lust evenly
filled every nightf Why 10 It that the rc.
ceipts for Q whole week do not vary more
than ten or twelve, and seldom more than
hity, dollar. on the nisht' In 9 city like
New York or London Q piece often has Q
run OF six months or Q year, with full
houses oil the time, but very few, II any,
turned away. How II Il that audiences Of
just such particular sizs will distribute
the mselves over such largo period What
law 10 IL that regulates the attendance st the
uniform
There can't be an understanding among
the people as to who will 60 and who viii
not. The size OF the audience II in one
sense pnrely accidental, and the puzzle is,
now series OF accidents can be OF 20
Uniform q character. Why 10 It that some
time every body doesn't conclude to 70
Monday night, or Wednesday night or
some other particular time IL there sny
reason why an accident Of that kind should
not happen and yet IL never does happen.
1t must be by some unseen, unknown,
mystic influence tnat the theatre goers of 9
community apportion themselves 70 the
various nights OF the week, 20 that the st.
tendance shall be about the Same esch
nisht. But that IL an explanation which
docs not satisfactorily answer the question.
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The verdict unan,mous.

W. ID. Suit, Druggist, Bippus. Ind. testifes
II can recommend Electric Bittsrs as the very
best remedy. Every bottle sold has given relisf
IN every case. One man took six bottles, and
vas cured Of Rheumatism Of 10 years' stand
|Dg." Abraham Hare, Belleville, Ohio, afdrmS
/ The best selling medicine I have ever han.
|lled In my % years experience, is Electric
Ntters," Thousands Of others have cddod
heir testimony, 30 that the verdict Is unani-
|aons that Electric Btters do cure all diseases
the Liver, Kidney or Blood. For sale at II.
|t. Cochran's Drug Store. I37 ana I'D North
|lueen street. Lancaster. Pa. (2l
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Some Foolish People

Allow cough to run until 1t gets beyond the
reach Of medicine; They often say, " oh, It
will wear away" bat in most cssoa It
wears them away. Could they be Induced to
try the successful medicine called kempS
8alsam, which we sell on positive guarantee
70 cure, they would immedfately see the ex
eellent effect after taking the fret dose
Price 20 cents and o.. Trial siss free At
D! druggists. JanlA- 1yd AW
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" Fire Him Out.n

81 Fire Him Out"
This is common remark when roughs aud
|)wdys insult public decency by their un.
|,emly ways. by spepsia Is horrid bore. Fire
|, ont With Burdock Blood Bfners. You can
10 II. For sale by Il. b. Cochran, dru ggtst, l37
| I'D l39 North Qleen street, Lancaster.
WHY WILL YOU CuUGH when ShilOhs
ure will give immediate relief. Prico 10 ats. :,
d cts and 81. For sale by IL. b. Cochran Drug.
|ist, No. ln North Queen street. (el
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THE REV. GEO. H. THAYER, Of Bourbon
lnds says: Both myself ana wife owe our
ives TO sHlLOH'S CONSUMtTION CURES.
FOR sale by H. B. Cochran. Druggist, No. III
North Queen street. (6l
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SPECIAL NOTICEH,
JUST AZ GOOD,

Don't allow anyone to make you believe any
other remedy 10 Just as good for sick headache
~ DR.. Leslie's Special Prescription, for 1t is
not true: This IL the only remedy in the world
that strikes at the root OF tho disease and
drives IL out Give II trial.