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Morning journal and courier., 1888-01-18

Truth is still stranger that fiction. William Osterhaut of Cleveland, O., has received word that his silk umbrella has been washed ashore on the New Jersey coast, and has been picked up by one of the life saving crews. He says that he lost it at Long Branch two years ago.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-01-18

The woman suffrage law has been rs enact ed by both branches of the legislature of Washington territory, and with this is cou- pied an exemption of women from jury duty. Why could not women be of service on juries as well as at the polls.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-01-18

are told, yet consistently put of from time to time most important matters which, if attended to, would save world of trouble'' well as ex- pense. In no respect is this folly more exemplifed than when you postpone the search for health, and permit disease to do its silent and deadly work un- checked until you are rudely awakened from your lethargy to find that is too late to repair the evil, and that you are on "the down grade and the brakes are all broken Delay not another day but call on Dr. Dobson, the specialist in chronic diseases at 10o Orange street. New Haven.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-01-18
EDITORIAL NOTES.

This weather is bad for the peach crop To be sure, there are no buds to be frozen, but we shall probably hear that the places where the buds would have been are frozen solid.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-01-18

There is, it appears, such thing as gen. uine maple sugar. Vermont produces an- nually about 12,00O. 600 pounds of it, and there is talk there of organizing a maple sugar exchange, to guard against adultsration and increase the genuine product. Success to the movement
Morning journal and courier., 1888-01-18
MCINTYRE, MAGUIRE & co.
GREAT CLEARlNC-OUT SALE. OUR STOCK OF cL0AKs AND DRESS GOODS
 MUST BE SOLD PREVIOUS TO INVENTORY

what the right goods will this
Morning journal and courier., 1888-01-18
MCINTYRE, ,MAGUIRE & co.
 s37 Chapel Street, New Haven, Conn.

cROSBYS GOLD AND CATARRH s rt ofa physician n tretme O
  otke thy ydHssa cal e t thy
Morning journal and courier., 1888-01-18

China is Q heathen country. But a mem- Der of the Chinese legation at Washington says that although in China young men are taught to box, the country has no profes- sional pugilists. The best fighters in China never exhibit themselves in public. If g prize fight occurs, it takes place in private room and only few friends of the contes- tants are present
 The governor of Iowa speaks well of the prohibitory law in his message, but he adds to the already great mass of evidence that prohibition does not prohibit. He says there are counties where as yet little regard is paid to the law; that he had again and again called upon the judges, sherifs and other officers to enforce it. but to no purpose; and he sees no means at his command to secure any other results. But he thinks some measures should be adopted Ito quicken the conscience of l officials" and adds that fit is disgrace tc
Morning journal and courier., 1888-01-18
The gnnrma1 and Gumrier,

DELIVERED BY CARRIERS IN THE CTrY, 15 CENTS 4 WEEK, 50 GENTS MONTE, $300 FOR SIX MONTHS, $500 YEAR. THE SAME TERMs By MAIL
Morning journal and courier., 1888-01-18
BOHIT DOWN
CLAlRvOYANGE.

MRS. J. J. CLARK. Business, Test and Healing Med1um, 22S GROWN STREET, convinces all who
 visit Ter that she is genuine medium. Her veget- able curatives, compounded by herself. have @
 surprising control oyer disease. Hours to 12 m,
 to 5p m and evenings. Diagnosing by lock of
Morning journal and courier., 1888-01-18

-lN THE UNITED STATES AND FOREIGN COUNTRIES
 A practice of more than thirty years, and ffts- guent visits to the Patent ofice has given him familiarity with every department of, and mode pf with the fact that he now visits Washington seu,t monthly to give his personal attention to fine irtx ests of his clients warrantshm in assertion no office in this country is able to offer the facilities to Inventors in securing their inventions by Letter Patent and particularly to those whoea applications have been rejected-an examination oz which he will make free of charge.
 Preliminary examination, prior to application foi patent made at Patent Of1ce, at small charge. His facilities for procuring Patents in ForeifsE Countries are unequaled.
 Refers to than one thousandc dclients for whoEs hehas procured Letters Patenti ty10d&w
Morning journal and courier., 1888-01-18
POOR RICHARD

Fools make feasts and
 wise men eat them, but fool |ish or wise, every family should have on their break fast table that delicious ce- real food,
Morning journal and courier., 1888-01-18
ghe gnnrna1 aud Gnmrier

The eldest Daily Paper Pub-
 iished i'm Connecticut.
Evening journal., 1888-05-31
POLITICAL WIRES.
inspectors Who Refuse TO Inspect
for the Boilers.

inspectors Who Refuse TO Inspect
for the BOlters.
The boIting Democrats have another
proposition. A member OF the regular
committee was approached to-day and in
formed that il the regulars would agree to
leave New Castle ard St. Georges hundreds
without member of the Legislature, the
boltiag committee would disband.
The member approached said that as that
was about the only thing in contention
snch proposition would not be listened to
for one mipute
Stephen S. Cook OF the Every Evening
and J. Jackson Pierce, who have been
named as judges OF elections by tho bolters'
committee, r5quest that their names be
taken eff, as they will not serve excepting
for the regulars.
H. Fl. Clark, Montgomer J Gay aud
James ". Marcy, the three boiling inspec-
tors for West Red Lion, will not
bolt and therefore not serve. An unex.
pected developsment has been made 10 re-
lation to the inspectors to hold the coming
state and national election. The act Great
ing the Department of Elections
repeals the sectioa diviiing Wilming-
ton into 20 election districts and
in lieu thereof inserts the new law, which,
under the apportionment made by the de-
partment, creates So districts. The inspect.
ors selected two years ago will be asslened
TO districts in the wards by the Levy Court
st special session to be called Levy
Court Commissioner Hickman has been Sc.
curing names Of persons for the inspectors
Evening journal., 1888-05-31
N. MEGARY & SON
5I6 Tatnall St.
Ak-n
Sc. COR. SIXTH & TATNALL

We have one part OF our
business overstocked, and in
order to reduce it we have de.
termined to reduce the prices
for the next week. Any one
in need of a Sideboard need
not do without one with the
prices as low as we put them.
Remember these special
prices are for one week to
thin out the surplus stock.
Good antique oak Side.
board, $15 90. Fine walnut
Sideboard, Tennessee marble
top, glass 2Sx1S inches, only
$1,000: finished good through.
out. An elegant walnut Side
board with four French plate
mirrors, $500. Same pat
tern in antique oak, $4,000.
This Sideboard to be appre.
ciated must be seen.
We have an elegant antique
oak Sideboard, handsomely
hand carved, for $4,000, and
one for $25.0O with round
French plate mirrors. These
Sideboards are nicely made il
the newest design with lined
silver drawer and long linen
drawer at the bottom. About
80 of them in all and they
must 60.
You will also find it to
your advantage to look among
the Baby Carriages this week;
you'll find some few patterns
there that have to go to make
room.
This Is special sale with
special terms to the purchaser
in order to get the goods out
of our way.
Evening journal., 1888-05-31
THE EPISCOPAL CONVENTION
VIII Meet In Cambridge June G
The Delegafes


The Delegates.
The annual convention Of the Diocese Of
Easton will assemble in Christ Church,
Cambridge, on Wednesday, June 6, at 10 80
O'Clock q. 10. 1t will be the first conven-
tion of the church since the election OF Rt
Rev. William Forbes Adams to the Episco-
pate OF the diocese and as he will preside
over the body the proceedings ara awaited
with much interest. There are no particu-
lar questions 60 be considered by the con
vention other than the usual routine busi-
ness, and the delegates will look to the
bishops address for the introduction OF any
new plans for the improvem mt OF the
church. Bishop Adams hes made il a point
since coming to the diocese. to visit each OF
his parishes for the purpose of acquainting
himself OF their condition and special needs.
As this convention will be the flrst oppor-
tunity afforded him to address the repre-
entatives Of the churches in one body, the
opinions that be may have formed and the
ideas that be may suggest for the welfare
of the various parishes. will be an impor-
tant feature OF the conventions proceed
ings
There will be about ffty delegates, cler-
ical and lay, in attendance, who will be the
guests OF the members OF the congregation.
The clerical delegates entitled TO seats 10
the convention are: Rev. DR.. Barber, Revs
Messrs. Bryan, Greene and Roke Of Dor.
chester county; Revs. Messrs Buck,
Beaven, Jr., jackson, Chesley, Barton,
Walker, Stearns and We're Of Talbot
Revs. Messrs. Mitchell, Thompson and Du.
hamell of Queen AnLs's; Revs. Messrs.
Bsaven, Sr., and Hines Of Caroline: Revs.
Messrs. Roberts, Joyner and Mumford OF
Kent; Rsvs. Messrs. Schouler, Miller, Dun,
can and Miller of Cecil; Revs. Messrs
Adkins and Sweet Of Wicomico; Revs
Messrs. Murphy, Martin aud Hillierd Of
Somerset; Revs. Messrs. Bate and Joynel
of Worcester.
The lay delegates elected are: W. W
Mace, r. h. Clash. E S. Johnson. William
H. Barton, Jr., g. Warren Mundy OF Dor
chester; Joseph B. Seth, DR.. James T.
Earle, George R. Goldsborough. Thomas
X. Robson, Henry Paca Of Talbot; George
b. nussum. T. M. Wooters, Georg,
w. Ernst Of Caroline; Colone
William McKenney, Edwin G. Legg
James Brown OF Queen Anne's;
James Alfred Pearce, Willism S. Walker
VIM. II. Cacy, Denuis Nowland Of Kent
DIR. r. G. Mackall, henry s. Cawdon, W
w. hopkins Of Cecil; Clarence Waller
Albert S. Jones, Horace Venable Of wi
comico; Levin Woolford, John S. Sudler o
Somerset; Q. c. Lloyd, VIM. F. johnson 0
Dorcester.
Evening journal., 1888-05-31
FIVE O'CLOCK EDITION
GOop cHURCH REPORTS.
Part of the Afternoons Doings o
the KnulKst EnlOn

the RhpAAst GnaOh
The Union reconvened shortly after 2
O'Clock with L. b. Jones in the chair. Rev.
G. H. MacClelland, secretary, read the
minutes OF the preceding session, The re
ports Of soms more churches were received.
New Castle church has been undergoing
healthy advancement African church,
Chester, is having a great deal OF
success in oil Of its departments and
its prospects are very bright Wyoming
church is doing well, and its congregation
manifest great interest in the wel1ore Of
the church. Harrington and Milford also
presented gratifying reports. Upland
church had no extended report.
Rev. W. r. Hatton Of Media, Pa, gave
an address on 1.-THE Religious Paper in the
Family and in the Church. 1t is
a blessing. The secular press is a
great antagonist OF the religious
press. The secular press is silent ON the
question OF mouopolies. while the religious
press brings out the truth. The objects OF
this press is to prcmulgate the doctrine Of
Christianity. The religious prees Is
adapted to the minds OF all fits readers
old and young. There is room
for great Improvements in the religious
papers Their price is too high for 1t TO be
laced iu every family. The secular paper
has more matter for less money
than the other. There are too
many advertisements In the papers
IL the papers were properly supported
they would be free from such objections
DR.. Cook offered resolution recomm md
ing the National Baptist to the denomina.
tion in this state II was adopted. A dis
cussion OF the subject OF newspapers fol
lowed.
Rev. Mr.. Harper said the reason there
were not more OF thsge papers cold wa
that the right kind OF matter was not pu
into them. Rev NJ M. Finch said that
many persons who could not afford to tak,
religious paper took several other paperi
of little good The Rev. g. II MecClel
land did not agree with tho Rev
W. r. Patton regarding the secular
press. He thought the secular press wei
doing well In its field from business poin
OF view. The secular paper stood up for the
Church ell the time. DR.. Cook thought tha
the secular press wns doing great deal o
good for the churches by raising the mora
tone of the people.
In addition to the names which havI
already been given, as registered the fol
lowing have heen entered: Wilmington
Mrs NJ. Heath, Mrs ]. E. Hawkins, Mis-
C. Cloud, Miss E. Wa ker, Miss Clara
Walker. Delmar-Mrs. James r. Yeuables
Philadelphia-W. II. Conrad, E B. Pal
mar. Medis-W. r. Patton. Chester-Mr
and Mr.. Robert II. Wood, Mrs. W. Birner
Il. g. Weston. Ridley Park-Thomas Par
fridge. Brandywine-J. W. Perkins
Evening journal., 1888-05-31
UNIVERSITY IN FLAMES.
Medical Hall OF the PennsyIvania
Badly Damaged.

PHILADELPHIA, May Sl.-The Medical
Hall Of the Upiveraity of Pennsylvania, az
the corner OF Goth St. end Woodlawn Ave,
was badly damsged by fire aud water
this morning, aud Dauy valuable
specimens 10 the anatomical mu-
scum were destroyed. The fire started
10 the dog house on the roof, over the main
entrance and soon spread to the PATHOLOGY
cal department on the fourth floor. 1t
was discovered at SIS by the as
sistant ia that department, a
young Germsn who had been
ia this country only a short time,
and cannot yet speak English. He rushed
down stairs. gave an alarm, and messen.
ger was sent to the Twenty first District
Station House, near by. House Sergeant
Donsghy pulled the box, bus II did not
work well at first. and a second alaIm wos
sent in before the FIRE engines responded.
The mansard roof OF the entire north
wing was ia blaze at that time and the
flames and smoke rising 70 a great height
in the air attracted large crowd to the
spot. II was nearly half an hour from
the time the fire was discovered until
the firemeu were at work. and il
had gained considerable headway.
They, however, went to work with q
will, and after hard struggle Of over en-
hour succeeded in getting the flames under
control.
The losss on tina building IS about $50,
900 and on the contents about oae-halt al
much. Il is insured
Evening journal., 1888-05-31
Pro.nec,ive Nenr Post once

The Smyrna Times rays: Smyrna and
Duck Greek hundred will be under further
obligations to Senator Salisbury and Rep
resentative Pennington If their plans in our
behalf succeed. Oar readers sre already
conversant with one fact that an appro-
pfiation OF $4,000 was obtained by them
for dredgiug our creek, and there is but
little doubt OF its passage by the Senate,
and only the President stands 10 the way OF
its realization. Senator Salisbury
has further shown his good will
for Smyrna in making amends for
the past by the framing OF q special bill
('or fear it might be lost in the general
bill for such purposes by Presidential yetoD
making on appropriation Of SIS 900 (which
may be amended to SIS 0OO) to erect a Fed
erel building in Smyrna for post Office pur.
poses.
Evening journal., 1888-05-31

ed our duplicate room and the
shirt waists got soiled and
mussed. If you care to
straighten that part out in the
wash tub they will be so cents
instead of rs.
Two cases Crinkled Batiste
in tan, cream, ecru, shrimp,
blue, rose, pink, printed in
two toned figures at6 Il cents
per yard, making a very effec-
tive cheap dress.
Two cases Canvas Cloths,
33 inches wide, in white, cream
and ecru with printed figures
of black, blue, red and brown.
These goods were made to
retail at 20 cents per yard
instead we shall sell them for
s cents. There's a finer one
in the same lot for 10 cents,
both less than half value.
If you will take a domestic
Satteen in dark colors you
will get it for 10 cents.
Gllbert's lace stripes Bunt.
ing 40 inches wide-all wool,
in black and cream-most ex-
cellent value. Why is it they
are reduced? No matter,
they are here for IS cents in
stead OF rs.
It's been a late season
among house cleaners-have
you got through yet9 Mat
tings are here in almost every
variety, fancy, damask, Joint
less, white and red check, in
prices from I2% cents to SO.
Floor Linens in all widths
~ yards wide 20
yards wide s7He
3H yards wide Si.CO
yards wide 81 20
AZ yards wide 81 30
yards wide, Sl75
All of the very latest pat
terms and best imported
Barnsley Linens.
VIM. B. SHARP & co.
Fourth and Market streets.
Evening journal., 1888-05-31

for 30 new districts thus created by the act.
This was clearly against the intention Of
pose to have the act epply only to the city
elections. The division of the city into dis
tricts is the only way in which the Depart
ment will have any connection with the
matter. The new arrangement will cost
$50 more than the old. IL is said that the
20 inspectors to be appointed will all be
Democrats
Evening journal., 1888-05-31
LichtenStGin & Hart
226 @ARKET ST.

We have had extraordinary
good luck in disposing of our
Spring Dress Goods despite the
unfavorable weather, and the way
we account for it is that we are
giving splendid value.
Shrewd buyers will find some
splendid bargains in our estab-
lishment. We give the consumer
what we advertise. We guaran-
tee everything we sell. We
handle no questionable goods.
Look at our bargains this week
and be convinced.
Dress Goods all reduced in
price. Some exceptionally fine
bargains offered in broken assort-
ments. Ask for the 46-inch Hen
rietta for SO cents a yard,
worth $1.25.
Muslin Underwear, a large and
varied assortment. Ask for the
Muslin Skirts with three inch
embroidery ruflle, price 80 cents.
Embroidered yoke Chemise only
so cents a great bargain.
Our Silk Department is filled
with all the novelties Of the
season. See the good Black Silk
we are selling for $1.00 a yard ;
wear guaranteed.
Mems Peperall Jean Drawers
in 46 different sizes, regular
pantsloon shape. price AZ cents a
pair. Mems Balbriggan Shirts
for 25 and so cents each.
In our Upholstery Department
you will find some splendid value
in stamped Splashers, Tides,
Scarfs. &c, at prices surprisingly
low.
White Goods in endless variety
and at prices that speak foi
themselves.
It would require several pages
to enumerate the many gooc
things and bargains offered by
us. We must be content with
asking you to call and cenvinc,
yourself. We viii promise yor
lowest prices, polite treatment
and splendid value. Bargains in
all our different departments.
Evening journal., 1888-05-31
Municipal Court.

At last evenings session Of the Municipal
COURT Msria Jenkins, colored. was fined s4
and costs for drunkenness and disorderly
conduct. At this mornings session Mary
Tilghann, colored. was faed 81 and costs
for drunkenness and disorderly conduct.
Spencer Williams, colored, SO and costs for
drunkenness and disorderly conduct; El
don L. Hogany, IS aud costs for drunken
ness Ida Moore was found drunk In tbs
company Of six or eight mon. The couri
fined her SO aud costs
Evening journal., 1888-05-31
or Use 20 the DeIegntes.

The Dover Index sNys: Judge Grubb,
owing to his judicial position. will not at
tend the meeting OF the Democratic Ma
tional Committee during the sessions OF the
National Convention at St Lonis. He has
appointed DR.. James A. Draper to repre-
sent him there as his proxy. Dr. Draper.
being a son-in-law OF the late Governor
Trusten Polk, of Missouri. win be favor
ably received in St. Louis and will have
special advantages ia aiding the Delaware
delegates and others attending the conven-
tion.
Evening journal., 1888-05-31
nrnnnhfin Lnfe-

The schooner Kate Muller has un-
loaded her cargo Of gum logs at the
wharf Of the Wilmington Basket and
Crate Company, ana cleared for Wash
ington.
Charles Williams was shot by a man
named TibbaJ yesterday afternoon.
Williams wih two companions was
returning from the races at Hazel
Dell ana was crossing a field, when
Tibbett pulled out a revolver, firing
several shots at him, one hitting him
in the cheek. The wound is not serious.
Evening journal., 1888-05-31
GOOD WORK By the wawa.e,..

The great four-day Interstate shooting
tournament under the auspices OF the
North End Gun CLUB Of Philadelphia,
came TO a close yesterday, 50 far as team
shooting was concerned. The team from
the Wawaset Gun Club Of this city made
a superb r. cord. They not only defeated
ell other organized 10-men teams. but their
individual scores were the best made The
team cantured the handsoms gold-lined
silver pitcher donated by the jsweler
Wolsencroft OF Philadelphia to the club
having the highest score. All the lodi.
vidual members OF the club made excellent
scores. Capt r. Miller made the renask.
able record OF "a out Of possible %, the
best score made BY an individual during
the tournament
Evening journal., 1888-05-31
SOLDIERS, GRAVES ar DOVER
y. M. Cannon of Dover VIII Build
the Harrington Bank.

the Harrington Bank.
By Letter to EvxIEe JOURNAL.
DOVER, Del, May 9i.--Company d, Tor
bert Post, q. A. r. and the State Capital
Band went to Milford yesterday to help
enliven the Decoration Day services Of that
town, but Dover was not entirely left
Sumner Post, eolored, stayed at home. and
with music and procession Kept the citizens
Of Dover from forgetting that there
were heroes graves TO decorate in this
section. Their exercises took place In the
afternoon, and kf:er flowers had been
strewn upon the graves Of the colored vet
Grams inferred in Whatcoat Cemetery, a
procession, headed by the colored
Cornet Band and made up 0 Sum-
ner Post. the children of the
oolored schools and a pioneer corps,
paraded the principal streets Of tie town.
]. n. Cannon of tbis town will begin
work on two large contracts next Monday
morning, the new gas reservoir for Dover,
and ths National Bank building at Har-
riDgton.
Evening journal., 1888-05-31
sheridan Resting Fa.tlv,

WASHINGTON. May sL-At H. 10 O'Clock.
Colonel Kellogg, who has been in constant
attendance upon General Sheridan since
bis first attaok. reported the general rest
ing quietly eli the morning without arti-
6cial aid There has been no recurrence
of the severe coughing since the last bulle-
tin, and the situation at th is hour is rather
more encouraging.
Evening journal., 1888-05-31
Horse Assessment.

Assessors Moody and Msaley have com
pleted the assessment OF horses and mules
in the city for the year 1888. The assessors
have placed upon the lists nearly 1900
animals The largest owners 10 the South
ern district are Charles Warner Company,
81; Wilmington Transfer Company, 81,
and George W. Bush and Sons, 90
Evening journal., 1888-05-31
Hazel Dell Races Postponed.

The Hszsl Dell races have been post
poned this afternoon, the rain making the
track unfit for uses Should the rain clear
before 5 p. m. TO day the races will take
place tomorrow afternoon; otherwise they
will not be trotted uutil Saturday.
Evening journal., 1888-05-31

A good deal cf unnecessary and nppsr-
emily unjust newspaper notoiiety has been
given the fact that Thomas r. Hanlon Of
the Highlands, near this city, is q notary
public, resident in Christiana hundred ard
doing bis principal business in this city. Mr..
Hanlon's commission reads that he is ''to be
a notary public for the State OF Delaware,
resident in Christiana hundred, New Cas-
tie county, y and he can therefore do bust
ness legally anywhere in the state. This lie
all there is about the matter. Mr.. Hanlon
has his Office as notary public at his
residence in Christisna hundred and does
business as such in bis Office there. He has,
moreover, an office for the transaction Of
insurance business in this city and be
does, Of course. a good deal Of business
here also as notary. All this is perfectly
proper, and It is very diflcult to see why
any one should question bis motives or the
management under which he chooses to dc
business. Mr. Hanlon pays 800 license Q
year to the state for doing insurance bust
ness.
Evening journal., 1888-05-31
Tax Rate FIXED.

The Democratic members Of City Coun-
Gil csucusied last evening in the City Coun-
Gil chamber. The blanks ia the sppro
pristion ordinances we're filled and the tax
rate for the current fiscal year, was placed
at sl.55 on the 500, a reduction of Is cents
from last years rate.
Evening journal., 1888-05-31
Wilmington Clearing nonae.

The exchanges OF the Wilmington Banks
at the Clearing House this morning were
SIS, 24S. IL and the balances S14, ,653 13.
Evening journal., 1888-05-31

A first class dinner and supper, 25c.
Come one, come all, to the Peoples
Cate, Bareford, 81 and Market.