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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1888-08-01

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LOST AND FOUND

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Evening journal., 1888-11-29

and all of them fully S. lower
than we ever had them before.
Look around among Seal
Cloth Coats.
We have a beautiful line of
China Silks in two tones and
the most delicate and artistic
shadings, with a full line Of
neat silk fringes to match them
so cents to $I.25.
Three colors in "Wallestein"
English Tapestry for curtains
and furniture coverings. Old
blue in two shades, old gold in
two shades, and two shades of
terra Gotta and blue regular
price SIS per yard. We shall
close this lot for $3.50 per
yard.
Satin Tapestry Petit Points
in Copper, Gen d'Arme, Old
Blue and Red, shading in the
same colors on the ground
work, making one of the most
effective furniture coverings
yet brought out and fine for
fancy work. $3.50 and $4.
We have opened a good line
Brussels Lace Curtains from
the newest importations and
showing the most elegant
styles produced. $40 to $50.
/ We have a splendid assort-
ment of Cream and Colored
Madras for 4 and 81 curtains
from 10 cents to $I.25 pei
yard. We have the fringes to
match and cut brass or nickel
rods with brackets and rings tC
fit any size window.
We have added to our line
Of reduced dress fabrics for 2s
cents per yard about sixteen
pieces of plaids in a fine assort
ment of colors and combina.
tions. These goods are real
| value for 5714 cents. AT the
Evening journal., 1888-11-29
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

The Sunday school scholars Of First
German Baptis: Church are rehearsing
Christmas music.
A musicale and sociable will be held
this evening in the Sunday school hall Of
Grace M q. Church.
The Wilmington Turngemeinde gave a
Thanksgiving ball in their hall, Fifth
and Walnut streets last evening.
The Delaware Field Club foot ball team
viii play Hyatt's Pennsylvania Military
Academy team al Chester on Saturday
afternoon.
The entertainment which was TO b.
given by the Young Peoples Association
Of 81 Pluls ~ E. Church, last evening
was postponed.
A Thanksgiving festival win be helt
this evening at the p. f. Church of thu
Covenant. a literary and musical pro
gram viii be rendered.
The Harmony Literary Society held III
regular meeting last evening, pro
gram Of literary selections. tableauX anC
shadowgraphs was given.
The carriages Of Joseph Stoeckle anC
Mrs John Fehrenbach collided at Twelfth
and French streets yesterday afternoon
Both teams we're damaged
A Thanksgiving supper was held last
evening at Fifteenth aud Market streets
| by the ladies Of Brandywine M. Z
Church. A literary program was given
pleasant masquerade surprise part,
was given at Tax Collector John 4
Dickeys residence last evening. in com
pliment to his daughter Miss Emmi
Dickey.
James II. Scmple is making EXTENSIVE
alterations in his residence at Seventh
and Lombard streets The basement vii
be occupied by A. X. Taylor & Company
printers
The Tuited States supervisors on dut,
at the recent election will be paid &i5
piece tomorrow evening az 730 o'clock
by United States Marshal Newlin at hi
Office IN the Custom House.
The County Democracy Base Ball Clul
gave a reception last evening at Coone,
& Mulrines The grand march was le
by Edward McNabb and lady, and Their
were thirty-seyen couples in line
The Delaware Game Protective Asso
citation will hold an adjourned annua
meeting at Dover on Saturday An invi
tatiOn has been extended to the Wawase
Club to be present Some members o
the cub will probably accent
Evening journal., 1888-11-29

Heavv Loss by hire a Little Girl Badly
lsurned


ly Lister 70 EYvNive JouRvA..
ST. GEoHues. ltoL. Nov. 2g.-Messrs.
Pierce ami Singles general store was CON
sumed by lire last night. 1t is a total
loss The fire was discovered about II
o'clock. but not hing could be saved The
store was frame structure. situated on
the south side of the canal. about forty
feet distant. There was an abundance
Of water, but nothing but buckets to
throw it with.
The St. Georges band was holding a
festival at the time and all of them and
their visitors turned in TO put out the
fire. 4 number OF firemen from Della.
ware City also came 20 the rescue. The
houses of William H. Bentz and J H.
Calder were saved after the utmost effort
After the fire was under control the Della
ware City Fire Company arrived The
tug Clyde brought them up the canal
In addition 70 q heavy winter stock of
goods some money was burned. The
clerk lost all his apparel
The loss is about $1,000; insurance
probably 81. 800 Mr.. II. Pierce. one Of
the members OF this firm, is also asso-
ciated with the firm Of Pierce. Gray &
Co, of No. OBI East Eighth street Viii
mington
Incendiarsm is suspected and every
body is looking for a bursted safe
Beulah. the youngest child OF Joseph
Heisel was badly burned tonight Her
clothing caught fire from a stove. The
child then ran up stairs whore the flames
We're smothered by her brother, I. Bayard
Heisel
Evening journal., 1888-11-29
MARSHAL NEwLIN's CAPTURE.
Recovering Schooner Illegally Seized
From Hon. John A. Lingo.

Recovering n Schooner Illegally Seized
From Hon. John A. Lingo.
During the storm on Sunday last at the
Break water the schooner John A. Lingo,
owned by John A. Lingo of Indian River
hundred, was compelled to ask some as
sistapce from the tug Minnie of Philadel
phia. For safety during the night the
crew 81 the Lingo went aboard the
Minnie In the morning the captain Of
the Lingo discovered that the captain of
the Minnie had placed man aboard Of
his boat for the purpose Of claiming
salysge Objection was made to this
but Ia 40 avail, the tug captain claiming
that ho had abandoned the boat Tho
captain Of the Lingo having occasion to
go ashore for a short time, his boat was
seized in his absence by the tug boat
Bradley, of the same line as the Minnie,
and WAS taken up the Delaware bay toward
Philadelphia. Immediately upon hear
ing Of this Mr.. Lingo. the
owner, telegraphed to Marshal
Newliu TO seize the boat Mr.. Lingo
himself came up here as soon as he could
and secured Anthony Higgins rs counsel
The marshal was at once equipped with
authority 20 take the schooner and board
ing the tug Taurus he steamed out to the
mouth of the Christiana He caught the
Bradley with her stolen tow a short dis.
lance below the mouth. The captain
Of The Bradley was at first dis
posed 10 resent the marshal's demands,
but after the latter showed his warrant
he gave in The schooner was brought
here and tied TO the French street
wharf
Hon John A. Lingo IS the representa-
tive Ebert from Indian River hundred
Evening journal., 1888-11-29
LAST EDITION
ALONG THE STREET.
Thanksgiving Day Passing or Quietly.
I.arge Crowds on The Street.


Large Crowds on the Street.
Since early morning many of the resi-
dents Of Wilmington have been moving
towards the central streets until at the
time Of going TO press Market street is
filed with crowds of interested sight
seers hamburger & Sons window is a
centre of attraction and is drawing a
great deal Of attention.
Everything is passing off quietly. The
10 clock train from the Wilmington &
Northern station did not take many pas
sengers TO Hazel Dell Park, but the
later trains carried a large number of
passengers. great many persons went
to the grounds in carriages. The Riding
Club went to the Park on horseback
At 10. 45 o'clock the Wilmingl on Wheel
Club rar tded down Market street in
single lie, headed by s. Wallfc9 Me ri
hew, its ,ffi,ient and good looking capt ain.
The clUb wa IA great attraction to the lal re
crowds on tue street. Those in line WEI e
s. Wallace Merrihew, John $. Bertolette,
A. Jeieris. G. A. Elliott. c. S. Wilson,
DR.. honeywell Herman Grier, Charles
Guldn, George M Gregg, Victor R. Pyle,
Charles Guyer, b. Frank Mcdaniel, W.
T. Steward, William T. Kurtz, Daniel
Bower, Howard l.. Pyle and Charles l..
Bower. The sport started at Union Park
at . o'clock
All tho religious denominations held
services at their respective places OF
worship this morning.
Evening journal., 1888-11-29
SCENE AT THE BREAKwATeR
Clearing or the Wreck Costly Towing
It Was Dynamite.


BY Marine Reporter Of EVENING JOURNAL.
LEwEs, Del, Nov 29-All is peace
again and everybody is ready for his
Thanksgiving dinner The storm has
abated and very little or no sea is on.
Most OF the vessels took on provisions
during the last two days. and their crews
will eat their dinners on the ocean. Many
left yesterday.
The wreck Of the Paul and Thompson
a victim of the March blizzard. which had
been towed ashore near the new pier, did
a great deal of damage 1t went through
the new pier and breaking I. c. Maull' =
new pier in two parts
The bari, Sarah A. Staples which lost
her foremost and other spars in the gale
win be towed to Philadelphia for
repairs She has been pulled off the mud
fiat on which he was blown. The tug
Juno towed two barges in here on Sunday
last for $780,
The wrecking steamer Tamesi. another
OF the victims of the March blizzard, is
looking bright and clean and does not
/ look any the worse for the gale. She
is working.
The reporter OF the JOURNAL saw a
| few coils Of wire, and a email machine OF
some kind on the Tamesi, yesterday,
when he inquired Of Diver John Ross
what they were, That, said Ross kick
ing the machine, is a battery, but that,
pointing to a small wooden box, lis dyna-
mite. It did not require the reporter
many seconds to make up his mind to &c
] ashore.
The schooner Helen. which is ashore
between the fish factory piers is up higi
and dry She has a load OF coal from
Bangor, Me-, for Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1888-11-29
THANKS THANKS THANKS m
Success is Isis Reward and Dozens are
Made Happy.

Our re porter. while standing on the
corner OF Market and Fourth waiting,
and carefully watching for something TO
turn up, had his attention attracted by
the joyous appearance Of all VINO came
out Of 40G Market street and from what
he learned and saw with his own eyes is
satisfied that Mr. Fellheimer sold
more clothing this morning. than
any two denlers in the same line Of
business Sale slips and money talks and
anybody who doubts this assertion can
examine Mr. Fellheimers books at the
Economy Hall, l06 Market street Moral I;
This is what did it and the public can
easily understand it, A genuine i'm
ported Melton Overcoat that high
price, loud spreading "wopld be" leaders
ask @25 for Mr. Fellheimer sells for
$l3 80 and imported Kersey Trousers
that they mark out ia their window and
pronounce them paralyzing bargain at
81 %, Mr.. Fellheimer only asks 81 for
and that is the reason the Economy Hall
is so well patroaized by the good think.
ing public Of Wilmington and surround
ing country.
Evening journal., 1888-11-29
THEY LEFT THE c. A. r.
Ex-Governor John NJ. Palmer and Cen.
McCicrnand.

Ex-Governor John NJ. Palmer and Cen.
McCicrnand.
Two prominent men have lately left
the Grand Army of the Republic on the
ground that the organization has too
much to do with politics; these are Gen.
John NJ Palmer and Cen. John A. Nc
Clcrnand.
Gen. Palmer hes figured os governor
Of the state of Illinois. and was a candi-
date On the Democratic ticket for this
Office this year. Gen. McClelrand since
lie war has not figured prominently in
any capacity.
Cen. Palmer halls from Shclayvilc.
which il on The confines Of that portion
Of Illinois called Esypt, the homo Of
Logan, the region which. whom Tic civil
war cano on, mover knew whether il
wac northern CT southern territory. Cen.
Palmer he'd q good record in the army,
md las ever since been prominent IA thl
nolit,C-l arena I, Iiiiuo;5
Evening journal., 1888-11-29

The New Yorl. bulletin offers the sug-
cestion that Is food in the crops Of
dressed poultry rot only injuries the Gp-
pearance bet is liable TO four, it should
not be fed f01 1t least twelve hours be.
fore killlng. to b in accordance with
The following extract from city ordir-
chickens be cGc-cd lcr sale il this city
unless the crops Of such turkeys and
chickcns Gro FREQ from food ard other
substance and chrunk close TO their
bodies. That II fowls exposed Cor sale
n violation o. this ordinance shall be
ccized and condemned: such Of them "a
shall BE- tainted shall upon examination
be DESTROYED. ard tho rest which is tit
for food shall be used in the public ins!i-
tions of the city"
Evening journal., 1888-11-29
Is the Finest Land
Between Philadelphia
and the BreakwassF.

Remember thisi Holly Oak is only 81
miles from the Wilmington Depot, 7
miles from Chester and 81 miles from
Philadelphia; Holly Oak Station IL on the
property a steamboat landing and wharf
is to be built near The centre Of Ella water
front. and Holly Oak lying at aud around
these two important points, Is bound to
become business centre Ia a short time.
and the lots now offered for sale win triple
in value in few years
The space Is too small to describe all
the various advantages of-t,is beautiful
locality; the ground is high and healthy
and commands
Evening journal., 1888-11-29
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

Miss Hanna Bunting Of Philadelphia is
visiting Miss May Belts Of this city.
Miss Alice Downing is spending
Thanksgiving at her home in this city.
Frank Stever OF Chester. Pa, spent
Thanksgiving Day with friends in this
city.
William Salisbury Of Dover, is spend
ing Thanksgiving Day with Mayor Har-
rington.
William Savery returned yesterday
from Harper's Ferry, TO spend the holiday
az home.
Victor B. Wooley and Branch Giles Of
this city are spending their Thanksgiv-
ing Day at Seaford.
Miss Louise NJ. Graham of Salisbury,
Nd. is visiting the Misses Downing on
West Seventh street
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Tatnall are spend
ing the day with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs Rumsey Of Salem, N. J.
Golfer johnson. foreman Of the Carbon
tie Wire Company, is visiting friends and
icquaintances in Sunbury, Pa.
A-birthday surprise party was given to
I. A. Mcclure on Wednesday evening at
lis residence, No. 6l2 West Ninth street.
Edward Bringhurst and wife ate their
Thanksgiving dinner with their daugh-
er. Mrs. John Gait Smith, in New Yorb
lily to-day.
Miss Kittio Ferris. who is spending the
.eason with her aunts at No. 30l West
street. in this city, has just returned
rom visit TO New York city.
Miss Sue Fountain of Dover went t.
Philadelphia this morning. Miss Foun
ain has acquired considerable reputation
or writing several clever stories.
Evening journal., 1888-11-29
Within the Reach Of All.

as any man earning the ordinary wages
Of a mechanic ean, without inconven-
fence save from $500 TO $500 per
month
IL is q well-known fact that some Of the
wealthiest men Of the great cities OF New
York and Philadelphia made their win
ming stroke in life by thepurchase ofreaI
estate in parts Of the city whsrc they
foresaw a future growth.
The same opportunity which was open
to them then is presented 70 yea now
In purchasing a home site at Hsliy Oak.
you not only secure beautiful hsae, but
YOU become the owner of real estate in
the centre Cf what Is destined in q few
short years to become thriving. pros
porous city.
Take nobodys word for it. but 60 and
see the land The land will seq itself
II commends itself to every one.
Evening journal., 1888-11-29
A PAsToRls RESIGNATION.
Rev. .5obn c. Lenhart to Go to New
York state.

York state.
Rev. John o. Lenhart whose resigna-
tion as pastor Of tho Green Hill Presby-
terian Church was announced in the
EVENING JOURNAL on Monday, has &C
cepted call to the Shorts
vile Presbyterian Church near Rochester.
This church is in the Geneva Presby
terry. 1t is new one, of modern style.
The seating capacity is 600 and the mem
bership $50 There is a substantial and
comfortable parsonage connected with
the church Mr. Lenhart has been pastor
of the Green Hill Church for little over
two years and half. The church has
prespered under his pastorate.
A pro re-nata meeting Of the Presby-
terry Of New Castle has been called to
meet IN the Hanover Church, on Decem-
Der 10 nc p m, at which the pastoral
relations between Mr. Lenhart and the
Green Bill Church will be dissolved. A
meeting Of the congregation of the Green
Hill Church will be held next week to
take action on Mr.. Lenhart's resignation.
Evening journal., 1888-11-29
At BARCELONA.
Uncle Sam l. Poorly Represented at the
Big snnnirh show.

big spnni~h show.
TIM lvc ltci.ce &. se-- f..,c ~
lie worlds fair ia barcelona. Spain Ia
Europe such aii@iIg are usually en-
livened by the reception Of royaltics who
attend them, and in the present instance
Barcelona was thrown into a ilutter by
'he presence Of the infanta Of Spain and
her sister the wife of Prince Louis Fer
Inland of Bavaria. Balls followed. one
after another, at which the people OF
Barcelona strove to Go the royal guest all
honor.
The exposition buildings are in the
pork. The "Palacio de In lndustria. "
which is che main binding, is in semi
circular form with navcs like elongated
Tianglcs All countries arc represented.
aome handsomely. others mccgorly Hcl-
yium sends Lack; France. principally
wines aud silks; s'paia and Italy make
Gnc exhibits. and England q fair one.
The United States division 10 famous for
the fine appearance of the apartment
itself and its decorations, and the
mcagcrness Of its exhibit Congress ap.
propriatcd 100000 for the exhibition. so
chat the decorations of the United States
quarter are the finest in the building.
But what . showing of articles! 1hcrc
Is pavilion Of Florida water, two stree,
cars, some machinery and tools, q
clothes wringcr and Valnishcr The two
most creditable sh0wings IRE q certain
make Of sewing marhinca and some
chandeliers There il PROPULSION 81
p~cnt medicines, soaps, tobacco and
polish. xao
Why II II that the manufacturers 81
the United States. whore there ere Sc
many new mechanical devices. have NOT
thought proper to bc represented 1T IL,
exposition doesn't appear. II is quit,
possible that Spain is not regarded a. &
Evening journal., 1888-11-29

rs cent price they are unsur-
passed.
We arc selling rapidly the
best red shirts and drawers for
men at rs cents that we ever
had. Every man that can
wear red ought to see
them, or his wife ought to sec
them for him.
We have alot dimension half
hose in sizes only az, IoH and
II, full regular made, the best
standard British" They sell
everywhere for SIX cents per
pair. They are dumped in
a box on the counter at II
cents per pair: Some stripes,
some solid colors. and if the
size fits you the price surely
will.
WIN. B. SHARP & co.
Evening journal., 1888-11-29

The civil war found Cen. McClcrnand
cbout 80 ycarsold. . lawyer, al editor and
politicians; indeed, he had been a con-
gressm2n. 10 was with Grant 1t Bel
mont ard Fort Donelson. and after
wards participated in the battle of Shiloh.
IN 1868 he was GpDoiutcd to lead certain
troops down tic Mississippi river, and
relieved Gen. Sherman of his command
ct NicESburg. Gen. Grant rot relishing
EcClcrnand's Gets, when o sufficient res
son occurred, relieved aim Of his com
-nand and sent Lin 10 Springfield. This
waa in July, 1868. EcCiernand resigned
in 1861.
Evening journal., 1888-11-29
Funeral Of Charles v. Hammond.

The funeral Of Charles V. Hammond.
from his late residence, No. 72S Madison
street, took place this afternoon at :
o'clock and was largely attended. Tn,
man in his time IL was chiefly
through his efforts that the Baltimore
and Potomac railroad was built and Z,
his aid is in q great measure due thu
securing of the right of way for tn,
Baltimore and Philadelphia railroad. Fl,
was born in Anne Arundel county, Nd
on January 10, 1881, and came to thi.
city about one year ago The remain
were inferred in Riverview Cemetery
Evening journal., 1888-11-29

Tho new dynRmite-gun cruiser Vesu-
wins made successful trial trip down
the Delaware river on Tuesday as far as
Ship John. During the trial the engines
made over EGO revolution per minute and
showed a speed Of over2l knots per hour,
an excess Of one knot over the speed re
quired by the Government before accept,
ance. Lieutenant Zalinsli, the inventor
of the dynamite gun: Engineer in Chief
George Melville, U. s. ~, and party Of
WASHINGTON officials were on board.
Evening journal., 1888-11-29

French street.. S.5l 6.45 Ills -.
ADDITIONAL TRAINS.
Daily. except Sunday-leaye DUPONT o.Ol a.
m Newbridge 60 a. m. Arrive WilmingtU
6.42 a. m.
Saturday only-Leave Reading 100 p
arrive Birdsboro 1920 2. m. Leese DUPONT u
d. m, NeWbridge l..O p. m, arrive Wilmanf ton
Sd p. IN. Leave Newbridge 700 y. m, arrive
Wilmington rs D. m.
For connections at Wilmington with p, W
a. b. II, if.l.at IS. o %. Junction with lB. a q.
r. R.l at Chadd's Ford Junction, with r.. w.
* X. r. r.. at Goa esvilie and Wayne sburg
Junction. with Penn. r. RI, at Birds h 10,
with l.. 4. r. r.. r. and =. X r.. At Reading
with T. 4 K. r., see time tables at ali
stations.
BOWNESS BRIGGS. Cen. Passenger A I.
A. G. McCAUSLAHD. Superintendent
Evening journal., 1888-11-29
AViaW Of The River for Thirty Miles

The scenery is unsurpassed, the air is
pure and invigorating, with good drain
age and excellent water.
We know OF no way anyone can invest
their earnings SO safely and probably as
by purchasing one or more Of these lots
The easy terms Of sale place them
Evening journal., 1888-11-29
shIeld.. I.lhrnrr AssncLntlon Rnll

Shields Library Association held its
annual reception and ball Inst evening in
Institute Hall. The grand march started
at 10 80 o'clock. and was lead by Mr.. and
Mrs. John A O'Donnell The floor was
occupied by ITO couples. who stepped to
the music furnished by Professor Albert's
orchestra. James /. O'Keefe was floor
manager, assisted by 7. 2. Mcconnell,
John A. McKelvey and Daniel Z.
Evening journal., 1888-11-29
WHEEL NOTES.

The Denver Ramblers have mileage
Of $4,000 miles for the year. Some Of
the members have ridden every day in
the year
A reception viii probably be gwen 10
the road racing rio Dam pman. Nerrihew
and Mcdaniel, o. the Wi.nin.'cn Wheel
Club, in January.
Evening journal., 1888-11-29
wlewAM, coNcLAvE ANo CASTLE

The African Grand Commandery vii
hold n roo0r,tsr.- u.s. T--tf.~l- vat tbi.
evening
large delegation from Industry lodg,
No. >, A. o. u W. went to Elzton las
night aud visited Cecil lodge The part,
was well entertained, by the Cecil lodge
An interesting musical and literary pro
gram followed by banquet. being given
The party returned to this city at
o'clock this morning
Evening journal., 1888-11-29
Vim. B. Sharp
g CO.,
Fourth and Market Sis.

There's good stores in Viii
mington, good stocks and large
ones-all kinds. Go up and
down our streets. take the time
to look in the stores, see the
goods, see the crush of buyers,
see the movement and activity
of busy retail business and
you'll get a good idea of the
varied retail interests of our
city.
There's no place you can
buy goods cheaper, quality for
quality, than in our stores. If
you had been interested enough
to note the heavier business
done you could easily prove it.
With good stores. good SER
vice, good stock right at your
doors, what more?
Take our own casa few
years ago twelve to fifteen
hands could do our work
now TO serve our customers
properly between fifty and
sixty arc necessary. A few
years ago three mcdium-sized
salesrooms would do-now Sin
large salesrooms and a store
room hardly suffice.
Our Ladies and Children.
Coat Department is much il
excess of last seasons business
There's a thousand garment.
for a choice, from a child's
Coat at $3.50 up to a Sea
Cloth garment at 500.
We have just received a 10
Of extra nice and stylish it'll,
coats in 6, 8, 10, IL years, il
price from $4.25 to $3.50
Gretchens-belted, capped anC
girdled. Also some very fin,
quality cloth in dark garnet
gobelin and two-tone brow
stripes. The most elegant an
stylish garment for Misses W
have yet had.
Our Seal Cloth Garment
the standard in every way
the highest grade plush, bes
Innings and trimmings and Gu
just right. A lady brought u
, one to look at which she 60
from us three years ago, anC
as she said, chad it in snow an
rain too" It's a standing &c
vertiscment of the value Of
good article, and does he
credit and US too.