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Evening journal., 1889-07-23
rhe New Fast steamship Line.

BROOKLYN, July 23.-The Eagle says that
much OF the money required for the project
ed steamship line from Montauk Point, l. l.,
10 Milford Haven, Wales, VIII be supplied
by European capitalists, among them being
the Rotnschilds and Sir William Allan, of
the Allan line of steamers. The Eagle also
says that the gentlemen just named recently
offered to name the company the Pullman
Steamship company il Mr. George Pullman
cared to invest largely in it. Mr. Pullman
declined on account OF age and multiplicity
Of interests but expressed great faith in the
enterpFise, and said that if he were twenty
years younger he would 60 into it and devote
his energies TO IL 1t is understood that Mr..
Corbin viii not have a very large interest in
the line, but expects that the line viii add
greatly to the value Of his railroad, hotel and
real estate investments on Long Island
Evening journal., 1889-07-23
r.a,her xvorI.ers nIaet.

PHILADELPHIA, July 23.-At the leather
workers convention forty delegates were
present, representing over Is, 900 tanners, cur
riers, morocco dressers and all branches Of
the leather working trade in all parts Of tho
United States The object Of the convention
was to endeavor TO adopt plan to secure an
equalization of the wages paid in different
sectio IS Of the country for the same class Of
work Master Workman Moreland says that
the result Of the convention is very satisfac'
tory to the men. There is upward Of Sl0,O0(
in the national treasury, while local assem-
blies can control $40, 600 or $4,000 more.
Evening journal., 1889-07-23
shot bv a Drunken Cook.

PIITsBURG, July % Charles H. Scott, a
popular young business man Of East End,
Pittsblrg, was shot and instantly killed by
James Lahr at the camp Of the Pittsburg
Fishing club, at Confluence, Pa, on the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad. Lehr, the
camp cook, was very drunk, and when re
fused liquor by the members Of the club
drew bis revolver, threatening to kin some
one unless liquor was given TO him The
men in camp fed, except Scott, who tried 70
talk with Lehr The latter fired four shots
at Scott, one Of the bullets entering his lung
from the right side. Lehr was arrested and
is held In Jail at Somerset. Scott's remain:
arrived in Pittsburg yesterday. He was q
guet Of the club.
Evening journal., 1889-07-23
Dootors Sued FOR SIC. 600 Damages.

ATTLEBoRo, Mass. July 23-Writs have
been served upon Drs Mckee and Batters-
hall in suit for 10000 damages brought by
Samuel Rogers who some years ago was ad-
judged insane and confined in the asylum at
Taunton. At that time be alleged that the
doctors had conspired with others 70 secure
his imprisonment that they might carry on
an illicit affair with his wife. His improba-
Bile statement induced many to think that
the charge Of insanity was well founded.
Rogers claimed that during his confinement
his wife and Others have made away with his
property to the amount of several thousand
dollars
Evening journal., 1889-07-23
STRANGE ririnr Of Cannon.

ST. JOHN, n B., July 23-The summer
carnival has opened here. The principal
opening feature was the electrical exhibition,
which began at 3 p. m by the firing Of three
cannon. The first was fired in Montreal by
W. c. Van Horne, president OF the Canadian
Pacific railroad, who pressed the telegraph
key in his office at Montreal which was con-
nected by the Canadian Pacific telegraph
wires with the gun in St John. Ten seconds
later Mayor Oppenheifner, Of Vancouver, B.
c., fired the second cannon from the Pacific
coast, distance of 5, 500 miles, in the same
manner. The third cannon was fired BY
Lieut. Governor Tilley. OF New BrnnsssicAk.
from the platform ea the sxhihitinn grounds.
Everything seems to indicate that tha car
niyal wiz be success
Evening journal., 1889-07-23
VIM. B. SHARP
& CO.,
Fourth and Market Sis.

We told you some two
weeks ago about Wool de
Beiges, thin summery stuffs
and great for wear. We then
had sixty.three pieces in the
best shades of light greys and
browns. We now have twenty
pieces. They have been ap-
preciated and we never offered
better value for the money
reduced from so cents to IS
cents. You can anticipate
your wants on these fabrics
with profit, as nothing in the
line of dress goods is more
staple.
We started to clean out all
the Mems Lisle Thread Stock
ings we had. We've about
fifteen dozens left in black.
dark brown and dark blue,
sizes 9, oH, 10, IoH, II.
They are reduced from so
cents to IS cents per pair.
If your taste runs to some
thing finer there's a few dozens
of Mems Silk Stockings, dark
brown, navy and garnet, 9 to
1917 in size. Only about fifty
pairs and always 81. We
shall sell these few pairs foi
SO cents.
Ladies Lisle Thread Stock.
ings, drop stitched and fancy
colors. With only a few weeks
ahead to sell them we woulc
rather make the loss now. All
the dollar qualities are reduced
to SO cents. All the rs cent
qualities are reduced to IS
cents. A few window-faded
ones in the high grades, IS
cents.
We have a few more piece:
of Imitation China Silks ir
pinks, terra Gotta and drabs
first of the season price sc
cents-now I2H cents.
A small lot of Wamsutts
bleached muslin 10 cents pc,
yard-6aSe1sent.
A small lot of German loon
table damask linens in rem
nants of "a to 21a yards eacl
-35 cents to S.. 5o-6aSemest
We have sixty-seven rem
nants Of Cashmeres and Cloth
in Spring and Fall shades
They represent our cuttings 70
the season. We don't wan
them around and all those a
so cents 60 to 80 cents. Thos
at 40 cents go to rs, and thos
at 3715 cents 60 to To cents
They are in lengths from ~
to S yards long.
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count schwnhe.s FuneraI.

Boston, July 23.-Funeral services over
the remains Of Count l. B. Schwabe took
place at 1850 p. m. Many prominent men
were present Prayer was offered by Rev.
Isidor ChaIoff and by Rev. Raphael Lasker,
after which the latter delivered an eloquent
eulogy on the life Of the deceased. He was
followed by Rev. John Shoninger. The pail
bearers were Messrs William Harris, Oscar
Reinstein, Isaac Young, Ashdr Hyneman, A.
Simons and james Cohen, n. Waxman and
George Adams, representing various Hebrew
associations Interment was made in the
cemetery Of the Temple o Habei Shom at
East Boston
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me Advance Advnnced.

PTTTsBURG, July %. The Panhandle Rail-
road company is repairing their bridge across
the Ohio river at Steubenville, o., which
obstructs the river for coal shippers Of this
city. The towboat Advance, bound for Cin-
cinnati, headed straight for the main cham
mel, and when within 200 yards from the
bridge she put on a double pressure Of steam
and crashed through twenty piles as if they
had been pipe stems. Pittsburg coal ship
pers heard the news with great satisfaction
The railroad officials refuse to talk. 1t is
probable, however, the next move will be in
pourt
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Hon GIadstona voted.
Mr.. Gladstone voted with the majority IN
the committee on the grants.
nouIanqeri.m Denounced.

PARIS, Juiy %. Before the adjournment
of the international labor congress in Paris
Brussels was fixed upon for the international
headquarters for the next two years. The
closing speeches were delivered amid the
widest enthusiasm on the part Of the dele
gates, and when several Of the speakers took
occasion 10 denounce Boulangerism they were
greeted with vociferous applause. One dele-
gate from Savoy went SO far as to say that
in the event Of Boulanger's triumph at the
polls in October, the workmen Of France
would descend upon the streets as they did
in 1913 and again in 1871, and sound tho
tocsin Of revolution.
Evening journal., 1889-07-23
Pennsylvania Grit in Trouble.

SuNBCRY, Pa, July 23.--George w. Rian-
hard, Dietrick Lamade aAd Fred Lamade,
editors and publishers Of Pennsylvania Grit,
at Williamsport, have been arrested by Dep
MY United States Marshal Yeager and
brought before United States Commissioner
McDevitt here, charged by George Kiefer, Of
Williamsport, with sending obscene and
lewd literature through the ,nails. The ac-
cused were held in $500 bail for their appear
ance. The article complained Of appeared in
Crit on Sunday, the l4th inst, and contained
an attack upon Kiefer and his wife.
Evening journal., 1889-07-23
The striking Wisconsin Laborers.

SUPERIOR, Wis, July %. AL Is quiet with
the striking laborers. The militia is still
here, awaiting developments. Il Is gener-
ally believed the men will return TO work IN
day or two, as prospects are unfavorable
to them for the demanded advance Of wages
and many families are in destitute eircum-
stances Officials are still ON guard and TAX
ing every precaution against serious results,
should there be an outbreak. The trial OF
the men arrested for l=ading the rioters Is
set for July 30
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a nir ErIe Frelrht wreck.

ROCHESTER, n. y, July 23.-A tail end
collision occurred at Rock Glen, near War
saw, between an Erie freight train and a
Lehigh Valley coal train at p. m. The en-
CINE Of the Erie train and twenty-five cars
we're derailed. It was one of the worst
freight wrecks that has happened in the
vicinity for years The rubbish is piled up
on the Erie track thirty feet high. The tracks
will be blocked for some time. The loss to
the Erie will be very heavy.
Evening journal., 1889-07-23
rsllnus win Prosecnte No More BoodIers

NEW YoRK, July 23-District Attorney
Fellows has informed a Star reporter that
he win bring no more ''boodlersn to trial
unless some new evidence, not available on
the trials already had, can be procured. The
result of the trials thus far, he says, is to
show that conviction is impossible, and to
prosecute under such circumstances is to
waste the public money.
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nrind Reader nIshon.s Will.

former wife of Mind Reader Bishop, who OBJ
tanned a divorce from him last March, has
presented for probate a will made by Bishop
in Liverpool some years ago, before he mar
ried her, by which he bequeathed her all his
property and made her his Administrative
Letters of administration were recently
granted to Bishops second wife, The first
wife asks that these be revoked. II was not
hitherto known that Bishop left a will.
Evening journal., 1889-07-23
More of the Dakota nlenml.t's Work.

PROVIDENCE, July % 1T has been ascer-
tanned that Arthur Buckingham Ward, the
Dakota bigamst, practiced his confidence
games here in the latter part Of 1857, but met
with little success. He oiaimed to be news
paper correspondent, and had letters from
Philadelphia sustaining his claims In Oeto-
Der he met Miss Emma Maria Perry, Of Em-
wood, and they were married by Rev. Dr.
Henshaw, OF All Saints church. Miss Perry
was an English girl and Leiress TO about
efb 0no
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RACE PREJUDICE N VIRGINIA.
white Postal Clerks Refuse to "Coach''
a New cnlnred AnnnIntee.

LYNcnBURc Va, July 22.-W H. Davis,
colored, Of f.tsylvania county, Va, wes
recently arpo lted by Superintendent Vick-
cry postal rrk to run between this city
and Pocahontas. He was given letter 70
Postal Clerk Dennis, Democrat, containing
the request that be lDennis) should "coaehn
Davis on the route Dennis, who expected
70 be removed, declined TO comply with the
request, and his action in the premises was
promptly reported 70 headquarters The re-
fusal OF Dennis to coach MIN was followed
by like refusal on the part Of Postal Clerks
Payne and beavers white Republicansl, both
Of whom declared that they would lose their
positions before they would consent TO run
with a nigger.n AT last reports the colored
nppointee was still waiting TO be instiu ted
in the line Of his duties, and the indications
are that he will continue TO wait some time
20 come. The matter is in the hands q
Superintendent Vickery, and Payne and
beavers are anticipating their removal.
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strnch nnd Knled hr . Traln.

PoTTsvrLLE, Pa, July % Three boys,
sons Of Charles D. Kaiser, OF Mahanoy City,
Mr.. Wadlinger, of Mahanoy City, and J. A.
Reilly, Of Shenandoah, respectively, while at
tempting to cross the track Of the Philadel-
phia and Reading railroad near Mahanoy
City in a buggy, were struck by a train, and
the Wndlinger boy was instantly killed. The
other boys we're terribly injured and may
die. The uuggy was smashed into splinters
and the horse was killed.
Evening journal., 1889-07-23
mgADvlLLg's SERIOUS FIRE.
Several People Dangerously Injured at
the Burning Of a Hotel.

Several People Dangerously Injured at
the Burning of Hotel.
MEADvILLE, Pa, July 23.-Ihe ST. Cloud
hotel was destroyed 10y fire at midnight. The
guests escaped without injury, but several
servants were badly 4 jured in jumping
from the third story windows Mrs Maggie
Ebrick, Of Youn sstown, o., jumped from the
third door, striking on her back. She VIII
probably die Susan Derby had both legs
broken Barbara Hillman had her back
badly burned b fore jump ng on an awning,
which probably saved her life.
Archie Carman, fireman, fell from the
second story and sustained injuries of the
spine He Is in a critical condition. The
hotel was surrounded 10y wooden buildings,
and for time the whole block was threat
ened. Loss, $1,000, fully insured
Evening journal., 1889-07-23
A RIGHT win Hnrse rhinrss.

ALBUQUERQUE, n NJ, July 23 Several
days ago a number Of horses were stolen
from Sam Dedrick. A posse started in pur-
suit, and when they met the thieves a battle
took place The leader Of the band was
killed, two others being captured and taken
to Kelly They were afterward lynched
Evening journal., 1889-07-23
So nundred nIen strIke.

CINCINNATI, July 23-Six hundred work
men employed on the new Covington KY,
water works reservoir, few miles above this
city, went out on a suike They have been
working eleven b urs day and were paid
SLS5 They demanded ten hours employ
ment and SL50 per day and the payment OF
all arrears Of wages The contractors could
not agree 70 the terms
Evening journal., 1889-07-23
WORKING AT DEER PARK.
The Presidents Daily Routine at His SUM
mer RETREAT.


DEER PARK, Md, July 23.--Army and
navy matters viii occupy considerable Of the
presidents time this week The officers Of
both branches of the service who are here
talk pretty decidedly Of Col Johu M. VIII
sons chances of getting the position ofsuper-
intendent at West Point Military academy.
They say it will be the first case the president
will take up.
The president looked over the papers in the
case of Jack Spaniard, Cherokee Indian,
under sentence of death al Fort Smith, Ark,
and decided not TO interfere. The Indian
viii be hanged on Aug. 2.
The remainder Of the presidents time was
taken up with correspondence, which has be-
gun 70 increase. The presidents routine is TO
busy himself until the middle Of the after
noon with official business, then 70 stroll
through the woods or drive till dinner with
his family, then to take another turn at busi-
ness
The president and his family all took an
outing during the afternoon Mr. Harrison
later went of for a solitary walk.
Evening journal., 1889-07-23
II Looks Ike war with Turkey.

LONDON, July %. News comes from st.
Petersburg that the Russian government has
set apart large tract OF land In the Ciscau-
casus for distribution among the Mussulman
population of Kabardah, near the Turkish
frontier. Such gifts are unusual and are
generally thu prelude TO a conflict with
Turkey, being intended to furnish tangible
inducement to Russia's Mussulman popula-
ton 10 keep uuiet
Evening journal., 1889-07-23
brewers Combining Against the Trust.

NEW YoRR, July 28-It is reported that
the brewers OF this country who have not
sold out to the English syndicate are forming
a trust 70 protect themselves against the
operations Of the synd cate brewers. II i.
understood that many of the largest brewer'
m the country are in the movement. Tn,
plan involves purchase Of raw material and
sale Of finished product through common
agency so far as practicable.
Evening journal., 1889-07-23
rev. Fdward RapI,ln Dead.

NEWARK. n j., July 23 The Rev. Ed
ward f. Rankin, d. d., one Of the best
known Presbyterian ministers in the country,
is dead of heart failure, at the age OF 20
years. He was graduate Of Yale, and was
at one time pastor Of the Forty-second street
Presbyterian church, New York, and later
had charge Of a church in Fairfield, Conn.
He has for some time past been secretary Of
the Essex County Bible society and Of the
Newark City Tract society. He leaves six
children
Evening journal., 1889-07-23
,Judea clarh,. uorrIble peatb.

CUTHBERT, Ga, July 2S-Judge John
CLARK, judge Of Patauia circuit and one Of
the most noted judges in Georgia, lost his
life at Smithville. He was attempting 70
jump from a moving train, when be was
thrown under the wheels and his head was
almost entirely separated from his body.
Evening journal., 1889-07-23
Newarl's Pitcher Suspended Temper

NEWARK, N. j., July 2S.-Pitcher Robert
Miller Of the Newark Baseball club, has been
suspended without pay, with the understand
ing that the suspension shall continue until
be reports for duty with his arm in condition
TO pitch He has been pitching three or four
games a week and very successful until his
arm gave out He is Newark boy and his
suspension causes much dissatisfaction here.
Evening journal., 1889-07-23
younr plaIne Firea n.

BANGOR, Me, July % Young James G.
Blaine came in from Bar Harbor as fireman
on the Maine Central express He wore
coarse suit Of blue drilling, consisting Of
jumper and overalls, such as are commonly
worn by locomotive hremen, and his clothes
were covered with oil and dirt
Evening journal., 1889-07-23
nl.hon M.onnde TnIka.

NEW YoRK, July ~ Bishop McQuade, Of
Rochester, who has arrived on the steamship
la Normandie from a visit 70 Rome, says
that his charges Of insubordination against
Father Lambert have been sustained Father
Lambert viii be transferred from Waterloo
to some other town in the diocese, and viii
be required to make public admission Of his
error
Evening journal., 1889-07-23
peter .Inrkann tn ChnlInnrn snlIr.

NEW York, July 2S.-Parson Davis has
arrived here and win challenge John l. Sui
livan, for Peter jackson, the negro from Aus
tralia jackson is at present in Cincinnati,
but win arrive here on Thursday II is un-
derstood that Kilrain ais will be ehal.enged
Evening journal., 1889-07-23
The Lrnchers Got Len.

CLINTON, La, July 23.-The project to
lynch the two negroes, Charles and Isaiah
Dent, for the murder OF Herman Pretorius,
was frustrated by the officials spirihng the
prisoners away TO New Orleans. A mob Of
100 men called at the jail at a. M, but were
too late. e~asa "a. =.
Evening journal., 1889-07-23
Iarre cnnI oneratnrs shnt nnun.

PIr1sBvRa July 2S.-Joseph Walton &
Co, large coal operators in the lower pools,
have shut down till next winter. The poor
condition Of southern markets and Obstruc-
tions on the river by oridgss being built by
the Panhandle Railroad company, making
double tripping necessary is given as cause.
Evening journal., 1889-07-23
nfurat Haistead's Incurable Malady.

CHICAGO, July % "A special to The Mail
from Cincinnati says; 1t is reported here
that Murat Halsiead has been informed by
his physician that his disease is incuraole
and that death is question Of only short
time. Ar. Ha stead is now in Europe.
Evening journal., 1889-07-23

MIDDLEBoRo, Mass, July % = Reports
from Carver are to the effect that thousands
Of barrels Of cranberries were destroyed by
last weeks storm, the berries being cut from
the vines by the hail At Easthead the dam
age was particularly heavy.
Evening journal., 1889-07-23
For the Defense q Antwerp.

PARIS. July 23. Reports are made that
Gen. Brialmont has elaborated plan to com
plete defenses tkAntwerp The plans il car
ried into execution, win cost 80, 900, 900 francs
Evening journal., 1889-07-23
Thomaa sections successor.

DUBLIN, July %. 1T is announced that Mr..
Edward Joseph Kennedy, formerly member
Of the house Of commons for South Sligo, is
to succeed Mr.. Thomas Sexton in the mayor
altv ~ Duh1in
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NOTICES.
NoTIcE.-TAxPAYERs TAKE NOTICE

O11CE.-lAAfA Al bteo lam NOiiSh.
City and School Taxes for 1880.
The undersigned, receivers of taxes for the
City of Wilmington will be at No. 10 E. 9th
street, between Market and King streets,
during the month of July, 1889, between the
hours of and II in the morning. and from 2
to in the afternoon for the purpose of receive
ing taxes. On all taxes paid during July,
there will be a reduction of cents on every
dollar, and all taxes paid on or after the first
day of August. shall be payable without re-
duction aforesaid and all taxes unpaid on
the first day of September shall be increased
by the addition of 5 per centum on the amount
thereof. EDMUND p. MOODY.
Receiver Of Northern District, including
al. north Of Sixth street.
MARTIN J. MEALEY,
Receiver of Southern District, including
all south of Sixth street.
THE PERPETUAL SAVINGS AND LOAN
Il Association is now issuing new series OF
stock the first payment on which is due at the
July meeting. Shares can be obtained at any
time upon application to the secretary.
LEA PUSEY, President.
w. II. GIBBONS, Secretary.
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m. 81 Tovfs Civ XVnn

BAR HARBoR, Me-, July 2S.-The gig of
the Sea Fox took the first prize in the four
oar race. The Fortuna's gig was second.
Evening journal., 1889-07-23
rhe nnnnesne Leaves san Franci

INC UUIW IWEtHU I70HFN' SUI n I1III'I't707s
SAN Francisco, July 23-The French
man-of-war Duquesne, which has been at this
port about month, has left to continue her
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PROPOSALS.
PROPOSALS


PROPOSALS.
SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE
CEIvED BY THE TRUSTEES OF THE
POOR OF NEW CASTLE COUNTY
ALMSHOUSE UNTIL 8 O'CLOCK A. NJ.
OF JULY 81.
For supplying the Almshouse from August /,
TO October 30, 1889, with Beef, Mutton, Salt
Pork. Bread, Groceries, Dry Goods, Clothing,
Drugs and Medicines. Tobscco, Shoes and
Slippers, Tub or Roll Butter and Gasoline.
Bids for Beef will be by the quarter in
proportion of one hind quarter to thre fore
quarters out OF Cattle well fatted and dress
ing not less than five hundred pounds.
Bids for Mutton will be for fore quarters
only.
Bids for Groceries and Dry Goods will be for
the various kinds named on the schedules.
Gasoline will be of not less standard than
SS degrees.
Schedules viii be furnished as usual on
application to the super lntendent.
All goods to be delivered at the Almshouse
at such times and in such quantities as may
be ordered.
The Trustees Of the Poor reserve the right
to reject any or all bids.
JOHN GUTHRIE. SUPERINTENDENT
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one Thouaand PeopIe HomeIeea.

VIENNA, Jrly 2S.--The disastrous confagra-
hon in Paks, Hungary, leaves 1000 people
homeless. Six persons were burned to death.
Evening journal., 1889-07-23
.Iournexinr ,Taps.

CAPE MAY, n. j., July 2s.-The japanese
legation has left heTs for Washington.
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NoTICE.

Sealed proposals will be received until 10 a.
m of the 3lst inst, for supplying the estate
Insane Asylum" at Farnhurst. with bread,
meat, groceries, dry goods, clothing, shoes,
drugs and medicines. and coal, for one or
three months, atsthe option of the Board of
Trustees, from August LIST, 1889, in such guam
titles as may be required.
Schedules OF the articles required can be
obtained at the asylum.
Payment will be made at the end of one or
three months as the case may be.
The board reserves the right to reject any or
all bids.
Proposals must be properly endorsed, as to
the class OF articles bid for, and addressed to
DIR. J. j. Black, chairman, at the asylum.
BY order of the Board of Trustees.
J. J. BLACK, Chairman.
July 18th, 1889.
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help WANTED.
WANTED.
SUMMER RESORTS.


DIVERsIDE HOUSE,
Ii PENNSGROVE. N. j.
A delightful summer resort on the l.ela-
ware. Fine river outlook from veranda. Fine
shade good table. home comforts. MlSSkS
NJ. w. q r. l.. SPRINGER, Proprietors.
bright HOUSE, CAPE HENLOPEN
ID BEACH. REHOBOTH, DEL. This
well-known Hotel will reopen on June %, 1889,
under the same management as last year.
Writefor circular. WALTER BURTON.