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Evening journal., 1889-05-08
STREETS AND SEWERS.
A Resolution Condemning Sharp Prae-
tice Not Seconded.

The directors Of the Street and Sewer
Department met last evening. The
weekly pay roll Of $l47.52 was ordered
paid. s. n. Smeltz, clerk OF the market,
reported $l,14157 collected. Several
permits were received The directors
decided 60 build sewer, commencing at
Ninth aud Washington streets, thence
TO Jefferson, to Eighth, 20 Shipley
run sewer. 1t will be of 12-inch pipes
with 10inch branches on Washington
and Wollaston streets
A communication was ordered sent to
City Council, drawing its attention to
the act regarding the money for the in
tercepting sewer. The first $50, 900 is
now overdue.
The Wilmington Coal Gas Company was
awarded the contract for changing so to
100 gasoline to gas lamps at $3.50 each.
The secretary was instructed TO ask for
prices for laying sheet asphalt pave
ments in this city. John Logue received
the contract for grading Second street
between Scott and Union at 20 cents per
cubic yard.
Mr.. Murray presented resolution
condemning such legislation as the re
cent bank appropriation matter. The re-
solution was not seconded. = John Mcs
kendrick was awarded the contract for
fifty perches Of rubble stone for paving
Dupont street, near Pennsylvania
avenue at $l35 per perch.
The following resolution was adopted
BE IL resolved by the Street and
Sewer Department Of the city Of vii
mington,
Section /. That il shall not be law
full on and after June l. 1889 for any
person or persons having under
his or her or their control any
wagon or wagons loaded with hay
straw or corn fodder TO stand such
wagonsi in or upon any Of the avenues or
streets Of this city for the purpose Of
exposing such hay, straw or corn fodder
for sale
Any such person or persons who shall
offend against the provisions Of this sec.
tion shall be guilty Of a common nuisance
and upon conviction thereof shall forfeit
and pay a fne of $500
Evening journal., 1889-05-08
POSTPONED Again.

A few weeks ago prize fight with
soft gloves was made between James
Quinn and James Conner for purse Of
500 The fight was to have taken
place at the Novelty Theatre two weeks
ago, but was postponed owing to the fact
that the fight became known to
so many people that it was feared that
the police would hear of it, Consider
able care was exercised in fixing the sec.
ond meeting Of the pugilists A select
few were notified that the fight would
take place last Thursday evening At
the appointed time Quinn appeared
at the selected place, which was in re-
mote portion Of the city, with his seconds
and friends. A large number Of well
known sporting men were present, but
they We're dommed to disappointment as
Conner failed TO appear. Quiet wait en-
sued and the reason Of Conner's non ap-
pearnce was Illness. Both Fmen are said
to be good ones. Connor is said TO be n
plucky fellow.
Evening journal., 1889-05-08
A NEW NATIONAL BANK.
May Term of Court-CIub Privilege
BIyriads of Omce-seekers.


BIyriads of Ohice-seekers.
Special Correspondence EVENING JOURNAL.
EAsTON, Nd, May THE directors of
the Farmers and Merchants National
Bank Of this place has appointed Harry
NJ Mason teller, and William g. Denney
bookkeeper of that institution. Work
on the bank building is being rapidly
pushed forward, and it is expected that
business will be commenced there during
the next week. This will give Easton
two national banks, one savings bank
and building and loan association.
Crops in this section are looking well,
and with favorable weather good yields
are expected Farmers anticipate a
particularly fine yield of wheat The
land is in good order, the weather is pro
pitious, the plant is growing finely and
everything points that way.
The May term of the Circuit Court will
be held in Easton in two weeks. Some
particularly interesting cases win come
up for settlement The court will be
cplled upon to define the position of the
'Easton Social, Literary Musical and
Dramrtic Club. By order of the gov
ernor the states attorney has filed a
petition with the court praying it ia
revoke the charter OF the club on alleged
charges OF abuse, non-use and misuse OF
charter privileges The case will bt
watched with much interest by the tenn
peranee people.
Talbot is full of aspirants for Fedora
Offices A small army is after the ap
pointment Of deputy collector of internal
revenue, the position at present held by
! George e. Haddawey. Esq editor Of the
Ledger For the Easton post Office there
are but few surface candidates, but
mYriads will soon bob up. II is expected
that Mr. Covington, the present post
master, will be continued until the ex
piration of his term, July, 1890. This il
Presidential appointment and at th'
mercy of 6ouncer Clarkson.
Hon H. Gibson, M. c.. and bride, ar,
now at Ratclife Manor They arrived ol
Saturday evening and were given al
ovation by their friends.
Evening journal., 1889-05-08
Black Lace FlOuncings.

Some special bargains are
being offered in this line.
Chantilly Lace, AZ inches
wide, $I.25 a yard; better ones
for SI.5o, $I.75, $2.oo, $2.5o
and $500 a yard. In this
assortment you will find some
specially cheap things.
We are receiving daily new
and desirable things in Dress
Goods, Wash Fabrics, Ladies'
Wraps, Jackets, etc, and buy
ers will find it to their advant-
age to give US a call. Rem
nants of dress goods at one
half regular price.
Our line of Infants and
Children's Cloaks is now COM
plete. Infants and Children's
Cashmere Goats from $2.25 to
$I2. 90 each about so differ
ent styles to select from.
Evening journal., 1889-05-08
A BIG WHALE CAUGHT.
The Lucky Possessor Delighted-It is a
Perfect Beauty,


There is great excitement in this city
whenever the newspapers announce the
capture of whale. A few months ago
very large one was towed through the
Delaware and Chesapeake canal But
Sunday they could be seen along the
Brandywine and on dry land. IL being a
beautiful day every possessor Of one felt
a pleasure in wearing it, especially those
that were obtained at the Economy Cloth.
ing Hall. But these whales you are read
ing about don't happen to to spelled with
an h. and those lucky posses0rs that
bought their broad vale suits a. the
above establishment were convinced that
their wales" didn't swallow up as much
money as those bought elsewhere
Broad Vale" suits that high priced
clothiers get $2l for, Fellheimer, the
Economy Hall clothier, is selling for $l2
and kindly don't forget this valuabl,
item Of interest, as 50 saved can always
be used for other actual necessaries. Sc
please remember that merit always de
mands recognition and If you would like
TO see handsomest line of Broad Wales,
cashmere, cheviot suits in the market al
80 per cent. below other houses, it vii
necessary to extend your patronage t,
the house that deserves it.
Evening journal., 1889-05-08
Nerlooted His Children.

John E. Howgate was fined $40 and
costs this morning by Squire Bertolette
for neglecting to flake proper care of his
children. Howgate Is barber at Stanton.
His wife died isix Eweeks ago and since
that time he has been drinking great
deal of liqnor. He keeps liquor in his
house, and on May 2 a little four wear
old daughter got very drunk from drink
ing beer from a bottle George A Brown.
Esq, represented the S. p. G. c. Officer
Stout made the charges.
Evening journal., 1889-05-08
PERSONAL P1F9Gaar T5.

John c. Higgins of Odessa is in the
city to day.
Miss Emma l.. Maxwell Of Chester
Pa, is the guest Of her grandparents
Mr. and Mrs. William Maxwell, this
city.
Mrs Sarah NJ. King, who died in Bal
timore on Monday, from injuries received
by being run over by a street car, was
well-known in this city. where she re-
sliced for period of twelve years, end
ing in 1887
w. Harry Vincent Of No. 1922 Penn
sylvania avenue, and Miss Rebecca
Mcvey of No. 1900 Pennsylvania avenue,
started last Monday morning on the B. q
o. r. r., to pay visit to James J. Vim
cent and wife Of Ontonagon, Lake Shore
Mich, who is connected with the Diamond
Match Company.
Evening journal., 1889-05-08
An Ekport puty Needed.

Pearsall Smith Of Philadelphia is liv
ing with his family in London, as many
Americans are doing, and more every
year are beginning to do. This great
capital, the metropolis of the world, and
especially of the English speaking world,
has attractions for men of means which
no other city can rival Mr.. Smith is
engaged in a most highly-p protected in
dustry, but whether he is protectiOuist
or not do not know, as | did not ask him
the question. / should hardly think
he could be, as he is too intelligent and
100 much citizen of the world. but it is
a curious commentary on American pro
lection to find so many protected Ameri-
can manufacturers living on this side of
the water or bringing their families over
every season for summer trip. If there
were any logic or consistency in the
absurd muddlement which passes for q
protective theory" there would certainly
be an ad valorem protective duty to pre-
vent Americans Of means exporting
themselves abroad, thus depriving Ameri
can labor of the encouragement ii
would get were they forced to remain al
home and spend their money there
London Letter from Henry George.
Evening journal., 1889-05-08
Presldent Carnot.

AS he stands under the dome Of the
Exposition Building, President Carnot is
seen to advantage He is small physique,
straight, wiry and resolute, while ami
ability of character is expressed in the
relaxation Of the thin lips that may be
depended on for rigor when required.
His beard and mustaehe land his hair,
combed stihy back from the front OF his
forehead. are as black as ink. Gray
is quietly creeping in under
his chin. The cast of his coun-
tenance is slightly Hebraic. He im-
presses an observer as being a keen man,
reticent rather than voluble, decisive
rather than eager. These qualities Of
his individuality are not discernible at a
first glance. His appearance is refined
and gentlemanlike rather than imposing
or even distinguished He is descended
from sound intellectual and moral stock
and was educated in the Ecole Polytech-
nique His mental history has combined
the studiousness and exact training of a
civil engineer and mathematician, with the
experience of a military business man.
While not a soldier, he organized the de-
| fence of three departments during the
Franco German war. His political expe
rence is extensive in legislation and In
administration. While there are more
renowned statesmen than he in France, il
is manifest that he has combined in al
exceptional degree those traits and at
tainments that adapt him to the epocl
through which France is passing. Thu
conviction created by the President
course since his election is that he il
totally free from audacity, safe, sagaciou
and profoundly anxious to identify hi
name honorably with the growth an'
welfare of the Republic Yorl
| Tribune.
Evening journal., 1889-05-08
Upholstering Department.

For Furniture: Tapestries.
Spun Silks, Petit Pointes, Silk
Plush, Raw Silks, Ramies.
Jutes, Cretonnes.
Curtains Swiss Lace, Otto
man Lace, Florentine Lace.
Nottingham Lace, Madras
Lace, Guipure Lace, Brus-
sells Lace, Antique Lace.
and a large assortment Of Laces
by the yard, in all colors. We
have opened this week some
very pretty effects in Madras,
by the yard. for Summer
Curtains. The handsomest
thing seen this season in Cur
tains is a Silk Florentine made
in two patterns and cost SO 90
and $500 per pair. We have
just placed with the manu-
facturer our second order on
these goods. If you have a
door or window to Curtain
or a piece of Furniture to Up
holster we would be pleased to
show you through our stock
and give you prices. Walnut,
Cherry, Ash, Ebony, Brass
and Antique Poles for doors
and windows from CSC to
$500. Towel Rings in all the
different Woods and Metals;
Brass Banner Rods; Table
Covers in Plush, Felt Chenille
and Tapestry "A, Ga and S-4,
beautiful designs and colorings
65c to SIS. Lembrequins for
Mantels in patterns and by the
yard. Reupholstering in allits
branches by competent men.
Evening journal., 1889-05-08
The TInrl Tnmor.

The Eiffel tower has been smiled at as
the great folly of the exposition, but the
giant manikin of iron threads possesses a
value apart from its ostentatiousness.
To the eye not infatuated with problems
of the oscillation Of iron and the power
of wind 1t is not an enhancing vision.
In the daytime it is like great spider
reduced to geometry, its legs pin
Toned at intervals and its anatomy
drawn by torture machine into diver
ing parallels One might mistake it at
great distance for the elongated scaifold
OF an electric light, but on a closer APP
proach it is seen to be a daring monu-
mental achievement. From its highest
balcony there is visible beautiful pano.
rama Of seventy miles of hills, rivers.
lakes, towns and hamlets which no pain
ter can gplace on canvas, no poet tran
scribe in verse; The summit at total
height of nearly / 900 feet, or nearly
double that of the Washington monu-
ment, and nearly 600 feet higher than
st. Peters in Rome will be utilized for
scientific purposes, the public being per
mitted to ascend only about two thirds
Of the way in elevators, which can pro
vide transportation for %, 600 persons
daily. The prices vary according to the
height chosen. There are stairways for
those who prefer the older mode Of as
cension. and restaurants and saloons will
enable pleasure parties to spend
| days in the air. The observa
tory viii be employed for experiments
touching spectroscopic and telluric rays
for vegetable chemistry, meteorology
atmospheric electricity and optical teleg
raphy. 1t is hoped that the lights of tn,
sun and stars can be Analysed and that &
| solar and lunar photographing apparatus
can also be used with novelty and advan
tage, especially when eclipses take place
near the horizon. The total weight o.
the tower is $500 tons, and its cos
| 81. 000. 0OO
Evening journal., 1889-05-08
MARINE NoTEs.

The schooner Charles c. Coulomb is
loading with rails at the west side wharf
Of the Diamond State Iron Company.
The tug Taurus took out a party OF
friends of z. Tatnall Warner this morn
ing. Mr.. Warner had the party in
charge.
The new tug for the n. Y. P. & \. K.
r. company. which is being built by the
Harlan and Hollingsworth Company, will
be launched sbOul g . ci, Il this evening,
Evening journal., 1889-05-08
Washington COnclave of Heptasophs.

Washington Conclave, No. @ Hepta
sophs, or s. ". NJ, held its third ami
versary in the Hardness Building last
evening. The exercises consisted of
singing, select reading, recitations and
dialogues. An address was made by Past
Archon William B. Long on the early
history of the order. A recitation by
Miss Hettie Pawley is deserving Of spec
ial mention.
Evening journal., 1889-05-08
SPRING FASHIONS.

Ladies shirts are to be seen at several
shops, but they are in reality collars and
shirt fronts, in striped linen, for wearing
with the jacket bodices and waistcoats So
much affected by some women Other
frontlets are of pale.eolored silk, plated
finely, with a frill edging one side.
These are for wearing with the Directoire
coats, and so are the plated crayats OF
ties, in delicate colored silk
The new black more sashes have inser
tions of brilliant jet let in near the ends,
some being horizontal and others taper
ing perpendicularly. Two rows are placed
horizontally, with the band Of sash rib
bon between, and sometimes delicate
fringe at the edge. There are charming
washing sashes for children's frocks TO
be had now at about a shilling EACH
striped, in several colors. deeply fringed
and measuring about n yards long.
The new jerseys are remarkably pretty.
They have Directoire fronts and revers,
with waistcoats Of silk, drawn across 10
one side and pointed below the waist, in
front, Gold passamenterie Rdorns the
collar, crosses the vest IN a slanting di-
rection and trims the point, They are in
several colors and sizes, but all with gold
introduced. There are other shapes but
not so smart. The new river parasols
are Of pongee silk, lined with a contrast
ing color.
A facinating fancy, something between
an aigrette and bow, is fashioned Of
absinthe velvet, gold lace, and foamy
but slender spiral of white ostrich
feather; and another very rich half bow
is Of gold gallon and black jet. For an
Il - a NE....t
tion-we would not insult it by the name
of cap--of black lace, gold lace, eau de
nil and pink; and a really gorgeous touch
Of color is obtained by another headgear,
composed Of gold lace and velvet roses OF
dull rose-purple.
Slender effects in draping are very ap-
parent among the new stylish gowns for
spring There are folds and drapings
but they cling in close but artistic grace
TO the smoothly gored foundation skirt
This slenderness is not to be hidden be
meath a metaphorical bushel of wrap
pings, for which these gowns will appear
short velvet, plush and cloth pelefine
which will barely reach the waist
Some of these pelerines have a large pro
jecting Directoire collar firmly wired /
keep it in an upwright position. Tn
Empire capes have peplin ends, thes
handsomely ornamented from the throa
to the extreme end Of the pointed tabs
| Dove and Quaker-gray faille Francais
) combined with faille Of pale contras
ing color, like violet or soft-golde
brown, Or made up with moire or velve
I forms one Of the very recherche importe
r costumes for the coming season for dir
e ner and visiting wear; and silver -colore
Q corded silks and India silk tulle a.
a used, the one for the princess dress, IL
y other as draping in the construction I
y exquisite evening toilets, garnitured wit
6 trails and garland of pink and cardin'
i roses. Dove and silver tints also real
t pear in tempting array among the ne
It invoices of French camels hair Ind
= cloth, fine English woods for tail'
gowns, and royal armures in rare weave
from Lyons looms.
~ 1t Is Not the improbable that Happen
g. Signal Service Greedy win be hencefo
Evening journal., 1889-05-08
Water Commissioners.

The Water Commissioners met last
evening. The weekly payroll of $400
was ordered paid. The city treasurer
reported the balance in bank, 1920, S22.
%. A penalty of 50 had been received
from Dr. f. Hertel for opening a fire
plug without permit The new pump
will be ready for service in a few DAYS.
Evening journal., 1889-05-08
Christinna.

Special correspondence of EVENING JOURNAL.
CHRIsTIANA, May S.-George Jester of
New York is visiting his home near this
place.
Miss Alice Levey has returned home
from visit to New Castle.
Drs. 2. L. Springer and Peters and
Mrs. A. g. Webber and Mrs. Louisa
Webber went to Philadelphia yesterday
to see A. G. Webber at the hospital aud
found him little better than he was
yesterday, They returned home on the
evening train.
The Presbyterians have put new
lamps in their church and it was lighted
better on Sunday evening than it ever
was before. The old lamps are for sale.
Evening journal., 1889-05-08
order to Q. a. n. Posts.

Peter B. Ayars, commander of the
Department of Delaware G. A. R., has
issued an order to the posts of the de-
partment recommending that, in accord
ance with established customs, posts re-
pair to some place of Divine worship on
the Sunday next preceding Memorial
Day, to unite in solemn praise and
Thanksgiving to God
Evening journal., 1889-05-08
Swiss FlOuncings.

Now is the time to make
your selections. We have a
very large assortment in all the
newest patterns. We buy all
our embroideries direct from
St. Gall manufacturers and
save all intermediate profits.
Two-inch Flouncings from rs
cents to So. so a yard.
Evening journal., 1889-05-08

clothes wearing silk hats and buff gloves
and carrying canes. The procession will
move up Market street to Ninth, 70 West,
To Delaware avenue to the new hall
Grand Master E. M. Fowler of Smyrna
viii conduct the cornerstone laying cere.
Evening journal., 1889-05-08
nonrd of Health.

The new Board Of Health met last
evening for the purpose Of organization.
All the members were present. DIR. John
7. Wales was elected president and
David II. COyle, treasurer. The board
went into session to elect the two execu-
tive officers. The applicants forIthe po-
sition were numerous, there being nine
for the Eastern and ten for the Western
district. The mayor u q the board TO
appoint Aired L. AinsOsW and McCon-
nell tl'e irsi ballot elected Mcconnell
fo. - G.-s.e.- lriel, Five WeIe nec-
Evening journal., 1889-05-08
Park Commission.

The regular monthly session of the
Park Commission was held yesterday
afternoon in the Board of Health rooms.
The board desired to ask for proposals
for a stone wharf for 450 feet along the
Brandywine side Of Kirkwood Street
Park
Evening journal., 1889-05-08
Lecture At INDUSTRY Lodge

At Industry Lodge, No. 9, A. o. U.
W., last evening, DR.. 5. H. Brown de-
livered a lecture on anatomy. Master
Workman Gilpin and Financier Brown
Of Cecil Lodge Of Elkton, Nd, were
Drpsapt
Evening journal., 1889-05-08
Lemon Va. Pennnta.

David Lemon has had warrants issued
for the Italians who sell peanuts on the
sidewalk. He charges them with occupy
ing more room than is allowed by law
The case will be heard before Judge Ball
to.morroM morning.
Evening journal., 1889-05-08
TO Law the Corner stone,

The corner stone of the new Eden Hall
on Tenth street near Tatnall will be laid
on Saturday night. The members of the
order will meet at Ode Fellows Hall at
6 c'clcck .A4L e.v..llAg attired IL dark
Evening journal., 1889-05-08
dcDanlel to Race KoIb.

B. Frank Mcdaniel has accepted the
challenge Of Louis j. Kolb Of the South
End Wheelmen Of Philadelphia, TO race
Of eleven miles on the Lancaster turnpike
on May IL.
Evening journal., 1889-05-08
Anenh Rnhr rnnnd

still born child was found in a post
hole yesterday afternoon near Fourth
and Union streets. Coroner Gamble had
it buriedtin the Potter's field 1t was eyi-
IDENTIFY an Italian babe.
Evening journal., 1889-05-08

One hundred pairs Of KID
GLOVES, sizes, 8, on, on
and 634 only, at only SO cents
a pair. They are all we have
left of our 62H cent gloves,
and to close them out we offer
them at such reduced prices.
Evening journal., 1889-05-08

United States Marshal Charles NJ.
Newlin, who has been sick for two
weeks, is recovering and expects to re-
sums the duties Of his Office in day or
two.
Evening journal., 1889-05-08
FOR YOUR

- Dress or Business Suit
stop at SIS Market street
and examine stock of ma.
terials in Worsteds from
fine Diagonals to Wide
VALE. Cheviots in plain,
plaid and stripes, mixed
Cassimeres in many de-
sirable styles. With good
cutters and large force OF
hands we can get you up a
Suit to fit you on short
notice. All work guar
anteed satisfactory. Re-
member we work on close
margin for cash.
|. W. GIBNEY,
Merchant Tailor,
3I5 MARKET STREET.
Third door below Fourth.
Evening journal., 1889-05-08
Wnminrron Clenrlnr nouaa.

The exchanges Of the Wilmington banks
Lt the clearing house to-day were: Clear
ngs. $780, 691 ~: balances &1S 062 81.
Evening journal., 1889-05-08

AND
1-ARl,
226 MARKET ST.
DRY GOODS, CLOAKS,
UPHOLSTERY, NOTIONS.
Thursday morning we will
open a special sale Of
ALL-SILK
GROSS GRAIN RIBBONS.

from No. s to II inclusive at
the low price of 5 cents a yard.
They will not last many days.
There are only 5000 yards in
the lot. Early buyers will find
the best assortment Of color
ings. Dealers can buy ribbons
by the yard at less than one
half they have to pay by the
piece. In this lot there are
about so pieces of Black Rib
bonS This is without doubt
the cheapest offering of Rib
bons ever placed in this market.
Evening journal., 1889-05-08

1t Is Not the improbable that Happens.
Signal Service Greedy viii be hencetor-
ward known as "Old ImprObabilities. =
Louisville Commercial.