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Evening journal., 1889-05-01
Muslin Underwear.

Our stock of these goods is
larger this season than ever be-
fore. We handle only we'll
made goods. All Of them are
made on lock. stitched ma
chimes, consequently the work.
manship cannot be excelled.
We have them in all prices:
Ladies Drawers, 25c to $I.5o
a pair.
Ladies Gowns, soc to S.
each.
Ladies Skirts, 45c to S. each.
Ladies Chemises, 25c to
So. so each.
Ladies Corset Covers, csc
to So each.
The sales in our Ladies Coat
and Wrap department this
season have been very large.
We have now in stock a full
line of sizes IN stockinette and
Corkscrew Jackets. An ele-
giant line Of Ladies Wraps
made Of Silks, Corkscrew,
Cloths and Plain Cloths. Also
a nice assortment of Ladies
Beaded Capes.
No matter whether you want
a Coat or Wrap we make it a
special point to have all our
garments we'll made. Some
thing that will wear better than
it may look in preference to
looking better than it will wear.
That will not only please you
when you pick it out of the
assortment but will prove its
cheapness by its durability.
Evening journal., 1889-05-01
MANN SPRING WEDDINGS.
Pretty Marriages in City and Tow
Colpitts-R Richards.


Pretty Marriages in City and Town.
Colpitts-R Richards.
The leading social event Of the year at
Smvrna was the marriage OF w. 5. Col
pitfs. train dispatcher at Clayton, and
Miss Emma L. Richards of Smyrna, yes
terday afternoon. The marriage took
place in the First Presbyterian Church,
which was handsomely decorated
with flowers The large pipe
organ was completely covered with
the choicest varieties. In the cen
tire aisle of the church there were two
gates made Of flowers. In the centre of
the church was large arch of flowers
extending across the church from
wall to wall. The church was
completely packed with people. At
four o'clock Mrs Frank Evering who
presided atthe organ played dMendelssohn's S
wedding march, and the bride and groom,
preceded by the four ushers, marched to
the front of the church. Here they
stood under large arch of flowers, from
which was suspended horse shoe. The
marriage ceremony was performed by
Rev. |. L. Cation of Philadelphia. After
the ceremony the wedding party was
driven in cabs to Clayton, where the
bride and groom took the A. 45 train for a
trip north. They will be gone for eight
weeks They expect to visit Philadel-
phia, New York, Boston, and different
places in Canada. On their return they
will take up their residence in Clayton.
At the wedding there were no brides
maids OF groomsmen. J. Harvey Spru
ance Of this city was best man. The
ushers were j. Harvey Spruance and r.
NJ. Higgins of this city, A. G. Sheldrake
of Horrington and Davis Brown
Of Smyrna. The bride was
dressed in a travelling suit Of golden
brown Henrietta cloth, trimmed with
Persian lace. She carried marchal neie
rose buds. The groom wore a Prince
Albert suit.
A reception was held at the late home
Of the bride from to 3 o'clock, at which
the following relatives and friends of the
bride and groom were present from out
Of the town: A. @. Townsend and wife,
and Miss Laura Stapleford of Philadel
phia; G. F. Townsend and wife of Kan
sas City. Kan. Miss BERTHE Par.
sons and Charles Barclay of Dover
Miss Annie Hearnis of Townsend
D. w. Colpitts and wife, and Clayton
Riley of Mt. Pleaeant; James Roland anC
wife Of Homesburg, Pa Daniel Storit
and wife of Boston, Mass Horace G
Colpitts, Frank Reynolds and wife, Har
vey Smith and wife, Aubrey Vandevel
and wife, w. A. Fleming, j. G Longfel
low, DR.. Harmonson and j. A. Barclay Of
Clayton; Herott Colpitts and wife, Mrs
Frank stives, Mrs. Elizabeth Colpitts o
Canada.
Besides these guests were many Others
as about 250 invitations were issued. II
took a special train to convey the peopl
to Clayton to see the newly marie,
couple off.
Evening journal., 1889-05-01
MUSICAL EVENTS.
cadets Picnio' and martha" Mex
Week-The "Bohemian Girl"

cadets Picnic" and martha" Next
week-The Bohemian Girl"
A great deal ofimprovement will result
TO the Choral Club from seeing the per-
formance Of the Bohemian Girl by pro
fessionals. II is the opinion of many
that the club will give better rendition
than the American Opera Company did.
AT any rate il is certain that the per-
formance will be meritorious in every
way.
The rehearsal Monday night was sue
cessful The club started on the dra-
matte work, aud Matt. O'Brien was in
troduced as stage manager. He under
stands his business thoroughly. The
principals in the opera are studying their
parts conscientiously and the public will
be pleased with their interpretations.
The performances will be given in June.
The children's class of the College of
Music will give the cantata "A Cadets
Picnic in the Opera House next Monday
night, May 9. A big house is expected.
Some of Wilmington's most popular
vocalists will sing the second act Of the
opera Martha" The cast of characters
will be as follows
Lady Harriet Durham Miss Kate Bissellt
Nancy her waiting maid. Miss Mary Thielman
| Lord Tristan .............. James J. jackson
Plunkett, a wealthy young farmer
Lionel his adopted brother, afterwards Ear
| OF Derby ............ ....... David Holmes
The Opera House Orchestra will furnish
the accompaniment, directed by Emi
Gastel.
A delegation Of musical people from
Unionville, Pennsylvania, will attend tn,
performance.
Evening journal., 1889-05-01
slocomb-Burns.

Frank F. Slocomb and Miss Lydia
Burns were married at o'clock last
night at the residence of the brides
parents, No 200 East Tenth street, bv
the Rev. W. L. S. Murray, presiding
elder of this district of the Wilmington
NJ. E. Conference. Miss Annie jackson
of Chester, Pa, was the bridesmaid and
Noble F. Hadley of this city was the best
man.
The parlors Of the house were artist
cally beautified by the addition of potted
plants and cut flowers, arranged on one
high bank. Many presents were re
ceived
A reception was held Immediately after
the wedding. Robert Graves, the we'll
known caterer, was in charge of the wed
ding supper. Mr.. and Mrs Frank F.
Slocomb departed on two weeks trip
through the South. When they return
they will make their home at No. zoos
Kirk avenue.
Among those present were: Mr.. and
Mrs Robert Burns, Mrs W. T. Slocomb.
Mr. and Mrs James Craig, Mr.. and Mrs
James H. Semple, Mr. and Mrs. r. B.
| Wheeler, Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Green Of
Newport Misses Anna jackson, of Chester,
and Mary Green of Newport; Ida Green,
Lily Rinker Maggie Garrett and Bessie
Palmer, Mrs. Florence Whitehead, Edwin
p Slocomb, Noble F. Hsdley, Aubrey
Thatcher, Robert Adair, Horace Croft,
and Charles Cloud of Norristown.
Evening journal., 1889-05-01
Infants and Children's Out
fitting Department.

We have full line of Chill
dren's Dresses in all grades from
2sc to SO each. Infants Robes
and Slips-a beautiful assort-
ment we have just received a
new line and our prices are re-
markably low in fact we can
sell you a nice garment. made
for what you pay for the ma
terial.
We open to-day a new lot Of
Cashmere Cloaks and Capes
for the little ones. We have
them in the new Fauntleroy
styles. They are exquisite and
will be quite popular. Our
goods are gotten up for us
especially; they are made we'll,
our styles are all new and the
finish and fit perfect.
Evening journal., 1889-05-01
PUMP AND FILTERS.
Water Commissioners Receive Bids-Con-
tracts Not Yet Awarded.

Water Commissioners Receive Bids-COn-
tracts Not Yet Awarded.
A special meeting of the Water Com
missioners was held yesterday afternoon
to receive bids for a pump and
filters. For a pumping engine Of
2,500, 900 gallons day capacity.
The following bids were received I;
National Iron Works, $11, 900; Trainer &
Co., $12, 400; Richard Moreland & Son,
$15, $50; Robert Wetherill, S11, 500 or
GA, 500, according TO style; H. R. Worth
ington, $l6, ,049; Remington & Co., 80 600
or IS, 200, according to style; Holley &
Co, &c. 500 or $13, 500, according TO style.
For filters with capacity of 1000, 600
gallons day, the following bids were re-
ceived Hegeman & Oliphant. $15,
Morrison, Allen & Co., $40, 800; Cumber-
land Manufacturing Company, $l4,50O;
National Filter Company, $l6 500; w.
II. Green, $4,000; United States Sani
tary Filter Company, $4,000, $4,000,
Sac 900, according to grade. Hyatt Pure
Water Company, $15, 600 or SIS, $50, ac-
cording to grade. The contracts have
not yet been awarded.
At the regular session of the commits
sioners last night the balance in bank
was reported to be 1921, 449 H. Routine
business was transacted Loper &
Doughten of New York, offered to place
in a water fltering plant, capacity
5000, 600 gallons a day at rental Of
81, 900 a year, and if fonnd satisfactory
at the end Of five years for the city Il
buy the same for $50, 900. No action was
taken
Evening journal., 1889-05-01
BASE eALL NOTES.

Keep your eye on the Wilmington
Club.
Milton Ferguson was an impartial
umpire.
Clark was surprised at second when
w. Day caught him mapping.
Address all challenges for the Codgers
to No. 929 West Second street.
The fifth inning was getting pretty
near it, but Days pitching shut out
Chester.
The Wilmington team will play the
University of Pennsylvania nine next
Saturday afternoon at Union Park.
These games we're played yesterday
Cuban Giants, 8; Highlands, 4; Chester,
q Shortlidge, 1 Cuban Giants, 10
Houston, 0; Harrisburg, IL; Somerset, 8.
The Middle States League opens to-day
with Philadelphia Giants at Reading
York at Harrisburg; Cuban Giants al
Lancaster.
Evening journal., 1889-05-01
STREETS AND SEWERS.
Regular Meeting of the Directors Lasi
Night.

uAGtAAhh u Nhc 0AActAoNh AdhA
Night.
The directors Of the Street and Sewer
Department met last evening. The weekly
Ipay roll of $91. 71and the engineers bill Of
1898 33 were ordered paid. City Treasurer
Griffith reported a balance in bank
to the credit of the department of
SIS, 771.21
William F. Seeds was granted permis-
sion to tap tbe sewer at Tenth and
adams streets; Archibald s. Reed to sell
lao feet of curb on Thirteenth street, near
Broome; George C. Maris to tap sewer at
Second and Orange streets; J. H..
Patton to tap sewer on Adams
street near Eight; William j. Fisher
to tap sewer at Second and Searles
streets, The secretary was instructed to
notify the persons in charge of the Askew
sestate to pave the sidewalk on Sixth
street near jackson street. The secretary
was also instructed to send to the City
Council a communication estimating the
appropriation for the next year at 1920,
1000 as fixed by the Legislature.
The Wilmington City Railway
Company was notified to prepare for the
grading and paving Of Market street, be.
tween Fourth and Fifth, and Sixth and
Tenth streets
Adjournment was made until this
gevening.
Evening journal., 1889-05-01
Municipal Court.

At the City Court this morning the fol
lowing cases were given hearing by
Deputy Judge Lynum: John Flemming,
drunk, 81 and costs. William J. Murphy,
drunk, 81 and COSTS John Dougherty,
drunk, 81 and costs. Robert Cassidy was
arrested on charge of stealing money
from some small boys in Hedgeville The
case was continued until this evening.
Cassidy was held in 5000 bail for his ap-
pearance at that time. James Murray col
ored, was chargedlwith stealing $40 from
a safe in F. w. Fenn's drug store at No.
215 West Eighth street. Three witnesses
testified to having seen Murray imme-
diately after the theft with the safe
drawer A marked two-cent piece.
which was recognized by Francis p.
Landen, Mr.. Fenn's clerk, was found
upon Murray He was held in $500 bail
for further hearing to night.
Evening journal., 1889-05-01
WlNOLE.
A Sturdy Concord Boy Carries Away a
Petite Wilmington Bride.


Petite Wilmington Bride.
Miss Nellie Windle, daughter Of David
Windle Of this city, and John D. Bishop
of Concord, Chester county, Pa, were
married last evening by Friends cere-
mony, at the residence of the brides
parents, 701 Tatnall street. The brides
maids were Miss Lizzie Bishop of Con
cord, Pa, sister of the groom. Miss
Florence Jackson of Philadelphia and
Miss Anna NJ. Windle of this city. a
sister Of the bride. The groomsmen were
William Haley of Philadelphia, John s.
Windle, of Wilmington. the brides
brother and George w. Evans Of Brandy
wine Summit.
The bride wore a becoming costume OF
cream cashmere. After the ceremony
refreshments were served. The couple
left for a short trip to Washington TO-
day. After their return they will 60 to
housekeeping at Concord.
About fifty guests were present at the
wedding from Media, Brandywine Sum
NIT, Philadelphia, Concord and other
places. Among them were Howard Win
die and wife of Fairville, Pa; P. E.
Sharpless and wife, Masters Percy and
Albert Sharpless and Wayne Bishop and
wife, the parents Of the groom, of Con
cord, Pa Eziah Baldwin, and wife OF
Lima, Pa; Isaiah brennan of Newark,
Del.
Evening journal., 1889-05-01
WILLIAM 4. eARNuM.
The Chairman of the National Democratic
Committee Dead.

NEW HAVEN, Ct, May Hon. Will
liam II. Barnum, chairman of the Ma
tional Democratic Committee, died at
Lime Rock yesterday morning.
Mr.. Barnum had been confined to his
bed but two or three days. but for the
past forty eight hours his death had
been expected momentarily. He was out
for the last time on Friday last, when he
sat on the piazza in the afternoon for an
hour. Saturday he was taken with a
bad spell, and it was apparent from the
first that he could not recover.
Mr. Barnum had been very feeble evel
since his sickness during the campaign
He was then taken sick in New York,
and for two weeks it was thought h,
could not recover He had been able tC
ride out for several weeks past up to last
Friday, and, although he was very feeble
he was thought to be on the road to re-
cOverY
Evening journal., 1889-05-01
THE eARNMooR LEAVES.
The Big British Tramp Steamship Sails
for Philadelphia.

for Philadelphia.
The Earn Line steamship Earnmoor,
which has been at the Harlan and Hol-
Companys shipyard since
January %, left to-day for Philadelphia.
where She will load for Cuba. The Earn
moor ran on the rocks off Edge Moor in
January and sank few moments later
sShe was loaded with coal at the time
After being raised and unlOaded she was
brought to this city, put in the dry dock
and repaired at considerable expense
sShe was towed out this morning by the
tugs Taurus and Martha
The vessel was prettily dressed in the
flags of all nations and was watched on
her way out of the river by large crowds.
As she left the shipyard her colors were
Hdrapped in farewell, and a parting salute
was fred from cannon on deck, as she
passed Market street.
On her course down the river she re-
sceived and returned the salutes of the
! whistles Of the Market street bridge and
the tugs on the river. n r. Benson
accompanied the vessel to Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1889-05-01
STRAWBRIDGE & CLOTHIER.
PHILADELPHIA.
PHILADELPHIA,
WORDS TO THE PUBLIC.

Whatever advertisements concerning superior ad
possess the transaction Of the Dry Goods business
community requires and possesses all classes Of Mercantile Houses
from the little local store dealing small notions to the
with departments its millions OF business The
of the country have Of years mostly dfted general
furniture china books stationery, This especially
large houses Of Boston and New York. but also applies city
We this tendency but have to deal only with affairs
While very desous patrons and to their
venence wants. has been judgement that the great
Goods business enough and comprehensive enough if transacted
the oaest possible SCALE absorb the attention. the efforts and the
ability Of single individual association of individuals We have
facilities its transaction and that the business susceptible Of
almost indefinite devopement the rendered grew be all that
make it, and all that possible under the most yOrng
Believing sought perfect
every possible way patrons well by seeking their interest,"
much appearance reality and to do the field alone
larger field mperayey demanded by The result
justified judgment the fact that the business has steadily
with each enlargement of the house. rendering impossible spare
to add new departments il we htd desired to do
To-day with floor space devoted the sale Of Dry Goods at
TAIL than house of which have knowledge anywhere th
Heads; and this Notwithstanding has been only made
greatest enlargement which time feared by that would
much unless added other lines of This
prehenonwhich shaede has existence believe,
in mind at the present time.
We speak thus prominently Of these
million Of readers in this their and advantage
remind Of them who perchance not know what
that striving successfully, have to beyeto
special business and only by the fact Of rendering
hoped for the continued enlarged patronage the public That
people everywhere examine what doing
rendered in the American Dry Goods Business the year 1882
STRAWBRIDGE & CLOTHIER,
Eighth and Market Sts
Evening journal., 1889-05-01
Marren Clnh E.hlhltIon.

The first athletic exhibition of any pre-
tension in this city for some time win be
given in the Opera House on Thursday
evening May i6, by the Warren Athletic
Club. A program Of unusual interest
has been prepared, and includes wrestling
and sparring bouts by Philadelphia
athletes. ght.weight sparring contest
between Tony Stannard and Charles II.
Ruth, tumbling, horizontal bar and other
exercises by members Of the club. A
male quartette comprising James Currar
and Eugene Start, tenors, N. ID. Cloward
and James j. jackson. bassos, with T.
Leslie Carpenter accompanist, viii sing
several selections
Evening journal., 1889-05-01
PhiladeIphia vs.. Wilmington.

An exciting cock fight took place at a
sporting rendezvous on the "coast" last
night between II and 10 o'clock. The con
test was between brown red
benny owned in Philadelphia
and blue bird owned in this city. The
birds were in splendid condition, each
weighing five pounds and ten ounces.
to this between 5000 and
$500 changed hands on individual
bets. Though game to the end, the
Wilmington bird was knocked out after
a frantic fight of about twenty-five min.
utes and died in a few moments. About
twenty-five Wilmington and Philadelphia
sports were present at the contest.
Evening journal., 1889-05-01
Industry Lodge Entertainment.

Industry Lodge, No 2, A. o. U. w,
gave its regular monthly entertainment
last night. c. w. Kennedy n Co. fur
nished the piano and the following parti.
ci pated First Regiment Band, Union NJ
E. Church choir George Hardcastle, Mrs.
Fannie Forbes. c. w. Kennedy. Q. w
Wright, Miss Mamie Adams Of Philadel
phia, Misses Lille c. Saville and Netti,
Mccormick, Mr. and Mrs. John Brown
Dorr +. Diefendorf, w. A. Reynolds, j
II. Muhlhausen, II. c. Downward ant
John Wallsmith.
Evening journal., 1889-05-01
LAST EDITION.
NoT eNoueH FuNps.
subscriptions to the New Street Railway
Tagging.

Subscriptions to the New Street Railway
Tagging.
Just twenty five days have passed
Esince the Wilmington City Railway Com
bpany was granted permission to build a
street railway out Eighth street.
One-third Of the allotted time has ex-
spired and no work has been begun. This
lis due to the fact that enough shares to
the new series of stock have not been
Subscribed.
If the required amount is not SUB.
8scribed the w. C. r. w. Co., will not
zbuild the road. When solicitations for
stock we're first made, the response was
/ large and it was hoped that the amount
would all be taken.
The committee in charge is doing its
sbest on the matter to have the road built
] but the cooperation of the citizens is
necessary. They clamored for a street
railway out Eighth street and should
Aassist the project
Evening journal., 1889-05-01
Dress Goods.

We are now in the midst of
a very large dress goods busi-
ness. We have a splendid
assortment of dress goods of
all kinds. Cashmeres from the
lowest to the finest grades that
are made.
Elegant all wool Henrietta
Cloths from soc to S5c a yard.
Special bargains in Kid
Gloves, Ladies Collars and
Ruchings, Ribbons, etc, etc.
Evening journal., 1889-05-01
Sold the Most Tickets

Miss Gertie Abele of the children's
class of the College of Music has been
awarded the $50 watch for selling the
largest number of tickets for the concert
next Monday night. Miss Blanche Ap-
pleby received the second prize for the
second largest.
Evening journal., 1889-05-01
Koerner- Grastel.

Nicholas Koerner and Miss Mary G.
Grastel were married this morning at
Sacred Heart Church by Rev. Father Cor
binian. Miss Annie Grastel was the
bridesmaid and Frank Grastel was the
groomsman. Mr.. and Mrs. Koerner went
on a short welding trip and on their
return will live in the Ninth ward.
Evening journal., 1889-05-01
Unsntiafantnrr Test.

A second test given by the Friendship
Fire Company yesterday to the new
hose proved again unsatisfactory.
Another test will be given again
this week, and if not satisfied
with the last test they will ship back to
manufacturer.
Evening journal., 1889-05-01
Election of Omcers.

The Wilmington Loan Association met
last evening and elected the following
officers: Henry @. English, president /;
James II. Semple, vice-president; Calvin
s. Bye, secretary and treasurer; Lewis
r. Findley, Jacob Sinex and w. G. Val
entine. directors for two years.
Evening journal., 1889-05-01
They Made stamps Fiv.

State Treasurer William Herbert last
evening. tod an EVENING JOURNAL re-
porter that the State Legislature at the
late session used $4,000 postage stamps
for which the state had to pay. This is
the largest amount ever used by any
previous Delaware Legislature
Evening journal., 1889-05-01
MARINE NOTES.

The schooner A. & NJ. Carlisle win be
taken off of Moore's ship railway to-mor-
row.
William M. Singerleys steam yacht
Restless will be placed on Moore's ship
railway tomorrow for repairs.
The schooner Everett Webster is
dischsrging load Of phosphate at the
Walton & Whann COmpany's wharf. 1t
came from Charles.own, S. G.
Evening journal., 1889-05-01
Mr. Bates Refused Admission.

George II. Bates, Esq, the American
member of the Samoan commission, and
Lieutenant Parker were refused admis-
sion to the exhibition of appliances for
the prevention of accidents, opened by
the Emperor William at Berlin, Germany,
yesterday, because they wore frock coats
instead of dress coats.
Evening journal., 1889-05-01
Retiring Rnard .of Health.

The old Board Of Health held its last
meeting last evening, President Draper
presiding. The Stallcup run sewer, on
Tenth, near Poplar, was declared nuis-
ance and ordered abated. The board
rendered vote of thanks to Treasurer
James M. Griffith for the able and eff
cient manner in which his books were
kent
Evening journal., 1889-05-01
Inat Cnncert-

John F. Himmielbach, pianist; vii
liam Stoll, violinist; Rudolph Henig,
cellist; and Emil Gastil, baritone, all Of
Philadelphia, viii give the last of the
series Of concerts, which have been given
at the Misses Hebb's school, on FRIDAY
night, May 3, at o'clock. Tickets are OF
sale at H. F, Robelen's store, 71O Market
~
Evening journal., 1889-05-01
Cesar Rodnev,. Chair.

John 9. Patterson, Jr.. rising young
lawyer Of this city, has in his office, No
lOll Market street, one of the arm chairs
used by Cesar Rodney, Esq, the signer
The chair is valuable as q Historical relic
and a curiosity.
Evening journal., 1889-05-01
GymnasInm Opening.

The new gymnasium of the Warren
Athletic Club, in the Red Mems Hall, No.
5l5 Shipley street, viii be opened for
ladies and their escorts tomorrow night,
and to the general public on Friday and
Saturday nights.
Evening journal., 1889-05-01

The groom is Philadelphia merchant.
Immediately after the marriage, Mr. and
Mrs. Dowie were driven to the p, w. q
B. railroad station, where they took the
7.40 train for trip North.
Evening journal., 1889-05-01
Bryan-shaw.

Miss Mary f. Shaw and Charles W.
Bryan were married by the Rev. I. Gar
diner Littell on Monday afternoon, at
the residence of the brides mother,
Penny Hill. near this city.
Evening journal., 1889-05-01
Dean REYNOLDS.

George f. Dean, well-known young
farmer of near Elkton, Md, was married
last evening to Miss Rachel Reynolds, of
New Castle county, Del The wedding
took place in Summit Bridge Methodist
Episcopal Church.