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Evening journal., 1889-03-15
Father FalInn,s I.ectnre

Rev. M. X. Fallon lectured at the
Reilly Lyceum, Lord and Pine streets.
last evening. A large crowd Of men and
women were present. The lecturer spoke
OF the changes constantly taking place
and gave great deal of valuable and
information.
Evening journal., 1889-03-15
THE STREET RAILWAY PROJECT.
The New Company WIN Get Its Charter.
Who Will Build the Road.

Ahe New Company WIN Get Its Charter.
Who Will Build the Road.
The bill to incorporate the Eighth
Street Railway Company is now before
the Legislature. A mover for the new
company said this morning that the
charter will undoubtedly be granted. He
further said "if there is disposition IN
the part Of the Wilmington CITY Pas.
senger Railway Company to build the
road, even after this charter is GRANTED
some persons may subscribe to their
stock. Otherwise the new company viii
continue and begin work. The idea being
to have street railway out Eirht6
street no matter who builds it," Il is
stated on good authority that persons in
terested IN the new company have taken
stock in the old on the promise that Tie
old company will build the road Other
persons will not take stock as they do moi
think the old company intends to build
the road So stated gentleman this
morning,
Evening journal., 1889-03-15
LICHTENSTEIN
AND
d-ART,
226 MARKET ST.
DRY GOODS,
UPHOLSTERY,
CLOAKS and
NOTIONS.
Extra Inducements

Are offered in our Muslin
Underwear department. No
Old stock that we are glad to
get rid Of, but new goods in
style, quality and price. The
extensive sales since our OPEN
ing proves beyond doubt that
we are ahead in quantity, quail
ity and price. An inspection
IS only necessary to substantiate
the truthfulness of our asser-
ton.
CORSET CovERs-in great
variety. Fine Muslin nicely
trimmed and extra we'll made.
CHEMIsEs-a great assort-
ment, extra quality Muslin,
nicely made beautifully trim
med with Lace.
DRAWERS excellent quality
Muslin, fine cluster tucks with
deep hem.
SKIRTS r. quantity, quality
and price unexcelled. beauti-
fully made, trimmed with lace
ruffie, and cluster tucks.
Evening journal., 1889-03-15
PURE WATER FOR US.
The City Of Wilmington to Have Good
Water in the Near Future.

Water in the Near Future.
Inc water commissioners are now la
ooring 70 get some system whereby pure
water may De obtained that will give sat
isfaction not only to the commission bl,t
to the citizens of Wilmington. They IN.
tend to give the city as pure water as can
be secured
The tri-sodum phosphate method Is en-
tirely too expensive for this eitv and
could not. it is believed, be used at 500 !
day for 5000, 600 gallons, the cost would
Overreach this.
whatever system will be adopted the
water will be filtered before it is pumped
1t VIII then be in as good condition Al
possible.
At any rate. said an official this morn
ing, the water will be much better than
Philadelphia will ever have
Evening journal., 1889-03-15
Chester.s BuIlders. Enehanre.

On Tuesday evening the master build.
ers OF Chester held meeting for the
purpose of perfeeting plans for the pro.
motion of the Builders Exchange. Com
mittees were appointed to solicit mem.
bers. It is probable that a good working
association will be organized.
Evening journal., 1889-03-15
Bright Thoughts of ooptemnor.r,s.

William Wild of Newark arose from
bed to get glass of water on Sunday
night and broke his neck by falling over
something in the room. This ought to
pe terrible warning to the New Jersey
prohlDltlonists New York Herald
Evening journal., 1889-03-15
Io.the Centennial.

Dupont Post No. 9, G. A. r.. win AZ
tend the inaugural centennial in Na,,,
York. II will leave this city April 90 ~
30, and will be the guests ofPaPont POST
No. ls7, OF Brooklyn. N. Y. About 200
men viii 60 with the post.
Evening journal., 1889-03-15
obstrnciinn -.

A tree in the middle of the pavemant
in front of No 1911 Market street ,va.
removed yesterday There ara seranaI "~I
old trees in this vicinity GROWING IN = tba 2,
middle of the sidewalk, obstructing tbe tI,e
pavement. They should all be removed ede
Evening journal., 1889-03-15
Wamaset Gnn ann.

The Wawaset Gun Club admitted three
new members last evening. The club
viii give a shooting tournament on April
10 for the benefit of sick member, Viii
Evening journal., 1889-03-15

Wilmington Clearing House
The exchanges Of the Wilmington banks
~ the clearing house o.day were Clear
ings. $e9. 91S 06 balances, $40 POI OD.
Evening journal., 1889-03-15
Wilmington to Holly Oak,

After ample time is allowed for examining
the property, a sale Of lots viii be held In me
Holly Oak Cottage which viii be omen for
the accommodation OF the visitors.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-11-05
Yhe 1aily eight.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1889:
CITY WARD BOUNDARIES

FIRST Wards bounded on the north
by w. Commerce street. east by San An
tonic river south and west by center of s.
Laredo street and Alazan and San Pedro
creeks.
SECOND Wards bounded on the north
by w. Commerce street, east by center OF
s. Laredo street and Alazan and San Pedro
creeks, south and west by city limits.
THIRD Wards bounded on the east by
San Pedro creek, north by Fredericksburg
road and city limits, west by city limits
and south by w. Commerce street.
FOURTH Wards bounded ON the north
by city limits, south by w. Commerce street,
east BY San Antonio river, west by San
Pedro creek and Fredericksburg road.
FIFTH WARD Is bounded on the west
and north by the San Antonio river, east by
Alamo and Madre bitches and south by W..
Commerce street.
SIXTH Wards bounded on the west
BY Alamo and Madre bitches and San An
tonic river, south by E. Commerce street,
north and east by city limits.
SEVENTH WARD In bounded on the
north by E. Commerce street, east and south
by city limits, west by center of Water and
Mill streets and San Antonio river.
EIGHTH Wards bounded on the north
nv E. Commerce street, west by San AntO-
MO river east by center of Water and Mill
streets.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-11-05
Officer on Trial.

Policeman w. B. Taylor was on trial
before Justice Heron this morning on
the charge of violating Section 300 of
the penal code, /. e., failing to report
the fact of gambling being carried on
in this city, when he had knowledge
of the fact. This is the result OF his
quarrel in the grand jury room with
the last grand jury, when it is report
ed, he called its foreman a Id liar.
If policemen and other officers are to
be jerked up on such charge as this,
then, cuidado.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-11-05
LOCAL NOTES..

Tonight is regular meeting night
for the Turner's.
-Dullnig' store is about as prettily
decorated as any of them.
There were ten cases before the
recorder this morning.
F. E. Ripley, brother of Dan Ripley,
general passenger agent of the III. d
7. G. Ry., is at the Menger from
Houston.
Tho rain was heaviest last night
between IL and l o'clock.
The police are still taking up the
tramps and all suspicious looking
characters they can pounce upon.
The Kampmann building has
been decorated with flags by its ten
ants.
Mr.. Joe Sauer and bride returned
yesterday from their trip to Calves
ton.
There will be q meeting of indie
pendent Order Of Good Templars to-
night, in Dullnig block.
For the best selected stock OF
clothing go to Pancoast& Son. 1l:2:1m
1t is reported that Henry Waiter,
son, of the Louisville Courier Journal
will be here during the Fair.
w. H. Hopkins, of st. Louis, is a
guest of the Menger.
Mrs. Henry Wallas, of st Louis,
is at the Menger.
ia. Lyle, the Pullman Palace car
man of Kansas City, is at the Menger.
Jot Gunter, well known stock
man of Dallas, is at the Menge
Mrs. J. B. Mitchell, S. w. Rankin
and Miss l.. Murette are here tor the
Fair from Corpus Christi, stopping at
the Menger.
w. d. Lawson, travelling passenger
agent of the M. X. & T. Railway, re-
turned from Southwest Texas today,
and will remain for two or three days
w. c.. Balcher, a prominent man OF
Austin, arrived in the city yesterday
to see the big Fair. He can be found
at the Menger.
H. F. Kaufman, "ohe of the boys, ~
is here. He will take in the Fair on
Drummers' Day with the other boys.
The Sunset ticket office and offices
on the same floor of the Kamp-
mann building, are profusely dec
Grated.
{. MissMillieLewis,M issN orma Lewis,
III. L. Lewis, Hubert Lewis, Master
Willie Lewis, of Hearne, and Miss
Susie De Bose of Sherman, are jol-
ly party at the MeDger. They will
remain for tn @ Fair.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-11-05

sTOCKDALE STAGE LINE.
Departs at 100 a. m. arrives at so p. m.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-11-05

PLEASANTON STAGE LINE.
Departs at 1880 a. m. arrives LOO D. m.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-11-05
ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES Of MAILS

SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY.
Departs east at TOO a. m. and 40 p. m. !;
departs west at 2:00p. m.
Arrives from the east at l 90 p. m and 7:45
p. m. arrives from the west at 200 p. m.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-11-05
MILLINERY.

No charge for trimming hats if
material is bought from US.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-11-05
DRESS GOODS.

Paris Novelty Patterns, confined
styles arranging in prices from $500
to $500
Henriettas, Serges and Foules in all
the new shades.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-11

In front of the Fifth Avenue hotel tall,
dark woman marches steadily alons wit b
face determinedly averted from the fringe
of club moi and politicians, who make
women run the gauntlet as they pass by.
Well done, my beauty, but your color rose,
and there was something s-lf-c 'nscious in
the very pose of your shoulders. An exquis-
tie directory coat Of pale gray green is her
costume It turns back from the tn -oat in
wide deep revers Of darker green velvet aud
fastened with six imme se jeweled buttons.
The leg omutton sleeves fit closely to the
elbow the CO wrinkle to the shoulder. The
coat opens from the throat down over skirt
of still paler green silk, bordered with otter
fur, above VIII ch one catches the CLINT of
METAL embroidery.
Slender girls in white Connemarra cloaks
lined with yellow plush and trimmed with
lynx fur and ealloOn, picturesque girls in
velvet PA ii" jackets, stately women in
long cloaks of Roman red brocatelie
trimmed with bear skin, piquant women
with odd hats ulged out behind, punched
out of shape in the most unexpected place
and suggesting I'VE WON'T go b me till morn
ing" most audaciously; women with tall di-
rectory walking sticks humping along beside
them, women with the funny little Japan
csc warming stoves instead of muffs in their
hands, women Wi b deep knolLed fringe
real fringe come back again on the edges
of their pendant coat tails. blondes in green
and brunes in red all pass and repaSs in the
pagea t, the ninety-nine quiet, sober-tinted
moths furnishing the setting for the hun
dredth brilliant butterfly. Such are the
winter streets of a rich and luxuri Us city.
ELLEN OSBORN.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-11
The Fever Microbe.

An illustration of strange fact, says the
Washington Capital, is found IN the ex-
pc fence with the JameSt wn, now the
training ship at Baltimore. On one Of
her trips yellow fever appeared on board,
and several deaths followed. subsequently
the vessel was thoroughly re ovated and
extensi vely repa red. Her woodwork was
steamed. Then she remained in northern
ha bors for several winters. Sne was
finally ordered ,uth again, and before she
reached the fever dis riot case was de-
veloped and the man died. Above his ham,
mock was found quantity Of fiji h. The
wo1dwor was torn out and the filth re-
moved. Bur she is still fever ship, and
would not like to 20 south in her. Then,
again, is the case of the Portsmouth. She
once had fever on board. Lo & afterward
she was ordered to n rfolk for repairs.
Naval Constructor Hichborn had charge Of
the work A number Of his workmen died,
and he himself was taken down With
typhoid fever, aud his life was despaired OF.
Ii is true, that once fever ship, always a
favar shin
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-11

81 went TO dat house on or trot, stofferin'
like er boss OATS been eatin' white clover.
Nobody at home, an de house wuz shet up.
| wuz 50 mad dat run ergin or peach tree
ard butted the bar off, an den a fool bull
calf dat wuz in de lot run ergin M and
buttered dc bark Often me, he did. Den
tn ug t dot de bes' plan would 10 ~ go ober
to de road, bout two miles er way, an
wait till somebody come err long. | went
ober dar an sat down on er log De birds
sung in mockry, and dc lizards, wild dat
scalY impudence, run about an winked at
me. Would nobody cher comet ! seed de
dust risin' way doN de road heered
hoofs. clapped my hans wild joy. De mex
mint my heart had dun fell down in de
road. II want nuthin', but er old mule,
pokin' erbout to keep frum work. "Oh,
zoups, you said |, an got after him wild
or rock. Come decebe or homes man wild
yo' lazyness, will YOU, an hip, | tuck him
twixt de eyes. Den set down on de log err
gin an waited. Wuz de Lawd gwine TO be
XII o to met Wuz he gwinter let or ole sar-
vent dat had preached de gospel many er
time set dar an let lis mouf waite him ter
deathl Err nuder dus down de road; my
heart jumped up from de groun'. l rained
my eyes. Er wagon wid @ man on it;
couldn' wait till he come up. / struck er
trot ter meet him. My greshus or live, he
was chewin' an spittin.'
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-11

An old negro, Simon Buck, was on trial
for brutally assulting an old fellow whom
he had never seen before, and who mad
not given the slightest cause for the at
tack
This court has never contemplated a
more uncalled-for affair."" said the judge,
addressing Buck. "You simply met this old
man in the road, knocked him off his wagon
and beat him."
''Yas, sab, OATS er fack," Buck an
swered.
"But what had he done to you7"
"Treated me WIS den dog, sah."
"Why, he had do e nothing to you"
''He mout not, sab, in de eye o. de
law, bu frum de human stan'Dint he de-
cehed me in er mos shameful manner.
Eff You'll let me, sab, I'll tell you how it
wuz"
well. go ahead"
Thank Q. sab. Wall, las Friday nav
min / went fisbin' ober at the pom on de
Hicks place. 10 VI tel miles frum whar
lib. I got dar a little arter sun up an de
fish bit like da mad erbout suthin', an
hauled 'en out one after er nuder tell |
sorter thinks ter mersef dat I'd better
pray er little in thanks fur all dat good
luck, but den | thinks dat | beJIer take er
cAaw terbacker fust; an so | reich d down
in my pocket, did, but dar want no ter
hacker dar. Den got up an sarc ed mer-
self all ober. Marry cru m. | had dun lef'
my terbacker at home When l foun' out
dat | didn't hab none thought gwine die
right dar."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-11
A Very Fair Poker Story,
From the Fargo lDak) Ns,os.

The majors fame as a poker player was
not confined to Fargo. He was recognized
throughout the territory as the best player
in the Nc rthwest, and u hen it ecau3 noised
about the town that he and Hunt'ey were
to play for large stakes there was no saloon
in Il @ place large enough to accommodate
the crowd, and th game was moved to he
town hall, over tt engine house. The game
began at noon and continued until o'clock,
with varying success.
AT last there was jack pot containing
500 on the table, and 1t was Maj. Edwards
deal When Nj. Huntley picked up his
hand ne saw that he held four queens and
an ace. He was surprised Cards had not
been running well en- ugh to Justify such
luck. He saw the major throw away one
card and hold four.
"How much do you open 1t for" asked
the major, nonchalantly.
huDtley stopped moment to think, and
then replied calmly:
"Don'U open it."
"Well, l will, !" said the major.
For how muchF' asked huntley.
For $780, eplied the major.
IAN right" said Huntley, throwing away
his four queens and keeping his ace, "I'll
come in. Give me four cards"
With a glai ce Of incredulity and pity
tte major dealt them and took one for him
SELF
IN bet $780," observed the major.
Raise you $l0O,"' said Huntley.
The major scanned his ha carefully,
looked at his youthful adversary keenly,
and raised it back for he me amount.
Raise it 800 mole,n said Huntley.
This sort of thing continued until there
was 81, AGO on the table, a d the crowd was
breathiess with excitement.
"Ill raise y u $500" said the major, 'if
you vii trust me-"
Rather have the cash ,"seid Huntley.
evil YOU take this ri e for that
amountr' returned the maj r. as he pointed
to a mag ificent solitaire diamond he wore,
which cost him 100 in Chicago.
YES" said HUI itley, as he saw the raise.
81 hen III call. - said the major.
Huntley laid down / is hand. He had
caught the other three aces. The major
had only four kings, just as Huntley had
suspected. Ii cost Huntley $500 TO Il eat
crowd, and when the major left Fargo
it was on borrowed money. he fame of
this game spread ar und the territory, aud
when Huntley returned from his trip into
tae rti west terrific V, after interview ing
| Sitting Bull, he stopped at Fargo on his
way east and gave Maj Edwards back his
ri e. After dinner, as Huntley, was abou
| to take the train for New York, the mai II,
ACCOMPANIED by several of his frleais, went
| to the station to see him off.
"Ly the way, Stanley" said he, "since
| you left Bismarck they have told some
pretty rough stories about the game of
| poker we played"
what are theyF'
"They say that dealt myself four kings
from a cold deck. Now | want you to tell
these gentlemen that played fair, square
| game"
"The maj or is right" said Huntley. "He
played an honest game"
"Thanko, Stanley" returned the major.
''Now want to ask you one question"
''All right"
81 want to known hewn in the devil you
ever came to discard those four queens l
| dealt your urr
'Ill sweri that, major" said Huntley,
| with grim smile, ''if you W IL tell me how
you kne l hid four quee 50
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-11

"'Mister,'I cried. fur de Lawd's sake
gin me a C aw ,erhackerw
Whoa, said he, stoppin' his team
What YOU sayf' an den he spit or gin an
spit yaller, too.
"'Gi1 me er chaw tobacker,' said l.
81 don't C aw,' he answered
Don't chaw! What de deuce is you got
in yo' moufF
"'Dogw, cd bark said he. Get up an
he clicked ter his horses.
Den de Lawd dun los his 'fluence on
me- l jumped up on dat wagon an
knocked dat man Off. got him down an
choked him. rammed er stick in his
mouf, / clawed him, i
That's enough" the judged exclaimed:
"You ought to nave killed him. Somebody
give me a chew of tobacco. Go, old man.
You are free" OPIE P. REID.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-11
sAcKcLorH AND ANTI-sAcKcLorH.

A carriage with a crest on its panels
draws up to the curb. glowing, magni-
hcept woman steps 10 the pavement. Three
immense crims n roses, soft, fresh and
dewy, are fastened to the bodice Of her
straight, CHI ging, dark green cloth jose
phlne gown. The girdle at tie waist the
bands around the 81 ewes, the border at he
bottom of the skirt are of heavy Persian
rlboo i'll shades of green, silver, god and
rich reds. A soft Psyche knot shows under
the halo of shaded green feathers, pallng
to sea foam, deeping to bi c., which border
the dropping rim of the wide hat, waving
above long-lashed eyes and clear ski that
Psyche might have envied. Tied by green
ribbon at the throat is loose, trailing green
velvet cl ak possible only for lady Of
elegant lie sure. Fitted into pointed yoke
at the back, it has in front no sleeves. In
lieu Of them she gathers the full ess deftly
under each arm, making long loose
sling as sic catches the draperies Of her
close-falling skirts with her hands and
trips acro-s the sidewalk and into a jewell
ers Lent does not mean for her sackclotl
and ashes.
fresh-faced girl in Hading walking
gown Skins by with spaniel puppy, or at
least part Of him, il her arms. Her petit
coat is of dark green Sicllian silk, and over
IL opens a belted walking coat aud cape OF
some brown watered good figured with
large palm leaves in shaded green A. fiat
band of green silk borders cape and cloak
and belts the whole. A & cen silk hat is on
ner head trimmed with q reath of brown
feathers and a cluster # green ribbon. Tue
saucy, piquant face Is tied in o bag veil OF
Drown la Q, edged with & cen. The puppy
Is done up in brown blanket with green
border and carries a crushing load OF
anxiety about the condition of the universe.
his legs dangle wildly and De rears his head
over tue girls shoulder as he Stares and
twists with an expression of poignant
anxiety, watching couple of newsboys
az a game of marbles. When he gets
older he'll learn that marbles come and
marbles go without his supervision and re-
heVe himself and the girl of burden Of re-
sponsibihty.
In front Of a horist'e window stands a
vigorous handsome, blonde girl with
punch OF pink carnations noddi z under her
cum. She is all in black velvet, very rich,
very smart, very stylish. Her picture hat
10 bordered with fur. A long-ha red boa
Is clasped about her throat aud reaches TO
the hem OF her directory redingote. One
na is thrust into prodigous muff Of
ol g'haired shaggy fur, big enough TO
stoW small wardrobe in, just like those
mat our great grandmothers carried. The
other is extended to dapper little man.
WIN black mustacbe, elegant as few
put New 70 k men are elegant, who is say
ing, LII tomorrow, then. l will call at
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-11

A bud whose leaves havenot yet begun to
opel jinges her skates as she WATCHES for
chance t cross to Fifth avenue for stage
to the skating ground. Her fair curling
hair escapes from velvet jockey cap, and
a cluster of big yellow roses shines like a
star from the breast of her short, jIunty,
black velvet wrap with its high close fitting
r IS an CO lar, under which hangs an ac-
CO dion plated gown of dull blue serge
A S alwart Young fellow of t Q athletic
order ilors her through the maze of vehi-
81 and she lifts to him shining too CRATE
full eyes
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-11
You Should not Fan

To visit the crockery house of James s.
Silva, if in search of wedding or anniver-
sary present, or anything for home use;
Won will find there the largest stock and
greatest variety, while the prices are guar
snteed as low as the lowest. Rich cut
glassware, plain and decorated china,
lamps of every kind, and a variety OF other
desirable goods, which only personal In
snection can give an idea OF.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-11

tobacco
"Wall. jedge, didn' know what ter do.
] could ! 60 erwav an lebe all de ifs in
de pon' az l couldn' do without terbacker
Oar want but one house in d tire neigh
borho I'd an dat wuz er mile off, but went
ODE dar. NV greshus, how my mouf wa
tered! Ebsrything looked at tur ed ter de
color o terbacker. Wy, sab, l wuz eruout
ter go blind"
Here the judge bit off a chew Of to-
bacco, ground it vigorously, and, forgetful
of what he did, spat on the bald head of an
Old clerk.