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Evening journal., 1889-04-02
CONDENSED NEWS.

Perley Bellsnap, president of the North
field, VT, National bank for fifteen years
and trustee Of the Norwich university, died,
aged s.
A. Pardee & c., prominent coal operators
at Wilkesbarre, Pa, gave notice of a redue-
ton of two per cent in wages. About fif-
teen hundred men and boys are affe ted.
The Methodist Episcopal ministers at their
regular weekly meeting IN Chicago adopted
a resolution expressive of gratitude to POST
master General Wanamaker for his speech in
favor of prohibition, delivered at Philadel-
pha on Sunday
The dead body OF Noah Spengler a wen
known contractor and builder, was found In
the back yard Of his residence in Bethlehem.
Pa. He had shot himself in the head with
parlor riae A note addressed to his wife
stated that he was driven to the deed by ex-
cessive drinking.
The Columbia college trustees have ap-
proved the proj.ct for woman's college in
conjunction with the present institution
The new department win occupy separate
building and viii be called Barnard college
in honor of DR.. Barnard, for twenty-five
years president Of Columbia college
John Lee West, the New Orleans embez.
zler, who, when arrested at Toronto last
week, expressed his willingness 70 20 back
foi trial, now refuses TO do 50 until compelled
by law This determination followed, IL 1t
was not the result Of, an interview with r.
G. /. Barnett, who now awaits his trial for
wrecking the Central bank at Toronto.
The legislature Of Texas has leased the old
state capitol for five years to the directors Of
the Confederate soldiers home at a rental of
IS a year The building viii be used as the
home. It produces 81, $40 a year in rents, So
that the home viii have a steady revenue
The Texas constitution would not allow a
direct appropriation Of money for the pur-
pose. 50 that this method Of aiding the charity
was adopted.
Professor Swift, Of the Warner observa-
tory, at Rochester, has just received tele.
gram from the Lick observatory announc-
ing the discovery by Professor Barnard Of q
new comet II was in right ascension hours
20 minutes so seconds, declination north lG
degrees minutes. 1t is pret y faint and has
a slow motion southwest This discovery will
entitle Professor Barnard TO still another
Warner prize of 500.
The failures for the first quarter Of 1889,
as reported by r. G. Dun g. Co. 5 mercantile
agency, number 1924, as against 2,94S for
the corresponding three months of 1883. The
liabilities Tor the first quarter Of 1889 are
81, $4,000, as against SSs, ,s54 .0OO for the
first quarter Of 1883. The failures in Canada
numbered 595 for the iirst quarter of 1889
with liabilities OF Sl,sj2,OO0, while those in
the first quarter Of 1888 ~ere so in number,
with hablhuies OF SJ,U2J,0OO.
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rnhln rlnshes.

LONDON, April 2-The Church Missionary
society has received information that the
missionaries in Nyanza and Usagara are safe
Il has been decided that the eldest son OF
John Bright, who is a Unlonist win contest
his fathers parliamentary seat for Central
Birmingham.
A public debate has been arranged between
Mr.. Henry George and Mr.. Samuel Smith.
Glndstonian member Of parliament for Flint
shire. The debate VIII take place in London
in May.
PANS, April 2.--One thousand dock work
ers az Marseilles have struck work
DUBLIN, April The Rev. John Maher, a
curate at Luggacurran, has been summoned
three times under tho coercion act to appear
Ia court
GENEVA, April 1t IS stated here that an
English syndicate with capital of %, 900, 900
francs has offered TO bug the concession for
the construction Of the Simplon tunnel under
the Alps.
BERLIN, April 2 The government has or
dered the cruiser Sperber ami tine corvette
Alexandrine to depart for Samoa Immediate
", 10 replace the two German war vessels
lost IN the recent disaster az Apia
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ON TRIAL EoR HIS LEE.

One Of the Youngest and Most Open Faced
Murderers Ever Brought TO the Bar.
New York, April 2.--Wiliam Krulisch
Fas brought before the bar of Jlnlge Glider
sleeves court yesteShy, charged with the
brutal murder of the drug clerk, Gunther
Weschung, March z He is one OF the young
est and most open faced alleged murderers
ever brought before a court. The lad is not
yet II years of age. He has what would be
called by anybody ''good face His brow
is broad and high and beneath it are set
pair Of honest looking dark eyes He was
perceptibly nervous when called to answer
the awful charge; but there was nothing in
his demeanor which indicated any sign of
weakness or a break down. He is either an
other jesse Pomeroy or much injured boy
He was clad in neat fitting suit Of black
and wore variegated scarf over his clean
shirt front
Ambrose H. Purdy, the ex-assistant district
attorney, appeared as his counsel, and shook
the lad warmly by the hand ON entering the
court room. The people were represented by
Assistant District Attorneys Jerome, Mae
dona and Foster. The entire day was spent
in obtaining jurymen, seven, subject to chal-
lenges, being secured before the adjournment
Of the court
An interesting feature Of the examination
of jurors is the defining by the people of the
law as it now stands for the punishment Of
murderers, It is explained to al applicants
for jury service thai the penalty @hseh will
be inflicted upon the boy in case Of his con-
viction is death by electricity and zach
applicant IS questioned concerning his views
on capital punishment generally and that
mode Of death in particular Yesterday ex-
animation seemed to show that there is no
conspicuous prejudice on the part Of the pub
lie against the electrical form Of execution.
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Death Of a Prominent cnnadian.

OTTAWA, April 2-John Henry Pope,
minister Of railways and canals, died here
yesterday afternoon after a long and painful
illness Of a complication Of diseases. He was
one Of the oldest members Of the Macdonald
administration, and to him is due the credit
for the early construction Of the Canadian
Pacific railroad He was born IN New Bruns-
wick in 1921, and entered political life in
1867 as a strong Conservative. When Mr.
Popes death was announced in the house
yesterday afternoon it created profound
sensation. Sir John Macdonald was visiby
moved, and moving an adjournment, paid
a feeling tribute TO the memory Of his Old
and trusted lieutenant
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The Sugar Bnn in Parliament.

LONDON, April 2.-The government has de-
ternined, in spite Of all opposition, to go
ahead with the proposed sugar bill II has
been decided BY the cabinet to Introduce tue
bin in parliament next week, trusting to
their own following and TO the help OF the
Liberal Unionists 10 save them from defeat.
The bill win be but a short measure, giving
effect TO the clauses Of the recent sugar con-
vention. As France was the only party OF
the conference that did not agree TO the pro-
visions Of the convention, the bill viii i'm
clude a provisional duty on the French pro-
duct, 70 be removed whenever France agrees
to the convention. The ministers are striv-
ing their utmost TO prove that the price Of
sugar will not rise as a result Of the BILL but
the fact that this will be just what viii hap
pen cannot be disproved and is in itself con-
stituting the strongest objection TO the meas
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CranOr & Co.

We have procured the following
Bargains for our customers to-mor-
row Wednesday,:
No. Cape Lisse Rufliing at
12ac per yard.
No. "A line Of Children's Hose,
warranted fast black, sizes from 81
to 9, at II 1-2c.
No. 3.-Ladies' regular made un-
bleached Hose at II lie, sufficiently
heavy and extra length.
No. 4.-Gentlemen's regular made
fancy striped 1-2 Hose at IL 1-2c.
No. 5.-A line Of Satin Gros Grain
Ribbon; one of the best makes, Is
inches wide, at 15c.
No. GA very superior m axe Of
corsets at soc; recently sold at 75c.
No. "A small lot Of French
woven corsets, numbers is, 10, 20
and 80, reduced from s1.25 to 75c
to close.
No. s.-A soft, thick Turkish
Towel, 1Sx4O inches, at ~ 1-2c.
No. 9.-An all-wool Jersey with
coat back at 81 90; worth 81 .35.
No. 10.-A gentleman's White
Shirt made Of Wamsutta muslin,
four-ply collar band, reinforced both
front and back. Bosom lined with
heavy linen. $1.O0.
No. 11.-Ten dozen ladies' inn
ported hemstitched Handkerchiefs,
warranted fast colors, at sc each.
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snsninInn. az r.nnl plar-

NEwBuRG, n ", April IA few nights
since a stranger came into the city Of Pough-
keepsie and reported that while he and a
companion were driving along the Salt Point
road the horse ran away throwing the occu-
pants out His companion, named Cosgrove,
a railroad boss, be reported to be missing
The stranger was covered with blood but his
story was believed He hired horse and
drove TO Pleasant Valley where raj road is
being constructed instead Of going in quest
Of his missing companion Later Cosgrove
was found in an unconscious condition and
died without reganmg as senses. Suspicious
Of foul play are entertained and an investi-
cation Is IN progress
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The EiectIon IN Cincinnati.

CINCINNATI, April 2-The interest in the
election was occasioned by the reform move
ment, led by Daniel Stone, to strictly enforce
the law regarding the sale of beer on Sunday
The contest resulted in the election of a mixed
ticket, four Republicans and four Democrats.
Mosby, Republican, for mayor, has plural
ity Of about 500 Noyes for judge Of the
superior court, Horstman for city solicitor
and Ziegler for treasurer, were elected The
Democrats who won were Stevens for comp
troller, Ermston for police Judge, Corcoran
for prosecuting attorney Of the police court
and Hooker for intirma-y director. Stone,
the Citizens candidate for mayor, received
about z 400 votes.
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clnIm. 10 cure br prnrcr.

NEW BRUNSWICK, n j., April 2.-The in
habtants OF South River, five miles from
here, have been excited for several days over
the miraculous cures said 70 have been ef-
fected by Mrs Harvey, Faith Curist, who
has made a temporary home at the Peterson
homestead, on the hill above the village.
This woman is the exponent of what She
terms religious science, and heals the wounded
and relieves the sick by silent praying She
claims that the afflicted one need nave no
faith in her system Of healing, it being only
necessary for her to sit beside him and pray.
A Mrs Hill afflicted with consumption.
claims To have been relieved by Mrs. Harvey.
A man who had had a strange buzzing sound
in his head says chat he has been cured. Mrs.
Harvey il literally patronized.
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The connectlcut rlcctlou.

BRIDeEPoRT, Conn, April 2-The demo-
Gratis made a clean sweep, electing their
ticket by about 1000 majority, and gaining
one alderman ana two councilmen. A fair
vote was polled
HARTFORD, Conn, April "A light vote
was polied OF the eight aldermen elected
five are republicans and threa democrats; Of
the thirty-two councilmen twenty are repub-
hcans and twelve democrats. The board now
stands ten republicans and six democrats,
and the council twenty republicans and
twelve democrats, republican majority on
joint ballot Of twelve, W hich is precisely what
il was last year
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life Roat Picked Tn.

NEW YoBK, April IA report reached
here yesterday that a life boat having the
name Susquehanna on ii was picked up about
noon yesterday of Cape May. 1t is surinised
in shipping circles here that the boat belongs
to the steam yacht of that rame owned by
Joseph Sticliney, the coal merchant Of this
city II is supposed to have left Wilmington.
Del, Sunday night with Mr.. Stckney and
his family on board. Mr. Stickneys partners
here say that the life boats OF tho Susque-
hanna had no name painted on them last
year.
A later dispatch says that the yacht Sus-
quehanna was ported last night m regular
course as arrived at Newport. K l.
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ItnlIrond ConsoIi,Iation.

CLEVELAND, o., April IA special e.
The Leader from Findiay, o.. says that the
directors Of the New York, Mahoning and
Western, and those Of the Ohio, Indiana and
Missouri River railroads met there aud com.
pleted the consolidation Of the two roads
under the name Of the American Midland.
with the following roster Of officers. Presi.
dent, William Thorp, New York; vice presi
dent, Davis johnson, New York; treasurer
James f. Cox, New York; Secretary, Theo
dore rockingham, New York
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a TrIena d clarton.. mnrasrea.

LITTLE RorK, Ark, April 2. L Joseph
Smith shrewd and popular colored man,
who was assisting the detectives in their hunt
for the murderers OF Hon. John NJ Clayton,
at Plumersville, has been shot and killed near
that place by man named Dave Richard
son. The immediate cause Of the killing is
not known. Richardson was arrested and
lodged in jail at Morrelton. 1t is understood
here that tho chain Of evidence that will
bring about the arrest and conviction OF
Clayton's murderers is now about completed,
and that the arrests Of the guilty persons will
soon follow
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a strIIre soon sat,Iad

ELIZABETH, N. j., April 2. The 200 Italians
who struck on Saturday at the race course
Of the New Jersey Jockey cub because, as
they declared, their food was Of poor quality,
resumed work yesterday, the contractor hav-
ing promised them that hereafter their pro
visions should be satisfactory. The men
wanted an advance from SIPS TO 81. so a day,
but this Cont actor O'Reilly refused to give.
An hour after the men went back to work
three car loads Of Italians arrived on the
scene and wanted TO take the places Of the
strikers but they were too late.
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woman suIrare a. nTIchIean

DETROIT, April 2-The first time in the
history Of Michigan women voted at the
school elections throughout the state yester-
day. In Detroit large numbers of them have
turned out and are soliciting votes with all
the vigor of old time ward workers. Reports
from all the districts show that they are
treated with most distinguished considera-
tion, and they may get two women candi-
dates into the Detroit school board.
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THE CZAR IN DANGER.
Discovery of a Plot to Take
His Life.
THE LETTER FROM STANLEY.

bismarck Celebrates His seventy-fourth
Birthday--The Sugar BIZ to Be Pushed
IN the British Parliament-GerInan ships
Ordered 60 Samoa.
s'T. PETERSBURG April 2-The Russian
newspapers have been prohibited from pub
fishing reports Of the explosion at Zurich. 1t
Is stated that the police have secured an inn
-ortant clue in a suburb Of ST. Petersburg
10 plot 70 murder the czar The ear is
thoroughly alarmed at the disclosures
AumcH, April 9 "A notable exodus OF
Russian students from this city has taken
place since the establishment for the manu-
taeture Of explosives was discovered by this
police recently. The whereabouts Of the stu
dents are unknown
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Battl;na with the Ice.

DETROIT, April 2-The Atlantic, Of Grum-
mond's MaclSinac line, the first boat Of the
season for Lake Huron ports, which left here
Saturday night got stuck in the ice at St
Clair fats The tug Swain has assisted the
Atlantic ever since in crowding through the
blockade, and had succeeded in passing Star
Island house A telephone message from
Algonae states that the boats have to hattie
with only one mile more of ice. The block
ade extends only as far as Hassens Island,
and the Atlantic will probably soon reach
clear wafer
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straneled Their child.

JACKSON, Mo, April 2-Sherif Huskey,
Of Ballinger county, yesterday placed in jail
here Mrs. Amanda Lasater, charged with
murder, and her husband, Monroe, as an ac-
cessory. Lasater recently became religious
crank and compelled his wife to stranglo
their 14-months-old child as a sacrifice, clam
ing that the Almighty rad promised TO res
urrect the child on the third day. When
Lasater was arrested he had been carrying
the dead infant in his arm for two days
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The New York Legislature.

ALBANY, April 2 In the assembly vetoes
were announced of Mr.. Rhodes bill relating
to Pelham town meetings, and Messrs. Aspin-
wall and Blumenthal's bills relating to re-
lease by the state of escheated lands. The
vetoes are on the ground of special legisla-
ton on subjects which are, or should be, COW
cred by general laws In the senate the ses-
sion was occupied in the discussion of meas
urI relating principally to New York city
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A PostotIlce for Mrs. stonawan Jncksor


BALTIMORE, April 2. The SUMS Richmond
lVa.l special says It Is asserted upon the
authority Of many Of Mr. Blaine's warmest
personal friends here that Mrs Stonewall
jackson has been offered the postofiice al
Richmond or Charlotte, N. G. Some daysa ago.
as already telegraphed, Mrs jackson was as
sured upon authority Of the same Republican
leaders that if she would accept it that she
could have the appointment Of postmaster Of
Lexington, Va. The climate OF that section
of the state does not agree with the lady, and
for that and various other reasons. the proffer
was declined. The same Republican leaders
insist that the widow Of the distinguished
Confederate chieftain has only 10 signify her
willingness TO accept, and she can have her
choice OF the postohlce at ri hmond or al
Charlotte, n. c. IL is not known whether
she viii accept or not.
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BUFFALO, April 2-The News Washington
correspondent telegraphs that Commissioner
Of Pensions Tanner is holding up some $50 OF
the 81 a month pension certificates, which he
declares shall not be issued, as they are q
disgrace 10 the government, and that II old
veterans are entitled to anything at all they
are entitled 70 more than So. Claimants will
not lose their rights, but the claims will b,
further investigated and probably greater
allowances made
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Bis,narck's birthday.

BERLIN, April 2.--Prince bismarck cele-
hrated yesterday the 74th anniversary Of his
birthday. He received numerous congratula-
tions and presents Among the latter was
magnificent great hound presented by Em-
peror William, TO take the place OF the chan
eellor's famous Reichshund, which was killed
some time ago at fire on the chancellor's
estates
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s. .ge Robperr II callfornla.

MILTON, Cal, April "A stage from MUIR
phys to Milton was held up by a single high
wayman near Angeles. The driver was or
dered to throw off the Wells, Fargo q Co. 5
treasure box and the mail bag, which he did
They We're rifed by the robber, but only q
small amount Of money was secured. An
other mail bag, supposed TO contain valuable
registered packages, was not touched The
five passengers on the stage were not mo
lnsfnl
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a Hotel Keeper,s nIlstake.

Nl.w HAVEN, April "A porter at the Ar
lington hotel caught slontire Culbac, sneak
thief in the proplietor's room. He took the
THE, to the Office where the proprietor,
thinking himse.f the victim Of an April fool
joke, al wed the thief 70 escape. shortly
afte ward Landlord Bickfori missed 81, 100
note and a bank book.
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Four ChiIdren Drowned.

CLINTON, No., April 2.-John Boyles, Of
the southern part of this county, attempted,
with bis wife and six children, to drive IN
wagon across Grand river which was greatly
swollen with Saturdays rain. When they
reached the middle Of the stream the wagon
was overturned, and four Of the children
were drowned. Mr.. Boyles, by heroic efforts,
managed to save his wife and two children.
Evening journal., 1889-04-02
Earthquake in MARYLAND.

CAMBRIDGE, Nd, April IA severe shock
resembling either an explosion or an earth
quake, was felt here about 4:S0 o'clock ou
SatIr ay afternoon. The shock caused win
dows and doors TO rattle, and was accom-
panied by rumbling nose which lasted sev-'
eral seconds.
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The Latter from stanley.

LONDON, April Sir Francis de Winton
was interviewed yesterday regarding the
letter from Henry M. Stanley Sir Francis
was greatly rejoiced over the contents Of the
letter, which he says will occupy five news
paper columns The government has no
knowledge OF the contents OF the letter.
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NomInations conerr,a,,-

TRENTON, N j., April 2.-The senate in
executive session confirmed the following
nominations: Bird w. Spencer, member Of
the state board Of assessors; Irwin w. Shultz,
law judge of Warren; Henry p. Culien, lay
judge OF Hunterdon-
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clerk Of me Council.

FTICE = COUNTY ASSESSMENTS.
NOTICE is hereby given that the revised
Eorrected county assessments for the city
llmington have been hung up for public
ction at the following places in said city.
RSp WARD-Otto 81 Butz, No. West
street.
5OND wARD-william II. Brady, No.
Dplar street.
IRD WARD-Henry Witsil, S. Z. corner
land avenue and Madison street.
URTH WARD-Bernard Bonner, No. $40
Fifth street.
TTH wARD-Thomas McGillen, No. 600
son street
STH WARD-John Doherty, No. 800
nut street.
yENTH WARD-James A. Kelley, S.
orner Tenth and Shipley streets.
fHIH WARD-Alexander X. Gillespie,
"a Church street.
NTH WARD-William Sweeny, No. 2O02
let street.
NTH WARD William MAILER, No. 1895
Front street.
EVENTH WARD-Rohert T. Cotting-
No. 800 Maryland avenue.
'ELFTH WARD-John +. DAILY, n. f,
er Fourth and Union streets.
E. r. COCHRAN,
Clerk of the Peace.
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rICE- CITY ASSESS AENT.

ice is hereby given that the city assess
has been completed and the books
in the office Of the clerk of the Council,
, city hall. where they can be examined
xables from Monday, April 1st, 1889,
Tuesday. April 10th, 1889, bet Ween
ours of 8 30 O'Clock a. m. and $50 D. M.
board Of Assessment, Revision and Ap-
Will sit 10 hear appeals from the assess
from April lst TO April 50th, 1889, at the
of the tax collectors, No. 10 East sixth
!, between the hours of ? and O'Clock in
fternoon and and 9 o'clock il the even
A. f. MESSICK.
Clerk of the Council.
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LIVE sToCK.

I
B SALE S250-A FINE SPAN OF
|oung Morgan horses; flrst-class road
double or single, and perfectly sound
bntle; grey; own brothers; five and six
|pring; size, 500 lbs. each; a perfect team
ry respect. Address, w. $. DlCKER-
Glendale, Sussex county, Del.
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LOST AND FOUND.

ON GOING FROM NINTH AND
. Market to Sixth, to Postotfice, to ice
II No. 403 King street. Liberal reward
at Office.
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REAL EsTATE FOR SAVE.

G. e. FULL UNIFORM AND TRUNK
cheap. Apply No. 522 Walnut street.
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FoR SAFE.

a
SR SALE.-A LOT OF PEWS. TAKEN
from the old Union Church at Second and
Ellington streets. Apply at 4lg West Sec
#,trapt
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NOTICES.
JRGE WHITE. CARTER,
successor to

It S. Smith, No. 123 French street, is pre-
to do light or heavy hauling at reasona-
ties.
ticular attention given to removing
pianos and other articles requiring care
xtra attent on.
hphone call No. 432
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000 CASH, BALANCE ON MORT
4 OUU gage at five per cent, will buy
DOM house, with modern improvements;
lsomely papered throughout; glass chan
ue. Address, HOUSE, Evening Journal
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D. w. JACKSON.-THINGS NOVEL,
ODD, USEFUL. Also daily, weekly and
by papers, stationery, periodicals. paper
etc. NO. g03 MARKET STREET.
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R SALE OR RENT.-AT CLAYMONT.
foot OF Myrtle avenue, on the river front,
pier 200 feet into the river, use of veget-
and milk of two COWS. Apply to
WILLIAM p. CRESSON, Philadelphia,
ClaVmOnt Del
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rICE.-A. BUCHER. SIGN PAINTER,
has removed temporarily to No. AZ Ship-
rect, opposite his old stand.
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|R SALE OR RENT. r. WHITE &.
BRO. have one two-story brick house, six
Is and bath
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p. POOLE Il SON HAVE REMOVED
their wall paper store II l09 West 7th
here they have on hand full line OF wall
and window shades at reduced urices
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BOARD AND ROOMS.

ST CLASS ROOMS WITH BOARD.
70. Sl1 Market street.