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Evening journal., 1889-12-11
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Providence, r. l., Dec 1L-Edmuad
Crook has taken action to recover SO 900
damages from the prosecuting officer and
Policeman Brown, OF Warren, for false arrest
and imprisonment He called on his daughter
Saturday night, and when refused admit
tance tried TO force an entrance into the
residence where she is employed as a do
mestic. A man named Valpey, who was in
the girls company, had him arrested on
charge of disorderly conduct
Evening journal., 1889-12-11
sAYANNAH,s Rle sTRIkE.
Two Thousand 'Iongshoreme stop wor
~ the nochn.

Two Thousand 'Longshoretnen stop Work
at the Docks.
SAVANNAH, Ga DC. 1.-two thousand
'longshoremen are out on a strike. Not q
bale Of cotton was loaded during the day.
The trouble bad its origin in the dptermina-
tion Of the stevedores 20 stand by the ship.
merchants as against the owncrs Of vessels
in the custom Of custody Of fees. The British
steamship Thalia caught fire last month
before the cargo was loaded and tile steve
does having finished the contract refused.
on Saturday last, TO load tho hold from
which the damaged cotton was taken.
Tho master Of the vessel began loading
with non-union men ON Monday and the
'longshoremen's association ordered a strike.
The new men quit work and left the vessel
IL is fight 70 break up the custom Of eus--
tody fees and 25S per cent. value Of cargo to
charterers Of vessels, the longshoremen
siding with the cbarterers Il is net be-
lieved that the strike will last very long.
Evening journal., 1889-12-11
Rrinll nInl,nra nInei.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 1.-THE National
Brick Manufacturers association is ia annual
session in this city The total membership
is now 256, gain Of 40 during the year
The treasurer's report showed balance on
hand Of S30S04 The election Of ofliceri
resulted in the selection Of Thomas B. Nc
Elvey, Of Philadelphia, president; c. +.
Merwin, Of Berlin, Conn, recording secre.
tary; Theodore A. Randall, of indianapolis
corresponding secretary, and William H.
Asly, Of Chicago, treasurer.
Evening journal., 1889-12-11
Iron and steel Men NO..

PIrTsBURG, Dec. II. Representative iron
and steel manufacturers from nearly all Of
the prominent mills in the United States
have assembled in this city for the pur-
pose Of holding convention. The special
object Of the meeting is not known beyond
tins fact that the present scale Of prices is to
bo revised and probably advanced
Evening journal., 1889-12-11
KIIlea on the Eleratea Rnnd.

BROOKLYN, Dec. ll.-Charles Nickerson,
aged 40, an Insurance broker at Bridge
from the platform Of the Van Siclen street
station of the elevated railroad TO the track
and was run over by an approaching train
He was terribly crushed, and died soon
afterward. He was under the influence Of
liquor at the time Of the accident ..sss
Evening journal., 1889-12-11
An Indinn,s rrnrlc nenlh.

BRADFoRD, Pa, Dec. lL-At Carrollton,
N. ", Pat Halftown, an Indian aged ~
years, was struck by engine No. II on the
Rochester and Pittsburg road. He was
dragged distance Of 500 feet and ground to
atoms His wife fell into a ditch on the side
Of the track and was nearly drowned She
was pulled from the water by an Indian who
happened to be passing. Halftown was
buried in true Indian fashion.
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Crnnre ,Iembers Tnalrnanf.

TRENTON. N. j., Dec 1.-THE New Jersey
State grange met here yesterday. The mem
bers are very indignant at the refusal of the
state officials TO give them the use of the
assembly chambers, as has been the cust0n
heretofore. They were offered room under
the roof, but the women delegates refused tn
climb up three flights Of stairs. The grange.
has hired a hall in town The executiva
committee has prepared resolution de-
nouncing the officials, and it will be adopted
Evening journal., 1889-12-11
Nlaeteen yale Freshmen Suspended.

NEW HAVEN, Dec. 1l.-At a meeting Of
the Yale faculty nineteen members Of the
freshman class in the Yale Scientific school
were suspended on account Of low standing
in Latin. II they do not pass the examina-
tion before the January term begins they
viii be dropped altogether
Evening journal., 1889-12-11
A MaohInist,s Horrlsle suIo,as.

TRENroS, Dec ll.-Robert Grey, machin-
st out of work and heavily in debt, COM
mitted suicide in Mercer cemetery, first lax
ing laudanum and then cutting his throat
and wrists. He held coal scuttle in his
lap to catch all the blood from the wounds.
he left letter to his wife explaining tha
cause for his action
Evening journal., 1889-12-11
Cleveland and .Tefrerson's Purchase

SANDWICH, Mass Dec. ll-lt is reported
that x-President Cleveland and Joseph JEFF
ferson have bought the islands in Wakely
lake, near here, very picturesque spot, aud
one noted for good fishing It is said that
they will put up a club house on the most
central of the islands
Evening journal., 1889-12-11
Fatalir shot hr nurcIars.

SCHENECTADY, N. Y, Dec. ll.-Frank g.
Bechtel, Of Scotia, discovered four men en-
tering his shoe store about . a. m, and fired
at one Of them His fire was returned, and
he was struck in the face, the bullet lodging
at the base Of the brain. The wound viii
probably prove mortal Six tramPs have
been arrested
Evening journal., 1889-12-11

brokers iis the ne
gotiations. We ac.
quired the proper
BY as an individual
Investment, and In
tended to develop
It. Consolidation
was afterward dis
cussed, and tht
companies were I'm
ally merged. The
Platt property was
houg ht by the
stockholders Of tht
Tennessee company
Evening journal., 1889-12-11
Two Men Crushed to Death.

PrTrsBURG, Dec. 11.-At p. m. Frank
Kalert and John zozody were crushed to
death by the falling Of some heavy metal
they We're engaged in hoisting by means Of
a derrick ON Prcble avenue, Allegheny. The
derrick broke and with the metal fell upon
tha fr,ar
Evening journal., 1889-12-11
A Challenge from New Jersey.

NEwBURGH N. Y, Dec. 1.-THE Shrews-
bury N. j. Ice Yacht club has challenged
the Orange Lake Yacht club to sail a 20 mile
race over the lake course as soon as ice will
permit for the challenge cup Of America
recently presented by Gardner Van Nos
trand,
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prenarinr for the FRAY.

NEW York, Dec. 1.-THE National Base
bail league committee were in consultation
yesterday at the law Offices Of Evarts,
Choate & Beaman. President Day said
they were going over the points and making
ready for test case.
Evening journal., 1889-12-11
Lahnr Men az Rnston.

BosToN, Dec. ll.-At the opening Of the
American Federation Of Labor the conven-
tion was addressed by Governor Ames Mayor
Hart and President Gompers
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Mr.. lNMAN EXPLAINS.
Ex-senator PIatt says the big suit win
Re RusheF.

NEw YoRE, Dec li.-JohUH Inman spok,
asfollows TO reporter concerning the suit
Of the Tennessee Coal and Iron company
against him to recover 81, 100000: 'slhe
clairns Of enormous profits on the several
transactions mentioned have seen greatly
exaggerated. Relative to the sorchase %
the Platt company plant, will say that
although we were directors OF the Tennessee
company at the tune, we did not act rs
Evening journal., 1889-12-11
Rer. n. NJ. nlrhee nvlnr.

LANCASTER, Pa, Dec. ll.-Rev DR.. f. E.
Hig bee, state superintendent Of public in
STIR ction, has been stricken with paralysis
and is now lying at his home in an uncon-
scig VS. condition
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He's a Hieh Kicker.

KINGSTON, N. ", Dec. l1.-At the annual
tournament OF the Hauck Gymnasium cIun~
the high kick medal was won by John Hsrd---
man, who made s feet inches.
Evening journal., 1889-12-11
BANKING AND FINANCIAL.
CAPITAL, $500, 1000.
THE EQUITABLE
Guarantee and Trust Company,
Northwest Corner Ninth and Market SITS.
WILMINGTON, DEL.
BANKrNo AND FINANoIAL.


Deposits of money received on interest.
Rents and income collected and RENTED for
a moderate charge and estates OF every der
scription carefully managed.
This company acts as executor, admtnistra-
tor and guardian and receives and executes
trusts OF every description from the COURTS,
corporations and individuals and acts as
agent for the registration ana transfer OF
loans and stocks of corporations and ~ the
payment of coupons or registered interest or
dividends
This company also guarantees the validity,
performance and effect of any contract be-
comes surety on bail bonds and courts and
officials are directed to accept IL as sole
surety in all cases.
Executors, administrators or trustees OF es-
tates and ladies unaccustomed to the trans
action Of business will find this company
convenient depository for money.
Wills receipted for and safely kept wlthout
For further information. call at the Office or
send for a circular.
WILLIAM BUSH, President.
PRESTON LEA, Vice President
OTHO NOWLAND.
Secretary and Treasurer.
DIRECTORS.
VIM. n Swift. II. NJ. Barksdale,
Samuel Bancroft ,Jr William DUPONT,
Preston Lea Thos. jackson,
William Bush, VIM 4. Porter,
w. SALISBURY, Jr.. Joseph swift,
II HI Carter WIG Pennypacker,
DR.. J. A. Draper, j. Smith Brennan,
K Brinqhnrst, Jr. George v Massey,
George w. Bush, A. p. Robinson,
Christian Febiger, III. A. Richardson.
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LOST AND FOUND.
NOTICES.


NOTICE.-IF YOU WANT TO SAVE
~ DOLLA Rs insure your property with
HAWKINS a. CO., III Market Street.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
~ the eo-partnership heretofore existing
between Jessie X. Baylis and 5. Homer
Calkins, late trading as Baylis q Calkins,
Is this day dissolved by mutual consent.
The business viii be continued by Jessie x.
Baylis, who will collect all debts due to and
pay all debts owed by said firm.
JESSIE X. BAYLIS.
=. HOMER CALKINS.
WILMINGTON. DEL. December 2. 1889.
NOTICE.-IF YOU WANT TO SAVE
IN DOLLA RS, insure your property with
HAWKINS a. CO., 7l2 Market Street.
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THE CHlEFTAIN AT REST
Funeral Obsequies of the Late
Jefferson Davis.
THOUSANDS VIEW THE cORTEGE

A Procession Unequeled by Anything oi
the Kind Before in the soath's History
The Services at the city Hall and ir
the Cemetery.
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RusINFss CARDS.
QnQ KING STREET.


500 KING STREET
The brightest place in town is our store
You can pick out what y0u will give your
frieuds for Christmas. One of those lovely
cups and saucers filled with mustard: tea pot
with pound Of coffee; pickle set; candlestieks,
wine glass, wine set, bottle cherry sauce for
Christmas pudding. Jar of imported straw
berry jam; jar Of orange marmalade. We
have another large lot of this homemade
catsup at l0c per bottle; take 1t when you can
get it, when il was gone before you blamed
us;now is your chance, you will never get it
again at the price. Twin Brothers yeast
cakes is what you want to raise your dough-
nuts for Christmas, and l0c a package; it
will keep for year; it beats Fleischman's s
yeast all hollow. Don't forget our whole
tomatoes in cans, for 25c. We have the
whitest sugar and flour and the best tea and
coffee in this city. We have enlarged our
place and it will pay you to come in and walk
around and see our California fruit it is good
TO look at We have all country produce.
Fresh eggs and good butter at p and 2Sc; per
pound We have our fancy corn, II Will set
the town on fire, cans for 25c. Our special
flour, Doc bag. We have the finest goods
for the least money. Flap Jacks are all the
rage at t NJ. WIER'S, 500 King street.
Evening journal., 1889-12-11
RrAL EsrArE.


.TOR RENT-TtE PREMISES NO. 2 CITY
a Hall Place Opposite the. police station)
ing Company Immediate possession Apply
at WILMINGTON PRINTING COMPANY,
z08 Shipley street.
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The seriousiy injured.
A Thentrloal death iran.

This theatre has always been noted as a
death trap, and was condemned twelve years
ago, but the other theatre was washed away
in the food and since this one has been used
The manager tried to quiet the crowd, but
it was Of no use. One man jumped from the
third story window and was seriously in
iured, and many more would have jumped
but for few cooler heads
Evening journal., 1889-12-11

It Is reported on good authority that the
police clubbed several TO death. The killed
and injured were all taken to the Hender-
son morgue, whore they were identified
Coroner Owens and jury viewed the remains
Of the dead and rendered decision that the
victims came 10 their death by being crush
cd and mangled in Parks Opera house.
Evening journal., 1889-12-11

At the grave the ceremonies were con-
Quoted by Bishops Gallagher and Hugh
Miller Thompson, of Mississippi. Minute
guns were fred at the head of Canal street
and at Claiborne and Canal all day, and at
the grave there were proper gun salntes and
bugle calls as became military funeral
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1889-03-05
City Council.

The City Council met in regular monthly
meeting last night and transacted the usual rou-
tine business. The committee to investigate
the ACCESSIBILITY of establishing city " lookup"
were granted further time. The salary of po-
lice was raised to forty dollars per month, and
that of the marshal to City dollars, and they
will now be required to wear uniforms.
Mr.. r. B. Carpenter, chairman, appointed the
following committees:
On Finance-B. A. Meginniss, j. R Cohen
and 0. Bernard.
On Streets-F. G. Gilmore, j. r. Cohen and
B. N. Shay.
On Market-B. N. Shay, B. A. Megnniss and
A. Cobb
On Cemetery-O Bernard, A. Cobb and Ju-
Illus Ball.
On Police-Julus Ball, A. Cobb and O. Bsr-
nard
On Bulding-J. R. Cohen F. G. Gilmore aud
H. N Douglass.
The Council will meet again Monday, 18th
inst.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1889-03-05

The annual statement of The Mutual Life
Insurance Company of New York shows the
remarkable progress made by this institution
during twelve months. The record made by
the Mutual eclipses its own best efforts, and nat
urally exceeds that of any other financial insti-
tuition in the world. The new business written
amounted to $1O3214, 1851. 80. an increase of
$33, 758, 1926 over the new risks assumed in
in 1887, and gain of $46,S81 ,542 over the bust
ness OF 1886-showing continuous and phe-
nomenal advance. The assets of the Mutual
Life now aggregate $126, 082 1885, indicating
gain for the year of $7,276, 3O1. The Company
has now an outstanding insurance account
amounting to $4s2, 125,1S4. Its total income
from all sources is reported at $26,215,932 1t
paid to its members during the year for death
claims and endowments and other obligations
$14,727, 5000 Up to date the Mutual had
$500 policies in force, showing gain in mem
bership for the year of II ,426, thus forming the
biggest army of policy holders in any regular
life insurance company in the world. The sur
plus fund was increased $1,645622.11 in 1888,
and the Mutual now has $7,940 063 SO over and
above every liability.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1889-03-05

A social hop given under the auspices of the
young gentlemen of Ia llahassee, at Leon Hotel,
Friday evening, was one of the most enjoyable
social events of the week. The music. by Profs.
A. D. Magbee and George Richards, was ex-
cellent, and the dancing was highly enjoyed,
and continued until the wee sma' hours of morn
ing, refreshments being served at 11:3O
Among the lady guests from a distance were
Miss Merrill, Miss Thomson and Miss Waldron
of Chicago; Miss Woodruff, of Auburn, N. Y. !;
Miss Higgins, of Texas; Miss McCulloch, of
Wisconsin Miss Overaker, of Cincinnati and
others, besides a number of Talahassees most
charming bellies
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1889-03-05
CONSUMPTION CURED.

An old physician retired from practice. having
had placed in his hands by an East India mission
airy the formula of simple vegetable remedy for
the speedy and permanent cure of Consumption,
Bronchitis, Catarrh Asthma and all throat and
Lung Affections, also positive and radical cure for
Nervous Debility and all Nervous Complaints, after
having tested it's wonderful curative powers in thou
sands of cases. has felt it his duty to make it known
to his suffering fellows. Actuated by this motive
and desire to relieve human suffering, will send
free of charge to all who desire it, this recipe, in
German, French or English with full directions for
preparing and using. Sent by mail by addressing
with stamp, naming this paper-W. A. MOVES, 149
Rb,oer's Block, Rochester, " Y. 38-eOw1y
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1889-03-05
Spelling.

Out of forty words sent out by Clark & May
nard, Publishers, New York, H. W. Demilly's
pupils-Monroe Spring Academy. Milton, stood
as follows
Levada Brown. Winnie Jernigan, George
Stewart, Charles Stewart missed one Ethel
Beal, Hattie Hemphill, J. F. Allen missed two.
J. E. Allen. Ida Hemphill, Matte Brown, Sallie
Hemphill, Callie Jernigan missed three.
Some of these words were not in common use,
hence very difficult to SPELL
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1889-03-05

was taken with severe Cold, attended with
distressing Cough and running into Consump-
ton in its first stages He tried many socalled
popular cough remedies and steadily grew
worse. Was reduced in flesh, had difficulty in
breathing and was unable to sleep. Finally
tried DR.. Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton and found immediate relief, and after using
about half dozen bottles found himself well
and has had no return of the disease. No other
remedy can show so grand a record of cures as
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Consumption.
Guaranteed TO do just what is claimed for it.
Trial bottle free at NJ. Lively's Drug Store.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1889-03-05

Are you disturbed at night and broken Of your
rest by sick child suffering and crying with pain
of cutting teeth? If so. send at once and get .
bottle of MRS. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP FOE
CHILDREN TEErHING. Its value is incalculable. It
will relieve the poor little sufferer immediately.
Depend upon 1t, mothers. there is mistake
about It. It cures dysentery and diarrhea, regl.
lates the stomach and bowels, cures wind cole,
softens the gums, reduces Inflammation, and gives
tone and energy to the whole system. MRS. WIZ
SLOWS SOOTHING SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TRRrHIHe
is pleasant to the taste. and is the prescription Of
one Of the Oldest and best female nurses and ply
scians In the United States and is for sale by all
druggists throughout the world Price Is cents .
bottle. jan a. 1860-lv
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1889-03-05
Grand Lodge knights of Honor.

TIE Grand Lodge of Florida, Knights of Hon.
or, will hold their seventh annual meeting at
Fernandina, Tuesday, 18th inst. The headquar-
tiers will be located at the Egmont Hotel, where
necessary committee rooms have been secured
free of charge. and board arranged for all who
attend, at 81 per day. The railroad companies
will give reduced round trip rates; fare from
Tallahassee and return, 1915; from Madison
$685.; from Ellaville, $500, and from other
points in the same proportion. Tickets will be
on sale on the 9th inst, good for ten days.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1889-03-05
The Templetons Are Coming.

John Templeton's Opera Company is one of
the best known and most popular troupes that
ever visited Florida, and they are great favortes
of the Tallahassee opera going publc-always
receiving hearty welcome and full houses here.
This excellent company will play two nights at
the Tallahassee Opera House, beginning to-mor-
row. presenting first the Mikado, in which they
will appear in costumes direct from Japan.
Thursday night they will present Girofle Grofa.
Secure seats early, now on sale at Schrader's
drug store
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1889-03-05

Mrs. Phoebe Chesley, Peterson, Clay Co.. Iowa,
tells the following remarkable story, the truth of
which is vouched for by the residents of the
town: am 70 years old, and have been troubled
with kidney complaint and Rmeness for many
years: could not dress myself without help.
Now l am face from all pain and soreness, and
am able to do all my own homework I own
my thanks to Electric Bitters for having rnewed
my youth, and removed completely all disease
and pain" Try bottle. SOC. and 81, at II
Lvely's Drug Stere.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1889-03-05

We direct special attention to the display adj
vertisement of Messrs. w. D. Wilson & Co.. liy.
cry stables. This enterprising firm has fitted up
with the very best horses and vehicles to be had
in the markets. and make specially of stylish
teams and rigs. They have the smallest pony
and the finest buggies in the city, and their
blooded horses, fine harness, etc., are equal to
those of any livery stable in the South.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1889-03-05

The best Salve in the world for cuts, bruises,
sores, ulcers salt rheum fever sores, letter, chap
ped hands, chilblains, corns and all skin erup-
tions, and positively cures piles, or no pay 70
CURED 1t is guaranteed to give perfect satislha.
ton, or money refunded. Price IS cents Der
box. For sale by M Lively
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prizes the three best Serial Stories of $4,000 words
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addition the many other special features it s the
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Tourists,

Whether on pleasure bent or business, should
take on every trip bottle of Syrup of Figs. it
acts most pleasantly and efectualy on the kid
neys, liver and bowels. preventing fevers, head
aches and other forms of sickness For sale in
SOC. and 81 90 bottles by all leading druggists.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1889-03-05
METEOROLOGICAL.

qsmnerature at Tallahassee, Florida
~' " for the past 'oee&
taken by W. A. RAwLs, Druggist and
tds~ pharmaCiRf.l
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MASONIC.

u,,sr meetings of JACKSON LODGE
n Regu."n On the first and third Mondays in each
IN .tS o'clocS w. M. MCINTOSH, Secretary.
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ocular meetings of AUCILLA ENcAMP-
n keguioh Mold the first and third Thursday Foe
~ escss . IN good standing are invited to attend
cHAscEY, Scribe
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-pseular meetings of LEON Lopez No. 5,
IT hssu Tnssday Epenine; at their Lodge Room at
csock. All Dio'N W. B. SCHRADER, N. g.
fsSS ROBERTS, X. 5.