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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-08-12
sou1n sIpe ElRE coMPANY.
Large Ameunt Already subaeribed &c
Make A. y success,

Make ~ = success,
The South Side Fire Company Is BEEN,
ing. A meeting was held about enc
week ago and John e Curren was elected
PRESIDENT IF the company. Many Of the
citizens who were present thought that
enough money could not be raised on the
South Side to support such company.
Others however, thought that tho amount
necessary to put it in working order
would be quickly subscribed.
The last named seemed to DO in ma
jority and the scheme was tried a com
mittes wss appointed to solicit sHbscrip
tioRs and they report that $4,000 has
been collected. The company contem-
plates purchasing the old engine which
the Washington company owns but does
not at present use. The engine was taken
over Third street bridge on Saturday and
tested. The Washington Company wants
81, 600 for the engine. The company will
have an engn honse and grounds with
all the apparatus which the company
needs.
The engine house will be located on
one Of the principal streets, so as to be
accessible to tie part of the locality hav-
ing the MOST houses.
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Tbs WILMINGTON PLAYERS cLUs
The Striking Players Organise aaa Ma
Take Nnahingtan,n Plaza.


The Striking Players Organise aad May
Take WashingtoR's Place.
Ex Manager Joseph simmons has com-
pletea al preliminary arrangements and
organized a Brotherhood" club Tho
new team is strong one, aud will no
doubt bedomo very popular Nicholas,
who was released by Manager Wehrle.
but who il still la this city awaiting
some back pay, will catch for thu new
club. Two pitchers have been secured
Jacobs. formerly OF the Wilkesbarre snd
Esston clubs. and Eddie" Green.
recently released BY the Athlstics ynch
will play st fret, Keay second, Carl third.
Galligan left and Coogan right. One Of
the best amateur players In the state will
be secured for center Geld
Mr.. Simmons received several tele-
grams this morning. asking for gAmea
with the new club. One was for a game
at Reading tomorrow, but as the man
ager thought II would not be best to run
the chances Of rainy day for one game
he had 10 refHse
At late hour this morning the club
was considering the ACCESSIBILITY of
taking tbs Wsshington's place III the
Atlantic Association. several dispatches
having been received boarinr On
that matter Manager Simmons ex-
poets to know something definite By this
eveaine Whatever step is taken tho club
will lscate here and play at the Front
ana Union strees grounds. II the club
does not enter the association il will
play two games with the old Cnbian
Giants team, either at York, Pa, or in
this city. Each player will be stock.
holder and the team viii be- run solely on
the Co operative plan
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-08-12
Throe Flell D..

A series Of three field sports Of the Y.
M . A. will begin on Saturday. August
49, at tho Front aad Uaion street
grounds The othsr two win bs held In
september and October respectively.
The secretary has prepared score card.
on whioh will DO spread tho percentage
q each participant in each event
These percentages win be- added
OF the close OF the series, and
the member having the highest number
Of points TO his credit viii receive 4
handsome prize The last OF the series
may be public. and a small admission fec
charged, but the directors have not do
cidsd to do this, as yet Much interest
Is now being taken in these club chan
pionship sports. ard il is thought that
this series will bring out some Of Gle
best talent "a the city
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-08-12

The funeral OF Mrs. Elvina SlcNair
took place from her late residence. No.
$40 King street, yesterday morning at .
o'clock Services were held at the house,
From there the body was born to the p
w. & B. railroad station, the hearse
containing the c9sket being followed
by cabs containing the relatives and i'm
mediate friends The body and family
were placed on the train which leaves
here about 10 o'clock for Philadelphia
The intermeRt win take place in Cedar
Hill cemetery at that place. The doral
emblems which were presented by friends
were very beautiful.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-08-12

Yesterday was what Is known As
boiler day at ths Delaware State Iron
Works This day is devoted TO cleaning
ont the furnace. rollers and other lnaohin.
cry This is done once ia two weeks
and IS a most interesting operation. The
ires in sill the furnaces are extinguishes
and the men who ere working, start to
clean the plaos. All dirt and refuse
matter is taken away. The dirt ia
thrown away but the small pieces ef old
iron ere kept and used The heavy rolls
are cleaned and new water placed In d q
tubs. After the work Ia finished, the
fires are started sgain and work goes on
as usual
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ewing Of taxes and their expenditure il

IeVyIHB 81 VNAos HMu UueIf tApehdltuf@ IN
the several counties.
Resolved, That in this political crisis
the Democracy Of Delaware, animated by
a sense of duty to their state and the
Union, lift the banner Of their party
high above petty dissensions or personal
snimosities end insoribing upon it:
Equal laws and equality before the law,
with justice to all and special favors 10
none, invite all good men and true
withis our borders to rally uzaer its
folds and assist Us to give honest and
economical government to our own state
and keep Delaware in the column Of the
great national party, which has for its
object the fHlfllment OF tao mission Of
great and free country. governed by the
people and for the people unde' the limi-
tetions Of the Constitution
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-08-12

Returned from tho OlaA-aa Gael PtcaIe.
The delegation from the Robert Emmett
Literary Association, which visited the
Clan ns-gael picnic in Rising Sun Park
returned early this morning to this city.
The death Of Joha Boyle O'Rsilly threw
pail OF gloom over all present Many
athletes were there who first learned
their ethics from his sports and Manly
Exercises. The picnic was one Of the
largest Of the kind ever held, Chicago,
Boston, New York and other cities keiag
represented by delegation.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-08-12

The cold wave reached here on Sunday
night. ard tho weather still continues
cool At no time since has the mercury
reached higher degree than " aHd at
one time 1t wRs as low as So degreea
The results are that summer clothing
has been discarded for something more
heavy, and everybody seems to have q
cold. At the seaside resorts the sudden
change had the eject Of banishing some
pleasure seekers to their homes, and
mary prominent Wilmingtonians have
arrived to-day from Atlantic City aud
Cape Nav.
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wILMlNeToN.s HARn Luck.
It's Players Were an had Condition, hat
Now Haven Played Perfectly.

The Wilmington Club was beaten by
New Haven yesterday BY bad all.round
playing, in that city. The WILMINGTON
players were ia bad form Sullivan made
three bad errors, Anderson was not eiTec
tive gave six men their bases on balls.
The new players were particularly
weak at the bat, HUeY striking out three
times and Desilva twice. The home club
played splendidly ana pounded out three
earned runs Horner pitched iine game
and bat three hits were made off his de-
livery. He struck cat eleven men. Tbs
score.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-08-12

LTorNsn ArrLrcArroN.


NOTICE ~. JAMES NUT RlONEY, THE
~ owner ana occupant Of the house aitn-
ated a. the southeast tSrner % y tncaster
avenue and franklin street. In the Tenth
ward ia the city OF Wilmington, county Of
New Castle, and state Of Delaware an eosa-
pliance with tho re tuiremeat9 o. tha
acts ~ tho General Assembly III Zach
case made and provided, do hereby i've
notice that / shall apply Ia WRITING to
the Court OK General Sessions q the peaca
and Jail Delivery Of the state Of Delaware.
IN and FOR Rev Caatle county. on Monday. the
18th day Of September, 1880 being fhe next
tcrla ~ said G.Crt. for license fs- saia
hnuse "a an inn or tavern, for the sale therein
Of Intoxicating liquors ia less quantities. thaR
one quart, to lie drank on the premiae@ ana
the following RESPECTABLE ctti1cus az aaid
" ard. nt least twelve of Nk0m are suhstAntfal
freehnldefs or faid wsFd. recommend the
said application, viK.
Arthur McDermott Patrick II. Noon,
hlllp Farley Michael Maloney,
Edward Conner, James Cam shell
Thomas walsh, Patrick \ CruHiish,
Michael MulFOOhey. Dennis s. Shields
Patrick Maher, John tslynn
Michael Farley, Thomaa 3ouldin
Henry r. Shippers, Jehn Brown
William r. Writ, Jahn CaliaR.
James Mcrrick, Patrick Corn0r.
james Murray. Henry Erner,
Patrick MeCinnis, John w lsyneh
Bernard Murray. George H. Han.
r. q. Cahili.
JAMES MULROONEY.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-08-12

Edward Reed, who was injured in a
railroad accident At the West Yard ten
years ago, and who has been slightly
dsmented ever since, has for some time
been under the caro- DR.. Brown. Yes.
terday morning the symptoms Of ineGnity
became greater and he was arrested and
brought 70 the police station, where he
was examined by Drs. shortlidge aud
Wales. The doctors recommended his
removal 10 the insane department OF the
nlmshouse and he was taken there to-
aEy
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-08-12
The Yacht Amy.

The yacht Almy is being riggea BY
employees Of the HSrlan and H0llings.
worth Company and will soon be ready
to clear from this port She went on a
trial triD several days ago, which proved
her efficiency for the trips for
which she will be ased Her owner
spared no expense in having her fitted
up for his own convenience The yacht
has all the latest improvements, and has
a very beautiful appearance.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-08-12

Citizens in the vicinity Of Franklin
and Broome strsets in the Southern part
Of the city ara complaining that the gar
bsgo man do not call in that locality
often enough. It appears from what
thoy say that the men call about once in
two weeks, but this 10 two long TO wsit
as the garbage gives of an almost IN
heersblo od0r, and sccumalstes so rapidly
that a barrel is needed TO hold it.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-08-12
nar Rlare Wa naltimore. Aurust1r

These excursions are very enjoyable. Aside
from the grand ride on the renowned Chesa-
peake at Bay Ridge you will hnd all the
Measures % the celebrated ocean resorts
Take a day or and convince yourself that a
dollar cannot be better spent This is the only
trip by which you can ct the full benent cf
the On sapeaks's invigorating air Train
leaves Market street at 20 n. m; Delaware
avenue at :. 50 a. IN. Fare 81.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-08-12

The Belts Machine Company to-day
shipped the last section Of the largest
lsthe ever built IN this city. II was 90
feet long, ~ inches swing and weighs
100000 pounds. II was shipped to the
Middalo Steel Company, OF Eicetown,
Pa, and will be used for the heavlesk
work
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Lets

In the Lombardy Cemetery arc being sold
every day. Those wishing to purchase at
present prices should do so ~ once. A free
conveyance viii leave the ONCE OF che com
psny, so. Gl4 Market stre~t.On Saturday after
noon next at 3 p. N for those wishing to see
the cemetery With 4 Wow TO purchasing lots.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-08-12

Mrs Lydia Reese Green died in Medis
on Sunday after a short illness Eel
funeral will be held on Thursday at 1
o'clock Many friends in this city will
be panied TO hear OF her death.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-08-12

Third street at the corner OF Adams.
is torn mp for the repair OF ths water
pipes laid there. The street was impass-
able yesterday, bnt has been SO far
brought into shape that teams can pass
to-day. Many families had to do with
ont water tbs greater part Of yesterday.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-08-12

Bogia. Faania Ne. :. Wilmington ... 1eA
Bye, Sailio Q sohooi Ma. lB. wilmh nxton lss
C0npbell, Klla T.. TalleyvilIa 49,. ia
Campbell. Lnlu, Music, school. Highlands 6ei
Clark, Beosac NJ PHb. school .Hoekeesin iip
Davia. Ida Al -. Pub Schl aecrgo1ovn. $40
Tleaiax. Mary D., New Castle ....... B4s7
Hare. Sallis, High school. WILMINGTON. SIG
HOPES. iAzrie y. High school Wilmington 26s
Lynch. Annie o. Mt. Piearant .......... ieOo
Marvel. ula NJ. No. q Wilmington. 4s5F
MeuaGerty. Mary No. 7. Wilminstan 7l7
Newell. =. A., school no. 10. Wilmington iBs
Rauduitzky, Annals, No 8, wilmington. Is57s
kegan, AnAa II. R0ckland scheel .... slaa
Reynolds. RSsis, Townsend. ............... ia
Smith. Reha 3. Ne. II Wilmington. II. la
You can vete as often as yeu please
and cast az @any votes at enc tirae as
you wish, but the ballots must be cut
frem this EyKuIHs JOURNAL.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-08-12

harned ruAs-New Haven, 3 Three-bAse
t-lettee. Base on balls-McKeo. l.allv,
Lang, Doyle. Hofford, g. struck out-Cud.
worth, 2, Lang, 2. Pettee. Doyle, Huey, 3. An
derson, & DesilvA .. Hasney, I.yttie, viii
llama. HIT by pitched bsll-SuliYan. At
tendance 500 Umpire-keliy
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-08-12

WANTED -BOARDEBs AT PLEASANT
w Hill Farm, miles from Land IA berg
Horses and carriages for driving. MRS.
SARAH A FELL. Pleasant Hill. Del.
TAPE NAY POINT, N. r. AMAON
for oomfert aud a good table. B0ard only 81 to
$40 per week Near the beach Apply to
AMNUN WRIGHT. Cape May Point.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-08-12

Tae exchanges Of tho Wilmington bpHks
at the clearing house to-day were: Totel
elSs, s25. 81; balance. SS5. 123.0s
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-08-12

The electric light at Fifth and Mar.
kst streets did not show any light last
evening.
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where the cseiInr Bresrss Blow

VIII go the p. w & B. Tolchf ster excursion,
August II Raund trip rate, 81 90. Grabbing,
boating and all the sports. Sieeial train
leaves ~ IA a. n.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-08-12

The wire connected with the motor at
Third street bridge was burned ont last
night, and the bridge had to be turued
of by bend.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-08-12

IN Tolchcster Beach. Thursday. August
14th.
Special train from Wilmington ever the p,
ickets 81 a. Rail TO Perryville, sRd steamer
isWn tho bey,
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-08-12

Ride 10 Toichester on Sunday. August H.
special train leaves at 7.4t over tho + w K
K. X. to 5sltiMore and down tho bay 81,
steamer.
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KENNARD & co
MOST POPULAR LADY TEACHER.
Open ts All Lady Teaoaers In ens stass
Of DeFnwamm

The following are the votes received
up - 2 p. m. 60 day for the organ for the
most popular lady teacher In the State
OF Delaware
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-08-12

Think Of ~, only sI.OO to Rochester
and Return.
By the r., w. A r. excursion Thursday. tho
l4th. frox Wilmington by special train AZ 500
q. IN 20 Psrryvllle and d0Wn the hay.
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uoTNL OHErWoOpR.

uOTAL CHETWOODE,
II ATLANTIC CITY, n. J.
Remodeled and enlarged; sixty sleeaina
-ooIHs; all conVeniences OF large hotel; nswl5
furnished, ROOMS large and airy, several has
ng ocean view; beds comfortable, with vows
wire springs, hair mattresses and feather pf
9een given to tae sanitary Arrangement
throughout the houee; city water and gtas: cal
ellis In every room.
This hotel Is desirAhIy located. on Pacif
venue, between Indiana and Illinois avenue
onvenient 60 the Pennsylvania and Raaainf
eaiiro&a stations, and within two mtnute-
yak OF the beach.
Tho proprietress takes this opportunity t.
hahk her friends and patrons for former
aVors IN past experience, and promises to
make hotel ChetWoode a HOME Ia every
respect.
Special attention will be gives to the care
lf iDvalids. MRS. ANNIE CRUDE
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LAST EDITION
REYNOLDS TO STICK.
John w. Causey May Be
Crowded of the Ticket.
Ex.sECRETARY BAYARD AT DOVER

The County Caucus The Convention
Meets = Thomas Il. Bayard Received
With Eathusiasn-Rob ebert j. Reynolds
Will Probably Head the Ticket.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-08-12
sUssprER REsoRrs'

JAMEs MULRoONEY
Sharp County record., 1890-09-11
FROM HARDY.

Prof. BIllingsley will open the
Public School here Oct, 9th.
J. T. Troy, p. c., and &. NJ Hill,
p e., held quarterly meeting here
ycsterdy, the 9th.
w. B Scarlet and wife still rc'
main in Evening Shade. Their
house is unoccupied at present.
J. l.. Beck, Thos. llaslett and oth>
crs will start to Panama, Central
America, in Il few days.
The tie train, with the usual crew
of darkicS, has been taking up ties
IN the vicinity OF Hardy since the
lst instant.
II, VI. Cope returned few days
AGO from the far northwest where hc
went to take n summer vacation and
to visit relatives.
G. w. lIannum, the hotel man,
has moved to Aurora, Mo-, and ID,
D, Walker has purchased the hotel
property aud is running the same,
The merchants Of Hardy are hav-
ing u lot Of work done on the wag,
ON ford crossing Spring river near
town, When the work is finished il
will be the best ford on Spring river
and will be entirely safe fop heavily
loaded wagons,
Forty'0nc years ago, says an cXN
change, druggist in Maine inserted
an advertisement of his business in
the first issue Of the local paper 1t
has appeared there without n single
omission ever since, aud the druggist
is rich, Another evidence that ius
dicious advertising is mighty good
Investment
Andrew DAILY has Just returned
rom the l. ~ He succeeded
n getting his horse which was stolen
rom him nearly three years ago by
ico Mclaughlin, for which theft
,loL0ughlm is now scryinga term in
he Arkansas pcnitcpliarN The cSN
onses incurred by Mr. Daily IN eop'
teu and horsn has been
Sharp County record., 1890-09-11
SCHOOL!

The Eighth Annual Session of the
Evening Shade High School will open
Sept. Sth, 1890, and close June 18th, 1891.
A Thorough course of study has been
adopted which embraces the Normal
Course of the State University. and de
signed especially for those who may de-
sire to teach in the public schools of the
state. This course includes all the
branches required for state license by
our school laws, and is practical and
well graded,
Persons who expect to become tea 2hers
or desire to take full collegiate course,
will find this course of great beneti5 to
them az to time, money and proficiency
system is as essential and valuable in the
school as on the farm or in the business
house.
A certificate Of prof i,iency will be
awarded to those who successfully com
plete this course.
Special attention, by competent assist
aistants, will be given to the Primary
Department; thoroughness and praatabll-
ity being the chef Object in view.
Board and tuition reasonable.
#. l. HERRN, Princ'nal
Sharp County record., 1890-09-11
OHITUAR Y.

Whereas, 1t has pleased the Div inc
Ruler to remove from our midst our be-
loved sister, Il lpha j. Wann, (wife o
Joshua Wann,) who departed this life on
the Goth day Of May, 1890, at her home
in Evening Shade, and whereas it is but
Just that fitting recognition Of her
many virtues be had, we deem it our duty
to record our high appreciation Of her es'
Unable character.
Therefore, be it Resolved by the mem.
bership of Mt View Missionary Baptist
Chrrch at Reeds Creek, that while NJ,
bow with humble submission to the will
Of Him who doeth all things well, and
deeply lament the loss of our dear sister,
we rejoice to know that size has laid down
the cares and burdens of life and ex-
changed cross for crown,
Resol we'd, That in the death of sister
Wann, this church has lost one of its
most worthy members, and one who was
ever ready to extend helping hand to
the needy, and the voice Of sympathy to
tho distressed; whose utmost endeavors
were exerted for the welfare aud pros
perity of the church and the promotion
of the RcdeCmers cause; her husband, n
noble companion, her daughter q kind
and atcctioDate mother, ono whose up
right and noble life wOs standard OF
emulation to her associates, kind, thought
ful, oiloctonate true aud faithful and
Wns evpr dear Go uS ALL
Resolved, That we sincerely condolc
with tho grie(.strickon husband and dear
daughter in this their trying I'll lotion,
MAY they emulate her many virtues,
We commend them to Him who dooth
all things we'll, whose cbastisements are
meant in mercy, whose plying eye watch
es over the wild lived and Mtborcss.
Sister WAnn was born in Sampson
county, n, Q, NJ y 10Th, lS4l embraced
hppe in Christ very early in life and
united with Spring Branch Baptis,
church, whore she remained until her re
moval to A kansas in 1851, The beloved
sister spent the greater part Of her liic in
the Baptist cOu'e
Resolved further, That Ia copy OF these
resolutions be sent to the SHARP COUNTY
RECORD for puJieaaOi ani copy TO the
bcroaycd family
j W TnDELs, J
W A. BoNuAM, Com.
II p NAlN
Sharp County record., 1890-09-11
Legal Advertisements.
COUNTY COURT NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that | will on
the ist day of the Ootober term of the
county court of Sharp 'unty. 1890, pro
ceed to let the contract for keeping the
paup RS If Sharp county for the year,
1891, commencing on the lst day Of Jan
uarv, 1891, aud ending December 31't
1901, to the lowest responsible bidder
The party to whom sad contract is
awarded will be required TO take charge
Of all paupers now in said poor house
and all who may be placed there during
the existence of his contract to properly
feed, clothe and furnish medicines and
all necessary medical attendance for said
paupers and to treat them in kind and
humane manner, and at all times to take
care of the farm and all improvements
thereon; and said contracting party will
he required to give bond with approved
security in double the amount of his bid
and the probable rental value of said pau.
per farm for the faithful performance of
his contract and will receive the rents
and profits of said farm as q part of the
remuneration for his services for keeping
and caring for said paupers.
Sealed bids will bo received by the
county Judge or clerk up to tho time Of
letting said contract, A. j PORTER.
Aug. 7, 1890. County Judge,
Sharp County record., 1890-09-11

The "lron Mountain Route" Is alb.
out to equip It's new line, recently
completed bctwccN Little Rock and
Kansas City, with u daily through
train, This change win 60 into cI.
feet August 3lSl, and n train of
through coaches and slcepers will
leave Little kock daily at about half
past eight in the morning, aud run
through by way of Fort Smith aud
Wagoncr to Kansas City without
change, The sleeper will start from
Memphis The night before and the rc-
of the train from Little
Rock, The local train for Fort
Smith will leave Little Rock about
half past six in the evening, and ro'
.urnng, arrIye Mt 9ittle Rock about