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Bought of Grasty, the Pusher.

We take the liberty Of publishing Mrs Closebuyer's
bill because We feel confident that il is worth
thing 10 the readers of The to know where they
get the mostest goods for the lesstest money"
Everybody is talking about GkASIY the Pusher, and
we'll they may.
Don't listen at what other merchants say OF course
they want to Keep away. The best evidence of u
mans growing business is to have his competitors
slurring at him. We here stay and want your
trade, no matter where you live. Remember the
name and place
NJ. c. GRASTY,
.a29-6m 15l0-l2 9TH st. NV
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Doodle i'm Exile.

BosToS May pa Montreal special to the
Herdd says: 1t now transpires that John p.
Whelan, the contractor for the Quebec court
house. has paid over 100000 to the Mercier
government in the last four or five years to
secure contracts for government work, at least
$40, 900 Of which, Mr.. Whelan SAYS, was black
mailed out of him. The government still owes
Whelan S237, 200.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-22

Rev. p n. Garrett, the United Brethren
preacher of Lancaster, under indictment for
forging the nsmo of Adam f. Good returned
to his circuit on the Welsh Mountain and en-
deavored to secure place to preach, but with
out success
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-22

AMONG THE PRESIDENTS CALLERS today were
Senator Spooner, Representatives O'Donnell,
with Gen. Ira c. Abbott of Michigan, and Dep
uty Pension Commissioner Lincoln. Stivers,
Walker Mass }, Wallace Mass Bland. Hodge,
Morey, Caldwell and Maish and Mr.. VIM Nc
Creery. committee from the Scotch-Irish
congress at pittsburp
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-22
IAItItIED.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. On Tuesday, NAV
20. 800 at the Residence Of the brides parents by
X v. DIR. Thomas Fullerton. JOHN II. DARNEILIE
Of New York 20 MARY GRACE PARKHURsT u
Georgetown, DC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-22
CaruOt'S Tour.

PARIS. May pa cabinet meeting was held
at the palace of the Elyssee today prior to the
departure of president Carnot on tour of the
provinces. NJ. Ribot. minister OF foreign
affairs, announced that the arrangements for
the conversion of the Egyptian debt had been
completed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-22
Nominations Today.

The President sent to the Senate today the
following nominations:
Postmasters- Massachusetts, James Bracken
Webster. New York, Bradford c. Greene OK
ford. New Jersey. L. Albertson, Atlantic
City. Pennsylvania. ]. r, Roberts, Slatington
Texas. A. Smith. FL Paso. Mississippi. J.
Scurlock. Water Valley; U. K Mistere. Gre
NADIA. Tennessee. H. Prince. Galatin
Kentucky-Mrs. May W. Wright, Hopkinsville.
!owa-Harvey II. Hopkins, Nashurs.
J. L. Whitley, Usage. Michigan-N ]. Davis
Berrien Springs; ]. H. Kidd. Ionia; II. C. King
Ascoda. Kansas-W. J. Puett Newton;
J. L. Congdon, Sedgwick; r. W. Evans. Dodge
City. South Dakota-Robert Dott, Alexan-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-22

ToDAY's BOND OFFERS aggregated sl0, 500 as
follows: Coupon Is, S2,5OO at I22; registered
As, II 1000, SlOO at l22; coupon AIS, $1,000 at
1887.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-22

Mrs. A. ]. AIKENs OF the Industrial school
for Girls, Milwaukee, and wife Of Mr. Aikens
OF the EDer,ng Wisconsin is in the city with the
visiting delegation of the charities and cor
rection.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-22

Range Of the Thermometers Today.
The following were the readings at the sig
nal Office today: Sam. So; 2p.m-. 81; ma ri.
mum. 60: minimum. ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-22

Secretary Window Knows Nothing OF II.
Secretary Window stated this afternoon that
he knew of no proposition being received from
the British government in regard to the Reh-
ring sea problem. and that therefore il could
not have been rejected after a cabinet discus
san
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-22
MIL
Oun CREDrr Plan.

OuR CRED1r Plan.
FURNITURE. CARPETS. MATTINGs. OIL
CLOTHS RUGS. BABY CARRIAGES. REFRIG-
ORATORS. STOVES and HOUSE FURNISHING
GOODS IN GENERAL Low FOR CASH Or ON
EASY WEEKLY OR MONTHLY PAYMENIA
Poplar Bed Room Suites from sl5up
Oak Bed Room Suites from S25 up
Walnut Bed Room Suites from Soup
IArlor Suites in Hair Cloth or Plush, SIS un
Ingram CARPET from Pc per yard up
BRUSSELS Carpet from &c. per yard ~,
tLCIoths irVIn 2oc. per yard W.
tPER CENT DISCOUNT FOR CASH
An Carpets sewed and Laid Free OF Charge. We
guarantee the against any loss matching
Iswe charge only for the Let number Of yards
tAry to cover the floor.
twill pay you to call Us before purchasing else
where as you will find our Prices Lower and Terms
Asler than any other house i'll tie city
CASH DISCOUNT ALLOWED on ALL BILLS
sLI1LED IN THIRTY DAYS
J. 6Ro6AN
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PRoF. Francis WILSON of Princeton Cniver-
sity is in the city on a short visit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-22

Joseph Butcher and Frank Perkins, his
brother-in-law, quarreled Saturday over q
mortgage on some property ct Mount Vernon,
Ohio. Perkins struck Butcher with Q club,
crushing his skull and causing death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-22
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

New York Stock Market.
The following the opening and closing prices Of
the New York stock Market. as reported by special
wire 70 COrson aud Mccartney. l4lN street:
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WHY DON'T YOU TRY CARRIERS LITTLE LIVER
w Pills! They are positive cure for sick headache
and all the ills produced by disordered liver
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Bnoop Huxons
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sw1Frs SPECIFIC relieves by forcing the poison
out Of the blood No ether remedy is equal to 10 for
Blood Humofs. -.
Mr. John o. Rogers Of Dana. III. writes - follow.
under date Of March 81. 1890: MY wife w. for
years invalid from blood trouble and suffered ter
rbly 1t emes from Erysapslas She tried many RENE
dies advertised g blood purifiers. but received no
benent. A few bottles of swIFTs SPECIFIC Cs.ss)
cured her Of ErysipelAs and other blood troubles
From the FIRST her appetite increased and her general
health improved In every way. She consdsrs ss.s.
the best blood purifier and tonic she ever saw and Is
willing for any one suffering % she was to be re
ferre6 to hers
a BoILs ALL OVER HIS BODY.
Six bottles Of swIFTs SPECIFIC IS SD cured me
OF horrible attack of Bois tina, had broke out oil over
my body. and from which could get no relief, feel
that 1t was not for your great medicine would have
been an invalid
". .. MITCHELL. Marion. Ala
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NATuaE AND CURE
A. p. LIsHTHILI. MD.
Io17 18TH ST. NORTHWEST.


C,.ar-h mAnifssts itself oy discharge rom
the head. sometimes OF coioriess siairy MUD.
but oftener ola purulent greenisn-SenoV ma
Ter. which IN many instances 20 eop'oa ~
pauentA lea as tnousn 'neH rnOie nee
state OF corruption- Inc uiscnArse oi'en 49,
behind ana ABOVE inc soit paiA'e' req.ii -.
most constant hawking 10. us teno'. O
sA4es or incrustaiions are olo"n ironl 'ne rs.
uns. ei'ner sOia OF u 'uou1AI -.i.,r,,Ir
oieatn 10 one sno soAu. - -. a. -
ieud Smell Ano oecaslOnAIIy VIC a,-
bIreo UT uesalOSeu' .no Ho ..n..,-
=, - tn 800 faal, .ull. heavy, and
compressed. especially above anu oe's r.' we
n.r,spcad ,bout the face and hesd. The patient
coughs more or less. has cspficlous .ppe ..
,nd i,clinad 70 droysiness The memory 10
weakened and oi'en seriously "a .,.0 ~
.,ep the inflammation spreads until it reaches
the !un.s ana LII az oours. been noticed
that CAtarrh is now looked upon Is one OF the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-22
Real Estate Matters.

The Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Com
pany has bought for $4,000 of E. NJ Gallaudet
sub lots and Is, square 760. each % feet 3-s
inches by l56 feet inches, on East Capitol be-
tween I'd and Sd streets.
II. E. Kallusowski ct al. have bought of J, B.
Henderson. in trust, for SS,49 81 lots to u.
square 1912. la feet 81 inches by lSS feet /
inch, on 18th and A streets southeast
w. Mayse ct al have bought for $3.50 OF H.
C. Borden sub lots Sc to 40, ~ to IS, Ga to 81
and IS. square $50, each IL by 95 feet, on
Morris Place between f, G., 9th and 9TH streets
northwest.
Emma A. Springstein has purchased for
S7,475 of A. p. Crenshaw sub "a square 23s,
IL. 81 by 120. IL feet, on 18th between and I
streets northwest
H. W. Connell has bought for $1,000 of n.
W. Hamilton sub 152. square 237 Is by 50 feet.
on wallach between 18th and I4th streets
northwest
F. H. G. White has bought for $4,000 of
Mary Z. Shedd lot 80. SIS subdivision Widows
Mite, and Of same. for &c 000 part lot f. H. 3 SUBJ
division do, and for nominal consideration,
part 8, P.'s subdivision of the same.
The decd to Nellie Osgood TYLER, by which
for $50, $50 Secretary Tracy conveys parts lots
ii and IL. square les. fronting As feet front
on l between Connecticut avenue and 18th
street northwest, was recorded yesterday.
One Man and Three Women Arrested.
Detectives Horne and Mahon arrested Bud
Warner, an alleged notorious colored thief, who
has served time in prison and locked him up on
suspicion. 1t is alleged that Warner has been
committing ',sneaK jobs" in Railways aud steal
ing such articles as oyercoats umbrellas and
hats. They also arrested three women-Emns
Warner and Lucy Johns, colored, and Mamie
Norbeck, white, and locked them Up on sus-
picion of being receivers of the alleged stolen
property. They will he held until the
of har inv IA fha
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-22

Is TINS YouR B1r
IL you want anything Furniture, China, Glass
Tin Ware, Knives and Forks, Window Shades. Mat
ting. OIL Cloth, &c, it will pay you to the
following list lost on the street by happy bargain
seeker:
Mrs. CLOSEBUYER
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Affairs on the Virginia Side.


Correspondence Of TIE EVENING STAR
HERSDoN, Va, May q.
There has been q real estate boom here
within the last few weeks and nearly forty
building lots have been sold.
TIE EVENING STAR is a welcome visitor TO
many families, either through the mail or the
newsboy from the evening train. K
The second battalion, which includes the
Corcoran Cadets, Marion Rifles, Logan Rifles
and National Fencibles, will be inspected at the
Arcade Armory tonight
Yesterday the remains of the late Mrs. Mary
E. Kali were taken from the vault in Rock
Creek Cemetery and inferred in the family
burying ground.
The will of the late William r. Chase fled
today, leaves his property to his wife,
Mr.. John W. Dick died suddenly in the parlor
of his home, $50 18th street, little after noon
today. It is supposed that heart disease was
the cause.
Mr. Seth Ii. Nichols, who was badly injured
on Monday afternoon last in q runaway acct
dent, is now thought to be out Of danger.
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THREE REASONS Our Or
AHUNDRED WHY YOU SHOULD WANT
FE1s,s GERM1c1DE Soar.
FE1ss GERM1c1DE Soar.
FELs's GERM1c1DE Soar

OF PECULIAR VALUE in
skin and scalp affections
destroying those germs that
cause the disease. 1t pre-
vents the pores from clog
ging and keeps them in con-
ditton for healthy and Wig
orous action. Sore, itching
and Irritating places are
soothed and healed. The
application Of thick lather
of Felss GermicIde soap
directions around each cske)
allows full sway to its anti
septic and healing proper
ties.
A SECOND REASON
Fels's Germicide soup pro-
tects from cutsneous dis
eases ana keeps the skin soft,
smooth and vigorous. 1t ID
thus both d curative aud
preventive agent. Its cura-
tive powers are we'll shown
i'll the eradication of blotches,
D N u es, freckles, &c
Chapped hands and arms
yield quickly to its power.
3.
LS'SGERMICIDES SOAP
does its work not only sue
cessfully but also delight
fully. The ingredients that
make il antiseptic and me-
dicinal are agreeable in themselves, al
in its use Is unalloyed with irritat
Beyond compare for baby's bath. Ask
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THE DELEGATES ALL HERE.
The Members Of the Charity Confer.
enco Visit Washington.

RECEIVED BIZ THE COMMISSIONERS AND THE
BOARD OF MISREPRESENTATION AT VIII
LARDs-A SPECIAL RECEPTION TO THE VISIT
oRs AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
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Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed free.
m13-eo SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., Atlanta Ga.
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15l0l2 eth st. n. ".

We able. upon the threshold of the warm season
to offer you Some special values in materials nIos
desirable.
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J.. GROGAN,

.39and 14l 9Th St nv
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Some SPECIAL VALUES"

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Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-01-01

Dr.. John H. MANI, son Of the late
John MANI and OF his widow, Elizabeth
1dans, Ninth and Walnut streets, died
This morning OF consumption, after a
short but severe illness. DR.. MANI was
born 10 this city In 1868, and was conse.
qusntly but "a years cd at his death.
Being bright scholar he went to Bryant
and Stratton's Business College, Philsdel (.
phia, from which he graduated about
1870. He then took au INCLINATION for
the study Of medicine, and graduated
with great credit from the Jefferson
Medical College In 1873. He served one
year q resident physician at Jefferson
Hospital, And one year as physician at
Cooper's Point Hospital, Camden, New
Jersey.
Coming home year ago be took III.
his residence with his mother. and COM
menced the practice OF medicine IN this
city. and was SO successful that lie was
fast growing into large practice. But
while healing others, the insidious disease
tf consumption was gradually under.
mining bis own system. He fought
against 1t until last Saturday, when he
vfsited his last patients, and his death
soon followed. He leaves mother aud
. sister, Mrs. Joseph Klrn, besides a
large number OF intimate and sympa-
thiziug friends. His funeral will take
place on Friday next az u. u, Inter.
ment In Riverylew cemetery.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-01-01

An industrious lady In Mill Crti
Hundred, whose name shall be witAaei
raised thirteen big, plump, fat turE.rl
which che intended to take to tile Chrsi
mas market In Wilmington. In orIe,
have them handy on the Monday iujts|
ing before Christmas for butchcring Il
dressing, she had them all pennel up 4
the barn the night before. Sons OIL n
turkeys, not liking such restraints ap,
their liberties, beat around until soye4 \
them made their escape. The Elk ~
were soon among turkeys WHO n
Christmas bIed,' but this afforded pa
consolation for the seven missing ossI
Looking up, the lady found two OF u
turkeys perched upon the top u
highest chimney, interested srea atom
what was going Oh below, aud no loaa|
congratulating themselves urla 'a'i|
narrow escape. For every miss llrOsi
up at that chimney TO bring ,hs igstji|
down they plainly replied "Quit" WI
1t was too late four other TURKEYS ea'
struggling back, but oae, to be 90 "
saie aide, remained away. The lay u
compelled to come to market " 10
six turkeys, and a number OF rer'ons.
whom Christmas presents were ihlrhl'J
when they read this statement VIII ea'i
why the presents did not come.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-01-01
-
A Quiet Pretty Wedding

st PauPs NJ. Z. Church was comfort.
ally filed last night with friends to wit
pess the wedding ceremony that male
Mr.. James Z. fickels aud MIRA
EleDora ii. Bates husband and wife. The
ush, rs oil the evening were Charles NJ,
Williams, Harry j. Guthrie, John A
Cannon aud Charles d. Benner. Noble
y. Hsdley presided at the organ that
pealed out the Mendelsohn wedding
march as the bridal party entered The
church about 10 minutes alter s O'Clock.
The contracting parties were prece Jed
BY TWO ushers aud followed by two others.
The bride was very plainly aud neatly
sttircd In full dove cclored dress.
The groom was in full evening conven-
tiopal black. With uncovered heads Ii q
bride, carrying bouquet OF roses and
smilax, the parties approached the altar,
and at signal from the officiating min.
lister, kneeled while the opening iuyoca.
tion was pronounced Arising % The /
1eet the wedding ceremony was solemnly
rome through with, Rev. A. Stengle 81
Ccion N. Z, Church assisting Rev Mr..
Barrett. Congratulations followed by
the immediate friends, aud tho happy
Rair left the church and proceeded i'm me.
dietcly to the residence OF the bride, No.
7eo Market street, next door TO the
church. where reception was held and a
splendid COLLATION. was served, and man,
costly and uleiul presents were received
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-01-01

MtNI-On Wednesday,. .Iannary |. Dr.
John II Mau*, in the 2ith year OF his
age.
The relatives and friends are respect-
fully requested 10 attend the nncrul
oi the deceased from the residence 81
MS inofhcr, northeast corner ot Ninth
and Walnut sireet> On Friday afternoon,
the 3td instant, at F. O'CLOCK Religions
services at the house. mteriuchl Ia
NtNcrNieW Cemetery.
BAY ARD In this city. ON December y.
MI Charles A Eayald -ou 81 the nte
k"nnnrd and EIuuris t.. Bavari. died
~ his mothers residence, No. llg2 Tat
nall street
service, 1t the IT. N. p. Church.
French street IItrEHept at =, Peter !
cemetery on wednesday afternoon at :
O'Clock.
lIoopES--On the 2gfh of Daocmbrf,
May Ann. idow oi the late iliouas
lInupcs, aged - wears
Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited 10 attend her tnmr,l fum hcr
late residence. in Min Creek Hundred,
on I hatsdaY, y tHHtI$2 ls9O. At 10 o'clock
q III services mud intefsncnt ut Red
Clay Greek Cemetery.
kING-On tire -30tG iusi Mary Caroline.
daughter oil VIM. -. aud ; King, aged
RciHtts ca and fiioni4 AFRO Respectfully
inNitrd 70 attend Tho funeral from the
residence oil hct parents, No WUI Ilh
-tiHtt, On " cunt stay afternoon nj
o'clock, SetN iccs at l;elhnuy niptfst
tlhrch. luitimeut at kiVcrylew me
tory.
EtNGw WALTON DecrinberJl, $50, Levi
\ Rmg~alt, aged ~ wears,
Relatives amt friends are respectfully
invited to attend lis funeral from ".
late residence no go west Fourth
street. on Thursday afternoon at
O'Clock. Intel nent at River, lew Gems
terry.
fAitR REL Lon the 2eth instant. Gina,
tapher L., sou OF the lIto Martin and
Mary J tarruti, in his list Yhnf
R"lhtA c- ana liiond- are IL pcetfulls
asited to attend la, fiincrud nom til,
residence 81 his mother, Ne. IL Las
fourth street. On Thursday morning NJ
O'Clock ilish Mass 1T -. AsrN = rhurclI
| lbtrtnrut ~ new tathctlill Cemetery
tDDk-ln PhilnlclpAil. on the 9gil q
breeinbeis lt'horet,, daughter % snlo
mon aud Virginia % is, aged II yeurs
R"lHtn"= ~ q iilthti- are rt4-pefsIIull,
| iIA ilta ~ attctd t6e ftGdml scrNiup n
! the bld -weil'ss, hurrh, on WodHrs lay
| January La n neIprl.. Instrument il
ord NMedos teHctarY.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-01-01
A Pertinent Inquiry.

Messrs Editors: -Wnl you answer
through your paper what We pay tax
tori Do we pay TO have the streets kept
In ordef' l thought We did, but It seems
not, As there has been before my store
door for three months two large holes
that are a death trap for horses. called
en- the proper authorities several times
Councilman Hawkins told them Of II .
Every time it was to be iixei, that wss
all.
Four weeks ago large, hnc bay horse,
that cost me e3ij four years ago, pull Hing
out load Of groceries from the store
door, slipped into tho hole. and sprained
himso so that he died last Saturday. I
think 1t 10 nothing but right that the city
should pay for the horse. They have
never sceu ~ nxinR tnoJo noIcN IN tito
street yet. By publishing this YOU will
oblige JonN WIRR,
1909 Market street
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-01-01
wANAMAKER q BROWN.
A THOUSAND TROUSERS
A DAY.
wANAMAKER q BROWN.

That 10 our move for
1890. 1t 10 not a new notch
to beat a past years sales.
1t is a new one to trouscr q
thousand men q day. We
mean to bring to this new
scheme Of doing this one
thing snch increase Of our
capacities and push that we
shall do it exceedingly we'll.
Not by cut prices, nor
spurts on special lots. These
are too uncertain to lean on
for q whole years sales.
BY bringing every re-
source of good management
and good taste into the pur-
chase OF Trouserings-ev.
cry art Of good tailoring in
the making, and by an
equally generous move Gre.
ating a manufacturers stan.
dard OF prices for every
quality Of Trousers we sell.
And we are going to
touch every mans notion In
Trousers.
We are going to sell ev.
cry sort worth thread and
shears.
We are going to sell a
thousand o day!
You and we and the
Trousers are going to do 1t.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-01-01


Yesterday George Hall. employed .,
the DiaWend Stale Rolling Mills, bu,
residing Over Third strset bridge, went
g Collector Mckee TO pay his tayss.
When asked Fhsge b. lived By the col.
|ector, instead OF saying over Third street
bridge, - he Intended. he sakl over IN
Third ward. Mckee looksd IN Third
ward lists, and Of course did not nnd the
name, and told Hall he was not asssssed.
Hall then yept to the Court HOUSE and
Got certificate from tie cIerk oil the
peacs that he was assessed. Armed with
TIL: certificate, sad recollecting that no
told the collector the Third ward instead
Of over Third street bridge. he went
back, not doubling that kr. Mckee
would rectify the error when told of II,
He showed Mr.. Mckee the certificate
and told him that he made an error IN
giving his residence 40 the Third ward,
while he meant over Third street bridge,
and that II he would take the trouble to
telephone to George W. Todd, OF the
Diamond State rolling mills, he would
and that what ho said was true. Mckee,
however, instead Of looking II Hall was
assessed 10 the Second ward or telephon-
ing Mr.. Todd. abruptly said; "Yon are
not assessed where you said You we're.
have to draw o lina somss here, and /
might - we'll do 1t here. IN make .
test case OF THU" said he. turning to his
friends, Assessor McCloskey and IDquisi.
tor General Crippen, "and I'll be ID
II IN give = receipt" Hall 10 assessed
IN the Second ward. but had 10 20 away
disfrAnchised.
A gsatleman went TO Collector Dough
erty yesterday TO ktox II the tax office
would DO open GU New Years Day. The
collector 10 that perfectly sang froid,
bland smiling manner that he alone
knows how to put on said; No tho tax
Office Won't be open tomorrow. would
like very much TO accommodate the
working people Of Wilmington, but you
SEQ Il isA public holiday, recognized by
tbs law Is such, and any tag receipts
Issued tomorrow would be illegal aud
would keep the person to whom It ~as
issued out OF his vote. No. It would be
illegal to issue tax receipts to. morrow.
OF course II Is easy to pay taxes.