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The Press., 1890-05-15
Carpet Department.

SPECIAL SALE.
 Just to make it interesting to every one in need of Carpets, we have closed out several lots of Extra Super and Tapestry CARPETS, which we have put in this sale at extremely low prices. 20 pieces Ingrain at 25c. 15 pieces Ingrain at 29c. 26 pieces Heavy lngrain at 37c. 35 pieces extra Heavy Ingrain at 45c.
 80 pieces extra Heavy An-WOOI at 5Oc.
 40 pieces extra Fine AIl-WoOl at 58c. 40 pieces Tapestry Brussels at 55c, worth 75c. 50 pieces extra Tapestry Brussels at 62 1-2c, worth S5c.
 China Mattings. We were one of the largest buyers at the great Auction Sale of mattings last week, where we bought at our own price 500 rolls.
 Good Straw Mating at 17e, worth a5e. Very Fine and Heavy at sOe, worth a I-ae. Extra Fine China Mating at a5e, worth 50e.
 Every one should see our stock and OK. anime our goods before buying. We can save you money every time.
The Press., 1890-05-15
(ooRREsPoNDENcE.)

The 8sth anniversary of the founding of the East Greenwich Academy will be cele- brated by reunion of former students on Thursday, June 19.
The Press., 1890-05-15
WILMINGTON.

The story of the finding of quantity of silver dollars by Lyman Stanton grew out of a joking reply he made to an inquiry concern ing quantity of silver dollars which he was using in paying bill.
 (oORREsPoNDENCE.l
 Rev. Leonard Smith, who supplied the Baptist pulpit last Sunday, will also be here next Sunday, 18th, and will preach in the church and at South Willington. It is hoped that there will be large attendances at both places. Con.
The Press., 1890-05-15

THE best assortment of Violin, Banjo an1 1 Guitar Strings in town, silk, wire or gut. AT HEALDS.
The Press., 1890-05-15

4 SIX YOUR GROCER for PALM ER'S A CELE0RATED DANDELlON COZ. EEEs The best substitute for Java Coffee known. Manufactured only by Franklin Mills.
 GEO. w. SMITH. PrOp.. 1oaprsm Norwich, Conn.
The Press., 1890-05-15
|C M IT HI & M U R R A Y.

Bulletin of Bargains
 FOR THIS WEEK. Mems Real French Balbriggan VESTS and DRAWERS
 50 Cents. The above will be found in some sizes less than half price. RWe have marked ev- cry size the same price, 34 to 46. Msa's Fins Striped Half Hose st sse, well
 wsrth SOc.
 Mea's Seamless Half Hose Sc, we'll Worth 12ae. Men's Seamless Half Hsse Ice, we'll worth 15c. Men's Full-Fashiened English Hose I9c, well
 worth sse. Meas Saspenders ia Fine Webs la l-se, well
 worth 9Se.
 Mea's Cellars and Cuns Toe, well worth see. Mea's Sumner Merins Vests 25e, we'll worth
 37 1-se.
 Ladies' Jersey Vests, Fine Goods, 12c. Very Cheap. lADiEs' STAINLESS BLACK
 HOSE.
 Warranted not to crock. The best Hose ever sold at 25c. in the country. 6-Button Length Mosquetaire Suede Gloves ln Fine Quality of Goods at $'. LOT OF
 Fine Lace Edgings In great assortment of patterns at 4c, 5c and Sc. Worth three times the money we ask for them. We have just received lot of Real French Purses Lined with white kid which we offer at 19c and 25c. Worth from 5Oc to $1. Lot Fine Embroidered Handkerchiefs, at Sc, half-price. Lot Fine Pure Linen Handkerchiefs at 12c, would cost to land from Belfast to- day g per dozen. children'a Summer veSts
 At 1Oc. and 15c. Fine ass rtment of MEMS TIES at 25c,
 bargain.
 WASH SILKS. Large assortment to close 87 1-2c. Best Printed Surahs In Black and Light Grounds at S73 cents. The above we offer as special values, and are worthy the attention of every purchaser.
The Press., 1890-05-15

and thoroughly enjoyed by all. The com. pany consisted of about forty-Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Butterfeld of Stafford Springs, Miss E. Jennie Chafee of Stafordville, Mrs. l. M. Agard of Rockville, and MT. and Mrs. Geo. L.. Chaffee of Bondville, Mass children oi MT. and Mrs. Ohaffee, and eight grandchil. dren; also of their brothers and sisters Mr. and Mrs. Erastus Kingsbury of North Gov. entry, Mir. and Mrs. Paine Cleveland and Mrs. Oliver Ferry of Windsor Locks, MT. and Mrs Alvin Tyler and Mrs Azubah Ferry of Staffordville and MT. and Mrs. Horatio Need ham of Orcuttville, with ncphews and niecee and other friends Several valuable presents had the childrs dinner service and easy chair, and by the rest purse and other fitting gifts. After a which received with brief and suitable response. Lest so large number, with 30 little notice of their Gbomng ghhs haS pc less welcome as tne dnnes noar occasion. The tables spread and all enjoyed the feasting and reunion. When the repast was ended the afternoon spent in pleasing conversation and "reminiscences beftting the anniversary of happy welded life of forty-eix years
 For over 25 years A. s. Eaton has been in mercantile business at Sta6ordvill. For several of the first years Julius Pinney was associated with him und the name of Eaton Pinney. Of late years .Mr. Eaton has been considerably engaged in manufacturing, being treasurer of the Hope Woolen Co.,; at Staffordville. His successor in the store will do we'll to retain the full measure of esteem and confidence accorded MT. Eaton by his many patrons, and fellow townsmen gen. erally.
 The Ladies' Aid Society of the M E. church will give an entertainment in their vestry on Thursday evening, May 22, the ex- ercises to comprise music under the charge of Prof. W O. Turner, recitations, etc. Straw berries and cake will also be offered for sale. Admission ten cents.
 STAFFORD HOLLOW.
 -Wolcott Lodge, F. A. M., will be visited tonight by party of Palmer, Mass, masons. They will come by Weeks tally-ho coach, and number about 20.
 w. B. Truesdell has gone for term at Eastman's business college, Poughkeepsie, N. Y.
 The gentlemen of the, Universalist church will entertain their friends at the church par Tor next Wednesday .evening. Supper will be served by the gentlemen, to be followed by an entertainment. Admission 1Oc, supper 15c.
 WEST STAFFORD.
 GOLDEN WEDD1NG-The fftieth year of the marriage of MT. and Mrs. Orwell Dimock oc- cured Sunday, the 11th, but it was celebrated at their home by children and grandchildren on Saturday last. bountiful collation. was provided, after which the time was taken up by singing, speeches and prayer. Gifts were numerous and useful, special one from the church and Sunday school, and one from an aged brother and wife in the church, being a perfect surprise and much appreciated. All left feeling that they had enjoyed pleasant and profitable time
The Press., 1890-05-15

EOR SALE-Hay, New Milch Cows, Hens N 1my4w. c. H. GRANT.
The Press., 1890-05-15

0TORE TO RENT.-Room formerly occu- O pied by the Mineral Springs ca: :'s Ofice:
 J CONVERSE.
The Press., 1890-05-15

It's economical-Brussels soap.
The Press., 1890-05-15
OFFICE oF J: F. CHAMRERLIN,

For Iettuec, salads, &c., Try bottle of that delicious Salad Oil, at IAshrop's Drug Store.
The Press., 1890-05-15

1No V e4O4oS
 -FOR- Ladies', Misses and
 Chi1dren's Wear. The time suggests entire change of stock. New life in nature has been infused by the return of spring. and ready with full line of new goods,
 RICH, RARE sEAsoNABLE, And pleasing, to give life to trade. Each article is worth mention. but it's better worth your while to come and see them. Seeing will help you and us. Remember it will pay you to ask for many things you won't see. Piece after piece of
 BLACK Drapery Lace NETS Has been coming in of late Styles correct qualities fine. and prices riaht.K KYou could hardly pass unno- ticed our elegant line of
 VANDYKE LACES In cream, white and black. We venture nothing in saying it is the largest and choicest line you find to select from.
 TRIMMINGS, Rich, medium and low priced; full value, snd in- cluding many novelties from foreign and domestic manufacturers.
 Black Braid and Jetted Passementaries. Steel, Gilt and Silver Trimmings.
 Zouave Sets of Waist Trimmings in Jet, Black Braid, Gold and Steel.
 yandyke Trimmings in all styles and widths. Belt Buckles, Sash Slides, etc., etc. HOSIERY. All sorts that desirable reasonable and reason. able. More fine lines of Cotton, Lsle and Sik Hosiery, and better values than be found in any 0fh fhar nf Naxv h;ss 2 Fast Black Hosiery Ca dye absolutely black.l SUMMER MERINO UNDERWEAR. Gossamer, Gauge and Jersey Ribbed-assortment complete for Ladies, Misses, Boys and Babies. We offer an unusual stock with extraordinary bargains n Cotton Underwear and Infants Furnishings. You will easily convince yourself that we are cer- tainly headquarters on these goods. Over 50 Styles of Short White Dresses
 and Infants Long Slips, Dainty, charming, and pictures of both comfort and needle skill.
 GLOVES. Kid Tafeta Pure Silk Lisle Thread and SIX Mitts. Years of tlade has proven ability to furnish an everyway satisfactory article in these lines. Remember, when wanting SURAH SILKS, That we keep full line of them. both in quality and shades. We have added also an entirely new line of Stripe Wash Silks.
 Our stock is guaranteed to contain the very latest patterns, choicest styles, finest work and most pete assortment of novelties and necessares for La- dies, Misses and Infants wear to be found. Shall be pleased to prove this statement to you Cor. Bridge and Main sts. :,
 SPRINGFIELD.
The Press., 1890-05-15
Carpet Department.

F E 0<@*c4Vs
 We have closed out the entire stock of 8 very large manufacturer of Moquette Carpets at one-third less than the usual price. We, mean that we will sell you reg ular $1. 50 Moquettes for $1. Your choice of fifty different patterns.
 The above is an opportunity of life. time to buy. new, choice designs for one dollar per yard. Also lot of short lengths, some long enough for a room, at seventy-five cents per yard.
 Samples of Moquette.
 400 samples of Moquette. Each piece measures one and half yards, finished at both ends for Rugs. Your choice of this lot 95c each piece. Come early and get first choice.
The Press., 1890-05-15

EHOR SALE-2 Cows, 6 tons Superior Hay II 2Ox Carts, OK Wagon. 8may6w DANFORD KNOWLTON
The Press., 1890-05-15

EOR SALE-To be removed, Dwelling I House on School-st., near Main.
 J. F. CHAMBERLAIN.
The Press., 1890-05-15

ENOR SALE-One seat end spring Top I Carriage (nearly new), one pair light double Harness Gin good condition). one Bishop Carriage Pole (new), one Refrigerator Ali sold for want of use. 2W CHAS. E. HAYWOOD.
The Press., 1890-05-15

One effect of the recent strikes through out the country has been to depress the build ing trade to such an extent that the demand for window glass has fallen of materially, 80 much so that there is movement on the part of manufacturers to prevent an over produc- ton, and window glass works throughout the country will either curtail or shut down pre- 6uction al&nxynhhar
Daily Republican., 1890-06-27

quetts, three milss from White Springs,
Without the object being known. When
application was made for the establtsh-
ment Of this Office q oolored man WAS
appointed poetmaster. o. X. Paxton,
however, managed the Office, and 1t was
patronized BY the larger portion Of the
Democratic. Morrison went quietly
along, but those who had fought him
would not lot him rest.
Day 10 and day out he has been tor.
mented, snc knowing his life WAS in
danger he came to Washington last
week and asked protection at the hands
OF Postmaster General Wsnamaker.
This was promised him, and Inspector
Sharp, At Chattanooga, was sent TO
White Springs, and will remain all sum-
mer II necesssry. Mr.. Morrison left for
home yesterday. Mr.. Morrison was
asked II he really believed they were
conspiring to kill him. II am positive
OF IT," was tho reply, "but It would
neither be wise nor prudent for me TO
state what evidence have. I should
never have come to Washington and
asked protection unlesa l bad known
what was doing" All information
concerning the arrests and convictions In
Florida was suppressed by the Demo-
Gratis there. Postmaster General Wans-
maker has issued IN order doing away
with the postoiilce at Marquette, and al
classes Irrespective Of political party
must patroniss the White sprines' office
hereafter or 70 without mail. Z. J. G.
Daily Republican., 1890-06-27
Tho Toothpick Fientl.


"That is toothpick fieud," said I
clerk in Pittsburg hotel 10 . Dispatcl
reporter, Is he pointed TO . man who
had two toothpicks in his mouth, anf
WAS trying to get handful into bis yes
pocket. "Hs cores into the hote
through the bar entrance, and after tax.
ing q 5-cent drink and q 15-cent fire,
lunch, strolls into the offlce sni strut
around as If lie were $5-a-day boarder,
He brushes all the flies off tile counter
with his arms as he reaches over In q
patronizing way and asks ior tho r-ilway
guide. After catching au imaginary
train, and inquiring about the connec
tious, he picks up . handful OF tooth
picks and saunters out the front door
At the main entrance OF the hotel b,
stops and picks the remnants Of his frs
lunch out OF his teeth, with the inten
tion Of conveying to passers-by the ids
that he IL stopping ct the hotel. VIII
don't wo obJectf What good would /
dot 1t would only cause . scsne, aut
tho best thing to do 10 to pay no atten
tion to him. Sometimes We say some.
thing about the toothpicks, but moi
often. There are good many Other
people like him."
Daily Republican., 1890-06-27
A Plucky Woman.

One evening last week, Mrs. Harer, O.
Columbus, o., heard noise In hei
kitchen and securing q revolver went t
investigate and found man with hand.
ful Of silver knives and forks. ''Put
those things back In the drawer" she
commanded, pointing the revolver at the
thief. He did so quickly. snow turn
your pockets inside out, you have soms
more," ordered Mrs. Harer. The fellow
had summoned his courage by this time
and he refused to comply with the com.
mand. Mrs. Harer was determined tc
make him do as she wanteI, and I'D.
vaDced upon him. The thief made Q
dive for the door, and succeeded in get
ting out, but Mrs. Harer followed and
cried, "Stop, or I'll shoot" He stopped
and she held the weapon over him until
a policeman, who had been summoned
by neighb0r, arrived.
Daily Republican., 1890-06-27
Gave Him u Standing,

A st. Louis drummer gave ME a rea
son for wearing diamond pin, the otheI
day, that struck me as containing an i'm.
mease amount of worldly WISDOM Hs
said that he had found by experience
that small diamond worn In ths neck.
tIe-not in the shirt front-served 90 q
badge OF respectability wherever be
went. II he went into . restaurant and
found that he had forgotten bis pocket
book, he was never asked to leave bis
watch until he could pay his bill, and
he was never asked to pay In advance
by any hotel clerk II he went to the
ho'cl without baggage. In short,
wherever he went that little 500 diamond
proclal ned that there was man who
was not dressed tor money and who could
be trusted.
Daily Republican., 1890-06-27
rsoOnAsrlsAr,os.

In the dim conservatory
1h N ths @ lempiights sSf.ened c,n n,S glory.
To confess.
But my secret I'd not let her
Learn too quickly; ia not better
importuns that might get her
For she might think me unruly
II hasten on unduly.
Though her heart desiring truly
To possess.
"had she quite enjoyed the dancing,
Found the music most entlancing3"
Asked I. slyly at me glancing
She said Yes.
Then spoke about tho Weather;
Did she like 1t cold, or whether
Cold and warm mixed up together
In . mess.
"Cold or warm. or calm or breeze. or
30 IL really DIDN'T freeze hor7'
"Any kind" asked, would pleuse her?''
She said Yes.
DID She doubt the tender pussion3
Thus gently put thc lash on
Inoh point sought to carry;
As maiden should she tarry,
Or should she mt some time marry7
She sald Yes.
Then hcr eyelids dropped a moment; I
knew not what the action slow meant,
by 1t she had not No meant
To express.
Had she evor meditatcd
Ger her irionds already mated,
Ana the life that her awaitedf
She said YeA
Darling" said T.. "I adore your
Tell me quickly. imrlore yo,,,
AS I'm here kneelfng before you,
VIII you bless"
Then 9 sound made me look up, or
ne said, "Wtll you 60 to superb
She said Yes.
minneapolis News.
Daily Republican., 1890-06-27

There are
many white soaps,
each
represented to be
"just as good as the Ivory
They are not,
but like
all 'counterfeits,
they lack
the peculiar
and remarkable
qualities Of
the genuine.
Ask for
Ivory Soap
and
insist upon having it.
'Tis sold everywhere.
Daily Republican., 1890-06-27
o. j. Hessiou.

Coal and wood, fou. and feed, Lehigh
coal, Schuylki)l coal, Lee coal. All
grades Of spring and winter wheat -four
Minnesota -four, Hungarian flour. LEAFS
flour, in barrels or half barrels. All
kinds OF mill feed at mill pr.cea Oak or
pine kindling wood In blocks or split.
Careful drivers and 2240 Lbs. to the ton
guaranteed. Office, yard aud warehouse,
Sl7 West Front ssreet. Tolsphone 500.
Daily Republican., 1890-06-27
Old Reliable.

D.vid A. Powell, 3l2 and 500 Madison
street, is still ahead on fresh shad, her.
ring, codnsh, haddock, lake pike. white
tish. founders, yellow perch and clams.
Fresh crab meat, only 80 cents per quart.
Delivered to all parts Of the city free OF
charge.
Daily Republican., 1890-06-27
Wait and SEQ Them.

One hundred beautiful road carts are
on tho way to Seventh and Orange
streets. Patrons, reserve your orders
for Chapman, the monarch Of the tobac.
CO trade.
Daily Republican., 1890-06-27
Destroyed ny Fire.

The celebrated 3 B. B. B. cigar. manu-
factured by h. T. Bourbon d Bro, No.
2ls West Second street. Sold at ail the
leading hotels and cigar stores. Try one,
Daily Republican., 1890-06-27

The pavement on the north side Of
Eleventh street from Elizabeth to
Walnut streets needs repairing very
badly.
Daily Republican., 1890-06-27
AT Tus suoTGuN's MuzzLE.


Morgan proposed to Lewis that h.
deputze him to aid him in It's execution.
Both went before OK Postmaster Paxton,
who wrote out and Administered oaths
which he said would bind them. Then
] the detective and bis deputy provided
themselves with shotguns and proceeded
to the pos office. When they entered
the door Lewis ordered Morrison to
throw up his hands. This feat the post
master ut first declined to perform, but
when he glanced down the barrels OF the
guns he compiled. He was securely
tied, hustled Into wagon and started on
his journey to Lake City. During The
entire distauce OF thirty miles he was
tied, and when the town was reached he
was AZ near dead as slivs. He was placed
In roon In one Of the hotels. Among
the iirst to venture to tho room was the
Dewly-appotnted postmaster at that
place. Lewis and Morgan seized and
haudcufled hin, hut on the demand OF
citizens who came iu, the second post
master wss released. Leaving their
prisoner ironed and the door locked,
Lewis and Morgan proceeded to bar
room, where they drank aud smoked and
refused to pay their bill, saying they
we're government officers.
This led 10 trouble and the citizens be.
came indgns mt, aud the authorities ar
rested the two men and placed them III
jail. Morrison was released by the citi-
zens and returned to White Spripgs,
whore he found one William Long In
holding under . "commlss Ono issued
by o. X. Paxton, the Dem ocratic ex-
postmaster, who had administered the
oath OF Office to him. Loug had moved
the postotiice into the store occupied by
Paxton and declined to surrender y e
postmsstership TO Morrison, who had
been toroibly taken away In irons with.
out having chance 10 count his ssh
or do anything else. The Depsriun
here wss notified, and inspectors wer,
ordered to White Springs At once. Long
was arrested and placed in Jail, and the
office turned over to Morrison.
Ate. lew days confinement In Jail
at Lake City Morgan gave bond, but
Lewis remained 10 jail, where Inspector
Laird succeeded In get Ing full confess
sion OF the whole affair. lie WAS subee-
quently released a. q witness Tor the
United States, and . very valuable one
he proved to be-.
When the United States Com missioner
made an Investigation, Morgan, y. X.
pax.on, Principal skipw nth, OF the
EIorioa state Normal School, located 1t
" bite sprtngs; Assistant Principal Guil- |
nan AND Ar. Gone, the weataiest man
ia haudAon county, were held for trial. /
srILL ANOTHER DEVICE.
Az the trial Morgan was sentenced to
pay nDe Of IS 900 and costs, and 1t was ,
pMd, Is 10 claimsd, by the Democratic
Oonmittee. All the others were placed I
uhasf nssvy bouds, md it WAS beloved
~ ~ ross Once Department that the
Mouoss VA over, and that Morrison
without being molrstsd. But this wps
10y ne casa. rhe men went TO work
sao aao n ol1ee established at Mar
Daily Republican., 1890-06-27

EoR sALE-WlLL BIZ SOLD AT A
1 argaln, house and stable. No. l06
Scott street, paying ten per cent: aleo
TWO lots adjoining. Apply TO Il. II.
GisON rs, No. East stli sfreet, or this
ptllco. joS-tf
Daily Republican., 1890-06-27

The best t'ntype made in the cIty,s at
Cummings' gallery, 800 Market street.
Daily Republican., 1890-06-27

TOR sALE-A SHOE sToREIN GOOD
IL location. House and store for re t.
Address l., 8. this office. j7c-tf
Daily Republican., 1890-06-27
Notices.

-, Office Is HFREDY GIVEN THAT
application will be made 70 the
Hon. /. Grubb, Associate Judge OF Ne "
lsgJ, at 10 O'Clock a. M, at tho Court
House, " ilmingtons for the incorporn.
tim, OF "rhe Triton Mius Company OF
New Castle. Del. The object ot the In
,nrpprut.on IL TO niauufhctuie and sell
cotton vans aud cotton goods of nil
Kinds aid to do all acts properly con
npctcd with the said business.
ALEX. Is. COOPER,
Attorney for lncOrporttoi-s.
June 10, lssJ. 0-ls-l0t
Daily Republican., 1890-06-27

EOR SALE CHEAP--l, 600 FEET OF
Il sood, servireabie hose. Apply TO tho
Trugtess ef the Wcccacoe steam Fire Eustns
COMPANY. nt3.tf
Daily Republican., 1890-06-27

FOR sALE--A COLLECTION OF
wcii-lnade dearborns WAGONS aud car
Iiages at tair pricss. NM. HAMMOND, ID
aud French SITS, ko-3tmos
Daily Republican., 1890-06-27

TTok sALE-TwO GLASS SHOW
II cases. W. J. PARRY. $40 King st.
t1l-gt
Daily Republican., 1890-06-27
For sale.

EoR sALF.-FOR WANT OF USE,
atlaes prlding horse, . years old, lS
tolnbined lerse;. single foot aud .fox irot
nnder ssdtle and tret In harness, This H. a
Ntfy nnt iierse, well bred, very fast walk
very stylish, drives promptly, AFRAID OF noth-
ing. sired by sou Ci 0eorge Wilkes. Dam,
BLACK Basbaw. Apply W Madison Ct. Sta.
blss, Fifth ard Madison SIS. S-95-u
Daily Republican., 1890-06-27

LOR SALE CHEAP-A BUILDING
j lot on East Seventh street, 4Oft front.
Apply ut o.! 4. seventh st. ile.I3.eodf
Daily Republican., 1890-06-27

I,oR SALE CABBAGE AND CEL.
i cry plants by tho millions. All the
hest kinds. Address JOHN 1. BOYIE,
eiocer, New Caslle, Del. 6-is-gtw
Daily Republican., 1890-06-27

A rTENTION-ALL PERSONS DE
Ing their PRESCRIPTIONS OF private receipt,
carefully Compounded With pure materials,
huhs,f. No. az Market street Wilmington,
Daily Republican., 1890-06-27

Tor SALE-AT A SACRlFICE,
i new house. Eighth and Adams sts.
!. rooms ann very son venience vita large
ketal. q u st-eod
Daily Republican., 1890-06-27

TOR sALE-A FIRST CLASS GRO
ss1fs ri aahF heSd tic lEs.nsss; toasc
and store TO rent. In the. Western part
Of tho city. Address NJ. this ofllcc.
Daily Republican., 1890-06-27

n oTICE.-I AN ENGAGED IN
~ reyalating weights snd measures ne for
places a. last a. possible. jacob UEA-
hlNk. Regulator, li35 20 pinr st.
NAV Igtli, lepo. b-iv-5w.ltaw