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Evening journal., 1890-05-12
An Emcinnt cnvalrvman.

George Williams, who used TO be the West
Town assessor, is quartermaster Of the Sec
ond regiment. He was appointed while he
was in office, and he made very handsome
agure when he first donned his full dress uni
form. One day there came an order for a
parade. "Must turn outr Williams asked
Of Col Wheeler, who was then in.cpmmand
YES, y said the colonel "And mrMah 60 on
horseback was the next question. Ger
tainly,n replied the colonel. Williams want
ed to obey orders, but he felt some misgiy.
ings. ~ have never been on horse.n he
said. The colonel told him that it was not
too late to learn 10 ride, and he started off to
secure his steed After the parade the colonel
asked Qnartermaster Williams how he had
progressed. "All right was the reply.
"But Ill tell you on the quiet how it was,
although with the confidence have acquired
/ think could ride any sort Of horse. The
truth is that got street car horse. Inside
of my coat put bell l could not draw
my sword while in motion. so when / was
Obliged TO do il reached in and rang my
bell once. The horsa paused and drew my
sword, Then rang the bell twice and he
went ahead again Chicago herald.
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A cannlhal Riahon.

But more startling than all was the mistake
made by queen Of Denmark during her visit
10 the Danish colony Of Iceland, where the
good old bishop exerted himself TO the utmost
to show her everything that was worth see
ing. The queen paid many compliments TO
her host, and having learned that 10 was a
family man, graciously inquired how many
children no had.
Now it happened that the Danish word for
"childrenn was almost identical in sound
with the lcelandic word tor sheep so the
worthy bshop-whose knowledge Of Danish
was not so complete as it might have been
understood her majesty to ask how many
sheep he owned, and promptly answered;
Two hundred
1.-TWO hundred childrenl" cried the queen,
astounded. "How can you possibly main
tain such numberF
Easily enough, please your majesty p re-
piled the hyperborean prelate with a cheer
ful smile. SIN the summer / turn them out
upon the hills TO graze and when winter
comes kill and eat themln-David Ker in
Harper's Magazine
Evening journal., 1890-05-12
Echoea An Cnvea.

Every one is familiar with the phenomena
OF echoes In cave in the Pantheon. the
guide, BY striking the fap Of bis coat, makes
noise equal to a twelve pound cannon's re-
port The singularity is noticed in lesser
degree IN the Mammoth cave, in Kentucky.
In the cave Of Smellin, near Viborg, in Fin
land, a cat or a dog thrown in will make a
screaming echo, lasting some minutes Pliny
tells OF a cave in Dalmatia where stone
tossed in would raise a perfect storm Fingal's
cave, on the Isle Of Staffa, has an abnormally
developed echo Montreal Star.
Evening journal., 1890-05-12
Liquefaction Of CarbonIo Acid Gas.

The liquefaction Of carbonic acid gas on
large scale was first undertaken in Hanover
about twenty years ago. The manufacture
Is now becoming Of considerable Importance,
the chief uses Of the novel product being in
brewing and by Krupp for COMPRISING
molten steel in molds 70 insure solid castings.
The gas is liqueied by pressure Of about
50 atmospheres, the temperature being at the
freezing point OF water One firm in Berlin
sells daily 200 fasks--each OF about i7ls
pounds-of the liquehcd gas, and Vienna pro-
duces 1000 pounds eac twenty -four hours
New York Telegram.
Evening journal., 1890-05-12
MITCHELL SN
219 Market Street.
Wilmington, Del.
WILMINGTON
H0USEKEEPERS

We have been giving you list to buy
from, and we think you have been bene.
fitted by the same. We always try to put
the market before you so that it will do
the most people the most good. We are
sorry to tell you that Flour has advanced
again; the last ten days it is 35 cents
higher. We think If the -four manufac-
turers would work on little less profit
for while and encourage consumption
it would be better for the country.
We always buy Flour Cakes, Hams,
Soap, Lard and everything from the
manufacturers, and get all the discounts
that the jobber is entitled to, thus en-
abling you to buy from us cheaper than
you could elsewhere. Cur Teas we get
direct from the importers. Our Coffees
come from New York and Boston; it does
not stop over in three or four different
mems hands. but. in a manner, you get
1t right from the spot where it was culti-
waited. We ask those who take pride in
using good Coffee to get some of our Old
Holland Java, or buy from US some of
Chase and Ssnborn's Java and Mocha;
these Coffees are the best the land pro-
duces. We have just received consign-
ment of our usual good Tea; there is no
better Tea known for the money than
what you get from us. We are glad to
say to you who use and want good. pure
New Crop New Orleans Molasses, we have
It; and Syrups, pure Sugar Syrups,
Honey Drips and Queen Syrup. Pure
Cider Vinegar from the farm; Big Cocoa
nuts, pure Spices. natural color Pickles,
White Star Potatoes. good Brooms and
Baskets, Wash Boards. Whisk Brooms
and busters; Fruits Of all kinds. The
biggest drive in town. Pared Peaches,
sun dried, two pounds for 25 cents. An
endless variety and stock Of Canned
Goods, big, fat Nsckerel, two pounds
for % cents.
We invite your attention and ask you
TO examine our goods. They are moving
rapidly and are always fresh in.
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A new BUSINESS METHOD.

8. II. Baynard has adopted new plan that
ls now prevailing in western cities, whereby
the opportunity Is given to procure a good
watch for very low price, through the
agency of cooperative clubs. This plan Is as
follows: Clubs are composed of forty mem-
bers, who pay one dollar fee, which payment
goes to the originator of the plan. When the
club is formed they mutually agree to purchase
forty watches for the sum of seven hundred
and sixty-five dollars. Each week thereafter
the members meet, and each pays one dollar,
At which time number is drawn, which en-
titles the owner Of such number to select and
and receive bis watch. similar to the old plan
Of watch clubs, with the exception that upon
the drawing of a number further payment Of
that number cease. The remaining members
lees one each week. continue their payments
and drawing for thirty weeks, when all pay
ments cease and the remaining ten members
receive their watches.
The watches so distributed are gold-filled
case. made by James Boss, with either ali Ell
gin, Waltham, Springfield OF Hampden move
ment. such as are sold all over our city for
thirty-hve dollars and which are fully war
ranted 20 give satisfaction. Clubs are now
forming and drawings will commence Tues
day evening, March 20. For further infornna-
tion and examination Of the watches call at
Evening journal., 1890-05-12
rhe Enrlno M cirillrntlnn.

Great Editor Severely was no
baseball news in the paper today.
Local Man-But, sir, baseball isn't played
in the winter, and I've exhausted all the new
club rumors, new association fakes and re-
ports Of possible changes Of one sort and an
other. There isn't a scrap more can get
hold Of
'Then print the old scraps over again
You don't suppose ! want TO lose all my sub
scribers, do youp-New York Weekly.
Evening journal., 1890-05-12
a plumber,s nnnnr seornt.

A retired plumber thus gives point for
the gratuitous relief Of housekeepers; eJust
before retiring at night pour into the clogged
pipe enough liquid soda lye TO ill the trap or
bent part Of the pipe. Be sure that no water
runs into it until the next morning. During
the night the lye will convert ali the offal
into soft soap, and the first current Of water
IN me morning will wash it away and clear
the pipe clean as new. New York Journal.
Evening journal., 1890-05-12
The TOrrey Bankrupt BIN.

Among the able articles in Frank Les
lies illustrated Newspaper this week is
one from Jay L. Torrey, ON the rorrey
Bankrupt Bill, which gives clear and
comprehensive statement Of the reasons
why such a law is necessary. William
Libbey, Jr.. has written a contribution
that will be interesting to those who are
watching the progress of our Alaska
expedition, in which he describes the
scenery Of the Northern land to which
the expedition is bound; and added to
these are many illustrations Of various
types.
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DIED.

AYDEL0TTE.--On the 10th instant, George
II. Aydelotte, in his 10Th year, formerly 81
Sussex county. Del.
BOWERS Suddenly. on the 10th instant,
William Bowers in the 6Sth year
BROOKS.-ln this eitv, on the eth instant,
Mary u Brooks, aged IS years
GARNER. I'm this city, on the 9th instant,
Catharine. wife Of Mark Garner, aged IS years.
SPEAkMAM.-ln this city, on the eth in
slant, Frank W.. son of Elizabeth and James
l.. Speakman, aged months, weeks and 8
days
WALKER.-fn Mill Greek hundred. on the
10th instant. Ellen Walker
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ITEMS OF INTEREST

SAuTH-''I say. Brown, do you ever
invest in the lottery2 Brown-"Yes,
send them 81 every month. Smith
do you ever get anything in return2
Bfown-"Well, yes Smith-"What
do you get7" Brown-"A ticket. -
Pittsburg Press.
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A nla CantiIeyer prIdre ComnIe,od

i NEEDLES, Cal, May 12.--The first train
to Cross the Atlantic and Pacific great can
tileyer bridge passed over at 9 O'Clock Sun
day afternoon, allowing travel to be re-
Eumed after thirty hours interruption,
caused By washout The bridge Is 900
feet long. The span is $50 feet between the
main tiers, the longest span Of that type in
America. The formal opening of the bridge
will probably occur on the 2lth
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Governor I'm Non-commlttnI.

Albany, May 12.-Governor Hill was
shown a clipping from New York paper
TO the effect that he would call an extra
session Of the Legislature to consider the
rapid transit problem. The governor said
that the article was not worth noticing
He would not deny or admss its truth, but
thought that the best way to do was not to
say anything about it.
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REGISTERS ORDER.
ID EGIsTER's ORDER.
REGISTERS OFFTCF.

REGISTERS OFFICE.
NEW CASTLE COUNTY. Del, March q, 1890. I
Upon the application OF William Morrison,
administrator of Mary A. johnson, late of New
Castle hundred. in said county, de
ceased, II Is ordered and directed by
the Register that the administrator
aforesaid give notice of granting OF Letters Of
Administration upon the estate Of the deceased
with the date OF granting thereof, by causing
advertisements to be posted within forty days
from the date of such Letters in six Of the
most public places OF the county Of New Cas-
tie, requiring all persons having demands
against the estate to present the same or
abide by an Act of Assembly in such case made
and provided; and also cause the same to be
Inserted within the same period in the EVEN
ING JOURNAL, a newspaper published in Will
mlngton, Del. and to be continued therein
three weeks. e. o. d.
tflven under the hand and Seal
49, OF Office Of the Register aforesaid
at Wilmington, ia New Castle
county aforesaid, the dav and year
- above written.
JOHN X. BRADFORD, Register.
NOTICE
All persons having claims against the estate
Of the deceased must present the same, duly
attested to the Administrator, on or before
March q, 1921, or abide the Act OF Assembly
WILLIAM MORRISON,
Address: New Castle. Del
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Her Grandfather was ~ Lexincton

J WoBURN, Mass, May 12.-Mrs Czarina
Wood Littleield, Of Woburn, widow Of the
late Joshua + Littlefield and granddaugh-
Ter of Sylvanus Wood, who took the first
British prisoner at Lexington, April 10,
1775, died Saturday at the age of Il years
and s months.
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r. R. ROBINSON q CO.,

BANKERS AND BROKERs
Corner Fourth and Market Streets
Stocks bought and sold In the New orr
philadelphia and Boston markets on commb
uon.
Letters OF credit given, available In all parH
The world. and drafts on England Ireland
France Germany and Switzerland Issued.
Evening journal., 1890-05-12

UKERDEK-'T guess Whinky has bro
ken his temperance pledge" Chipinone
-"0h, / think not. BE seemed to be
thoroughly ia earnest Uaardek-uYss
| know, but saw him going fishing yes
teIiay "-chicago laIvi Ocean.
Evening journal., 1890-05-12
MINERS crushed ~ FalIine nocl,s.

ASHLAND, Wis, May 12--Andrew Lin
neson, a miner, was killed and David Nor
gan, pit boss, probably fatally injured by
falling rocks in the Minnesota mine. Pit
No was filled with debris to a depth Of
sixty feet, causing loss Of about $4,000.
Evening journal., 1890-05-12
Died of ApopIexY.

William Bowers, who kept 8 cigar
store at No. 215 West Second street,
died of apoplexy about 11.30 o'clock
Saturday night. Mr.. Bowers was, as
usual. attending his store, when he was
stricken suddenly. Drs Blocksom and
Snisb we're summoned. but he expired
shortly afterwards. He was about 65
years Of age and left family.
Evening journal., 1890-05-12
Blood WIN Teil.

There is no question about it--bleod
VIII tell-especially if it be an impure
blood. Blotches, eruptions, pimples and
boils are all symptoms of an impure blood,
due to the improper action Of the liver.
When this important organ fails to per-
form its function of purifying and
cleansing the blood, Impurities are car
ried to all parts of the system, and the
symptoms above referred to are merely
evidences of the struggle of Nature to
throw off the poisonous germs. Unless
her warning be needed in time, serious
results are certain to follow, eliminating
in liver or kidney disorders, or even in
consumption. DR.. Pierce Golden Medi-
cal Discovery will prevent and cure these
diseases, by restoring the liver TO 81
healthy condition.
Evening journal., 1890-05-12
SUMMER RESORTS.
HOTEL CHErwooDE.

UEEL NHEIWDUDE,
IL ATLANTIC CITY. N. j
hemodeled and enlarged; sixty sleeping
rooms; all conveniences Of large hotel: newly
furnished. rooms large and airy, several hay-
ing ocean view; beds comfortable, with woven
wire springs, hair mattresses and feather pil-
oeeh gwen TO the sanitary arrangements
throughout the house; city water and gas: call
bells In every room
This hotel is desirably located, on Pacific
avenue, between Indiana and Illinois avenues
convenient to the Pennsylvania and Reading
haliroad stations. and within two minutes
walk OF the beach.
The proprietress takes this opportunity to
thank her friends and patrons for former
IaYors IN past experience. and PROMISES TO
respect. s
Special attention will be given to the care
OF tDvalids. MRS. ANNIE GRIBE
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NOTICE.

NoIloE.
DEMOCRATIC ELECTION FOR MEMBERS
OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF
NEW CASTLE COUNTY.
In accord ance with the rules Of the Demo
cratic party an election will be held Ar the
usual voting places IN the several wards Of
the elly, oI wilmington and the respective
hundreds throughout the county,
ON SATURDAY, MAY 81, 1890.
Petween the hours Of D. m. and 7 b m at
wnich election one person from each ward IN
wilmington, and one person from each hun
dred outside OF Wi mington shall be elected
The persons elected as aforesaid from vii
mrlInglqn M snail % meet In some suitable place on
~ hSDAi Following the election at O'Clock
p. m; and elect three persons, who shall be
members OF the Executive COMMITTEES for VIII
mington hundred, and also perform such other
duties as are.required of them by the rules.
me persons so elected in the several hun
ureds outside OF Wilmington, shall be mem
oers OF the County Executive COMMITTEES for
their respective hundred
After the vote is fairly counted and ascer-
taineu, the inspector and Judges (beinR the
same who held the last Democratic primary
eleSllonl sball publicly announce the result
ana shall make certificate thereof and for
ward It at once to the undersigned.
II is important TO forward the certificates
at once. WILLIAM HERBERT
Chairman of County Executive Committee
NOTICE. = WILLS DERDs, BONDS.
~ Mortgages and other papers pertaining
70 heal and Personal Estates legally prepared
by GEO. O. MARIS,
60l shipley street.
MoTICE.-lF YoU WANT TO SAVE
\ DOLLAkS, insure your property with
HAWKINS 81 CO.. 7is Market Street.
Evening journal., 1890-05-12
Etevstone stata Postmasters,

WASHINGTON, May 12--The following
Pennsylvania postmasters have been con
llrmed by the senate: w. l.. Warrington,
Carbondale; + X. Mollar, SAippensburg;
Elmer d. Soles. McKeesnort
Evening journal., 1890-05-12
Peculiar

To itself In many important particulars. Hoods
Sarsapagilla Is different from and superior to any
other medicine.
Peculiar In combination, proportion and prep
aration Of ingredients, Hoods Sarsapariiia pos
sesses the full curative value Of the best known
remedies OF the vegetable kingdom.
Peculiar In Its medicinal merit, Hoods SarsApa-
rilia accomplishes cures hitherto unknown.
Peculiar In strength and economy Hoods sar-
saparilla Is the only medicine OF which can truly
be said, 100 doses one dollar" Medicines in larger
ana smaller bottles require larger doses. and do
not produce as good results Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Peculiar in its good name at home - there Is
more OF Hoods Sarsaparilla sold in Lowell, where
II Is made than Of all other blood purifiers.
Peculiar In its phenomenal record Of sales
abroad no other preparation has ever attained
such popularity In so short time Do not be in
ducedto take any other preparation Be sure tog get
Hoods SarsapariIIa
soldby all druggists. 81; six for ss Prepared only
BY G. /. HOOD a CO.. Apothecaries, Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar
Evening journal., 1890-05-12

NJ DITCH MEETINGS WILL,
- be held at aviation Army commencing
To- night and during Sunday. Monday night
colors. Adjutant MoFarlane will De present
also ,oiiicers from the division; 10 cents ad-
mission on Monday night.
Evening journal., 1890-05-12

THE proprietors Of Ely's Cream Balm
do not claim it to be a cure all, but q sure
remedy for catarrh, colds in the head and
hay fever. 1t is not liquid or a snuff
but it is easily applied into the nostrils
IL gives relief at once
Evening journal., 1890-05-12

DYSPEPSIA, indigestion, sick headache
and that tired feeling are cured by Hoods
Sarsaparilla, which tones the stomach,
promotes healthy digestion. creates an
appetite, cures sick headache and builds
up the whole system. Sold by all drug
gists. 100 Doses One Dollar.
Evening journal., 1890-05-12

BEING q woman II may be ballet
cir GETS bot AID excitv- over having to
wear the costume sba doeq, hut she Ger
tainly looks cool. ~ Times.
Evening journal., 1890-05-12
NOTICES.


Mt DUSHANE CLowARD
WILL HEREAFTER DEVOTE his ENTIRE TIME
10 TEACHING SINGING.
EITHER GLASSES OR PRIVATE.
Rooms Nos. / AND2,
No. 92l MARKET STREET.
Evening journal., 1890-05-12

HONESTY is the best policy, but there
are very few policy shops where it can
be found --Elmira Gazette. hs,,
Evening journal., 1890-05-12

MARK TWAIN says he once quit smoking
It was when he began to write Rough.
ing 1t, " and it took him three weeks to
write three chapters. He resumed
smoking and finished the book in three
months.
Evening journal., 1890-05-12

FRIVOLOUS conversation resembles
vicious old man, because It is bandinage
Hotel Gazette.
Evening journal., 1890-05-12
BANKIrG AND FHrANOIAL
--~-07--~7---~0--~---
CAPITAL, 100000
THE EQUITABLE
Guarantee and Trust Company
Northwest Corner Ninth and Market
WrrMrNaroNg nur

Northwest Corner Ninth and Market
WILMINGTON. DEL
Deposits of money received on interest,"
Rents and income collected and remitted
moderate charge and estates of every de
scrtption carefully managed.
his company acts as executor, administra-
tor and guardian and receives and executes
trusts OF every description from the courts
corporations and individuals aud acts a.
agent for the registration and transfer Of
loans and stocks OF corporations and ia the
payment OF coupons or registered interest o.
dividends.
This company also guarantees the validi, Y,
performance and effect OF any contract be-
comes surety on bail bonds and courts and
officials are directed to accept II as sole
surety In all cases.
Executors, administrators or trustees Of es-
tatee and ladies unaccustomed to the trans
action OF business viii fnd this company q
convenient depository for money.
Wills recetpted for and safely kept without
charge.
For further information. call at the once or
send for q circular
WILLIAM BUSH. President
PRESTON LEA, Vice President.
OHIO NOWLAND.
Secretary and Treasurer.
DIRECTORS.
VIM. h. Swift, Il. M. Barksdale,
samuel Bancroft. Jr., William DUPONT,
Preston Lea. Thos. Jackson
William Bush, VIM. II. Porter.
w. Salisbury, Jr., Joseph Swift
n. II. Carter, VIC Pennypacke1
DR.. J. A., Draper, ] Smith Brennan,
K. Bringhurst, Jr., George v Massey.
George w. Bush. A. p. Robinson.
Christian Febiger. HI. A. Richardson.
Evening journal., 1890-05-12

SEE F. G. Hodges advertisement #
awnings.
Evening journal., 1890-05-12

DIR. DEHARDT's PennyroyAl Pills, are
the only genuine pennyroyal pills made.
at druggists and by mail, 81. Office, 203 N.
9thSt. Phila. Ladies beware of limitations.
Evening journal., 1890-05-12
30 rhnrnl..ana..

lIyIo N II1FtT q rUst Without h tnOrn,
The darkness follows the dav,
And mixing up the bright colors Of life
They grow to a neutr IL gray,
It's true OF the little, and true OF the great
The wealthy. the wise and all;
That seldom we ind pleasures cup undashed
With few drops. at least. Of gall.
Evening journal., 1890-05-12

SEE F. G. Hodges advertisement for
awnings
Evening journal., 1890-05-12

THE pitcher has delivery. The min
lister has delivery and q spout, and yet
he is no pitcher. - -Binghamton Leader
Evening journal., 1890-05-12

THERE is pride Of precise consistency
which is merely the evidence Of coward
ce-Sioux City Journal.
Evening journal., 1890-05-12

MORE houses are to be built at Creston
this year than ever, and the spirit of
improvement is ON the increase. We are
glad to hear that the company is going to
macadamize the streets. The healthy
location, beautiful views and extra con
veniences of this most attractive part of
our city are sufficient reasons for all
those wanting new home with large
lot, to call on the Creston Land and I'm
provement Company, 7l2 Market street,
for plans, prices, etc.
Evening journal., 1890-05-12

A STABLE government must be estab
lished by good horse sense. New
Orleans Picsyune.
Evening journal., 1890-05-12
Something New

Daniel McCusker, No 216 West Second
street. sells the genuine Kangaroo Shoe
for men. It's the best $400 shoe in the
market. It's strickly hand sewed
Evening journal., 1890-05-12

How a man loves to linger around the
door Of his skeleton closet.-Atchin nson
Globe,
Evening journal., 1890-05-12

Why continue the use of irritating
powders, snuffs or liquids2 Elys Cream
Balm pleasant of application and sure
cure for catsrrh and cold in head, can be
had for SOC. 1t is easily applied into the
nostrils, is safe and pleasant, and is
curing the most obstinate cases. It gives
relief at once.
To my wife then spoke. by way Of Joke
There's a relation of yours in that car
riage.M
To which she replied, as the donkey she spied,
"Ah, yes, a relation-by marriagelm
John q. SAFE.