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Evening journal., 1890-09-10
LAST EDITION
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
semi-Annual Inspection by the Fire Com
mittee Last Evening.


The Fire Committee Of City Council
comprising Michael ]. Sharkey, James
A. Magee, William G. Baugh, Samuel O.
Vandegrift, President Farra and Line
man Haley, made the serli-arnual in
spection OF the fire companies last even.
ing
The committee first went to the
Friendship company's house. Here
everything was found neat and clean
aud everything in the best order and of
good material. The company reported
that it owned 400 feet of new no and
1000 feet of other good hose, one la
France engine, a Silsby cart, three good
horses and an engine house. The com
mittee was shown through the building
and found it furnished very neatly. The
parlor was beautifully fitted up The
men had two trials of Harvesting the
horses to the engine. The first trial
was made in 10 seconds and the second
in 163 seconds.
After thoroughly testing the appara-
tus the committee was driven to the
Phoenix companys house at Twelfth and
King streets. The house and apparatus
were found in almost perfect condition.
Everything was neat aud orderly. The
secretary of the company reported hav-
ing 1000 feet Of good hose, four good
horses, Clapp and Jones No. / engine,
hose carriage and the company's build
ing No trial of Harvesting was made
owing to the illness of one Of the horses.
The bunk-room and parlor were visited
and found In excellent condition. The
former contains seven hunks of good
material.
The committee was next driven to the
Delaware house on French street be-
tween Sixth and Seventh streets. The
horses were hitched to the truck in
thirty seconds. The house was found in
very good condition, and the company
has already a reputation for cleanliness
and order. The company reported the
possession of one Hayes truck aud three
h )rses.
The committee next inspected the Re-
lance house at Fourth and Lombard
streets. It's condition was very good.
The company has one Silsby engine and
hose cart, 700 feet of hose aud three
horses The best time msds in harness.
ing was Is seconds.
The Washington house on French
street between Third and Fourth streets
was found IN excellent condition. The
company has 2400 feet of hose, two Amos
keag engines, one Amoskeag cart and
three horses The best trial at harness
ing was made in 13 seconds.
at the Fame Hose house on Second
street, between Orange and Shipley
streets, everything was found in good
condition The company owns 2, 500 feet
of hoss, one LaFrance engine, Silsby
cart and three horses The best time
made at Harvesting was ten seconds.
The Weccacoe company at Second and
Jackson streets was the last company
visited. The company owns 2, 500 feet of
hose, third class clapp g. Jones engine,
a Silsby hose cart and three horses.
Everything was found in the best condi-
tion. The committee was shown through
the building and the inspection ended.
Evening journal., 1890-09-10
List Of New Rnnlra

The directors OF the Wilmington In
stitute held their regular monthly
meeting last night and ordered that the
following new books be purchased for
the library: 1.-THE Aztec Treasure
House, THE Life OF Christ" T.
De Witt Talmage; "Things
Japanese" Basil Il. Chamberlain.
Strange True Stories OF Louisiana. Z"
George w. Cable; Unto Morocco .
Pierre Lott; "Hetzerott, Shoemaker, p
Katherine p Woods; Problems of Life
and Mind, g. d. Lewis; Nellie Kin.
nard's Kingdom, sequel to "The
Seven Daughters" A. M. Douglass
"Of Work and Wealth" Questions Of
the Day series, r. r. Bowker; THE
Stories of the Jews Under Rome. !"
Nations Series; "The House by the
Medlar-Tree, translated by Mary
A. Craig; ''Gleanings for the
Curious from the Harvest Field OF
Literature. G. @. Bombaugh; "A Trans.
planted Rose, 81. E. w. Sherwood !;
"Gouverneur Morris" American States
men Series, Theodore Roosevelt Fall
Of the Stuarts, Epochs OF
History Series. E. Hale; 1.-THE Return of
the Native, Thomas Hardy; Gillian or
the Curse Of the old South Church, I"
Chaplain Kane; "a White Umbrella in
Mexico, II. Smith; william George
Ward and the Oxford Movement 4"
Our Helen, r. S Clarke. Pens Ven
ture, Elvirton Wright; Sturdy and
Strong G. A. Henty; Girl Neigh
bors. Sarah Tyler; "a Winter in Cali.
fornia, Mary H. Wills; Maggie
Bradford's Schoolmates, sequel to
Maggie Bradfords Club, ]. ii. Mat.
thews; "a Social Departure" Sara J.
Dunpan
Evening journal., 1890-09-10
ASSAULT AND BATTERY.
Two Cases of Assault occupy the Atten-
ton Cd Judge Bali.

-
Az the Municipal Court this morning
William E. Russell, charged with drunk
enness, was fined 81 and costs; William
Pouch, drunk. 81 and costs; Martin
Moore and Maria Jacobs were charged
with committing a criminal act on
Twelfth street, near the city limits, in
full view of the public. They
were fined $40 and costs each.
William Smith and Howard Smith,
drunk, were each fined 81 and costs.
John f. Walsh was charged with com
hitting an assault and battery on Dennis
f. Mcguire, outside the Pullman Car
Company's works. on Saturday last. De
pleaded guilty. The evidence went to
show that on account of some misunder-
standing which existed between the
parties. Walsh on meeting Mapuire
outside the gate Of the Pullman Car Com
panys works, slapped him on the face
and knocked him down. Mr.. Turner,
for Walsh, while admitting the charge.
said there had been malicious stories cir
eulsted by Mcguire affecting Walsh's
character. He did not care to 90 into
the history of the matter, but preferred
to let the testimony go as it stood. A
hne OF 80 and costs was imposed on
Walsh.
Margaret McGrenera and Margaret
Stewart, her daughter, we're charged
with committing an assault and battery
on Sarah Hartman, colored, on Angust
rs The testimony went to show that
IN consequence of a remark made by Mrs.
McGrenera rejecting on the morality Of
colored women. Sarah Hartman retorted
with reflection on Mrs Stewart, one Of
the defendants. When this was told
to Mrs. Stewart she and her
mother started to Harmans house.
after engaging in a war Of words,
blows were exchanged, the defendants
pursuing Hartman into the house and
beating her on the stairs. During the
melee John McGrenera appeared on the
scene brandishing q revolver, and
threatening to blow the brains out OF
any person who dared to attempt cross.
ing the doorstep
Judge Ball said it was a case of aggra
waited assault and fined the defendants
S25 each. Mr.. Lyman asked that an
order be made out, charging John Nc
6renera with assault with intent to kill
The order was made out Mr.. Turner
asked the court to waive hearing in
The case and send the prisoner for trial
70 the upper court, This was done and
Ac6reners vas held in $500 bail to
answer the charge.
Evening journal., 1890-09-10
ADJUSTMENTS.
Ac ademy OF Music-Nelson's Combine
ti0n.

The Nelson combination delighted
another fair sized audience at the
Academy of Music last night.
Everything is of the best and
laughter and astonishment are ELECTED
by the funny situations and the
startling feats, The Nelson acrobats
have no equal in their field and they do
the difficult acts with an ease ACQUIRED
by long experience and practice. The
last performance will be given to night
The Little Tycoon" will occupy the
Academy stage Friday and Saturday
evenings, and Willard Sponsors Com
pany will interpret his successful opera.
No advance will be made in the price Of
seats and the sale has begun 1t is
strange that with such an opera as the
Little Tycoon" the management dees
not give Saturday matinee. The women
and children should have chance with
the ''old man"
Evening journal., 1890-09-10
N TAE FGpgRAL euILpINa.
A Change Soon TO Be Made in the None,
Order Department,

Order Department.
Postmaster Stewart said TO an EVEN.
ING JOURNAL reporter this morning. II
intend to make change in the money
order department of the office. The
hours, as they are now established.
are inconvenient to many people and
very firing to the clerk, Now the
Office does not close until six o'clock and
many nights the clerk is kept
here until s 80 o'clock in balancing
her accounts and making up her daily
statement to the Government Now
there is no use of this, as the work
could be done in the afternoon, except
that needed by mechanics l will
have the Office opened later in
the morning and close earlier in the
evening than is now done, but will
have II kept open late on two nights
in the week for the convenience
OF workmen and mechanics Tbess
people have no chance to
send money to their families By the
money order Department. | think 1
shall keep it open on Tuesday and Sat
urday evenings, but as it will not be
changed until after ten days |
will have time to think over
It and act intelligently. l wish to select
the days which will be most convenient
for the largest number Of men. think
that those days will be best. The change
will be made about September 20"
The assistant postmaster has not vet
been appointed and Postmaster Stewart
says that he will not appoint man IN.
til be can secure one VINO is capable.
No one has yet been appointed to sue
coed Clerk John p Edwards.
Marshal Mahaffy is down state to-day
after prisoner in libel suit.
Jauitor William Farra still remains at
the United States Court offices.
No changes have yet been made among
the letter carriers.
Evening journal., 1890-09-10
NIInnesota nemnornts nlent.

81. PAUL, MINI, Sept l0-The Demo-
cratic convention here was very harmoni-
GUS. The platform adopted expresses hos
tility to the protective tariff and the Nc
Kinley bill. Hon. Thomas Wilson. DR.
Ames, Z. w. Durant and S. M. Owens
were put in nomination for governor. The
latter two withdrew, aud the first ballot
resulted in 365 for Wilson and 104 for Ames
Ames then retired and promised his san.
port TO Wilson in the campaign. Wilson's
nomination was then made unanimous
+. H. PAIL was nominated by reclamation
as the candidate for lieutenant governor
Evening journal., 1890-09-10
Low Rates 10 British Delegates.

New YORK, Sept. 10. The passenger com
mittee Of the Trunk Line association al a
regular nesting made a rate Of al per train
mile for the $50 persons who are coming
from Great British 70 represent the Iron
and Steel institute Of Great Britain at the
convention TO be held at pittsburg ia Oc-
tober. AT the conclusion OF the conven-
ton the delegates will visit the iron and
steel industries Of the south.
Evening journal., 1890-09-10
Both Legs and Arms Broken

An unknown white man. employed in
the bridge building department, was
severely injured at the Edge Moor Iron
Works yesterday. he was working with
some heavy material which was sus-
pended above him. In some manner it
slipped and fell on him, breaking both
his legs and badly bruising and perhaps
breaking both arms Medical aid was
secured and the mans injuries attended.
Evening journal., 1890-09-10
The city q chester Repaired

The steamboat City Of Chester was
eighty damaged several days since and
NAG some Of her tenders removed. She
is being repaired by soma of the work.
men from Enoch Moore's shipyard.
While the City Of Chester is being re-
paired the steamer Wilmington, for.
merry OF this line, is making the trip to
Philadelphia and return in her place.
Evening journal., 1890-09-10
Ex-Governor Robinson Renominnted

WICHITA, Kan, Sept 10.-The Demo
cratic and state Republican re-submission
convention resulted in a fusion ticket.
with Ex-Governor Charles Robinson for
governor u. IT, Banta, Of Great Bend
was nominated for lieutenant governor
State issues being ii the lend IN the public
mind the Democrats conceded some points.
and the "Reminiscences were glad to
meet them half way. Tho committee on
resolutions asked for free aud unlimited
coinage OF silver, reduction Of the tariff.
aud denounced the Lodge bin.
Evening journal., 1890-09-10

William DUPONT and family, of this
city who went on trip to the Southern
states, returned home yesterday. They
left this city on Mr.. DuPont's yacht
Anita and visited points in Virginia.
North Carolina, Florida and the Gulf
states. The yacht had go7d weather
during the trip and is now at her wharf
at George w. McKee's lumber yards.
Evening journal., 1890-09-10
ESSEX SMITH,.
Married at Sacred Heart Churoh-A ooi
dent % the Rrlaal Parry

dent - the Bridal Party,
H. E. Esser and Miss Dora Smith we're
married this morning. at the church of
the Sacred Heart by Rev. Father Rich.
ards Miss Lizzie Smeltzer acted nc
bridesmaid aud Harry Morrow az hest
man. After the consummation of the eere.
mony Mr.. and Mrs Esaer started on their
honeymoon to the South and will visit
several Of the Southern States. Thav
will permanently reside at Eighth and
Madison streets.
When Mr.. and Mrs. II. E. Esser wera
on the way to the station prior to start
ing on their honeymoon trip. an electric
car dashed into the carriage Of the bridal
party at Eighth and Madison streers
breaking the hind wheels and utterly
demolishing the vehicle.
The bride was thrown to the ground
and sustained a severe blow on the head
from a portion OF the carriage. No one
WAS seriously hurt and the party pro.
ceeded on its journey. 1t is not known
who is to blame.
Evening journal., 1890-09-10
Opera House-Klralfy's Around tn,
World

The stupendous production of Around
I he World" BY the Kiralfy Brothers is
the biggest show ever seen here The
performance last night drew q large
house and went off even better
than before. The big bunch Of
scenery was moved quicker and
the wait between acts was shorter.
The Salambos sstonished and the Mikado
ballet amused, while the real work OF the
play gratifed the audience by its perfect
ness A matinee this afternoon and
performance this evening concludes the
engagement of Kiralfy's great success.
Evening journal., 1890-09-10

MUSHROOM, Mich, Sept 10 The Michi-
gan Single and Lumber company's mill,
the largest on the lake, was burned A
million and half feet Of fine lumber and
2s0OO,0O0 shingles also burned, with the
docks and slips. The mfil was valued az
10000, and the loss on the lumber and
shingles is 100000, making the total loss
100000; insurance, $4,000
Evening journal., 1890-09-10
Col. stone Nominated.

PITTsBURG, Pa, Sept. l0-At the Re
publican delegate convention OF the
Twenty-third congressional district, Col.
William A. Stone was nominated over
George hhiras for congress. Stones ma
jority on Abe popular vote was 9,0S3 The
Shiras delegates made an attempt to bolt
the convention, but were prevented from
doing SO by the police officers.
Evening journal., 1890-09-10

Any man who is man enough to make
such a speech az Levi Bird made before
the Republican State Convention yester-
day, would play his brother sociable
game Of euchre for the family Bible
at least that is the opinion Councilman
Beale holds in regard to it.
Evening journal., 1890-09-10
ca.sIua 81. clnY nrnde chnlrman-

FRANKFORT, Ky, Sept 10-Cassius M.
Clay was elected permanent chairman Of
the constitutional convention on the second
ballot II. ID. hcEnery, Bennett II. Young
and j. Proctor Knott also were candidates.
Mr.. Clay was easily elected. This is a de-
cided victory for the farmer element.
Evening journal., 1890-09-10

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, Sept 1O.-George w.
Moss has been sentenced by Judge Rice 70
be hanged for the murder Of his wife The
date Of his execution will be fixed by the
governor. To the court Moss said: Il am
convinced that the Lord does not hold me
responsible for the death Of my wife and l
do not hold myself Responsible
Evening journal., 1890-09-10

The cricket eleven Of the Delaware
Field Club went to West Chester this
morning to play a match with the second
eleven of the West Chester Cricket Club
this afternoon. The members OF the
club went in carriages and hacks.
Evening journal., 1890-09-10

LEWISTON Me, Sept 1O.-The sournals
returns from SSs towns are, Burleirh
81 ,594; Thompson, 80. SOS; Clark pro j. .0ao
Republican plurality. 1926. The same
towns In 1886 gave 1875 Republican plu-
ralifv
Evening journal., 1890-09-10

If Speaker Reed counts his majority
as he counts his quorum, the fact thai
he carried his district is not to be won
dered at.
Evening journal., 1890-09-10

The Fourth ward Democrats meet to-
night TO organize for the campaign. They
will holdrtheir meeting at the Bakers
Union Building on East Fourth street.
Evening journal., 1890-09-10

CoNcoRD, n. H., Sept lO.-The Prohibi-
tionists nominated Josiah NJ. Fletcher. OF
Nashua, for governor
Evening journal., 1890-09-10

John Piersol, who was found dead on
the p, W. & B. railroad at Landlith
station, was buried to-day.
The barge Alaska is being repaired ct
Moore's shipyard.
Evening journal., 1890-09-10

The Democratic Association will meet
in the Smith Building this evening The
principal business 70 be brought before
the meet 'ng Is to receive the reports Of
the committee on candidates and com
mittee appointed 10 draft resolutions on
the death OF Martin Msaley.
Evening journal., 1890-09-10
ROUGH o. DIRT SOAP takes the cake.

Poor Ellie who has been stungl-"First II
walked ab9nt on over my. hand. ard i was 50
NIGEL but oh. when II sat down,"-Puuch.
Evening journal., 1890-09-10
POLITICAL NOTES.

Now we shall see how the man who
cannot run base ball club can run fol
governor.
Evening journal., 1890-09-10
HELP WANTED.

WHITE GIRL FOR GENERA HOUSE.
w work Apply A. LEAra's GROCERY
STORE, corner Taylor and Poplar streets.
NvOUNG LADY TO POST BOOKS AND
I make out accounts In f-st.class grocery
stnrA: services needed about four days each
week. Address. GROCER, Evening journal
office
Evening journal., 1890-09-10

The Democrats Of the Twelfth ward
held meeting last evening at Fourth
and Scott streets. The meeting was
organized by appointing Philip
r. Shea president The fol.
lowing officers were elected: Treasurer.
]. w. Scheaffer; sesIetarv, E J. James
executive committee, Joseph p. Myers.
NJ. J. Gallagher and Philip e Shea. The
meeting, after transacting routine bust
ness. adjourned until Thursday, Sep
TENDER lS
Evening journal., 1890-09-10
INSTRUCTION.
FRIENDS SCHOOL.
Fourth and West sts., Wilmington, Del
WIN reopen 9th Mo. Cseptl sth, 1890.

A Kindergarten Department, under an
experienced teacher, Katharine n. Clarke.
OF Boston. Mass, will open 9th month. 18th.
Principals office is open daily for the enroll
ment Of students.
ISAAC 4. JOHNSON,
Principal.
Evening journal., 1890-09-10
R. R. ROBINSON & CO..
1900 I'D BRoKEkg

E'91-9F = It's E1'~7TF ElNs'F a ME-
crner Fourth and Market Streea
FOR SALE.
2Co0 Masonic Hsll Company's Bonds.
80 SHARES lir.aw re RAILROAD Stock
StocFs hnlsGi afd snld "a the ~su ycrl
3 philadelphia and Boston markets on comio's
gsJl.
Letters q credit given. available IN Al part
ne world, anf drafts On Nuqlann lrsIRnt
ArRnce Germany and SHtt1arian Issued.
Evening journal., 1890-09-10
RANKING AND FIEANOlAL.
CAPITAL, S5OO,OOC
THE EQUITABLE
Guarantee and Trust Company

Southwest Corner Ninth and Market az,
WILNrNGTcE, DEL.
Deposits OF money received on interest
Rents and income collected and RENTED ror
moderate charge and estates OF every de-
scription carefully managed,
his company acts as executor, adnninistra.
or and guardian and receives and executes
trusts OF every description from the courta
corporations and individuals and acts AZ
agent for the registration and transfer q
l0ans snd stocks OF corporations aud 10 the
2ay9ent q coupons OF registered ints rest OF
This company also guarantees the validity
performance and effect Of any contract. be.
9iociais are directed 70 accept II as sole
surety In all cases.
Executors, administrators or trustee Of 2
.AteS aud ladies' uhacclsromed 10 the traf
action Of business will find this cOmpan.
convenient depository for money
Wills receipted for and safely kept With
For further information. call st the olncs
leod for a circular.
WILLIAM BUSH, President
PRESTON LEA, Vice President.
OHIO NOWLAND,
Secretary and Treasurer
DIRECTIONS.
5aalas s sS IT, Miiia saI baP 9ot
.'TestOn Lssa, Tkcs. Jackson,
NlN.a9u Bush, VIM. 4. Porter,
N. salisbury. Jr.s Joseph swift.
q 4. Carter, We Pennypackei
Or. J.. A. Draper, J. Smith Brennan,
Z. brsaEhur3t, Jr.s George V Massey,
Aec-Ie " B1sh, a. y. Robinson,
christian Faoh,er. y. A. Richardson.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1890-08-02
7 h 9 PATTON AVE

Elegant Drug Store-cen-
trally locatcd-well venti.
lated-easy of access-agrec-
able to customers-attrac-
tive to all, by day and night
illuminated with electrici-
ty-telephone attachment
Handsome Soda Water APP
paratus-ice cold drinks all
day Longtime 5 and 10 cent
Cigars and kinney's Cigar
cttcs-Choice Pelfumery and
Soaps-Prescription Depart
ment neat and clean-Medi-
cal supplies unQuestionably
the purest obtainable-more
goods on hand now than
ever before-patronage in
creasing, public confidence
secured, success attained
Asheville becomes the Drug
distributor for u hundred
miles around-competition
relegated to the rear-too
busy to say more to-day.
II. G. SMITH 4 CO., Drug
gists, Public Square, Ashe-
vile, N. G..
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1890-08-02

During the month of Au-
gust we want to close out
Everything we have in the
line of Srmmer Goods. We
are going to buy n big stock
for the Fall and Winter and
we want no money locked up
in Goods to carry over. We
have some beautiful patterns
in FlOuncings and Allovers
that we will sell so cheaply
that it would be economy to
buy even for next Summer,
ns one cannot have too many
White Dresses. Ii you need
II Blanket or Il Comfort these
cool nightsyou can find what
you want at our place. a
new line oi tiinghnms in Fall
Shades have Just come in,
and alrgoing to besold very
low, as is our habit with all
our Goods. We have about
six Ice Cream Fveezcrs of the
seasons lot; they will bcsold
very low. You can still buy
Croquet Sctts and Ham
mocks of us cheaper than
anybody else. Our Store is
headquarters for all sorts OF
Housekeeping convcnicnces
of which we ask I'm inspcc-
ton.
Come to see us before you
buy Shoes of any kind and
you will save money. Every
thing Mt lowest prices at
"BIG RACkET.0
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1890-08-02

lr is fact worthy OF note that the only
time since October, 1887, that the moon
has been full twice in one month was dur
ing July, and that, too, while the w. {.
I. U. was holding its meeting here. 1t
is to be hoped that Luna did not enter
into this excessive dissipation simply to
mock the noble ladies who have honorcd
Ashcvillc with their presence for the last
two weeks, but it certainly is Il strange
coincidence.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1890-08-02
The Entertainment Last Night.
v. NJ. &. A. Tennis club.

The Y. NJ. {. A. tennis club met at the
rooms this morning to perfect organiza'
tion. An executive committee, to have
charge of the affairs of the club, was
elected as follows; Il. =. Mangum
chairman; c. A. Webb, secretary and
treasurer and A. NJ. Carroll. The init.
alton fee was fixed at 81 and the mont hly
dues at 30 cents. The club now has q
splcndidly graded court behind the Meth
odist church and there arc about twenty
members.