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Evening journal., 1891-08-04
"Creston" for health.
CITY NEWS N BRIEF.

New seals and dies have been placed in
the offices Of the register of wills and
recorder of deeds
Receiver o. Taxes DieISey will receive
the taxes Of Christiana. hundred thiswes K
beginning tomorrow.
Richard Piez, who leased the Unite d
States Hotel property at French and
Water streets, will open it next week.
An attempt Co rob the grocery store of
Enoch s Iimmons, Twenty second and
Market streets, on Saturday night.
proved unsuccessful.
Register Of Wills Cooch has granted
letters Of admir- istration upon the estate
OF Sarah G. Stidham, deceased, of Chris
tiana hundred, to Aaron X. Woodward
Beginning with June 90 300 carloads
of peaches had been shipped over the
Delaware railroad up to midnight on
Friday Sixty-six cars were shipped on
Saturday.
John Walker left his home yesterday
morning owing his landlord, John a.
Forrest, $40 for rent. Constable Bow
ers pursued him aud collected the sum
from him at OlsYmont.
William Donohoe, the little son Of
Thomas F. Donohoe OF No 23 Jackson
street, while playing yesterday after.
noon slipped and fell, striking his chin
on the curb and cutting 1t severely.
john p Armstrong, graduate Of
Delaware College, class 81, has been
selected by Secretary Proctor as one Of
the persons from civil life for examina-
tion for appointments to the army as
second lieutenant.
Charles Goebsl, small German boy,
was run over by a cart at Lancaster
avenue and franklin street yesterday
afternoon. He was taken to his home.
where 1t was found that his right leg
was badly bruised.
The need Of psvilions at Rrandywine
Park was made apparent by the severe
rains of late. There is no place of pro-
lection from the rain. Workmen yes
terday began building sixty feet stone
wall in Rattlesnske run, near the creek
DR.. Benjamin Lee, secretary Of the
Pennsylvania Board of Health has sent
letter to E. B Frazer, secretary Of tine
Delaware State Board OF Health compl-
menting him upon his examination of the
sources Of pollution along the Brandy
wine
Mary Pourrey, a polish woman, fell
and sprained her ankle at Fifth and
jefferson streets yesterday afternoon.
She was taken to the house of Mrs
James Thomas. No. All Jefferson street.
and after being cared for was given
money to ''reach Philadelphia. She left
the house, but on reaching F ourth
street she fell again and was taken to the
Homeopathic Hospital.
The Gsrman-A American Rifemeu, at
their meeting last evening, elected the
following officers: Captain. Henry
Krohn; first lieutenant, Carl Schlucter;
second lieutena3t. Henry Broegger; sec
retary. Charles Scheu; financial secre-
tary. Henry Schnepf; sergeant st-arms
]. Hecker; treasurer, Adam Wagner;
hnauce committee, Henry Breegger,
Adam Wagner and NJ. Barschdorf
Evening journal., 1891-08-04
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

Chaplain Green OF Wyoming is visit
ing friends In this city.
Miss Josephine Johnson is VISITING
friends in Green Springs.
Charles q. Sasse and Wilbur L. Sasse
are visiting ia Philadelphia.
]. Leslie Vance of this city left on
Saturday for the City Of Mexico
Miss Bertha McKsig and Miss May
Bacon spent yesterday with friends at
Pennsgrove.
Willard Maris, son Of George ..
Maris, is chief clerk at the Glen Noun
tain House, Watkins, N. 7.
Miss Bertha Sondheimer of this city
has gone on a two weeks vacation to
visit relatives in Allentown, Pa.
Paschall a. Peterson, ex-sergeant of
police, has taken a position with the
Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company
Senator and Mrs. George Gray and
Hon. Charles w. McFee OF Georgetown,
are registered at the New York Herald
Hotel, No. 49 Avenue de ropera, Paris.
Lew. Morrow and Walter Butler were
at the Glen Mountain House, Watkins,
N. Y, on Sunday and Monday, and are
now registered at the Cataract House,
Niagara Falls, N. Y.
Evening journal., 1891-08-04
COMPLETING a NEW BUILDING.

The West End Associations Spacious
Hall WIN eoon BE Ready for Occupancy.
The building of the West End Reading
Room Association on Dupont street
opposite the Baltimore and Ohio depot.
is rapidly nearing completion. It Is ex-
pected that the building will be opened
In about two or three weeks, and when
the doors are thrown open to the public
the .youug people OF the West End will
have place for mental improvement
that will be credit to It's projectors and
to the city. The walls Of the first story
are of brick while the second walls and
the roof are covered with slate. On the
First tioor Is gymnasium, reading ROOM
for young men and also one for boys.
The second floor will have two meeting
rooms for working girls club. toilet and
bath rooms.
The rooms, which will be finished in
virginia pine will be heated by steam
and lighted by electricity. The grounds
about the building will be fitted up with
lawn tennis courts and croquet
grounds
The building committee, which has
charge Of the work, Is composed of the
following: Rev. w. r. McEwan, Will
liam M. Candy, Samuel Chambers,
Thomas McCorkle and Henry Grant.
Ii is expected that Miss Dodge. presi-
dent Of the Working Girls Association
Of New York city, will be present at this
opening.
Evening journal., 1891-08-04
TIE MEerlNe UNDER WAY.

Several Ministers Tell, In Ten MInHts
speeches, About the Camp tMsetIng'l
Advantages.
BRAEDYwIEE SUMMIT, August A.
Rev. E. L. Barrett had charge Of the
camp yesterday.
Ten minute speeches were made, a.
follows: The Camp Meeting, III its Re.
lation to Our Social Life, Rev. j. D. G.
Hanna; "rhe Camp Meeting In Relation
to the Unsaved," Rev. John France
The Kind of Preaching Needed at this
Camp Meeting, Presiding Elder Murray.
To-day will be ''Epworth League Day
and the program will be as follows:
Prayer meeting, led by Thomas H. VIII
son, at 3Oa. M; at s 80, prayer meet.
ing led by Rev J. d. O. Hanna at 10.
preaching BY Presiding Elder Murray
at 50 p. m childiens meeting with
Rev; Isaac jewell in charge; at 3, preach
ing BY Rev. s. j. Morris, OF st Miehasls,
Md; at $50, young peoples meeting. led
by Henry Vinsinger of Edition, nd.
Evening journal., 1891-08-04
cirn serrlcs rrnmrnatInn

A civil service examination was opened
in the court room OF the Federal building
this morning. The board Of examiners
were Commissioners White Of the De-
partment from Washington, Postmaster
Stewart and J. P. Underwood Of this city
Twenty seven candidates from various
parts OF the country were present
The examination is for mail servers
copyists and book keepers. The exami
nations Of the mail servers and copyists
will be concluded to-day Those com
peting for positions as bOokkeepers will
continue tomorrow. The candidates are
men Of all ages, and only two women
one white, ths other colored.
Evening journal., 1891-08-04
AN ExotTABLE ITALIAN.
Revival of An Old ouarreI-Francis Pc
tricio's Dramatic Testimony.

The auditors In the Municipal Court
this morning were convulsed with laugh
ter for half an hour, aud the united
banging of Judge Balls and Captain
Francis gavels added to the stentorian
cries Of Court Crier Heal for order, failed
to have any effect. The cause Of the
merriment was Francisco Petrocio. .
small and excitable Italian who appeared
as witness against Frank Nero, whom he
accused with attempting to kill him three
years ago. The lapse of time did not
seem to remove the circumstances from
Petricio's memory. as every incident was
described with dramatic illustrations as
II the witness was performing in q panto-
mime show
The facts Of the case as near as could
be ascertained from Patrioios statement
given In broken English were that on
July 22, 1883, number of Italians were
drinking beer In the house of Peter
Martiaella at Eighth and nu-
Pont streets, when quarrel
cropped up. Nero flung bottle
ct Petrocio and Petrocio flung 1t back at
Nero. Then Nero seized a razor and cut
Petrocio in the head Petroclo threw up
his hand and received slash on the arm.
De also received cut on the neck.
Walter II. Hayes. Esq. represented
Nero and in cross.examination tried 60
make Petrocio say that he had chased
Nero away with stones.
No, You say so, me not say 1t, Z"
shrieked Petricio, down he Jumped from
the witness stand, and ran up toward
the window, picking up imaginary stones
and hurting them at the head Of Mr.
Hayes In illustration OF what he had
done
81. q. Ward, Esq, who was acting city
solicitor, brought the witness round with
a sharp turn TO the witness stand again.
and re-examined him. Eventually 1t was
found out that all the witnesses were not
present, aud the case had to be continued
until Thursday
When Petrisio left the witness stand
the respiration stood in beads ON his
forehead; the result Of his exertion.
Nero, for whose arrest a warrant had
been out, left the city after the assault,
and did not return untila few weeks ago.
Evening journal., 1891-08-04
New JerseY IgxouralonIats.

Fifty-fve members and friends Of
oohansey Lodge, No. 205, L o. o. F., Of
Bridgeton, N. j., came to this city
on their annual excursion. They dined
at the Clayton House, after which thev
were conveyed in carriages to the various
points of interest throughout the city.
This same lodge visited Wilmington last
year on its annual exeursion
Evening journal., 1891-08-04
a Lively Runaunr.

A team belonging to the Hartmann and
Fshrenbach Brewing Company, and
driven by L. A, Bertolstte, ran away
while Mr.. Bertoletts was doing some
business at the Farmers Bank this morn
ing. A drove Of Texas steers which were
passing at the time frightened the ami
NAL, and he started up Market street at a
lively gait. He was caught at Ninth and
Market streets No serious damage was
Evening journal., 1891-08-04
..CreatOn lots. s5 per month.
"BooDLHR" rELLAm nxpKLnrD.
He Makes Restitution and the Liberty
Company, withdrawa the Charge.

ne Makes Restitution and the Liberty
Company, withdrawa the Charge.
At meeting Of the Liberty Fire Com.
pany last night the case OF johnson
Tellam, who was charged with embez.
zling tunds Of the company, was con
sidered.
Tellam, who is at present in Camden
N, j., sent a man to the meeting and
offered TO pay the company $G5 II they
would withdraw the charges against him.
As the members Of the company did not
wish to be hard on him the offer was ac
cepted.
II appears that when the subscribtion
books were given out, Tellam was given
one IL is reported that Team
was successful In getting sub.
scribtions but failed to turn
any Of the money over to the company. h
lected.
Tellam was expelled from the company
at last nights meeting.
Evening journal., 1891-08-04
wEIGHTMAN BUYS 1T.
The Cobb Wire Compsny's Plant Sold
the Firms Chief Creditor.

the Firms Chief Creditor.
Sheriff Simmons this afternoon sold
the buildings and plant OF the Cobb Vul,
canite Wire Company at Q o'clock to
William Welghtmsn Of Philadelphia, for
$29, 00o.
Weightman is one Of the principal
creditors. The personal property
OF the company, including the Office
equipments were sold to different firms
this morning and brought good prices
Sheriff Simmons could hardly restrain
his smiles during the sale. his commits
sion amounted to $3.50.
About twenty capitalists from Phila.
delphia New York aud Baltimore at
tended the sale and mnoh interest was
manifested throughout the day.
Evening journal., 1891-08-04

REGIsTER's OFFICE,
NrW CAsTLE COUNTY, De- =, July % 1891
Upon the application Oi james McAleer
administrator G. a., Winified Rooney, late
OF Wilmington hundred, IN said county, de-
ceased, ~ Is ordered and directed by the Regis
ter tha the administrator aforesaid give notice
OF granting Of letters Of Administrations
g. {. a. upon the estate of the de-
ceased, with the cato 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 Castle, requiring all per-
sons having demands against the estate to
present the same, or abide by I'm Act of As
semblg in such case made and provided; and
also cause the same to be inserted within the
same period In the EVENING JOURNAL a
newspaper published in Wilmington. Del.
and to be continued therein three weeks,
o, o. d.
Given under the hand and Seal
OF ONCE Of the Register aforesaid
IN Z at Wilmington, in New Castle
county aforesaid, the day and
year above written.
j. WILKINS COOCH, Register
NOTICE.
All persons having claims against the estate
Of the deceased must present the same duly
attested 70 the administration, on or before
July Y. 1899, or abide the Act of As-
Hembly IN such case made and provided
JAMER MCALEER,
Administrator, 9. t. a.
Address, Wilmington, Del
Evening journal., 1891-08-04
Iplnred ny \ ralI-

Johnnie Donshoe, 10 years old, fell
against the curbstone opposite his own
house yesterday afternoon, and received
very severe injuries. His chin was
split open and Dr. Corkran who at
tended him. had to stitch the wound.
The little fellow is progressing favor
ably
Evening journal., 1891-08-04
Har d,oms Bir.hday Present,

Magistrate Sssse presented handsome
gold watch to his son, Charles Fl. Sasse,
yesterday. The presentation was made
in honor of his son having attained his
seventeenth birthday.
Evening journal., 1891-08-04
wilminr,on Clearing Hous..

The exchanges Of the Wilmington banks
al the clearing house to-day were: Total,
$l36, 477 Oh balance s35. 925 10.
Evening journal., 1891-08-04

Don't risk yo1r money In doubtful
ventures, but In rest IN "Creston' lots.
Evening journal., 1891-08-04

Magistrate Frank E. Smith is at Ocean
Grove
Evening journal., 1891-08-04
MrnIarrnls 1nnMpa
REGISTERS OFFICE.

7e"-7-7-7-1--17---17l--7-
3IsrER's ORDER.
The Brookhaven leader., 1891-08-27
AUBURN NOTES.

School opens the 9TH of September
The crow is Il willy bird. Nature has
made him cav .tious, as it were.
Miss Myrtis Carruth is confined to heT
bed by an attack of IS ow" fever.
One isn't Obliged to, uow, appear before
a grand jury to indite his thought.
Mrs. VIM. A. King, who has been suf-
fering from protracted i'll health for some
time, is now cOnvaleScing.
Franklin county's delegation TO nomi-
nate a State Senator net here last Friday,
but Pixies men didn't show up. After
considerable specch-naklng upon general
topics, the crowd dispersed.
Cotton picking has already begun,
steam gins are preparing for work, the
country merchant is brushing and rear
ranging his "wares" preparatory for
catching II passing nickle."
The trustees of the Adams High School
held meeting last Friday at the Acade-
nv. Steps were taken toward the cree
ton of a more commOdious school build
ing. New patent desks will also be plac-
ed in the academy at once. The school
hereafter will be controlled only by the
local board of trustees who are as follows
j. z Carrnth, President Enoch Carruth,
Secretary Capt. Sam'l Hodges, Trcasur-
err; w. II. Wood. Tom Godbold, j. f.
Denman, VIM. A. King.
YOKEL.
The Brookhaven leader., 1891-08-27
FAIR RIVER NOTES.

Work has begun OH the new church.
Rev. L. p, Douglass preached at Fair
River church Saturday and Sunday.
Mcsdames Susie Maxwell and Jennie
Muller went TO Messrs. Crawford's lately
in interest of the new church,
Prof. Neal, with his class from Union
church paid the Fair River Sunday School
a visit Sunday before last, and furnished
some splendid vocal music,
Mrs. Lift Russell of Lawrence county
on Big Fair River, recently gave birth to
large and well developed child, though
it did not survive. Mrs. Russell is in her
54th year.
Messrs. jesse and James Kees of Fish
vile, La, have been visiting friends and
relatives. Mr.. James KEGS the Junior
brother, says crops are splendid in their
neighbOrhood and that venison and fish
is no object out there.
The primary election went off quietly,
but the negroes are greatly dissatisfied for
not being allowed to vote and affirm they
will support any and all independents in
the field at the November election. They
should bear in mind that they all won't
vote, even at the general election.
MARK.
The Brookhaven leader., 1891-08-27
Brookhaven VS.. Monticello.

The chess contest that has so long been
talked of between the Monticello and
Brookhaven clabs came off last Monday
and Tuesday, resulting in MonticellO's de-
feat by games. There were three play
ers on each side. aud every Monticello
player had to play five games with each
man from Brookhaven. This made 40
games played, BroOkhaven winning 70
games and Monticello winning 20. The
following were the players: Brook ha-
ven-M. ID. McGrath, Jas. McGrath and
l.. Fl. Bowen. Monticello-Dayid Coin,
Will C. Cannon and L. Ii. Smith The
contest was spirited, but was carried on
in the utmost good humor and the Brook
hayenites departed greatly pleased with
their trip. Although defeat is not pleas
ant, yet we enjoyed their visit very mnch,
and trust they will again visit us SOON
Laurence County Press.
The Brookhaven leader., 1891-08-27
Ia Grippe Again.

During the epidemic of La Grippe last
season Dir. Kings New Discovery for Con
sumption, Coughs and Colds, proved TO he
the best remedy. Reports from the many
who used it confirm this statment They
we've not only quickly relieved, but the
disease left no bad after results. We ask
you to give this remedy trial aud we
guarantee that Won will be satisfied with
rrsu!ts, or the purchase price will lac rr.
fumden. Il has no cquai ~ la Grippe. 81
any Throat, Chest or Lung Trouble.
Trial bottles free at DIR. \. Lcwcnihals.
Large BOTTLES, 80 cents aud Sl.O0. ~
The Brookhaven leader., 1891-08-27
Happy Hoosiers.

VIM. Simmons, Postmaster of ldaville,
Ind, writes: Electric Bitters has done
more for me- than all other medicines COM
blned, for that bad feeling arising from
Kidney and Liver trouble" John Leslie,
farmer and stockman, of same place, says:
'sFind Electric Bitters to be the best Kid.
ney and Liver medicine, made me feel
like new man." j. w. Gardner, hard
ware merchant, same town, says: Flee
tric Filters is Just the thing for man
who is all run down aud don't care wheth-
CT lie lives or dies; he found new strength,
good appetite aud felt just like he had a
new lease on life. Only 80 cents IA bottle,
at DIR. A. Lewenthaps. CD
The Brookhaven leader., 1891-08-27
Held on a $1,000 Bond.

John Allen, the young man who frac-
tured John Mason's skull with brick
Sunday night week ago, returned last
Thursday night and gave himself up to
Sheriff McNair. Saturday he had pre-
liminary hearing before Justice McMillak
and was bound over in the sum of $1,000
to await the result of Mason's wound.
Young Mason, who has been under the
treatment of Drs. Bennett and Barber, is
improving though not yet ont of danger
The Brookhaven leader., 1891-08-27

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rhcum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblain.
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and posi-
lively cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
or money refunded. Price % cents per
box. Fer sale by DIR. A. Lcwenthal,
BrookbaveD, Miss.
The Brookhaven leader., 1891-08-27
CENJTR AL
Female institute ,
To EE KNOWN HEREAFTER A.
Hiilman College,
Will Begin Its Thirty-Ninth Col.
lcgiatc Year, Tuesday, Sep
tcmbcr 20, 1891.

All the old Educational Facilities and
Advantages retained and to them added
the following which are new:
New Edilicc, with new rooms and fur
niturc, most perfectly adapted to Board
In. aud General Sch0o! purposes.
Vocalist and Pianist from n. +. Con-
servatory of Music, ms ructed and rec
commended by Augusta Rotoli, instructor
of Patti.
Graduating course in Art, under direc-
ton of Mrs, j. Voolfolk, well known for
her eminent abilities as nm Artist.
logue. }. A. HACKETT,
Pres. Board of Trustees.
GEO. WHITFIELD, Secy.
Clinton, Kinds Co., Miss, July so, 1891
The Brookhaven leader., 1891-08-27
FRIENDSHIP DOTS.

Oh isn't it hot!
We are needing rain very bad at pres
cnt, and cotton l. shedding "ntlat account.
Mr.. Calender is building him IL fine
residence.
The baseball is bursted up; hurrah
for that,
The teachers seemed to be glad to meet
the smiling faces of the visitors last Fri
day. The exercises were good and exam
nations thorough. We are sorry to he
deprived of the pleasant smiles and Witty
sayings of Prof. Davis. Mr. Davis gave
us perfect satisfaction, and we hope him
success where ever he goes
L SHAW.
The Brookhaven leader., 1891-08-27

Is il not worth the small price of 5sc
to free Yourself of every symptom of
these distressing complaintsi II you think
SO call at our store and get bottle. of
Shiloh's yitalzer, every bottle has n
printed guarantee on it. Use accordingly
and If it does you no good il will cost yon
nothing Sold by Meade Il Martin. (2)
The Brookhaven leader., 1891-08-27
Notice.

A very important meeting of the Thurs
day Night Club will be held ut the resi-
dence of Mrs. Crutcher, Monday afternoon
Aug. 81, at 5 O'Clock sharp. All young
ladies who have enjoyed the entertain
ments during the summer, will please be
present with their dues
(Signed.) MAMIE MARTIN,
Vice-President.
MIRIAM CRUFcHER,. see'y.
The Brookhaven leader., 1891-08-27
OF Interest to Ginners.

So much has been said about the use oil
Scales at the gin house that we call par
ticalar attention to new book entitled
"Facts about Scales" published
BY "JONES OF BINGHAMTON
in BinghamtoD, N. Y. 1t con-
tains full information regarding
costs, patents, etc, and shonld he
read by every intelligent ginner. A pos
tai will get it.
The Brookhaven leader., 1891-08-27

Alta regular meeting of the Board Of
Mayor and Aldermen of The city Of Brook
haven held at the Mayors office IN the
18th day of August, 1901, there were pres.
ent Mayor 4. Lcwruihal, jr., aud Alder
men McGrath, Dreyfus and Lewis.
The finance committee reported lavora-
bly, upon tho following accounts which
were allowed by the Board and warrants
ortIernd tn issue thsrcfor.
The Brookhaven leader., 1891-08-27
ADVANTAGE S.

/. Good discipline, good moral influence
good water and ample facilities for boarderS.
.. The school is the pride of the town.
8 BOardeTS are in the best families.
1; Thorough and experienced teachers in
every department
5. Superior teachers in Music and Art, only
~ per month.
6, Good library for free use to pupils
T. School furnished with Physiological, Phil
OSOphical and Chemical apparatus
S. Buildings new and cOmmodOuS, with ten
large recitation rooms and a hall 60NS0 feet,
fitted up with stage and 800 worth of scenery,
owned by President.
3, Reduced rates on railroad to students.
10. We have telephone line. which enables
pupils to communicate with parents in case
of sickness,
II. Commercial department equal TO the
best in the South. Tuition, only SD
II. Students are assisted to paying positions.
and the demand is greater than supply.
IS. FAN term begins September /, 1891.
IL. Send for new Catalogue, which will be
0ut June 9Th.
STATISTICS FOR 1S9O-1s91.
Enrolment Observation-Disclosures. no
Counties represented in Mississippi, ........ n
For further particulars, address.
II. b. ABERNETHY, PRESIDENT,
Houston, Miss.
The Brookhaven leader., 1891-08-27

We have speedy and positive .cure
for catarrh, diphtheria, canker mouth
and headache, in SHILoH's CATARRH
REMEDY. A nasal injector free with
each bottle. Use it if you desire health
and sweet breath. Price SOC. Sold by
Meade g. Martin. I'D
The Brookhaven leader., 1891-08-27
Notice.

Mrs. +, IL. Cruteher will open her
school for Boys and Girls CD Monday,
Sept. 1891.
The Brookhaven leader., 1891-08-27
MISSISSIPPI
Normal College.

ID EMEMBER, the Mississippi Normal College,
IL Houston, Miss. is the place to send your
SONS and daughters.
Entire expense for board tuition and books
Sll5 TO $50 for 10 months
Girls and young ladies board in the family of
the President
Boys from II to Is years old are under the
special supervision of the President, in families
near the College.
Young men board in private families in any
part of town desired.
The Brookhaven leader., 1891-08-27
SULLINS 4 COLLEGE
BRISTOL, vA.-TE mn.
The Most Accessible of Virginia
Schools for Girls.

NFFERS COMPLETE Literary and Srien
Music. fully equipped Art Department, thor.
ough Business Course. including bookkeeping.
Shorthand. Trlcgraphy and Type-wrlting;
IIealthful location in growing town: Beautiful
mountain scenery New building, doubling ca
pacity. now going up.
Terms moderate. Send for elegant new Cat
alOgIIp to REV. ID. :. HEARON. ID. d.,
July 2}-Gw President.