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Evening journal., 1891-08-07
REPoRrgR JoNEs. veN1uRE.
He win Probably Succeed J H. DiIwortI
AS Editor and Proprietor of the News

He win Probably Succeed J. II. DiIworth
As Editor and Proprietor of the News
Special Correspondent EVENING JOURNAL
DELAWARE City, August 7.-Dr Frank
Bellville brought from st. Georges to
this city yesterday an interesting curl
osity in the shape Of a petrifed apple
The article is perfect In every respect and
greatly resembles medium sized apple Of
the russell variety. IL Is hard as granite
and weighs probably one half pound,
small bruise on one side Is quite visible,
rs we'll as two stings by bees or other
insects, and the traces OF gradual petri-
fcation are traceable.
The doctor expects soon to take It to
Philadelphia and find out II possible,
| accurately what 1t Is. IL was picked
sometime ago In the yard Of colored
man near Port Penn, by James s Gam
OF st. Georges from whom the doctor
procured 1t.
Another interesting curiosity OF rare
beauty and wonderful formation Is a
small golden backed field snake, which
was captured alive by George Woitz of
this place The snake has two
heads, each perfectly formed Mrs
Wortz presented the curious reDtile 10
NJ. w. Hibsman, who has IL ON exhibition
at his drug store When properly pre-
pared, II is said II will be offered to the
Worlds Fair Commissioners for the state
OF Delaware for exhibition at Chicago.
The building OF great dry dock along
the Delaware river front here will soon
be begun. This is the one important
event that Is to raise Delaware City from
rust and decay, and start
her on voyage Of improvement
TO out-rival other cities along the river
II is a wonderful undertaking, and is
to be carried on by James r. Simpson 4
Co.. OF New York, who are famous dry
dock builders. A vast body Of men will
be able to find employment
The public school building here Is
undergoing extensive repairs, both
inside and outside, and will be in good
shape for both teachers and scholars
after their short season Of rest and when
they come to resume their duties.
The canning factory here is also being
repaired. and new engine and boiler
placed In position for use. The factory
will start In about a week or ten days
John b. Stansbury of Baltimore, who
has run the factory very successfully for
two years, will again be on hand on
Monday morning next, and his many
friends here will be glad indeed 10 re
ceive him as his coming means employ
ment for many hands. for n season at
least.
Il is reported now, to-day, that the
Delaware News. a weekly paper, owned
aud edited by James Hersey Dilworth
is to change hands, %. Travers Jones
of Wilmington having bought out Mr.
Dilworth Mr. Jones has been in towr
for several days and he has been In Gloss
consultation with Mr.. Dilworth, the out
come OF which is the purchase OF th'
} paper
Evening journal., 1891-08-07
70 HoId n Inquest on rash

Coroner Charles E. Sparks is empan-
neliug a jury in the case Of Preston
Rash, who died at the Delaware Hospital
last evening from injuries received on
the-P w. & B. railroad on Wednesday
afternoon. The inquest will be held at
s o'clock this evening in the coroner's 8
office Mr. Rash, whose home was on
the old Marsh lane, leaves wife and
four small children in very destitute
circn stanees.
Evening journal., 1891-08-07
REnIsrERls oRpERs
REeisTER's ORDER.
RFGTgTFRfg OFFICE


NEW CASTLE COUNTY. Del, July %. 1891,
Upon the application Of James MeAleer,
administrator c. a., Winitred Rooney, late
OF Wilmington hundred, In said county, de.
ceased, IL is ordered and directed by the Regis
ter tha, the administrator aforesaid give notice
OF granting Of letters of administration
c. {. a. upon the estate Of the de-
ceased, 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 Castle, requiring all per
sons having demands against the estate 70
present the same, or abide by an Act Of AS
sembly in such case made and provided; and
also cause the same to be inserted within the
same period in the EVENING JOURNAL n
newspaper published in Wilmington, Del.
and to be continued therein three weeks.
Given under the hand and Seal
Of Office of the Register aforesaid
x . at Wilmington. in New Castle
L. 2 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 to the administrator, on or before
July %. 1892, or abide the ACT of As-
sembly in such case made and provided.
JAMEk MCaLEER.
Administrator, c. I. a.
Address. Wilmington. Del.
Evening journal., 1891-08-07
orestOn plots at 7ls Market street
A Few Drunks.

At this mornings session of the
Municipal Court Mary Jane Oogan, who
was found by Officer Smith drunk on the
railroad, was fined SO and costs; James
Dougherty, drunk. So or twenty days
hard labor; Alfred Lynn, corner
lounging, 81 and costs; James Haggerty.
drunk, was discharged on payment of
costs; Joseph Cox, drunk. 81 and costs
Dennis Ford and Daniel Magee, charged
with stssling liquor from Philip Ambold.
we're discharged. Alfred Money, colored,
charged with assault and battery, was
held for q further hearing
Evening journal., 1891-08-07
awnmington Roporters' Association. -

number Of newspaper men OF this
city, including representatives of all the
city papers, met in the reportorial rooms
Of the Morning News yesterday after
noon, aud formed themselves into the
Wilmington Reporters Association with
j Barton Oheyney Of the Every Evening.
president; George Carter Of the EVENING
JOURNAL. vice president, and Harry T.
Price Of the Morning News, secretary
and treasurer The object Of the asso-
citation. is to have police cards issued to
reporters, giving them the privilege Of
entering places from which the pubic Is
debsrred. in cases of fires, accidents or
such. An executive committee. consis'
ing OF the officers OF the association. with
solomon Hersey Of the Daily Republican
and julius Krsuse of the Erie Presse
which was chosen. will wait upon th'
police commissioners and urge the ad
visibility of having accidents and news
of every kind recorded at the police sta
tion for the benefit Of reporters.
Evening journal., 1891-08-07
DIED

HARKlNs.-In this city. on August 6. Pat
rick Ha kins
Relatives and friends are RESPECTFULLY in
Wit ed 70 attend the funeral from his late resi-
dence, No. 2lS West seventh street.On Monda
morning. August 10. High mass at st. Peter
r. g. Church az o'clock.
Evening journal., 1891-08-07
sisters in Retreat.

The Visitation Sisters at the Academy
of Visitation. ON Delaware avenue, went
into retreat to-day. They viii remain in
seclusion for niue days The retreat will
be conducted by Father Reid.
Evening journal., 1891-08-07
Mnminrton ulenr,nr aounn

The exchanges OF the Wilmington bankr
AZ the clearing house to-day were. Total.
$106, 661 0S: balance. s5. 17s09.
Evening journal., 1891-08-07

There will be no change in "Creston
lot prices for a short time; don't wait too
long
Evening journal., 1891-08-07

Moonlight excursion TO Angus Inc
Pier on Saturday night, August 8 Boat
leaves King street wharf at 1880. Tickets
EO oaufo
Evening journal., 1891-08-07
slekness Prerenta An Intereating Rac


At the matinee races at Hazel Dell
Park yesterday, the principal heat of the
day, which was to have been between
James B. Toman's horse, Harry O.. and
John I. Devine's mare, Miss Rowland, for
5000 a side, was declared off owing to the
sickness of Mr. Devine's horse Or, Ewes
stated that the horse WAS suffering from
Inflammation of the bowels. dispute
arose as to who the stakes belonged to, as
Mr.. Toman claimed them. The money
WAS not paid over as the
race was not conformed to the
rules of the National Trotting
Association. The race will be decided at
some future time An accident occurred
during the second heat of the thre minute
class in which Frank S. ran away and
collided with Florence O. The driver Of
Frank s., M. A. j. Springer, was thrown
over the fence but escaped with no seri-
GUS results. The cfficers of the day were
Henry @. Mahaffy, starting judge, Daniel
F Stewart and T. d. Brown, assistant
judges.
Hyatts Military Band will accompany
III O.
Evening journal., 1891-08-07
FOR SALE.


HOh SALE. A GOOD HORSE FOR SALE.
Inquire at l2S Claymont street, ever
Eleventh street bridge.
lOR SALE CHEAP. WE EsTINGHOUSE
Portable Engine and Boiler on wheels in
lrst-class order. ready for service For fur
ther information inquire or address JOSEPH
II. KING, Water and Harmony streets. New
Castle, Delaware.
CELERY PLANTS, CABBAGE PLANTS.
~ Best kinds. Lowest prices. JOHN y.
BOY 9rocer and Market Gardener, Box
b, New Castle, Del.
DRINTERS-S STEAM FIXTURES, CON.
plete witA cones. hangers, etc, suitable
for quarto or eighth meuium presses. Apply
az EVENING JouRNAL office.
DRINTERS.-FOR SALE, -FOUR LARGF
Imposing Stones. Apply at this ofice
DIANO = SEVEN AND ONE-THIRD
4 OCTAVE SQUARE PIANO FOR SALE
CHEAP; IN coed order; easy payments %
good purchaser. Address, PIANO, Evening
Journal office.
Evening journal., 1891-08-07
THOMAS MoHUGH.

sole Agent for Bohemian Budweiss Beer
Corner Tenth and Shipley streets.
Talaphnna 4l4.
Evening journal., 1891-08-07

THOMAS MoHUGH,
WHOLESALE LIQUOR DEALER,
No. 10 Market Street.
Wilmington. Delaware
Evening journal., 1891-08-07
BUsTNrss oARps.
WINE MERCHANT

JAMES A. KELLY,
Evening journal., 1891-08-07

The crime for which Thoroughbred
was hanged was one of the most afro
cious in the criminal annals OF the state,
and is not even equsled by the outrage
perpetrated by Shakespeare Reeves, upon
little Grace Clark, the 11-year-old white
girl who was ravished at New Castle.
On Sunday January 25, Louisa, Ger
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1891-06-20
BIBLES FOR SALE AT \
pROFlT-AT CO>f-OR
GIVEN AWAY.

have on hand at the lIlllsboro
Book Store, about One Hundred
Bbes and Te>tamen,s They are
there for sale lat a profit II no,
at a proti,, at cost. 1t not at cost,
given away
You. or your friend, or yonr
n%eirhbor, can get one according TO
the following:
II YOU wan a Bible and are able
to pay me . profit, l would be glad
TO sell ~ You.
If you need a Bible and are not
!. 10 pay me = profit, say SO, and
Yo1 can have n at cost.
/ you have no Bible OF home and
ar 40, able to buy one at cost, You
w be welcome 10 one tree OF
G sc,
You who read this, il you know
II any family in Orange county
without a Bible | u The house. please
leave their name al the Book Store,
and oblige. Yours truly.
NATE w. BROWN.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1891-06-20
Mr.. Flies statement.
lie Declures he IS Under tie Care
Of Me Fayetteville Presbytery.
ON Charlotte Chronicle.

From Charlotte Chronicle.
AT the opening OF last nights ser
vice, Mr.. Fife said he had a state
ment to make in regard TO himself,
which had been suggested by a
number of friends. He said he had
been informed that the reason some
persons here would not cooperate
with him in his work was because he
was not ordained. II am a Rolling
Elder in the Presbyterian church Of
Fay euevi.le," he stated, land have a
right and privilege TO teach aud in
struct people in the Bible. / made
application To the Presbytery for adj
mission ; was sick and could not at
tend the examination, but a %resolu-
ton was passed taking me under the
care OF the Presbytery, and giving
me PERMISSION to 90 out and use any
taIent | may have tor Cod Mr..
Fife sand he hoped this would be
satisfactory to any "soIeheads,n ures-
cot, or otherwise.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1891-06-20
consul PTION CURED

An old physician, retired from
practice. having had placed ia his
bands by an East India missionary
the formula of . simp!e vegetable
remedy for the speedy and perma-
nent cure of Consumption, Bron
chItis, Ca,arrh, Asthma and all throat
and Lung Affections, also a positive
and radical cure tor Nervous Debil-
ity and all Nervous Complaints,
after having tested its wonderful
curative powers in thousands OF
eases. has teIt it bis duty TO make it
known 10 his suffering fellows. Ac-
tuate1 by this motive and a desire
to relieve human suffering, | will
send free of charge, TO all who de-
sire II, this recipe, in German,
French or English. with fnll d,rec-
tons Tor preparing aud using. Sent
by mail by addressing with stamp,
naming thus paper. w. \. MOVES,
$40 Potrtrs Block Rochester ". \.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1891-06-20
A LITTLE GIRLS EXPERIENCE IN 4
LIGHTHOUSE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Loren T.cscntt are
keepers OF the Government Light
house q; sand Heacn, Mich, and are
blessed wih a daughter four years
old. Last Apr. She was taken down
with Measles, followed with a dread
tni Cough and turning into a Fever.
Doctors at home aud at Detroit
treated Ter. but in vain. she grew
worse rapidly, unit: she vas a mere
"haultui q. bones Then she tried
DR.. Nn-'s New Discovery ans! after
the use 81 Two and a half bottles,
was completely cured. They say
DR.. Kings New Discovery is worth
its weight III gold, yet you may sc,
trial bottle tree at w. A. Hayes
Drugstore.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1891-06-20

The July number Of Peterson be
gins Volume 100 and shows many
evidences Of the continued improve
mcnts that have been made in this
magazine during the present year.
1t Is becoming noticeable for the
number and excellence Of its illus.
trations, and this month they are un-
usually good. There are two illus
trated articles aud an illustrated
story and poem admirably done
Miss keDl's excellent serial, "a
Lady Of Labor" ends in a satisfac.
tory manner and the opening chap.
te's Of "Tnc Gap Between,n by
Frank Lee Benedict, present some
very original situations and promise
story OF great power. Peterson
has become a charming family mag
azlne, it always contains matter TO
interest the entire household. he
children will be delighted with
Totty Towersby's sketch Of "Our
Donkey" and its delicious series OF
illustrations. The number is trim-
full OF capital stories, poems and
miscellaneous articles. The fashion
and needlcwork designs are invalua-
bic TO the ladies. Everybody who
wants one OF the best periodicals
going should subscribe for the new
volume of Peterson. $500 per year
81 90 for SIX months. \ sample
number Will he sen for five cents
Address Peterson's Magazine, SOC
Chcstnn, ST, Philadelphia, Pa
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1891-06-20

The Committee on Invitation Wis
tied President Harrison at Wash
iugton on the 10Th instant and pre-
scented the invitation to attend the
southern Exposition at Raleigh.
The President replied to the invita-
ton aud said that he could not now
promise, but was anxious to attend
the Exposition and would DO so il
possible. Several members Of the
Cabinet promised to attend.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1891-06-20
r CAROLINA NEWS.

Hr. D. Watt, merchant, died in
Raleigh on the 18th inst. ,
Oxford Day The frame for the
Homer Military Schools new build
ing is already being pu, up.
Mrs. G. L. Hackett, the widow of
the late Dr.. r. F. Hackett. died at
Wilkesboro. on the 7,h inst She
vas a daughter of Nathaniel Cor
don and sister OF Gen. J. B. Gordon,
of Georgia.
Asheville Citizen: Before George
Vanderbilt made his purchase at
Biltmore, the revenue derived from
ireights at that depot by the Rich
mond and Danville railroad amonnt-
ed TO $4,000 per year. MIR. Van.
derbilt's freights alone now average
$4,000 per month.
Rev. Baylus Cade will sever his
editorial connection with the Pre-
gressive Farmer on the Goth instant,
Major P. F. Duffy taking charge on
that day. Mr.. Cadc says that his
leaving the paper is at his own de-
sire, and that there is no lack Of
harmony between Col. L. L. Polk
and himself.
Raleigh Chronicle We were as
,onished to learn that the, beautiful
fat lambs displayed in front OF some
OF our market stalls were raised near
Raleigh. This is a J country natural
ly adapted to the raising Of such
stock I'd we are happy to note that
Major Tucker, who Is successful in
anything he undertakes, is raising
and putting them on tie market.
The Raleigh News and Observer
gives the following list OF Counties
represented i'll the Soldiers Home
at Raleigh Warren l. Harnett l
Lincoln l. Moore l. Pasqno,ank !
New Hanover l, Wake 2, Martin /
Rockingham l, Richmond l, Gnil
ford l, Mecklenburg l, Rowan l,
Vance /, Leno,r 2, Johns,on l, Cum
berland =, WilsoA1, Surry l, Stokes
l.. Every branch Nof the service i,
represented in this number.
Wilmington Star: There is M
, better country in the world to-
sheep raising than the rolling land
of the Southern States, which arr
! We'll waterel ard where grass ma,
be grown %abundan,lv. Virginia an,
, North Carolina should have a thou
sand sheep to the one they have, bu'
in both OF these States the ro,iu!
: dogs seem to outrank the sheep, All,
while this is SO We need no, expec
. to see much done in the Sheep rails
ing business.
Many OF the Counties in the Stat,
made most liberal appropriations 70
The purpose of securing their fines
agricultural, mineral and manutac
tured products to be exhibited a
s the Interstate Exposition at KaI
eigh. Wake county was liberal il
: appropriating $4,000. Ii the Expo
sitlon is to accomplish what it is de-
] signed TO-, then the counties in til
] State should aid in the undertaking
] They will receive the benefit and b
! paid for their efferts.-Exchanye.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1891-06-20

RHEUMATISM Cured N A DAY.
-"Mssuc Cure tor rheumatism and
Neuralgia radically cures IN l to 3
days. Its action upon the system is
remarkable aud mysterious. 1t re-
moves at once tue cause aud the dis.
ease immediately disappears. The
first dose greatly benefits. - cents.
Sold by Q. Hooker, Druggist, Hills
boro. +.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1891-06-20
TFor the Observer.
nIe 70 10.

GENERAL @u!1 J. ., I'D.
~ .uus, s,o.s) Doir- aha, We
knaa is nc, Tor the glory OF Coo:
as lie putting OH Of gold and costly
apparel.
Bible-"Whose adorning, let it
not be tina, outward adorning Of
pl4itiuo tie BAR, and Of wearing of
god or Of putting on If APPAREL
lst Peter So Il will : that wo
men adorn themselves in modest ap,
parel - not with braided hair. or
gold, or pearls, or costly array
Isl Tim. 2, 50.
This rule FOL bids needless extrav-
acance in drers, aud useless and
snowy ornaments. The taste for
the beautiful! must be carefully l,m-
tied bv economical and religious
considerations. Tie texts quoted
above should remind every christian
woman that nothing can SO adorn
Ter as a beautiful character full Of
good works. Paul in his day saw
the necessity tor rebuk,ng extrava.
yance in dress, and when a woman
wears one hundred thousand dollars
worth Of diamonds Gu Der dress
at a charity bali, who would say
such a rehuke was out of place now
DIR. H. How many christians no.
tee more closely the preachers dress
than his sermon and could give a
better idea of the strangers dress
than any part IF the service. How
sad yet true, half the attention given
to dress - If given 20 God and
bis goodness would in a year revolu'
TOME the world and make the
church a peculiar people as zealou'
o. good works as of Lew fashions.
4,
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1891-06-20
March n. 1891.
HEART DISEASE CURED.

IL have suffered for twenty years with
heart disease. and tor months with indi-
gestion. | lost twenty-five pounds of
flesh in two months. My family and
friends became uneasy about me.
About the middle OF July last | began
using DR.. Kings Royal Germetuer.
After taking six bottles | am glad to
state that | regard myself entirely
cured OF heart trouble, palpltation and
indigestion. | can eat and digest any
kind OF food. My health is restored.
and | gladly recommend DIR. Kings
ROYAL Germetuer to the afflicted"
L. Nj. ELLIS,
Tax Collector Gordon Co.
Calhoun. GA, Sept. -. 1890.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1891-06-20
INIate Cnr.lie {
. wEr.liD. 20 AhiEa1hi@~
traitors and Tx
eCs1fOH'-.

The Newton Enterprise calls al
.ention to a case in the justice S
court that will be interesting TO ali
administrators, aud one that every
editor is interested in bringing 10
the attention of the public.
Suit was brought against the ad-
ministratrix TO collect a note OF SO
given by her father on whose estate
she had administered after his death.
The defendant set up The defense
that demand was not made within
the time prescribed by law Twelve
months from the time of publication
of no,Ice) But this called tor the
production of such a notice and
proof that it had been published SIX
weeks III some newspaper IN the
county. Tnis could not be done
because the notice had never been
published, and the Justice OF Peace
properly gave Judgment Tor the
plaintiff. To avoid the publication
tee such notices are often stuck up IL
writing at the court house door 0.
on a tree by the roadside. Such no
tees are all right SO far as rhey go
but unless a duplicate Is published
IN a county paper they are no
worth the paper they are written on
This case should be a warning te
other administrators aud executors
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1891-06-20
l5UCkLEN'S ARNICA SALyE.

The Best Salve in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
liheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chap
ped Hands. ChiIblains, Corns, and
ali Skin ErupEons, and positively
cures Files, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give pertec, salts.
faction, or money refunded. Price
- cent per box. For sale by W.
y. Hayes, Druggist.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1891-06-20
The Normal school to-
Girls.

4 dispatch from Greensboro, N.
e., dated June l2,h says:
Greensboro gives $4,000 and a
handsome site and secures the loca.
ton Of the Normal aud Industrial
School for girls. There is grea, re,
ioicing and enthusiasm over the re-.
suit bells are ringing and whistles
blowing.
Prot. G. D. McIver has been elect
ed president and Professor K. A.
Alderman professor OF History and
English. The Board has mapped
oat the work of organization aud
subcommittee have been appointed
tor the early opening of the Instilu.
ton.
Work is to speedily begin on the
buildings. The establishment OF this
school makes a new departure in
North Carolina.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1891-06-20

At For, Worth, Texas, June 10Th,
at , p. M, j. w. Davis, the muir.
derer of b. G. Evans, was sentenced
to suffer death on the gailows by
Judge Deckham Of the seventeenth
district. He IS to be hung on Mon.
day the 10Th day of August between
the rislEg and the setting OF the SUI.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1891-06-20

Do you have catarrhf indigestion
dyspepsia. kidney or bladder troubles.
blood diseases. paralysis. neuralgia,
rheumatism. headache. bowel diseases
skin diseases. female troubles palpita-
ton. weakness. ETC.. if so send stamp
for printed matter, certificates of Won
derful cures. etc.
DIR. Kings Royal Germetuer is max
ing cures thar almost stagger credulity.
Price *l.50 per bottle. which makes
Ii gallon of medicine IS per directions.
~FO1- sale at IIillsbo-
70 by III. l.. PARISH.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1891-06-20
~ The Orange County
Observer IL he only pa
pen. published ia Orange
County,.

Judge SHEPPARD VII assist Hon.
John.M. Manning sgain this Summer
with the Summer Law School, at
Chapel Hill. A large class is ex.
pccted.