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Evening journal., 1891-02-24
MunicipaI Corr,

The were only few cases 10 be dis
posed Of at the Municipal Court this
morning. Edward Mulvey, a decriped
old man charged with drunkenness. was
tined So and costs Francis Hicks col
Ored, was charged by Officer Updyke
with having, in company with fsnr
others, oveIhauled man on French
street last evening. Hicks was the
leader Of the crowd and fine of So and
costs was imposed. Patrick Brogan. ar
old offender, was found intoxicated on
the street by Officer Whann. AS he has
conducted himself for a time he was LET
of with a 81 and costs Edward w
Abel was changed With disturbing a SAL
walton Army meeting at Fifth and Wal
nut streets on Sunday by drinking out OF
q whisky bottle thus attracting attention
during service. Tue case was continued
sntu 70 morrow morning
Evening journal., 1891-02-24
A Life Annuity Of


Bids for the purchase ofs the SINKING
Fund Loan were opened at the office OF
the city treasurer at II o'clock to-day, in
presence Of the committee, Edwin d.
n !, willard Salisbury, Jr, Thomas
= Dung, William 6 Baugh and John
+. Curren Franklin B. Cotton was not pres
sht, inc Equitable Guarantee and Trust
company bought up the whole portion
a. par. This sinking fund is for the
purpose OF refUnding loan No. 16.
amounting 70 $50, 600, which falls due on
march 1. The loan viii bear Interest at
the rate CT per cent. payable half
yearly Il was provided by the Legisla
ture and approved by City Council. for
the payment Of the debt of Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1891-02-24

The Pansy aud Polymnian coterie ceIe.
brated Washington's birthday last even
ing, with a banquet at w. d. Farra's
parlors The following members Of the
club, attired in continental costumes.
participated: Mr.. and Mrs John Morti-
mer. Mrs. L. Chamberlain, Mrs. f B..
Griffith, Miss Lizzie Warrington, Miss
Florence Novel;, Miss Matte Mortimer
Miss Alice Jagmey, Miss Ella Sweatman.
Miss Ella NOVEL; Miss May Welch, Miss
Addie Draper. Miss Annie Darlington.
Luke Warrington, S. W. Burnite. A y.
RedmRn, l. Il. Worrsll. G F. Harris. John
Aitus, Luke Pond aud others.
Evening journal., 1891-02-24
HIS LlTTLE GAME.
Secretary William n Lee Explains Mr.
TraEer,s IntentiDns

Secretary William n Lee Explains Mr..
Frazer's Intentions.
=. B. Frazer sent letter TO Represen.
tatiye Smith recently on the Senate bin
to give the Board Of Health the power.to
appoint its own secretary he favored
the bill and said that IL had been desired
for many years Two sentences are
quoted: THE Democratic board with
Dr. Bush as president was In fayor Of the
change i've years ago Then DR.. Draper
became president be and the board were
heartily IN favor of the law being
changed
The letter was showed to Registrar
William Fl Lee Of the Board Of Health
this morning. Referring to the SEN
fences here quoted, he said:
Mr.. Frazer had the bill passed that
placed the Board Of Health ia the no
sition it now holds to its secretary. He
was the first appointment under the bin
and worked for it to that end
Now be is trying 10 rush through
another bill changing the method OF his
old bill, and, by the proposed change In
affairs, he hopes TO again get the posi-.
tion Of secretary and registrar. 1t seems
strange that at the time the present
:, $1,000 - NPPoAa shA'Al WIN tAAo tIecb
the people were clamoring for the plan
now proposed by Mr. Frazer, bus 80 lie
says
The fact Of the matter Is that there
6 little likelihood Of the passage 81 Mr..
tTazer's little till Bsaides lie has used
y TO throw into the shade another little
bill IN his interest; namely. the bin 10
iucrease his salary as secretary or the
state Board 81 Health ST 600 a year
What does he do that is worth 81 900
q year2 He washes the money to make
little trips over tbs state he has
another bill there which Is Of some ac-
count It is a bill to compel the register
ing Of births BY certain persons and is a
good thing.
Evening journal., 1891-02-24

John J. Casperson Of oxford, Pa, is in
Wilmington.
Mr.. snd Mrs. Ernest l.. Harris OF
Philadelphia are the guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs Frank E. Smith
Harry A. Moore. the druggist Of Della
ware avenue and Lincoln street. passed
the junior examination at the Philadel
phis Dental College yesterday.
A reception and surprise was given
last evening to Mr. and Ms. Herbert q.
Ward at their home, Fifth and Rodney
streets, by their many friends.
George 8. Allmon entertained the
cabinet and officers of ths Hamilton
Debating Coterie. at his residence. No.
oil West Seventh street, last evening.
Hon. George Il. Bates Of the law firm
Of Bates x Harrington, Is improving
rapidly after an illness of several months.
aud expects soon to appear at his efics
Evening journal., 1891-02-24

A. T. Calhoun, B. Z. Spence and w. F.
kurtz Of the Warren Athletic Club.
we're delegates at the organization
ct the Atlantic Association Of the
Amateur Athletic Union In phila-
delphia, yesterday The union now con-
tsins l95 clubs and 90, 900 members, and
IS about TO am4lgamate with the League
q American Wheelman and the National
association Of American Oarsmen with a
membership of %, 600 more. This
organization was too wieldy for the
transaction Of business with facility.
hence minor organizations were formed
Yesterday, and w. F. Kurt was chosen
vice president Of the Atlantic Associa-
ton, whi,h includes fifteen clubs with s
membership of 5000.
Evening journal., 1891-02-24
STORIES OF TIE DAY.
A sweet Girl,s Farnos,noss

During one Of the pathetic scenes In
The Burglar, now on the boards at the
Academy OF Music, the burglar holds a
fair haired, sweet-faced little child to bis
breast IN an afTeetionate, loyal embrace
When this scene occurred last night a
pretty little girl. evidently entirely pre-.
occupied by the reality Of the scene which
had appealed directly to her own tender
susceptibilities, clapped her hands in ap
proval and exclaimed aloud, oh that's
Just the way papa does -
Then seeing that she had attracted the
attention Of the audience and that some
people about her were laughing at her
innocent earnestness. the dear little tot
put her head on her mothers shoulder
and wept.
Evening journal., 1891-02-24
National Educational Association.

David W. Harlan, superintendent Of
the public school OF this city, is in Phila
delphia to-day, attending the annual
meeting Of the Department Of Superin-
Tendance Of the National Educa Sional
Association. The association will remain
IN session for three days. He will take
part In the discussion on paper, entitled
The Qualification and Supply OF Teach.
ers for City Public Schools y
Evening journal., 1891-02-24
EGIsTER's ORDER.
REGIsTER,s OFFTCF.


NEW CASTLE COUNTY. Del, Jan'y. "a, 1897.
Upon the application OF Jamee NJ Hannah.
administrator of Edmund II man late OF Mill
Greek hundred, in said county, dc
leased, IL is ordered and directed nv
the Register that the Administrators.
aforesaid give notice Of granting OF Letters Of
Administration upon the estate Of the deceased
with the date of granting thsreof, by causinsg
Advertisements TO be posted within FORTY davs
from the date Of such Letters in six 81 file
most public places Of the county of New Cas-
lie, requiring all persons having demands
against the estate to present the same or
ABIDE BY an Act of Assembly Tn such case made
ana provided; and also cause the same Ia bas
inserted within the same period in the EVEN
ING JOURNAL, newspaper published In WI
tm.ington, Del. and TO be continued therein
three weeks, Q. o. d.
TWEEN under the hand and Seal
OF Office Of the Register Aforesaid
lI.S ! at Wilmington, In New Castle
county aforesaid, the dav and year
- above written.
JOHN h. BRADFORD. Register.
NOTICE.
All persons having claims against the estate
of the deceased must present the same. duly
4ttested to the Administrators, on or befors
Jan'y. "A. 1892, or abide the Actor ASSEMBLY
In such case made and provided.
JAMES n. HAMAN
4dmlnkaErm10r.
Address; Choate. Del
Evening journal., 1891-02-24
SENATOR WILLIAMS PRESENT.

Delayed Legislation to be taken up-Vol
lum Appointed.
Special Despatch EvHNlNG JOURNAL.
DOVER, Feb. "a Senator Williams i
here attending the sessions of the Leg.
islsture SO that action may be ex-
pected upon the Constitutional Con
ventiOn, Five Commissioners and sus-
sex County levy court bills this week.
Charles n. Yollum has been appointed
Commissioner Of Deeds for Delaware. He
is a resident of Philadelphia.
There are two vacancies in the State
Board Of Pharmacy and the persons
whose terms expire. will be reappointed.
Evening journal., 1891-02-24

A MAN who was eating q large rsW
carrot stopped a woman 6h DutHsld stree.
the day after New Years ana said
Madame, cauid you give me ten cents
70 buy food withg why. Won geen n
nave plenty she answered. Paw esr-
rot-see he said as be extended n
Yes, but don't you know that raw car.
rot contains % per cent OF clear nutTi-
ment. against only SO in mincs Die or
plum puddingi You ought to be thank
tul, sir--very thankful Detroit Free
Press.
Evening journal., 1891-02-24

Bids for the extension Of the lofty at
Bulkhead Bar below Pennsgroye. have
been received at the office of Mpjor RAY
mond, United States Engineer. Phladel-
phia, as follows: Delaware Construction
Company of Wilmington, $50. sos So.
Isaac G. Hathaway. Philadelphia. $40 .
9l9; Ira Lunt, Newcastle. $50. 636: joseph
Allen, Philadelphia. sos, 1Ol; isaac Hath
away will get the cont act.
Evening journal., 1891-02-24
The Tramp Question.

Judge J, Frank Ball went to Dover tbi,
morning to present his bill for the resnIs
tion Of the tramp question. The iudve
mas had this matter under constellation
for long time and has examined the law
IN reference to tramps in several LARGE
cities in the United States. SO that II
may be taken for granted that his bill
will meet all the requirements of the
question.
Evening journal., 1891-02-24
Young Peoples entertainment.

"a Thursday evening, February 20.
the Young Peoples Association OF Grace
Church will give an entertainment IL the
chapel, commencing at S o'clock. An in
teresting program has been prepared
The public are cordially invited to be
present; no charge for admission
Evening journal., 1891-02-24

NcCabe & youngs operate minstrels
will be the attraction at the Grand OPERA
House this evening The members of the
company are colored, and ire performances
they give IS genuine reflection Of true
minstrelsy
The McCaull Opera Company Of sixty
people will sing Glover" TO morrow
night
Evening journal., 1891-02-24

The Building Committee OF Oliyet
Presbyterian Church has awarded the
contract FIR building the new Church To
Calvin Swayne, the lowest bidder. for
Si4 l52 The new church will he built
at Fourth and Brooms streets, and work
will be begun shortly
Evening journal., 1891-02-24

The old lady who replied, when aska,
how her liver was "God bless me.
never heard that there was such A thin,
~ the house, was noted FOR her amlabii
lty. Prometheus when chained to ,
rock, might as vel have pretended to b.
happy, as the man wEo IS chained 10 ,
diseased liver For poor Promethens
there was no escape. but By the use 81
Pr Pierce Pleasant Purgative Pellets
the disagreeable feelings, irritable tenn !
per, constipation, Indigestion, dizziness
and sick headache, which are caused by !
diseased liver, promptly disappear.
WHAT did papa say?' "He showed
me the door And what did you SAW
II said il was handsome door. but not
what ] had come to talk abont. That
made him laugh, and minute later Won
were mine New York Herald.
EVERYBODY knows that at at this sea.
son the blood is filed with impurities
the accumulation Of months. An these
impurities and every trace OF scrofula
salt rheum, or other diseases may be ex-
PEELED by taking hoods SRrsaparilla. Be
sure to get Foods.
'NoT much She transfxed him with
her cold, gray eye, pointed to the door
and Kissed: Leave met" what did
the burglar dor he explained that ne
had no notion Of taking her. Puck.
DIR. DE HARDT's pennyroyal Pills are
the only genuine pennyroyal pills made
At druggists and by mail. 81 Office, 2O3
N. 9th st., Phila. Ladies beware on
limitations.
Mr.. BREEzY-"Just on Jour account
madam, I've been hiding my light under
a bushel for years. Mrs. Breezy-"Oh
DEAR Extravsgant as ever WHY didn't
You buy pint cupg"-New York Herald
Ross has reno sed from 1fB Market
street TO his new store, 210 Market street.
with a large stock OF latest STYLES Of
Hats, White Shirts, Neckwear. Hosiery
Underwear and Notions at the lowest
city prices. Money returned If goods
are not satisfactory.
A pcnitent "a she in Lent.
And. ere the season closes.
Sackciolh she'll doB with fur upon
~ and ashes OF roses
New York Herald.
Evening journal., 1891-02-24

HenrYsR. Dupont, assignee Of the estate
OF William II. Churchman, bankrupt. has
presented his final report on the condi
ton Of affairs, to Levi O. Bird. register
N bankruptcy, in the District Court Of the
United States for the district OF Della.
ware The report was accented
Evening journal., 1891-02-24
RMaIsrER,s nnnnn
REGISTERS ORDER.
REGIsTER,s ovFInF.

NEW CAsrl COUNTY, Del. Feb 6. 1891.
Upon the application OF aida 81 Heai--,
executrix OF Jonathan a. Hearn. late of VIII
mlngton hundred, In said county. deceased.
II 10 ordered and directed by tha Register that
the executrix aforesaid give notice OF GRANT,
ing Of letters testimentary upon the estate OF
the deceased. with the date Of granting there
within forty days from tho date OF such let
tera IN six Of the most public places of the
county Of New Castle, requiring all persons
the same, or abide by an Act of Assembly ia
such case made and provided; and also cause,
the same 70 be inserted within the same
period In the EVENING JOURNAL. a news
paper published In Wilmington, Del, and To-
be continued therein three weeks, e. o. d.
Given under the hand and Seal
- OF Office Of the Register aforesaid,
81, o. Wilmington, ia New Castle
5 County aforesaid, ths Jay and year
49, above written.
JOHN x. BRADFORD, Register
Evening journal., 1891-02-24

7FNIg o n n I3Oy thouId Have Ono.
Every Grand Army man will be de-
lighted with the beautiful colored litho-
graph that appears in. this weeks issue
OF Judge. It is the most living likeness
OF General Sherman that has vet an
peared A copy of the paper can be
secured either at the local newsdealers
or by inclosiDg 10 cents ia an envelope
addressed TO the Judge Publishing Com
pany, 10 Fifth Avenue, New York
Evening journal., 1891-02-24

The exchanges OF the Wilmington banks
a. the clearing house to dav were: Total
k206. 050 IS: BALANCE SIS 70s Al
Evening journal., 1891-02-24

All persons having claims against the estate
OF the deceased must present the same dniv.
etiested 70 the administrator, on or before
Janu ary 20, 1892, or abide by tho Aeg OF AS
sembly ia such case made and provided
JOHN T. NICE .VEE
Administrator
Address, Seventh and Madison streets,
Wiimington. Del.
Evening journal., 1891-02-24

a. the State Road Sunday school on
wednesday and Thursday, February 25
ard 20 Tickets % cents. An orchestra
will be in attendance during the even
inp q - 'o4
Evening journal., 1891-02-24

The boxing and sparring exhibition Of
Tony STANDARD st the Academy Of Music
promises to be well attended and 10 be
worthy Of large number Of spec
fn4orr
Evening journal., 1891-02-24

NEW CAeTTr NoTf17',- M = = " -, q -
JTpon tbe arrit,-,a.. i 4, " Jan ~ 1871
NNlniinistr ator Of Lewis B. McElwee. late IL
Ne Nv "a Tie hundreds Ia said county. deceaseJ
KS ol.erea ana directed by the Register tha
granting 0f letters Of administration mon A..
esl ate Of the deceased, with the ate OF grant
ing tnereot, by causing advertisements to be-
such letters IN six Of the most public places OF
the county Of New Castle, requiring ali per-
sons having demands against the estate to
ssmblY In such case made and provided: and
also cause the same 70 be inserted within ths
same period N the EVENING JOURNAL. a
ana 20 DO continued therein three weeks
Evening journal., 1891-02-24

All persons having claims again " the
estate OF the deceased must present he same.
duly attested to the executrix. on or before
February q, 1892, or abide the Ac OF Assembly
ia such case made aud provided
Aida X, HEARN,
ESecqEris,
Address: Wilmington, Del
Evening journal., 1891-02-24

Before assuring your life. or investing
your money examine the Twenty year
Tontine Policies Of the Equitable Life
Assurance Society OF the Vi s. Polici Is
maturing IN 1891, realize cash returns TO
the owners Of 800 TO 176 per cent Of the
money paid In, besides the advantage Of
the assurance during the whole period Of
twenty years
The following is one Of many actual
cases maturing this year:
Endowment policy No 6i,925
Issued 1871, age 81 Amount As 600
Premium $3.50 80 Total premium
paid 81. 79s.
Res ULTs in 1891
CASH SURRENDER VALUE SS.44945
equal to SIG for each $iOO paid in
premiums, which is equivalent to re-.
turn Of = all premiums paid, with
interest at 74per cent per snnum.
Or ia Lieu of Cash.
PAID UP LIFE Policy For
$40. 470 co.
Equal to Si05 50 for each $tO9 paid in
premiums
Or
A Life Annuity Of
$633 So.
One fact Is worth thousand theories
There is no assurance extant in any com
pany which compares with this The
Equitable" Is the strongest company in
the world, and transacts the largest
business.
ANsoN A. MAHER. Manager.
SO2 Market Street
Evening journal., 1891-02-24

Given under the hand and Seal
Of Office Of the RI gisfer Aforesa 4
IL s at Wilmington. in New Castle
county aforesaid, the day and
49, year above written.
JOHN X. BRADFORD. RAaister
Evening journal., 1891-02-24

A pcnitent "a she in Lent.
And. ere the season closes.
Sackclolh she'll don with fur upon
~ and ashes OF roses
New York Herald.
Evening journal., 1891-02-24

WHAT did papa say?' "He showed
me the door And what did van sav9'i
- said il was handsome door. but not
what ] had come to talk abont That
made him laugh and minute later Won
were mine New York Herald.
Evening journal., 1891-02-24

DR.. DE HARDT's Pennyroyal Pills are
the only genuine pennyroyal pills made
At druggists and by mail. 81 Office, 2O3
N. 9th st., Phila Ladies beware OF
limitations.
Evening journal., 1891-02-24

Mr.. BREEzY-"Just on Jour account
madam, I've been hiding my light under
a bushel for years. Mrs. Breezy-"Oh.
dear Extravsgant as ever Why didn't
You buy pint cupg'-New York Herald
Evening journal., 1891-02-24

''NoT much She iransfxed him with
her cold, gray eye, pointed to the door
and Kissed: Leave met" What did
the burglar dor he explained that ne
had no notion Of taking her. Puck.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-05-06

''ftNk tftt't
IL Is the prnctico Of some writer, OF
serial stories to begin the publication OF
their romnnces before the end Is written.
In the early stages OF the story they dc
not know my better than tho public
who read II how they arc coming out. "
This Is especially tho case In France,
where neatly every Newspaper has a
feailleton or department In which a
continued story Is published.
IL Is related by NJ Aurclien Sclioll
that when Paul Duplcssls was publish.
ing serial romance In The patric news.
paper he was visited one evening by
Millct, tho artist.
by tho way said Millct, after n
littlo conversation, II am seeking bit
Of Information. You know that in Tho
Patric this morning you left the count
css Ia the most alarming situation. Shc
had fallen into an ambush, and was
surrounded by those who have every
motive TO cause her TO disappear"
yes"
"Wcli, does she der
"Ycs; she meets her death at the
point Of the CorHcan's poignard."
Millct struck tho table with his fist.
mo luck for metz he exclaimed.
why, whnt Is Il TO your
"Oh, nothing but ten louis-that's
all ! made u foolish wager with de-
voted reader Of your stories tint the
countess was necessary to the come
out Of the romance, and that she
would get out Of the scrapc."
Dear mol" Duplessis exclaimed.
lie drew out his watch. "only Q
o'clock, he said. "'fhcrc's tune enough
yet"
Thine for whnti"
''rlmc TO got into a cab and 20 to
Tho Patric Office and save tho countess
liic"
''Trnlyi Would you do thatr
DuplcSis shook the artists hand sol.
emily.
Its very little to do for n frlend.n
said he.
He rushed nway 20 tho newspaper
Office, ovcrhanlcd his proofs and mnde
the grumblIng printers turn the countess
distressing death into u marvellous res.
cue.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-05-06

4 benevolent old lady who lives In n
fashionable London suburb started a
soup kitchen on small scale. with the
object Of allcviating tho distress OF which
she had read 10 much. Only eight per-
sons applied for relief. One. crippled
woman, continued "a u constant visitor.
-Four OF the applicants did not like soup.
Two others did not return with the jugs
lent to them. Tho eighth was u small
hoy who was punctnal In his attend.
anee, and evidently. us she believed. np-
preciated tho soup. There was some
thing In his manner that aroused tho
sympathy Of tho old lady. no she inter-
rogAtcd him.
Ho was crossing street sweeper In n
grand square close by. He confessed
that his earnings amounted TO sixteen
shillings -four dollars week, while his
mother could earn two shillings and six
pence a day by charing. Tho old lady.
who was taken aback. asked, "And do
you think you ought to come here for
soup With that franlness which Is so
charming In the small boy, he replied,
well, no, | don't, and that's u fact,
ma'am, but II you'll only give mo a
penny every timo you walk over my
crossing you can eat your soup yourself"
Toronto Globe.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-05-06

Italy has great organization Of H.
lustrious women, Of which Queen Mar.
gueriie is tho honorary president. 1t "a
ono OF the most remarkable associations
OF the day, composed OF the most omi.
ntnt women in Rome, and before IL
twice each week the most celebrated ora.
tors Of tho day lecture on subjects Of the
education and advancement Of women.
Among it's members arc tho Countess
Gigliucci, for whom Rossini wrote his
"stabat Mater the Countess Loyatelli,
the most distinguished literary woman
IN Rome and the only woman member
OF the German Institute of Archaeology
lat the celebration OF the society this
tall, slight and refined lady sat down
among her gray haired colleagues, a
radiant vision in white silk embroidered
with sparkling beads); signora Mancini,
who has translated "Tho Cricket ON tho
HEARTH into Italian and written many
romanees, and Louisa ssrardo, who Is
devoted TO historical researches. Lon.
. don Letter.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-05-06

pIssOLurIoN OF PARTNER, N n

rI'HE FIRM HEntTOfOnL ExI TING
u undoT tho name and style of CnnisTo-
ihhhshN CANNON, conducting nursery
husine.t In the cily and euuuty 81 salt Lake,
Territory OF Utah, Il thiA day dissolved BY inu
tual consent. Mr. Martin hristophcrscn having
non In the concern.
Dated April 10Th, isli.
MAHIls CHRISTIE PnERsEs,
dn HUGH J. CANNON.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-05-06

Palmyra leaf Is supposed to last Eve
centuries, and likala, a specimen Of this
palm, greatly grown on the Ceylon coast,
can bc preserved for upward OF seven
centuries But document ON copper.
according To the immense number which
modern research has brought to light,
aud which have been Autographed in
tho Indian Antiquary," can last oycn
Tor twenty centuries without the least
injury being made by time.