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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-22

Sam Small wants it distinctly under
stood that there is nothing small about
him except his name. But there are lots
of people who think his name the biggest
part of him, in comparison.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-22

The secretaries OF the Several county convcn-
tons are instructed TO forward 10 the under
signed secretary at Topeka, Kan. certified
copy of the credentials of their several dele
gates, Immediately upon the adjournment of
the county conventions, said credentials to be
received at Topeka not later than the evening
of June 2S From these credentials the Republic
can state central committee will prepare O
roster of those entitled to participate in the
preliminary organization of the convention.
BY order of tie committee:
w. J. BUCHAN. Chairman.
sOHN II. SIXTH, Secretary.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-22

The notices posted in conspicuous
places in Chicago admonishing visitors
TO Beware of drinking water" was not
necessary. The great mass of visitors
there just now have no use for that arti-
Gle for any such purpose.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-22
SLASHING Things
A.
q ARCADE"
FOR 10 cents.

% dozen gents silk and
Embroidered satin neck
ties, worth 3D. cts, but the
Arcade says go and they
must go for 10 cents.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-22
For 20 cts.

80 pieces tissue dress pat
terms, exact duplicates, in
style and finish, of all wool
French Chat les, but the
Arcade slashing things and
vii sell fl dress patterns
for % cents.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-22

The Chicago convention will in all
probability name Grover Cleveland as
the lemocrrtic candidate for president
today, the longest day in the year: but
it will be longer before he is elected.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-22

Lincoln, Grant and Harrison, the only
Republican presidents renomInated, were
nominated on the first ballot. The first
two were Overwhelmingly reelected,
and the third one will be-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-22

Uncle Jerry" Rusk is making hot
weather for the gathering Democracy
Uncle j. believes in making the punish
ment fit the crime"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-22

1t is very evident that the Chicago
convention will not pick up any dark
horse-nothing darker than Gray, not
even for second place.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-22

The only sort of demonstration that
could stampede the crowd in the great
wigwam in Chicago today would be a
jug-shaped cyclone.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-22

Evansville, Ind, Journal: His (the
president's) faithful services are his rec
concentration. He will not be burden
to his party to carry. No time will be
wasted in defending his official acts, for
defense is unnecessary. No apologies will
be in order No Republican will feel
ashamed of his record. 1t is clean,
straight, symmetrical. strong and SUI
premely satisfactory.
Evening journal., 1892-05-28
BASE BALL ON THE CAMPUS.
students Play Match cames-Distributini
Young shad-Dr. Murray's Return.

students Play Match Games--Distributing
Young shad-Dr. Murray's Return.
Special Correspondence Evening journal.
DOVER. May 2S.-Base ball in Dover
is booming. Nearly every Saturday
match game is played ON the Academy
campus by the town boys and academy
nine or some nine from a distance. On
Decoration Day two match games have
been arranged for between Dover and
Smvrna. The battery for Dover nine in
the morning win be Honey and West in
the afternoon. Butler. Groves and West
An interesting game is looked for at both
playings.
About 3OO.OO0 young shad have been
put in at the wharf here for James river.
Severed cans were also taken TO Little
Crock TO be used in the same way.
Rev. w p Taylor, a student at Drew
Theological Seminary, is vi sitting relatives
in town
DR.. J. NJ. Wilkinson Of Willow Grove.
has freak OF nature in the shape of q
chicken with four distinct. well formed
and perfect legs, all four of which are
used In walking.
DR.. Murray and Presiding Elder Adams
are expected 70 return TO their homes
this evening However. IL Dr. Murray
does not arrive home in time to preach on
Sunday. DR. j. H. Caldwell will fiji the
pulpit.
The committee to examine the propos-
ais for building the new Baptist Church
in this town, rejected all bids and re
solved 90 have the work done by the day,
In charge of a superintendent or over.
seer. The lowest bid was by Whining
ton firm, and was $4,000 Dover work
men viii be employed as much as possi.
ble. and the building viii be completed
by October
The Young Mems Republican Club will,
on next Wednesday evening, elect
delegates TO the state league OF
clubs which body will hold a convention
in Dover next month The election
of officers viii be held ON June %, and
will be conducted in accordance with the
new election law of this state.
Dr. J. H. Caldwell and family have
moved to the dwelling ON Reed street
lately occupied by Mrs William Do
marin, who has removed to Philadelphia
The post Office will be closed from "a
. D. IN. on Decoration Day.
Miss Bessie Morrow of Seaford is visit
ing Miss Belle Levi
Daniel Rockwell and wife of New YOrl
city are visiting friends in town,
Miss Ida Carmen is visiting IN
/ Smyrna
Mrs. Harry Alloway and daughter 'ar'
visiting relatives in town
Miss Mary Evans is visiting in Phila.
delphia.
Cards have been received here of tho
marriage of A. d. Crouch, formerly OF
this town. but now of College Springs
Iowa, TO Miss Dora Babbitt of that place
ON June l.
Evening journal., 1892-05-28
WEATHER SIGNALS FOR FARMERS.
Blasts From whistle VIII Warn Them
Of Decoration Day Exercises.

Blasts From a whistle VIII Warn Them
Of Rain-Decoration Day Exercises.
Special Correspondence Evening Journal.
NEWARK. MAY beginning with
next Monday weather signals will be
given 20 the farmers in the vicinity of
this town The Newark Grange has per
fected arrangements through the cour.
tesy of Curtis a Bro. Of the Nonantine
Paper Mills, whereby the whistle will be
sounded each morning, beginning at $50
o'clock After the warning signal has
been sounded, long blasts Of from four to
six seconds duration refer 10 weather and
short blasts Of from one 90 three seconds
duration refer 20 temperature. The
whistle signals have been chosen rather
than the flags, as it is thought that a
larger number Of people would be bcne
fitted
Reynolds Post, No. o. g. A. r., win
commemorate Decoration Day i'm this
town Graves of soldiers in the Episco-
pal and Methodist cemeteries viii be
strewn with flowers. A salute will be
fired by the college cadets under com
mand of Lieutenant Brooks Rev w
! H. Miller viii address the people, assisted
by Rev. j. w Duaadway.
! David and Edward Moore. while re-
] turning 10 Ah'AA AANiAlN AtNh ANAA AAiAAf Nh'
day this week, were, by a sudden lurch
Of the large wagon in which they We're
riding, thrown out, and before they could
get out of the way the wheel passed over
the arm Of Edward, crushing It terribly,
while David's foot received similar
injury.
Miss Mary Anthony hasreturned to her
home in Smyrna after a visit to Mrs.
Clark paxson.
The Misses Catherine Williamson and
Carrie Purnell of Philadelphia visited
Mrs Margaret Williamson in this town re.
( Gently
Miss Clara A. Derrickson Of Stanton
visited Miss Libbie Garrett at West End
on Wednesday.
John NJ Dowen returned home last
! night from trip TO Indiana where with
/ a party of brother editors he had gone to
view natural gas wells of that town.
5 Miss Lila Mendenhall Of Philadelphi,
= is visiting Miss Carrie Wright
e Mrs Cape and daughter of Philadel
o phia are visiting Mrs. Blandy, West End
Evening journal., 1892-05-28
IDTEIl.

BAIRD. On May q. lsl2. Henry. the infant
son of Henry and Laura NJ. Baird, aged year
and months.
BARBER.-On the e5th instant, Fannie NJ,
daughter of Benjamin and Mollie Barber.
aged n years.
Relatives and friends Of the family are re-
spectfully invited TO attend the funeral SER
vices on Saturday evening az s.J O'Clock, az
her parents residence, No. 1926 n. Eleventh
street, Philadelphia. lntcrment private. on
sunday morning az Rivcrview Cemetery,
Wilmington.
BIDDLE.-ln this city, on the 26th instant,
Henry Bddle, aged % years.
Relatives and friends and members OF the
Grand Army and especially DUPONT Post
No. ., are invited TO attend the funeral from
the residence Of his daughter Lydia NJ. Lee,
No. 90 Pine street. ON Sunday afternoon, at /
p. m. Intorment at Old Swedes' Cemetery.
DEAKYNE In Philadelphia, on the 26th
instant, George Fleming. son of jacob and
Catharine Doakyne, aged i3 years
DRApER.-On May ~, 1872, Lewis w. son
of Thomas and Anna Draper, aged q years
and months.
RANDLE.-At Iron Hin, Cecil county, Md,
Captain John Randle, i'm his sith year,of pneu-
mOnia.
Evening journal., 1892-05-28

How person can gain in flesh by the
ise of Johann Holl's Malt Extract. Be
'ause 1t contains, in an active form. the
gents necessary in digestion. Good di-
'estion is necessary for the maintenance
+ health. When you are losing flesh,
ghon your appetite fails you, or after re-
Overy from sickness, You will find the
Sc of the genuine Johann Hoff's Malt
Xtract most valuable for building up
our weakened constitution. Don't delay
, use t. You will find it delicious
medy. BE sure to obtain the sgenu-
G, which must have the signature of
Johann Hoh on the neck OF every
title. Eisner & Mendelson Co., Sole
gents anJ Importers of Mineral Waters.
Barclay street. New York.
Evening journal., 1892-05-28
incidents OF the Day.

This Is colored mems day.
The Decoration Day parade ON Monday
will start promptly at s45 o'clock.
Matthew Chamberlin, who was seri-
ously injured by a fall. is improving.
Keep OF the Grass signs are badly
needed in the school green.
Peter G. Madden will be master Of
ceremonies at the firemen's dance in the
X. OF p. Hall this evening.
Leutenants and ensigns of the Saliva
tion Army had new songs and new
speeches last night, but they do not draw
large crowds as when the army was a
novelty in this city.
The newest thing in town to-day Is
Jerry Cornishs new outfit. That Well
known black boy made two or three large
catches Of shad last week and he went 10
Wilmington yesterday and rugged him
self on" from head 70 foot.
George T. Whitfield, station agent at
State Road. aud Miss Sallie Grose of near
this city, viii be married early next
month.
The sloop George w. Brown at Della
ware City. has been libelled by the United
States marshal OF. Delaware for sailor.
wages
Z, buWh Ichlco, Wtil- -khNWh young
Democrat. is now being talked Of for a.
SCISSOR Of this hundred
Rev. Edward Dillon, pastor Of the
Presbyterian Church at Woodbury.. n. j.
viii occupy the pulpit at the Presbyterian
Church tomorrow He will preach a
both morning and evening services an'
address the early evening meeting of th
Christian Endeavor Society.
Contractor A. A. Brennan of Newark
n j.. has about completed the new oxy
dizing furnace for Morris, Tasker & Co
in the old foundry building ON Railroa
avenue.
Evening journal., 1892-05-28
chanee Of ship John Light.

Notice is given that ON or about june
90. 1892. the characteristic of the light at
ship John S hoal Light Station, Delaware
bay viii De changed from fixed to fixed
during periods Of 81 mot 40 seconds sep
arated by eclipses Of seconds duration.
The compass bearings of the sectors in
which the light shows respectively white
and red viii not be changed, nor viii the
order Of the light be changed
Evening journal., 1892-05-28
A crnndfather Conrratulated.

Jail Commissioner William c. Worth
ington is a grandfather this morning, and
he is perhaps the youngest and happiest
rrandparent in the state. He was able TO
be at his desk IN the Delaware Iron Works,
however. this morning, but was frequently
interrupted by persons who wished To
congratulate him. The grandchildis the
son Of Mr. Worthington' only daughter,
Mrs. J. p. Truitt Of Philadelphia, and
the little heir came yesterday.
Evening journal., 1892-05-28
nonored Rr pelaware nIeehanle..

The State Council of Delaware, Order
Of United American Mechanics, closed it's
annual session yesterday morning. These
officers were elected for the ensuing year
Councillor d. J. Reeves. Wilmington
vice-councillor, d. T. Adkins, smyrna
secretary, d. NJ MarSley Wilmington
treasurer, J. H. McGlothen, Georgetown
examiner, A. ]. Lynch. Millsboro; pro.
toctor, George W. Johnson, Milton
trustees, j. B. Welch, Milton. and Charles
A. Foster, Wilmington; representative tc
National Council, w. II. Powell. VII
mington. John Server Of Philadelphia
secretary Of the National Council, was a
prominent visitor
Evening journal., 1892-05-28
railroad Material on shipboard.

The bark Maggie Thompson passed
down the river yesterday for Rio Janeiro
with a cargo consisting of six locomotives
and thirty-three narrow gauge cars, to-
gethcr with other cargo for Brazilian rail
roads The entire consignment is valued
at over 500, ,000
Evening journal., 1892-05-28
The Alumni A..oelalIon nanauet.

The banquet Of the Alumni Association
Of the Wilmington Commercial College
viii be held at the Clayton House ON the
evening of June 10. President Richard
McMullin viii preside. The graduating
class will be the guests Of the association.
The banquet viii be followed by speech
making A number Of prominent per-
sons viii be invited
Evening journal., 1892-05-28
A steam.hIr,. nIlsed cargo.

The British steamship Mandarin,
which passed down the river this morn
ing, had great variety Of merchandise
In her hold for HAVANA The following
are some Of the articles Q crates Of bis
cults. $50: 36 horse hoes and seven
parts for the same, $270S0; 100 cases
Weiner beer. S740; 10 cases white phos-
phorous. $3.50 i50 empty barrels. SlSs
lOO7 tons bituminous coal, s., 5115O; four
pairs wheels on axles, four kegs Of spikes,
SS4.
Evening journal., 1892-05-28
MARRIED.

MCLAUGHLIN COOPER -. Al the resi-
dence of the brides mother, No. 0lO West
Seventh street. on Wednesday evening, May
25. lsrs, by Rev John ID. C.. Hanna Robert !.
Mclaughlin and Miss Ella i. Cooper, both of
Wilmington. Del.
pFEFFER- RAMSEY No. 1905 Elm
street, on the 2ld instant, by Rev. O. g..
Buddinglon. William r. Pfeifer and Alice
Ramsey, both of this city.
Evening journal., 1892-05-28

TO allow him TO secure counsel,
when his wife appeared and engaged
Walter Hayes TO defend her husband.
Mr. Hayes then requested the court 70
continue the case until "Wednesday
morning. The continuance was granted
and Harding was held under $500 bail.
Evening journal., 1892-05-28
Annual Churcb convention.

Tine Tooth annual convention of the
Of Delaware win be held at
Laurel next week On Tuesday evening,
there win be a special service in st.
Philips Church with addresses ON church
extension. Bishop Coleman's address
viii be delivered ON Wednesday morning.
and the convention viii continue in
service probably until some time ON
Thursday
Evening journal., 1892-05-28
nelerates to ne ReceIred.

The delegates to the Eastern Amateur
Press Association. which viii convene IN
this city on Monday viii be rendered a
reception in the Clayton House tonight
by the Wilmington Literary Press Club
There viii be singing, dancing, rcciting
and instrumental music.
Evening journal., 1892-05-28
ITEMS OF INTEREST.

SITS q pity 90 let all those old settlers
drown" said Mrs. Noah. as the ark fioated.
''rhcy won't II they're truthful said Noah,
with a chucklc. "Onc Of cm WAS telling me
yesterday that this storm isn't a marker "a
one he remembered back la h0Un Life.
Evening journal., 1892-05-28
A Bnsx snasnn.

This Is a busy season for James +. Wood a
Co. for tin roofing and repairing roofs, cutters
and spouis. Their men and wagons are seen
going IN every direction, both Tor country and
city work. The Mcasrs. Wood a. Co. contcm-
plate heavy business this year FOR all kind
OF work In their line
Evening journal., 1892-05-28
Things WORT, knowing.

New crop fancy n. o. Molasses, Boyle's.
Go 20 Shaws for Camel shoes We offer you
the latest. and the first Camel skin shoe In the
market. u its the feOt and around the ankle
like a glove. It's the old mans shoe for
comfort and the young mans for the latest
style. Call and see them.
Teas. coffee and pure snices at Boyle,s.
Evening journal., 1892-05-28
n elnrn Am n rnI.n.

During the "Olla podrdam now being held in
the Wilmington Rink, q handsome gasoline
stove will be presented as a premium for the
best cake baked on an OthellO Range. See
exhibits OF sale agents, J.. G.. JOHNSON a
SON, 2.5 Market street, Wilmington, Del.
Evening journal., 1892-05-28
A ohnnge IN lhe Mestlnr Ironr.

The meeting of the joint memorial COM
mittee, which was to have been held at s
o'clock tonight in DUPONT Post room,
will be held at T. 80 o'clock instead Of the
above time
Evening journal., 1892-05-28
u Is Not Mhat We say

But what Hoods Sarsaparilla d0esthat makes
Il sell, ana has given it such firm ana last
ing hold upon the confluence Of the people.
For dinner pin and general family cathor-
tic we confidently recommend Hoods Pills.
Evening journal., 1892-05-28
spring Suits.

Before selecting your spring or summer
suit examine our stock, which comprises all Of
the latest styles.
Evening journal., 1892-05-28
HardIng secure. Coun.el.

The charges against A. c. Harding for
swindling. were taken up at the Munici-
pal Court this morning Harding
wanted his case again continued
Evening journal., 1892-05-28

Here. Mr.. Trotter, is beautiful perfume
made from fresh viOets just try it,"
"Really, y'know, can't. Ny first love was
marry herr" "'Cause she hadn't a cent, and
now / can't bear one that has. New York
Herald.
Evening journal., 1892-05-28

Featherstone 'Whnt did your sister say
when You told her j was here in the parlor
wait INK for herf~ Bobby -"Nothin But She
took q ring on one finger and put IL on an
other. life.
Evening journal., 1892-05-28
Genrre WhIle.

Contractor for hauling BY the day or hour.
safes and pianos moved and set with care;
furniture cars at short notice; hoist ing and
reging done. O1ice, No. - French hstreet
Evening journal., 1892-05-28

Ethcl-"George is wonderful shot, Maud
lis he indeed p Ethel-"Nes,he Is; no matter
how dark IL Is. lac never kisses you on the
nose. New York Herald.
Evening journal., 1892-05-28

Miss Goldburg-" wouldn't marry you sirif
Won were as rich as Crwsus. Mr.. HnrdrOw-
"Weil, that's just the difference; wouldn't
marry YOU IL YOU wereut."-BOston Post.
Evening journal., 1892-05-28
Nv. q. ID. R. T.

Spring clothing cleaned and repaired.
Skilled wOrkmen. No. 81 Market street.
Evening journal., 1892-05-28
An operetta by pupils and oraduntes

Principal d. b Jones Of the public
schools, has succeeded in getting a com
plete cast Of characters for the operetta,
liking Rudeness or No Manners Land
TO be sung at the closing ex-
ercises Of the public schools, in the Opera
House. on Friday evening june "a
The cast includes members of the
High School Alumni and some Of the
best singers in the city These will
begin work at once The teachers will
probably drill the large chorus of chill
dren which is required in the proper
rendition of the operetta.
Evening journal., 1892-05-28
A LIBERAL OFFER.
A NECESSITY

Is claim which should wait t needs not when dealing with
what Matngs Oil Cloths for the floor do without
Refrigerator Gasoline Stove because haven't the cash
Evening journal., 1892-05-28

OF This rhau ceacon-but Onc 4 tirhtfhtah
Died-An operetta to Be Sung BY Pupils
aud Graduates Matter.
Special Correspondence Evening" journal.
NEW CASTLE. May 2S The shad fish
ing season for the New Castle fishermen
was formally closed to-day by game of
base ball at Battery Park This game Of
base bali is usually played for the
sake Of ending seasons hard work in
good humor. John A. Walls. the fish
salesman usually umpires these games
and ]. Il King. fish salesman. acts as
scorer until the number of runs
and hits gets so great that he cannot
write them. The fishermen who
struggled for success in the shad-
fishing business all this season
were John Foster, William Bartlett,
William Pustill, George Woolson, Aaron
Willis. William Start, William Hanson,
Frank Hanson William Pedrick Robert
lynch. John Shearer, Frank Doris, Asa
smith. Joseph Smith, Wesley Hawkins
w. Green, Joseph Shilling, Louis Duncan,
Albert pedrick. John McCaughan, James
Campbell, James Downham, James
Foster. Thomas Smith, William Duncan.
J. Harry Duncan, George Russell Hugh
{. smith William Norris. George Morli-
son. June Williams. Since the opening
of the season one fisherman. William
Jordan, has died.
Evening journal., 1892-05-28
SEEING
is
BELIEVING

the good things at Sixth
and Market the best
proof that we can offer
that you will find goods
and prices here to pay
you for the coming is
that we are selling more
than ever and the ladies
are delighted with the
assortment for little boys
from IN to 7 years old
our stock of new blouse
and shirt waists is, selling
splendidly and you can fit
a little fellow out beauti-
fully for very little money,
and in the latest STYLE.
Larger boys clothing as
good, stylish and low in
price as anywhere.
JAMES T. MULLIN & SON,
Tailors, 9th and Market,
Clothiers, Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1892-05-28
ALONG TIE DELAWARE.
Vessels With Great Varieties
of Merchandise.
FIsHERMEEs FUNNY FINALE

They Play Base BAN as a Formal Closing
Of This shad season-But One Fisherman
Died-An operetta to Be sung BY Pupils
aud Graduates other Matter.
Evening journal., 1892-05-28
WE'LL SUPPLY THE GOODS

On payment Of 81 weekly for the bal
THOUSANDS BUY FROM US THIS WAY, expert
ment but the result of years experience
Evening journal., 1892-05-28
a Good Voucher

81 have known Mr.. Warren d. Wentz for
many years and can vouch for him as a man
Of yeraclty and one wen known about here.
have sold him several bottles OF
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1892-10-24
Improvement, the Promise OF Cure.

No array of words can give dyspeptic
one-half the hope that comes from the relief
which always follows the use of Burdock
Blood Biters, and the promise of cure is new
er broken.
'sHaving suffered from dyspepsia for two
or three years, I decided to try B. b. and af-
ter taking one bottle found myself so much
better got another BOTTLE and after taking
that / had no more need of medicine.
MRS. G. @. WHITE, Taberg, N. Y"
Don't pay for daily bread and then groan
with dyspepsia when bottle of B. B. b. will
give you relief. Repeated tests with uniform
success prove that dyspepsia cannot with
stand B. B. b.
81 have taken the second bottle of Burdock
Blood Bitters, and 1t has cured me of dyspep-
STA with which I suffered for six years.
w. W. HAMILTON, Lock Haven, Pa