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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-09-03
PENINSULA NEWS PARAGRAPHS.

Burglars are committing petty depre.
dations on the Eastern Shore Of Mary
land, particularly in Cecil county.
The dwellings of Captin Levin Adams
and Edward Evans, In Cambridge. Md
were destroyed by fire early Yesterday
morning The insurance was light.
The venerable Captain Samuel NJ.
Iravers, of Taylor's Island, Nd, is dead
Mr.. Travers in early life was a success.
ful sea captain, but abandoned the sea
some years ago and retired to his farm
on Taylor's Island, where he bas
since resided. While retaining tbe
bluntness Of speech peculiar TO sailors he
was a most genial and frank companion
aud his home has been the seat of that
hospitality for which the island has beer
noted for many years. He leaves mum
Der Of grown children.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-09-03

William H. Hurd has returned from
Catasauqua, Pa, whence he removed
from this city and has secured his old
position In the Riverside rolling mills.
Mrs Edward Challenger and Miss Hat.
tie Challenger have returned from Ocean
Grove
Day Clerk Charles Moore Of the Allan
tic House has resigned and secured a sim
liar position in Wilmington.
The Misses Bacon of Union street have
been entertaining Miss McCleary of Phil.
adelphia
William IT, Palmer, formerly we'll
known business man of this place, but
now Of Smyrna. has been visiting rela.
tives and old friends here.
Miss Lulu Hazard, who has been
spending the past four weeks on a visit
TO her parents near Chestertown, has re-
turned to this city.
Miss Helen G.. Wendell, a teacher ~
the public schools, whe has been visiting
ia Philadelphia for some time. has re
turned home
Miss Isabel sheridan has returned
home from a visit 70 Quaker city friends
George Frazer, esq who has been Wis
ting his old home here, has returned t,
New York city.
Miss May Jordan will return from
Peupsgrove n. j. this evening, accom-
panied by Miss Lola Jordan, who viii b,
her guest here
Z. C. Conroy, who has been very in
Is now able to be about
Mrs. W. A. Wise and son, Of Pocomoks
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-09-03
REeIsTRARs sAT TopAY.
Election Officers Qualify the Voters-Im
provements to % Post Ofiice.

provements to n Post Office.
Special Correspondence Evening Journal
DOVER Sept. 3.-The registrars for
the several districts Of this hundred sit
today at their respective places for
applicants TO become qualified as voters
for the next election.
In addition TO the new mail drawers
put in the Post Office last week com
plete set OF new letter boxes have been
added this week 10 replace the old ones.
The new boxes are larger and much
handsomer. with heavy plate glass in
front, and the numbers painted on the
glass.
Miss Annie Simmons is visiting in
Kenton. DIR. Henry Ridgeley and wife
are at Atlantic City. Misses Clara Wood
and Verde Clark are visiting in Phila-
delphia e Hannah and family are
tenting at kits Hammock. William
Wood is visiting in Philadelphia Miss
Lille Lohand is visiting in Milford -
James Lister, son of Chancellor Wolcott,
and Frank Hall, son Of Dr. w. +. Davis
have returned from Rehoboth.
Mrs. George Shrom, of New
port, Pa, is visiting in Dover -
Miss Bessie Pyle OF Wilmington is the
guest Of her sister Mrs M. p. Fixes
Mrs William Atkinson, Of Dover and
Mrs y. II. Atkinson, of Baltimore are
visiting at Pennington and Harrington.
Miss Minnie Jester has returned from
Ocean Grove john II. Jones and family
have moved up from Rehoboth. Rev.
William p. Taylor of Madison, N. j., is
visiting his father, Severn Taylor. Miss
Belle Levi as returned from an extend.
ed trip to Minnesota Misses Greena.
baum and Yanleer of Seaford, are the
guests of Mrs Joseph Levi Mrs c. r.
Ferguson and daughter Maggie have
returned from RehobOth
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-09-03
ADJUSTMENTS.
Grand opera House Tonight.


The New York World says of the
show which will be seen at the Grand
Opera House tonight: 1--WE do not hest
tate 10 express our opinion that Gus
Hills New York Vaudeville Stars is one
of tho finest most perfect and deserving
combinations now out We are backed
in this statement by the high encomiums
of all who have had the pleasure of wit
Messing their performance. After see
ing them we would not have missed
it for any show we have
seen in New York for years
Mr.. Hill the manager, has not overstated
it when he claims the greatest, the most
refined and artistic vaudeville company on
the road The fun was incessant, and
every artist was called before the curtain
several times. The comical features pre-
scented by the comedians added largely to
the unprecedented attractions produced,
which, on a whole, made upan entertain
ment Of rare pleasure and enjoyment.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-09-03

Texas Tom," the largest steer that
has ever been seen in this part Of the
country. and said to be the largest steer
in the world, arrived here last night in
charge Of his owner and keeper, G.
Stabler. The animal is over six feet tall
and weighs nearly 5000 pounds He is q
years old and his color is dark red, with
large white spots. The mammoth beast
is being kept in an enclosure on lot at
Third and French streets, but will be
taken to the fair grounds for exhibition
tomorrow
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-09-03

CLEVELAND, Sept. IA crowd of about
1000 citizens attacked tho stockade built
by the monument commission in the public
square and compelled the men inside to
stop work. There is great indignation over
the attempt OF the commission to locate
the now soldiers monument in that part OF
the square and remove the old statue Of
Commodore Perry. The city tried to stop
the work through the courts, but failed.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-09-03

City, Nd, and Miss Susie Sherwood. Of
Wilmington, visited New Castle friends
yesterday
Miss Emily Gray, who been on a visit
TO her old home here returned to vii
mington yesterday.
Miss Clara Rulings left for her home
in Wilmington yesterday after a pleas
ant stay here as the guest of Miss
Stella Simmons
J. irwin Vanarsdalen and family, for
merly Of this city, now live at Ninth and
Rennett street. Wilmington.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-09-03

David r. West. a well known pilot Of
the Delaware river and bay, died yester
day morning at his residence at Lewes
He practically gave up work year ago,
and since that time has been an invalid
He worked under the Delaware pilotage
laws and was a member Of the pilotboat
Cope. Pilot West was one ofthe bravest
on the river and he was we'll known in
this city. His death was from a comnli.
cation Of diseases his remains will
probably be taken TO Wilmington for
burial.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-09-03
Golden WIImingtOn Commercial COIIege

and School OF Shorthand and Type
writing, Institute Building, Eighth
and Market Streets.
Courses Of Study that will at once give
young people Of either sex means OF liveli-
hood. All competent graduates secure posi-
tions. Last year 800 students G3 LADIES' from
50 places and states attended this college.
81 graduates. Individual instruction.; there
fore new students enter at any time. College
re-opcns September /. Night sessions, Octo-
Der 3. A magnificent, full descriptive cata-
ogue, with photo-engravings mailed free.
Write for H.
Reference; Any prominent citizen Of viii
mington. ii. S. GOLDEY. Principal.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-09-03

LONDON, Sept. 3.-Thomas Burt, Labor
member OF parliament for Morpeth, in a
report TO the Miners association says he is
confident that the association will not think
Mr.. Carnegie a bad employer when they
hear that Pittsburg unionists speak Of him
as one Of the best, adding that none insisted
more strenuously than he upon a policy of
Cancellation
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-09-03
The ReddIng-stanton Company.

An exchange says Of the Redding-
Stanton company, which opens week 5
engagement at the Grand Opera house
on Monday cat Music hall last even
ing before an audience that packed the
pretty house from orchestra rail TO cell
ing cove, "The Village Blacksmith" re-
ceived its first presentation in this city
1t is play for the people, and the
patrons-the people-testified their ap
proval of its merits by applause, liberal
and hearty enough to throw its author
into the seventh heaven of delight"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-09-03

The annual election of Company c., D.
n. g., was held last evening with the
following result: president. (re.elected)
Joseph McGinnis; vice president, A.
Matlack; recording secretary. John May
financial secretary, Joseph Murray treas
urer, H. Hertzel The following com.
pose the board of trustees: Joseph McGin-
mis-. NJ. G. Godfrey and e. Reasin.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-09-03
MEMS CLOTHING.

can save you dollars on a good
suit. Have some elegant Black
Clay worsted suits which were sold
at S18 and $40. Your choice at
s14.0O-others in proportion. Have
not the room to mention all our
bargains. Come and see for your
self. Store open this evening un.
til Q o'clock.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-09-03

A New York shipping man says in
writing about the old steamboat The
steamboat Richard Stockton has been a
noted boat In her day and Tor a number
Of wears was one of the finest In New
York waters. She was built by the Har-
Ian & Hollngsworth company in 1851.
and was the thirteenth vessel built By
them Mr. Clausen bought her short
time ago at sherils sale for 81 800 and
formed the Central Steamboat company
running between this city and Augustine
rler during the summer season.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-09-03

ATLANTA, Sept. S.-Judge Blaine, ordi-
nary Of Glynn county, arrested for safe
robbery, is missing, having forfeited his
bond. Relatives OF Judge Blaine will pay
every dollar Of his indebtedness Blaine
wired his resignation as ordinary to Gov.
ernor Northen.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-09-03
Things Worth Knowing.

Have you tried shaw's camel shoes?
Good fresh butter. 20 and 25c.. at Thompson's
Plain and decorated flower pots at stoops's
White wine. spiced vinegar, at Thompson's
Spices guaranteed strictly pure and OF the
very best grade. az Thompson's.
Get your powder. shot and loaded shells at
j. IT, Stoops's. Guns az all prices.
New crop fancy n. o. Molasses. J. /. Boyle's
See the teas.coiiee and pure spices at Boyle's
Full supply Fruit Jars. We have Mason's
az bottom prices. John Thompson.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-09-03
STOLEN PROPERTY RECOVERED.
Detectives Restore Pair of Gold Glasses
and "A watch to Their Owners.

Detectives Witsil and McVey have re-
covered a pair of gold glasses stolen from
Mrs Sprawn, of 500 west Second street,
by woman named Ray Mrs.
Sprawn refuses to prosecute the woman
who wanted TO look at the world through
another persons glasses.
They have also recovered a silver rail
road watch stolen from Wilmer Arm
strong, farmer, by negro whose name
they cannot learn.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-09-03
Warnlng up the oommI..Ioner conle.t.

Charles V. Wise, the well known bar
ler is mai.g an aclive canvass OF all
the hundreds and voting places Of this
fourth district, and Is confident of sue.
cess al the primaries next Saturday. Mr.
Wise has four strong men to battle
against FOR county commissioner and he
IS new man i'm politics His rivals are
ex-rcpresOntative D. NJ Mccoy, Henry NJ.
White, Levy Court Commissioner Robert
Sutton aud Squire William l.. Wier OF
Christiana. an eA-member of the Levy
Court. These are only his strongest OPP
ponents.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-09-03

Whether The bicycle IS adopted as a
thing for pleasure in this part OF the
state IL is not stated. but old and young
are learning TO master and ride the spin
ming vehicle Some of the latest riders
are Trustee j. b. Towan and Henry A.
Padberg. They are both becoming good
bicyclists although neither contemplate
training for a Madison square race now.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-09-03

Don't fail 10 20 next sunday and satisfy
yourself that Colchester Beach is a great
place The special train will leave Pennsvl-
found-trip rate f. only 81. Purchase yonf
tickets Ina advance. The number viii be
limited.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-09-03

saturday and Sunday next, September B ano
4, tine pennsylvania railroad viii sell oxcur
sion tickets from Wilmington to Atlantic Cit,
and return. valid for return the following
Monday al the low rate of One Dollar ant
Seycnty-nve cents.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-09-03

CHICAGO, Sept. 3-The war against the
Garfield race track eliminated in the ar
rest Of the judge and jockeys, thus stop
ping the racing.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-09-03

HARMsBURo, Sept 3.-James Madden,
who was arrested on the charge Of murder
ing John Kennedy in Steelton several weeks
ago and was exonerated by the coroner's
jury, has been rearrested on the strength
Of new evidence.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-09-03
Beer or No Work.

BROOKLYN, Sept 3.-Two hundred iron
molders in the Carrere & Haas iron foundry
are on strike, owing to an order prohibiting
the men from leaving work to purchase
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-09-03

James r. Wood A. Co., give notice 10 their
customers and others. that the chilly woafIe-.
VIII soon De here, and 10 b. necessary 10 have
their heaters aud furnaces put in good order.
80 as 10 be- ready 90 fire up. The Messrs Mood
a Co, have already several orders 10 remain
aud fla mn -~A''tt
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-09-03

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 3.-Court proceed
ings were begun to have. A. L. Stockwell,
assignee Of the Mutual Banking, Surety,
Trust and Safe Deposit company, removed
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-09-03
FEW MORE EXCURSIONS
The River Steamboats, VIII Be
Taken OFF Next Week.
OTHER MATTERS ON THB RIVER,

visitors Returning From Ocean Grove
and other Resorts-sad Accident 60 n
Young Man who Was Enjoying Car
riagc Ride-Guests From a Distance.
Special Correspondence Evening Journal.
NEW CASTLE. Sept. 3.-To morrow will
be the last day that Sunday excursions
will run from this city. and the week
dav excursions will continue but short
time. The year has been a
very profitable one Several of the
steamboats, touching at this city have
discontinued their trips already. On
Monday the steamer Excelsior will stop
here and probably take down one Of the
largest excursions of the season. This
viii be the Labor Day excursion to the
Breakwater.
The steamship Holkar, Of the Trident
line. which passed down the river this
afternoon. had on board, beside general
cargo Of merchandise, 25S head Of cattle,
valued at $22.675
When the British steamer Camrcse
passed down the river today she had on
board another large cargo Of wheat for
Antwerp. The cargo consisted Of
128. $50 bushels. valued at S94, S4S
Among the vessels passing up the
Delaware river yesterday was the new
four-masted schooner, Louise II. Randall,
from Bangor for Philadelphia, with a
cargo Of ice. Her carrying capacity is
nearly 9. 900 tons and she is considered
one Of the largest schooners coming to
this port
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-09-03

LOON LAKE, N. y, Sept. 3.-Mrs. Har-
rison's physical condition has improved, but
her nervous condition has not kept pace
with her physieal improvement.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-09-03

FRESNO, Cal, Sept. IA reward Of siO,-
600 has been offered by Mrs. McWhirter for
the arrest Of the murderers Of her hus-
band. The total reward now offered is
e0s OOo
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-09-03
Crosby & Hill.

We are very busy day by
day in opening, marking off
and placing on sale our i'm
mense stock of new Autumn
goods in all departments, nota-
bly, in the Dress Goods, Cloak
and Underwear departments.
The dress stuffs the present
season are largely plain, self
colored fabrics, such as serges,
Henriettas, Poplins, Princetta
Cloths, and the ever fashion
able and useful Habit Cloths.
We have wonderfully good
value in 5o-inch Habit Cloth.
All the popular colors. An
excellent dress material at 50
cents a yard worth IS cents.
Our price will be so cents as
long as this lot lasts. When
we duplicate the price will
have to go up, as we will be
obliged to pay more for the
goods. Now is your oppor-
tunity.
Storm Serges are not only
very fashionable, but they are
a most useful and serviceable
dress fabric. We have them
at SOC, soc, 75c, 81, $I.5o a
yard. Quality and colors are
all right and prices as low as
the lowest.
We have several lines of
beautiful Brocatels. Very
choice styles and dainty color
ings. Prices 75c and 81 a
yard. A 5o-inch French Hab-
it Cloth. very fine and soft
twilled black fabric at 81 a
yard is worthy of attention.
We have a large collection
of Dress Goods at IS cents a
yard. Bright and attractive
stuffs in Plaids, Stripes and
Plain goods; Just the thing for
! Children's school dresses.
Mothers who want a good
deal in the Dress Goods line
for IS cents yard we think
will not be disappointed with
our offering at this price as
we'll as our very extensive
lines at so cents a yard.
In Black Dress Goods we
have a very full stock with
special bargains in plain Hen
riettas and fine Black Mo
hair 40 inches wide at so cents
a yard. Our Cloak room is
rapidly filling up with the
newest and best things in Fall
and Winter garments for La
dies, Misses and Children
from the best makers in the
trade. Our Underwear De
partment is we'll stocked with
! the popular makes of these
goods, which has secured for
us such an excellent reputa-
; ton for these goods, as well
as Hosiery. We sell an i'm
mense quantity of Underwear
and Hosiery simply because
we have what the people want
at the right prices. We are
determined to maintain our
reputation on these goods.
We will simply mention
that our Glove, Handkerchief
Corset and Muslin Underwear
Departments are very attract
i've, both as to assortment anc
prices. We have been selling
large quantities of Muslin Tn
derwear and Corsets of late
We have the popular and de
sirable makes of these goods
at wonderfully low prices, anc
the people, knowing these
facts, have shown their appre
citation by buying freely, giving
us a rushing business.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-09-03

PARIS, Sept, g. Typhoid fever and dys-
EMERY are prevalent among the soldiers in
Luneville. Over hundred are III and two
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-09-03

Boys between 10 aud IL years Of age are
wanted for boy choir. Apply TRINITY
CHURCH. corner delaware avenue aud
Adams street, Monday evening September 5.
at 40 o'clock.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-09-03

DENVER, Sept 3.-Judge William 2.
Deck, chief justice Of the supreme court OF
Colorado, was found dead in bed.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-09-03

The work of repaving Delaware avenue
and relaying the street car rails has been
begun. Only three squares will be torn
up at one time, and the cars will run on a
single track for that distance. At the
present time the work is being prosecuted
between Tatnall and jefferson streets.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-09-03
A New Castle MANS Misfortune.

The accident to Harry Dellon, a we'll
known young man of this city, which
was reported in the EVENING JOURNAL
yesterday, has alarmed his friends here
The accident happened at mid
night on the causeway at Wilmington.
The young man was driving a spirited
horse. which he had hired from Livery
man George Mcdaniel. The horse became
frightened and pulled the driver from
his seat ont over the dashboard and
beneath the wheels Dellon never
moved after striking the ground
until found where he struck,
about an hour later. When he
was picked up and taken to the Della
ware hospital Il was found that he was
badly hurt internally as well as seri-
ously injured about the head. Fourteen
stitches were taken in his scalp. His
lott jaw was found to be fractured and
his right eye was also injured DR.. ]. J.
Black, his physician here, ordered him TO
remain in the hospital for several days at
least, but his mother, who is now at his
bedside is very anxions to bring him to
his home here
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-09-03

Don't fail to see Great Steer "1exas Tom, 81
weight, 400, az the fair.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-09-03
BABCOCK'S FAMILY SHOE HOUSE

2O6 MARKET STREET,
East Side, Above Second. East Side
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-09-03

FALL Our new stock
of boys and
STYLES young m e n S
clothing goes in
IUDAY. stock today di-
rect from our
New York ma
kers and we think you
will agree with us that
each season marks great
improvement in ready
made clothing. You will
find the materials, styles
and prices right anbIwe
guarantee that they will
prove satisfactory in eEeE
sale. Sixth and MaTkkt
is ready for the largest
trade of its history of
good clothing, and low
prices will do it. 2s2'
JAMES T. MULLIN & SON,
Tailors, 9th and Market
Clothiers, Wilmington.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-08-02
CARING FOR THE FLOWERS.

Do not crowd the plants in window
boxes.
ROTATION is advised in the flower gar-
den as we'll as in the vegetable garden.
BE sure and set the young plants in
fresh loose soil and do not forget to
firm the earth close about the plants.
WHENEVER this is practicable do your
trGnGplanting after sunset and just
before q rain. Remember that short
sGoci:y plants make the most vigorous
growth. "
Tun results of experiments on hasten.
I'M; The gcrmination Of seed show thu;
ca,aphor and o:iygonated water appear
to be the most energetic excitnnts, not
only as regards the accclcration of ger
minaticn, but as affecting the vigor of
the plants
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-08-02
NESTING IN A TRAP.
Two Rats That I&acw How to MAX. tho
Dost OF Things.

Two ASntS ihnt hlcw How to Make tho
Bost OF Things.
gentleman ct tho north end of
Hartford, Conn.,, had been annoyed by
huge rat which persisted in making
way with chicken feed and pretty much
everything else that it found in tho
barn loft, where few hens were strur-
Cling to reproduce themselves in the
shape of chickens. One of tho new.
tangled French ret traps tbs have at
tractcd SO much attention about town
had been baited with choice piece of
roasted cheese to tempt the trcspaSscr,
Gays the Cour2lt, but the old fellow
was too ''1y," aal So aa old-fa3hiorcd
steel trap was buried under the chaff in
the wcll-wcrn path from under tho hay,
the wire boinS pushed aside meanwhile.
Tho old rat tumblc1 into the hidden
trap and wns caught. Nothing was
thought of the wire cage (Which lay
half concealed by . lock of hay) until
one night recently. when it was moved
out of the way. A mass of stuff in the
center of the cage attracted attention,
and upon examination it was found
that q couple of haIf-grown rats had
found their way into it, had evidently
given up trying to escape and had set
tied down to make tho best of tho situ-
alton. They had drawn in through the
spaces ut least two quarts of chaif and
bits of hay, and had constructed 4 com
Portable home and gone to hcuscl,ccp
ing. They looked surprised at being
disturbed.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-08-02
MILITARY NOTES.

F'Ros the beginning to the end of the
war of the rebellion there were 2G8, 900
Gcscrtcrs from tho union armies.
ENGLAND'G now magazine rife, tried
Against tho Martini-Icnry, has shown a
superiority in tGrgct-shooting edual to
about,15 per cent.
a EUROPEAN statistician estimates
th&t in the wars of the last thirty years
2,53o,0oO mon lost their lives, and it cost
f13, ,O00, 900, 900 to kill thcm-about s5 300
for each man slain.