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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1893-05-26
SOME INTERESTING FACTS.

Baltimore, in 1916, introduced gas.
The first college was Harvard, in
1888.
The United States has 43OOOOOC
sheep.
In Boston, lf4l, the first rope was
made.
The annual cost of fencing is $780,
100000.
New Orleans made the first sugar
in 1886.
Yale college used the first telescope
in 1880.
In 1891 there were 1884 business
failures.
Philadelphia, in 1911, numbered it's
houses.
Umbrellas were imported from India
in 1872.
In 1890, S72 2,933 persons died in this
country.
In 1871 anthracite coal was first
discovered.
There are AZ Chinese temples in
this country.
In 1910 gold pens were first made
in New York.
Philadelphia, in 1885, issued the
first directory.
Nails were first made in Rhode
Island in l777.
The United States produces 10000.
600 tons of hay.
Elias Howe patented the sewing
machine in 1916.
The United States had, in 1892
67,llO postofiices.
Up to 1861 West Point had gradu
ated l, ,966 officers.
Rice was introduced from East In
dies in 1895.
The United States has nearly 2O(
active geysers.
In 1890 there we're 1880 homicides
in this country.
In l6l6 tobacco was FIRST cultivated
in Virginia.
In 1919 the first African slaves ar.
rived in Virginia.
The first currency used here was the
Indian Wampum.
The Boston News Letter, 1894, was
the first newspaper.
The Rocky Mountain ranges are
800 miles wide.
In the five years before 1890 there
were S,226 suicides.
A tree-planting day has been es-
tablished in 3S States.
The first street railroad was laid in
New York in 1882.
The first omnibus astonished the
New Workers in 1880.
The first iron forge was set up in
Massachusetts in 1862.
In 1891 New York had 4,199 fire
alarms; Chicago. 4.349.
There are $3.50 miles of electric
railroad in this country.
In 1706 the first public library was
opened in New York.
Temple, N. H., first manufactured
window glass in 1850.
The first American paper was made
from straw, in 1928.
Peter Cooper built the first Ameri-
can locomotive in 1889.
There are 266, $40, miles of telephone
wires In this country.
The Masons opened lodge, the
first, at Boston, in 1873.
Carding machines were first used in
this country in 1856.
The Dutch of New York, about
1910, made the first brandy.
There are 443 cities having each
more than 5000 poulation.
The first American tin was made in
Connecticut in ITO.
Mansfield, Conn. has made the frs.
sewing silk about 1929.
The Mississippi valley has an area
OF l, 500, 600 square miles.
The United States have had sixteen
foreign or domestic wars.
This country has 9,144 500 mer
available for military duty.
In 1891 the number of books printed
in this country was 1865.
The people of this country sent 60,
OOO, 900 kilograms in 1892.
The first cotton mills we're erecte,
at Beverly, Mass, in 1887.
The United States produce G1O,OO,
tons OF butter and cheese.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1893-05-26

\ LARGE force OF men are at work on
the Sunnyside irrigating canal at
Yakima. About IS miles are com.
pleted and the total length. when
completed, will be ga miles.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1893-05-26
About Cutting the Finger Nails.

There are several well known sayings
with regard to the pairing of the finger
nails, and among them are the follow
ings: "Cut them on Monday, cut
them for health; cut them on Tues
day, cut them for wealth cut them on
Wednesday, cut them for letter; cut
them on Thursday. for something
better; cut them on Friday, you cut,
for wife; cut them on Saturday. cut
for long life; cut them on Sunday, you
cut them for evil; for all OF that week
you'll be ruled by the devil"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1893-05-26
NOTES.


NOTES.
1t has been decided to have the
Exposition grounds open on Sunday
but not any of the buildings in which
are exhibits. This does not prevent
any of the State buildings from keep
ing open, however. There is attrac-
ton enough on the grounds alone to
draw great crowds every Sunday.
AT present there are $50 roller chair
pushers on the grounds! These
young men are all students from the
different colleges. and are not only
attendants, but are intelligent guides
as well. The chairs arc becoming
quite popular with the lady visitors.
There are over three thousand ar
ticles of German arnor in the village
at the Midway Plaisance. The collec.
ton is valued at 81 900 600.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1893-05-26

though they were giving a warning to
those on the ground that the fair
would meet with some disaster. 1t
made one shiver, and many turned
away and refused to look longer.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1893-05-26

SEATTLE has one saloon to every TO
persons, san Francisco one t. ever,
93, Albany one 10 every 10. and NV
Orleans one to every III persons.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1893-05-26

THE Carbon Hill Coal Co., of Car
bonado, employs about 600 men and
ships its entire output to California.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1893-05-26
Ol K REPRESENTATION
HOW THE EVERGREEN STATE Ap.
PEAREO ON OPENING DAY.

GreRtrst Flag and STAFF on Earth
list OF the Washingtonians Who
Have Already H-gtsterrd -Rccep-
ton Rooms List of IIeine Papers
>oW en- ftie-Hureau Of luformn-
tion Washington's special Day.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1893-10-24

Both the method and results when
Syrup Of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys.
TEN efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constirstion. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
uuced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable 10 the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
90 all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. DO not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA Fic SYRUP Co
ssH FRANCISCO ca.
toD'eflttf' a. NEW Y0Rk. nv
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1893-10-24
sAIPMeNTs on PApER ANo sNuFF
Some OF the Doings at the Lively Littl,
Village of YorIlyn.

Some OF the Doings at the Lively Little
Village of Yorkiyn.
Special Correspondence Evening Journal.
YORKLYN, Oct. "a Miss Laura e.
Ruth, Of this place, was rendered a
pleasant surprise party at her home, on
saturday evening, by her friends. Games
and other parlor amusements were in
dulged in and a merry time was spent
AZ seasonable hour repast was spread,
Of which all heartily partook
The regular meeting of the Mite
Society Of the Hockessin NJ r. Church
was held at the Temperance House,
Hockesslu, few evenings ago. An in
teresting and amusing program was
rendered by the members
Notwithstanding tue Democratic ad
mlnistration, the Silver bill, etc the
snuff and paper manufacturers still give
employment TO as many hands as usual.
Both snuff and paper are shipped in large
quantities every day.
A few evenings ago, a young man in
this neighborhood thought he would
have little fun all to himself He as
cended a tall and stately maple tree, that
stands In one Of the towns aristocratic
front yards, IN which Plymouth Rocks,
Bun Cochins, Brown Leghorns and other
species Of the feathered tribe nightly
perch. He intended TO play the
part Of fake chicken thief. To his sur.
prise the chicks made more noise than he
bsrgained for; in fact they aroused the
whole household Not thinking nor
knowing there were any fire arms in the
house, this young man, bent on fun. kept
very still until two loud reports from a
revolver deafened his ears. He was so
frightened he lost his hold and fell from
his perch, striking the ground with a
dull. heavy thud IL is thought the fel.
low is grocers clerk-he calculated
sugar. as he took his tumble.
Ashmeade Driving Park, Kennett, Pa
will open on Thursday next. A mum
Der Of fast horses have entered for the
contests Of speed.
Misses George and Emma Downing
and Mr.. Van Trump, of Wilmington,
have returned home after spending a
few days with Mrs Israel Durham.
Miss Name Cradle, Of Kenneth
SQUARE, has been the guest Of Miss
Lizzie Ryan
George Doud has returned from a
visit to the Columbian Exposition.
Patrick Touhey is about TO break
ground for the erection Of a new dwell.
ing for his son John, who contemplates
taking unto himself wife.
Harlan Broomhsll. Of the Y. w. c..
rode TO Newark on his wheel Sunday.
Miss Emily Ferree has returned home
from alengthy visit TO Wilmington.
George I. Press has gone to the Colum
ban Exposition at Chicago.
Rev. d. J Flynn, Of Wilmington, will
deliver lecture In St. Patrick's Church.
Ashland, on Sunday evening next, on the
subject Of Temperance
John Ryan, Jr, and p. w. Touhey. of
Wilmington, spent Sunday with relatives
here.
Frank Underwoods was entertained by
Ashland friends on Sunday.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1893-10-24

better, they contend, than carrying on
business at loss or on a cloudy credit
system with the consumer and spot cash
with the manufacturer.
Friends Of Magistrate Julian d. Jan.
vier are putting forward his name for
Trustee Of the New Castle Common, to
succeed the late Michael B. King. Mr.
Janviers father was a trustee for nearly
half a century.
The bark Eliza j. McManemy passed
down the river from Wilmington yester-
day for Rio Janeiro with sixty gondola
cars and twenty irst-class passenger
sleeping coaches. The whole cargo is
valued at $4,000. The British ship
Otago win load a similar cargo for the
same destination.
at Ferris's drug store pair of long
evening gloves await an owner These
gloves belonged TO woman guest OF
spectator az the Rothwell- wed.
ding in the Presbyterian Church. and
were found directly after the ceremony
last Thursday evening.
President Henry HolschumalSer of City
Council will not be a candidate for a
Trustee Of the New Castle Common at
the election next Saturday Although
Mr.. Holschumsker's name has been men
toned several times he has positively
refused to allow it TO be used in this
election.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1893-10-24
HIS COLLAR.

am not here with a brass collar around
my neck.-senator Allen, Of Nebraska
OF course you're not. Who said you were
You wear silver collar
Whose value is not eighty cents
Upon the current dollar:
Aud II you had the Alliance way
You'd wear one of potatoes
or corn, or wheat, OF rye. OF oats.
or sorghum. OF tomatoes.
-HoEEsT Monty, IN New York sun.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1893-10-24

A long Spite, the lowerlend of which is
attached to the bottom in some unknown
way, with the upper end riding about
ak inches above low water, has struck
On the Horseshoe Shoal, d laware river.
~ mas apparently been in that position
for some time.
Several merchants about town are
talking Of suspending business for sew
eral weeks and taking trips out West or
down South TO see the country. This is
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1893-10-24
slsNoR DEL PUENTe IN eLkroN

The Famous baritone Likely TO Sing for
the Benefit Of the Catholic Church.
Special Correspondence Evening Journal
hLKroN, Oct 81 -Signor Giuseppe del
Poente, the famous baritone, will sing in
a grand concert TO be given in the Odd
Fellows Hall in Elkton on Thursday
evening Signor del Puente, who is OF
world wide celebrity, will sing on this
occasion TOR the benefit OF the Catholic
church, Of Elkton, of which Rev Will.
liam J. Birmingham, formerly Of st.
PsuIs, Wilmington, is pastor.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1893-10-24
ATHLETIC ACTIVITY.
New Organization for Mus
cular Development Growing.
A PREAOHER BBOOMEs VERY ILL

why Rev. Lewis. Of Frederick. Did Not
Reach New Castle-American Eagle as
Mascot on BOARD ship-President
Boischumakor win Not Allow His
Name to BE Used at Next Saturdays
Election.
Special Correspondence Evening Journal
NEW CASTLE, Oct. a.
At meeting of The Columbia Athletic
Club in the Opera House last night, the
following were elected to active member
ship Keith Rodney, William Clark,
William d. Saunders, Michael Newell
James B. Toman, James Shaw, John Il,
Marlin. Jr DR.. r r. Tybout, Robert Patton,
Sam Ford, William Kirk, Edward Wise,
John Newlove, Hiett Graham, Andrew
Gallagher, John Walls The board Of
directors held special meeting after
ward and passed a resolution to lock SO
curely all gymnasium apparatus and
gaming outfits all day Sunday. William
H. Bradley was elected manager of the
gymnasium and physical director. A
committee was appointed to purchase
several games and gaming tables and ad-
ditional gymnasium apparatus. The
club passed a resolution to keep all visi-
tors. except strangers, out of the gym.
nasium on days not set apart as visiting
day
The amusement manager announced
entertainments to be held on Halloween,
next Tuesday night, and on Saturday
night, November II. The first will be a
hve-hours 60 as you please race, inter
spersed with concert music and bur
lesque races. The second entertainment
will be an athletic exhibition, probably
by they. M. c A., Of WILMINGTON, and
the Holy Cross Guild, OF Trinity Church,
PhiIadelphia.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1893-10-24
MANY SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS
not to be found in any other in this CITY, In our
DRESS GOODS DEPARTMENT

You find excellent Atwood French Fabrics fashionable
su at little than half Of regular prices together with large
assortment Of Dress Materials pd novelties the palmer
both black and coors from 70 cents 81 70 yard We
the best black Velvet $0O yard and the best black
Yeeteen looked at for so you
line of beautiful Drpey Silks 30 inches wd styles from,
39 cents yard worth IS cents We have
under prices the manufacturer needed the cash.
ming Special Sale of Umbrellas think you
Umbrellas for the look the
selling o9c &C., 79c &c. and 81 ach and others
each Umbrellas the best Make Paragon frames
and cap; amongst them beautiful loop handles wood
Acacia Fuze Oak etc Now is the time buy Umbrellas Our
Hosiery Glove and Underwear Departments crowded with the
goods that ready cash purchase Here find what
at surprisingly low prices together with large stock Of
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1893-10-24
Commencing on Monday Morning, October 80

will give per of entire for one week to
the Associated Charities of our CITY, Commencing Mon
day morning November g. will give per cent of our
entire sales for week delaware and Homeopathic
Hospitals be equally divided between each institution
Recognizing the fact that the demands upon the Associated
Charities because of the large number of people of en-
poyment will be considerably greater than the demands
upon the hospitals,
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1893-10-24
SUMMARY OF EARLY NEWS.

senator Hill Defends Judge DTaynard's
Observation-Disclosures Released From
jail on a $40, 900 Bail.
Senator d. 81 Hill opened the Kings
county campaign In Brooklyn by address
ing a mass meeting in which he dis
cussed national issues and defended the
nomination of Judge Maynard to the
Court Of Appeals bench.
The Public Printing bill, a resolution
distributing $237 600 now held by the
receiver of the Mormon Church for char
liable purposes and a bill appropriating
$175, 600 to construct a revenue cutter
for service on the great lakes, were
passed by the House.
Governor Mckinley and General Alger
addressed an audience Of 90 1000 people
at Xenia on the issues of the campaign in
Ohio.
The account OF the administrator Of the
estate OF the late William M. Smith, Of
Philadelphia, came on for audit before the
Orphans Court and showed balance Of
about $21 600, against which were claims
exceeding $l65OOO.
Considerable excitement was caused on
the Stock Exchange, New York, by the
development that the Vanderbilts had
secured what is p actically control of
the Delaware, Lsckawsnna and Western
railroad.
The profits Of the concessionaries at
the Worlds Fair for the season are esti-
mated at 81 900, 600 The total number
of paid admissions by the close of the
fair will reach 100000
Elk Postmaster General Wanamaker
spoke with much emphasis on the condi-
ton of the Presbyterian Church at the
banquet Of the Presbyterian Social
Union.
John Johnson was murdered by John
Wilbur In quarry near Wilkesbarre,
Pa, as a result of dispute over an cleo
trio battery. Wilburn escaped.
The New Jersey Methodist Protestant
Conference, which has been in session at
Bridgeton. adjourned after making the
ministerial assignments
1t is understood in New York that
friendly suit may be brought TO compel
Secretary Carlisle to purchase the full
amount Of bullion called for by the
Sherman law every month.
Henry Wanner, who has been confined
IN Lancaster jail for causing the death
Of James Hemmings several days ago,
was released on $40, 000 bail
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1893-10-24
THE GENUINE FOSTER KID GLOVES

OF importation, which for cut, quality cannot be
surpassed. Prices, $780, ST. 25, ST. and $500.
Blankets Oomforters Fla nne Table Linens Towels Napkins
Ribbons Iaces Cose Small Wares and Habedasey you
will find at counters large assortment right prices every
time We showing the widest and best Hamburg Embode
ever at 24 cents yard just look Them large
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1893-10-24

Mrs. l.. w Emmerson. Of Summit
BridRe, Del, is visiting friends here
Miss May Martindale is in Philadel
phia
Miss A B HoiIeoker, Of Wilmington,
has been spending a two-weeks vacation
with MIS- G. r Truitt, of this city. She
will return home on Wednesday, pre-
paratory TO entering the training school
of the Homeopathic Hospital. on Novem.
Der /, where she expects to lit herself for
a trained nurse. Her many friends in
New Castle and vicinity join in their
hearty wishes for her success Of this
noble calling
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1893-10-24
The Associated Charities,
The Delaware Hospital,
The Homeopathic Hospital.

TNHESE THREE NOBLE CHARITIES OF OUR
city regret to say greatly in need of funds To
each of these institutions willing render help
ing hand The of help which give will de-
pend the people of this city and vicinity Do the people
Of Wilmington want to cooperate with us in helping these
three useful and noble institutions right in our midst? If So
then please listen to our PLAN
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1893-10-24
Important Special Church service.

There will be special services at the
M , Church next Sunday morning and
evening. Envelopes will be distributor
70 b brought in the next Sunday. when
the special collections for the year will
be arranged On that day Rev. A s
Nov bray, Of Newport, will preach In the
morning and DR.. Dobbins, Of Grace
Church, Wilmington. will address a mass
meeting In the afternoon. The evening
service has not yet been arranged for.
Some time next month It Is expected
that Presiding Elder Barrett will deliver
his lecture, Adams Ribs"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1893-10-24
WE WILL GIVE 10 PER CENT.
OF OUR ENTIRE SALES

week the Associated Charities and the week follow
ing will give per of Jour entire sales dividing the
amount equally between the hospitals above named
This will give every person disposed opportunity to
make contribution each of these three institutions with
out costing them cent for of every dollars worth of goods
you purchase of us during the two weeks of this
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1893-10-24

Get free sample Of famous New York
batter cake at Gardeners, southwest
corner Seventh and Shipley streets.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1893-10-24

A Congressional row Is always permitted
10 blow over" That seems 20 be about the
only way IL has ofgetting Over.-Plain Dealer.
II you have made up your mind TO buy
Hoods Sarsaparilla, do not be persuaded 10
take any other. BE sure to get Hoods Sarsa-
parilla, which possesses peculiar curative
power.
Hoods pills cure all liver ills biliousness.
iaundice, indigestion, sick headache.
Nearly every boy determines to whip GER
tam school teacher when he grows up.-At-
Gibson Globe.
The biggest kind of sinners generally feel
religious In graveyard.-Ram's Horn.
Half Rate Excursions to the worlds Fair.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
VIII run = series of special excursions TO the
Worlds Fair, for which excursion tickets 10
Chicago will be sold at n rate of one fare for
round trip from New York and all stations
west as far as Baltimore. The date selected
Is October 20, 1858. The special trains will
consist Of first-class vcstibule day coaches
equipped with lavatories and other toilet
agent will accompany each train to look
after the comfort Of passengers. Stops for
meals VIII be made en- route. The tickets
will he valid for the outward Journey on
special trains only, excepting that from way
points they will be hunOred on local trains 10
the nearest station az which the trains are
scheduled TO stop. They will be valid for re-
turn Journey In day coaches on all trains
leaving Chicago within nine 40 days in
Guiding dav OF SAFE. Following Is the schedule
OF the special trains ana rates from principal
stations In this vicinity Leave Wilmington
at ll.3l "A. m.,rate Si7; leave Newark at ll.57a.
M, rate cll arrive at Chicago next day at 400
D. m. Remember date-October 20.
$50 the engagement between Miss Chicago
and her Detroit lover is orr Yes, She was
too sensitive. A woman ran a baby cab over
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1893-10-24

Mushroom Lunch Saturday night, at
Mccormick Brothers, Front and Wash
ington streets
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1893-10-24
BFNFFIT SALE

will give each institution stated above
that the goods you buy of the money we will
put into the treasury of the Associated Charities and the
Delaware and Homeopathic Hospitals
But perhaps some persons may whit inducements do
you offer to join you this Grand Benevolent Scheme?
Our answer is offer nearly 100000 worth of useful
popular and desirable
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1893-10-24
DRY GOODS

of all kinds new fresh bright and fashionable just what are
being used in every home in city; purchased lowest
prices for cash and sold small margin of profit making
our prices low and in instances are informed
lower than be found in the leading of the large
cities In addition to regular stock, which is unusually
large and well assorted at the present time offering
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1893-10-24
ITEMS or INTEREST.

Go to Wilmington Photograph Com
pany, 3l1nMarket St 80 cents per DOZEN
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1893-10-24
DOC NJ. ?. Preaoher neeame vor.

Rev f. Il. Lewis, Of Frederick, who
was to have arrived here yesterday and
conducted the opening services Of this
week at the new Methodist Protestant
Church, Ninth and Clayton streets. was
taken i'll at Clayton yesterday afternoon
on the journey TO this city, and had to
return to his home. Mr.. Lewis will en-
deavor to get TO New Castle later In the
week and take charge OF the services.
On Sunday, November %. Rev DR.. I.
h. Lewis, who is now the president of
the Western Maryland College of the
Methodist Protestant Church, at West
minister, Nd, has been engaged to preach
here at 1890 a. ~ aud Il is expected
that large congregation will hear him.
He will go to Wilmington to preach in
the evening