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The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1893-03-15
LOCAL AND GRNERAL.
Hear the phonograph.

Hear the phonograph.
Naval row is now without a
British warship.
The Advisory Council will meet
this morning at 10 o'clock.
A pleasant room with board can
be had at 80 Emma street.
The L. S. S. Alliance will depart
for San Francisco tomorrow.
The Australia will leave San
Francisco to-day for this port
There is an important notice TO
members of the Fire Police in this
issue.
A special meeting of the Myrtle
Boat Club will be held this even
ing at s o'clock.
Three Chinese were fined $50
each yesterday in the District
Court for smoking opium.
A party composed of naval Off
GERS and government officials will
pay a visit to Pearl Harbor to-day.
Carl Johnson, a sailor, was ar
rested last evening for stealing a
pair of shoes from a Chinese store
keeper.
A boat load of Towering plants
was taken on board the Kongo yes
terday. They are to be taken to
Japan.
I The birthday of Kamehameha
III. will fall on Friday. The day
will be observed as a Government
holiday,
The Board of Underwriters will
hold a meeting this morning at 10
o'clock at the Chamber of Com
merce room.
Antoine Perry is an applicant for
admission to the bar. He was ex-
amined yesterday before the JUS
tices of the Supreme Court.
The Minister of the Interior has
notice in this issue regarding the
sale of the lease of some govern
ment lots on the water front.
The choir of st. Andrews Cathe-
dral will meet for rehearsal this
evening at 7 80 o'clock at the resi-
dence of Rev. Alex. Macintosh.
Jos. Nawahi, acting editor of the
Ka Leo and President of the Ha-
waiian Patriotic League, left yes
terday for Maui by the w. G. Hall.
A new importation of fancy dress
goods will be shown to-day at the
Ka Male store. Ladies are invited
to call and examine their very fine
line of goods.
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1893-03-15
Nrm a0pertisenlents.
Meeting Notice.

A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
n Myrtle Boat Club will be held THIS
WEDNESDAY EVENING, at O'Clock.
Important business.
332-SIt l.. T. KENAKE, Secretary.
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1893-03-15

Naval row is now without a
British warship.
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1893-03-15
Wanted.

DOOM AND BOARD IN A PRIVATE
Ia family by widow; state terms.
Address Mrs. X, H., this office. 3325-3t
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1893-03-15
OCEAN TIME TABLE.

OCEAN TIME TABLE.
iaka
ssse<sS-
LOCAL LINES. s. AUSTRALIA.
Arrive Honolulu Leave Honolulu
from s. Fran. for 5. Fran.
Mar % Mar. %.
Apr Apr. 26.
THROUGH LINE-sAN FRANCISCO, HONOLULU,
SAMOA, AUCKLAND AND
SYDNEY.
FIR. s. f. for Sydney FIR. Sydney for ). +.
Ar Honolulu. Ar. Honolulu.
Alameda Aorl 7. Mariposa April 6.
Msrinosa Nav 5. Monowai May 4.
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1893-03-15
Wanted.

4 F[RSr-CLASS WAIST FINISH
n er. Apply to
MRs. f. TURNER,
Hotel ST., opposite Y. NJ. G.. A.
2315-Iw
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1893-03-15
0saleral advertisements
: August
Flower

This is the query per.
petually on your little
boys lips. And lie is
no worse than the big
ger, older, balder- head.
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1893-03-15

A party composed of naval Off
GERS and government officials will
pay visit to Pearl Harbor to-day.
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1893-03-15
Pocket Book Lost.

CONTAINING A NUMBER OF
" Drafts on Bishop & Co. also fifty
dollar and l ten dollar greenback.
$50 reward to finder. To be left at this
Office.
3328.1W jOHN RADIN.
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1893-03-15

A new importation of fancy dress
goods will be shown to-day at the
Ka Male store. Ladies are invited
to call and examine their very fine
line of goods.
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1893-03-15
Notice.

A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF
"A Fire Underwriters will be held on
WEDNESDAY, March 10Th, at 10 A. NJ,
at the office of Chamber of Commerce.
By order. A. JAEGER,
3327-2t Secretary.
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1893-03-15

INA RESIDENCE RECENTLY OC-
EIN cupied by Hon. A. Rosa, adjoin-
ing residence OF u. Il. Boardman.
House new, pleasantly located and hav-
ing all the modern improvements.
Rent reasonable. Inquire of
q. F.. BOARDMAN,
31q2-tf Custom House.
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1893-03-15

Carl Johnson, a sailor, was ar
rested last evening for stealing a
pair of shoes from Chinese store
keeper,
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1893-03-15

Jos. Nawahi, acting editor of the
Ka Leo and President of the Ha-
waiian Patriotic League, left yes
terday for Maui by the w. G. Hall.
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1893-03-15
Room and Board.

4 PLEASANT FURNISHED ROOM
n with Board in a private family at
80 Emma Street. 332S-tf
Evening journal., 1893-05-09
REALM OF SANDWICHES AND PIES.

The Pie Eaters Of the Christiana and
the Sandwich Boilers of the Brandy
wine Increase in Number
Yesterday at noon an EVENING jour
NAL reporter dropped into a well known
Market street lunch parlor and ordered
fifteen cents worth Of Indigestion in
ducers. While eating them he entered
into conversation with the proprietor.
How many persons do you suppose
are daily fed at the lunch counters of
Wilmington asked the newspaper man.
81 suppose there are 500, at least
have a daily trade of $50 right here
Are they confined TO any particular
class of men2'
Strictly speaking, no. They are
mostly lawyers and business men whose
residences are too far from their offices
TO allow them to 20 home for dinner or
supper They do not want to be bothered
with lunch baskets, and consequently 60
to the lunch counter. We nave very
little trade from the mechanics. Most of
them take their meals to the shops in
pals or baskets
as the cheap lunch trade growing in
Wilmington"
my, ] should say So 1t has more
than doubled itself in three years"
"What is the favorite pieY'
''rhe peach is the best seller. Next TO
it comes the coc0anut.
"Then what2'
"Rhubarb, just now; but the mincG
pie beats II in winter Apple and lemon
pie come in for their share of worship.
ers, while the devotees Of the golden
'punkin and juicy raisin come in several
times day.
what is the best seller now2'
STRAW berry shortcake 1t seems. e
take very we'll We sell it for five and
ten cents piece now but when straw
berries get cheaper the pieces will bI
larger. "
How many pies do you consume in
week2'
"About 25O of probably twelve differ
ent varieties
"What is king in the sandwich lineY
Ham, by all odds Then com
tongue, corned beef and cheese
Deviled sandwiches are the poores
sellers. We do not dispense more thal
twelve Of them day
How many sandwiches do you sell il
a day2'
I'VE average eighteen dozen, or PIG
That would make 1886 for the week
Maryland biscuits sell well at certai
) seasons.
what do you find the favorit
, drink
Coffee We sell about twelve ga
Ions of il a day
; How does milk take2'
"Well, l sell forty quarts Of milk
day, ON the average We also sell
great deal Of cocoa in weeks tim,
Buttermilk finds ready sale this weather
Business men prefer coffee all the tim,
but many men take milk to wash dow
the pie which they buy for dessert to
ham sandwich dinner.
Evening journal., 1893-05-09
OUR MOTTO

Not how cheap but how
good. This is what we aim to
put in every garment whatever
price it represents. Matters
not we, claim to and do give
extra values for the price in
everything we offer for sale.
For your Boys and Chill
dren's Clothing you will be
thrice pleased if you come to
us-hrst in style, second in
quality, third in price.
The same holds good in our
Mems and Young Mems De-
partments. For So, $40, $I2
and SIS we can show you
a range of styles of thirty to
fourty patterns of each price,
and at $IS, $40 and $25.
They are matchless.
Evening journal., 1893-05-09
Inoidents of the nnr.

A number of New Castle girls have
become pedestrians and habitually take
long and brisk walks in the country for
several miles
patrolman Harrington has been up and
about at early dawn for several morn
ings past repairing aud polishing the
city street lamps
The members Of the Y w G. 4. u.
met last night and made final preparations
for the strawberry festival IN the Town
Hall next Saturday night.
Signor Marnielli, the celebrated harl
soloist, who recently located In Philadel
phia, has been secured by the Hushebeck
Orchestra for their May recitals. the first
of which Will be held in the NJ. T. Sun
day school building next Monday even
ing.
Evening journal., 1893-05-09
PREssYTERlANs AT WASHINGTON
win Hold the First Meeting of the Kind
Since lincoln Was President.


Since lincoln Was President.
An interesting and important religious
gathering will be that of the general
assembly of the Presbyterian Church,
which meets in Washington on the 18th
of this month.
This will be the first meeting of the
kind since 1852, when Lincoln was
President
Three great questions will be opened
for discussion-the report Of the com
mittee on seminaries the appeal Of anti
Briggs party from the New York Pres
bytery's action, and the revision of the
onfession Of faith.
The following prominent persons are
deeply interested, and will receive the
visitors at Washington. ex Supreme
Court Justice Strong, Vice President
Stevenson, Secretaries Gresham, Hoke
Smith and Lamont, ex Secretary ElJns,
eX Postmaster General Wanamaker,
Justices Harlan, Brown, Shiras and Jack
SON. of the supreme Court: Senators
German, Frye, Gordon and Faulkner.
Representatives w. A. Stone and G K.
Breckinridge On the finance committee
are john W. Thompson, ex Secretary OF
State Foster, Senators Mcmillan and
Brice, Colonel John Hay and Gardner G.
Hubbard
The assembly will continue in ses sion
for about twelve days In the course OF
their stay the commissioners will be re-
ceived by President and Mrs. Cleveland
and an excursion will be taken TO Mt.
Vernon.
The Presbytery of New Castle has
elected the following commissioners TO
the assembly: Rev. j. S Howk, Rev. s.
NJ Osmond, Lewis p. Bush aud John c.
Higgins.
Evening journal., 1893-05-09
Personal Events.

Miss Bessie Kuntz has returned from a
visit TO Wilmington
Mrs E. T. Deakyne and daughter are
visiting West Chester friends
Miss Gertrude Kuntz has planned a
visit to Wilkesbarre
Miss Annie Stoops has been soiourning
with old friends here.
Abram 6ulick is still seriously IN at
his home on Pearl street.
Judge William Marvin, of Skaneateles,
n Y, and Mrs Marvin are on a brief
visit to Mrs. Emily Truss.
Miss Lille Davis. Of Front street, Is
now on an extended sojonrn with
Chester, Pa, friends
Major George Rodney, Of the Fourth
United States Artillery, has just
been ordered to command at Fort Nc
Henry, Baltimore.
Evening journal., 1893-05-09

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-
tenn efiectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
lealthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
TO all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50c
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
pbstitute.
CALIFORNIA FfG syrup co.
SAN FRANCISCO. Cal.
LOUISVILLE, 6k NEW r0Rk. ~
Evening journal., 1893-05-09
ADJUSTMENTS.
Academy-.'NIol Of Tho woods.

Academy-"Niol of the Woods"
At the Academy of Music last night the
sensational drama "Nick of the Woods
was presented TO a large and enthusiastic
audience. IL relates TO the hardships Of
frontier life and the many perilsl which
the settlers undergo. The bowie knife
duel, the great explosion and the burn
ing canoe were splendidly given and the
audience became very enthusiastic. The
play is well-written and includes many
talented actors The same will be given
to night and tomorrow night, with the
usual Wednesday matinee.
Evening journal., 1893-05-09
sunday school Plans.

The teachers of the NJ f. Sunday
school met last evening and transacted
was appointed TO make arrangements to
prepare a program for Children's Day,
which is June 49, Another committee
was appointed to make arrangements for
the annual excursion TO be held some
time next month
Evening journal., 1893-05-09
The Chinese Law Must Dc Tested.

Thirty-one of the Cinnamon living in
this state have registered at the office Of
the collector of internal revenues for the
Maryland district in this city, IN accord
ance with the 6eary Exclusion law. The
officials will not prosecute those celes-
tials who have not registered until a
decision is made in the United States
Supreme Court testing the validity Of
the law.
Evening journal., 1893-05-09
The Genuine Imported Carlsbad
Sprudel Salt

is an Alternative and eliminative remedy,
which dissolves tenacious bile, allays ir-
ritation, and removes obstruction by aid
ing nature and not by sudden and exces-
sive irritation, as most cathartics do.
Obtain the genuine article only.
Evening journal., 1893-05-09
ITEMS OF INTEREST.

"Do you return all bad poems that are ac-
companied by stampsY" asked the poet who
had been unsuccessful ia getting any OF his
contributions accepted by the editor. Yes
think we did with themf' Judging from
your paper. / thought you published them, -
cried Pencil as he hurried through the door.
-pittsburg Dispatch.
Evening journal., 1893-05-09
BACK severely wrenehed.

William j. Gamble, blacksmith in
the employ of the Harlan and Hollings
worth Company had his back severely
wrenched while at work yesterday after
noon Dr. George w. Quinn rendered
medical assistance at the injured man
home No. 204 Tatnall street.
Evening journal., 1893-05-09
AN ORPHANS COURT JUDGE DEAD.

Was President Of the Rising sun Bank
ing Company and a County Commis-
siOner.
ELKToE, May 0.-James NJ Evans,
iudge Of the Orphans Court Of Cecil
county died yesterday morning at his
home in Rising sun, aged 90 years. For
a ear past he has been in falling health
from Brght's disease.
He was a man of liberal views and
opinions aud in politics a Democrat. In
1859 he WAS elected county commissioner,
serving two years In 1867 ne was
elected a judge Of the Orphans Court,
which he held continuously until bis
death. with the exception Of four years
from 1879 to 1888.
lie was president Of the Rising Sun
Banking Company. and when that com
pany was made a national bank he be-
came a director.
Evening journal., 1893-05-09
Mhnt shonId a nahr -

That about fifteen infants in every
hundred born, die the FIRST year, is sig
nifcant and lamentable fact 81 am
decidedly Of the opinion, says that well.
known medical writer, DR. J. H Hama
ford, ,that the general use Of lactated
food would materially diminish the
startling infantile mortality. This
food can now be obtained Of any drug
gist in Wilmington
Evening journal., 1893-05-09

This is return of all the premiums
paid, and interest on the same at the
rate Of 60 per cent. per annum.
ASsoN A. MAHRR, Manager, Equitable
Building, Wilmington. Del
Evening journal., 1893-05-09
A6 Per Cent. Investment.

NEW YORK, March z, 1898.
In 1878 / took out Tontine Endow-
ment Policy No. 7S,620, with the Equit-
able Life Assurance Society Of the
United States, for $4,000, and have
paid, in all, S476S in premiums to the
Company.
On the maturity Of the Endowment
the Company paid me sI9S52 20 in cash.
w. A. Ross.
Evening journal., 1893-05-09

Husband feel frghtfuly queer this
morning; splitting headache pains every
where-no appetite aud general sense Of
nervous depression Fond Wife-"And yet
when you came home last night, darling, you
appeared TO be perfectly sOber.m Fun.
Evening journal., 1893-05-09
Iklett poes MOI lYnnt It.

Andrew 4. Klett has declined to run
for City Council in the Eighth ward
William Davis is now spoken Of in this
connection
Evening journal., 1893-05-09
Rnv. sxIvnnna Innn

Of the Cincinnati NJ. +. conference, says
I'VE have for years used Hoods Sarsapa
rilla IN our family Of FIVE and find 10 fully
equal 10 all that Is claimed for il.
Hood pills cure Liver Ills.
Evening journal., 1893-05-09
RaY RIdge season of IaO9.

Organizations boy applying TO II. A. Miller,
City Passenger Agent of the b. a. o. Il. r.,
can secure dates and liberal rates % Bay
Ridge for excursions during the coming sea
son. The resort opens June 10
Evening journal., 1893-05-09

SQuibbs is perfectly foolish about his baby
isn't her" "Why DO you think sof" well,
every time the nurse takes the baby out foi
an airing there's "a policemen with her.
Chicago inter-Occan.
Evening journal., 1893-05-09
Entertalnment by tho Peak Sisters

in the Hall, Scott street near Delaware
avenue, on Tuesday evening May 9
1898 Adult Tickets 10 cents. Benefit
of Cookman NJ. E Church.
Evening journal., 1893-05-09

10 good slightly used upright Pianos,
by Chlekering. Steinway, Knabe, New
England, Sterling and others. ROBE
LEH's, No 7l0 Market street.
Evening journal., 1893-05-09

Z 90 good secondhand Organs, all the
best makers, from $40 to $75. RoBELENs,
No. 10 Market street.
Evening journal., 1893-05-09

Contracts taken for painting, graining
initiate Hardwood Marble to deceive
experts. Cheap. durable 301 w eth st.
Evening journal., 1893-05-09
orand opera House- .JuIIus cmsar.,,

Frederick Warde, the eminent TRACE
dian, says that after associating himself
with Louis James, they chose Julius
Caesar which they will give at the
Grand Opera House on Wednesday even
ing, the play embodying the best pres
entation Of republican principles TO be
found anywhere In literature; "Othello, ="
with It's tenderness and it's passion .
Henry Guy Carleton's "The Lions
Mouth :" and the Francesca da Rimini"
Of the late George Boxer. All these are
plays of permanent interest. They can
not grow old or cease to attract while
human character and human ideals re
main as they are Continuing, Mr.
Warde says: "Of course such plays must
be properly presented 1t is a theory Of
niue that legitimate drama has suffered
seriously by the shabbiness with which
10 has been staged by even illustrious
actors and most experienced managers
In all-its accessories the theatre has
advanced Immensely during the past few
years People are accustomed TO the
splendid setting and careful stage man.
agement of the worthless spectacular
play Hamlet or Julius Cmsar' with
gas lamps aud drug store in the dis
tance cannot be- expected to draw. We
carry sumptuous scenic effects.
The only Living Adam Forepaugh
Is gentleman who needs no introduc
tion to the public. It has known hin
for years and has ever recognized in him
in an intensified degree. all those quail
ties which have made the name renowne,
and household synonym for enterprise
probity, generosity, justice, urbauity an,
magnificent managerial skill The onll
living Adam Forepaugh has, by his up
right dealing and muniicence, endeare,
himself TO thousands and is TO day Phila
delphias greatest favorlte He ha
achieved distinction in field which ha
enlisted the best known and most ambi
tious men in the business and has dis
tanoed them all and has earned the prou
title of Emperor of Dumb Animal Educa
tors In his new trained animal show
which is the best equipped, and he ha
surrounded himself with a staff an
force who proudly designate themselve
the happiest employees under the sun
The New Trained Animal Show TEEN
with novelties. 1t Ia full of the choices
and most unique features, and ever
possible care will be taken Of and Pre-
vision made for ladies' and children, VIII
are the special wards of the polite at
tendants and lieutenants Of the manage
ment. The date fixed for Is Saturda
next May 13 and to quote familia
phrase, everybody will be there to Sc
the Wild West, Hippodrome an
Arabian Annex.
Evening journal., 1893-05-09
In Peril In the River for Twenty-four
Hours.

While beating up the Delaware bay
on Sunday the ice laden schooner City Of
Augusta struck on the Joe Flogger
shoal, one Of the most dangerous spots
in either the Delaware river or bay
She remained fast for twenty four hours
In a bad position. The tug Atkins
Hughes sighted the distressed craft, and
managed TO tow her out OF her difficulty
and dock her safely at this port
Evening journal., 1893-05-09
A RTlsANS' SAVINGS BANK.
no. 5Oa MARKET STREET.
Wilmington, Della

Open daily from O'Clock a. m. untl p. m.
and on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 10
p. m.
Evening journal., 1893-05-09
LUCKY FAIR PATRONS.
One Wins a Gold Watch; An
other a Parlor Suit.
CLOSE OF THE FIREMBEs FAIR

Thrilling story Told by the Schooner
FowIer's Men who Were Caught in a
Tidal waves sunday school Plans.
vessel in Peril on the Delaware.
Speciai Correspondence Evening journal.
NEW CASTLE, May 9.-The fremen Of
New Castle have closed their fair and
are busy today cleaning out the cosy
hall in the Lenape fire building. The
members Of the Lenape Company worked
faithfully with the fair from the day of
opening and are breathing free air again
after hard toll The fair formally closed
last night. Mayor Herbert and other
distinguished citizens were present at
the fnal drawings, which were conducted
by Messrs. Madden and Toner
The following were the winners Of
costly and handsome articles: Bottle Of
wine. X. Rodney; pair Of slippers. w.
Davis; hat rack, j. J. Sheridan
match safe, J. T. Dougherty; album,
Sadie Webb; silver spoons, G. G.
White: vases Mrs. G. Becker
box of assorted cologne, I. T. Carlin
pair Of shoes. A Legg, of Wilmington
mirror, J. +. Mclvor; parlor lamp, g. O..
White; hanging lamp. Mrs. Joseph Tay-
lor: towels, William Marshall; umbrella,
William T. Early; two pounds
coffee, Mrs. Charles Toner silver castor,
II l. Dunton: box cigars, William Toppin
childs sack f. j. Ryan; gold ring, V.
Doerinburg: knives and forks, Hugh
Duffy; pantaloons, James Early; derby
hat, r. J. Conway silver castor, J. II.
Pyle: pickle castor, J. +. Dougherty
rocking chair, d. Quill; pair vases, w
Hughes: silver castor, L. Il. Carlm
rug, c. O. White; hat.rack, Ella Whalen,
ciorhes-horse. +. c. Pagan; lemonade
set. Kate Griffith, hat-rack j. j
Sheridan; barrel flour, George W. Price
Of Middletown: ton Of coal, J. B. Brady
gold watch, James Early; plush suit
Robert w. Chambers, Wilmington.
A Cocoanut Vessel In Tidal Wave.
The trim two. masted schooner Lidi
Fowler, which passed up the river yes
terday from San Andreas with jibb0on
aud foretopmast gone had quite an ex
citing experience while sailing up Tn
coast I'VE were hove.to off Cape Hat
teras on the 4th inst, said Captain
Dunn yesterday, during a heavy bloS
from the south-southeast in rail
sauall Suddenly and almost withou
warning an immense sea resembling
a tidal wave from off shore struc
the stern Of the vessel, liltin
it high into the air, aud in
second it seemed as II her boV
was making a clean dive for the bottom
For few minutes it appeared as i
the vessel was doomed, for surroundin
her we're huge walls of water reachin
almost as high as the mast head. Ha
they broken and fallen on our deck
they would have rent the ship asundeI
A peculiar feature was that not drop {
water came on deck. On May 6, shortl
before midnight, the Fowler, when abou
ten miles east of Winter Quarter Sho'
Light ship narrowly escaped striking
sunken vessel The Fowler came
with cargo Of 250,0O0, oocoanuts an
10000 cocoanut husks.
In Peril In the River for Twenty-fuV
Hours.
While beating up the Delaware bG
on Sunday the ice laden schooner City
Augusta struck on the Joe Flogg'
shoal, one Of the most dangerous spo
in either the Delaware river or ba
She remained fast for twenty four hou
Evening journal., 1893-05-09

INTEREST ALLOWED on deposits
money for one or more calender months
the rate Of per cent. per annum.
Money loaned on Mortgages on Real Estate.
GEORGE w. BUSH, President.
q. WESLEY WELDIN, Vice President
u. 4. TAYLOR, Secretary and Treasurer
JOSEPH NJ. MATHER, Auditor.