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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-03-03

stand the popular excitement over
vessel WHAaa ua1ar was hardly known
To ono H'n ln 81 Thousand until she
was lost oa IN. stormy seas
Extra WcF' oh ne streets SIX
or eltul um.a ID Iiy, sellms ,htouEh
the masig of ihe shouted word Chg
it',ii '' "0''N
"Nothing Heard Ut the "nScog"c''
When ,she was finally sighted, men,
wild win excitement, lroprd onto cable
cars cl1nBilB mp broadway and shout
cd: The Guscugue is OIL Fire land"
for the enlightenment of the crowd in-
sue ,,..,,, ..
OF The world be changed. but che Gas
,3.ne' viHnt gay" overdue Was COM
il6 UP NtW l'rN nay, ana thousands
o o M'ei''h ,,5 on'.IllF men my women
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-03-03

Eg,seaolshment was that founded by
james Rothschilds. ut Paris. after Tho
Close o. The Napoleonic era. He was
charged with she paying TO the alIisd
powers OF the war indemnitles duo
,,o,,, r,anee, and as his power grew he
Issue Of French securities. '''e
Anese nVe branches OF the orisin.i
lansing house, although formeriv ale
.lhet from each other. acted In ooncar,
nv one seldom undertook an imuarl
'1ht transaction without consnitatinp
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-11-07
Pubic Sale!

| will sell at public sale at NV n.oca
20 miles northeast of Arlington, sale TO
commence at 10 o'clock a. M. on
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER S, 'O5.
The following properly to.wit. .
horses; 1 COWS; . hogs; sulky striring
pIow; l walking stirring pillow: 3 cultiya.
tors; l harrow; sets work harness. !
press drill; hay rake; farm wagon.
i moving machine; combinded lister:
80 tons of hay.
TERMs:-All sums of $500 and under
cash in hand; all sums over Is 90 q
credit OF twelve months will be given
without interest, if paid when dne. if
not paid when due to draw 10 per cent
from date; 10 per cent per annum off for
cash on all sums over S.. 90. Purchaser
~ ,,u ,o ~ give Oankaole note, and no proper
complied with. JACOB FROYER
j, MATTICs. Auctinnear
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-11-07
noe. Cain Heard From.

The GAZETTE acknowledges receipt
of a marked copy OF the ElwOod City,
Pa J, Motor which carries at its mast
head name familiar to every GA
zETTE reader. The name is none
other than l.. F. Cain, formerly of this
city. While doc. always differed pO-
litically with US, yet we were at all
times "colse communion friends and
we hope he will succeed in his new
venture. Ii he had been treated fairy
at the hands of the &. o. p. of this
county, he would now be holding a
good fat Office.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-11-07
BREVITIES.

We want your subscriptions for
magazines and paper, at No. s South
Main. VIM MANGOLD Il Son.
The American SteaJ Laundry Ii
making sp9c atty Of ,aundrying r1e
curtains. If
After the first of the year our adj
dress will be- 525 Delaware street.
Kansas City, No. 1. GOLDBERG.
The Hutchinson Planning Mill is
prepared at all times to do work in
their line. See their card in another
column. If,
When you are in the city and want
barber work done don't forget our
colOred friend, W. A. Thomas, opposite
the Midland hotel.
Carey buys dead hogs.
Carey buys dead cattle.
Carey buys big-jaw cattle.
Carey buys hides. lift,
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-11-07
Robbery nt NIcksrson.

Last Saturday morning when the
Missouri Pacific agent, at Nickerson,
opened his office he found everything
turned topsy turyy. A glance at the
situation revealed the fact that some
one having robbery in their mind had
paid him a visit the night before. An
investigation found that the thief or
thieves had went through everything
ia the place but the safe, Several
trunks belonging to Mrs. Emerson,
who was to leave on the morning
train were broken open and the con.
tents strewn promiscuously. Nothing
oil value, with the exception of a fine
revolver belonging to the agent was
taken.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-11-07

0f II great common wealth." How little
should Utah DO nbashed by this in.
qnirJ?
Nj western sta:e ever entered the Tn.
ion after longer period If preparation
or With more splendid men or resource,
| Uran has $50 600 people trained anu
disciplined la The TASKS Of industry.
UIAh has chain of fertile valleys ex-
finding from Idaho to Arizona under A
y stem Of irrigation 8s perfect as any in
the wUrld-valleys trimmed by treasure
filled mountains. and checkerrd with
little laIms, SberrOn, in many instances
for nearly hall century, has been ex-
empitied in the projection OF hus-
Landry.
Uiah has mines-oiher states have
tCC--but Utah has mines-mines, the
mere mention Of the names Of which
{, mpels the attention OF the whole min
ing world. Take for instance, "lhe
Oulario," it has paid $l3, l75,0OO in divi.
drps, OF tie "HoIn Silver" dividends.
IS l47,5OO, or the daily" dividends
y SjO, goo, or several others that are nrj-
or two over the million mark. Thtss
rbove mt ntiOned are silver properties,
but there are others bearing gold
bright, glitteriDg gOld-in liberal auar =
ti'ts. In one god mine alone, the Mrr-
cur. dividends are being paid on the
basis OF half a million year, while IN
the MeIcur District, intintesimal in COM
paris0n with other mining dist lets, there
IS cluster Of pure gold bearing proper
ties that aggregates in value many mill
iOrs Of Dollars. In the light Of these
figures, is ii unreasonable to assert That
Utah is one If the greatest nliuiag re-
giOns i'll the United States? Where else /
can you find 81 mary precious metals, so
many mpLelh!' ri uSo III the arts and in
aid IN such great hulk?
There IS even gold in the water Of the
Great Salt lake and health in the mir
that goes with it-but that is not ali
Here is field for the business man that
new and fruitful AlmOst every con-
,eivable resource IN the shape of raw
material is within the reach of the man
lfactnrer. IftbS IS an age Of progress
IS has been asserted, then Utah affords
he opportunity TO expand and increase
he Il Hds Of the wQrld-that Is what Is
eeded.
Utah has pastoral resources of un-
United possibilities. 1t simply needs
ae REGGIE TO 1eworstrate il, No more
ve flowing, GOnt56uB, golden grail SD T..
r heOvier-laden vines and fruit trees
ladden the heart and pocket of sun
rOwned husbandman :han the hundred
Old harvests Of this fair land. No
reener pastures ever fPasteh a herd of
hriving cattle and no sill has proved
lore inexEaustible than this. Water in
bundance just whenand where nfe'ed
nd fresh and pure IRON its mountain
)urces.
If all Of these possessions are factors in
le growth OF u great state, then the new
tate Of Utah may face the future with.
ut tremOr. m
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-11-07
A Bad Doctor.

Dr. W. II. Horton and wife. of
Iuron, were arrested Saturday
evening on warrant sworn out by
Mrs. Horton, No. /, of Sioux Falls.
s. D., charged with adultry.
The couple were brought to this city
and are stopping at the Hotel de Pat.
ten.
Mrs. Horton, No. l says that Mrs.
Horton No. IS right name is Julia
Boyd and that she left husband and
child to elOpe with the gay doctor.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-11-07
For Benllng hiA MN.

G. W. and NJ. II. Parr, father and
son respectively of Pretty Prairie are
under arrest, charged with beating
Mrs. Parr the wife ard mother Of the
above mentioned.
The older Parr was brought up on
Thursday evening, but OIL Friday gave
bond and was released. Friday the
boy was arrested for assisting his
father and was brought in that
evening.
Excitement runs nigh, It is reported,
ana much talk of violence was in
a ulged in in tie shborhood.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-11-07
In the FIeId AssIn.

Mr.. j. W. Kanaga is again in the
field for share of the grocery trade of
this county. lie is located at Streeter's
old stand and wants all GAZETTE
readers to come in and see him. He
will buy all your produce and pays the
highest market price for gOod butter
and eggs.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-11-07
Roy ShIpIey Dead.

Mr.. and W. H. ShipIey, LOda town
ship are mourning the loss of their
youngest child, Roy, Of quick con.
sumption, who died after short i'll.
ness of SIX weeks, Aged II years.
He was good boy and is sadly
nKsed by the fond parents and the
y hole township as well. The GAZETTE
extends sympathy and offers the only
consolation possible, and that is, that
a divine power rules the destiny of
mankind.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-11-07
Foot Mashed.

Last Friday afternoon Aldrich Med.
berry living with his parents On Sixth
street tried TO board an east bound
Santa Fee freight and fell beneath the
cars and had his right foot badly
mashed. A physician was called who
found it necessary to amputate the
great toe. Personal experience seems
to be the only way to keep some boys
off moving trains.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-11-07
Will Build DeDOt

The Missouri Pacific railway Com
panY will shortly build a new brick
passenger depot and freight house.
The depot will be 24x6O, two stories
in heighth and the finest structure on
the road between Fl. Scott and
Pueblo. The freight house will be
built on the east side of Main street
and in sizes will be 26x64.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-11-07
jerry at Arlington.

"Our Jerry spoke to a good crowd
of listeners at Arlington last Friday
and they heard the finest speech ever
delivered in the county. Jerry has re
gained his health and is in the fight
till the demands os the people are en-
acted intogood laws.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-11-07

Next Sunday morning and evening,
conducted by Rev. George n, Falloner
of Denver, Col. Subjects; "A Faith
that makes Faith" and Believing
and Doing"
Sunday school 10 a. m; Junior Y. P
G. U. 4p. nj. Evening service $50
pm.
All are cordially invited to attend.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-11-07
who Can Beat IL.

Mr.. A. o. Parks, of Haven, brought
TO s. s. Gray bills drug store last
Tuesday one of the largest sweet
potatoes ever raised in this or any
other county in the state. 1t is of the
red variety and weighs probably 6
hounds.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-11-07
Many ThnnkA.

Last week we sent Mr.. Lee Arnold
TO Haven to look after subscription
list. Mr.. Arnold was royalty treated
and we take this means of acknOw-
lodging our gratitude. Haven town
ship popolsts are loyal to the GA
ZETTEE.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-11-07
Fire.

The fire department was called to
Pete Shunk's grocery store on Monday
morning TO extinguish fire which was
smOuldering in some baled hay stored
in the rear of the room. The hay is
supposed to have caught from sparks
from the fue hole.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-11-07
nllIn rhomnnon Lnnalor,l

Mrs, Dwight, the proprietor Of the
Brunswick hotel, on last Saturday sold
her interest to Billy Thompson. Billy
requests the GAZETTE to state chat he
with him Wleu IN Tit ely.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-11-07
New Millinery STORE.

Mrs. J. Benford has just opened a
arge and complete stock of millinery
goods and will guarantee satisfaction
IN quality and prices. GIVE her call
and De convinced. Cor. Main street
and Ave. A.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-11-07
A scrap.

Last Sunday Frank BGggs tried to get
get Joe Christ to pay board which he
claimed was due him. Upon refusal
10 do so Boggs knocked him down and
on Monday daid $l3 into the city treas
ury for the fun.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-11-07
Npenr NnndaX Hero.

Hon. Jerry Simpson spent last Sun
day with friends in this city. He
spoke Saturday afternoon and evening
at Larned and reports great meetings.
Jerry Is all right.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-11-07

Born, to MI. and Mrs. E. E. Chinn,
of PlevDa, a - ID. boy. This young
populist is a grandson of Perry Chinn
the PIeVna merchant.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-11-07
Ihnnren hIaRn.i,lnnnn

Mr. |. COLDER has moved to Kans
NY ana snow going to move his stt
! ms Is good chance for you.
VIII take negotiable paper for
ng.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-11-07
For IL Cents,

Hereafter the New Clarendon Hotel
VIII serve meals at 10 cents instead of
~ cents as heretofore. Mr.. Masters
REQUESTS us to state that he is prepared
10 iake care of as many as will come
either for board or rooms.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-11-07
A NEW STAR
FOR
OLD GLORY.

Utah's Constitution has been framed.
her people vii adopt it in Noyember
ana 'oon thereafter the President viii
iS his proclamation, aud the great
:Ii,errltory-the history OF which so we'll
Illustrates the potency of patience nsr-
sIstence aud faith, and within which
was llrst raised on the Western SIone
Ihe standard Of civilizadion-will lie o5.
united toail ofthe privileges Of a s,,vsr.
elgn state. 0'eI'
1t will be n happy day for Utah o
happy day for The paiiouE,bn doy n
shakes from her supple limbs ,5s ,ra ,s'
mes Of territorial life, and with bar
uoWery OF wealth ami brains is rscei,,d
into the family of states. Then nnbi,o
interest will center in the new soyor
elgnty, and the people will look TO II fnr
ah answer to the question, What bavs
You within your borders for the makinr
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-11-07

There will be an excursion to Gal
WESTON, Texas about Nov. 1st. For
particulars address me at Nickersop.
Ass. 4, +. LABRUE,
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-11-07

l will stand fine thoroughbred
Jersey bull in South Hutchinson,
Terms $3.50 advance.
fz-tL u. w. UALLOWAY,
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-11-07
Houses For Safe

", II you want house cheap see Frank
W. Roberts over No. ) South Main
street, he has several good ones to
move. VIII take good notes Aft.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-11-07
Both tor SI.2J.
READ AND sAyEMoNEY.

zETTE both for $l.25.
READ AND sAyEMoNEY.
Everybody would like 20 have the
Topeka AdyOcte if il didn't cost too
much.
Well, it won't cost much if you order
it now in connection with The GA
ZETTE,
During the present month you can
have this paper and the Advocate, both
one year, for SIPS.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-11-07
Hogs tor sale.

thoroughbred POland-China pigs for
SAFE both sexes, at my farm s mise
Mcguire. " tf
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-11-07

Strange but nevertheless true, that
MIR. Golburg is selling out to move to
Kansas City. In fact he is already
there and the store VIII soon be,
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-11-07
Advertised Letters.

The following is IA list of letters re-
naming in the Hutchinson postoflice
Nov 1895.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-11-07
Shoe RepnIrPp,

J. W. Hufine, opposite old court
mouse, does all kinds of boot md shoe
repairing Prices cheapest on earth.
Stiff
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-11-07
Land for Sale

Section 81 Castleton township, Reno
county Apply to DR.. j. G.. Malcolm
Kansas. rs lII"
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-11-07

have lot of second hand brick
and stone for sale cheap.
j. {. HALLOwAY,
4-lI' South Hutchinson
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-11-07

Now is your chance, to get bargains
never before Eeard Of Every article
in the store is being sold at Bug re.
ducGiOn.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-11-07

FOR RENT-SeC. is, Twp 80, r. A:
one OF the best improved farms in Me-
CORA township; 100 acres in cultivation
balance in meadow and pasture. Cash
rent, Apply on premises. If
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-11-07

FFlees on Shoe Repairing.
Mems shoes half soles, SOC.
Ladies shoes half sOles, 35c.
SShlldren's shoes half sOles, 25c.
satisfaction guaranteed.
TOBIAS NIGHTINGALE,
OH l07 So. Main st.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-11-07

eeIiler SEX every one OF whom should subscribe To
Demorest's Magazine. II you are unaequalnled with
It's merits send for . specimen copy nree), and
y0u will admit that seeing these THUMBS has put
yuu in the war OF saving money BY finding In one
Magazine everything 10 satisfy The EleraFy wants -
he whole family
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-11-07
IT, Frre.

DO not fail to send for a fl
copy OF the Weekly Globe, !
yer, Colo, an illustrated h.
lily paper devoted to ter
western stories, mining,
cents per year. SeLd
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-11-07

For SALE-A hall dozen fine pigs,
cheap, at I'D Tenth east
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-11-07
LADIES LIST.
GENTLEMEN's LIST

Armstrong, Mrs. Flora Armstrong Miss Hattie
Srahdall' Mrs. " L. Griffith, Mrs. Il. j.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-11-07

One certain lot of $500 and "a 90 hats
at only 4Sc now at l. Golaberg'S.
Evening journal., 1895-08-26
TEHPLARS GO TO BOSTON.
ST. JOHNS coMMANDERY STARTS
FOR THE HUB TO-DAY.

Two Hundred IN tho Merry Party That
wll ATTEND tho rrienaiai Convention
In the Eastern CITY.
st Johns CommAndery, No /, Knights
Templar, started on It's pilgrimage to
Boston this morning, on p, W. q b
train Of three coaches leaving this city at
10 %.
There were about 900 10 the party and
the plumed knights marched from the
Masonic Temple down Market street,
headed by the First Regiment Band.
to the station. The band &C
compauitd the oommaud,ry. The
women In the party had preceded The
kuifhts and we're seated I'm she New
York. New Haven and Hartford coaches
awaiting when tbs parade marched into
the station.
On the arrival In Boston to night the
Wilmingtonians will be meet by the
William Parkman Commandery, which
will escort ihsm to the Maverick House,
th ,ir headquarters while In the Hub.
Those on board the train were George
H. Ash J Asa Adair. r Lewis Arm
strong. John Broar, Jr, +. Bartram
Rev. Ii l. q. Braddon, X W.
Brnie, W l. Crosaan, Charles Cardwell
N b Culbsrt, Mr. and Mrs Edward
Gall, Mr.. and Mrs John l. Clark. Leon
Crawford, Joseph l. Oahall. DR.
aud Mrs. y Harvey by. Thomas
j.. Day, Mr. and Mrs Benr,
Erbsmehl. Levi n F6irlsmb, A II q
Garrett. Mr. aud M,s a.. /. Garrett,
Mr. aud Mrs George W Guthrie, II j..
Guthrie. Mrs william T. Guthrie, Mise
Annie HAnnum, MIR and Mrs A B
i II
John Hutton, w Il Hanna, Mr.. aud
Mrs. V V Harrison, Dr. ID. NJ Hitch,
Miss Phoebe Hayes. NJ aud Mrs. NJ
| Howard lester. joan w. Jolls. Misses
Annie Maggie Jones and John B. Johnson,
John p Jones. Elias h Johnson, William
w Knox Fred Klund. Jr Dr. j. Paul
l. kens, Mr. aud Mrs II W Lowe. hr,
AID Mrs. Thomas b. Lewis Ovid o
Langrsll. Eigeno Massey, r. w. Nc
Dowell, Mr. and Mrs Gsorge w. Mo
Caulloy, Mr.. and Mrs S ID Mccullough.
Mr.. and Mrs Edwin McBdde. Wiliinm
Marshall. II K McNabb, Mr. and Mrs
/ Enoch Moore, james @ McComb, Mr.
and Mrs Thomss a. Melvin, Mr. and
Mrs George McIutyre. Thomas O'Conuell,
| Harry Ovenshine. Willian r Osmond,
Mr.. aud Mrs r 7 Pllline. Mr. and Mrs
w Frank Porter, j. Parke Postlep,
d L Paige, Mr aud Mrs. Robert d
Reed, ". T. REYNOLDS, Thomas Rear
don, James Reese. Miss Grace
Reese. Daniel Ross, William Randolph.
George l Spesr. Robert w Smith,
Joseph stuart Miss Stuart. John Z
Sparrow, Lewis Sasse. s W Taylor,
MS E X Taylor. w. W. Ward, Jr
William H. Weeks. Mr. ami Mrs w
Fred Weller. Harry r. Wright. Mr. and
Mrs Thomss T.. Young, r Hell ~ Young
aud Henry 5 Young
To morrow a street parade will be
made and on Wednesday 3 trip will b'
taken to Boston Harbor. The party will
return on Friday evening
Eminent Sir John L. Clark had charge
OF the comnaniery and Past Eminent
Commander j. Parke Postles had com
mand Of the marching line, and vii
put the knights through some 6n'
movements on Boston's streets 20
morrow. aud expects TO keep up th'
reputation as dIillers OF which th'
| Wilmingtouians are well proud
Evening journal., 1895-08-26
"BIG QUARTERLY"
THREE THOUSAND coLoRED VIsl-
TORS CELEBRATE THE DAY.

An Array Of Gar Costumes and Bright
Colors. wateTmelou, Chicken and Ham,
Along with Some worshipine-G Good
Order Maintained During the Day.
big Quarterly" was celebrated by the
colored folk Of the state Yesterday, but
It WAS evident that the interest In the
great religious gathering Of these ex-
citable people is waning While there
was great enthusiasm and wOFaiiping
by some, the greater part OF the multitude
that was gathered appeared mere in
terested in the gay costumes and renew
ing Of old friendships
From all sections Of the state the
colored people began to come on Satur-
day evening, and yesterday morning the
early trains were loaded with them
tt ose from the districts near the city
walked. It Is estimated that 1900
visitors wers In the city during the day
French street below Ninth IN the
vicinity Of the Union African Methodist
Protestant Church, WAS the Mecca Of
the colored gathering. The attendants
parsded up and down that street from
morning till night
The services began With a love felst
at Z 30 o'clock conducted by Rsv James
K Sargent, pastor Of the church At
10 30 Rev Thomas II Skinner, Of
Chester, Pa, preached, and Rev. Mr.
sargent again conducted services in
the church at nigh
Ga the psvements of French street
were arranged booths In which hams.
boiled cabbage, chickens, watermelon
and divers other edibles that tempted
the colored individuals eye were dis
played.
The police we're given very little
trouble during the day, and good order
Was maintained throughout
big Quarterly" was instituted about
eighty years ago. II was the fourth
quarterly conference of the colored
church IN Wilmington, and Was
made the occasion Of a Joyous cels
bretion. In ante bellum days slaves In
this neif hborhood we're always granted
holiday from Saturday to Monday for
the purpose of attending. For q few
years after the war the elite OF the
colored society Of Philadelphia attended
big Quarterly" the men die Ised ir
the latest style and the women
array ed In silks and lsces They would
parade the streets In all their glory FOR
toe admiration and envy of the humber
colorsd folk OF WILMINGTON. Education
has tended to keep the intelligent oo,orsd
persons from attending the festival being
practically meaningless IL is nov
attended only by the negroes of average
condition and intellect. divided into Two
classes, OF those who enjoy the religious
services and those who delight In the
worldly pleasures OF the occasion. Bat
1t is ia big Quarterly" aud is always
q great event for the oolofsd people OF
WilminRton and the Peninsula.