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Evening journal., 1896-06-10
WILMINGTON NsWs NoTEs.

Chester aud Wilmington electric railway
proisc ors will meet In Philadelphia to-day.
"A strawberry festival At st. Joseph's r.
@. Church netted Sl65.
The infant scholars OF First Presbyterian
sunday school gave a Tom Thumb Wedding"
In the lecture room OF the church last night.
Politics" was the subject Of the lecture
OF Rev. w. L. s. Murray, %. D., before the
students OF the Goluey " ilmins st0n Com
mercial College to-day.
For second hand furniture at rock bottom
prices 80 10 Conway 3, sixth and Lombard Sts.
AT the annual meeting OF the friends Of
Old Dfawyers In the Delaware Historical
Society building tomorrow afternoon. Ms.
Hariett f0Ote Moore, OF Columbus, o., Will
present a paper on the life OF her father. Rev.
George HoOte.
session In the public schools, from q. m. 70
IL noon
-owine to the heavy fall Of rain last even
ing, people ia the vicinity OF Fourth and
Monroe streets were forced to dig cutters 10
I seep the water from swamping the merry-go-
TO- nd.
The regular monthly meeting OF the Door
Of Hope was held At the home, Sixteenth and
Pine streets. this afternoon.
p +. Martin, oil Wilmington. has been APP
pointed a foreman OF construction on the
United Stases Government work at Deep
Water Light, New Jerser.
The three masted schooner John Shay is
being loaded with bar iroa Al the wh1rf of
the Diamond State Iron CJmpanY.
IL you wish a good cement pavement 20
| to Simmons and Brother, al6 Market street.
The "cat-tail" the reed so dear TO the
heart Of the small boy for lighting fire
crackers on July A. Is growing by thousands
In the marsh 5 OF south Wilmington.
The number OF tramps who steal rides on
the p W. a. b railroad between Whining
ton and Philadelphia Is eing reduced by the
Chester police who arrest every one caught
on the trains In that city.
Governor watsoa has re-sppointed L. V.
Cooper. OF SmyrnA. notary public.
Samuel Dorsey formerly steward OF the
club house AZ Gordon Heights Is In Wilning-
ton
The tug Fleet wing came in the ChrIstiane
last night At IL O'Clock. The barge was iosded
with lumber here and cleared this morning.
The big three masted schooner LaPrstt
was towed into the shipyard OF the Harlan q
HoilIngsworth Company this morning by tbs
tug John C. Brad eg.
Evening journal., 1896-06-10
THE DIRECTORS MI II APPLY.
The Street and Sewer Dspar tment Wants
to Know whether or Not DeImarvia
Means Business.


The Street and Sewer DspAr tment Wants
to Know whether or Not DeImarvia
Means Business.
The Street and Sewer Department
directors held busy session last even
ing. Healy & Bro, of Baltimore. who
are engaged in fitting up the new Federal
building, were granted plum Der 8
license Curb and sidewalks were ordered
on Beech street and on portions of Fifth
avenue. Two hundred cubic yards of
stone were ordered from A. G. McCauS
land at SO cents a yard. Saver inlet 8
were ordered ON Delaware avenue at
Scott and Lincoln streets crossings
The weekly pay roll of 81 019 40 WAS
ordered paid. The secretary reported col
lections Of $169 rs The balance in bank
was reported to be $l4l 500 90
The petition OF the attorneys for the
Delmarvia Telephone Company. ssking
for q franchise to put up tel ephone poles
was read. The communication stated
that the old board Of directors WAS about
to be deposed
Director w. A.Prstt stated emphatic.
ally that he did not propose to grant any
franchise to people from other cities for
speculative purposes, and before taking
any action, he wanted to hear from the
old board OF directors.
Some time ago party Of reputable citi
zsns asked for the franchise, and the
board was about to grant IL when circum.
stances arose which caused halt to be
taken. He now proposed to defer action
until he was sure that the petitioners
meant business President Chambers
agreed with him. and the secretary WAS
directed to reply to the attorneys that
nothing would be done until direct sppli-
cation was made by the directors
Evening journal., 1896-06-10
sslzod tho q sste NTuuds.

About clock this morning Ualted
States Deputy Marshal David W. Hughes
seized the German oil steamer Geste
Munde, off Edge Moor In ths Delaware.
on an attachment iesued to the owners Of
the schooner Thomas Humphreys which
was run down near Smyrna light on Sat
urday night Tne Gsste Monde was
on her way ont. oil laden. when she
was met by Marshal Hughes. who had
the tug Amanda Powell The steamer
was anchored aud had watchman placed
on her pending adjustment OF the claim,
which Is for 5000,
Evening journal., 1896-06-10
a. lh- Tlah an Ih-

A carload OF fish. at Fifth aud Church
streets ThursdAy. June 18th. from a.
m until sold. These fish offered for sale
mere come out OF the ocean at 430 p. m
and leave Long Branch at 2 30 D. M. by
special service. and arrive In Whining
ton very early In the morning.
N b These fish are immediately
cleaned as they are taken out OF the
ocean. Please bring basket or paper
Atlantic Fish 90. owners OF Long
BsRnch Coast Fisheries
Evening journal., 1896-06-10
Boats Back From L,stoD's Point.

A tug boat with two dredging ma.
chimes, two bsrges and the house boat
belonging to the Delaware Construction
Company which have been engaged on
tie work at Liston's Point, we're brought
to Wilmington yesterday. the work hav
ing been stopped by the government.
About 200 men are thrown out Of work
by the order.
Evening journal., 1896-06-10
The Ploneer,s E1eursIon.

The Benevolent Pioneer Literary Asso
citation gave well attended excursion to
Woodland Beach this morning on the
steamer Thomas Clyde. The officers In
charge wers Chairman, Joseph @. File
secretary, @. William Maloom treasurer.
7. M. Monaghan; master Of ceremonies.
Dennis Rsgan; floor manager, James r.
Ourran assistants. Thomas Welch. Frank
j. Keensn, George h. Higgins.
Evening journal., 1896-06-10
WIN sattIa and PAY nnsts

Sheriff Gillis made several arrests to
day on the capisses placed In his hands
by Clerk Of the Peace Foard. His depu
ties have been busy all day looking
up the delinquents. Among those
who have been found are Mahlon
Foster, Malvern Il Wood, James Bren
nan sad Francis ]. Meredith They
have all agreed to settle the claims and
pay the costs 1t is probable that all the
others will do the same.
Evening journal., 1896-06-10
A Happy Family.

Mr. ). d Campbell. 1909 Linden street,
working at Hsrlsn's says: MY wife aud
children were all completely ran down.
weak and sluggish feeling, no appetite,
,nstipated aud suffered with indigestion.
They are now using To-Cs. the Mexican
Blood Tonic, and are regaining strength
and vlgor rapidly, aud blessed with enor.
nous appstites." Large 81 bottles 200.
Samples free Office, 419 Market street.
Evening journal., 1896-06-10
smith Succeeds Riggs.

James Andrew Smith of Harrington. has
been appointed by Governor Watson
clerk of the Orphans Court aud Register
in ChAncery to succeed William. E.
Rlggs, Jr.. who recently died. John s.
Jester, Of Dover, will be resppointed
magistrate
Evening journal., 1896-06-10

While crossing Market street between
Twenty second and Twenty third streets.
Yesterday afternoon Wesley Jordan. aged
z years. residing at No. 2 East Twenty
second street WAS knocked down by car
1913 of the City Railway Company, but
not badly hurt.
Evening journal., 1896-06-10
eteamer shInnaoook Laaren.

The Shlnnecock the beautiful new side
wheel steamer, built by tbs Harlan and
Hollingsworth Company for the Montauk
Steamboat Company, for servlcs between
Shelter Island and New York, cleared
for her destination to-day.
Evening journal., 1896-06-10
meohanIos started For Dsnvsr.

Il II Billsay, William Lynch and
Frark w. Plerson OF Wilmington,
Charles l. Moore of Georgetown aud II.
O. Johnson, of Clayton. started to- day
for Denver. Col to attend the Supr sms
Council Junior 0rder OF AmerloAu Ne
chanics
Evening journal., 1896-06-10
We stin Rave a Few more 1898

Ramblers. Fowlers. Olevelands, Bpauld
lngs, steArns, OolumbIas, at the extreme
y low price Of t45 90 You should call
at oncs and examine these bargains
Thsy are selling fast Mcdaniel &
Asrrlhew Cycle Co, No. 10il Market
street. Pioneer Cgole House.
Evening journal., 1896-06-10
CollIdnd Mith = sinamar-

The two masted schooner. May Jen-
nlngs, is lying at the yard of the Jackson
& Sharp Company for repairs. Her stern
Is gone and part of her planks forward
lision with tramp steamer In the Dsla-
ware on Monday.
Evening journal., 1896-06-10
DraNIpr far Vaoallonn-

The letter carriers In the Wilmington
post oface drew lots to-day to see when
each one shall take his annual vacation.
The clerks are not Ia the deal. at least
not until the classification law Is passed.
Evening journal., 1896-06-10
Register orossAn's First VIII.

Register OF Wills Crossan has granted
letters Of administration t. n, upon
the estate Of Winfield s. Simmons. late
OF Wilmington, to Henry Q simmons.
This is the frst will that has come into
the hands of the new register.
Evening journal., 1896-06-10

One Rosewood upright piano In good
order $125 One rosewood square grand
piano, fnely carved. 500 Twenty other
good second hand pianos that have been
taken In exchange will be sold at
bargains. Robelen h Co., No.7l0 MARI ct
street.
Evening journal., 1896-06-10
Ma san Hara = Few MORO 1se5

RAmblers. Fowlers. Clsvelands. SpAuld-
inRs, Stearns. Columbias At tho extreme
ly low price Of $45 90 You should call
at once and examine these bargains
They are selling fast Mcdaniel &
Merrihew Cycle CO. No. 1Oll Market
street. Pioneer Cycle House.
Evening journal., 1896-06-10
PUBLIC SALES.

DUBLIC SALE.-WILL BE SOLD AT
public sale at 236 Madison street on
Thursday, June IL. 1896. at 10 O'Clock. 3 suits
OF parlor furniture. bedroom furniture. chAirs
carpets. sideboards. bureaus, spring., china.
glass and Queenswnrs. 800 feet OF rubber hose.
8 frst-class cook stoves. and a full line Of
household goods. oak ice chest and refrigF-
rator, etc. The above property VIII be posi-
lively sold without reserve.
l.. W. eTIDAN & SON, Auctioneers.
Evening journal., 1896-06-10
We stin Have q Few more 1895

Ramblers. Fowlers. .Clevelsnds, Spsuldings
StesrDs, Columbus, at the extremely low
price OF $45 00-You should call at once
and examine the bargains They are
selling fast. Mcdaniel & Merribew
Cycle Co, No 101i Market street,
Pioneer Cycle House.
Evening journal., 1896-06-10
Marshal Lannoa's Mother Dead.

United States Marshal Hewson e.
Lannon Is In Richmond. Va, attending
The funeral Of his mother. whose death
occurred 10 that city. last Sunday night.
De will return TO morrow.
Evening journal., 1896-06-10
Real E.tate Tranafar FIInd.

Trans eioi rsal estate on west side Of
Was bington street. between Thirteenth
and Fourteenth streets. from George w.
Pierson to Nancy E RemleY Was filed
this morning.
Evening journal., 1896-06-10
PROPOSALS.

DROPOsALs FOR A NEW BOILER AT
Il CITY CRENIATORY.
Proposals win be received in box In City
Council chamber not later than Thursday
evening" June llth, 1896, at p. m, tor one
thirty. horse power, upright boiler. TO be made
Of best henee steel 5-l6th's inches thick, tube
sheets to,bo B. Sth's inches ihick; said boiler to
have AM injector and all necessary connec-
tions and Appurtences; the same to be set up
and properly corrected with present brick
for 8 cam.
Specifications setting forth proposals and
details must accompany each bid-eucceesful
bidder to take old boiler.
The right is hereby reserved to reject any
and AL bids
BY order of the Crematory Committee.
JAMES Is. OBERLY.
Chairman.
Evening journal., 1896-06-10

once Seventh aud King. Phone $40.
h. 7 Sergeant, dealer In cosl and wood
t% Large pea coal for family uss
Oak or pine wood, large load 81 so
Evening journal., 1896-06-10
st. A. Y. NJ. Q Down on the Farm.

About fifteen couples Of young people.
members Of et. Aloysius Y. NJ o. OF
Sacred Heart R. @. Church. and their
70 ntn fliends. will enjoy to morrow a
Barscn's farm In Brandy vine hundred.
The party leaves In four-horse hack at
Z o'clock to- morrow morning. and royal
good time ia expected.
Evening journal., 1896-06-10
Yacl,t Eieetrn Clsnrsti.

The steam yacht Electra cleared from
the ship yard OF ths Harlan q Hollings
worth Company this morning.
Evening journal., 1896-06-10
nnnvar TnIl cInnra.

The new ferryboat Beaver Tail cleared
this morning for her destination,
Evening journal., 1896-06-10
Knocked Down Bya Car.

Window Screens made to order at
Harry Yerger's. No. 4l9 Shipley street.
Evening journal., 1896-06-10
Grabs and Clnns

Received daily. cold In lots to suit buyers
and very low for SPOT cash. q. w,
SPIcER No 106 East Fourth street
Evening journal., 1896-06-10

MORTALITY and Fransy will box 10
rounds to morrow night at the blJou.
Box eficJ or "a. m.
Evening journal., 1896-06-10

T ADIEsi Chichester's English Pennyroyai
rslfable. Take no other. Send 4c. stamps. for
particulars. Relief for Ladies' y in letter by
return mail At druggists. Chichester Chemi-
cll Co, Philadelphia Pa.
Evening journal., 1896-06-10

on on Their Vacations.
Oahceru Sarcosky and Riley are taking
their vscrions from duty this week.
Evening journal., 1896-06-10
These Were Fortunate.

When you want better Window Screens
than the resdY-made ones 60 TO Harry
Ysrger's, No 4l9 Shlpley street.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-01-31
TAX SALE.

ne non resident proprietors OF the town
OF Peacham, in the county of Caledonia are
hereby notified that the taxes assessed bv
SAID town within the years next preceding
this date, remain either in whole or in part
unpaid on the following described lands in
said town. to wit:
Geo. Whitcomh. Part of lot 5, Sd division,
decided to said Whitcomb by one Benz. Green.
banks, supposed to contain 8 + acres.
Micah Over, Jr. Lots 5S, 1t. 6S, 76 part
of II, 40. 40, 80, 81, 60, 61, 67, 60. rs "a
65, II. in Sd division.
|. T. Farrow. Lot Al and south part of
lot 40. in that part of Peacham formerly
called DewcySburg
Geo. B. Hatch and wife, Lots 43 and 46
in Sd division called the Winships lot.
Harriet Mcdonald. Farm of 2415 acres
known as the Alex. Mcdonald farm.
Magnolia Is. Markham. The house is
known as the Cowles house.
. James Parker 22R acres, being q piece of
land conveyed to said Parker by Sophronia
johnston Administrator
Ohm Trow. so acres, being point of gore.
y; ID. Trow. Point of gore of 1 2 acres.
Tibbets lot of 80 acres and part of lots %
and 81 in Bird division
James Barney and wife. The place known
as the Weeks house. along the side of Ewelps
pond.
Eben Woodward's estate, being or 5
acres OF lot 81, in that part of Peacham for
merly called Deweyshurg.
And so much of said lands will be sold at
public auction at the Town Clerks Office in
at O'Clock p. m, as shall be requisite to dis
charge said taxes with costs, unless pre-
viously paid.
JESSE NJ. CLARK,
Collector of town taxes.
bated at Peacham, VT, Jan. Goth, 1896.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-01-31

by the smoke and had to be carried
home. He was all right the next day.
Miss Sinclair, one Of the teachers in the
Union school, fell on Eastern avenue and
broke her wrist The injury will be a
painful one,
All the occupants Of the Republican
block moved their goods, expecting that
the building was doomed. The building
was not damaged at all either by fire or
smoke.
Score one more tally for our hard
working and efficient fire department.
Chlei Underwood and his men did nobly.
Approaching the misfortune OF the
Avenue House fire to Landlord Doyle,
with characteristic generosity, Landlord
Chase Immediately extended the hospl-
tnIity of the St. Johnsbury House to all
its people
Before the flames had fully subsided
Mine Host Chase began making prepare
tons for the accommodation for the
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-01-31
Probate of Will.
-URETTA NUrTING'S ESTATE

i-CNl@ 1 "a NV / lNG y Els IA lie,
STATE or VERMONT, Caledonia District. SIS
In Probate court, held at the Pr obate office
in st. Iohnshury, within and for said district
on the 21st day of January A. d. 1896.
An instrument purporting to be the last
VIII and testament of Luretta Nuttinp
late of DanVille, in said district, deceased
neing presented to court by stephen d.
Morse, the Executor therein named, for pro.
bate: P'O
1t is ordered by said court chat all
persons concerned therein be notified to
appear at session of said court, to be held
at the Probate office in st. Johnsbuty on the
9Th day of February, A. ID, 1899. and show
cause, II any they may have, against the pro.
pate OF said will; for which purpose it is fur.
ther ordered that copy of the record of this
order be published three weeks successfully
in the Caledonian, printed at St. .Dohnsbury
previous to said time appointed for hearing
BY the Court Attest:
WALTER p. SMITH, Judge.
true copy OF Record Attest:
WALTER p. SMITH, Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-01-31

necessarily increased hotel business, hav-
ing made arrangements with parties for
outside rooms adjacent to the St. Johns.
bury House, He would like to have any
parties having good comfortable rooms
to rent convenient to the hotel to notify
him at once, when he will be pleased to
call and inspect the same.
The Opera House scenery was unin-
jured. The appraisers have not adjusted
the loss but Mr.. Howe will have the
insurance money to make the necessary
repairs.
The Red Men have rented the Pythian
hall for their camp fires.
The fremen wish to thank the public
for their kindness in distributing food
and coffee. Though the weather Was
not at all severe, yet the refreshments
were very acceptable.
1t seems TO be generally conceded that
Landlord Doyle kept as good house in
every way as any of his predecessors,
and it is quite a disappointment to the
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-01-31

travelling public that he has been so
unfortunate, His boarding house in the
Merchants Bank block will be we'll pat
ronized.
The Union Mutual of Montpelier.
Francis Switser, agent, was the first one
to settle. They had a policy of 81 900
with Spaulding Brothers and paid them
the full amount on their goods with a
salvage on fixtures Mr.. Switser had
ST 900 written for this firm in the Con
tinental Mutual and the company settled
with Spaulding Brothers the same way.
The Connecticut Mutual paid E. {.
Brooks $1,000, the full amount of his
policy
Smoke did little damage to w. A.
Burke's building north of the tailor store
and the Connecticut Mutual gave him
$50 for his damage
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-01-31
Probate of Will.
MARY E. GILcHRIsT,s ESTATE.

MARY +. GlLCHRIST'S ESTATE.
STATE oFV ERMoNT, District of c aled onia SIS,
In Probate court, held at the Probate Office
in st. Iohnsbury, within and forsaid district
on the oath day OF January, a. d. 1896
An in .trument purporting to be the last
viii and Testament of Mary L. Gilchrist,
late of Barnet, in said district, deceased
being presented to Court by William II Gil
christ the executor therein named, for Pro-
bate.
1t is ordered by said court, that all persons
concerned therein he notified to appear at a
session of said court, to be held at the Pro.
bate Office in st. Johnsbury on the 18th day of
February, \. D. 1896, and show cause, il any
they may have against the probate of said
viii; tor which purpose it is further or
dcrcd That copy of the record of this order
be published three weeks successfully in the
Caledonian printed at st. Iohnsbury, previ-
Gus to said time appointed for hearing.
BY the Court, Attest,
WALTER p. SMITH, Judge
true copy of Record, Attest,
WALTER p. SMITH, Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-01-31
Probate of VIII
JAMES NJ. MANN,S ESTATE

STATE oFVERMoNT, District of aledonia. IS
IN Irooate court held at the Probate office
IN st Johnsbury, within and for said district
on the 7th day of January, A. ID. 1896.
An instrument purporting to he thelast will
ana a testament OF James M. Mann, late of
walden, III said district, deceased. being pre-
scented to court by b. f. TAYLOR the
executor therein named for probate.
IT is ordered by said court that all persons
concerned therein be notified to appear at
session OF said court, to be held at the pro
pate Once in ST. Iohnsbury, on the Sth
uny OF February, A. d. 1896, and
snow cause II any they may have,
nsalnSt the probate of said will
ior winch purpose it is further ordered
t tnat copy of the record of this order
pe puDnshed three weeks successfully in the
Saleuonian, printed at ST. Johnsburv
previous previous to said time appointed for
BY the Court, Attest:
WALTER p. SMITH, Judge.
true copy of record, Attest
WALTER p. SMITH, Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-01-31
FlREB BRANDS.

While Mr.. Howe has not decided what
to do, we only express the universal hope
that out OF the ruins of the Avenue House
will arise fine block that will long
withstand the ravages of fire. Mr..
Howe has the best piece of real estate in
St. Johnsbury andlots OF sand" besides.
The Lyndonyi'le hremen came down in
special train about $50 and did SPLEEN
did service all through the night. They
brought down with them 1000 feet OF
hose, which was soon laid to the more
distant hydrants. Besides the 25 fire.
men about IS citizens came down with
them.
Mr. Howe feels especially grateful to
the tiremen Tor their successful work in
saving the Opera House, and only regret
ted that he could not entertain them
while the fire was in progress. But the
neiGhbors did this, and the dremen were
well supplied with hot coffee and refresh.
ments throughout the evening.
The heat of the fire was so intense that
1t cracked the plate glass window in the
Citizens Bank building, and would have
cracked the one in the Merchants bank
II the bank boys had notkept the window
well wet down.
The new fire wardens found their hands
full, and did great deal toward saving
the property The only case Of theft
reported was that by Archie Moore.
There were several accidents during
the progress Of the fire. Three Of the
Lyndonvllle hremen fell with the root OF
the Brooks block, but escaped serious
injury. Frank o. French was suffocated
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-01-31
Commissioners Notice.
HERBERT E. ROBERT,s ESTATE

The subscribers, having been appointed by
the honorable Probate court for the district
OF Saiedonia, commissioners to receive, ex-
anime, and adjust all Claims and demands M
all persons against the estate of Herbert E.
Roberts, late of St. Johnsburv, in said district,
deceased. and the term of six months from
the 1st day of January, 1896, being allowed
ceased, to exhibit and prove their respective
claims betoreus: Giyenotice that we will at.
tend to the duties of our appointment at the
residence of E. p. Allen in St. Johnsbury
IN saia district, on the nth day of February
and the list day of luly. next. at o'cloci
IN the afternoon on each of said days.
PETER CLEMENT,
L. II. GRAY,
9. Commissioners
81 Johhsoury, w.t. Jan. 20, A. D. 1896.