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Evening journal., 1896-02-14
VIM. B. SHARP
81 CO.
Fourth and Market Sis.

Two weeks ago we first ad-
Coats and Capes at
reduced prices. To-day we
haven't fur garment left nor
any of the fine quality rough
coats. A few fine plain coats
will be reduced the same way:
plain blue beaver cloth coat. velvet
collar and ripple back, was 50 90,
now "a 20 Size "a.
2 black kersey cloth coats, leg Of
mutton slesves, coat back extra
length. Sizes "a aud 40; was 81 80,
now 1915.
1 blue beaver cloth coat, mandolin
sleeves. ripple back, was IS, now
a. Slzs 80.
. black beaver cloth coats. mandolin
sleeves. ripple back Slz3 80 and
80 Was IS, now 81
black kersey cloth coats mandolin
sleeves aud ripple back Size "a
40 and 4e Were IS. now 81 90.
9 Zoe blue broadcloth coats. lined
throughout with satin, finished
with fancy pipings. mandolin
sleeves and velvet ouf5 and col.
lars szes "a and SO. Were $22.
now Gil.
Evening journal., 1896-02-14
YWO DEsTHS IN SMYRNE.
Ex-Recorder Of Dseds Presley spruance
Died To-day in the seventy-seoond
Year-Youthfal burglars Arrested.

Ex-Recorder Of Deeds Presley spruancs
Died To-day in the Seventy second
Year-You;hfal burglars Arrested.
Special Correspondence Evening Journal.
SMYRNA, Feb. 14-Prsssley Spruance
died here to-day Of paralysis. In the 72i
year of his age Mr.. Sprusnce belonged
to an old and we'll known family az this
town. being ihe eldest son ~ Eicch
Spruance Of the firm OF P & F. Spruauee,
which did meresn lie business here
some 6fty years ago. The deceased,
who wac FIRST a merchant and
then farmer, was noted throughout
the country for bis verscltv He was
one OF the last to desert ths Whig party,
after which he bscame Democrat Mr.
Spruance had only one public office. that
OF racorder Of deeds from 1885 to 1890
A widow and FIVE children survive him.
Two young lads, Thomas Jefferson and
Edward Barber, were arrested yesterday
afternoon by Constable GoldsboroUgh,
charged with breaking into and stealing
from Harvey w SteWaFt's grocery store
Goods were found Ia their cabin near
Woodland Beach. tho cost msrks on
which were identified by Mr.. stewart
These same parties are suspected OF being
implicated In the robbery Of JohD. W
fuckers clothing store last Mondsy
night.
Nathaniel Platt. Sr. lost his thies
year old boy yesterday. The little fellow
was taken ~ suodfnly Wednesday even
ng with an Affection OF the throat and
idied hbput II o'clock Thursday morning
Evening journal., 1896-02-14
RrltI.h La HauIed pown.

SAN. FRANCISCO, Feb ti.-When the
brig Galilee left Tahiti, 2s days ago, it was
reported that Raraka island, on which the
French are striving to secure the natives
recognition Of a protootorate, had been the
scene ot q remarkable uso of tho British
flag. II is stated that the natives as q
subtcrfugo raised British flag, and that
the British consul in Tahiti, who was
taken to tho island on q French warship,
hauled it down and French marines shot
away the flagstaff.
Evening journal., 1896-02-14
To.nIeht-
Profporous Tanners.

In Yankton county. south Dakols,
there are at least one thousand farmers,
who came here p1or as the proverbial
turkey Of Job and who 70 day count their
worldly possessions by thousands Many
OF them stsrtt ia with house built Of
sand and almost empty handed so far as
horses and cattle 60 To-day they occupy
fine dwelling houses. have large barns
fine horses, cattle. hogs and shsep
eran8ries filed with grain. fruit orchaTds
snd money In hand. We mention his 70
show that South Dakota formers are the
profpsrous Glars Prosperity Is the rule
-not the exception With fair prices
for ertin and live stock they would be
rolling In wealth Prices, however, have
nothing to do with the fertility OF the
soil o. d the fsvorsb character OF the
climate These natural advantages are
here to stay and assure pros perliy to the
farming classes. .-YArk on Press and
Dskotian
A copy Of an illustrated pamphlet on
Irrigation 10 South Dakota. just Issued
by the Chicago, Milwaukee aud st Paul
Railway, can be had By addressing John
r Pott. District Passenger Agent. VII
Transport, Pa.
Evening journal., 1896-02-14
Mann rrlnln 40 nrnnnr.

We have few copies besutlful
work. handsomely bound, containing sew
eral hundred pictures OF high artistic
merit. which will be sold at $175 a copy,
which Is sbout one fourth the publica-
tion price Also scme copies Of Rand and
McNslly's Cyciopedia zt 81 % worth
four times the price ssked. Can be seen
ut the EVENING JOURNAL Office.
Evening journal., 1896-02-14

Satin stripe Taffeta, splen-
did for waists and trimmings,
75c goods, for soc; elegant
assortment of colorings.
Black Silk Brocades in ex-
quisite designs, 22 inches
wide, $I.5o per yard.
Beautiful combinations in
self colors Fancy Silks, newest
Spring shades, always 75c,
now soc.
Persian and Printed Warp
Silks, stylish and handsome,
ST., $I.25 and $I.5o per yard
the very latest novelties.
Evening journal., 1896-02-14
These ReeeIred Valentine.

Among the recipients Of valentines to-
day were City Treasurer Adams,
Treasursr's Clerk Klobsr. City Auditor
Pyle, Tax Collectors Mitchell and Sayers.
The city treasurer is designated as IAN
sntiquated masher;" Mr. Kloberg ss "a
brainless dude. and Mr.. Pyle as a man
with "a Ait to let;" Mr.. Mitchell IS "a
braylng ass" and Mr. Ssyers as 'an old
fraud"
Evening journal., 1896-02-14
Renorted rlndIng of the North PoIe.

ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. IA dispatch
has been received hero from Irkutsk, ST
boria, which says that a siberian trader
named Kouohneref, who is the agent OF
DR.. Fridtiof Nansen, the Norwegian ex-
plorer who sailed in the Fran on juno ~,
1898, for the arctic regions, has received
Information TO the effect that DR. Nansen
has reached the north pole, has found land
there and Is now returning toward clyili-
zatiOn
Evening journal., 1896-02-14
npara.lfan Alln. D,

Little Sunshine. otherwise Miss lola
Pomeroy the winsome. viveclous SOU
brette OF paradise Alley" has been
starring during the past Eve years in
plays OF her own. She rpnks as one OF
the foremost little women In her lins In
the profession She Is a general favorlte
of as well as on the stage and has host
Of enthusiastic admirers. Little Sun
shine will appear In this city In Paradise
Alley, February 10 and 90
Evening journal., 1896-02-14
Found Guilty of Heresv.

PARIS, Tex, Feb. 1.-THE Baptist
council 70 try Dr. G. NJ Fortune, pastor
Of the First Baptist church, for heresy has
concluded its labors, finding Dr. Fortune
guilty on eight counts
Evening journal., 1896-02-14

A splendid display of fine
Percales, all new for Spring,
I2Hc qualities for Icc.
From the Appleton Mills
fire three hundred yards more
Of fine stripe Outing Flannels,
I2Hc quality for 6Ac.
Evening journal., 1896-02-14
M noundnrv onestlon AcaIn.

LONDON, Feb. 1.-The Chronicle cdi-
torially demands that the government
should be challenged TO give full informa-
tion OF the alleged 40, 600 British colonists
in the disputed territory between Vene-
zuela and British Guiana.
Evening journal., 1896-02-14
An Ob.ervanos of Sd. vaIentIne,a DAY.

o @ Spear, Of Blockson and Spear. was
busily engaged In preparing charming
bouquet OF carnations this morning and
fitting then ia a dainty box that very
much resembled the covering
of large valentine Mr..
Spear would not admit that he was send
ing a valentine. but his Office boy told q
reporter that there was a pretty story
in connection with the novel valentine.
For years before Mr. Spear was
married, said the errand knight he
used to send his lady friend ine bouquet
for valentine aud since their marriage
he has religiously continued the custom. +"
Evening journal., 1896-02-14
nroppea Dad In the sireet.

BROOKLYN, Feb. 14-George 5. Bush
dropped dead in front Of ! 1924 Broadway.
He lived with his mother, wife and four
children at ,7Os Broadway. Asthma was
the reported cause.
Evening journal., 1896-02-14

oldest Welsh baptist Minister Dead.
WmKEsBARBE, Pa, Feb. IL. - Rev.
Theophilus Jones, the oldest Welsh Bap-
tist minister in tho United States, died
here, aged SO years. He began preaching
al tho ago OF II and was regularly ordain-
cd whom 90 years old.
Evening journal., 1896-02-14
rrettr Ceremonr Id sAlem.


SALEM, Feb. 1.-The marriage of Miss
Laura Casper to Louis Pancoast occurred
ia the st. johns Episcopal Church yes
terday morning. at 10 80 Rsv. Charles
M Perkins, rector of the church, per
formed the ceremony. The interior Of
the edlfce was tastefully decorated and
presented chETmlng sight. The bride
entered the aisle leaning on the arm OF
her uncle, Charles w. Cisper, by
whom she was given away. She
was preceded by the bridal party,
which consisted OF four ushers,
D Stewart Craven. Praston Casper.
Blddle Hiles and Dale Dllworth, and
two bridesmaids, Miss S Evelyn Hsmell,
or Germantown, Pa, aud Miss Helen
Gwynne, OF this city. The bride was
attended By Miss Mary D Psncosst
sister of the groom, as maid OF honor.
The best mau was John V. Craven The
bridegroom and his best man met the
party at the chancel.
The music was In charge OF Miss
Katharine Starr. After the ceremony
a wedding breakfast was served to the
bridal party at the resldepcs of MI and
Mrs. Charles w. Casper. on Oak
street. after which Mr.. aud Mrs Pau
coast left on the II 55 train for a brief
wedding tour. Upon their return they
will make their home on Oak street.
Evening journal., 1896-02-14
An OId Maryland school Burned.

BOWIE, Md, Feb. l4.-The main build
ing Of Charlotte Hall school, one Of tho
oldest educational institutions IN Mary
land, has been burned.
Evening journal., 1896-02-14
rrouble IN sIrht for . Lnwrer.

A meeting OF the New Castle Bar
Association has been called for to morrow
afternoon. 1t is believed that positive
action will be taken sgaInst q member Of
the bar who has been guilty OF conduct
unbt coming a gentleman and lawyer
Evening journal., 1896-02-14
PorsonaI Notes From Smyrna.

sDeciI Correspondence Evening Journal.
SMYRNA, Feb. 4.-Miss EbA Cloak
Wilds entertained few OF her friends
last night at her home on Mt. Vernon
street
Samuel N Hoffscker is In Philadelphia
Samuel d. Baynard, of Wilmington,
was Ia town yesterday.
George Hall, OF Milford, made a short
visit 10 Smyrna yesterday.
Evening journal., 1896-02-14
Paper Pattarna. Ten oents.

Ladies, read the fashion article on the
third page Of this paper and send ten
cents to the EvENIE5 JOURNAL Office for
an up-to-date paper pattern.
Evening journal., 1896-02-14

o w. o. Hartman, sheriff Of Tyler Co.,
w Va, appreciates good thing and does
not hesitate to say so. He was almost
prostratsd With a cold when be procured
a bottle Of Chsmberlain's Cough Remedy.
He says: It gave me prompt relief l
find It to be an invaluable remedy for
coughs and colds" For sale by 2. james
Belt, druggist. Sixth and Market streets.
Evening journal., 1896-02-14
BrandywIno VVheeImen IN Town.

Harry Kugel, Horny T. Lssr, Harry
Burns, Hayes Jack. Stephen Snare, Fred
Foreman. William Mullin and James
Burns, all OF West Chester, and repre-
senting the Brandywine Wheelmen,
drove to this city In a fo1r-in-hand team
Wednesday, and visited the fair Of the
Wilmington Bicycle Club.
Evening journal., 1896-02-14
pFcTsTER'S OFFICF.

New Castle County, Del Jan. 9, 1895.
Upon the application of Annie O'Connell,
executrix of Patrick O'Conuell. Ia OF New
Castle hundred, In said county, deceased, II Is
ordered and directed by The hegl-ter that the
Hxecutrix Aforesaid give notice OF granting or
Letters Testamentaly upon the estate or the
deceased, with the date OF granting thereof
by causing advertisements 10 be posi ed within
f,rfy DAYS from the date OF such Letters in
six Of the mos public places OF the county Of
New Castle. requiring all persons having
demands against the estate 10 present the
same, or abide by an act OF Assembly IN such
case made and provided; and also cause the
same 10 be Inserted within the Same period In
the EVENING JOUREAL. newspaper pub
lished ia WHINING ton. Del. and 10 be contin-
ued therin three weeks, To- o. d.
Given under the hand and seal
Of Office OF the Register aforesaid
at Wilmington. IN New Castle
II, T. ! county Aforesaid. the day and
wear above written.
j. WILKINS COOCH, Register.
NOTICE.
Notice is hereby given that Letters Tesfa-
rnenrarv were IN due form OF law RrNnted
unto the undersigned, on the ninth cay
of January. A. d.. 1896. and that all persons
having claims against the estate OF the de-
must present the same. duly attested.
TO the said Executrix. on or before the ninth
day OF January. 1877, or abide by the
Act OF Assembly In such case Ineqe and pro-
vided. ANNIE O'CONNkLLs
Executrlx.
Address. 1905 Chestnut St.. Wilmington. Del
Evening journal., 1896-02-14
pnslmn.lcrs Annnlnlnd.
mis- G. 4. Andns.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14.-Tho following
fourth class postmasters have been mp
pointed;
New York-Elpis. c. +. Andas.
Pennsylvania-Hill W. X. Douglass
Prescott, +. p. Blacklsy; Walk Chalk, H..
d. Smith
Evening journal., 1896-02-14
MARRIrn

BENNETT pRATr-On February i2, lsf8
by Rev. Wili-m A. WalliDg. 1T No. 40 Della
ware avenue. Victor r. Bennett. of Whining
Del
Evening journal., 1896-02-14
RraIsrFR,s ORDER.
EelsrkR's ORDER.
RFgTsTFR'Q OFTTCF.
New CnefIe conbty' ~ Del. Feh' s. isf

New Castle County Del. Feb. s. 1896.
Upon the application OF Sarah n. Talley
and John W. Tallcy ADMINISTRATORS Of
of William Talley. late OF brandywine hum
drod. in said county, y,deceaded. IL Is ordered and
directed BY the Register that the Administra-
tors aforesaid give notice-of granting Of Lott
ters OF Administration upon the estate Of the
thereof, by causing advertisementa to be
posted within forty days from the date
OF such letters IN ak OF the most public places
OF the county Of New Castle, requiring all
persons having demands against the estate to
present the snme, OF abide by an Act OF As
scmbly IN such case made and provided; and
also cause the same 10 be Inserted within the
same period In the EVENING JOUnNAL,a news
paper published IN Wilmington, Del, and to
90 continued therein three weeks. (e. o. ID
Given under the hand and seal
49, OF office OF the Register afore-
said at Wilmington, In New Cas-
wear above written.
- j. WILKINS COUCH, Register.
NOTICE.
Notice Is hereby given That Letters OF Ad-
ministrRtion were In due form OF law granted
unto the undersigned, on the Eighth day
of Febru.ry, A. ID. 1898, and that all per-
sons having claims against the estate OF the
deceased must present the same, duly attasted.
10 the said Administrators on or before the
Eighth day OF February, 1871, or abide
the Act Of Assembly In such case made and
p'0' SARAH K. TALLEY,
JOHN W. TALLEY,
Administrators.
Address. Baldwin Springer, ESQ, Whining
Nal
Evening journal., 1896-02-14
NeweIl-DavIdson.

The marriage has beef announced OF
Miss May Davidson and Johu Newell,
both of this citF The ceremony will
take place next Tuesday. February ls
Evening journal., 1896-02-14
Prettr Homo WeddInr.

WEsT CHESTER, Feb. 14-At the
residence OF the brides parents. West
Prince street. this borough. last evening
William J. McCandless, of Philadelphia.
and Miss Martha Jane Canning were
welded. Rev. David Tally, OF Media,
performing the ceremony. There were
present q number of friends and relatives
from near by cities aud towns, and the
occasion was a very prettJ one. A we'd
ding dinner WAS psrtaken of previous to
the couple leaving on an evening train.
Evening journal., 1896-02-14

A magnificent line of Plain
and Fancy Silks are just
opened in Spring effects.
Evening journal., 1896-02-14
SOCIAL SIDE OF LIFE.
Club Women Got Their Ami
versaries Slightly Mixed.
WEDDINGS, RUMoRs OF WEDDINGS

Miss May Davidson and John Newell TO
BE Married Next oeIs-aappy Brides
and Gallant Grooms OF the Dsy-The
Tide OF Sld-winter Travel to and From
tho City.
All communications intended for Insertion
in this column should be addressed TO Society
Editor, care of the hVENIEG JOURNAL. Com
municati0ns should be written on one side OF
the paper only.
Evening journal., 1896-02-14

President Cleveland TO BE Arbitrator.
RIO .JANErRo, Feb 14.-Brazil has
agreed to submit the Italian claims for
damages growing out Of the recent civil
war TO tho arbitration Of President Cleve-
land
Evening journal., 1896-02-14
Go

See the Y. M @. A. boys In their exhibit
ton at the Opera House on February %.
Evening journal., 1896-02-14
NOTICE.
SARAH E. TALLEY,
EGIsTER's ORDER.

Address. Baldwin Springer. Esq, Whining
ton Del.
Evening journal., 1896-02-14

The Observance Of This Feast Seems to
BE Dying Out, q Mystery as to It's
Origin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-07
Hancock.
DRESDEN MILLS.

The most OF the farmers commenced
having. Monday. The crop is much light
er than usual.--The lower ice house will
not he emptied until August. so many OF
the workers are left idle-The annual
chiidren's day exercises were held at the
South church. Sunday evening. July 5.
The church was beautifully decorated
with cut flowers. potted plants and ferns.
The rccitations by the children were fine
ly rendered and the music was especially
well executed. In the afternoon the pas
tor preached to the children.AOur hearts
were saddened. Wednesday, morning, to
hear of the death of Frank Bailey. The
church loses faithful Christian worker.
and the community Z fellow citizen. who
was devoted to the common interests
The funeral was held in the church, Fri
day at $50 =. NJ Many beautiful floral
offerings were sent in memory of the de-
ceased The three sisters of the deceased
came from Massachusetts to see their
brother laid away.-Misses Grace Hall
and Maude Barker left Sunday night. on
he boat to attend the coming Christian
l.ndeaVor convention in Westinghouse.
w. Price. Wesleyan 'ss, son of the Rev. j.
w. Prince has returned from college to
pass his vacation here. Mr.. Prince up
held the honor of praise at Wesleyan by
winning the first prize in general debate
and the Rice prize in sophomore mathe-
mates. He will occupy his fathers pull
pit next Sabbath.-rhere was well at
tended strawberry festival at Pownalboro
hall. Thursday evening.-The Fourth
passed off very quietly here. most of the
people celebrating at Augusta. There
was small but very enjoyable picnic in
Carlyle's grove.-Miss Gertrude +. Tenill
of Old Town. has been visiting at the
parsonage for few days. very pleas
ant boating party was given In her honor
Wednesday evening.-Mr. and Mrs. Whit
comb and daughter of Somerville are
visiting at Mr.. Zina Blinn's.
|SOMESNILLE.
There will he a convention of the class
towns of Eden. Mt. Desert fremont and
Cranberry Isles. at Somesville July Is TO
nominate representative to the legisla-
ture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-07

The 7-years-Old son of Mrs. Mel
son Colon of Pittston, was taken Mon
day to the Maine Central hospital at
Lewiston for treatment. A year ago
last April the boy while at play stuck
a thorn from athorn plum bush into his
heel. They supposed at the time it had
been removed but blood poisoning set
in, and since then the lad has been able
to receive no relief. The boy has borne
his suffering remarkably well and as
he lay on his couch on the depot plat
form with his kitten in his armsno one
could tell by his looks the suffering he
was undergoing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-07

James c. Runnels died at his home on
Winthrop street. Monday. after an i'll
ness of only few days. Mr. Runnels
was born in this city in 1927 and fol-
lowed the sea for many years. Early
in life he removed to Gardiner. but
again took his residence here about 10
years ago. Late years he has followed
the carpenters trade. He was very
well known in the city. and all were
shocked at the news of his sudden
death. His wife and two daughters,
Mrs. Charles Richards and Mrs. George
Robbins, survive him. The funeral
will be held, Wednesday afternoon, at
2 o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-07

At the regular monthly meeting of
the city government, Monday evening,
the first part was devoted to a dis
cussion of new span for the bridge
at the west end. After this, the order
in regard to electric lights was laid
on the table for one month. An order
authorizing M. A. Harraden to sell the
lot on Lincoln avenue, was passed by
the lower board and sent up for con-
currence. Roll of bills No. 9. amount
ing to $9.15, was passed and sent up
for concurrence. An order was sent
down from the upper board that $500
from the insurance on the Lincoln
Street school house be used to build a
sewer from the new school house on
the corner of Plummer and Liberty
streets, to the sewer on School street.
This was passed and sent I'D for con-
currence. The report of the city treas
urer waived a reading and was placed
on file in concurrence. A petition ask
ing for new street to be built in
South Gardiner from the river road. so
called, to the house of Joseph Johnson
was presented and was referred to the
committee on laying out new streets.
petition signed by Fred NJ Noyes and
SO others was read and ordered to be
laid on the table, but the vote was
doubted and yea and nay vote was
taken, resulting in: Yeas, 4; nay, Z.
1t was then given passage and sent
up in concurrence to the committee of
new streets. An order was passed
and sent up in concurrence to have a
32-candle incandeseent lamp placed on
the turn of Fillmore place in behalf of
petition signed by William Milliken
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-07

Robert E. Stackpole OF this city, met
with very painful accident. at Somer-
vile, Me-. Thursday of last week. He
was manipulating an axe, when it in
some way Slipped and fell short of the
board, entering the lower part of his
leg and foot. The wound was four or
five inches in length, and very deep,
but Mr.. StackDole considers himself
fortunate in not sustaining more seri-
Gus injury. as the blow slightly to one
side. would undoubtedly have COM
pletely severed the bone. Ben Stack
pole started for Somerville, Monday
morning. and will remove his brother
to his home in this city.