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Evening journal., 1896-08-20
Another Suit Entered

Josiah Marvel. attorney for Marshall o.
Haynes. Of Wilmington, has entered suit
against the Wilmington City Railway
Company for SO 600 Haynes alleges
that, by reason Of cRreleesness on the
part OF the company's servGnts, he was
thrown from a car ct Fourth and Scott
reets and sustained 2 fracture Of the
arm
Evening journal., 1896-08-20
The opos.um Is Eo More.

Officer Welsh last night engaged 10 9
genuine opossum hunt on the coast The
animal Was some ones pet snd had gone
astray, evidently. Dldelphys V.rginiaus
was found at Front and Market streets
and made big fight before he was laid
low BY blow Of the officers club.
Evening journal., 1896-08-20

The thunder storms which have
always meant 60 much to the timid are
going out Of fashion and the weather
bureau now fpssks very glibly Of
electrical" showers
Evening journal., 1896-08-20
opecIhI lteIus VIII uu oFoIJ NuuuHJ
round trio tickets sold as follows:
TraIn Deln1ed.

4 hot box on the Pullman car Evelyn
delayed tbe Delaware road trslp, usually
leaving Wilmington at IL 03 o'clock, fol
about ten minutes this morning.
Evening journal., 1896-08-20
Greatly Reduced Rates tn Cleveland
Ohio, via Pennsylvania Railroad.

For the Biennial Encampmsnt OF the
Knights Of PythiRs, 10 bs held at Cisvs-
land, Ohio, August % to 80, the Penn.
sylvsnia Railroad Company viii sell from
all stations on It's System, on August %
to "a inclusive, speciel excursion tickets
to Cleveland at fare and third for the
round trip. good 90 return, leaving
Cleveland August % to 81 inclusive.
Evening journal., 1896-08-20
Now Jerssy rarmsrs' Plonio

About twenty Wllmingtonians went
30 Pennsvllle on the steamer Marietta
60 day to attend the tenth annual
picnic Of the farmers OF Salem and
&C jining New J,rsey counties at Silver
Grove. Several Thousand people sre
present.
Evening journal., 1896-08-20

No ore sver seriously doubted Ebe
" Tunuelrs acceptance Of the Demo-
cratic nomination for governor The
Sussex county delegates would not have
h,eked to his standard SO readily II they
had not had some positive assurance Of
his feeling In the matter.
Evening journal., 1896-08-20

Samuel ]. Stanley, the genial colored
ianii or OF the regular Republican State
espianace ct Atlantic City on Sunday
Sam Is young fellow Of engaging man
ners and sdcress. aud II is presumed
chat he will leave mere than eGe broken
heErt when he starts for home on Mon
day morning.
Evening journal., 1896-08-20
qusutIy exhibited By advertisement

The story that the treasury officials
are getting ready to count out silver has
been repeAted for the thoussndth time.
Why don't they 20 ahead and do III
Evening journal., 1896-08-20

Now Is Handy time for the snsr4
psragraphers Of our Republican contem-
persries to deolsrs that the Democratic
party of Delaware is going to defeat
through a Tunpell.
Evening journal., 1896-08-20

Bryan ssems to be good deal moro of
= Democrat now than he was when
elested. This fellows who nominated
kin car nov take back seat.
Evening journal., 1896-08-20
Waterm slo.s. cards md panoIpr

MF. aud Mrs e N. Purdy gave a
progressive euchre and watermelon psrty
and dance TO theiT friends IN Newark
last evening Ths affair was one CT the
most enjoyable OF the season.
Evening journal., 1896-08-20

Snow Is reported In Philadelphia but
there is no cry Of distress from the Della
ware peach belt.
Evening journal., 1896-08-20
Reuneut5er

G. F. Ribbans. 105 East Second st, when
In need OF psper, either druggists, manila
or hardware Also paper bags and tEine
Evening journal., 1896-08-20
REGISTERS ORDER.
II EGIsrER's ORDER.
REGISTERS OFFICE,


New Castle County, Del. July 81. 1926.
Upon the application or the Security Trust
and Safe Deposit Company Executors OF
James Chriaty, late of Wilmington hUn-
dred. 10 said county, deceased. Il is ordered and
directed by tho Register that the Execu-
tor 8 aforesaid give notice of granting OF Let
tors Of Administration upon the estate Of the
deceased. with the date of granting
thereof, by causing advertisements to hc
posted within forty days from the date
OF such letters Ia sly of the most public places
of the county of New Castle, requiring all
persons having demands against the estate 20
present the same. or abide by an ACT Of As
sembly IL such case made ana provided; ana
also cause the same TO be inserted within the
same period in the EVENING JOURNAI.a news
paper published in Wilmington. Del, and TO
be continued therein three weeks. (e. o. d.
Given under the hand and seal
49, of Office of the Register af0re-
said at Wilmington. In New Cas-
IL 8. tie county aforesaid, the day and
wear above written.
- CALVIN w. CROSSAN, Register.
NOTICE.
Notice is hereby given that Letters Testa-
mentary were In due form of law granted unto
the undersigned. on the Thirty nrst day OF
/ July,.A. ID. 1886, and that all persons having
claims sgainst the estate OF the deceased
must present the same, duly attested, 20 the
said F. ecutors on or before the Thirty hrst
day OF July, 1897, or abide the Act of Assembly
< In such case made end provided. -. ~,
| SECURITY TRUST & SAFE DEPOSIT W.
Executors.
Address: Wilmington. Del.
Evening journal., 1896-08-20

Good avsrtisEng appeals TO ths blind as
well as to those who can see, while the
formsr are saved the poor taste ffe-
Evening journal., 1896-08-20

A Brysn and sewall ms-t tiug will be
held at Kimbleville. on Tuesday night
next Several prominent speakers will
address the meeting.
Evening journal., 1896-08-20

Tomorrow evening the State Depart
Dent of Elections W III begin the selec
ton of the election oflsers aud cler ks
for the p,lllng plscss 10 the city Of
Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1896-08-20
POLITICAL NOTES.

Sheriff ellis and Deputy Tucker are
getting the ballot boxes and other para
phsrnslis In their possession In shape
for the November election.
Evening journal., 1896-08-20
Massachusetts, Benefit Life

only paid 10 cents each month. My
claim vas reported July 10th and five
days after received check for the full
amount. II I had taken the sdvice OF
agents of the weekly companies would
bave dropped your insurance and taken
theirs, thereby losing sixty-one dollars
strongly advice my friends and
the public Ia general who desire insur
snee or who have Insurance at the pres
eDt time that they can secure protection
at far less than ths usual high rates OF
other companies by Joining your com
Dany. Again thgnkina you and ths
Massachusetts, Benefit life Association
for your pronptnegs snd courtesy IN ad
insting the claim, l remain
Very truly yours.
TIILY RADRK,
80 Lamotte street.
Evening journal., 1896-08-20
DELAWARE COLLEGE
NEWARK, DELAWARE.
The aeholsstle year ls96.ql wln begIn

TIC I1II1TIT7IIIN IITEI I17'1-N q WI 17I1111
WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER ?, 1895.
Entrance examinations viii be held Tues
day. September 4. 1885,
Faculty complete: Well-eqDipped Libraries.
laboratories aud Workshops; commodious
Expenses low. Tuition free to all students
from Delaware.
For catalogues and other information up
GEORGE A. BARTER.
President.
Evening journal., 1896-08-20
ITEMS Of IN eaesT

James" said ChollY fesbly to his valet.
what was n dwank that deagweed with
me 80 badly the othah day? Oh. yes, 1 We
membahl II was wat n. DONE fetch pia any
Watah Today, , ames."--Chictgo Tribune.
1t Is fact that Hoods Ssrsapsrilla, the One
. True Blood P0riher, has prOvel over End over
again, that it has power TO cure, even when
O. her mediclnes fail TO do any good.
Hoods Pills are purely vegetable and do not
paige, pain or gripe. All druggists. 25c.
MY dear. / think you sre a trife TO par
ticulAr." "Why2' In putting wire screens
over the doors and windows. so our flies can
not get out and associate with the neighbors
fi.es."-ChicagO Record.
Evening journal., 1896-08-20

All communications intended for Insertion
In this column should be addressed to Society
munications should be written on one side OF
kho paper only.
Evening journal., 1896-08-20
Card Of Thanks
wIlmIngt0n. Dsl.. jay 10. ls0s.

Wilmington. Del, July 16, 1895.
A. JAeLOwsKY, ESQ,
General Agent for the Massachusetts
Benefit Life Association,
DEAR SIR. Allow me 20 express my
sincere thanks for the prompt manner IN
which you settled tue claim Of One
Hundred Dollars on the lie Of my boy,
Paul Rsdek. The tctsl premiums
paid we're only 81 IA Il he hod beer
insured IL one OF the weekly compsuie.
l would only have drawn 800 and would
have had 60 pay 20 cents month, while
In the
Evening journal., 1896-08-20
IN A SOCIAL WAY.
Wilmington Guests at q
Havre de Grace Marriage.
AN BSJOYALBs BICYCLE PARTY

Wilmington People at Home and Abroad.
Interesting Personal Chat From the
smyrna CorresPondent-Bhat a Fa-
nous whseIwoman Has to Say About
Bicycling.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-03-28
EXPORT GRAIN RATES.

Galveston Favored in the New Schedule.
New Orleans Complains.
The quioiness prevailing in freight cir
cles for some time past was greatly re-
ieved yesterday and things frightened
up considerably in these quarters. There
were two reasons for this good feeling
and traffic officials were In position TO
discuss affairs cheerfully, and with a
self-consciousnes of knowing whereof
they spoke
The awards of Arbltrators Faithorn
and How In the export grain rate case
and the glad tidings received from South
western traffic headquart rs OF the feStor-
alton OF rates to tarin schedules, WIN an
encouraging supplement that these rates
were to b. strictly maintained IN the
future were the TWO principal reasons
why freight officials expressed themselves
so happily and appeared IN huiilor 70
even While away Tnome mt discussing the
general condition OF the country.
TN findings OF the arbitrators report
as p,ihlished in The Post yesterday morn
ing was received with satisfaction by rail-
roadeis in Houston and they Joined with
their brothers IN Galveston in eApressihg
their happiness at the awards Whlch gave
Galveston such favorable rates on eN-
port freight a,
bitrators Faithorn and How. INC MIS-
new tariff Of rates. eff ctive April l.
The Missouri Pacific endeavored TO up
set the rulings OF the arbitrators II con-
tending for the same rates from wichita
to New orleans as given TO galveston
from that point. but the report, after
having been referred back to The arhi-
traitors was returned without .concedlng
the point claimed for New orleans and
the Missouri Pacific
As showing how New Orleans Will sur
fer by the favorable rates TO Galveston,
the rate from Wichita 10 New orleans
Ma the Atchison route IL 2s cents while
Galveston enjoys I-cent rate, ana
wheat % cents. also l-cent advance,
Rates from that point 10 New orleans by
The Missouri Pacific and St Louis and
San Francisco roads are much higher
being 30 cents on wheat and 80 cents on
corn. an increase over Galveston rates
of ( cents and s cents respectively.
The roads have all pledged themselves
to abide by the arbitration, however,
and the CONVENTIONS OF New Orleans and
It's lines Will hardly he OF avail. The
eminent authorities selected as arbitrators
have thoroughly investigated all phases OF
the situation and after delib rations and
examinations have rendered their report.
backed In every instance with facts and
figures. fully justfying their action In
making the awards.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-03-28
AMONG RAILROAD MEN.


Colonel G.. w. Crowder. stock claim
agent of the Houston and Texas Central
was at headquarters yesterday checking
claims and avoiding claimants.
Commercial Agent NJ p Smith OF the
company headquarters yesterday caring
for business at this point after u tour OF
his territory.
IT. w. Downey. general freight and pas
senger agent of the Houston East and
West Texas left yesterday for Shreveport
and other points on the line looking after
traffic affairs.
Il. $. Beard, commercial agent at Fort
Worth of the Fort Wort and Denver was
a visitor in railway circles yesterday. He
reports business as slightly on the increase
with bright prospects for Il good spring
trade.
G. *. Dunlap, general freight and pas
senger agent of the Mexican international.
headquarters at Ciudad porfrio Diaz. was
road officials and singing the praises OF
the Eagle Pass route. He is touring the
State in the interest of excursions through
Mexico to be given in April. Traffic ON
the International liz increasing, as Is
shown by the favorable earnings reported.
The happiest and proudest man to be
found in local railway circles yesterday
was John 4. Hendricks. freight contract
ing agent of the International and Great
Northern. The cause of his unhouudcd
Joy was due to the arrival Of bright,
bouncing nine and a haif pound girl In
the Hendrick household. Mother and baby
are doing excelenty, and Papa Hendrick.
well he now wears a larger sized hat.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-03-28
"A PAIN.
AN ACHE.
"a FEAR.
"A DISCOVERY!

The above words are only few in number
nut they tell startling story 1t is tn,
tory Of the man who suffers from dis
,assd kidneys and impure blood. He ha.
een ailing for some time past. He has
.omplained of tired feelings low spirits
l,zziness, constipation, dyspepsia. bad
asting mouth, coated tongue. He has
,een troubled with pains In the back and
limbs, sick headaches. He gets alarmed
md at last discovers the cause of these
distressing symptoms.
This is not the experience of one man
,lone II is the experience of thousands
Il people who today find thems YES in a
,ad state of health. They know they are
Hing; they feel the need of remedy
nut they know not what to take.
I, is for just such people that Warmers
safe Cure is specially prescribed and rec
,mmended by eminent physicians. This
5 because 1t is no ordinary remedy. but
4, scientific discovery of the highest merit.
II is not an experiment or new thing.
but q tme-tried remedy that has stood
The test of years. Ii is the best remedy
or people who suffer from liver and
sdney complaint and impure blood. There
nothing like 1t for building up the
ystem and restoring the strength.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-03-28

most feasible route for sending Western
products to foreign market. The loca-
uon or the Gulf ana south Atlantic ports
ana the routes of traffic leading to them
give the people of the South md West
advantages which. II properly utilized,
would bring them the highest prices for
tneir products and deliver to them their
imports at the lowest cost
The South and West Grain Trade Con-
gress was organized for the purpose of
forming clossr union OF commercial
interests and establishing a wider OK
cnange OF products between the Southern
ana western States. 1t further designs
70 encourage unity of action on the
part OF those concerned to the tnd that
peter facilities and proper rates may
ne secured for the shipping of freights
through Southern ports,
nc importance of this matter Is fully
reahzed and appreciated by all CONNER
clal bodies OF the South and West. and n
large attendanc will doubtlass mark this
session or the congress. The basis Of rem.
res ntation has been fixed as follows.
Every commercial body IL entitled "a
i've ueiegates; each town and CITY. five
aspnolnted by mayor and ore from each
connecting lines. '"o''
GhiN 'ston. Houston and all South TEXAS
VIII pc well represented Mt the conrress
az az me matters TO be considered are Of
Vi'ai Importance to this section.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-03-28
THE SOUTHERN STATES.

SELMA. Ala.-work will begin in few
days on the new cotton mills. me con-
tracts are all let.
FORT GAINES, Ga.--Dr -. T. Gum;
one of the oldest and best PHYSICIANS OF
the town, fell from the back porch OF ms
residence and broke his neck
NASHVILLE. Tenn.-William Bradley,
while walking near a saw III MN az
Rcadyvile stumbled and fell against the
circular knife and was horribly mutllatci.
When taken out of the machinery HE was
extinct.
WAYCROSS, Ga.-Horatel Langford, a
young white man, aged Is, from Louisiana
and one of the highwaymen VINO neid up
and robbed of $1,000 r. II. Rawls, II mer-
chant near Waycross was arrested NJ Ma
hcmta ana is now cnalneu 10 a uoSi P"S'
at Schlau,ervillc
HORSE CAVE. Ky.-Fielding Hogan
went to Francis Otterburn's house In "A
state of intoxication during the latters an.
sence and abused insulted and threatened
Otterhurn's wife. When Otterburn learned
of Hogans visit he went cunning for him
and niied him with load OF buckshot.
LOUISVILLE. Ky.-Elbert Hendron OF
city with chain TWO feet long attached
to his ankle He was taken to a hardware
store and the chain removed. He says
that for two years his father, William
Hendron, has had him chained to peg.
LEXINGTON, Ky.--John l.. Perkins is
In Jail charged with the murder of stephen
Howard, son of blind man. The boy was
ltAOllE
Perkins quarreled wiihthe boy. The blind
man struck at Perkins but hit his boy
Perkins then seized the old mans stick
Killed the boy and threw the body into II
neighhoring creek.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--It is stated to be
the purpose Of the Tennessee Iron. Coal
and Railroad company TO begin the cree
ton of a mammoth steel plant in this dis
trct within the next six months 1t is
contended that discovery of the new low
silica iron process enables birmingham to
make steel cheaper than elsewhere in the
world, owing to tho ineShaustble supply
of ore hereabouls and IT'S proximity TO coal.
PALATKA FLA desperate fight &C.
CURED about ten miles from here, which
will result in the death of two men. The
principals were Captain Ben McGraw, aged
60, and George La France. q young man
La France was doing some work for Cap
tain McGraw. quarrel arose in regard
to the work and the men fought. McGraw
using "A knife and La France IA shovel. Me
Graw's skull was broken Ia three places
and La France was disemboweled.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-03-28
IN THE RAILWAY WORLD.
Compel Restoration of Southwestern
Freight Rates.
lhoSE NEW EXPORT GRAIN RATES.
train and Trade Congress to BE Held In
Observation-Disclosures Ruiinss.
Flashes -PersonnI.
lose NEW EXPORT GRAIN RATES.


| Inc suspense sustained by freight traffic
| officials pending the scttlement Of rota.
| i'm So,ttbn.o.,4 -. "a '''N'
| -, "S9'ein territory, or more espe-
V'"iiv ieSas rates, which, while not ex
| actly threatening n rote v,a, ,,a.,.,,,
| cause fc,. o, !, - "'' f.eSN''eu
| ~ ai"i M mas peeh removed by the
actloh oil the Southwestern Traffic associa-
| ton at It's meeting hold IN No,. W.T.,
Ratios 4, ,r,,.,,, - -, ~ n
-. N"T ''"Ne pe'H III Dau shape Tor
sumo uine past owing to disturbances In
scaboard territory which pnt,,ra,,, ~ =.
ed southwostern s,,as rr," ",''is "u|e'-
| "eS'eih rates me railroads nave
mad enough of rate wars. which not only
| cut the life ont of rc,.o,ua h,, -.
most dssastro,,,1,, 49,, , "N' "''h
'"S'' u's"s'rousiy on commercial and ship
ping interests as well Every effort has
| been made nv the ,revas Ifro. 40 ,,,..s,. .
toyi,rs ana 80 -, -''''S ~ preserve
anu u''uer existing circumstances
| schedules have been fairly maintained
Advices have bren ,a,.ei,ad h,,,,a,,.
that a co,,r,at. ro.,......ts. 80
N''l''S'' icS'orauoh OF rates mas
been effected and the news received at the
various HEADQUARTERS In Houston yester-
dny caused much rejoicing in FIRE ght cir
cites
Freight traffic officials interviewed yes
terday by a Post reporter ON the situation
and the effect of the agreement reached
by the executive officers OF the Southwest
ern. Traffic association were unanimous in
declaring that any signs which may have
existed pointing TO u disruption OF rates
had not only disappeared. but the binding
agreement entered into precluded even "A
suspicion in that direction
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-03-28
HEADLIGHT FLASHES.


The Rock Island fiscal year ends March
81, and it Il stated that the annual re-
port win show nm increase in both gross
and net and "A surplus after : per cent
dividends. but not large surplus, some
where between $4,000 aud S3oo,ooo.
The Southern Pacific Announces s.
round trip rate to san Antonio FOR the
Knights Templars' conolave on April q
and q from al points IN Texas tickets
limited to April - for return, In con-
nection with this rate tickets will be on
sale for McNico City MT So for the round
"trip from San Antonio by way of Eagle
Pass or $50 by Laredo ana return Via
Eagle Pass.
1T is said that the Texas branch Of the
Rock Island road, which has been in
operation less than two yearf. is proving
one OF the best parts OF the system from
a revenue point Of view. This, in meas-
ure Is due to the increase IN the move
ment of grain toward gulf ports The
Rock Island gels the haul from the point
nf origin TO Fort Worth. 1t Is also doing
considerable coast business by way Of
I've Southern Pacific.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-03-28
COMMISSION HI,rrNc

austin Texas. March 27.-The railroad
commission issued the following this even.
ing:
ternational and Great Norther,, RajiroaT
company. authority is hereby granted TO,
;anIoptlon of following rates. in cents pc,
le pounds. for transportation of logs
10 Houston from stations ON the Inter.
national and Great Northern railroad as
indicated below:
From Crockett and Lovelady. g: south o,
south of Phelps. 4.
This order shall take effect April l. 1896
cancelling authority No. %, dated Febru.
AIRY %, 1896
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-03-28
BEAUMONT BUDGET.
Temporary Injunction Granted 10 Restra
Blocking a Street.

Temporary Injnnctipn Granted 10 Restrain
Blocking a Street.
Beaumont, Texas. March I.-On a petI.
ton from A. Il. Scale Judge West of the
district court has granted temporary
Injunction enjolnlng George O. O'Brien
from selling any portion Of a certain strir
Of land In the oBrien addition and also
enjoining J. l.. Lockhart from building a
house on the strip OF land designated. 1t
was alleged that George c. O'Brien sold
and decided to j. L. Lockhart lot In the
o'Erien addition, II containing fifteen feet
~ land that had beet set aside for street
purposes; that Lockhart was constructing
a house on the land. thereby blockading
a street. and Injunction was asked Aad
granted temporarily.
At the last meeting Of the Women's
Christian Temperance Union the follow
Ing officers were elected Mrs: Addie
f.aneham. president; Mrs. r. 2, RachfoId,
srst Woe president Mrs. j. A. S. Curtis.
second vice PRESIDENT Mrs. Katy Hooker.
secretary, and Mrs. r. X. Ridley. treas
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-03-28
!, THE ELECTION TTcKrTs

aned a IIsty Secretary Il. X. Warner
ssts,ol candidates who are running n
MS on natives of parties, clubs or
ay seq. party have been filed with
.lsats bs,,. ~; and some OF the indie
num- illed their names, but that
saepenaarr 81 those who are running
N their i my nave as yet failed TO de-
20 Do No.. Ilon 10 the city secretary
VA Tn nv appear on the election
y yiya aaM r.quires that the tickets
nc he ~ 70 the judges on the day
esfore tyuon. and as Sunday Is the
'idyes on VIII have 10 be given
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-03-28
KILLED HIS FATHER-IN-LAw.

Mckinney. Texas March T.-Nows of
the killing of John Z. Hunter. an old citi-
zen and farmer living ten miles east of
Mckinney. reached here today. Scott
Richardson. son-in.law of Hunter. came
In and surrendered to the sheriff.. alleging
that he wrenched the shotgun, which was
loaded with buckshot. from the, hands of
Hunter and killed the latter In scli-de-
fcnse. Domestic troubles were the cause
of the tragedy.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-03-28

Waxahachie Texas March 2s.--Fire de-
stroyed the colNed Methodist church and
parsonage. also the residence OF NJ. J.
Brooks. and damaged the residence OF Ed
Williams to the amount of about go Tho
first two were insured for $1,000. The poll
icy on the Brooks residence had Just ex-
PRED
TIE city colorci school burned later. Ii
was insured for 5000
Mr.. WIN Embry lost his barn. a large
quantity OF hay and corn was consumed IN
the burning building.