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The record-union., 1896-11-29
Still an Opportunity.
0Ore successful
Cloak Sale

Than the first one held in our
big, new department was never
known. Great selling and
greater satisfaction were the
features most prominent.
We have still some values re-
naming from most every lot that
will continue to interest those in
need Of q good, warm, stylish
winter garment, and the same low
prices shall prevail until they are
all sold. All dependable goods at
prices the lowest.
The record-union., 1896-11-29
ROOT AND BRANCH.
A Spud as Is Z Spud Comes FROM
Michigan Bar.

One Of the biggest things in spuds
seen in many day was received at the
Record Union" Office yesterday morn
ing from the veteran Postmaster, Moses
Patterson, Of Michigan Bar.
The big spud was grown by Mr.. Pat
terson, whose wife makes her garden
her especial care, and it is beauty.
weighing six and three-Quarter
pounds and branching out in various
directions. In describing the great po-
tato. Mr.. Patterson explains that there
are no such things as small potatoes"
in his section of the county, and IL the
one he sends is a fair sample-and Mr..
Patterson is noted for his veracity-the
Sacramento County foothills bid fair to
rival Salt Lake in the excellence and
size of its tuberS.
The record-union., 1896-11-29
The Printers'Ball.

The printers ball, given under the
auspices Of Sacramento Typographical
Union, No. 46. which is to be given on
Thursday evening. will be most en-
jCyable affair, as every precaution has
been taken to make it so, and no
pains have been spared. The object-to
improve the printers cemetery plat
is a laudable one and should insure a
good attendance
The record-union., 1896-11-29
Differences.

They say that human nature rs al
ways the same" said the middle-ased
lady. But don't think so.'
What's the reason?" asked her
niece.
Twenty years ago girls read maga-
zines and did needle work. Now they
study road map and learn to use a
monkey wrench. ch."-Washington Star.
The record-union., 1896-11-29
Made of the Right Stuff

What are your qualifications for an
umpfre?' asked the President of the
league.
Il fell down an elevator shaft, was
run over by a motor car, dropped out
of a balloon and rode ten miles on a
cyclone. I'm in fair condition yet"
You're engaged for next season.
Detroit Free Press
The record-union., 1896-11-29
ST Is and ST 50 Suit.

Ladies' Cotton and Wool, mixed)
Combination Suits, finished seams.
closely knit, with enough cotton In
them to make them non -shrinkable
when washed; natural gray, 81 %
and 81 30 per suit
Children's, in all sizes, same as
above, 81 per suit.
The record-union., 1896-11-29
To be Welded Next Summer to Ed
ward II. Sothern.

It has been announced that Miss Vir-
ginia Harmed and Edward H. Sothern
are to be married next summer 1t has
been made public thus soon on account
Of an unfortunate story connecting her
name with, a divorce suit. Mr.. Sothern
is one of the most popular Of our actors.
and Miss Harmed is noted as one of the
most beautiful and attractive women on
tho rico ', OF
The record-union., 1896-11-29
The COrbett EoIding.Bed.

Furniture Salesman-The best fold
fng-bed we have is the Corbett. We al
ways recommend 1T to our customers.
Prospective Customer-Why do you
call it the Corbett?
F. S.-Because it is guaranteed not to
shut up.-N. Y. World
The record-union., 1896-11-29
PERSONAL MENTION.

w. L. Dunn Of Rio Vista is at the
Golden Eagle.
Fred. Marvin and wife of Colfax are
staying at the Golden Eagle.
w. H. Chickering and Harry Chick
ering came up from Oakland yesterday.
The record-union., 1896-11-29
SACRAMENTO RECORD UNION SUNDAY NovEMBER 90

wards, who left Forden, Montgomery
shire, North Wales. over forty years
ago and was last heard Of in this city.
Any one knowing of him can address
p. O. box 100 Orilla, Ontario. safA
The record-union., 1896-11-29
The Mozart of America.

Darwin Wood, the Mozart of America.
the wonderful child organist, will give
a grand concert in aid of the Children's 8
Day Home next Thursday evening at
the Sixth-street Methodist Church un-
der the auspices of the w. c. T. u.
The record-union., 1896-11-29
SIS Special.

White, All-wool Blankets, Cali
fornfa or Oregon make; large
enough for double bed and plenty
to tuck in They come in pink and
blue colored borders, taped edges.
Considered good value and good
sellers at SO so. Our price is So per
pair.
The record-union., 1896-11-29
Domestic Dept.

Warm and timely suggestions
for your comfort at hot selling
prices.
The record-union., 1896-11-29
Clay Toy Goes Free.

Judge Hinkson yesterday issued an
order setting aside the information in
the case Of Clay Toy, charged with SELL
ing liquor to Indians the evidence be-
ing deemed insufficient to convict him.
The record-union., 1896-11-29
Date Taken.
MISS VIRGINIA HARMED.

The date of February Sd has beer
taken for the Foresters Masquerade.
The record-union., 1896-11-29
Struck by the Craze.

Tom tgloomily)-I tell you, Charlie,
this is hard, hard world
Charlie (interestedly)-So you have
bought q bicycle. too, have you?.-Tit-
bits.
The record-union., 1896-11-29
Granted a Divorce.

Fred. E. Ray was granted a divorce
from Amelia e. Ray by Judge Catlin
yesterday on the ground of desertion.
The record-union., 1896-11-29
Extra Value, 25c.

Ladies' H. N. L. S. Extra Heavy.
satin faced fly, fancy crochet neck.
run with satin ribbon. Extra value.
pc.
The record-union., 1896-11-29
THE soNpARI1I.
a6@yuhz2"
Thousands of Dozens

Signify the lowest Of prices, and
now is the time to supply your
needs in the winter
The record-union., 1896-11-29

A French doctor says that persons
who attain their thirtieth year with
out suffering from any serious disease,
ere likely-all things being equal-to
live till they are at least 73 years of
age
The record-union., 1896-11-29
At ST..

Ladies' Woolen Knit Skirts. in
gray with pink, blue, black and red
stripes at bottom; warm, pretty
undergarment Price, 81.
The record-union., 1896-11-29

II is usually said of every one who
slcs that he has been sick a long time
The record-union., 1896-11-29

Ladies' Closely Knit Black Skirts,
with fancy stripes Of bright con-
tlasting colors very durable and
comfortable, soc.
The record-union., 1896-11-29
Underwear
SOC Instead of 75c.

Line, and these are the prices to
supply them at:
The record-union., 1896-11-29

Lifeboats are now being made In
some quarters of pumice stone This
is material of great lightness and
strength, and a. boat made thereof will
support a considerable load, even when
full of water.
The record-union., 1896-11-29
lOc per Yard.

lvo pieces Soft, Downy, velvety
Finish Flannelettes, best quality, in
light colored cream ground, pink
and blue stripes, dainty tufted ef-
ects. neat checks in browns, grays,
pinks, blues and most all of the
popular shades. You will find this a
special value for 1Oc yard.
The record-union., 1896-11-29
SC per Yard.

200 pieces Soft, Downy Flannel
cites, the popular pink and blue
stripes on cream ground, are promi-
nent In this lot, as we'll as large
variety Of medium and dark colors
to choose from. All at sc yard.
The record-union., 1896-11-29
7c per Yard.

Fifty pieces New Styles in FIan-
nelette; heavy enough for mems
overshirts, ladies' house wrappers,
gowns. etc, in light and medium
colors; &c yard.
Evening journal., 1896-08-28
MONTGOMERY AND HOPS MAY GO.

oinolunatsi Wants One Of Them. and
Philadelphia the Othsr-' Buck" Ewing
Coming.
Back" Ewing. the manager OF the
Cincinnati baseball club. will be In VIII
mington tonight presumably for the
purpose OF purchasing the release Of
bob" Montgomery, Wllmington's out
fielder, who mace q good inPres
sion on ore OF the Cincinnati clubs
representatives who saw him play Mont
gomery has bsen putting up great ball
and Is one Of tue fastest runners lr the
business Whether the deal will 60
through cannot be decided until K wing
arrives What Inducements will be Of
fered for him cannot be c'njsctured.
The Philadelphia club Is again after
Jerry Nops, the Atlantic Leagues crack
pitcher There is no doubt that Nops
is the best PHI cher In the league and one
Of the beet In the business President
Reach, Of Philadelphia. has teleRraphsd
Mr. Long 60 he notified when Jerry IL
to pitch agsin go that he may ees him
play.
Il can b. relief on that ve-y mu ni6-
cent { fer must be made FOR him and Mr
Long is well awsre OF the value Of such 8
pitcher as Nops A cash consideration
and another trade may bs offered
Evening journal., 1896-08-28
A KICK IN THR SEVENTH,
DEMOCRATS CONDEMN THE RECENT
STATE CONVENTION

Ebe w Tuunen Characterized az weak
and PLANT Man "-Anary Because
Peter j. Ford was Turned Down For
The SUSSEX Man.
A numbar of Seventh ward Democrats
who were opposed 10 the nomination OF
Ebe w. Tunnell for governor. and the
turning down OF Peter Ford, met last
evening aud adopted q leogthy mani
festo from which the following extracts
are taken:
"We cordemn the action OF the
Democratic State Convention In adopt
ing the unpAtriotic suggestions OF set
Of political sch henera Knowing that they
would End iu Peter J. Ford man un
bending In HE fidelity 10 the hishest prin
olplea Of political honesty, this political
cEbsl Of intriguers bont every effort TO
have nominated for governor OF Dsla-
ware a meek aud plant man, TO be a
tool IN their skillful hands 70 secure
thtir prizs they stopped at no trioksry
sRd knavery. They dragged In the
spectre Of religious intolerance and
bigotTy, and boldly proclaimed that the
voters OF Kent and SUsssx counties
would not support a canddste for the
ohlce OF governor who was a Roman
| Catholic.
despite the overwhelming indorse .
ment OF New Castle county, given after
an open straightforward appeal TO the
people, precedent and party ussge were
disregarded. the friends Of Ford openly
insulted. the nomination snatohed from
the band of a Roman Catholic, con =
dtmned as suob, and tendsred to man
who, though protesting early and often
thst he was not In the race, was willing
and anxious TO play the role of 'Willin'
Barkis.'
We love our religion and our Ropub-
lie and will continue to serve the one
and prGctics the other. We repudiste
the bs.rayAl OF our ssorsd right by the
Dover convention We denounoe It's
departure from established party GUS
tom. aud We hold that every Democrat
will render a true servios TO liberty aud
freedom by oond smnlpg at the polls
the tresch0ry, intolerance and bigotry Of
the Dover convention "
James McVeigh presided at the mset
ing, and Edward McElWes was ssere-
tary. There we're about atty persons
/ present.
Evening journal., 1896-08-28
THs NEW ELECTRIC ROAD.

A Large River Resort Below Cshsld
Beach ia Project with Llne t.
Delaware Oity.
A big real estate deal having for it's
base the establishment of a pleasure
resort along the line OF the proposed New
Castle and Wilmington railroad Is on
foot
Now that the road has become an as
surod enterprise, the company owning
the franchise proposes. 1t Is fsld. to have
its chSrter amended at tho next session
Of the Legislature. so that It may run
through to Delaware City.
Negotiations are pending for the pur-
chase Of tract of thIrty-two acres OF
land below Co6sld Beach, where river
resort with numerous attractions is to
be constructed Excursions will be run
from Wilmington, New Castle and down
state towns.
Another resort is projected 20 be
opened at the Buttonwoods, on the Scott
prop Work on this will teyln
simultaneously with work on the road.
At the river resorts buildings and bath
ing houses are to be erected aud park Is
to be laid out
The proposition 10 amend the com
pany's charter may be broadened so
as TO permit II to extend further down
the state
Evening journal., 1896-08-28
WILMINGTON News Norfs.

-oomeone broke into Sawdon 4 Thomas
oftice In the abattOlr wednesday night AMI
stole aset OF drawing instruments,
1t Is probable that an automatic telephone
will be plaot In the corridor OF the post
ONCE.
Several houses In East Wilmington over
Eleventh street bridge, have been entered re-
Gently and the work Is attributed TO tramps.
Receiver OF Taxes John T. Diokey Is sit
Ting Al Newark. White Clay Greek hundred
to-day.
Give the baby sterilizsd milk from
Diamond Diary, 205 JEFF srs0n st. Phone 6o
Also best quality or naiik. cream and butter.
The s0dalitY OF the Blessed VirglR. OF St
Patrick's n. q. Church. will celebrate the
Feast Of st. Rose OF Lima. next Sunday.
Rev. Merrell. OF Wilmington. addressed .
meeting At the harvest home Of st. Pauls M-
v. Church, Pennsgrove yesterday.
- member OF the Kelley Lycsum As
soclat o I has composed a poem dedicated TO
the memory Of Father Dekuyter.
Rev Spencer B. Mee-er, formerly OF VII
mington. will occupy his old pulpit At SECOND
Baptist Church on next sa9bash morning
and evening
Rev. Charles L. Fisher. d. D., of Kenyoz
COlleae will oficlate at st. Andrew Chureh.
southwest c3rDer Of Eighth and Shipey
Streets at both m)ruing ana evening ssrv Co.'S
on Sunday.
-roS the first time In many moons, so many
Ia fact that even the oldest inh ebltantk can
not remember. West Front street was s"sp
this morning.
Evening journal., 1896-08-28
PETITION FROM MERCHANTS.

VIII BE Acted on BY the Police Com
Misunderstanding VIII Bo Allowed ON
Less Froquented Squares.
At the next meeting Of the Police Com
miseIon the petition OF the merchants
on Fourth street between Market aud
King, asking that the street meetings
held there be prohibited will
be acted upon. O,mmissIoner
Pyle, In conversation with an EVENING
JOURNAL reporter said while the com.
mission has not definitely determined
on Its action, It Is probable that the
holding Of public meetings Of all kinds
on Fourth street will be prohibited. We
will give parties who dsaire to have
these meetings the use Of Third between
Market and shiplsy Fifth, between
Market and Shlpiey, Sixth, bstwsen
Market aud King, Ninth west OF Market
and Tenth east OF Market. These
squares contain no business houses
which would bs lnconveienced by the ss
ssmblages"
A delegation Of Single Takers visited
Chief DolRn yesterday and promised to
keep the sidewalks clear II allowed to
meet on Fourth street.
Evening journal., 1896-08-28
MORE ADDlCKS CONCESSIONS.

It is Stated That Nobody WIN BE Put
Up Against Bradford, spruance aud
Burris.
The unexsmpled political phi anthropy
of ]. Ed ward Addicks is surprising both
his friends and bis foes. The latest thing
reported In this line is the exemption
from Addicks antagonism OF Edward g.
Bradford, William O Spruance and Mar
tin b Burris, three of the most pro-
nounced regular Republican candidate
for Constitutional Convention.
This morning an EVENING JOURNAL
reporter met one of the foremost OF Ad
dicks leaders on Market street. In course
Of conversation the reporter asked II It
were probable that the Addicksitss would
endorse any of the institutional Con-
vention delegates nominated by the regu.
lar Republicans.
"It is more than probable; it may
almest be set down as a certainty"
'All Of them"
'Oh, no; only three
"What thret2"
"Willism @. Sprusncs, Edward G..
Bradford and Martin B Burris"
''Is not that playing into the hands Of
your bitterest enemies, particularly In
| the instance Of Mr.. Bradford
Il don't believe that It will hurt us
any. We recognize In Mr.. Bradford an
able constitutional lawyer, no matter
what feelings he may entertain regard
l ing us. While we recogizs his antag.
onistlc attitude We desire to show an
attitude which means the success of the
party. AS regards Mr.. spruAnce, 1t is a
well known fact that he was one Of the
l first TO take the stump In advocacy of q
new constitution
How does Mr. Burris come into the
conceHsion-by reason OF his kindness Go
John NJ Clayton, the Little, of St
Georges huudred2"
'No. not exactly that" he replied
with = smile. "but because be is one oi
tbs ablest nominees put up by the rura
delegates to the recent county eonven
ton"
Not long after that another Addlck
man WAS seen. he wore s banignAn
and promising smile.
"What are you going To do abou
Rettew, Kelley, Finn, Wright. and b.
Levy Court Commissioners no inmate b,
the regulars
Regarding the first four. we shall
support them because we participate,
In the primaries aud were beaten FlyDr
and Gallagher, Levy Court nominees IL
the First and Second districts, will Rlsi
be endorsed. l can't say how Sparks ant
the others will stand with our people
:! That will be determined little later" "
Evening journal., 1896-08-28
WILL BUILD FOUR BATHHOUSES
Too Late to DO So Now Hut City oouu.
oil VIII Provide Them for Next Sen.
son- other work of tho Session.

oil VIII Provide Them for Next Sea-
son- other work Of tho Session.
The committee of City Council sp-
pointed to confer With the Wilmington
Free Bath Association, reported at last
nights meeting that II deemed 1t lnek
pedient to purchase the bath house from
the association. Il recommended, how
ever, the erection of two bath houses for
use OF the boys OF the city.
One OF the committee stated after the
meeting that the bath house already
built would cost neRrlY 5000 to repair H.,
and an additional coat each year here
after. The COMMITTEES concluded that II
would be better to build four bAth-housef
10 different sections of the city, although
IL recommends the construction of two
for the present. The work, however
will not be started until next summer
as 1t Is too late to do anything for thii
bathing season.
The clty treasurer reported the balance
In the Union National Bank to bs
500 5s5 16 and S33 $50 in each OF th'
four depository banks; spe iial park FUND
343 500 He reported having received
5000 from Eugene M Sayers and $500
from Edmund Mitchell, Jr.
The finance COMMITTEES recommended
the rsfundlng OF $l2 30 overpAid tAxel
TO Samuel w Council
The interest lat for Septemte
amounting to 81 2s6 90 was orders,
paid. as was ALEC bonds due and payable
September 80 amounting to SO, SOC
Psy-rolls were ordered paid as follow g
Miscellaneous, 81 95G 80; council, 1915,
28 police "a OIL &c.
On motion OF Mr. Mesney and amend
ment by Mr. Stats, Bailiff J RyRi
was granted vacation for ten days H
will go 10 Ottawa, Canads. while oi
duty.
On motion of Mr.. Lravy the printin
committee was Instructed to have 80
copies OF the nav manual printed.
Evening journal., 1896-08-28
psIaware natterr oalcsr..

After the reunion OF the veterans OF
the First Delaware Battery At Shellpot
Park yesterday, the annual meeting Of
the First Delaware Battery Association
was held Frank Massey Rev l. w.
Lay field and Morris Henvls made ad
dresses. Resolutions OF regret on the
deaths Of OomradesHArry w WzImmsrman
and John Pyle were adopted. Theas
oficers ware elected for the ensuing
year President, Bsujamin Nlelds; vice
president, Norris Hsnvis; secretary,
Alfred j. RUmiord treasurer, John
Bresr; chaplain. John P Kelley.
Evening journal., 1896-08-28
amor staln tha nam. .

Wednesday morning farmer by the
name Of Wmgate, living at Falkland,
drove into Wilmington In = new top
wagon drawn by black horse de LET,
the animal standing at Fourth and
Shipley streets while be attended to
some business. and whea he returned
the team was gone. About o'clock
horse and wagon we're found at Third
and O-anfe streets bg DR.. Diokerson
Il was learned that the horfe was left
tbsre by two men whose identity was
unknown. They left In a hurry.
Evening journal., 1896-08-28
nrokn q Dririnr Rod.

A Locomotives attached to the south.
bound r., w & B train arriving In VIII
mington At 90 o'clock. broke 4 driving
rod At Lsndilth yesterday afternoon.
Shifter No had to be sent from West
Yard to haul the train to Wilmington,
where another engine was substituted
and proceeded on the trip, the train hsv.
ing been DELAYED absut half an hour.
Evening journal., 1896-08-28
A slight Runaway.

About 80 o'olo ok last evening 9
horse belonging to Charles Donovan ran
away from over Market street bridge. AT
Second and Market streets the horse
collided with a fruit stand, upsetting
several baskets Of fruit. A chilo stand
Ing nesr was knocked down and fell
under the horse sAd Was slightly ir rjured.
Tue horse was caught by Prsd Kienle,
IL Was somewhat D. jared, having re
calVed n nliRht cut on The left hind leg.
Evening journal., 1896-08-28
a swede KlIIsd nt HArmonr.

Yesterday afternoon train No. 5l2 Of
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, leaving
Wilmington shortly after noon. struck
and killed Charles Alstrom at Harmony
station. he was a SWede 81 years OF
age and was employed on tire farm of
Richard Anderson, close by where he
was killed He had no relatives or
friends In this country. Coroner Stidham
will hold An inuuest
Evening journal., 1896-08-28
track Being Repaired .

The track OF the Wilmington and
Northern railroad which was torn up At
Wintertbur on Wednesday by the wreck
there, is being rspaired The wreck was
caused by a freight train being thrown
of the track by a misplaced switch
Five cars were dsrAiled and the track
WAS torn up for 3 quarter Of mile.
Until yesterday afternoon passengers
had to bs transferred around the scene
Of the wreck
Evening journal., 1896-08-28
VETERANS ORGANIZED LAST NIGHT

ColonsI ID. p. barnard Elected CHAIR
nan Of tho mcKinIsS Union Republican
Campaign Club
Old soldiers and sailors to the number
OF about 150 assembled in the rooms OF
the Union Republican Club last
evening and organized McKin-
ley Union Republican Campaign Club.
The following oificers were elected !:
Chairman Colonel d P Barnard; vice
chairman, Benjamin d, Boala; secretary,
u X Gllmorsi doorkespsr. David l.,
Virtue.
Addresses were made by DR.. william
II Pennock. Captain J w Barney and
John Wiser Thursday night WAS hxed
as the time for the regular weekly
mesting.
Evening journal., 1896-08-28
Those EIoursioniats Kiol.

The exeursionists who went to O,esn
City aud Rshoboth yesterday on the
special excursion Of the Psnnsy lvsn'a
Railroad are complaining Of the delay
which was experienced in returning
The train to Wilmington did not rstuFr
until nearly 12 o'clock, the exeursionists
having to walt an hour at Rehoboth TO
make connections
Evening journal., 1896-08-28
van Eleet ssvsn psleratsa.

The National Encsmpment of the
Uoion Veteran Legion will hold three.
days session Ia Washington, commencing
on October 10. To.morrow evening En-
esmpment No "a. Of Wilmington, will
meet and elect seven delegates to the
convention
Evening journal., 1896-08-28
Tro anmes To-morrow.

Nswark and Wilmington will play two
games to morrow, the FIRST beginning at
2 o'clock. Luc'd will pitch one OF thsm.
&c will have his red, white and blue
goat on the Geld while he is pitching.
Amole will pitch one Of the games for
Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1896-08-28
rnperal of MIA Began.

The funeral OF Mrs Ann Began took
place from her late residence at Rising
Sun this morning. Requiem mass was cele-
bsAtsd At St. Josephs R. @. Church and
in,ermeut was In 81. Joseph's Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1896-08-28
The verdict Accidental Death

An inquest was held yesterday after.
noon on the body Of Henry Porter, the
oolorsd boy klllei on Wednesday At
VAndyke. The verdict was acsIdental
death
Evening journal., 1896-08-28
HELP WANTED.

TNHE OLD RELIABLE DELAWARE
Il Beneficial Association desires nrst-claes
men as agents. Best terms. No lapses. Apply
at No Fast Eighth street, McNey building.
WA NTED-A FEW MORE FEMALE
w Agents to canvass for the CoVenant
Mutual Life Association. Hxperis.ce not
necessary. Good INDUCEMENTS. Gall between
and 8 p. m. Second floor, No. b35 Market ST.
UTANTED-HALF A DOZEN MEN OR
w women to take orders for Henry @.
Turner's work, "a Modern Political Boss y
Apply from IL TO l2 O'Clock. to Q. l..
KNIGHT. EVENING JOURNAL office.
Evening journal., 1896-08-28
nuzIxnas CARDS
.EWING MACHINES.

CEWING MACHINES.
Wheeler & Wilson. $500. The Singer, $500.
Domestic, $500, Standard, S25.00.
House hold. $3.50. Other makes at Sl6, flS, SO.
Oak or walnut. Ten years guarantee.
Sold at 81 90 per week.
Secondhand machines at $500 up. Re
''' J. q. O'DONALD.
No. l2.EAst Seventh Street. Wilmington. Del