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Evening journal., 1897-03-30
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL NOTES.

John NJ. Granary, an employe of the
Union News Company, at the p, W. &
b. railroad station, is confined to his
home by Illness.
President Frank Thompson, of the
Pennsylvania railroad, returned to
Philadelphia yesterday in private car
No. go, attached to the 1O.43 o'clock ex-
press, after a stay in Maryland.
James Maull is visiting his brother,
Samuel Maull, in Lewes.
Mrs. John P. Sammons and Miss
Laura Derrickson, of Georgetown, have
been visiting friends in the city.
Charles NJ. Handy spent Sunday with
friends in Newark.
The marriage of Christopher L.
Ward, q young member Of the New
Castle bar and Miss Carrie Bush will
take place early in May.
Frank Woolley has returned from a
short visit to West Chester.
Miss Helen Kates and Carroll Hulelt
have returned from visit to Miss May
Armstrong, in Chester
Mrs. James ]. Wyatt spent yesterday
in Philadelphia.
Barclay c. Frame, of Marshallton,
and Miss Sarah A. Griffin, Cf West
Goshen, Pa, were married in this city
on Saturday. The young couple will live
in Marshallton.
Mrs. George Whitfield, Sr, of Silver
Hill, near Christiana, is in Philadel-
phia, attending the wedding of her
cousin, Miss Annie Beaver, which takes
place Tomorrow
Charles l.. Moore, ex-mayor OF
| Georgetown, is in Wilmington to-day.
| He says interest in the Gordy case has
abated considerably.
Rev. T. A. McCurdy, D. D., of Central
Presbyterian Church, is i'll.
Mr. and Mrs. A. NJ. Hufnal and daugh.
ter are visiting in Morton, Pa.
Mrs. Isaac Elliott is visiting her par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. James Sweeney, al
Media.
L. Hubert Shields has returned from
a visit to West Chester.
Miss Bessie Williams has returned tC
her home in West Chester, after a visit
to Wilmington friends.
Mr. and Mrs. S. J. White have return.
ed from a visit to West Chester.
Miss Nellie Scott is being entertained
by Miss Bessie Brinton, in West Ches
ter.
Mrs. Martha Pierce, Of New Yorl
city, who has been the guest of Mr. anS
Mrs. l.. ID. Bowen, of Thirty-fifth anC
West streets, has returned home.
Evening journal., 1897-03-30
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS OF OLD
USED IN THE SINGING OF A BIBLE
CANTATA BY FIRST CHURCH
CTJO1D

CHOIR.
An enjoyable sacred concert, at
which the oratorio Of the "Pillar Of
Fire was sung through was given at
First Presbyterian Church last night
by First Church Choir The choir and
children's chorus and the instrumental
lists presented fine appearance in
evening dress, and the chancel was
banked with potted plants.
The same sOloists who have been
singing at the Sunday evening choral
services at First Church appeared. and
did excellent work. Signor Nicholas
Bove, solo harpist, played mazourka
di concert of his own composition, and
the solo, annie Laurie" with seven
variations. Messrs. Pyle and Ritchie.
by request. played their flute duet,
Nightingale and Blackbird." Mrs. G.
w. QuinD's soprano solo, THE Reeds of
the Shepherds" was sung with an ac-
compartment OF three flutes and a harp,
the instruments of the Israelites Of old.
]. B. Maxwell, also by request, sang
the tenor solo, Faith" Miss Ethel
Rigg, a Philadelphia soloist, sweetly
sang the difficult soprano aria, MY
Noble Knight" from Meyerbeer's grand
opera of THE Huguenots."
First Church Choir will take up two
special choral services for next Sunday
evening, and the following Sabbath
and its Easter music will be sung with
full orchestra accompaniment.
Evening journal., 1897-03-30
HURT IN A RUNAWAY.

A horse attached to the butcherwagon
of John Hopkins ran away this morn
ing from Eighth and Market streets to
the foot of Locust street. where it ran
into a hay wagon. The butcher wagon
was badly damaged. John Eakin, it's
driver, was thrown out and had his
head cut.
Evening journal., 1897-03-30
BOY AND vALUABLEs GONE.

About two days ago a neatly dressed
youth applied to Andrew Schaller, Of
No. 314 Market street, for a position.
It was given to him. Yesterday ne
skipped with a woman's gold watch
chain and a sum of money. IL is
thought that the boy took a train for
Baltimore. The police of that place are
on the lookout for him.
Evening journal., 1897-03-30
UNITED sTATEs CoURT REPoRTER

Among the bills to be passed by the
new Congress is a proposed act author
izing every judge of a District Court of
the United States to appoint a steno-
graphic reporter at a salary of $1,000 a
year. to be known as the reporter Of
the United States District Courts, AMI
to hold office during the pleasure OF the
judge appointing him.
Evening journal., 1897-03-30

Cling to us and you
will follow fashion,
closely.
You know how it is
in Dress GoodS-the|
choicest to be had are
here. Same is true of
Trimmings.
We cannot afford
for regulations sake
to have any but the|
very latest novelties
For regulations sake
we must have them I'd
offer you at the very
lowest price.
Cut Jet Boleros.
Cut Jet Fronts.
JetPassementeriea
Black SILK Passe1
menterieS.
Black Silk BolerosI
Black Silk Fronts.
Black Bands in
endless variety.
Black Gimp in
large assortment.
Pearl Sets.
Pearl Boleros.
Black Soutache.
Colored Soutache.
Silver Braid.
Gold Braid,
and many other styles
of Black Trimming.
Evening journal., 1897-03-30
THE RENEWAL AT ST. PATRIcKs.

The mission renewal opened at
St. patrick's Church last Sunday by the
Redemptorist Fathers is attracting
crowded congregations. The renewal
bids fair to excel the mission in enthu-
siasm and numbers. Father Carbray
preached a strong and impressive SER
mon last night. The services this week
are for women. A special instruction
class for converts was opened last
night
Evening journal., 1897-03-30
REATEN AND ROBBED.

Patrick Lynch was attacked by a
crowd of roughs last night at Seventh
and Lombard streets and badly beaten.
Lynch was struck over the eye with a
blackjack and rendered unconscious.
When he regained his senses his watch
was missing. The police are looking
for his assailant.
Evening journal., 1897-03-30
HEIn FOR CnuRT.

Porter Stewart, colored, was held in
Si00 bail by Judge Ball in Municipal
Court to-day fer carrying concealed
deadly weapon. Mary Massey. color
ed, signed for IS and costs for being
drunk and disorderly.
Evening journal., 1897-03-30
HENRY G. TANGUY DEAD.

Helry G. Tanguy. formerly OF VIII
mington but fer some years a funeral
director in Philadelphia. died there on
Sunday. His funeral will take place
tomorrow afternoon and several Will
mington people will attend.
Evening journal., 1897-03-30
PEACH CROP Will BE HEAVY.

Wesley Webb, Of Dover, secretary of
the Peninsula Horticultural Society,
writes THE March reports of the
county vice-presidents Of the society
indicate that the peacn crop will be
very heavy. Pears, plums and small
fruits are also in excellent condition. -
Evening journal., 1897-03-30
FRATrDTTFNT UsE on MAILS.

Postal Inspector George c. Holden,
of Philadelphia, is in Wilmington look
ing for William McNally, his wife and
James O'Brien, who are wanted for mis-
using the mails. The charge against
them is "gyp."
Evening journal., 1897-03-30

The gunboat Wilmington which is
soon to come to our harbor to receive a
silver testimonial from the people OF
our city, earned her builders $4,000 on
her trial trip and proved herself one OF
the speedicst boats Of her class ahoat.
We are glad that she acquitted herself
50 creditably, for it will add to the
pride which our people have for the
naval namesalke Of their city.
Evening journal., 1897-03-30
ALONG SOCIAL LINES.
What Wilnin gton Folk Do
These Quiet Lenten Days.
RECEPTION 20 scoTT"s PASTOR.
NEWS NOTES ABOUT WHINING
TON PEOPLE AND THEIR
FRIENDS AND THEIR WHERE
ABOUTs-INTERESTING PERSON
AL CHAT FROM HARRINGTON.

All communications intended for inser-
ton In this column should be addressed to
Society Editor, care of the Evening Jour.
nal Communications should be written
on one side OF the paper only.
Evening journal., 1897-03-30
SCHOONER UNLOADING ICE.

The three masted schooners Harriet
<. Merlin and Alfred w. Flick, are al
the old Cold Spring lee Company'S
wharf with cargoes Of ice.
Evening journal., 1897-03-30

How would it do for Addicks to get
writ of mandamus against the McKin-
ley administration, and, if possible,
have recount all over the country?
Evening journal., 1897-03-30
TEN At The HOSPITAL.

THE STEAMSHIP DELAWARE'S S
CREW.
Ten Of the crew of the British steam
ship Delaware, from London via Hall
fax, ~ S., for Philadelphia, were land
ed at the National Quarantine Station,
at Lswes, yesterday. suffering from
smallpox.
Eleven others suspected of having the
same disease, were also landed. The
Delaware will not be allowed to leave
until the quarantine authorities are
fully satisfied that there is no danger
Of new cases developing
Before leaving for Philadelphia the
vessel will be thoroughly disinfected at
Reedy Island.
Evening journal., 1897-03-30
oFFICE. l.NENTH AND KING.

y. T. Sergeant, dealer in coal and
wood. Large pea cOal fer family use
Hickory wood for open CRATES. Phone SIS
Evening journal., 1897-03-30
NEW SILKS.

Just openedlin 0
new Fancy Silks at S
A beautiful line O
Ladies' Ties, newes
styles out, 25c.
These are very SUI
perior quality.
New Leather Belts
latest effects, all new
25c. up.
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With d better understanding CT the
= transient IA ure of the many phys
ic3} Ills, wflieh vanish before proper ef-4
f5rts-tgeslt1e etforts-pieasante efforts
rightly directed. There Is comfort IN
the knowledge, that so many forms of
sickness are not cue 10 any aetFal dis
ease. bl;t Simply 10 a eon>tipated condi-
ton OF TIE system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup OF Figs. prompt
Il removes That is why t IS the only
renietiy with millions Of families. and Is
everywhere esteemed 50 highly By ali
who value good heath. is beHehciai
effects are due IL the fact. ti.at it's the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness vsishc:-S CeailitatiHg the
olgsans on which it acts Il IS therefore
eli important, IL order 20 get It's beTse-
fetal effects, ia nete when y0u pup
chase, that yon have tie genuine srti-
&c. which Is manufactured bg the Cail-
sornia ZIG Syrup Co only s1d soId by
all reDEaab be druggists.
II IN lie enjoyment Of good health,
and the system Is regular, -sxatIves CT
other remedies are then not needed L
afflicted with any act'tal disease. ore
may be conineul:e5 u the most slilfal
pllysiciaFis. ont II II need OF LAXATIVE,
cGe should have tie best, ana with the
VyeiI-infor nied everywhere, SyTsp OF
Figs stands highest aid IS most Iargei7
SseG and gives uost general satisfaction
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PURELY PERSONAL.

Joseph nykstree, recruit for Fort
Brown, arrived on the stage last night,
John McGovern has gone TO TopO
Chico Springs FOR the benefit of his
health.
Capt, Gus Thorsell, after spending
a night in Brownsville, returned to
The coast yesterday.
Lee Campbell OF Hidalgo arrived yes
;erday. He was accompanied BY his
nephew. Fred Kowalski. who has been
rdsticating for some weeks in Hidalgo
county
Hon. Henry f. Vernon aud son
left for the Point this morning from
whici, place they will sail fer Tam
pico. Mr. Vernon will cpenl sever
al weeks IN Mexico, and on his re-
turn home viii pay Brownsville
another visit.
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ABOUT TOWN

The Alice mail passed FL sauz al
Fam; no passengers.
The steamship Clinton came inside
the bar this afternoon at ; O'Clock. Pas
sengers, mail md press will arrive
about s 80 this pm
Broker Kowalski crossed 707 head of
cattle today belonging to F. Arnendaiz,
and rs head were crossed today below
town for d. R. Fant-
The river has fallen two feet here
since yesterday aft rnoon and is still
falling, but very slowly. Il is also fall
ing today at Ripggold and Edinburg.
Prof. Barbour. cate inspector. in
forms Us that the number of cattle cross
elhom Me*ico during the month Of
April exceeded the number crossed for
the quarter ending March 81.
oneof the soldiers of Capt. waeeler's
company suffered : spraiued leg yester-
day at the Point caused by his
horse fal ing on him. He was brought up
on last evenings train TO Brownsville.
Cameron county property owners
who have tanks or reservoirs or
lakes on their land should make an
effort to secure fish to stock them
from the government fish hatchery
at San Marcos The fish viii be dis
trfbuted free of charge TO all per-
sons applying for ,he.n, and as they
include many choice varieties Of
fresh water fish, this affords An op-
portunity TO secure a good stock of
them.
The burden OF labor is constantly
being lightenea by new inventions,
but nothing new has vet been dis
covered 10 brighten the hours OF Ia
Dor, and make life worth living like
Simmons Liver Regulator does. It's
the King Of Liver Medicines. y
sluggish liver depresses ones spirits
AMI causes iangaor, Besides upset
hing the whole system. Rat Sim
mons Liver Regulator tones up and
strengthens the body.
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T..sz BLOOD IS the source OF
health. Take Hoods Sarsaparilla to
keepit pure and rich Re sure to get
uoCD'S SAnSAPARsILA-
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BROWNSVILLE
COLLECT0RsHIP
slay dc Settled This gEeok.-Lies
Between burst :aas<s Gsaris.

Washington. d. G, May lit is
ascertsined thai last evening The
President called for all papers fled
by applicants for the ccrlectorship
at Brownsville, the fight over which
position IS red hot It IS presumed
that when tie President returns
-fss1s his iripi Philadelphia he viii
s~ndrr his decision.
The White House Was flooded
with kilograms today urging the APP
pointment of James ". Darst.
These teiegraln seniana:e from prom
inent citizens, including members
OF tie Grand ANY OF the Republic
protesting also against the appoint
aient OF any other Of the applicants
The opinion prevails that the corr
test lies practically between Durss
and Maris; with chances faTofing
the former
The Texas contingent are making
a big break for good consular ap-
poihtrnent which it IS expested Mil
be ANNOUNCED next week. The for
iunate prize winner. It is asserted,
viii be from the district.
Every wornan naaas- DR.. l.tIes, Pain paiis
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YIe z. ;. Gov sSeDortN
sEo.y Royal Baking E5osy6sF
SIne.ior u aH 01hsrS.

FoR SALE-City and county scrip
Call at this Office.
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Needs assistance il NAV b. best IL
render il promptly, bat one should
rs.iitanoer - ltse even tie most per
feet remedies Only when needed.
Tie best and most simple and gtR-
lie remedy Is the Syrup Of fi4s.
manufactured by the California Fis
Syrup Con oanr.
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CANNOT
8E CURED

BE CURED
by local applications, as they cannot
reach the. diseased portion Of the
ear. There is only enc way to cure
deafness, anil that is by constitution
III remedies. Deafness Is caused By
ar inflained condition es The nncoQs
lining OF the EusIachian Tube
When this tuoe gels inIa,aed you
have rumbling sound or imperfect
hearing. ami when it Is entirely
closed deafness u the r5Sali. AID IN
less the Inflammation can DE taken
ont ami this tube restored ia lis Eor-
mai condition. hearing viii BE- de-
stroyei forever. nine eases ont of Ten
aye caused By caiarFh. which is moth
ing bar AZ inaamel condition IF the
Mucous surfaces.
We will give ope Hundred Dollars
for any case OF Deafness Caused 5y
t.a.aFrl) that cannot be cured By
TAILS t'ataFrh Cure. Send Ter car
cularS, free
FL. CHENEY & 20, Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists, Toe
Halls fan8ils Pills are the best.
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WHIT We INHERIT

We are not TO blame for We con-
hot bs held responsible for the dis
positions and tendencies which We
derive from oar ancestors, nor are
We responsible for the germs Of dis
ease which may manifest themselves
in our blood as heritage from form
er generations. But we are respon-
sibie If we allow these germs to de-
yelop into serious diseases which
will impair our usefulness and de-
stroy eur happiness. We are respon-
sible If we transmit to our descend
ants the disease germs which it IS
possible for as to eradicate by the
use of Hoods Sarsaparilla, the one
true blood purifier This medicine
has power TO make rich, red blood
and establish perfect health in place
of disease.
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WHEN NATUzss:

Every woman needs DR.. Niles Pain pills.
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NOTICE.

OF cameron OennLS, IexaS-
Brownsville, Tex, Nay IS, \ D., 1896.
Notice is herebz given that the COM
sioners court Of Cameron county, Viii
convene and set as Board Of F'qdAliea-
tion on the 18th day Of june \. D. 1897,
at the Court House, in tsseoity Of Browns
Y lie, to receive for Inspection, correction,
equalization and approval, all the assess
nent lists ans books Of the assessor OF
taxes Of said county for the year 1897.
By der Of the commissioners court OF
Cameron coun- y. IosEFH wEsB :
Clerk County Court, Cameron County
Texas.
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fund in which said sum is allowed
Resolved, the sheriff be and is
hereafter allowed the sur Ct twenty
cents ia lawful money Of the Unit
ed States. for the safe keeping and
maintenance of each prisoner. per
lay, confined in the county Jail OF
Cameron county, and that until the
treasurer has actual cash funds in
his hands to the credit of the Court
House aud Jail account. the county
judge shall be anu he is hereby au-
ithorized to either borrow sufficient
sum in U. ). currency out Of any
such fluid now in the hands sof the
treasurer, not immediateiy needel
or to Issue county warrants in a san
sufficient to meet the equivalent Of
said sheriff account out of the gem
eral funds Of the county;
Resolved further, that tie county
JUICE be and is hereby authorized to
settle the unpaid sheria's account on
the same basis as here in before ex-
pressed and set forth.
s ". Brooks,
Wm. TurrJtte.
Against the resolution-J. l..
Landrum.
In the matter of the levy Of conn
ty taxes for the year 1857
It Is ordered that there shall be
and is now hereby levied upon all
The property, real and personal, in
.Caineron county, subject to taxation,
the following county taxes for the
year 1897:
First-An ad valorem tax of ten
cents on.the 500 valuations, payable
IA L. : currency. for the purpose OF
paving SALARIES of county officers.
6scoud-An AL valorem tax Of
l24 ceu1s on the 800 valuation,
payable in q s. currency or in
registered warrants Of tire county,
for the purpose % defraying the
general expense CT the county.
Thir,l-A tax OF % cents on the
500 valuation, payable in L. 5 cur
rency or in duly registered warrants
of the county, for the purpose of re-
pairs and preservation Ct county
buildings and the insurance Of The
same.
Fourth-A tax OF Is cents on the
500 valuation, PAYABLE in Z. 5. eur
rency or in duly registered Road
and Bridge scrip of the county,
for roads and bridges.
Fiftli-A tax Of 10 cents OF the
500 valuation, payable in Q. 5. cur
rency, for the purpose of paying tie
interest on and erest5ns sinking
fund FOR the bombed Indebtedness Of
Tie county for the series of the year
1881.
In The matter of The proposal for
public printing
The proposal for pablie printing
being opened au:i the bill of Jesse
o. Wheeler being the only bid, to-
wit: The sum Of $lOo per annuni
Tor printing the proceedings. il IS
now By The court ordered that the
contract for said printing DE award
ed to the said Jesse q. Wheeler.
IN the matter OF The investment CT
The permanent school fund
1t is ordered that the $1,000 of
the permanent county school fund
derived from the sale Of lands grant
ed 10 Cameron county for education
81 purposes now in the county treas
urv, sli5lI De by the county Judge in
vested in the bonds OF the State Of
Texas. or counties in said state, bear
ing interest al the rate OF not less
than I've per cent per annum. and
the amounts paid for said bonds shall
not exceed the par or face value of
same, and said bonds 80 purchased
shall have been ipiy certified to By
The con.p.-oller under such rastric-
ITEMS as may be prescribed by law
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clerks report
Tie report OF the clerk is adopted
and ordered spread upon the min
utcs. And It is farther ordered
that the necessary record books De
procured and the work Of transcrib
ing The dilapidated records be
commenced as early as practicable.
In tbs county commissioners
coart Of Cameron county, Texas.
May term, 4. D. 1917
Now comes J. L. Landrun, coeaiy
commissioner in ami for i'ricinct
10. 3, Cameron county, ana moves
that the couri call 81 eeial session
OF this honorable court on the first
Monday in Jaly A. d. 1881, for the
purpose OF having 4 settlement in
fell with each and every county
officer of SAID ccnnty, Is required by
law, and this court IS hereby further
moved to Instruct its clerk TO at once
issue noti;e to each and every Off
Ger OF said county 10 appear before
this body on said date and make snch
settlement as they are required By
law 10 make with. tIiiscoart.
L Landrum.
Commissioners PA1e g No = Cam
eron County, Texas-
The foregoing resolution os Com
missioner Landrum was duly secord-
ed and carried and il was ordered
thata special session of this court be
Accordingly held or the first Monday
OF JAY, 1897, and chat the clerk shaft
give due notice u same as required
BY law
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roads lea,ling from Brownsville to
Corpus Christi
Ordered that Sheriff Forto be Ill
rectea TO repair two Doggy holes on
said road north OF the Arroyo cross
ing at cost not 10 exceed twenty
dollars, Mexican coin.
In the matter of the treasnrer's
quarterly report
The quarterly report OF c. Cara,
coGnty treasurer, of receipts and ex-
penditures from February Sih 1896
TO May 10Th. 1897, inclusive, was ex-
ahmed, found correct and approved.
IN The itiatter Of canceIling scrip
The following paid county war
rants and interest coupons were de-
lirered by the treasurer &c the court,
to-wit.
Isl. q IS scrip.,.....-.sI7o.oo
and. ;, > .........-.....96 5.6f
Srd. >, ,,.........-..-Io 10000
Interest coupons. ............3 o4o.oo
And said warrants and coupons
aggregating the som Of fourteen
thousand, six hundred anil serenity
FIVE dollars and seventy i've cents,
were examined aud cancelled in
open court.
Intho matter Of The PFstiiion OF
Sheriff K. {. Forto PRAYING For relief,
etc
It's ordered that Commissioners
Brooks, I-andrum and Tnreotte do
act.as committee to confer with
Sheriff Porto a. to the best means of
reaching satisfactory solution in
the matter of compensation for car
ing aad Feeling county prisoners and
10 suggest proper and just rate,
alike satisfactorx to the sheriff and
the county.
IN ffiy matter Of the peti ion Of
Seriff Porto PRAYING for relief, etc,
your committee beg leave TO report
After due consideration the fellow
ing resolution was passed
Whereas, the sum of thirty cents,
in county warrants. per Day. for the
safe keeping and maintenance Of
sssif afissarf1 esteFsa fhe sheriff ST
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JAS try a Zoe box OF CaseAret the
finest liver and bowel rega ator ever
made.