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Evening journal., 1897-07-24
PRETTY DANCE AT HARRINGTON

Special Correspondence Sunday Herald
Harrington. July 24-The young men
of Harrington gave a dance in the
Opera House on Thursday evening. and
quite a number from here and the sur
rounding towns attended. George W.
Hanson was floor manager, and per-
formed his duties in a graceful, easy
way. much to the pleasure Of those
present. The music was furnished by
Howard Truman. of Wilmington. Re-
freshments were served at a late hour.
Among those present were. Misses
Susie Harrington, Bessie Fleming Helen
Connor Fannie Hurd. Ola Scott, Caddie
Sharp, Nellie Cochran. Mrs. Rufus
Jones, Mrs. MOllie Sheldrake and Ar
thur Kinney. l.. c. Jones' w. w. Sharp.
j. S. Harrington, Abnsr Plumb, f.
w. Harrington, George w. Hanson.
Henry Fleming, Frank Van Gesel. Ed
ward West, Harrington; Mrs. w. II.
Murphy, Watson and Jessie Harrington.
Pennington; misses Bertha Boggs. Mag
gle Harper. Eva and Emma Shaw. Do
yer; Lee .Hirsh and Arthur Reynolds
Milford. Misses Lizzie Schabinger. M
tha and Cad Burnite. Francis Ster
son and Lindale Burnite. FELTON,; T. sc
Layton, Bridgeville; Mrs. WilliaI ..an-
son, of Railway. N. j.; Misses Lila 7il-
lets and Nan Willets. Rosaland, Long
Island, n. Y; Miss Edith Kenderdine,
Germantown, Pa; and Miss Katherine
Houston, MillsbOrO.
Evening journal., 1897-07-24

READING PEOPLE TO CAPE MAY.
Eleven carloads Of Reading excursion
lists came down over the Wilmington
and Northern railroad to-day and took
the steamer Republic for Cape May.
Evening journal., 1897-07-24
SCHOONER PULLED OFF.

The schooner Ida Lawrence, OF Phil
adelphia, loaded with lumber for Will
mington firm, which was stuck in the
mud in the Christiana river at high
water yesterday, was pulled off last
night by the tugs Rambler and Freder-
ick Jansen.
Evening journal., 1897-07-24
MISS HOWARD ENTERTAINED.

Miss Alberta Weyl and Miss Adeline
Wells entertained Miss Blanche How
ard, Of the Lyric Opera Company, at
dinner last evening, at the home of
Miss Weyl, No. SIS Harrison street
After dinner Miss Howard sang several
selections from various operas and Miss
Weyl gave some violin selections.
Evening journal., 1897-07-24
PLEASANT BIRTHDAY social.

Mrs. Annie M. Diehl, of No East
Thirteenth street, gave a social on
Thursday evening, in honor of the
birthday of her daughter, Mrs. S. Frank
Lubold. Those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. S. Frank Lubold, Mr. and Mrs
Russell Andrews, Mr. and Mrs Bert
Beggs, Mr.. and Mrs. n. T. Comfy, Mr.
and Mrs. Harry Boon, Miss Estelle
Ferguson, Mrs. Annie NJ Diehl, John T.
King, Walter Boon, Jr, Frank Comfy
Refreshments were served and an en-
joyable time was spent in music and
other social diversions.
Evening journal., 1897-07-24
SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES

Aliens Foot-Ease, a powder for the feet
Il cures painful swollen. smarting feet
md instantly takes the sting out of corn
discovery OF the age. Aliens Foot-Eas
makes tight-fitting or new shoes fee
easy. IL is a certain cure for sweating
'allous and hot. tired. aching feet. Try ]
to-day. Sold by ALL druggists and sho
stores. BY mail for 25c. in stamps. Tria
package FREE. Address, Allen S. Ohm
sted, Leroy. N. Y.
Evening journal., 1897-07-24
BUSY BARGAIN DAYS AT Gle
LANDS.

Mems Sc Patent Leather Shoes, large
sizes. SO. Summer Shoes all reduced.
WOmen's SS Oxfords, large and small
sizes, S1.50. White Canvas OxfOrds,
$50: reduced from 81.
Evening journal., 1897-07-24
COPIES or THE CONSTITUTION.

Large numbers Of pamphlet copies Of
the new Constitution of Delaware were
received at the Court House by the Off
cials lthis morning, and will be by them
distributed. They were published by the
secretary of state by authority of a
resolution of the Constitutional Conven-
tiOn.
Evening journal., 1897-07-24
A WoRKMANs MIsHAP.

Samuel Bank, colored. while at work
this morning in a sewer at Thirteenth
and Union streets, fell on a hoisting
bucket, injuring several Of his ribs. He
was sent to the Delaware Hospital.
Evening journal., 1897-07-24

When caught in a thunderstorm it
is always best to stand your ground
at least do not seek refuge under a tree
where death is most likely to come
along and catch you as it did a pros
porous farmer and his wife at Delhi
N. Y. the other day.
Evening journal., 1897-07-24
TWO MON MIX 1T UP.

William Seigler and James Connolly
were arrested by the police this morn
ing for fighting in the street. They will
tell Judge Ball about their difficult
ties on Monday.
Evening journal., 1897-07-24

The British Government is threat
ened with an epidemic Of colonial fever.
Home rule is the most aggravating
symptom up to date, but DR.. Salisbury
fears independence will set in.
Evening journal., 1897-07-24
THE SOCIAL WHIRL.
Enjoyable Gathering in Honor
of a Birthday.
PLEASANT DANCE AT HARRINGTON
GIVEN BY THE YOUNG MEN OF
THE TOWN LASTNIGHT-WHERE
SEVERAL WILMINGTON FOLK
WILL SPEND SUNDAY.

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., 1897-07-24
YOUTH CHARGED WITH ASSAULT

West Chester, July 24.-James Ro-
wan, refined-looking young man, OF
PhOenixville, was lodged in the Chester
County Prison yesterday on charges OF
felonious assault and battery and high
way robbery. 1t is alleged that Rowan
together with a companion named
Hughes, enticed a Hungarian named
Thomas Tut to a lonely spot near
PhoeEixyille a few nights ago, and. af-
ter beating their victim insensible
robbed him of IS. Magistrate Ryan de-
clined TO accept proffered BAIL
Evening journal., 1897-07-24
BUSINESS CARDS.
EVERYBODY

wants to obtain the greatest value for
the least money, and we are prepared
TO meet your wants in this respect
as well as in all others.
we nave large stock Of fancy sin
gle prices in Silver and Cut Glass
suitable for wedding presents. II you
will come and look them over you're
handsome present.
MILI.ARD +. DAVIS
Jeweler,
9 East Second Street,
Wilmington, Del.
Evening journal., 1897-07-24
SEWING MACHINES

SEWING MACHINES.
Wheeler & Wilson, $500. The SINCE
$500 Domestic, $500 Standard sol. .O
Household, 5000. other makes at SIC. 81.
$50. oak and walnut. Ten years guarar
tee.
Sold at Loo per week.
Secondhand machines at $500 up Re
pairing, so cents.
J. II. O'DONALD.
Evening journal., 1897-07-24
EDITORIAL COMMENT.

A New York fashion paper says that
'fOr rainy weather wear fashionable
dresses this year will be worn fully five
inches higher" For opera wear, this
Evening journal., 1897-07-24

Cleland is cleaning stock, and that
makes you save shoe money.
Evening journal., 1897-07-24

VAN SEWER ENCOUNTERED HAIL.
The Smyrna steamer Van Solver en-
countered a heavy hailstorm while COM
ing up the Delaware yesterday after
noon. Two of the cabin windows were
broken out by the hailstones, which
were unusually large.
Evening journal., 1897-07-24

UNITED BRETHREN CAMP MEET
ING. MT. GRETNA-REDUCED
RATES VIA PENNSYLVANIA RAIL
ROAD.
For the United Brethren Camp Meet
ing at Mt. Gretna, Pa. August to II,
1897, the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany will sell excursion tickets
from all points on its sys-
TEN east Of Pittsburg and Erie. and
west OF and including Philadelphia, to
Mt. Gretna and return at reduced
rates. These tickets will be sold August
1 to August II inclusive, good to return
until August 90 1897, inclusive. For
specific rate, conditions, etc, apply to
nearest ticket agent.
Evening journal., 1897-07-24
REGISTERS ORDERS.
REGISTERS ORDER.


New Castle County, Del, July r. 1897.
Upon the application OF Security Trust
and Safe Deposit Company, executor OF
Christiana Spahn,late of Wilmington hun
dred In said county, deceasedi it is ordered
and directed by the register that
the executor aforesaid give no
ticc of granting Of Letters Testamentary
upon the estate OF the deceased, with the
date of granting thereof, by causing ad-
vertisements to be posted within forty
days from the date of such letters In six
of the most public places of the county OF
New Castle, recurring all persons having
demands against the estate to present the
same, or abide by an act of Assembly in
such case made and provided; and also
cause the same to be inserted within the
same period in the Evening Journal, a
newspaper published in Wilmington, Del
and to be continued therein three weeks
(s. o. d.
Given under the hand and sea
OF office of the Register afore
said, at Wilmington, In New
III. 81 Castle county aforesaid, tn
day and year above written.
CALVIN w. CROSSAN.
Register
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NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that Letters Tes-
tamentary were In due form of law
granted to the undersigned on the 18th
day of July, A. ID. 1897. and that all
persons having claims against the estate
OF the deceased must present the same
duly attested. to the said executor. on or
before the 18th day of July, 1895, or abide
the Act of Assembly in such case made
and provided.
Security Trust and Sale Deposit Company,
Executor.
Address. Wilmington. Del
Evening journal., 1897-07-24

Small sizes of Bannister Shoes are
$3.50 at Cle.and's. They were s. and S6.
The times., 1897-05-01
A BATCH OF INDICTMENTS.
For Larceny, Shooting Birds Out oi
Season, Mayhem, etc.

Anindictment was returned 10y the grand
Jury yesterday against Anna Neuhaus for
the larceny. during the Christmas holi-
days, OF certain goods from the residence
OF st. Clair Fechner, on Third street, near
Pennsylvania avenue northwest. Among
the articles alleged to have been Stolen
was sealskin coat, valued at $500; dress
of the value of SIS, and several other
articles OF wearing apparel.
Other Indictments were returned as fol-
lows:
Irene Dorsey, alias Irene Smith, and
Gertrude Bates, alias Baker. for larceny
OF $40 from Samuel Mackwell, No. 1851
Cedar street northwest
Hammer" Washington, for the larceny
Of jewelry from Ignatius Gerad.
Andrew Page for shousebreaking on
the premises Of Mary spillard at night
Samuel R. Beach for false pretenses;
the charges being that he attempted to
defraUd John 1. Riordan and Harlan z.
Maxwell. Beach was charged with the
same offense over a year ago, and was
brought in the court for sentence, when
the alleged second offense was discov-
cred, but upon the request Of his coun-
sci, Mrs. Lockwood, sentence was sus-
pended. He was not then indicted for the
recent offense. 485
George Washing ton Qfor larceny from
the person, it being charged that he
stole sum Of money from Rosna Ware.
Charles II. Jarvins, John F. Jarvins
and Frank II. Jarpins for violation
Of the game laws the specific charge
being that on March f16 they had in
their possession six partridges, which
they exposed to sale.
Robert A. Golden, James F. Love and
William g. Carter same offense.
Edward Quigley for mayhem. 1t was
charged that he bit off the ear OF Harry
d. Nash.
John Crumpton for assault with intent
to kill, his alleged victim, being Andrew
Lyles.
The times., 1897-05-01
CAPITAL TRACTION COMPANY
Stock VIII BE Listed on the New
York Exchange.

York Exchange.
The stock of the Capital Traction Com
pany rs about to be listed on the New
York stock exchange. President Duniol
has issued notice TO this effect, wich
has been sent t1 all Of the stockholders
and put up in various local brokers' Of
fices. Tie notice recites that upon re-
quest OF many OF the stockholders the
board OF directors has ordered the capd-
tai stock Of the company TO he listed upon
the New York stock exchange" Di-
rections for this move are as follows:
sAll Stockholders are requested TO for
ward to the United States Mortgage and
Trust Company, SO Cedar street. New
York city, their present stock certificates
for exchange for new ones. The cer-
tificates which are now held should be
ASH gned by the owner TO the person in
whose name the new certificates are to be
being to some ether than the person whose
name now appears in the certificate. the
signature upon the back OF the certificate
should be acknowledged before a notary.
The name OF the attorney for the transfer
to be left blank In all cases.
The notice is signed -'G. L. Dunlop, presi-
dent, Washington, ID. G. April 90, 1887"
Various surinises as to the meaning Of
the listing of he stock In New York are
being made. The idea is, IL lis said, that
the move will give the company larger
market, and that probably the stock will
go up with the larger demand
The times., 1897-05-01

the floral centerpiece was gracefuny
wreatied with vines. Each little guest
received In addition, special fayors OF flow
ers and bonbons.
During the afternoon little Alfredo Briggs
executed skirt dance with fairyiike grace
and sang about the advantages Of going
abroad to Paris. Then there were pretty
choruses, in which the whole class joined.
The little girls gathered around the
flower-decked table were Misses Marie
Paumgartten. Gwendolyn Kennedy, Marie
Brown, Genevieve Paul Horsley, Annnis
Allen, Annette Meade, Marie Fisher, Al
frida Briggs, Ada Rose, Almira Sessions
Barbara Handy. and May Riley.
The times., 1897-05-01
FESTIVITIES OF SPRING
Fetes, Dinners, Box Parties, Music
and Maypoie Dances.
Mrs. Mckinley Enjoys the Mirthfui
SaIIies OF prince MINE.
Beigei's Piano Recital.

Mrs. Mckinley. accompanied by Mrs.
Borden, Mrs Addison Porter, Mrs. Saxton
and Miss saxton. occupied box at the
Lafayette yesterday afternoon to witness
the performance of Prince Nit" which
was given by the students Of Trinity Col
lege, Hartford.
Mrs. Mckinley seemed to enjoy the per
formance immensely dappiauded heartily
on several occasions A large number or
prominent society people were present,
among whom were Mrs. Boardfuaii, the
Misses Boardman. Miss Ashton, Afiss Horst
man, Miss Frances Alger. Miss Sewers.
Miss Jane Fuller, AIRS. Greeiy and Mrs
Stewart.
The times., 1897-05-01
The Airship Appears in New York

Yonkers, N. Z .,April30 .-AmbroseHavey,
Charles Barry, and Henry FolkersaInp,
prominent business men, say that willie
proceeding homeward early last Tuesday
morning they observed light in the sky
which they believe came from an airshfp.
The light appeared to them like that from
locomotive headlight. and travelled to-
ward them for some time. Several other
citizens claim to have seen 9 similar light
last night.
The times., 1897-05-01

MI. victor Beigel win give piano re-
cital at the Washington Club this after
noon at 4:15 clock The recital is under
the patronage OF Baroness Thielrnan Mr.
Leland H Langley and Miss Marguerite
Hall viii assist The diplomatic corps ex-
pect TO be present.
The times., 1897-05-01

The fact that Bronislaw Huberman, the
won nderful boy yiolinist, is TO give a
second recital on Monday evening, May
3, at the Columbia, is deiighting the many
society people who could not avail them
selves of the former opportunity of hear
ing him play. Mrs Mckinley has secured
box, and very large number OF proml-
nent people have secured seats.
The times., 1897-05-01

Mr. and Mrs. John w. Foster enter
tanned at dinner last evening, the Vice
President and Mrs. Hobart, the Secretary
ofthe Treasury aud Mrs. Gage the Secretary
OF War and Mrs. Alger, Chief Justice and
Mrs. Fuller, Chief Justice aud Mrs. Judd, OF
the Haw allan Islands: Justice Brow n.
Justice and Mrs. Harlan, Secretary and
Mrs. j. Addison r orter
The times., 1897-05-01
81 Corsets, soc.

We have large lot of the leading
corsetmakers' uGstsimped cGrsets.
Had they the name on them they
would have TO t5e 81 for they dictate
the price. We had them made with
out, but you eau see they are -
corsets at a giance,and save Ale
Guaranteed just the same. Made OF
net, heavily toned-siGe steeis and
in all lengths OF waist.
The times., 1897-05-01

DR.. Agpew's Ointment Cures Piles.
Itching, Bleeding. and Blind Piles Com
fort In one application. A cure In three
to six nights. 1t cures all skin diseases
In young and old. A remedy beyond COM
pare, and it never fails. 35 cents.
The times., 1897-05-01

Mr. Leland il. Langley and Miss Mar
guerite Han will assist.
The times., 1897-05-01

Mrs. Hit, wife or Representative Hit.
OF street, will entertain at dinner on
Tuesday, May 4.
The times., 1897-05-01

The Secretary of State and Mrs Sherman
have sent out cards OF invitation a FOR re-
cepiion on May o.
The times., 1897-05-01
$3.50 Sailors, Soc.

25 dozen Ladies' Fine Panama
Saflors-just such quality as the
millinery stores get 81 so for
here at S3c each.
The times., 1897-05-01

Mrs. Richardson will entertain at dime
on the evening OF May 4.
The times., 1897-05-01

Mrs. Brice is visi ting in New York.
The times., 1897-05-01


The May day fete, which occurs today
at Rauscher's Hail for the benefit of the
Home for Incurabies, promises to be
an exceedingly attractive affair, and viii
be as great a success socially as it is
expected to be FROM financial point OF
view.
AIRS Alexander Graham Bell Mrs.
Field, Mrs Logan Mrs Westinghouse, and
Mrs Hough viii be in charge. while Miss
Pauncefote, Miss Lillian Pauncefote, Miss
Audry Pauncefote, Miss Frances Alger,
Miss Ba tcheller. Miss Boardman. Miss
Sheridan. Miss Waiiach, Miss Glover,
Miss Kate Brice, Miss Mabel Johnston,
Miss Keats Rodgers, Miss Condit-smith,
Miss uagner, Miss Ashton. Miss Gorhan,
Miss CasSels Poor, Miss Kaufman. Miss
Bell, Miss Edes, Miss Patton, Miss Wet
more, Miss Mcmillan. and Miss Riley
are among the young people who Will
assist at the booths.
Il number OF prominent little people will
give the May pole dance at o clock
DR. J. Carlton Ingersoll, Of this city, and
Miss Edith Barker, of Dover. Del, were
married on the evening of April IS. at the
hume of the bride, the Rev. Mr.. Pierce of
ficiating.
The bride wore white satin, trimmed with
duchess lace aud pearls. She entered the
church on the arm OF her father. MIR. Ii.
Barker Following were the ushers, Mr. H
F Goodwin, and Mr. Thomas +. Dunn. MI
William b. Ingersoli, brother Of the groom,
was best man.
Miss Elizabeth Barker. sister OF the bride.
was maid OF honor. She wore white or
candle over white silk. The bridesmaids
were Miss Elizabeth arris, Miss T annie Har-
rim gton, Miss Laura Conrey of Towsou, Nd,
and Miss Lucy Ingerscll. They wore white
organdie. Little Fay Bostic was the flower
girl.
number of young people participated
in a very delightful dance at the residence
of Miss Emma Mohler, of North Capitol
and streets, yesterday evening Among
those present were Miss Emma Mohler.
Miss Lena Mohler, Miss Gertie Mohler,
Miss Olive Reeves, Miss Sophie Krunke,
Miss Lizzie Il oftusand Miss Ella Ehlshla ger
Mr.. z. GrinneI, Mr. B. Kuhn, Mr. f. Gee,
Mr. Thee Pitt, Mr.. Carl Brodt, Mr.. W.
Mohler, Mr.. A. Saunders, MFR. d. Saunders.
Mr.. j. Ginesi and Mr.. Oscar Krumke.
Mr.. F. c. Maltby and family, of No. 8o2
Seventh street, have removed to No. 90S
F street northwes where they will be
glad TO see their friends.
Miss Ellie Castillo, who has been visit
ing in lexington for the past two months,
sailed Tor Boston yesterday, accompanied
by Miss Margaret O'Connor.
Little Miss Hortense White, the daUgh-
ter of Senator and Mrs. White, of Cali
fornia, gave a charming pink luncheon
Tuesday in honor of her classmate OF
the Academy of the Visitation, num-
bering about fifteen little students to
whom Hortense is devotedly attached.
At II O'Clock a chaperone called at the
Academy and the children, who had come
to school dressed in dainty style for the
occasion, were driven in a bus to the
residence Of the young hostess, on P
street, and after several happy hours
were reconveyed to the Academy just
before school was dismissed.
The beautiful rose colored effects Of the
table were carried out in crystal bowls
and vases Of pink sweet peas and carna-
tions, while the chandelier directly above
The times., 1897-05-01
zoe Ribbons PIC

For a day we shall offer finch
plain tarreba ribbon in pink, cream,
white, light blue, ce rese. and corn
the I9c. sort for i Z 12c. yard.
The times., 1897-05-01
soc Sailors. z4c.

Lot of ladies white. rough-straw,
shortback Sailors, for which the
millinery stores get 50c and more
here for 24c each.
The times., 1897-05-01
Mems Collars. &C.

200 dozen mems 4-ply 2100 linen
collars styles and al sizes-tbe
regular 16c. collar as sold every
where, here tomorrow at sc. each =
The times., 1897-05-01
Ladies' Collars, I5c.

Immense lot of Ladies' 4-ply 200
Linen Collars in all sizes and with
new turn-down and turned-edge
styles regularly sold for 15c.-
for &c. each.
The times., 1897-05-01
Boys soc Suits, 2oc-

Lot OF Boys Washable Galatea
Cloth Suits, with embroidered shield
front-in sizes 3 TO 10 years-war-
ranted fast color-dressy patterns
the soc sort-here, &c each.
The times., 1897-05-01
Mems Carriers. &c.

90 dozen Mems good web gar
ters-patent ciasps-and wear spien-
didly regular price l5c., for tor
morrow, &c pair.
The times., 1897-05-01

Miss Ellie Castillo, who has been visit
ing in lexington for the past two months
sailed Tor Boston yesterday, accompanied
by Miss Margaret O'Connor.
The times., 1897-05-01
S7.5o Shirt Waists. ooc.

The purchase we made in Shirt
Waists with the Hoffman Mfg. Co.
last week was just In time, and put
US In possession OF about ! 800
Aarqulse' Waists-eyery one this
season 5 production-so that we can
offer them for about a third to a
iouftn or what you're paying for
them about town This Is 10 exag-
Seration
HOFFMAN Waists are concededIy
the best made-best fitting best
Quality waistmade. The coilars fit-
the sleeves are correct-the greatest
care Is stake n even down 10 the finish
Ing OF the buttOnho,es. This lot con-
slsts or line lace stripe, lappet and
plain lawns, figured corded dirnities,
afnber-str1ped and plain fIowered or
CANDIES, plain white dotted Swisses-
IN all the new effects, new color
1Dgs, with detachable white linen
and self collars and cuffs; double
pointed yoke backs-perfect fit
ting Not a single Waist Is being sold
about town under ) 90. and half or
them are WORTH up to 81 50. Your
choice or this Immense lot, sc.
The times., 1897-05-01

Mr.. F. c. Maltby and family, of No. 8o2
Seventh street, have removed to No. 908
street north west, where they will be
glad TO see their friends.
The times., 1897-05-01
"GOldenberg adds another building"
"ANNEXATION SALE.'

oeng k low prices
good
The times., 1897-05-01
Boys Pants, I2Hc.

a lot OF Boys Washable Gaiatea
Cloth Pants, in neat PatteFns and
sizes, 3 TO 10 years-splendidly
rnade-for day. II LEO pair.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-09-30
Scmethino 10 Know.

1t may be worth something to know
that the very best medicine for re-
storing the tired out nervous system
to a healthy vigor is Electric Bitters.
This medicine is purely vegetable,
acts by giving tone to the nerve GEN.
tres in the stomach, gently stimulates
the Liver and Kidneys, and aids these
organs in throwing off impurities in
the blood Electric Bitters improves
the appetite, aids digestion, and is pro-
nounced by those who have tried it as
the very best blood purifier and nerve
tonic. Try it. Sold for SOC or $l.OO
per bottle at any drug store.