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Evening journal., 1897-10-06
SCENES AT THE STORE TO-DAY.

FORCE OF COURTEOUS SPECIALS
WILL SEE TO EVERYBODY'S
COMFORT AND MAINTAIN SPA
CIOUS AISLES.
Forces of men are at work on every
floor to-day opening wide aisles for the
accommodation OftO-morrow' visitors
and for The most attractive display of
the handsome wares.
I'VE shall not attempt to sell 81
worth Of goods all day" said Mr.. Pea
cock this morning. I'VE intend to-
morrow to be day OF inspection and
information for the'peOple of Whining
Ion, showing them the marvellous in
novations in economical household
furnishing. Few people have the faint
est idea OF how beautiful and cosy a
home can be made by the judieious ex-
penditure of a little money"
EVERYBODY WILL BE COMFORT
ABLE.
A large force of courteous special po-
licemen was secured to-day to be in
service throughout the store to-mor-
row and help every visitor TO see al
that is 10 be seen and prevent the un-
comfortable crowding so common al
these large openings.
A. large aisle will be maintained
twenty feet in width, running from the
massive Sixth street doors to the ele-
vators. Here the visitors will be usher.
ed into the car that has so many ups
and downs in life and conveyed to the
fifth floor. They can then move slowly
| through the fifth floor exhibit and leis
urely descend by the staircase, which j:
in itself a really attractive thorough
fare.
The band will be stationed on tn,
fourth floor for the afternoon concert
beginning at . o'clock. The music will
be on this floor because there is abun
dant room for the music-loving visitors
to enjoy all that is going on along tha'
| line. The orchestra concert will alst
begin there at 7.30 p. m. The people
who will enjoy these concerts. however
/ are requested to remember the colder
rule in case the place becomes packed
as there are others who like music. too
Tickets on the 800 suit will be glver
/ out as soon as the doors are opened to-
morrow, and the distribution of thes'
will be confined as follows:
One ticket to be given 10 every adult
visitor and only one
Each ticket to be numbered ant
marked when distributed
Corresponding number to be shaker
up after the days work. and the per
son holding the successful number tC
receive a 500 parlor suit of the lates
pattern.
An Evening Journal reporter to-day
| inspected the suit which is to be giver
away. as it was being placed in the
massive show window. 1t is of Megary
g. Sons latest manufacture and con-
sists of FIVE pieces-sofa. rocker. large
arm chair and two wall chairs. The
suit is OF silk damask
Evening journal., 1897-10-06

The goods sold first go TO the cabinet>
maker, then to the finisher, and finally
20 the shipping clerk. On the opposite
side of Tatnall street is the store-house,
where duplicates of all lthe samples
shown in the main wareroOms are kept.
THE FIRMS ENTERPRISING MEM
BERS.
Michael Megary, while still in the
firm, is not actively engaged in the
business. He surrendered the manage
ment to his son, James, several years
ago, and an evidence that he possesses
the foresight and ability of his father
is the present architectural symbol OF
the firms business integrity and en-
ergy which they now occupy. Fair
business methods since the founding OF
the business has been the keynote OF
their success.
Another man who has been connected
with the firm for a number of years
and who, in fact, has entire manage
ment of the business interests, is e. L.
Peacock. He has been with the Messra.
Megary seventeen years. and during all
that time has shared the pleasure az
forded by their progress. OF a genial
disposition, he has made hosts OF
friends in the customers Of the house
and his business sagacity and instinct
have likewise endeared him to the
firm.
In addition to the regular stock, the
firm makes up special designs OF dra-
peries to suit customers. This entire
business is in charge of Morris Wor-
rell, who has been with the firm fer q
number OF years.
Evening journal., 1897-10-06
DIED.

DONAHUE.-In this city, en- the 3rd
instant, Cornelius Donahue, son OF
the late John and Catharine Donahue
aged 10 years.
BARNES.-At New Castle, Del, Octo-
Der 8, 1897, Eliza Barnes, aged GA
years.
Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral, from her
late residence, Dobbinsville, on Friday
afternoon, October s. Services at the
house at o'clock. Interment Presby-
terian Cemetery, New Castle. Del
GRUBB.-In this city, on September 30
Mrs. Ann Grubb, widow of the late
James Gr'-', - Brandywine hun
dred, age5 80 years.
HERSCHER.-At st. Mary's, Pa, on
October 4, 1897, Clara, wife of John
B. Herscher, aged 70 years
Due notice Of funeral will be given.
Relatives and friends are invited to
attend the funeral from her late resi-
dence, No 301 Broome street, on Friday
morning, October 8, 1897. Solemn re-
QUEEN mass at Sacred Heart Church al
$50 o'clock. Interment at Cathedral
Cemetery.
KEEGAN.--In this city, on the 2nd in
slant, Peser Keegan.
LEAHY.-In this city, September so
Fergus Leahy.
MULROONEY.-In this city, on she 9th
instant, Thomas MulroOney.
Due notice of funeral will be given.
O'NEIL.-On the I'd instant. Peter
O'Neil, of Clayton, formerly of viii
mington.
SHARPLEY.-on the 1st instant, EIiz.
Jane Sharpley.
Evening journal., 1897-10-06
ADJUSTMENTS
FORMED HERE TWENTY YEARS
AGO.

FORMED HERE TWENTY YEARS
AGO.
Every seat in the Opera House was
occupied last night, even standing room
was at a premium, and. many cther
people who wanted to see the big Prim-
rose & West minstrel show we're turn
ed away. Last night also marked the
twentieth anniversary OF the company,
which was formed in wilmington in
1877 under the name of Barlow, Wilson,
Primrose and West. All were in town
last night with the exception of Mr.
West, who Is al the head of another
branch of the company. George Will
son referred to the incident in a happy
manner. and was heartily applaudsd
The performance was one of the besi
ever seen in this city. IL was a revival
of the black-face minstrelsy, even The
musicians appearing with corked faces
/ The first part was of unusual excel
ience, closing with. songs by PrimrosC
and a cake walk by two colored boys
Milton c.. Barlow, who made the par
of Uncle Tom famous. gave his old
time negro impersOnations and intro
duced his song "Old Black joe" GeOrgI
Wilson was funnier than ever. though
suffering with severe cold, and among
other features were the Quaker City
| Quartet, the Ben Mowatt frio of jug
glers, the Waterbury brothers and tn,
| Seymours in marvellous jumping feats
Evening journal., 1897-10-06
WOMAN'S Rash ACT
Mrs. Ellen Hayes Attempted
to End Her Life.
BODY FOUND ALONG THE RACE

SHE BROODED OVER THE PUR-
CHASE OF A PIANO, WHICH SHE
THOUGHT HER DAUGHTER DIS
LIKED~sHE MAY NOT RECOVER.
Imagination, linked with dementa-
tion, was the cause which led Mrs. e.
len Hayes, living Q Pleasant and Jack
son streets, to attempt suicide this
morning II is said that for some time
past Mrs Hayes has been bordering on
insanity, and il is alleged that the pur-
chase of a piano, which she had pre-
sented to one of her daughters, was one
of the causes. Mrs. Hayes paid $500 for
the piano and imagined that she had
been cheated in the purchase, and chat
the instrument was unsatisfactory TO
her daughter.
FOUND IN BRANDYWINE PARK.
Mrs. Hayes, as was her custom every
Wednesday and Saturday. started out
early this morning to visit the market.
She seemed in good spirits, and to the
members of her family she chatted
cheerily. Last week Mrs. Hayes show
ed symptoms of insanity, and the fam
lily, acting on the advice of the family
physician, persuaded her to visit the
Homeopathic Hospital. She did so and
underwent treatment. When the men,
bers of her family called at the hospital
to see her she desired to be taken home,
saying that she was feeling well. Her
request was granted, but the physi-
clans at the hospital told Mrs. Hayes
relatives that she was in a condition
that might prove serious if she were
left alone.
About $50 O'Clock this morning
while several boys were passing in
1 Brandywine Park at the foot of Var
Buren street bhey came across the pros
trate form of a woman lying near th'
race hank Going up to the body they
discovered that it still showed signs o
life. and the boys made all haste u
Park Guard Black. who was coming III
the bank and told him of their find
The officer ran to where the body lay
and placed it to one side. He then re
ported the matter 10 the police. Cap
tain Chambers ordered the patrO
wagon to the scene and the woman wa'
taken to the Homeopathic Hospital Al
the case was serious. CaDtain Cham
bers sent a message to Vicar-Genera
Lyons and the priest went immediatel.
to the hospital and administered tn
last rites of the church.
SHE SWALLOWED LAUDANUM.
A search of her dress revealed I
small bottle, which had cOntaine'
? laudanum. There are grave fears 70
her life.
Evening journal., 1897-10-06
OF CHAUNCEY DARLING
TON

west Chester, Oct. 6.-Chauncey Dar-
iington died very suddenly IN this place
Monday night. aged 42 years At one
time, few years ago, he was a promi-
nent merchant here. but of late had
been living a retired life. He was a son
OF the late Clement Darlington. Ca
tarrh OF the stomach was the ailment Of
which he died. He leaves no children.
His wife died about four years ago.
Evening journal., 1897-10-06
MARRIED.
REUTER-

REUTER- - SMITH.-on September
80, 1897, at the residence of the
brides parents, No. 519 Poplar street,
by Rev. John France, Martin j. Reut-
ter and Virginia S. Smith.
STEIGERS-LEE.-At Asbury parson
age, No. 222 Walnut street, on Sep
tember 80, by Rev Ezra Tinker, LII
D., George M. Steigers to MISS Sarah
o. Lee, all of Wilmington, Del
Evening journal., 1897-10-06
KELLAR's MARVELLOUS CABINEI
TRICK.

Magician Kel'ar has set the spiritual
lists of t'i1 oolntry guessing. He has
tiny c>binet, rot ,arge enough to con-
tain a d0ll-5aSy but he produces in it
all the so-calleI manifestations claim
ed by the mediums to be supernatural.
The cabinet is placed upon a pane OF
glass supported by two trestles, so that
there can he no communication with
its interior AS a further puzzler, the
front CT the cabinet is removed and
then the spirits begin to work. Tables
are pounded, tambOurines ratified, bells
tangled and wheezy little guitars
twanged, just as real big spirits do in a
full-sized cabinet. But best Of all the
ghost Of old CagliostrO actually writes
upon a slate previously marked by the
committee. and then plays a game oi
euchre with two of the audience in Sc
skilful a manner as to invariably win
KelTar has seven full STAGE illusions this
season, every one of which is a master
piece. Kellar will be at the Opera
House on Friday and Saturday nights
and will give a Saturday matinee.
Evening journal., 1897-10-06
MUSIC AND
ELEGANCE.
Elegant New Home of Me-
gary & Son.
WILL Be OPEN TOMORROW
Band and Orchestra CoaCert
Programs.
SlOO PARL0R SUIT GIVEN AWAY.

EVERY ADULT VISITOR WHO EN-
TIERS THE STORE FROM EARLY
IN THE MORNING UNTIL LATE
AT NIGHT WILL BE PRESENTED
WITH A TICKET, AND If THE
CORRESPONDING NUMBER BE
DRAWN TO THAT HELD BY HIN
HE WILL GET THE SILK DAM
ASK SUIT-MEGARY & SONS
STORE ONE OF THE FINEST IN
THE EASTERN STATES AND A
= CREDIT TO WILMINGTON.
All is hustle to-day at the mammoth
new store CT NJ. Megary & San, one OF
the finest house furnishing emporiums
in the Eastern States.
The new store will be introduced to
the public by a formal opening to-mor-
row and, though the neighborhood OF
Sixth and Tatnall streets will be
thronged with people, thoroughly sys
tematic ushering will enable all to see
Everybody in Wilmington who is at
all interested in home or home COM
forts will visit the fine store at some
time during the day. Fifty-three big
arc lights with most modern globes and
fittings will illuminate the handsome
place, diffusing a soft, white light over
the 49,200 square feet of floor space
BAND AND ORCHESTRA CONCERTS
The First Regiment Orchestra, of ff.
teen pieces, will play in the afternoon
beginning at o'clock, and the follow
ing program has been prepared under
the leadership of b.. e. Rawnsley;
March, Handicap" p"................R Rose,
Overture, "A Pleasant Evening" .Beyel
March, stars and Stripes" 49,. SOUS
Waltz. Daughter Of Love" .Bennet
Overture, Romantic. c".............B Bels
March, BLACK America. .... .Zicke
Medley, Jolly Night" .....l.....B .Beye
Waltz, Hunt of Nymphs" .... .Benne
March, "El Captain. ............ Sous
Overture. Jupiter" "......... Hoffma
March, Trip to Coney Island" Toban
Waltz, Lady Slavey". .... .Kerke
March, First Regiment" ...... KeH
Grace Orchestra will begin playing a
7.3O O'Clock and will continue until ]
O'Clock, rendering the following pro
gram
lhaANhf lily Troop ...... EnBeluldu1
Overture ia Sirene" "......... .Aube
Waltz, Mandolin. Benne
Selection, "Amorita" a"........ Wiegan
Intermezzo. Russo" .......... .Franks
Medley, "A Pleasant Evening" .Beyel
March, "Adjutant Redfieid" m CASEY
Selection. THE Lady Slavey" .Kerlpei
Waltz, "Espanita" ".............R .Rosey
Galop, Dash" h"..............W .Wiega nj
TRY YOUR LUCK FOR 500.
Every adult visitor tomorrow will b
presented with a numbered ticket and Z
number corresponding will be deposited
in a box for that purpose. At the clos.
ing of the store a ticket will be drawr
by a committee of newspaper men
which. will entile the holder to receiv,
handsome parlor suit, costing 500.
NEW BUILDING COST $4,000.
Over $4,000 has been expended il
this modern store building. Patricl
Fahey was the contractor and he S,
dove-tailed the new building to the oil,
one in the rear that the establishment
looks like one and has been artisticall,
painted. For years to come the impos
Evening journal., 1897-10-06
PARK coMMIssIoN.

The Park Commissioners met yester-
day afternoon and transacted much
bnalness. Tie plans for the stone en-
trance 10 Eden Park were gone over
and were submitted back TO the Execu-
tive Committee for estimates. The ad-
visibility of adopting an acetylene
plant for Krkwood Park was also dis
cussed. The matter was handed to the
Executive Committee. Other business
was transacted.
Evening journal., 1897-10-06
BIC BALL GAME AT ELKToN.

A game Of ball was played at Elkton
yesterday between Newark and
Elkton before several hundred specta-
tors. Newark won by Z to I. Really
and Kitchens were Elkton's battery.
Really pitched we'll but did not get
proper support. For Newark Pitcher
willis. OF the Syracuse Club. went into
the box after the second inning, ami
struck out IA Of the IS batsmen who
faced him.
Evening journal., 1897-10-06
FUNERAL OF MRS. POsTLEs.

General J. Harke Postles went down the
state to-day TO attend the funeral of his
mother. Mrs. Sarah A. Postles. who
dropped dead on the street in Frederica
yesterday Of apoplexy. Deceased was the
widow of Stephen Postles and was the
mother Of General Postles and Mrs. Smith
Cooper of Wilmington. and of William
Postles. of Frcdcrica.
Evening journal., 1897-10-06

The Greater Wilmington Printing
and Publishing Company, southwes-
coner of Fourth and Shipley streets, I
prepared to do printing OF every de-
seription quickly and efficiently.
Evening journal., 1897-10-06
MAsCoTs TROUBLE IN THE RIvEF

During the log yesterday morning
the tug Mascot was in collision in the
Delaware river with a ferryboat, and
sustained considerable damage. She
has been used by the government
boarding officer recently. The cutter
Washington being out of service, and
she was on her way from South street
to the pier of the boarding officers yes
sci, below Market street. Philadelphia,
when the accident occurred. The ferry
boats Columbia and Wenonah were also
reported to have been in collision.
Some damage was sustained.
Evening journal., 1897-10-06
oLp FAvORIrE To-MORRoW.

The attraction anROunced for Thurs
day afternoon and evening at the Grand
Opera House is the old, yet ever new
and popular drama. "Uncle Toms
Cabin. by Stoves company, which is
said TO be the largest, strongest and
best one that has ever appeared in this
city. 1t consists of thirty white and
twenty colored artists, many OF them
members Of the old original company
that has been on the road for years, in
cluding the great and only Marks,
Harry Webber, Little Wallie Webber,
as Eva, and Florence Ockerman. as
Topsy. The play has lost none of its
peculiarly attractive features, and its
pathos and it's humor are well brought
out by the different members of the
company. A number Of novel features
are introduced between the acts, the
chief Of which are the vocal selections
by the Crescent City Quartet and the
cake walk.
Evening journal., 1897-10-06
NRs WIILTAAf CLOUD Dead.

Mrs William Cloud, of Claymont, died
In a Philadelphia hospital yesterday af-
ternoon. She went there several days ago
to have an operation performed, and was
not strong enough to 20 through the or
deal. She was about 45 years old. and a
daughter Of the late DE. j. B. Clemson.
Evening journal., 1897-10-06

The buyer can have the advantage
over the seller if he is firm. Take no
substitutes. Stand firm. for what you
want and you'll get it,
Evening journal., 1897-10-06
LICENSE APPLICATIONS.

NOTICE.. BERNARD BONNER, the
owner and occupant Of the house situated
at No $40 East Fifth street, in in
The Fourth ward in the Ne city as OF
tie and State of Delaware, in COM
pliance with the requirements of the acts
OF the General Assembly In such case made
and provided :. do hereby give notice
to the Court of General Sessions
Of the State OF Delaware, in and for New
Castle county. on Monday. the 22d day Of
November, 1897, being the next term OF said
court, for license for said house. as an
inn or tavern, for the sale therein OF in
toxicating liquors in less quantities than
one quart, to be drunk on the premises,
and the following respectable citizens Of
said ward, at least twelve OF whom are
substantial freeholders of said ward rec
ommend the said application, viz:
John B. Meaney. a. j. Niedermaier
John II. PinkertOn, James Conner
Iohn T. Lally, Lewis Sasse,
Gottlieb Seidle. John Crawford.
Francois y. Jacquot, William Alsentzer
CHARLES 1etter William j. Shies.
EDWARD conner, VIM. A. Jennings
Anton Held, James T. Grubb.
John II. Sayille. Edward +. Devne,
James Kitchens, NJ. A. Buckley
Peter McAleer. John McKenna,
John w. Reed, George L. Englc,
Joseph Il. Cross, s. s. Adams
Matthew Baxter. Samuel E Hinger.
BERNARD BONNER.
NOTICE.. TERRENCE CARVIN. the
tenant ana occupant of the house,
Known as the Herbert House. situated
Heald streets, In the Second ward I'm the
city Of Wilmington, county of New Castle,
State Of Delaware, in compliance with the
requirements Of the acts of the General
Assembly, in such case made and pro-
vided, do hereby give notice that / shall
apply In writing to the Court of General
Sessions OF the State Of Delaware in and
for New Castle county, on Monday, the 22d
day of November, 1891, being the next term
of said court, for a license for said house
as an inn or tavern, for the sale therein
OF intoxicating liquors, in less quantities
than one quart, be drunk on the prem
ises. and the following respectable citi-
zens OF said ward. at least twelve OF
whom are substantial freeholders of said
ward, recommend the said applica alton. viz:
James i. Reilly, Thomas +. Dale
Thomas McDevitt Hugh Scanlon
Michael McClancrty Joseph Weldon.
FlOrcna Sullivan, John May
John Skelley, Howard Reed
George w. stewart, Julius w. Manske,
Ihomas r. RUSSELL George Hume,
Joseph II. McHugh William Devine.
Harry Gale. James McQuade.
John Doordon. Thomas Watkins.
Daniel. Callahan. John BratIv-
Michael f. Cannon, Henry Reed,
Frank =; Welsh, Michael O'Toole.
John Fuhrman,
TERRENCE CARvlN.
Evening journal., 1897-10-06
You wouldn't take counterfeit N

You wouldn't take counterfeit money
in change would you? Bnt you take
counterfeit goods very often when you
ask in the store for one thing and let
the dealer sell you something different.
Get what you ask for and you will be
fight.
Evening journal., 1897-10-06
S15O
$50.

$3.50. s1.5O.
TO WASHINGTON AND RETURN
VIA THE SAFE AND RELIABLE
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD,
NEXT SUNDAY, OCT. 10.
Special trains will leave Wilmington
at 43S and a. m. Tickets also good
on regular trains leaving at 1918 a. m.
and 1905 p. m. One dollar fifty round
trip.
Evening journal., 1897-10-06
LEVY MADE TODAY.

This morning Sheriff Finn made a levy
on the bicycle repair shop of w. Scott
Vernon and Charles +. Black. at Sixth
and Orange streets. The judgment against
,hcm IS held by Joseph H.. hlldreth and
is FOR sSlN4S, The claim Is for money due
on the achinery i'm thc pace.
Evening journal., 1897-10-06
MEDIUM
PRICED
FALL
SUITS

Sack Coat Suits, the perfection
of ready-made clothing. We
are selling these Suits every day
TO men who have always had
their Clothing made to order,
but are delighted to save the
difference in price, especially
when they can get what they
want. Satin lined fancy Chew
lot Suits in young mems sizes at
$12 and SIS. Finest ready
made Worsted Suits at $15, sis
andC$sO. New Oyercoats, Fall
weights and Winter weights !;
some special values in Fall
weights at $40, $12 and SIS.
A handsome silk-lined Black
Thibet Coat at $15.
Open evenings.
Evening journal., 1897-10-06
HANSCOM'S.

The anticipation of a break
fast should be real pleasure,
the participation a joy--if the
coffee is right. Make sure of
that by using Hansc om's de-
licious coffees.
HAMSC0M'S. 7tA AND Market. Streets.
Evening journal., 1897-10-06
CoRsE PA7ToN,s coMPANY.

The inimitable and yesatile comedian,
Corse Payton, the charming and talent
ed actress, Miss Eta Reed, and a
strong dramatic company of recognized
players will appear at the Grand Opera
House every afternoon except Monday
and evening next week in a repertoire
Of comedies and dramas. mounted and
staged by a carload of magnificent
scenery and properties. In each play
Will be exhibited refined specialties,
gorgeous costumes, fancy dances with
calcium effects and an abundance of
ether novelties. Mr.. Payton has spent
$4,000 on these productions to make
Nthem the best ever given at popular
prices, and they are recognized as such
in all cities where they have been pro-
duced. No theatre scenery is used, every
piece of scenery is carried for each pro-
duction, including the magnificent dou-
Bile palace arch and conservatory set,
which contain over $50 incandescent
lights and rare paintings which is con-
ceded TO be the most elaborate set OF
scenery used by any travelling company.
Evening journal., 1897-10-06

Mems and young
mems sizes; big
assortment; new
styles. Best pat
terms in the mar
ket in the $40,
S12 and Sl5
Suits. Nobby cut
Evening journal., 1897-10-06

Low RATE EXCURSION TO BALTI-
MORE NEXT SUNDAY, OCT 10,
VIA PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.
ONLY FIFTY CENTS.
Special trains will leave Wilmington
at 4.SS and o'clock a. m. Tickets also
good on 10.1S a. m. and 1906 p. m.
trains.
Evening journal., 1897-10-06
SHE SWALLOWED LAUDANUM.

A search of her dress revealed a
small bottle. which had contained
laudanum. There are grave fears for
her life.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-03-12

The name Of. Lawrence R. Wehr be-
longs with that Of John Maynard and
Giles. the engineer. On Christmas
day a trolley car carrying thirty pas
sengers was running from Bethlehem
to Allentown. Pa. At the base Of Z hill
where the electric road crosses the
tracks Of the Central Railroad Of New
Jersey, Weir, the motorman,s stop
ped his car. The conductor ran ahead.
looked up and down the. track. and
shouted, "All right" The motorman
started the car. At the same moment
. train which had been hidden by a
curve, shot into view. Weir saw his
danger in time to Jump. but he thought
Of the passengers and kept his post.
He stopped the car with its front plat
form ON the railroad track, and the
train six feet away. Not passenger
was killed, but Wehr's mangled body
was found on the pilot Of the engine.
The country which is honored by such
q deed ought to be proud to support. the
widow and eight children Of this man
who was faithful unto DEATH" But
they were left penniless and are now in
sad circumstances. The soulless cor
poration will give nothing. No mil
lionaires' checks have came to bright
en- the saddened home. Perhaps the
people with little mites will take thu
matter in hand.