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Evening journal., 1897-10-23
THE RED BAND.

On Thursday evening, October 2s, ait
The Grand Opera House, will be given
in this city one OF the concerts OF the
American tour which the Messrs. Ro-
senfeld have arranged for the Banda
Rosga." the municipal band OF San
Severe. the foremost and representative
Italian organization Of the present day.
The Banda Rosa Cor Red Band)
snrane lht0 existence fourteen years
aRo andfourished until it now occupies
its high standing. Called by king
Humbert for all great Festivities IN
Rome, carrying of the first prize at the
Christoforo Colombo Festival at Genoa
in 1892 from sixty-four competitors
embracing the pick OF the best bands
In Southern Europe and achieving mos
wonderful stidcess on its tours Through
Germany the past few years, its magni'
ficent record caused so much commenH
Through Europe that the Messers Ro.
senfeld felt justified in securing II fol
an American tour, and are confident i
VIII make the same favorable impress
sion throughout this country just as !
has in New York, where NJ has beeI
giving a series of concerts the past tea
rays. The band numbers sixty must
clans, under the leadership OF Maest1N
Eugenio Sorrentino. brilliant younl
musician, graduate of the Conserva
tory OF Naples, and it includes eigh
eminent solOists, one I'm particular, Sig
nor Colaneri, "a bOmbardinO player, wis
has created a furore wherever he ha
appeared. In addition Fraulein Mar
garete Won Vahsel, a talented ant
handsome soprano vocalist, possessing
the distinction of being court singer 4
the King OF Saxony. and CarlOtta Stu
henrauch. a 13-year-old viohnist o
Great Britain reputation will be heard
Evening journal., 1897-10-23
DIED.

Lawrenceville, Pa,
on Wednesday, October 20, 1897
Susanna Naff Anderson. widow OF
John Anderson, formerly Of this city
CHRISTY.-Died at New Castle, Del.
on October IS, 1897, James II. Christy,
in his 49th year.
CROSSAN.--In this city, on the 18th
instant, Beatrice Lillian, only child
of George b. and Lizzie Crossan, aged
3 years and months.
JAMES. the 18th instant, Mary
NJ, wife of the late Daniel James, in
the 10th year Of her age.
JOHNSON.-In this city, on October 10
Annie r., wife of Walter c. Johnson
and daughter of Charles II. and
Emma f. Mason, in her 18th year.
MATHIEU.-On Monday afternoon, Oc-
tober Is, 1897, Emillie Alletta, daugh-
/ ter of the late Captain John Emil and
Isabella Matthew, in the 74th year oi
her age.
MIDDLETON.-In this city, on October
20, William l.. Middleton, in his 73C
year.
MCOY.-On October 10, 1897, Douglass
NJ. Mccoy, aged so years.
Evening journal., 1897-10-23
eroR FAIR VIRGINIA.

A Play that has met with an unin-
terrupttd career OF success is Russ
Whytal's drama, For Fair Virginia, .
III which the author and his clever and
attractive wife, formerly Marie
Knowles, will be seen at the Grand
Opera House on next Tuesday even
ing. This play has been everywhere
pronounced one OF the very best spci-
mems OF American authorship, and it's
tender heart-interest, its stirring Incl
dents and its striking characterizattons,
both emotional and comic, cannot fail
70 appeal to all classes Of theatre-goers
Mr.. Whytal appears in a light comedy
part, and his company is headed by
such able people as Viola Fortescue, E.
r. Nagle, Joseph zahner, John II. Bur-
nett and that exceptionally clever
child, Mabel Taliaferro, who has very
important character, and hopes to make
the pay especially attractive to wo-
men and children. For Fair Virginia
made a splendid impression here two
years ago, and the house next Tuesday
evening should be crowded, as the play
is one OF the prettiest that has ever
been staged.
Evening journal., 1897-10-23
BlCH AND HIS WORK.
OFFICIAL FACTS CONCERNING
THE FREE DELIVERY MOVE
NfTNT

OFFICIAL FACTS CONCERNING
THE FREE DELIVERY MOVE
MENT.
Frederick T.. Bach, OF this city, was
recently appointed superintendent OF
rural free delivery of mails. As few Of
his friends know what the work of his
office is, it may perhaps be we'll TO print
the following abstract of the report Of
the first assistant postmaster-general
upon that branch of the service:
Attention is called to the expert
ment in rural free delivery made in the
counties of Lancaster and Westmore-
land, Pennsylvania. The report says
that widely different conditions prevail
in the two counties. The routes in Ian
caster county run through rich farm
ing community with an intelligent pcp-
ulation largely of German descent, and
with good roads. In Westmoreland
county the conditions are hard, the
rural population is scattered, the coun-
try very rough, and the roads bad.
"The two routes started in Lancaster
county begin at Lancaster city and in
clude the territory embraced within a
surface Of six minor post towns. Ian
caster county is rich in post offices,
there being nearly $50 fourth
class Offices within its limits, large
proportion of which, together with sew
eral star routes, might be dispensed
with il free delivery in a permanent
form were extended over the whole
county. The area covered by the pres
ent route is about 30 square miles, with
from 16 to 20 miles of daily travel fol-
each carrier. The service was popular
from the start, and soon resulted in a
largely increased number of letters and
newspapers carried. Within a very
short time after the establishment Oh
the service the number Of pieces oi
mail carried doubled.
"A table appended to- the report
shows that two carriers at a salary oi
$500 per year each were attached to the
Lancaster post Office for rural free de.
livery, that the miles travelled by eacf
carrier per day were twenty-five; tha
from December 1896, until July I, 1897
nearly forty thousand pieces of mai
were delivered and collected at a cos
of 1913, or a little more than 81 of {
cent for each piece of mail.
But Pennsylvania was only one o.
twenty-nine states in which rural fire,
delivery was tried, over fourty-four dit
! ferent routes.
THE cooperation Of the communi
1 ties served has in every instance beer
effectively given. The general satisfac
tory results suggest the feasibility C
making rural delivery a permanent fea
ture of postal administration in tn
United States; not Immediately or il
all districts ait once, but in some grad
ual and graduated form regulated b!
the present experiments. Public polio,
requires some advancement to be madl
and that the postal service should b.
brought more into line with advancing
prosperity and increasing population
Sooner or later the United States will
have to follow the lead of the NOR
densely populated countries and estab
lish delivery service over all the settle,
portions Of its vast territory"
Evening journal., 1897-10-23
MARRIED.

HURST -BENTZ.-At the residence
OF the brides parents, No. 1908 Wash
ington street, on Wednesday evening
October 20, 1897, by Rev. John d. c.
Hanna, Harry A. Hurst and Miss Ad-
die l.. Bentz, both of Wilmington
MIDDL LETON- VINCENT On &C ODE.
20, at No. sol Franklin street, by Rev
John France, Fred A. Middleton and
Mary S. VFncent, all of this city.
THOMPSON-BRUSH.-At Asbury M
e. parsonage, No 222 Walnut street
on Wednesday, October 20, 1897 by
Rev. Ezra Tinker, LII. d., William II
Thompson, Jr., to Miss Edna b
Brush, all of Wilmington, Delaware
Evening journal., 1897-10-23
NEEDED A CHANGE.

70 the Editor of the Evening Journal.
Sir: Please correct that mistake
which appeared in Tuesdays Evening
Journal about Those two married wo-
men going away with that burleeque
company. We were in Philadelphia
for a change. We thought The change
would do us good. If we want exercise
we have che use Of hands to work,
without exposing our limbs before the
fcotlights. And the person who circu-
lated that report should take few les
sens about keeping his nose out OF
other peoples business, as he would
greatly oblige
MRS. WILLIAM HANLEY,
MRS. MARTHA WRIT.
wilmington, October %, 1897.
Evening journal., 1897-10-23
WILTON -LAcKAYE TONIGHT.

That period of French history in
which Louis XIV figures as a famous,
as well as infamous sovereign, has
been the basis Of the play called THE
Royal Secret In which Wilton Lack
aye will been seen at the Opera House
this evening Romantic incidents,
thrilling dramatic climaxes and an in
terestlfg story promise TO make this
one OF the conspicuous and successful
productions OF the season. Costume
plays are much in vogue at present, and
have taken strong hold upon theatre
goers. From a scenic point OF view Mr.
Lackaye's production is on a par with
any Of the big dramatic productions
that have been seen in late years, and
he will costume IL in as rich a manner
as the subject demands.
Evening journal., 1897-10-23
IrNI0uE AFFAIR.

The b. e. o. r. r. will run a novel
excursion to the Blue Ridge and Ale
gheny Mountains, Thursday, October
2S, arranged especially for amateur
photographers. in taking such points
as Harper's Ferry. Hancock, Berkeley
Springs. Martinsburg. Cumberland and
Washington. The trip will cover a
period OF four days, and will be in
charge of the company's official photog-
rapher. who has been over the route In
advance and made arrangements to Sc
cure reduced rates from the various no
tells and liverymen for carriages and
tally-hos.
special car fitted with dark room
and provided with chemicals for de-
veloping negatives will be taken along,
SO IT will not be necessary to wait until
YOU get home to ascertain whether the
picture was a good one or not.
Full information and circulars
can fbe had by applying or writing to b.
a Q. agents.
sphe train arrangements and rates OF
fare, are given below;
Train leaves Wilmington. .S.49 a. m.
\ROUND TRIP RATES.
HarperS Ferry y............-.-.....S S5.o9
HancocR,or Berkeley Springs. 400
Cumberland ................... ..... o''o
Tickets will be valid to return until
November L. and permit stop on at
Harpers Ferry. Hancock, and at
Washington. return trip.
Evening journal., 1897-10-23
REGISTERS ORDERS.
ORDER.
REGISTERS OFFICE.


New Castle County. Del. Oct u.s. 1897.
Upon the application of Annie NJ Null
rooney. eNecutrix of Thomas Mulrooney.
late of Wilmington hundred. in said
county, deceased, Il is ordered and di
rected by the register that the execu
trix aforesaid give notice OF granting
of letters testamentary upon the es-
tate OF the deceased, with the date Of
granting thereof. by causing advertise
ments TO be posted within forty days from
the date of such letters in six OF the most
public places OF the county of New Cas-
tie. requiring 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 news
paper published in Wilmington. Del, and
to be continued therein three weeks (e.
d.
Given under the hand and sea
OF office OF the Register afore
said. at Wilmington. IN New
IL. 81 Castle county aforesaid. the
day and year above written.
CALVIN w. CROSSAN,
Register.
Evening journal., 1897-10-23

SOC. TO PHILADELPHIA AND RE-
TURN VIA THE PENNSYLVANIA
RAILROAD, NEXT SUNDAY, oC-
TOBER o.
Very large excursion last Sunday.
Will be greater next. Special train
from Wilmington at 9.1G o'clock. Tick
cts aleo good On regular trair9 leaving
at 7.07 and S.19 a. m.
Evening journal., 1897-10-23

Dover people who are interested 10
lectures are disgusted over the fact tnat
vaudeville shows draw larger crowds
than the best lecturer who appears
there
The Queen Anne RaNroad Company
has bought lot on FronAstreet. Lewes,
from George b. Rodney, aRd VIII erect
a station.
y Nearly 100 persons have y Proiesseu
avernion al the revival sNVice7 Ak
sevilie H. +. Church.
Evening journal., 1897-10-23
NOrIch-

Notice Is hereby given that Letters Tes-
tamentary were in due form OF law
18th day Of Oct, A. d. 1897. and that all
persons having claims against the estat te
OF the deceased must present the same,
duly attested. to the said executrix,
on or before the 18th day OF Oct, 1928.
or abide the Act OF Assembly In such
cas~ made and provided.
ANNIE NJ. NULROONEN Exccutrix.
address No. 5c5 West Tiith street. VII
mington, Del
Evening journal., 1897-10-23

Talk is cheap, but advertising costs
money. Sensible people wouldn't ad-
vertse goods without merits. Unscru-
pulous people can initiate them at little
cost Do you want the real thing or the
substitute? Insist on getting what you
order.
Evening journal., 1897-10-23
HANsCoM's.

Hanscom's Mocha and Java
Coffee has been put 10 the
most crucial tests only to re-
ceive the highest encomiums
from all quarters.
HANSCOM'S. 7th and Market str.ot.
Evening journal., 1897-10-23
VIA PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD TO
BALTIMORE NEXT SUNDAY, OC-

IODI4IN - II D1N = II
Very low rate for first-class accom-
modations. Special trains from Will
minton 4.3S and . o'clock a. m. Regu-
lar trains at 1918 a. m. and 1905 p. m.
Fifty cents round trip
Evening journal., 1897-10-23

Six-piece Parlor Suits at Adair's, 2O7
Market street, for S15. You should see
them.
Evening journal., 1897-10-23
FOR THE SILVER SERVICE.
LIST OF sUBSCRIE TIoNs RE
CEIvED UP TO THE TIME OF co
ING TO PRESS.

The following is a complete list of
the subscriptions which have been paid
in up to noon to-day:
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-15
BRIEFlY TOLD.

Senior Sagasta, the Spanish Liberal
leader, in an interview on the subject OF
the Cuban Instruction, says the upris-
ing, instead of dying out, is spreading
considerably.
Arrangements were completed in New
York Monday for a match between God
dard and Sharkey, to take place in San
Francisco during the latter part of No
vember next. The national athletic club
of San Francisco has offered a $4,000
purse for the fight, but nothing definite
has been settled in this regard and the
articles have not been signed Robert
Fitzsimmons' coachman, Howard J..
Patterson, has. sued the pugilist for $4,000
for assault.
A woman as yet unknown, except that
her name is Miss Wheeler, walked into
Lake Quinsigamond, Worcester, Tuesday
afternoon with baby in her arms and
was drowned.
The condition of the yellow fever cpl
demic at Ocean Springs, is more unfavor-
able, three new cases being reported Mon
day.
A coroner's inquest over the bodies of
the victims of the Santa Fe wreck was
begun at Emporia, Kansas, Monday
Many witnesses were heard and the testi
mony was exceedingly conflicting.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-15
Revival Nee Jugs.

The interest in the revival meetings
that are being held at the Gospel Mission
are growing in interest. Last evening
a very large audience was present. The
services were opened with spirited song
and praise service, heartily engaged in
by all present. Rev. H. F. Dexter read
appropriate selections of Scripture, and
several fervent prayers were offered.
Rev. .F.Pearson spoke upon the subject
of assurance, choosing for his text 1st
John, 5-13: 'sThese things have / written
unto you that believe on the name OF the
Son of God; that We may know that ye
have eternal life Mr.. Pearson dwelt
upon the thought that to be anchored in
the faith, it was absolutely necessary
to have certain knowledge. and to be in
possession of the strength that is inpart-
ed only to those who have been born
again. Many and numerous are the dis
appointments that the young convert will
have to meet in highway of life, and
they can only be overcome by the knowl-
edge that he who is for us, is more than
all that can be against us. Helpful and
encouraging were the ways pointed
out and the directions given by the
word of God, and experiences taken from
every lay. life. At the close of the adj
dress testimony service was held, fol-
lowed by an altar service where many
were seeking help and deliverance from
the bondage of sin. This evening Evan
gelist Walter Russell will conduct the SER
vices and all are cordially invited to at
Tend
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-15
brief JoTTINos.

Winonah council, mo. 3, ID. OF F., OF
Portland, will be the. guest of Minnehaha
council, No. 6, of Westbrook tonight.
Car leaves head of Preble street at Z
o'clock. All members will please be on
hand.
These were drawn as grand jury for
the Circuit court yesterday: George E..
Currier and Robert Harding; and these
for petit jurors: Geo. T.Means and Dan
lei +. Emery, Jr.
The children of the Female Orphan asy-
lum who have passed the summer at their
new summer home. Strout Farm Great
Ghebeague. returned Friday to the home,
so State street. The interior of the State
street home has been repainted through
out and entirely refurnished, the old fur
niture being taken to furnish the summer
home.
The record made by Frank R. Lang of
302 miles in IS hours, was made on Day
ton wheel.
The grocery store Of George B. Damon,
43 Green street, was entered by burglars
Monday night, but nothing was taken.
The thieves broke window and were
then frightened away by the hostler of
Soule's stable, which is. but short dis
tance away.
Portland company, No. s, Uniform
Rank, Knights of Pythias, having re-
ceived and accepted an invitation from
the York County Agricultural society
to take part in a parade at the fair at
Saco, Wednesday, September 18th, all
Sir knights of the company should be at
in full uniform, SO as to leave the hall at
o'clock sharp. The Saco company will
receive the Portland company on arrival
in Saco
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-15
BLUE PEOPLE BRIGHT.

The business mans friend, Bicola Pills, are a
scientific remedy and the only perfect cure for
adapted for the banker, lawyer, doctor, preach
er and merchant While Btcoio Pills are in
tended for all who are afflicted with nervous
nervous s. o systsm With fantnesss.
Bcoa Pls gye immediate r fIdh1do rheuma
erad' and f Perfected nv THE TURNER'S. Of PbiIas
delphia. THE TURNER'S also make
TARZINA--The only ointment for skin troub-
les. Cures piles.
A very small pill. Turns your liver.
Regular agents in Portland for The Turner's,
Remedies, are
Rraodon Frank f. Holland, Fred A. Tmrnua&S
[. G Fowler, Chas,. E. Wheeler, Edward NJ NJ
Stevens. Frank E. Pickett. 49,
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-15
The brooklyn Damaged while DOCKING

During the recent docking of the bat
tleship Indiana at Halifax, her bottom
bulged under the forward turret. A Hall.
fax dispatch attributes the fault to Naval
Constructor Bowles of New York He
came here to See that the docking was
properly done. The weight of the turrets
was so great that the bottom sank
enough to seriously affect the turret sup
ports. The dock officials say that they
have docked British naval vessels much
heavier than the Indiana, without trouble.
A despatch from Washington says that
the safety of the battleship was endan-
gered by the failure of those in charge of
the docking to observe the simple precau-
ton of placing sufficient blocks under
those places where the greatest weight
should naturally come.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-15
Green Stamps Again.

Washington, September 14.-The Secre-
tary of the Treasury and the Postmaster
General, after consultation with the
President, have decided to change the
color of the current 2-cent postage stamn
from carmine to green of the shade now
used on government notes. The l0-cent
postage stamp which is now printed in
green, will be changed to some other COL
or, possibly carmine. 1t is thought that
the green is more desirable color than
carmine, besides saving the government
about $4,000 in the difference between
the two inks.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-15
p. II. S., 'e7.

The photographs of the class of ,a7
are shown in the window of Steinert's,
piano warerooms, Congress street. az r
late years classes of the High school have
We'd with each other as to which shall
furnish the best as well as the most oriri-
nal design to it's MEM ers. The class met
ure of '97 includes 80 likenesses of yonnr
ladies and gentlemen, presenting one nen 81
the best groupings that Mr. Smaller Cush-
ing has done for the school, sscomparinp
favorably with The picture of '96. 1t will
be on exhibition for few days.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-15

"Mrs. Willows SOOTHING Syrup
Has been used over Fifty Years oy millions OF
mothers for their children while Teethtng
with perfect success. 1t soothes the child.
softens the gums, allays Pain, cures Wind
Collie, regulates the bowels, and is the best
remedy for Diarrhoea whether arising from
teething or other causes For sale by Drug
gists in every part of the world. Be sure and
ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup. 20 cts
q bottle
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-15
A Costly Coon Hunt.

Turner, September 1.-THE house of
Judson Pratt on Gen. Turner hill, was
burned Monday night at about 10 o. clock.
Mr.. Pratt had gone out with party
from the village on coon hunt. They
found no coons, but returned early and
discovered the house on fire. The fire had
made such progress that little was saved
from the house. There was no insurance.
Mrs. Pratt was away on visit.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-15
PERSONAL.

Mr.. Francis Wilson, Miss Lulu CHASER
and several of the members of his COM
pany are stopping at the Congress square
hotel.
4 W. B. Miller of New York, field secre-
tary for the Y. NJ G. A, is visiting Secre-
tary Garland in this city.
W. H. Newell, Esq, of Lewiston, was
yesterday admitted to practice in the
United States court, on motion of Hon.
George E. Bird
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-15
Postmasters aud Patents.

Washington, September 14.-Edward
jefferson, vice L. Fendworth.
Patents have been granted to William
f. Draper and j. II. Northropp, Hope
dale, on loom; Charles Clifford. Gardi-
ner, on combined mop tub and mop
wringer.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-15
Handkerchief Sale.

Webbing you from over the ocean
omSwitzerland, the land that's
as full of weaving and hand work
skill as it is of mountains and scenery.
We bring you a few thousand Hand
kerchiefs OF rem arkable beauty for
the price asked.
Handkerchiefs whose good for
tune it Vas to slip into America a
day or two ahead Of the tariff tax.
Fine Swiss lawn.
Some have hand drawnwork
squares in the corners.
Some have hand drawnwork all
around the inner edge.
Most are hemstitched.
Although some have heavy open
embroidery edges,
Cast your eye in at window No.
3. You'll see them there.
Price I21-2c
j. r. LIBBY co.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-15
senate F Wellington Lays Aside soeptre

Baltimore, September 14.-United
States Senator George L. Wellington
today resigned the Craftsmanship Of the
Republican state central committee, TINS
relinquishing the leadership Of the party
in this state, which he has held for the
past three years.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-15

SMILE signature of cHAs. H FLETce.ER
is on the wrapper of every bottle of cAsroRIA.
When Baby was sick, we gave her castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria
when she had Children, she gave them castoria
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-15
PORTLAND WAREHOUSE &
TRANSFER co.

The undersigned have entered upon the bust
ness Of general warehousing at Nos. l. 2, 8 and
Gait Block and 81 Commercial Street. under
the name of PORTLAND WAREHOUSE &
TRANSFER co. Mr.. Simeon Malone will act
as manager of the business and is authorized to
same upon presentation of Warehouse Receipt.
SIDNEY w. THAXTER,
WIN. H. THAXTER,
SIMEON MALONE.
Portland, Me-, Sept. 1st, 1897.
sep13 div
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-15
POCKET BOOKS.
A large assortment o

"A IdTS0 aSSOTImtnC OF
Ladies' and Misses Combination
Pocket Books in Seal, Morocco,
Crushed Levant and a choice
line Of fine feathers in black, tan,
green and all the latest shades,
plain and with sterling silver cor
ners, SOC, 75c, $l.OO
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-15
THE PRESS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.

j. r. Libby Co.
owen. Moore q Co.
Eastman Bros. & Bancroft.
Fisk & Golf.
Maine Central Excui sion.
Oscar f. Hunt.
A. 4. Hill & Co.
Walter Corey Co.
Miss Mary Alice Cobb.
City of Portland.
Deering High School.
ADJUSTMENTS.
Portland Theatre,
AUCTION COLUMN.
F. o. Bailey & Co.
New Wants, To Let, FOR Sale, Lost, Found
and Similar advertisements wiIlbefound under
heir appropriate heads on Page 6.