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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-20
r,t1F COHEN co. THE COHEN co.

quantity produced in the autumn and ear
~ winter Is simply enormous, as nearly
all nurserymen have recourse to them as
occupierS OF their lighthouses after grapes,
tomatoes, cucumbers, and other products
and as a means of providing work for
their men. Last season the production
was so overwhelming that prices were
hardly, If at all, remunerative. The mar
cissus industry is one Of the most striking
developments of modern hoWer-grOWing:
comparatively little attention had been
bestowed upon ii up to thirty years ago
ana yet some 600 varieties of narcissug
are now known, Of which 100 are wel3
worth cultivating. AT the present time,
the sro"lng OF the narcissus has become.
perhaps, the most important single divls-
ION OF the open-air flower industry. not.
Vhiy IN Lincolnshire and the Scilly Isles,
Dul also IN other parts of the country, in
eigdlng districts nearer London.
some idea OF the cost of growing the
ndrcissus is obtainable from the figures
relating 10 Lincolnshire bulb farm lust
gwen by Mr.. Bear formerly of the Mark
Lane EXpress) in the new issue of The
Royal Agricultural Societys Journal. sun
posing ZvO'OOO bulbs Of moderate size to be
painted on an acre, at cost of 500 per
l,WO, and allowing 500 per acre as The
cost or manuring, cultivating the land
painting, wedding, picking, and market
lng; the total would be 1920 per acre.
Whicn would probably include rent, rates,
ana taxes. AS some varieties of the bulbs
cost much less and others much more than
szo per l,OOO, the total expenses per acre
would range from 5000 to 5000. But
these totals apply only 10 the first year.
even In the case of growers who have 10
BUY their bulbs, as the latter usually
stand from two to three years. Conse-
luently, the average annual expenses
would be lessened. and might be put at
about $3.50 per acre. Various flower
farms in the vicinities of Spalding. Bos-
ton, and Wisbech are noticed, and il is
mentioned that the freight on flowers
Tom Spaldlng TO London is only So cents
per cwt. The Riviera is having a notable
'lyal near at hand. Good luck to all such
efforts! n. BOWiC,K
London, July Doth
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-20
SANTIAGO REV|V|NC,
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE)

understood by the United States? This
causes US much anxiety, and we give 1t
great attention, but we are still awaiting
the information demanded from General
Jaumanes, who has not responded, there
being no cable communication between
Manila and Hongkong."
These remarks have all the appearance
Of being authentic, as they are in accord
with information from other sources and
in harmony with Premier Sagasta's usual
style. The public is still anxious for an
explanation Of Governor-General Angus
tins mysterious departure from Manila,
but its curiosity is not likely to be salts
fed for some time, the government de-
Ginning to say anything.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-20
PROPOSALS.

Office Board Of Health. City Han
SEALED PROPOSALS FOR ERECT
ING A SHED at the stables OF this dee
partment will be received here until
TUESDAY, the Z}d instant. Specifications
can be seen az this Office, committee zee
serving the right and privilege OF reject
ing any and all bids. BY order
'au 19-3t HEALTH COMMITTEE.
UNITED STATES ENGINEER or
FICE 1915 CRANKY street. Norfolk. va. Au-
gust 8, lS9S.-Sealed proposals for furnish
ing and delivering Cement Broken stone.
Yellow Pine Lumber steel Bolts Steel
Beams, and Cast-IrOn Columns at Fort
Monroe. Va, will be received here until
y o'clock September Is, 1898 and then
publicly opened. Information furnished
on application. THOMAS L. CASEY. Cap
tain, Engineers. au lS,19.20 23&Se 1915
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-20
nusINEss Opportunities.

THE PRISON ASSOCIATION OF Vlg-
GINA desires TO make a contract with
reliable party 10 use their workshop
al the Industrial School, Laurel. Va. on
Richmond. Fredericksburg and Potomac
railroad, and the employment OF as many
boys as can be used TO advantage ia
some manufacturing enterprise. For
further information apply So IS. b. WILL
LIAMS, Secretary, ll03 east Main street.
Richmond. Va au lS0&23'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-20
ChOate the President

SARATOGA, N. Y, August l9.-At the
concluding session Of the American Bar
Association to-day these officers were
elected: Joseph f. Choate, of New York.
president; John Hinckley OF Baltimore,
secretary, and Francis Rowle. Of Phlla-
delphia, treasurer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-20
Receiver for "a Coal Company.

KNOXVILLE, TENN. August 19-The
Black Diamond Coal Company, operating
mines in the Jellico coal district, was to-
day placed in the hands of II. II. HeaId
as receiver, upon the application of local
creditors. The liabilities are placed at
yle5.009; assets, aside from lands, So, 900.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-20
How the Quarrel Began.

Jacksonville Fla.) Times Union.)
Mrs. kindlee: The woman who ill-treats
her husband deserves to have her house
burned over her head
Mrs. crosslee: That's so. BY the way.
is your house insured. my dear?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-20
WANTED

YOUNG LADY WISHES TO TEACH
in Private Family or School. Can teach
English. Latin, German, MathematIcs
and instrumental Music Testimonials
furnished. Reference given and required
Address Miss ANNIE, Abilene Post
Office. care postmaster. Charlotte county.
Va. au lO-lOt.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-20
WANTED

SEVEN INTELLIGENT MEN TO TAKE
orders for Cuba and the War with
Spain" Magnihcently illustrated Sells
at sight; workers making from s. TO s.
daily. Circulars, war pictures, and liberal
inducements free on application. Address
GLOBE BIBLE PUBLISHING CON-
PANY, 723 Chestnut street, Philadelphia.
Pa. au l9-2t
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au 2O-1nl
WANTED,
ROARnEP

BOARDERS FOR THE MONTHS OF
August and September. Good location
nice milk and butter and plenty OF
melons. Two miles from station, on Chess
from city. Miss A. j.. GOODWIN. Fred
ericks Hall, Va. au 9l-fts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-20
FOR RENT

THAT MOST DESIRABLE TWO
Story-and- Basement Brick Dwelling NO
3l9 south Laurel street, containing six
rooms, and having city water and gas.
Anything necessary I'm the way OF repaIr4
will be done at once. Rent low Come To
see us about H. j. b. ELAN & co.
au l3-2w 1ll3 Main street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-20
Young BISMARCK Correcting Proc,

BERLIN, August l9.-It is reported that
Prince Herbert Bismarck has hidden HIM
self for the purpose OF correcting The
proofs OF his fathers memoirs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-20
WANTED.

100000 POUNDS SUMAC LEAVES AT
the Manchester Tannery and Sumac- Mills
For price, &c, address
A. ID. SHOTWELL q co.
au ZO-lm Manchester Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-20
WANTED.

TO RENT OUT a FIRsT-FLoOR FLAT.
five rooms and bath, on west Main TO
small family with no small children.
answer at once. Address FLATS. this
Office an 96-9t.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-20
FOR RENT

If YOU WANT A NICE sIX-ROOu
Brick House ia nice order and having
city water We can rent you No. l7l6 east
Broad street for 80 per month. Call ID
see US about It. j. Il. ELAN a co.
an l3-2W 1ll3 Main street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-20
BUSINESS WANTS,
WANTED.

ABOUT THE FIRST OF SEPTEMBER.
Table Board near Laurel and Park ave-
nue., for family of four or five adults
and one child. Address. with terms per
week. TABLE BOARD, Box S73, city.
&c
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-20
FOR RENT.

THAT MOST DESIRABLE sfX-ROOW
Brick Dwelling No. 1886 south Laurel
street. city water and gas. Rent only So
per month, and all necessary repairs win
be done. j. b. ELAN & Co.
au l3-2w lll3 Main street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-20
w ANTIgn

A GENTLEMAN OF EXPERIENCE
and good business qualifications. is sober
and industrious, wishes 70 represent some
good house on the road in millinery. no.
IONS. dry-goods, or shoes. Willing TO be-
gin on small salary Can furnish good
references as 10 habits, qualifications. sc
Address M Box 80, Edenton, n G.
au l9-2ts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-20
WANTED,

TO EXCHANGE ONE OR BOTH OF
two Small Houses. having good tenants.
for City Building Fund Stocks: paid-up
stocks preferred, though offers OF an
other sort will be considered. Value az
tho two houses about $3.50 Address A.
W. LEE. care Dispatch Office an la-lOt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-20

A YOUNG OR MIDDLE-AGED MAN AS
collector. Must be. industrious and willing
TO make himself generally useful. Expe-
rience not necessary. Address. I'm own
handwriting, UNITED MANUFACTU-
RING PUBLISHING COMPANY. ilO7
east Main street. Richmond. Va. an 20-1ts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-20
WANTED.

AN ENERGETIC MAN. OF GOOD AID
dress. as Agent in Richmond for an old
established business. DANIEL WADE.
1913 east Main street. Rear office. au l4-lw
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-20
AUCTION sALEs-v,,.-. n.-.

WHEN REAL ESTATE Is SOLD r1s
TAAEs FOR THE CURRENT CAI.Fn
DAB YEAR ARE TO BE PAID ppo
hnrA Bf THE VENDOR AND THs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-20

cards. BIl-Heads. Statements. Letter
Heads, Note-Heads. Circulars. Handbills'
Dodgers, &C.. printed by tho Dispatch
Company at low prices. WIN give you
good work at same prices you pay for
inferior work. Send US your orders and
we will guarantee satisfaction in every
particular.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-20

Orders for printing sent to the Dis
patch Company will be given prompt at
tention. and the style of work and prices
IN be sure 10 please you.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-20
BY ". w. Bowe,
Real Estate Auctloneer.
TRUSTEES SALE

| TRUSTEES SALE !.
VALUABLE IMPROVED REAr. =,
ON THE NORTH SIDE OF Rpo,n
| BETWEEN TWELFTH STREET Avn,
| COLLEGE STREET.
| WITH Two HANDSOME THREE.
THE ST0 OK NEW BUILDINGS,
INCHES FRONT on BROAD
STREET
AND EXTENDING BACK BETWrr.,y
PARALLEL LINES 1852 FEET 10 y
AN ALLEY.
TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AI-CTroN-
In execution Of certain deed o. TIM.
dated the 18th day OK June. lsa5 ~
Modesto A. Delhaye and Adele Delbs..
his wife. TO the undersigned as trusfees
being thereto required I'm writing Inv 80
creditor secured therein. default hgvir,
been made under said deed, We viii oge,
for sale. by public auction. on
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER IS. 1e2
at o'clock r. NJ. on the premises ~.
above-described REAL ESTATE. ''
This property is exceedingly atfraet.,o
in appearance, is believed 10 be verV srb
stantially constructed, and consists II,
two handsome residences. The has,
ncnfS arc wei Suiltu IoE lGnL Nf-Inres
or for offices. without detracting fro,S
the desirability or comfort Of the hons
a. residences.
TERMS OF SALE: Cash as m tb.
costs of executing this trust and The srr,
Of $J.74S45, with interest on 500. M,
thereof, from June II, 1897. the am6gr,
of the original loan as described n s4f
deed. and on 800, another part thereof
from same date and on 1855. another
part thereof, from May D. lS9s. and "a,
$3.50. balance thereof. from MAY y. 'ss'
the last three described sums having
been contracted since the recording n
the said trust deed. and ATE declared AM
additional lien upon said property under
said deed OF trust by the express PROV.
sions thereof; and the balance Of The Dur.
chase-money, II any, upon 2 credit IN
equal instalrents OF principal az six and
twelve months from day OF sale. FOR
negotiable notes, with interest. o. DO 30.
cured by a deed of trust upon the pro.
perty.
But. by direction OF tho creditor So.
cured. the purchaser. upon payment u
one third OF the purchase-money in cash
will be given any reasonable credit on
interest as 10 the balance Of said debt
in lieu of cash. as above announced. me
terms Of such credit 10 be announced te-
fore the sale takes place.
y. W. BOWIE.
JOHN PICkRETL.
al 1923, SOSe6 1876 Trustees.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-20
COURT ORDERS.
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
TAKE NOTICE

TAKE NOTICE.
In pursuance Of decree Of the Circuit,
Court OF Gloucester county, rendered on
the 10Th day OF April. lSsS. I'm the cham
Gerry suit Of WITT. ASSEE, rs. FOX &
AIS, therein pending. the undersigned.
one Of the commissioners Of said court
will. on the 22d day OF September. lAN.
between the hours Of 10 o'clock OF the fore
noon and sunset of that day. az the law
office Of G.. T.. Cary. at Gloucester Court
house, Va. proceed 10 make the enquiries
therein ordered. and settle the accounts
directed-tO-Wit To ascertain who are
the heirs at law of Miss VIRGINIA
OLIVIER, deceased. and the account "
all moneys that went into the hands OF the
administrator OF said Miss Virginia OLE
yier Should the taking OF said evidence
and accounts not be- commenced on that
day: or II commenced and not complettg
on that day, the taking 81 the same viii
be adjourned and continued from day 20
day at the same place and between tho
same hours until completed.
J. HAIRSTON SEAWELL,
au 2O-Sait Commissioner In Chancefy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-20
WANTED.

EDUCATED EXPERIENCED MEN TO
Organize Stations for Travelling Librarv
DnlYeTsity. salary or commission.
PARMELEE LIBRARY COMPANY
Chicago. au STU, Th& Sa6t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-20
EMPLOYMENT WANTS.
WANTED.

MANAGER WANTED IN EVERY
CITY IN United States, to establish Branch
Ior international Carpet-Cleaning Com
cinnati. an 'ooft
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-20
WANTED.

a YOUNG MAN OF SOME EXPERT
ence to Clerk in General Store. one from
country preferred. Best references re-
CURED. Address Box II, Hot Springs.
Va. an 5o-1ts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-20
WANTED,

TO PURCHASE a FEW HUNDRED
Tons OF Blackjack Bark. either rossed
or unrossed." VIII pay the highest mar
ket cash price. SIG. NJ. GOODMAN. POST
Office Box 2is Richmond. au Is-iw
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-20
REAL ESTATE AT PRIVATE SALE
For SALE.

FOR SALE,
A BEAUTIFUL HOME, STORE. AND
Orchard. Two miles from Crozet DarCf
Va Address G.. W. KEISTER, Yancey
Mills Albemarle county, Va.
au l3-Sa&Tuiw
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-20
VoR RENT.
FOR RENT


FOR RENT.
NO. 10 SOUTH BEECH STREET; Z
rooms.
No. 707 west Clay street; Rooms.
No. 407 east Clay street; 10 rooms.
No. EOS east Clay street. rooms.
No. Sl2 east Clay street; 10 rooms.
No. 1ll5 east Clay street, 10 rooms
No. ) east Cary street; 10 rooms
No 500 west Clay street; s rooms.
No. lO3 west Clay street; rooms
No. 1921 Floyd avenue; rooms.
No. 302 west Grace street; II rooms
No. 1906 west Main street; S rooms.
No. SD west Main street; 8 rooms.
No. COZ east Main street; . rOOms-Fiat.
No. POI east Marshall street; rooms
Flat
No. 2l west Marshall street; rooms
Flat
No. II west Marshall street; rooms
No. us south Reservoir street, rooms
No. 5H north Twenty-sec0nd street. 8
rooms.
No. nS north Twenty-fourth street;
rooms.
No. COZ north Twenty-seventh street.
rooms.
No. 700 north Twenty-seventh street;
rooms.
No. 500 IL north Fifth street; 10 rooms
No. 70l II north Ninth street; Z rooms
No 40i north Twelfth street; rooms
j. ID. CARNEAL
au Colt NO. JOG east Ai3u street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-20
WANTED.

BOARDERS FOR TWO NICEI.Y-FIR
nished rooms. with good table fare and
home comforts Terms moderate. Apply
at NO. ga north Seventh street au ii-lw
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-20
WANTED.
w ANTIND

GOOD COOK; MUST COME WELL RE
commended. Apply at Ill east Main
street. an 2n-1tE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-20

Old papers for sale at the Dispatch
Office.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-09-22

day at Nanona, Mise ERos' home, near
TESTERS Corner
Merton Munson and shubrick Brad
ford, of Wilmington, visited New Cas-
tie yesterday.
The Misses Kuntz are spending few
days in Philadelphia as the guests Of
their aunt, Mrs. Sandt.
John Vantine is on a Through to his
home here, He recently came from
Tampa, Florida.
William Daily, of Philadelphia. Is
spending a few days with his parents,
here.
Mics Maud Hewlett is spending two
weeks with her brother, James, in
Philadelphia.
Miss Alice Mcclure, charming
young woman of Philadelphia, who has
been the guest of Miss Florence Langs-
ton, on Delaware street, New Castle,
has left as the guest of Mrs. Fred Tay-
Tor, of Clayton, where she anticipates
spending some time before returning to
her Philadelphia home.
Miss Florence Langston, who is the
guest of her sister, Mrs. Fred Taylor,
at Clayton, has been confined to her
room for a few days by illness.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-09-22
MILFORD'S NEW POSTMASTER

WILL ASSUME OFFICE ON OCTO-
BIER DEATH OF MRS. ROBERT
HILL.
Special Correspondence Evening Journal.
Milford, Sept. 22.-William V. Sipple,
the new postmaster, will take posses
sion Of the Office October l. His chief
clerk will be Byard P. Burns, and his
bondsmen are William l. Simpson
Joseph E. Holland, George H. Hall,
George Fisher Pierce, Charles Barker,
and ID. Refs. The amount OF bond re-
quired is $4,000, and the office pays
81 800 a year and is third7class office
The office will be continued in the
same building. which is furnished at
the governments expense.
Robert Belts, while descending into
a well about eighteen feet deep in the
yard of the South Milford public school,
was precipitated to the bottom by the
breaking Of the rope with which he was
holding on to. He was considerably
bruised but no bones were broken.
Register of Wills William f. Causey
has been confined to the house since
last Sunday, but is now better.
Mrs. Robert Hill, who was operated
upon last Saturday at the Kensington
Hospital, died Unexpectedly on Monday.
Her remains were brought down to her
home, at Pennington, on Tuesday, and
she was buried in the Episcopal grave
yard, in Milford on Wednesday after
noon. She was the sister Of Mrs. Ruth
Carlisle, Mrs. Ann Reynolds and Mrs.
Williamina Hail. of this place, all
daughters of the late Governor William
Tharp
Edward Els. son of Professor Els.
left yesterday morning for Harvard. to
take a seven years course. four years
of the classical and three years in the
medical department.
Mrs. Frank Pierson and children. of
Wilmington, have been the guests of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Bar
ker.
Reese Parker, of Middletown. was in
town on Monday.
Mrs. J. Lynn Pratt has returned from
Elkton, Nd
Miss Minnie Richards has accepted a
position as teacher in Little Creek hun
bred
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-09-22
NEW CASTLE NEWS NOTES

The football team will meet tonight
at Meredith's to organize for the sea-
son.
Eugene Chase and Frank Janvier
killed forty-one rail birds yesterday on
Gemmil's gut.
The internal revenue inspector visit
ed New Castle yesterday.
Joseph Smith, while working at the
Diamond State ron Companys works,
ran a piece of iron through his foot.
Frank Deli. Janvier, of this place,
was admitted to practice at the bar of
New Castle county yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Wilhelme are in
Philadelphia to-day attending the fu-
neral of George Imhof, Mrs. Wilhelme's
brother.
The yawl boat Evan b. was stolen on
Tuesday night from the Delaware street
wharf, but was found later at Delaware
City.
The wedding Of Samuel McKnit, of
this place, and Miss Annie Cox, took
place at the latter's home. at Marshall
ton. George Barr, Jr., was best man.
Corporal Edward Whitnack, of Com
pany H, f. d. r., was brought home
from Camp Meade late yesterday. Mr.,
Whitnack is very sick, but it is to be
hoped with good nursing he will re-
cover.
William Naylor took the Oriental de-
gree of the Junior Order of United
American Mechanics on Tuesday night
William Beckett, while at work at
the Delaware Iron Works, had two OF
his fingers badly mashed by being
struck with a heavy hammer.
The dance to be given by the T. A
B. Society will take place without fail
on Friday night at Rogers Park.
John Wilson and Thomas Holcomt
will spend tomorrow across the river
. fishing.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-09-22

The French musician, Mailhol. who
has just died at Toulouse was fond
Of practical jokes. Some years ago, he
composed a march, which he consider
ed the proper thing to be played at
due,s, and he sought in vain an oppor-
tunity Of having it performed. Final
ly he stirred up a quarrel between two
singers. and succeeded in getting a duel
arranged. Hardly had the two adver-
saries crossed swords when to thsir In
tense establishment they feard a con-
cealed orchestra strike up MailhoNs
march. Realizing that they were in the
victims of the facetious composer, but
being Gascons themselves. and, conse-
uuently. fond Of a joke, the two duel
lists laughed. hsgan to fence in time
20 the music and, naturally, the whole
affair finished in a gosd tempered way.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-09-22
SOCIAL AID PERSONAL NOTES

Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Rulings and
daughter, of Berlin, Nd, are visiting
Mrs. Clara White.
Lewis E. Eliason has returned from
la weeks stay in Pennsylvania.
Charles Lennig. of the Philadelphia
lefty Troop, visited Miss Virginia Coo
/ per Thursday night.
William Scott and Mr.. Fulenwider
\ were the guests of New Castle friends
Hast night.
Mrs. Henry Hay, who has been the
guest Of her sister, Mrs. Chauncey
IHolcomb, has returned to Philadelphia.
Miss Carrie Lefevre spent yesterday
with Miss Eugenia Myers.
Mrs. James Housman spent yesterday
lin Philadelphia.
Miss Julia Enos, Miss Sarah Rodney
and John H. Rodney, Jr., spent yester-
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-09-22
NEWS FROM DIR briggs
WHO Is DOING MISSIONARY WORK
IN ALASKA-DIVE NEWS OF
SMYRNA.

WftO 10 DUNG MlSS1ONAt1 WOfNh
IN ALASKA-LGvE NEWS OF
SMYRNA.
Special Correspondence Evening Journal.
Smyrna, Sept. 22.-The Misses Ward,
Of Raleigh, North Carolina, are the
guests of Mrs. William Springs, Of
Bunford.
Sister Johanna, of the Industrial
Home, Clayton, is visiting her home
for the first time in twenty-seven years.
A letter was received yesterday from
Dr. briggs, of Alaska, by his sister,
Mrs. James G. Turner. 1t was dated
August 10, and reached here several
weeks earlier than his letters have ar
rived heretofore. He reports himself
in good health and the mission work
in a fiourishing condition.
Rev. Henry Forester, of the Mexi-
can Episcopal Church, is expected in
Philadelphia to-day and will be in
Wilmington the last Sunday in the
month. His son, Harry T. Forester,
entered Trinity school, at Hartford,
Conn, yesterday.
Mrs. NJ. X. d. Eldrigde has been Wis
iting Mrs James J. Turner, near town.
Century Club members expect TO give
drama in the Opera House in the
near future.
Miss Name Wallace, of New York
city, and Miss Bertha Wallace, of Do
yer, are visiting the Misses Tschndy.
The Misses Snow are on a weeks
visit to friends in Wilmington and will
attend the Fall openings there and in
Philadelphia.
The store recently erected on Com
merce street by Michael Blendt and oc-
cupied by Miss Peekey, presents very
nice appearance.
Mrs. Moore and daughter, Of Phila-
delphia, are the guests of Lizzie Hall.
George T. Turner has entered st
Luke's school, Bushelton. Pa.
Mr.. Bitzie, of the hosiery company
made a business trip to Baltimore yes
terday.
Roland Bell has returned to League
Island after a short visit to his parents
Miss Sarah T. Mitchell will be her,
the last of the week as the guest OF
/ Mrs. w. Dame.