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Evening journal., 1898-10-26
KEWS OF LEWES
Special correspondence Evening Journal.

Special Correspondence Evening Journal.
Lewes. Oct. 22.-The new pilot boat
Philadelphia came down TO the Break
water this morning on her trial trip. She
will return Sunday 10 Philadelphia.
Inc battleship Texas came in the
Breakwater last night and went TO Phila-
delphia this morning To take part in the
Peace Jubilee % be he,d there.
The bark Saranac. is now lying at the
Breakwater awaiting orders, The Sara
nae entered Manila harbor lying Ameri-
can colors when war was first declare
and was captured by the Spaniards.. She
now has crew from Iloilo, Manila.
Willard Salisbury, Of Wilmington was
IN town yesterday.
The Sussex Trust. Title and Safe De
posit Company viii open for business
Monday morning. The safe arrived to-
day and is being put in place by the con-
tractor.
The Ladies' Aid Society Of the NJ. E.
Church held n festival in Cul,en's Ly-
eeum for two nights this week and real
lied about SO.
Rev. 7. Il. Terry, of Harrington
preached at the Nj. Il. Church on Sunday
night last and he delivered an interesting
sermon to large and appresiatiye au
dience.
Clarence Beebe has a building under
| course of construction on the beach Op
pOsite South street. to be used as a tom
pearance hotel in Summer to accommo-
date excursiOnlsts who spend their sum
mer here.
The Board of Directors of the Trus
National Bank held meeting this wees
and e,ected William ConweA os Milton
assistant caShiep and james IanS. clerk
The contract for putting in the mach n
cry of the new ice plant has been awarde.
to the Remington Machine Company o
| Wilmington.
There are now nine fish boats at tn
American Fisheries and many fish ar
now being caught.
The new shirt factory is now almOs
an assured success. $. NJ. Otter. of Town
send. for whom the factory is being hui
will be in town Monday, $500 having bee
subscribed by the people Of the tow
toward the project.
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REV CASTLE NEWS NOTES

NEW CASTLE NEWS NOTES.
The hospital steamer Relief, The gov
rnment tug Hudson. which was with
he Gloucester during the war; and the
teamer "Amg0nia" of the international
Navigation Company, passed up yester-
ay.
A large number of people from here at
ended the jubilee at Philadelphia yestcr-
ay.
George Woolson had one Of his feet
|adly mashed while at work at Harlan &
|Iollingsworth Company, by a bar of iron
|alhng on it.
The shirt factory is running night ami
|ny in order to finish some large orders
has ON hand.
John Hence is building an addition to-
Ine of Mrs. Mary Megginsons houses
|n North Fourth street.
Among the sick, Miss Hattie King
|OnditiOn was not go favoWble hast night
he other typhoid patients are dong
Yell.
The women i'm charge of the tea 70 lie
|iven az st. Peters Church on Thursday
md Fnday nights, nre working hard to
make it a great success.
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rhe vermonter Protestad.

A brand new story comes from Wash
ington. 1t is to the effect that the first
orders sent by the navy department to
Commodore Dewey-commodore at that
time, You will remember-were briefly
% this point: Proceed TO Manila and
inaugurate a pacific blockade. Await
further orders there. On learning this
Senator Redfold Proctor Of Vermont
FASTENED to the White House and had a
fierce seanco with the president. All
that passed has not leaked ont, but this
much was said by the ex-secretary Of
war: "Mr. President, in the name Of
my state / protest Commodore Dewey
IS native of Vermont. He is a man of
intelligence and ability, tact and di-
plomacy, honor and patriotism. he
must not he shall not, DO hampered by
orders from the navy department in a
crisis Of which we here at home may
know nothing. 1t is said that this sort
of talk from a man devoted to the pres
ident induced the latter to let Dewey
60 ahead and have his own way.
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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL NOTES

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Muns0n are
pending a few days with Mr.. Munson's
nOther in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Warren Bullen, Of Wilmington en-
lsained the Misses Kuntz ON Monday
light.
Mrs. Frank Mere,l.th, of Wilmington
+ spending a few days with her friends
b this city.
Miss Harriet Challenger is spending
|ae week with Philadelphia friends.
Rev. X. /. Watkins and wife ami Pre-
|iding Elder Rev. Robert Watt dincd
Eith Sheriff and Mrs. Finn ON Monday
light.
Mrs George Hewlett and Mrs. THromas
hewlett are visiting James Hewlett in
Philadelphia.
Mrs. Whitnncl is seriously sick with
|ceumatism of the muscles
William Kuntz. NJ. d., spent last even
|ng in Wilmington.
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DAMAGE IN A SCHOOL HOUSE

TWO BICYCLISTS' LONG TRIP
NEGROES REGISTERED IN MIL
FORD-OTHER NEWS OF THE
TOWN.
Special Correspondence Evening Journal.
Milford. Oct. 25.-On opening the South
Milford public schoO,house on Friday
morning il was discovered that the new
steam heating apparatus mad been at
work during the night. Some of the
valves had been blown out and the rooms
dcluged with steam and water. Even the
ceiling in one of the rooms was covered
Hbward Supp ana Harry Wilkins
started on quite a iung bicycle trip last
week. Thpy went from here 10 Queens
town and there took the boat to Bsllt-
more. From there they again Started ON
;heir bicyc5 for Washington. ID. c., ansl
expected no re.lch Philadelphia in time
for the Jubilee.
Peter Il. Caussy is having extensive re-
pairs made on his -four mill in North Mil
ford. The flume and wheels and founda-
lions under the wutcr are being put in
first class order by George Abbott. whcC.-
wright ami his corps of assistants.
The fortieth anniversary of the Chapel
Sunday School toOk place last week and
was Il great success. Aluny were turned
/ nMtiA. WlIllt ~ gum tAlhlItAtAANNIs = A'
room was prbfusCiy decorated with flow
ers and the exercises by tine primary de-
partment were unusually well rendered
Eloquent addresses were made by Dr
BarTert and Or. Martinda,e.
Saturday morning the large glass in th,
door of TOpping's jewciry Sore wac
found broken out. and 1T WIS at frs
feared that robbery had been commit
ted. but subsequent investigation proved
that nothing had been taken. 1t is sup
lpOsed that ii was broken by n drunkei
man during the might
There wus quite q large registration
here on Saturday. but not up to the usua
number. Negroes who were never know
To have n dollar of Heir own % spar
were for once in posscssiOn of the covete
amnunt.
The steamer Endeavor which left hc-
af noon yesterday for Philadelphia cai
ried i've hundred passengers, oll that 50
is allowed to carry
Dr. William Goodwin and his daugniei
Miss Mamie Goodwin. are the guests q
his sister. Mrs. Ella CO.lins.
Among those who have gone up {
Philadelphia for the jubilee are Mr. an
: Mrs. Harry Grier. Mr.. and Mrs. GeOrg
Grier. Mr.. and Mrs. William Humei
Misses Ida Sipp,e and Annie Bell an
Chusey Williams.
First Lieutenant Arthur Reynolds wa
home Sunday on leave from Camp Mead.
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Of those years. Though he is a firm sup
porter of tho young king and his moth
CT, he is yet considered one Of the most
progressive Of the country's statesmen.
He is now president of the senate, and
his election to the post Of president Of
the peace commission was not a surprise
to his oountrymen, who for years have
looked upon him as one Of the ablest
and most useful members Of the oortes.
He was born in Santiago (Coruna),
and Is about 60 years Of age. He studied
law and afterward gave four years tC
the study Of theology. He began his po
litical career with the publication of 9
newspaper called La Opinion Publier
Taking up his residence in Madrid, h'
began to take an active part in the ma
tion's politics and was first elected I
deputy Of the cortes in 1869.
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DOVER HsPPGBIEGS

Special Correspondence Evening Journal
Dover. Oct. 25.-Nefy little busines,
was done by tho Kent county court yes
terday but Il few minor cases were dis
posed Of.
In an Interview yeSterdly afternoon,
John a.. Hawkins. chairman of the Keni
county Democratic Committee stated that
n careful estimation of the registration
lists of the several hundreds shows thai
the Democrats have the county by a safe
majority. 1t IS plain that the unusually
heavy registration Of Saturday was a
surprise al around.
VIM. II. Buron. a wcll-knOwn citizen
and merchant of Millsboro, Sussex c-un
ty. while repairing a roof Thursday last
fell 10 the ground. He remained uncon
scious till Friday afternoon when h,
died. He was a prominent member OF
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WITH THE EDUCATORS
MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF EDUCATION HELD
LAST NIGHT.

MONTHLY MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF EDUCATION HELD
LAST NIGHT.
AT the regular monthly meeting of the
Board of EducatiOn last night all the
members were present. They were A. n.
Stewart. John MahOney, l.. t. EiaSon,
Orion Cari1ek Thomas Frazer, Will
liam Deabyne, J. Ernest Phillips, John
b. ManlOve and William j. Ferris. Pres
|dent Stewart was in the chair. The
|ninutes of the last meeting were read and
approved and the cOmmittee ON No. l
SCHOOL, Mr.. Deakynp, chairman. reported
progress and was very much pleased in
HE advancement made in the seventh
grade, which il much beUter than here
iOfore. MIR. Stewart, for committee on
No. ? School also reported progress, and
Mr.. EiiasOn Of committee ON No. 3 School
reported that things were working all
Fight. Mr.. Frazer of the committee on
. ext books, reported two bills that OF the
New Castle News for printing, amount
zng to 81, and that of the Adams Express
20, $3.50. Mr.. Ferris moved THAT they
4 pc approved and orders urawn for the
Il lame.
( Mr.. Manlove, of the committee on
school property. reported having had
{ Nteps i'm No. / School repaired and some
Niazing done. A bin of A. NJ. Eizar for
100 for lime was approved and order
rawn for same. Mr.. ManlOve also re-
Oraed that black boards would be ready
Or use I'm a few days. In regards to tn,
Eharge Of books used by Lesley Carnagl
IF Summit Bridge, who is attending
chOol here, Mr.. Eliason moved that it be
reported back 10 the committee on tex
Books.
g Mr.. EliasOn moved that orders b,
rawn for the salaries Of teachers, sub
titutes Hnd janitOrs. The official repol'
.vus as follows: Number enTo,led, 23
& 'otai attendance, 551; average attend
nce, 401; seating capacity, 623; numbe
ID classes, y; number present every hal
lay. 100; number not tardy, 1853; numbe
II ismissed before the usual hour. 80; mum
& er that have forfeited seats, 3: numbe
# applicants for admission. / number o
orpOral punishments inflicted 81 numbe
( books secured, 225; number promote
The principal stated that Harry Lout'
S nd broken glass in one of the window
n the book room. He asked what wa
o be done with the boy, rs he would pun
5 sh him in some way at Eo-day's session
s Ir. Ferris moved that the secretary NOD
# " parents of boy TO replace the damag
one.
Air. Eliason said that as there was 5
nuch patriotism just at tlis time n
hOught ii a good idea to close the school
M n Thursday and thus give the teacher
tnd scholars IN opportunity TO attend tll
n Peace Jubilee. The members all agree
D this Suggestion SO the schools Will 4
losed tomorrow.
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GREET EXCITEMENT Il NkWlRK
RESIDENTS EXERCISED OVER
THE RUMOR THAT A CHINESE
LAUNDRYMAN WAS A LEPER.
Special Correspondence Evening Journal.

Special Correspondence Evening Journal.
Newark. Oct. 2G.-Rev. J.. c. McSorley'
is nolding revival services at Wesley NJ.
T. Church. The services ON Sunday af-
ternosn Will be of special interest. At
$50 O'Clock the pastor will preach ON the
text: "He that sinnetb against me wrong
eth his own soul" The sermon viii be
followed by a revival service. The meet
ings VIII continue through next week. At
the Methodist Church in Newark the pas
tor viii preach on Sunday HXt us fol-
lows: AT 10 O'Clock, classification by
Faith;" at 7.3O, joy Over Repenring
Sinners"
For some days this town has been much
excited over rumor TINT ONE of the
Chinese lHunlrymen WAS q leper. This
caused such n decrease in their business
that John was heard To say. There is m
washee washee." The subject hnvlna
been broughu to the attention of The
Board of Health, DIR. Butler made a pro.
fessional investimti0m and found ns
cause for alarm. 1t nbw appears thlt Oh,
rumOr was started by another Chinlmar
who il Jealous of one of the proprietors Oi
this laundry.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Metho-
dist Church is arranging sO give a turkey
supper one week before Thanksgiving
The proceeds viii be used 20 purchase q
carpet for the church.
Prof. G. j. Hibbald. who has beer
quite sick for a few days is very much
improved, and will soon be able to resum,
his duties at the Delaware College shops
Sergeant Il. G. Folk visited Delawar
| College on Wednesday, and was warml.
greeted by such Of his friengls as met hin
Miss Carrie Wright is visiting friend
| in Smyrna.
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BARTHOLOMEW LEE.

notice., MARY NJ. LACY. THE
tenant and occupant OF the house situated
at No gOt West Second street, In the
Tenth ward, IN the city Of
Wilmington. county OF New Cas-
tie. and State OF Delaware, In com
pliance with the requirements of the acts
Of the General Assembly I'm such case
made and provided, do hereby give notice
that I shall apply In writing 20 the
Court of General Sessions OF the state
Of Delaware. I'm and for New Castle
county. on Monday. the 2ist day OF Mo-
vcmber. A. ID. 1898, 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 I'm less quantities
than one quart, TO be drunk on the prem
ises, and the following respectable citi-
zens OF said ward at least twelve OF
whom are substantial frechoders OF said
ward recommend the said application
Evening journal., 1898-10-26

PILL-FAAlE.-1O cents vial for DR..
Agnew's Liver Pills would not make
hem the fame they enjoy to-day If the
urative powers were not in them.
Worth will get to the top and that ac-
cunts for the wonderful demand for
hese little gems. They positively cure
constipation. Biliousness, Sick Head
|che.-S9. Sold by Miller Drug Com
|any. 402 Market street, and n. B. Dan
birth, Second and Market streets.
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our war with Spain, especially on the
battlefelds of Cuba, but it was hardly
we'll under way when the war closed.
The war department did not accord
the league the sanction asked by Mrs.
Creighton, although President McKin-
ley gave it his approval. Efforts are
now being made to establish branches
throughout the Union under tho man
agement of state regents, and Mrs.
Creighton is anxious to so perfect the
league that it may be Of value wherever
there is suffering in time Of war OF in
peace.
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PEOPLE OF THE DAY.

Eugenio Montero Rios, president of
the Spanish peace commission, though
not generally known by reputation to
the American people, as many of his
oomtrymen are just now, has had q
long and important career in the poll
tics Of Spain. For more than 80 years
ne has been actively identified with tho
government Of his country and has taken
part in the several political upheavals
Evening journal., 1898-10-26
LICENSE APPLICATIONS.

NOTICE.-TO THE HONORABLE
Judges OF the Court OF General Sessions
OF the State of Delaware, IN and for New
Castle county. We, the undersigned, re-
spectacle citizens and substantial free
holders OF the Third ward OF the city Of
Wilmington, do hereby certify that Harry
kamsberger, the owner and occupant OF
the store, situated at the southwest cor
ner Of Madison and Sixth streets, I'm the
Third ward, city. county and state 0fore-
said, and described in his application.
and who Is an applicant for license, on
losN, being the next term Of said court,
for the sale Of Intoxicating liquors In
quantities not less than one-half gallon
therein, not to be drunk on the premises,
he being n licensed retailer of goods,
wares and merchandise, the aggregate
cost value of his stock constantly Kept on
hand for sale rs not less than $500. lie Is
"a man of fun age and -obriety. and good
moral character, that such sale of intoxl-
eating liquors az said place Is necessary
to accommodate the public; that he Is the
owner of said house, and the following
respectable citizens of said ward. at least
twelve Of wltyp are substantial freehold.
ers of said WIN. recommend the said ap.
plicalion, viz:
Geo. n. Huber. Daniel Doughcrty.
Geo. H. Lewis, John j. Haniey.
John r. Spragg, Patrick Dillon,
james Monaghan. ID. II. Lcary.
Hugh Mckinley, Jacob $. Bcechcr,
j. j. Schrade, ". S. Grant,
Harry II. King, John 10. MeElwee.
John Spragg, A. j. Herman,
Peter McCloskcy, Humphrey Lynch.
Frank stahl. Joseph Hickman,
VIM. IL. Fighter, John LaVery,
Alonz Schneider. Isaac Dillon,
Fred. piepenbring,
HARRY RAMsBERGER
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the Heptasophs and brotherhood Of the
Union.
The libel case of Hon. J. Il. Salisbury
VS.. II. Nj. Shilling, reporter of The
Sun, will also be postponed till next term
when court meets this morning.
Evening journal., 1898-10-26

notice.. BARTHOLOMEW LEE,
the owner aud occupant Of the house
situated at the southeast corner Of Fifth
ana Poplar streets, i'm the Fourth ward,
In the city of Wilmington, county of New
Castle and State OF Delaware, In com
pliance with the requirements Of the acts
Of the General Assembly I'm such case
made and provided, do hereby give notice
that / shall apply IN writing to the Court
OF General Sessions of the State OF Della
ware, In and for New Castle codnty, on
Monday, the 2ist day OF November, 1898,
being the next term of said court, for q
license for said house as an inn or taV-
ern, for the sale therein OF Intoxicating
liquors I'm less quantities than orc quart,
TO be drunk on the premises. and the
following respectable citizens OF said
ward at least twelve OF whom &c sub
stantial freeholders OF said wana, recon
mend the said application, viz
James Kane Edward Connor,
Anton Held, j. w. McAilister,
John w. Reed. James ID. Mccoy.
John II. Pmkerton, Daniel Dohl,
Peter McAlecr, Chas. Nettor,
NJ. Grady, Hugh Haean,
Francis Y. Jacquot, VIM. J. Richmond,
Emil Hertel, NJ. D., Ihos. II, Gormley,
Anton Gross, Geo. J. kgle,
w. II. Haru0ve, John Behringer,
Louis II. Maltritz, Henry w. Sasse.
Lewis sasse William Wcisshaar,
Max Thielmann, George Tble,
George Etzcl
BARTHOLOMEW LEE.
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sERYICES Ar MEsrrY

Rev. T. L. Hubbard. of Baltimore. who
vas 90 preach in Wesley NJ, Il. Church
lst night was unable to be present on ac.
cunt of illness. The pastor. Rev. w. w.
'hurp. preached the sermon. Rev. Il. b.
hort will preach tonight, and DIR. Grove
o-morrUw night Friday night tho scr
non wiA be by Rev r. l. Watkin, of
Sew Castle.
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Laader Of the White crons.

The White Cross league, whose mis-
sion is similar to that Of the Red Gross,
was organized by Mrs. Jane Creighton
of Portland, Or, who is its president.
The league was started some months ago
with view Of being Of service during
Evening journal., 1898-10-26
LICENSE APPLICATIONS.

+ NOTICE. EDWARD uARKlNs the
tenant and occupant Of the house situated
at the southwest corner Of Fifth and
Shlpiey streets in the First ward,
IN the city OF wilmington,
county of New Cnste and State OF Della
ware, IN compliance with the require
ments OF the acts OF the General Assem-
bly, In such case made and provided, 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 2ist day Of
November, 1895, being the next term OF
said court for license for said house, az
an inn or tavern for the sale therein OF
intoxicating liquors in less quantities
than one quart 10 be drunk on the prem
lscs, and the following respectable cftl-
zens OF said ward, az least twelve OF
whom are substantial frecholders OF said
ward, recommend the said application,
viz.
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MISSIONARY SOCIETIES MEET.

MISSIONARY SOCIETIES MEET.
The joint meeting of the home and for
I ign missionary societies met ON Monday
lfrernoOn NJ the home of Mrs. Orion Car
/ Eck. ON South Fifth street. The meeting
sls weh attended ana much interest was
|iken in the report given by Mrs. X. IL.
iat.aclS of the branch meeting held in
Pennsylvania last month. Mrs. Creamer.
lso of Wilmington was present. The
|wO visitors are district and conference
|ecrctaries. After the meeting fight re-
|reshments were served.
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NOTICE.. JOHN COwDRIGHT. tha
tenant aud occupant OF the house sltu-
atcd at thc northwest corner OF Elev-
enth street and Railroad avenue. in the
Ninth ward Ia the city of Whining
ton, county Of New Castle and State OF
Delaware, in compliance with the require
ments Of the acts Of the General Assem-
bly, IN such case made and provided. do
hereby give notice that j shall apply IN
writing 20 the Court OF General Sessions
Of the State OF Delaware, In and for New
Castle county on Monday the 2ist day Of
November, 1895. being the next term OF
said court, for "a license for said house,
as am Inn or tavern. for the sale therein
OF Intoxicating liquors In less quantities
than one quart, To be drunk on the prem
ses. and the following respectable cti-
zens OF said ward at least twelve Of
whom are substantial freeholders OF
said ward, recommend the said applica-
tion viz.
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HE MITE SOCIETY ENTERTAIN
MENT

The entertainment to be giver ro-night
" the Mite Society of tine II. r. Church
ID the hume of Mrs. John Megginson.
Promises to be n fine affair. There will
h several so,os sung aud several musicul
Instruments used
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THOMAS WATKINS.

NOTICE.-TO THE HONORABLE
Judges of the Court Of General Sessions
Of the State of Delaware. in and for New
Castle county. We, the undersigned, re-
spectacle citizens OF the First ward
IF the city of Wilmington, DO hereby
certify that Thomas McHugh, the tenant
ana occupant of the store situated at No.
l3 Market street in the First ward, IN
the city Of Wilmington, county and state
aforesaid. ana described ia his opplica-
don. ana who is an applicant for IT,
conse. on Monday. the 2ist day OF Novcm-
Der, A. u. 1895, being the next term Of
said court, for the sale OF Intoxicating
liquors In quantities not less than one
half gallon therein, not 20 he drunk on
the premises. he being n licensed retailer
Of goods. wares and merchandise, the ag-
gregate cost value Of his stock constantly
kept on hand for sale Is not less than Ave
hundred dollars. being man Of fun age,
sohriety and good moral character. that
such sale Of Intoxicating liquors AT said
place Is necessary 10 accommodate the
public; that he IS the tenant 81 said
house. and the following respectable citi.
zens Of said ward, at least twelve OF
whom are substantial freeholders Of said
ward recommend the said application
viz:
George O'Nenl. e. j.. McManus.
Charles Corrigan, John Bader,
Thomas Rossiter, w. ii. Jack,
W. b. simmons James ~. Harkins,
Christian Strobei. Daniel McCusker,
julius Gunthcr, Fred. Well, Sr.,
ID. Rubcnzer. Albert Buehler.
John j. Magahern, Ihos. j. Russell,
Geo. A. WINS, Albert Neumayers
James r. Whelan, John Speer
Andrew Wilhelm, Ludwig Hendricks
IT, watkins John Green.
VIM Fleming Robert McCadden,
James j. McCormiclsMsrtin keogh.
James Mansfield, ..,..,,,,
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NOTICE.. THOMAS WATKINS. the
tenant and occupant Of the house situated
at the northwest corner OF titth ana
Tatnall streets, in the First ward,
In the city of Wilmington,
county Of New Castle. and State OF Dcla-
ware. I'm compliance with the require
ments OF the acts OF the General Assem-
bly I'm such case made and provided, do
hereby give notice that / shall apply IN
writing TO the Court Of General Sessions
OF the state OF Delaware, I'm and for New
Castle county, on Monday, the 2lat day OF
November, 1898. 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. TO be drunk on the prem
ises, and the following respectable citi-
zens OF said ward, al least twelve Of
whom are substantial freeholdcrs OF said
ward, recommend the said application