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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-16

potent am apprcheusiye that Grant
raJ prf82 around ny fank and cut our
sD.e remaining line Of supplies, Now
general he said, looidng me straight IN
the face, 'what Is to he done?"
With this he laid hia paper down End
leaned hack in his chair | replied:
Since you have done me the honor 10
ask my opinion, / will give It. The sltua-
tion as you protray It is infinitely worse
than ! had dreamed II was. | cannot
doubt that your information is correct.
/ am confident that one Of two things
should be done at once. We must either
treat with the United States government
on the best terms possible or we should
concentrate all our strength on one point
OF Grants line-seectlHg some point on
the right bank ot the Appoma ttox-as-
sault him. break through his lines de-
gtrOy his pOutOOns, then turn full upon
the flank Of his left wing, sweep down it
and destroy 1t II possible and then Join
General Johnston in North Carolina by
forced marches and, combining our army
with his, fall upon Sherman"
"And what them"
IF we beat him and succeed In making
considerable battle, treat at once for
terms. am forced 10 the conclusion
lFoiu WHdh YOU adys Sill AiA1l We nave Ho
time for delay"
finally submitted the plan of battle to
General Lee, which he approved and Or
dered executed. 1t was briefly this: ITO
take Fort Stedman by direct assault at
night; then send separate body Of men
TO each Of the rear forts, who, claiming
to be Federals, might pass through the
Federal reserves and take possession Of
the rear line Of forts, as II ordered to do
SO by the Federal commander; next, then
to press with my whole force to the rear
of Grants main line and force him out
of his trenches, destroy his pontoons, cut
his telegraph wires and press down his
flank" We both recognized 1t as the for
lornest Of forlorn hopes.
Fort Stedman was made the point OF
attack because 1t was the nearest to
the Confederate works, being about
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-16
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are instantly relieved, and perfectly
healed by Bueklens Arnlca Salye, c
Riyenbark. Jr, Of Norfolk. Va. writes
Il burnt my knee dreadtully: that It
hlistered all over. Bucklen's Arnlca
Salve stopped the pain, and healed It
without scar" Also heals all wounds
and sores. 25c at chas Rogers. drug
gist.
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Fat Eotkx,

have reduced my weight 55 pounds
bust nine inches. waist eight inches
and hips nine inches In a saort time by
a guaranteed, harmless remedy with.
out exercise or starving. want to
tell you all about It, inclose stamp
and address Mrs. Charlotte Woodward,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-16

guns. our Infantry lined the pampets
on the TANKS and In front of the as.
sailants. and the golden hour for Cor.
don and Lee was added to the eternity
of bygones.
GEORGE l., kILMltR.
Evening journal., 1905-08-04
I'D srREEr EERRY. NEw YORK.
Readings New Terminus in Centre Of
New York City.

Commencing June 25 the new up
town ferry at foot OF West 2Sd Street.
n. r., New York, win be opened to the
public and first class ferry boats will
ply regularly between. that point and
the Jersey City station.
The new terminal is a modern struc-
ture. beautiful as well as utilitarian,
with every arrangement possible for
the comfort and satisfaction Of patrons
las well as their quick handling. The
ferry house is double decked with two
waiting rooms. the one on the main
floor being 50xSO feet and on the up
per floor 5Ox60 feet and as the ferry
boats are also double deckers" pas
sengers will be landed from both up-
per and lower decks.
An electric cab service at low rates
has been provided and the cabs will
meet the passengers at the water
front instead of on the street. The
Metropolitan Street Railway has CO.
operated by putting in loops for the
following lines: 14th street, ODD street
2Sth and 29th street lines. A hand-
some glass rooted canopy or marquise.
90 feet wide, extends along the street
front Of ferry, and passengers can
step directly into the cars without be-
ing exposed to inolement weather or
running the gauntlet Of the street traf-
/ lfic.
Twenty third street has long been
noted as q great shopping centre, the
lcrosstown lines intersect with the var
/ ious branches Of the elevated line all
of which have stations on this street.
while the New York Subway presents
Istill another means OF transportation
up or down the island; this is further
more the heart OF the hotel and the
atre section
With the opening Of this new ferry
the old Whitehall Terminal (South
Ferry viii be discontinued, but the
Liberty street Ferry viii be maintain
ed with service unimpaired.
Evening journal., 1905-08-04
The Hnssian . lv.

Few persons know that the Hessian ny
is. one OF the oldest of all the crop pests
in this country and that its name was
given 10 it as a result of the fact that
it was brought into the United States in
the straw included in the impedimenta Of
the Hessian troops sent over against the
American Revolutionists by George III
in i776. 1t was first noticed on Long Is
land about 125 years ago. and since has
spread coextensiveiy with the progress
OF civilization and wheat growing west.
north and south. Sometimes it complete
ly destroys the growing wheat IN certain
sections, and the average loss IL causes
is about 40,0oo0OO bushels annually. or
about or 2 per cent. Of the total crop
Success Magazine.
Evening journal., 1905-08-04

notice.. JOHN STILL, the tenant
ana occupant of the house situated at
the southwest corner of Fifth and Du-
Pont streets. in the Twelfth ward of
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, in such
case made and provided, do hereby give
notice that 1 shall apply in writing TO the
Court of General Sessions Of the State Of
Delaware, in and for New Castle county,
on Monday, the 18th day Of September.
A. D., 1905, 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: J:
and the following respectable citizens Of
said ward, at least twelve Of whom are
substantial freehoiders Of said ward.
recommended the said application, viz:
John Maier, Frank NJ. Sewer,
W. F. Gengelbach, J. A. McCanlly,
p F. Ford, Hermann Erh,
Phillip Plunkett, Samuel E Hinger
Patrick Daley. w. II. Greenwalt
w II searles. Geo. W. Stearett,
NJ. J. Gallagher. William Kunk
Joseph T. Woerner, Peter Presthofer,
Horace Bradley, Dr.Joseph Springer
Karl Hanger. Bernard w Hohlfeld,
William Schon, Valentine SPAIN,
VIM. Hager, 4. Brustmaun'
Nicnolas Geiger Frank b. Gebhardt,
Henry Kleinstuber,
augs-st JOHN STILL.
Evening journal., 1905-08-04
SHERIFF. SALES

gHERIFFS SALE.-BY VIRTUE OF
a writ OF Levari Facias to me directed.
will be exposed to public sale at the
Gilpin House in the town Of New Castle.
New Castle hundred, New Castle county,
delaware ON THURSDAY.
THE 10TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1905,
at 10 o'clock. a. M.
the following described real estate. viz;
All that certain farm OF tract of land
with the buildings thereon erected situ-
ated IN Pencader Hundred In the County
~ Neyv Castle and State of Delaware.
bounded and described as follows. to wit.
Beginning at a stone south ffty-one
degrees east thirty-one feet from a
marked Spanish oak stump standing on
the northwest side of a branch Of the
"ITalf yVay House Run" which said stone
Is a corner of land Of Ferdinand Janvier
thence with said Janvters land north
nfty-one degrees west Two hundred and
Two perches and six-tenths 10 a stone in
me line of william Inslkip's land. thence
north eighty-nine and half degrees east
one hundred and thirty-one perches
thence north ten ana one,haI degrees
east seventeen and one-half perches 10
stake bv the Half Way House Run"
thence up the said run by the several
courses thereof 20 a stump or stake IN the
hank Of the old mill dam. thence south
seventeen and a half degrees west three
perches south forty and one half degrees
west fyenty-One perches south thirtv-nine
degrees east forty-one perches and five
fenths 10 the middle OF the New Castle
and Frenchtown Turnpike Road. thence
tberebv south flfty-two degrees west
twentv-four perches south forty-four and
a quarter degrees west forty-two ner-
cbes and six-tenths thence north thirty
fve and a quarter degrees west thirty
four perches and four-tenths and south
sixtv-six degrees west three perches and
fuostenths TO the place OF beginning Con-
taining one hundred and two acres more
or less
soized and taken IN execution as this
,rorserfv Of Joshua r. Richards and
Emma Richards his wife. mortgagors and
it's. and 20 be sold by
HARRY l. GIBLIS. Sheriff
Sheriffs once. Wilmington. Del.
July &c 1906
Evening journal., 1905-08-04
LICENSE APPLICATIONS

NOTICE.. JAMES BROWN, the OWNER
and occupant Of the house situated at
No. 1O3 West Fourth street. in the First
ward. 10 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 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
I'm and for New Castle county. on Mon
day the 18th day of Sept. A. D., 1905, be-
ing the next term OF said court, for a
license for said house as an inn or tav-
ern. for the sale therein of intoxicating
liquors in less quantities than one quar-
70 he drunk on the premises. and the fol-
lowing respectable citizens OF said ward,
at least twelve of whom are substantial
freeholders of said ward, recommend the
said application. viz:
Geo. A. Willis, Jas. j. Corrigan.
James II. Harkins, Z. Neumeyer,
II. ID. Entrilxen, II. Zimmerman.
Alexander Beggs, Joseph Fisher.
W. II. Jack, ID. b. Cenzer.
E. j. McManus, Ludwig Heindrick.
John j. Cassidy, William r. Leynn.
Albert Neumeyer, Joseph Cash,
Benz. f. Pryor, Geo. Mccartney.
r. G. Holland, Bernard o. Kane,
Thomas II. Buckley, Jacob sheber.
John b. VIII, Otto Scheu,
Mnlard F. Gregg,
august JAMES BROWN.
Evening journal., 1905-08-04
Want Accommodation for 5000.

The Union Veteran Legion Win hold
its annual encampnent in this city dur
ing the week commencing September
II. A local COMMITTEES OF arrangements
desires to obtain accommodations for
about 5000 persons in hotels. boarding
land lodging houses. All persons who
desire to furnish such accommodations
are requested 10 communicate with
William A. Reilly No. 712 Lombard
street, stating how many they oan ac-
commodate, whether with board and
lodging, sleping rooms or meals, giving
rate. Prompt responset this call will
be appreciated william A. Reilley. Sec
Rotary. Aug Al 10
Evening journal., 1905-08-04
AT McFARLIN's WOODS.
RrTTrRNs FROM JERsEY.
GEORGETOWN HAPPENINGS

Special to The Evening Journal
Georgetown, Aug 4-Thursday. August
II. will be Big Thursday at Slaughter
Beach. when hundreds Of people from this
section will gather at the resort.
A. y. Townsend, who has been relief
operator hare for some time, has been ap-
pointed operator and ticket agent at Sell
byvlle.
The colorod camp meeting In Laytons
woods, near town. will begin on Sep
tember 2. and continue two weeks.
Evening journal., 1905-08-04
CONFLICT OVER CARRIERS
Special to The Evening journal.

Special to The Evening Journal.
Townsend Aug. 4.-Farmers in this
part OF New Cashe county who are
making a speciality Of guAsing and
chipping plums are now in the midst
of their harvest, but are being con-
fronted by perplexing question-that
Of the kind OF carrier to adopt. There
appears to be no uniformity among
either THE market men or the growers
as 10 the size OF the package.
Some farmers are using the Georgia
.carrier, while Others are utilizing the
Delaware peach basket. II Is noted,
however, that tho plums bring more
money when nicely packed in the six
basket carriers.
Evening journal., 1905-08-04
Southern Girls We're Best Climbers.

only two of the thirty Chautau-
quans who tried TO climb Arapahoe
Peak succeeded in reaching the sum-
init, and they were two young ladies'
from the South who never had climb
ed a mountain before-Miss Josephine
Francis. of Cuero, Texas. and Miss An
drews, of Terrill, Texas. The weather
was miserable and 2S of the excursions
lists, among them a number Of men,
contented themselves with stopping at
what is known as the Saddleback-
The two women were obliged to climb
over rough and slippery roads.-Den-
yer Republican.
Evening journal., 1905-08-04
PROPOSALS
PROPOSALS.

DELAWARE CITY, Del, July 20. 1905.
Sealed Proposals, in triplicate. will
be received here until 1890 a. M. Au-
gust 2S, 1905, for constructing. plumb
ing. heating and electric wiring one
frame Barrack and one brick Quarter-
master and Subsistence Storehouse at
Fort DUPONT, Del. Information fur
nished on application U. S. reserves
right to accept or reject any or all bids
or any part thereof. Envelopes con-
tanning bids should be endorsed PRO
posals for Public Buildings, Fort Du-
Pont," addressed to Captain Louis f.
Garrard, Jr., Q. NJ.
Aug 3-4-5-21-22-2s Ct
Evening journal., 1905-08-04
For Sale or Rent

Tract of land on Brandywine
Creek having about 900 feet of
water front Good wharf and a
building which can be changed to
suit small manufacturer,
VIII sell or rent cheap to good
party.
Apply at Evening journal once.
j21-2w
Evening journal., 1905-08-04
REAL ESTATE.

FOR SALE CHEAP-The beautiful
stone mansion and grounds situ-
ate on Beech street between Rodney
and Clayton, having a frontage of 240
feet on Beech street and running back
405 feet 70 Oak street. Dwelling con-
tains Is rooms and five bath rooms,
electric lights. Lawn is full of large
and rare shade trees. This property
is up to date in all of its apartments,
one Of the finest in the city,command-
ing a good view of the city, the Della
ware river and surrounding country.
Will be sold for less than one-half Of
what Il cost. Apply Real Estate De-
partment, the Equitable Guarantee and
Trust Company. j24-tf.
Evening journal., 1905-08-04
Pennsylvania Railroad s1.oo Excursion
to Baltimore.

on Sunday, August 6. the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company philadelphia.
Baltimore and Washington Railroad)
win run a special excursion TO Balu-
more and return. A special train viii
leave wilmington 9.45 a. m. Return
ing the special train will leave Balu-
more (Uhion Station) at $50 .. m, Civ
ing a long day in Baltimore. Round
trip tickets will be sold at rate Of 81
from Wilmington. good for passage on
" on this special train in each direc-
ltion. no half tickets Miu he sola.,--.,
Evening journal., 1905-08-04
EXCHANGE.

WANTED-Bring your tobacco tags.
coupons, cigar bands, soap wrap
pers and trade marks to the Hunt
Stamp store. so Market street, and ex-
change them for the valuable Hunt
Stamps.
Evening journal., 1905-08-04
KpEP cooL FOR FIFTY CBNrs

The excursion of Diamond Council.
No. 5, Jr. o. u. A. NJ. to Washington
Park on Saturday, August 5th. win be
a daylight. moonlight and searchlight
affair all combined in one. The tickets
cost but 50 cents ana you can get a
boat al anx time.
Evening journal., 1905-08-04

Young men in China who have some
smattering OF English are opening
what they call Anglo-Chinsse schools
IN Shanghai and neighboring towns
one Of these schools frankly advertlses
It's limitations English taught as fai
as the letter CT.
Evening journal., 1905-08-04
MEDICAL

ON RECEIPT of 1Oc 1 will send for
mula for making the best medi-
cine in the world for coughs, colds, or
Consumption. l had throat and lung
trouble for six years and spit blood
continuously. This remedy cured me in
three months-I am now perfectly well.
r. A. MAYS, 665 n. 18th ST., Philadel-
phia, Pa
Evening journal., 1905-08-04
PENSIONERS.

SERVICE PENSIONS FOR AGE-New
and important order. Sc when 81.
IS when 65, so when 6S S12 when 20
years Old. JOHN WAINWRIGHT &
Co, Pension Attorneys. Second floor, 3
w. 9TH ST.. WHINING on. Del. An 29-tf
Evening journal., 1905-08-04
lux AN ESTABLISHED BUSINESS

BUY AN ESTABLISHED BUSINESS
and secure for yourself a steady
income; business is the old fashioned.
time-tried method, of getting rislAf
don't monkey with "get rich dIhck"
schemes; we are the only exclusive
business brokers" in the country. and
can place you in an established, good
paying business, no matter where you
wish TO locate. Write to-day and let
Eurich s. Co. Inc. Pittsbrrg. Pa
Anril 81
Evening journal., 1905-08-04
NOTICES
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NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
all State Licenses and Tax due
and not paid on or before the S0th day
Of August, 1905, there will be % per
cent. added thereto, in accordance with
section 6, chapter 6S. revised code. laws
of Delaware. WINFIELD S. QUIGLEY
Clerk OF the Peace, New Castle County,
Wilmington Del, July 81 'O5. Au Limo.
NOTICE.-All Carpenters of Local 626
are requested to meet at hhe room
Seventh and Shipley streets, Saturday
at one O'Clock sharp, to attend the fu-
neral of the deceased brother, j. B.
Lord. w. /. Jones, President Au Alt
Evening journal., 1905-08-04
BOARDING

.BOARDERS can be accommodated
with pleasant front rooms at 5O7
Market street.
Evening journal., 1905-08-04
FOR SALE

Valuable tract of land on Kennett
Turnpike at Centreyille F / n e
building sites Inquire OF
GEORGE A. ELLIOTT, Atty.
Equitable Building.
FOR SALE OR RENT-Or will trade
for city property, farm 1OS
acres, 10 roomed house and other
buildings; possession at once; 10
miles from Wilmington. Apply to T. f.
McEVILLY, e23 West Fourth st. Both
phones. 2-tf'
FOR sALE-New 12-room houses.
Beautiful location, 2 porches, open
fire places, laundry tubs and other at
tractive convenienccs. Lot 219 by 1898.
All car lines handy. Reasonable terms,
and will assume your rented house. if
you buy. Thirteenth and Clayton SITS.
Four sold. Charles c. Kurtz. Ap 7-tf
FOR sALE-2s acres, small buildings,
nicely located, all kinds of fruit,
horse, COW, poultry, crops, implements
possession; price, S145O; terms. S4OC
cash. balance years; catalogue free
Clark & Son. Dover, Delaware.
July 29-2t.
Evening journal., 1905-08-04

who nra row employ az Buffalo IN
the offices of the Pullman Car Com
lpany, are home on a vacation, ten days
OF which they are spending with their
mother
Evening journal., 1905-08-04
WALL PAPER.

Jones. fine wall paper, 422 Market St.
papered to satis-
faction for $3.50 and up. Apply
at store for free samples. NJ. Ginsburg,
23S Madison st. July 27-1m.
Evening journal., 1905-08-04
AT RIVERSIDE PARK.

About 15O persons comprising the
members of the state Road Sunday
school and their friends spent yester-
day at Riverside Park The trip was
made in carriage and hay rigs and to
say that they had a good time Is put
ting it mildly.
AT McFARLIN's WOODS.
The annual picnic Of the First Pres
lbyterian Sunday school was held yes
lterday and about $50 persons enjoyed
themselves in McFarlin's woods where
swings were erected and games were
lindulged in. Ice cream, cakes, fruits
and other edibles were supplied in
plenty
RETURNS FROM JERSEY.
Mrs. George W. Davis and Miss Lil-
llian Davis, OF Second and Delaware
streets who have been sojournlng in
New Jersey. have returned.
Evening journal., 1905-08-04
INSURANCE.
ROOFING.

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Roofing and heaters. Williams, les W. 10th
Evening journal., 1905-08-04

Beginning next Thursday Fighting
Fate" win be seen at the Lyceum. This
great race track play begins. the new
season with a dazzling array Of scenic
splendors and the most up-to-date cleo
tnicaa appliance. Some OF s--e effects
are said TO be revelations. to theatre
goers so natural and vividly are they
produced. The most elaborate ts the
great race al Sheephead Bay with its
grand stand full Of excited spectators
and a thrilling race run between blood
ed horses. Another one seen will be a
night view Of the famous Grand Cir
Gle" with Central Park forming a
background for the Columbus Monu-
ment. the Subway station, and the
brilliantly lighted theatres and cafes all
seen through a dnftng snow storm.
Wireless telegraphy. IN fun operation
win be demonstrated in the second not.
That merry little person, Anne
Blancke, is featured in a dual role,
Larry" a saucy stable boy and
Grace" his sister. and she sparSles
through the play with all the vim and
naturalness .wlnich have made her ia
vorite in past seasons. A big COM
pany supports Miss Blancke and many
special features VIII be seen.
Evening journal., 1905-08-04
Theatrical Notes

Joseph LeBrandts latest offering in
the way Of molodrama, Her First
False Step" will be the opening attrac-
tion at the Lyceum Theatre on August
Z. s and 3. The play is filled with heart
interest and side-lghts of humor are
pleasingly interspersed. 1t tells a dra-
matte story of false accusation and the
seDaration of two fond lovers, the
many trials the hsro passes through be
fore clearing his name of the stain OF
guilt, and the reconciliation with his
sweetheart which cannot fail to in
terest the most hardened play-soer.
Among the stirring scenes lis the awe
inspiring rescue Of a child from a den
of huge lions. This occurs in the fourth
act, which shows the interior OF a
circus tent. The child is thrown into
the cage by the william and lis rescued
by the hero OF the play, who enters
the cage and snatches the child from
the jaws Of death.
Evening journal., 1905-08-04
SIGN PAINTING.

ALL KINDS OF SIGNS MADE AT
Bucher's.
Evening journal., 1905-08-04


MONEY TO LOAN on mortgages in
sums to suit.
LAMBERT ]. FOULK,
S29 Market Street.
Evening journal., 1905-08-04
SITUATIONS WANTED.

WANTED-A position as chambermaid
or waitress. Apply $40 E. 18th st.
July 27-6t.
Evening journal., 1905-08-04
PERSONAL.
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FOR RENT.
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FOR RENT

Farm of about $50 acres; low
rent to a good tenant. Address,
tx, Y, e." this office.
FOR RENT-One large third-story
room, furnished. viii rent to one
or more gentlemen. Apply 307 Z. 4th
St. Mar. 9-tf
FOR RENT-7-roOm house. Apply 51s
Lombard street.
FOR RENT-Floor space suitable for
shop. Address AS2, this Office.
S,m.W
Evening journal., 1905-08-04

Samuel Walls. formerly loom boss
IN this city, Chester Wilmington and
other places, but who for some time
past has been managing the farm ten
anted by James B. Lancaster. has
given up the work and is now taking
charge Of the remodeling OF looms at
one Of the Wilmington mills.
Evening journal., 1905-08-04
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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