" " " THIS iArJ5LK published every'erening, Sundays excepted, . M josh. T. JAMES, E22tCT and Prop. SUBSCRlPtiONS, POSTAGE PAID: oae year, -0a Six months $3.00. . Three months. $1.00. One month, 35 cents. ' :. Tlie paper will delivered by carriers, free of caarge, tn any part of the city, at the above rates, or 10 cents per wee ; Advertising ratea.low and llberaL . - ir subscribers will please "report any" and til failures to receive their paper regularly. NEW A!b V JBliT L8KMJE5V T u, vVlTTtT. PRE rrt JUVEWILC6 O V E S P E O F pnTeW W -i-.- . J CI HI JOTl WIU JUT'l-tt " ' M t1. ..m li , ,.?: .f ttie ui!lrt irnk. charnin stork nJ lnnvli-provUiar i3jnrtratioiu by lb rriiic of into. , . uslflni. Imnlualv. riIi- o t it t "i htlte ft.itt tmht ddi0ut. Jytiu tU;iaM "-Jiou S. S. J OX. t' K""" ."-Hou.HowardCroaV; -3 CUiMnt laUlpbui ocx jii 4w;c aw Xud rx th peopU can tee' (Bern, w mu avw rw w ptriM lactdi locutyit very . . ik 11 tha ttttaekmclitB. 1 Wa will io d free eoinpiet IlUm of o eocUy and valuable art umplet la rurw wa ask that yoa i IBOW WMI W KH, w wow wnw .but call at yoor noma, ana wer kmontba all ahaU bacome jronr own f property. Thia cmd toaehtae ia k which bare tun 0; oeior pairnis . ran oat it arid for nva, wn n um 'ttaehaBMta, ana now aewa tor ' r MSO. Baat, atnmgcat, moat o. i ..kin n tha ararlil. AH ia I KA anSa1 Mmind. PlaJOU Cf JVtrartloni rireo. Thoee whawrHa to a at onca ca a ae. -V? frS bTacwiBR-inachiB. in tha world, and th. workVof bEhart r abown toatber inAiinea. g&Eafc COh liix Aafuta, Maine. dec lOfcnd&w , -; . .'- A True Tonic. When you don't feel well and ' hardly: know what alls you, give B. B. B. .(Botanic Blood Bairn) a tiiaL It Is a fine tonic - . T. O. uallahan, Charlotte, N. C. writes: "B. B. u. ianno tonic, and has done me great yOOd." '; - ' , . ' ' . .-. . . L. v. Thoingson, Damascis, Ga., wrltest "I believe B. B. B Is the best blood purifier made. It has greatly improved my general health." An old gentleman writes: B. B. R. gives me nev life and new strength. It there Is anjr thins that will make an old man young, It Is 6. 15. B." P. A. Shepherd, Norfolk, Va., August 10th, 1833, writes: "I depend on B. B. B. for the preservation of my health. I have had It in my family now nearly two years, and in all that time have not had to have a doctor." Thos.Paulk, A lap aha, G a., writes; "I suf fered terribly from dyspepsls. The use of B. B. B. haa made me feel like a new man. I would not take a thousand dollais for tlie good It has done me." - j W. M. Cheshire, Atlanta, Ga., writes: "I had a long spell of typhoid fever, which at last seemed to settle in my right leg, which swell ed up enormously. An ulcer also appeared which discharged a cupful of matter a day. I then gave B. B. B. a trial and It cured me." Jan 10 lm dw "STOKLEY'S." ,WE ABE NOW PRK- pared" to accommodate all who may call upon us with the Finest Oysters ts be had on the Coast. We have made special preparations for the Season. Myrtle Grove, Middle and Stump Sound Oysters always on hand. Served promptly and In any styie a si red. w. u. stujs.1jJsy, oct io tf Wrlghtsviile. 1 ft t r m M - Agents in every Town vVUniUQ and county to sen pur Goods. Send us oxs dollar, and we will send you sample that sells for three dollars, and swan, you in a Dusiness mat win pay you iron ? iuu m wuu per mquuu Address . " THE RICHMOND PUBLISHING CO.. Jan 13 lw Richmond, Va. Wilmington Savings &. Trust Co., PRINCESS, BETWEEN FRONT AND SEC ond streets. - , . JOHN WILDER ATKINSON, President. W. P. TOOME1C Cashier. ' ' Lends money on satisfactory security. V ' Pays interest on deposits. -'-'v. v is empowered to execute Trusts of all kinds. Jan 8 tf . : . . Drugs and themicalp, PILET ARTICLES, PATENT MEDICINES, Shoulder Braces, Trusses, etc, etc. ' ; AIsq Prescriptions flUed day or night at P. C. MILLER'S, ' ' ' Drugstore." jan Corner Fourth and Nun Sts., 8V17AIJLKFOR. HOLIDAY PRESENTS, . . .... .-v j. .;V ,:- ; w-A.TSOisr's A Gfrina.Glassware & Crockery ; ; Store. - . 115 Princes Sti r ADiuner apaTea Sets Stock. Pino Tea Sets at oply $G. A full stock of Crockery and Glassware on hand Of all Descriptions; the Prettiest In the city. FINE, VASES; TOILET SETS AND : ; CHAMBER SETS, CHEAP. 4 IUSRKjS & TO ILrThOA PS Ever vborj vis Invited to Ca 1 1 . iSvo noil to clerks tn attendance. Messrs. J A. 7. WATSOS, dec 2 tf - llSPriacesa 8t.'.(Evans Block.) . -ML eniVTlTI ntic urn h . . anV m w I n H A VOL. XI I. WILMINGTON, N. C WEDNESDAY. JANUARY . Senator yance has the sincere sympathy." of the people i of North Carolina in the affliction which made the removal of one. of his eyes a necessity. ; : ' - From present appearances it will be only a -question of time when Gen. Boalanger will be Emperor of Frahce, , "Every , movement of the impulsive. French people points U rectly to such an event.. : . ; It ;is now tolerably we'll settled that MingoV Blafhe Is to "have the portfolio of Secretary of State in President el ?ct HaiTisons Cabinet. Senator Allison Will b Secretary of the Treasury. Minn; Aier. will be Secretary of AVar and John Wana maker will be Postmaster (general. Thuff the slate stands at present,but changes may occur between and the 4th of March next. now - The cities of New York and Brook lyn are now in liro, confusion owing to. a strike of eiuployers on nearly all the lines of street railroads in those places. , This is to be deeply deplored, not only because such strikes retard the transaction of other kinds' of business and are usually attended with more or less violence, but, as entistics plainly show, the strikers ii. dne cases out of ten, are the grea. sufferers. ". "Down on your knees, and thank Heaven fasti ng1 not for a good man's love this time, but because you have cured your cold so easily with Dr, BulPs Cough Syrup. LOCAL 3STBWS- 1NDBX TO IS'EW ADVERTISEMENTS . R M McIntirk-Matting Mcnds Bros Pharmacists iftiNSBERaER -Diaries for 18S8 M 51 KATZ-Great Inducements , II Cronehberg Photographer. Howell & cuhhing Mattressss Jas CMcKDs.'Agt Prescriptions, J 3 Hedrick Special Inducements F C Miller Drugs'and Chemicals Chas F Browne; Agt Must be sold W E Springer & Co For the Holidays - Geo r Frexch & sons Well to Remember Germama Hall Madam Noras' Glass Blow er Workers I n The receipts of cotton at this port tcv-day foot up 201 bales. Indication. For North Carolina, warmer weather. fair and Heating Stoves are offered at re- duced prices by the N. Jacobi Hdw. Co. t Mr. Gibson James df Holly town' ship, Pender, county, paid our of fice a pleasant visit-to day. . The cold snap of the past few days has caused the price of fuelj espec ially wood, to advance .materially. The most remarkable cures -o scrofula on record have been accom" plished by Hood's Sarsaparilla. Try it. Sold by all druggists. U There will be preaching at the Masonboro Baptist Church - next Sunday morning and night by Rev. Mr. Croom. We trust that our fortunate and be nevolent citizens will not forget the unfortnuate and worthy poor dur ing this winter weather. This is delightful healthy Winter weather,;, such as gives new life, elasticity and vigor to the thoughts andeelings of weak mortals. Sash, Joqrs, Glass and Builders' Hardware. Yqu will' save money and buy tlie best gods from the If. jBcobi Hardware Co. -The 'floy Clipper" Plow is best suited fqr our soil, so say all farmers who have tried them. For sale by the N. Jacobi Hdw. Co.. t Hoes, Traces, Ham es and Farming Implements of all kinds are: sold at rock bottom" prices by the N. Ja cob! Hdw. Co. ' .j i t If you want tf picture . framed go to Heihsberger's. He has a large assortment of Mouldings to select from. . i t There is eppnoqiy nsjqg an Oil Stpye for heating snialf rooms and offices. For sale by the 2. Jacobi Hardware Co, ; r t Nor. barque Jennie LoutliU Knud sen,'cleared to-day for London with 4,231 barrels rosin, valued at $4,451, snipped by Messrs. Williams & Murchison, The receipts of cotton at this port may 'not be so largo this.yea'r as they were last season, but they' will be much larger than was 'anticipated in the earlier part of the present cotton spason. 1 V : ' There was a plenty of ice this morning, but it was hardly' thick and strong enough for :skating pur poses. . " ' ; ' : ' . Rev. G. M, Tolson will preach a sermon especially for children at Brooklyn Baptist Church next Sun!-" day morning. i , j" " . There will be a good timeatBrook lyn Hall to -night, where" theLladies, Aid Society of Brooklyn Baptist Church will.hold a festival. Oysters- Ice cream and otherxef reshments will be in' abundance and fair hands will serA'e thehi to customers. I -: Tlie heavyfreshet that . has: 'pre vailed in the Cape Fear river and Its tribiitataries recently has proven a good opportunity for floating rafts of timber and naval stores to the city of which many have availed -rfrlemselves. It may not be generally known among "landsmen" that the color o f the ''unfathomable depths", of . the ocean is not green: but blue: blue as the azure; vault of heaven. It is only near the shore or where sound ings may be obtained that the waves are green. j - . We hope that our worthy Chap lain of -the Seamen's Home will not forget the initials to his name by seeing so many letters of the alpha bet prefixed thereto, but will i con' tinne to make his signature Rev. W M. Kennedy for a good many', years to come. ' " The weather has been clear, cool and sunshiny to-day, ; and nurses have improved the glorious oppor tunity to give the children under their charge the benefit of a I sun bath this afternoon by a ride on the sidewalks of the most desirable streets. The little toddlers seemed to enjoy the fresh air and bright sunshine hugely. " The Uoy Itaby Ahead. In continuing the contest for the prize for the -handsomest -baby, at the Glass Blower's exhibition at Germania Hall last night, there were 10 new contestants, making the num ber 00. Tne vote last nigt.t was as follows: Johnnie Owens 73, making his total vote 119; Lizzie Gilbert Kirkham received 52 votes, uiaking the total vote for her 110. Chesley Bellamy, who received but one vote on the previous night, received 80 votes last night, making his total 31. Superior Court. The i;Q.se of Henderson Davis, col ored, vs. the city Qf Wilmington, which vyas commenced yesterday afternoon, occupied the attention of the Court during the earlier part of the day, and had not concluded when our report closed. The suit was brought by the plaintiff against the city to reco ver ' $o,000 damages for injuries sustained in falling through a bridge on Twelfth street, between Market - and Princess. Messrs. M. Bellamy, E. S. Sfa'rtin and J. D. Bellamy, Jr,, appeared for the plaintiff, and Jessrs. vDuBrutz Cutlar and A. M. Waddell appeared for the city. ; - A irrogresgiee Policy. A meeting of the citizens of South, port was leld. in the Court House in. that town last Monday night for the purpose of taking steps towards naming the streets, Luakiqg side walks and otherwise Improving the appearance of the place preparatory to the Summer season. The meet? ing was well attended and consid erable enthusiasm" was manifested and an earnest spirit prevailed looking to the material" improve ment of the town to make its attrac tions as'great and prominent as pos sible for h enjoyment and com rort ot guests who may make South- port their home during the hot days of next Qumtner. ' . j A Pleaaant and Profitable Seetln Te meeting at the rooms of the Y. 1. C A-, last night, was well at tended and the occasion was -a de light to all present. Mr. D. C. Whit ted . conducted the 'services, while Mrfc C. II. Robinson had control of the music. Considerable enthusiasm was manifested and;" the exeroises. were unusually interesting,' The Y. M. C. A. is daiqg 4 grand and noble work here, and we are glad to see the spirit for. good whithi is -being ! awakeried through its efforts, The organization is prospering and is well -deserving; the ".. hearty encour agement it is receiving froiuonr pea pie. - - .-"V - City Court. . . J - Mayor .Fowler disposed of the foNj A colored woman . who had imbi lowing 'ca'ses this morning: j ded to much whisky became so rude Alex. Richardson, disorderly con- and disorderly at Front Street Mar duct.- Discharged. . . ' v ; ket this afternoon that she was ar- Thos. McClammy. passing coun terfeit money. Discharged. r -Peter Peterson and Alex Johnson, affray, were fined $10 or 20 days e'achr- -Emeline Faison, disorderly con duct, $20 or 30 day. : ; s 0 Araminta Ha wkins,disonlerly con duct, $20 or 30 days.- Judgment sus pended on condition that she leave the citv. - - Church Property ' . - :' . -,:.- St. Andrew's PresbyterianChurch, on the corner of Fonrtii and Camp bell streets,, is fast approaching com pletion, and will be an attractive brick edifice when- completed; the new brick Fifth Street&Iethodist Church will probably be completed during the Summer; the- colored Baptists are building a brick church on the corner of Seventh' and Red Cross streets, and preparations are being made to build a brick church on the corner of Fifth and Campbell streets far the Colored society whose pastor is Rev. A. M. Conway. . y The Magazines. " , Scribner'8 Magazine for February has been received and the following is its table of contents: J 4 Walter Scott,"frontispiece, engraved by An drew, from a print in the possession of Mrs. James T. Fields; "Walter Scott at Work," by E H. Woodruff. with an introduction by Andrew D. White; "A Song of Pleasure,'! by Maybury Fleming; "To J. S. D.," by Christopher P. Crane h; "The Master of Ballantrae IV," by Robert Louis Stevenson, (begun in November, 188$ to be continued), illustrated by Williaai Hole; ''The Picturesque Quality of Holland" interiors and bric-a-brac, by George Hitchcock; 'The Physical Development of Wo men," by D. A. Sargent, M. D., with charts and tables; ''Old Vauxhall Gardens, Uby Austin Dobson ;' 'Sho w,V by Anne R: Aldrich; "The Emer w gency Men," by George H. 1 Jessop; "Photographing the Big-horn," by Frederick H. Chapin; "Some Greek Portraits," by Thomas Sergeant Perry; "A Lyric of Lyrics," by Richard Henry Stoddard; ,"A Fami ly Tree,", by Brander Matthews; 'French Traits The Art Jnstincy by W. C. Brownelh The Competi iye Element in Modern Life' by HenryC. Votter, D. D., Bishop of New York; ' Important Meeting:. . A joint meeting of the Produce Exchange, , Chamber of Commerce and citizens generally was held at the rooms of the Exchange at noon to day to take action, in regard to the quarantine regulations of the port. Col. F, y. Kerchner was called to the char and Col. J. I. Cantwell (Vcted ts Secretary. . Drs. G. G. Thomas and W. G. Curtis, who were present, explained the present status and the- necessity to the whole State of proper regula ' tions, fumigations etc. ; etc., and called attention to the fact that the legislature now in -session)) would be asked an appropriation to this end. The matter was further and fully (tiseussed by several "gentlemen and cih motion it was Resolved That these" -bodies en dorse, under their corporate : seal, the movement. t: :H j:: ; THe following were appointed a committee to act in . co-operation with the quarantine authorities in furthering the-' passage of the bill before - the Legislature: George Harriss, D. G: Worth, B. F. Hall,W. L. DeRosset, C. H. Robinson, J H; Chadbourn, and Wm. H. Sprunt, The following committee was ap pointed tcv solicit subscriptions to pay the expenses of the gentlemen sent to Raleigh to urge the passage of the bill: C. H. Robinson, Roger Moore, and H. C. McQueen. Adjourned. ' '.. Slight Fire., The alarm of fire wa -turned in from box 8 corner jjf Third and Hn streets, at about xi. quarter past 4 o'clock this afternoon. The cause of the alarm wasl fire on the roof, caused by a falPug. spsirk, .of the one-story wooden tenement on Th i rl st reet, bet ween Nun and Chush, owned bv Mr. R. W. Iieks arid be cupieq;. bBoh ceraan - W; R. Hall. Ilamage nominal and fully cbvedm by irisu'rance. - t - 30, 1889 t N06: A Nuisnnce.- drunk to stand, so she was- loadevl on a dray, but it seems that she was to drunk to, lie there as it took "four able-bodied men to old lier and even their united;strength was en ti rely inadequate to make - her hold her: wicked tongue, !and - sh e was hauled to the guard house in a shouts ing condition. She will probably be interviewed by the ' Mayor to-mor row morning.. . ? -. Rock Crystal Spectacles and Eyeglass es and young: in se lecting spectacles yoli should be cau tious not to take more magnifying vowef. than has been lost to the ve as in the same proportion that you pass that point of increase. Will cause you further injury to the eye. Using glasses of stronger power than is ne cessary is the daily cause of ;prema ture old age to the sight. You can get the best at Heinsberger's. -. imij i ... ji j.. .iiuuii iimih ; EXPRESSION OF REGRET. . - At an extra ;raeetlng of the Society of St. George and St. Andrew; of this city, on Tues day evening, Mr. James Sprunt spoke as fol lows regarding the Ufe and death of the late Mr. Wilkin Roddick: . - . - Mb. Pkesident We are assembled to-day to pay a becoming tribute to the memory of onr departed friend, Wilkin Roddick, who was not oniy pronunem m tne community as an up right, honorable citizen, but who had endeared nimseii toms ieuow members of the Society as a true hearted loyal Scotchman, an ardent supporter of our good cause, zealous " in its noble work, and ever ready to promote the happiness and welfare of those around him. Up to the time he-was stricken with the dis ease which tfirmlnatArt his irlnrtivusofni Ma he was an active, busymanj and he pursued his calling with such zeal and assiduity that ne Boon Decome prominent in . businsss enter prise, and by his generous, happy disposition gained many mends,-whose lives- were cheer tju ami ammaieci , oy- contact with his genial xxtr was very pauenc unaer great ana pro tracted bodilv sufferinsr. befinnsA h hnl learn ed to trust In Him who does ndt willingly afflict the children of men. and when, after i many months of painful wasting, he was called to iace cream, negave up his life tranquilly,' In tne iuu assurance or a blessed immortality. : At. an Informal mpptlner nf tha Rnfiatv naiil ed last, Saturday, the Presldfmt. Mr. h. , ti bmallbones, was requested to prepare a suitable floral design to accompany the remains to Bos ton, where they were Interred yesterday by ine survmng.8ons of the deceased near the grave of their mother; and, as 1 an additional mars or respect, tne liag of the British Vice consulate was lowered to half mast during It was moved that an expression of sincere conao:ence he sent to Messrs. John and Wilkin xiouuicitjson or tne deceased, with an assur ance or nearty good wiu and friendship from the members of the St. George and St. Arforew society or wumington. - The motion was feelincrlv Sfinnnrtprt bv Pres ident Smallbones and warmly concurred in by mo lucmuers. . in - was iurtner unani mously reSOlvflri that n. nnnv nf tha tnratmlntr signed by every member of the Society, be prcv oculcu iu eucn 01 tne sons or tne late air. rcki mcK as an expression'of the esteem . In which ne was neia, and of the sympathy -felt with inem oy tne members of thei St. George and ot. Anarew society of Wilmington. N KWADVBRTI8EMENT. Art Lessons. jyjRS. J. D. MUNDS WILL GIVE LESSONS in Water Color and Oil Painting. Figures and Heads a specialty, address. . -i i or further particulars i - v' i. -- ---. - i 510 Market street. LOOK! GOOD MATTRESSES Made to Order and Old Ones E EN O VA TED I Opposite Tity ! Halh- jan 20 tf Well to Remember Those desiring to purchase Shoes of any description it would be well lor them to re member that Geo.IR. French & Sons are still it their old stand, 1 08 N. Front St., where you can find everythino; in the Shoe Line and get a Glove Fitting Shoe. Having every size and width, from a B; to W. last, we are abje 2 to efi ve you a better fit than can be had elsewhere. Our Ladies' Glove Fitting Dongola Button Boots at $2.50, in Opera and Com: mon Sense styles, are equal to the best $3.00 Shoes Kemember the place, ; (Jeoall. French & Sons, : jan S5tf , 1Q8 North Front;st. 1TIXTEI-AH ACTI'E MAN ONE OCT f? of employment to begitt on moderate salary and work himself up, representing in hk own locality', an cstablfcned house. Itefer tnces exciianged, cay's M'r'a Hocse, . Jan 13 4 w s ' , Loci Box LS5, U. Y - general interest, tzz 'r The name cf tLs' writer. innst urr; ; 3 t? f j i hlshed to tt3 rtcr. ; . ; Communications mnst bo written czJy t one siae; of the papor. - Personalities must be avclici And it is especially aai particularly uz; :r stood that the Editor dcc3 not alwah cr.".:r; tne tiews of correspondents onless Et state . in the editorial columns. ET7 ajd vcirnoc:: ; To the PcllQ.. 1UIE STEAM YACnT .BESSIK HAS IIIZX overhauled and put In first class cr ' r t- Will Ytllift ha rwtrxa .1 .... Ing to-morrow morning. Leaves , nrA: i i Wharf foot of Dock St. " j-, if; r .(Star copy;) ' To Whom it May Ooncorn. LL PERSONS XVllO MAY RECOVER ANY part of the jettisoned cotton cargo of the Erir- ish Steamer Albany, recently" stranded i. : r. t Little River; are Uereby.notlfled -that, the un- dersigned, Agents of said steamer '-Albany and'ownemclami the said jettisoned "ccttca. and are prepared on its delivery to then la Wilmington, N. C.;- to rpar a " reasonaDlo sal- vage therefor, and all persons are warned against holding or trading in such cotton un der penalty of the law. . .. -Jan 29 lw : , ALEX. SPRUNT & SOX. SPECIAL FEATURES VIadam - jlos Cla SG ."Blovoc w 5 GERMANIA BALL, - WILL OFFER THE FOLLOWING Special Premiums, as thiols positively their last week in Wil mington. . - : . , Tnursdy Evening, THE MOST POPULAR LADY In the audience will be presented with a Handsome Glass . : Shade of Varieties valued at $30. 1 , Friday Evetiinpr, TnE HOMELIEST GENTLEMAN in the audi ence will be presented with large Turk - ish Smoking Pipe Valued arfis. The above premiums to be decided by a com mittee composed of several ladles and gentle men present on the above evenings. , , BAur CONTEST ;;: decided by vote of the audience during the tn tire week, commencing Monday afternoon January 28thtjand ending Saturday ni?ht February 2d. Two Exhibitions Daily. After, noons 2:30 to 5 p. m. Evening 7:U0 to 9:C0p. ra Admission 15;X!ents Every Visitor Receives a Present. Jan28 tf ; -.. -o- Oreat iiiducementB to Purchas ers This Week. OWINGTO OUR HAVING A TREMENDOUS ST0 CI And that we will take an Inventory or ou .. stock next Monday, - - GEEAT INDU0EMEHTS Will be Offered to Purchasers "WEEK I - ; AMONG THE.MANY ' ' BARCAOrJC . DISPLAYED ON OUR COUNTERS WILL BE .French.i5triped Chambravs, - . ; 10 cents per yard. - Or Nice Qualify Uztlue, 10 cents per yard. i French- Satinc, . in solid and figured", worth'TKC for 20c per yarci . - O 'r - '' - An Elegant Quality HABIT : CL0TJI, . Valued at 90 cents for 59 cents per yard. All shades, worth fLOO for 50 cents. " Anelegant line of- , WHITE GGC D JUST OPENED. -o 1 Hew Embroideries, In the Latest and Most Unique De .'7ns. "' '.-J- "U -o 1 Mai CAGIIIIOUGE. il.C. Clavlzo'c c:.5 - - wniJiiKOTo:?,-':.'.- c.