lir
t; Wt trill fcsglsui 'ta-xtcsira ssnsxnicaCoa
troacar ttUafia on anj as all tK&jtc's ' '
SfcEfiiallaterwWmt J- -1 - 3 :
tepted by
JOSH T. JAMES,
DITOB AJDrKOFXlETOB. v
.RIPTIONS POSTAGE PAID:
5X1 moo. Six months. fiOO. Three
yt 1 oo- One month, 25 cents.
B0Dtr will be delivered by carrier free
t Pap" Rny part of the city, at the abort
rfct4r?eiflcen per week.
7 gxWA-
. .u uuu ox us writer rausi amy m;t .
nJahed to the Editor, ttir-': ::
' earamuclcatlonfl amat be wrma oa oV '
ona aide oi. the paper. iV . ..
J PtasonaKtlea xanat be xvoWed : '
v And It ia especially and prtlcularl7 end;
slood that the Editor does not always endoi
the views of correspondents unltss so ttati
in tho editorial columns. . ( .
i
VOL. IX.
W ULMINCrTON, N. C. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 0, 1885.
ESTbcr. will report any and all fall-
" .tbclr paper regularly.
no: 233
3
c-a wrc: ,
Me circulation, of any newspaper
ey bull was sold in New York
tie other day
UoBignorCpelim in" San Fran-
keir? threatened with'diphUieria.
The subscriptions to the Grant monu
ill cominz in. but at a
fearfully slow rate.
if.;..r Daniel Simpson, the veteran
draranier of Boston, celebrated his 95th
h.rthy last Friday. . '
i .
tv.0 Mirauis of Qucensbury, a good
!ootiog man clad as a "sport." is till
the cynosure o: cunuus sjm o
francisco.
if lasnnouoced that ho death rate
; London last week was only 13.8 per
1.600 anfflially. T&i3 ngure is.mo low
e:t ever recorded.
-m m- '
lo fi?e years the South has increased
u DrwJuctions $300,000,000. ' As John
Sherman Las not been secretary of the
treasury during that time he cannot ac
count lor it.
.
Kcw York Tribune : The "mashers"
mM to La coine out and the "mow-
ers" coming in. A "mower" is an ex
vtp who swinzs his cane like a
scjihe a3 he walks along.
. -
The Iiev. John P. Newman, the pul
pit clown who hung around Gen. Grant
hi l?rd has turned ud again, nt
a1 j w
srecent Grant memorial service in
Brooklyn he recited the Lord's Prayer.
o
The Central Park board of New York
isrery much worried at the crumbling
of the Ezyptian obelisk. Jt is said to
be due to the severity of winters.
Scientists are trying to devise some
v y to prevent it. -
. '.. . - . -
"The Washington Star thinks that,
jjadjed by the tone of- the Lynchburg
meeting, the colored men ol the South
snoot half so much alarmed about
their condition as arc the Northern
Eepablican politicians."
.
PaU&uV.vliia Press : According to a
French statistician the population of
Germany will be IM.000,000 in the year
WOO, that of England 142.000,000. that
of Austro-Hungary 70.000,000. that of
Trance 64,000,000, and that of Italy 56,-
eoo.ooo.
The monster petition of the Salvation
Amy regarding the protection of girls,
recently presented to the English Par
liament, was two miles, six hundred
jirds and one loot long, and bore up
ward of 393,000 signatures.
The process of Germanizing the peo
ple of Alsace and Lorraine is said by
MeY. Dr, Phillip Schaffto be going
00 steadily and irresistibly, especially
in the schools. He thinks that, in a
material and educational point of view,
the annexation is beneficial.
Buddensiek. the New York architect
who was recently sentenced to the
Penitentiary for building houses which
almost invariably fell down and killed
&eir occupants, has been admitted to
bail The New York papers denounce
faction as a public scandal.
Fifteen native kings and eight native
Princes in and around the Congo terri
tory claimed by the African Interna
towl Association have addressed to
'e King of Portugal a vigorous protest
ast this claim, and they ask the
Kfoj's protection against the now pro
karate. ' ,
The Washington correspondent of the
Cincinnati Enquirer says: "The re
jection of Speaker Carlisle is assured
Without opposition.- This is as it should
k- Political friend and foe alike as
be toMr.Cariisle the plaudit of bing
fairest Speaker who ever occupied
chair. His decisions are all based
equity and strict parliamentary
es, co matter which party leels the
fcct." ;
- ' -
Baptt'st Foreign Mission Con-
?tion. in KPtsinn nt TJow Orlnt gov.
days ago. adopted a paper petition-'
&S Congress to establish a line of mail
jniships between some port in the
"&ed States and Liberia, and to make
Appropriation for-the support of the
as a step towards the Christian!
oa of the Dark Continent.
newspaper correspondent declares
there is a combination among the
tiniore politics to defeat the re-eleo
7 of Senator Gorman. He says that
krjland Democrat" says: "The
lhat is tn hA muds ftp&insl him
l1! bo ffiada in lh nmA nl reform.
iOH6 battle cry that fc the machine
J fSo, as also machicfe politicians. "
LOCAL NEWS.
" IXDE1 TO HEW AOVCSTISEIClT&.
Found at Last - -.
C W Yates School Books . k
HxmsBSRCTKB Svhool Bcoka
T C Millkk Tar Heel liniment
Exhibition Flag Drill an! Festival
J D liEMjLMr, Jr, Atfy Mortgage 8ale
For other locals see fourth page.
There was no City Court this morn
ing.. ; vv ."".: " ' - ;
'-':.' 1 1 ,,
Wenoce quite a number of well
drejsed strangers in the ciur to-day.
' Notice , lo the Boys These Bracket
Saws are here. Jacoiu's Hdw. Depot.f
There is considerable sickness in the
city at this time, bad colds being quite
prevalent,
Have you seen the Mae assortment of
Stoves at Jacobi's Hdw. Depot? You
can save money by buying there, t
The undershirt that is sold at Dveu's
for one dollar surpasses any thing ever
offered to the public, you should sec
them. ' . . f
Mr. George II. II aigh retires from
the ownership of the Fayettevillo Ob
server. Mr. John R. Myrovc'r i3 the
purchaser and will edit it.
For the best unlanndried white shirt
in the city, call at the Wilmington Shirt
Factory; only 75c. J. ExsDAcn,rProp.,
No. 27 Market st. ' tf
Stcamboatmen report tbo river at
nearly a standstill, with about 28 inches
of water on the shoals. There haye
been showers in the up-country, but
only enough has fallen to keep the water
at its present stage.
Dave allett, colored, was drunk
and down at the corner of Front and
Market street, last night, and was taken
to the guard house by the policeman
where he was permitted to sleep ofl
the effects of his drunk.
TheState Fair will be held during
the week commencing Oct. 12th. The
Tarboro Fair. Oct. 26th. The Golds
boro Fair, Nov. 3rd. The Weldon
Fair, Nov. 9th, and tbo Rocky Mount
Fair is advertised for the same week.
Our thanks are due for an invitation
to attend the Fifth Annual Fair of the
Edgecombe Agricultural and Mechan
ical Fair Association, which will be
held at Runnymede Park, Tarboro,
October 27th, 23th, 29th and 30tb, 1885.
Superior Court.
There was no business of importance
to the general public transacted by this
trbunal to-day. The motion docket
was called" oyer and motions were
heard, after which the Court took a
recess until 3 o'clock this afternoon.
Upon the reascmbling of court this
afternoon some routine business was
transacted and the court adjourned for
the term.
Flasr Drill.
The Exhibition Flag Drill of the
Cantwell Light Guards, which has been
in course of preparation for several
weeks, will ba given at the City Hall
to-morrow nigbt. Ia fact there will bo
two of them the first at half past 8
o'clock and the other at 10 o'clock. The
young ladies composing the Light
Guard have devoted much lime and pa
tience in perfecting themselves in the
drill, and will give an interesting and
unique entertainment, well worthy the
patronage of the public. The proceeds
will be devoted to the benefit of the
Wilmington Light Infantry and wo
trust that there will be a general turn
out of our people to witness the novel
entertainment.
PersontM
Miss Cornelia Alderman and Miss
Alice Huggins left on this morning's
train for Mt. Olive to be in attendance
upon the Eastern Baptist Association.
We regret to state that there is but
little it any improvement in the coud
lion of 'Mr. J. H. Muse, of the Slar.
Miss Julia Clowe, who has been ab
sent several weeks visiting friends and
relatives at Salisbury, N. C returned
to the city this morning.
Miss Eva E. Bishop, of Salisbury,
arrived in the city this morning and is
the guest of Miss Julia Clowe.
Capt. George W. Gates, lormerly of
thisjeity, but now of Salisbury, arrived
in the city this morning and is the guest
of his father-in-law, Mr. U. L. Clowe.
' Col. W. A. Guthrie, of Fayetteville,
arrived in the city this morning and
registered at the Purcell House.
" Capt. O. H. Blocker, of Yorkville.
N. C, formerly connected with the U.
S. Internal Revenuo . Department, ar
rived in the city this morning and regis
tered at the Purcell House.
The Gun Club.
As we announced yesterday there was
a meeting held last night by several of
our fellow citizens for the organization
of a gun club. Upon selecting a name
it was decided that it should be known
as the New Hanover Gun and Kennel
Club, x. An election of officers .was held
with the following result: ; -President
Rev; Dr. Pritcbard. v
Vice President Mr. W. A. Williams.
Treasurer Mr. R. H . Grant.
Secretary Mr. J. C. Lodor.
Governing Committee Messrs B. G.
Empie. II. McL. Green and S. A. Ha
ney. A committee, consisting of Mcssis
Lodor and Haney, was appointed to
wait upon Dr. Pritchard and notify
him of his election. The meeting then
adjourned, subject lo the call of Ihe
Secretary. It i3 earnestly requested
that all who desire to become members
of the club will be present at the next
meeting.
Hon. A. A. McKoy.
With the closing of the present term
of the Superior Court of Now Hanover
county, it seems fitting and proper that
we should speak a few words of the
distinguished son of the Cape Fear sec
tion, Hon. A. A. McKoy, who was the
presidiog judge. Wc always mention
him with pleasure and pride as one
who has worn the ermine in spotless
purity and with a legal knowledge and
wisdom well worthy the exalted posi"
lion he occupies. We have known
him for many years and we are proud
of his acquaintance and lad of his
esteem . In the discharge of his official
duties be is firm, yet affable and cour
teous, and has won the sincere esteem
of the entire bar of North Carolina.
He is an honor to the judiciary of the
State, a refined and polished gentleman
hi every instinct of his nature and a
true hearted North Carolinan whom
the people of the State have delighted
to recognize in one of her most exalted
official positions.
The best ready mixed paint can be
had at Jacom's Hdw. Depot. He has
it in all size cans, from half pints up. f
County Commissioners.
The Board of Commissioners of New
Honover county met in regular month
ly session at the court house yesterday
afternoon, Present, Chairman Bagg
and Commissioners Worth, Moore,
Pearce and Montgomery.
The minutes of the last regular meet
ing were read and approved.
The County Treasurer submitted bis
monthly report, showing a balance on
hand belonging to tbo general fund of
$10,025.03; educational fund, balance
on hand. $14,998.91.
The Register of Deeds submitted his
report of fees received from marriage
licenses for the month of September
$11.40 and exhibited the Treasurer's
receipt for the same. 4
S. VanAmringe, Clerk of the Super
ior Court, reported 25 received from
the Carolina Oil & Creosote Company
the receipt of which hasjn acknowi
edged by the Treasurer.
It was ordered by the Board that the
taxes of N. E. Bunting be remitted, be
being a non-resident of the State, and
that the poll tax of J. T. Edens be re
mitted, he being over age.
The following were drawn as jurors
for the Criminal Court, which meets
the first week in November next : B S
Montford, C E Williams, M M Katz,
John Bissett, George G Lewis, John
W King, Wm T Harker. Frank
Meier, Dan'l Lee, Ben Wilson, Henry
'C Wright, John T French, C I Davis,
L Hansen. W P Price, Chas Teitgen,
John F Garrcll, M M Parker, J Stern
bcrger, L Blumenthal. R B Register, J
L Greenewald. I B Northrop, G W
Gaffoid, Thad Tyler. B A McClammy,
D E Sadgwar. W II Sprunt, F W Ort-
mao, Philip Tebo, Jas D Poisson, B F
Robcy, II A Persse, C II Capps. E G
Styron, J E King.
Will Double tbo Business.
Shkieu is determined this Fall and
Winter to double the amount of busi
ness that ho did last, and will not re
sort to any unfairness, schemes or give
away presents to accomplish it, but
merely by fair and honest dealing with
the people. We guarantee to give to
each and every patron fully one hun
dred cents value in return for each and
every dollar and frequently much more.
It makes no difference what induce
ments other houses may offer in the
way of prices, we cati always save you
at least from 15 to 33 per cent, on -the
dollar by dealing with Shriek, the Old
Reliable Clothier, 114 Market St., sign
of I be Golden Arm. v t
.You will find a full assortment of
paint, horse and scrub Brushes, made
by the best factories, at J a coin's Hdw.
Depot, nis low prices please all. f
Association. ,
At4he meeting of the First Baptist
Church last night, rev. Dr. Pritchard
and Messrs. Alfred Alderman, J. M.
ehasten and E. H. Freeman were
chosen delegates to the Eastern Baptist
Association which convened at " Mt
livts, Wayne county, this morning'
pc. Pritchard left for the Association
on.last night's train, and Messrs. Al
derman and Freeman went on this
morning's train.
Messrs. Eiijah Hewlett a&d J. W.
Taylor were the delegates from the Bap
tist Cuurch at Masonboro" and they
also left on this morning's train for the
Association.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS,
EXHIBITION FLAG DRILL AND FESTIVAL,
JgY THE CANT WELL LIG11T GUARD,
at CITY HALL, WEDNKSDAY EVENING,
Oct. 7th iT6t Drill at 814 o'clock, nromnt.
Second Drill at 10 o'clock.
Admission 25 cents Doors open at 7.45 o'clk.
oct61t
Foreclosure Mortgage.
Y VIBTUK OF T1IE l'OWEB' OF SALE
contained In a mortgage deed made by A. B.
Cook and wife to M. W. Bellamy, recorded in
the Record of New Hanover county, in Book
SiS, page 536, the undersigned, as" Attorney
for the mortgagee, will expose to sale at pub
lic auction to tho hlRhcst bidder, for cash, at
the Co tut floiiBC doo In the city of Wilminz
ton.onthe 27th day of October, 1S35, at 12
o'clock, M., the following described lot of
Jand situate ia said city: lieglnning at a Btake
in the East lite of ifth street, distant 10 s
fectfrem Its Intersection with the Northern
line of Woostcr street, runs thence East 107'i
feet, thence North parallel with Fifth street
77 feet, thence West parallel with Wooster
street 107'4 feet, thence South to the beginning,
beiDg part or lot 5, block 63, according to the
official plan of said city.
.1NO. D. Tt ELLA MY, .Tr ,
oct6 20t AU'y for Mortgagee
Found at Last !
MONEY FOR LIVING- I
SI 000 CASH 1N F1VJS 1EAKS To
every investor. It pays better than a Savings
Bank; it pays better than Government Bonds;
it pays better than Building Associations.
But remember this amount can only be real
ized by securing a certificate in The National
Life and Maturity Association, of Washington,
D. C. Flan practicable, feasible and control
led by reliable and responlble men of the cap
italclty. Endorsed by your Senator Z. B.
Vance and Representatives Wm. R. Cox and
What ton J Green. It Is purely a business In
vestment, therefore should receive the atten
tion and consideration of the business men of
Wilmington. T his plan is popular throughout
the South, because It pays its members white
living f For full explanation of plan call at
the Purcell House, this city.
Very respectfully,
WM. H. GIBSON,
WM. A. EASTEIIDAY,
Special Traveling Agents,
National Life and Maturity Association,
Washlngten, D. C.
We aro able to add ths following tcsti ronlal
from this city:
W. H. Gibson, Special Agent Being ac
quainted with the majority of the officers and
directors of the National Life and Maturity
Association, I can truly say that no men stand
higher in business or financial circles than
they do. Their connection with the Company
would make it good if there was nothing elee
to recommend it. T. E. WALLACE.
Wilmington, N C, Oct. 6, 1385.
Oct 6 6t
New Store
AND-
NEW GOODS.
T HAVE COMPLETED THE REMOVAL
oFmy Millinery establishment to the large,
airy and commodious store in the Vollera'
Building, on South Front street, cppoBite the
New Market, and on MONDAY will be pre
pared to show a superb assortment of
Hats, Bonnets, Feathers,
Flowers, f
Ribbons and White Goods
Nearly all of my stock is entirely new and
just removed from the cases. I am still open-
lug and will have everything prepared by
WEDNESDAY and thereafter will receive
fresh lnstallmcntsby every steamer.
Respectfully,
MISS E. KARREK.
South Front Street, Opposite New Market.
oc5 3
NEW FALL HATS !
JUST RECEIVED AT
Mrs. E. A. LUMSDEN'S
11. North Front St.
oct 2 lw
Removed.
-ING'S TIN SHOP,
SOUTH FRONT STREET.
Bear Mallard's Harness Store, in alley.
Respectfully,
oct 5 W. E. KING.
Lamps.
HAVING MET WITH GREAT 8DCCESS
in selling a fine line of LAMP3 during
the last two seasons, we are now offering a
handsomer line than usual and invite -par
chaser's attention to them. Prices Very Lev?.
L0Ct5 GILES & MURCHISOK,
Eastern
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
RJlillinery.
J HAVE A FINE STOCK OF MILLINERY
UOODS wh!ch. will be open d nct 1 1IDRS -
DAY, Oct 8thV Hope the Lad!c3 will give ni3
a call before purchasing. -
MK1. KATE C WINES.
119 N. Second Street, near PostoSico
oct a Ct
Mason's JPruit Jars.
NOW HAVE A FULL ASSORTMENT
ot the above Preserving Jar3. Send In your
orders at occo. Wc will guarantee lowest
prices.
W. E. SPRINGER & CO..
19, 21 23 Market Slrcot,
Wilmington. N.C
OCt 5
Cold Weather
IS COMING, AND NOW IS THE TIME to
have your Stoves overhiuled and put up
for the winter. If vou want a llrst-clafs
COOR1NG OR HEATING STOVE, WC can
furnish you. '
Pure White OH always on hand.
PARKER & TAYLOR'S,
oct 5 - 23 South Front St
School Books
and School Supplies,
jpENS, PENCILS. INK. t .'
SPONGE, PENHOLDERS,
SLATES, CRAYONS,
BOOK BAGS and STRAPS,
COPY BOOKS,
EXERCISE BOOKS, Ac.
We will make it to your advantage to buy
of U3. We buy for cash and can afford to sell
cheap. C. W. YATES,
oct 5 119 Market fct.
SCHOOL BOOKS,
gUCH AS ARE USED IN ALL THE City
and Country Schools, will b j sold cheap at
HEINSBERGER'3,
Live Book and Music Stores.
PIANOS AND ORGANS
RE SOLD NOW VERY CHEAP FOR
Cash or on. the Popular Monthly Instalment
Plan. Just received a large assortment at
oct 5 HEINSBERGER'S
Every Day.
JjlRESH NEW RIVER OYSTERS S
on hand every day this month, jtgfejjr
The celebrated WINBERRYO YSTER8. Hard
to beat and best Oystera in the world.
GEO, F. HERBERT,
tept 30 lm nac Star Saloon.
CKONIiY, Auctr.
BY CRONLY & MORRIS.
Sale for Partition.
B
Y VIRTUE AND IN PURSUANCE OF A
decree of the Superior Court of New Hanover
county, in a certain ex parte special proceed
ing there pending,, wherein Frederick J. Lord,
ArmandJ. DeRossct, William L. DeBosset,
and others are the petitioners, I, as Commis
sioner under said decree, will offer for gale to
the highest bidder, at the Court House door,
in the city of Wilmington, at 12 o'clock, on
Wednesday, the 14th day of October, ItSJ, a
lot of land situate in said city, beginning in
the Weat line of a private alley, which opens
Into South side of Market street between Sec
ond and Third streets, at a point Infect South
from intersection of said line of said alley
Willi Market street, and running thence South
with said lino of said alley 17 feet, thence West
parallel with Market street 93 tcct, 7 inches,
thence North parallel with Second street 17
feet, and thence East parallel with Market
street 98 feet, 7 inches to beginning, being a
part of Lot No. 4 in Block 153.
Terms of Sale One-fourth of the purchase
money to be paid in cash, balance in three
equal instalments, in 4, 8 and 11 months re
Bpeclively, from day of sale, purchasers to
give notes for deferred payments drawing in
terest from day of sale at rate of eight icr
cent. A. J. DeROSSET. ,
Ecpt 22 -it 13, 29, oct 6, 13 Com'r
M. CKONIiY, Auct'r.
BY CRONLY & MOKKl?.
Sale for Partition.
Y VIRTUE OF A DECREE OF THE
B
Superior Court of New Hanover county. In a
cause there pending before the Clerk, between
James C. Munds and wife Eliza 11. Munds.
Maiy C. Lori, Wm.'L DeRossct, Jr., and
others, plaintiffs, and Frederick J. Lord, Ar
mand J. DeBosset, John R. London and oth
ers, defendants, I as Commissioner under said
decree, will offer for sale to the highest bid
der, at the Court House door In the city of
Wilmington, at 12 o'clock, on Wcdncsilay, the
ltth day of October, 1SS5, all that lot of land
situate In said city, beginning In the South
line of Market street, 70 tcct East from its in
tersection with Eastern line of Second street,
and running thence East with Market street
48 feet, then Scuth parallel with Second street
30 feet ti a brick wall, thence West with bald
wall 2 feet, thence South wiih eaid wall
S7 feet and 8 inches to a brick building,
thence with the line of said building East 4
feet, thence South with the Eastern lin of
eaid building 2.1 feet and 7 inches, thence Wc6t
with the Southern line of said building 8 feet
and 7 inches to a wall, thence South with eaid
wall and the West line of another brick build
log 5i feet and 9 Inches to a stone wall, thence
Weat with said ttone wall 45 feet, and thence
North parallel wlta Second street 193 leet to
beginning, being part of Lots Nos. 1, 2 and 3
In Block 153. Said lot will tc divided by a
straight line xunring from North to South,
and sold in two separate parcels; the West lot
or parcel having s front of 23 feet on Market
street and running back the uamc width 192,
and the East lot having a front of 25 feet on
Market and running 19j feet, being ii feet
wide on its back line. -
Plat of said lot can be seen at office of Cronly
& Morris.-.
Terms of Sale One-fourth of purchase
money to be paid in cash, balance in three
equal Instalments in 4, 8 and 12 months respec
tively from day of sale, purchaser to give notes
for deferred payments orawlng interest from
day of sale at rate of eight per cent.
, . A. J. DEBOSSET.
sept 2i It, 22 29, oct 6, 13 Com'r.
NEW ADVEBISEMENTS.
Gra
ning
OF--
FALL & WINTER '
- v - , .
MI LLINER'V
AND-
Fancy Goods;
- ' ' - . ..- '-.v;....- -1'.".
OX-
Monday, Oct. 4, j
Tuesday, Oct. 5, :
Wednesday ,Oct76i
Only the latest novelties;
id every department,
-AT-
Taylor's Bazaar,
118 MARKET ST.
oct 3
O P SWING
OF-
Pall & Winter
AT-
1 1. KATZ'S,
116 Market St
An Entirely New Stock
OF-
Silks Rkadams Ottomans, -
Velvets, Cashmeres, TricotF, j
Ladies' Clotb, Henriettas, '?
Flannels, &c , &c.
White Goods,
Laces, Edgings, Furs., Gloves, -
Corsets. Men's and Boys' Wear,
Hosiery, Housekeeping Goods,
Domestics, Notions, Ax., &c.
At prices lower 'than thoy bayc been
known lor years'.
rn - - . w n. w . -m M 1 T m
I shall sell my goods as low as
the lowest catalogues. All I ask is the
same treatment
Cash ! Cash ! Cash !
And assure you at Xho same time, my
kind patrons, that I propose to main-
taip in the future the reputation gained
in the past of having
The Best, the Cheapest I
AND
MOST COMPLETE ASSOETHEM OP GOODS
To be found outside of New York.
Call and be convinced at
septal llUMAltllT ST. '
H0RNE OYSTERS !
T MECHANIC'S SALOON, vp.
iron, ucu isi, to end of tease n.
Best Beer In city. rine Whislrey. Bc8t Sc.
CI,rar-,p3'8lCjtaferTeJopfttaIrs. 1 '' '
3a J. M, MCGOWAV.
ndOpe
Goods