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Te liue ol our cii ana "'u'" .1m Im r,tur.. we ak th I wu Kbow what e nl, to tho- who mav call at your -.ie, ami an- .months all shall b. i ome ywr w-n EwSe aiier th- Slner paimi. lhioh he run out : "cja p-. rm-.outit aamiiil jli " .attachniPOt. al ootv c i! !or A Rmi tronesi. n ' - Ail n . . . him in the world. All 1a nt.L fre.-. No capital required. Plain, e ""n . .. v. ,r t or.i e can i Hg' lT E?-aS-W Tn ,b7 world . .,.1 the l2decl06mMBw PhyslciJUtM Cunf. All lionpst, eonselentlous physloJans who 5jv. it. li. U. (Botanic Blood Balm) a trial. fr..nkly admit Its superiority over a i.i. Other biin! medlcina. ii- w i it .v uockmait. (i.. writes: "I r - ml li. 15- . as one of fix? jest blood modi ctn-." Dr. A. IL Uoscoe, Nashville, Tenn., writes: "All reports of B. B. B. are favorable, and its speedv action is truly wonderful." Dr. J. w.Whodos, rrawfordsville, Ga.,wrltes: "1 confess B. B. B. is the best and quickest medicine for rheumatism I have ever tiled." Dr. s. J. Karmer, crawfordsville, Ga.,wrltes: 1 cheerfully recommend B. B. B. as a fine ionic alterative. Its use cured an excrescence of the neck after other remedies effected no perceptible good."' Dr. C. II. Montgomery, Jacksonville, Ala., writes: "My mother Insisted on my getting H. H. B. tor her rheumatism, as her case stub- pt-rlenced immediate relief, and her improve ment has been truly wonderful." A prominent physician who wishes his name not given, says: "A patient of mine whose ease of tertiary syphilis was surely killing him. and which no treatment seemed to check. 'till I t kl l I flit-- IIMIH I Ir I lrl I I r ,1lir t V was entirely cured with about twelve bottles i of B. B. B. He was fairly made up of skin and bones and terrible ulcers." "STOKLE'S." CWE ARE NOW PRE" an who may call upon us with the Finest Oysters to be had on the Coast. We have made special preparations for the Season. j Myrtle Grove, Middle aod Stump Sound Oysters always on hand. Served Drommlv and in anv style desired. W. H. STOKLEY. io tt Wrtghtsvine. . if-. t Roses and Vegetable Plants. h0 AAA ROSES AND 100.C00 VEGETABLE VW Plants. Parties wishlntr such can hlrop me a postal card and I will deliver such bs wanted or will call and give description of p-uiie. g sucn roses can oe oougnt eisewnere lor same price, W. J. KIRKHAM, J-n 4 tr Kose Farm. Wanted Agents in every Town and County to sell our liocKls. Send us one dollar, and we will send pou sample that sells for three dollars, and Man you in a business tnat win pay you rrom to $300 per month. tiaress. TnE RICHMOND PUBLISHING CO.. jan 18 lw Richmond, Va. Drugs and cheniicale, TOILET ARTICLES, PATENT MEDICINES, moulder Braces, Trasses, otc., etc. Aiso prescriptions nuea day, or nignt at F. C MILLER'S, Drug Store. Jan 4 corner Fourth and Nun Sts., The National Lite aturitv Association OF WASHINGTON. D. C. 0 labels I3U.IT2.19 Shinties None. 'aid to members $120,CC3.:n o IKBATlO BROWNING. frfSIQcm. r iE(.UGK IX ELDRIDGK. se retiry. Manager and Actuary. i ic insurance at Absolute Cost. A (tuaranteed lollcy. An in -ontest ibie loUey. Maturity Value in caan at Fixed Awe Annual cost Absolutely Limited. Oaij pour Payments per Year. Nfn Forfeitable ATfer Three Years, P. S. RIDDKLLK. M. D. .Medical Director W. II (litem! .QtwwIi1 Axwm Home Office. 1,216 Frfet, N.JW. . John Haar, Jk., Local Agent. WUmlneton; N. C. rrnriTi HKbh RP1 awl 'FKn The VOL XIII. Tho intimate friends of President Cleveland at HufTalo feel now called upon to dny that he is a spiritual ist. It is saitl that Benjamin H. will flhd nearly 50,000 aprlications for office awaiting his arrival tti Wash ington City. Boulanger is credited with the in tention, if he ever gets the chance, of t rying to whip John Bull, instead of Bismarck. - - -- The New York Herald states it as n. tiositivf- fnf.t Mint Warner Millar will h ilfl.riiMr.nM ttomv - i eral. Sou can't make hackbone oa t i . i ot wooa-puip. Gen. Noble, of St. Louis (we are not acquainted wit the gentleman) says that h Ifas been offered and has accepted the portfolio of Secre tary of the Interior. Mrs. L&ngtry has decided to play in Shakespearean plays in London for a season. She will shortly leave New York for London, but she says that she will soon return to appre ciative America. - - - - Senator Kenna has got there at last. He was yesterday re elected by the Legislature of West Virginia, His patience and pluck and persis tence have been rewarded. "Pa Hence ami perseverance got a wife for his reverence." - - The capital stock .of the Nicara guan Canal Construction Company is placed at $ 100, 000. 000, with the option of increasing it to $200,000, 000 if desired. The bar at Grey town is to be deepened at once and it is said that work will begin all along the line in about two months. The House Judiciary Committee have reported unfavorably a bill to relieve W. W. Hojden's political dis abilities. Of course thev have. A stranger passing along the streets of Raleigh for the first time in his life has just as much authority to remove Holden's disabilities as has the Legislature. ft Miss $thel Arnold, the sister of Mrs. Humphrey Ward, of "Robert Elsmere" fame, who is visiting re iatives in New York, is receiving much attention from society people. Miss Arnold is described as a bran- ,ette, tall and decidedly imposing. W.hen at home Miss Arnold teaches sehool at Oxford, and has been a ready contributor to periodical lit erature. She is very proud of hey sister's fame. A party of scientific gentlemen re cently performed a series of electri cal experiments on the animals in a menagerie at Bridgeport, Conn. The baboon, the sea lion and seals, mon keys, the elephants and other ani mals were treated to doses of. tha electric current. All the animals, with the exception of the elephants, manifested an intense disgust at the experiments and fought and howled with rage. The elephanf, on the contrary, appeared to enjoy the elec tricity. Lexington, Ha., can boast of the most unique club house in the world. The young men of that town built a log hut, which they chinked with clay, making it as snug ana tignt as a palace. At one end is a primitive chimney with an enormous open fireplace. The club, which embraces the best young men, has a weekly supper. The day before the supper a huge wood fire is built in the fireplace, and in the evening there is a, bed of coals and ashes that a king might .envy. The birds, fish, 'possum and oysters are cooked in the glowing ashes. and some wonderful tid bits they turn out. The Baltimore City Council has tied itself in a hard knot. A special i to the New York Herald savs: The illness of two Democrats in the first bianch of the Citv Council ! has practicallv caused a suspension i at xL. x. i a i mi VV oi mat legislative oouy. i ne u;em ocrats have withdrawn and' tle'oline to proceed with business until the absent members return. This action was taken because of the fact that with the help of an independent the Republicans have one majority on ; joint ballot, and, though really in ; the aiinority, could elect seven School Commissioners whose terms have expired T.i - , - I ine independent member actint? ! with the Republicans is president of nit- hi uniiii ii, ami ne nas mmcieu ; 22&!ta on absent members. ; The Democrats remained awav hist night rfnd again to night, leaving ! j he branch without ft quorum. j . . .! . . - . . J i Hii WILMINGTON, N. C- FRIDAY, FEBRUARY local nsre r&- INDEX TO NSW ADVERTfSSMTJNTS Wantbo Agents J J IIedrick Coreets B .F Pekny Fine Clothing Mcvds Bros Pharmacists iIuinsberger -Valentines II Cronenberg PhoTographer. Howell & Gumming Mattressss B M McIntire- Window-Shades Jas Munds. AgD Prescriptions F C Mhj.br Drugs and Chemicals J A Springer Krick and Shingles Chas F Browne, Agt Must be sold N Jacobi Hardware Co Boy Clipper. W E Springer & Co For the Holidays Geo It French fe Sons Genuine The receipts of cotton at this pi to day foot up only 22 bales. see our latest door b sll, transom N. Jacobi f lifter and sash fastener Hdw. Co. If the snow had only stuck yes terday what line sleighing we might have had. About 30 members of the W. L. I. went to the Sound this afternoon to take a shot at the target. We have something new and use ful to show the builder and farmer. N. Jacobi Hardware Co. All kinds of School Books and School Supplies can be boupr cheapest at HeinsbM,trer,- Friday is sai 1 to be generally the fairest or the foulest day of the week. It has been rather the latter, til is time. The peculiar pnrifying and build ing up po ersof Hood's Sarsaparilla make it the very best medicine to take at this season. If you wanta picture framed go to Heinsberger's. He has a large assortment of Mouldings to select rroniv t Mayor Fowler has been cominis sioned by the Governor as a dele gate to the Quarantine Conference, at Montgomery, on March 5th. We have walnut, ash, oak and cherry stains in small cans, ready for use. Just the thing for house keepers. N. Jacobi Hard ware Co. t Another lot of sash, doors and blinds just received by the N. Ja cobi Hdw. Co. They will save you money on building materials of all kinds. t You can paint your old buggy and make it look bright and new with the ready prepared Detroit Carriage Paint. Sold by the N. Jacobi Hdw. Co. - t That Beautiful Snow. Yesterday's snow was pretty gen eral. It extended West to the moun tains and North to Richmond. At Raleigh there was 5 inches, at Char lotte 5 and at Shelby 6. It was the hardest snow we have had here in ten years. It ceased about 6 o'clock and rain then began to fall. Had the snow fallen on a frozen earth there would probably have been four or five inches of it here. We found it on a level nearly two inches d,eep, This morning there was not a trace of it left; not even snowy slush. It had all gone and the rain had taken its place. Stealing a Bag of Coffee. Yesterdav afternoon Mr. F. Le nair, of Bladen county, who had been down street shopping, drove into the cart-house on the corner of Fourth and Swann streets, where he was going to stop with his team for the night, and while he was in the back part of the house eating supper a colored bay, by the name of Alfred Jones, slipped in and stole a bag, containing 20 pounds of cof fee, from his cart, but before he could make his escape Mr. Betten court, the keeper of the cart-hquset caught "him. .lone was tried before Mayor Fowler this morning and bound over to the next term of the Crimi nal Court in the sum of a $100 justi fied bond, failing in which he was committed to jail. V Wonder She nvied Bridget. A rich society lady told her ser vant, "I wish I could be as strong, healthy and full of life as you are!" The lesson is plain. The "girl had plenty of exercise, and constitution al health and contentment. Riches will not buy health, always, but broken down women can finU stire relief in Dr. Pierce's Favorite Pre 'scription. It is a powerful, invigor " -a? v V' W K wa-a nu is"' .iti ind imparts strength to the whole system in general, and to the uterine organs and appendages in particn i,ir , . w iiuuu "II, licuilliaicu end feeble women generallv it is the greatest earthly boon. " - - - - . - - - fMimlay School Convention. The New Hanover Oountv Sundav School Convention convened last at 8:15 o'clock in Grace evening M. K. Church. After half an hour's devotional exercises, conducted by Rev. Dr. T. H. Pritchard, Rev. W. S. Creasy de livered an address of welcome, which was responded to by Rev. W. McC. Miller, on behalf of the delegates. ; A temporary organization was then effected by calling Mr. Geo. Chad- j bourn to the eihair and requesting ; Mr. J. S. Mitchell to a4t as Seere- j tary. The committee appointed some j time since to prepare a constitution presented one. which was read, and after a few alterations adopted. The Committee on Nominations reported the tollowing officers, who were unanimously elected to serve for one year: President Geo. Chadbourn. Vice President Jas. F. Post, Jr. Secretary and Treasurer Joseph S. Mitchell. Executive Committee Chas. H. Robinson, chairman; Jas. W. King, Joseph W. Taylor, W. H. Strauss, E. Hewlett, Dr. Thomas F. Wood. W. F. Williams, W. H. Sprunt, Jas. M. McGowan. On account of the small attend ance Rev. F. D. Swindell was re quested to postpone his address on the 'Importance df Sunday School Work"' till the morning session. On motion the convention ad journed to meet this morning at 10 o'clock. There was an increased attend ance at this morning's session of this body, which was held at Grace M.a E. Church at 10:30 o'clock. The first half hour of the session was occu pied in devotional exercises, con ducted by Rev. P. H. Hoge. The following Superintendents submitted reports for the past year: J. W. King, Grace M. E. Church Sunday School; C. H. Robinson, First Presbyterian Church Sunday School; J. S. Mitchell, First Baptist Church Sunday School; Jas. M. Mc Gowan, Fifth Street Methodist Church Sunday School; W. H. Sprunt, St. Andrew's. Church Sun day School; SamueJ Northrop, Pres byterian Mission Sunday School. and Joseph W. Taylor, Brooklyn Baptist Sunday School, Superintendents W. H. Strauss and J. G. Dar den of the Lutheran and Bladen Street M. E. Sunday Schools being absent, Rev. F. W. E. Peschau and Rev. T. P. Ricaud, reported in their stead. These reports, embracing as they did the statistics of the various Sunday Schools for the past year, and stating the difficulties met with in the work, and the encouragement received, were exceedingly interest ing and highly edifying. Reports were also made of plans used iq the conduct of some of the Sunday Schools which proves the fact that our schools, as a rule, used the latest and best aids to insure sflccess in the work. Rev. R. C. Beaman then addressed the convention in a prac tical earnest, manner, urging upon Christians the necessity of action in this direction. 1 Rey. F. D. SwindeH, who was to have spoken last evening upon the "Importance of the Sunday School Work,'1 then made a stirring address upon this theme, after which, the Benediction was pronounced by Rev. Dr. Pritchard and a recess taken till 3 o'clock this afternoon. Thfs afternoon, the convention assembling at 3 o'clock. Rev. G. M. Tolson will speak on "The Teacher's Work and How to do it," and Rev. F. V. E. Peschau on "What has been accomplished by Sunday Schools." At 8 o'clock this evening, after devotional exercises, conducted by Rev. T. P. Ricaud, the following subjects will be discussed: "Rela tion of the Parent to the Sunday School,' by Rev. T. H. Pritchard, D. D.; "Relation of the Sunday School to the Church," by Rev. P. H. Hose. Delegates to the State Convene tion will be elected. Th. rav!n r.nostiAn nfthis vex- Lne exiqg question oi in is ex ing age is How did Noah and his , , , ,, family survive that long damp spell without Dr. Bull s Cough Syrup. Rev. L. T. Christmas has returned j to the city, and will preach at his , church (the Central Baptist, coy Seventh and Red Fros street ) , ner oeventn ana Keti r ross sireei. ; j Sunday morning at 11 o at 7.30 p. w.. , . . . IEW 22, 1889. NO 46. ' - '. , . , NKW AlWERTlSKMENT. Business Principles and Rules. Our Broad Gaug- Principle in Business. NO MORE THAN PROPER VALUE FOR ANYTHING LESS THAN THE USUAL PRICE FOR MANY THINGS WHATEVER IS BEST TO BE HAD WE HAVE. WHATEVER WAY GIVES BEST SERVICE TO OFR PATRONS , WE PRACTICE. fAT-ttviMS TRUTHFUL REPRESENTATIONS, WE SELL GOODS FOR u nni inra ahb, 5 WE NEVER DESTROY A t GAIN IT. C WE HOLD OUT NO FALSE ..tfOPES TO BARGAIN SEVERS f AS FREQUENT AS WE GET BARGAINS WE SELL THEM AS ( SUCH. : OUR AIMS ARE LOWEST PRICES. BEST QUALITIES, BEST STY L ES. (BEST VALUES, BEST CUSTOMERS, BEST. SATISFACTION ) I BEST BUSINESS AND BEST IN EVERYTHING. f i M. Mclntire, feb 21 SE IS "GRATEFUL." "I saved the life of my little girl by a prompt use of Dr. Acker's Eng lish Remedy for Consumption." Mrs. Wm. V Harriman, New York, ington. Munds Bros., druggists. A beautiful siimv iuan, represent ing a policeman, Was built in the City Hall Park last evening. His head was covered with a policeman's helmet and in his right hand he held a club. It was wrell gotten up and attracted considerable attention. It had not all melted this morning. i City Court- Fannie George, drunk and dis" orderly, $20 or 30 days. Son Parker and Son Collins,shoot ing within the city limits, $5 or 10 days. Alfred Jones, larceny, committed to jail in default of a $100 justified bond. Rock Crystal Spectacles and Eyeglaseg Advice to old and young: in se lecting spectacles you should be cau tious not to take more magnifying vower xnan nas neen lost to tne eve as in the same proportion that you pass that point of increase, will cause vou further iniurv to the eve. Usine- glasses of stronger power than isne cessary is the daily cause of prema ture old age to the sight. You can get the best at Heinsberger's. Wilmington District, Methodist E. Church: South, first round of (Quarterly Meetings: Clinton, Keener's Chapel, Feb. 23 and 24. Kenansville, Weslev Chapel, M'ch 2 and 3. Onsl6w, Tabernacle, March 6. Magnolia, Providence, March 9 and 10. Brunjswick, Concord, March 16 and 17.1 Brunswick Mission, Andrew's Chapel, March 19. Waccainaw, Bethesda, March 20. The District Stewards are request ed to meet at the lecture room of Grace M. E. Church, at Wilmington, at 10 o'clock a. m., Tuesday, Jan. 8th, 1889. F. D. Swindell. P. E. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. G enuine Extraordinary Inducements OFFERED TO CLOSE OUT BALANCE WINTER STOCK OF Must be Sold to Make Room for Spring Stock Gteo. R. French k Sons, feb 22 tf 108 Nor tii Front, St. Scroll Saw Work. j W E HAVE ON EXHIBITION A VERY handsome Walnur cabinet, a beautiful piece of scroll Saw Work. We can furnish designs Hfce this or Brackets of any description on snGrt notice. CaU in and examine and we win j oe pleased to take your orders Jl : feb lft .m l n ns dhoi hers. , ; JamH8 C. Mtinfc9 Agt , 0.riri FCLL LINE OF PI RE DRUGS AND Chemicals. Physicians' Prescriptions a spe cialty. Fancy and Toilet Articles la great va riety. Artesian Well Mineral Water; come in and try a glass FREE. Jan 15 . BOOTS AND SHOES. we win lgiftareTO coiiimuneat!o from oar mends a-jy and all subject general interest, hot tew The name otjhe writer must always be fu nlshed to the Editor. commuaicetioBa ajustr he written only on one side ot the paper. Personalities must be avoided. And it is especially and particularly under stood that the Editor does hot always endorse the views of correspondeDts unless so stated in the editorial columns. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS CONFIDENCE WHEN ONCE wi-ojs. WE 5 NORTH FRONT STREET. Down with High Prices. Big Mark Down t o - Y F. FENNY GUARANTEES TO SELL ciotning 15 percent less than any otUer house in the city. Look at our astonishing low pricos. Gentlemen's suits from W.75 to f22.no Boys- and Youths' suits from $L75 to $6.60 Pants from :r cents up to $5.50. Vests from 75 conts and upward. An immense stock of Hal s and Furnishing Goods which I am offering at prices iu reach of every one. All persons In need of any of the arxve will save money in calling at HO Market 8c. - I am also Agent for the Celebrated A. A. Battle's $2.50.Shoe Best in the World for the Price. feb 11 tf MADAM PETE, At No. 3 (Upstairs) cor. Market and Front Stpf, THE GYPSY CLAIRVOYANT, & PALMIST, consult Her on all Affairs of Life. . She helps to bring the separated together and causes speedy marriages. She removes evil influences and jealousies and reads your past, present and future. Having all the Gypsy powers by inheritance and tradition, she never falls to give satisfaction. Her office hours are from 9 a. m. to 8 p. m. N. B. Will visit private families when de slred. ; jan 31 3m Wilmington Savings &. Trust Co., 108 Princess St., WE HAVE NOW ON HAND $12,000.00 TO LOAN on satisfactory security. w. P. TOOMER, cashier. JOHN WILDER ATKINSON, President, fehistf Brick and Shingles. 25,000 BKIC 100,000 8HINGLES Call at J. A. SPRINGER'S Coal ana Wool yard. feb 15 tt C. O.P. -COTTONSEED LARD, ANTI-DYSPEPTIC. Warranted Free from HogFat PURE, WHOLESOME, ECONOMICAI For sale by all Grocers. Send for niustrated pnampniet, entitled: "Some Things About Lard." THE COTTON OIL PRODUCT CO, HIW Tltt, For Sale by Holmes & Watters, J. C. Stevenson Taylor. Jno. L. Hoatwritrht. Bridcrers feaRankln. ft, W & Co.. Jas. B. Hugglns, A. IL Holmes, Adrian voliers. R. wTmcks, McNalr a Penaall. Giaroeyer & Kuck, Wm. Oterson. O. M. Fflyaw, Maffltt & corbett. Hall it PearaaU.W. H.Yopp, A. D. WesseH and others. J. M. FORSHEE, General Agent, jan 10 eod 2m Wilmington, N. C. ir 45TED-A MAN OF TEMPERA! tt moral names, represent an old estah section. Salary, if s References exacted. J. 6. Bl Manager. Lock Box 1565, N. Y, R. C. Orrell XX and Harness for sale cheap. Horses and Vehicles for hire boarded at low rates by the day, week or month. Will try hard to please. I still have a very fine Hearse for funeral oc casions. R. C. ORWELL. Livery and sale 1 jan 35 tf corner Third ana . aoannn a, ushetf ultfed staoj3.