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For sale Dy
KOKEUT R. BELLAMY,
WHOLESALE DKUGGIST,
inch 26 Jy d&w Wilmington, N. L
Inherited .Blood Poison.
flow many people tliere are "whOBe distress
from sores, acues, pains and eruptive ten
dencies are due to Inherited blood poison.
Bad blood passes from parent to cMldmd It is
tierelore Is the duty c f husband and wile to
fceep their blood pure. This Is easUy accom
plished by a timely use of 6. U. B. (Botanic
Blood Balm). Send to Blood Balm Co., At
lanta, for book of most convincing proof.
James HIU, Atlanta, Ga , writes: "ily two
sons were afflicted with blood poison, which
doctors said was hereditary. They both broke
out in sores ana eruptions which 15. li. u.
prompuy controlled ana nnany cured com
pleteijv ...
Mrs. S. M. Williams. Sandv. Texas, writes;
"My three poor afflicted children, who Inher
ited blood poison, have Improved rapidly after
o use ui c. u. ts. icis a uoasena."
J. K. Wilson. -Jlen Alnlnfi Station TJ f!.
Feb. 13. 1885, writes: "Bone and blood poison
forced me to have my leg amputated, and on
the stump there came a large ulcer, which
grew worse every day until doctors gave me
UDtOdlfi. I nnlVTC-pltrhArl 1f nnnnla mhpr I
began to take B. B. B., and 12 bottles Increased
mx weignc to 180 pounds and made me sound
auu weu, i never knew what good health
was before."
y HOUSEKEEPERS can prove by a single
ta! that these Extracts Ve the cheapest;
iney are true Jtotheir names, f ull measurej
nd highlyconcentrated..' . ; ;
ai?3d&w6m eod nrm
T0LIDAT GOOBSi !
Fire Crackerg, Oraofff,
Lf in np, Apples, Nut?,
Kalsine, Cttroop, Priurs,
Currants, Caks, CfffarF, &c.
Also, a fun stock of GROCERIES. Sehd in
Jour orders.
ADIUAN Vfc YQL.LKRS.
WHOLESALE GROCERS, .
. S. E. Cor. Dock and Front Sts.
, Country merchants wni ao wen to give
gacaiL decistf
Holiday Presents.
Yu WILL' FIND AT
Watson's China Store the
most handsome line of
Holiday - Presents In t,he
city. Don't miss the place.
Look for the sicm.
A. W. WATSON,
No. 17 Market stipt, be
tween Front andWatcr.
dec 18 lw
HTM
Somennng Entirely Sew
JJASDSOMB, SOLID, CtlEAP- CALL NOW
(i make selections for tho Holidays.
JAilESD.NUTT,
go North Front SL The Druggist. "
Christmas Cards,
QHRISTMAS NOVELTIES,' PORCELAIN
Studies, a few handsome Plusb Cases. All
our good3 selected with care, and very reason
Able in price.
. MUNDS BROTBTERS,
tt iQ4 n. Trout st.
v . 1 ill J .UAlh ! - Ilb
VOL XIV. W ILM1NGTON, N. C, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1889. NO 7.
Ei-Miiister Phelps will locate in
New Haven, Conn., soon after
Christmas. :-
It is announced that Kmin Pasha
will recover from the recent severe
accident he sustained.
.
Amelia Bloomer rises to remark
that she didn't invent tl'Bloomer1'
costume, and hasn't worn it for
thirty years.
Jules Millet, a nephew of the great
painter of "The Angelas," is a
maker of brier wood pipes in New
York, it is said.
There are a dozen cases of in"
fluenza in Boston now and there are
fears that it may become epidemic
and spread over the entire city.
Mr. Davis' first wife was Miss
Sarah, daughter of General Zachary
Tiiylor. In less than a year the
young wife died, leaving no child.
There are only a few cases of the
influenza in New York. Two pa
tients got well in two days and went
back to work at the end of that
time.
The newspapers now are full of
crimes committed in this country.
Not more than one in ten is report
ed as Bouth of Mason and Dixon's
line.
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Some of the Canadian newspapers
insist that it is doubtful 'whether
there is any law in Canada for the
puhishmetof the practice of polyg
amy. Tennyson's new volume of poems
is dedicated to James RassellLowell.
All the dailies declare that many of
the poems are equal to any of
Tennvson's former efforts.
The Brazilian "rebels" and "trai
tors" have resolved themselves into
vandals. They broke into the royal
palace, the other day and disfigured
the pictures of the royal family.
, - -
. Eva Hamilton, wife of Robert Ray
Hamilton, divides her time in the
New Jersey State prison between
sewing buttons on shirts, reading
the Bible and scheming for a new
trial.
Wilson Barrett has just finished
the first act of the new play with
which he will open his new theatre
in London next September. It is
founded on the story of "The Bond
man," an English novel.
Senator Quay wants a pension of
$72 per month for such old soldiers
as are permanently disabled.
There, are lots of people in this
world who would consent to perma
nent disability for less money than
that.
The Albany (N. Y.) Argus, which
has had the State printing for the
last 75 years, has at last been dump
ed. It has been given to the Times
this year. It is worth now about
$10,000 or $13,000. Both papers are
Democratic.
Gustavo Dore, the celebrated
painter, was a man of medium size,
but with tho head of a poet and the
frame of an athlete. Although he
was very rich, he was one of the
worst dressed men in Paris. He was
so devoted to his art that, even in
company, when not napping and
fiddling, he was making sketches.
Mrs. Fairfax, of Vashington, who
draped her house in mourniDg for
the late Jefferson Davis, received a
notice, decorated with the regula
tion kull and cross bones, that if
she did not remove the emblems of
grief at once her home and all in it
lwould be blown to perdition with
dynamite." She didn't scare worth
a cent.
- - - -For
all derangements of the stom
ach, liver and bowels take Dr.
Pierce's Pellets, or Anti-bilious Gra
miles.
Cash vs. Credit.
My unparalelled success since I
have inaugurated my cash system j
! and uivjncrease in patronage proves '
j beyond doubt that the public ap
preciate low cash prices ami that a
pany who teiib iw cuwi can unuer
. , 11 m I I
sell his competitors who credit. I !
snail offer extra inducements irom ;
new until after the holidays to all j
.x r
purcnasers oi vjioining, v urnisnmg
Qoods, Hats and -Caps.
" ; I. SHRIER,
; (Sign of Golden Arm.)
Cor. Front and Princess Sts.
LOCAL 3SJJJWS.
. INDEX TO NKW ADVEBTISKJnCNTS
J D Nutt Druggist
Yates Christmas Goods
Mat Brothers Wanted
Munps Bros Pharmacists
Such weather as this in December
is really distressing.
It is scarcely broad day now at 7
o'clock in the morning.
Laundry Ironing Stoves are sold
by the N. Jacobi Hdw. Co. t
We now have the best Poeket
Scissor made. N. Jacobi Hdw. Co. t
Mr. A. Weill, who has been quite
sick for a-few daj-s past, is again at
his office.
Shot, Cartridges, Loaded Shells
and ammunition of all kinds for sale
bv the N. Jacobi Hdw. Co.
Quite a large number of visiters
from Southport are in the city to
day, making Christmas purchasers.
There isn't much Christmas feel
ing in the atmosphere yet. Money
is scarce and the weather is depress"
Heating Stoves of all kinds and
sizes. We will give you substantial
goods, and low prices. N. Jacobi
Hdw. Co. f
You can get all sizes in good and
heavy Canton Flannel Drawers at 50
cents, at the Wilmington Shirt Fac
tory, No. 122 Market street. tf
Mr. John H. Clark, of Clarkton,
one of the most prominent and es
teemed citizens of Bladen county, is
here to-day on a short visit.
Mr. E. V. Richards, of thffc city,
has been awarded the contract for
making the stained glass., windows
fo Fifth Street M. E. 'Church. It
is in good hands.
Don't forget the meeting of the
Society for the Prevention of CrueU
ty to Animals, called to meet at the
anty flail tnrniifht bv the President
Mr. A. S. Heide. - -
Hon. C. W. McCIammy arrived
here last night from Washington
City and spent a few hours here this
morning.
We acknowledge the
courtesy of a visit from him.
Capt. J. W. Fry, General Super
intendent of the C. F. & Y. VR, R.,
is expected here on the first of Jan
uary andTt is probable that the
road will then be "opened to its ter
minus.
The incandescent lights were
turned on last night in many of the
buildings where the burners had
been put in. The effect was very
pretty but it did not strike us as be
ing particularly brilliant.
The Ladies' Auxiliary Society to
the Young Men's Christian Associa
tion is arranging an elaborate pro
gramme for the New Year's recep
tion which they propose to hold at
the Y. M. C. A. Rooms.
Cutlery. Our stock of Standard
Cutlery is very complete. We keep
everything in this line that you can
possibly desire, and our prices are
the lowest. Drop in and look at our
assortment. N. Jacobi Hdw. Co. t
The Wilmington Fox Club were
out yesterday and they had a fine
run. Reynard 'was started not far
from Capt. Nobles' place and finally
captured beyond Col. Moore's brick
yard. Capt. Phil Thomas got the
brush.
It is just one month since we have
had rain here. If we are not mis
taken the last we had was on No
vember 21st, while the Fayetteville
Centennial was in progress. Not a
drop in December and the month is
two-thirds gone.
On account of the preparations
for the holiday season the lecture of
Dr. Wood at the Young Men's Chris
tian Association Rooms, which has
been announced for to-night, will be
postponed to .a date in January, to.man- SkipP01
i,n nnnn.moprl lntr " ! The evidence wei
he announced later.
Tne Bayetteville farmer shys that
Capt. John M. Walker has been ap
pointed Yard Master at this place
forth C. F. &Y. V. R. R. We had
understood that Capt. Walker is to
- . 1 , .
ue a passenger conaucror on ine
road. For some time past he has
boen rnnning in this capacity on the
wilson A Favetteville road.
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The prettiest sight in the world is Munds Brothers'' uiagnificeut new j
a pretty woman's foot in a Jersey soda fountain at a temperature of
Lily boot, and since DrBuirsCouirr0,3oiiv,, q Vmt-cii-J;
Svruo cures vall sorts of
colds all
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women can wear them.
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Mr. and Mrs. Geo. M. Rountree, of
Kinston, are here on a visit for the
holidays, the guests of Mrs. Romv
tree's father, Hon. George Davis:
After diphtheria, scarlet fever, or
pheumonia, Hood's Sarsaparillawill
give strength to the system, and ex
pel all poison from. the blood.
May Brothers, nurserymen, of
Rochester, New York, are in need of
three good men to sell for them, on
salary or commission. See ad. in
this issue.. .
There will be preaching at the
Seaman's Bethel on Sunday evening
at 4 o'clock. The public generally
and seamen in particular are invit
ed to attend.
Mayor Fowler Yet t here yesterday
afternoon for Charlotte. We wonder
what is the especial attraction in
that locality, for our handsome
young Mayor.
The President yesterday sent in
to the Senate the nomination of
Capt. E. J. Pennypacker, Collector
of Customs at this port, who- was
appointed during the recess.
Mr. John Munson, formerly of
this city has been appointedGeneral
Passenger Agent of the Knoxville,
Tennessee & Ohio Railroad, with
headquarters at Knoxville, Tenn.
Capt. J. T. Harper will give an
excursion to-morrow to the Black
fish Grounds, on the steam tug Alex.
Jb?2?9,comph'iuentry to the employes
of Messrs. Boney & Harper's mills
in this city.
Don't forget the entertainment,
"A Puritarf Evening," to be given
by the ladies of the First .Presby
terian church, this evening, at the
Citv Hall. It will be something
unique and pleasing.
Salvation Oil is an infallible cure
for headache, backache; pain in the
side ana limbs, and all rheumatic
and neural trie affections. It relieves
pain anatirirtKTiB-tiM 1 a is ease "timt
causes it. Price twent'v five cents a
bottle.
They'll Get There.
Tracklaying on'the C. F. & Y. V.
R. R., towards Fayetteville, is being
pushed forward as rapidly as pos
sible. Contractor Wright was here
yesterday. He says that he will get
to Fayetteville in six weeks, and
making some allowances-we.will say
that the road will be , completed by
the first of February. Mr. Vj-ight
says that the only inter uptions will
be a suspension of one day for Christ
mas; of course no work will be done
on Sundays, Recently three miles
and several hu ndred yards of track
were laid in three days, which shows
how rapidly the work is being push
ed forward.
In Congress.
On Wednesday last, on the call of
States, Hon. C. W McCIammy, Rep
resentative in Congress from our
neighboring district, the Third, in
troduced the following bills:
A bill appropriating $75,000 for
the erection of a public building at
Fayetteville.
A bil to refund and pay for cap
tured and abandoned property.
A bill for the construction of a
macadamized roadfrom Wilmington
to the National Cemetery, appro
priating $15,000 for that purpose.
A bill to provide an inland water
way from New York to .Florida,
asking for an appropriation of $1,
000,000 for this purpose.
Yesterday Afternoon's Accident.
Coroner Jacobs held an inquest
last evening over the remains ot the
little son of Mr. W. S. Walker, who
was run over and killed by a street
car yesterday afternoon at the
m T-l i 1 1 T 1
corner oi rourtn anu isrunswicK
streets, a report of which we pub-
lished in our last' issue. The jury
was composed of S. H. Terry, fore-
man, W. F. Hewett, Samuel Ben
nett, Andrew llalsey, George Pea
went to prove that !
i wnfl m,re acehlent anu that th
jriver Gf he car. Mr. Rowan, did
, all he conia to prevent ir. 1 ne ver -
; ict was to the (
!,waj accidental.
effect that the death
Mr.,KOWan. WIIO as
'P,n0rted bv us. was verv much pros-.
trated has not vet been able to re-
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J" - - -
V - ; Kefreghlnc and Invigorating . . i j
Delicious Soda Water a9 drawn from ,
343. Purest Fruit Syrup,Milk Shakes
and Natural Mineral Water, L . ; 1
NEW ADVERT IS IS ftUNTFv
PIL
FOR SALE FROM $2.00 PER PAIR UP TO $5-00.
PER PAIR; THE LATTER .' J
DOWN PILLOWS;
NO STEMS SOMETHING ELEGANT. :
WT. M. :GUMMI:IfQ;
P. S. Mattresses manufactured to order, or Renovated.
Springs for sale from $1.50 up.
UY Princess
OF ALL NEW STYLES. - ,
LADIES' AND CEIILDKEK'S FV US, FUSSES' CLOAKS AND
NEWMARKKTS in Plaids and Solid Colors. v
LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S UNDERWEAR, "
LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S HOSIERY,
In Colors and Fast Black. : .
Dress Goods and Trimmings, M
Another lot PASSAMENTERIE, and almost anything new and pretty.
1U.ACK JILltfe FOK MONDAY NEXT.
We have never had such demand for BLACK SILKS and an entirely
new lot will be opened on MONDAY NEXT of Beautiful Failles in black
and trimmings for same. " 'v
R. Wl. IVJelNTIRE.
dec 13 tf
NORTH FRONT STREET.
Forecasts.
For North Carolina, fair and sta
tionary temperature. For""- "Wil
mington and vicinity, fair weather.
Confirmed.
The favorable impression pro
duced on the first appearance of the
areeat)le Hrtl f rtitt-rtrtiietlyyrup
of Figs a few years iigo has been
more than confirmed-by the pleas
ant experience of all who have used
it, and the success of the proprietors
and manufacturers, the California
Fig Syrup Company.
A PleiisaitfeiCvent.
There was a large attendance at
the Social Hop given last night in
Germania Hall by the Marine En
gineers' Benevolent Association.
Signor Gargaro's band of harpers
furnished the delightful music and
the dance was heartily enjoyed by
the many participants. A delight
ful supper was served at midnight.
In every way the event was a de
lightful and pleasant one and the
committee, Messrs. C. M. Lindquist,
J. M..C. Fisher, B. R. Russell, W.
A. Furlong and G. W. Fredericks,
were the recipients of many compli
ments on their h'appy management
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Wanted.
npHREE GOOD MEN TO SELL FOK US.
JL
either on Salary or Commission.
Address,
. -MAY BROTHERS,
Nurserymen,
dec 30 St Rochester, N. 1".
Oysters and So Forth.
17 VERY DAY IN THE WEEK I OFFER FOR
Alt sale Fresh New River Oysters. I keep
none but the very best and never offer aa un
sound oyster. Every bucket guaranteed. Also,
a general assortment of .Poultry, Farm Pro
ducts; &c. The best of everything: and noth
ing out tne .best.
. il. G. AMAN,
dec 12 eod tf Front Street Market store.
For Rent.
STORE WITH DWELLING AT-
ijiftactiea grooa location, situated on
JflWooster street, between Eighth and
Ninth.
Apply to
MILLIS,
Agent.
dee 19 ";
OPERA HOUSE.
Grand Holiday Attraction Four Nights and
Christmas Matinee, commencing
Monday Evening, Dec: 23rd,
- ; .
! ENGAGEMENT OF THE
S. G. ELY new york theatre co.
in a repertoire oi Metropolitan successes, pro-
and elaborate stage settings. Monday night
Twain's famous novel,
TOM
Teemlnsr with interestr-'and bubbliner ovpr
,S,
coats. Reserved seats now on sale at Yates
IUUUUI III lU.- UL OUUllOniUU, W. toU
and CO
ookstor
Store without extra charge.
dec 19 3t
H. OIIONENBERG,
.EHOTOGRAPlIEIt,
ARTISTIC AND SLTEKBLY EXECUTEDl
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Photographs at reasonable prices. . I
jfsatx.
FRAMINQA SPECIALTY.
116X Market St., South sida -
- . please None; - - : - - -:W8
will be clad to receive ccniiaTailc&U
from ourrmsiiaa cai inj'tna eiirabjects
general tfltercsr, Wfr.i ,VV-'
The name or tue tmter oust always, to
niahea to tne Eaitori ' -
. coinmiuiicatiaaa, must te written on tU
one sido oilpaper k :':-xV:
Perjsonauti'cs mnst te avoidsd .
"f Ana it is cecia"aTparticTitori3r nnflcr
stood that tne Editor does not always endofs
the views of correspondenta unless so etatca
in tne editorial TOimnns. ; ' ; ' ' "
NT3TV" ADVEKTIOEillENTS . ..
LOWS
For tie Holidays.
Ladies' Kid Gloves $1,00.
Gents ' Kid Gloves $1.25.
Ladies' Handkerchiefs,
Embroidered and Plain.
Gents' Silk Handkerchiefs.
Ladies' Dress Goods.
GENTS' HANDSOME
3NT ools.-Tieso
LADIES' HOSIERY.
Table Cloths and Napkins
FOR TrtE FAMILY. .
HANDSOME TOWELS
FOR TnE FAMILY.
A thousand other articles useful, pretty $nt
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cheap for HOLIDAY presents. .
dec 18 tf
eopened.
ASp'SSIUVINGAND HAIR DHESstvu
JlH Saloon. Mr shon h iSll ' J?.1
paired since the late fire and I am wmXtKI
pared to serve my friends and the pubilcV f
baye my wife associated wltn me in ItrasiiiCSs
ment and will nav n t t--n 1 1 n-rT rTlYX . ilJi,.
cud niuuave ciiaiTOOT Tiift- T oiiivo) ti.
Shampooing aid cuttlnr
latest style. - Ladfps wnit iiia .e
dences. The public are mnted to An -
lai attention glvea to ail customers.
W. H. NASH Jfc WIPV
decuiw
Cor. Itont and Princess'sta
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