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OUTLINES.
o business of special interest was
transacted in either; House of Con
fess yesterday; after brief sessions
loth Houses adjourned until Monday.
Herr Most was yesterday denied a
0Pv trial, and sentenced, to one year's
imprisonment without fine. A
collision of trains occurred Wednes
day night, near Percival, Iowa, by
which two tramps and a passenger
,vere killed, and about twenty in
jured. The massing of troops by"
Russia on the Polish frontier is ex
citing comment in Austria, but it is
not regarded as ' portending any im
mediate danger; Austria, however,
continues quietly to .make prepara
tions. M. Goblet who has un
dertaken the formation of the nevr
French Ministry, will demand -that
Gen. Boulanger shall : be Minister of
War. The Republican National
Committee held a meeting in Wash-
i i- 3 J3 1 A - 3 " Sl
ingion ycsieruii, uuu Heiecieu um-
as the place, and June 19th as I
cago
the date, of the Republican National
Convention. The rebellious
Knights of Labor in Chicago have
been suspended by Mr.- Powdejly;
they embrace two assemblies, the
membership of which is macfe up of
the most radical laborites. Ed
ward Harrington, M. P., was con
victed in an Irish court yesterday for
publishing reports of meetings of
suppressed branches of the National
League, and sentenced to one month's
imprisonment without hard labor.
The Virginia House of Delegates
has adopted a resolution directing
the State's Senators and requesting
the representatives in Congress to
use their best efforts to secure a re
peal of the internal revenue system.
Farmers in the western part of
Kansas are seizing cars loaded with
coal to supply themselves with fuel;
they claim that they are at the mercy
of a monopoly, and that they cannot
eet enough fuel to keep their families
warm; they leave their names and
money for the coal. Some rich
developments are being made in the
trial at Cincinnati, of Harper, who
brought about the Fidelity Bank
failure. A bad bank failure is
reported from Stewartville, Mo.", all
of the merchants and many farmers
are victims to a greater or less extent.
The evidence introduced yester
day in the trial of Woolfolk, the mul
titudinous murderer, at Macon, 6a.,
is considered strong . against the
prisoner. War rumors caused a
slight advance in the Chicago market
yesterday, which was followed by a
decline of a few points. A caucus
of the Democratic members of the
Virginia Legislature was held yester
day, when Hon. John S. Barbour was
selected as the candidate forU. 8. Sen
ator, to succeed Mr. Riddleberger.
A telegram from San Remo says
the physicians attending the Crown
Prince have entirely changed their
opinions relative to the nature of his
disease. N. Y. markets: Money
easy at 46 per cent., closing offered
at U per cent; cotton quiet at ItHO
10c; southern, flour steady and quiet;
wheat quiet; No. 2 red December 90ic;
corn, No. 2 December 62c; spirits
turpentine dull at 87ic; rosin dull at
$1 051 10.
Democrats who oppose tax reduc
tion are not in line with the Presi
dent. Mr. Cleveland's message disturbs
the English politicians. They think
they will have to make a figh
keep their markets.
to
The Crown Prince is said to be
hopeful of restoration to health.
The jioor fellow is doomed to dis
appointment, we fean
So far as we know, the President
.-J . 1 r, ... .. . I
uu toe star are precisely togetner
on the great question of taxation
how to raise the revenue.
ov. Lee, of Virginia, expresses
himself as well satisfied with the
Virginia coupon decision. He ought
to be and all other Virginians.
Mr. Lamar was born in Georgia in
1825. Mr. Vil Ver
mont in 1 840. Mr. D. M. Dickinson
was born in New York, State in 1846.
Those that are not with the Presi-
3
Qent in his views on -the revenue
question are surely against-' him.
here in no .t,a rr.n nr
"raddling.
The estimates for Government ex-
- Penditures for the year to the end of
u Jane, 1889, are $326,530,792.
This is an increa8e of $I6,899406
yer the present fiscal year.
mere are 7,000 . Confederates
riedat Camp DquglasJHinoie.
. thorn are NortbTCsroHniaps
. uu were permitted to freeze 'to
ath WQeu there was an ibundance'
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.NO; 66.
The World has interviewed many
members of the House on the mes
sage. The Republicans like it and
do not like it. They hke.it because
it makes a square issue ; they dislike
it because it is for the people and
against the monopolists, the special
friends of Republicans. The straight-
out Democrats are absolutely in love
with it. We cqdv a few ODinions."
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Congressman Breckinndee I indorse the
message: It is an excellent document, and
is very strong.
; Congressman Springer It is a great doc
ument It ia the mcst concise and the moat
instructive message that was ever sent to
Congress by any President.
Congressman Mills Good elegant ! It
could not be better.
Congressman Townsend Elegant, ele
gant! - It beats them all. It coutd not he
better. We are going to stand by him and
we are going 10 win. -v
Congressman Bland It's the best wa
have ever had. I have hot heard its equal
since I have been ia Congress.
Randall refused to talk.
Attorney General "Garland in his
annual report, gives the following a
the work of his office the Depart
ment of Justice:
The number of ordinary suits now
pending in the Court of Claims is 1,110, ip
volving $13,250,000. The number of cases
filed under the Bowman Act is 1 819 in
volving shout $50,000,000. The petitions
hied in the French spoliation cages numhcr
5,560. representing 2,386 vessels and about
$ SU.OOU.UUU. Tbe amount reported in favor
of claimants in the 81 cases passed on is
about $425,000. During the fiscal year
1,777 civil suits were . terminated. In 922
oftheae judgments were for the United
mates, in 1U2 for the defendants and 703
were either nol. pros'd, dismissed or dis
continued; 26 were appealed from the Dis
trict to tne Uircuit (Jourt and 24 from the
Circuit Court to the Supreme Court. There
were pending July 1, 3.054 civil euiia to
which the Unrted states was a Dart v. Du
ring the year there were 12,907 criminal
ptosecutions, mostly for violations of cus
toms and internal revenue laws."
Mr. Charles H. Knox, of New
York,-for fifteen years a member of
the Republican party, has rcsigued.
He says:
'I think the objects for which it was or
ganized have been accomplished, and am
aware of no issue berore tne people on
which it is entitled to support. I believe
that the civil war and all questions grow
ing out of it have been decided, and 1 am
opposed to viewing the South as a con
quered province ever to b3 reminded of
her defeat and that her people were 'reb
els.' Toe recent incident of- the battle
flags shows how a noisy and conspicuous -
portion or tbe Itepublican party is willing
for political effect -to fan into flame sec
tional hatred. On the tariff I also And my
self opposed to the Republican party. It
is not wise nor proper to Keep up wai taxes
in time of profound peace
Col. VV. H. H. Cowles did not say
that North Carolina Democrats
would go over to tbe Republican
party if the President's views con
cerning the Internal tax were main
tained or the whole liquor tax not
wiped out. He did not say that. The
Colonel is a man of too good sense for
that. But here is what he does say
over bis own signature io a card ia
the Washington Post:
'"Tha danger in North Carolina id from
apathy in tne Democratic party, arising
from no-action on internal revenue leg is-
lation by Congress, and not that they will
ao to tbe Republican party to obtain it.
They well know there is no hope in that
quarter.
Dr. Parker was given a reception
by Plymouth Church. He made a
brief talk. He had never made a
cent in his life by preaching in an
other minister's pulpit. The Times
report says:
"He had little thought that the deadliest
blow against him would have been aimed
bv a member of Fly mouth Church, lhos.
G. Shearman said a few words, saying that
Dr. Parker had been the Church's most
disinterested and generous friend in its
hour of darkness.
- Many papers that have been flghU
ing the Stab through the years on
annnnmifl nnfistions will suddenlv
fin tW(.ftlvflS advocating the verv
. "
thing for which lhey aba8ed thi8 pa
per. Right is right, truth is truth
yesterday, and to-day, and forever.
, Mayor Hewitt, of New YrOk, one
of the ablest and most trustworthy
of Northern Democrats, concurs in
the recommendations of the message
of tbe President. F. B. Thurber,
Josenh W. Harper. William H..
Appleton are all well pleased.
A duel is on the carpet in New
York between Herman Alexander,
t.ha mnaioal -critic OI tne JSexo
Yorker Zeitung, and Alexander
Neumann, of the Otaats zeuung.
Mr. Alexander ir the challenger.
Mr. Carlisle, is serving, his third
term as Speaker. Nathaniel Macon
served three terms also.
: Tjannnbortr r. ;Ms6han0e: We.
hear two murder cases are to be tried in
RvniHiKrhAm this weeK. jjaunn-
hnrs'l thra CCQOOIS are tXU won cuueu,
o . 11 11
and some applicants have been refused at
the Laurinburg mgu ocnopion wni
mK The dwelling-house of Mr.r
t - a M.'RranA About 3 miles-east of here
was burned last Wednesday morning. He
. mn.f nf Ma i furniture, but estimates
his loss t from $2,000 o $2,500. covered
WILMINGTON,
the o xnrsr.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
E. Warren & Son- Candies.
Collier ; Co. Auction sale.
J. J. Hkdrick Real bargains.
Nones Grace Church 8. School.
Opbba. House Marlon Flemming
Muhson Neckwear, umbrellas, etc.
Thos. W. Strahob Assignee's sale.
Attention Howard Relief P. ECo
Masonic Meeting Wilmington Lodge.
Local Dots.
- Howard Relief Fire Engine
Co. will attend the Jahrmarkt to
night in full uniform.
- The steamer Cape Fear from
Fayetteviile left on her return trip
last night about 8 o'clock.
Receipts of cotton yesterday
1,534 bales; the'same date last year
208 bales. The increases over last
year is 87,193 bales.
Among the papers of the late'
Patrick McGrowan. of Raleigh, was
found a copy of the North Carolina
Standard, for 1840. It was printed on
white silk, and is remarkably well
preserved.
Colored turpentine hands from
Georgia and South Carolina are pass
ing through the city in great num
bers, on their way home to, spend the
holidays. Many of them stop in the
city to make purchases.
An election will be held in
Onslow on the 23d inst., on the ques
tion of a county subscription to the
Wilmington, Onslow & East Carolina
Railroad. It is stated that there is
every indication that "subscription''
will be carried by a large "majority.
Mr. Miles C. Smith, salesman
for Messrs. Giles & Murchison, who
has been seriously ill for several days
at Salisbury, returned home yester
day accompanied by his brother, Mr,
Jas. D. Smith. Mr. Smith is sufferine
from heart disease, but we are glad
to learn that there are prosptcts of
his ultimate recovery.
At the last meeting of the
.Produce Exchange of this city a com
munication was read from the Balti
more Board of Trade, asking cooper
ation in endeavoring to secure the
establishment of a light-ship at
False Cape, Va. The Board con
curred in the recommendation, and
will lend its aid in the matter.
Faneral of tbe Late W. n. Parker.
The funeral of the late Wm. M.
Parker will take place at three
o'clock this afternoon, from the resi
dence of Mr. W. E. Springer, on North
Second street.
The remains reached here last
night at half-past 9 o'clock by train
on the Carolina Central Railroad.
They were accompanied by Mrs. Par
ker, wife of the deceased, Rev. Dr.
Yates and Mr, W. E. Springer. The
official members of Grace M. E.
Church were at the depot on the ar
rival of the train and escorted the
body to the residence of Mr. Wm. E.
Springer.
The Sunday School of Grace Church
will meet at the residence of Mr. W.
W. Hodges, corner of Second aid
Chestnut streets, at half-past two
o'clock this afternoon, and from
thence will attend the funeral from
the residence of Mr. Springer.
Chamber of Commerce.
A regular meeting of the Executive
Council of the Wilmington Chamber
of Commerce was held yesterday at
the rooms of the Produce Exchange.
There was a full attendance. The
President, Col. F. W. Kerchner, pre
sided.
A communication from the Board
of Trade of Jacksonville, Fla., in re
gard to Atlantic ports being repre
sented before the Congressional com
mittees on River and Harbor im
provements, accompanied by a com
munication from the Board of Man
agers of the Produce Exchange ap
proving the proposed action and re
commending that Col. A. M. Wad
dell be appointed and requested to go
to Washington to represent this port
and that his expenses be paid by the
two bodies, was read and on motion
concurred in, and tbe President was
reauested to confer with Col. Wad-
dell on the subject.
All communications of recent date
relative to the Signal Service were
referred to the President with power,
to act.
On motion, Mr. Wm. Calder was
appointed on the part of the Cham
ber of Commerce to act with Mr. B.
F. Hall, of the Produce Exchange, in
the matter of obtaining excursion
rates for one day in each week from
the railroads running into the city.
Tbe Carolina Central Mew Seaednle.
.The change in the running of
trains on the Carolina Central Rail
road, announced in the Stab yester
day, will go into effect Thursday,
December 15th. The train from this
city will-leave Wilminuton at 7 p. m.,
arrive at Charlotte' 7.30 a. m., leave
Charlotte for Rutherfordton at 8.45
a. m. and artive at tbe latter place
at3p. m.j : , ; r
The train from the West will leave
Ruthexfordton.at 8.40 'a. m., arrive at
Charlotte' at 3.00 p. m. ; .leaveCharf-
lotte at &15 p. w. and arrive at Wil-
mington-8.85 a. in. - V , "
1SU CM FRIDAY; DECEMBER 9, 1887.
Tne Jahrmarkt Well Patronised.
Last night was again one of success
to those interested in - 'der markt" at
the City Hall, as before nine o'clock,
the auditorium was comfortably fill
ed, and when the Wilmington Light
Infantry, Capt. J. H. Daniel, came in
to drill, the house was crowded with
patrons to the Jahrmarkt.
The address of welcome by Rev.
Mr. Peschau, to the company, was
made in a few fitting and Veil selec
ted words, and his remarks were well
received.
Mr. Lee Holmes received the medal
tne oest d ruled .man in tne com
pany, and as Mr. Hooper, of the Wil
mington Candy Factory, was dropped
to the rear, the former was the recip
ient of universal applause. The prize
contributed by Mr. M. J. Dingelhoef,
was presented to the young gentle
man by Misses Kate Vollers and Au
gusta.Lfesgman in a few appropriate
words, and was accepted . by Mr,
Holmes in the same fitting manner. It
was a gold watsh chain, of pretty de
sign. Tbe floor managers, under the di
rection of Mr. Paul M. Knoblocb, the
chairman, escorted the company to
the hall.
The mirrored fountain was an uni
versal attraction last night to all who
patronized the fair, and is considered
a marvellous novelty.
The public is promised a new at
traction to-night. It will be a sleep
ing beauty in the annex to the mu
seum. Among the special attractions in
the Jahrmarkt, not enumerated, yes
terday, were exhibited last evening
pieces of stone and timber used in the
construction of -the Broadway rail
road of New York city, the great
scheme of "Jake" Sharp, and his col
leagues; German student's "pfeife," or
pipe, four feet in length; old utyle
wooden shoes, or "Holtz Pantoffel,"
used in Germany and Scandinavia by
the peasants; an immense neck iron,
used during the inquisition by Prince
Alba; pretty specimens of" white sea
coral; sword used by Mr. Wessell in
the war against the Turks; piece of
the old oaks of White Castle Park, of
Hamilton Palace, Scotland, said to be
from five to six thousand-years old;
petrified woods from California and
Mexico; lava from the volcanoes of
the Rocky mountains; French mal
tee pot and spoon, used by the Span
ish at tea parties; Supplement to
Hymn Book for the use of the Protes
tant Church of the United Brethren,
published in 1801. The" most wonder
ful relic of "the art preservative of
arts' in the city of Wilmington, possi
bly, is a copy of "Kruzes Catechisms
etliche Gemeinen Jesu aus der Refor
merten, in Pennsylvania, Gedruckt
by Benjamin Franklin, 1742.' A lace
veil, over fifty years old; sample of
granite and stone used in building
the tomb of the late Gen, Grant, are
other articles of interest.
Colgate & Co., of New York city,
are among the largest contributors to
the "yearly market.'1 This firm sent
the ladies of the Lutheran church
over one hundred dollars worth of
choice perfumes, toilet waters, toilet
powder, soaps, extracts and bay rum.
and a pretty glass case to show it off
to an advantage.
Alderman Fishblate contributed a
costly suit of blue velvet, for a boy,
which we noted was on sale. Col.
Hedrick sent a quantity of dry goods
to the ladies yesterday.
The committee are thankful for the
kindness manifested by the business
men and citizens, who have added to
the universal pleasure at the Jahr-
market.
We trust the already liberal patron
age will continue to-night, and prove
a crowning triumph to the ladies
of the Jahrmarket for their arduous
labors in makine their fair what it
has proved to be, a pronounced suc
cess, both socially and financially.
The ladies have concluded to give
a matinee to-morrow afternoon, and
we bespeak for them a crowded
house. We learn the hours are from
two to six o'clock.
mayor's court.
Mrs. Delia Bryson, charged with
keeping her bar-room on Nutt street
open on Sunday, was fined twenty
dollars. An appeal asked was grant
ed, provided that bond in the sum of
$100 was furnished, but the defen
dant afterwards withdrew the appeal
and paid the fine.
Michael Logan, arraigned as a
tramp, sayl that he came here from
Alexandria, Va., was a house and
sign painter and seeking work. He
was notified to get employment at
once or leave the city.
Henry Curtz and John Smith,
tramps, were Ordered to leave the
city at once.
A Iloree la tb Blver.
A horse and dray belonging to Mr.
A. D. Wessell, tumbled into ther river
at the foot of Dock street yesterday
moraine, while backing1 up to take-
on a load of "Wood. After , the horse
was freed from the dray "the problem
of getting the animalout was solved
by a man who got into a skiff and
towed the horse by his bridle around
to Market street dock, where lue was
afely landed..: '--r
woatner Iaaleattoae
The following are the' indications
for to-day, received at 1 a. m.:
For Virginia, slightly warmer fair
weather, light to fresh variable winds,
generally, northeasterly.
For North Carolina and South Car
olina, slightly warmer, threatening
weather, with rain; light to fresh, and
on coast fresh to brisk, easterly winds.
Navaeaa Gaino company.
The annual meeting of stockholders
of the Navassa Guano Company was
held in the city yesterday morning.
Mr. D. G. Worth was called to the
chair and Mr. Donald MacRae was ap
pointed secretary.
After the usual reports were pre
sented and ordered on file, a resolu
tion was unanimously adopted ex
pressing regret for the death of the
ate Superintendent of the Company,
Col. C. L. Grafflin. and tendering
sympathy to his family in their be
reavement. The' Treasurer was au
thorized to pay the salary of the late
Superintendent to the end of the year
for which he was elected.
The following officers were elected
to serve for the ensuing year:
President R. R. Bridgers.
Secretary and Treasurer Donald
MacRae.-
Superintendent C. L. Borden.
Directors J. C. Grafflin, W. H.
Crawford, D. G. Worth, G. W. Kid
der, Smilie Gregg, Donald MacRae.
Superintendent of Agencies W. L.
DeRosset.
Assistant Treasurer Donald Mac
Rae, Jr.
Accountant W. C. Jones.
Travelling Agent Geo. P. Ctotch-
ett.
A dividend of 8 per cent, was de
clared, payable on or before January
st, 1888, to the stockholders of re
cord of this date.
Queen of tbe "Brook,"
This evening Saulsbury's Trouba
dour's "Brook" will be given at the
Opera House. The play is very high
ly recommended by our exchange, the
Richmond Whig, of Tuesday morning.
December 6tb. It calls the star, Ma
rion Fleming, Queen of "The Brook,"
and says:
That funny musical comedy and
great success, "The Brook," was pro
duced at the theatre last night, with
Marion Fleming as the star, and won
a hearty welcome witn our tneatre
goers. She possesses a sweet and cul
tivated soprano voice, is very little,
very pretty to look at, and one of tbe
most clever soubrettes now on the
stage. The company supporting her
is made up of good material. Miss
Percey Loraine, in "The Song that
Reached My .Heart," was admiraoie
A matinee will be given Saturday
afternoon. The Saturday evening
performance will "not be cut." The
"Brook" Company will remain in Wil
mington until Monday morning.
Fire at Wallace.
A correspondent of tbe Star wri
ting from "Wallace, Duplin county,
says that the two-story dwelling near
that place owned and occupied by
Capt W. N. Ellsworth, caught fire
about one o'clock yesterday morning
and was entirely consumed, together
with nearly all the furniture. Capt.
Ellsworth had insurance on the pro
perty burned but to what amount
was not learned.
Tbe Seaaaae Bethel.
An item in a Charleston (S. C.) pa
per says:
Rev. D. C. Kelley, of Wilmington,
N. C, is in the city soliciting sub
scriptions for the Seaman's Bethel of
that city. The buildlncr was dam
aged by the earthquake. The Socie
ty is in debt and its notes are falling
due. It isv therefore, necessary to
call upon charitable people for the
money to make the needed repairs.
Mr. Kelley is indorsed by the Ameri
can Port Society.
Tbe Late Blre. Atklneon.
The rempins of Mrs. Josepha G. At
kinson arrived here lat night at half-
past 10 o'clock by train on the Atlan
tic Coast Line from Baltimore, ac
companied by relatives and friends of
the family. The funeral services will
take place this forenoon at eleven
o'clock at St. James' Church.
Foreign Exporte Keaterday.
Messrs. Williams & Murchison
cleared the Norwegian barque La
Plata, for Hull, Eng., with 2,275 bar
rels of rosin, valued at $2,127.
Messrs. E. Q. Barker & Co. cleared
the Norwegian barque Flora, for
Newcastle, Eng., with 2,700 barrels of
rosin, valued at $2,795.
BIVEBAIIO IdABINE.
A survey was held yesterday on
the brig San Juan which returned to
this port leaking last Wednesday.
The board ordered that the brig
should discharge cargo for further ex
amination, before makinsr final re
port. -
The steam'yacht Myth, from Sena-
ca Lake, N. Y., bound to St. August
tine, Fla., is lying at Barren Inlet.-
Capt. Marshall, In command of the
vachtIs an old .Wilminetonian. He
was In the city yesterday.
FCTfEBAL IfOTICEt.
Tbe funeral serrloes of the lata Mrs. JOSEPH A
G. ATKINSON will take place this . (Friday)
morning, at 11 o'oiooa, at at. James trauma.
riease omit nowers, oy aesrre oi uo aeoeaeea.
The funeral serrloes of - the late W. M. PAR
TgKR wUlbe aoadncted at the residence of W.
M. Rnrianr. No. SIS North Second street, at S
o'clock this P. M., this 9th Decern ber, from
Lhsnoe to uaxaaie uemetery. msnaa aaa ao-
qaalataiioes are mvtted to attend. ' .
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WHOLE NO. 6617
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
HCIBIDIEilOIBZ
Sayg that ha has been btU7 this aeasoa. be-
ciae he bu sold DRY GOODS and nOTIONS
cheaper than erer bef-.-re. He does nat belUre
in letting (oods get o'A by lem&uuDx on the
ahelres, when be can eend tbem bnxmiox out of
the door with Jntt enough profit to keep him
froc BUrrlng Be aayi by tsUla roof on Uila
plan be oaa ooir tonally be putttojr
New Styles and Fresh Goods I
before the people all the time. Just to. lhey
show tu that they appreciate It by keeping u on
oar feet. Ke bare to time to loiter. Make ui
warm ia cold weather by keeping n boxy. We
don' i expect eTerjbody to buy. Uakeoaabow
Ton oar gooda. for we bara got ibtm to rbow.
We only propose to name a few prices to-day.
Ton tatd we gare yon some poaltfre bargains
last week, bnt look at this BLACK G0CD8 are
alwaya Seasonable. Sot the kind of goods yon
look for down prices on. Bnt here they are :
A 40-lnch BLA.CK WOOL CASHIERS redoced
from 75o. to 5 "o.
A 43-lixh BLACK ALL-WCOL CASHMESE
(LTPRlS) cheap at Jl, reduced to 80c., only a
small quantity left.
A 43 -Inch SILK -WA P. BLACK HENRIETTA
CLOTH at $1 15. redooed from $141
A 40-inch BLACK TRICOT, all Woo), for I5c.
Tbe cheapest article In tbe city
CAVEL'S nAIK GOODS. GfiKKAXIN3 and
FRENCH WOVEN STRIPES, In Black; all hare
been redaced from 15 per cent: to 25 per cert.
Plaids and Stripes
are "Quite RngU&h yon know," and they are all
the go thli aeasoa. no hing prettier for aJa4y to
wear, rery neat and etylUh We hare a few
pieces of these PLAIDS and 8TB1PES left, all
Wool 38 lnobee wide at e:c. Imported Goods,
and rery cheap.
Come down and see any ana everything in the
Dress Goods Line,
and all hare been marked down. They mast go.
Braid and Trimmings to mi to b
HOISBET.
We hire left abont S3 dczen'Elask Bibbed
Hom for Chi'dren, worth 25c. for 1SJ 3. Ho large
sixes aeeoant for the prtee. From 5 to 7 laches
in size. Ladles' Pine Black Caahnrere Hon at
7 Jo , worth fl. Fleeced Hose, oolored and black.
at all prices. Comedown and see the laigert
line In tbe o'ly.
EIDERDOWN ni JERSEY FLANNEL.
A few pieces la light colors left. Pink, Blue,
Cream asd Grey, beet quality, redaced from ?5o.
to 65c. JgRSEY FLAITNEL too . worth Sic It
does not pay to keep these goods. They must go.
Have you seen there MANTLDJGS, TABLE
tCABF3 and MATS at HED RICE'S No; well
put on your bonnet and go right down. Tbey
are aotnt-like hot cakes. TABLE SCARFS at
SI. that cannot be bought for leas than 1.25 In
New Tcrk. MAKTLTNO at CO 3. and TVs per
yard.
HANDKERCHIEFS AND GLOTES.
A Handkerchief for erery man. woman- and
child In WUmmgton. From the finest embroid
ered at 3 59 to the cheapest plala Handker
chief at tHc.
40dozan GLOVZ3, a good qaallty, at cost.
warranted perfect. Our banner stDl floats and
proclaims us 'headquarters for LINEN and
WHITE GOODS of all kinds.
Gents' Furnishings.
Gentlemen's depot for COLLAB', CCFPS,
EH CRTS, HALF- HOiE. GLOVES, HANDKER
CHIEFS and NECKWEAR, 50 per cent, cheaper
than you can buy them elsewhere In the city.
"Xrerfthlng goes." Zren Gossamerr, twenty-
fire dosen ; Ladles' and Children's Goscamen
from $L25 to S5. No bad goods among these.
Warranted not to leak.
We haTe only quoted a few. prices, but come
down and let us prove what we say Is true.
jerythlug in our line cheaper than tbe
cheapest. We must hare room for a few Christ
mas goods.
Becpectfully,
' J. J. HEDRICK,
deo tf US Market Street.
SELLING OUT AT COST.
ASSIGNEE S SAXE.
QOXXXKCTHG FRIDAY. THE OTTO ITHST
the undersigned will sell at eost, for cash, FOB
THIRTY DAYS, all the stock of Groceries,
Llauo:s, Merchandise, and other property of G.
W. Under, at the Store situated on Um north
west corner Dock and Front atreeta.
THOS. W. STRANGE, .
dtoOSt - AaalgSee.
WilDiMtca Lciie Ha. 319, A. F. & A. H.
gPECIAL CO MMUNIC ATION THIS (TRIDAT)
evening at 7 JO o'clook. Work m the 7. C Degree.'
YlelUngBrsthreuspeclsIlTtertted to attend.'
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
O P E-R A H O U S E.
FBI OAT A1TO RATTTRDA.T.' DTO AUD 10,
-Carnival ishtarf Poai 7-' -" .:
In an elaborate revival of. the mnaisal and witty
xtraragasxa, entitled
the brook -; L
."For Xen may Come and Ken re ay Go. hxk 1 '-
. Flow on Forever.". , v
Deptetuur tbe Pleaeoree of a Jolly Fkmkv. -The
tiretteet KaalosJ Comedy evr written.
erer prodnoed. Produced la everr particular. '
uio. Bop. Oanoea. Boenea. Ao , as riauuUly '
done by the SalUtratyl Trotrbadoare. -
" aeet open at ueinaberrera TEureday
Pornlnic. deoSSfc
Little C00Il;
T TAKE PLEASURE IN ANNOUNCING TO
uiuuj lUTux imipig m Tt uamciOB, UU t
am now in tbetr city arrangtnr for the appear,
anoe ot the Little Tycoon opera Company, forty v
people, with full Orchestra, on Deo rtrd. lr7
The management has spared neither pales nor
expense i&getUac together a Company-of at-
tiau capable of properly Interpreting asd atng---lng
the Opera named. - - ,T. .
We ha to In oar chorus rotoea that wHI oorn
pare with those of ta hwnting Artiste ta toe "
arerareuiompaay on tbe road, whlieosr lead
tag role cazmot be excelled. Oor tnosio li nixier '
Um direction ot a gentleman well keowa to-tne
we
We hare ordered new ooetumes and arranged ' -
n IT. fh.m mmrtt ta Cflml... . v. jt s -
to
the first time on eur appearance la Uua dir. We '
..v"",wuw'' De w swurw toe pao- .
Uo that I have arranged to prerent the sale of - -seats
"In block" of orer eight to one peraon, and '
that, as the Company will go Horth from thie I ,
point. It will not' be neoeeaary to leave until" -morning
of the4ta. and therefore tbe Opera -will
not be -out,"
Price of admission tickets and date of sale ' '
will be announoed later.
M WAXXEB TAYLOR, c - "
deoStf Basinets Manager. '
Auction Sale.
rpo-
DAY, AT 10 O'CLOCK. WK WILL SELL AT "
our Sales Boom two fine Bureaus, three 'fine
Bedsteads, Chairs, Tables, Waabatanda, Cooking ,
and Heating h loves, one good Grate and Fix-' " .,
turea CULLIEH A OO
dec U Auctioneers. -
Attention
HOWARD RELIEF FIRE ENGINE CO. Ho. X. -You
are hereby requested to appear at yctrr
Engine Bouse this Friday night, at 8 o'clock
sharp, in full uniform, and white glorea, to at- -tend
the Jahrmarkt. Honorary members are
especially larited. By order of the President.
F. C. MILLEK, - ' -dec
t It ffocordtng Secretar T- -" J 'z
Notice.
THE SUNDAY 8CHOOL OF GRACE K. M.
Church South, will meet at the retHenoe of
Brother W. W. Hodges, on the comer of Second c ':
and Chesnut streets, at H o'clock this after- '.v
noon, to attend the funeral of our late Superln-
tendent, W. M. Parker.. Bring flowers. - - -
JAa. w. AMN9." ' r -
dec 9 It Acting Superintendent, - 't- '.
ON S .Xi
AFRESH STOCK OF
Elegant Neckwear,
SILK UMBRELLAS, " '
BID. CASTOR. FUR-TOP AND OTHER B2KDC- '
GLOVES. Hemstitch Linen asd Silk HANDETEBr I","
CHIEF?, and other desirable Christmaa preeenU .
At MUNBON'S, .
dec 9 2t
Gents Furnisher.
Sign of the Horse..-
JO GOODS MISREPRESENTED. 8ATTSFAO ';
tion guaranteod to all both In quality and price.
A full stock of Men's and Boys' Baddies, aU
styles Trunks and Eatchela, and a Job lot of Toy - '
Trunks, which must te sold. "". ,
GItc me a trial. .
H. L. FENNXLL,
1 he Horse Milliner.-. .
A Gentleman's I floe Drlrlng Horse for sale.
Fine action, young, snd gusranteed to be sosnd- -and
gentle. dee 8 tf -
GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES-.-
FOR THE HOLIDAY TRADE. : Vr"
QKNUINB RYE AND CORN WHISKER $LK"-
per ra'lon. Old Apple Brandr f 100. K. K. Sum.
St25. Jamaica Rum SIOO. Old Kenteehy Bourbon, -SI
BO. 11 75 and 13 W. Gin $L to IS 63. Black- V
berry wtae $1 25. Genuine Imported Eberry,
Port Wines and French Brandr.
Dry Goods and Grooeries of all kinds at great?
reduced (rioes for the Holiday trade Call -SAd :
examine my stock and be oonrlaoed that the
OLD RELIABLE is the place to buy good good '
at low prices. . .
J. JL. CTLOOTSJ, -
U and S North Water Bt
(Meaeenger copy) ; .
dec e tf
C A TIDIES, ;'
yyi EAVX JUST RXCE1VXD TRK e XDS1 ' '
handsome line of Bon-Boa Boxes ever shown la -"fir
this or any other city, and our Candles are the- -:
bc4t made, icd caa imt op u Aic box, of
Candy as any bouie In tbe country. Try tls and'
leare your money at home, and We wHJ guar-
antee satisfaction. Nice Boxes of CaMteTut -up
in any size and sent.by Express to arr art -of
the country. -' j .
B. WAEREN Jk BON, I: ...
Candy Manaiaetaren,' J V
deoStf Exchange OoraerJ ' "
Some Beauties.
rpHOSX KTD FLEXIBLE SOLE DUTTON BOOTS -for
Ladles weaP ' . ' : ; X '
Those neat GOAT BUTTON for Ladles. Misses
and Children. '-
Finest line of Gen's' and Ladles' BOOTS asd
SHOES la the city or State, at " -V
Geo. E. French & Sons?
108 NORTH FEONT 8TFZXT.
nov27tf
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. To Close ZWwlw&WrMi
QCQB0XE3 ALL GRADES TOBACCO, iM
uaoaies au graaes i ODaooo, auuo nae ancT me- .
dtum Cigars. walolCI am selUag at greatir re-' v
doeed prices.' - - - - - .
. SAM-XBXAB. Saw : ?
oot tatl 10 Market street.'-.-
25 Barrels Apples, ;
jQ BBLB. ONIONS, L500 BBLS. YLOUX. W
BoxesD. B. Bides, 60 Boxes Craol
Jeers C Boxes
ay, Caa-Q-r-
Cheese. Also Salt.: Mo'asssa, Hay,
bosd. Ao.. at
D. Lu GORE?
dec 4 DikWtf 123, 123 ISiNortA Water t
For Sale or Bent,
0 CROPS FTRST AND SECOND TEAR '
O VI pen tine Boxes for sale or rent, in LI berry
county, 8a. three mQesKtmra river trsftrxnta
tkjo. One tv barrel ttlU. 80 beufes and r-s.D-Le
aUatw, Will sell so head Mules and six Wagons
tt wasted, ."for particulars addre- - - - .
- , - .. J, K. JlcDUIFl3'& PON,
;0Tnm -UO---, BctrrsC:tfck,Ga,
cl and blankets.Vre;:v:i
by insurance.. , . t
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