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7 00 burg an All Wool Caealmere suit, worth •
8 00 buys an euoalleot Diagonal Butt, worth
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ME 'WORKS '.
FIRE WORKS.
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heels.
Pir&fflheels
Pin Wheels.
Pin Wheels.
Torpedoes.
Torpedoes.
Torpedoes.
Torpedoes.
Sky pockets.
Sky Rockets.
Sky Rockets.
Sky Rockets.
Roman Candles.
Roman Candles.
Roman Candles.
Roman Cindies.
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Triangles,.
Triangles.
Triangles.
Flower Pots.
Flower Pots.
Flower Pots.
Flower Pots.
Fire Crackers.
Fire Crackers.
Fire Crackers.
Fire Crackers.
Bouquets.
Bouquets.
Bouquets.
Bouquets.
Tourbillione.
Tourbiltions.
Tourbillions.
Tourbiltions.
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Double Headers,
Double Headers,
Double Headers,
Double Headers,
Stroll Wheels,
Scroll Wheels,
Scroll Wheels,
Scroll Wheels,
Silver Showers,
Silver Showers,
Silver Showers,
Silver Showers,
Mines,
Mines,
Mines,
Mines,
Blue Lights,
Blue Lights,
Blue Lights,
Blue Light
Pistols,
Pistols,
Pistols,
Pistols;
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Paper Caps,
Paper Caps,
Paper Caps,
Paper Caps,
Grass Hoppers,
Grass Hoppers,
Grass Hoppers,
Grass Hoppers,
Bengolas,
Bengolas,
Bengolas,
Flags,
Flags,
Flags,
Flags,
Lanterns,
Lanterns,
Lanterns,
Lanterns,
Balloons,
Balloons,
Balloons,
Balloons,
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At the Leading Jobbing House in Delaware, of Attorns & Bra, No. 504
Market The greatest variety of Fire Works yet offered to the trade. We
S enabung us toJffer to ^ £
Now is the time to order, and be ready to usher
Bear in mind, we
variety at reduced prices.
in the 101 Anniversary of American Independence,
purchase direct from the manufacturers and can funush the same grade*
tiro W«fto> M lew M New York or Philadelphia houni.
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PERIODICALS.
Tbe Centusry for June 21st coutglus th a
following articles:
Tbe Historical Aspect of tbe American
Churches, by Dean Stanley; Men of
the Times; Hen. Garibaldi, by Laboucbere.
Alfred Tennyson's new poem: "The Lov
er's TaleRabelais; Beats, or What's in
a Namea novel. Greece and (he Treaty
of Berlin, by the R. Honorable W? E. Glad
stone; Tbe Known and tbe Unknown In
Political Economy, by T. E. 0. Lealie;
Terrestrial Magnetism and the Mariner's.
Compass, b
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Bf fill.' Cookiflf" Inward^ bj[ Gtot'
Knot; Americana In Europe; Hans Gott
lieb's Disappointment; On Liars; Soule in
Ancient Egypt, by Aurelia B. Edwards;
Stray Notes. Published by the Centuary
Publishing Co., 335 Broadway, New Tork,
LOCAL AFFAIRS,
WESLEYAN ALUMNAE.
A PLEASANT SOCIAL ENTERTAINMENT
LAST EVE"• ING—THE EXEB0I8K-'.
The Alumnae annivers:
Wesleyan Female Cyilege took placS la
evening in the large school room ofrij
college before their many friends AH
vited guests. \
The exercises were opened with prayi
by the Rev. J. O, Bypherd of Zion Oil
cuit. The > programme was then got
through with in the following order: Ti
fccmentHl duet
tanambulaf' E
hoiield, claps !•
er Louis Ctar
d||gunioti
opening piece was an
piano ana violin, "La
Beriot, by Misa BA'- P.
of Philadelphia, and M
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S aceim, wu—fiiwui ispshwcct u)^m-.
iss Schofield did very well at the pjHo'
Miss Clara P. Hoover, class 75, ot WBh
ington, D. C., read the Secretary's re^rt,
which was a well written and interesting
pap*r. A solo, "Come, the bark is mov
ing)" wag then sung by Addie V. Lock
wood, class 77, of Baltimore. "Charlie
sfacrie," a poem, was recited by Miss
Florence Bonsall in the absence of Miss
Addie V. Cook, of Philadelphia. Miss
Bonstill is a careful elocutionist, and her
atyle of recitation was about criticism. Her
efforts were received with great applause.
She did most excentlv. Mtssvs Mary and
Eva Taylor, class of 73, 8*03 in a pleasing
manner, "Flow< Isbells in Spring." An
instrumental solo, "Printemps d'Amour"
by Mies Inna C. Pickels, class 72, next
took place, and was well received. Essay,
"Ifs," by Mire Florence Hoffecker, < Iasi
78, followed. Miss Josephine G. Cook,
class 63, of Philadelphia, sang a solo. She
has a very sweet and finely cultivat'd
voice. Repeated applause brougbt^her
forth to give the audience more of nei
sweet singing. Miss Florence Bonsaif,
class 74, of Camden. N. J: recited "Archie
1 ean," in a very pleasing and cultiva
ting manner. Her natural style entrano d
the audience, snd she again received
well deserved applause. Then came a vo
cal duett, "Ship A-hoy,'' MilfarL by
Misa Laura A. Callaway, class 74, of
Winconisco, Pa., and Mr. C. B. Rhoads
Their excellent renditiou of the _ piece
showed themselves to be, trained singers.
Miss Schofield and Master Geertner gave
a piano and violin duett entitled "Sounds
from Home. v ■
The benediction was then pronounced by
Rev. J. B. Quigg. During tbe evening
bonquets were presented to the following
persons: Mr. C. B. Rhoads, Misa Calla
way and Master Gaertner. Among those
present was Rev. Mr. Wilson, ex-president
of the college. The exercises being over
tbe scholars and friends repaired to tbe
parlor* and the rest of the evening was
spent in social chat.
The college commencement takes place
thia evening at the Grand Opera House.
UPSET.
Yesterday morning about 7 o'clock the
carriage of Mrs. DuPont, who was attend
ing market backed into the large wagon of
Bancroft & Sons, of Bancrofts Bank, cans
ing the former to be upsat and breaking a
wheel. None ol the occupants were in
jured. The accident occured at Tenth
and Orange streets.
BANDS UNITED:
The two colored bands in ibis city, the
Mt. Vernon and Independent, have formed
themselves into one band of twenty-five
Their-headquarters will be on
Shipley. To-day they
aooompany an excursion from New Castle.
pieces.
Tenth
near
An ounce of prevention is better than a
ound of cure. A dose of Dr. Bull's Baby
yrup will assist your Baby In teething, and
prevent it from being attacked by Cholera
Infantnm. Colic or othaf disease* with
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1 THB °° URTH0U8IC W* 8 * 10 *
Th* Levy Couri Building Committee
held e meeting yesterday In the Water De
P* rt "« ot ''ulldlng, Tenth end Market
4treetei ^ farther dl 4 C u*«d three
plan* which they have before them for the
erection of the new Court Honae. Mr.
Chandler, of PhlledelpbU, whom the com
mltte baa selected u supervising erchiteet,
wet present, and together With the com
mittee, viewed the the ground on which
the buildings are to be erected. It appeare
that the Idea of the committee Is to have
Mr. Chandler blend the tbrep designs which
they have accepted, and erect a building
which will be a combination of the best
features of all. However, It is impossible
yet to say exactly what course will be
taken, as the measures which the Build
ing Committee has resolved upon have to
be sanctioned by the Levy Court. That
body will meet at New Castle to-day and
receive the report of the committee.
Whatever may be done, however, in re
gard to tbe plana for tba new buildings,
the Tenth and Market etreet basins will
soon be thlnga of the past. Yesterday the
stops of the basins were opened, and tbe
discharging of tbe water commen
The last . drop that passes
out |wili have the honor of being
a
of
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the
t MILL
, About 20 puinut«a of 12o'clock last night
in alarm of fLAras sounded by tbe Citj
Hall and WaterVhtc
era of th# deportment quickly reeponded.
Looking to the we^j^EK light wu seen
on the line of the appa
ratus took that M^^HBving out over
^pr
On reaching the fire it was found to be
the frame building near Sehentzen Park
IgedbyA. D. Vandever, as a bone mlU,
Miixt, entirely destroyed wlth^the con
), on which it
wI^wK
h bells, andthesteam
Machine a
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t accident oct
at the cor
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such
stopped, and'
the lamp post
ssult was that the
and tbe glaas of the
carriage wa#
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1 COMMENCEMENT
At the commencement of the Boy's High
School to-morrow evening, tbe following
persona will graduate: Geo. T. Brown,'
Waiter Curtis, Stephen N. Fogg, Robt. E.
Sayers, Frank M. Black, Warren H.Farra,
Lemuel E. Quigg, William C. Price, Wil
liam J. Finch.
Tbe presentation of tbe Adam's prize, for
excellence, in tha English Grammars, will
be by W. G. Whlteley, Keq., J. W. Kaye will
addrrne the graduating class.
The young ladies' commencement takes
place on the Tuesday evening following,
when the following will receive diplomas:
Misses Katie S. Pickles, Ella Mitchell, Ella
Condon, Annie Mlchner, Maria Loney,
.Martha McLaine, Marie Elliott, Clara
(Hyde, Lizzie Wollaston, Ella Cleaver, Ida
Wood, Ella Beeson.
OPENING DAY AT ^4RE'S CORNFR.
B. C. Pearce, proprietor of tbe Hare's
Corner Hotel will have a grand opening to
ilay. Tbe exercises will commence at 10
A. M., with a glass ball shooting match
between two professional clubs who will use
1,000 balls. At 2 o'clock In the atterooon
tbe trlsl of speed wil take place. For the
opening race, mile heats, best three In five,
tb'e entries are General Howard, May and
Clara Morgan.
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. TOO SOON.
The report that Peter McCall, who is In
carcerated in the New Castle jail, fer pass
ing counterfeit money, had been released,
is not truo. His term will not be up until
October 1st. I> la deacrational with tbe
Attorney General to take one month's time
off of each yeto of the term for good con.
duct. Mr. . McCall will probably be re
leaied August 1st.
NIEW YACHT.
Mr. Harvey, iff the firm of McDaniel &
Harvey, is having built a new steam pleas
ure yacht to be about the size of the " Mis
chief," lately launched at Harlan's. The
yacht la to be bnilt on a somewhat new
prlnelpje, and much of the machinery used
will be of Mr. Hafivey's own invention.
THE "REPUBLIC.
The excursion steataer "Republic" left
Philadelphia at 10 o'clock thia morning for
Cape May with a private excursion of in
vited guests. She wtjl return to-morrow
and on Saturday will commence her regu
lar trips between the City ftfld Cape®.
She left the. H. & H. yards yesterday morn
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NEW CARPET.
'rtis old cat pet on the spjtce i
railing at 1 b : police station^
his Hoiio* imd the CMef^l
taken up yesterday and re
gome new Brussels, furnii
Bro., 5*M Market street.
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bad breath, taka a does of
more fills,
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tween now
os Tuesday evening. By the way, am im
pression has arisen, probably from »h#
fact that some of the rehearsals have been
very largely attended By tbe gueste of the
dub, that the affairs are of a public char
acter. This idea, however, *s ^mistake, as
the following rule of the blab will show:
RtTLlB 9.
shall be private, and no person net so
active or honorary member of the dub
shall be present at such meeting*, provi
ded that two exceptions shall be mad
this rule. First, gentlemen he escorts to
Jemals members of tbe elnb, and guests of
active members living outride tbe city.
Second, strangers in the city
vlted by the musical d
ber • )
AU meetings for practice
eto
if ia hie
Judgment it may seem proper."
Me club is very anxious to increaadlts
passive membership, as soon as possible, to
200, in which event It will be enabled to
give two or threa flrat-class musical enter
tainments during the season, outside of
their own concerts the additional concerts
to b® given by some of the leading muBical
organizations of the country. The pas
give membership of the dub la now aliout
120 , and in order them to meet the expense
of the pTftr~r J f' n j 8 t f, V P T > t^il <
r
BajSShle dty tod
'Eftlng out dtlzengjenjoyable entertainments.
WltA a large passive membership it will
do much more, and it is sincerely to ho
hoped that the required number of mem
bers will be obtained.
FOOT BRIDGE OVER THE BRANDT
WINE.
a mbxtikg to row tux pbomox
THBOWUH—4500 RAIM0.
The citizens of BldSlea' and Jessup'
banka have tong felt the need of m foot
be bridge over the Brandywine mt that point,
and It has for some, time been proposed to
buMoM . » A meeting w*a held last evt®
gt Augogtl , e Mill., which was pre
it aided over by J. J. Harris, to further
the projectl Nlne hundred aDd
VHpMWRHiVPiPHee ■
fifty dollars ia the sum neceseary
to build the new bridge, which
placed et tbe lower end of the new mlll
*fve hundred dollars have already been
escribed, The span of tbe bridge will
ftO feet, of Iron. This part of the work is
%o be done by tke Rebel in Iron Co*# of
Trenton, N. J. Proposals for the stone
piers wlU be askfd for, and
the
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josslble to
htly is a n
iridge, com
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5'Tba Dutcher-Wataon Investlgaflng Corn
ONE AT A TIME.
mlttee met last evening In H. F. Pickels'
office and elected H. F. Pickels chairman
and R. C. Fraim secretary. They will meet
again at the oall of the president. It was
declared, however, that during the Investi
gation but one\wltness would be admitted
to tbe room at a\tlme, and that the public
and reporters wilftjbe excluded.
AT HAREWOOD PARK.
Tbe Riddles' chapel excursion to Hare
wood Park, on tbe P., W. & B., near
Baltimore, la taking place to day, the train
leaving the depot here at 7.30. The Roke
by Band accompanies the excursion,
g reet cars took tbe excursionists to the
train this morning, and will meet tbe train
on its return this evening.
The
PUTTING UP TELEGRAPH LINES.
Tbe Central Union Telegraph Company
is now engaged In putting up its line
through this city, permission to do ao hav
ing been granted by Council some weeks ago*
About 16 men are employed, eleven of
whom are stopping at the Swan Hotel, and
the others at tbe Washington House.
THE NEW BUILDING.
Speculation la rife as to who are to be
the occupants of the handsome new build
ing at Front and Market streets, but no
definite statements have yet been obtained
as to who they will be. It may be stated,
however, aa a fact, that for on# thing,
a clothing store will be located there.
THE M. 8 . R. A. EXCURSION.
The M. 8 . R. A. excursion to Sea Breeze
took place on the Steamer John A. Warner
yesterday, the boat leaving French street
wharf at 7.15, 1 with between 500 ami 60#
people on beard. The City Cornet Band
accompanied the excursion, which, though
not large, wa* a very pleasaut one.
FIRE QO.'S HORSES.
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The Water Wictb horses were put in service
yesterday morning alter a three weeks rest.
They are in fine condition. One of the
Friendship homes ia aidk, having strained
Itself across IHIoIds. The steamer la cow
run by htnd.f
ENTER'S
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'reabyterlan church gave
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lover* of this leading summer
And no better plaee)oi resort tt
tee cream parlors, at 7n»
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jab-pt white
■^plumes,
Just Medved a now sj
ostrich tips mud featheraJ
whits aaUn and a lo* of]
hats. Bm»Uraion hat for f
Market street.
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k, the old aifl
•, No. 125 Marki
exceedingly Be
&nd Gmltersjj
>le boot
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and shoe '
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human life mud
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rfjpppfm are
bring relief to the sick. So doas Dr. Bull's
Baby Syrup; it contains nothing injurious
and fa always reliable. To be had at all
drug stores in our city. Price *5 cents.
Mrs. L. B. Bradway, dealer to MlUinery,
Hosiery, Notion#, hand knit Zepher Goods,
& c ., N. B. corner Third
ishelai
■4 $
markably low. Cl
Capa a Specialty.
Always keep the
creases inflating;
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Price only 25 <jentz..
Mr.J.D. Woodward, who Was hurt by
jumping from tbe excursion train on the
Delaware Weal
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t h e residence of Mr. b. I
willfSkeueftor
Rota,'116 Market street,
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The Water Witch horaes ware put In ser
vice yeeterdey morning after a three weeks'
rest. They are in fine condition. One of
tbe Friendship's boraea la sick, having
strained itself across the loins. Their
steamer ia now run by hand.
ARRESTED.
Yesterday Mrs. Dugan, wife of tbe men
who shot Col. Rowe, was arrested on the
charge of selling liquor without license, et
her place over Eleventh street bridge. She
will be given a bearing before Esquire
Hsgauy some time to-day.
A WILMINGTON GRADUATE.
W. Lea Ferris, of this city, son of Ziba
Ferris, graduated at 8 rathmore College )
on Monday. He delivered the salutatary
oration and the degree of Bachelor of
Arts was conferred upon him.
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PEN AND SCISSORS.
Ob, the tiny little ant*
How they clatober up our pants,
At the picnic' neath the willows in the
glen—
How they seem to take delight in
The obnoxious aport of bitin
Indefensible and modest gentleman.
Boarders who are fed with cucumbers
are not so apt to forget that they have been
to dinner.—N. O. Pic*
A few lemons and lots of
generally be found at picnic
ton GIodb.
Did you see Baron Y.'s horse fall on
h -3 jockey over that hurdle?" "Oh, yeal
jockey's killed, but the horse is all
tight," "Yes, I know. It don't amount to
anything; but the Baron mina have beeu
fearfully scared."
Dyn't you think that a good likeness of
me?" said a pretty wife t» her small fracs
tion of herself called Her husband. "Very
good," was the reply, "except that there
is a little too much repose about , the
mouth."
squeezing can
parties.—Boa*
I'lie
novel is called "Cnpid on*
Crutches." It ia evidently a lame produo
lion. The breeiy little god, perhaps, didn't
know bis bow and arrow were loaded.—
Norristown Herald.
Dr. Henniker, being engaged in private
conversation with the great Earl of Chat
ham, his lordship ask*d him how he de
fined wit. "My lord " said the doctor, "w*
is like what a pension would be to me—
a good thing well applied." , ' <
"You ean do anything if yon have pat
ience," said an old uncle, who had made a
fortune, to his nephew, who bad nearly
one. ' Water may be carried in a
■ you only wait," "How long?"
Khe petulant spendthrift, who wa*
rient for the'old man's death,, "Till
tfea," #*s the oold reply*
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