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FIFTY-RjRST CONGRESS. Certificates Issued to a Repub lican Majority of Four. THERE WILL BE MANY CONTESTS. Election« Will Th« Next Coini Hay« Plenty of Work to Perform—Some Very Small Majorities That Opponent« Will Try to Overcome. littee Washington, Dec. 31.—Clerk Clark, ol the house of representative«, lias received the certificates of 880 members-elect to the next house, and has been officially inf ormed that certificates liave been issued in nil but throe Of the certificates congressional districts, issued 1C3 are to Republicans and 169 tc Democrats, and of tlnoe districts still in doubt two of them are In West Virginia and one in Tennessee. Republican candidates claim majorities on the face of the returns. However, should the Democratic candidates get tiie certifient« their party will not have control, as the Re publicans will still have a majority of ono and will organize the bouse. Tho question is «"lather it will lie nns or seven. Several Re publicans who are elected to the next house arc in uncertain health, names are often mentioned are regarded a»' having a very uncertain tenure of life. Every indication of ill health on tho part ol a member of tho next house is regarded with anxiety, and ad Is another argument to the many advanced in favor of an extra session. This being the ease the candidacy for the apeakersbip is becoming more heated every day. Of tho 163 Republicans who have received certificates of elections, it is said that Mr. Cannon lias 49 pledged to vote for him ; Mr. Reed, 38; Mr. McKluly, 28; Mr. Burrows, 22. There are 10 unpledged southern mem bers. Tho other 76 member» are scattered between prospective candidates. There is no telling for whom they will vote. Up to this time only one notice of contest ha* been filed in the office of the clerk of the bouse. This is the case of HartsulT against Whiting, the latter being tho sitting Demo cratic member of the Seventh Michigan dis trict. There are twenty-one counts in his indictment, and he charges that votes were cast at wrong places, tliat aliens voted with out restraint, that fraudulent naturalization papers were issued, that Illegal registratio > was common, and that persons were com pelled to vote the Democratic ticket under threats of personal injury. Mr. Hartsuff lays particular stress upon what ha calls tbe "corruption fund." Quite a number of the cases arise out of the narrow majorities received by some of the successful candidates. Such is the founda tion of tho contest made by Sydney E, Mudd against Representative Barnes Compton, ol the Fifth Maryland district, whoso majority has been pieced as low ns 1 vote. In the Fourth Now Jersey district, Samuel Fowler (Dem.), was elected by only 72 votes, and N. W. Voorheeswill try to overcome this by contest. Congressman Shively (Dem.), of Indiana, was returned by a still smaller majority—less than 40 votes--and William A. Hoyne, his Republican rival, will en deavor to secure the seat. As compared with these efforts to overturn a few votes, the contest of T. B, Eaton, a Republican of 'Wem pills, Teun., to oust Congressman James Phelan seems quite herculean. Mr. Phelan received 8,(XX) majority. Charges of fraud «dll »Iso bo mode by T. B. Posey, n Re publican, who was defeated by William F. Parrett in the First Inîiann district. For the first time in many years a contested election casa) is reported from Connecticut, where, in the Fourth district, Edward R. Seymour (Dem.) will endeavor to unseat Fred K. Miles (Rep.). William fffiiutt, of Beaufort, 8. CA who had a con tested case on Ids bands <^^ng this congress, is ag aii^ tq_^merieno In all of them the Several whose same trouble. ito interest are against Thomas California dis I defeated "Bill" succumbed to of wt Virginia districts, ^^^H^ccrtain to bo contested.. P^^rimmittee on election» will have '.null, and will be one of tho most ■Portant to bk appointed by the successor f:! Mr, Carlisle. ■<»* ^EAta OF MRS. GEN. 8CHOWELD. The wife of Ma j. Gen. John M. Schofield, In command of thç army of the United States, died yesterday at the Richmond flats in this city. Mrs, Schofield has not in good health since her «rival in The attack Washington some months ago. of iUneV which resulted in her death was, however, unexpected. 8ho bad been suffer ing from heart disease, complicated with nelvous trouble. Haturday night sjfi? bad a severe attack, and three ol the late Gen. Sheridan's physicians— Dr, Y arrow, Surgeon O'Reilly and Dr. Lincoln—were called in, but they were unable to do anything for the patient • Mrs. Schofield was the daughter of Pro fessor Bartlett, formerly professor of philo sophy at West Point Military academy. 8ha was married at the time that Gen. Schofield, then a subordinate, was detailed os instructor nt West Point. Tho remains of Mrs. Scho field will be taken to West Point A Domestic Tragedy. New York, Dec, 31.—Solomon Joseph, ed*W7, a traveling broker in laces and UnenMfliot and fatally wounded his wife, aged 29$ind then shot himself dead in the street in' front of their residence. 111 East Ninetieth street, last evening. Joseph was a drinking man, possessed a violent temper and was extremely jealous of his beautiful wife, whom he often abused. After a quarrel ■with bur he went to tfio l>ath room, and after taking a bath himself ordered his wife to do the same. She refused, and he tried to force her into the room. She evidently feared «orne worse violence, and, breaking away, fled to the street. Joseph jiartly dressed himself, ran down stairs and shot her twice iu the breast and arm ran) then shot himself iu-tbe head and dropped dead. Mrs. Joseph was taken to a hospital, where it was not ex pected tliat she would survive the night. The neighbors speak highly of her, and place all the Warne for domestic unhappiness upon the husband. ag I» It Suspended Animation? East Sioux Falls, D. T., Dec. 31.—A 3 year old child of L. P. Olson, of East Sioux Falls, died from dropsy, and preparations were made to bury tho child on Tueeday last, but as the ground was slippery from the re cent sleet storm it was postponed until the next day. That night the body showed evi dence of returning life. Color frequently came into different parts of the body end then entirely disappeared. There were also other evidences of life. The funeral was in definitely postponed, until it was decided whether or not the child is dead. Dozens of doctors have examined tbe body, bat none will authorize tbe burial. 497. The the .he Drawing Prize*. At the conclusion of the entertainment given by the Emerald Club on Saturday evening in St. Paul's R. C. school room, Dennis J. Menton drew the gold headed umbrella, and the upright piano was won bv the holder of ticket No. holder of the ticket will receive piano on applying for it. Ladies Watches. An elegant assortment of Ladies' Gold Watches at Millard F. Davis', 9 East IV.CÎ3 pcs'Uvp.y lowest* LUCY PARSONS' PREDICTION. Rivers of Blood Will Flow Below Feme« Come« to Our Land. Chicago, Dec. 31. —Yesterday about 40C people, or a« many os could crowd lute Waverly hall, attended a meeting of tbs Socialistic Labor party called for the trans action of business and the promotion of Socialistic doctrines. Mrs. Lucy Parsons was present and made her speech in the sum« hall which they closed against her a week «go. Iinpectqr Bonfield's men were in the hal ill citizen's dress, but did not interfere with the proceedings. A resolution was adopted unanimously imploring the aid of the press and citizens generally to the end that th* humblest citizen, ns well as the politician, may enjoy all the rights guaranteed by the Declaration of In lependance and the consti tution of the United States. Tommy Morgan, a local lender of the So cialists, made a very conservative speech containing many statements to which Mrs. Parsons took exception. She said she could not sit quietly and hear it stated that those who are dead and silent in their tombs had anything to do with the throwing of lhe Hay market bomb, though in Un wur against tyrants nil things are justifiable. She pre dicted that before peace could he ha 1 m a society like in this country, riven of blood would have to run. When she g>t to this point the chairman interrupted lier and said time was up. Departed Willi (ho Fay Roll. Chicago, Dec. 31.—Thomas W. Vines, assistant timekeeper of the Adams Westlake Manufacturing company, has disappeared with 84.00J !» cash, which was entrusted tc him to be conveyed to the foremen of the several departments of the company's fac tories, who were to pay it to the employes at semi-monthly wag/a No trace of Vines hat been found. Kohler's Suicidal Attempt. Toledo, O., Dec. 31.—Jacob Kohler, a German, in the employ of the Wheeling and Lake Erie railroad, found a can of nitro glycerine on a stump near tins city and at tempted to open it with a pick. He was blown high Into the uir and killed. Uii clothing was blown . If and every limt mangled. He leaves a wife and four chib dren. A Successful Libel Claim. V Boston, Deo. 31.—In the suit of Franc*S. Hesseltine va The Boston Daily Glebe* in tho Middlesex superior court, for libel con cerning the plaintiff iu relation to h.s profes sion as an attorney nt law, the jury has re turned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff toi $5,430. A Chief Justice Design*. Helena, M. T., Dae. 31.— N. J. McCon nell, chief justice bf this territory, forward«] bis resignation to President Cleveland, U take effect as soon as ids successor can lx qualified. Too much work was the cause. A Sunday Skating Fatality. Toledo, O., Dec. 31. —James Machen and Nathan Gilchrist, aged 9 and 14 years, wer« skating on tho Bayou yesterday. The ic( broke, precipitating tho boys into the water, and both were drowned. Cremated Himself In Hi» Coll. PniLADK^rutA, D.-c. 81.—John Hanson, t prisoner la the eastern penitentiary, burned himself to death In his cell. He deliberately set fire to his clothej and lay on tho Hoot until death came. Charged with Murder. Charleston, S. C., Dec. 31.— R. J. Camp bell, formerly of Newberry, was murdered at Walhalla. Two men have been arrestee on suspicion of having boon concerned in tin murder. _ New York and 5>w Haven Flection. New York, Deo. 81.—At the annual meat ing of the New York, New Haven and Hart ford Railroad company tha old board ol officers was re-elected. Killed While on Dnty. Rochester, N. Y., Dec. 31.—Policemat O'Neil, who on Saturday was shot by Win Mauley, whom he was trying to arrest, diet at his home yesterday. Da Carver's Big Shoot. Minneapolis, Doc. 31.—Dr. Carver fin •ished breaking 60,000 glass balls in six days and also shot off those he had missed during the shoot. _ Weather Indication*. For Tueslay, partly cloudy and colder, preceded by rain or snow, and followed bj clearing. ___ John and Wiley Matthews, condemnec Bald Knobbera, together with five train rob tiers, escaped from the jail at Ozark, Mo. They were assisted by (rieuds on tbe ontcide Dave Walker, the Bald Knobber leader, *nc his son William, also under sentence o' 1 death, refused to leave the jail. J The miners of the Wyoming vallfev an again agitating a reduction in tho price ol blasting powder. TWriy-eightmen of Hull, Mass., who saved twenty-eight persons from drowning during the storm of Nov. 25, were given a reception in Boston and presented with medals and f nurse by the Massachusetts Humane society, ' ' _ , , ,, . Jake Kilram has Issued a challenge t« Jackson, the colored pugilist, which the lab ter says he will accept ^ A dinner In honor of Henry George woi given in New York. W. D. French, who murdered Harry Woodburg, was taken from jail at Greeley Colo., by a mob and hanged. Pietro Di Nardi, the Italian who was ar rested at Stamford, Conn,, for a murdei committed in Italy three years ago, signifiée his willingness to go back and face th< charge Jacob Dinlowitz was killed and John Dun fatally injured by a premature blast at ' J CONDENSED NEWS. gan Shamokin, Pa. William G. Hards, a business man oi Chicago, was caught in the act of making counterfeit silver dollar« Mary J, Cowley, of Cookstown, N. J., foi assaulting whom two men are under indict meut, has mysteriously disappeared. Mr Janies 0. Blaine left his Agusta hom quietly for Washington and the west The papal encyclical takes a gloomy vlev of the present »tato of religious belief. The bills for admitting five new states am opening Oklahoma as a territory, are thoughi to have good chanoe for passage by tho pres ent congress. The Haytian gunboat Toussaint level« her guns on the Clyde steamer George W Clyde in the boy of Manzanillo, ;off th( Dominican coast. A Dominican schoonei was seized. ft is estimated to a certainty that 6,000, 000 tons of ore will be shipped from the Laki Superior district next sesson and 3,000,000 ol coal arrive there. Robert Wright and Thomas McMahoi have signed articles for a collar and elbow wrestling match for $260 a side. Tho matcl will take place at Detroit in February. ChrUtma« Dinner for Poor Chilclr«». A Christmas dinner was given to a number of poor children last week by the W. C. T. Ü., No. 2, at the home of Mrs. Margaret Willing, the president. — members of the original W. C. T. U. made contributions to the dinner. Ber eral addresses were mode. Bush has contributed books and MisS Margaret Hilles have contributed books for the Union s reading room at Sixth and Penn streets. A fair is being held ia the colored Masonic Hall at Twelfth and Grange streets by the Band of 1 connected with the W. C. T. U. No. Tin Dr. L. P 1 » DEDICATING A HALL. 1 Th« Odd F«llovr» of Tills City Atu|!*t*in Dedicating the New Hall of l|raudy wine Dodge, No. 18. Odd Fellows' Hall at the corner of King's Road and Seventeenth street, built by Bran iywine Lodge, No. 18, I. O. O. P. was de Heated on Saturday after noon by the Grand Lodgq officers. Early in the afternoon, the members of Brandy wine Lodge headed by Hyatt's military band made a short march through the streets of the West Side. The Grand Lodge officers reached the building about 3.80 o'clock and half an hour later the marchera arrived. They immediately proceeded to the lodge room on the third floor. Thi exercises opened at 4.10 o'clock, the grand officers taking their places. Deputy Grand Master Goldsmith C. Nailor was assisted by Act ing Grand Chaplain Joseph Pyle, Grand Warden James Carter, Grand Marshal George G Guthrie and Grand Heralds, P. J, Isaacs, Arthur R. Lewis, David Downs and Richard Burton. The officers of Brandywine Lodge are as follows : Noble grand, John Muir ; vice grand, Joseph Russell; recording secre tary, R. G. Fulton ; permanent secretary, Samuel Frizzell ; treasurer, William H. Oliver ; warden, P. Massey; conductor, P. O. Samuel Moore; outer guardian, S. Palmer; inner guardian, Webster Bleak ley ; right supporter to the noble grand, R. Printer; left supporter to the noble grand, H. Stewart; right supporter to the vice grand, James Black; left sup porter to the vice.grand, V. Brown; right scene supporter, Adam Young; left scene supporter, John Baird; chaplain, William H. Oliver. The lodge was instituted December 16, 1818. The new lodge room is 35x60 feet. At the opening of the exercises Deputy Grand Master Goldsmith C. Nailor read a letter of /egret from Grand Master E. Marriott Fowler of Smyrna, who was unable to be present on account of sick ness in family. Tbe opening ode "Brethren of Our Friendly Order" was then sung, after which Giand Chaplain Joseph Pyle made a prayer. The grand warden and heralds then came into the room and began the inter esting ceremony of building the alter. The emblem of purity, white, was the foundation stone, on which the rest were placed in the following order; Friendship, pink ; love, blue ; truth, scarlet ; faith, green ; hope, brown ; charity, royal'purple. "My Creator's Praise" was then sung by the choir. Henry Stewart, chairman of the build ing committee, came forth and presented the keys of the hall to the presiding officer. A prayer for Divine blessing on the hall was made by the chaplain. After some' scriptural quotations, the deputy grand master said: "By the authority of the Grand Lodge of the State of Delaware I dedicate this hall to the busi ness and purposes of Odd Fellowship, for the dissemination of the principles of purity, friendship, love, truth, faith, hope and charity, and I hereby declare it dedicated." The ceremony was continued by the wardens and heralds declaring the dedi cation of the hall. The deputy grand master admonished the lodge not to for get the solemn ceremony, and to visit the sick, relieve the distressed, bury the dead and educate the orphans. He then pre sented the keys to Noble Grand Muir. The choir sang, "I have set a watchman on thy walls" iu such an admirable man ner that it was enthusiastically applauded. Rev. D. H. Corkran of Epworth ,M. E. Church made a brief address in which he said that an increase iu an order like the Odd Follows was an advance in civiliza tion. All ages have customs peculiar to themselves, but there are institutions that stand, there are principles that lie at the foundation of social order. Odd Fellowship shows man's relationship to man. It is an ally to the Christian church. I believe in the brotherhood of man. This Brandywine Lodge was started in 1848, meeting in the present Mt. Salem Church. It then moved to Toy's tavern, and then during;,the war had reverses, but has came through them safely and is now securely fixed in its new handsome building." his remarks he was applauded. Joseph Pyle was the next speaker. He alluded to the grand past of the order, its small beginning, its brilliant achieve ments and superior principles. The order was started iu this country by Sir Thomas Wylie in Baltimore, Met., in a tavern on Second street at the sign of the Seven Stars, on April 19, 1819. To-day the order Is everywhere. By its secret signs, grips and pass words, a member can |r;ivçl anywhere and be treated in the 1 best inâüti'jV. Hè Spoke of its beneficent J f r|l) ures Ijast year j n the United States $ 1,699,044.23 were spent to the relief of members; $151,457.33, for relief of widows, $15,528.03 for educating or phans, $431,309.45 for burying the dead, $119,920 for special relief. Making in all an expenditure of $6,430 every day in the year. The order is the handmaid of religion not a substitute, but an ally. In'his speech Mr. Pyle lauded the choir f or ;ts excellent singing and voiced the sen timents of the audience. Adjourn ment was then made to the second story where four large tables had been pre pared by the lady friends of the lodge. About 160 persons sat down to supper. Oysters, turkey, chicken, cold ham, rolls, coffee, cream biscuits, and a great abun dance of other good things were served very promptly by the young ladies. The interesting and satisfying performance of doing justice to the viands continued f° r one hour, after which until lodge time the Visitors were shown over the building and discussed its excellent nr rangements. Heat is furnished to all parts by a heater in the cellar. The anti rooms are ample and convenient. At the meeting of Brandywine Lodge in the evening the first degree was con ferred by the staff of Fairfax Lodge. No. 8, compromising the following; Director, G. C. Nailor; L. S. N. O.,Frank Kramer; N. G., I. P. Nailor; L. S. V. O., Charles Wilkins; V. G., E. C. Pierce; R.S. V. G., William Bowers; P. G.,J. C. Whitehouse coudu ctor, Daniel Smith. , At the close of HIGGINS AND MASSEY. The Sensible and Patriotic View of a Dover Republican. The Dover correspondent of the Phila delphia Press yesterday contributed the following "The field undoubtedly is narrowing down to Massey and Higgins, with any number of possibilities as contingencies in the event of the unexpected happen ing. This is the way a conservative Republican puts it : " 'There are many both in Kent and Sussex who do not care a rap whether the Senator comes from either of these counties or from New Castle, they are after is the best man. is wanted for Senator is a man who can fill the bill and a man who does not stand in with the combines, the trust«, the rail roads or any of the corporate monopolies. That is the kind of a man we want. This hubbub about not taking both Sena tors from New Castle county and Wil mington is all folderol. Look here, do you know how many of the states have deemed it wise to send United States Senators from the same place? Just aàwut one sixth of all the slates h»v, •'sr—tb'y v.;V. wneie tuey could gel lue What Ail that t'rn 4 , timber. There is an admitted scarcity of capable Senatorial minds outside of Wilmington and really comparatively few men there who would measure up well. Here are the states who send both their Senators from the same place: Califor nia, San Francisco the city; Florida. Jacksonville; Georgia. Atlanta; Louisi ana. Now Orleans, Oregon, Portland ; Rhode Island, Providence. Wilmington is really Delaware, so what is the differ enee if that city does have both Sena tors. I V DOUGHERTY'S LICENSE. A Saloon-keeper Answers Certain Charges Made by His Neighbors. Dennis Dougherty, who keeps a saloon at Rising Sun, at the end of the city railway line, takes exception to the arti cle which appeared in these columns one week ago on the 24th instant, in that it maintained that he was an improper per son to enjoy the privilege of a license to sell intoxicating liquors. Ho states, first, that a majority of the people who reside iu his neighborhood, say that lie should have the license which the court granted last term for one year more. Second, that it is false in every particular, that he keeps or has kept n disorderly house as was charged by two persons before the courts and that his neighbors are ready to testify to this statement. Third, that heisa drunken and disorderly person himself is as far from the truth, Mr. Dougherty declares, as his perse cutors are from grace. His neighbors, it is said, are willing to testify that there is not a soberer hotel man in New Castle county, nor one who is more generous, as he is always ready to help the needy. Fourth, the charge that he does not have proper stabling was refuted before the court by two estimable gentlemen who have always led sober lives, and it waste be presumed that the court laid great stress upon their testimony. Iu conclusion Mr. Dougherty wishes it understood that the cause of the attack on him in respect to his saloon is of long standing, the outgrowth of an old neigh borhood difference, he says. He denies over having sworn at any ladies. MEMORIAL SERVICES. DnFont Fost, G. A. It., Fays Tribute to the Memory of Departed Comrades. Admiral S. F. DuPont Post, No. 3., G. A. R, held a memorial service yes terday afternoon at the post room. Tenth and Market streets. Commander B. F. Bogia presided, and the choir of Wesley M. E. Church, under H. F. Pickel's leadership, rendered the singing. In the front of the room were three chairs draped iu commemoration of the three comrades, Colonel Charles E. LaMotte, Dennis Huuten and Ross Hollingsworth, of the post who died in tho past year. Commander Bogia made an address iu eulogy of the deceased comrades. Major S. Rodmond Smith spoke iu memory of Colonel LaMotte, with whom he had a personal acquaintance. Addresses were delivered by Rev. A, N. Keigwinof West Presbyterian Church, and Rev. Charles A Grice of Brandywine M. E. Church. Tbe service was closed with tho benedic , tion by Rev. Mr. Keigwin. Law Library and Har Association*. The Law Library Association held its annual meeting nt the Court House on Saturday afternoon. Officers were elected as follows: President, George II. Bates, Esq. ; vice-president, Willard Hall Por ter, Esq. ; secretary, treasurer and libra rian, W. 8, Hilles, Esq. A committee was appointed to confer with the Bar As sociation upon tho question of uniting the two associations. Tho Bar Association of New Castle county also met at the Court House on Saturday afternoon and elected officers as follows : Charles B, Lore, Esq., president; John Biggs. Esq., vice-president; George H. Bates, Esq., secretary and treasurer. Court rules were discussed, also some amendments to general laws, all of which was referred to the Legislative commit- tee. A committee to confer with the Law Library Association, on business before stated was appointed. -i Tho largest stock of Etchings ever in this city can bo found now on exhibition at Yerger's Art Gallery, 419 Shipley street. Prices below all others. Order your Etchings and Frames at once at Yerger's Art Gallery, as they are busier than ever. 419 Shipley street. Ask your grocer for Toppm's Cham pion Mince Meat. Telephone 505. Etchings and Engravings at Yerger's Art Gallery, 419 Shipley street. For Gold or Silver Watches see Davis at 9 East Second street Brazilian Balm cures colds: 10 to 25c. MARRIED. WOODS—ELI ASON —On December 27. at Middletown, by the Rev. W. C. Alexander, I Janvier Woods of McDonough and Kate C. Eliason of Summit Bridge. DOWNS—DOLBOW.—In Wilmington, on the 27th instant, by tbe Rev. W. L. McEwan, John A. Down* of Wilmington and Anna E. Dolbow of Philadelphia. GRAY—THOMPSON;—At the residence of John C. Thompson. Clayton, Del., on Decem ber 19, by the Rev. E. E. White, Joseph M. Gray of Wilmington and Kate C. Thompson of Clayton, Del. DIED. CURRAN.—In this city, on December 2», Rosalia M., wife of James Curran. TlU'F.-ln this city, on December 22. 1888, Theresia, Infant daughter of Eugene and Jen nie V. Ruf. KAGGAN.—In this city, on December 29, Catharine Kaggan. SIBRE.—in this city, on December 29, Frank Sibrc, aged 35 years. Hood's Sarsaparilla Is a peculiar medicine. It Is carefully prepared from Sarsaparilla, Dandelion, Mandrake, Dock, Fipsiftsewa, Juniper Berries, and other well known and valuable vegetable remedies, by a peculiar combination, proportion and process, giving to Hood's Sarsaparilla curative pewer not possessed by other medicines. It effects remark able cures where other preparations fail. Hood's Sarsaparilla Is tho best blood purifier before the public. It eradicates every Impurity, and cures Scrofula, Salt Rheum, Boils, Pimples, all Humors, Dys pepsia, Biliousness, Sick Headache, Indigestion, General Debility, Catarrh, Rheumatism, Kidney and Liver Complaints, overcomes that tired feel ing, creates Hood's Sarsaparilla Ha* met peculiar and unparalleled sucoe.s at homo. Such ha* become IU popularity In Lowell, Mass., where It I« made, that whole neighbor hood» are taking it at tho »ame time. Lowell druggists »ell more of Hood's Sarsaparilla than of all other sarsaparilla» or blood purifiers. Sold by druggists. $1 ; six for $5. Prepared only by C. I. HOOD & CO., Apothecaries, I/o well, Mas«. IOO Doses One Dollar appetite, and builds up the system. UNDERTAKERS. rpHOMAS MITCHELL, UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER, No. 412 King street, Wilmington. Del. Resiqence No. 1105 Madison street. Telephone 312. B. MARTIN, J. UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER, OFFICE NO. «06. RESIDENCE SOT SHIPLEY STREET. "WpTioH'' cnlî !^. Calls at night promptly attended w. M. MEGMY & SON CARPETS, S. E. Cop. ejth and Tatnall Sts. FURNITURE, No. 516 Tatnall Street. \ Thanking our friends for their liberal patronage during the last week, and wishing them a "Happy and Prosper ous New Year," we respect fully call their attention to our new line of Roxbury Carpets. —Velvets and Tapestries— now open for early buyers. The Roxbury people have placed an entire new line of patterns in the market, and, as we've had our choice of them, you'll find the cream of the stock here. The Roxbury Carpets are unequaled for quality—they have a softness to the touch not found in others—being an old, reliable make of carpet you run no risk of getting a carpet that will soon wear or lose its brightness. The one fault has been in the patterns. While this has been and is the best carpet in the market other makers have had the choicest patterns. This now is not the case. After looking over all the new spring patterns we must say that Roxbury Carpet has moved forward wonder fully. It now not only takes the lead in quality, hut also in stylish and attractive patterns. Come—look at them—our old patterns will be sold at a great reduction until all are gone. We have every make of carpet here. Price per yard, 45c, 60c, 65c, 75c, 80c, 90c, $1 upwards. W c have just begun on an other car of our special An tique Oak Suits for $25, with a 24x30 mirror. The likes you can get elsewhere for $35. Call and see tfie suit. We have this week a few extraordinary bargains in Side boards—walnut, marble tops— some of them are to go at one half price. They must go at any price. M. MEGARY & SON. Cash or weekly and monthly payments. Notice to Gas Consumers The Wilmington Coal Gas Company desires to announce to its many patrons that the prices and terms for gas after January 1, i-89. will be as follows: For all Illuminating and heating gas, in cluding that used for stoves of all kinds, $1.35 per thousand cubic feet, subject to a discount of 10 cents per thousand feet if paid for within ten days of delivery of bill. Bills will be delivered quarterly, monthly, or oftener if consumers desire it, or if the com pany thinks it desirable. In cases of clubs, societies, etc., etc., or of individuals, where there is no individual or financial liability, ad vance payments will be required. Our present price for gas is believed to be lower than that of any city of its size similarly situated In this country, and the only way in which this low price can be maintained is by prompt collection of bills and tbe consequent avoidance of bad debts. With this object In view wo ask the co-operation of our patrons, even though It inconvenience them somewhat to pay at our office, or mail checks within the time named. This feature is so important to us that the discount In the future will not be allowed to any consumer under any cir cumstances after the ten days have expired, and in default of payment after that the gas will be shut off. Complaints for supposed errors most be made immediately after receipt of bill, so that examination can be made and reported on or before the tan days' limit expires.as the officers have no autority to modify our rulesor permit delay in settling. The only known measure for gas is the gas meter, which must be accepted as the measure ment for gas consumption in cacti ease. Com parisons with bills of others are too uncertain to be seriously considered. ... , With prompt payments, no bad debts, im proved proeesses in manufacturing and lower prices for materials we indulge the hope of still lower prices at no very distant day, and as an evidence of our failli in this prospect we point with pride to our list of prices lor gas for the last t wenty-four years, having in mind also that while the prices have lowered the quality of the gas has improved. Price in 1864, S3.50 per thousand, net Price in 1 80«, »3.00 per thousand, net Price in 1873, »3.70 per thousand, net Price in 1870, »3.50 per thousand, net Price in 1870, »3.00 per thousand, net Price in 1881, »1.80 per thousand, net Price in 1883, #1.60 per thousand, net Price in 1887, »1.35 per thousand, net Price in 1880, »1.33 per thousand, net We desire to sell gas to every person who is willing to pay for it upon our terms and con ditions, but we do not wish to have any cus tomers who expect to dictate their own prices, terms, times or modes of payment. It is not right that parties who par promptly should be saddled, even indirectly, with the losses and delays of delinquents. By order of the Board, , EDWARD BETTB. Presldent JOHN M. SOLOMON. COM, WOOD, LIME, SAND Cement, Plastering Hair, Calcined Plaster, Fire Brick, Fire Clay, &c. CANNEL COAL FOR OPEN GRATES. YARD. FRONT AND CHURCH ST8. Main Office, Ko. 3 West Third Street. Telepbene'No. 116. PJ5NN1KS AND SMALL CHANGE CAS t»v M »D AT THRri'I'WTXBSan» »»» lag bVLMMi JOURNAL. At fm few of our o Bargains », 0 r j Left over from our Christmas H A Trade. I W Those offers are to CASH BUYERS, and to anyone wishing a thoroughly ghod Piano or organ we say ; Come and serous and you won't regret it. 1 first-class Upright Piano, 7J oct., $250, worth $350. 1 first-class Upright BAUS Piano, 74 oct., $265, worth $350. James and HoUftrom Piano, full iron frame, rich mahogany case, in use four months, thoroughly guar anteed, $335, worth $450. We challenge the finest expert to tell | these pianos from new, but it is our cus tom to sell slightly used pianos at an immense reduction. 3. Newman Organs in splendid con dition. $60. , 1 Newman Organ, in splendid con dition, $70. 1 White & Raymond, $90. Now, Remember, We guarantee all these instruments for, FIVE YEARS, and we only sell al a reduction to make room foreur im mense stock of . * FftRRANO £ Ï0TEÏ ORGANS which is now ^n the way. We are too busy now to tell you any thing more, but DON'T WAIT if yon want to get the benefit of a first class instrument at a low price. These instruments will go with a rush. We have an immense stock at onr regular prices which we can sell on easy instalments, and onr Hospital is full of Smith-American and other makes at your own price. C. W. KENNEDY & CO., 719 Market Street, WILMINGTON, DEL. REAL ESTATE. REAL ESTATE. <T I rnn will buy a large,modern Dwell 4> I , J1) U Ing, subject to a mortgage of $2,500 5 pel cent. This Dwelling contains 10 Rooms, Bath, and the modern improvements. Heater In cellar; Papered throughout. Many little venlences that must be seen to)« appreciated. Large yard. Lot 33x110 feet. H H. D. WALTER, No. 3 TV. SEVENTH STREET. PHILIP E. CLARK 4 CO. Real Estate anä ffiortiaje Brokers, 824 Market Street, WILMINGTON, DEL. Real Estate bought, sold or exchanged. Loans negotiated on city or country property. C/2 cs5 E-l v,=, f-*q r= T: Er— < i /a =13 CJ 0E : <*0 s b 3 .... ; as cd cd sa 05 « SZ5 M * . : « — C /!2 eu For Christmas AND New Year's Gifts. We have a large stock of the fol lowing goods at prices to suit all : Eattan Rockers, Carpet Rockers, Hat Racks, Hall Racks, Blacking Cases, Children's Rockers, Fancy Tables, Oil Paintings, Steel Engravings, Music Racks, Babies' High Chairs, Rugs, Mats, Cash, Weekly or Monthly Payments. Thomas Grinseil, $2 75 up 1 50 up 1 50 up 6 00 up 1 00 up 50 up 1 00 up 2 00 up 2 00 up 2 50 up 65 up 1 00 up 50 up R. R Cor. 8d ftnrt Orange. A Open «very efeniutf till Ö o'clock. 5 Ever S ues8 *J Xj* Choice, acceptable, women hi F ine Coal of variouJ :iv-' . .... I ■ e' »F & opportmii] Rubi R % ' High-'' '. 7 W«*® for Old 1 *e, °1 and Lac Easy and W - .171 Flannel LinedO For Boys, Girls, Women a| Spring Heel Pebble and Kid for Women, Misses, and C liiidrel Heel Rubber Sboes to lit them. Chamois Moccasins for Baby; 1 A^e^upportars^can ^wore d Everything In seasonable foot t Prices. coc m I ipifl in i -7 ' : v( MUSIC. s. J S. W Ci W 1 SILVER Oculis p T< Â. c. PL> ~ 4 OF T i