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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-03-30
plyNcENT PARAGRAPHS.

What the American dudes need
most is the massage treatment applied
with club. Tribune.
-"Give the boys chance" says a
trade journal. Nonsense; the boys take
too many chances now; that's the
trouble. e.-Broolslyn Eagle.
--"John, DEAR" she said, "if / were
to die would you marry againP' II
might, my love-" he replied, "but
should go trihe less recklessly than
did before. Once Week.
We never wondered at the ease
with which David killed Goliah with
his little sling. Many a better man
than Goliah has since fallen avictim to
the little sling.-Time.
-Husband-"It takes you half an
hour or more to find your pocket,
doesn't itP" Wife (sweetly) )-"Yes,
about that, John, dear, but 1t takes you
longer than that at times" Epoch.
Miss Lovelorn = 'The professor
says l have the inventive genius"
Miss Caustique-"Perhaps you mis-
understand him. No doubt he meant
you were full OF new wrinkles. IN.
Y. Sun.
Some men in this world are self
made, but a good many more wouldn't
amount to any thing but for their
wives; and their wives are not dis
posed to let them forget it, either
Somerville journal.
There is one beautiful thing about
the present fashion of wearing knee
breeches in the summer. 1t gives the
impecunious young man show to cut
off his expenses and his old trousers
legs at the same time..-Puck.
Health journals insist upon repos-
ing on the right side only aud claim it
is injurious to lie on both sides, but we
don't know where they will find
Notwithstanding set of men than
lawyers. Salem (Ore.) Statesman.
-Griggs Creating a friend from out
Of town. -"This is the finest saloon
(hic) in the city, Brown. They have
an enormous business. / do all my
drinking here" Brown-"1s that SO,
Griggsp They must have an enormous
business. Texas Siftings.
Mrs. Henpecls Cooking up from
paper)-'1 see the question OF easy
marriage and divorce is attracting
great attention." Mr.. Henpeclk Cab
seutly)-"Quite right, quite right.
Marriage should be made extremely
difficult, in fact almost impossible. y
Philadelphia Record.
Mr.. Henpeck ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Wheeler Wilcox says all girls should
be sunny" Mrs. Henpeck-"Huh!
Most girls are sunny. It's after they
become women and begin living with a
husband that all the sunshine goes
out OF their life." Mr.. Henpeck sub
sides.-N. Y. Weekly.
-Freeman-"Don you think this
doctrine of infant damnation horri-
BILE one?" Sours (slowly)-"Well,
don't know. 1 used to think that way,
but since the Howler family and their
new baby moved next door to me / am
kind of wavering, kind of wavering.-
Lowell Citizen.
--Touche (airily)-'What! Work.
ing, old manp I'm just off for the dog
show" Bilious (wearily) - "What
prize are you trying for?" Touche
(angrily)- "Well, sir, "l'm not en-
tered in the puppy list, at any rate"
Bilious (promptly)-"Thanks, awfully.
That gives my pup Il walk-oyer." IN.
Y. Herald.
Mrs. Jason-"Jehiel, I've had the
awfullest scare. [ opened the door and
found the worst-loolsing tramp ever
saw. Why, couldn't say word for
ten minutes" Mr.. Jasqn-"Do you
know which way he went? would
like to get his makeup if it had that
effect. "-Terre Haute Express.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-03-30
A LOVE TALE.
The Sad, Touching Story of Mi
riam Douglas.

Many years agO-so many that do not
care to particularize-I was engaged in pre-
pairing for college, under the tuition of a
clergyman in small village in Eastern New
York. In the same place was a young
ladies' seminary at which, during several
months of the year. thcre were gathered
from seventy-tive to one hundred young
women.
The son of a farmer in the vicinity, ig-
norant of the world and unused to society
other than such as was afforded by the
muscular girls of the sparse farming com
munity, it may easily be fancied that the
seminary students seemed TO me, with their
fine dresses, their sprightly faces and en-
gaging manners, to be beings of superior
order They were, in my esteem, veritable
houris, unequaled in their charms and sur
passing in their attractions
For months was content with distant
worship. To stand on the piazza OF the
"tavernn on Sunday mornings, and watch
the long, double lines of youth, as they
moved on their way to the church, was
felicity that for the time gratified my most
ardent expectations. At the outset my
vision was so dazzled that saw only wind
ing, sinuous line of exquisite color and
beauty. In time the glowing whole began
to be resolved into details; black eyes and
blue; golden and raven locks: blondes and
brunettes; laughing mouths and slender
forms manifested themselves as single stars
in a nebul9 under the inspection of tele-
scope.
u
Marv of tho oirls ware coumo,n,aoa In
appearance, and others became so only after
long observation. Many of them were pos
scssed of average charms while there were
a half-dozen or "a of snnerIative attractions
One of This class attracted INV especial
notice not merelv on account of her beauti-
mi face gracefuj nations and tail sIcnder
fgure bnt mainly on account Of a sadness
tbn, almost nernetuulIv nervaded her co,n-
tennnce Her hair was black as ink her
comnInxion that of an oc,oroon her eyea of
a species of purple black ali of which was
a sort of setting of mourning for the melan-
cholv face.
Certain evenincs at tho sem;,orv marc
e;ven 70 social di1ersions at one NJ which
made the acnnaintnnco Of the nossessor of
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-03-30

v.
The interior of the house afforded evil
dences of prosperity. There were piano,
some pictures of the better class and vari-
Gus other evidences of cultivation and
wealth. AS had learned Farmer Douglas
was the possessor of great wealth, much of
which had come to him by inheritance. He
was a man of about half a century, slender,
slightly stopping, thin locks, with care
worn face.
At the table there appeared Mr.. Douglas,
Miriam and a younger brother.
'Is Mrs Douglas ill!' / ssked.
my mother is," responded Miriam with
hesitation and marked confusion. my
mother is"
"Pardon me; did not know. l am very
awkward. Don't say any more"
A dead silence followed, and perceptible
feeling of restraint and embarrassment fell
on the family. After the supper we all
went into the parlor, where, after awhile,
Miriam and myself were left alone.
recall that evening with profound re-
gret. We were both hesitating, reticent and
tmid at the outset. Miriam had changed
but little. She was charming as when /
had known her at the seminary; If there
were any difference it was that tho habitual
sadness of her face and the somber melan-
choly OF her splendid eyes had grown more
intense. 1t could not be lack of health,
for she was the incarnation of vigor and
perfection of form.
However, / soon ceased TO notice this
quality, being absorbed by her converse
ton, her changeful, winning face and the
tenderness which permeated her tones
She was exquisite that evening as we
chatted in low voices and looked unutter-
able things into each others eyes. A half
dozen tunes was on the point of asking her
TO marry me. for felt she was willing to
throw herself into my arms. Why | did
not speak can not tell; it must have been
theresult of decree of fate.
vi.
1t was late when retired. The wind was
tearing by, straining the timbers and joints
of the house and twisting the tree tops out
side the windows Of my room. There were
creaking of doors, groanlng OF window
frames, all OF which, combined with the
intermitting swishing OF the winds and the
dash of snow against the house--lilfe the
thud OF waves against ship in storm
made the night suggestive OF the orgies OF
devils and witches.
Disturbed by the clamor of the storm and
recalling the deliciouseess of the hours
spent with Miriam, was long In falling
asleep. II seemed as II had been slumber-
ing not more than moment when was
suddenly reused TO consciousness by what
seemed the hoarse shrek Of woman's
voice somewhere out In the storm. list
ened with strained ear and heart beating
this same unearthly sound rang out through
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-03-30

EARLY in the season the fowls on
the farm can be made to do good service
II allowed on newly plowed land.
Chickens will scratch industriously for
worms, and the number OF insects eaten
by large flock daily 10 very large.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-03-30

Owing to local causes the political
complexion of certain town in New
Hampshire was completely reversed.
All the old officers were turned out,
even to the sexton of the town ceme-
terry, whereat the sexton was so mad
that he exclaimed, vehemently; II
hope there win not be single death
while this miserable wretch Is grave
digger"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-02-07
Herrman's broad street rheaare.

The Broad Street Theatre, Philadelphia,
is closed this week TO prepare fos the in
PRODUCTION Of Lewis Morrison in Faust
on Saturday night OF thisproduction at
this Baldwin Theatre the San Francisco
Chronicle says:
There was large and fashionable as
semblage at this establishment last even
ing TO witness the production Of Faust. T"
as a spectacular play with Lewis Morrison
starring in the role Of Mephistopheles.
The play in its present shape
scored an Immediate success last even
ing, every scene being applauded, with
recalls after each tableau.
The character of Mephistopheles is
difficult to impersonate, as even among
the keenest atheists there is difference
Of opinion, owing to the supernatural
| traits in which human nature is mingled
and embodied. 1.-The devil is not so black
as he is painted is an axiom in every
| language. Supposed to be endowed with
a countenance in which falsehood and
beauty are strongly blended a handsome
figure, and graceful, vigorous mien; .
spirit Of mockery mixed with perverse
debased knowledge OF human nature and
its foibles, and pronounced raillery anC
with seductive methods that meet
rarely with defeat. Such are tn,
traits delineated in so vivid manner ii
Goethe's masterpiece. But everything
these characteristics there is presciencl
Of supernal power that if not properl,
delineated reduces the role to far lowe
plane that of the world, worldly
Herein lies the chief charm of Mr.. Nor
rison's impersonation. The variou
phases are deftly handled. The enuncia
ton is wonderfully distinct, showing tn
beauty and subtlety OF the text in clea
lines. The minor characters were i
efficient hands, and the drama move
smoothly for first performance. TIL
scenery is handsome and effective
especially the summit of the Brocker
with its weird and startling effects, an
the music was very appropriate. Take
altogether "Faust" ought to do larg
4 business during the remainder of Ii
a week, for which it it is billed.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-02-07
wELL-kNowN PERSONS.

ane french Chamber of Deputies has
confirmed the election Of General Clus
eLee as member for the Var. 1t was
charged that he was an American citizen
aud therefore ineligible to hold office
under the French Government
Inc suit of Miss Clara M Tctter
against Cassius M. Read, proprietor Of
Ihe Hoffman House, for 800. 600 for al
ieged betrayal and breach of promise
winch has been Numbering in some musty
pigeon mole for over two years, awoke
with a start and rubbed its ewes. 80 A.
speak, in the Court of Common pleas
yesterday. -o'''
At the Cabinet receptions in Washing.
ton city. yesterday the Misses Baygrd
were assisted by their guest, Miss More
head, Miss Kilbreth, of New York. Miss
Carol, Miss Ulrich, of New JERSEY And
Miss Jackson. The young ladies' were Al
in pretty toilettes. Miss Louise Bavard
who has been quite sufferer lately
from rheumatism, sat behind the steamine
samovar and poured tea.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-02-07

ners, like a man, because it is ill-bred.
From whatever cause the bad and the
good manners spring, they are just as
commendable In newspaper as in per
sonal intercourse, and they are just as
low and hateful when bad in one as in
the other. A newspaper does not make
friends by its bad manners any more than
a man makes friends by churlishness.
They are equally offensive in both. At
times the newspapers fault is redeemed
bv its wit or some other good quality,
Just as man with an uncivil tongue
may have a kind heart But such cases
are rare and bad manners generally ac-
company a bad heart and a poor wit.
Sometimes editors have a false idea of
wit. They conceive they are witty when
they are simply malicious, and they are
possessed with the opinion that inuendo
and base insinuation are the heights Of
fine writing to which genius can aspire
They frequently write words they would
not dare to utter in the presence Of their
victim. These men mistake invective for
argument and they write scurility when
they intend to write irony. Such men
have no business with the pen, for they
are like the old smooth-bore muslSet,
equally dangerous to him who aimed as
TO him at whom it was aimed
Apropos to this we wish to say that
the EVENING JOURNAL, shall be run with
the idea that even though a newspaper, it
is still bound by the rules Of common de-
cency. The EVENING JOURNAL intends
to give the news in bright, cheerful
way without attempting to wound any
ones feelings or to interfere with any
purely private affairs The language
shall be plain. We shall call a spade
a spade. AS we have occasion from
time to time to expose fraud we shall
do 50 to the best Of our ability for the
good Of the public We have no enemies
to punish, and il we had we would not
use the EVENING JOURNAL for our private
quarrels II is the intention of the
EVENING JOURNAL TO publish the news.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-02-07
THE TASK.

II slack thy hand. II faint thy heart.
To carry through thy human part,
This truth thy heart and hand upstey;
task thou servest day by day,
That. like sovereign. chooses thee
Its trusted servitor 10 be;
And thou. perchance, shalt consumnate
triumph that hath tarried late
Thy deed thy word. thy thought adjust
BY knowledge OF this royal trust
Let IL 20 thee heartener prove,
But not il thee vain glory move,
Since, though the task thy hand has sought,
It shall not fail. when thou art naught,
To find the spirit NJ and fain
Amply TO do and TO sustain
It's high commission q 10th speak,
AS light that springs from peak to peak;
And though low lands be dark and duh
To its nonition beautiful
Near heights far heights and heights beyond
Unto its touches keen respond.
The signal never galnsay knows
But through the ages onward goes
Edith N. Thomas IN The Churchman.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-02-07
A charItabIe Man.

Oliver Ditson, the music publisher. left
$4,000 10 various charitable institutions and
also set apart $4,000 as a fund for poor and
needy musicians, to be expended under the
direction of c. IL. Ditson, James K. Paine
and g. j. Lang He also remembered all the
employees of his firm and those of several
banks This generosity was in keeping with
the tenor Of Mr.. Ditson's life, which was that
Of kindly, systematic, energetic business
man. He had built up his immense business
by honorable methods, and retained to his
last day the friendship and respect of those
with whom he held business or social rela-
tions-New York Homo Journal
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-02-07

Two ladies' entered fashionable church in
New York just before the services began,
and one of them remarked to the sexton that
the star ON the pulpit, in which we're great
many gas jetss had the point turned the
wrong way, aud that 1t should point up in
stead Of down. The dignified old man, feel
ing that his quarter Of century's experience
should entitle his opinion to respect, and real.
izing the difficulty Of making a change,
Strengthened up and saidi Ladies, we are
told in the Scriptures that the stan hung over
the Manager 70 lead the wise men thither II
1t was TO guide them to the sacred spot and
direct therm to the manager, Of course it would
point down and not up" Thestar remains
as 1t was---Chicago Journal.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-02-07

Pale withered hands, that more than four
Had wrought for others; sooshed the hort Of
tears,
Rocked children's cradles, eased the fever's
smart,
Dropped balm OF love in many an aching
heart;
Vow. stirless folded. like wan rose leaves
pressed
Above the snow and silence Of her breast;
In mute appeal they told Of labOrs done.
And well-earned rest that comes "a set of sun.
From the warm brow the lines C care had
swept
As IL an angels kiss. the while she slept,
Had smoothed the cobweb wrinales quite
away,
And given back tho peace OF childhBOd's day.
And on the lips the faint smile almost said:
None knows life's secret but the happy dc I'D. y
SO giving where she lay we knew THAI pain
And parting could rot cleaye her soul sgain.
And We were sure that TINY who saw her last
In that dim vista witch We call the prat.
Who never knew her old and laid aside,
Remembering best she maiden and the bride.
Had sprung 10 greet hcs with the oiden
sIaech,
The dear sweet nanlcs,no iuter lore cantench.
And Welcome Home they cried, and grasped
her hands,
So dwailath the Mother In the hest OF lands
Mnqgslrct n. Sanpster.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-02-07
Destroying illusions.

A Boston lady visiting in this city recently
told some friends that her son being now g
years Old, she thought it proper to explain to
him that Santa Claus was only pleasant
fiction To her surprise the lad, instead Of
regarding the information complacently, was
thrown into towering rage.
$50 you've been fooiing me ol this time
about Sandy Claws, have you" heexelaimed.
"Well, next thing you viii tell me it was ali
stuff about our Saviour. wouldntmind tina,
50 much, but l thought SANDY was real -
New York journal
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-02-07
A wedding Sensation.

It is reported that the widow of the
late Daniel Bickel, Of East Coventry,
Chester county, whose husband died only
three or four months ago, has since been
secretly married to Samuel WAND, a
neighboring widower. One report saws
that the widow was displeased with the
will of her husband which caused her to
make this hasty match. Both the newly
married man and wife are 65 to 20 years
old The affair is the latest sensation.
SO says the Pottstown Ledger on Tues
day.-West Chester News.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-02-07

He has taken pains to make it clear that
he did not wait to be asked for repara-
ton. He knew the state of public opinion
in America. He knew the acts Of the
German Consul were indefensible. and he
cancelled them so far as they affect the
United States before Mr. Bayard had
time to cable to Berlin. So much is
known here, and the knowledge has
brought confusion upon the counsels of
Downing street. English public opinion
continues steadily or the side of America.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-02-07

The treasurer Of the Peoples Passenger
railway, in speaking the other day Of odd
characters TO be found ON the cars, said; Il
know a woman SO devout and religiously
strict that she never has, and says she never
win, ride ia our cars on Sunday. This same
woman takes the transfer tickets she gets
from the conductor and gives them to others
SO that they may ride free. We haze traced
her repeatedly. She is well or, and is one
Of the most active church workers Of the city.
So far as know there is no other religious
Inconsistency in her life - Philadelphia
Press.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-02-07

81 was riding over town on a Blue Island
avenue car the other morning" said young
lawyer yesterday, "and, as / had a cigar
was on the front platform. The driver Of the
ear was big, hearty, good natured Irish
man whom remembered having seen on the
line long time. was in conversational
mood, so said to him; My friend, you've
becn driving here for a long time, haven't
your He turned upon me with twinkle in
his eye and replied; Yes, sor; nigh ON to
twelve year; mo an the off horse tharo hez
bin togither all that time / looked at the
limping animal and could well believe the
statement. Then remarked that tho COM
pany must think. great deal Of him. 'Yis,
indade, sor,' he replied. Last wake the two
iv us wuz taken sick-they got docthor Cor
the horse and they doclSed me. Gidup tharer"
Chicago Herald.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-02-07

Smalley writes to the New York
Tribune from London thus: There Is
something like CONSERVATION in the Eng
lish Foreign Office at Prince Bismarck 5
sudden change of front on Samoa. Lord
Salisbury was prepared to back Prince
Bismarck as against the United States
but how can you back a man who backs
down. That is the Foreign Offices ques-
ton, not mine. Prince Bismarck has
acted with his usual promptness and
sagacity. He is not the man to quarrel
with America rather than throw over a
fussy. arrogant subordinate in the Pacific.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-02-07

That there can be very different senses to o
word which seems to have bat a single mean
ing is illustrated by this incidents a Boston
rogue who was charged with having stolen
and carried OF a grindstane, was asked by the
lawyer who prosecuted him:
sYou took this mans grindstoner
81 did, sir"
slow did you come 20 do such an actgn
1T was in moment Of weakness, sir.n
"Wealness, indesdl What would you have
taken if YOU had felt strongg Bunker Hi
monumentla-Yo Youths Companion.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-02-07

IN the Republican caucus at Dover last
night Senator-elect Higgins and Mr..
Smithers took opposite sides respecting
the bill for constitutional convention.
Mr.. Higgins contended for the inherent
right of the people to change the funda-
mental law Mr. Smithers said II they
did not intend TO follow the constitution
that was all very well, and then tersely
remarked that the ''inherent right Of the
people was "moutling and meaning
less phrase" It is the right of
the people to change the funda-
mental law but it is not the
right Of 3 narrow and doubtful mi
nority Of the people if, as Mr.. Smiihers
remarked, the constitution is to be
observed. The change must be ordered
by the people and if the people do moi
consider the evils 50 great and the amend
ments so necessary as to give a full
strong majority, then that is the people
business. The people must express al
unequivocal demand for a convention
before convention can be safely called
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-02-07
utnlzipr solar neat.

Professor Morse, Of Salem, Mass, has do
vised a simple stove for warming rooms by
means of solar heat. 1t consists Of shallow
box, having a bottom Of corrugated iron and
glass top. This device is placed outside the
building, 50 that the sun can shine directly
into it The rays pass through the glass, and
are absorbed by the metal heating it to a
high temperature and warming the air Of tho
box. The air, which on sunny days rises 70 a
temperature of 30 degs F., is conveyed into
the room which is to be heated New York
Telegram.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-02-07

An opera going mother took her 3-year-old
son with her TO the opera one night when
Sylvia" was being performed rather than
remain at home and amuse him there. He
regarded the entire performance with indif-
ference until the curtain went up and dis
played a stage full Of graceful but scantily
clad coryphees vending their way on tiptoe
toward the footlights Then he astonished
his mother and amused the occupants OF adj
jacent stalls by asking; Mamma, can have
one Of those when get bigf'-New York
Journal