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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-02-20
THE NEW CRUISERS.
what win be Done with the Boston aud
Charleston.

Charleston.
The United States steel cruiser Boston
is expected 70 proceed on cruise within
a month. As to her destination or station,
rumor is rife among naval officers, but
from pretty good authority II is under
stood she will be sent to Europe.
The Boston has been lying at the Brook
lyn Navy Yard since her return from
Hsyti in December, and many have de
clared that she ought to have been sent
on foreign service long before this.
There is great need for vessels lust now
just arrived home, the Brooklyn and the
Essex are on their way, and the Monocacy
has been condemned and is ready to be
sold. This leaves in the Asatic
squadron only three vessels, the
Marion, ldagship,) the Omaha and the
Palos. The Dolphin is on her way.
though in all likelihood has stopped over
en- route at Samoa. On the European
station are only three vessels, the flag
ship Lancaster, the Quinnebaug and the
Enterprise. The South Atlantic station
the Pacific and the home station are well
supplied with vessels in comparison with
the European and Asiatic stations
The Boston IS in one sense too large a
vessel for the China squadron, and again
In another sense, she is not. She Is too
large vessel to do duty close IN along
the coast or be employed for work up
the China rivers, and she is too small a
vessel for flagship. She has not the
proper quarters for an Admiral and It is
certain that If she were sent out to
China she wculd be appropriated for use
AS a flagship by reason Of her superiority
as q war vessel
Not few naval officers are Of the
opinion that the Boston, Atlanta. and
some of the new vessels soon to 90 into
commission should be kept ON the home
station and form part Of the home de-
Tense but all agree that the new steel
cruisers shou'd be kept actively in com
mission and deplore the fact Of their re.
naming idle at home.
The new cruiser Charleston will be sent
out as flagship to China as soon as she is
accepted and goes in commission 1t will
be remembered that the Japanese boosted
not little OF their new cruiser Naniwa.
claiming that she was able 70 defy our
whole Pacific squadron and capture San
Francisco if need be.
The Charleston was built on the very
designs Of the Naniwa, but every detail
was taken advantage Of which could be
gained from later experience Ii will not
be surprising. therefore, If the Charles.
ton on her advent in Chinese and Japan.
csc waters win show the Oriental powers
what American shipbuilders are capable
of right on the Pacific coast.
1t is understood however. that the
Union Iron Works is going to lose money
on the Charleston. Its contract price
was 81 OH, 900, whereas the Baltimore. J
vessel Of very little more tonnage, was
contracted for in the sum Of 81 ,325, 600
The Charlestons trial win take place IN
about week, and great things are ex
pected Of her in naval circles New
York Times.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-02-20
nswEETHEARTs.o

"An Original Dramatic Contrast" 10 be
Given by Members Of the Field Club.
The entertainment by the Delaware
Field Club on next Tuesday evening, in
the Household Of Faith Building, will
draw large and select audience.
'Sweethearts" is called BY its author,
w. 5. Gilbert, IAN Original Dramatic
Contrast. The characters are
Sir Henry Spreadbrow.
Jennie Northcott.
Ruth, a maid
Wilcox, a gardener
It is in two acts Sir Henry Spread
brow is in love with Jennie Northcott
she reciprocates. but not openly He
nistaking her actions for mere passive.
ness, does not pursue the advantage he
has gained, and before they come to an
understanding, he is called to India
When it is too late, she mourns his de-
parture.
Fourteen years pass.
Neither marry. Sir Henry returns
from India and wishes to see once more
his native hills. He accidentally meets a
middleaged lady, of whom he inquiries
the road TO his old home They then dis
cover each other; she is Jennie. And
they live happy, etc.
The little gem abounds in humorous
aud sarcastic points, making it exceed
ingly interesting and amusing.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-02-20
By Letter to EVENING JOURNAL


BY Letter to EVENING JOURNAL
NEW CASTLE. Feb, 90-Samuel n.
Black has 3 wonderful parrot. Last sat
urdav morning when Mr.. Black went in
his Office be found Cap dead. Mr.. Black
was At once bowed down with grief, and
before noon the news had spread
through the city Mr.. Black had tender
" cared for the beautiful green bird
with red head and had carefully
watched him and ytrained him to say
nothing he would not S ay himself. Yes
terdav John Sheridan of the maritime
exchange called at Mr. Blacks Office and
asked for the parrot On receiving the
dead bird he applied electricity to its
BODY and brought it black to life. The
bird sits to-day in his cage as well as
ever, apparently, and Mr. Black is a
happy man.
New Castle, a city with 5000 inhabi
tants, has not one dentist, and a great
many have expressed an opinion that If a
dentist from Wilmington was to come
here at least one day a week he would be
amply repaid by the visit.
James Bacon, of Chester, Pa. is visit
ing his cousins, George and Joseph Bacon
on AuiOu ottrSNs
Mrs. L. E. Eliason Of this city is visit
ing friends at Middletown.
Miss Edna c. Smith, formerly of this
city, now Of Bridgetown, n. j., Is visit
ing friends here.
Miss Annie johnson Of Wilmington is
visiting Miss Flora Lunt, in this city.
Robert c. Rogers of San Francisco is
visiting his brother, J. Harry Rogers, on
Water street.
Charles Hoffman and family moved
from Chester to this city yesterday, and
took possession Of the Jefferson House.
Two peddlers were arrested in this
city yesterday for selling matches and
paper without a license. On agreeing
not to come to the city again they were
discharged.
The schooner Charles p Sinnickson,
which has been lying in harbor for the
past week cleared day for Philadelphia,
The -four mill shut down for a short
time yesterday.
The committee on dramas Of the
Alumni Society met last evening Miss
Nellie Wise is chairman.
A lot of cars loaded with empty barrels
for the William Lea 4 Sons Company are
lying on the battery
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-02-20

Delaware and Maryland, / a. m.
Colder, fair weather, westerly winds.
The New York Herald weather forecasts.
The cold wave" will probably give way
in this section tomorrow Temperature
fell in the United States yesterday: the
chief minimum reported was 26 degrees
below zero, at st. Vincent, MINI. the
chief maximum, 76, at Key West. In
the Middle States and New England
colder, fair weather and fresh north.
westerly to westerly winds will prevail.
On Thursday in New England warmer,
fair weather and fresh to light north
westerly to southwesterly winds will pro
badly prevail, followed by partly cloudy
conditions in the western and northern
portions of this section; and on Friday
warmer, fair to partly cloudy weather,
followed by cloudiness and snow or rain
in the western parts Of this section Eu
ropean steamers now leaving this port
will have light westerly to southwesterlv
breezes for the next two days.
Baynard's Thermometer, z m, 80; 0
a. m, Al II a. m. AZ. D. M, A.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-02-20
wlewAM, coNcLAvs ANo CASTLE.

The Order Of United American Ne
chanics will celebrate Washington's birth
day on Friday evening in Institute Han.
The program will include an address OF
welcome by Mayor Austin Harrington
address on the order, John. Server; ''Set.
Element of America" Charles b. Lore
Revolutionary Struggle, Henry G. Con
rad, Esq. Washington Grave, Miss
Ella NOVEL;; Progress from the Revolu-
ton to the Present Time, Rev. Jonathan
). Willis; singing by a choir and music
by the Diamond State Band.
Moriel Encampment, No. 81. Knights
Of st. John and Malta celebrated its
eighth anniversary last evening in
Knights Of Pythias Hall, No. 6l0 Market
street. The audience was made up OF
friends of members. The program was as
follows Address Of welcome: voluntary,
Professor Dimelow singing, colored quar-
tette; solo, Edward E. Lawton dialogue
singing, quartette; select reading, Miss
Linda Johnson; singing, eolored quar-
tette; recitation. Joseph Richardson. At
the conclusion of the exercises refresh
ments were served.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-02-20
AnproprIately Appropriatsd.

The cashier Of a prominent wholesale cloth.
ing house on Monroe street has been complain.
ing for some years past Of his gradually in
creasing bulk. There was a time, years AGO.
when be was often seen on the street with hi
head up, like a soldier on parade, but oil
that is changed now, for, along with the
traces Of frost in his beard, there has grown
upon bin corporosity good to look at, but
which be is a. eager to get rid Of as ho was TO
acquire He complains that be IS either
growing very large or else that they arc
making smaller underwear for his size than
they used %. last fall he invested in some
high priced - undershirts and put them on,
happy in the 3elief that he had at last found
something that would last him moro than one
season He was seen one day last week in a
big furnishing goods house looking at q new
lot Of underwear, and be told the clerk who
was waiting on him that be hsd directed his
wife 70 give the old suits TO tho Half Orphan
asylum. why 70 the Half Orphan asylum
asked the curious clerk. "Well, Just because
the blooming things have shrunk up 50 that
they wouldn't ht a whole orphan he an
swered, as he picked up bis bundle and started
out.-Chicago Herald.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-02-20

For 80 years have been troubled with
catarrh-have tried number of remedies
without relief. A druggist here recon-
mended Ely's Cream Balm. have used
only one bottle and can say feel like a
new man. My catarrh was chronic and
very bad. / make this voluntary state
ment that others may know of the Balm.
y. w. Mathewson, lLawyer). Paw
tucket, r. l.
| was troubled with catarrh in my
head to an annoying extent for three
years. After using one bottle Of Flv's
Cream Balm was entirely cured. -Wm
]. Cline, Victor, N. Y.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-02-20

Juror. who was put under arrest on Nom
day afternoon for intoxication, be dis
charged. The juror presented his apology
to the court through Mr.. Rodney. He
was discharged.
On motion Of Deputy Attorney General
Davis, the discharge of the following
prisoners who have served out their term
was ordered: William H. Decker. Hugh
+. Sweeney, James Wylie, James Wilson
and John Barry.
At o'clock court adjourned until 10
o'clock this morning.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-02-20
Rope Leo,s Two cazelles.

Cardinal Lavigerie, by the way, las
brought over from Africa two graceful
gazelles as a present to Leo Kill They
have been housed in corner Of tho Vatican
gardens, and the Pope never takes bis daily
walk among the vines and shrubs, which be
himself has imported, without stopping in
'front.' Of the Enclosures, where the animals
have become quite tame
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-02-20
BAPTIST UNIVERSITY.
Meeting of Committee In New York
To-day ON the Above Project.

To-day on the Above Project.
Rev. Richard b. Cook, d. D., of Second
Baptist Church. left this city this morn
ing for New York on the 10 o'clock train
He joined a delegation Of Baptist clergy
men from the South.
Rev. George Dana Boardman, of Phila-
delphia, is the other member Of the com
mittee from this section Of the country.
Delegates from all over the United
States will be present. The object Of the
meeting is to discuss the project of an
immense Baptist University for the in
struction of that denominations The
proceedings % the last meeting of this
committee were published in the EVENING
JOURNAL.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-02-20
DIED.

GLASGOW In this city, on the 18TH in
slant, Matte daughter Of James and Kate
Glasgow. aged "A months.
SAWD0N.-In this city, on the 18th instant.
OF diphtheritic Group, Edith p, daughter Of
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-02-20

BLANSFIELD-PR ESCOTT.-On the 18th
instant. by the Rev. William NJ. Ridgeway,
Howard j. Blansfeld and Emma Prescott,
both Of this city.
CARD BOYLE.-In Philadelphia, Pa, on
the nth instant, by the Rev. j. Wesley Ru-
dolph, James Card aud Mary Boyle.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-02-20
ITEMS OF INTEREST.


That my stock is getting smaller every
day. There is no wonder that thew ali
carry loads away. 1t is fact that every
article in the house must be sold by the
25th Of March II is a fact that Az
Meyers viii have a nice place at No 1924
Ridge avenue, Philadelphia. 1t is a fact
that sell my stock at half price. 1t Is a
fact that cannot get another place in
town to suit me. 1t is fact that | have
lots of store fixtures and household goods
which must be sold at whatever price
1t is fact that have auction ON Wed.
nesday night at 730 o'clock 1t is a fact
that we sell at private sale twice the
goods which goes on all the time. Il Is a
fact that | want all, whether in need of
clothing or not, and secure some of the
big bargains at M Meyers's. northwest
corner Fifth and Market streets.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-02-20
Dyspepsia

Makes many lives miserable. and often leads to
self destruction. Distress after eating, sick head.
ache, heartburn, sour stomach, mental depres-
sion, etc, are caused by this very common and
Increasing disease. Hoods sarsapariIla tones tho
stomach, creates an appetite, promotes healthy
digestion, relieves sick headache, clears the
mind, and cures the most obstinate cases Of dys-
pepsia. Read the following: -
u have been troubled with dyspepsia. had
but little appetite, and what did eat distressed
me, or did me little good. In an hour after eating
would experience faintness or tired, allgone
feeling, as though I had not eaten anything.
Hoods sarsaparilla did me an immense amount
Of good. II gave me an appetite, and my food
relished and satisfied the craving had previously
experienced. It relieved me Of that faint. tired,
aligone feeling. have felt so much better since
took Hoods Sarsaparilla, that / am happy TO
recommend t." G. A. PAGE, watertOwn, Mass.
n. D. Be sure to get only
Hoods SarSaparilIa !
soidby druggists. 81 six for S. Preparedonly
BY G. l. HOOD CO.. Apothecaries, Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-02-20

The missionary societies Of Hanover
Presbyterian Cnurcn Val co.esl..1,. ta.,r
anniversaries in the basement Of the
church this evening.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-02-20
PRISONERS DISCHARGED.


cWeeHey Aefm FInlshed.
Associate Judges Houston and Pawn.
ter were on the bench at yesterday after.
moons session of the Superior Court.
Chief Justice Comegys had been called
away. Al une opening OF the session
John r.. Rodney, ESQ, attorney for the
sheriff. asked that Neal J. Toy, the
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-02-20
STILL GOING,

Our Heavy Overcoats
continue to 60 and when
Spring opens it looks
as if we should have, as
we hope, very few.
They are much cheaper
and Just as good as they
will be next winter, and,
besides saving the dis
count on them. you will
get to wear them the
balance of the cold
weather. Heavy Suits
and Pantaloons in
abundance for a good
selection and at off
prices. Stop and see
the new styles in our
Custom Department.
Although early to order
we take pleasure in
exhibiting them.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-02-20
GAS STOVES.

Desirable in spring. summer autumn and
winter. Convenient for rapid heating IN sIFr-
ING. SEWING, LODGING and BATHROOMS and
for COOKING.
Put IN At small expense without cutting
walls. floors or ceilings.
ta.usS1 E1-.A.s.-Ca II about cost.
Priceof gas only SIS per thousand feet. net
Apply at gas Office.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-02-20
Heallmoor Rine Ranpe.

At the Healdmoor Rifle Range vester
day the wind interfered with good shoot
ing. The scores were as follows: Re
yolver match, 30 yards, E. ]. Darlington
20, rs, 73 II. Darlington. 70, "a, 10; j.
w. Geyer. ~, ~; Fl. Simpson. 81, Sc; H.
johnson, "a, So; rest match, 200 yards
H. Simpson, so, "A II. Johnson, co. SO
G. Smith, SO, co. c. Fehrenbach, SO, ST.
Off hand match, POO yards-C. Helmet.
Sr., 7S, 70, SO; II. Simpson, 6S. SO, So
@. Smith, 81, SO; H. Johnson. SO, 90; G..
Fehrenbach, 81 J. Reybold, 46.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-02-20
UNDERWRITERS.

THOMAS MITCHELL,
UNDERTAKEN AND EMBALMER,
No. AZ King street, Wilmington. Del.
Residence No. ll05 Madison street.
Telephone S12,
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-02-20
Half Fnre 10 NYashington.

For the benefit Of all who desire to
visit Washington at the time of the in
auguration of President elect Harrison,
the b. & 0. r. r. Co. will sell excursion
tickets to Washington and Baltimore at
rate of one fare for the round trip from
all points on its line. The tickets will
be on sale February 25 to March 4, in
elusive, and will be valid for return pas
sage until March z, inclusive.
Please note that excursion tickets via
B. & o. will be good to stop over to Balti-
more, in either or both directions, within
the time limit of the ticket
They will also be accepted for passage
on all trains, including the "Vestibuled
Limited Express" without extra fare.
Excursion tickets from Washington to
Baltimore, at rate of 81 90 for the round
trip will be on sale at B. & o. ticket
offices in Washington, February % to
March 4, good until March z.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-02-20
Trouble in an Orchestra.

First violin lin an orchestra)-"D Dot
bass horn browns me Duet.
Conductor Ito bass horn plaver)-"Zay
you; don't you know dot first violin gan I
be heard above dot horn2"
Bass horn lis he harassed by me2'
"Yah; He Harrison is.
"Yell, nod blay so Blaine. "-Phila-
delphia Record
The Maine Farmer tells of q needy
family in that state for whom kind
friends took up a contribution, raising
$25 in money. The recipients were
grateful for the aid, and the whole
family went to the photographers and
had their pictures taken to send around
to those who had befrisnded them.
The yellow dog seems to be favor.
its animile in Wilmington The Sunday
Star and the JOURNAL, each has large
ungainly yellow dog. Chester Times
DR.. DeHardt's pennyroyal pills ST..
Sold by druggists; also by mail 203 N.
Ninth street, Philadelphia. Ladies be-
ware of limitations
The salary Of the King Of Samoa is $50
a week He doesn't earn it, and doesn {
try to- It isn't worth while Burling-
ton Free Press.
Weather Paragraphs to Suit.
The mercury's low. the wind is high,
There's ice beneath our feet,
And few are the maidens now that sigh
OR long for an ice cream treat.
Chattanooga Times.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-02-20

The mercury's low, the wind is high,
There's ice beneath our feet,
And few are the maidens now that sigh
OR long for an ice cream treat.
Chattanooga Times.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-07-18
CHICAGO DOCK HANDS OUT.
A Demand that They Be Paid 25 Cents
an Hour for Their Work.

A Demand that They Be Paid 25 Cents
an Hour for Their Work.
CHICAGO, July 17-About 900 dock labor
ers and freight handlers for various Chi
cago steamship companies went on a strike
last night. The affair was inaugurated by
the freight housemen Of the Anchor Line
Steamship Company. The strike was due
to the fact that the company refused to pay
tho men 25 cents an hour in place Of 20 cents,
which they now receive, and thus make it
possible for them to earn 80 day, working
eight hours a day. The men held meeting
in the Lumbermen's exchange some 700 or
500 dock hands being present to
voice their demands on the
company A feeling Of unanimity
prevailed, and letter embodying the
needs ofEthe men was drawn up and sent TO
Superintendent Vans, who replied that he
was perfectly willing to pay Is cents an
hour to the employees Of his company, if the
other lines would do the same thing, and,
moreover, that whether or not other lines
did advance the schedule Of wages, he
would do so, and that on the. first day Of the
coming month.
All the employees returned to work this
morning. The cOmpanY's representative
met the leaders of the strikers this morning
and the trouble was adjusted. The basis of
the settlement is not known, but it Is be-
lieved that the meu gained their point and
were gwen $50 per month
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-07-18
A KANKAKEH LABOR WAR.
Italians Prevent Other Miners fror
Resuming Work.

Italians Prevent Other Miners from
Resuming Work.
KANKAKEE, I'LL, July 17.-The sheriff Of
Kankakee county has placed deputies at
Clarke City end Tracy to protect the Taylor
Williams coal shafts from Italians, who
have threatened to burn them, and also to
protect the miners who desire to 60 to work
on the terms offered. The English and irish
miners wish to 80 10 work at the pay offered,
which was 81 a day, and in case they mined
enough ccal at s. cents ton to exceed this
amount they were to have the excess, but
the Itaians will not agree to this, and by
threats prevent other miners from working.
A force has been put to work clearing up
the drift in the Clarke City shaft. The shaft
works about 900 men, and has been idle
since May l. Trouble is feared when the
operators decide to put the miners to work.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-07-18
oUTGRowrH OF A CONFERENCE.
HORRORS OF THE MINES.
A Bad State of Affairs Disclosed at
RraidWOOd

EL9lNlW OCQ.
LASALLE, Ill, July 17--An invostiga-
tion of the coal mining difficulty here yes
erday developed bad state of affairs at
Braidwood on the part of the miners, who
endure all the evils of the truck store sys-
TEN, and are hampered in their work at
some of their mines by reason Of not being
adequately supplied with timber for prop
ping up the roof, and contrary to the state
mining laws they are therefore in jeopardy
of their lives. The coal cars according to
the testimony were not properly con
structed, so that much coal fell Off while
being hauled to the mouth Of the mine, all
of which is confscated by the com
pany, and which some days ag-
gregates upward of twenty-five tons.
The mines are very wet, and the miners
had their clothes constantly soaked. Often
the air is insufficient and bad The
complaints from Braceville and Streator
were not so great. The miners wages
averaged only S26 TO $37 per month, with
deductions for powder, repairing of tools,
etc, of several dollars each month. j.. h.
Plumb, Streator operator, found tho com
petition so sharp that he said he saw little
hope for Northern Illinois operators. He
has submitted his case to the board of arbi-
traUion. If he could not operate his mine at
the rate Of wages awarded he would close
il. If the miners could not work for the
wages that might be named they were to be
under no obligations to do So