davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening journal., 1890-02-26
HIS FIRST SHAVE.



at the Barber Shop.
When was a young man time went
less rapidly than 1t goes now. This was
caused by my impotence to feel some
growth on my chin and upper lip. l
knew the growth must come. but
wanted il to come quickly. / had heard
Robert J Burdette, one Of our American
humorists, lecture on the Rise and Fall
OF Moustache," and enjoyed his
description Of the young mans FIRST
visit to the slavery. He had haunted
the locality for some time, but could not
pluck up enough courage to ask for a
shave. Finally he braced up and rushed
into the establishment determined to ret
shaved If it cost him every hair on his
face. The barber asked: Shaver and
the young man was about to say Eyes. .
when be saw a man wearing whiskers
foot long Just entering, and he
meekly said, Hair cut; !" it was the third
time that week, and only Tuesday. His
hair was 80 short that the barber had to
lengthen his conversation to reach it
(Burdette did not say it that way.
/ have the greatest respect for Mr..
Burdette and do not desire to shorten his
salary by one penny, but when he said
those words he had not met the writer Of
this sketch. II he had, he never would
have said it; he nAght not have lived
long enough.
needed shave. There was no doubt
of 1t, for many of my friends had offered
TO settle the bill if l would kindly have
it done. did not get my fathers razor
and cut my nose with it; for my father
does not use razor. although an adept
with the strop. / raised ten cents some.
how, and went to our ward barber We
had met before on the field of hair cut
ting, but never on the field Of shavings,
We soon became acquainted and as be
sloshed my ears and mouth full OF
lather thanked him deeply. Old shaw.
ers, that is, those who have been
shaved often. sleep while in the chair.
and young shaver !, thought would fool
my old shaver (he who often SLAVES
others) by seeming sleep.
My sleep was not q success, for when
he began skirmishing around that portion
of my neck where Adam kept the apple.
! awoke. My breath came not in short
pants, or knickerbockers. or other trous-
ers; it did not come at all, for I was hold
ing it desperately. When he had finished
his skirmishing brathe again. The SEN
sation of shaving was very ticklish to me
and almost smiled several times. When
he had cleared off the remaining lather
applied the bayrum, combed my hair,
spilled water down my neck etc, | was
going to asR him to wrap up the shavings
in bit of TAPER, that might preserve
them as my first, but he shouted Next"
so suddenly that paid him ten cents and
said never a word.
Evening journal., 1890-02-26

BURR BRoccHus, young society man
Of ST. Louis and treasurer Of the Chris
tian Endeavor, could not support the load
OF goodness he was endeavorlng TO carry.
He was too good to last. He has been ar.
rested for stealing watches and diamonds
from admiring and confding sisters. All
honor and praise to the young man who
can be cheerfully and sensibly upright
without being abnormally and sancti-
moniously holy. Such man is often, il
not always, disappointing. II is not
human to be too perfect
Evening journal., 1890-02-26
MARINE MATTERS.

A schooner, light, passed up last even
ing to the bone mill. A barge loaded
with clay for the same destination was
also towed up.
The steamer Major ReYbold, Of the
Philadelphia and Salem Steamboat Com
pany, was towed up the Christiana river
last evening, TO receive few slight re-
pairs to her machinery. Her smoke stack
was taken off and is being frightened.
The steamer Brandywine could not
make her early trip this morning, but
succeeded in getting out at 1030 o'clock.
The Wilmington also experienced much
difficulty on her morning trip, but
reached here only thirty minutes late.
Many of the Christiana tugs have not
been out of the creek this week.
At the jackson & Sharp Company s
ward. the schoOners Laura Y. Rose and
John H. May are discharging cargoes of
yellow pine. The schooner Mary A.
Hood. which is undergoing repairs, will
be finished this week. The steel plating
IS being placed on the schooner James
Judge.
The heavy fog on the Delaware during
/ the past few days seems to have extended
along the coast as far north as Cape Cod
and south to Hatteras Although 1t was
clearer at the Breakwater yesterday
morning few vessels lifted their anchors
and pilots declined the risk of bringing
heavily-loaded 81 eamers until the
weather cleared Towards the afternoon
| IL thickened again and the Philadelphis
ferryboats had some difficulty in find.
| ing their docks Nevertheless there was
no &C ssation of the traffic. the boats run
ming almost as regularly as usual, only
more slowly and cautiously. There are
quite number of vessels anchored al
the BreaKwater waiting for cleal
weather.
Evening journal., 1890-02-26

send Sewall to Halifax, to Jerusalem or
to the Court of St. James. II the Admin
istration can stand it Mr.. Bayard will
not complain. II Mr., Sewall suits the
Administration, in position for which
he has proven himself eminently unfit, it
only exposes the influences that are
powerful with the Administration and
the calibre Of the appointing officers 1t
does not affect Mr.. Bayard's dignity or
composure. II is not his funeral any
more than the Patrick Egan or the
Knowles scandal.
Evening journal., 1890-02-26

TIE recent elections in Hawaii have
settled King Kala .Kaua on his unsteady
throne. Great satisfaction prevails in
the island in consequence Of the happy
issue Of the political agitation. There
was great danger that the revolutionary
adventurer Ashford would recover from
the insignihoance into which he had
fallen since 1887 and cause trouble. But
everything is serene now. The King is
harmless and the House Of Mobiles has
the confidence Of the people. In this
state Of affairs It seems favorable time
for King Kala-K aue to borrow money and
70 Of on another extended tour.
Evening journal., 1890-02-26

THE New York Sun boilsove with salts
faction and self-congratulatory felicita-
tions because the color Of the two cent
stamp has been changed from green to car
mine. Then the Sun falls into a sickly green
state Of envy because Cleveland is man
snd Hill and Ben. Butler are-well some
thing less. It is pity the Sun cannot
enjoy unslloyed happiness. It's great
and only victory of recent years is spoiled
by insane and ineffective hatred Of a
great man.
Evening journal., 1890-02-26
SPEAKING IN THE LecoNEY TRIAL
The Evidence All in and the Arguments
Begun.


All the testimony in the LeConey trial
is in, and the final arguments as to the
guilt or innocence Of the defendants will
begin this morning
After nineteen days Of hard legal
lighting the counsel for and against
ChalkleY LsConey, in his big trial at the
Camden Court House, each completed
their side Of the case yesterday. just about
twenty minutes after the prosecution
finished its rebuttal LeConeys lawyers
had rushed through at lightning pace
their rebuttal
Prosecutor Jenkins will speak first, be-
ginning this morning. He will certainly
occupy four hours, and probably will take
the full FIVE hours Of the day. He will
be followed by Judge Pancoast for the
defence, and then Mr. Grey will talk
Ex-Prosecutor Jenkins viii make the
final speech. He win probably speak
three hours, and Mr.. Grey will speak
four. The present indications are that
the case will go to the jury on Friday
No time limit has been put upon the
speeches
LeConey expresses himself confident as
to his acquittal. He said he was limo
cent, and he declared he believed an hon
est jury would SO pronounce him.
Evening journal., 1890-02-26

ONE reason why great orators do not
appear now is because the places they
should occupy are usurped by smaller
men. See our neighbor state sitting at
the feet OF Quay. Cameron and Wanna
maker What a spectacle Behold in the
great State Of New York, how either
Platt or Warner Miller can overcome the
Columbus Depew Behold the Congress
OF the United States with Morton presid-
ing over a millionaire club Of pervenues
aud Rising Sun Stove Polish Morse and
lron-Granite Ware Neidringhaus occu-
plying seats in the House Is this what
the party Of protection. Of pensions, of
subsidies, of spells, is bringing the coun-
try tof Should not respectable, patriotic
and honest men leave the old hulk of an
unseaworthy craft before these rats
scuttle and sink herr
Evening journal., 1890-02-26

IF Chicago gets the Worlds Fair there
is no reason why she should not be con
graduated Chicago is great city. She
went into the race for the fair early and
subscribed her money quickly and lib
orally. II she has won the boon or If
she stands to win, It is an indication Of
bad taste, bad manners and a bad temper
to sheer at her. II is well to be
cheerful over an event that cannot be
prevented. More than that it is well to
make the fair a success If possible. The
objection that Chicago is too far inland
con with bad grace from proteotionists
who have done and are now doing all
that is possible to exclude trade from the
United States
Evening journal., 1890-02-26

Philadelphia Times
Chicago has fairly won the Worlds
Fair Of 1902 by direct vote Of the popu-
lar branch of Congress. New York, that
should have had the fair, threw it away
BY the most disgraceful political and
business chickering's, and clearly prov ed
that the great metropolis Of the country
had neither inclination nor fitness for the
task of making the fair worthy
of the Republic With New York
bowled out by her pretty politicians and
general Indifference, the choice was mar
rowed down to to a government fair in
Washington or a peoples fair in Chicago
and Congress wisely decided in favor
of the new metropolis of the
West, whose pluck and energy won the
prize, 1t Is now settled that the pro-
posed Worlds Fair of 1892 must be held
in Chicago If we are to have a fair at all.
aud Congress, the great cities of the
Eastern coast and the whole country
should now unite to give Chicago a
chance.
Evening journal., 1890-02-26

Barney Stevenson was expected TO ar
rive in town yesterday but he has not
yet shown up.
Manager Barnie of Baltimore, has
signed Powers Of San Francisco.
Henry H. Diddlebock. sporting editor
Of the Philadelphia. Inquirer was in
thiscity yesterday aud he says the base
ball outlook, for The Atlantic Association
l. bright.
Evening journal., 1890-02-26

Republican city, If this had been a
''gafe" Republican state. or even II it
had been hopeless" Democratic state,
they would have been willing TO haze the
Worlds Fair here, where aloneit could
be made successful But under the
existing conditions they were determined
that it should not be here, and they were
quite willing it should go TO Chicago. for
that is counted as Republican city in a
RAnnhlican state
Evening journal., 1890-02-26

The Trustees Of the Poor held their
regular monthly session at the almshouse
to-day President Thomas L. j. Bald
win, presided, and ten members were
present. The board convened at 10
o'clock, transacted routine business, took
a recess for dinner and adjourned at 2
o'clock this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1890-02-26

The following delegates and alternstes
from New Castle county to the National
Republican League convention TO be
held at Nashville Tenn, on March 4th.
have been chosen: William II. Pierson,
delegate, and Thomas Bird. alternate,
for the First district Henry Q. Conrad,
Esq. delegate, and E. G. Bradford, Esq,
al .ernate.
Evening journal., 1890-02-26

Smpth Post, G. A. R., will light an
open camp fire at their post room. corner
Of Third and King streets, next Setur-
day night, to which all honorably dis
charged sailors and soldiers of the late
war are cordially invited. An excellent
program Of songs and recitations will
make the occasion a delightful Que.
Evening journal., 1890-02-26

HAROLD NJ. SEwAIL. of Maine, has
been reappointed consul at Apia in vim
dication of his conduct and to show the
enmity Of the Administration to Mr.. Bay
ard. Mr.. Bayard dismissed Sewan for
characterization and general pestiferous
meddlesomeness. The correspondence
showed that Mr.. Bayard was right. If
the Administration can gain any honor,
reputation or qualification by reappoint-
ing sswsll it surely is welcome. Mr.. Bay
ard Is perfectly Indifferent to the des-
fsnAtion Of Mr.. Sewall. He
would not raise his voice
@xslust II II the Administration were to
Evening journal., 1890-02-26

The Board Of Health met last evening
and granted license to Patrick Dugan
and John Mcbride to carry on the odor-
less excavating business under the drm
name Of Mcbride & Dugsn. Bills of $45
for the Delaware Printing Company aud
So fot Elizabeth Grub, were ordered
mid
Evening journal., 1890-02-26

Deputy Sheriff Horace Allen made an
attachment on the property Of w. w.
Doughty, the Third Street Market butter
dealer, yesterday morning. for $2,3S ~,
due TO Nice 4 Schesber Of Norristown,
Pa. The Indebtedness will much exceed
that amount. Mr.. Doughty's assets will
almost, If not entirely, cover his liabili-
ties
Evening journal., 1890-02-26
weather Promiaing EARLY Fruits.

New York Herald.
The exceptionally high temperature of
the present winter promises TO extend
into the coming spring on the Atlantic
seaboard. The thermometer yesterday
mounted to 20 degrees from the East
Gulf to Northern Virginia. Such warmth
should give us an unusually early and
abundant supply OF Southern fruits and
vegetables. The premature growth of
vegetation, however, jeopardizes it all
the more If spring frosts and sleet storms
occur. 1t will be expedient for farmers
and horticulturists to be on the lookout
for these storms before the sun recrosses
the line and settled mild weather sets
in
Evening journal., 1890-02-26

John Jones, a young man living in the
building No. SOC Market street, died this
morning at $40 o'clock. after lingering
illness Of more than six months duration.
Heart disease was the cause Of his death.
He leaves a wife and several small
ohfldran
Evening journal., 1890-02-26

Tnr RFery Evening inslnuates that
the Morning News tells the truth con-
corning the New Castle prison for con-
slderation which the Every Evening did
not Get but would be pleased TO have.
Why insinuateg Why not show the
decency to be silent or the courage to tell
tha sforvf
Evening journal., 1890-02-26
Academy of Music.

The Academy of Music work is pro-
crossing. The floors of the auditorium
and balcony are completed, and the
gallery floor is being laid The galvanized
iron work will be begun this week.
Architect ]. d. Allen says the building
will be done by April 10.
Evening journal., 1890-02-26

II is announced that Prince Ferdinand
Of Bulgaria wants a wife. The want
advertisement" does not state how much
money he requires.
Evening journal., 1890-02-26

w1rH her riots, "chippies' and Peep
ing Toms" our neighbor city is gaining
an unenviable reputation. New Castle
is old enough to know better.
Evening journal., 1890-02-26

Saturday only.
Leave Residing - 90 noon. Arrive Birdsb0ro
70 S0 NJ M Leave Montchanin 10 d. M, New
hridge l 80 o. m Arriye Wilmington ! 50 p.
d Junction Z IL p. N. Arrive Wilmington
. p. m.
For connections at Wilmington with p. W.
a. h. II. RI. at b. q o. Junction with r. q
o. II. r.. at Chadd's ford junction with p.
". q B. r. r., at Coatesyille and Waynes-
burg Junction with Perna r. RI, at Birds
boro with +. a. r. X. r. and p r. r., at
Reading with p. a. r.. r. r. and p. Il. RI
see timetables at all stations.
BOWNESS BRIGGS, ten. Passenger Azs
A. ~. Mc0AUSLAND.S uDerintanhanf-
Evening journal., 1890-02-26
ABALTIMoREs OHIO
s1s1I RAILROAD.
TRAINS LEAVE DELAWARE Av. DEPCR
EAST BOUND.

EAST BOIJHD.
Express trains.
40 Is a m, .i2 Os, y 4s, IS 13, . 48pm.
NEW YORK, Sundays, y 10. y % a M, ~ %,
PaiIIAbEIPR Ia week days. - Is sOL
= CO. 90. SO, - 81, 10, 80 Is, 10 -. al g
m: y os, 90 2 45, %, 10. 20 10. IS. II.
PHiLADEiPHI1. Sundays, % 10. 100 y %,
10 5 IS, SIS 10, 3 4s 80. 10 Is p. m a. -
b 1 81 90 wS S Is d % . s S6i 10
20 q, 300. 4 10 1913. 6.a5. 6.l0. IS 10, zoe.
CHESTER, sundays, s2Is, 200. 100, TO.
af5, u 20 a. M +l206 100, p a. 900. To- H5.it,
Q -, TO- % 40, $50 40 l3 ,. m
ATLANTIC, CITY, n. J., week days.
= % a. m, - % IN. daily
WEST BOUND.
BALTIMORE AND WARRINGTON, e5 30.
An daily; 7.40 a. m, = 10 D N, daily excsp t
sunday.
Baltimore and principal stations on FhilE.
delphia Division, Is p. m, daily.
PlTTSBURG, +8.47 q. m, sb16 .. m. dailg.
CINCINNATI AND 81. LOUIS. ii is a q
'' sINGERL y Asici5GoslMoDATIoN, 20 .. N.
daily and IL IS a; m, daily except Monday,
LANDENBERS ACC0NMODATToS weak
days, Z 60, IL 60, a. m: 40 and b p "a. Suz-
TRANS IS I LEAVE IA q 4 MARKET ST. STATION,
For Philadelphia and way stations. week
days. 50, 40. IS 90 40 So m l2 as 2 IS, ASA s.
D. IN. Sundays . 40, Z 80 m; " a. S., b5p.tn.
For Baltimore. week days, 5.35, IS %. >.
m, 2.35, q IS a IS m. Sundays, % a m, q ~
and a 55 D m
Baltimore and principal stations on PhilA-
delphia Division, So p. m, daily.
For Iandenberg and way stations, week
days, g so, 10 50, a m; 30, IS p N. Sun
days. . a m; So pm.
Chicago, IS 30 IN, daily. except Sunday;
Pittsburg, $3.50 m daily except Sunday
~ Bin All a n pt4rA rOt, vvrrEFTnvcTD9S
Daily, 40, 48.l6 1000. lilo a. m. 1900 noon
40 800 % 40. +4.40, Al 800, $50, 40. SO.
10 10, p. m.
Daily, except Sunday.'6 Is, 8 ~ and g.s6 m
= IS, .4.l0 and $40, IL ~ pm. Sunday only,s %
a NJ, % pm,
Telephone, No. 1913.
Rates to Western Points lower than VIA am
other line.
!. It. ODELL. O. o. SCULI.
Genl Manager. Genl Pass. Agent,
W. II.MINoToN AND NoRTHERN ran.
Evening journal., 1890-02-26

Additional Trains.
Daily except Saturday and Sunday. leavn
Wilmington 6 II p. m. b. & o. Junction 80
p. m. Newbridge Al p. N Arrive Mont
chanin SO p. m.
On Saturday only. win leave Wilmington al
II p. m. Arrive at Newbridge at Al D. M
Leave Wilmington ~ Is p. m. Arrive at New
bridge 10 50 p. m. and MontchRnin 10 S. D. IN.
Leave Birdsboro 10 >. m Arrive Reading
40 y. m.
GOING SOUTH
Daily Sunday
Daily lex Sunday only
Evening journal., 1890-02-26

. WOMEN do not marry for money, but
they say it is easier to love rich man
than q poor one - tchison (Xan.) Globe.
Evening journal., 1890-02-26

PHILADELPHIA, Wednesday, cd. %, 1890
TIE zOeatheo- today Is likely
to be clear.
Evening journal., 1890-02-26

NEj IlAMIN9TON AND NORTHERN RAIL.
w ROAD. Timetable. in effect Nov. @, 1881.
GOING NORTH.
Sun
Daily day
Eek Sunday Daily. only
Telegram-herald., 1890-09-14

&c irifls. 70 Jewels and YET how reat
ARD fresh AMI pretty 10 Is And hov
happy SIZE is. as So takes ths bin % her
cyer-bertened fsthsr. 20 De able TO tel
him. mals it al my own self sS-'y
mamma showed RE . l.tle.
Her half grown sister wears q pretty
kr-ed skirt in myrtle green yelling. with
tan coi9Fe4 fscinss. aad her brothers
shirt which She has slyly borrowed. AMI
ltrle flnr-in- -aanl of tan eolorel satin
"a plain hus very effective listle gown
Tor sirl &C thar aiEicult sge Of transi-
uoa when nothing looks won long. Her
hair IS tied only IN the neck. leaving ths
snds % aow tree IN = looss mass Of curls
in the back.
There VAS . yard and some scraps left
OK sisters dress, anl this was made into
a cunning Gretchen guimpe for little G.
ysar-Old The waist at the top IS fin
ishei with a little neat embroidery in
cross sntch. done BY the deft big sister.
and a bit Of ribbon tied at tho shoulders
sorr1s sleeves enough over the white
surah guimpe. Just a litsle Dit OF goods
and a verv little labor. and you have "a
pretty picture rs eyes cOuld desire. and
a hlsls frock quite dressy enough for
any occasion and plain enough for play.
A flexible but warm al wool flannel
shirt IS worn next the body. with long
sleeves. Then Little Beatty" waist.
to which the drawers button. and pet
tleoat, which also buttons on 10 that,
srs al that are required beneath the
dress. Thus ths child has full and free
play for ~ her limbs. and the flannel
next her body allows her . play IN the
most active manner. with the minimum
q danger from co-1s or chils
Amoag the English AID great many
French and some few Americans there
il q fancy for short stockings, and they
certainly do look pretty. particularly for
httls boys. but IL Is not safe fashion 70
follow in this variable climate. and
children should not be allowed 70 wear
short stockings after years Of age. For
those who Ike them there are this sea-
son pretty little stockings. OF which half
Is ia dark narrow stripes. with the other
half fesh colo-sd. The newest hosiery,
however. Is IN tartan plaids 20 match
the nsw plaid goods now 50 popular, but
% ny mind and that OK many mothers no
stocking Is so refined in appearance "a
ths black one. These are now shown in
very thick and close weave in plain and
fancy ribs. with tho knees and heels
quadrupled IN thickness.
A pretty little gown for a girl OF or
10 was q pale Blue and white striped
serge. with \ small simulated guimpe Of
sursh a cute little Spanish jacket was
made y emerald green velvet 70 90 with
lt. O. rbboa sash bow was worn.
A Jolly little boys outing suit consists
al red snI black tartan plaid made on
tie straiglt. and . walking coat OF drab
and bi-cs plaid chsviot. w IL polo cap
~ tie same. This kils Hut is for boys
from Co =
His pretty sister has blue and green
plaid popelins. with enc lines of black,
Telegram-herald., 1890-09-14

FrrY WV crfrfc1-N's sUrrS
vh.te srI ri. ard around The waist an
tei in the back iu a fall bow = a ruby
ve'vct r1ber. The ht5le dress : cus
princss saspe ou the sides. and al the
SKIRT fnIiuess rcrss from shirrings
hrcught lown from tha neck
Awonc t3e new things which know
w-uii interest che ls1ies IS a new cloak
iaf brorga- to this country from Paris
d e ,f fesd fns slack co-zscreVv ard is
l---. nssriv rsaching fhe b1tsom of The
5rsss 10 fnut is Is -ut circular shsps.
and III Era b1ct t = shirrad IN st ths
xrt. anS it is hnef fhroug ganut witaf
s1nirrsi FIR. ard irouri ne bottcn on
"a frsls - fringe II white. silky
-,rr.i-n frr- T,,e lsr-s roiing collar is
slso ,f shat zlistsning white far. Insds
eere is rest. wita arnhciss.
ClIrE HAzFER
Telegram-herald., 1890-09-14

Hzw YoAz. sept tI--ths styles for
ehilfiIeus treazes sFo~ mere And acre
snDis. lsttnx Ihs brightness q their
sEest youa4 beauty saiae un1lnnled oy
a. osenshA.isslls Uzss q tzss al
feather
Ths big tiseHs pu1s ca her first long
arsss- Il Is Tar cllossd Australian creps,
male IN ths Pi4iaess s4sniou. also ths
neasesS. and gsrnished ollY with self
covered buEsona. Her pretty bro1a hair
Is hroaznt loW ca tAs back q her n-ck
snd risd II a catogan braid No runlea
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1890-07-28

at once, but is never satisfactory if
again canned. Use only the best
granulated sugar. Fruit canned with
sugar of an inferior quality is never
clear, and is also more liable to fer
ment.
The surplus juice that exudes from
small fruits, such as strawberries,
raspberries and plums, may be strain
ed and boiled for jelly.
A porcelain lined kettle, rather
broad than deep, is best. Copper or
brass must be thoroughly cleansed
with salt and vinegar, and even then
the articles are more or less imbued
with verdigris that is produced in
them by the action of the acids.
Small oil stoves are most conven-
lent for canning, preserving or jelly
making; the kettle being immmedi-
ately over an even and intense heat,
the contents boil quickly, thus retain
ing color and flavor.
If the directions are carefully fol-
lowed, and there is not too large
quantity cooked or scalded at one
time to prevent careful management
of each jar, not one in hundred will
be lost.