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Evening journal., 1892-11-26
No ElRe pRoTEcrloN.

In the art Of protecting houses against
fire this age is not advanced beyond that
which was exercised in building the
Indian tepee or the Aztec adobe hut.
Last night ''rhe Breakers Cornelius
vauderbllt's splendid residence at New
port was totally destroyed by fire.
II is presumed that this house was
built without reference to cost, in ac-
cordance with all the rules Of the
builders art and experience, and in the
light Of all the science of our boosted
modern civilization. Yet the primitive
habitations Of the aboriginal savages,
and the half-civilizied, semi barbarous
tribes inhabiting this country when it
was discovered by Columbus, were safer
from the elements than the costly abode
of a rich man Of today who has the
world at his feet for materials.
IL is not that the residences of the
civilized peoples Of today do not cost
enough it is not that we do not wish to
be safe that we do not appreciate the
dangers of wind and fire; the fault must
be with builders, inventors and archi-
tects Surely no man, like Vanderbilt,
who will expend a million dollars to
make his abode comfortable and luxur-
ious, will begrudge the small percentage
of that enormous sum necessary to make
it fire wind and lightning proof?
IL is not that one building alone, but.
10 4.
millions Of people in them in constant
and imminent danger Of conhagration.
Our costly fire departments are
scarcely ever protective. They prevent
a fire from spreading; they rarely stop a
fire or save the contents of a house.
They usually leave the hlackened chin.
neys or the inhammable walls standing
as mute and heart-sickening evidences
Of the impossibility Of saving anything
else.
In the large cities the arts and sciences
have been exhausted, almost in the vari-
GUS efforts to build cheaply and luxuri-
ously, without having accomplished
anything that the barbarians did not
know to protect the people in them
against fire. The people Of our cities
live in constant dread Of FIRE which
would be oppressive, disheartening,
awful if it were not 50 universal that
they have become callous TO it.
Surely that is a mistake; surely we
know enough to build house that will
be as safe as the mud cottage Of the
semibarbarous Aztec of New Mexico or
the Pueblo Indianl Our builders and
architects should be required to build
house that is at least as safe from fire as
the tepee of the Sioux chief.
Evening journal., 1892-11-26
A SILVER WEDDING.

Charles franklin and Mary Eastburn
lIcVaugh Celebrated tho Occasion.
Charles Franklin McVaugh, and his
wife, Mary Eastburn celebrated their
silver wedding at their cosy home in
Hockessin valley a few evenings ago.
Mrs. McVaugh, who is considered the
most popular housewife of the valley
was looking as young as when
she was married twenty five years ago
Surrounding her were her several chill
dren, her mother and uncles who,
though gray. headed, were smiling.
The company was entertained by
Francis NJ. Walker. Esq, member of the
Wilmington bar. by several vocal selec-
tions. At intervals he would cast
his eyes toward members Of
the fair sex with an impress
sive expression. Mr.. and Mrs. McVaugh
were remembered by the guests. judging
from thel appearance of q silver-laden
table in the parlor. OF the many guests
were; Mrs Mary j. Eastburn David
Eastburn Alban Buckingham, Thomas J.
Moore, Samuel L. Fell and Wife
William S. Moore and wife, Miss Mary
w. Eastburn A. A. Eastburn ana wife,
Joseph =. Williams, wife and son, Sey-
mour Preston and wife, John Il. East
burn OF Philadelphia. DR.. Benjamin
Thompson. John Mitchell, Wilmer E.
Fell and wife, James Hardness and wife,
Lewis Moore and wife, C. r. McMullen,
Of Philadelphia, John Trimble, Trim
bleville, Pa. Richard Buckingham
and wife, O. w. Eastburn and wife, Miss
Marion Burgess, Miss Margaret Camp
bell, DR.. Taylor Mitchell and wife Richard
$. Fisher, George w. Shakespeare and
wife, James NJ. Shakespeare and wife,
Alexander Guthrie and wife, Mrs. Harry
Ewart, 5. Frank Ewart and wife, Thomas
Williamson and wife, X. S. Chandler
aud wife, Samuel H. Garrett
and wife Wi liam +. Little and
wife, Miss Nettie J. Mitchell, Miss Mary
Springer ~. L. Richards, John O. Nit
chell. Mrs. +. A. Thompson, Francis NJ.
Walker, L. d. Baldwin, James Hughes,
Miss Essie Hughes, Miss Alice
W. Thompson. Miss Anna j.
Thompson, William NJ. East
Curn Lewis B. Eastbun, Miss Anna
W. Eastburn. Calvin Eastburn, Mrs.
Josephine Rumford, Miss Addie a.
Mullin, of Philadelphia, Mrs. Mary A.
Coates, Of Philadelphia. and Frank and
Lewis Fell
Evening journal., 1892-11-26
RAILWAY DEAL DENIED.
A Philadelphia Syndicate Has Not Pur-
chased the Wilmington City Rail-

A Philadelphia Syndicate Has Not Pur-
chased the Wilmington City Rail-
way.
For several days there has been a
rumor upon the streets to the effect that
Philadelphia brokers had purchased a
controlling interest in the Will
mington City Railway company
by securing 5000 shares Of stock
from Viee-President ard Sauls-
bury, Jr., and a larger bloc r~nm Presi-
dent Preston Lea. lts lluior stated
that the price paid for . took was S22
per share, big advance,
This morning an EVENING JOURNAL
reporter called upon Willard Salisbury,
Jr., and asked if there were any truth in
the rumor He said:
mo. / don't think the road could be
purchased without my knowing some
thing about it. 1t is an old story which
has been floating around for some days
have never sold a share of my stock
in the road. On the contrary 1 have
always been buying.
The reporter found President Lea in his
Office in the Equitable Building.
There is nothing in the rumor |
have not sold any of my stock 1 have
heard of the rumor and have been trying
to ascertain its motive"
Evening journal., 1892-11-26
wANAnIAKrR,s.
Philadelphia, Saturday, November20 20, 1892.
The weather today is likely
to be cloudy.

An event without parallel.
Two hundred styles fancy
printed India Silks for Spring,
1893, are opened this morning.
1t is customary when we
make a special early opening
of Silks or Dress Goods for
the envious and unprincipled
to state that the goods belong
edto the past season and having
been packed away for a time
are brought out asnew.
Such statements have always
been false. If made again you
will know how to treat them.
Not piece of these goods
was ever seen in America until
yesterday. They are from
London and Lyons. Many
are hand-printed; the designs
are all new, and some striking
ly original. They were con-
tracted for before the advance
in silk, hence the prices are not
advanced over similar goods
in former seasons. 75c to $I.5o.
Our exhibition in December
for last Spring was a success.
Encouraged then and urged by
many of the best customers of
our Silk store we have made
this earlier movement for next
season. Controlling many Of
the styles for this market we
have made the quantities small.
Aggregation creates exclus-
iveness in dress styles.
Transept.
The remarkable lots Of Girls'
Refers which appeared in the
store news a few days since are
still good. With many of them
the price will not pay for the
cloth, 4, 6 and S-year sizes,
s.. SO; 10, II, IA and I6-year
sizes, S..
A full line of Girls Gretch-
ems and Cape Coats, made of
the most popular goods, sizes
4 to 10 years. Also the ultra
stuffs and styles in all sorts of
overcoats desired by girls or de-
maded by fashion. Triple capes,
plated backs, heather cheviots,
coaching tans and all that sort
of thing. Ulsters go up, begin
ming at SIC.
second floor.
JOHN WANAMAKER.
Evening journal., 1892-11-26
BAYARD ON PANAMA.
He scouts the idea That France win
Seize That Part of Central America.

''Do you place any credit in the cable
grams which state that, as an
outcome of the Panama canal
scandal. France will seize the
Isthmus of Panama., asked an EVEN
ING JOURNAL reporter of ex-Secretary
of State Thomas F. Bayard this after
noon.
''No, was his reply. "The Panama
canal has never been a national enter
prise. 1t was created by private
concessions, originally to Napoleon Bon
aparte Wyse, who was the son-in law
of De Lesseps. He got the concession
from the government of the United States
of Columbia That was transferred
to a corporation which was a
quasi public corporation, but any
body could take stock in it. This
government did not hold iany of the
stock. The canal has never been under
political control The citizens of France
have been the chief victims of this ca.
tastrophe.
The government has never had any
interest in it as a government regard
the failure of that canal as one of the
great disasters of modern times.
Evening journal., 1892-11-26
ral Mlniste rs. . Bv ]. III Din-

Local Minister'S BY J. r. Din.
D. Is there any ground, whatever, in
the Bible for the belief that Christ's
second coming will be to establish a
seculas or temporal kingdomg Opened
by d. Green.
G. Can sinner in this life, pass the
line Of possibility to be savedg BY J. B.
Roberts.
T. What is the difference between
justification and regeneration, and does
the carnal mipd remain i'm the heart that
has experienced one or both of these
blessings2 By w. FAIRIES.
Saturday evening at = 30. revival SER
vice, conducted by Professor r. 4. Hod-
son, of Alliance, o.
Tomorrow's services will be; s o'clock
prayer service; 0 o'clock, love feast TO- 80
preaching by Dr. Simms; 2 o'clock, Sab
bath school, $50, prayer and praise
service; 1880, preaching by Rev. Herman
Roe
Evening journal., 1892-11-26

and dispensers Of prosperity as long
as there was dollar. or a million
dollars either, in the hands Of other peo-
pie which they could beg, borrow, ,defraud
them of. or steal. But it seems
that all of this is wrong. Massachu-
setts Republicans are ignorant and Ohio
Republicans are disloyal Surely this is
sad. The party Of Harrison and McKin.
ley has fallen upon evil times If. in
deed, which is more likely, the terse, but
vulgar and blasphemous explanation Of
Senator Higgins is not correct, Every
thing has gone TO he'll, and the devil
has full possession of the organization
that Quay and Holy John were running
TO glory. It is too bad
Evening journal., 1892-11-26
Amin Mnrd TInnnr.

Annie Ward Tiffany, the representa-
tive Irish comedy actress, will present
her latest success entitled. Lady
Blarney, the first time in this city at
the Grand Opera House next Tuesday.
The play is an American comedy. and
was written especially for Miss Tiffany
with the view TO giving her a character
that would fully display her rich Irish.
isms in surroundings more congenial than
her Peggy Logan in Tho Stepdaughter. "
or her Biddy Roman in Shadows of a
Great City. Not only has the author
succeeded in doing this, but he has, it is
said, given her play worthy of her best
eiierts Miss Tiffany will be assisted by
an excellent company, and the piece win
be staged in keeping with frstclass
production.
Evening journal., 1892-11-26

ONE of the thick skinned organs Of
McKinleyism and Force bill advocate
as well, gleefully announces that Secre-
tary Foster "has turned the cold shoul-
der" TO Congressman Fitch in refusing
to delay, till investigation can be had
the payment of $6O,0OO to Daven-
port for his work in New York. 1t is
precisely that "cold shoulder" quality
and habit in official position which has
lost the country to the Republican party.
Mr.. Foster by advice and consent Of
General Harrison, could not make a
better argument for the abolition of the
supervisors Office than by turning cold
shoulder TO reasonable request
for time TO examine Daven
ports bill before it is paid.
That is a.confession that the bill will not
bear investigation. No honest man, no
careful business man ever objects to
careful and detailed examination Of his
accounts before payment. reasonable
man, no man who has any idea of main
tanning his credit or his good name, ever
urges the payment Of bill till his ac-
counts shall have been examined and ap
proved. No man should ever be so much
in distress for his money that he cannot
wait till proper investigation shall
have proved that his bill is not
dishonest one. that he Is not
robber, thief, and a scoundrel.
II Davenport puts himself in
that predicament and the Mckinley
and Force bill papers support him in it,
we shall not have much difficulty in
ridding the public service of Macallisters
and curtailing the responsibilities of the
Mahaifys. If It were not for the inso
lence, meanness, extravaganza, scandals
and frauds Of its officials we would not
have been able to defeat the Republican
party.
Evening journal., 1892-11-26
A eAYrLEAP YEAR EVENT.
Merriment and Music In an Armory-
Round Dancing and German.

Merriment and Music In an Armory-
Round Dancing and German.
CAAmHIDGE, Nd, Nov 25.-A leap
year ball given by ladies of Cambridge at
the armory last night afforded much plea
sure and merriment The hall was
decorated with flags. and the Cambridge
string band furnished excellent music
The reception committee consisted of
Mrs. Worthington Goldsborough, Mrs.
Thomas Hughlett, Jr., Mrs. Robert Nc.
Ginness, and Messrs. George l.. Hicks
and II. G.. Henry.
Round dancing was indulged in until
l2 o'clock, when refreshments were
served, and afterward the german was
begun led by Miss Emily Bryan and j..
Fred. Barton.
Among the many present were: Miss
Goddard, of Washington: the Misses
Coulter. Miss Gertrude smith. Miss Bash
aud Miss Dashiell, of Baltimore
Misses Bessie and Mary McComas.
Of HagerstOwn; the Misses Jacobs
and Miss Margaret Sherman. Of East
New Market; Miss Goslin, of Linkwood
Mr. and Mrs Mnrdau h, of Easton
Messrs. Graham, of Salisbury; Edward
Tubman, II. Edmondson. +. Horsey, NJ
Robinson, w. II. Bryfan and Charles A
Steele. of Baltimore; Messrs Martin and
Wright, of Seaford Lee Wright, of
Oak Grove; Misses Muse. Bryan.
Staplefort, Johnson, Tubman. Henry,
Dixon, Mr.. and Mrs Joseph c. Ross. Mr.
and Mrs Edwin Dashiell, Jr, j. s.
Dixon, W. H. Ross, Hampsteele; c. L.
Selover, Murry Hooper, Milton Hooper,
Milton Dashiel, of cambridge; Dr. and
Mrs. George L. Hicks and others.
Evening journal., 1892-11-26
EXHoRrERs lN sEssIoN.
Wilmington Conference Preachers In
wade Maryland Town.

fhNN "a wary ianu AoMns
The thirty fourth annual meeting of
the Local Preachers aud Exhorters' as
sociation of the M e church. Whining
ton conference. convened in the M. e.
church at North East, Nd, last even
ing
AT $50 Rev j. b. Roberts preached
an effective sermon Ii was followed by
revival services, conducted by Professor
x. p. Hodson, of Alliance. O.
The services Of today were as follows:
30, opening service. followed by
Address of Welcome by w. J. Hammond.
Response by Thomas Mallalieu. After
reading minutes of last meeting. the
officers and members were requested to
give an account Of their work and ex-
peuence during the last six months.
which many of them did
The following questions were then dis
cussed:
!. What relation does the Local Min
istry sustain 20 the church and regular
ministryi Opened by J. Hutton.
Is the quiet. undemonstrative con-
version OF sinners that prevails now,
deception, or is 10 the result of advanced
education and refinement Opened by
T. Green.
3. Can the head Of family who
neglects family worship maintain n
high state Of religious experience and
usefulnessg T. Mailalieu
4 Essay, entitled The ordination Of
Evening journal., 1892-11-26

The editor of Voice. the Prohibition
organ, has sent out four queries referr
ing to the recent overthrow Of the No
kinley party, the first OF which is;
Do you think it likely that a political
readjustment Of the liberal aud pro-
gressive forces of the nation is near at
handl
Answering oategorically, No. The
overthrow Of the Republican party, be
cause it advocated she practice Of rob.
bing the many for the benefit OF the few,
by McKinleyism, under the specious
falsehood Of protection. does not
illumine any new principle or illustrate
any new practice The principle Of the
Mckinley bill is as old as lying and steal
ing; the so-called political readjust-
ment" is simply the triumph OF justice
and truth There is no new principle 20
be evolved from the overthrow Of the
Republican party which had assumed
and dared TO interpret the viii OF the
people without giving the people a
chance. There is no new principle in
the plan of making a few favorites rich
at the expense Of the people That
practice nearly overturned the throne
upon which the wise and polite Queen
'Bess, the good, sat so long and so
steadily. If she had not con-
sented to abolish the monopolies.
which bore such fruit as our Carnegies
and Niedringhauses, in 1901, her throne
would have tottered and fallen The
forces which have been at work to
overthrow Mckinleyism are the same as
the forces which operated against mon
opolies in 1901 which destroyed the
business Of Laftte, the pirate king Of
the Mississippi delta in 1914 There is
nothing liberal and progressive about
honesty and justice; they are first prin-
ciples, applicable always and everywhere.
like the sermon ON the mount ia morals
like the law Of gravity IN physics, like
equity, justice, and truth in everything.
Evening journal., 1892-11-26
AnnIe PixIev.

Miss Annie Plxley will make her ap.
pearance next Monday at the Grand
Opera House Miss Pixleys acting has
always been known to be invested with
a peculiar charm of artless innocence
and developed with scrupulous care and
skill. The brightness Of any part she
assumes, receives full expression in the
life and DASH that seems inseparable
from her while her pathos is genuine
and affecting. The new plays She has
added TO her repertoire are said to afford
the versatile comedienne a large scope
Tor the display of her dramatic ability.
Evening journal., 1892-11-26
A GOLD MINE FOUND.
FABULOUS RICHES LIE BURIED IN
A MEXICAN MOUNTAIN.

Guided by an Indian Merchant of
Sonora Discovers Mine which is Be
lieved TO BE One of Those Worked
by tho Aztccs.
New York, Nov. GA special de-
spatch from Hermosillo, Mex, says that
there is much excitement in the western
part of the state of Sonora over the re-
cent discovery of gold mine of fabulous
richness The find was brought about in
a remarkable manner, the fortunate dis
coverer being Arthur d. Corna, a mer-
chant Of Affair, this state.
About two weeks ago Mr.. Corna
bought piece of quartz from an Indian
which contained little over six pounds
Of gold. A few days later the Indian
returned bringing another lot of rich
gold bearing quartz, which he sold for
$50.
Mr.. Corna, then offered him $50
to show him the place where the gold
had been obtained. The offer was ac-
cepted and the two went off to the hills
and a little way from the mine the In
dian told Mr.. Corna where to 90 and see
the gold for himself. The Indian would
not approach the mine because of the
tradition that anyone Of the native race
showing a mine to Mexican would die
in few days.
Mr. Corna went where directed and
found the rich gold mine, which is
named the Teedorena. The mine shows
evidence of having been worked for cen.
turies and it is believed that it is one of
the lost mines of the Aztecs, from which
they obtained such wealth centuries ago.
Mr.. Corna will soon begin working it
properly on an extensive scale.
Evening journal., 1892-11-26
The soidI Concert Ncxt thursday.

The fine young American soprano
whom Mr. Seidl brings to assist at his
concert next Thursday. is regarded as
the possessor of voice that is almost
without its equal. Miss Amanda Fabris
was born I'm New York twenty three
years ago. Her studies were advanced
under the tutelage of Nine. Murio.C Cell
and Rheingold Hermann. Theodore
Thomas engaged her in 1897 for the
National Opera company, and she at once
took rank as a singer of great promise.
Her beautiful soprano voice early evinced
great disability and unusual range.
Miss Fabriss exquisite voice and stately
beauty, combined with her dramatic
ability, make her one Of the first of
American artists. Seats are in great
demand.
Evening journal., 1892-11-26
Preaching by the bishop of Africa.

Bishop w. E. Taylor, of Africa, will
preach at Union M. E. church tomorrow
afternoon. The bishop is termed as the
greatest living Apostle of Jesus and was
secured to preach at the Union through
the efforts of DR.. Hubbard, who is always
on the lookout. Rev. w. e. Thompson,
pastor, has also arranged things so that
in the evening the bishop viii address
the congregation of Mt. Pleasant church.
Evening journal., 1892-11-26

MANY politicians do not comprehend
the nature of the defeat the Republicans
have sustained, many more scarcely com
prehend that they have been defeated at
all. But the manner in which they re.
ceive it is sometimes amusing though in
many cases it Is humliating. Senator
Hawley, for instance, plunged us into
chaos on all questions Of tariff and
currency without compass or North
STAR Whitelaw Reid "overshadowed
the land with disaster and .unhappiness"
and Chauncey NJ. Depew not only ac-
cused us of "consummate folly" IL we
elected Mr.. Cleveland, but threatened us
with ruin and paralysis Of business
One Of our local papers with no wisdom
and little wit ascribes the defeat to "a
spirit of social discomfort created by the
Democratic leaders" while another more
witless still, referring to the voters says
'it was very stupid thing for them TO
do, but people whom we call sensible
often just do such things" Considering
all of these reasons, and explanations,
and seedlings together they are humil-
iatingi because, they. while intending in
their several ways 20 reflect on the un-
derstanding, honesty and patriotism Of
the voters, reflect seriously ON the sense
and discrimination of the critics. The
people are not tools nor dogs. that they
have done this thing, but those
who abuse the people. The
theory Of this republic is that
the people are right If that were not
so this government is failure, and
Reed, Lodge Harrison, Davenport, Mao
allister, Higgins and Mahany are right
in the various efforts they have made to
deprive the people Of the opportunity TO
say what they want. The czar principle
must be substituted when few men in
the Republican party propose TO tell the
people what they must do and call the IN
fools for not doing that.
Evening journal., 1892-11-26
10 Attend a sisters Funeral.

The members of Naomi lodge, l. o. o.
F.. No. 3, will attend in a body the
funeral of their late sister Mrs. Mary L.
Hoffecker. The funeral will take place
from the residence tomorrow of the de-
ceased's husbann, Francis Hoifecker. 619
West Second street. Services will be
held Union NJ E. church at 10 o'clock.
Evening journal., 1892-11-26
Thnnl.s for Chnrifable Aid.

Mrs. John w. Lawson, Jr. and all
those interested in the Thanksgiving
dinner given to the 225 poor children Of
our city, desire 90 return many and sin
cere thanks TO those who so kindly CON
iributed to the dinner and ta those who
assisted iu serving it,; also TO again
express theis high appreciation for the ser
vices of Police Officer James Haines,
whom the police commission 50 kindly
detailed for the duty of helping to keep
the hungry ones i'm order
Evening journal., 1892-11-26

SPEAKING upon that intensely inter.
esting question 10 the Mckinley party
what did it, Sergeant at Arms Yoder.
Of the House Of Representatives re.
turning from Ohio says
Homestead, you know. is within sirht
OF ohio and the labor troubles there had
weghty effect The laboring people
in my section said that the Republican
managers had promised them protection
but that experience had demonstrated
that II was a kind of protection that
made the laboring man pay more for his
living, but gave him no compensatory
Increase in wages, but rather a decrease
TO my mind Carnegie did more to hurt
the Republican party than any other one
man.
Doubtless the laboring men recognized
IN Carnegie a man who had benefited
infinitely by the scheme Of protection
but when the pinch came he was their
bltterest, most deadly foe. If he repre-.
sented protected capital and they repre-.
sented protected labor they could not
see why one should get what he wanted
in full, heaping. generous. overaowine
measure while they should have less. not
more, than they had got before. It will
require great deal Of essay writing. a
great many McKinleyed tin plate fac
tories to Prove that the laboring men are
wrong.