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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-21
WHAT SHE WANTED.

Lady lin shoe store)-These shoes
pinch terribly. Haven't you anything
larger?
Salesman-You asked for No. 2's,
ma'am. I lean give you No. Sc or No.
Lxdy--The ideal / want something
larger in No. 2'a-New York Weekly.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-21

Ii Grand Rapids does not get sny
more out of the state Legislators than
il did oat of the state conventions,
none of the other cities in the state
need be Jealous OF il.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-21

IL more attention were paid 20 the
unoccupied and limitless field for ex-
tending American enterprise e China,
the returns would DO imneasurably
large aud gratifying.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-21

JEDeE wAxnxs says, in his political
proverbs. "Ths candidate that got 'em
amt goin' to worry how sertin votes
wuz got eff nobody else don't" Evil
IDENTIFY the ledge got his cue from Fifth
district politics.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-21

IL Ellis 10 elected there 10 one couso-
lssion. He can't do any worse than he
did before. and if there is any change
il must Be for the better.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-21

"The Gilded Fly" 10 the fetching I'll
tie TO = paper.bound volume Of keeniy
written satire by Harold Payne. 81 IL
. book that can be read with inter
tainmenG If not profit. TIE P1lce-
McGlll Co. Idle Moment Series. Ea-
ton 4 Lyon.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-21

HswprRs, Nos. 29.-Thrse snar-
chists suspected of completely IN the
last explosion in Paris have been ar
rested ID tais city.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-21

EvERY newspaper in The country is
filed With jokes about Thanksgiving
and the turkey; but it's no joke FOR
the turkey.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-21

LONDON, Nov. 20.-The young duke
OF Marlborough innerlis the sporting
proclivities of his late father. he has
already declared HE intention Of su-
creaeing, rather than decreasing tie
racing stud be inherited. SO much for
the studious hsbsts and asthetc man.
ners ascribed TO the youth when he
fathers death brought him into promi-
hence. His mother. who procured q
divorce. from the late duke, again
reigns 1t Blenheim. presiding over her
SOFAS establishment.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-21

A0AFS, "the richest gold mine ever
discovered'' mas been opened in Nova
SCOTS.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-21

JEERY - little late in announcing
the failure OF he rsiD-mskers, but
Jerry believes in giving snythings fair
show.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-21

LoSpoS. Nov. Is.-Ths steamship
Aller, which reached Southampton To-
day. landed Senator William B. Alii-
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-21

Any cffice that can't fad a man 70
sees these days Is inexrusably blind.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-21


He told a tale that
stretched their mouths from
ear to ear."-Bill Nye.
And if you had only
been there at the opportune
moment, with a bottle of
LIE Pages Glue, the ex-
preston might have been
permanently fixed.
Evening journal., 1892-11-14
MILLIME RY.

Just read a little further un-
til we tell once more of the
bargains we have in this line
for you this week. AS usual
they cannot be cxcellcd. We
have the styles and quality
YOU want them and we will
give them to you for the fol
lowing prices, viz:
An our fine trimmed felt hats. worth
$3.50 go at $2.9S.
All of our fine trimmed velvet hats.
worth &c. go at S39S.
All of our fine trimmed velvet hats,
worth SS 90 at S49S
An Of our Partisan style pattern hats,
worth Sl2 60 at $6.4S.
Our great sacrifice sale in
Underwear last week was such
4 success that we have con
cludSd to continue it for few
days longer, knowing that our
customers appreciate a bar
gain when they see it, and as
these bargains will not last
long, kindly call early to take
advantage of it.
Evening journal., 1892-11-14
A BarrcI of IIeroscno Did n.

CRIsFIELD. Md, Nov l4.-Fire broke
out Friday night, about s. $50, in the store
of I. j. Webb, I'm Crisield, caused by the
explosion of lamp. A barrel of kero
sene was ignited and the fire quickly
spread all over the room, but was soon
checked The storehouse and the resi-
dence of J. Frank Riggin, adjoining, were
consumed. Fortunately It was very
calm. The fire was easily prevented from
crossing the street. Mr. Webbs hand
was badly wounded by the explosion
Mr.. John l.. Carman got his leg broke in
the rush. The loss is estimated to be
about 81 600; partially insured.
Evening journal., 1892-11-14
AS OTHERS SEE 1T.
Editorial Opinion Expressed Upon th
New Ballot Law.

Editorial Opinion Expressed Upon the
New Ballot Law.
The Australian plan Of voting has been
tried I'm this state and we think it is gem
orally liked and approved over the old
way of voting IL is done so quietly
secretly and Independently that every
one can vote his honest sentiment S
without fear or favor. Some may have
had their votes influenced by personal
appeals before they went to the polls
but nobody could deter them from voting
as they pleased after they got there.
Another Improvement over former eloc-
tions was the absence Of wranglinE,
swearing, fighting and drunkenness. The
scene about the polls wore the mir of
business, earnest rivalry and good
nature. Milford Chronicle Rep
The election passed of very quietly in
Lewes. For some reason or other the
new system of voting was little slow
probably because the machinery was
new-and the waiting crowd became
somewhat impatient at times. The reg
istry and secret ballot have come TO stay,
although some few imperfections will be
remedied at the next session of the legis.
lature. .-Lewes Pilot, DEM
The new ballot system in this state
was tried last Tuesday 1t seems 20 have
worked well i'm New Castle county, but
in Kent and Sussex it came near defeat
ing the Democrats. But the objection
urged against it by some is, that there is
no secrecy i'm the ballot under the law.
Dover pel0warean, Dem.
Tht new ballot law is not so secret as
the old. But the experiment cost about
$50 000
The new registration law has proved a
great success, aud the ballet law a dis
NAL failure The first succeeded in pre-
venting fraudulent voting but the latter
fails 20 secure a secret ballot or TO pre-
vent bribery Milford News and Adver-
tiser Rep.
The new ballot law worked success
fully, and it was pleasant sight TO wit
ness men voting as men only should. II
keeps away sclass of individuals alto
gether undesirable and useless Newark
Delaware Ledger Dem
The Australian ballot system was d
complete success Laurel Gazette, Rep
Evening journal., 1892-11-14
PENINSULA NEWS PARAGRAPHS,

The Lewes life saving stationhas had
pier built 20 launch the life boat off in
storms.
There is "A scarcity of water in Sussex
county. Everything is now taken
straight
Carey Frazier and his wife. living near
Leipsic, Kent county, were poisoned last
week by eating canned corn prepared by
Mrs Frazier The latter died on Satur-
day and Mr.. Frazier may not recover
Chemicals used in canning it is supposed
caused the poison.
The case Of alleged defalcation of O. B.
Voshell teller of the National bank, Of
Smyrna, was le'tled on Saturday. The
amount of shortage found i'm Noshells
accounts by the accountants was
So, 0392l Bonds for this amount were
given by John NJ Voshell and James G.
Robinson. The shortage is attributed to
poor book keeping and not TO misuse of
the banks money The bank officers
have entered into an agreement TO refund
the amount OF any entry in the books
that may be found in Noshells favor.
Evening journal., 1892-11-14
Monarch of AnHe surre,s.

Peirce Gould, sheriff elect of New
Castle county was in the city yesterday
taking in the surroundings of his new
home, and meeting some Of his new
neighbors Mr.. Gould looked much
brighter yesterday than he did the Sun
day before aud the pleasant smile which
always ohoracterizes his face i'm meeting
q friend was much more conspicuous
than when in the suspense of last week
Sheriff Gould will probably begin TO
move his household effects into the Jail
residence the latter part of this week,
when Sheriff Simmons viii vacate and 20
20 his Wilmington home
Preparations are being made TO give
the new sheriff a grand reception on
Thursday night, when he will spend his
first hours as host of the Jail resi-
dence II viii not announce my ap-
pointments, said Sheriff Gould to the
EVENING JOURNAL reporter this morn
ing. ''untu Thursday evening, when nv
friends are assembled together One
New Castle man will be appointed THE
sheriff appoints two deputies, one chief
warden, one superintendent of the stone
pile gang aud two night wardens.
These positions are now filled by George
II. Simmons, of Wilmngton John w.
Donnison, Of Brandywino hundred; ox.
Sergeant Of Police Stetser of Whining.
ton; ex-Patrolman Alexander Burleigh.
Of Wilmington. Much speculation is rife
as TO who win be the New Castle man
appointed 10 one of these desirable but
responsible positions.
Evening journal., 1892-11-14
A PARADE POSTPONED.
Schedule Change Festival I'm MARSHALL
ton fiali-Nisitors Entertained.

Schedule Change Festival I'm Marshall
ton Hali-Nisitors Entertained.
Special Correspondence EVENING JOURNAL.
FAULKLAND, Nov. 14.-The parade
that was 80 have taken place in Mar
shallton on Saturday evening was post
poned on account of the parade i'm VIII
mington. II will take place one night
during this week
The trains on the Landonberg branch
were changed yesterday Only four
trains will run ON Sundays during the
winter.
The locomotive Of train No 271 was
derailed yesterday after reaching Ian.
denberg and n wrecking train was re-
quired TO replace it
William Taggart and Miss Clara Tag
CART were guests of William G.. Taggart
yesterday.
T.. ID. Hickman visited his brother,
Frank p. Hickman, in Wilmington, yes
terday.
A festival was held in Marshallton hall
on Saturday evening for the benefit Of
the Marshullton NJ r. church. A mum
Der of persons from the vicinity were in
attendance.
John Boyd, of Landenberg, left on
Friday for San Fransisco, Cal, where he
will join the regular army having enlisted
several days ago
On Saturday evening William Park
hill wheeled Taylor Pierson from Mar
shallton TO Newport
William Connor of Philadelphia, was
entertained by relatives at Ashton yes
terday
Evening journal., 1892-11-14
COUNTY CONVENTION CALLED.

Preparations Begin for the Entertain-
ment of Delegates In the Burnt District.
Special Correspondence Evening journal.
MDDLETOwE, Nov. IA special
meeting was held after Sunday school
adjourned yesterday morning at .the
Forest Presbyterian church TO make ar.
rangements for the accommodation of
the minister's who are expected to be
present at the session of the New Castle
county convention, which will be held
in the Forest church on Thursday next.
Among the young ladies' appointed TO
attend 20 the final arr rso.lonts were
Miss Edith Reynolds, Miss Edna Frazier,
Miss Helen Naudain Miss May Holten,
Mrs. William z. Miilln and Mrs. A. M.
Brown.
The scene of the late conhagration.
the stable of w. s. Letherbury is being
cleaned and the remains removed and
preparations are being made for rebuild
ing on the same site The ice house OF
Il. b. Rice which had one side burnt out
of IL will also be rebuilt at once, as will
the fence separating the printing house
yard from the stable. The property is
owned by Merritt N. Willis.
Scott Townsend Of Wilmington, is
nUAIMAAlk n ANW ANNn WIN AAAtAAAn MnN
relatives here and in Odessa
Miss Blanche Cochran, who has been
visiting in Germantown Pa, re
turned home Saturday evening.
Percer Bailey of Philadelphia, is visit.
ing his sister, Mrs John p. Cochran, Jr,
near town.
Miss Julia Bruere, of New Egypt, H.
j., is the guest of Miss Helen Naudain
She will also visit Miss Corinne Cochran
before leaving town.
Bsnjamin Wilson and Alexander H.
Reynolds, Of Elkton, spent yesterday IN
town the guests Of friends and relatives
l.. o. Waller and Hirons Denney, oi
Smyrna, were the guests of friends yes
terday
William f. Metten, foreman of the
Middletown Transcript, has accepted q
position on the Philadelphia Item anc
left for his new ield of duties today
Evening journal., 1892-11-14
SPORTING NOTES.

Harry Hutchens, the champion English
sprinter, is ont with r challenge TO meet
anybody any distance from 80 to 400 yards,
and will come TO America to meet any one
accepting.
There is a possibility Of doc" O'Connell
being matched TO fight Dawson, the Aus
tralian, before the California Athletic club
next month.
Kitty Bayard in the free for all trot at
Piqua, o., broke the worlds record on a
half mile track. Time 2:12H.
Gus Schmelz win manage the Washing
tons of 1893, and Of the present team only
Richardson, Larldn, killen, Radford and
Hoy are to be retained.
Johnny Van Heest and Sol Smith have
been matched to fight Nov. % at the Cali.
fornia Athletic club for a 5000 purse.
The stallion record now stands as fol
lows; Yearling, Athadon, 2:27; 2-year-old
Arion. 2:l0l(; 3-year-old, Monbars, 211M
4-year-old, Moquette, 2l0; 5-year-old, Al
lerton, 209l4 All except Arion belong "a
the Wilkes branch Of the Hambletoniar
family.
Evening journal., 1892-11-14
incidents of ihe Dnv.

Captain Lunt has just completed a
fine row Of frame houses of the latest
pattern on Chestnut street. The cot
tages have such a comfortable appearance
that Captain Lunt has been highly com.
plimented on his success as a builder.
A well-known professional man made
an agreement with a Republican mer.
chant that II Cleveland was elected he
would take the merchant TO Washington
on March 4 TO see the Inauguration. raw
ing all expenses.
William keatly, conductor Of the Della.
ware Iron Works train. has not resigned
as has been stated in a daily parer. but
has only been of for few days to re-
cover from the effects Of an accident.
The n. =. Sunday school is contem
plating giving a novel fair about Christ
mas weeks, at which every class will
have a table or stand. in one of the halls
Of the city.
Thomas d. Wise, the young and popu
Jar ticket agent at the p, w. & B. sta
Evening journal., 1892-11-14
IIoteI Pronrlctor ralIs pend.

ELKToN, Md, Nov William Falls,
hotel keeper of Elkton, died Friday
night of paralysis. He was native of
Ireland, and settled in Cecil cOu.ty. 90
Port Deposit, in 1885. whore he engaged
In bookkeeping for many years lie
afterwards moved TO Elkton and con-
Quoted the Howard House and Falls
Hotel up TO with tho past two years,
when he has livcl rn, lfe He was
about "a years of age ill leaves three
daughters lie was an old member Of
Union Lodge No As, A. f. and a. NJ,
of this place, and IL will attend his
funeral in a body.
Evening journal., 1892-11-14

tion, was the busiest man in town on
Saturday night.
Charles Hofmann. who recently pur-
chased the Jefferson House property, has
been making extensive improvements
there. A specious shed was just com.
pleted on Saturday ON portion Of the
lawn at the rear of the hotel.
Thomas X. Lancaster, Edward Hudson
and Sergeant of Police Thomas Morgan
were in Delaware City yesterday.
John Walls, the popular Delaware
street merchant. is suffering from gout
with which he frequently spends many
weary hours.
Miss May Goodley invited several oi
her Young friends TO an oyster supper
which she had forfeited on the defeat o
President Harrison.
Evening journal., 1892-11-14
Personal Events.

d. Harry King did not pay his pedes.
trian bet yesterday, by walking to Della
ware City, he having marched over
twenty miles ia the Wilmington Demo.
cratic parade on Saturday.
John Hammers, the Adams Fxpress
company wagoner for this city, will have
TO let the beard grow on his handsome
face for six months, because of a bet he
made with Howard Churnside.
Harry Barr, young machinist, left
for Philadelphia this morning. where he
will work at his trade in one Of the large
mills.
Evening journal., 1892-11-14

In a letter recently sent 10y Remenyi, the
violinist, TO his manager, he is reported to
have said: To-day is the ninety-sixth day
Of my playing every mortal day from eight
TO sixteen hours. just think of itl / can
play down the stars from heaven if they
condescend to come down. but they won" "
Wise starsm one feels like exciaiming.
And yet il is doubtful If in their realm
there exists anything more grotesque than
is Remenyi's attempt to make an organ
out Of one poor violin, when he plays his
unique arrangement of the Dead March"
in saul" Certainly there is nothing to
equal il in the realm of earth.
Evening journal., 1892-11-14
An E.so,t.. Enneh snrnri.n.

While a well-dressed young man was
walking home with an uptown belle last
evening, apparently in peace and in
ecstasy Of joy another youth, said to be
the maiden's brother, stepped up and
gave the escort stincing blow in the
teeth. The rap caused the escorts Jaw
TO drop and his derby hat to roll into
the gutter. He made no attempt to de-
fend himself, but, read iusting his apparel
he resumed his position at the maiden s
side and continued homeward. Those
who witnessed the unusual occurrence
were very much astonished and alarmed.
Evening journal., 1892-11-14
Jubilant Democrats Return Homo.

The Young Mems Democratic club and
Central club went to Wilmington on
Saturday night to participate in the big
parade there, accompanied by the CITY
Cornet band Most of the Democrats left
on the % p IN. train, which was com.
posed of four extra cars. Il Is said that
about 800 people went from this city
during the evening The New Castle
band came home sore and unhappy hav-
ing been compelled to march over twenty
miles during the night
Evening journal., 1892-11-14
WIImIncton nnys Nm.

The foot ball team of the Wilmington
High School went to Chester, on Saiur-
day and defeated the Chester High
School team by the score of 3G to o.
Kimble and Rice of the Wilmington
team played a strong game H. Clyde
and Oglesby played the best game for
Chester.
Evening journal., 1892-11-14

PRINCE ANDRE was bOfu Oct. II,
1850, in Zongdidi, Mingrela, Russia His
knowledge Of the game was derived from
carefully watching his parents, who were
both excellent chess players At the age
Of fourteen the prince played a series Of
games against Barnes, the great Morphy's
rival, and made n remarkable showing. At
an amateur tournament i'm Hamburg the
priZe
Evening journal., 1892-11-14
a nIairoroIILan rolIee rorcr.

Mayor Herbert's patrolmen have
donned their splendid new metropolitan
overcoats and now look for all the world
like the New York members Of the bureau
OF police. The overcoats are double
breasted and shine with silvery buttons
and make a soldierly looking mau even
larger and more dignifed.
Evening journal., 1892-11-14
In Honor OF Glove ma Stow.

The citizens of Red Lion have unfurled
a large flag at the main corner. which is
the cross roads at that village The flag
Is used at all church festivals, and has
been spread at a number of Democratic
gatherings. IL is hung from high lopes.
stretched across the corner, so that
every team passing there goes right
under the national ensign.
Evening journal., 1892-11-14
WORK ON The DELAWARE
Result Of an Official Inspection
of Improvements.
SHERIFF eoULD's NEW DEPUTIES

He win Appoint one New Castle Man.
A Red Lion flag Raised for Grover.
New metropolitan Overcoats for Mem
bers OF the Police Force -Bulkhead
BARS Dyke Found to be Great Ad-
vantage.
Special CORRESPONDENCE Evening Journal.
NEW CASTLE. Nov. 14.-General Henry
L. Abbott and Major Raymond. of the
United States engineering corps, have
finished an official inspection of govern
ment work and improvements on the
Delaware. One of the principal points
of inspection was the dyke mt lower
Bulkhoad bar which was finished several
months ago, and has since been found TO
be of great service TO deep draught yes
sells. Considerable attention was given
hv the two officers TO the examination Of
the new casemates which are all com
pleted and have been located along the
banks Of the Delaware river. Every
thing Is in readiness TO lay the torpe.
does. which will be taken out into the
stream and will be discharged by elec.
tricity.
The work Of completing the Delaware
Breakwater was found by them TO be
progressing more rapidly than they
anticipated, and the work of closing the
gap between the eastern and western
Breazwater is rapidly nearing compile
tion The space has been filled in with
stone TO the height Of low wator The
removal of the islands i'm front of this
city has not been progressing as rapidly
as 10 should, although the contractor i.
taking out between $4,000 and 10000
cubic feet of dirt each month.
Evening journal., 1892-11-14
DIed Aner n Nicbt ont.

Abraham Scott, Of t23 McCaulley
street. died very suddenly yesterday
morning after . nights dehauch. lie
was n well known colored man i'm that
neighborhood and was Familiarity known
as "Doe. DR.. 5. p. Manship, who was
called in, gave a certificate Of death from
apoplexy.
Evening journal., 1892-11-14

0VERc0AT Last Satur-
day was GER
DAY tainly over
coat day at
Sixth and Market, and
YOU probably saw them
being worn yesterday.
The customers are de
lighted with the styles
and materials, pleased
with the fit and makeup
and satisfied that the
prices are as low as can
be found anywhere for as
good qualities. Bargains
all through our tailoring
department. Splendid
business sack suits to
order at $40 and SIS.
Diagonal cutaway suits at
$25 and $50. Trousers
from SIS up. Good value
and satisfactory fit guar
anteed. Three custom
cutters busy all the time
keeping our orders filled
and an immense shop full
of tailors and helpers,
always anxious to give
you their best service.
Do you want a new hat
or a pair of shoes? We
keep both and are doing
a nice trade in them.
JAMES T. MULLIN & SON,
Clothing, 9th & Market,
Hats, Wilmington.
Sh Oes.
Evening journal., 1892-11-14

have puzzled over
the game Of chess
only one has
achieved any rep
utation as a bril-
liant player, and
he is Prince Andre
Dadian, Of Min
grelia. Steinitz,
for many years
the worlds cham
pion, has declared
that the princeis a
"hrst rater."
Prince Andre
Evening journal., 1892-11-14

Lexington, and won the yearling stake Of
1888 in 2:3s. Asa 3-year-old-having in the
meantime become the property OF $. a.
Browne & Co., Of Kalamazoo-she made u
record of 2:22l( She did not trot at all in
her 4-year-old form. Mr.. Browne thinks
that she viii wipe out Nancy Hanks rec
ord next year, and probably get down to
the two minnie mnrk.
Evening journal., 1892-11-14
Again Arrnigned for Larceny.

Christopher Brooks, colored, was again
before Judge Ball in the Municipal court
this morning for larceny of underwear
from Mrs. Hannah Scaunal, of 1919
Chestnut street He was held in $500
bail for the higher court
Evening journal., 1892-11-14
A RcmnrI,nbIe Trntter.

Belle Vara is now regarded as the most
remarkable horse that ever lived, for at
the age Of five years, in a driving, fighting
finish, she equaled the record of Maud 5,
made in a trial against time, which stood
unbroken for six years. Belle Vara is a
bay mare, foaled 1887, by Vatican out Of
Nell. She was bred by IL. j.. Neale, OF
Evening journal., 1892-11-14
A Fine Clubhouse.

The Reliance Athletic club, Of Oakland,
Cal, will move into its new home, now in
course Of erection, about March /, 1898.
The first floor of the building viii be occu-
pied by stores. while the rest Of it will be
given over to the club. Every appliance
known in the construction Of modern struc-