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Evening journal., 1893-12-28
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splendors of Silk and Gold, but What on
Earth Were Cana" snd "Atlas?''

splend0rs of Silk and Gold, but What on
Earth Were Cana" snd "Atlas?''
Some one who has been delving into
old, musty magazines has brought to
light a description Of some trousseau
gowns made for Princess Charlotte when
che married Prince Leopold Of Saxe-Co-
burg.
Here is the description Of the wedding
gown: "The wedding dress was a slip Of
white and silver atlas, worn under q
dress Of transparent silk net, elegantly
embroidered in a silver CANA with bor-
der TO match, tastefully worked in floral
designs TO form festoons round the bot
tom, the sleeves and neck trimmed with
most rich suit of brussels point lace"
All very fine, but what, prithee, thou
quaint old fashion writer, are "cama"
and "atlas?" "Mantua" is almost as OBJ
solete part of the vocabulary Of fashion,
but we still recognize behind it the inn
age of a flowing cape. But "atlas" 1t
is conundrum. And 'cama| An
Egyptian riddle. 1t seems to have been
quite popular, whatever it was, for an
other of the trosseau gowns was Of white
net embroidered in gold CANA, with bor-
der laid over white satin. In this case
the mantua was of rich gold brocade,
with blown roses richly woven in and
trimmed with gold lace. OF the other
gowns of this old time bride, one was Of
transparent net richly embroidered in
the bright and dull tones Of silver; an
other was of fine white india muslin
worked over in little spots wrought in
filigree gold and founced with brussels
point; another was Of silver tissue
trimmed with silver lace.
In addition to all this gold and silver
finery, there were two whole dresses of
brussels lace, valued respectively at 300
and 800 guineas; also two Of British
blond net, specially worked for her royal
highness. The last but one of the gowns
described was a white muslin morning
gown, trimmed with three broad rows
of valenciennes lace. All the gowns, it
will be noticed, We're white, and most of
them were gorgeous with gold and silver
thread.
But the going away gown Of the Prin-
cess Charlotte is enough to make q mod
ern bride gasp. 1t was of the richest
white silk, trimmed with a broad foot
ruche of white satin, headed by two
deep flounces Of brussels point. The
short sleeves and low bodice-imagine a
decollete travelling gown!-were veiled
in the same lace With this was worn
a pelisse of white satin, lined with sar-
senet and trimmed with broad bands Of
ermine. Unfortunately there is no de-
scription Of the millinery which accom-
panied all this magnificence. OF course
the hat must have been white and enoT-
nous, with sweeping l~r'~s and volum,
inous lace voil.-Now NOI.i sun.
Evening journal., 1893-12-28
Sporting News Nnte..

Bookmaker Bennington was Indicted
by the grand jury. at Washington, yes
terday, as were also three of his clerks.
Their cases were immediately nolle
pressed by the attorney general. As thew
were about TO leave the court room they
were re-arrested on bench warrants. .and
held in 81, 900 bail each for trial on two
counts.
Bully Madden has been offered a purse
OF $50, 900 to bring of fight between
his man, Bob Fitzsimmons, and the
winner OF the Corbett-Mlteheil.
Charley Mitchell arrived in Jackson.
Vile yesterday. He weighs lSG ana will
fight at 175.
William A. Brady, manager for Cor
hett, has been called down by Manager
Bowden, Of this Duval Athletic Club Of
Jacksonville. The latter saws that
Brady talks too much"
A dispatch from Jacksonville saws that
both Mitchell and Corbett will be ar
rested this morning.
delegation from the Warren Athletic
Club will 60 to Washington tonight to
witness the contests between their favor
ties and sparrers Of the Columbia
Athletic Club, Of Washington.
Evening journal., 1893-12-28
A Cnrlo.ilr In puhlln non.n..

A little public house, in which the land
lord and his customers have u curious cx-
perience, stands on the boundary line di-
viding the townships Of Darwen and Os-
waldtwistle, Lancashire. The boundary
line runs directly through the center Of
tho hostelry, and as there are public rooms
ON either side Of the passage two licenses
are necessary. Tho publican is compelled
TO close the Darwen side Of the house at
10 O'Clock every night, according TO the
conditions Of his license, but the Oswald
twistle license allows him 20 keep his
door open until / o'clock. IN order not
20 lay himself open 10 a prosecution by
Darwen, therefore, the landlord, when
the clock chimes 10, compels his custom
ers TO remove from the Darwen to the
Oswaldtwistle side of the house and shuts
the doors Of the carly closing portion. 1t
is stated 10y the landlord that he qualities
himself for voting in both townships by
fixing his bed directly over the boundary
line.-London Tit-Bits.
Evening journal., 1893-12-28
No Thief win Touch II.

A costly ring, unguarded by police or
other special protection, hangs suspended
to silken cord round the neck Of a
statue Of the Maid of Almadena, the
patron saint Of Madrid, in one of the
most frequented parks of the Spanish
capital. It isset with valuable diamonds
and pearls, but there is not the least
danger of its being stolen. The greatest
thief in Spain would sooner steal the
plate from his own mothers coffin than
TO even so much as touch the uncanny
relics. Its history is curious and inter
esting, being equal TO anything related
in medi@val folklore.
1t was made in accordance with a
special order from the late Alphonso
XII, who gave it to his cousin, the beau
tiful Mercedes, ON the day of their be-
trothal. She wore it constantly during
her short married life. Upon her death
the king presented it TO his grandmother.
Queen Christina. She died soon after
accepting it, and the king then passed
the deadly little jeweled band of gold to
his sister, lnfanta de Pillar, who died
within month after. Again the ac-
cursed circlet started on its deadly
rounds, next finding a place upon the
finger of Christina, daughter Of the Duke
Montpensier. In less than 100 days she.
too, was dead. Alfonso then put the
cursed jewel in his own casket Of precious
relics and lived less than a year after
so doing. Is it any wonder that such a
harbinger Of death can safely hang on a
statue in an unguarded square.-Phila-
delphia Record.
Evening journal., 1893-12-28
Dana ON the Bible.

In recent address Hon. Charles A.
Dana of New York said:
"Almost all books have their use, but
some are indispensable 20 this kind of an
education. But Of all these the most use
ful, the most indispensable, the one whose
knowledge Is the most effective, is the Bi-
bic
81 am considering it now not as a re-
ligious book, but as manual OF utility,
Of professional prcp9~.io2 and profess
sional use for journalist. There is per-
haps no book whose style IS more suggest
i've and more instructive, from which
You learn more directly that sublime sim
plicity which never exaggerates, which re-
counts the greatest event with solemnity,
Of course, but without sentimentality or
affectation, none which you open with
such confidence and lay down with such
reverence. There is no book like the BIZ
ble -
Evening journal., 1893-12-28
eoorH,a oENeRous NATURE.
Joseph Jefferson rays Glowing Tribute
10 the Dead Trngedian.

NHHN
America's greatest comedian, Joseph
Jefferson; ltaly's greatest tragcdian, Tom
maso Salvini, and the lender Of the Eng
lish stage, Henry Irving, were the princi-
pei figures in the Edwin Booth memorial
services held recently in the concert hall
Of Madison Square Garden.
After he had stated the order Of the ex-
ercises Mr. jefferson said;
"And now IL would seem that my duty
Is done, but can quit this scene without
telling you how closely allied / was in
friendship with Edwin Booth? We were
boys together. He was but 10 years Of
age when / first met him-the sweetest
nature and the most noble face / ever look
ed upon. His splendid social and dra-
matte career was marked by me from its
beginning 20 its close. Pardon me If j
press too closely upon his early domestic
life but was tho confdant between him
and the sweet lady to whom he gave his
first loyc-was cognizant of his youthful
courtship, his early marriage and the be
reavement that followed after. / have
acted with him upon the stage and ram
bled with him through the woods. We
shared our youthful joys together, and in
after years he leaned upon my arm in the
autumn of his sweet life
"lt was but little more than year ago
that wo strollcd together upon tho sea
shore, and ii / remember his thoughts and
words Alright he considered no man happy
until he could enjoy tho success of his en-
emies. Surely this was an elevated oondi-
ton for ono who was akSut to step across
the threshold from this world to the next.
"We all know Edwin Booths public be-
nevolence, but his private charities were
only revealed 90 his friends, and even
these he would have concealed from all
eyes had it been possible. May ! mention
one? When be returned TO San Francisco
after 30 years absence, he discovered the
abode of an old lady who had acted with
him in the years gone by. He found her
in poverty, and his charitable hand sur
rounded her with comfort for the rest Of
her life.
Another; Over 40 years ago his father,
one of the great tragedians Of tho world,
came 60 act in the city of Charleston. lie
was attended by his son Edwin. They
were living at the house OF an old friend
/ saw them under this hospitable roof
Thirty years afterward tho unfortunate
city of Charleston was shaken 20 its very
center by terrible earthquake, and that
same house, with hundreds OF others, was
crushed to earth and its inmates injured
and ruined. Before the fallen telegraph
wires had been lifted an hour a message
of comfort to that afflicted family was
flashed over tho wires by Edwin Booth,
with "A splendid gift that placed them be-
yond tho reach of want. New York Sun.
Evening journal., 1893-12-28
LIInl.

ANDFRSON.-On December 2s, at the resi-
denco ot his son -in-law. Andrew Medford, No
l6l. kOdman street. Philadelphia, James An
derson, aged % years.
RIGGS.-At Middletown. on December 25.
benjamin Il. Biggs. In the 73d year Of his age.
BULLOCK.-On December q, 1898. John \. .
Bullock, aged 50 years.
d. BUhNs-on Deoember2i 1893, Mrs. Thomas
Burns aged Is.
CONNELL.-On December %, 1893 Mary
Ann Conneil, aged 50 years.
AWSON-Suddenly, on the 23d instant,
Margaret :. Dawson, in the slst year of her
age.
GAR RETsON.- Hannah. widow Of Leonard
A. Garretson, I'm her stth year.
GUM On the 26tl instan Annie, wife OF
William Gum and daughter Of Thomas and
Mary Toy. aged % years.
Relatives and friends are respectfully in
vited to attend the fureral from the residence
of her husband. 1917 Scott street. on Friday
afternoon at , o'clock. Services at 81
Anne's Church. lnterment at -. Joseph's
Cemetery.
MCCALL In this city, on December 25,
1898, George Mccall. aged years. son Of
Samuel J. Mccall, Jr
McCORMlCK.-On December 20, Joseph +.
Mccormick, aged 2S years.
Relatives and friends Of the family also
the employees Of the p. w. q B. r. r.. Shops
are invited 70 attend the funeral, from the
residence OF his sister, No. Ws Benne' street.
on Friday morning; at O'Clock. High Mass
at 81. Mary's Church. lntcrment at the New
Gath dral Cemetery.
MoMENA11IN-On Dec. 25. 1898. Ellen, wife
OF William McMenamin, aged 63 years.
MEYERS.-In this CITY. on December 20.
lsV5, Caroline Meyers. In hers.d year
O'DONNELb--ln this city, on tho 2}d in
sient, Charles II. O'Donnell. In the 3lth year
Of his age.
PlERCE-On December "A, 1893, Clara B.
Pierce, aged l3 years.
RICHARDSON-In West Chester, Pa, on
the 2'd instant, 1homazine Rich ardson, az ed
50 years.
ROBE. On December 26 1893, Char'es
Albert Rohb, aged 81 years.
SHEPPARD-On December a. 1893, Lydia
A. sheppard, aged 80 years
Evening journal., 1893-12-28
An Echo From the Fair.

Here is the latest lagoon story, accord
ing to the Chicago Inter Ocean: Il was
near the south side Of the Electricity
building. where an extended view of the
lagoon is cut off by the island and by
curves. An Irishman stepped up to a
guard snd said, "Where is that lagoon
I'm hearing about" Fright here. % was
the answer, with a wave of the hand to-
ward the water. The Irishman looked at
the water, the island and some weeds that
are in the corner and said: els that itg
Begorra, IN stale it some night with a
sponge"
Evening journal., 1893-12-28
InnIdnnta .f the nnr.

Several local instrumental musicians
will 90 TO Wilmington tonight to take
part In the Christmas entertainment of
Mt. Salem Sunday school.
The City Cornet Band Is making
marked improvement under its new
instructor, w. Il Eberle, of the Grand
Opera House, Wilmington. The baud
played pleasing c,ncert last night
In the prize contest for selling season
tickets for the c. A. G bazar the race
has narrowed down TO Thomas Doris
and Harry H. Price Both are
struggling for the FIRST prize, which Is a
gola medal.
Evening journal., 1893-12-28
Pers.paI Event.

Mrs. William Temple, Of New York
city, is the guest of her mother MIS-
George Hewlett, on Fifth street
Miss Lydia Earnsy. of Philadelphia, is
here for few days as the guest Of her
mother and sisters on Fourth street.
Albert V. Fosters vote won the frst
article that was pnt up TO be voted upon
at the O. A. Q. bazar last night
Auld, Barr, @. S. King, Ed Wise,
-Countiss and w. l.. Cannon, Of the
TrampiDg Club, went TO Delaware City
and back yesterday.
John M. Wilson has gone to Philadel-
phla for brief visit
Evening journal., 1893-12-28
ANOTHER JAIL VISIT.
Levy Court and Jail Commits
sioners There To-day.
IMPROVEMENTS NEEDED THIS YEAR

Members of the Warren Athletic aud
Orion Athletic Clubs. OF Wilmington,
Received and Entertained by tho Co
lumbia Athletic Club at the Opening
OF It's Bazar-Young Temperance
Workers at Farnhurst.!
Special Correspondence Evening Journal.
NEW CASTLE, Dec. 2s.-Sheriff Gould
to- day entertained number Of well.
known New Castle countiaRs at his
residence at the jail. The Levy Court
Commissioners arrived here at IL 30 on
their an nual inspection tour and went
all through the institution. During the
tour Of inspection Jail Commissioners e.
g. Boyd, James B. Toman and John 7.
Stoops accompanied the visitors and
every improvement needed this year was
carefully neted as the inspection pro.
crossed.
Dinner was served at O'Clock at
which the guests were Levy
Courtmen Gallagher. Scott. Arm
strong, White and Mealey; Jail Com
missloners Boyd, Toman and Stoops
Ex-Presidsnt Of City Council o. A. Car
rick Member Of the Board Of Education
w. c. Worthington, of this city, and
James Green, Of Braudywine hundred.
Evening journal., 1893-12-28

Before insuring your life elsewhere.
call at the Office Of the Equitable Life
IN the Equitable Building for informa.
tion as to actual results paid TO living
policy holders in the largest. strongest
aud best Life Company in the world.
ANsoE A. MAHER, Manager.
Evening journal., 1893-12-28

tai and county almshouse at Farnhurst,
yesterday. They distributed gifts among
the inmates and conducted special
Christmas services. The occasion was a
pleasant one both to the visitors and the
visited
Evening journal., 1893-12-28
so-oALLEp FReE SCHOOL CLOSED.
Had Reen Regarded as a Privnte Institu-
tIon hut SnppnItad by the COUNTY.

~Nt~N
tion Hut supported ny the County.
GREENsBoRo, Md. Dec. %. Several
years ago, f. w Williamson, who has
been interested for some time in the
educational enterprise Of Caroline county.
erected a handsome school building In
In the lower part Of the county, known
as "Williamson's Free School.
The school has been regarded as a
private institution. The school board
however, h been supporting the school
Tor some time, hut, having considered
the matter at its last meeting, decided
that sufficient title Is not vested in the
board Of school commissioners to give
them absolute control, aud consequently
It is outside Of the law for them to ap-
propriate money for maintenance Of the
school
As soon as equitable terms can be made
with Mr.. Williamson, the school board
will again furnish teachers for the
school.
Evening journal., 1893-12-28
Married.

BRINTON-pENNELL.-In this city. on
Monday, the 25th instant, by Rev John
France, William l.. Brinton 10 Helen J. PEN
nell.
TT-MENTZFR ON December 2l, at
ChambershurR,P Pa , Uric L. Scott. of this city,
and Mrs. Daley Nom ger. Of Altndale. Pa
Evening journal., 1893-12-28
nnmestic Ecnnnn,r

Wife-An phwy DO yez be takin thin
pills when yez are well again?
Husband-Faith, would ye be after
having me let dollars worth Of pills 10
TO waste2-Ram's Horn.
Evening journal., 1893-12-28
New omoers Of Adelphia Lodge.

Last night Adelphia Lodge, Ne. s, X.
OF p, met and elected the following
officers: c. G., George NJ Kern; V. G
John B. Vining; p, David Bryson; NJ. At
A, Edward Daily; NJ Of W., James C
JemisoA M. of f.. p J Ahsrn; NJ. OF r. ,
Robert Shaw; X. Of r ana s., II. w.
Hushebeck: Trustee, Edward Dalby;
l. g., James Bennett; representa-
tive TO Grand Lodge, p J. Ahsren. re-
ports from all the officers and various
standing committees showed the lodge
TO be in q sound condition and inoreasiHa z
IN membership. Adelphia Lodge holds
the spacious X. OF p. Hall and meets In
the third story Of that building.
Evening journal., 1893-12-28
Given Awnv.

Commencing Wednesday, Dec. 90, the
prettiest panels ever given in Whining
ton. Grand Union Tea Co, 90 King st.
Evening journal., 1893-12-28
Young Men From Wilmington.

Athletes made things lively last night
In New Castle. but behaved we'll and
were of the streets before 10 o'clock Il
was the opening night Of the c. A. @.
bazar and the New Castle Organization
was entertaining the Warrea Athletic
Club, Of Wilmington, and the Orion
Athletic Club, also of Wilmington. 4 be
visitors arrived here at 7l5 and pre-
sented a fine appearance Each club
wore dark overcoats, derby hats and
carried canes, upon which were their
club colors in flowing ribbon. The
Columbia Club also looked and marched
well aud when the Wilmington boys
arrived here they we're In waiting at the
station, headed by the City Cornet
Band, twenty pieces Tue line was
formed with the Warren Club bringing
up the rear and the procession moved Ia
town TO the Court House Here Mayor
Herbert welcomed the visitors and they
responded by giving His Homer three
lusty cheers and a series Of club yells
Later In the evening the Opera House
was a scene Of gaiety and beauty, with
its pretty decorations, valuable and
beautiful articles exhibited and charm.
ing walters and attendants The City
Cornet Band played on the stage and
there we're other attractions. To night
the G. A. G. Orchestra will play and
there will be drills aud comedy on the
stage.
Evening journal., 1893-12-28
New Foreman at tho woolIsn MINIS.

There was no change at the New Castle
Woollsn Mills when they resumed oper-
stions yesterday except in the card room
where r N. CaTty, Of Philadelphia,
assumed the duties of foreman, succeed.
iug Robert Shaw, who Is now in business
In this city.
Evening journal., 1893-12-28
ITEMS q INTEREST

Guest-Landlord. You may bring me a sir
lion steak Let it be fresh and juicy, broiled
half through, but not too rare. very teDder,
and be sure that you use real fresh butter.
Landlurd-Why, IL ] had such a fine thing as
that I'D eat Il myself.-Fiiegende Blae tier.
Evening journal., 1893-12-28

II doesn't seem 10 throw cold water over
Kris krngle's good intentions when we turn
the family hose on II m.- -Glens Falls Repub-
lean.
Evening journal., 1893-12-28

Both the method and results WIEN
Syrup Of Figs is taken; It is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the svs.
lem ehectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup Of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro
duced, pleasing to the taste and ae
septable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and hsve made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. DO not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FTG syrup Co
. SAY FRANCISCO. Cal.
LOUISVILLE. xk. NEW ToRK. N.Y.
Evening journal., 1893-12-28

Christmas Cheer for the Unfortunates.
Near.Y 100 members Of the Woman
Christian Temperance Union, the Young
Women's Christian Temperance Union
aud the Young Mems Temperance Reform
Cub, Of this city, visited the state hospl-
Evening journal., 1893-12-28
Dslawareans WIN Have Another oppor.
tunlty.

An advertisement In the Peoples col
umn Of the EVENING JOURNAL to-day is
the result Of the action Of the Board Of
Education in deciding to give the teach
ers Of Delaware one more ohancs for the
position OF assistant principal OF the
High School, by applying to Principal
Knapp and then attending the examina-
tion to be held in the High School on
January 13 This is generally csnceded
TO be wise plan and the best solution Of
knotty question over which the tax
payers have been wonderfully exercised
Several members OF the board voted
against engaging foreign teacher on
Tuesday evening, partly because they
thoughtDelawareans should have chance
first. and II they were not cjmpetent aud
willing, then outside applications could
be considered
Evening journal., 1893-12-28

FULL Made to order or
ready-made. Made
DRESS to order from S25 to
$65; ready.made from
SUITS SIS to $27. In the
maGe to order we
have the best values we have
ever shown at $25. Good fast.
color imported dress worsted,
the latest style goods, or for $5
extra we will line coat and vest
with silk or satin. Can furn.
ish either the Dress Worsteds
or Broadcloths at same prices.
In the ready made suits we
have big success with our SIS
Suit. $13 for coat and vest
and 50 for trousers, and if you
do not want to invest much
money it may just please you.
We also have a lot of Dress
Suits, all sizes, for hire for
those who do not have enough
use for one to buy.
Evening journal., 1893-12-28

The nearest thing toa vacuum Is n lette
written merely for he purpose Of keeping NJ
a COfresp pondence. Milwaukee journal
Evening journal., 1893-12-28
The Imnnrlnnce III b

Every man we ever knew had ambition. but
onIy few had application with it.-Atchison
Globe.
Evening journal., 1893-12-28

Hoods Pills act easily vet promptly and
on the liver and bowels 25c.
Evening journal., 1893-12-28

During the Lull I'm Business. Get in a Few
Moaths nc Gsldey Commercial aud
Shorthand College.
II will quickly ft you for better posi-.
tion This is what some are doing who
are out of work.
Evening journal., 1893-12-28

The importance of keeping the liver and
kidneys in good condition cannot be over
estimated. Hoods Sarsaparilla Is a great
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1893-05-19
THE body OF Ida Bennett. the

THE body OF Ida Bennett, the Saliva
ton Army captain who was murdered
at Spokane, last week, by John W.
Hoskins, who then committed suicide
has been shipped to San Bernardino,
Cal. Lieut.. Augusta Waechter, a de-
voted friend of the deceased, accom-
panied the remains. The funeral
services were conducted at the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church, at Spokane,
under the auspices OF the Salvation
Army. The streets were thronged
during the progress of the procession
from the barracks to the church. Sew.
eral local ministers took part in the
services, which were very impressive.
Many illusions were made to Captain
Bennetts devotion to her work. and
sobs were heard all over the house.
The crush in the church was awfuI
and in the midst OF hymn the editice
began to settle and the walls to crack.
Hundreds rushed out into the street
and there was almost panic. The
church is built on an insecure founda-
tion, and the building settled four
inches owing to the great weight.