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Evening journal., 1893-08-26
WHY Japanese swords Arc Choap.

People who are fond Of rummaging about
in curio shops are no doubt surprised at
the cheapness Of japanese swords. They
ate cheap because they are plenty. When
the mobiles adopted European ways, they
took 20 European costume also and
seemed to acquire a distaste for many of
the things that had been personal or house
belongings The short, needle pointed,
razor edged swords worn by the damios
and their retainers though of the finest
steel and beautifully ornamented, were dis
carded for English sabers and dress swords
and came TO this country by thousands. Ia
San Francisco n dozen years ago they We're
heaped in boxes and tubs and were sold for
less than 81 apiece.
The price has advanced alittle since then,
the values running from s. to $40, accord
ing to the condition of the blade. the
richness of the lacquer on the scabbard, tho
ornamentation in gold and bronze on the
handle, but plenty Of good ones are still to
be had. One cranky freak of collectors is
to break mp the weapons, preserving only
the bronze and iron guards, which are often
decorated with flowers and figures of ex-
quisite workmanship in gold and silver
One man in New York has dismantied over
500 swords for thispurpose and wants more
New York Sun.
Evening journal., 1893-08-26
STORIES OF THE DAY.
The scarcity Of Currency.

Daniel l. Horn is one of the expert
cocktail dispensers at the Hotel Willis
Last week he was granted leave of
absence for ten days, much to the regret
Of the patrons of the place.
He announced his determination to go
to Boston to spend his vacation. That he
thought he could get some valuable hints
at the Hub" for the benefit of thirsty
Wilmington Is only surmised.
At all events. on last Monday morning
he started for the Bean city with hope
In his eye and a ticket IN his pocket
His substitute slung cocktails all day
long, but they weren't the kind Dan
was in the habit of dispensing.
On Monday night Dan jumped from
an electric car which stopped in front Of
the Hotel Willis, and made a bolt for the
door. He diun't stop to shake hands or
offer an explanation of his untimely re-
turn. Upstairs he vaulted, three steps
at a time. His face was so long that he
aim st struck his chin on the steps.
In three minutes he was downstairs
again, radiant with happiness.
Hello, Dan You must have got on a
Wilmington accommodation instead of a
New England express, didn't your
asked one of the hotel employees.
mo, didn't" said Dan. Il got on
the fastest Maryland division train 1
could get. When / got to SSeedunk,
Pa, / felt in my pocket fer money to
pay for box of fried oysters and found
/ had left all Of it-$94-in my everyday
coat pocket That's why came back in
such hurry
AS a result of this incident Dan
changed his route OF travel, and is WOO
ing the breezes of the ocean at Atlantic
City.
Evening journal., 1893-08-26

months the doctors, neighbors, and
friends were amazed at the great change
in her condition.
1.-THE doctor said: What has caused
this changer
my reply was Lactated food.
che remarked: 1t is evidently the
right food, although he had at times
recommended another, not being familiar
with this one. As you see her in the
picture, ] attribute her healthy appear
ance to the use Of lactated food"
Mothers who have nsed lactated food
agree that it best supplies the materials
for baby's rapid growth and develop
ment.
Lactated food is prepared with a re-
gard for purity, cleanness, and freedom
from possibility of contagion that merits
all the praise that has been so lavishly
bestowed upon it by physicians and
grateful mothers.
The nutritious parts of barley. wheat
and oats are so prepared as to be easily
assimilated; to these are added sugar of
milk and the salts, which are the basis
of mothers milk. These constituents
} are thoroughly cooked at high steam
heat, and make predigested. pslatable,
nutritious food, a perfect substitute for
mothers milk, fit for meeting every de.
mand of the rapidly growing child.
Lactated food has tided thousands of
babies this summer through the siclxly
hot days. 1t should be in the hands OF
every parent AS one of the greatest
specialists on children's disc asses has
well said
ut is worse than thoughtless for
mothers who think and read to neglect
lectated food, when so many mothers
eagerly tell of their own accord how il
has saved their babies lives and made
them strong, healthy, plump and full Of
life. 4"
Lactsted food can be had Of any drug.
gist. 1t is always pure, keeps" per-
feetly, and Is not affected by age or tenn.
peratur re.
Evening journal., 1893-08-26

The fearful number of infant deaths
this month, especially from cholera in
fantum, is due to the Ignorance of we'll
meaning mothers.
Improper food is the cause Of nine.
tenths of all infant mortality.
Mothers milk when healthy and sufii-
cient is the ideal infant food, ana it will
never be surpassed.
But when in the first year of the
baby's life recourse must be had to other
food, or when the time comes for wean-
ing the child, lactated food should be
given in preference to anything else.
It has saved the lives of hundreds of
babies. There is no mother in the land
but can read the following letter with
profit. It is from Mrs. C. NJ Childs, of
EllSton, Nd, the mother of the three
children whose pictures appear above.
It is written to the manufacturers OF
lactated food in Burlington, Vt:
'This is a photograph of my three
little ones, who are all subjects Of the
use of lactated food.
"Lactated food was recommended to
me by DR.. George Gillispie of Como.
wingo, Nd. six years ago. when the
eldest was a baby. My present baby
was born May 10, 1892. At the end OF
six weeks my physician advised Inc to
use sterilized milk. did so for a few
weeks, but she did not seem to thrive.
"She continued to grow thin and be.
came very much emaciated. At the end
of six months she weighed the same as
at her birth, which was eight pounds.
The doctor thought It doubtful II she
survived Without consulting him
further, resorted TO the use of lactated
food, as / had done before with the
others, procuring it from H. H. Mitchell,
of this town.
''1n one week the improvement was
very perceptible. At the end of two
Evening journal., 1893-08-26
Personal Events.

There was New Castle man in Phila-
delphia this morning. Several from
here will 60 see him tonight Fred
Worthington reached his majority and
will be rendered reception.
Mr.. Thompson and Mr. Lewis, Of
Smyrna, were here yesterday and pur.
chased cunning skif from Charles
Hofmann.
The rattle for the double barrel gun 10
be held tonight at the Jefferson House
Is postponed until this night two weeks
September Q.
The owners Of dogs are coming to the
conclusion that the city means business,
and last evening Clerk Phillips was kept
busy registering shaggy and sleek
CANNES.
Miss Carrie Walker, lof' Elkton, is the
guest of Miss Clara Blackburn.
Miss Estella Deakyne left to-day to
spend Sunday at Ocean Grove, N. j.
Misses Addie and Emma Hayden, OF
near Townsend, have been visiting the
Misses DealSyne.
Evening journal., 1893-08-26

The private jewels Of the empress Of Aus.
tria are said TO be worth between 900. 900
and 100000 Of gulden. Among them Is n
magnificent necklace OF pearls, presented
by the emperor after the birth of the Crown
Prince Rudolph. The necklace is valued
at 100000 gulden. According to a Vienna
paper, the jewels of the empress of Russia
alone OF the crowned heads OF Europe can
be compared In value TO those of the EN-
press Elizabeth. From time to time she
has given jewels 20 her daughters and rela-
tions, but the collection is still almost I'M
equaled. These private jewels the empress
can wear when she likes and can treat as
she likes They are her private property.
This is not the case, however, with the
Hapsburg family jewels. Whenever hei
majesty wears stones from that collection
an entry is made in the books OF the guards
to that effect. The jewels belong to Oh,
dynasty.
Evening journal., 1893-08-26
Resolutions of Respect Adopted by the
Hushebeck Orchestra.

Whereas, It has pleased the Creator of
all things TO take from us our dear
brother, John b Sewell, while on the
threshold Of a model life, and
Whereas, In the death of so active a
member, we the Hushebecl Orchestra, of
New Castle have sustained an irrepara-
BILE loss. Be IL
Resolved, That we will ever cherish
the memory Of this upright, honest and
diligent associate, from whom we have
been separated, and we will ever keep
fresh the remembrances of his cheerful
disposition either in Joy or pain, and the
example as illustrated in his daily life
Of righteous and fearless citizen, and
Resolved, That as a token of our love
and high esteem we extend our heartfelt
sympathy to his bereaved family and
publish the foregoing in the. daily press.
Il. O. CONROY,
J. M. DAVIDSON, Committee.
@. @. LUNr.
Evening journal., 1893-08-26

Barr, James Rice, Lewis Duncan, Harry
Meredith also James Shaw and George
Rodney A really pleasant day was
spent.
In a shooting match, Harry Lancaster
defeated Albert Foster. In the 100.
yards dash Arthur Murray beat Ed
Weggenman. Then the event of the
day came in another 100-yards DASH
In a running long jump. Foster beat
Herbert. Il was voted by the fair
visitors that Arthur Murray is one Of
the finest cooks in Delaware.
Evening journal., 1893-08-26
No Reptlles In NewfoundInnd.

Everybody knows that thereare no snakes
in Ireland, but very few know that New
foundland Is just Ike Ireland in that re.
spect, and there is no record that Newfound-
land had a st. Patrick to drive the snakes
Of either. There is plenty of game in New.
foundland, but not reptile of any kind
snake, toad, frog, lizard or even turtle
Another queer thing about the province j.
that while some wild animals are abundant
there no one ever saw a squirrel, porcupine,
mouse or lynx anywhere within its bound.
aries. This is all the more singular because
the adjoining provinces Of Nova Scotland
Cape Breton have all these animals and
many kinds Of snakes and other reptiles
ST. Paul Pioneer Press.
Evening journal., 1893-08-26
AT HEWLOVE'S HOME
Universal Sorrow Over the
News From the Panther.
NJ. 5. CHURCH A SCENE OF SORROW

GrIef-strickon Friends Of j. ID. sewen
Congregate in Large Numbers at His
Funeral-Campers Enjoy Themselves
on the Cam Farm by the River.
other Matters.
Special Correspondence Evening Journal.
NEW CASTLE, Aug. 26. The news Of
Captain John B. Newloves drowning
has been confirmed and the community
is again distressed at the loss of a
highly respected and affable citizen
Captain Newlove entered 1.-THE service Of
the Reading Railroad Company's trans.
portation department last year and has
since been acting as FIRST officer on the
steamer Panther, taking his turn with
the captain to give orders on the bridge
Captain Newlove was rather handsome
man. large in stature, erect in carriage
and possessing a genial disposition that
made him a close friend to everybody he
knew
Several relatives left New Castle yester.
dav for the scene of the wreck and the body
will probably be brought to this city at
once Captain Newlove owns a residence
on Union street and only took up his
abode in Philadelphia since entering the
employ of the Reading railroad A
vessel belonging TO him went down at
sea several years ago.
He was son.in-law Of the late Thomas
Frazer and his wife died a short time
ago after a brief illness. His son, George
who is now studying for a physician at
the University of Pennsylvania. was
born and grew up here and has just re-
turned to his studies after spending the
summer with relatives and friends here
Evening journal., 1893-08-26

Probably the most remarkable knife in
the world is that in the curiosity room Of
the factory OF Joseph Rodgers & Sons in
Sheffield, England IL has $50 blades. aud
10 blades are added every 10 years. Another
curiosity is three pairs Of scissors, an of
which can be covered by a thimble.-New
York Tribune
Evening journal., 1893-08-26
j. Il. sewen Laid to Rest.

Weeping friends Of John b. Sewell, the
young musician who died on Wednesday,
crowded the M. e. Church to the doors
yesterday afternoon at the funeral. The
oortege entered the church at o'clock
led by Dr. Martindale, who had come all
the way from Ocean Grove TO officiate
Miss Mary King, who had played wed.
ding march at the marriage Of his sister
when Mr. Sewell was best man, hardly
year ago, played Nearer, My God TO
Thee" as the cortege entered the church
The handsome casket was borne by the
members Of the Hushebeck Orchestra
Back Of the grief.strlcken relatives came
the High School Alumni, fifty
strong, led by Professor d. B.
Jones and the president. Miss Annie
Fleming. and kwith beautiful floral
Tyre. A pillow Of cream roses and car
nations adorned the casket as a last
tribute from the Hushebeck Orchestra
Delegations from the City Cornet Band
and Delaware Iron Works employees
formed another part of the procession.
Two selections were sung by choir
Of thirty voices from all the churches
and under the direction of w. e. Roth
well DIR. Martindale made an eloquent
address that was full Of sorrow, tender
ness, sympathy and exhortation. He
repeated the last words that he had
heard the young man say: 81 60 trust
ing" Interment was made in the M. H.
Cemetery, In a grave adorned with ever.
greens.
Evening journal., 1893-08-26

A very enjoyable watermelon party
was held on Thursday evening at the
residence Of Miss Name McGrory.
Among those present were Miss Annie
Duffy, Miss Sallie McGue, Miss Mary
Early. Miss Name Carlin, Miss Name
McGue Miss Name McGrory, Miss
Carrie Griffith, Miss Mary Griffin, Miss
Maggie McCaughan, Miss Kate Griffin,
john p Murphy, Philip Sheridan,
Frank Carlin, William Cannon, John
McCaughan and James Duffy. Water.
melon was partaken of by all and,
strange to say, there was no throwing.
The jolly company of young people
enjoyed a short evening ia singing
dancing and playing games and at II
o'clock they separated, all being
thoroughly pleased with the even g'i
pleasant enjoyment.
Evening journal., 1893-08-26

A surprise party from here went down
by skih to the camp of The Bill Nye
Club on the Cam Farm. The party was
composed of Mrs. Milton Woolson, Miss
Maggie Gebhardt, Miss Carrie Rice, Miss
Helen Rice, Miss Lily Palmer. Miss Addie
Foster. Miss Emma Patton, Miss Susie
Evening journal., 1893-08-26

To the Falls Of French Creek, via w. &
N. r. r. Train leaves French Street
Station, Sunday only 8 90 a. m. Return
lug leaves st. Peters Falls of French
Creek, 800 p m. Round trip tickets.
good only on day Of issue, ST. 80; children
between . and - years Of age, 70 cents
Evening journal., 1893-08-26

According to Civil Engineer Plummer,
Mount Tacoma is 1900 feet high. or l02
feet higher than Mount Whitney, supposed
to be the highest In the United States.
Evening journal., 1893-08-26

Gentlemen can increase their incomes
by soliciting life insurance for the largest,
strongest and best company IN the world.
Apply to AEsoN A. MAHER,
Manager Equitable Life, Equitable
Building. city.
Evening journal., 1893-08-26
Last of the Season.

Tomorrow will be the last of the Sun
day excursions TO Atlantic City by way
Of Pennsgrove this season. Boat leaves
King street wharf at 720 a. m. Fare
for round trip, $i.75.
Evening journal., 1893-08-26

On Thursday evening Sheriff Gould
and an ex-City Councilman were Just
ascending the jail steps when out
rushed Warden Stetser and hurriedly
addressing the sheriff, saio Follow me, +"
and rushed up Market street and
around to the school green. The sheriff
and ex.City Councilman followed closely
while Warden Francis came in their
wake, When they reached Stetser he
was trying to look at the roof Of the
jail by match light and held a bull dog
in the other hand, which Dog. Catcher
Bishop will never rope in. Stetser, who
is. one Of the best wardensl who ever
served here, takes all precautionary
measures every night. About 8 o'clock
he had opened the side door and had
seen man In his night clothes.
creeping along the roof. Stetser does
not intend to let a prisoner escape while
he is on duty. Whilst he returned to
the jail the other parties kept guard.
Pretty soon Stetser was on the roof and
had his man covered with his revolver.
But lol instead of 1t being one who had
tasted the cat" It was big white cat
himself Warden Stetser deserves great
credit for his presence of mind in the
matter and It goes to show that the
right man is in the right place.
Evening journal., 1893-08-26

A Sixth and Mar
ket, with its
convenience different de-
partments-
covering everything in wearing
apparel for men and boys-is
an appreciated convenience, the
addition of Hats and Shoes
making it possible to get a COM
plete outfit without leaving the
building. You will find in all
departments there is the same
policy-good goods at consist
emit prices. We are anxious to
do business with you and we
are confident that you will
prof. by making at Sixth and
Market your purchases.
Just now, in order to close
out all summer goods, we are
making special prices and re.
auctions, and you will find it
excellent investment to buy
now, if only to lay away for
future use.
We close at 6 p. m. except
Tuesday and Saturday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-23
pnn,. Reriaw Of rrnde.

NEW YORK, December 22.-R. G. Dur
g. Co.'S weekly review of trade y
The year is practically over, except
the holiday business, which is remark,
ably we'll sustained as respects number
of sales considering the state OF indus
tries and the army Of the unemployed,
but Is materially diminished in volume
because purchases average much small.
er In value than in recent years.
Changes during the past week have
not been cheering in character, but the
minds Of many are nov turning to the
dawn Of a new year with hope of better
things.
The failure Of the Crane Iron Com
pany last week, with some other smaller
failures, outweighed in Influence the
resumption of work BY a few iron
works and has increased depression in
the East. BeSSemeF iron is shipped to
Philadelphia from Pittsburg, where it
sells al S10.75, and Grey forge sells for
SQ35 st MahOning Valley furnaces, but
even in that region the manufacture
keeps only S,425 OF the Connellsville
coke ovens at worg, while LOSS are idle.
The closing Of the St. Nicholas Bank
with liabilities OF So, 753, 900 caused no
excitement. Foreign trade still shrinks,
exports for three weeks haping been 10
per cent. less than last year and imports
at New York 20 per cent. less.
Failures for the week were 344 in the
United States against 2S3 last year, and
81 in Canada against is last year.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-23

towards secret profanity? The lucky
boy who is put on a horse as sO0n as his
Lays will stand 10 may have a regular
riding rig. For the other lucky boy
whose father owns a yacht or Is a sail
or, there is a ~tarpaulin get up for alittle
men Of three that would make the most
respectable landswoman yearn for the
salty seas. Military capes OF circular cut
and red lined are worn over cadet
rigs, but the. latter are not tn really
good taste except for the boy who Is q
cadet. As for underwear, your real boy
begins to demand suspenders as o as
he knows how 20 ask for anything, and
with long trousers even q boy OF three
may be rugged up with them 70 his in
tense delight.
For a vet earlier stage In the career
OF our future great meh the child's dress
pictured Is a pretty garment. IL is OF
white wollen stuff embroidered with
colored cross stitching, and is cut in
one having no separate yoke and but
tons behind. 10 is laid in three double
boxuleats front and back and the pleats
and spaces TO front are embroidered
with colOred silks. Around the waist
comes an embroidered belt that buttons
on one side. The plain sleeves have a
full puff finished with q small embroid-
cred frill. tLOBErrE.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-23
ATrIbuts by 10. WmIamsOn.
II no Eaitor OF the Rsg's:s-:

ITO nc h4LQF OF tNo Ae8te-ofs
SrR:-As you have announced already
q great anu worthy man has fallen in
d person Of Col. ID. ID. Johnson. l
have known him from his %bOyhOod. no
one had fewer enemies than Col. john
son had. attended his funeral on yes
terdav which was q large one. There
we're a number whORpOke in eulogy Of
the deceased. A number OF his COM
rades who fought under him In the late
var "o-~ nresent TO pay their last re-
THIS 70 one Vhvy loved.
and poor. sI5el was q friend 10 both rich
u ~-hepeyer he met one he
Knew whether rich "a - - wos Ti,b
an eLtenueS hand and taartv Is"ab
Inc COlonel Wa a man of abfntH5y - I,
perception and of Sou 49, pu'SS
in his many speeches, HIS meht' Il
bear me testimony, was quite eI6SS WIN
Dan Johnson was an %unainching Demo
crat, and his treatment by his party, to
say the least Of it, was not at all times
what IL should have been. If Col.
Johnson had been rewarded according
TO his merits and labors be might have
been Governor or Congressman long
since. He was not lacking in ability or
patriotism, for I think be has done as
much as any other man in the State to
make the Democratic party what
it Is to-day. Col. johnson was
a good soldier for his country
and best Of all died a good soldier for
his Divine Master. 1 learned be wished
to live for the good OF his family,
friends and country. But when the
time came TO face death, he was ready
20 meet the enemy and did conquer at
last, and 1 hope be is where there is
no more conflict, but is resting in the
far-away home Of the dead. Peace to
his memory, and may the Great Bene-
factor Of all good give consolation to
bis bereaved friend,
CAPT. j. w. WILLIAMSON.