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Evening journal., 1893-04-04
WHY HE HATED THE BEAST"
An Extraordinary Request which Excited
the CpEicsity of a Country Boarder.

An Extraordinary Request which Excited
the CUEicsity of a Country Boarder.
81 never look at that old clock on the
mantelpiece," observed my friend Mrs.
w. as we sat in her parlor one evening
last week, "that it does not call 10 my
mind an amusing incident connected
with my trip to the northern part Of this
state last summer.
Il was stopping" she went on, sin
quaint little village at the only hotel in
the place. Every evening upon retiring
l heard voices in an adjoining room.
My curiosity naturally prompted me to
listen. The conversation was usually of
commonplace order, but what really
attracted my attention was this strange
request nightly repeated:
Nov, Jovilla, put that internal beast
out of the way and cover him up It
was mans voice, gruff, though, fan
cied, kindly. This peculiar request was
invariably met with some such response
as this:
"'Oh, Tom, shame upon youl What
would dear mother say if she knew how
you treated her present.
"The voice this time was distinctly
feminine and rather shrill and complain
ing. OF course was fairly consumed
with curiosity. What manner Of beast
was this which the poor woman was thus
obliged to put out Of the way and cover
upg And why did they keep beast in
their bedroom anyway?
"In vain pondered over this seeming
mystery. In vain fretted and guessed.
Tom appeared to be so kind and even
tempered too. Well, could stand it no
longer, so finally resolved to ask him
frankly for an explanation.
Mr.. Tom, said to him one morn
ing, pray excuse my apparent rudeness
and curiosity, but won't you tell me
about that beast you keep in your room
and why you wish to have it covered up
every evening before you retireg
"a CLEAN Of mirth lighted up his coun-
tenance. so you've heard us a-tallzin,
neighbor.' he said. Well, it's just this
away;
"Jovilla, she's my wife, an she sets
great store by her ma, which, between
you an me an that there gatepost, don't.
SO long bout last Christmas the old
woman give us a clock. Itwasnt much
to look at, but it had the awfulest tick
you ever heerd. Loud and solemnlike
it was, an it made me that nervous ]
couldn't get no sleep O nights.
"'"Now, Jovilla," says /, you'll have
to put that tickin beast-I always calls
il a beast-out of the way or muzzle it
or su'thin, OF I'll smash it with a ham,
mer, will" So Jovilla she took it and
wrapped it up in her flannel petticoat.
But may / never touch another drop
Of cider ef the cussed thing didn't tick
louder than ever. That kinder made me
mad, an told her that il / heerd that
ticlzin agin I'd stop it for good.
$50, you see, neighbor, Jovilla fixes
it every night before she goes to bed SOS
it KANT make no noise. She just puts il
in the washtub, throws a big fur robe
over it, shoves it in the closet an shuts
the door.
"'An that, neighbor,' observed my
rural acquaintance, is what mean by
coverin up the beast. "-New York Her.
aid.
Evening journal., 1893-04-04
Insects Used For Medicine.

The cochineal insect is in some cases
recognized as a medicine, and at one time
had a reputation for wonderful virtues.
Honey and wax, often used in pharmacy,
are insect products, while gals, used in
medicine for their astringent proprieties
and the gallc and tannic acid they fur
nish. are also the work of insects.-Lon-
don Tit-Bits.
Evening journal., 1893-04-04
Personal Events.

Landlord Charles Hofmann and Mrs
Hoffman, were in Wilmington last night
attending the ball in German Hall given
by the Delaware Saengerbund.
Miss Emma Clark and Miss Kate
Jordan were here last night attending
the Easter Monday ball.
Miss Lydia Wright will leave for
Chester Pa, tomorrow for an extended
visit to friends in that city.
Foreman Robert w. Wright, Of the
Triton Cotton Mills, has resigned after
having served a term Of many years
there.
Evening journal., 1893-04-04
A ouarterIr mi..Ion oonferenoe

The directors Of the Delaware Bible
Society held their quarterly meeting in
Fletcher Hall yesterday afternoon. Rev.
w. W. Mofett Of Camden addressed
the meeting, $50 was donated to the
American Bible society and various
committees were appointe q.
Evening journal., 1893-04-04
pilots Promptly Taken Back.

The Delaware pilots John B. Price and
Thos. r. Norman, who we're ordered to quit
the Pennsylvania pilot boat w. w. Ker,
won victory yesterday at the meeting of
the Philadelphia Board Of Port Wardens
Warden Bowen moved that the expulsion
be reconsidered, and the motion passed,
with an overwhelming majority, and the
men 90 back at once.
Evening journal., 1893-04-04
New Depot al psImar onsnsa.

The new station at Delmar on the
Delaware railroad was opened yester-
day. 1t is one of the most complete of
any station on the road in its apartments
A library for railroad men containing
over 100 volumes is included.
Evening journal., 1893-04-04
prowned IN the nslnwnre.

While the schooner Bessie @. Beech,
from the James river was beating
up the Delaware river on Saturday last
the mainboom jibed, and knocked over.
board one Of the crew, who was drowned,
despite the efforts made TO save him.
Evening journal., 1893-04-04
saccess In Home preInr.

II have dyed with different materials
but have found nothing equal to Dia.
mond Dyes. writes Elizabeth Davis of
lronton. o. by following directions
and having a. strong dye. I never make
a failure. Where some make a failure
VS. because they do not use Diamond DYES
II else fail to follow directions"
Evening journal., 1893-04-04
PENINsuLA NEws pARAeRApHs.

The poorest season for the dredgers
IN long time closed on Friday.
Miss Harriet Freeman Ringgold died
at Chestertown last week, aged 90 wears.
Evening journal., 1893-04-04
EntsrlaIned n the LIbrary.

At the new library last night Mrs.
Christopher Columbus held forth to the
light and entertainment Of large
party Of guests and spectators. The In.
terror Of the pretty building, wherein is
stored so much knowledge, was taste
fully decorated for the occasion. Re
freshments were served In abundance
during intermissions.
Evening journal., 1893-04-04
All the Latest Novelties in Millinery.

Readytrmmed and order. An elegant assortment of
French Flowers Ribbons Fancy Straws French Chips
Our Dress Goods Department richer in the
display of alwool Popins Benganes Whipcords, Henri
eas Cashmeres and Seg in all the spring shades than
now In Dress Silks business needs no introduction
They have always been feature.
Evening journal., 1893-04-04

There are differences in teeth. Some
are Of a nature capable Of withstanding
very rough usage, while others are frail
and need constant attention.
Evening journal., 1893-04-04
LETTERS From The PEOPLE.
the Cause Of Commercial Fau-
ures

Gambling the Cause of Commercial Fail
ures.
To the Editor Of the Evening Journal.
DEAR SR:-Chauncey NJ. Depew says
that nine. .tenths of the business failures
arc caused by gambling The measure
before our State Legislature to legalize
gambling at county fairs, and the wide
spread opposition TO it, makes this
very prominent subject now before the
people. Rev. Dr. w. L. S. Murray, OF
Dover, will therefore deliver lecture
before our students in our College Hail.
End floor Of Institute Building. on the
afternoon Of Wednesday. the 9TH inst,
at 80 o'clock on the subject; Gambling
the Cause of Commercial Failures" A
cordial invitation is extended to yourself
and the public to be present.
Respectfully yours,
II. 5. Goldey.
Goldey Wilmington Commercial Col
lege, Wilmington, Del, April 4, 1898.
Attend the large sale Of pictures-frst floor
M. 4lo Market street. this evening
Evening journal., 1893-04-04

The use Of drapery in ideal art is rs
purely for artistic reasons as is It's abb
sence and has nothing TO do with the
propriety Of clothing.
Evening journal., 1893-04-04

What shall we place on your tombstone p.
asked the minister of the editor. 1--WE are
here 20 stay was the feeble reply.-Atlanta
Evening journal., 1893-04-04
The Lenten Season is overl

The Easter ball given by the Nonpareil
Social Club last night in the X of p. Hall
was a pretty and successful event. The
young women, instead OF wearing full
dress, danced in beautiful new spring
costumes and looked very pretty. Hushe-
beck's dance orchestra furnished the
music. The grand promenade, led by 7.
Gale Morgan and Miss Josie Fitzgerald,
began at 30 o'clock. Among the lead
ing couples we're the Misses Maggie Nc
Caulley, Anna Duffy, Annie Wright,
Mary Ryan. Lydia Wright, Name McGue,
Lizzie Harney, Kate Rememter, Mary and
Lizzie Farley. Belle McNulty, Maggie
Toner, Miss Carrie Bowen Of Delaware
City, aud Miss Maggie Connor of Will
mington; James Duffy, VIII Cannon,
Hugh Duffy, George Wright, Hugh
Gilkey, Hugh Ryan. Peter Madden, John
Kelly, Michael Farley, Darby Tobin,
Philip Sheridan, Frank McGrory. Jack
Linn, Harry Neher, John McCaughan.
The promenade march which the orches-
ira played was composed by the late
Professor +. S. Duncan. Il was near the
peep of day when the dancing ceased and
The dancers dispersed for their homes
Evening journal., 1893-04-04

The Advertising Of Hoods Sarsaparilla
Is always fully substantiated by endorsements
which In the financial world would be ac-
cepted without a moments hesitation.
For a general family cathartic we con-
hdently recommend Hoods pills.
Evening journal., 1893-04-04

Send Your Carpets to the Electric Garnet
Cleaning and Upholstery Works. 900 Orange
st. Telephone 800. Bader a. Conway,
Evening journal., 1893-04-04
CITY BUILDING AFFAIRS
Annual Meeting of the Citizens
Loan Association.
ENCOURAGING STATEMENTS MADE

Easter Ball of the Nonpareil Association
in the X. of p. HalI-sailor Drowned I'm
the River .whiIe His Vessel Was Com
ing Up-River and bay Pilots Roin-
stated-Pleasant Entertainment at the
Library.
Special Correspondence Evening Journal.
NEW CASTLE, Del, April a.
The Citizens Building and Loan Asso-
citation held its annual meeting in the
City Hall last night. Freeholders and
intended freeholders in all parts of the
city are interested In this prosperous
building association and the meetings
are all largely attended. The reports of
Secretary William J. Ferris and Auditors
Harold Sudell ID. w Elkinton and John
Thompson were very encouraging. The
reports showed that $l6,9iS had been
paid out for loans. The net assets are
$69. 1896 O6. Each share in the first
series which has been running FIVE
years, is worth $71 90. The value of
each share of the second series, two
years old is $2577 There are SSS shares
in the first series and 234 in the second.
The following officers for the ensuing
year were elected: President. George
W. Dickerson; vice president John @.
Mahoney; treasurer, J. d. Jsnvier;
secretary, w j. Ferris; directors, John
A. Walls, Patrick McGrory, Thomas
Frazer. R. J. Conway, e. l.. Wilson,
w c Worthington, John r Connolly.
William J. Etchells, w. e. Rothwell.
Evening journal., 1893-04-04
PRICES,

We feel safe in the verdict of your Judgment
Good Strong Union Cashmere (Mens) Suits $3.50 S.
Al-wool Black Corkscrew (Mens) Suits guaranteed fast
color $40.
A-wooI Grand Army Blue (Mens) Suits, S1o |
A-wool Fancy Cashmere (35 styles Suits $r2 to $IS
Awoo fine Corkscrew and Diagonal Suits focks cutaways
and sacks $I2 to $40.
Union Cashmere Suits IA to IS years, SO 50 to S.
Alwool fancy Cashmere Suits, ID to IS, $S toI2
Childrens apiece Short Pant Suits So to S. co.
Mems Fine Cashmere Pants so styles all spring shades
$3.50 to 81.
Evening journal., 1893-04-04

The Equitable life the largest, strongest
and best company in the worid-has now over
Sl50,O0,U0 assetts, a surplus over All liabiN
ties OF S5l,OCO,OO0 and its income last year
amounted 70 over l2,s00.000. Its policies are
The most liberal In the world and the divi-
dends paid on maturing policies are without
parallel IN the annals Of Life Insurance his
tory. This company has at present Sl25,OO0 600
pany In the world.
Evening journal., 1893-04-04

Its funny about Jaggs. he never speaks
above his breath any more" 81 suppose it's
because it's so strong he can't."-Chioago
Inter Ocean.
Evening journal., 1893-04-04
ITEMS OF INTEREST.

Attend the large sale Of pictures-frst floor
No. 4l9 Market street, this evening
Evening journal., 1893-04-04

did you ever notice that some men seem
nappiest when they are most in debt - sYes.
Inelr credit gets so bad they can't even bor-
ro< trouble'-W Washington Star.
Evening journal., 1893-04-04

Goldey Wilmington Commercial Col
lege. Wilmington. Del. April 4. 1898
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-07-25
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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-07-25

free labor on the same level with
its convict serfs tits hard lines for
labor, and when this occurs under
a free republican form of govern
ment it is enough to make the
spirits of Henry, Franklin, Wash
ington, Lincoln and the thousands
of patriot fathers of this nation
mourn, even as a mother noun
reth over the death of her first
born. Russia has no serfdom
worse that that.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-07-25

THERE is not a shadow of doubt
that Great Britain will never fire
gun to prevent Canadian annex
alton, and it is just as certain that
this country will not move a finger
to cOnsummate such anneXa-
ton. There are a few men and pa
pers that have that annexation
bee in their bonnets, but the buz.
zing is not at all general, nor does
it seem to be catching to any
alarming extent.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-07-25

RECENT rich discoveries of gold
are reported in California and in
Colorado, the free gold in the lat
ter find yielding $40 an hour for
the time it was worked by one
miner. If these new mining fields
are extensive they may somewhat
restore the equilibrium between
silver and gold caused by the
heavy surplus of silver production
in late years.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-07-25

FROM all the large manufacture
ing centers come the news of mills
closing down and operatives with
out work, owing to the fear of hos
tile legislation by the Democratic
congress of this country, aided and
abetted by the president. This
matter grows serious and will only
come to an end when Mr.. Cleve-
land assures the country that there
is to be a halt in the attacks made
by his party upon the labor and
manufacturing industries of the
country.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-07-25

IF TRUE, as reported, that Gov
ernor Saloon Keeper Tillman is
dealing out liquors in short meas
ure jugs no wonder that the old
state is down on him. South Caro-
lima is not an over-patient state,
but if she were it is too much to
expect that she would remain
quiescent while her jug privileges
were curtailed.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-07-25

The boys are in camp at Austin
There are not so many of them
there by half as were expected,
though more are arriving. The
camp regularly opened on Sunday
morning, and troops were travelling
to the place of encampment all day
Sunday. Why does not the piety
of the state rise in arms against
this needless desecration of the
Sabbath day?
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-07-25

THE Cleveland organs deny that
the support of the democratic
party was pledged to the presiden-
tial candidacy of Secretary Gresh-
am in 1886, before Gresham would
consent to leave his life-term on
the bench for a four-year's term in
the cabinet. General Terrence, of
Chicago, close friend of Secretary
Gresham, positively a Sserts lat the
support of President CleVeland's
administration was promised him
before he would agree to accept
the portfolio of the treasury. How
does this suit Mr.. Carlisle? Do
the bourbon democrats feel happy
over the pledge of their admins
trdtiOn to republican mugwumps
a man who remains so much a re-
publican that he does not think it
proper for him to make appoint
ments to office under a democratic
administration?
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-07-25

OHIO has a constitutional pro-
vision that debars the creation of
any banks of issue. That provis-
ion was made against the evils of
"Wild cat" currency in the days
before the war, and it is safe to say
that so long as she remains Repub-
lican, or, failing that, so long as
John Sherman and VIM. Mckinley
live, she will retain that saving
clause in her constitution.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-07-25

IT is quite certain that self in.
terest will govern the Demo
cratic senators in congress, several
of whom are deeply interested in
iron, coal, lumber and other indus
tries. These men are naturally
protectionists and can be depended
upon to go with the Republican
members of the senate in antago-
nizing the free trade measures that
are so certain to come before con-
gress. What pity that Texas did
not have some senator so deeply
interested in wool as to prevent the
passage of law putting wool on
the free list.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-07-25

You cannot protect any of the
staple manufactures of this or any
other country without protecting
the producers of the raw materials
of such staples, and also the labor
that enters into the growth of such
raw material and the labor en-
ployed upon it's manufacture into
goods ready for consumption. This
talk of protecting one class at the
expense Of the other is almost all
nonsense. If trusts threaten the
legitimate operations of this law of
mutual protection, outlaw the
trusts. 1t is not necessary to de-
stroy the industries of a country to
prevent big fraud.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-07-25

THERE is vagueness surround
ing these rumors of Neragua's
dropping his pile among American
spectators that leaves entirely
too much to the Imagination. If
the Spanish Don is an object of
American charity it would be well
to understand on what grounds
Uncle Sam is paying debts for this
remote descendant of the queenly
woman who staked Columbus
with her jewels.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-07-25
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Manager Light, San Antonio, Tex
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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-07-25

PARIS is not scared of the an
archistS when they see an army of
10000 massed in her municipal
barracks, but what will be the con-
ditiOn when the military are with
drawn" That is what Paris is anx-
iOuS to know.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-07-25
TUESDAY, JULY %, 1898.

IT is said that the newspapers of
the country have made many of
the leading statesmen of this ma
ton. In that case there are no end
Of leading statesmen who do not
acknowledge their creator.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-07-25

az All contracts or Ills must be APP
proved by the Secretary and Manager.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-07-25

COMMISSIONER BLOUNT, who re-
fused to deliver a Fourth of July
Grafton at Honolulu, complained
to Admiral Skerrett that Lieut..
Lucien Young, who "did the ora
ton on that OCCASION" was too pa
triotic in his utterances, but the
old admiral, who is a true Ameri-
can, and not the English emissary
Of a Democratic administration,
gave Mr.. BlOunt a turning down,
and informed him that the utter
ances Of Lieut.. Young were not too
patriotic to suit him. The Ian
guage complained of was:
"Finally with the annexation of
Texas and California, whose rapid
settlement brought the Pacific
coast into such prominence, no one
can doubt the manifest destiny of
the United States to control the
commerce of the Pacific Ocean
and in so doing it will not be long
before these Hawaiian Islands will
become as important to the Ph9-
nician of the new continent as the
1gean Islands were to the Phmni-
clan navigatOrs of old"
Both Blount and Cleveland will
hear more of that sort of language
before the Hawaiian islands are
turned over to Great Britain.