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Evening journal., 1893-02-04
NEw Works POSTAL egnv!oe
Interesting Facts About the oroueh of tho
Delivery system.

Interestlng Facts About the oroweh of tho
Delivery system.
Thefair Of the opostoi1ice employees was
an incentive to resuscitats and revivify
every postal article obtainable that was
quaint, ancient, and antique, even to an
exhibit Of a picture Of the building used
for the first postoffice. In connection
with this might have been mentioned the
fact that it was in 1923, nine years after
the construction Of the first fort at the
southern end Of Manhattan Island, that
the first postofiice saw its beginning.
Previous to this, masters of vessels
bringing letters from domestic and for
eign ports brought them on shore and
left them at a coffee house, where the
merchants, the burghers and the loung-
ers met to discuss the topics Of the day.
Here the letters were deposited in a
rack, where they might be obtained by
the persons to whom they were ad-
dressed.
In 1860, when New Amsterdam con-
sisted Of struggling groups Of one story
houses with peaked roofs and gable ends
fronting the street, and when the city
extended no farther north than Wall
street, there was the town winding near
the Battery, and the government house
stood in Water street, near Whitehall.
1t was in this year that the letter carrier
first appeared-the lounger who carried
tho mail to tho merchant or burgher It
was not until 1902. however, that tho
first city postofiico was established, near
Bowling green, the postmaster being
Richard Michel.
In 17i0 the British postmaster general
established tho general postofiice in this
city and ordered that all mails coming
by vessels should be sent there. a year
later post routes between New York and
Boston and New York and Albany were
established, and the mails were carried
on horseback twice a month. In l74O a
similar route was established between
New York and Philadelphia
In 1853 Benjamin Franklin was ap-
pointed postmaster general Of the col
onies. Alexander Golden soon after
ward succeeded Richard Michel as post
master of the city. which Office he held
until the beginning Of the Revolution,
when the postoffice was abolished by the
British officials and remained closed for
seven years.
William Bedlow, after whom Bedlow's
island was named, was the first post
master appointed after the war, and in
1856 no was succeeded by Sebastian Bar
mum, at which time the postal revenue
was S2,7SO, and the city directory con-
tanned 92G names only.-New York Trib-
une.
Evening journal., 1893-02-04
BATTLING FOR SOULS.
Mr.. Moody Still Preaching
Salvation at the Rink.
MELODY AND ASSURANCE BLENDED

The Last Two. Evangelistic Services of
the Week Attended By Large Crowds.
An Impressive Discourse on the Free
dom of Salvation and Sermon on
Excellent Singing.
The meetings at the Rink yesterday
were, as usual, crowded What space
was not occupied by men last night was
thrown open TO women at 7.3O ana fully
1,OU0 crowded into the hall
A service of song opened last nights
service, as usual. Mr.. Sankey sang two
solos, Fading Away Like the Stars OF
the Morning" which he sang at Spur.
geons funeral. and Me Ain Countrie,
by request. Mrs Mark E Bowman sang
alone II do Not Ask for Earthly Store
Taking as a text Romans, X, 10: 1T
shall come TO pass that whosoever shall
call upon the name of the Lord shall be
saved, Mr.. Moody preached a brief,
effective sermon. illustrating the points
Of his discourse by the recital OF
many personal experiences. The
preacher had diligently searched
the Bible for an instance
where God refused PRAYER. Adam,
Cain, Ahab and Judas might have been
saved had they prayed for forgiveness,
but he could find no record Of their hav
ing done 30. David became a doubter and
his hands were stained with murder, but
God forgave him when David asked for
forgiveness and He will answer suppli-
cation now as quickly as He did in
David's time. Men have a sham cry, he
said, like children, but when prayer Is
sincere God will answer 10. He con
tinued:
"You have got to be in earnest If you
want TO get into the Kingdom of God
| IL man, woman or child goes out Of this
house to night unsaved that person will
have no one but himself TO blame The
Oldest sinner here would have as much
influence with God should be repent as
any minister and would be Just as near
TO Him as any of the prophets or the
patrarchs God will hear an honest
prayer TO night as quickly as He has
done during the last 1000 years
He vividly portrayed the evils Of
drunkenness and stated that many a
man had been kept from a drunkard 4
grave by a boys prayer, which, he said,
was as powerful with God az any other
II it were honest.
Profanity, too could be blotted out by
| Christ. The speaker had heard that men
were denouncing the rink meetings, and
thanked God for 10. IL showed that the
devil was stirred up. He exhorted
everyone to call upon the Lord and be
saved.
Rev. Dr. J. Y. Dobbins aroused the
congregation by prayer of intense
earnestnees and the inquiry room at the
conclusion Of the service was visited by
the largest number yet.
AT the afternoon service few men were
present. Mr.. Moody discoursed on
Path
crowded overflow meeting was held
at Delaware Avenue Baptist Church last
night Dr. Ellis, of Baltimore preached
and Mr.. Sankey sang.
There will be no meeting tonight.
The meeting tomorrow afternoon will be
for women, and In the evening for men
only, unless the room is not filled by
o'clock The meetings Of Thursday and
Friday nights next will be for men only
Evening journal., 1893-02-04
bound to Say Something.

Among other anecdotes Of university
life Dean Hole tells Of an occasion when
there was some doubt as TO tho locality
of a city mentioned in q Greek text, and
the lecturer addressed a youth who had
just come up from the famous Shrews-
bury school, 'Now, Mr.. Bentley, you are
a pupil Of our great geographor, DR.. But
Ter, tho Atlas Of our age, who carries the
world not on his shoulders, but in his
head, and you can probably enlighten us
as to the position Of this ancient town" q"
81 believe, sir" was the prompt reply.
"that modern travellers are of the opin-
ion that the city ought to be placed about
ten miles TO the southeast Of the spot
1t now occupies ON our map"
After receiving respectful thanks for
his information, the informer told Dean
Hole as they left the lecture room that
he had never heard Of the venerable city
before. but that for tho honor Of Shrews-
bury and the reputation Of DR.. Butler
he felt himself bound to say something.
Evening journal., 1893-02-04
ThoOid wav.

Mr.. Halloran, an up river pilot of ce-
lebrity, who was studying the lower
Mississippi river told me that he remem-
bered when it was the custom for the
mates 60 hit lazy negroes on the head
with a billet Of wood "and knock them
stiff" The other negroes used to laugh,
presumably as the sad faced man laugh
ed when the photographer clapped pis-
tol TO his head and said, "Smile, or I'll
shoot YOU" When the felled negro came
to the others would say, "Lep up quick
an git 10 work, nigger; de mates a-com-
ing" They do not urge the help with
cordwood now-so the mate of the Prov
idence told me-because tho negroes get
out warrants and delay the boat-Ju-
lan Ralph in Harpers.
Evening journal., 1893-02-04
NIr. nement,s cnhlnet of nIInernls.

The largest and richest private cabinet
Of minerals in America is said to be that
Of Mr.. Clarence l.. Bement. of Philadel-
phia. His collection fills nearly a whole
floor Of his largo house, which is lighted
with special reference TO seeing his treas
ures TO advantage, and none Of the pub
lie museums have specimens Of a size,
beauty and perfection TO surpass those
that he has been patiently gathering for
the past twenty years or more. The
leading dealers in this country have
standing orders to send him the best Of
what comes TO them, and they willingly
do so, for he is prompt and liberal in his
payments, being a gentleman not only Of
of enthusiasm, but of ample fortune
What he does not take is sent to the
British museum as the second best buy
er. While it is difficult to set a price on
a scientific collection, it is said by those
who should know that Mr.. Dement'S
cabinet is worth at least 1925, ,000.-New
York Sun.
Evening journal., 1893-02-04
eAYETY IN NEWARK.

A Well-Attended Hop and other Soci-
ables-E. Il. Martins Misfortune.
Special Correspondence Evening journal.
NEWARK. Feb. 4, 1898. Last night
IN Caskey Hall one Of the prettiest hops
Of the season was given by the young
men In the town The toilets were
charming. The following Wilmington.
ians were present: Misses Lindsay
Robinson, Gillespie. Harry Bootes
Walter Butler, William Green, Mr..
Barry, Ar thur Chambers, G.. T. r. Bates.
Thomas Fraim, Jr., Homer Barry, A. r..
Reynolds, Bert Bayne and Harry II.
Gould. Many were present from Elkton
and Milford.
While Edward R. Martin was making
preparations TO attend the hop he met
with an accident, which resulted in the
breaking Of an arm by slipping on an icy
pavement. This is the second time the
arm has been fractured; the first time
was while blaying foot. ball with the
Warren team az Front and Union streets
on Thanksgiving day. The most un-
fortunate part Of the affair is
Mr.. Martin, who is a civil engineer.
had just secured position
on railroad in Connecticut, and already
had expressed his trunk 70 BRIDGEPORT in
that State. The unfortunate young man
was given medical attention. and later in
the evening, taken by several of his
friends to the Delaware Hospital in VIII
mington.
A surprise party was given James X.
burnite, by number Of his young
friends, last evening.
A "Soapbubble" entertainment was
given in st. Thomas Episcopal Church.
Thursday evening. with much success.
Evening journal., 1893-02-04
80 Longer nn I.rnerlment.

The kindergarten is no longer an ex-
pertinent. It is not now on the defen-
sive, either on its educational or on its
philanthropic side. IL is rather for those
who ignorantly oppose the kindergarten
TO show cause for their opposition in the
face of the almost unanimous approval
Of experts and the enthusiastic indorse-
ment Of all that part Of the general pub
lie who have had the opportunity of be-
coming familiar with its methods and
results.-Century.
Evening journal., 1893-02-04
Natural Cas-"

Everybody knows that farce comedy
company usually contains three or four
good artists, and no more, while four.
hfths Of the cast is made up Of people
who have not had ability to entitle them
70 places on the stage. The performance
Of such company becomes tiresome of
course, whenever the three or four good
performers are off the stage The man
ager of the Natural Gas" knows all
this, just as well as anybody else. and
has avoided any possibility OF dull
moments in the performance.
Evening journal., 1893-02-04
"CIty sports.n

The Chicago Daily Press thus eulogizes
the performance Of the "City Sports
Comedy and Specially Company" which
appears at the Academy Of Music Tues.
day evening; Sam Jacks burlesoue
home was filed last night 70 witness
that big show, the City Sports Comedy
and Speciality Company. The perform
ance opened with the Working.
mems Jubilee, introducing the
company in songs. dances and
witty repartee Prince Flotow
followed his silence and fun act. The
sheridans, in their black face comedy
sketch, are original The knee row
ballet, with the French statue artists.
showed well drilled chorus. Mile.
litella's character songs were new, and
along with Matt. Flynn's received hearty
applause
Evening journal., 1893-02-04

Both the method and results when
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 sys-
TEN efectually, 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 ac-
ceptable 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 have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50c
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 FIG syrup co.
SAW FRANCISCO. Cal.
to0'SEzis. AZ aER YoRK RE
Evening journal., 1893-02-04
ADJUSTMENTS.
"count Casper at the Opera House

Count Casper" at the Opera House.
A large audience greeted Chai les I.
Ellis in Count Casper at the Grand
Opera House last night. Count Casper"
is light comedy which affords Ellis,
who is fine tenor, many opportunities
for singing. He sang many new and
pretty songs The comedy parts were
ably sustained by Charles w. Swain. as
Terry McFadden;" !" John A. Holland. as
Lord Cecil Tufthunter. and Miss Clara
Moore, as mora OHoolihan." Count
Casper will be presented at the matinee
and TO night
Evening journal., 1893-02-04
Invontlon snccceds Iryen,ion.

The new hook and eye that are Pc
culiar because the hook has a hump in
it have been succeeded by a hook that is
peculiar for two humps between which
the eye is held in place. Thus rapidly
does invention succeed invention in this
land Of novelties.-New York sun.
Evening journal., 1893-02-04
WhIttIer Literarv snoietv.

At a meeting OF the Whittier Literary
Socie y Of the Friends School yesterday
afternoon the following officers were
elected: President, Elliott Harvey vic =
president, Keith K Rodney; secretary,
Ethel E Bach; treasurer, lie Baron r.
Barker; librarian, Norman S Huxley
editors, Henry Candy, Mary Poole
Evening journal., 1893-02-04
nonorlnr the chlef Lustlce.

Orphans Court met at 10 o'clock this
morning Judge Grubb, out of respect
for ex.Chief Justice Comegys, ordered
Crier Smith to adjourn the court until
Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock. Chan
cellor Wolcott, who was to have held
court on Monday, will not sit in Chan
Gerry until Tuesday.
Evening journal., 1893-02-04
ITEMS OF INTEREST.

'sYou have fast horse. haven't your" she
said. as they skimmed along the Boulevard in
a cutter which was barely big enough spr-
two.
Evening journal., 1893-02-04
The Plain Truth

Is good enough for Hoods sarsaparilla-
there Is no need Of embelishmeut or sensa-
tionalism. Simply what Hoods Sarsaparilla
does. that tells the story Of Its merits
Hoods pills are easy, yet efficient.
Evening journal., 1893-02-04

"Well, guess / caa hold my own. any
way he replied aud then he took both rvins
in one hand. slipping his arm around her
waist, and gave her q practical illustration Of
the meaning OF his remark lbrOoklyn
Eagle.
Evening journal., 1893-02-04
incidents OF tho Day.

Eddie Wise, little boy who was
building fire to help heat the armory
of Company H last night. poured coal
oil on to help it along and tongue Of
flame leaped out into his face He Is
not seriously injuredi
James +. J. keenan,, well-lnown
Dobbinsville resident, 85 years old, died
at the home of his brother on Clark
street last night The funeral will take
p ace on Monday morning at o'clock,
interment In St. Peters Cemetery.
School room No. has been TEN.
porarily closed on ascount OF meales at
the teachers home
Bricklayers George Brison and Hugh
Sheridan have begun the work Of build
ing the walls Of G. r. Truitt's new store.
( w. Hastings will remove iuto the
residence next to the Presbyterian
chnrch, on Market street.
A number Of New Castle young people
went to Wilmington last night TO Sc G
Charles T. Ellis at the Grand Op esa
House.
Evening journal., 1893-02-04
New Mil wnrI

James F. Wood & Co. are making nsw
galvanized iron blast pipes and blowers
and repairing old ones for the different
mauufacturers.
Evening journal., 1893-02-04
IT. Q Turner's Chid BurIed.

The remains Of James Sudler Turner.
II months old, son Of ex City Solicitor
H. Q Turner were inferred in Cathedral
cemetery this afternoon. Services were
held in st. Patriok's r G. Church.
Evening journal., 1893-02-04
Aoademx-"Rocl,r nIonntnin Mnif,,

9'N'''IVII'N 1tNVHT NIWWHINIH VIII
"rhe Rocky Mountain Waif' was
given by Little Goldie and her company
at the Academy last night. This after
noon and evening the attraction will be
The Miners Ward, piece dealing
with Western life. 10 abounds with
sensational developments and humor.
Evening journal., 1893-02-04

Wanted-To buy or loan money on Life In
surance and Endowment policies. Ans0n A
Maher, room 2O2, Equitable Building.
Evening journal., 1893-02-04

LADIES clean your kid gloves with Mos
quetaire Glove Cleaner. For sale only by
Mrs j. Percy, No. 6l3 Market street. Sole
agent for Madame Ruppert's face wash and
toilet goods.
Evening journal., 1893-02-04

Should she seek heaven upon earth,
Oh. may the kind fates give her
A land where hogs are bacon all
The cattle naught bus liver
-(New York sun.
Evening journal., 1893-02-04

When the wreck was over beside them lay
An unknown man-alas,
And they said; Hes an editor-plain as
day
One shirt and a railroad pass"
ATLANTA Constitution.
Evening journal., 1893-02-04

life Insurance solicitors wanted luI he
.rOngest. largest and pest company H. the
world. ANSON A. MABEh, General Ageni.
anuiiahls Bulldog.
Evening journal., 1893-02-04

Wall Papers.
Five eents W. vcagst's, ios King.
Evening journal., 1893-02-04

"Did you go and tell your papa that Mr..
r zzlegass Is hert2" said the little tots
mother "Yes'm." "What did he sayf" II
can't tell.m "Why notY" Zoos tain polite
TO whisper in company Wash ngton Star.
Evening journal., 1893-02-04

Hoou'S PILLS cure Habitual carstrstiou II,
s''''E'H ptfIs'}lss ae-op % NC al-GSslsfy cal
Evening journal., 1893-02-04
Ieath Of Contractor Doiiin.
EstablishIur a Big Gun Foundry.

Before the close Of the mass-meeting last
night Rev p. B. Lightner said /:
that. after some lengthy correspondence
with the capitalists in various parts Of
the country he had been successful in.
securing at least consideration from
Lieutenant Whistler of the United States
Artillery, who is about to report on the
proposed location Of big gun foundry
Tor the manufacture OF high. test guns Of
the latest invention His last letter
from the manufacturers of this gun
said: ''Our company has put New
Castle on the list Of the places that we
propose to visit in the spring In the
selection Of site. "
Evening journal., 1893-02-04

Wanted 10 BUY or loan money OuL ileln sul
nee aud Endowment policies. AnsOn a
iaher. room 2l2 Equitable Building
Evening journal., 1893-02-04

H~G@ R1O
* OS % MARKET STREET.
Evening journal., 1893-02-04

He aspire to be a good man. She Yes
Il IS the common lot 10 earn for the unattain-
able. Boston Transcript
Evening journal., 1893-02-04
STILL CHOKED BY ICE.
And Now Another Spell Of
Bitter Weather is Feared.
GUEMAEUFACTURERs AFTER AsITE

They Place New Castle on the List of
Places to be Visited In Hunting a site
for Big PIant-Death OF Two Well
Known Men-some Distress on the
River.
Special Correspondence Evening Journal
NEw CASTLE, Feb. 4-There is every
prospect now of big freeze up on the
Delaware river before today's cold wave,
however is spent The mercury has
dropped fifteen degrees In twenty hours
and at this rate another spell of old fash.
toned weather will soon be on. The
Philadelphia iceboats had to be brought
into service again yesterday 60
clear the floating ice out
of the horseshoe, which was being
choked up with foes, but on the ebb il
got jammed again, in consequence Of the
tremendous flow Of ice from the upper
waters Of the Delaware. The steamship
Kairos, which was forced ashore by the
ice on Thursday and was foated
by the tug lvanhoe, was found
TO have suffered considerable In
jury. Her rudder was twisted OFF,
her wheel broken aud she sustained
other damage The Spartan. from Bos-
ton for Philadelphia also had the quad.
rant of her rudder twisted off at Ches-
ter, where the ice fairly blocked the
channel. During the past month only
2l9 vessels arrived, less than one half Of
the number for the corresponding month
of last year OF these 126 were coast
wise and 9S were foreign. In January,
1892, the arrivals numbered 464, of which
1876 were coastwise and l2e foreign.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-02-16
PEOPLE OVER THE SEAS.

ONE Of the most comfortable royal
homes in Europe is the palace at Berlin
in which Empress Frederick lives
when she is in the German capital.
NJ. EIFFEL., who is in such sore trou.
bic about his share in the Panama
swindlc, has designed the new bridge
over the Neva ut ST. Petersburg, upon
the construction of which S14, 00O, oo(
will be expended.
One of the oldest of British noblemen
is the duke of Northumberland. who
Is nearly ninety. He has been mem.
Der of Eve cabinets and in parliamcn,
for twenty years before he succeeded to
his title.
QUEEN VICTORIA has learned to oper-
ate the typewriter, as has also hcr
daughter, Princess Beatrice, and tho
click of the machine may often be
heard in the private apartments of the
sovereign at Windsor and Osborne.
AMONG Europeans who have a money
interest in this country are Mrs. Glad
stone, who owrs three acres Of land,
worth $4,000. at Niagara Falls. Ont,
presented to her by her husband, and
Prince Bismarck. who is said to hold
COCO worth Of stock in the street cal
lines Of Milwaukee.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-02-16

natter, The building is 80 feet long,
Is feet high ana 25 feet wide. The
pasSareo ay is at the side, the pens to
the left leading into the runs. This
passageway is > feet, leaving 20 feet
space for the pens, by 10 feet wide.
This affords large, nice pens and gives
ample accommodation for 35 hens.
Few farmers need more good layers
for their own needs, and a small flock
we'll cared for very often yields very
snug sum each month-much more, in
fact, than the majority of barn. ard
1ocks of hundred with no care what
ever.
Each pen has neat, comfortable nest
ing places, about 14inches square; dark
nests, always, as chickens prefer them,
and attend to business more thor
oughly. The roosts are movable poles,
and located away from the entrance to
the runs, in order that any cold air
may be avoided. The entrance to each
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-02-16
A Fable.

Near the window by which write q
great bull is tetheTed by a ring in his
nose Grazing round and round he has
wound the rope about the stake until
now he stands close prisoner, tanta-
lized by rich grass he can not reach, un-
able even to toss his head to rid him of
the flies that cluster on his shoulders.
Now and again he struggles vainly. and
then, after pitiful bellowings, relapses
into silent misery.
This bull. very type OF massive
strength, who, because he has not wit
enough to see how he might be free,
suffers want in sight of plenty, and is
helplessly preyed upon by weaker
creatures, seems to me no unfit emblem
of the working masses.
In all lands, men whose toll creates
Astounding wealth are pinched with
poverty, and, while advancing civiliza-
ton opens wider vistas and awakens
new desires, are held down to british
levels by animal needs Bitterly con-
scious of injustice, feeling in their in
most souls that they were made for
more than SO narrow life, they, too,
spasmodically struggle and cry out
But until they trace effect to cause, un-
til they see how they are fettered and
how they may be freed, their struggles
and outcries are as vain as those of the
bull Nay, they are vainer. shall go
out and drive the bull in the way that
will untwist his rope. But who shall
drive men into freedom? Till they use
the reason with which they have been
gifted. nothing can avail. For them
there is no special providence.