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Evening journal., 1893-12-08
THE ST. AUGUSTINE BRIDGE.

TIE 81 AbADo lNE BhlDGE.
The first bridge over the 81. Augustine
creek and marsh was built after the
river ba k had been broken down in
the great storm in the fall Of 1861. The
public road had previously been across
the meadows little east Of the present
bridge site The FIRST bridge was swept
away late in the seventies, and the one
now standing was built in the summer
and autumn Of 1880 It's original length
was about 9,3O0 feet. but has been re-
duced TO 1900 feet by filling in with
earth at the north end.
The life Of a wooden bridge is usually
rom twelve to fifteen years, and hence
10 will be seen that the usefulness of this
one is neBrly over An examination Of
the timbers and piling shows It's coudi
tion to be hardly safe for heavy loads.
and, in fact, the public was warned two
years OF more ago, against crossing with
traction engines, machinery or un.
usually heavy weights.
The annual cost Of maintaining the
bridge, keeping flooring and upper
works in good condition is considerable.
since the whole amount Of flooring e.
quired for the bridge is over 90 900 feet
of which a large percentage requires
yearly renewals About 500 feet of the
length Of the bridge as at first built, has
been filed in with earth. directly along
the river, most Of which is now subject
to the action Of storm tides and high
winds. The storms of August and since
have been making constant encroaoh-
ments on this approach, until il is now
hardly fit for travel, and il can only be
made safe aud permanent by the costly
protection Of heavy stones or wharf
work.
10 is proposed to avoid this constant
expense and annoyance by abandoning
the bridge and building n causeway Of
earth across the marsh and shutting of
the tidal flow into the creek and over the
lowlands.
BY changing the course Of the road a
short distance westward at the north
end, il can 60 down on the high land to
point hardly more distant from the
south side Of the marsh than the length
Of the bridge, and obtain several hundred
feet Of guard for protection against tides.
The conditions are very much changed
from the time Of the building Of the
bridge; the marsh has filed up four and
I've feet being now frequently above
and nowhere much below, an ordinar,
high tide. The character Of the
material is good for the purpose
and best Of an, carefully made estimates
show that the cost Of causeway and
road would be about half that Of new
bridge without considering the an.
breaches; that comparison Of cost Of
maintenance is decidedly in favor of the
eeuseway. An authority on wo.k of this
character, estimates that the oausewav
properly built, viii not average $50
yearly cost.
The Levy Court is moving in the right
direction, and in view Of the necessity OF
keeping the highway open for travel
is wise in trying to find an alternative for
the great expense aud annoyance Of the
old st. Augustine bridge.
Evening journal., 1893-12-08

arman who viii bring strength to the
party, not rely on the party for his
stIei 9Th.
Many men who would make excellent
candidates aud efficient officers have in
CURED enmities, which at this time,
would be fatal
Let US apply experience. We have
had some Of that here ourselves; but,
see what our blundering enemies got for
nominating Blaine. and then for permit
ting good Mr.. Harrison, after he had
been tried, TO nominate himself.
In looking over the situation carefully,
animated by the single thought Of the
success of the party, we believe that
Ebe W. Tunnel, Of Lewes, is the safest
and surest candidate; that he. a hand
some, courteous, able, honest. fearless
man, as be is, would not only be an
available candidate, but that he would
hsrmouize the party 70 as to bring out
It's full vote, and also take away some Of
the votes Of the opposition
While the EVENING JOURNAL does not
and would not oppose anybodys worthy
ambition to obtain the honorable and
important position, the governorship of
Delaware, It is not improper for the
EVENING JOURNAL TO take the lead in
contemplating the situation that is al
ready occupying the attention, if not
perplexing the minds, Of the wisest and
most loyal en- in the party.
The EVENING JOURNAL wants to win.
We are always solieitous about candi.
dates, because we do not wish to expend
time and ammunition defending our own
lines that would be better spent in rout
ing the enemy. We canuot make an ag
gressive campaign with candidates who
are either weak or wounded.
Mr. Tunnel has never betrayed any
weakness; he is so completely protected
with all the qualities which make a man
useful, wise. honorable, lovable and
noble, that it would be impossible for the
enemy to wound him.
Evening journal., 1893-12-08

uMrED STATES DlsrRIcr ArroRvRy
bHEiAH WATSON. Of Dover. is ia this city
To- day EVENING JOURNAL. of SATURDAY.
OF course hs was there He ia there
every DAY except Sunday, uoon which
d y the trains do not run-even ON
Thanksgiving day-a day named bv the
President OF this country. from whose
Treasury this official draws his salary a.
cne to be devoted 20 rest. prayer and
thanksgiviug-a day upon witch All
courts. bsnks. Offices and places of busi.
mss are closed He was thereof cour. Z
be was there-he was there to get ina
hve dollars per diem Dover Index
The principal objection to Mr. Watson
isnot that he draws his salary up to tho
limit, though, as the Iudex states it
that is bad enough. but to his inefieieney
and his partisauship. In each Of thss.
respects he is notorious. Ilisa pity that
be cannot be replaced BY man who win
discharge the duties Of the Office in a
manner creditable to himself and not or
noxious to the people
Evening journal., 1893-12-08
LADIES,.

SIC. Ladies' fine Dongola Button Shoes
Tips and plain toes Slightly soiled.
All sizes Worth 81 90.
81 IT. Ladies' fine Kid Button, slightly
soiled All styles. Tips and plain.
Worth 50 90
81 30 Ladies' fine Kid Button, cloth
and leather tops All shapes. Small
lots, TO E. Worth per pair 50 25.
81 61-Ladies' fine Glazed Button.
Slightly soiled. Six styles, and
heavy sole waukenphast. Cheap at
50 70.
81 95-Ladies' fine Vici Kid Button and
Blueher Lace. Eight styles Fine
workmanship Cheap at SO CO.
81 35-Ladies' fine Vici Kid Button
Shoes. All handmade. Six STYLES.
Slightly soiled. Worth per pair.
So 90 and 81 co.
81 95-Ladies' fine Vici Kid Button and
Blucher Lace Fine shapes. Slightly
. soiled; hand made. Worth per pair.
81 90
Evening journal., 1893-12-08
10 FAVE AND 10 cor

The historian and philosopher. Froude
who has written so beautifully and Sc
volumlnously Of the culture that ele-
Yates and enuobles mankind, referrine
to the necessity Of personal knowledge
personal worth, and personal aequiie-
ments. says
No great general ever arose out Of .
nation Of towards; no great Statesman
on pniiosophor out Of nation Of fools
no great artist out Of a nation Of ma
teralists. no great drama. except when
the drama Was in the possession Of The
people
From these statements we may deter
mine. in measure. what is the matter
with Wilmington Have we here any soil
from which generals. statesmen. phil
osophers, artists, actors and ciitors
spDngs Are We cnlligating that scil.
In statesmanship. and IN patriotism
Evening journal., 1893-12-08

the sons OF Delaware have always main
tanned, and they maintain now, the
highest inches In the temple Of fame
In other arts, sciences and professions,
how Is 10?
We have Industries which are large
and important We manufacture many
things embracing the whole list Of
mechanical efforts, from the construction
Of a ship TO plow the ocean blue to tip
ping the business end Of match with
infammable sulphur for dudes
cigarette
But those things however necessary
and profitable IN themselves. are not
conducive TO a higher life The higher life
does not spring from an energy devoted 80
exclusively to the promotion Of industry.
The sordid pursuit Of the almighty dollar
offers no inspiration for the artistic
sense. Even our schools have turned
their attention TO blacksmithing and
butchering.
This condition Is not wholesome We
shall never have an artist. an actor. an
editor, OF a scientist unless we prepare
the ground. Genius may spring from
apparently impossible surroundings and
the most ignoble origin.
But why make that phenomenon
necessary Why not till the soil a little?
Why not elevate the standard Of inteli
gence, culture and refinement above the
shops, beyond the industrlesg Why not
make art and science equally commend
able, as they are more beautiful and
nobler2 Why not teach our boys to
hitch their chariots to a star, as delight
ful Holmes says, and 30 upward and on
ward TO fame aud to GodY
Evening journal., 1893-12-08
EVERYTHING DESTROYED BY FIRE.
Several Buildings Burned Near Port De-
posit-A Lamp Exploded.


posit-A Lamp Exploded.
PoRT DsPoslT, Nd. Dec s--The store
Of Coulson & Co. and the adjoining build
ing, occupied by Oliver Nicol as a board.
ing-house. at Rock Run, we're completely
destroyed by ERE about o'clock We'd
nesday night. Everything was lost.
Coulson Co. had on hand stock of
about $4 600, which is about half covered
by insurance Besides they lost several
Of their account books md about $50 in
cash.
Oliver Nicol's loss will be about 81, 00O
He carried no insurance. The building
belonging to the Misses Steel is valued
at 81, 600 and is partially covered by in.
surance. The fire is supposed to have
originated from the explosion of lamp
in the basement, and it made considerable
headway before ii was discovered. The
local Fire Department did excellent ser
vice. IL succeeded in swing the adjoin-
ing stone building and several frame
structures across the street, which were
on lre several times. Had it not been
for its effective work the whole upper
part of the town would have been de-
stroyed
Evening journal., 1893-12-08
FOR GOVERNOR.

10 is very important 10 make iudicl ON,
nominations for the next election Am
men appreciate that fact TO a greater or
less degree; but, we fear, that only A
few Of the wiser and more experienced
campaigners appreciate IL in It's full force
The majority is small at best; If there
is any weakness In the candidate. even
that small majority will become uncsr
tain.
10 is the suggestion Of wise advisers
to nominate a man for governor who a-si
aud foremost, has popularity with the
patty-who could poll the fnll psrtv
strength And, second, man who viii
take away some strength from The
enemy.
The nominee for governor is con,-d "A
by courtesy 70 Sussex county. The govar.
nor Of Delaware for the next term viii
be Sussex county Democrat bsyond ,n
reasonable doubt il proper selection i,
made. a proper nomination will be man
who has the intelligence. character
ability and honesty requisite to dischares
the duties Of the Important Office There
are many nen ia good old Sussex WHO
have those qualis es but there are few
only, who have the requisites 70 make =
successful campaign There are mans
men who would be admirable ofcers. n
elected but the difficulty would BE- fo
elect them.
We must have candidate win, val
assist materially, in elecling himleli
Evening journal., 1893-12-08

THERE is a great effort to make the
proposition to tax incomes unpopular
with the people because those who have
them do not wish to pay the tax. The
same class of men who make the great.
est outcry against taxing incomes be.
cause it promotes lying and is an inqulsi
torisl tax, calmly advocate the riding Of
mans trunk and the inspection Of his
invoices aud bills Of lsding, aud the pos.
session Of his goods at every port Of
entry
Evening journal., 1893-12-08
PATENTS.
Notice to Inventors.


There was never time In the history
OF our country when the demand for in
ventions aud improvements in the arts
and sciences generally was so great as
now The conveuiences of mankind in
the factory and work shop, the household.
ON the farm, and In official life REQUIRE
COM iuual aceessions to appurtenances
ana Implements of each In order TO save
labor, time and expense The solitioal
change In the administration Of govern
maut does not affect the progress Of tbe
American inventor, who, being on the
alert, and ready 70 perceive the exfstinr
deficiencies, does not permit the AT
Iairs Of government to deter him from
quickly coneeiving the remedy 70 over
come existing discrepancies. Too great
care can not be exercised IN choosing a
competent and skillful attorney 10 ORE.
pare and prosecute an application for
patent Valuable interests have been
lost aud destroyed Ga innumerable in
stances by the employment Of iucompe.
TENT counsel, and especially is this ad-
wee applicable 20 those who adopt the
no patent, no pas" system. Inventors
VINO entrust their bnsidess % this class
oi attorneys do so at imminent risk as
tue breadth and strength II the patent
is never considered GA view OF a quick
elaeavof % get an allowance and obtain
Lle iee then due THE PRESS CLAIMS
lOh ANY. John Wedderburn. General
MANAGE 5is r street. q w Washing
ton' j. O. representing large
number 81 important daily and weekly
pspers' aa well or general peri
odietis % The country. was instituted
20 protect .ta patrons from the unsafe
meino1a hereipfofs employed in this line
or olti1ess TIE raid company s. pre-
pared 70 taks charge of all patent busi
Aefs eutrlsfei to BE- for reasonable fees.
iud preptrt ana piotecutss applications
seltts.iy .lc.alilg mfr1arical iuven
li'ls. arsIEn paielts. tl4lsi1aris. labels
e'pyNaats iafeffefsltsa. ufriugements.
validity ffpolts ani gives especial atten
tipii ~ rejected eases De- So aiso pre-
P.ie1 ~ enter ialo csupsfition With any
Afm Z. sseDfiry fsfefr1 ca'enfa
"fts iof ..4ffl-f l1I.s snd advice.
3slt WsDfeeHOfE.
~ si3 street
r. D,1 VI Washington. u G.
Evening journal., 1893-12-08
Twenty-six Years for Rodgers.

CHESTER, Dec. s s-The case of Tom
Rodgers, charged with attempting to
XIII his mother and sister, and who was
convicted Of manslaughter ia the killing
OF his father, came up ia court yesterday
morning before Judge Clayton. Rod gers
was found guilty on the other charges.
Judge Clayton sentenced him TO twenty.
six wears imprisoument, which includes
twelve years for the killing OF his father
and seven years each for the assault ON
his mother and sister
Evening journal., 1893-12-08
THE POPULATION AT FARNHuRsr

The Increase in the Cost OF Maintenance
Due To the Purchase of Additional
Land.
The monthly report Of Superintendent
Hancker, of the Delaware State Hospital.
at Farnhurst, shows the following figures
for November Admitted 8, four males
and four femalesi discharged ., one male
and Que female; died 3, one male and
two females. The remaining inmates
are: % white males, % colored males,
10 white females, IA colored females
Total white inmates, 1913; total colored
inmates, %; grand total, 800 At the
beginning of the year there were 107
male and 81 female patients making the
total population Of the hospital 19i
During the year 60 males and Al females
have been admitted, making a total Of
lO6 patients received. There have been
q males and 10 females discharged; %
males and 10 females have died Total
deaths and discharges, 75 The net in
crease of population over December / ,
1892, 81
The average daily population of the
hospital has been 206; the cost of main
tenance has been $40 80 for each pa
tient, and the entire cost Of maintenance
has been $50 56I o. This is an increase
of Sl4 90 for each patient over the
previous year, but the purchase of the
Land north Of the hospital is chargeable
with S6 Of this Increased cost
The superintendent receipts during
the month were $lSS 30; balance on
hand, 1920 ~ total in superinten-
dents fund, 81 POS. n. These figures
indicate that, with the same rate of in
crease during the year 1894 about
S3l 500 will be required for the annual
support Of the hospital
Evening journal., 1893-12-08
JoHN WANAMAKER.
A FaNnrahIe Nerdict.

Mnson's Homeopathic Family Medicine
company ennounce that they had a positive
cure Tor rheumatism. and In order 10 prove
lhelr claim offered % distribute through their
AGENTS la Camden lOI bottles free The re-
turns nave been coming Ia lively from those
who weie benefited or cured That Rh N.
lnhllsm can Doe curef is now an established
tact. Thousands OF testimonials show fhaf
Munson's rheumatism Remedy No 81 cures
hheumatism. Their agents will he Glad fo
furnish any one with names and addresses III
per is1ns in the immediate vicinity who wifi AT
te,t 20 the Results obtained from this wonder
iul remedy. The price Of this medicine Is 25
cents or 90 cents for large bottle
no matter what your ailment OF what sue
cess OF iaiure you have had with other
iled lcines 90 az once and procure a bottle Of
We Remedy Your ailment calls Tor II YOU are
nor SUR iust what ails YOU and what Remedy
you need. their tHmily Doctor Book wilt in-
form YOU. heir agents will pr sent YOU with
copy free For sale IN Wilmin ton b S. 4.
McheeNer Maryland avenue and Linden
stIeei, ~. ~ smith, Fourth aud Harrison
Streets Neasey,s Pharmacy, Eighth and Monroe
stlcels, i. e. TAYLOR a TO-, 33j East Fourth
treet' Nunsen & Targette. northe ST corner
ieFenih ana Orange streets. onlY.
Evening journal., 1893-12-08
A Child EojoYs

The pleasant flavor, gentle action and
soothing effect Of Syrup Of Figs when in
need OF a laxative, and If the father or
mother be costive or bilious, the most
gratifying results follow its use; so that
it is the best family remedy known and
every family should have bottle.
Evening journal., 1893-12-08

IT was difficult for Mr.. Harrison TO
overcome bis scruples aga inst saying
something smart about the message, but
he succeeded in satisfy ing his conscience
and preserved his reputation foc gener
osity BY admitting that Mr. Clevelaud's 5
message is longer than the average As
a matter Of fact it is column shorter
than the recent message Of the careful
critic. Poor Ben Harrison How diff
cult 1t is for man to be as holy and as
wise as he thinks he Is.
Evening journal., 1893-12-08

WILLIAM, the Emperor, is In a passion
sgainst Wurtemberg's king. and Hum
bert, Of Italy, is meditating resigna-
tion. They likely feel as bad and as sad
as our protected Industrial kings in this
country. We feel sorry for all Of them.
Evening journal., 1893-12-08
cnnsn nnhrn.nt

A Wilmington volunteer fireman
walked mp TO an EvENrNe JOURNAL re-
porter yesterday aud said.
Ola man, the Sherman Repeal and
wilson Tariff bills have so affected
business that our FIRE company hasn't
had any work for eight weeks.
Evening journal., 1893-12-08

THE Senators who wish more infor-
nation about the Hawaiian attitude Of
this administration in order TO compare
it' with the attitude Of the Harrison
administration, win not have any diff
Guilty Senator Gray will lead the admin
istration cause In the Senate; and with
the assistance of Senators Mills and
White the subject will, as Mr. Harrison
sneeringly recommends, be thoroughly
ventilated. Senator Gray is prepared
to do some ventilating himself.
Evening journal., 1893-12-08
Nj z MS.

81 20-Men's Solid Lsce Shoes - all
styles-worth 81 75 per pair.
81 65-Men's fine "Casco" lace and Con g.
gress shoes-all solid-worth per
pair 50 80.
81 95-Men's fine Calf Lace and Congress
six shapes slightly soiled-worth
per pair, 50 90
81 6O-Men's fine Calf, Lace and Congress
with cork soles-plain and tipped
toes-cheap at $4 90
81 95- Mems fine Lace and Congress
hand made-with two styles blucher
worth per pair, 81 so
So 30-Men's French Calf Lace-hand
made shoes-mixed lot-20O pairs
worth per pair, s. 90
So 6J-Every pair a Sc 90 value-Men's
French Calf Bluchers-L and
CongIess-seven styles.
Evening journal., 1893-12-08

AsIr appears to us the Lehlgh Valley
strikers have gained nothing but what
the boy underneath gains in rough
and-tumble bout with his school mate -
Enough
Evening journal., 1893-12-08

IN the revenues Of the government are
sufficient without tax on incomes well
and good we need not impose the duty
Of lying on those who are too rich to tell
the truth. But II there is a question
between protective tariff which pays 81
70 the Treasury and SO To the man who
sells the goods and a direct tax on
wealth-ifin one case, the people who are
taxed pay Sa only 81 which reaches
the Treasury, and 1.-THE other case all of
the money collected reaches the Treasury
then there is no doubt how to settle it
The taxation Of wealth is always better
than the taxation Of industry.
Evening journal., 1893-12-08
HOLIDAY SPECIALTIES.

New Currants, Sc ID G lbs 05e
New clean Currants per III 81
New clean Raisins in 10 boxes. 15e
New Muscatel Raisins, large. 4 lbs for 25e
Rev Cltron. Orange and Lemon Peel.
very cheap
Paper Shell Almonds. per ID. 25c
,tenooie cl Walnuts, per 10. l5c
o,..l ote-ln :, q 9ts, lbs. 2jc
Plum Pudding and Sauce. Plums. Pm
neilas aud Apricots New French prunes
ana Cape Cod Cranberries Hsadouarters
TOT the SnAhPLEss CREAMERY Bu4,rER
LYNCH & LEARY, croceys.
telephone 10. ''''
Evening journal., 1893-12-08

THE presentation Of handsome
watch to C C. Montgomery. recorder Of
deeds, by large number Of his former
associates in the Harlan and Hollings-
worth Company, including all Of the
highest officials is testimonial that Is
complimentary to him and courteous in
them Mr. Montgomery was trusted
employe Of the Harlan and Hollinqs
worth Company for fourteen Years He
left a useful calling there to take an
honorable position at the Court House He
has the esteem Of his former associates
10 such degree that they unite in testi-
flying to his worth and their affection in
giving him a valuable. useful and beau
tiiul present We mention this to tbe
confusion Of those scurrilous writer's
two Of whom, at least could not return TO
positions they have tried to an before
though they can snarl at other men who
deserve public esteem by refrsining from
btc3ming public uuisauces
Evening journal., 1893-12-08
ROWS CHINA DEPOT.

Never was such an assortment
shown for beautiful, lasting and
acceptable presents.
The grades range from the cheap.
est kind to the finest quality desired
but all at prices to sell quickly and
leave no competition possible.
Decorated Sets, Artistic
Lamps, Ornamental Bric-
a-brac, Cut Glass, Pressed
Glass, Japanese Ware,
Wine, Water and Lemon
ade Sets, Umbrella Stands,
Gift Cups and Saucers,
Toy Sets, SiIver-pIated
ware, Table Cutlery, Steel
Enameled Ware.
Evening journal., 1893-12-08

Dress Patterns, big, gen
erous, ample for any kind of
dress.
We have put them up with
special thought to Christmas
giving.
More kinds, greater guam
titles than in any other sea-
son. The sorts in boxes also
have braid or other garniture
enough for trimming the en-
tire dress.
Dress Patterns without
boxes include Calico, Chintz,
Sateens, Ginghams, plain stuffs
and Novelties; price CSC to $40.
All-wool Dress Patterns, in
boxes, with trimming, at So,
$3.50, $375, $4.
Booklets, imported; ele-
gantly illustrated in colors in
the highest style Of the litho-
graphers' art. Each with a
dainty cover.
Told by the Water Lilies.
illustrations; .9x6i in , Csc; our
price, SOC. BY mail, 3le.
The Seasons.
6 illustrations, 0xGl in, 60c; our
price, 3Oc. BY mail, 3lc.
Paths of Safety.
o illustrations, SIKH in. SOC; our
price, 25c. By mail, 2Sc.
Meadow Sweet
g Illustrations. 7lx5I in SOC; our
price, 25c. BY mail, 2Sc.
Seen from my Lattice Window.
9 Illustrations, 6x4l in. SOC; our
price, 1sc. BY mail, poe.
Old Melodies by Thos Moore.
illustrated. Shape of bunch Of
pansies, 6x7t in. SOC; our price.
25c. BY mail, 27c.
Silver Chimes-bell shape.
10 pages. lOc; our price, &C. By
mail, 1c.
The O,d Oaken Bucket.
Shape Of a bucket at the well.
4ix5l in. ,.30c; our price, IiJc. By
mail, lie
Comfort for All.
43xGi in, 4Oc; our price, 2Oc. By
mail, 22c.
Praises TO Nature.
5x04 in, 4Oc; our price, 1Sc. By
mail, zoe.
All Things Praise Thee, o Lord
By John Milton, 4x6 in, SOC our
price l5c; by mail, lie.
On Musics Wings.
By Thos Moore. 4lx64 in., 35c:
our price 1sc; by mail, 20c.
His Holy Will
4lX6 in 35 G. our price, 1sc. By
mail. zoe.
Winters Merry Reign.
4lS63 in, 35c our price, 1sc. By
mail. 20c.
In Rural WAYS.
4lx5g in. 25c our price, &c. By
mail, llc.
Thirteenth street side.
JOHN WANAMAKER.