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Evening journal., 1895-02-15


The Starlight Social gave an enjoyable
Dan Tucker party in the X. Of p Hall
last evening, and about forty guests were
present.
To morrow evening the Saturday
Night Literary Club will meet at the
hollae Of Mr. and Mrs E. l. Wilson, on
Fourth street, and this program for the
meeting has been arranged: Response
to roll-call, quotations from Shakes
peare; study from chapter 81 70 90 in
Hursts Church History; quizmaster,
Mrs. j. l.. Fisher; piano solo. Miss
Beatrice Coffman vocal duet Miss NJ.
Davidson and Miss RebR Saunders
flute solo. F. W. Hoffman.
The New Castle Laundry has been removed
10 the house formerly occupied By Mrs. Mary
hohcrtn, Delaware street.
Next Wednesday evening, Company II,
n g. d will meet 10 elect captain
and, should one Of the lleutenants be
elected, TO ill the vacancy caused by such
change BY electing a second lieutenant
should Colonel Boyd refuse TO be a can.
dldate. the election will doubtless result
Ia the unanimous choice Of lieutensu
Rogers. Sergeant Hammers is said Il
be getting a tight grasp on the lieu
tenancy.
Two locomotives are now used II
taking some Of the Delaware railroal
trains DOWN from this city.
ladies' Calf Shoes. picadilly toes. new
goods Don't fail 10 see then at fleming's.
Neither Of the roads leading from tn
Frenchtown Turnpike have been opened
The Christians creek, which is th
northern boundary Of this hundred.
stil frozsn tight and covered with coal
ing q snow.
5 A. stsFsrt has returned home fr9I
Evening journal., 1895-02-15
AppoIntsd nr ths eovsrnor.

Special Dispatch Evening Journal.
DovRR, Eeb. Is. Governor Marvil to
day appointed Albert F. MAtloCk to bs
captain and Henry O. Nelmsn to be FIRST
lieutenant of Company @, of Whining
ton.
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WIN Attend I'm . Rody.

A meeting of the Washington Fire
Company was held last evening at which
1t was decided TO attend the funeral OF
Chief Of the Department William
Hsnna, in q body, TO moIroE Afternoon.
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Mnlkad Aoroaa ohIneo tearue nar.

PocoMoKE CITY, Md, Feb. 10 Yes
terday thirty men walked from Chinco.
league Island, Va, to Franklin City,
Worcester county. Md. on Chincoteague
bay, and announce the ice perfectly safe
aud a comfortable journey across.
Evening journal., 1895-02-15
A LoNa-sTANDINa CASE DECIDED
The Muoh-Discussed Allen VS.. LeAo
Conleat Set at Rest By the ChanoalIor.

The Muoh-Discussed Allen VS.. LeAoi
oOntest Set at Rest BY the Chancellor.
In the Court Of Chancery yesterda,
afternoon Chancellor Wolcott hande.
down his opinion In the long-standln,
and much discussed case Of Allen VS.
Leach. The opinion sustains the Allel
heirs In asking that James Leach b,
directed to pay the distributive shares B.
which they were entitled out Of William
Aliens estate, said amount to be as
certalhed by decree Of the Orphan
Court at the March term.
William 7. Lyman was granted Al
order to draw out of court money from
tne estate OF Thomas Lyman.
John f. Biggs, administrator OF Johl
Clements. was authorized to pay int
court the sum OF 1914
Edward Morris was appointed to 81
the place Of Bspjamin Lockwood
resigned, trustee under the will Of job
X Kane
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A Large Attendance at Epworth Baza

A large crowd attended the big unioi
bazar for the benefit of Epworth NJ L
Church, at the Auditorium, last night
Those having charge Of the booths wer'
kept busy waiting on customers, and tb,
vast throng seemed to enjoy the scene O
beauty very much To night a concert
will be given on the platform commenc
ing at 8 o'clock On Saturday Afternoon
the bszsr can be visited free Of ad
mission. This Is done for the specis
benefit Of school children, who are ex
pected II large numbers.
Evening journal., 1895-02-15

The Burg ermeister Petersen Entered.
The German tank steamer Burger
meister Petersen. Captain b. Bunger,
from Hamburg, with ballast, entered at
this port this morning. She will load
with oil at Marcus Hook. Her captain
reports quick though rough passage.
he received no damage.i
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The EMPIRE
DEPARTMENT STORE.
2o9 MARKET STREET.
Nothing Succeeds Like Success.

Our Bargain Sales have been tri-
umphant. The public is beginning
to appreciate the facilities of our
marvellous display of low prices for
merchandise. Our prices cannot
e duplicated for we iutend to gain
your confidence and patronage.
We quote below the following
specials
For Saturday, February 16.
Turkey Red Table Linen. zoo quality,
for 1910 yard.
Eight pieces of latest Spring shadss)
fine cashmere. regular 80, 35. SOC quail
ties. for 16c yard, one dress pattern TO
each person.
200 remnants of loo pereAl q to 10
vards) for go yard.
Elegant outing hannels, standard
price, 125e yard, our price 9ls yard.
100 remnants of So Calico q to 10
ynrds) for 90 yard
Good Linen Damask N spkins reduced
to SOC dozen.
Fine Satteen 40 pieces left for 54c O
yard.
Nice Bed Ticking, l23c quality for 6tc q
yard.
Superior quality Apronetts. Irregular
| price 1915. for Sc yard.
Best 25c Children's Underwear
(Ribbed) for 1915 piece.
Boxes Parlor Matches GOO In a kox,
for 90.
Lemon Sque5zers Sc.
Carpet Tacks boxes for &c all sizes.
Meat Choppers 4c.
Flour Sleeves DC
Clothes Pins 1c dozen.
BOTTLE OF Blue &c.
Tooth Picks $50 a box.
Nice Salt Boxes for &c.
Patent Window Cleaners 5c.
Scrubbing Brushes 30.
Rolling Pins sc.
An elegant 15e Broom for &c.
Wooden Buckets 9lc.
Rope 20 q yard.
Nice Wash Board for 13c.
Hat Racks Sc. 26c Dust Brushes 18t,
Dust Pans &c.
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Cotton-New York Closing Prices.
March, 5l5 bid, : 46 asked;--April, $40 bid,
80 .ask ed: May, 5.5i bid 8, asked June,
i57 bid, 8 5s asked; July, SCI bid, see asked.
Chicago Closing Prices.
Wheat, Nay, t5zQt3Sd Corn. May. 445sd45.
Oats. May. ~; Fork, ANy. 10 22]8; Lard, Nay,
6.6o; Ribs. May, $50.
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The Mcdaniel and Harvey Company
Assign.

The Mcdaniel and Harvey Company,
the Philadelphia branch of the MsCul
Tough Iron Company. Of this city. for
which receivers were appointed Wed.
nesdAy BY Judge Wales. has made an as
signmsnt for the benefit of creditors tc
the GirRrd Title Insurance, Annuity and
Trust Company.
Evening journal., 1895-02-15

Bargains in every line Of Furniture an
Bedding Is now offered In the stock Of l.
Harry Johnson, 207 Market street, as Il
must be sold TO vaeate the store.
Evening journal., 1895-02-15
TheJ wm oppose high License

The men who have been so vigorously
lighting local option ami succeeded in
causing the withdrawal Of the bill from
before the General Assembly are now de-
termined to fight high license just as hard
ard propose 70 organize for that purpose.
They think $500 exorbitant and an en-
coursgement g. speak essles.
Evening journal., 1895-02-15

Best Goods, Lowest Prices.
Buy coal and wood from b. T. Sergeant
Office Seventh and King. Phone 546.
tS Hickory wood for open CRATES.
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Miscellaneous.

Miscellaneous.
Good Heavy Overall ogc quality for $50
Mems Nice Lsundered Negligee Shirts
with collar and cuffs attached) for 39c
Mems Outing Flannel Shirts Especial
for ice.
Boys Extra Grade Shoe SIC.
Boys Nobby. School Suits a to IA years
of age) for Csc.
Mems Pants, Suitable for Evening
Wear for 99o.
Nohby Youth Suits for 81.
Mems Nobby Derby Hats for 59e.
Evening journal., 1895-02-15

oDeu daily from a.o'clock a. m. untll4p.m
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HIrh TrIbute TO q Young Man.

Rev. t. L. Brady made a touching
address yesterday At the funeral Of
Michael Griffith, the young trainman
who WAS killed near Wyoming during
the struggle In the late storm He
referred to the dead as a model young
man, home boy, obedient and willing
and caring for the interests Of the
family and not carried away by the
pleasures Of the world. The young
friends Of the deceased who carried his
remains TO their last resting place we're
Owen F. Sheridan, Hugh Ryan, Darby
Tobln and Hugh Sheridan lnterment
was made In ST. Peters cemetery.
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p1oasant Parior Entertainment.
Incidents Of the Dav.

Messrs. Manlove. DavIdson. .Eekles. stewart.
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latch of the door, The fire shone bright
through the front Of the old stove and made
little light in the room, but Mary Ann
Robb walked up frightened and bewildered.
who's there?" she called, as she found
her crutch and went 10 the door. She was
conscious of only her one great fear. They We
come to take me to the poorhouse,' she said,
and burst into tears.
There was a tall man, not John Mander,
who seemed to fill the narrow doorway.
Come. let me ini'' he said, gayly. It's a
cold night. You didn't expect me, did you,
Mother Robb?"
Dear me. What is it," she faltered, step
ping back as ne came in and dropping her
crutch. BE l dreamin? l was a-dreamin'
about Oh, there! What was l a-sayin' ?
'Tain't true! No! I've made some kind of a
mistake"
Yes, and this was the man who kept the
poorhouse, and she would go without com
plant; they might have given her notice, but
she must not fret.
sit down, sir" she said, turning toward
him with touching patience You'll have to
give me a little time. If I'd been notified l
wouldn't have kept you waiting a minute
this cold night"
1t was not the keeper. The man by the
door took one step forward and put his arm
round her and kissed her.
What are you talking about?' said John
Harris. You amt goin' to make me feel
Ike a stranger? I've come all the way from
Dakota to spend Thanksgivin'. There's all
sorts O. things out here in the wagon, an a
man to help get 'em in. Why-don't you cry
SO, Mother Robb. l thought you'd have a
great laugh If l come and surprised you.
Don't you remember l said l should?"
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1t was John Harris indeed. The poor
soul could say nothing. She felt now as Il
her heart was going to break with joy. He
left her in the rocking chair and came and
went in his old, boyish way, bringing in his
store of gifts and provisions. 1t was better
than any dream. He laughed and talked
and went out to send away the man to
bring a wagonful of wood from ohn Man
der's and came in himself laden with pieces
Of the nearest fence to keep the fire going
in the mean time. They nuss cook the
steak for supper right away; they must find
the package of tea among all the other
bundles; they must get good fires started
in both the bed rooms. Why, Mother RoDb
didn't seem to be ready for company from
out west. The great. cheerful fellow hur
ried about the tiny house, and the little old
woman limped after him, forgetting every
thing but hospitality. Had not she house
for John to come to? Were not her old
chairs and tables in their places still? And
he remembered everything and kissed her
as they stood before the fire as if she were
a girl.
He had found plenty of hard times, but
luck hal come at last. He had struck ;uck
and this was the end of great year.
mo, l couldn't seem to write letters; no
use to complain o the worst an l wanted
to tell you the best when 1 came" and he
told it while she cooked the supper. No
1 want goin' To write no foolish letters,
John repeated. He was afraid he should
cry himself when he found out how bad
things had been, and they sat down to
supper together, just as they used to do
when he was homeless orphan boy, whom
robody else wanted in winter weather while
he was crippled and could not work. She
could not be kinder now than she was then
but she looked so poor and old He saw
her taste her cup of tea and set 1t down
again, with trembling hand and a look at
him. mo, l wanted to come myself he
clustered, wiping his eyes and trying to
laugh. And you're going to have every
thing you need 10 make you comfortable,
longs you live. Mother Robb.''
She looked at him again and nodded, but
she did not even try to speak. There was
good, hot supper ready, and her own
folks had come; it was the night before
Thanksgiving.
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Device to CONQUER Drink.

Two writer's in the Revue dHygiene rec
ommend that drunkards anxious to con-
quer their habit be encouraged to drink
non-alcoholic preparations that suggest al
coholic wires or liquors. One such prepara-
ton consists of sugar, hulled barley, hops,
coriander seed, extract Of violet elder f1ow-
ers, vinegar and water, In the proportion Of
two and a quarter pounds of the first to an
equal part of the second, half as much Of
the third, 465 grains troy of the fourth an
equal amount of the fifth, 3SIla grains troy
of the sixth, one and three-quarters pints Of
the seventh and trifle under eleven gallons
of the last. These are all put into suitable
cask, with a square hole at the bung, four
and three-quarters to five inches on side,
the ingredients being thoroughly mixed in
the cask with a paddle before the water is
added and the sugar being put in the first Of
all. After eight days of infusion the mixture
is strained into bottles and strongly corked.
Four days thereafter it is ready for use.
To the moderate drinker all this suggests
nothing very agreeable, but the mixture is
said to look like white wine. and taste
much like champagne. The man that has
sworn off drinks 1t with a relish, and no
harm follows. The cost of the mixture Is
less than two cents a quart.
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Two.

1 dreamed I saw two angels hand In hand
And very like they We're, and very fair.
One wore about his head golden band:
thorn wreath crowned the others matted hair.
TIE one was fair and tall, and white Of brow;
radiant spiritsmiie Of wonlrous grace
She'd like an inner altar lamp. glow
Upon his beautiful upiifted face.
The others face, like marble carved Grief
Had placid brows laid whitley DER with pain,
With lips that never knew n smiles relief
And eyes like vioets Nsng d~enched in rain.
Then srake the fair sweet one and gently said:
Between us-Life and Death-choose thou thy
lot.
BY him thou lowest best thou shalt be led
Choose thou between us, SOUL and fear thou not. "
pondered long. 20 Life," at last cried.
''Perchance 'twere wiser Death to choose; and
yet
My soul with thee were better satisfied"
The angels radiant face smiled swift regret.
Within his brothers. band he placed my hand
Thou didst mistake he said, in unlerbreath,
"And choosing Life, didst fail to understand.
lie with the thorns is Life. and am Death
LAURA SPENCER PORTER.
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DROPPING POSTAGE STAMPS.
A New German Method of Simplify.
ing Post Office Business.

| From the Philadelphia Record.
| A novel system of paying postage on let
| tiers, so-called postage adder" has been
| accepted by the German postal authorities.
The new apparatus is intended to save labor
and time to such firms individuals who
| have very large business correspondence.
| 1t will do away with their using postage
| stamps, and enable them to pay for their
| postage according to the figures registered
| by the little apparatus.
| This apparatus, in the shape of a box, is
not very large, and bears in the front sew
| eral dials arranged like those of gas meter
| showing units, tens hundreds and thousands
etc. underneath the dials there are six push
| buttons, each of which bears figure cor
! responding with the values of the German
Postage stamps principally in use, viz: 3, 4,
| 10, 20. % and 80 pfennigs. long. narrow
Slot is provided, which will admit the letters
| to be stamped. Within the box and just
| over the slot there is a steel die representing
characteristic symbol; in this case the
''Deutsche Reichspost," as well as an I'M
| changeable number. which is the registered
| number of the apparatus. Below this are
| stamp giving the date and hour. and wheel
containing dies for the various values, fas-
tened in such way that the six push-but-
| tons control the wheel bearing the figure
dies, while the clock work. regulating the
day and time, is accessible only to the postal
! clerk who comes to inspect the apparatus
or.ce a week.
If number of letters are to be postmark-
| ed, they are placed one by one into the slot,
and pressure upon the knob on top of the
apparatus will stamp the necessary amount
upon the envelope with indelible ink. The
stamping of an envelope takes less than two
seconds, so that with some practice 1t is pos
| sible to postmark about 1000 letters per
hour with this little appara tus. A further adj
vantage of this system is that it is not
necessary to cancel this postmark at the
nnSf iat, will Ill
work there. Another advantage is the pos
| sibility of paying for the postage, say, once
a month, which is there regarded of con-
siderable benefit to both the public and the
postal authorities.
Since the apparatus registers automatcal-
| ly the entire amount of postage used by a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-16
HINDOO FANIRS.
Cntaleptic Trance by Means of Which
They Simulate Death.

From the 'itish Medical Journal.
Herr Kuhn not long ago presented a
communicat ton on this subject to the An
thropological Society of Munich. He had
the opportunity of personally observing
two cases as to the genUineness of which
he had doubt whatever. One of :he
fakirs referrd to had been buried alive for
SIX weeks. the other for ten days. The
condition which the fakr has the power of
producing art.fc:ally is in all respects iden-
teal with the cataleptic trance. The fakirs,
who are all hysterical subjects of very
pronounced type, put themselves through
regular course of training before the per-
Torrance, weakening themselves by semi
starvation, taking internally various veg
etable substances known only to them,
keeping Their bodies motionless in the same
position for several hours at time, &c.
When the fakir has by these means got
himself into the proper condition he has
only to lie down in one of the positions en-
Joined by the sacred books and fix his eyes
on the end of his nose to fall into a state
of trance. The fakirs are also believed to
use hasheesh for the purpose of lessening
the force Of respiration: that hypnotic
agent, associated with other vegetable sub
stances and used in special manner. is
believed by them to supply the want both
of cir and nourishment. At The beginning
of the trance the fakir has Authorizations,
hearing heavenly voices, seeing visions,
&c. Gradually, however consciousness be-
comes anEulled, the body becomes rigid,
and, as the fakirs themselves say, the
spirit rejoins the soul of the world"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-16

Mr.. Charles B. Lewis is more familiarly known
to the thousands whose life he has cheered as NJ.
Quad II must be than of years
since the country laughing the sayings
of his honor and Bijah, chroncled by Mr.. Lewis to
the Detroit Free Press. From that time until now
NJ. Quad has delighted the public with unnuni-
Iercd quaint sketches of character, overlooking
with humor that appealed to readers all the
more strongly because they recognized the fidelity
10 life under the fun.
Among Mr.. Lewis recent creations the Bowsers.
Brother Gardiner. Mrs. Gallup's Tfibulations. Pos
sum Sketches and the Arizona Kicker are destined
long life Mr.. Lewis admirers will be
prised 10 learn that like Walter Scott, Mark Twain
and other highly gifted authors, he has produced
work of quality while tormented by pain.
Mr.. Lewis suffered intensely from rheumatism
1T made my days and nights miserable he says
"and, of course, the agony greater in bad
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The End.
MOUND BUILDERS CORN.
After Burial for Centuries 1t Grows
Like Seed Grain.

After Burial for Centuries 1t Grows
Like Seed Grain.
Ohio Falls Qnd.) Dispatch to indianapolis News.
A curious experiment was made this
sun mer by Charles Graham, a nurseryman
of this county, and the result lies upon the
desk before your correspondent he
writes. Last year Mr. A. A Graham of
Mount Vernon, Ind, made visit to the
vicinity of Alton, ILL.,, and called upon
friend, who had just opened mound build
ers burying mound. Upon the ground grew
several large trees, among them an oak
four feet in diameter, and thus the age of
the mound was established as considerable
In it were found the crumbling remains of
boz es, and smong other utensils a large
rot containing maize very much like our
present common red corn. OF this Mr.
Graham secured several grains, and on re-
turning home planted it. 1t grew, and the
result was he produced a strain of corn
which is nest likely the ancestor of the
corn we now cultivate.
In spite of having been in the grave for
certainly not less than 400 years, 1t grew
very rapidly, and produced a large, we'll
shaped ear upon a fairly tall stalk. The
ear is we'll set, the grains being somewhat
sn aller than any of the present varieties,
except popcorn In shape the grain resem-
bles dried sweet corn, being rough and
Trinkled. In taste. it is sweet and agree
able
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THE MARLBOROUGH WEDDING.
How n Policeman Got Even With n
Determined Woman.

From the New York World.
There was only one incident at the Marl-
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS wedding that rufi1ed In
spector Cortwright's temper, but his re-
yenge was sublime. At IL o'clock he gave
orders to his men that the sidewalk in front
of the church should be kept clear. Begin
ming ir. the middle of the block, the police
spread out to both corners, gently driving
the crowd back. The acting inspector was
standing beside the awning that covered the
entrance to the church, and could only see
one-half the length of the sidewalk.
well" he said to the sergeant VINO came
to report to him, they didn't give you much
trouble?"
Eve got them all off but one answered
the sergeant. II guess we'd better let her
alone"
"What?" gasped the acting inspector.
Where is she?"
He followed the sergeant to the other side
of the awning. and there he saw tall, we'll
dressed woman, upon whose face was writ
ten in unmistakable letters Il won't" She
was a woman of forty or forty-two, wore
jeweled earrings, and looked as if she might
have an interesting family at home.
Madam" said the acting inspector, you
can't stand there
"Why can't IT, she asked, defantly.
Because no one else can. We can't give
you any privileges that the others do not
have. So. please move on
II won't! I've got a perfect right here.
You don't own the sidewalks of this city,
was the snappy retort.
IT don't claim to own the sidewalks" an
swered the acting inspector. with perfect
courtesy. But don't you think 1t would be
rather unfair if we allowed you to stand
here and drive the others away?'
Il don't care what you do with the others.
You can't get me away from here unless you
use force" And she stamped her foot.
Then the acting inspectors eyes twinkled
Far be it from me, madam" he said, with
a low bow, "to use force against lady.
You may remain here AS long as you like.
But in order that the rest of the people may
not object to your receiving special priv
ileges I will furnish you with guard Of
honor. Sergeant!'
The sergeant approached and saluted.
Bring me ten of your talleSt men,"
Ten giants came up.
"Officers," said the inspector, this lady is
not to be disturbed. Form tight circle
around her, all facing the lady, and do not
allow any one to see her."
Tears of rage sprang to the woman's eyes.
You won't dare she began; then she
seemed to choke with Indignation The men
formed in tight, grinning circle around
her and all gazed at her. She begged them
to go away; she threatened them; she
coaxed. but not one Of them said a word.
Her face, which had become red as fire. now
grew white, and in sheer desperation she
attempted to break through the circle. She
might as well have tried to break through
a stone wall
II want to speak to the captain" she said,
fiercely Acting Inspector Cortright ap-
preached her. With eyes that blazed with
fury, the woman Kissed:
III go away! Let me out and I'll go
away! But you haven't heard the last of
this"
They allowed her to go, and shamefaced
and Inundated, she ran into the crowd and
was lost to view.