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Evening journal., 1896-02-27
An IdyI Of the Late War.

Says the Washington Times: There
was a very large audisncs at the la
fsyette Square Theatre last evening to
witness the first production OF "For Fair
Virginia" in Washington. Not the least
pleasure In witnessing the performance
is to note the effect the alternating
political sentiments have on the audi
ence. The johnny Rebs and the Yankees
have each several turns "st the bat.
Mr.. WhytaPs professed aim is to give
"the woman's side OF the war" and he
has done It ably without the cheapDess of
waving flags and rows of knock kneed
supernumerarles 1t Is a melo-drama Of
the highest type. It Is an earnest. virile
and lnvigorating dramatic work Its
humor Is spontaneous, aud its ssnti-
ment is pure II Is a delightful contrast
to the dramas Of dirt, the problems OF
social putrescence and the senseless
fsrces based upon sensual suggestiveness
with which we have so long been de.
lugsd.
"For Fair Virginia" comes to the
Opera House Monday night, March 2
Evening journal., 1896-02-27
ADJUSTMENTS.
The wonderful "oountry Circus" ]"

The Wonderful Country Circus"
A play, a circus. parade and an old
time One-ring circus performance all
presented on the stage. This is what
Manager Bsylls will offer patrons of the
Grand Opera House next Saturday
matinee and night when Q B. Jefferson.
Klaw and Erlenger's famous attraction
will visit this city. Many will say that
such an entertainment cannot be given
successfully upon the stage. The only
answer is, that it Is being done nightly and
crowding the theeters everywhere.
After the expenditure OF many thous-
ands OF dollars. the Country Circus"
was produced and scored an instantaneous
success. The press had nothing but
phrase for the plucky managers and their
novel entertainment. The Mammoth
Academy Of Music, New York, was
packed to the doors Tor over, four
months McVicker's Theater, Chicago,
was crowded nightly for more than two
months. Oiher long and successful en-
gagements were played st the Walnut
Street Thester, Philsdelphis, and the
Boston Theater. Boston, slncs which
time. this unique production has visited
all the largest cities In the country play
ing to phenomenally large business
everywhere.
Evening journal., 1896-02-27
KENTUCKY ARGUMENT.
One Statesman Called Another Liar
and Is Attacked win knlfe.

One Statesman Called Another Liar
and Is Attacked with a Knife.
FRANKFORT, Ky, Feb 27.-The report
Of the committee In the WornerTompkin
contested election case was made a special
order for Friday at 10 O'Clock.
When the committee reported this con-
test, speeches were made on both sides.
Worner, Democrat favored free debate.
Howard, Republican, said II the Dem
oorats did not know all about this case IL
was because they had conspired 60 make
so much noise that the reports could not
be heard.
Phelps, Democrat. said II Howard in
cludod him in that remark no was saying
what was untrue. Swinfurth, Democrat,
member Of both committees on contests,
said that II he was referred to the state
ment was untrue as made by Howard.
Thereupon Howard said he was response
bic for what he said. Then Phelps, with
an open pocketknife in his hand, made a
rush for Howard. Swinfurth Joined in It,
Great confusion followed Everybody was
on their feet and there wore shouts Of
"UntrueW and the like The belligorents
were forced to their seats by their friends.
When order was restored, the speaker told
Howard his remarks were improper. How
ard Immediately said he meant no refeo-
tion on either of the gentlemen offended
and that he believed that his remarks,
made In an unguarded moment, were un-
iustidabio
Evening journal., 1896-02-27
RELIABLE PATTERNS.
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These patterns are retailed In stores at
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Evening journal., 1896-02-27
DIED.


ALKER. On February %, 1906 Edward A.
Alker. aged 81 years.
BANCROFT-At Rockford. "a month, 2ith.
1899 OF scarlet fever, Margaret daughter, oi
William =. and Emma G. Btlcroft' aged IL
years and months.
BROOKS.-On the 2sth instant. Walter l..
infant son OF Samuel q. and Rebecca n.
Brooks, aged II moniha
Relatives aud Friends Of the family are
respectfully Invited 20 attend the funeral
from the resldenoe OF his parents NO. VII
Kirkwood street, SUNDAY afternoon; March i,
1895. at O'Clock. lnterment at hiVerView
Cemetery.
BUTLFR.- Al Christlana. on Saturday.
February ~ Lemuel l.. Butler, aged % years.
COOK 49, suddealv. on February "a, 1890.
Susan Cook, aged 81 years.
COWCILIA-O on February y, 1906 Elizabeth
Cowclli. wife OF James Cowcil, aged AZ years.
DONNELLY.-O February p 1886, Thomas
Donnelly, aged es years.
EDwARDs.--On February a. 1893, Albert
w. Edwerca.
FAGAN-On February "a, 1866 John. son OF
Thomaa and Susan tagaa. aged ia years
FRIHTs-In this city, on the 23d Instant
Manua Friel, aged "A yeare
EROSION February 22 1896, near New.
port Del, Howard o.. son Of Dhrah and
rmma Gross. aged years and months.
ROWLAND Suddenly, at his residence
"Hllton." Broome street, Charles w. How
land, on February 25, 1896 ia his 10Th year.
INNEs. On Tuesday. February 20, 1890
Elizabeth C.. wife OF Frank lanes, aged u
years.
MAO rEOD-On February %, 1896, Mary
wife of John Mac L.od, aged 90 years.
MAULI.-un the evening OF February %
1906, u w Maull. NJ. D., In the Otth year OF
his age.
STEVENS. On February %. 1895. Catherine
Stevens. mother OF George W. Stevens, aged
0j years.
sTEWART-On the 29i Instant, Hugh
Stewart. In the Goth year OF his age.
WARD.-On the ga instant, Joseph b
Ward
Evening journal., 1896-02-27
rnnnsrlrnnln rditnrs nIeei.

HARRISBURG, Feb. 27.-A meeting OF
the Pennsylvania State Editorial assooia-
tion was held here The following officers
were elected: President, J. w. Maley,
Lansford first vice president, r. II. Wi
ley, Elizabeth, Allegheny county; second
vice president, J. S. Sanders, WillScsharre;
third vice president, W. A. Mckee, Free
port, Armstrong county; secretary and
treasurer, r. H. Thomas. Meohanicsburgi
corresponding secretary, r. II. Thomas,
Jr executive committee, W. NJ Taggart
Philadelphia; IT. p. Snyder, Connells
Vile; W. C. Kreps, Greencastle; E. f.
Acheson, Washington, and Addison B,
Burk, Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1896-02-27
CHANGES IN The NAVY.
Rear Admiral Carpenter and Medical Di
rector Wales Placed on Retired List.

Rear Admiral Carpenter and Medical Di-
rector Wales Placed on Retired List.
WAsHINGTON, Feb. 27.-Two naval ofii-
GERS of high rank have been placed on the
retired list, Rear Admiral G. G. Carpenter
and Medical Director p. S. Wales. AS a
result of Admiral Carpenters retirement,
Commodore Il. O. Selfridgo will become
an admiral, thus presenting the unusual
spectacle Of a father and son both holding
that rank simultaneously, though the IA.
ther holds tho rank on the retired list.
Captain Allan V. Reed becomes commo-
dore, Commander +. A. Cook becomes
captain, Lieutenant Commander G. T..
Hutchins becomes commander, and Lieu
tenant b. II. Buckinham becomes licuton-
ant commander
by Medical Director Wales retirement
Inspector II. n. Penrose becomes director,
Surgeon W. c. Farwell becomes inspector
and Assistant Surgeon J. d. Gatewood be-
comes surgeon.
Evening journal., 1896-02-27
missouri Delerntes For arcIxinley.

SEDALIA, No, Feb. 27.-The Republic
ans Of the Seventh district held their con-
gressional convention IN this city. Hon.
John p. Tracey of Greene county was re-
nominated by aoolamation for congress.
The following candidates were elected 70
tho national Republican convention; Ben
+. Leonard Of Polk county and j. ]. Smith
Of Saline; alternates Frank B. Parker Of
Greene and .AIilt W. Jones of Pottis. Tho
convention Of "A delegates, without dis
senting vote, instructed the delegates to
the national convention 60 cast their unit
ed votes for Major MeKlnley for prosldent
Evening journal., 1896-02-27
wnl Stand Trial for Pipe stealing

The stealing Of copper plps from
empty houses Is q branch OF the trade
followed closely by that class which
only tolls when money for beer etc ,
cannot bs obtained by other means II
Is a risky business at BEST aud the
thief seldom gets away wit bis pluuder
Yesterday afternoon Thomas l. Appleby
was arrested on charge OF stealisg a
quantity OF copper pipe He will have q
hearing Saturday morning.
Evening journal., 1896-02-27
reception TO rhsir Daughter.

Mr.. aud Mrs. w. H. Watts gave q
pleasant reception fer their daughter
Tuesday evening. The guests were en-
tertained with music games and dancing.
and at II 80 supper WAS served. Those
present we're Misses Marie and Kate
Quinn OF Coatesville, j r Price
OF Baltimore, Miss Ella Whitfield
Of Christiana, Mlss Beulah Marcus
Of Chester Miss Alverta satterdeld. Mr.,
and Mrs. r, E. Watts and Samuel Ford,
Of New Castle, Mrs. Il r. Porter, Miss
Ethel Porter, Sherman Watts, John
Titus, Paul Hickman, Walter Good
now, Charles Lancaster, Harry Ward,
George Martin, Miss Anna Duffy, miss
Anns AldTed. Miss Henrietta Stephens
Miss Anna Watts Miss TabithR Watts
and Miss Lucille Watts.
Evening journal., 1896-02-27
Deiawara CITY Psrsonnls.

Special Correspondence Evening Journal.
DELAWARE CITY, Feb 27-Miss Mollls
Boulder, who has been visiting In town
for some time has returned to her. home
in Chesapeake City.
O n, Price aud mother. Mrs Lizzie
Price. visited In town this week.
Mrs. Sheppard. OF Dover, is being
entertained by Mr.. and Mrs. william A.
lester.
Miss simklns. OF Fslton. Is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Frank Jester. near town.
I. A Pennington visited in Whining
ton yesterday.
John Patterson, Of Philadelphia. is
visiting 10 town
William Brazil, OF Philadelphis. who
is here on a cunning trip, went over to
the Bar yesterday and succeeding Ia bag
ging four ducks sn6 goose.
County Superintendent Of Schools VIII
lard 7. Smith spent yesterday In VIII
mington.
Robert Mills, Of Wilmington, spent
yesterday In town.
]. T. Cheairs and J. f. Reybold spent
yesterday Ia WILMINGTON.
Somers Van Kirk, Of Camden, N. Is
visiting his parents, Mr. aud Mrs.
Thomas Van Kirk.
Evening journal., 1896-02-27
oArARRH oANNor ne CURED

with LoCAL APPLICATIONS. as they can
not reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh IS
10 cure it you must take Internal remedies.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally. and
acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces. Halls Catarrh Cure Is no quack
best physicians in this country for years, and
Is a regular prescription. IL Is composed OF
the best tOnics known. combined with the
best blood purifiers, acting directly on the
mucous sUrlaces. The perfect combination OF
the two ingredients Is what produces such
wonderful results "A curing Catarrhf Send
for teHfimouinls. free.
+. j. CHEYEEl q CO.. Props. Toledo. o.
Sold By Druggists, price 76c.
Evening journal., 1896-02-27

James e. Fisher. Of this town. and T.
Frederick johnson, purser on the steamer
Minnie Wheeler. wss solemnized Ia the
Methodist Episcopal Church at 1.30
o'clock yesterday afternoon. T, Pliny
Fisher. brother OF the bride,
Ben Johnson, brother OF the groom.
VIII Norris and Harry Fisher we're
the ushers. George Z. Salisbury
and Miss Mary Emerson were the bridal
attendants and little Nellie Brown and
Willis Bowers preceded the wedding
party, scattering flowers Prof James
Swami rendered the wedding march and
the nuptisl knot was tied by the pastor
ot the Methodist Episcopal church, Rev.
2 Il. Webster The church was hand
somely trimmed and many relatives and
friends witnessed the ceremony, They
took the north-bound train for BAlti-
more, where they will reside.
Evening journal., 1896-02-27
Judrment nond. I.n,ered.

Judgments aggregsting several thou
sand dollars have been entered in the
prothonotary' Office sgsinst the Chris
tisna River Improvement Company. Of
which Joshua Hesld was the founder,
and the Miriam Land and Improvement
Company. They are on bonds sccom
panying mortgages. The FIRST one en-
tered against the frstnamsd comp iny
was BY Tilghman Johnston, representing
the asslgnes Of Mrs Connant
Evening journal., 1896-02-27

Misses co tune, with eight gored skirt
The iaun lest and most servloaable OF
Spring costumes is here depleted Our
model Is fashioned from figured cheviot,
ornamented with tasteful collarette OF
black satin. The waist, made up over a
fitted lining, shows a slight fulness IN
the front aud each side Of the ccntrs
back, where the costume closes. The
fancy collarotte Of satin Is q distinctive
feature OF the tolletts Il forms a sort
OF plastrOn IA the front where a
decoration Of two rows Of gilt buttons
gives it decidedly smart appearance.
It Is pleated over the shoulders and con-
tinues In the back In a square bertha
effect, as show n Ia the left hand view Of
the Illustration. The sleeves are cut la
the leg o'mutton snaps and made up over
fitted lioings A narrow folded belt OF
the dress goods closing under a pretty
bow In the back, hoishes the bodice
attraotively.
The eight gored skirt Is absolutely up
to-date Ia all respects aud has It's thiee
back cores gathered in the latest mode
It displays a close shsping at the hips
and ripples fSshionbbly AZ the sides.
Serge, cheviot, homespun, challis,
Henrietta cloth, mohAir, novelty Rooos or
almost any fashionable fabric can be
used for making this costume.
No. 20, 533-Misses' Waist, with fancy
collarette and lex o'mutton sleeves,
requires for medium slzs AZ yards
material % Inches wide 81 yards 36
inches wide or p yards Al inches wide.
Lining required. Il yards; velvet repfe
ssnted, yard buCtons, Il. Cat Ia
sizes. from 10 to l6 ysars.
No 20, 535-M Misses Eight Gorld Skirt,
having it's three back gorss gathered,
requires for medium siza 6 yards
material "a inches wide. 4 yards 30
inches wide or yards as inches wide.
Lining requlred5i yard Cat IN 8 sizes,
from 9 to 16 years.
Evening journal., 1896-02-27
A Rlind Mnmnn Fonrht Fire.

BRIDGEToN, Feb 27.-Mrs. James
Madden. residing on Vine street, came
near having disastrous FIRE yesterday in
her house Mrs Madden is totally
bliud and was left alone in the house. the
other members Of the family
being out temporarily. In attempting to
replenish her FIRE q coal must have fallen
In the wood box. She smelled the smoke
and found her way to the well and com-
menced drawing q bucket OF water. as
the game time crying FIRE. Neighbors
heard her cries, and rushing In found
the wood box on fire and this flames rap
idly igniting the woodwork OF the room.
A bucket Of water put out the flames
Evening journal., 1896-02-27
Thomns Edlson's rather Dcnd.

NoRwALK, o., Feb. 2z-Samuel Edi-
son, father Of Thomas A. Edison, the in
ventor, died here after an illness Of several
weeks, aged 81 years Mr.. Edison left his
home at Milan, o., just before the holi-
days, intending to visit his son in New
Jersey and at his winter home in Florida.
He stopped here to visit his granddaugbter
Mrs. w. A. Boyer and was there taken
sick Mr. Edison was born in Nova Scotia
and has llYed in ALilan 40 years.
Evening journal., 1896-02-27
socI,I and personaI Noies.

George S. Lubker, Of Lswes. srrived
In the city last evening on a brief visit
DR. William d. Cooper, OF Kenton, is
in the city oh a visit TO friends
Frank Bsrtram has returned from
Chester.
Miss Clara Rssley has been visiting in
Chester.
Thomas @. Frame, Jr.. Of Dover, Is
registered at the Clayton House.
Ollvet Presbyterian Church women
gave Scotch sociable" last evening In
sppropriats Scotch costumes. aud using
the literary works OF Scotch authors.
Evening journal., 1896-02-27
Sir Charles Tupper sues For libel.

OTTAWA, Feb. 27.-Two days ago the
Halifax Chronicle published a statement
that Sir Charles Tupper, when high COM
missioner to England, had misappropriated
$40, 600 Of public moneys. Several Liberal
newspapers copied the statement. Sir
Charles has taken proceedings for criminal
libel against the publishers Of these Jour-
nails. The penalty for the ofiense Is two
years in the ponitentiary. The statement
referred to has never been made before.
Evening journal., 1896-02-27

reception to their friends last evening,
the occasion being the 6ith anniversary
OF their wedding.
Rsynisr salisbury, Ct Wilmington. Is
Wishing his partnts here.
Mrs Chambsrs. OF Baltimore. is visit.
ing her parents. Me aud Ms. O. r.
Ferguson
Miss Sarah Kirk is visiting In PhllSdel-
phis..
Catcher Dave z.arfoss, who has been
signed by the New York League team
for next season, was In town this week
visiting old friends.
Rev G l. S.engle off slated in Ches.
void NJ. f. Caurch last evening.
Evening journal., 1896-02-27
Prettr Homo WeddIng.

Miss Anna Bell Purnell. of itLls city,
and Simon Harpel, tot Philadeldhie,
were principles In a pretty home we'd
ding that took place at No Gus West
Tenth street last night The ceremony
was performed by Rev A N. heigwin,
OF West Presby terlan Church st the
home of the BRIDES sister, Mrs 7. Q.
Munp. Miss Laura Murray, OF PhilAdel-
phia. played the wedding march.
Miss Harriet Mupn was the msid OF
honor. Tho ushsrs ware Frank Krause.
OF Lebanon, and d. Vancs Thomas. Of
this city.
The bride wore pretty gown OF white
silk crepe, trimmed with duchess lace
and carried white roses. The maid wore
a frock OF Persian null. trimmed with
lace. The house was prettlly decorated
with potted plants and cut howefs for
the occasion.
Among the guests were: Mrs Walter
A Brown and daughter, Miss Elba
Brown, Mr. aud Mrs. Charles Brown,
George Mum, John Young, Walter
Murphy, Mrs. Hsrpel, Mrs. Clymer
and Mrs. Pepper, all Of Philadelphia
Mr.. and Mrs w. X, Reynolds. Mr. and
Mrs. Thomas NJ Purnell. Mr. aud Mrs
Thomas Frazier, Mr.. aud Mrs John P
Neave, Nc. and Mrs. w. A. Reynolds,
DR. Slaughter. Miss Harpel. Miss Cary,
Mrs. Benner. Mrs. Flora NJ Hsrpsl, Miss
Douns, OF Harrington, Mr.. and Mrs-
Frank Slaughter. Mrs. Susanush Pur
nell, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas @. Mum.
Mrs. Hupsl Sr., ]. Herbert Mullin,
Miss Krouae, Mr.. and Mrs. Clarencs. Pvle,
Harvey Pyle, Walter Thompson, VIII
Mckee, Miss Bessie Reed, Mrs Ling,
Mrs. Pusey and Miss Phillips.
Mr. and Mrs Hsrpel went on a trip to
Washington Upon their return they
will reside In Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1896-02-27
Tbree deaths In one Family.

Special Correspondence Evening Journal.
DELAWARE CRY. FEB. q Peter
Tosuey died at the home Of his mother
yesterday morning at three o'clock, Of
consumption, His funeral will take
place on Saturday at 10 a. N enterment
At the Roman Catholic graveyard. This
Ia the third death in this family In a
snort tl@e. Thomas dying in Ostober
and Patrick on February o
Harry Gardiner who was hurt at the
Fort last week is slowly improv wing.
boat load Of piline arrived at Fort
Delaware yesterday and fifteen. extra
men we're given work.
Evening journal., 1896-02-27
These Booha Are B.antfes,

We have few copies OF beautiful
work, handsomely bound, containing sew
eral hundred pictures OF high artistic
merit, which will be sold At 81 70 copy,
which Is about one fourth the publica
tion price. Also some copies OF Rand and
MeNally's Cyelopedia at 81 25, worth
four times the price asked. Can be seen
az the EYEEINa IouRNAL Office
Evening journal., 1896-02-27
Arrested For swindlInr STORES.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 97.-The police OF
this city have in custody a man and wom-
an charged with swindling a number Of
large stores here and suspected Of operat-
ing successfully in New York, Boston and
elsewhere. The prisoners are well dressed
and possessed Of considerable money and
diamonds. The man gives his name as
Robert Davidson and says he is from Chi
cauO
Evening journal., 1896-02-27
Tale of sonthern LAC.

That great play "Oa the Mississippi, 7"
by William Haworth in which he has
portrayed a type Of life familiar in the
Southern states during that period
Immediately after the war, will appear
at the Opera House Wednesday, March
A. Manager Davis aud Keogh's repre-
sentstion Of this thrilling drama this
year is in keeping with their usual
method Of management. spsring no
expense to make their names a voucher
for the hest
Evening journal., 1896-02-27
rr.cnnrre.sman nend.

KNOXVILLE, Ia, Feb. 27-Hon. r. z.
Hayes, who represented the Seventh Des
Moines district Of Iowa in congress in
1901, died after weeks illness Of nerv-
nus urOstratiOn
Evening journal., 1896-02-27
Yiotnrv - the ItalInns.

MAssowAH Feb. 27.-The Italians have
defeated the deserters under Ras Sebat
near Maimerat the latter having 90 killed
and 100 wounded, while the Italians had
81 killed and wounded
Evening journal., 1896-02-27
-. nlnnoho Wrlrht Acoept. a Cnll.

LIvERMoRE FALLS, Me-, Feb. 27.-Rev
Blanche p. Wright Of New York has ac-
cepted a call from the Universalist society
Of this place and will take charge of the
pastOrate April 1.
Evening journal., 1896-02-27
1Iil.e nra,lden Dvinc

PORTLAND, Ne, Feb. 27--Aiike Mad
den. who won fame with the Boston Ma
tional League baseball team as pitcher a
few years ago, is dying Of pulmonary
trouble here.
Evening journal., 1896-02-27
nId nol Allend lhe Partr.

Misses Florencs and MsrgerY Chaltant
deny that they attended the birthday
party OF Miss Miller in Chester. They
had no invitation. aud claim TO know no
one who composed the party.
Evening journal., 1896-02-27
rntnl rrnlnsinn of en-.

QUEBEC. Feb. 27.-Arsene Consigny
was killed and his brother fatally iniured
BY an explosion Of acids while manufac-
turing ascotylerc gas.
Evening journal., 1896-02-27
oarmiohneI-Raller-

Miss Catherine w. Bailey snd William
T Carmichael we're married d last night at
the home OF the bride. No. 7O3 West
Tenth street. ct 30 o'clock. The cers-
lony was performed by Rev Lewis r
Barrett, presiding elder, after which the
bride and groom went to their new home.
Third ana Rodney streets. Among those
who offered congratulations were Mr..
aud Mrs J. Reese Bailey, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Carmichael. DR.. George H
Carmichael, the Misses Carmichael, Mr..
aud Mrs. Louis Dreks, Mr.. and Mrs.
Malsberger. George o. Bailey and
Franklin P. Bailey.