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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-03-12

Tourist rates to Phoenix, Ariz.. and re-.
turn from Las Vegas, $4S.50. Limits
fifteen days, in each direction, with lnsl
limit Of six months.
tt C. r. JONES, Agent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-03-12
MARCH.
METROPOLIS MISCELLANY.

THURSDAY EVENING, MAR. IL, 1895.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-03-12
Rates to CITY Of MswIsS.s

Rates to City Of M4EIs6.
LAS VEGAS, N. NJ, March 9th, 1885,
Round trip rates to City Of Mexico, from
Las Vegas, S6G.70 {. Going limit, sixty
days, with final return limit, Of six months
from date Of sale.
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Mining Stock for Sale. y
The Las Vegas Mining and Prospecting
company, incorporated under the laws Of
the Territory Of New Mexico, with capital
stock Of $780, O0, now offers 5000 shares of
stock for sale at IS cents per share. sAuin.
qniries should he addressed to. the s.nresi-
dent or secretary. WIN. b. CR1rrs,
President
THos. B. BLAUvELr,
Secretary. 9S.ml
Evening journal., 1896-11-17
A NOVEL BALL

Any one in search of pleasure should
have visited the first might cap ball"
of the Ladies' Club, of the Delaware
Saengerbund, given last evening in Ger
man Hall. The custom of the night
cap dance is very ancient. The tradi-
ton dates back to the time of Luther,
when wine, women and song ruled the
day.
At least 600 persons were present, as
the vent was omething new, and also
thoroughly enjoyable.
AS each guest entered the hall he
was presented with an envelope con-
tanning a night cap. This was placed
upon the head and the owner selected
for his partner the young woman
whose gown matched the cap.
Sweet German maids Of 16 secured as
partners men of so, while matronly
women captured all the young men.
The affair was a grand success. Dane
ing continued until the break of day
The grand march was led by Master
of Ceremonies Gustave Lange and Mrs
Henry Blouth, followed by Floor Man
ager Harry S. Mailer and Miss Pauline
Bauer
The committee in charge of the bal
was composed of Mrs. Joseph Sell. Mrs
Charles Yetter, Mrs. Rosie Henze, Mrs
Anton Steinke, Mrs. Louisa Graham
Mrs. Joseph Hess, Mrs. Harry Schnepf
Mrs Henry Blouth, Mrs. Anton Hau-
ber Mrs. Daniel Maier, Mrs. Susan
Dandy, Mrs. Peter Elmer, Mrs John
Wagner, Mrs. Dora Kleitz.
Evening journal., 1896-11-17

more, will constitute a party to go to
Philadelphia on Saturday and see the
Harvard-Pennsylvania game Of foot
ball.
Winfield S. Quigley, general mana
ger of the Golden Sceptre mine, has re-
turned from Quigley, Montana, but de-
clines to be interviewed concerning the
affairs of the assigned company.
Willard Salisbury was in Philadel-
phia to-day.
Secretary of State Whiteman is in
Dover to-day.
DR.. Nathan Pratt, of Milford, was in
town to-day.
Mrs. Clarkson Jennings is in New
York visiting friends and seeing the
horse show.
Wilson Barnard, of Kennett Square
is registered at the Clayton House.
Mrs. f. T. Dilworth is visiting rela-
tives in Newark.
]. Edward Palmatary, OF No. 1919
Monroe street, who broke his ankle
several days ago, is slowly recovering,
but it will be at least three months
before he is able to be out.
Mrs Richard McMullin and child are
visiting relatives at Delaware City.
Evening journal., 1896-11-17
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL NOTES.


J. c. Price, ex-county commissioner
of Cecil county, Nd, has returned
home, after a visit to e. r. Pierce, Of
Wilmington.
Mr.. apd Mrs. James Biddle, Of Phila-
delphia, have been visiting friends in
Wilmington.
Miss Winona Crew, of Salem, N. j..
spent Sunday with her sister, Miss
Caroline Crew, in this city.
Miss L. C. Otto, of Philadelphia. is
visiting Wilmington friends.
Mr.. and Mrs Edwards. of No. COS
East Seventh street, are visiting rela-
itves at Red Lion.
Sterling II. Thomas. with the Jack
son and Sharp Company, who has been
suhering severely with an abscess Of
peculiar formation at the root of a
tooth, and who went to Philadelphia
and had an operation performed to OBJ
tain relief, is out and about again.
Miss Nellie Gouert is recovering
from a severe illness.
Harry c. Reed has returned from
Chester, where he attended a party
given by Miss Bertha Marshman.
Assistant Quartermaster General
Chaytor, of the N. G. D., is in Dover to-
day.
DR.. Wayland, of New York; Mrs.
John Wanamaker, of Philadelphia; J.
b. Sayres, of Philadelphia, and w. r.
Ogden, of Philadelphia, were some OF
the prominent members of a party who
were bound for Hampton, Va, in the
parlor car OctaviO, over the Delaware
railroad this morning. They will at
tend the opening of one of the buildings
at the Hampton Institute.
Rev. Ralph T. Coursey, Of Snow Hill
Md. who has been called to the pastor
ate of Harrison Street M. e. Church
was in Wilmington yesterday.
Miss Lola Hutchins, of Dover is Wis.
iting friends in this city.
Mrs. r. G. Singleton, of Philadelphia
is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. George A
| Wolf.
w. Howard Dunbar will spend mex
week in the Blue Mountains, Va.
Clara Todd Thomas, who has beer
visiting relatives and friends down tn,
state for the past two months, has re
turned home.
Miss Sadie Shaw Wright, of Clayton
Del, is visiting her cousin, c. F
Thomas at No. 104 East Seventh street
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Robinson an,
Mrs. w. n. Exton spent Sunday il
West Chester.
Michael Leonard has returned from
West Chester.
Robert Shaw, the artist, and H. {
Conrad are in Newark to-day.
w. s. Pyle, James Morrow, Jane
| Cleland, Dr. A. E. Frantz, Charles M
Townsend and Elwood p. Pyle, of thi
city, and Colonel Wilbur 4
| Jackson, John J. Jackson ant
Hon. James S. Preston, Of Balti
Evening journal., 1896-11-17
FIRST CHURCH ANNIVERSARY.
SINGING. AN AUGMENTED
CHOIR, FULL ORCHESTRA AND
ADDRESS BY DIR. TINKER.

The First Presbyterian Sunday
school will celebrate its anniversary on
Thursday evening in the auditorium of
the church, Market street above Ninth.
The exercises will be free. Features Of
the evening will be chorus singing by
the school. an address by DR.. Tinker. Of
Asbury Church, and music by a full
orchestra and augmented choir The
full program follows:
Overture, Bridal Rose. ...... .Lavalle
First Presbyterian S. S. Orchestra.
Singing, The Lord is Our Shepherd" 4"
School
Scripture Reading, 46th Psalm.
Prayer, Rev. j. r. Milligan, ID. D.,
Pastor
Secretary's report. Joseph S. Hamilton
Singing, Let the Sunshine in, School
RecltatlOn ... -. Walter PerciYal
Singing, quartet, THE Child's Unfn-
ished Prayer" Anna Simons, Edith
Johnson, Robert Simmons, Leslie
Bonham.
Singing, Little Ones. Infant Glass
Exercise by seven boys,
"The Cruel King"
Duet, Chorus, Little Hands," Martie
Handy, May McKeown and Infant
School.
Contralto solo, 80. Miss Mary Morrow
Recitation, "The Legend Beautiful"
Mahala Wells
Singing, quartet, Horace B. Harrison,
Miss Josie Mahan, J. Frank Ayers,
Mrs. Emma McMullin.
Offering
Singing, "Send Out Thy Light"
Gounod
First Presbyterian Church Choir
Address ... Rev. Ezra Tinker, d. ID
Singing. Jesus Lives, ........ School
Exercise by ten girls, ...." Building
Distribution Of Prizes.
Singing, Beyond the Blue" ... .Schoo
BendictiOn.
Evening journal., 1896-11-17
TO SAVE Yn1rNc MEN

Rev. Thomas A. McCurdy, pastor of
Central Presbyterian Church, is deeply
interested in a crusade for the benefit
of the young men of Wilmington, who
are not following the straight and mar
row path. The plan to be pursued is
one that is new to the people of Will
mington. The city is to be blocked off
into districts, and the name of every
young man, who is not a church mem
Der, is to be secured. DR.. McCurdy will
then make a personal appeal to each to
repent.
Evening journal., 1896-11-17

who kept the counter-roll or register,
by which the entries on some other roll
were tested. How naturally the pos
session of such an Office would be apt
to give him holding it control over
certain others, in the modern sense of
the word, it needs but a glance to see
plainly. But as early as the sixteenth
century some members OF that class,
neither accomplished scholars on the
one side, nor yet wholly without the
knowledge Of all languages, save their
own, on the other got the notion into
their heads that the word came from
the French word compter, to count, the
original Of which was the Latin COM
putare.
From this absurd derivation sprang
the absurder spelling comptroller, and
the two forms have existed side by
side to the present time, but the latter,
in spite OF its defiance of etymology
and pronunciation, is coming to be the
one generally preferred"
Evening journal., 1896-11-17

The whole intent Of the charge of the
Court Of General Sessions to the grand
jury yesterday was to condemn fraud
at elections and to urge. upon the
jurors to make their finding upon the
merits OF the testimony presented by
the state regardless Of their party feel
ing. No one can except to such a
charge; not even the men accused of
fraudulent practices. All they can ex-
pect is a fair and impartial trial, and
we doubt not that they will get it, both
at the hands of the court and grand
and petit jurors.
Evening journal., 1896-11-17
5th-

That you can find at
counters a large and beau
assortment of the Gen
Foster Kid Gloves, for W
we are sole agents in this
Every lady who has used
real Foster Kids knows \
they are and can recomn
them. Also a nice line
Fabric Gloves of the
makes. We can sell
beautiful Cashmere Glow
25 cents a pair.
Evening journal., 1896-11-17
4th-

That you can always
at our counters a comp
line of stockings of the
and most reliable makes
men, women and chile
Stockings that wear witt
wearing out in a hurry. ST.
and reliable goods at econ.
cal prices.
Evening journal., 1896-11-17
nging, Send out Thy Light, T"
GREAT EVANGELIsT AT UNION.

A great meeting was held at Union
NJ. 3. Church last night, conducted by
Rev. c. r. Wyatt, of Maryland. The en-
thusiasm ran high, and the interest was
intense. Mr.. Wyatt is not only a wise
evangelist, but he is a great preacher.
OF the old-fashioned Methodist type
he drives home the truth with all the
earnestness Of his nature. A pentecos-
tai scene was witnessed last night and
the rejoicing Christians might have
been charged with drunkenness, as
were the disciples at the first pentecost
Mr.. Wyatt will preach at Union every
evening this week.
Evening journal., 1896-11-17
3d.

That we keep a very !.
and we'll assorted stock
Mems. Women's and 4
dren's Underwear of all XII
Good reliable goods, the
best at the lowest pr.
Multitudes of ladies in
city and state can testify
the excellence and reliab
of the quality of our g
and the very low price;
which they are sold.
Evening journal., 1896-11-17
9th.

That you can always find with
unusually large stock Of MI
Sheetings, Table Linens, Towels
Napkins of the most approved q
the very best products OF the loot
prices which we think are a littl
than you are in the habit of payii
the same goods elsewhere. Also
line of Blankets, Comforters, 9
and Wool Flannels az right pric
Ways.
Evening journal., 1896-11-17
A COUNTER SUN.

Hiram Little, who accused Henry
Bayard of assaulting him on the coast,
was the defendant in a suit brought by
Mrs. Henry Bayard for using abusive
language toward her. Magistrate Kel-
ley imposed fine of 81 and cost on
Little.
Evening journal., 1896-11-17

Violation Of the game laws is one
of the most inexcusable OF crimes. 1t
is very rarely that a true sportsman
permits his ardor to run away with his
respect for the laws which were en-
acted particularly for his benefit, mas
much that they prevent the extermina-
ton of the birds and animals for which
the sportsman delights to hunt Ordi-
narily it is the meat hunter who is
caught at such despicable practices,
and we congratulate the Delaware
Game Protective Association upon the
activity it displays in bringing such
law-breakers TO account. Considering
the scarcity of game we have in Della
ware and the number OF sportsmen
who are after it, the open season is
ample, and any one who disregards
the law which gives certain kinds of
game certain seasons of the year in
which TO mate and rear their young is
unworthy of the name OF hunter and
should be severely dealt with.
Evening journal., 1896-11-17
TO LAY TRACKS ON A BRIDGE.

Engineers in the employ of the Will
mington and New Castle electric rail-
way were busily engaged yesterday in
measuring Third street bridge to To-
cate the spot on which the tracks of
the company are to be laid across the
structure.
Evening journal., 1896-11-17
WORK HAS BEGUN

The work of dredging Murderkir
river, in Kent county, has been begun
by the Atlas Dredging Company, of
Wilmington, which was recently
awarded the contract for the work.
Evening journal., 1896-11-17
THE REPUBLICAN MINORITY.

Early In the campaign just closed
the Democratic party of Delaware gave
assurance to the people OF our state
that il had no desire whatever to make
the Constitutional Convention a par
tisan organization either in its char
acter or in its work II proposed that
the body be made strictly BIZ
partisan. In other words that the
thirty delegates be equally divided be-
tween the Democratic and Republican
parties. In New Castle county the prop
osition was laid before the regularly
constituted Republican committee and
rejected. In Kent county the Addicks
party, which was in control at the time
of the tender, also refused to become a
party to the movement, and II was not
until after the Democratic delegates
had been decided upon that the small
remnant OF the regular Republican
party in that county made a proposi-
tion to fuse with the Democrats, but
they declined because under the cir
cumstances such n fusion would not
guarantee a bipartisan delegation from
that county.
Down in Sussex county the PROPOSE
tion was viewed from the first in a
favorable light by all parties, and a
bipartisan delegation was supported
by both Democrats and Republicans.
AS the result OF Addicks support four
of the regular Republican delegates in
New Castle were elected and six Demo.
Gratis. That makes the delegation from
this county within two votes OF being
bipartisan. Kent county's ten Demo-
cratic delegates-elect occupy contested
position, but there is strong probable
ity that they will be seated, and that
will make the convention strongly
Democratic Sussex will be represented
by FIVE Democrats and five Republi-
cans.
Taking Il for granted that the ten
Democratic delegates from Kent county
will be seated we find that the Demo
Gratis will have twenty-one votes and
the Republicans nine While this Is
not as the Democratic party desired It,
the situation has been forced upon 1t
and il will be held responsible for the
new organic law Of the state. Fortu-
nately it has not disposition to use the
convention for partisan ends. The Re
publican delegates, while small In
number, are large in influence, and en-
brace some OF the master minds OF the
party. They will constitute a majority
which will be heard and felt, and they
can aid the Democrats materially in
framing a Constitution which will be
acceptable to the people, The Demo
Gratis will meet them half way on every
reasonable proposition, and il the Re-
publican minority is wise it will act in
fair and straightforward manner to-
wards a Democratic majority which
will be only too willing to do what Is
right and for the best interests OF tn,
people at large.
When the Democrats asserted tha'
they wanted a non-partisan convention
they meant it, and their proposition
carried with it the well-founded impli
cation that they wanted a non-partisai
Constitution. The fact that they fin,
themselves in the majority will no
alter their praiseworthy purpose.
Evening journal., 1896-11-17
CONTROLLER VS.. COMPTROLLER

CONTROLLER VS.. COMPTROLLER.
One Of our county officers is called
comptroller. 1t now appears that there
is war to be made on the word by
etymoiogists, and at the approaching
session OF the General Assembly the
Five Commissioners law may be
amended so as to make the county au-
ditor Of accounts the controller instead
Of comptroller.
Professor Lounsbury, Of Yale Col
lege, in an article in "Scribner's
Monthly" for October 1. 1879, explained
the derivation and meaning Of the
word at some length. He wrote:
"A conflict between a true and a
false spelling is now silently going on
in the case of the word controller, more
usually written comptroller. This lat
ter orthography is in utter defiance
of the derivation, the original mean
ing OF the term and its present pro-
nunciation. It's history makes this at
once clear. Controller is, in Norman
French, countrerouler; in Latin, con-
trarotulator, and these, again, were
taken from the Latin contra, against
and the diminutive rotulus, rotula, a
little Wheel which in the Middle Ages
acquired the meaning of roll. The con-
troller, in consequence, was the one
Evening journal., 1896-11-17
QUALIFIED no REAn LAW

Herbert /. Rice and Charles Cope
land have passed examinations as stu
dents of law The examination ofPierre
Blair Pie, for admission to practice, has
been postponed for week.
Evening journal., 1896-11-17
7th-

That if you want to see a cor
stock OF the best things known
trade in the way of Innings 4
right prices you will find them
Also a complete line of small wari
Haberdashery, but most people
we are very strong in our small
and trimming stock.
Evening journal., 1896-11-17

Ex-Attorney-General John Biggs
would make an able presiding officer
for the Constitutional Convention
There is no one on the Democratic side
better fitted TO perform the duties and
maintain the dignity of such a high
office.
Evening journal., 1896-11-17
MARRIAGE Az sT. PAuL,s.

Miss Elizabeth Gardner and James
Rodgers, both of this city, will be mar
ried tomorrow. The ceremony will
take place at st. Pauls Roman Catho-
lie Church, Fourth and Jackson streets,
at o'clock. Rev. M. X. Fallon will
perform the ceremony.
Evening journal., 1896-11-17

The Delaware Historical Society has
within its membership many men pos
sessed of unusual legal talent. Why
would it not be a good thing for a few
Of them to publicly express themselves
upon their opinion of what the new
Constitution should provide? Surely a
society devoted TO the history of the
state should be fully alive to such an
issue and make its impress felt upon
the work of the convention.
Evening journal., 1896-11-17

You are protected
and protected by the
store guarantee.
Visit the Cloak De-
partment; we can
show you a very
handsome lin e 0 f
Jackets and Capes
not surpassed any
where, and in the en-
tire line you will not
see a garment from
any former season.
We do not own one.
This holds good over
the entire store. The
newest all the time.
Glance in our win
dows when out. They
will give you a faint
idea of what we can
show you inside.
There's a special
ribbon in that 29c.
box. No. 30 heavy
all-8ilk, double faced
corded edge Black
Satin Ribbon at 29c.
In our regular
stock we show White,
Cream, Black, Pink,
Blue, Maise, Laven-
der, Heliotrope, Car.
d n a | double-faced
Satin Ribbon, 4 in
ches wide at Csc. per
yard. This is the
best quality Ribbon
made in America.
VEMMApn & m
Evening journal., 1896-11-17

Why not have an annual inspection
and parade Of the Wilmington Police
and Fire Departments? 1t would cost
but little money and give the people
of our city an opportunity TO see just
what we have in the two departments
which are so conducive to public
safety. Philadelphia has its annual
display OF this kind, and 1t is enjoyed
by the citizens. Wilmington is not
nearly so large, but it can make just as
credltable proportionate showing Of the
strength and efficiency OF its blue
coated conservators of peace and the
hundreds Of men and thousands Of dol
lars worth Of equipment in a volunteer
service which stands between life and
property and the devouring flames.
Evening journal., 1896-11-17

& Hi

A few interesting and
portant facts that every 81
per should know who wig
to get the largest return
her money and the best 90,
at the same time:
Evening journal., 1896-11-17
A SUFFERING VAGRANT

= DVI IItIlNN ANINAIN 7
Arthur Ewing, Of Columbus, Ohio,
was found begging on the streets yes
terday. When taken to the City Hall
it was found the man was suffering
from syphilis. He will be sent to the
Jefferson Hospital, Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1896-11-17
POLITICAL NOTES.

A meeting of Bryan and Sewall Silver
Club, No. 1, and bimetallists in general,
will be held this evening at Labor
League Hall for the purpose of organ
izing a permanent bimetallic club in
this city. Addresses will be made by
J. S. Crosby and others.
Evening journal., 1896-11-17

127; Fourth 80; Fifth, $50; Sixth, 10;
Seventh, 175; Eighth, 167; Ninth, 119;
Tenth. s. Eleventh, 67, Twelfth, rs.
The total registration was 16,670 and
the total vote 10, ,165.
Evening journal., 1896-11-17
I'd

That we have the
Mems Gray Mixed or Nat
Wool Colored Shirts in II
sizes, good quality, at IS c.
Just half price. We have
over 100 dozen of this
shirt lately.
Evening journal., 1896-11-17

NUN~~A
the total vote 10, 165.
Sheriff Finn is not yet ready to an
nounce his out-of-town appointments.
At the meeting Of the regular Republi-
can First District Committee last even
ing it was decided to prosecute all
known violators of the registration and
election laws. Next Monday evening a
special meeting of the committee will
be held for the purpose Of receiving
and arranging evidence and providing
for the swearing out of warrants. 1t is
expected that from twenty to thirty ar
rests will follow.
The campaign transparency has been
taken down from in front of the regu-
lar Republican headquarters, at No, ,SS1
Market street.
Last evening a meeting of the Ad-
dicks First District Committee was
held. IL was decided to call in all the
block books with the idea of seeing
that all Addicksites get on the next as
sessment.
Congressman Willis merely con-
tests Congressman-elect Handy's seat
as a money making scheme" remarked
a man OF public affairs to a reporter
this morning. Congress sets aside a
fund Of $4,000 for the prosecution of all
contests. Mr. Willis can get a lawyer
for about $500 and have 81. 700 left as
consolation money"
Peter J. Ford denies that he is a
candidate for the position of Street anC
Sewer commissioner. Mr. Ford said. Il
would not have the office as a gift.
The name of Colonel William B. Nor
ton is prominently mentioned for the
place.
II. II. Ward and Walter H. Hayes. o
this city, and James Pennewill. of
Dover, three of the six lawyers en-
gagged in the prosecution of the man
damus case of the Addicksites of Ken
county against the Board of Canvass
met at Wards office to-day, and. with J
Edward Addicks and ]. Frank Alice
the latter being the defeated candidate
for state senator, talked over the situa-
tion. The petition of the applicants
for the writ has been printed in
pamphlet form for the use of the court
and parties interested in the case.
Evening journal., 1896-11-17

No charitable organization in the
city does 50 much for the relief of the
worthy poor as the Associated Chari-
ties. It's influence extends to all parts
Of the city and to some points outside
The work is carried on in a systematic
and business-like way. We have but to
consider the annual report of the su-
perintendent to see how much it has
accomplished. II obtained employment
for $50 persons. The superintendent
made 331 visits and gave material aid
while the volunteer members made 5S5
visits, carrying with them comfort and
good cheer wherever they went. These
are but visible signs of the years
work. Much more has been done by
the members themselves. The Winter
season is now on us and everything in
the way of food, clothing, fuel or bed
ding can be most advantageOusly
placed by the association. It is deserv-
ing of public encouragement and sup
port, particularly at this time, when
so many men are out of work and
when so many women and children are
in need of the necessaries Of life.
Evening journal., 1896-11-17
ALONG SOCIAL LINES.
Matters Talked of BY Will
mingtonians and Friends.
SOME OTHER SOCIAL DIVERSIONS

NOVEL DANCE LAST NIGHTWHICH
WAS ATTENDED BY A LARGE
NUMBER SOME OF TO-MOR-
ROWS MARRIAGES-PERSONAL
MENTION.
All communications intended for inser-
ton in this column should be adressed to
Society Editor. care of the Evening jour
nal communications should be written
one side of the paper only.