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Evening journal., 1896-09-24
CHINA SQUARES UP WITH US


Whether the coincidence was acct
dental or arranged, the payment OF tn
indemnities for the destruction Of tn
property of the American Baptist Mis-
sion at Szchuan, and the punishment
of the leaders in the outrage, appear
have been about simultaneous with l.
Hung Chang's visit to this country
The report on the subject from Admi
raj McNair seems, however, to hav
reached the Department of State
through the Navy Department, only
after this distinguished visitor had lef
Washington.
The act of China was doubtless not
influenced at all by the visit of her rep
resentative, or designed to have a
bearing on it. 1t is fair to say that sh
has always shown disposition
make amends for damages done to on
American missions by mohs, howeve
inefficient she may have been in pre-
venting such outrages. The Kiang yin
affair has also been settled satisfac
torily, so that at present we have NJ
outstanding claims OF this sort agains
China.
The investigation Of the Kiang Yii
outrage was intrusted to Lieutenan
Asiatic station, and that is probabl.
the reason why the report come
through the admiral commanding. II
was not only to estimate the losse
sutained by our missionaries whe
their property was destroyed, but alst
to fix the responsibility, as far as pos
sible. Altogether, China has a very
good record for trying to repair sucl
wrongs. Under the convention of 1858
she paid $735, ,25S.97 in settlement of tn
claims of American citizens, and it wa
afterward found that this was NOR
than $90,0 too much, so that the sur
plus was returned to her She mad
proper compensation in the TientsiI
riots of about twenty-five years ago
and in those of Shanghai and Chi-Th
a little later After the Chung Khan
disturbances, of about ten years ago
China made ample reparation for th'
attack on our missionaries and thei
buildings
What is perhaps specially worthy o
note in Admiral McNair's report as t
the Szchuan mission, is that the chic
conspirators in the outrage have bee
punished. This is an important par
of the plan to guard against a repeti
tion OF such misdeeds.-From the New
York Sun.
Evening journal., 1896-09-24
CONTEMPORARY OPINION.
SEVEN MILES or SOLDIERS.

On v bN MILLS OI' oOLDlEhS.
The Germans know how to make a
good show with troops. At the ma
noeuvres on Thursday at Goerlitz So
600 men, 1000 horses, and 400 guns
were in action. The line was seven
miles long. These soldiers are trained
to the highest point, and the spectacle
was a brilliant one. II was intended
TO impress the people at home with the
strength Of the government, and those
outside are supposed to learn from It
the sort of enemies they would meet
II war should arise Germany is on a
splend war footing. The young En-
peror is a soldier BY his energy
and restless moving all over the En-
pire he shows his subjects what a deep
interest he takes in the army, as wei
as in other branches of his govern
ment. The Car, of course, kept hi
eyes open during his trip through
Germany.
From our point OF view the with
dawing Of over 400 000. men from pro
ductive operation might seem a use
less tax on the people, but a standing
army Is, Of course, a necessity for
Germany. There is not the slightes
hope that the dream OF those who ar
anxious that the great nations of Eu
rope shall break up their armed camp
and sell their ships OF war will ever b
realized. The ambition OF the rulers
and the jealously of the people are too
powerful forces for that to take place
There is far more probability that tn
armaments OF the nations that are
likely to come into collision will be in
creased rather than reduced.
Germany in reality seems not to SUI
fer greatly from the heavy charge Of
sustaining so many men. Germany is
no longer an agricultural nation. She
has become a very important factor in
the manufacturing world-so import
ant, indeed, as a study OF her exports
will show, that England is watching
her progress in manufacturing with
jealous eyes. Germany's foreign trade
is steadily increasing, and in some i'm
portant branches she has a monopoly
German workmen lack some OF the
quickness and the inventive skill that
characterize the American skilled me-
chanic, but they make up for these in
thOrOughness and exactness in their
work. They may exhibit some slow
ness in reaching their point, but they
accomplish in their way what they un-
dertake. The love OF country is very
strong among the Germans. The ma
ton is welded together to-day as pow
erfully as 1t ever was. II a war should
arise the people would stand together
as solidly as they have ever done. But
there is no indication that war is near
Baltimore American.
Evening journal., 1896-09-24
FATHER FALLON SURPRISED.
THE MEMBERS or ST. PAUL'S
CHOIR PRESENT A PICTURE TO
THEIR PASTOR.

he MbMbEhS OF ST. PAUL'S
CHOIR PRESENT A PICTURE TO
THEIR PASTOR.
st. Paul's r. c. choir held its tenth
anniversary as musical organization
last evening in the Brownson Library
hall, and the members presented to
Father Fallon handsome photograph
of the choir Louis Preston made the
opeing address and thanked the au-
dience for its attendance. The choir
sang for the opening number. "Be
Light and Free" Joseph McCafferty
followed in the tenor solo, Rosa
mond."
A mixed quartettte, consisting of
Misses Connor and McNulty and
Messrs. Preston and William McNulty,
sand THE Song of the Wippoorwill. -
A few more numbers were rendered
and the presentation took place.
Francis H. HOffecker was introduced
and made an eloquent presentation
speech. Father Fallon gracefully ac-
cepted the gift in half humorous and
wholly earnest terms. After a few
more musical numbers by the choir the
Brownson Quartette sang Good
Night"
Evening journal., 1896-09-24
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Evening journal., 1896-09-24
sOCIAL AND personal MONIES.


Miss J. L. Mackey, of No. 603 King
street, has returned from a short trip
to Norfolk, Va.
Miss Susie NJ. Poultney, of Boston
Mass, returned home yesterday after
spending two weeks in Wilmington
with her relatives.
James Christy, well-known Will
mington man, celebrated his 10th
birthday to-day. He is as hearty and
active as a man fifteen years younger
Mr.. and Mrs. Caleb Steward have re
turned from a visit to Kennett Square
friends.
Ex-Speaker of the Senate John P
Donahoe was in Dover to-day.
George w. setiff, of Houston, Tex.
who is making a pleasure tour of the
Northern States, was in Wilmington
yesterday.
Miss Ida Bristoe is the guest
friends in Georgetown.
Miss Florence Alsentzer has re
turned from a wheeling trip to Chester
William B. Gregg returned yesterday
from his vacation, which he spent with
his mother at Wyoming.
Edward Myers returned yesterday
from a trip down the Delaware and
Maryland Peninsula.
Harry w. Mcintyre, of Philadelphia
was in Wilmington yesterday.
Robert D. Hoffecker, Jr., Of Smyrna
was in Wilmington this morning.
Mrs. Sarah S. England, Mrs Mary
S. Woodward and Miss Sallie p. Wood
ward have returned from Loudom
county, Va.
Misses Lizzie and Mary Smith, who
have been visiting Chester county rela
tives for five weeks, will return home
tomorrow.
Mrs. John Boles and Miss Eugen
| Mcbride, of Chester, were the guest
of Wilmington friends yesterday.
Charles c. Mammelle is in Dover to
day.
| l. Neshigana, of Toxic, Japan,
| prominent resident of the Island EN-
| pire. was in Wilmington yesterday oI
his way to Washington. He was accom-
| panied by his wife and child.
II Mrs. Maria L. Chandler is home froE
l Ocean Grove.
Collector Of Port Townsend has re
turned from New York, where he wa
government witness in the case o
Evening journal., 1896-09-24
MARRIED AT ST. PAUL's.

A marriage according to the impress
siYe 4.oman Catholic rites was per
formed at st. Paul's Church at
o'clock yesterday afternoon. Miss Cath
arine T. Walsh was the bride and job
j. Agnew the groom, and Rev. M. X.
FallOn performed the ceremony. Miss
Annie keenan, was maid of honor an
George J. Neiman, OF Philadelphia
acted as best man.
The bride wore a pretty gown
white organdie over white silk, an
carried bride roses. Her attendant ais
wore a white organdie frock, and car
ried La France roses.
Those who were present and offere
congratulations were; Mr. and Mrs
Edward Agnew, James Agnew, Mr. an
Mrs. William Agnew, the Misses Nam
and Hannah Agnew, OF Philadelphia;
Mr.. and Mrs. James LascOmbe, LOttie
and John Lascombe, Of Chester; Miss
Sarah Walsh, Mrs. Annie Moran, JOhl
Moran, Mr.. and Mrs. John Ward, Sr.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred W. Hamann, Mr.
and Mrs James A. Ward, Mr.. and Mrs
Morris Walsh, p. Walsh. John f
Walsh, James Walsh, Miss Nam
Walsh, Mr.. and Mrs. William Coyne
Miss Lizzie Heuser, Miss Katie Camm
Miss Sallie PrOpert, Of Philadelphia;
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph keenan,, Misses
Name and Katie keenan,, Miss Llzzi
Cusick Mr.. and Mrs. p. Cahill, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Crogan, Miss Mary Conner
Miss Mary A. Ford Miss Jennie Shields
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac r. Brown, Mr.. and
Mrs. r. Davis, Misses Emma and Hat
tie Davis, Mr.. and Mrs. H. Duncanson
OF Chicago; Mr.. and Mrs. Delawar
Kyle, of Philadelphia; Miss Molli
Garner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Agnew left on a trip
north. after which they will reside in
Lambertville, N. J. They received nu
merous and handsome presents.
Evening journal., 1896-09-24
EDITORIAL COMMENT.

A New Jersey preacher, who has
kissed several pretty girls in his con-
gregation, is thought 10 be insane; but
a Cincinnati policeman who did the
same thing has been fired from the
force. Cincinnati Commercial Ga
Kette.
tne world would be sadly disap-
pointed in a man IL IL accepted him
at his wife's public estimate.-Mil-
waukee Journal.
Mr. Cleveland has vetoed 552 bills
during his two terms as President.
This is more than FIVE times as many
as all the other Presidents are credited
with.-Cleveland Leader.
This years campaign button is made
of celluloid-and will come in handy
for the final fireworks. Philadelphia
Ledger
Some people are born with sense,
some acquire sense and some have to
have sense pounded into them. -Pare's
Advocate.
The Canadians are claiming Mount
ST. Elias. In view of their expressed
fear that the United States may invade
the Dominion, they probably want
some place 10 which they may retreat
and be safe.-Springfeld Mass.
Union.
Evening journal., 1896-09-24

Ii Hung Chang is supposed to have
returned to the Pacific coast by way OF
Canada, as he feared that he would be
treated with disrespect IL he went
through our Western States, so he took
a ship at Vancouver. a Canadian port.
He was treated with great respect
throughout the United States, but was
snubbed by the authorities OF Van
couver, who refused to make official
notice of him on his departure for his
home. He will be likely to know who
are his friends after this-Uncle Sam
or Canada.
Evening journal., 1896-09-24
THE IDEAL

We are unsatisded md know not why.
We sock fcr the ideal OF our dreams
And strive 10 reach &c guided by the beams
OF truth and faith. Setting our standard high,
We struggle on, but when tho prize is nigh
We find that it eludes US. and it seems
To heckon onward moclfirg with its CLEANS
Like some bright mirage IN the eastern sky.
With eyes blind TO the glory here below;
Our thoughts forever turned away from
earth.
We see no beauty around rs and the worth
Hidden IN humble thinRs We never know.
We grcpe and puss unhecding on the way
The good. that we are seeking day by day.
-Dcnahoo's Magazine.
Evening journal., 1896-09-24
nsafnI Bats.

Rats have been found very useful in
cotton mills where the raw cotton has
Been imperfectly ginned. In Spanish
cotton mill the storeroom was invaded
by swarms of rats, who pulled the bales
to pieces 20 get at the seeds left in the
cotton. They did the work thoroughly,
without injuring the fiber in any way.
Evening journal., 1896-09-24

General Roloff, the Cuban charged with
aiding filibustering expeditions.
Frank Reilly is visiting NAPLES Bur-
ton. at Dover.
Miss Maude Drein is the guest at
Dover of Miss Emma Pennewill
Rev Martin B. Dunlap, rector Of Old
Swedes Church. is i'll with a severe
cold.
Evening journal., 1896-09-24
EvANGELIsTIC MOVEMENT.

At, the Y. M. c. A. this evening a
meeting of those interested in the
evangelistic movement will be held. It
will be in the line of a prayer and con-
secration meeting. The executive COM
mittee in charge Of the arrangements
will meet and talk over plans in regard
to the movement
Evening journal., 1896-09-24
OFF TO RUSSIA.

Harry Ridings of New Castle, with a
brother from Philadelphia, John Hof-
master, and Samuel Lee, of New Castle,
all of whom are going to Russia to
work in the pipe-making plant of the
Delaware Iron Works, of New Castle,
went to Philadelphia, from which place
the start will be made this morning.
Mr.. Ridings will stop in Chester to see
his sister before leaving.
Evening journal., 1896-09-24
DIED WHILE VISITING
DAUGHTER.
HIS

James Mitchell, of Smyrna, who was
in Philadelphia on a visit to his daugh-
ter, died suddenly yesterday. His body
will be taken to Smyrna this after
noon. Mr. Mitchell was the father-in-
law of Edwin A. Read, deputy recorder
of deeds. Mr. Read was not at his
Office this morning.
Evening journal., 1896-09-24
FALL STYLES READY.

Fall styles Derby Hats now in stock
in all the fashionable shapes at Ross's,
No. 210 Market street. You will find
the largest stock and best assortment
in the city, selling at prices guaran-
teed the lowest. New Fall Neckwear
and Furnishings.
Evening journal., 1896-09-24

The Greeks and Romans had no weekf
until they borrowed this division os
time from the east. The Greeks divided
the month into three equal periods; the
Romans into three very unequal-the
kalends, ides and nones.
Evening journal., 1896-09-24
nISMISSSEn THE CASE-

Sadie Buckannon called Mrs. Nero
names not used in polite society. and
Sadies papa hit Mrs. Nero in the back
with a brick. Magistrate Kelley heard
their tale of woe. and dismissed the
case on payment of costs.
Evening journal., 1896-09-24
MEETING OF POLICE COMNIIS
SIONERS.

The Police Commission held its reg
ular meeting last evening and trans
acted very little business. John Hea
cock. John Wilson, John Kates, viii
liam Weatherell and Michael Maloney
were appointed special officers at the
Pusey and Jones Companys The re
ports Of the chief and captains were
read and signed. There was no other
business and the board adjourned.
Evening journal., 1896-09-24
MISSIONARY MEETING.

The Woman's Home Missionary So
ciety of the Wilmington district is
holding it's annual meeting at Union
M. E. Church this afternoon. About
fifty delegates are present.
Evening journal., 1896-09-24
TO REPAIR A STEAMER.

The Schuylkill river steamer. Vigi
liant, came into the shipyard OF the
Jackson and Sharp Company yester
day afternoon. and was hauled out on
the marine railway for extensive re
pairs.
Evening journal., 1896-09-24

STARTED TO LAY THE KEEL.
The work of laying the keel of the
new steel tug for the p & r. railroad
began at the Harlan and Hollinsworth
Company's shipyard yesterday.
Evening journal., 1896-09-24
FAIR AUTUMN BRIDES.
Agnew-Walsh Marriage at St.
Pauls R. c. Church Yesterday.
vERNoN-ALsENTzER NUPTIALs.
PRETTY HOME CEREMONY, BY
WHICH MISS LUCY ALsENTzER
BECOMES THE BRIDE OF H.
WALTER vERNON.-OTHER So
CIAL HAPPENINGS.

All communications intended for inser
tion in this column should be addresse
to Society Editor care of the Evcnin
Journal. Communications should
written on one side of the paper only.
Evening journal., 1896-09-24

There are only two more states to be
heard from before the general election
of November 3. They are Florida,
which votes on October 6, and Georgia,
ON the following dav.
Evening journal., 1896-09-24

Don't miss the tandem race, frs
ever seen in Wilmington, at RivervieN
September 26.
Evening journal., 1896-09-24

Mckinley is learning wisdom. He did
not mention the tariff in addressing a
body of sound-money Democrats who
recently visited him at his home in
Canton.
Evening journal., 1896-09-24

Republicans say "as go Vermont and
Maine. so goes the Union" but as these
are both small states. it might be about
as well to wait until some of the larger
ones come into line.
Evening journal., 1896-09-24

L ". GIBNEY
Has moved to No. 4l9 Market street.
Arizona republican., 1896-12-09
FOUND FLOATING.

The health of the czarevitch has so far improved that his physicians have decided that he may spend the winter in central France. He will leave Abas Touman about December 10, and will embark at Odessa on board the imperial yacht, which will be escorted to Nice by a Russian warship. He will be installed in Beaulieu, where the Dowager Empress Marie Feodor- ovna, the Grand Duke Michael and the Grand Duchess Olga will come to pass the fetes of the Russian Christmas.
 Dr. Temple, the new Archbishop of Canterbury, is especially anxious to have the bishops of the American Epis- copal church present at the Lambeth conference next July. He says: 'One of the topics for discussion is 'interna- tional arbitration, and I may say that the bishops in England are profoundly thankful for the turn that the recent political events have taken. do hope all of our brothers in the United States and Canada who have intimated the probability of their coming will man age to do so, and that those who at present anticipate being prevented will yet see their way to visit Lambeth by July 5 next. I need hardly add, per haps, that the candid invitation sent them by the late primate will be re- peated by myself in the fullest degree
Arizona republican., 1896-12-09

Colorado river. The ore in this DOT tion is principally of low grade, but free milling, and in very large bodies"
 While it is true that mines can be bought much cheaper in that section than those having relatively the same showing in Colorado, it requires a special knowledge of mining in the southern districts to become a success ful operator in Arizona. There is a wide variance in the methods of oper ating mines in this territory from those practiced in northern districts. This may be attributed to differences in the surroundings and lack of natural fla cilities with which Colorado mines are bountifully supplied. The vital ques- tions of sufficient and cheap supply of water and fuel presents problem requiring thorough knowledge of the physical conditions of the country for solution. Water in most districts is scarce, but great underground flows are found in nearly all sections. An economical method of utilizing this water is matter of greatest import ance. Fuel is also scarce.
 "The territory is bound to become a great producing center of mineral wealth"
Arizona republican., 1896-12-09
RICH GOLD FIND.

Parties in from South Pass state that that section is destined to again come to the front in another gold ex- citement, says the Tombstone Pros pector.
 It appears that several prospectors in that vicinity have made rich find which is believed to be the main ledge from which the rich float and rock that caused so much excitement sev- eral months since was found, the title to the main discovery of which is yet involved in law. This latest find, how ever, is located on the same belt only on the west side of the road, being close to the Rider and Swazee group.
 The rock was found to be extremely rich. After little work the ledge, well defined one, was revealed, considerable free gold being visible. A large num- Der of locations have been made and filed for record.
 With further work some rich devel- opments may ensue as this is a highly mineralized section and plenty of float with free gold in it has been found hereabouts which was developed at the recent excitement there.
Arizona republican., 1896-12-09
Suicide Is Hereditary.

An extraordinary instance of heredi- tary tendency to suicide was told by Prof. Brouardel in Paris lately. X farmer near Etampes hanged himself without apparent cause, leaving fam fly of seven sons and four daughters. Ten of the eleven subsequently, fol- lowed the fathers example, but not un- til they had married and beg'otten chil dren, all of whom likewise hanged themselves. The cnly survivor is 8. son, who is now 6S years of age, and has passed safely beyond the family hang ing age.
Arizona republican., 1896-12-09
THE CANYON CANAL.
The Great Reservoir South of St.
 Johns to be Built.

For several weeks the directors of the St. Johns Irrigation company have been quietly at work getting matters in shape for the commencement of work on the proposed new reservoir. During this time careful surveys were made by Engineer Stafford, who pre- pared plans and drafted maps of the work according to the land office re- quirements. For the purpose of meet ing the expense of constructing the dam and making a canal to carry the water around the mesa to the south and west of town, the capital stock of the irrigation company has been in creased to 10000 shares at par value of $10 each.
 The promoters of this enterprise were further encouraged by donation made by the authorities of the Mor- mon church, amounting to 5000. It is now believed that the resources of the company are ample enough to in sure that work can be carried on this winter without a halt or break of any kind. The situation being so encour- aging, the directors felt justified in l Monday morning, under the charge of Joseph o. Stradling.
 At the point where the dam is to be located the width of the canyon is 160 feet. It is proposed to build an em- bankment of earth faced with rock work. The masonry will be seventy feet thick and will be backed by earth for 100 feet more, making the total thickness of the dam ITO feet. The height of the dam will be forty-four feet. Two outlets are to be provided 24x24 inches each, and are to be placed side by side and constructed in lime stone cement The capacity of the res ervoir will be 18,000 acre feet. Some idea of the body of water to be i'm pounded may be conceived when it is stated that while this reservoir is To- cated about a mile below the present large reservoir, that the water will be twenty feet higher than the top of the embankment of the old reservoir.
 The entire work, including the dan and ditch, are to be finished this win ter, and enough water, including the old reservoir near town, will then be at the disposal of the irrigation com pany sufficient for watering 20,00( acres of land at St. Johns and vicinity
 This will be enough to support more than double the present population. |
 is expected that next spring we vii certainly see an influx of new people and this valley will be permanently settled by a good class of citizens.-St Johns Herald.