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Evening journal., 1896-03-04
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.
The Shoe on the Othar Fnnt


To the Editor Of the Evening Journal.
SIR: Since the persecution OF Profess
sor Berlin, principal Of our High School
hes been going on. aud his good name
and reputation seems TO be weighing in
the balance before the public have
taken the trouble to look up some facts
some things that may be Of interest to
the public, aud all those who must be
wondering what all this means
During the past eight years Mr. Berlin
has been quietly and psraistently doing
everything in his power to raise the
standard Of our school. He has had
during thege years for his advisers, as
chairman of the High School committee,
such men as S. Redmond smith, ESQ
the late Joseph Pyle, Dr.. K G. short.
ledge, Samuel d BsynRrd and Dr.. James
d. Morgan.
When Mr.. Berlin came TO Wilmington
he brought cred dentials and testimonials
from the following men, who knew
personally Of him as = teacher, q man
aud scholar:
Hon. William H. Jessup. Scranton,
Pa Judge Silas NJ. Clark, OF the
Supreme Court Of Pennsylvania; Thomas
NJ Balliett, city superintendent OF
Springfield. Macs E. E. Higbee, de-
psrtment of public instruction Of com
monweAlth Of Pennsylvania; Henry
Houok, deputy superintendent Of public
instruction. State of Pennsylvania DR..
Edward Books. city superintendent,
Philadelphia; Edwin B. Fairfield, chan.
cellor University Of Nebraska. and
others. In the light Of the Intelligence
Of our own citizens above mentioned, as
committeeman, and this long list Of
learned men as well as educstors, Is it
not strange that II has been left
for John W. Crunbaugh and
a few disgruntled tools In
bis hands to discover that Mr. Berlin
cannot do "sums" 10 algebra, or perform
chemical experiments to their satisfac
tioa Shades OF BorGcs Mann aud other
educators, past and present, is this the
nineteenth century, or where are we at
Instead Of blackboard on which to test
Mr.. Berlln's ability as a mathematician.
why not have two blsckboards on which
TO write the record okJ W. Crumbaush
and A. H. Berlin, professionally ard
otherwise and let the public have a hand
In the verdict. have been much graft
fed In my Investigations in regard to
Professor Berlin. Nov will not someone
investigate John w. Crumbaugh.
An Ev-MuupuR
Evening journal., 1896-03-04
KENNARD GO
62t.62S Market Street.
DIED.


BARRON.--on February %, 1896, Rachel ).
Barron. aged SO year,.
BlDDLE.-ln WashinRton, d. March 2,
1896. Horace Corbit Biddle, aged "a years.
BROJKS.-On the 27th instant, Walter l. ,
infant son OF Samuel e.. ard RebeCca II.
Brooks. aged IL months.
EDWARDS.-Int this city. on March 3, 1896,
Emile Marguerite. daughter OF q. T.. aud
Jennie Edwards, aged years.
CAREY . On Magch 3, 1893, Martha J..
Carey, aged 81 years
GEOBGE-On February 90, Harry n.
George, youngest son of Jonathan T.. and Sallie
George, IN the 34th year OF his age.
GRAFTON the 2sth instant. Elizabeth
Matthew widow OF Frederick Graf.
HlDE.-On March /. 1885, Frank A.. son Of
Patrick and July hyGe, aged % years.
KERR At Philadelphia. Pa, on March g,
1876, Rev. James Couper Kerr, ID. D.. chap
lain y 3. A., in the 43d year or his age.
LYMAN. On March 2 1895. of diphiheric.
Group. Paul S., son of Gregg S. and Maggie
q. Lyman. agtd II months.
McHUGH.- On February 20, 1896, Mary.
wife OF James McHuge, deceased, aged 02
yeais.
MEETEER, On March 1, 1856. Edward S.
Meteor, aged 81 years.
MuLLlS.-On March .. 1885, Nora Mullin,
aged 50 years.
MURTH A. Suddealv. on February %,
James 9. Murtha. aged a5 years.
REGENAUER.-Oa March 3, 1896. Lewis
Jr., son OF Lewis hegenauer, aged I year.
SHAW On March /, 1896, William r..
Shaw, aged 2s years.
SLAYMAN.-On February 90. 1896, Arthur
Slayman. aged years.
WlGGIGS.-On March /. 1898, Howard Wig
gins, In the 2Oi year OF his age.
WOLFE AT New Castle, on March 2 1856
Daniel X. Wolfe, aged 81 years,
Evening journal., 1896-03-04
ONE HUNDRED YEARS OLD.

Reliance Steam Fire Engine Company
VIII Celebrate It's Centennial Tonight.
Brief HistorY OF This Sterling OEgaui-
z1tioni
This evening the Reliance Fire Com.
pany will celebrate It's centennial with a
bEnqust Rt which there will be speeches
by prominent citizens. feature will
be the presentation by ex-Attorney
General John Blggs, on behalf Of the
Friendship Company, Of handsome
silver horn, nearly three feet high and
beautifully engraved Ol one side Is
the following inscription: presented 10
the Reliance Fire Engine Company No 9,
by the Friendship Fire Company No !,
as a token OF esteem in honor Of the
10Olh anniversary. March 4 1896" Ths
horn rests under large glass case and Is
tied With blue and red silk cord. The
committee on, horn wal ]. L. Glscken.
D. w. Maloney and W. NJ. Hyatt
At midnight last night the Friendship
aud Delaware boys serfn nadsd the Reliance
company and the air In the vicinity Of
Fourth aud Lombard WAS literally ablsze
with rockets. RI man candles snd red fire
while huge freorsckeTs, steam whistles
and bells WED with each other In making
a noise. The Reliance boys wero sur
prlsed, but gathered themselves together
and served refreshments TO the visitors.
The Rslianos Steam Fire Engne Com
pany No 9 was instituted March 4
1886, and incorporated January 23 1902
II Was originally blcket company. but
In 1910 had hand engine In 1912 the
house was on Third, between Market and
Shipley streets Ia 1914 the mem Der.
ship was fifty. and the officers were:
President, John Reynolds; secretary.
Joseph Read; treasurer Isaac H. Starr;
engineers, John Jones, Samuel Askew,
James Wilson, William Seal. Robert
Porter aud Haros Neif. Ia 1924 Evan
Thomas was elected president. Ziba
Ferris treasurer, and Dr. q, r..
Askew secretary. Ia this year
the compeuy did good work
In the New Castle Ere In 1929
John Hedges wss president, Wllllam Il
Nat secretary, Z.ba Ferris treasurer.
and Allen Thomson, Henry +. Aaken,
Samuel Buzoy, William J HalloWell aud
Joseph Hayes engineers. The company
then had q hook and ladder, which were
carried to fires by the members
10 1880 the company uEed a house
owned by Willlsm Hsf on Fifth near
Orange, and several years later erected a
house on Fifth between Walnut and
Poplar, where 1t stayed until 1886. when
the new house was built. In 1896
Samuel B0zby was president, William H.
Naf, seorstary ziba Ferris. captain, and
John L. Hadden, Edward Bnnghurst,
George Reynolds, P Countess, B A.
Orozler and George w. Mortimer. engi.
neers In 1S40 tho company purchased
hose carriage, and IN 1871 q new
steam engine, from Belts. Pusey and
Harlan, on which was engraved the
motto mon Nobis Solum"-''not labor
ing for ourselves alone" Henry ]. Fl.
Naff. ex-postmaster, was president for
twenty years and Zibs Ferris treasurer
for an equally long term. The engineers
in 1913 were John @. Price, John B.
Porter, Benjsmin Johnson, Jacob Steven.
son, Edward Bringhurst and William R.
Pennington. The record of the company
since then is modern history.
Evening journal., 1896-03-04

Little girls dress to be worn with or
without 6 guimpe-Whitea and tan novelty
goods is the material from which this
charming little frock Is developed. The
stylish waist Is gathered back and front,
with the fullness confined by rows Of
shirring at the waist line. An attractive
bertha Of golden brown velvet orna
mented with tiny pearl buttons, mskes
handsome bodice decoration, while a
narrow belt starting from each eide OF
tbs sherring becomingly de6ues the
waist. A plain yoke OF the dress goods.
finished by a straight band collar, forms
the top of the bodice in the present
instance, but this is omitted when 10 is
desired to wear the costume with
guimpe The sleeves have full puffs and
are made mp over fitted Innings The full
straight skirt is sewed onto the bodice.
This design serves two purposes; II Is
an artistic Spring costume. as shown in
our illustration, and II also makes the
dainiiest Of Summer tollettes In the
latter case it Is fashioned with short
sleeves and low neck and worn with
guimps. Gingham, lawn, peTcale, cham
bray and all SORTS OF pretty wash fabrics
are then appropriate for it's development
But II made up with lining, serge.
chevlot, chRllis. ladies' cloth or mohair
and silk novelties will be stylish materials
to use.
No 2O534-Little girls dress. with
straight, full skirt, to be made high or
low neck, requires for medium size, 4f
yards material 81 inches vide, 80 yards SO
inches wide, or 81 yards As inches wide.
Lining required, I yards; velvet repre-
sented, yards. Uut in sizes, from
to years.
Evening journal., 1896-03-04
RELIABLE PATTERNS.
Guaranteed to Fit, if Proper
Size is Given.
A DREas FOR a LITTLE sIBL,

A Pattern OF This Gan BE Had BY Send
Ing 10 Cents to the Evening journal
Omcs-Patterns for Woman. Maid and
Child.
We have made an arrangement with
one OF the Oldest and most reliable paper
pattern houses IN New York, which
enables us 10 offer to our readers stand
ard and perfect fitting patterns Of the
very latest and newest designs
These patterns are retsied IN stores nt
from 20 TO 40 cents. We have made
arrangements whereby we can offer
them ct the extremely low price OF 10
cents.
A paper pattern OF any size, OF this
illustration may DO obtained by sending
your nams aud address, number and
size OF pattern desired. together with 10
cents for each pattern. to the EVENING
JOURNAL, Wilmington. Del.
Please observe the Following Measure
ments.
For Waists Measure around fullest
part OF bust, close under arm; raise
slightly In the back, draw moderately
tight.
For Sklris-Measure around the waist,
over the belt; draw moderately tight.
Pfinted directions accompany each
pattern, showing how the garment is to
be made
When ordering patterns for children
please also state age OF child.
Evening journal., 1896-03-04

A severe rheumatic pain Ia the left
shoulder had troubled Mr.. j. II. Loper, a
well known druggist Of Des Moines, Iowa.
for over six months. At times the pain
was so severe that he could not lit any
thing. With all he could do he could not
get rid OF 1t until he applied Cham Der
lain's Pain Balm. Il only made three
applications OF it," he says, "and have
since then been free from sll pain. He
now recommends 1t to persons similarly
afflicted. IL is for sale by y James Belt.
druggist, corner Sixth and Market streets
Evening journal., 1896-03-04
Trouble over wharf work.

Peter L. Cooper, Jr, has returned
from Norfolk. Va, where he has been
engaged In taking testimony in the
chancery suit Of tins Delaware Construo-
tlon Company. OF this city, against the
Atlsntic and Dsnville RsilWay Company.
The amount involved is $24 900, the
suit arising over the construction Of
whsrves. William H. White, Of Norfolk,
Is associated with Mr. Cooper, while A
P. Tohm is solicitor for the Atlantic &
Danville.
Evening journal., 1896-03-04
Social and Personal Notes.

Mrs. Moore is the guest of Mrs. Morri
son, In Chester.
Miss Jennie Price Is being entertained
by Chester friends.
Miss Lulu Mathews has BEEN the guest
Of Miss Msidie McDouRsl, at Rising Sun,
Nd.
Miss Dolma Dookerty is visiting her
sister, Mrs. William +. Dayette. at Clay
ton.
Tx City Solicitor George A Elliott went
60 Baltimore this morning to attend the
Fisher-Thomss wedding From there he
will go to Washington and watch the
struggle Of bis Republican friends to
sest Colonel Henry A. Dupont.
w. F. Shesley, of Port Penn, is stop
ping at the Hotel Jennings.
James Il. s. Gam, Of Augustine Pier,
was in town to day.
MIS-. Miller stradley and children are
visiting relatives In the West
There ia a change for the worse in the
condition Of James Bradford.
Governor Watson an ex Congressman
John W. Causey, of Milford. we're in
town for a short time to day. They
were on their way to Washington.
Mrs Meredith, Of Clayton, is enter
tanning her daughter, Mrs Richard
NowlAnd, of this city.
Miss Abbis Edwards is visiting rela
tives at Baldwin, Nd.
Evening journal., 1896-03-04
About Dover Folk.

Special Correspondence Evening Journal.
DovKR, March Charles Il. b. Day
was able to converse with his family
yesterday, though he is stlll in 3 precar
iou5 condition.
Senators Records and Pyle and Repre-
sentstives McMullen, Jolls and Ball we're
in town to-day on business connected
with the addition TO the state library.
David Mcknight, of Philadelphia. an
official Of the Pennsylvania railroad, was
IN town yesterday.
F.. r. Carswsll, Thomas r. Lally. F.
s Garrett, s. A Macallister d. P. Vail
and w. Jester were among Whining
ton visitors yesterday.
Evening journal., 1896-03-04
CarsweII is a Candidate

John N. Csrswell has consented to
become a candidate for the place Of
receiver Of taxes, and county treasurer
on the Democratic ticket. his name has
been mentioned 10 that connection for
several months, but IL was not until
yesterday afternoon that he consented to
allow his name to be used This is taken
in political circles as proof positive that
John T. Dlckey, the present incumbent.
will not be a candidate. Harry Mcintyre
will be Mr.. CArsUell's most dangerous
opponent
Evening journal., 1896-03-04
KENNARD &CO
62l-623 MaTEet Street.

A store is valued for
what it sells, and how
il sells.
We aim to keep in
touch with the new
est and best in Dry
Goods. We are quick
to act when a new
Fashion blooms forth,
and you are quick to
know it.
IrideSCent Inserting,
We show a hand
some line Of new r.
idescent Trimmings,
comprising the very
latest importations
and most Of the styles
are exclusive with us
in this market.
There are many
patterns and color
ings and we shall be
very much pleased
to have you drop in
and look them over.
There are some
styles that cannot be
duplicated, being i'm
ported goods, and not
brought over in large
quantities. Prices
from
ST TO $3.50 Per Yard.
KENNARD & GO
62t.623 Market Street.
Evening journal., 1896-03-04
SOME SOCIAL DOINGS.
West Side Bride and Groom
Serenaded BY Their Friends.
IN AND OUT OF TEE CITY

Where some Wilmington People Are
( Spending These Quiet Lsnten DaSs.
Others who Are at Home, Pleasantly
Entertaining Their Friends-Notes OF
Social DOings From Delaware City and
Dover.
All communications intended for insertion
in this column should be addressed TO Society
Editor, care of the EVENING J0URNAL. COM
munications should be written on one side Of
the paper only.
Evening journal., 1896-03-04
Ents,tn,nsd the W. o.r.u.

Special Correspondence Evening Journal.
DELAWARE CITY, March Mem bers
Of the w. O. 7. u. we're entertained st
ths home Of Mr.. and Mrs Frank Jester,
near town. last evening. After the
opening exercises q short business ses-
sion was held Several visitors we're
present and the society gained one new
member. The social psrt Of the program
consisted of an interesting reading by
Mrs. w. A Jester, Mrs. Linn sang pretty
solo followed by reading by Mrs. Creed.
reading by Mrs. Linn and singing by
the society. A little later all wsrs
invited to the dining room by their
hostess where elaborate refreshments
wero served. Tbs table was prsttily
decorated with flowers aud with hand
some centre pieces. and presented q very
attractive appearances.
Harry Mullen, OF Connecticut. Is
visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs VIII
liam Mt Hen.
Rev J. E. Amos spent yesterday in
Philadelphia.
William Mullen who Is quite sick With
pneumonia Is reported no better.
Evening journal., 1896-03-04
The Cheapest work Ever oGered.

We have a few copies OF a beautiful
work, handsomely bound, containing sew
eral hundred pictures Of high artistic
merit, which will be sold at $40 copy,
which Is about ons-fourth the publlca-
tion price. Also some copies Of Rand and
McNslly's Cyclopsdia at $225, worth
four times the price asked. Can be seen
at the EVENING JOURNAL office.
Evening journal., 1896-03-04

AS the reductions have been made for the sole purpose
of making floors insist the reduced
goods being delivered within weeks unless sold with
other goods in which will them free of charge
Evening journal., 1896-03-04

Reduced from S42. Curley Birch Suits of a
very pleasing and artistic design, reduced
from $42 to $50. Others from $37 to $27
and sos to $48.
Evening journal., 1896-03-04
soreraded Their Feilow Employe.

Employees OF the Trump Brothers
Machine Company serenaded Thomas 4 .
Preston and his bride at their new homo,
No 1928 Lancaster avenue The sers
nadsrs were invited in. and speeches.
music and refreshments were INDUCED
in
Evening journal., 1896-03-04
WILMI0GTON AND NORTHERN RAIL
W ROAD. Tine table IN eject Sept. "a

1896.
Trains leave Wilmington. French streel
Et1tiOn, for B. Il %. Junction, MOntcban.n
WlnterthOr, duyencourt GranoQue, Ooaaart
yhhcts' Ford Junction, Pocopson. Woei
ChegteT, Embreeviile, Mortonvila, Goa tet.
Vile and intermediate stations, daily, erCort
sunday. At 30 q M. / So, 4o5 and Is m;
Sunday only at 10 = m: I So and fO5 no..
in1erp,ed isfe stsffoos- dsfiv sxcsTt Sinn1-S
81 IS5 m, So snd % m. Sundays orly NJ
10 q ~; 1 55 and % D N.
For Joanna. BirdsborO, Reading and Il Ton
medi1te Citations. daily, except Sunday, al
35 = "a and IS . N. Sunday only ~ 10 = n
A. q. McCAUsLAND. superintendent.
BONHESS BRIGGS. GeD. Passenger Agent
Evening journal., 1896-03-04

Dismal Dawson-"Kin I use your telephone
a minitY" Merch mt It won't work. " Dis
NAL Dswson-"SoY Have you any objsction
TO me shakln' hands with itg'-Clncinnati
Tribune.
Evening journal., 1896-03-04

1000 pounds PepsIn Plug Tobacco at Sc
plug. Cigars 35c, sos, 65c and 81 so per
box. Dursteln, East Second street.
Evening journal., 1896-03-04

At this price we show you a suit worth at
least SIS, new in design, faultless in work.
manship and finely polished
Evening journal., 1896-03-04

Pure blood IA the safegu'rd Of health. Keep
your blood pure. rich and full of vitality by
taking Hoods Sarsaparilla and you will not
need u fear he attacks OF disease.
Hoods Pills cure liver ills, consultation
jaundice, sick heada he, bill BUSINESS. 25c.
Evening journal., 1896-03-04
ITEMS or INTEREST.

"See here. what do you mean hy calling me
4 free silver man in disQuiseY have always
been fair and open in my advocacy OF the
white metal.m "But you are ia disguise All
The same. Why don't you let your chin whisk .
srs groWf"-lndianap, lis Journal.
Evening journal., 1896-03-04

This week offering values in Furniture great
as Carpet values of last week.
Evening journal., 1896-03-04
Solid Oak
Chamber Suits,
S17.OO.

quantity of them low figure; bureaus have pattern
shape top 24xso beve edge mirror bedead stands
feet inches high and has beautiful glass finish In order
that many of possible may share this bar
gain allow only suit of this pattern to each
Evening journal., 1896-03-04

last week.
Anybody can sell you an Oak
Chamber Suit for $f7, such as
they are. but this one represents
something better. We were
fortunate enough to secure a
Evening journal., 1896-03-04
DEN NSYLVANIA
RAILROAD co.
PERSONALLY TOURS
CALIFORNIA.

A tour 10 CALIFORNIA and the PACIFIC
GOA IT VIII leave New York and Philadel-
phla March IL. 1896. Four and one half weeks
will be spent in California.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-08-09
Too Much Alike.

Another curious instance of resem- blance between men was noted last week at the Shoreham. General Wager Swayne, the noted New York lawyer. and MT. l. B. Montgomery of Portland. Or, were both guests of Mir. Deyine and during their stay each was taken for the other half dozen times. The facial likeness is considerable. and con fusion of identity was rendered easier from the fact that both gentlemen carry cruteh, and one limb of each is of the artificial variety.
 Congressman Walker of Massaehu- eatts, friend of both, in passing through the lobby one morning on his way to the capitol, saluted Alr. Mont gonely as general, and it took him some seconds to understand what the laugh was about Tie next day he rash- ed up to the Oregenian with a bread smile and outstretched hand, and, shak ing the others heartily, said, "Well. general, l took another man for you yesterday. but I'll not be fooled any more. Washington Post.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-08-09

TIE GRAPHIC begins the pubIica- tion of new story in this issue entitled "1n Sabine, by Kate Chopin. This story makes tonly four columns and will be concluded Monday. "In Sabine is 8 dramat- ic episode of Louisiana, racy of the soil and rich in local flavor All of our serial stories are short and exceedingly interesting. We have short story by opie Read in preparation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-08-09

1 LINCOLN IN lS5S-AFrER AN AIBE0TYPE.
 tBy permission S. S. 81cGlurc.]
 there is no impropriety in utilizing it here. IL appears that very soon after his arrival at New Salem, on being asked if he could write and answering that he could make "a few rabbit tracks, :" he was chosen clerk of an election board. But for the story. Here begins the MS. :: In the afternoon, as things were drag ging a little and votes coming i'll slow ly, Lincoln, the new man, began to spin out q stock of Indiana yarns One that amused me more than any other he call l ed tho lizard story. The meeting house, , he said, was i'll the woods and quite a distance from any other house. It was used only once month. The preacher, an old line Baptist, was dressed in coarse linen pantaloons and shirt of the same material. The pants, fashioned after the i old style, with baggy legs and 6 flap in frent, were made to attach to his frame without the aid of suspenders A single button held the shirt i'll position, and that was at the throat. He rose up in the pulpit and in q loud voice announced his text thus: ''I am the Christ, whom l shall represent today" About this time a little blue lizard ran up under meath his roomy pantaloons The old preacher not wishing to interrupt the steady flow of his sermon, slapped away on his legs, expecting to arrest the in- truder. but his efforts proved unavaiiing, and tho little fellow kept oil ascending higher and higher.
 Continuing his sermon the preacher slyly loosened tie central button which graced the waistband of his pantaioons and with kick off came that easy fit ting garment. But meanwhile Mr. Liz ard had passed the equatorial lino cf walstband and was calmly exploring that part of the preachers anatomy which lay underneath tho back of his shirt. Things were now growing inter- estlng, but the sermon still ground on. The next movement on the preachers part was for the collar button. and with one sweep of his arm off came the tow linen shirt. The congregation sat for an instant as if dazed. At length an cid lady i'll the rear of the room arose md glancing tt the excited object in tue pulpit shouted at the top of her voice. :" If you represent Christ, then I'm done with the Bible. '' :"
 The few years spent by Mir. Lincoln at New Salem were no loEht tha hap piest of his life. Away from his family, whose companionship was i'll no way calculated to promote his f ,.,ifs ha felt tie absence of such restrictions. .aad boldly prepared to strike for himself. Contact and competition with strangers sharnen.d his wits and thus prepared him for the varied career that g1adu- ally cDcEcd uD before him. As merchants
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-08-09

NOTWITHSTANDING our Special Editon of F pages WIS issued at noon Saturday, the Sunday Morn ing GRAPHIC appears on time this morning. The GRAPHIC does not quail in the presence of it's carping critics, nor is it deterred in it's on- ward march of progression by herculeau tasks, dull times or torrid weather. However, those who make the GRAPHIC would not be human were they not compelled to suceumb to the forces of nature, therefore today's GRAPHIC is hardly up to the standard. After just diseharging the arduous duties incident to the issuance of a special number such as ours, and confron- ted with the dull, dreary dog days when news is at premium, it could hardly be expected, under such conditions, that this issue would be up to our Sunday morning standard.