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Evening journal., 1896-11-13
THE czAR,s WIG.
How an Ofcer Tweaked 1t and Won n
Bet and Positions

How an Officer Tweaked 1t and Won
Bet and Positions
Paul, the eccentric czar Of Russis
assassinated in 1901, was very partict-
lar as to his dress, and considered tri.
fling matters as Of supreme Importance.
This peculiarity was once taken advan-
tage Of by an officer Of the guards, Major
Vaksel, to win a bet The major, the
widest joker in the army, wagered sew
eral hundred rubles that he would
tweak the tail Of the emperor's wig on
parade.
The very next day the emperor hap
pened to be present at n early parade,
and as destiny ruled it, took position
for moment Immediately in front Of
the daring major. Breathless with ox-
ciiement and terror, Vaksel's conlpan-
ions beheld that rash officer light hand
steal slowly from his side, rise to the
level Of the czar's neck and givo the
wigs hanging tail most decided tweak.
IN an instant the emperor's face. pale
with fury, was turned upon Vaksel's s
countenance, which, however. Only re-
Elected an expression Of childlike inao-
cence, mingled with the most defer6n-
tial astonishment.
"Who dared to DO that?" asked the
enraged czsr, his eyes giving flashing
evidence that his most dangerous mood
was upon him.
Il did, your majesty, said Vaksel,
who, however his heart may have flut-
tered, managed to preserve outwardly
an unruiiled calm, together with an ex-
preston of innocent surprise. "It was
crooked, your majesty, he added, in a
confidential undertone. 81 Strengthened
it for fear the younger officers should
see.
Paul's countcnance cleared at once.
He stared tixedly, however, at ValSsel's
innocent looking face for some seconds.
Vaksel admitted afterward that this
was the trying moment, and he had said
to himself, "If ] waver, I'm losti''
Then the czar spoke, and spoke so that
all might hear
Il thank you, colonel, I" he said.
If ever a step in rank was gained by
the purest effrontery it was so acquired
on this occasion, and VGksel left the
field, not only promoted to a coveted
position IN tho guards, but richer by
smany hundred rublcs as the result Of
his wager ----
Evening journal., 1896-11-13

there, one of them being Robert IL
Polk, superintendent of the city elec-
trio light station.
Alvan Reed Morrison has gone on a
business trip to Cleveland, Ohio, and
Jefferson City, Mo.
General John p. Donahoe is in Eel
ton to-day.
Rev. D. J. Flynn is IN Philadelphia
to-day.
Miss Clara Lindsay has been enter
tanning Miss Elizabeth Quigley.
William S. Hilles, Joseph T. Hilles
and William l.. Scott, of this city. and
Charles w. Cullen, of Georgetown, are
down on Indian river cunning for
wild ducks and geese
The Triangular Club has issued cards
for its first annual reception, which
will be held at the home of Austin T.
Humes, No. 713 West Eighth street. on
November 25.
Evening journal., 1896-11-13

40 dozens women's Heavy
Fleeced Ribbed Vests and
Drawers; the vests have satin
front, pearl buttons, satin rib
bon finished, 5o-cent goods for
25 cents each
"A lot of Women's Merino
Union Suits, the ST. SO quality,
for so cents a suit.
Women's Full Regular Eng
lish Merino Black Hose, the
SO cent quality, for 90 cents a
pair.
Mems Natural Wool and
Camels Hair Half Hose, Is
cents instead of IS cents.
Children's Fine and Heavy
Jersey Ribbed Black Hose,
very strong, all sizes. I3 cents
a pair, pairs for IS cents.
One Ruff1e, Two Ruffls and
Fancy Lined Satine Skirts, IS
cents instead of 81.
A good Umbrella, size 90,
for "A cents.
1867 yards Shirling Prints,
neat figures and stripes, 31l
cents instead of S cents. This
price for S turday only.
SIS wards Swansdown,
shaded, lowered and striped,
I2H-cent quality, for 8 cents
a yard
go yards dark colors ia
Outing Flannels, worth 10
cents; Satu days price, 6 cents.
so pairs White Blankets,
1914 extra heavy, best we ever
had at the price, 48 cents a
pair; and many other bargains.
Evening journal., 1896-11-13
COVENANT CHURcH WEDDING.

Covenant Reformed Episcopal
Church was the scene Of a pretty we'd
ding last night, when Miss Mary Emma
Gross, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam II. Gross, became the bride of
John Seller. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. Charles +. Hendricks.
pastor of the church. The pretty little
ediiice was decorated with chrysan-
themums and palms,in honor Of the oc-
casion.
Miss May Townsend played the we'd
ding march from Lohengrin as the
bridal party entered the church. AS
the occasional she played Mendel-
ssOhns triumphant march.
Miss Fannie Maxwell was maid Of
honor and Leonard Haman was best
man. Miss Clara Gross and Miss Annie
Newman wer bridesmaids and Miss
Agnes Newman was the flower girl. The
ushers were John Southard, Harry
Myers, John Maxwell and Harry Tay-
ior The bride was given away by her
brother, Frank Gross, of Philadelphia
The bride wore a very becoming
gown of white Bedford cord cloth
trimmed with chiffon and ribbon, and
carried a large bunch of white chrys-
anthemums. The maid of honor wore
a similar gown, with pearl and ribbon
trimmings The bridesmaids also were
gowns of the same material, and car
ried pink chrysanthemums. The
flower girl wore a white China silk
frock and carried a basket Of chrysan-
themums.
The cermony was read from a white
and gold volume, which was afterward
presented to the bride by the officiat-
ing minister Mr. Hendricks 1t also
contained the marriage VOW and Ger
tiiicate. Mr.. and Mrs. Seller received
a number of other handsome and val
liable gifts.
After the ceremony a reception was
given at the home of the brides par
ents, No S34 West Sixth street Guests
were present from Philadelphia, Rox-
borough, Perryville, Rising Sun and
this city.
Evening journal., 1896-11-13

cepted as Democratic doctrine by the
convention, killed all Democratic
chances of success. If the convention
had favored free silver and stopped
there, it is possible it would at least
have commanded a full party vote.
There was no sense in the attack on
Mr.. Cleveland. A very large number
OF Democrats believed he deserved
praise for the very acts for which he
was denounced, and this resulted in
the Palmer and Buckner movement.
The result shows that many more
went into the movement than was to
be expected while very many sound
money Democrats voted the out and
out Republican ticket, the election Of
which has gone very far to justify all
the acts Of President Cleveland, which
raised the ire of the malcontents in his
own party Should not this prove a
lesson for the future? The result
shows that the Democratic party can
never again become united, except
upon the platform which elected Mr..
Cleveland, that large portion Of it is
now irretrieyably in the hands and un-
der the control of the Populists, while
its sound money wing is in danger Of
being swallowed up by the Republi-
cans.
Evening journal., 1896-11-13
KENNARD & c
S2t-G2S Market Street.
M eFino UndeFwd
AT
X Z: N N A r D'|
Ladies' Merlno Underw|

W kWhOHAhAO 0flQ 9FW
We will insure to you
very fullest moneys wort
every garment in our Md
Underwear stock. Wei
not the cheapest" but
are the lowest in price
We have to show YOU
season the fullest assortl
we have ever had. !
Quality in U n d erI
doesn't stop at worth of
terial-but includes the /
ing-and the fit.
We want ours judged Il
these points /
Jersey Ribbed File u
Vests and Pants, 25c.
Plain Merino Vests \
Pants, soc. Il
Ribbed Merino Vestk 4
Pants, 75c. half wool.
White and Natural n
Merino Vests and
SI.oo.
Swiss Ribbed Vests
Pants, all wool, SL25.
Fast Black Eque
Tights, 81. so and S2.oo
American Hosiery
Gauze Merino Vests
ST. rs up. Two-thirds v ~
Silk Vests from SO ce \
Ladies Combination
ST, $L5o, S2,25. Viii
natural,
Evening journal., 1896-11-13
ChiIdren'S
Merino UnderWe;

"A big variety for sci
Children's Merino
and Pants from IS cent:
Boys M erino d
natural and white, a
and part wool.
Children's Swiss I
Vests and Pants, AS
cents.
Infants Wrapper, all
sizes 2 to S.
Infants Ribbed WI
sizes ? to s.
ChiIdren's, M is s e 4
Boys Ribbed VestI
Pants, feeced lined, Fl
up.
Evening journal., 1896-11-13

The placing OF the names OF the
streets at all intersections is move in
the right direction. Even Wilmington
ians who do not often go outside the
central section OF the city in their
regular calling, are sometimes at a loss
to know just where they are when they
leave their beaten tracks in pursuit Of
business or pleasure.
Evening journal., 1896-11-13
FRIDAY. NovEmsmR 1a. 1900.
AMERICAN AND ENGLISH WOMEN.

AMERICAN AND ENGllSh WOMEN.
No American would be likely to have
Instituted comparison between the
women of this country and England,
but an Englishman has been giving the
magazines Of the latter country his
views on this subject, evidently un-
mindful OF the trite old saying that
comparisons are odious," and we feel
in duty bound to defend our loved and
honored fair sex from his ungallant
imputations.
Like all writers Of his class he as
sumes a certain amount Of fairness
and admits that American women are
lively, clever, pretty and tasteful, ("
because American men require that
they should be SO; yet he concludes
that they are superficial, domestic ty-
rants, frivolous and of not great intel
leetual weight" lie further accuses
them of being "perpetually dressed up
like dolls, and withneither time norin-
clination to cultivate earnestness, nor
to hold those deep communings that
result in great or good works, for
which SO many of our English women
have won for themselves enduring
fame"
Suca an array of shortcomings de-
serves to be refuted, and it is not diff
ficult to do so without comparisons
detrimental to the women OF England.
Perhaps the writer does not know that
the first woman admitted for the study
of mathematics in a famous German
university was an American; that the
first woman admitted to a similar in
stitution in Leipsic was also an Ameri-
can woman, nor does he comprehend
that thousands Of American women
are occupying positions throughout
America as physicians, lawyers and
divines, while there are others at the
head Of business enterprises that it
would be difficult for an Englishman
TO fiji.
In the matter Of reforms Lady
Henry Somerset may be the peer, but
she Is In no way superior to her friend,
Miss Frances willard These two are
representative women, and if they each
headed list of their countrywomen,
renowned for education and culture,
there is none in this country, at least,
who will doubt which would be the
longest. AS practical workers Ameri-
can women head the world as well as
in the arts and sciences. Even in the
later positions in life we defy competi-
tion. Americans are not ashamed of
the works Of their women sculptors,
painters and architects.
Apropos to this we note that Miss
Lucy Parkman Trowbridge, the young
American artist, has won a succession
of honors during her twelve months in
Paris She has been elected an asso-
ciate OF the Salon of the Champs de
Mars. Miss Trowbridge's art studies
were first prosecuted at Yale and after
ward at the Art Students League New
York city, so that her success abroad
cannot be attributed to knowledge ac-
quired under foreign instructors.
Dolls, indeed! American women are
the most beautiful of their sex, anu no
one but sour, ill-natured and jealous
minded Britisher would ever accuse
them Of being dolls.
Evening journal., 1896-11-13
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL NOTES.

Miss Mary C. White, of Georgetown,
is registered at the Clayton House
Willard S. Smith and wife, Of Centre
vile, Nd, are being entertained bS Mr..
and Mrs. Artemas Smith.
Hon. John H. Hoffecker. Of Smyrna
was in Wilmington to-day.
Mr.. and Mrs. w r. Polk. of this city,
will go to Savannah, Ca to spend the
Winter. They have two sous living
Evening journal., 1896-11-13
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

CHESTERTOWN, Nd, Nov. 13.--Miss
Jennie Meredith, daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. H. A. Meredith, of Kennedyville
was married last night to Richard Hag-
gerty. formerly of New York, in Grace
Presbyterian Church, Kennedyville
The church was profusely trimmed
with Autumn leaves and flowers. AS
Mrs. Kate Mcgee, OF Still Pond, played
the wedding march the bridal couple
entered the church, preceded by the
ushers, II. c. Meredith, brother Of the
bride, and Warren Vansant, both Of
Baltimore. The bride was handsomely
gowned in mole and old rose silk, and
carried a bouquet Of white chrysanthe-
NUNS. A large reception was held af-
ter the ceremony.
Evening journal., 1896-11-13
A nOuBLE WEDDING.

Miss Maggie McCarron and Edward
G. Murphy and Miss Nellie McCarron
and Dawson Arts were married at the
pastors residence of St. Paul's r. c.
Church, Third and Jackson streets.
Wednesday afternoon. The brides are
sisters. Both couples will reside in this
city.
Evening journal., 1896-11-13
Mems Underwea

Mems N atural A
Shirts and Drawers, ST.
SI.5o. Best of the kinC
Mems m e dium-w
White Merino Shirts s.
Mems Wool medium|
Shirts and Drawers, s 4
Our entire line of
Underwear will give u
faction.
Evening journal., 1896-11-13
RAILROAD ATT0RNEY TRAVELS.

General G. P. Harrison, attorney for
the Western railroad of Alabama, a
branch of the Southern railway, with a
party of his friends, passed through
Wilmington this morning in the special
car Alabama, attached to the 11.45|
O'Clock north-bound express. He was
on his way to New York.
Evening journal., 1896-11-13
JOHN nuFFY DEAD

John Duffy, 40 years old, a survivor
OF the Fourth Regiment, Delaware Vol
unteers, died at the home of his brother.
Joseph Duly, No. 1902 Poplar street, On
Wednesday. His funeral took place
from his brothers residence this morn
ing az II O'clock.
Evening journal., 1896-11-13
RIGHT LEG BROKEN.

J. e. Palmatary, foreman of the
erecting shops Of the r., w. & B. rail-
road, had his right leg broken at the
ankle while suddenly turning around
at $40 O'Clock this morning He is AZ
years old and married. DR.. Draper at
tended Mr.. Palmatary and the injured
man was then removed to his home at
No. 1919 Monroe street. He is a men,
ber Of the Railroad Relief Denartment.
Evening journal., 1896-11-13

The game between the Warren and
Upland football teams tomorrow is ex-
pected to be one of the hardest fought
Of the season, as in the last contest
neither side scored.
BY winning the match from Cross
yesterday, Miller wins the champion
ship of the state.
The Wawaset Gun Club stands ready
to post from $10O to $500 against a
similar amount for match team shoot
between two members of its club and
any other two men in the state
Evening journal., 1896-11-13
MARRIED IN NEW YORK.

Clarence G. Kirk. of this city, was
married in New York yesterday. His
bride is Miss Minnie Dimelow. of that
city, but formerly of Wilmington
After short wedding trip Mr. and
Mrs. Kirk viii make their home in this
city.
Evening journal., 1896-11-13
LATE FALL BRIDES.
Marriage of Miss Gross and
John Seller Last Night.
SOME OTHER SOCIAL EVENTS.
MATTERS WHICH ARE OCCUPYING
THE TIME AND ATTENTION OF
FAIR WILMINGTONIANs AND
THEIR FRIENDS.

All communications intended for inser-
uon IN this column should be addressed to
society Editor, care Of the Evening Jour
mai communications should be written
one side Of the paper only.
Evening journal., 1896-11-13

The Philadelphia Inquirer comes out
In a two-column editorial defending
Addicks and Addicksism and condemn
ing the course Of the regular Republi-
cans. II has all the ear-marks OF paid
matter, gotten up outside the office,
and this detracts materially from it's
value. The regulars Of Delaware never
took much stock in the Philadelphia
Inquirer. If it has been subsidized by
Addicks he has wasted his money.
Nothing that the Inquirer can say viii
alter the situation in Delaware, for
there is no compromise possible be-
tween the Addicksites and regular Re-
publicans.
Evening journal., 1896-11-13

As we have no extradition treaty
with Greece, criminals are setting their
eyes in that direction.
Evening journal., 1896-11-13

10 CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY tax
laxative Promo Qninine Tablets Drug
Tsta refund monev n It fails to cure sso
Evening journal., 1896-11-13

Attention to business is now in
order.
Evening journal., 1896-11-13

Jlnks- Brown-Jones boasts that he can
trace ms ancestry back 10 the Pilgrims
HilkS- Ell, the Pilgrims are dead
and they won't feel itH-New York Com
me eiisli 5Ativeft tise< -
Evening journal., 1896-11-13

Harrison has made pretty good
reputation as a stump speaker.
Evening journal., 1896-11-13

AS long as the country stands by the
stars and stripes it's "all right.
1t is suggested that the MeKinleys
door yard might as well be laid down
to grass this Fall.
The contingency upon which busi-
ness was promised has come to pass
and it is time now for things to
"hum."
Evening journal., 1896-11-13
IF YOU DO NOT KNOW, LEA
We'll Teach You, and Pay for SChOOljI

We know what know We know that We are showing
teat, the Best, the Most Desirable Shoes shown in Wmn
know have the Styles know have the qualities wd
have the prices to suit the saving shoppers.
We want you knowas know. Our prices are sayn
We many odd lots that going TO close out
scaled down the price your purse Here are few ev
money
Ladies' Kid Shoes Styles Solid Leather M
CSC. Shoes Sis5
Button, Mems Dress Shoes new
81 shoe, $1.25 SIZE
fine Kid Shoes, well Box Calf Lace b.
made s14O S1.9S.
Ladies Paris Kid lace and button Chldrens All
new Toe S.tS. Childrens Solar Tip Shoe
Ladies Wet SeWed French Glaze Misses Dressy
Shoes, $lso Misses Fine Kid 4
mems Sod Leather lace and con- Boys All Leather
s1.19. Boys Solid Leather Shoes
FTTT,D'S SHOE HoU
. - @-z - - 226 Market j
Evening journal., 1896-11-13

Milton H. Hawkins wants Governor
elect Tunnel to appoint him state in
commissioner, and so does r.
N Colburn. There will be others in
the field before the office becomes va
can't
Evening journal., 1896-11-13

William IT. Boyce, OF Georgetown, is
prominently mentioned for the office of
secretary Of state. This being a per-
sonal office. and the secretary having
confidential relations with the COVER
nor, it is customary to leave the gov
ernor to exercise his own good judg-
ment in the matter.
Evening journal., 1896-11-13

David S. Wilds. Clinton l.. William
son, Robert Y Wallen, w. d. Hazel
w. G. Hardesty, I. d. Burton and II. G..
Collision are candidates for the office OF
clerk Of the peace Of Kent county.
Evening journal., 1896-11-13

Ex-Postmaster George E. Smith. of
Laurel, was in Wilmington to-day con-
ferring with the regular Republican
leaders. It is rumored that he wishes
to be postmaster again.
Governor Watson has issued COM
mission to William H. Johnson, the
Democratic coroner-elect of Sussex
county.
Evening journal., 1896-11-13

General Samuel A. Macallister wants
to be United States consul at Glasgow,
Scotland.
Evening journal., 1896-11-13

Rev. Charles |. Stengle, pastor Of
Armory NJ q. Church, of Dover, is urg-
ing himself for appointment to the po-
sition of chaplain of the Constitutional
Convention
Evening journal., 1896-11-13

u have no duobt concerning the out
come Of the Shaw-Rodney electoral con
test" said one of the most prominent
members of the New Castle county bar
to an Evening Journal reporter this
morning. "Of course the court will
have to pass upon it, but the intention
of the voters is so manifest that the
decision will be in favor of Mr. Shaw,
no matter what Governor Watson may
do"
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-28

Mechanicsville, St. Mary county, Md
sold bottle OF Chamberlain Pain
Balm to a man who had been suffering
with rheumatism for several years 1t
mad" him we'll man. a. j. McGILI.
For sale Mt % cents per bottle by The
Chas Lyle Drug Co.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-28
Fresh Norfolk oysters-pint, quart OF
gallon-at j. j. Catogni's.
TWO LIVES SAVED.

Mrs Phoebe Thomas, of Junction CITY.
ILL.,, was told by her doctors she had con
sumption and that there was no hope for
her, but two bottles of DIR. Kings New
Discovery completely cured her and she
says 1T saved her life Mr. Thos. Eggers.
ia0 Florida St, San Francisco, suffered
from a dreadful cold, approaching CON
sumption, tried without result everything
else, then bought one bottle of DIR. Kings
New Discovery and in two weeks was
cured He is naturally thankful. 1t is
such results, of which these are samples,
that prove the wonderful efficacy of this
medicine in Coughs and Colds. Free
trial bottles ut Massie's Pharmacy Reg
ui"r SIZE QUO and 81. J.. Eisaa IL
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-28
LEGAL NOTICES.

the Virginia Land Company by deed dated
March 10Th. 1890, and recorded in the
clerks office of the county court of
Roanoke county. OF the above described
property lots / and ,, block 40, section A,
lots / and -, block 40 section a, lots 8
and 10, block 40, section A, and lots 3
and 4, block 40, section A, which were
sold and conveyed by the Virginia Land
Company to S. y. Ward, have been re-
leased from the lien of the said deed of
trust, and the said lots and such streets
as form the boundaries OF said block 40,
ana one street running from said block 40
to the road will not he sold
OF the above described property tract
of 6.SS acres has been conveyed by tho
Virginia Land Co. toe. w. Thomas by deed
dated July l4th, 1891, hence the residue
of said property will be sold first, and in
the event that it does not bring enough
to pay OFT the aforesaid debt the said tract
of 6.SS acres sold to c. W. Thomas, as
aforesaid, will then be sold if necessary.
TERMS: One. third cash and the bal
ance in one and two years from the date of
sale, with interest on deferred payments
from the date of sale, said deferred pay
mcnts being evidenced by notes of the
purchaser secured by II deed of trust on
the land.
l.. c. HANSBROUGH,
iV-3 IT, Trustee and Commissioner.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-28
IF TROUBLED WITH RHEUMATISM
READ THIS

Annapolis, Md, April 10, 1S0i.-I have
used Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheu-
matlsm and found it to be all that is
claimed for it. believe it to be the best
preparation for rheumatism and deep
seated muscular pains in the market and
checrfully recommend it to the public.
JNO. &. BROOKS, dealer in boots. shoes.
etc, No IS Main street.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-28

For violations of section 1896 of the re-
viscd statutes of the United State. inter-
nal revenue laws, | seized at Roanoke,
Va, on the 2lst day of August, 1896.
one key containing about ten gallons of
apple brandy.
On the Goth day of August, 1856, for
violations Of sections 1921, 3,326.3 ,2lS
and 3,ij6 of same laws | seized in Roa.
noke, Va, four barrels, containing in all
about 1S1 gallons of apple brandy.
On the same date ut same place for vio-
lation of sections !, 32l and =, 2S9 of same
laws seized one cask containing about
twcnty-one gallons of apple brandy.
On August -, 1896, ut same place for
violation of sections $3.50 and 3, 453 of
same laws | seized three kegs containing
about fourteen gallons of corn whiskey.
On same date mt same place for viola
ton of sections 332l and $3.50 of same
laws seized one package containing
about twenty six gallons of apple brandy.
On ;he 3lst day of August, 1896. ut
lvanhoe, Wythc county, Va, for viola
tions of sections 3,296, 1908 and 8, 256 of
same laws seized two packages contain
ing about fifteen gallons of corn whiskey
and copper still, worm and cap.
Notice is here given To any person or
persons who may claim all or any part of
the above property for them to come for
ward and establish their claims to said
property, otherwise will proceed to sell
the same hy way of public auction to the
highest bidder for cash in the city OF
Roanoke on the 2Sth day of October. 1896.
u Johnson
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-28

Internal Revenue Service, Sixth dis
trict of Virginia, deputy collectors office,
Wytheville, Va, Sept, 18th, 1896
NOVJC'E
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-28
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