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Evening journal., 1896-05-22
ORDINANCE on APPROPRIATIONS.
0ity couueii Takes tho First Steps TO
Provide the Departments with the
Necessary wherewithaI.

Stt1 Nchncli takes tno Elfht steps tC
Provide the Departments with the
Necessary wherewithaI.
At the Oity Council meeting last might
the COMMITTEES on Law reported favor
ably on the resolution of park
commissioners which asked that lands
along the Brandywlne near Market street
be purchased.
The report. however, explained that
clear titles must be obtained without any
trouble
Ex.ohief engineer OF the Ere depart
meLt reported one ERE for the present
month TO the time OF expiration OF his
term on May 1S.
The city treasurer reported ths balance
In bank to the account OF current
expenses to be S17. 956. 7S; special park
fund, $40, 750 He reported having
reesived from e. M. Sayers, 1876; from
Edmund Mitchell, Jr, $425.
Mr.. NcNulty presented an ordina nee
msking appropriations to the various dc
partments OF the city for the fiscal year
ending June 80 1897.
This ordinance was read second time
aud referred TO the Law Committee
Mr.. McNulty also presented q co mmu
nicatlon Inviting the members TO attend
the Encampment OF Union Veteran lie
gion No. "a. in the Crosby & Hill build
Ing to morrow evening. The invitation
was received and noted.
Evening journal., 1896-05-22
WITH THg UNION VETERAN LEGION

EnoRnlpment ID VIII Give an Interesting
Program Tomorrow Evening in Memory
of the Dead Heroes-veteraps' Day in
ReadinGs
To morrow evening Enoampmsnt No.
81. Union Veteran Legion, will hold
memorial services in the rooms over No.
605 Market street, beginning at 8 o'clock.
A number of prominent speakers will be
present and Grace NJ. E Church choir
will sing a number OF selections Secre
tary of State j. Harvey Whiteman and
General Garrett j. Hart will represent
Governor Watson.
The program ss arranged will be:
Sounding of the assembly, by the hugler
singing. America" by choir: prayer,
Rev. Nj. L. Gates. ID. ID address of
welcome. Mayor Charles r Jefferis
opening of the encampment In memorial
services. by Colonel Charles W. Solloway
and officers; prayer By the chaplain; !;
selestioB, by choir; charge, Colonel
@. w. Solloway; singing, Nearer
My God to Thee" choir
reading record of the dead, Adjatai { w
A Riley, taps by bugler; solo and chorus
"Tenting on the Old Camp Ground
choir, address, Junior Past Colonel. l.
P. Roderick; singing by choir:
address, Hon. Charles L Bsum
NJ o.; selection by choir; ad
dress. Hon. j. 8. Willis, NJ. G colo
Miss A. Sollowsy; address, by Rev. s. N
Pilchsrd, chaplain u S A solo and
duet, the Misses SollowAy; address, Rev
M. L Gates, D d.. benediction, Rev. j.
II Simms; taps BY bugler
June 20 will be Veterans day In Read
ing and will be observed Ia appropriate
style under the auspices of Encsmpment
No. 43. u V. L. Of that city. There will
be speeches by prominent men, campfires
and reunions and host of other pleas
ures. a large delegation will 60 fro m
Wilmington, leaving over the w & N. at
6 45 a. N and returning at 8 % D. m.
Evening journal., 1896-05-22
RspaIrs To A atatlon

The repairs to the Wilminxton and
Nortber railroad station at Water aud
French streeta havs began The station
Is TO be entirety repainted aud renovated.
and concrete sidewalk ia to be laid
around u.
Evening journal., 1896-05-22
a volnn rrnm IllInnia

Rev. William d. Lloyd, Of Shelbyvills,
ILL.,, will preach at Central Presbyterian
Church, both morning and evening, on
Sundsy. While here he will be enter
tained by Mr. snd Mrs Ashton R
Tatnall. Of No. 1403 Jackson street.
Evening journal., 1896-05-22

once Seventh and King. Phone 545.
a. I Sergeant, dealer in coal and wood
E5B Large pea coal for family use.
Oak or pine wood, large load $1.50
Evening journal., 1896-05-22
MoNabb and sehsnk Loek Horps.

John e. McNabb and George Schenk
wish to represent the Third ward Demo
Gratis on the city committee They will
have 8 preliminary skirmlsh this even
Ing
Evening journal., 1896-05-22

Forty Hours Devotion at St. Peters. 2
Next Sunday morning Forty Hours
Devotion will begin at s.. Peters Pro
Cathedral. by pont!dsisl high mass by
Bishop Curtis.
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NOrIOEs

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NOTICE-TO THE BUSINESS AND PRO
IN fessional men-Work on the Delaware
State Dir ectory 1S96-97 will shortly commence
You are cautioned against anyone represent
ing themselves as solicitors for the Delaware
State Directors unless they can present cre-
dentials from this Office Zee that All con.
tract read Barry's Directory Office. Pay no
money in advance haye decided 10 include
the Peninsula in this work and n complete
canvas of the State and Peninsula W II be
made thug insuring the most accura work
of this state ever issued.
HOMER BARRY, Publisher.
NOTICE. ANNOUNCE HERE WITH
IN that have returned to my cid stand, S.
w. corner Fifth and Tatnall streets, where |
viii again carry on
BARBER SHOP,
and where hope to see ali my friends and
customers. Respectfully,
Evening journal., 1896-05-22
FoR eALp.

.lR sALE.-SEwING MACHINES. SIS TO
S25; 10 years guarantee; easy terms. AL
Is sewing machines repaired. Secondhand
hioes, SO to IS. Send postal. l.. NJ. ROCK
.LER. No. 100 West Seventh street.
Evening journal., 1896-05-22
REAL ESTATE,

LOR RENT. LARGE WAREHOUSE IN
II Newport, well suited for a GENERAL
STORE and Storage. Fronts the Chrlstiana
river and Water street. Unusually favorable g
opportunity for an enterpTising man t. estab-
lish profitable business. WILLIAM JENKS
FELL, Falkland, Del.
Evening journal., 1896-05-22

A SUIT IN A HURRY Is SOME
IA thing that the average custom
tailor can't provide. We d d3n't have
our clothing made in n hurry, but we
make them 20 carefully that II Is
always possible for you to be suited
In five minutes and to know that tile
garments ale becoming and well
fitting before you leave the store.
AS for quality our clothing Is hieh
grade. but not high priced.
Mems Suits. S5 to S18.
Youths Suits, $3.50 to Sl5,
Boys Suits, $i.50 to 81.
Sailor Suits, 81 to S5.
Wash Suits, 80 cents to So.
1ou'll find money can De saved by
pafronizing our furnishing depart
ment.
Colored Shirts. laundried. A. centa.
The usual half dollar lie, in all
shapes, 25 cents.
Store open evenings.
Strictly one price and II dIssatis-
fed with your purchase we will re-
turn your money.
Evening journal., 1896-05-22
NOTICE TO COUNTY TAXPAYERs.

BY and according to Section 49, Chapter 562
Of the Laws Of Delaware. passed at Dover.
April IA, 1898, (0f the. Levy Court of New
Castle county) Notice is hereby given that
IL by the first day of June next ensuing, the
taxes due on any real estate in said county
are not paid. the real estate so assessed and
taxed shall be levied on. advertised for sale
and sold by the sheriff for the payment of the
tax In accordance with provisions OF this law.
JOHN 4. SrAATS, Comptroller.
nr..~ 19oa
Evening journal., 1896-05-22

NTOTICE TO WHEELMEN-THE TRACK
IN at Wawaget Driving tark will be
Kept IN first class condition during the
season. Wheelmen allowed all track
privi eyes for Ore Dollar each. quiet.
retired spot for ladies and beginners to
learn to ride. Tickets for sale at
FRANK S. DURE'S. No. all Market
street, and at the track by
JAMES b. GREEN.
4 AIDES Chichester's English Pennyroyal
IL Pills Diamond Brandt are the best. safe,
reliable. Take no other. Send &c, stamps. for
particulars. Relief for Ladies'" In letter by
return mail. At druggists. Chichester Cheml-
cal Co., Philadelphia Pa,
Evening journal., 1896-05-22

D TO THE WILMINGTON PHOTO
Company's new gallery. Finest In city.
At reduct on IN prices. 40s14 Market
1T. shove Fourth.
Evening journal., 1896-05-22

MAX. EPHRAIM. Proprietor.
Evening journal., 1896-05-22

NEW YORK
CLOTHING HOUSE,
Sl6 MARKET STREET.
MAX EPHRAIM, Proprietor.
Evening journal., 1896-05-22


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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-07
Friday Is the Day.

Next Friday has been chosen as the date
of the pound party of The Evening Star
Santa Claus CLUB, Unlimited. 1t should not
be a ':blaek Friday by any means but 1t
should rather be marked by such a generous
giving from all classes and all sections that
it will become one of the red-letter days
In the history of Washington. There Is
absolutely. no limit to the material that
may be taken to this great party, which is
to be held all over the city. Each public
school will be receiving point, and there
will be a branch at The Star Office. The
Santa Claus Club is in charge, and 1t in
vites it's many friends to contribute Money
will be received by the teachers of the
schools, who will see that it reaches the
proper authorities. The goods turned in.
too. will be sent without delay to the dis
trtbuting agencies, and as the work of the
Citizens Emergency Committee will be
greatly lightened by the success Of this eff
fort, the members of the great club and
their parents should bend every energy to
make tons of the pounds and to collect a
supply of food and fuel for the destitute
that, judiciously handled, will last for many
weeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-07
Mr.. Norman and the Aberdeen Dis
patches.

The New York Evening Pest devotes
column to proving that the two Aberdeen
dispatches regarding the character of the
Schomburgk line, which made such a SEN
sation when Mr.. Henry Norman cabIed
them to the London Daily Chronicle, were
not then published FOR the first time. II
is only fair to Mr.. Norman to point out
that he promptly disposed of this criticism
in his dispatch which The Star republished
last Saturday. MIR. Norman cabled lin
reply to the criticism that the Aberdeen
dispatches were not new / can only reply
that new or old does not affect
their character one jot, nor the unavofda-
bic conclusions from them" Ard the Even
ing Post does not attempt to touch the
one point raised that was most decidedly
new, CT to show that the correspondence
between the governor of British Guiana
and the British Consul at Caracas on the
one hand, and the Venezuelan government
on the other, during December, 1871, and
January, 1912, had ever been published in
full before. And this correspondence proves
that when Lord Aberdeen ordered the ac-
tual oblitsration of the Schomburgk line
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-07

he did not attach any condifioaA to tho act
Mr.. Norman cabled on Monday the follow

he did not attach any condifioas. to tho act.
Mr.. Norman cabled on Monday the follow
ing:
Regarding the Aberdeen dispatches and
the Schomhurgk line, must explain my
attitude. assert nothing; my means
OF Information being obviously limited.
simply invite refutation of the state
ment that the correspondence I cabled
that England, in 1871, freely admitted
the Schomburgk line to be destitute of
any authority or validity as the basis
of a territorial claim. The New York
Evening Post. INDUCING in some clever
deems letter of March 80, 1874, which
states that England, by removing the
boundary posts. did not cede any rights
which she might consider herself author
lied to claim in the future. Unless q bet
ter retort Is possible, my position Is in
deed unassailable. I base my contention
upon the British official statements at the
actual time the boundary posts we're re-
moved No ex post facto explanations
three years later can effect this. If Eng
land made any conditions when she Or
dered the practical destruction Of the
Schomburgk line in 1871 and 1872 in re-
Spouse to the repeated arguments, de-
mands. and insistence of the Venezuelan
government, then let Us have the official
correspondence containing those conditions
II this cal rot be produced, then my docu-
ments and my contentious hold the field"
To this challenge no reply whatever has
been forthco ming. II the Aberdeen dis
patches had been placarded on every blank
wall in the Union for half a century. the
fact would make no difference to the above
argument. And it is this which the Even
ing Post does not seem to see.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-07
One Effect of Closing the Tracks.

Some people have doubted whether there
was any practical reason for the outcry
against the continuation of the winter race
tracks at st. Asaph's junction and Alex
ander Island. They contended that 1t was
q purely sentimental matter of insufficient
Importance to warrant active steps beng
taken by the District authorities to per-
suade the Virginia officials to close the
tracks permanently. The city is now be-
ing taught an object lesson of the practical
influence Of these tracks Upon the peace
and comfort of the people of the District In
the presence here of hundreds of charac-
terless men who find themselves suddenly
thrown out of employment by the unex-
pected Gle sing of both tracks across the
river. The police have already felt the eff
feet of their activity in the city, and there
has been notable increase in the number
of petty thefts and similar annoyances
since the touts. stable followers, cheap
gamblers and race-track loafers found their
occupation gone There are now no races
in progress except at New Orleans, St.
Louis and San Francisco, and the average
hanger-on at the tracks is seldom in a
financial condition to make such a long
jump as would be necessary to resume op-
erations at once. Hence the chances are
that these men will stay where they are now
unless driven out by the police or enabled to
locate somewhere else by the early opening
of another race track in the east. Thus the
city is feeling the direct influence of these
Objectionable institutions, which is empha-
sized now and which undoubtedly has ex-
listed to a greater or less extent throughout
the racing season 1t Is unfortunate that
the police should be compelled to bear this
extra burden at a season when they are
already heavily taxed by their regular
duties. Some of these race-track people
are also likely to become charges upon the
generosity of the citizens. and it would be
mercy if the entire outfit could be ship
ped out of town without the slightest de-
lay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-07
Chairman McMfllan's Platform.

District people will doubtless be well sat
isf1ed with the platform of Senator Nc
MILAN, the returned chairman of the Dis
trict committee of the upper house of Con-
gress, as stated to The Star last evening
He has by no means lost his great interest
in local legislation since he was last at the
head of this important committee. but he
has maintained steadily his feeling of
friendliness for the people of the capital
1t is not so much the quantity of legislation
that is to be desired as the quality, says the
Senator, and to this great majority of the
citizens will heartily say Amen The Dis
trict has too often been made a dumping
ground for all sorts of schemes and legisla-
tive experiments in the past. 1t Is crafty
ing to note that Mr.. Mcmillan considers the
embarrassing question of prime import
ance, and he will have the support and aid
of every citizen of the District If he under
takes the difficult task of making the rail-
roads keep their promises to depress ele-
yate their tracks. 1t Is not too much to ex-
pect that If the District committee under
the leadership of Senator Mcmillan, should
actively take up this important question the
reads would be willing enough to make
terms before the close of the present ses-
sion. The only terms acceptable, however,
should involve a surrender to the demand
crossings without any unnecessary delay.
Senator Mcmillan is quite right, from the
point Of view long ago taken by The Star
in declaring that the citizens whose rights
and property are Involved should have a
voice in declaring for or against street-rail-
way extensions, and he has stated an ex-
cellent principle when he says that suburban
lines should be extensions of existing trunk
lines, thus preventing useless trackage and
providing urban transfers The Star does
not agree, however, that the railways, in
clud.ns the great competing lines, should
all be placed under a single management
thus creating a monopoly to Cypress the
people like that existing in Philadelphia,
and no doubt in other cities where railway
trusts are in possession of the streets Mr..
Mcmillan Is convinced with the people of
Washington that the underground electric
system is a success, and he approves 1t as
the best in sight. He is an advocate, too of
cheaper gas, but he wants the people to
have good gas well. Provided the effort
to improve the quality will supplement and
not defeat the movement to lower the price,
everybody will indorse this proposition too
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-07

Instead of subsid1ng, the feeling of popu.
lar Indignation in England against Ger
many for the action of Emperor William
in congratulating President Kruger seems
to increase day by day. The more the
English people scrutinize this dispatch and
kruger's response to it and the circum.
stances surrounding the episode giving II
highly important International aspect
the more incensed they appear to become
and, if the reports from London are al
all accurate, there is now being devel
cpeG in the British Isles a war spiri,
which is without a recent parallel in En-
glish history. The set for the inter
national war dance seems to be forming
with strange partners and strange oppo.
sites
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-07
A HistriOnic Plant.

1--WE lost my diamonds Ger and GER"
Exclaimed the leading lady;
"And yet they mention, as before,
My art as something shady.
"Quite frequently has my divorce
Been noted in the papers,
Yet critics speak in language coarse
OF my insjpid capers.
"a cigarette I've boldly smoked.
And frisked a shapely stocking;
In desperation 1 have joked
In ways that some called shocking.
mo promise of reward I see
For all this toll exacting.
One last resort remains to me:
1 think I'll study acting"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-07
Her Disbursement.

"You must do your best said Mrs. Hun
pimune's mother. ito encourage john and
help him along in his profession. A good
wife can do great deal for a man."
Il know 1t. But 1 am sure John will
never be famous"
"Why?"
Because 1 got all the patent medicines
could find and brought them home But he
dislikes every one of them. SO that am
sure he could never write conscientious
testimonial for any Of them"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-07

If the Senate Is going to pass the tariff
mountaineering bill why does it not do
so at once and send the measure to the
President? This bill should have the right
of way in preference to the bond bill.
There is sure to be a deadlock over the
bond proposition The revenue bill should
be in front of this deadlock, and not behind
il.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-07

1t Is saddening to observe the shock with
which Great Britain receives the news that
any country or any coveted section of coun-
try does not desire to be included in its
governmental system.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-07

Ambassador Bayard has expressed his
qualification that the elevation of the
human race is a common cause, on both
sides of the Atlantic. 1t Is q discreet ut.
terance, FREQ from any suggestion Of the
fact that Great Britain's idea Of elevatins
a community is TO require it to pay taxes
to the English government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-07

A depreciative estimate of American Sc
curities is to be expected from Europe at a
time like the present. 1t is the familiar
method of every shrewd bargain-hunter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-07
The Silent Syllable.

From the Chicago Tribune.
How do you pronounce the last syllable
of that word 'butterine?' asked the Gus
toner.
1.-The last syllable is SILENT" stiffly replied
the grocer's clerk.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-07

New York is taking time by the forelock
and congratulating itself on securing the
democratic convention before there is any
definite assurance to the contrary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-07

After looking over the list it suggests
itself that this country compares very
favorably with its distinguished European
contemporaries in it's ability to keep out of
trouble.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-07

The Spanish authorities do not have as
much luck in stopping the progress of the
insurgents as they do in stopping commu-
nication
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-07
SHOOTING STARS.
St. yaIentine,s Day,

Soon will the young man pant and clutch
For rhymes that come not handy,
When all the time the maid would much
Prefer q box of candy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-07

1t is much to be desired that the popular
loan may prove to be a success, syndicate
representations to the contrary notwith-
standing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-07

Fifty-six men were working today on the
city post office building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-07

1t looks more and more as If Cuba would
before long be in a position to do some
recognizing on her own account.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-07

The syndicate will not be greatly affected
by not getting the bonds under a private
arrangement, so long as it gets the bonds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-07
VfndicatlOn.
From the Boston Journal.

Current events are proving q glorious
vindication of the Pan-American policy of
James Gillespie Blaine
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-07
Finance, National and Personal.

F1hNnce, NAt1OnAI ana PerSOnaI.
NO said the man who picks up bits OF
wisdom wherever he can, Il never like to
hear Blykins start out to show how all the
Indebtedness of the country can be liqui-
dated and financial affairs put into shape at
short notice.
why not?"
He nearly always winds up by borrowing
two dollars on his own account"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-07
Her Wish.

Yer husband looked foine on horseback
in the parade, Mrs. Dolan," said the neigh
Dor.
Ibid he, indade?'
"Yis. Ye should how seen i'm caracolin'
along"
"Mebbe OF should; but it's more con-
tinted Ord be If he would do less caracolin'
an more carryin' coal"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-07
CROKER,
o3o Pa. Ave.
MANY
TURNED
AWAY!

During Monday and Tuesday we
were compelled to close our doors
frequently to prevent overcrowding
the store!
We are in dead earnest about sell
ing off the surplus stock" 1t must
go! Just as soon as we get the
amount down to its usual proper
ton we shall stop the sale. Many
are buying two or three pairs-thus
showing their good judgment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-07

Fruit OF the Loom Bleached Mus
lin, the queen of the cotton looms
and the pride of every ladies' ward
robe, selling in this sale at o5c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-07
Uncertainty.

Once more the mournful season comes
When fitful winds are raw.
And no one knows which to expect,
A blizzard or a thaw.