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Griggs courier., 1897-11-12
The Appropriate Remark.

"You should never say sweets to the
sweet when you offer girl refresh
ments." said Higgins to Kissam.
"What should say?"
IAN ice to nice girl."-Louisville
Courier-Journal.
Griggs courier., 1897-11-12
Mea,cal l.teisaxe.ee

Col. Yerger-What is the matter? /
never saw you look SO distressed.
+, Judge Peterby-My wife is danger
ously i'll. and am trembling between
fear and hope.
who is treating her?''
"Dr. Soonover."
well, then, you can hope. He treat
ed my late lamented." = Tammany
Griggs courier., 1897-11-12
A Great Drawbacks.

"Why, I'd like to know" said lady
to 6 Judge, cannot a woman become a
successful lawyer"
Because she's too fond Of giving her
opinion without pay" answered the
iudge.-Tit-Bits.
Griggs courier., 1897-11-12
He HAD Mae.

"a child in the house," said the
Thoughtful Chap. "is 4 joy forever"
AYES" remarked the Nonsensical Guy,
somewhat sadly, land 1 know people
who are overjoyed."-Cincinnati Com
|mercial-Tribune.
Griggs courier., 1897-11-12
EgGinE Him On.

Miss Brisk-I do not think it appro-
pirate that Cupid should always be pic
tured as carrying bow and arrow.
Young Pokelong - Why-er-er-it
seems to me to-er-be quite fitting.
NO; he should be armed with pop
gun" Puck.
Griggs courier., 1897-11-12
A visit Of c..srat.lat,o..,

'What lovely bouquet"
Eyes; I'm taking it to Mrs. Wells, as
this is her birthday"
"But I thought you were not on very
good terms with her now."
Neither am, but this is her fortieth
birthday, and she knows that am the
only one who knows it."-Judy.
Griggs courier., 1897-11-12
First Prlnelples.

Zerega-Do you know. once saw .
colored ghost?
Plaza-Nonsense! How could you
tell it was colored ghost?
Zerega-It was chasing after 4
chicken.-Brooklyn Eagle.
Griggs courier., 1897-11-12
Family Troubles.

1.-THE Skittles next door are not on
speaking terms"
what is the matter?"
"He told her he would go to Alaska
and get rich. and then he backed out"
Detroit Free Press.
Griggs courier., 1897-11-12
Knew He wonla.

Minister Ito tipsy man coming out
of saloon)-My dear arfriend,y you'll regret
this some day.
Tipsy Man-Yes. I'll regret it in less
than ten minutes. I'm going home to
my wife.-Harlem Life.
Griggs courier., 1897-11-12
A Knowtux Bird.

Customer-zAre you sure that parrot
is strictly up-to-date?
/ Dealer-Am sure: Just listen a
moment.
The eParrot-Hoot. mon, ah dinna ken,
we're nae sac warm!
Customer-Ill take him at your own
price.-N. Y. journal.
Griggs courier., 1897-11-12

One Girls Consolation.
When no one came her heart to win
1t filled her full Of woe,
But now she plays the violin.
And always has bow.
IN. 7. Journal.
Griggs courier., 1897-11-12
A Mystery Explained,

Maud-What do you think Of Miss
High-Note's singing? It's entirely by
Griggs courier., 1897-11-12

= AarfaeA Now.
All, once when Julia read aloud.
Ny dotlng soul was Fapt and proud:
but now. although i love. her more.
When Julia reads. I do1e and snore.
-Chicago Record.
Griggs courier., 1897-11-12

Claud-Well, was wondering, how
she managed to make such a frightful
noise with her mouth.-Town Topics.
Griggs courier., 1897-11-12

He-Gracious! Miss Gertrude, I'm
sorry you've hurt your hand. Shall 1
run and get some cold cream:
She-Ah-no-ah-ic cream will. do.
st. Louis Globe-Democrat.
Evening journal., 1897-12-15
TWO BRIEF SESSIONS
Senate and House Adjourn Out
of Respect to President.
THE BANKRUPTCY BILL REPORTED.
Republican Representatives who Favor
Changing the Civil Service Law Hold
Meeting, outline Their Action
and Appoint subcommittee.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-The house.
after session of about two hours, ad-
journed out Of sympathy for the presi-
dent, whose mother was buried at Can
ton yesterday. The time Of the ses-
sion was devoted to the considerationNof
the legislative, executive and judicial
appropriation bill. It was decided to
postpone the consideration Of the item
providing for the maintenance OF the
civil service commission until after the
other features OF the bill had been con-
cluded.
1t was apparent from the remarks
made that the entire subject will be
exhaustively debated. There is SEEM
ingly no disposition TO curtail the dis
cusslon and it probably will not be
concluded before the holiday recess. So
absorbing is the topic that almost the
entire time today, despite the fact that
the consideration OF the question had
been technically postponed was con-
sumed in debate upon it,
The administration bill to prohibit
pelagic sealing will not be urged any
further in the house at present. There
were signs OF a hot conflict when Rep
resentative Hit called UP the bill the
other day. 1t has been deemed best to
await the action OF the senate. where a
similar bill is pending, and to push tffe
senate measure when il comes over
rather than TO proceed with the house
bill while the present antagonism ex-
lists.
The bankruptcy bill framed on the
lines Of the Henderson -Culberson bin
passed by the house at the last sd2-
sion, involving both voluntary and In.
-
the full committee.
The omnibus bill for the payment Of
an immense number of claims reported
by the court Of claims up to Dec Q un-
der what are known as the Bowman
and Tucker acts was favorably reported
to the house by Mr.. Gibson Of Tennes-
see from the committee on war claims
The bill appropriates an aggregate sum
Of 1885, ,O53 for the payment OF claims
for stores and supplies furnished the
government during the civil war.
The special committee of Republican
representatives in congress who are
seeking to change the civil service Law
/ held It's first meeting and outlined itl
action. II was determined to divide
the work between two subcommittees
one to draft bill changing the law anC
another 20 gather evidence or the de
fects of the present law, it's extension
beyond the original purpose of the law
etc. The purpose Of the latter commit
tee is TO make clear to the house whei
the subject shall come up that a chang
is imperative.
Chairman Grosvenor named as tn
subcommittee 10 frame q bill Messrs
Hepburn Of Iowa, Pearson of Mort
Carolina and Evans Of Kentucky and a
the subcommittee TO examine into th
defects Of the law Messrs. Tawney Q
Minnesota, Odell of New York an
Steele Of Indiana. Their work viii begi
at once.
Evening journal., 1897-12-15
SUPERINTENDENT DISMISSED.
summary Action by Trustees OF Conneo-
ticut State school For Boys.

MERIDEN, Conn. Dec lathe spe-
clal meeting OF the trustees OF the State
School For Boys resulted In the summa-
ry dismissal Of the superintendent, Rev.
G. L. Coburn. The meeting was held at
the request. of the resident trustees and
was the result of Information brought
to light at the recent hearing OF the
special committee appointed TO investi-
gate state expenditures.
The board met IN executive session.
and after considerable questioning OF
the superintendent on the condition OF
affairs at the institution a resolution
was passed asking Mr.. coburn for his
resignation.
1t is said he refused TO tender 1t, and
then by a vote OF G to 4 ne was summa-
rily dismissed and Frank Perrin. assist
ant superintendent and bookSeeper, was
appointed superintendent temporarily
Mr.. Coburn had been superintendent
nearly two yearo.
Evening journal., 1897-12-15
PENINSULA NEWS PARAGRAPHS

The AllOpathic Board Of Medical
Examiners met in Dover yesterday in
the Levy Court room. Application
from seven for certificates to practice
medicine in Delaware were received.
The applications were from these doc
tors: r. p. Stubbs, of Wilmington;
Jesse Williamson, of Philadelphia;
Harry H. DOdd, Lewes; /. Tyndall, of
Georgetown; L. Merner, Georgetown; II.
Hitch Laurel; A. B. Davis, st. Georges.
At a meeting of the directors OF the
Bank of Delmar the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year:
President, +. G. Elliott; ce-presidents
Colonel Clarence Hodson and Levin
Hastings; cashier, ]. G. Perdue; assist
ant cashier, S. M. Ellis. The bank is in
a fourishing condition.
The twenty-third annual session ol
the Delaware State Grange met in the
Dover courtroom yesterday. Samuel
II. Messick, of Bridgeton, presided.
A dog belonging to Victor Wright
ran amuck in Laurel Monday night
creating much excitement and alarm
Three persons were bitten. The dog il
not thought to be mad.
la Grippe has been epidemic il
Laurel for the past two weeks. AL
though it was in an unusually sever'
form, no deaths have as yet resulted
Whole families have been affected at {
time.
The Homeopathic State Board o
Medical Examiners met at the Office o
DIR. 3. S. Anderson, in Dover, yester
day. w. H. Steele, of Newark, appear
ed for examination.
Evening journal., 1897-12-15
rrlls. NAV nnturn 10 cubn.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 15.-The Spanish
minister has received the following LETT
ter from General Blanco; I'm addition
TO my cablegram OF Nov 27 / now add
that your excellency can authorize con-
suls to issue passports for this island
to all persons having emigrated who
solicit them. without any exception save
IN cases of common crime. This applies
to all political emigrants, both those
who have emigrated voluntarily and
those who consider themselves obliged
to remain In exile for any purely po-
litical motive, reason, cause or act. In
both cases your excellency can assure
them that In this island their personal
safety, their families and their estates
Will be guaranteed with the efficacy
with which the government today pro-
tects and aids those who obey the
laws"
Evening journal., 1897-12-15
MInI.ler,. Ann Amnutnted.

NEW HAVEN. Dec. 15.-As the re-
suit of an apparently trifling cut In his
little finger Rev Mr.. Rappaport, rabbi
of the Congregation Benai scholom,
Olive street. suffered the amputation Of
his left arm near the shoulder yester-
day. Three weeks ago the rabbi acci,
dentally cut himself slightly while pre-
pairing fowl TO be used in the services.
Blood poisoning resulted, and II was
finally decided that to save his life II
would be necessary TO amputate the
arm. The case showed favorable symp-
toms after the operation.
Evening journal., 1897-12-15
Adnh Rlohmond,s Case Heard.

BOSTON, Dec. 15.--Arguments were
made by counsel in the case OF Charles
ii. Pattee, executor, appellee, versus
Adah Stetson, appellant, in the John
Stetson will case before the full bench
of the supreme court. This Is the pro-
ceeding in which the appellant IS ems
deavoring to establish that she Is the
widow OF John Stetson, Jr., the the
atrical manager. who died, leaving a
will in which he left his property to
his widow, Katharine Stokes stetson
who died n few days after her husband
The court viii render a decision later
Evening journal., 1897-12-15
Well KNOWN scholnr peaa.

LONDON, Dec. 15.--Professor Arthur
Palmer. LII. d.. d. c. L., OF Trinity col
lege, Dublin. is dead. DR.. Palmer was
born at Guelph. Canada, Sept. ID, 1S4l,
being the fourth son OF the late vener-
able Arthur Palmer, first rector OF
Guelph, archdeecon Of Toronto. He
married Miss Fanny Green OF Cleve-
den IN 1879. He was educated at Guelph
Grammar school, Cheltenham college
and Trinity college. Dublin. In 1850 he
was appointed professor OF Latin at
Trinity college and In 1888 was public
orator He edited the "Satires Of Hor-
ace" the "Amphitruo OF Plautus and
Catullus" In Macmillan's Parnassus Sc
ries, and "Hermathena." He was also
editor Of Up. Ovidii Heroides XIV" and
Of sex. Propertii ElegiR."
Evening journal., 1897-12-15
STEAMER FLoATED.

The wreckers have succeeded In
working the British steamship Gleno-
chill as far up the Delaware bay as
Cross ledge, where she will remain un-
til more ballast is sent to her in order
that she may be gotten on an even
keel. She is drawing thirty feet of
water. The schooner Emma d. Endi-
colt has been chartered to take more
ballast to her. The tug North America
while helping her up, struck sunken
obstruction and broke her propeller.
She was towed up yesterday, and
will go TO the drydOck at Cramps and
have a new wheel put on.
Evening journal., 1897-12-15
THEY WON THR CAKE.
EDWARD AND MARRY ANNwALKED
WE'LL AND WON THE CAKE.


The colored folk OF Frederick gave a
regular old-time cake walk in the
Frederick Opera House an evening or
two ago. 1t was encouraged by the
white folk of the town, and managed
by Henry w. Fletcher, colored. The
judges were DR.. w. r.. Hoey, John w.
Reynolds, Joseph Frazier, l. G. Knight
and l. w. Belts. The music was fur
nished by the Frederick Orchestra.
AT $3.50 O'Clock the colored people be-
gan to walk for the cake to the beauti-
ful strains of "All Coons Walk Alike
to Me-" composed by the musical di-
rector by special request. The walk
lasted about ten minutes, and the
judges awarded the large chocolate
cake to Edward Wolford, of Milford,
and Mary Ann Stevenson, Of F'rederica.
Besides the walk for the cake there
were other interesting features of en-
tertainment such as grand marches and
waltzes.
Ahead of all these came Lady Tamo-
shanter in buck and wing and Midway
Plaisance dancing. Her specialties be-
came so popular that the management
put a stop to them, to the disappoint-
ment of the judges and the white folk
in general. The judges decided that
Edward Sammons, alias Ed Burton,
would have won a cake if he had re-
moved his overcoat and laid his hat
aside instead of carrying it in his hands
while walking. Arrangements weremade
with Manager Fletcher for the judges
to have a cake walk after the other
folk were done, but it resulted in a tie
when the judges voted on the matter by
Joseph Frazier refusing to vote. This
great social event was postponed until
another date.
Evening journal., 1897-12-15
rhe nerlnr sea ouestlon.

BOSTON, Dec. 1s-Judge William l..
Putnam Of the United states court, rep
resenting the United States, and Hon.
George e. King of the supreme court OF
Canada. representing that country ara
busily engaged in this city formulating
the decision on the Bering sea ques-
tion. They are holding conferences In
the judges lobby Of the United States
circuit court. The arguments in the
case were heard at Halifax.
Evening journal., 1897-12-15
british Sustain Heavy Losses.

SIMLA, India, Dec. 15.-According to
official dispatches from the northwest
ern frontier, the march of General West
macott's brigade from the camp at Sher
Khel into the Sturi Khei country was
one continuous action. The enemy clou-
ed up on the rear guard and kept firing
at short range with great spirit. The
British losses were heavy and included
Lieutenant West of the Gurkhas, who
was killed. and Lieutenant chahpia.
who was wounded
Evening journal., 1897-12-15
pnatmnstnra Annninted.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-The follow
ing fourth class postmasters have been
appointed New Jersey-Califon, Isaiah
Apgar; Valley, Simeon II. Smith. Penn
-Churchville. Mrs Helena Cor
nell; Elysburg. A. c. Keller; Green
town, Samuel Hops; Matamoras, G. II.
Langton; Weirsport, Joseph A. Fenner.
Vermont--Post Mil Village, c. e. Flan-
ders. New York-Altay. Frank w.
Kendall; Hale Eddy. o. NJ. Kingsbury;
Osborn Bridge. George II. Wilvur;
Queens, Oscar Denton; Westbury Sta.
tion, Mrs. Sarah Kelsey.
Evening journal., 1897-12-15
whole.nle prurgI.l. confer.

CHICAGO, Dec. 15.-About 100 whole
sale druggists from the cities of the
central west held a conference here tc
consider the "cut rates" at which drugs
and patent medicines are being sold by
the department stores, as well as by
many retail druggists, and TO take steps
10 stop the practice II possible. The
protection of the retail dealer was an
other subject considered. George X
Hopkins Of St. Louis was chosen secre'
tary and ]. Z. Jones Of Kansas CITY
chairman Of the conference.
Evening journal., 1897-12-15
Bodvruard For Durrnnt,s Pastor.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 15.-The Ex-
aminer says that the police believe that
the life Of the Rev. George Gibson, Dur
rants former pastor Is in danger. The
police have warned him to protect him.
self One of the members Of his con-
gregation has volunteered his services
as bodyguard, and the police win de-
tail an officer to attend every public
service at Emanuel church.
Evening journal., 1897-12-15
rrnln Robber. Captured.

SILVER CITY, N. NJ. Dec. 15.-Welis-
Fargo company's special officers and
deputy United States marshals have
captured In eastern Arizona 1--WE Of the
train robbers engaged In the attempted
robbery OF the Southern Pacihc's sum
set flyer at Stems Pass last Thursday
night. They VIII be brought to New
Mexico for trial The penalty for train
robbery In this territory is death
Evening journal., 1897-12-15
RsrIstrntlon Fraua charged.

BOSTON, Dec. 15.--Joslah W. White,
chairman Of the Republican committee
OF ward Z. has filed with the board OF
election commissioners complaints Of
fraudulent registration in his ward Mr..
White charges that names Of several
dead men have been registered In addi-
ton 20 the names OF many persons not
known at the addresses given on the
voting list. Charges OF Illegal registra-
ton In other wards have also been nied.
Evening journal., 1897-12-15
INsPECTIoN To-NIGHT.

Company H will be inspected to-
der, and the uniforms, arms and ac-
coutrements of the boys look like new.
A large company is generally inspected
as all the members take great pride in
their company, officers and rooms, and
endeavOr to keep their old-time lau-
rels both in drill, discipline and order.
Evening journal., 1897-12-15
wnl Admin calfakln. Free.

tary OF the treasury has decided not 20
take an appeal TO the courts from the
recent decision OF the board OF general
appraisers, in which il was held that
caifskins under the new tariff act
should not be classified as hides. but
as skins. Under this ruling calfslxlns
will be admitted free Of duty.
Evening journal., 1897-12-15
Christmas Shoppers.

IF YOU WANT-Famlly Bibles, Teach
ers' Bibles. large or
small print Bibles Testuments, Psalms,
Prayer Books and Hymnals. Methodist
Hymnals and any book published.
COME TO US-We do not carry them In
stock, but we have the
illustrated catalogues, which gives the
size. style of binding, size Of type and the
price you VIII have TO pay dealers who
carry them I'm stock We sell them TO
you just 20 per cent. cheaper than they
will.
II YOU WANT-A Dictionary Holder.
buy the Columbian.
IT Is self-adiustable and the best on the
markets IL always sells at 500. We
make the price 1915.
If YOU WANT-Engraving done try US,
our prices are the lowest,
work the best. Engraved name plate and
30 cards, 75c. Printing 80 cards from old
plate, 40c.
SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERs-1t VIII
pay you
to visit us. Can save you money.
GEORGE II. COLLINS,
Room 8, Second Floor, McVey Building
Sth and Market Streets.
Evening journal., 1897-12-15
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL NOTES

A. B. Lancaster spent yesterday in
Philadelphia.
Thomas d. Wise is tationed at Del
mar for few days.
General George T. P. Wanger, who
was with the New Castle Trolley Com
pany, is now at Olean, N. Y.
Superintendent I. w. Miller is ex-
pected home by the end of the week.
Mrs. James Marvill, who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. Fred Brown, at
Toledo, Ohio, returned home last even
ing.
James B. Wilson, Of Philadelphia, is
visiting relatives in this city.
New Pianos, from Sc per month, at
Dearborn's. $40 and S22 Market street.
Evening journal., 1897-12-15
conrre..lonni Renorter Rn.Irn..

WASHINGTON, Dec. is. - Andrew
Devlne. one Of the official reporters OF
the house. has resigned his position TO
accept the position of vice president and
consulting director Of the American
Phonograph company. The speaker has
Professionally selected a Maine man az
his successor. Mr.. Devine is one Of the
most celebrated stenographers in the
eouutrv
Evening journal., 1897-12-15
CHRISTMAS PREPARATIONs.

The children Of the First Presbyter-
ian Sunday school met last evening to
rehearse the Christmas music. At
Zion A. M. 2. Church there are also
great preparations being made. An
entertainment will be given and also
fair some time next week.
Evening journal., 1897-12-15
GARRISONS ARRIVE.

The detachments of artillery who
were ordered to Fort Delaware and
Firms Point batteries, arrived yester-
day. Work Of exercising the big guns
will be begun in few days, also ma
nipulating the rapid-fire guns.
Evening journal., 1897-12-15
K,IIod bv a swItohIne Engine.

BOSTON. Dec ia woman was run
over and killed by a switching engine
of the Old Colony railroad while she
was attempting to pass over the Kaee-
land street crossing. She is thought TO
be Annie Murphy Of Dorchester, mar
rled and 80 years old.
Evening journal., 1897-12-15
ARC LAMP BROKEN.

The large arc light at the intersec-
ton of Fifth and South streets, fell
yesterday from some unaccountable
reason, breaking the globe, carbons
and coils. A new one was put in place
in time for use last evening.
Evening journal., 1897-12-15

Something "just as good" will not
answer. Stick to your point, and when
you ask for goods advertised In this
paper. you can get them.
Evening journal., 1897-12-15
Wnl EatnhlIsh New Man servIoe.

WELLINGTON. New Zealand. Dec.
15.-The house of representatives has
passed a resolution subpitted by the
premier, the Hon. Richard j. Seddon, IN
favor of establishing fortnightly mail
service between wellington and San
Francisco and between Wellington and
Vancouver, d. c.
Evening journal., 1897-12-15

It may save trouble to examine your
purchase before It is wrapped. Then
you can be certain that you get wha<
you ask for, and not a substitute.
Evening journal., 1897-12-15
-THE SMYRNA POST OFFTCE.-

It was expected that the Smyrna
post Office fight would be ended this
week by the appointment of a successor
to Samuel Reynolds, the Democratic in
cumbent. But the death of Mrs. Nc
Kinley, mother of the president, has
upset all calculations as to the time at
which the appointment will be made,
and it may be several weeks before the
chief executive will give the matter
a thought. John Price is still in the
lead, with George w. Dick as a good
second, and the expectation down
there is that the race will remain in
that shape until the end, as Mr.. Price
appears to be gaining strength every
day.
Evening journal., 1897-12-15
short Session Of senate.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 15.-The senate
was In session just Is minutes. adjourn
ment being taken out Of respect 20 Pres.
ident Mckinley. The motion to ad-
journ was made by Mr.. Hoar of Massa-
chusetts.
Evening journal., 1897-12-15
nalra rleo.ea captaIn d rrInos.on.

PRINCETON, N. j.. Dec. 15.-At a
meeting Of the men who played on the
Princeton team in the last game
against Yale, held at Princeton inn last
night, John Baird Of Philadelphia was
unanimously elected captain Of the
eleven for next year.
Evening journal., 1897-12-15
A Ham of Coal

that IS burned I'm this country Is
but half coal and half dirt and slate. IL
your coal doesn't burn down TO a good,
clean ash-if IL clinkers and clogs your
crate, there Is something wrong about II.
There Is no need OF burning that kind
OF coal. We are ready TO sell you coal
that's all coal" We give you dollars
worth OF fire for every dollar you pay MS.
IL you want slate, buy IL separate-its
cheaper.
Charles Warmer Company
FOOT OF MARKET STREET. oi
Central Onice. 9th and Shipley Streets.
Evening journal., 1897-12-15
NEW CASTLE REAL ESTATE

New Castle; brick house; slate roof
seven rooms and bath; range; hot and
cold water; gas; plastered Summer
kitchen good cellar; best location in
city; newly papered; perfect condition.;
immediate possession; easy terms Apply
c. w. Edwards, Evening Journal office,
Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1897-12-15

New Pianos, from Sc per month, at
Dearborn's, $40 and S22 Market street.
Evening journal., 1897-12-15
GEORGE H. COLLINS,

Room s, Second Floor, McVey Building,
Sth and Market Streets.