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The advocate., 1897-06-16

Governor Tanner tRep) Of Illinois has
signed the Allen bill which gives the
Yerkes Street Railway Company mo-
nOpoly Of the right to run street cars in
Chicago for fifty years and at scent fare.
Every paper In Chicago Of any consequence
bitterly denounces him. The Tribune, the
leading paper Of Tanners party, says that,
Objectionable as Altgeld was, he would
never have signed such bill, that no other
Governor Illinois ever had would have hes
itated an instant about vetoing it. Among
other things it says: ''The Governor
knows In every sense Of the word, II he is
not an idiot, that the Allen bill is swindle
and robbery of the people Of Chicago.
He must be fully aware In his heart that
the bill was passed by bOodlers In the Leg
lslature so as to enable the street railroad
companies to traffic with boOdlers In the
City Council to cheat the citizens Of Chi
cago out Of millions rightfully theirs for
the use Of their streets. He can see them
already preparing TO meet the brlbers for
the Aldermen II he chooses to look" In
conclusion, the Tribune says "He has
made his choice OF friends deliberately.
Let him accept the consequences uncOm'
plainingly. He can do no more harm to
Chlcagosns than he has done, Their turn
will come. They see in him the aVcwed
enemy, whose political extinction will be
one Of their future aims. They will meet
him at Philippi. There will be no Sena'
torial term for him. There will be no
more gubernatorial reelection. His career
will close when he leaves an Office he has
disgraced to step down among the people
he has outraged"
The advocate., 1897-06-16

vaccinated into our population. Rest
lessness, apparent or just under the sur
face, is far too prevalent. Legislatures,
depending upon the popular vote, are
changing every year, and are seldom too
conservative, IL we are wise we shall
adhere TO the rule that man who passes
a law must adhere to it himself"
The advocate., 1897-06-16

The value of the referendum has been
recognized by the Illinois Legislature,
which has passed two bills In which 1t Is
provided that they shall not 60 into effect
until they are voted on and approved by .
direct vote OF the people. These bills are
the Torrens land title bill and the civil SER
vice bill. Several bills of local interest,"
had referendum clause providing that
they should not become effective until ap-
proved by direct vote Of the people IN tue
locality affected,
The advocate., 1897-06-16

that D0uy IL mas Deen necessary 10
arrange series Of dickers by which each
man agrees to vote for provisions abhOr-
rent to his mind and conscience in order
to secure provisions on which his mind
is set.
"Even Senator Aldrich, who has under
taken to push the bill through, cannot
pretend that be desires the duty on hides
which it prescribes to the destruction Of
New England's leather goods trade, o.
the duties on raw wool that threaten
New England's textile industries. SEN
ator Jones, his chief lieutenant, openly
treats his advocacy Of the measure as
one purchased by certain clauses against
his will as to other provisions.
"It is nobody's bill, bill that as a
whole nobody wants. Yet it is to be
forced through the Senate, and II posi-
ble through the House, by virtue Of a
series of complex combinations for pri-
vate advantage, for political position and
for corrupt partisan support.
"This is a very bad way to make laws,
but it appears to be the only way in
which tariff laws can be made so long as
the law.making power is supposed to be
the custodian Of 'interests' and is COM
posed OF men dependent for their posi-
tions upon the liberality Of these
interests in contributing to their cam
paign funds. Even il every dollar Of
every campaign fund 80 collected we're
spent legitimately, this would still be
legislation by corruption and purchase.
Our comment is this. That three
years ago the Democrats were doing
what the Republicans are doing now
The principal Distinguishing points OF
difference are seen in the fact that an
overwhelming majority Of the Democrat
members in both houses Of Congress
were opposed-bitterly opposed-to the
Wilson bill as amended by the Senate
and as finally passed, and the President
himself refused to approve it, though ht
was not willing to assume the responsi
bility of vetoing it; while, as to the pres
ent (Dingley) bill, a majority o.
Republicans favor it and the President
is anxious to get it for his signature, that
Congress may adjourn and thus get The
whole disgraceful business out OF the
way.
The New York World is a Democrat
paper, and we are pleased to note in the
last paragraph OF it's article above copied
that it does not make an exception Of
the miserable farce now being enacted
in Congress. The simple truth is, the
tariff question has come to be one Ol
spoils.
The advocate., 1897-06-16
CONGRESSIONAL JARGON AN EXCUSE FOR
POPULAR IGNORANCE.

Men sometimes talk and write about
popular ignorance, and especially with
respect to political questions and party
principles. When one stops to consider
what is said and done in Congress, where
the wise men not only Of the East, but
Of the West and South and North and
Center as we'll, do meet and make and
unmake laws for the people, it is not
surprising that popular ignorance is ever
q subject for comment,
Last weeks debates in the Senate are
full of interest to the student OF things
curious sppertsining to human conduct.
Republicans denounced Democrats as
free traders in face Of the fact that the
present Democratic tariff law is high
protective measure, and the material
changes in the pending Republican bill
consist in change from Gd 0GlOrem to
specific duties, placing wool and salt on
the dutiabIe list and raising the duty on
sugar. And while Republican Senators
denounced their Democrat colleagues on
the other side of the aisle as free traders,
Bacon Of Georgia was demanding duty
on raw cotton and his brethren OF the
Southern timber regions we're opposing
free lumber. Caffery Of Louisiana, while
demanding a high duty on sugar, was
angered when his Republican brother,
Hoar of Massachusetts, complimented
him on his conversion to the doctrine Of
protection, Allen Of Nebraska berated
the proposed duty on lumber, character
izing it as robbery, while at the same
time he was actively supporting Can
mons amendment allowing bounty on
agricultural exports, which. bounty, it
was charged and not disprOved, would
fall into the Golfers OF the exporters,
leaving the producers none the better
for the law. A Populist Senator advised
the Democrats to ''get together" and
was answered by the command $50
thou and do likewise" Vest of Missouri,
who said, in 1894, that he voted for the
Wilson bill only because he could not
help himself, that il was party measure
and his vote was needed to pass the BILL
confessed that he did not know the word
"only" was omitted from the tariff plank
in his party platform in 1896. Tillman
urged the export bounty on agricultural
products in order to "get even" with the
robbers" Of the East.
This confusion of ideas causes one tc
wonder what it all means, and whether
it does not go far TO excuse what appears
to Congressman as popular ignorance.
The advocate., 1897-06-16
VETO OF AN INHERITANOE TAX BILL.

ago, vetoed q bill to amend the law tax.
ing inherited estates Of great value. 1t
would seem that this Is very proper
subject for taxation as long as anything
like the present taxing system is re-
tanned. An estate that descsnds to one
or more heirs is rarely the product OF his
or their earnings even in part. A man
accumulates a large fortune and on his
death it goes to his heirs at law, who had
little If any hand in collecting the mate
rials or in saving them. Practically they
amount to an absolute gift. They were
the undisputed property Of the ancestor,
and the State, on his decease, might
lawfully claim and take it all, as is done
in cases where there are no heirs.
In this New York case, however, the
vetoed bill Gas does the existing law
saved to the heirs a reasonable amount
Of the estate, and proposed to subject
the remainder to the inheritance tax.
Governor Black, among his many OBJ
jeCtions, gives these as controlling hts
judgment: "The operation Of the pro-
posed law might impose the most serious
hardships. 1t is not unusual that the
death Of those living to an advanced age
is soon followed by the death Of sue
cessor in the direct line Of descent, This
law would deduct 10 per cent. upon large
estates for each death, so that in case Of
two deaths one-ffth Of the entire prop
erty would be appropriated to the State,
and this perhaps upon property that had
already paid its full tax. In cases where
the maximum tax is Is per cent the
amount taken by the State would be still
greater. Such cases are not improbable
or remote, but if they were beth, the
State should not create such a contin-
genCy without the amplest justification.
But the strongest argument against this
bill is that the rate proposed is not uni
form nor fair. There is no reason why
one mans dollar should pay more than
another mans. There is no reason why
the last million dollars Of a mans prop
erty should pay more than the first mil
lion. The discrimination between the
two is penalty, not tax. Under this
bill an inheritance of a million would
pay a tax of $4,000 and an inheritance
Of four millions under similar circum.
stances would pay 100000, The inner
itance would be only four times as large
in one case as in the other, but the tax
would be forty times as much"
Having said this much, the Governor
grows patriotic and says ''if this is con.
stitutiOnal it ought not to be-" and re-
minds the Legislature and the people
that the lesson Of last falls campaign
ought not to be lost on them and the
country. We quote his own words as
given in the dispatches: "If this is con.
stitutional it ought not to be, Every
dollar ought under the same conditions
to pay the same tax. Any other theory
Of taxation is not only unjust, but dan
gerous. If such a tax as this could bt
imposed, any other might be. In thil
country equality Is demanded in al
things, and taxation must certainly b.
included. If this rule were not adhered
to, one set Of men might without re
straint impose tax for another set t.
Evening journal., 1897-01-25
pOWERFuL TRAGIC PLAY.

Donald Robertson and Miss Brandon
Douglas will make their initial bow to
a Wilmington audience in Mr.. Robert
sons adaptation of Dumas great work,
"The Man in the Iron Mask" on Tues
day night at the Opera House. The ac-
tor-Guthor has constructed a play of
surprising power and tragic interest
in advance of anything of to-day. He
has built a work which shows a skilled
hand and a masterful understanding
of the technicalities of coherent and
logical construction. With theme
whicn might easily tempt one to fall
to the level Of melo-dramatic fustian
and bombast, Mr. Robertson has made
his adaptation a strikingly artistic and
praisewOrthy effort There is also lit
erary merit to the play; the dialogue is
always dignified and never common
place From reports Of the fine acting
Of the stars and company the play
should crowd the Opera House.
Evening journal., 1897-01-25

of Mr.. and Mrs. W. c. Truitt, of Del
mar.
i. c. Hammell, of the Hotel Jen-
nings, and John j. Parker, were regis
tered at the Hotel Windsor Philadel-
phia, yesterday.
Charles II. Sasse and Mrs. John c.
Farra were the Wilmington guests at a
Kennett Square dance on Friday even
ing.
Levy Courts attorney, John II. Rod
ney had SO far recovered from hisrecent
illness to-day as to be able to resume
his practice in the city
William Negendank has accepted a
position with the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad at the East Side, Philadel-
phia.
Miss Lucille Randolph Keim, daugh-
ter Of Major Beverly r. Keim, of South
Broad street, Philadelphia, is spending
several days in Wilmington.
Miss Helen Harlan, Of llkview, Ches-
ter county. Pa, is being entertained by
Mr. and Mrs. j. Edwin Palmatary, of
No. 1919 Monroe street.
Evening journal., 1897-01-25
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Evening journal., 1897-01-25
SPORTING NEWS NOTES.

Basketball teams from Companies A
and x will play in the Armory to-
night The lineup will be as follows.
Company A-Milligan and Reed, for
ward; Carter. Way, White and Hollett,
centre; Henderer and Tazwell, defence.
Company K-Willis and Landers, for
ward: Mayne, Tibbitt, Johnson and
wilkins, centre; Ellison and Cole, de-
fence.
The Wilmington Bicycle Club will
apply for a charter at the present ses-
sion of the Legislature. The charter
has already been prepared The capi-
tai stock will be $4,000.
c. j Moriarity, of Wilmington, is to
fight Jack Bennett, of Philadelphia,
shortly.
Evening journal., 1897-01-25
ADJUSTMENTS.

MIRTH AND MERRIMENT To-
NIGHT.
WHAT the people want on the stage
Is something to laugh at They are not
particular what it is or how nonsensi-
cal il may be. so long as it proyokes
laughter OF all the mirth provoking
musical comedies before the public this
season Murry and Murphy's Comedians
supporting Mark Murphy in 20 Dowd's s
Neighbors," who are to be seen at the
Opera House this evening stands fore
most. The humorous eccentricities oi
the characters, the unlimited fun in the
several scenes, the droll humor of the
story and the very whrlwind of poetry
that pervades the entire performance
from beginning to end makes
"O'Dowd's Neighbors" the most laugh
able OF latter-day productions.
Evening journal., 1897-01-25
DIED.

ALLMON.--O January %. 1897 Mary
a. Allmon aged 73 years.
CROWLEY.-On January 18, 1897, the
Rev Dennis J. Crowley.
HAMMER. ON January 10. 1897.
Marie B., daughter OF Nicholas r
and Mary A. Hammer, and grand
daughter of James McGllnchey, aged
months.
HOFFMAN.-On January IS, 1897
Sarah L. Hoffman.
LOFTUs.- January 2S, 1897 An
drew LOTUS.
MALLOY.-I this city, on the 23rd in
stant, Mary, widow of the late Will
liam Malloy
Relatives and friends are invited to
attend the funeral from her late resi-
dence. No. 1913 Scott street. on We'd
nesday morning at O'Clock. High
mass at St Anne's r. G. Church In
terment at st. Michael's Cemetery, Ches-
ter.
MCCARTNEY On the 22d instant.
James E. Mccartney aged AZ years.
Relatives and friends and members
of Wilmington Lodge. No. 1, A. O. u.
W.. and Wilmington Conclave, No. IA.
A. 0. A. NJ, are respectfully invited to
attend the funeral, on Tuesday after
noon, at o'clock, from his late resi-
dence, No. 5O7 Shipley street. Services
at the house and interment at Mt.
Salem Cemetery.
MOORE.-On Sunday, January II. 1897.
Charles Clinton Moore, aged 80 years.
Evening journal., 1897-01-25
/ JEWTSU WEDDING

a novel Jewish wedding took place
last night at the Wilmington Dancing
Academy. No. 426 West Second street.
The contracting parties were Estha
Deitch and Simon Kayser the latter of
Philadelphia The marriage ceremony
began at o'clock, Rabbi Razech Off
ciating. After the wedding ceremony
everyone kissed the bride and ate an
apple Dancing continued until mid
night. About 400 persons were present.
The couple will reside in Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1897-01-25
BIDS REFLECTED.

The bids recently received at the Of
fee Of the United States engineer in
this city for dredging the Christiana,
have all been rejected all Of them hav-
ing exceeded the amount Of the appro-
priation.
Evening journal., 1897-01-25
EULALIA ON THE AMERICAN GIRL


EULALIA ON THE AMERICAN GIRL
Infanta Eulalia, of Spain, who was
an honored visitor in this country dur
ing the Worlds Fair, thus discusses the
American girl: Il think" she said, the
American girls are charming. IKE
their independence. l like it first OF
all. perhaps, because it is my way.
When | was in the United States /
found myself in the most complete ac-
cord with them. particularly upon this
point of independence.
1.-THE American girls education Is,
on the whole. very good. Another good
quality which should not be overlooked
is her power Of assimilation. She goes
to the other countries and picks up
what is best. This is one OF the rea-
sons why Englishmen are anxious to
marry American women. They adapt
themselves admirably to new situa-
tions The American girl is chic, like
her French sister. She is also viva
cious. True, many American girls get
their dresses in Paris. That is no Won
der. Paris is the best place in the
world for woman's dress. The princess
of Wales comes to Paris to dress her
self and her daughters. No one can
deny the exquisite taste displayed by
French women in dress. With regard
to the relative beauty of the daughters
of both republics, do not like to make
comparisons. Besides, the standards of
beauty are different in different coun-
tries"
Evening journal., 1897-01-25
"O'BRIEN. THE CONTRACTORS

In addition to many other meritori-
Gus features, Brion the Contractor, -
which comes to the Grand Opera House
next Wednesday night has one of the
best singing quartets ever seen in a
drama. It's selections include the very
latest up-to-date musical hits The
execution and rendering of the selec-
ton combine rare blending of har-
mony and melody and has been a most
enjoyable feature in this high class
entertainment. A play of unusual merit,
full Of heart interest, a company of uni
form excellence, bright comedy, beauti-
tul scenery. exceptionally beautiful
dresses which are worn by the women
Of the company. all unite in making
an evenings entertainment that will
please the most blase theatre goer.
Evening journal., 1897-01-25
mss BURKE TO MARRY.

The marriage of Miss Nellie p. Burke,
daughter of Rev. G. w. Burke, pastor
OF the NJ E. Church, at St. Michael's,
and niece of Rev. Asbury Burke,
to Edward Lambert, of Chestertown,
win take place on Wednesday morning,
February 8. in the M. e. Church. The
officiating clergymen will be the father
OF the bride and her brother Rev. E.
w. Burke, of Malvern Pa.
Evening journal., 1897-01-25
W M. B. SHARP & co.
HANSCOM'S.

HANSCOM'S lS-degree cloudy Ammo
MIA viii so twice as far and not injure
hands or fabrics like ordinary clear am
moni5. Fun at. bot. lSc.
HANSCOM'S.
9TH and Market Streets.
Evening journal., 1897-01-25

Close connections are made Tor Terre
Haute. Lafayette, Charlottesville and
principal points in the West and North
west.
Evening journal., 1897-01-25
SENSATIONAL COMEDY DRAMA.

The attraction at the Opera House on
Thursday next will be the sensational
comedy drama, Side Tracked - which
deals with the funny side of life on the
railroad. "Side-Tracked" is a comedy
drama bordering on the farce; it is up
to-date. and as presented by the A. Q.
Scammon Company is most enjoy
able entertainment. The play is writ
ten TO amuso and it never fails to please
the most eXacting audience
Evening journal., 1897-01-25
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Evening journal., 1897-01-25
WIN. B. SHARP
!. 60 CO.
Fourth and Market Sis.

We are showing some re-
markable bargains among our
Dress goods. Makers anxious
to sell give us daily oppor-
tunities for cash that we now
transferto our customers.
Black Dress Goods:
Mohair Serge, "a inches wide, 12lhc.
per yard.
surah Serge, Ss inches wide. 25c. per
Storm Serge, A inches wide, s9c per
yard.
Alma Cloth, 40 inches wide, s71sc.
per yard.
Crepon, "A inches wide, s71kc. per
yard.
Mohair, figured, 25 cents per yard.
Covert Cloth, 3S inches wide S715c.
per yard.
Fine Habit Cloths:
Navy Blue, so inches wide, soc. per
yard.
Light Blue, so inches wide, 5Oc per
yard.
New Purple, SO inches wide, soc. per
yard.
New Grey, SO inches wide, soc. per
yard.
New Green, SO inches wide, soc. per
yard
All our remnants Of Plain
and Novelty Dress Goods
f'om 5 to 8 yards, about half
price.
Mixed Novelties in green,
brown and gray, ST from 81. so
per yard.
Plaid Boucle in brown, green
and garnet, Ssc from soc.
A magnificent bargain in
White Bed Spreads is here.
One hundred will be offered
on Wednesday. Our regular
ST. quality for 79c.
Remnants
Feather Ticking. 2Oc. quality for
12l5c.-2A to 10 yards.
Black Satines, 25c. quality for 12lkc
- to 10 yards
Our new Carpets are ar
irving daily. The Spring pat
terms are beautiful and for the
qualities never were lower.
Ask to see our soc. Brussels
and 25c. Ingrains. They are
marvelS of the weavcr's art for
the price.
Evening journal., 1897-01-25
OFFICE, SEVENTH AND KING.

H. r.. Sergeant. dealer in coal and
wood. Large pea coal for family use.
Hickcry wood for open CRATES Phone 5i5
Evening journal., 1897-01-25
IN A SOCIAL WAY.
The Infanta Eulalia Discusses
the American Girl.
LAST MARRIAGES OF THE MONTH
SEVERAL CEREMONIES WHICH
ARE ANNOUNCED TO TAKE
PLAcE-oTHER MATTERS OF IN
TEREsT TO WILMINGTON PEo-
PIE AND THEIR FRIENDS.

All communications intended for inser-
ton In this column should be adressed 10
Society Editor, care Of the Evening Jour-
nal. Communications should be written
one side of the paper only.
Evening journal., 1897-01-25
vIslTnRs IN MInnLEToWN-

Special Correspondence Evening Journal
MIDDL Jan. 25.-There is a
little stranger on Green street. II is
a boy, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Louis NJ Barnard are receiving the
congratulations of their many friends.
Miss Sarah Jolls is entertaining Miss
Ella Price, of Camden, Del.
John s. Crouch, cashier of the Citi-
zens' National Bank, is quite i'll with
the grip.
Town Commissioner Michael Kum-
pei, Jr., is very sick with the grip.
J. H. Mowbray, who, fourteen years
ago resided at this place, was a visitor
here during the latter part of the week.
Mrs. w. c. Alexander, of Washing
ton. ID. c.. spent several days last week
with Mlddeiown friends, being mainly
the guest Of Miss Fannie Shepherd
Mr. and Mrs j. b. Cazier, who reside
near Kirkwood, gave a reception and
dance at their magnificent home Mt
Vernon Place. on Saturday evening.
Evening journal., 1897-01-25
NEW THROUGH LINE TO INDIAN
APOLIS. AND CHICAGO.

Commencing January "a. the B. G o.
r. r.. will operate a through line Of
Pullman Buffet Drawing-roOm Sleeping
Cars between Baltimore, indianapolis
and Chicago. via Cincinnati.
Royal Blue Line train making direct