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Evening journal., 1897-08-27
OUR EXPORT TRADE.

Interesting figures concerning our eX-
port trade are shown by the forthcom-
ing annual report of the Bureau of Sta
tistics. It will show the percentages Of
the aggregate exports OF the United
States for the fiscal year ended June 80
1897. at seventy of the principal GUS
toms ports. It is shown that the eX-
ports from the port of New York have
fallen off from 40.32 per cent. of the
whole in 1895, to 1921 in 1897. Bos
tons exports we're 9.41 per cent. of tho
whole in 1895, 1886 per cent. in 1896
and 800 in 1897 New Orleans haa
made a gain from SAT per cent. in 1895
TO 9.66 in 1897. Baltimore has also in
creased her exports from 1852 per cent
in 1896 to S.15 per cent. last year. This
increase is said to be due to the large
increase in the shipments of corn. The
exports from Philadelphia increased
from 752 per cent. in 1896 to
S.15 per cent. last year. This increase
is said to be due to the recent excep-
tionally large shipments of wheat
There was also an increase at Sar
Francisco from 2.79 per cent. in 1894 t
3.77 in 1897.
Galveston, Texas, increased from
4.l2 per cent. in 1896 to 5.54 last year
and Newport News, Va, from 1,6S il
1896 to 2.1O last year. Puget Sound
Wash. increased from rs per cent. il
1896 to lib in 1897. Norfolk and Ports
mouth, Va, increased from ~ in lS9
TO LII last year. Chicago Increase
from rs per cent. in 1896 to % pc
cent. last year.
In the matter of imports New YOr
shows a falling of from 64.12 per cent
OF the whole imports of the Unite
States in 1896 to 62.S6 in 1897 Bostol
shows an increase from 1O.16 to lis
per cent. New Orleans increased fror
1.74 10 2.17. Baltimore fell off fror
1.7s to 1.49. Philadelphia increase
from g.62 to 6.29. San Francisco fc
on from Sal to 4.5O. Chicago fell o.
from 1.99 to Isl per cent.
These figures represent the goods tha
went through the several custom
houses. and do not take into accoun
the locality from which the shipment
Evening journal., 1897-08-27
WEST SIDE SURPRISE.

A very pleasant surprise party was
rendered to Mr. and Mrs Clark, at
Eleventh street and Woodlawn avenue
Wednesday evening. The time was
spent in music, dancing and games
Among those present were: Misses
Lucy Ackerman, Katie Ackerman, Mary
Adams. Nellie HassOn, Rose Hasson
Anna Shannon, Lizzie Leach, Ida Gres-
singer, Bessie Stewart, Lille Clark
Katie Kane, Mamie Keegan Nellie
Keegan, Nellie Clark, Sabinia Mooney,
Katie Mooney, Mabel Leach, Emma
Kane, Annie Halloran, Katie DOnahOe
Annie Donahoe; Anthony Woerner,
Charles Walton, Bernard Hasson, John
MahOney, John Croft, John Appleby,
Robert Odgen, Clarence Gardner. John
Stewart, Lewis Gun, William Bacon,
Dennis Maloy, David Moore, Henry
Greenwalt, James Green. David Gray,
John Finerty, Samuel Finerty, William
Odgen and Jerry Mahoney
Evening journal., 1897-08-27
DELAWARE HORSE FANCIERS.
FARMERS AND INN
KEEPERS FROM MANY NEIGH
BORING TOWNS WE'RE HERE.

The speed trials of the past two days
at Hazel Dell, and the Farmers Insti-
tute ait ShellpOt Park yesterday drew
scores of well-knOwn inn-keepeT's,
h0rsemen and stock-raisers from all
paIl.s of the state and Peninsula. The
Merritt House was headquarters for the
Peninsula hotel men and hOrsgmen
prominent among whom were noticed
the following from down-state towns:
Smyrna-T. ]. Blizzard, w. d. Moore,
William NJ. Lewis, George w. Howard,
J. c. LeCOmpt, John Blizzard, III. D.
Boyer.
Middldoown-J. A. Manlove. B. Biggs,
J. W. Kumpel, Jr., Joseph L. Warren,
J. II. ManlOve, Jr., c. F, Crockett Edgar
Clark, c. r.. Ennis, James l.. Warren.
Galena, Md.-Wilmer Cochran, w.
w. Cochran.
Ellkton, Md.-Eugene Clark.
Sudlersville, Md. e. Green.
Sassafras, Md.-B. Lyons Caulk.
Woodstown, n. john w. Lippin-
colt, Charles Lippincott, John P. New
ton.
Salem, N.J.-William d. Casper, CLARK
Pettid c. r. KillOm.
Pennsgrove, N. J.-William G. Sum-
merrill.
Kenton, Dell. A. Fortner.
Kennedyville, Md.-George Jones.
Evening journal., 1897-08-27
DEpREc1ATED FARM PROPERTY

A farm in one Of the western Hamp-
shire towns was sold about fifty years
20 for $4,000. The man who bought it
builtfa new house on it at cost OF
81 200. At his death the farm was sold
for 5000. This purchaser built new
barn at a cost of $780, and died after a
few years, when the farm Of 100 acres
with house and barn costing $l,7O0, was
sold for 5000. The land is as productive
as any in Northampton meadowsi
Where has the value of that farm gone
to? The man who once lived on it was
telling this story while sitting on the
Court House railing the other day. lie
was looking at the stores on Shop Row
1T has gone in there and other places
like this" he said The farms have
gone down in value and the value OF
the real estate in the centres has gone
up. No one wants to stay on the farm
and work-the boys all want to get into
the centres where there is more going
on, and where there is less hard Work
and bettr pay And don't blame them
single bit. Northampton Gazette.
Evening journal., 1897-08-27
A WATERMELON PARITY.

A watermelon party was given by
William Hunter, postmaster of NewCa
tie, and Mrs. Hunter last evening. The
Wilmington guests went over by troll
ley The evening was spent in music
and CiJher diversions, and at late
hour an abundance of watermeln was
served. After a very enjoyable even
ing the guests returned to this city On
The electric cars.
Among those present were: Mr.. and
Mrs. S. II. Hunter, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Kenton, of Anderson, Ind; Mr.. and
Mrs b. f. Money, Mrs. p. w. Jones,
Mr. and Mrs Joseph France, William
KenLOn, Mrs. G. Hall, Mss Lydia Hall,
Miss Lima Zebiey, Miss Sallie Jester,
Miss Eva France, Miss Lucy Hunter,
Harry Hunter George Hunter, Harry
Lines, Harrington Jones, Harrington
France and others.
Evening journal., 1897-08-27
CROSBY & HILLS
COS, COZ and 609 Market St.
LICENSE APPLICATIONS.

NO1ICE.--I, WALTER c. CHEAVENS
the tenant and occupant of the house
situated at the northeast corner of Front
and Walnut streets. I'm the Second
ward Of the city OF Wilmington, county
Of New Castle, and State OF
Delaware, in compliance with the
requirements Of the acts Of the General
Assembly, in such case made and pro-
vided, do hereby give notice that / shall
apply in writing to the Court of General
Sessions of the State Of Delaware in and
for Now Castle county, on Monday, the Goth
day of September 1897, being the next term
OF said court, for a license for said house.
as an inn or tavern, for the sale therein
OF Intoxicating liquors in less quantities
than one quart. to be drunk on the prem
ises. and the following respectable citi-
zens Of said ward, at least twelve OF
whom are substantial freeholders OF said
ward. recommend the said application, viz:
Harry l.. Maier Lewis Harris,
Patrick Creedon. Henry Feldmeier,
Major A. Smith. Thomas s. Daley,
Chas. c. Rex. Samuel G. Reed,
Geo. w. Quinn. NJ. DJOhn GOtChmer,
Frank Harkins V. II. Saladine
Alex. Maxwell, Andrew Casey,
James White. Samuel Bell
Chas. B. Dougherty. Bernard Carr
=. Pluukett. John Farnan,
Robt. Kenyon. Andrew Grotz,
Charles -. Sparks. ThOs. II. Burrows,
s. Il. Atkins John ID. Hall,
Lewis J. Vandenbock
WALTER c. CHEAVENS
Evening journal., 1897-08-27
HER LESSON NOT FORGOTTEN.

Religious and caste preiudices have
always played an important part in the
social and political affairs OF India and
doubtless will for a long time to come
The teachings which thousands Of years
have instilled in the minds and hearts
Of a hot-blooded tropical people cannot
be uprooted in a year, decade or a
century. It can only be accomplished
by a slow and weaving process. In it's
administration OF Indian affairs, since
1t revoked the charter Of the English
East India Company, because OF its
abuses, the British Government has had
due regard for this condition. and its
conservatism in dealing with existing
conditions has been the prime cause Of
It's continued supremacy In the land of
the Vcda.
AT present there is an uprising of
Afridis in the northern part OF the
country, and while the news is disquiet-
ing 1t is by no means alarming, because
the British Government is fully alive to
the possibilities OF the situation and is
taking adequate steps for it's suppress
sion. The horrors of the sepoy rebel
lion taught it lesson which 1t win
never forget, and ever since that great
uprising Of the lower classes was put
down, it has kept itself in readiness to
protect the lives and property of its
subjects as well as the great business
interests centered therein.
It was in 1856 that the sepoys OF the
Bengal army mutinied and spread re-
bellion through the valley Of the Gan
ges from Patna to Delhi. At that time
native opinion was in ferment and
men believed anything and everything
and acted upon their fears of the policy
of Lord Dalhousie. They dreaded the
denationalizing tendencies and annexa-
tion policies. and depended upon Rus
sian money and influence to aid them
The government was ignorant of the
gravity of the situation and its slow
ness to appreciate the conditions aris-
ing led to the horros of Cawnpor
Lucknow and Delhi. II cost 5000, 900 600
to suppress the rebellion, and the sacri-
flee OF thousands of human lives
But Great Britain will not be caught
mapping again. She has her spies all
over the land and at the slightest evil
dence OF hostilities prepares herself to
cope with the trouble and to localize it
as much as possible. That is what she
is doing now, and it will be only mat
ter of a few weeks before another chap
ter OF the warlike history OF this an
cient land will be written with the
sword and sealed with the appliances
OF modern invention.
Evening journal., 1897-08-27
HAPPY BIRrHpAY cELEBRAT1oN.

An enjoyable birthday surprise party
was given Miss lille NJ Morris at her
home, No 10S East Thirteenth street,
Wednesday evening. Among Those pres
emit were: Misses Lille Morris, Ada
Morris, Annie Forrest, Barbara For
rest, Linnie Zebley, Jennie Zebley, Lii
lie Parsons, Myrtle Parsons, Gertrude
Sheldon Emma Jacoby, Ida Lynch,
Laura Dawson, Rae Dawson, Lucy
Hunter, Bertha Hickman, Katie Haw-
thorne, MaIttie Jones, Laura Ottey,
IIidia Hall, Sadie Zebley, Anna Murch
John Carter, Frank Jones, Alexander
Jones, Charles Handy, Frank Blest
William Shewbrooks, Garlic Handy
Harry Sines, Charles Phillips, Charles
Norris, John Smith, Elwood CoulbOurn,
Harry ShOks, William Morris, George
Hunter, James Bunting and others. A
very pleasant evening was spent in
games and music, and at a late hour
the guests were invited to the dining
room, where refreshments were served.
Evening journal., 1897-08-27
ON A RAMPAGE.

1t is said that a warrant has been
sworn out for the arrest of a Market
street wine merchant, for being disor-
derly. 1t is also said that he has beoO
drinking for the past six months, and
one night last week he ran every Gus
toner out Of his place at the point Of a
pistol
Evening journal., 1897-08-27
UNKNOWN woMAN's BODY FOUND

Media. Aug. 27.-The body OF an I'M
known woman. about 40 years of age
WIS found in Chester creek, at Markham
station. yesterday afternoon. The
water was very shallow where the body
was found. which was face downward
Being a stranger to the locality. it is
thought she wandered over the trestle
work and foil through and, beiHg
stunned by the fall, was unable to get
out. She has dark hair, and is fairly
we'll dressed. The coroner took charge
OF the body.
Evening journal., 1897-08-27
TO EXAMINE TIE BOOKS.

Field Deputy of Internal Revenue
Stayton will resume survey of the
twenty-six stills in this district on Sep
tember 1. The books at each Of the
distilleries will be examined and a
monthly report Of the business done at
the stills will be sent to the collector at
Baltimore
Evening journal., 1897-08-27
WE'RE AFTER PEARS.

A morning paper printed a story to-
day that burglars made an effort TO en-
ter the home of Samuel McKeever, on
Maryland avenue. Mr.. McKeever told
Chief of Police Dolan THAT two boys
were stealing pears from a tree which
stands in a yard adjoining the home of
Mr.. McKeever, and to scare them off
he fired two shots from his revolver
from his bedroom window and the
boys ran.
Evening journal., 1897-08-27
WoENER-lANTWEILER.

"A quiet marriage was celebrated yes
terday at the Church of the Sacred
Heart. when Miss Lena Antweiler be-
came lihe wife Of John WOener. Father
Hugo, o. S. b., performed the cere-
mony. The couple will make their
hcme with the brides parents.
Evening journal., 1897-08-27

If the person who hides behind the
nom de plume From a Friend of the
Family" will come forward and estab-
lish his, or her, identity, the questions
asked of the editor of the Evening
Journal may receive some attention. Il
is the invariable rule of all reputable
newspapers to pay no attention TO
anonymous communications.
Evening journal., 1897-08-27
Crosby&Hill
SATURDAY.

At this season of the year
we are on the lookout for some
article in Mems wear that will
be great value. 1t has come to
us IN the shape of d white u -
launuried shirt, yoke back, re-
i forced back and sleeves, per-
feet fit, best muslin, linen
fronts aid cuffs
100 unlaundried shirts, at S71kc. each.
so double cloth school bags, at SOC,
each.
IS shirt waists, at 25c. each.
3S shirt waists at Soc each.
25 shirt waists at 75c. each
22 shirt waists at S1.00 each.
silk waists, reduced from $275 10
81 IS each, and other silk waists
colored and black, at away-down
prices.
Ribbons for sash bows, right widths
Of Taffeta, Nos. 40 and 60. The 40
at 15c. a yard and the 60 at 1Sc
Moire sash bows the 40 at zoe. a
yard and 60 at 24c. a yard
You can have them made
up at the counter and no
charge.
A lot Of Ladies Muslin I'm
delwear for SATURDAY.
Lot Ladies' corset covers at 1Oc.
each.
Lot 2-Ladies' corset covers, at 15c
each.
Lot S-Ladies' corset covers, at 25c.
each.
Lot ladies chemise, neatly trim
med, at Csc. EACH
Lot ladies Drawers, at 1Sc. pr.
Lot 6-Ladies Drawers, at 25c. pr.
Lot Ladies Skirts slightly soiled
at 25c.
Lot S-Ladies' Night Robes, at 44c
The right place to buy sepa-
rate Skirts aod Suits is at
Evening journal., 1897-08-27
NEW sHAFr I'm POSITION.

The new shaft and wheels for the
gearing of Third street bridge have
heen delivered at the bridge all ready
to Se placed in position. The machin-
lists began fitting in the new gearing
Yesterday afternoon.
Evening journal., 1897-08-27
TWO BY THE SHERIFF.

Sheriff Finn had two sales yester-
day AFTERNOON. HOffecker & Hoffecker,
attorneys, purchased the Henry Pike
property ,NO3O4 Market street, Tor $500.
The Fourteenth and Railroad avenue
property of William c. Guthrie was
bought by William Michael Byrne for
81 600.
Evening journal., 1897-08-27

Little Ethel Terry rescued from
drowning a 5-year-old boy at Pat
chogue, L. l. The next generation Of
new women appears to be beginning
young.
Evening journal., 1897-08-27
TO PIT IN TRAPS

City Engineer Wilson and p. f
Walsh, plumber, made an inspection
this morning of the cells at the City
Hall, with the view of putting in new
CRATES and traps in the cells before the
work OF oementing the cellar begins.
Evening journal., 1897-08-27

were made. Thus a cargo of cattle
shipped from Chicago by rail to New
York and there entered for export to
Liverpool would be recorded as an ex-
port from New York.
Evening journal., 1897-08-27
HOME FROM SWEDEN.

Mr.. and Mrs. L. J. BrOman have re
turned from Sweden, where they hav0
been spending several weeks with rela-
tives. They were at the Stockholm EX-
position for a short time.
Evening journal., 1897-08-27
THE SOCIAL WHIRL.
The Cooler Weather Brings
About Many Festivities.
SURPRISE AND BIRTHDAY PARTIES
PARTY GOES TO NEW CASTLE BY
TROLLEY AND INDUCES IN
WATERMELON AT THE HOME OF
POSTMASTER HUNTER AMONG
THE VISITORS.

All communications intended for inser
tion In this column should be addressed 10
society EuitOr, care OF the Evening Jour
nal Communications should be written
on one side of the paper only.
Evening journal., 1897-08-27
BICYCLE HOUSE GOING up.

A. S. Reed and Brother broke ground
this morning in the rear of the City
Hall for the new police bicycle house
The house will be completed in about
ten DAYS.
Evening journal., 1897-08-27
"A FIT WAS ON HIM.

This morning William Riley fell in a
fit ait Lancaster avenue and BrOCme
street. He regained consciousness and
went ON his way.
Evening journal., 1897-08-27

Miners and prospectors are flocking
to the Coffee creek gold diggings in
California. Gold is getting very COM
mon-out West.
Evening journal., 1897-08-27
DEAD AT 81.

Media Aug. 27-James Lindsay
died here yesterday in his Slst year. He
was a veteran of the late war, and a
tipstaff in the Delaware county courts
for many years. He enlisted as a pri
vate in Company G. Sixty-seventh p
v, in January, 1862, and was dis
charged as a corporal in July, 1865.
Evening journal., 1897-08-27
THE STAIRS PROPERTY PURCHASE

The Sunday Star Publishing Com
pany has purchased the building at
No 300 Shipley street, and will re-
move there early next year. The Star
will purchase a large perfecting pres7
and otherwise enlarge its plant.
Evening journal., 1897-08-27
RECENT LITERATURE.

Greek revolution, was saved from the
Chicago fire by Mrs. Keith, and now
hangs in her library in Chicago "A pic
ture of ii appears in the September
Scribner's to accompany Mr. SanbOrn'e g
article on Lord Byron in the Greek
Revolution
The September number Of Current
Literature furnishes to the readers its
usual feast of literary delicacies. The
editorial matter is able and interesting
and the selections well chosen and
abundant. The verse departments
which are always a feature of this eX-
cellent magazine. are this month en-
riched by the addition of two pages OF
love songs selected from the poems of
the late Jean Ingelow. There is also an
appreciative sketch of her life and
work taken from the London Academy
and a portrait of Miss Ingeiow in the
department Gossip of Authors"
Godeys Magazine for September
contains some special features of time
ly interest. Among these may be mem
toned the contributions of S. T. Willis
who writes of ''WOmen in Religious
Ministry" as a development of the past
half century; Joanna r. Nichols arti-
Gle ON 1.-THE Necessity of Cooperation
Between Seamen and Surfmen in the
Life Saving Service" giving many
points on shipwrecks, with ample illus
tration from photographs; and Calvin
Dill Wilson's paper on "The Supersti-
tions OF the Jews" which tells of the
queer side beliefs of the Hebrews.
What is the secret of the present.
Klondyke excitement? The eyes of the
world are turned toward our frozen ac-
quisition in the great Northwest, for
within its borders has been discovered
an Eldorado, seemingly richer than
Puto's mine" Not long ago the word
"Klondyke." literally translated, as
Deer river was known only to geogra
piers and few miners on the Yukon;
to-day it is on every tongue. Get "The
Official Guide to the Klondyke Coun-
try and the Gold Fields of Alaska.
Just issued. Price 20 cents.
Evening journal., 1897-08-27

New Jersey farmers are celebrating
salt water day on the coast. Why
don't those whose farms lay inland i1-
augurate a dry land celebration?
Evening journal., 1897-08-27

The Martellos are making their usual
hit at Shellpot Park.
Evening journal., 1897-08-27

The London Times recently remark
ed that "Englishmen are commencing
to know Americans and to understand
their ways" We guess it is about time
they did.
Evening journal., 1897-08-27
JUDGMENTS AGAINST CLBAvER.

Two judgments against J. II. Cleaver
We're filed before Magistrate Kelley this
morning The first Judgment was held
by George w. Bush for S55, and the
either by l. n. Eaton for $21.
Evening journal., 1897-08-27

LARGE EXCURSION UP THE RIVER
Delaware Council No. /, American
Order of Steam Engineers, gave a large
excursion to Washington Park yester-
day on the steamers Brandywine and
City of Chester.
Evening journal., 1897-08-27

Take the little ones to see the dog
circus at Shellpot Park, afternoon and
evening of this week.
Evening journal., 1897-08-27
NOTICE.

TO THE POLL TAXABLEs OF TIE
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF WILL
MlNGTON HUNDRED.
The poll taxable residents of the South
srn district OF Wilmington hundred are
hereby notified that the undersigned, poll
tax collector for the said district of said
hundred, will be at the Court House, VIII
mington, daily, from a. m. till 5. p. m,
until further notice, for the collection OF
the poll taxes of the Southern district.
LEWIS DICKEY,
Collector os Poll Taxes for the Southern
District of Wilmington Hundred.
Evening journal., 1897-08-27
NOTICES.
NOTlCE.

TO THE POLL TAXABLES OF THE
NORTHERN DISTRICT OF WILL
MINCTON HUNDRED.
The poll taxable residents of the
Northern district of Wilmington hundred
are hereby notified that the undersigned
poll tax collector for the said district OF
said hundred will be at the Court House,
Wilmington, daily from a. m. till p. m,
until further notice, for the collection OF
the poll taxes of the Northern district.
JOHN =. DONAHOE,
Collector of Poll Taxes for the Northern
District of Wilmington Hundred
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-08-31
VARIOUS LOCAL ITEMS.

The Right Rev. John Williams. D. D. IL. D., .,blshop of Connecticut, was eigh- ty years old yesterday.
 The Misses Kittie and Minnie Clapp have returned from months stay in the Green mountains.
 The veteran. ex-congressman, John T. Wait of Norwich, was eighty-six years old last Friday He is yet able to give considerable attention to business af- fairs.
 Michael Thomas, aged twelve months, son of Thomas and Lizzie Brelsford, of 367 Water street, died on Sunday after noon. Interment was in this city yes- terday.
 The reunion of the members of the Connecticut house of representatives of 1897 will be held at Pleasure Beach, Bridgeport, to-day. Speaker Barbour will be toastmaster at the dinner
 MT. Walter s. Miller and family will leave New Haven in few days to per manently reside in Beaufort, s. C. MT. Miller is colored man of southern birth and goes to southern climes for the benefit of his race in the south. He is at present with ex-Judge Sheldon.
 Daniel Veader, of the business office of the Winchester Armory, has return ed from very pleasant stay at Fish CTS Island, where his family still re- mains. His brother, James Veader, of New York city, former New Haven boy, is spending his vacation In the White mountains.
 All the old janitors of the schools will, 1t Is understood be reappointed, and two new men will be added to the list. Frank Upson of St. John street will have charge Of the new Roger Sherman school at Norton and Elm streets. Robert A. LaidlaW of No. 1O9 Foster street is to take charge of the Eaton school. These two are the new janitors. Edward T. Jones. formerly janitor of the Eaton school will be transferred to the new Lombard street school in Fair Haven at his own reoueSt