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Evening journal., 1897-01-26
IMPORTANT MEETING TO-DAY.

SEVERAL BRIGHT ADDRESSES
THIS MORNING BEFORE THE
CURRENTS EVENTS CLASS.
AT the New-Century Club this morn
ing Miss A. w. Cummings, who is be-
ing entertained in Wilmington by Miss
Hilles, made a stirring address on her
work in the HugenOt College of Or
ange Free State, South Africa. where
the Beers and cannibals are being en-
lightened by remarkably successful
modern teachings
Miss Meta Robinson addressed the
class denouncing compulsory education
as non-American and unbecoming any
free government.
Miss Reynolds, whose subject was
Literature" praised the recent works
Of Ian Maclaren."
Mrs A. ID. Warner made an interest
ing report on the visit of Equal Suf-
frage advocates to Dover.
Mrs j. p. Pyle spoke interestingly on
Five Species Of Moths" under the
head OF Natural Science. Mrs. Pyle
had obtained much of her data from
Frank NJ. Jones, who was rendered a
vote OF thanks.
Evening journal., 1897-01-26
ONLY A GIRL.

If the War Department persists in it's
present ruinous course it will lose the
respect of the new woman. Miss Maud
Stalnaker. Of Washington. a young
woman of good character and extraor-
dinary accomplishments, recently
passed a civil service examination for
a $1,000 position in that department.
The requirements were knowledge of
five modern languages, typewriting in
these languages, proof-reading, liter
airy methods and other qualifications.
She was the only one to pass the exam
inatlon. but the secretary of war de-
clines to give her the appointment be-
cause she is a woman.
II Miss Stalnal1er has any grit she
will call on the secretary and talk to
him in five different languages at once
The government has many men in its
employ who draw $4,000 and $4,000 sal.
aries and who can't speak one Ian.
guage. and now. when a girl offers tC
speak and write five languages for ;
81 500 salary and do other odds anS
ends of official work. she is turne,
down in time Of peace because she il
only girl.
Women do efficient service in othe
departments of the government. an,
there is no sensible reason why an ac
compished young woman like the on
referred to should net occupy a place il
Evening journal., 1897-01-26
I'oilcd.

Senator Wilson Of Washington and
his brother, Harry Wilson, look very
much alike. One day in Spokane, where
the two brothers live, Senator Wilson,
who had just returned from his legisla-
tive duties, was stopped on the street By
a man who had known him for years.
Harry" said the man. "when will
your brother John be here?'
'"In a day or two" said John with
out a smile.
"Tell him 1 want to see him on an
important matter.
Certainly" said John.
"And you will not forget it?'
"I'll try not, promised John, and
thus another Office seeker was foiled. -
Washington Post.
Evening journal., 1897-01-26
PROpns sars.
PROPOSALS.

SEALED PROPOSALS will be received
by the Trustees Of the Poor of New cas-
tie county until 10 o'clock. a. m. Wednes-
day. January q. 1897. for supplying the
almshouse from January "a. lSsi, 10 the
last Wednesday, i'm April. 1897, with beef
mutton. bread. groceries, creamery butt
ter. dry goods. shoes, tobacco, carpet
slippers. drugs and medicines.
Bids for beef will be by the quarter IN
proportion of one hind-quarter TO three
fore-quarters. out Of cattle well fatted
and dressing not less than 500 pounds. No
bid will be received unless in accordance
with the above.
Bids for mutton VIII te Tor Iofe-quar-
ters Of eight ribs only
Bids for groceries. dry goods and drugs
will be on the various kinds named on the
schedule. and must be OF the best quality.
Also. creamery butter TO be delivered TO
almsnousc I'm such quantity as directed
by superintendent. All goods 10 be deliV-
cred at the almshouse i'm such quantities
and at such times as the superintendent
may direct
Trustees have the right 10 reject any or
all bids.
All BIDS to be directed to the Trustees
of the Poor. DAVID MCCOY.
superintendent.
Evening journal., 1897-01-26

dropped anchor on the coast Of Juan
Fernandez. Seeing no signs of life or
habitation on the island he went
ashore, and much to his amazement
discovered a man clad in sheepskin,
who proved to be Alexander Sell1irk.
After narrating his adventures to the
captain, the hermit brought forth a
volume showing the faithful account
which he had kept of every little in
cident connected with his long i'm
prisonment on the island. Sellirk re-
turned home with Captain Rodgers,
and, in all likelihood, this journal
fell into the hands of Daniel Defoe,
who based upon it the most remark
able tale Of adventure ever written in
the English language.
Although Robinson Crusoe" is
commonly regarded as a work Of fic-
tion, it is not without historical in
spiration, and the genius of the author
consists rather in the fluent and grace
full style of the narrative than in its
charm Of originality.
Before leaving the subject, it is well
TO call attention to the fact that the
island Of Juan Fernandez is indebted
for its fame not only to the story Of
Robinson Crusoe," but also to the
celebrated poem of William Cowper,
which begins with the familiar line,
I'm monarch of all l survey" While
these masterpieces of genius cannot
rescue the island from its watery
grave in the calm Pacific main, they
can at least preserve it from Oblivion
and render it for all time to come one
of the green isles of literature.
Evening journal., 1897-01-26
A SURPRISE PARTY.

A surprise party was rendered Miss
Laura Davis at her home, No. 22S
Adams street, by her friends last night.
The evening was pleasantly passed in
games and vocal and instrumental mu-
sic. Refreshments were served, and at
an early hour this morning all de-
parted for their homes.
Those present were: Misses Heeney,
Leila Davis, Julia Concannon, Jennie
Tatman, Maggie Coyle, Laura Davis,
Josephine Hayes, Mrs. Richard Heeney
Frank and Leslie Davis, Talbot White,
Charles Austen, Joseph Lally, Albert
Lowden, George Moreland Robert
Hayes, Harry K Gamble, Of Philadel-
phia, and Ernest j. Otteni.
Evening journal., 1897-01-26
A DANGERous VISITOR.

It is not surprising that DR.. Russell
II. Conwell should be subjected to the
espionage of a Spanish spy. Being a
pronounced friend Of free Cuba, and a
man Of prominence in this country, his
trip to Cuba is a matter of prime inter-
est to the Spanish authorities. He will
be fortunate, indeed, if he succeeds in
reaching the lines Of the insurgents by
any Of the ordinary channels of com
munication with the war-riven island
Such a man as this eloquent Phila-
delphia divine is more dangerous to
Spain than a filibustering expedition,
for If he is given opportunity to ascer-
tain the true state of affairs in Cuba, he
will return to the United States and
what he says will be believed. If his
observations confirm his favorable i'm
pressions Of the Cuban patriots his
voice will thunder anathemas against
their Spanish oppressors, and may re-
suit in awakening a public sentiment
in our country which will force the
hand OF the government to the advan-
tage Of the Cubans and to the discom-
future Of the Spaniards.
Evening journal., 1897-01-26
MEMO AND HIS COPYRIGHT.

What the journalistic world cannot
understand is why the Dover Della
warean should copyright Nemo's
rambling thoughts. Has the publisher
of our Kent county contemporary mo-
ticed any suspicious characters loiter-
ing about his office endeavoring to
steal or buy advance proof sheets? We
imagine not Ordinarily the copyright
law is invoked to protect something
new and novel in the way of fact or
fiction. We fail to see wherein the law
applies to the rambling thoughts Of the
prosy and moralizing Memo. Does
Memo wish to insist that no one but he
shall state that in childhood's happy
hours he went out and stirred up an
ant-hill just to see them repair the
damage done? Is there a boy in any
land, where the festive ant lives and
flourishes, who has not broken up an
ant-hill and watched the insects run
ming about in their distress? If so,
that is matter for copyright.
Does Memo pretend to be the origi-
nator of the agricultural axiom that
"men do not cultivate rice on noun
tain tops or Indian corn in swamps?"
When he tells us that "the ocean has
many ports and ships there are that
traverse it in every direction" and
that ito turn all prows the same way
would stagnate commerce" would he
have us believe that one of the first
laws Of supply and demand is covered
by his copyright, and that a common
commercial truth dating back to a time
long prior to Noah's trip 10 the noun
tain OF Biblical fame belongs to him
and to him alone?
He pretends also to have a copyright
cinch on this statement:
THE land has it's beasts, the air its
birds, the sea its fishes, and all live
and move and have their being as a fit-
ting part of a great world OF life. "A
thousand and one things around us
show that there is a tremendous di-
versity in nature and that its work is
best carried on by those best suited to
the work"
Would this nameless writer rob us OF
our zoology, ornithology, ichthyology
and natural history? Would he AFRO
gate to himself the right to discuss the
laws of nature and their application to
the working out by Gods creatures of
His own great ends, so far as the des-
TIMES of our world are concerned? II
looks very much like it. We. for our
part, do not intend to submit to being
robbed of all that we gained by hard
study by any nameless upstart who
sees fit to copyright his commonplace
in a country weekly
The copyright law is being abused 1t
was never intended to cover the Ten
Commandments, or to make a man
liable to Moses for extracts taken from
the Five Books of the Old Testament
We defy Nemol Let him do his best
lie Is now doing his worst, else we
would invite him to do that If he acts
ugly We shall tell Jules Verne on him
and advise that he enter suit as the
next best friend of Captain Memo foi
infringement of the copyright cover
ing Twenty Thousand Leagues Under
the Sea"
Evening journal., 1897-01-26
IN HONOR OF MRS. sPAULDING.

ton, and member of the New Century
Club of this city, was rendered an in
formal reception by the club members
last night. Mrs. Spaulding read a paper
in two parts on Wagner's opera, Par
sifal," performed in Wagners Theatre,
in Bayrentei, Bavaria. 1t was at Wag-
ner's request, Mrs. Spaulding said, that
the opera should be produced only in
his theatre, and in the presence of
King Ludwig. The speaker described
the town, the theatre and the perform
ance from her point of view, all of
which was exceptionally interesting.
Evening journal., 1897-01-26

Alaska is getting rather uppish. A
special agent Of the Treasury Depart
ment Of the United States has just
been indicted for sending a privileged
report TO his superiors in which he
shows up the territory's bad admins
tration, one count being that thirty sa-
looms are run at full blast despite the
legal provision that liquor shall only
be introduced for medicinal purposes.
1t looks as though the United States
judge who sanctioned dtheindictment will
have to account for his action If he
does not die between mails.
Evening journal., 1897-01-26
THE LATEsT WATCH FAD.

Bicyclists are responsible for another
fad which is gaining a wide popularity
II is tho buttonhole watch, which is
wcrn in the lapel of the coat. The ordi-
nary button-hole watch has a face
about one-half inch in diameter, or
even less. When the tiny faces are
tastefully decorated, they are highly or
namental, and at distance might be
readily mistaken for a badge. The
works are about the size of an ordi-
nary woman's watch. and the face,
which is about one-quarter the diane
ter of the works, is connected with the
mechanism by thin neck. The but
t0n-nole watch may be bought as low as
$40, though the elaborate designs are
worth ten and fifteen times that much.
Evening journal., 1897-01-26
MARRIED. LAsT NJ.

The Washington Evening Star says:
"A wedding took place the 18th of May
last in Wilmington, Del, that will sur
prise great many Loudon and Wash
ington people. The contracting parties
were Miss Annie Ethel Johnson, of
Loudon county. Va, and J. Allen Hof-
far Of Washington d. c. Mr.. and Mrs.
Hoffar kept the secret until the new
year, when they announced their inten-
ton of starting their happy welded life
at No. 633 L street, Northeast"
Evening journal., 1897-01-26
AN ppTDFMIC or GRIP.

AS a result OF the spell of bitter
Winter weather there is now an alarm
ing epidemic of the grip which is being
felt all over town. In one church choir
Sunday Ave of the singers were con-
fined to bed with this modern symptom
of the influenza. Several attorneys Of
fees were also closed yesterday on ac-
count Of the malady's inrOads among
the barristers.
Evening journal., 1897-01-26
FUNERAL OF JOHN S. REYoNLDs.

The funeral Of John S. Reynolds, a
bridge builder in the employ of the
p, w. & B. railroad, took place this
morning The funeral was attended by
delegations from the Railroad Relief
Association and the Ancient Order Of
Knights of the Mystic Chain, of which
he was member. The pall-bearers
were tho following members of the
Railroad Relief Association: S. II.
Warren, Robert Bradley, J. Benjamin,
T. Lowery, George Barnes and Elson
Hamilton. About thirty members Of
Fame Castle. A. o. X. NJ. c., accom-
panied the remains to the p, w. & b.
depot, whence they were taken to
Greonpoint, Matthews county, Va, for
interment
Evening journal., 1897-01-26
A FAREWELL RECEPTION.

Louis Bradley has gone to Calves
ton, Texas, for the benefit of his
health. He will remain there for some
time, after which he will locate at San
Antonio. Just before his departure he
was rendered pleasant farewell recep-
tion at the home of Dr. Lee A. Warren,
No. 1710 Washington street. Among
his friends present were Mr.. and Mrs.
Harvey Davidson, Mrs. Samuel Vail,
Miss Estelle Hamblin, M. Shockley,
William Ennis and Mr.. and Mrs. Eu-
gene f. Fraim.
Evening journal., 1897-01-26
som By TuD sHERIFF.

Sheriff Finn, at the Court House yes
terday afternoon, sold the property Of
Arthur w. Brown, at Seventh and
Jacks0n streets. TO Thomas Davis. for
$500. Also the property Of George II.
Tindall. No. 7l4 East Eleventh street,
TO Andrew p. Sanborn, fer $1,000.
Evening journal., 1897-01-26
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OLD.

St Mary's T. A. b. Society celebrated
the twenty-ffth anniversary of its or
ganization at St. Patricks r. c. Church
last night, about sixty members and
their friends being present. A supper
was served and a fine musical and lit
erary program was rendered. Several
members made addresses.
Evening journal., 1897-01-26
n p q ELKS VISITING.

A number of members of Whining
ton Lodge, b. p. o. Elks, went to Cam
den, n. j., last night to attend the cele-
bration of the third anniversary of
Camden Lodge. which took the form of
a great social session. Visitors were
also present from Philadelphia and
Baltimore
Evening journal., 1897-01-26
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL NOTES.

Several persons from this city at
tended the twenty-first anniversary Of
the marriage of Professor and Mrs.
James f. Carroll, which was held in
Dover last night
c. Henry Tribit. Jr., has been visit
ing relatives in Chester.
Miss Martha Carey Robinson is
spending several weeks in Baltimore.
Evening journal., 1897-01-26
FORAN-HAND.

Miss Mamie |. Hand, of Havre de
Grace, and John Foran, of Port De-
posit, Md, came to Wilmington yester-
day TO be married. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. John ID. c. Hanna,
at Union parsonage. Fifth and Wash
ing streets.
Evening journal., 1897-01-26

Eden Lodge. of this city, is one of the
most progressive of Odd Fellows lodges
in the East The efficiency of its de-
gree staff is known for hundreds of
miles in all directions, and its social
functions are enjoyed by all who par
ticipate in them. On Thursday even
ing Pacific Lodge, of Baltimore. will be
the guest of the local lodge, and it is
safe to predict that the visitors will be
royalty entertained.
Evening journal., 1897-01-26

Hon. George P. Fisher has been a
long time discovering that the Repub-
lican managers seem to have lost their
heads and perhaps have lost their op-
portunity." II has been a matter of
street gossip for at least two years.
Evening journal., 1897-01-26
BARGAINS

In Winter Underwear. Plush Caps and
working Gloves at Ross, No. 210 Mar
ket street. Large assortmentsl Lowest
prlcesl The best values for the money
ever ofteredl Headquarters for Knit
Jackets, Sweaters, Skating Caps. etc.
Agent for Domestic Sewing Machine
Evening journal., 1897-01-26
DIED.

Newport. Del, an jan
uary 25. 1897, James Sindall, in his
Slst year.
Relatives and friends are invited TO
attend the funeral from his late resi-
dence, at Newport, on Thursday after
noon, January %. Services at the house
at . o'clock. lnterment in St. James
Cemetery, Newport.
Evening journal., 1897-01-26
CONTRACT FOR MAIL BOXES.

The Davis Press Steel Company, of
this city, was among the bidders at
Washington yesterday for furnishing
the street mail collection boxes, pack
age boxes and letter box posts in all
of the 629 free delivery cities in the
conntry. The contract was not awarded
Evening journal., 1897-01-26

the Department of War when no man
who is qualified to meet the require
ments comes to the front for the posi-
ton
Evening journal., 1897-01-26
IN A SOCIAL WAY.
Pleasant Receptions and Sur
prise Parties in the City.
MRS. sPAULDING ENTERTAINED
VARIOUS WAYS IN WHICH Will
MINGTON PEOPLE ARE AMUSING
THEMSELVES THESE WINTRY
DAYS--BRIEF PERSONAL MEN
TON.

All communications intended for inser-
tion In this column should be addressed to
Society Editor, care of the Evening Jour
nal. Communications should be written
one side of the paper only.
Evening journal., 1897-01-26
At 3 Cents a Yard.

O"e dress length 10 each customer
$500 yards Paid d ess Goods
donb'e I'D goods, at 81 cents 4
yard Inst -ad of 10 cents.
The balance, should any be lefI
from to-day's sales, of the Shirtiug
Piints, at p cents yard.
A portion Of the great sam ple lol
Of Underwear lefs. which gives :, L
chance to bay fac all wool anc
fac Merino Underwear at one hal
aud in some cases one. quarter regu
lar prices. This ia great oppor-
tnhity. We have had great lur
oa these goods
Evening journal., 1897-01-26
WILMINGToN INTEREsTs sAFE.


Wilmington has no representative in
the lower House of the General Assem-
bly,, but several of the members, most
notably Representatives Cheairs, Ha-
zell and Mccullough, who are sensible
and careful men, have signified a will
ingness to carefully scrutinize matters
of legislation coming from this city.
Whether they deAor do not, we have a
man in the Senate who knows the
needs of Wilmington as well, perhaps,
as any other man. Senator Pyle has al
ways been most earnest in his consid-
Grafton of Wilmington bills, and during
the four years that he has represented
the city but little legislation of vic
ious or foolish nature has passed.
Knowing men, he knows their wants,
and the motives which inspire them. If
there is a job back Of a bill he is rea-
sonably sure to detect it and raise his
voice in opposition to it, and his argu-
ment is usually so convincing that his
colleagues are guided by his wishes.
Evening journal., 1897-01-26
JAMES MCARTNEY's FUNERAL.

The funeral of James Mccartney
took place from his late residence, No.
5ol Shipley street, this afternoon at >
o'clock.
Evening journal., 1897-01-26
BRIDGEToN oCTOGENARIAN DEAD

BRIDGETON. Jan. 26.-Theophilus
Tomlinson. for many years a member
of the firm of Swing & TomlinsOn. Of
Fairton, and a long time postmaster of
Fairton. died at his home there on Sat
urday night, aged 81 years.
Evening journal., 1897-01-26

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY take
laxative Bromo Quinlne Tablets. priig
eists refund money If IL falls TO cure. 2Sc
Evening journal., 1897-01-26

John S. Orr, of Wilmington has
been granted a renewal of pension.
Evening journal., 1897-01-26
FOR SAFE

FORSALE.-THE NATIONAL coll
LECTION AGENCY, of Washington. d.
c.. will dispose of the following judg-
Evening journal., 1897-01-26

10 cts n.,S O"nrt'p-ti"" a"d Liver
Us DR.. Agnew's Liver Pills are IN
most perfect made. and cure like magic
Sick Headache, Constipation, Bilious
ness, Indigestion and all Liver Ills. 1
cents a vial-40 doses.
Sold by Miller Drug Company, 402
Market street.
Evening journal., 1897-01-26
The balance Of our
JACKETS AND CAPES

at prices reduced away down to.
nothing almost. Must bs closed.
out at once.
Good warm Cashmere Cloves at
5 cents pair.
Good warm Mittens at about half
price.
Buyers of Mullins, sheeiirgs,
Table Linens, Towels, n pkins,
Blankets, Comforters, ETC., tho1 ID
look at our goods and get our low
cash prices.
Great bargains to be found every
day at
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considering his answer.

considering his answer.
"My daughter is rather indignant;
she thinks that you are unjustly
treated" he finally said.
1 could not restrain myself on hear
ing this. 1 sprang from my seat and
approached him.
"Nlr. Morley, you do not know what
it means to me to hear this. You cannot
imagine how your daughters opinion
fills me with hope. May 1 ask you, sir,
to express to her my deepest gratitude
for her faith in my innocence? AS God
hears me, her faith is not misplaced"
There was no controlling my voice; it
trembled in spite of my efforts to be
calm. Dear, true-hearted girl!
81 will convey to her your message,"
said Mr.. Morley. "She has informed me
of the sentiment you entertain for her.
But, Mr.. Conway, I believe you are q
young man of sense and honor. You
must therefore realize the position you
would place her in by insisting on the
continuation of a friendship which, out
of kindness and gentleness of DISPOSE
ton, she would probably not refuse you.
1t would be unjust to her, embarrassing
to you, and wholly contrary to my
wishes"
II fully appreciate the meaning of
your words, Mr.. Morley. Believe me,
regard your daughter too highly to
intrude upon her notice, under existing
circumstances. 1t is no sentiment l
entertain for her; it is love, sir, deeper,
truer, fonder than mere sentiment.
This love has become the ruling motive
of my life, and will always remain so.
But l promise you 1 will hold no COM
munication with your daughter until
innocent. I confess, to follow this
course will be the greatest sacrifice of
my life. have no parents, no near re-
lations to whom I can go for love and
sympathy. 1t means something, there
fore, for me to promise you this"
Mr.. Morley arose from his chair.
There was a kindly CLEAN in his eyes,
and an expression on his face of-sad-
ness, was it? AT any rate, there was
undoubtedly touch of sorrow in his
voice when he spoke again. 1t seemed
somewhat strange to me at the time.
He had obtained the promise he wished
but it did not seem to give him the pleas
ure naturally expected it would.
He extended his hand. ''Mr. Conway
you are man of honor" he said. 81
deem it a favor to shake hands with
you. sincerely hope your innocence
may be established. But" he hest
tated here, do not be over-sanguine
Robberies have occurred before which
have ever remained mysteries. must
confess, although am one of the
trustees and am therefore an interested
party, am not so sure the perpetrators
of this last robbery will ever be dis
covered. There seems to be not the
slightest clew to work on. I do not
say this to cause you pain, but simply
to warn you against entertaining hopes
which may never be realized"