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Evening journal., 1897-03-06
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE
ADVANTAGE OF SHORTER HOURS
FOR LABORERS.

To the Editor OF the Evening Journal.
Sir: The provision in the new char
ter that laborers on city work shall not
be required to work over eight hours
for one days pay, has excited num-
Der of 'Over-sensitive people, who fear
that it may revolutionize the relations
between employers and employees gen
orally In this city. 1t would require a
wide stretch of the most vivid imagina-
ton TO place any such construction on
the new charter.
Having given some thought to this
subject, l crave the privilege of citing
one significant fact to show that it
would be of great advantage to the pub
lie service to limit the hours of labor
on our streets and sewers.
The London Council, through the eff
forts of John Burns, the great labor
leader of England, some years ago
adopted just such policy in dealing
with its employees as has been con-
templated for this city by the trainers
OF the new charter. Through all its
varied undertakings the Council has
endeavored to reduce the hours of
labor. It's solicitude extends from the
fushers of sewers to hospital nurses
and to keepers and attendants in insane
asylums. The Councils liberality in
the matter of wages paid to the rank
and file of its worlzmen has been ae-
companied by the wedding out of high
salaried supernumeraries. It's policy
OF better wages and shorter hours has
increased the payroll largely, but this
increase has been Offset by the greatly
enhanced efficiency of its employees
who served the municipality with un-
precedented zeal and intelligence.
What is possible in London can sure
ly be attained with equal success in
Wilmington. LABOR.
Evening journal., 1897-03-06
KENNARD
62l-623 Market Street.
WATER DEPARTMENT
GENERAL NOTICE.

The. following rule was adopted by the
Board of Water Commissioners, TO take
effect June /, 1896:
SECTION XVI
The water cannot be turned on to any
premises except by the foreman or au-
thorized cmploye OF the Water Depart
ment, only lin new buldings) as il may lie
turned on BY the plumber to test his work
and TO be turned off Immediately after his
test is made
Where houses are vacant in the month
OF December of each year and to remain
vacant Tor an indefinite time, and written
notice IS sent to the department. request
ing the water TO be turned Off the Water
Department Will shut off the water at the
expense OF the owner.
The said property shall be exempt from
water rent during such vacancy from the
list day OF January until occupied, at
which timc the owner shall pay the water
rent IN advance for the balance Of the
year, and the Water Department will turn
on the water.
When any water fixture has been re-
moved during any year written notice
must be given to the department prior to
der TO have the rent charged for said fix
ture deducted from the bill for the follow
ing year.
Plumbers win be allowed to shut of
water from premises for the purpose OF
making repairs when necessary, and to
turn II on when the repairs are COM
pleted always leaving the stops and con-
nections in perfect condition.
Every person violating this section shall
be Liable to penalty of Five Dollars for
each and every offepse.
by. order of the Board of Water Com
missioners. ]. A. BOND,
Chief Engineer.
Evening journal., 1897-03-06
ADJUSTMENTS.
1.-THE PRISONER OF zENDA.'

"THE PRISONER OF ZENDA."
The Prisoner of Zenda," which
comes to the Grand Opera House next
Thursday night is a play that has been
made famous on account of its strong
dramatic interest, the romantic atmos-
phere which surrounds it. and the elab-
crate and artistic manner in which
Daniel Frohman has set il before the
public, and is acted by his superb Ly.
ceum Company. Considerable interest
was created by the story when it made
its first appearance, about three years
ago, and the name of Anthony Hope be-
came celebrated at once. Then came its
dramatization by Edward Rose, follow
ed by a magnificent production at the
Lyceum by Mr.. Frohman, where it Gre
ated the greatest enthusiasm of any
play produced in that house. 1t re-
mained there for the entire season -
about 200 nights-and was afterwards
sent on tour. meeting with equal sue
cess in all the principal cities. The
present company is the same as was
the original Lyceum cast.
Evening journal., 1897-03-06
saERIFF,s sAIEs.
At 10 O'clock

SHERIFFS SALE.-BH VIRTUE OF A
writ Of Nendition EXponas, to me di-
rected viii be exposed TO public sale, at
the hotel of James l.. Dickinson, at
Townsend. in Appoquinimink hundred
New Castle county. Delaware,
ON WEDNESDAY,
THE oath DAY OF MARHC. 1897,
at . o'clock pm.
the following described real estate. viz:
An that certain tract. piece or parcel OF
land situate in Blackbird hundred. In New
Castle county. and State of Delaware
described and bounded as follows. TO wit:
Beginning at n stake in the road near
the Iron bridge; thence with land Of John
g. Bailey. south. II degrees. east p and I5
hundredths perches to a stake on the east
side of "a ditch bank. thence with the east
side of said ditch bank south 46 degrees.
west II and 80 hundredths perches TO low
water mark i'm the creek; thence up the
creek and with the road to the stake, the
place OF beginning. containing one acre
and forty square perches of land. be the
same more or less. The improvements
thereon being a wharf, a large warehouse
and other buildings and improvements.
Seized and taken in execution as the
property of the Philadelphia and Smyrna
Transportation Company. corporation
of the State Of Delaware, and to be sold
by WILLIAM r. FILM. Sheriff.
sheriif's Office. Wilmington, Del, March
6. 1897
Evening journal., 1897-03-06
AN INDUSTRIAL DEPARTMENT.

We learn that quite a number Of busi-
ness men when calling upon Major Nc
Kinley, have improved the occasion to
advocate the establishment of a new
governmental department to be called
the department of commerce and indus
try, and that the new president lends
favor TO the suggestion.
There is a good deal TO be said in
support Of this scheme, and it certainly
deserves consideration. The Washing
ton Star says: There has been no at
tempt to run a line for the new depart
ment. That, however, will not be diff
cult If the department is created. Busi-
ness now transacted by other depart
ments, some OF which have their hands
full, would be transferred there, and
much more of nature useful and nee
essary would speedily develop. There
is every reason to believe, indeed, tha
the step, if taken, would completed,
justify itself"
Evening journal., 1897-03-06

All communications intended for lnser-
ton in this column should be addressed to
Society Editor. care of the Evening Jour
nal. Communications should be written
on one side of the paper only.
PLEASANT COUNTRY RECEPTION.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob B. Cazler. of near
kirkwood, gave a reception at their
beautiful country home, Mt Vernon
Place, last evening, in honor of Mr.. and
Mrs. William Janvier, OF McDonough
Several Wilmingtonians were among
the recipients OF cards for this pleasant
social function.
Seldom has there been a social event
In lower New Castle county more thor
ough in its hospitality, more striking
in its beauty or more noteworthy in
brightness, from the fact that two
handsome and distinguished brides
were the guests of honor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cazier are splendid en-
tertainers and their elegantly-appoint-
ed home was thrown open to the three
score of guests.
Mrs. Janvier, who is bride of few
weeks, was attired in her beautiful
wedding gown of brocade silk. Mrs.
Emerson II. McWhorter, of New. York,
who, previous to her marriage last
Tuesday, was Miss Mildred Slicer. of
Washington, d. c., wore a gown of Law
ender mOhair and a luxuriant bunch of
yiolets. The hostess was dressed in a
most becoming lavender gown.
The dining-room was a scene of Law
ish beauty iFestooned around the spa
cious room were ribbons of lavender
and green, entwined among which were
rich punches of smilax The snow
white table. arranged by an expert
enced Wilmington caterer and four of
his stewards. was radiant and fragrant
with magnificent American Beauty
| roses.
The guests from distance were:
] lphia-Harry p. Hail.
From ST. GeOrges-Mr. and Mrs John
Stuckert, Clatyon NJ. Riley, Fred G.
! Sutton.
Wilmington-Samuel G. Cleaver, Miss
Mary Wheeler, Miss Edith Pyle.
New York-Mr. and Mrs. E. II. Nc
| Whorter.
] Middletown-The Misses Clayton, J.
! r. Parker, T.. r.. Poole.
Glasgow-Miss Fannie EliasOn.
Mt. observation-disclosures and Mrs
]. Frank EliasOn.
Evening journal., 1897-03-06

where and along the route the places of
interest and men of note were pointed
out by the host of the party. There are
no places of greater historic interest in
or about the national capital than those
visited during this drive, which will be
a memorable one to those who were so
fortunate as to be Senator Kenney's
guests, and pleasantest among all the
recOllectiOns of their trip to Washing
ton will be the genial hospitality of
Delaware's junior senator.
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL NOTES.
Miss Jessie Lungren, of No. 500 West
Ninth street, is spending a week with
friends in Media
Miss Mary D. Grier, of No. 705 West
Tenth street, is spending a week with
friends in Media, Pa.
Miss Sarah G. Janvier. Of Delaware
City, has returned home after a pleas
ant visit to relatives in Wilmington.
Mrs. Joseph Pugh, OF Philadelphia. is
visiting her sister Miss Margaret Jan
vier
William and Robert Phillips have re-
turned to Marcus Hook after a visit TO
wilmington IrlenuS.
Miss Lizzie Caldwell, of Cecilton. has
been visiting in the city.
Miss Mary E. Seal is recovering
from a severe attack of the grip.
William Carter, of Frederica, is Wis
iting Wilmington relatives.
John Carrow, of Dover, was in town
last evening, being on his way home
from Washington.
Miss Ada Pennington. of Philadelphia
who has been visiting Wilmington
friends, has returned home.
Thomas b. Townsend and family
have returned from visit to West
Chester.
Miss Clara Abbott, of Redden, Del. is
visiting Wilmington friends.
Miss Speakman is the guest of Mrs
Frederick Ingram, of West Chester.
Evening journal., 1897-03-06
s.1UaD.Y. MAR0H o Is07
MoNOpoLY I'M TRADE.

A great deal Of the hard times which
this country has undergone is directly
attributable to the trusts and combines
which have thrown out of employment
those unable to supply means to op-
pose wealthy capitalists. 1t is simply
a case of the "big fish swallowing the
little FISH," and it is plain that some-
thing should be done both by Congress
and our Legislatures to prevent this
monopoly of business in the hands of
the rich. who excuse themselves by say
ing that they reduce prices by using
their capital to manufacture and supply
the necessities of life cheaper than this
could be done in the old way.
This is a plausible excuse, but II is
not the real one why men of capital
combine to kill out opposition. Their
real reason is to make money for them
selves by killing out opposition. and
what advantage is it to a man to be
furnished an article at half price If he
has not the means to buy, and if this
method OF cheapening things takes
away from him the ability to earn his
own living. which has always been the
proud satisfaction OF American artisans
and small dealers. The monopolistiC
theory points to one end-that Of re-
ducing American citizens to a servitude
similar to slavery, with money as king
"a far greater tyrant than any who
now sits upon a throne, ruled by the
money power, for even tyrants submit
to the power Of money.
The danger which we are fast ap-
preaching from this source has only
made itself felt during the last two de-
cades in the beginning Of the repub-
lie, everyone was willing, to use a famil-
lar expI ession, ito live and let live" II
was not until great fortunes were &C.
cumulated within this country thai
combined monopolies became possible
and they have now as it were, all a
once opened the eyes of the people tC
the danger with which they threater
the country. Even now the people ar'
hardly awake to the power of The
trusts" and the misery in which they
are sure to involve the working people
if they are not suppressed by the strong
hand of the law.
A generation more of temporizins
with this great power will make it oul
master. Our fathers thought to pre-
vent any danger from this cause b!
wiping cut the English law of primo
geniture, but time has shown that thii
has been only a partial stay to thu
power of wealth. While our govern
ment was organized to protect both thu
poor and the rich alike, the time hai
come when the law is called upon t,
protect all classes from the greed o
trusts and combines
Evening journal., 1897-03-06
BIJOU THEATRE

That minstrelsy viii always be popu-
lar is shown by the large business be-
ing done by the leading companies on
the road. Richards & Pringle's Fa-
nous Georgia Minstrels. who appear at
the Bijou Theatre three days, COM
mencing Thursday March II, two per-
formances daily. afternoon and even
ing. is packing the houses in every city
along the line. and are giving first
class show. The show is uproariously
funny from beginning TO close. The
dancing is splendid, the singing superb
and the specialties unequalled.
Evening journal., 1897-03-06
RECENT LITERATURE.

There is nothing that Richard Hard
ing Davis describes with more skill
than a gorgeous pageant, and THE
Banderium Of Hungary" which leads
the March Scribner's, is one of the
brightest exhibitions of his pictorial
ability The celebration at Budapest,
last June, of the thousandth year of the
existence of Hungary as kingdom
passed almost unnoticed, and this is
the first magazine account of a unique
spectacle. Eleven hundred mobiles, rich
ly clad in their traditional costumes
and family jewels, passed before the
king on bright sunny day, and swore
anew allegiance to the crown. The pro-
cession has not been eXcelled IN this
century in dramatic effect and wealth
of color. The illustrations from photo
graphs give glimpses Of its splendor.
This months fiction frontispiece is
Howard Pyle's conception of "Esmond
and the Prince engraved by Florian.
Another Of Weguelin's fine classical
drawings for Elizabethan songs is here
printed.
G0dey's Magazine for March has for
its leading article "Pastime Photogra-
ply" which shows what pleasing work
can be done by a skillful use of the
camera and living models. Following
this is Modern Art in Piano Building. p"
! illustrated with pictures of the most
! beautiful instruments of recent make.
Dresden Opera" receives treatment,
with Illustrations, and will interest not
only musical people, but general read
ers rs well. In Handsome Newspaper
Women" with portraits. Miss Helen
Winslow. of the Boston Transcript, des-
cribes the life and work of several
prominent beautiful women of the
press. The Fashion and Woman's De-
partments are full of practical things;
and the now finished Modes and Man
ners of Seventy Years" by Grace Il
Drew, gives that completeness to the
three issues (January, February ano
/, March), which renders them wcrthy tC
be kept apart for future use. as among
the contributions to general literature
which can never be duplicated.
The editor Of the Review Of Reviews
q comments in the March number on the
Spanish program Of reforms in Cuba
the United States Senate's attitude to
ward the arbitration treaty with Eng
land, the immigration bill, the proposed
- international monetary conference
S President-elect McI<inley's Cabinet sc
I lectiOns, the recent senatorial elections
the New York trust investigation. tn
famine situation in India. the affair o
the Greeks in Crete, the foreign polio
1 of Russia. the position Of England
y France. and the other great powers
and many other matters of current in
terest.
:, The Forum for March contains
dozen timely articles, among whic
"The Arbitration Treaty" is discusse
/ by two competent authorities-HoI
" Frederick r. Coudert and Theodore
n Woolsey, professor of international La
at Yale. Both agree in declaring tn
treaty to be considerable step towar
! a better order Of things. Apropos {
the recent report of the comptroller {
Evening journal., 1897-03-06
Black
Dress Goods

We are now showing a
goodly assortment of advance
styles in medium and fine
fabrics.
Examines (plain) AlI-wool
Jet Black, As inches. SI.25.
Etamines (Novelty) $Ioo,
$I.25.
Henriettas, Serges, Chew
lots, Cravenettes and many
varieties of fine reliable Black
Dress Goods.
Evening journal., 1897-03-06
DELAWARE SENATOR'S HOSPI
TALITY.

Delawareans who have been attend
ing the Inauguration more than ever
admire Delaware's new United States
senator, General r. Il. Kenney. Unlike
so many great men when they reach
the nations capital, Senator Kenney
found time and took pleasure in max
ing the stay of even the humblest of
his constituents in the city of Wash
ingtOn, replete with all the pleasures
which his constant and courteous atten-
tion could secure. From his quarters
at the Maltby, the Delaware contin-
gent viewed the great parade on Thurs
day. and TO General Kenney's military
knowledge they are indebted for an ac-
curate and interesting description of
the prominent features of that brilliant
spectacle. On Thursday evening he
again found time to escort his Della
ware friends to the places of greatest
interest and present them to many Of
the nations greatest men.
Probably one of the pleasantest trips
made by any group Of visitors was that
arranged for Friday morning by Sena-
tor Kenney for his Delaware friends.
Carriages were secured. and all the Del
awareans in the capital were invited to
meet at the senator's hotel, the Cochran
House at O'Clock a. m. The day dawn
ed dark and cloudy. and several failed
to arrive, but at o'clock the start was
made. The company was composed of
Senator Kenney, Speaker of Senate
Harrington Senators Pyle and Mere
dith, Representatives Wilson and Short,
Clerks Doherty and Hegeman, William
Salisbury, Peter Gruewell, e. l.. Jones,
Arthur Pennewill, J. S. Harrington,
John Carrow, George Whitney
Representatives Slaughter and Ha-
zell. The drive was out the
avenue over the old district bridge
through Georgetown, up the new boule-
ward to Arlington Heights. through the
beautiful military post of Fort Meyer
and the colossal National Cemetery
Evening journal., 1897-03-06
KENNARD CO
The Story
and the Store

always correspond here. Our
advertisements tell in the
simplest possible way what is
going on in the store.
If you find anything differ
ent from the advertisement or
meet with anything but the
best Of service, tell us. We
want TO correct it.
Each successive day we try
to make it easier, more pleas
ant and more profitable for
our customers to shop with US.
Evening journal., 1897-03-06

COSTS 10 CENTS-But worth a dol
lar a vial-This is the testimony of
hundreds who use DR.. Agnews Liver
Pills-They are so sure, so pure, SO
pleasant and easy acting. The demand
for this popular Liver Regulator is SO
great it is taxing the makers to keep up
with it. Sold by N. B. Danforth. Market
street and Second street, Wilmington,
Del
Evening journal., 1897-03-06

A Southern newspaper very wisely
says that a man is judged by the com
pany he keeps. and very often towns
prosperity is judged by the roads il
1caintains. There is a good deal Of
truth in this observation. and ii is get
ting to be more and more so as the agi-
tation in favor of good roads increases
Evening journal., 1897-03-06

There seems to be no hope whatever
uf the passage Of the John T. Dlckey
bill carrying over to the Fall of 1898
the city election. To pass the House it
must receive the vote Of two-thirds of
the members. as it amends the city
charter, and this it can never get. Hav-
ing been reported unfavorably from
committee, it is extremely doubtful
whether it will receive even a majority
of the votes of the House.
Evening journal., 1897-03-06

The celebration of Washington S
Birthday was more observed than usual
this year, proving that, as time goes on,
the memory of the father of his coun-
try does not wane, but is perpetually
grounded in the hearts Of the American
people.
Evening journal., 1897-03-06

The brain is not so important, accord
ing to some scientists, as the spinal
marrow, in the quality and quantity OF
which females are said to excel. We
cannot vouch for this. but that many
men are lacking in backbone" IS a
well-known fact.
Evening journal., 1897-03-06
stale o. ohI0. city % T0Ied0.

IllCUN NOUUII. -.
Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that he Is
the senior partner of the firm OF +. j.
Cheney & Co. doing business In the city
of Toledo. County and State aforesaid
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and
every case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use of Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn 10 before me and subscribed In
my presence. this 9th day Of December.
A. W GLEASON.
fSEAII Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts directly on the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. Send for
testimonials. free
i. j. CHENEY & Co, Toledeo, O.
Sold by Druggist. 75c.
Evening journal., 1897-03-06

Pennies and small change can be had
at the counting-room of the Evening
Journal office.
Evening journal., 1897-03-06
GIFTS FROM MRS. MKINLEY.


Mrs Mckinley, the new mistress of
the White House, has presented a
dainty souvenir of the Inauguration to
each of the young women who accom-
panied the presidential party from Can
ton. The souvenir is a point lace fan
and handkerchief of exquisite design
and texture. The fortunate recipients
were: Miss MAY Barber. Miss Ida Bar
ber Miss Mabel Mckinley. Miss Grace
Mckinley and Miss Sarah Duncan.
Evening journal., 1897-03-06

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY take
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Drug
gists refund money II II fails TO cure. 25c-
Evening journal., 1897-03-06
ENJOYABLE RECEPTION.
Delightful Event at "Mt. Yer
non Place" Last Night.
MRS. MKINLEY'S DAINTY GIFTS
SOUVENIRS TO GIRLS IN THE IN
AUGURAL PARTY FROM CANTON.
OTHER INTERESTING MATTERS
OF A SOCIAL NATURE.

All communications intended for lnser-
ton IN this column should be addressed to
Society Editor. care of the Evening Jour
nal. Communications should be written
on one side of the paper only.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-19
o,os,yc pprCrs SAN FRANCISCO STOCKS
THE TRADE ~ CHICAGO.

C.hcaro Sent 1s-Whcat weak TOR an hour. theI'
on covering rallied y cent from the bottom ana eosen
u cent Friday. December opened al W. SOFA w."
tween 81 and 92a, closed at 92h cents September
closed ~ December price. Liverpool was lower iuy
rejecting the Friday here. Paris was steady COM
surprisingly large. G3iJWn bushels ms o'd peahs
record for this crop the io ,e pIs ,
market entirely alone. The closing rally was started by
St shorts. They bough, good dsa o, ~ne ,l
Ing by Cudahy and other shorts people WIN
Profits who inclined TO press their a.. as
against Ii35 Primary receipts w.ie about &
ast year ll33"n against "n" o d1e eHp'I uuJ.
mated for Monday An increase 1850 900 bushels is
roctcd in visible Increase In the Chicago STOCK
Of about 200 Ooo bushels. ,,,,-.,
r,, vas noigh pron taking shorts recover most
Il the decline. December Opened at 80 cents sod De-
80 and 23i4 and closed at 10 cents May KEEP al
q premium o about 81 cents. Stoposs order selling
he'd much to do with the severe btsak early; Msce,ps
$50 cars. with ~ estimated tor mo1nhy'
t.arancs for week $500 900 bushels and clear
snccs for the day S s Su, y%as fsppeI s 600
hushcs NcwYork dd some selling u corn today pre-
thclr line took profits Charters made for ll500
bushels The local stock has increased about 1000"
G0Oooo and the total public and private stock oyer
10000 900 bushels - 49,,
covering part OF IT, May sold 2jn and 221s and
closed 2sq2a. cents REGENTS were 20. cars: With
92S bushels There great trade. some liquda-
ton early and considcrahc coyerins later The STOCK s
rrovisions were slow but strong. There was some
South looked less favorahe It. however took only mod.
ket from weak no strong Sn , h9rK g..d M
There were i2vD hogs with 10000 estimated for Mon
on wheat ." p s9,S at sS
we're 2oG, cents; calls 3Oia cents.