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Evening journal., 1897-10-30
ALL HALLOWEEN.
FALLS ON SUNDAY THIS YEAR.
BUT WILL BE OBSERVED ON
MONDAY.


MONDAY.
Perhaps there is no night in the
year Ghich the popular imagination
has endowed with more peculiar char
acterlstics than the evening Of October
81, known as Hallow Eve, or Hallow-
zen.
It is clearly a relic of pagan times,
fer there is nothing in the church OBJ
servance OF the ensuing day OF All
Saints to have ordiginated such extra
ordinary features as are supposed 10 be
connected with this celebrated festival,
or sfch remarkable practices as those
by which IL is distinguished.
The leading idea concerning Hallow-
'een is that It is the time of all others
when supernatural influences prevail. II
is the night set apart for the universal
walking abroad of spirits. both of the
visible and invisible worlds. for one CT
the special characteristics attributed ta
this evening OF mystic divination is the
faculty conferred ON humanity to de-
tach itself from it's corporeal tenement
and wander Through the realms OF
space Divination is then believed to
attain the highest power, and the gifl
dSStlltu ny HuptiAllliNuo ltlhbhS 81
calling spirits from the fathomless
deep becomes possible to all who choose
to avail themselves of the privileges ui
the occasion.
The ancient custom did not, as here
tofore stated, originate with tn,
Scotch. as the feast was observed in tEs
Greek church as early as the fourth
century, but did not become common
until the seventh century. However
the Scotch folk must ne allowed IN
honor CT ccmmemorating the festival az
it now is.
The feast falling On Sunday, as (
does, will, OF course. be observed oI
Monday. Already the street gamin,
are planning for a general warfar
and bombardment Of the crank.
neighbors doors. and those havini
the enmity Of the urchin will suffer tn
consequence.
There are many diversions peculia
to Halloween, and many love-sicl
youths and maidcns, whose affection
have hitherto been unconfessed, can 81
in communion with each Other and lis
ten to the whisperings of the invisibl
spirits. which may be love to sUme an
betrothal to others.
Evening journal., 1897-10-30
LOCAL NEWS NOTES.

An attempt was made recently 10
burglarlze the home OF George Rommel
at Third and BroOme streets, but the
burglars were scared off before they ef-
fected an entrance.
John Hughes, of No. 91s Shipley
street fell down stairs, but was only
slightly injured ,a..-
Letters testamentary have been
granted upon the estate OF Anna Ma
gliire to Francis A. Gardner, and upon
the estate OF Mary d. Cloud to William
Cloud.
Governor Tunnel will soon issue
his Thanksgiving proclamation, settling
apart Thursday, November 25 as a day
OF thanksgiving and prayer.
John II. Rodney, referee in the re-
plevin case OF John f. Bailey ys.
Pelrce Gould, late sheriff, and the Ba-
ker Coal Company, has his decision
ready, and would have rendered 1t to-
day, but FOR the absence of James II.
Hoffecker, Jr., Of counsel for the de-
PENDANTS
Rev. Thomas ]. Mason Will preach
the Sunday evening sermon at Re-
deemer Church en- Personal Work for
Christ"
Two Pullman cars we're sent out
I from the Wilmington shops to-day for
Jersey City.
The tug Mary Carr came up this af-
ternoon to take out the schooner Maria
! Pierson.
The steamer Aras from Newport,
England, entered port to-day.
The pleasing anniversary exercises
given by members of Covenant Sunday
school last Sunday afternoon viii be
repeated tomorrow afternoon at the
same hour
-lAt The 7.30 Sunday evening service
at Asbury NJ e. Church, Rt. Rev. Ezra
Tinker will speak to the Brotherhood
Of Railroad Trainmen.
"A protracted meeting, to last sew
eral weeks, win be begun by ReY John
. ID. G. Hanna at Union NJ. E. Church at
the 7.30 Sunday evening service.
Presiding Elder Barrett viii preach
at Harrison Street Church tomorrow
evening.
Rev. DR.. e. e. Slbole, pastor of Old
st. Johns Lutheran Church, Philadel-
/ phia. will preach the evening sermon at
81. Stephens Lutheran Church.
h "A song and prayer service will be
held at the Y. M. c. A. rooms at 4
O'Clock tomorrow afternoon.
AT the meeting of the Society OF
Natural History Of Delaware on Non
b day evening. j. +. Pennypacker will
y read a paper entitled Something About
Leaves"
Notwithstanding the fact that AS
sociation Hall is torn up by the car
penters, the Sunday afternoon meeting
for men will be held just the same, with
4 Rev. Frank Cunningham, the boy
d preacher, of Baltimore, as the speaker.
= The old flag pole which was on the
. building formerly occupied by the Della
ware Truck Company, at Third and King
streets, has been removed.
S The Yukon Mining, Trading and
transportation Company has issued in
e pamphlet form a prospectus of the
Taku-Teslin railway, which it proposes
e to build in the Yukon.
h Harry Gilmore. of North East
Nd, fell from a wagon at Nitnh and
King street. cutting his head.
Another school room will be open
ed at No. % school on Monday. Miss
: Mary a Ziegler viii be the teacher.
5 Front street is to be repaved.
h The paving OF the intersection al
= Ninth and Adams street was completed
yesterday.
Evening journal., 1897-10-30
OPEN TO TRAVEL

This afternoon cars will be run over
the tracks of the Elsmere electric rail-
way. The management has invited a
number of prominent citizens and
newspaper men TO take the initial trip.
The party will meet at Front and
Union streets at O'Clock. Cars of the
Wilmington City Railway Company Will
be used.
Evening journal., 1897-10-30
BISHOP OF WILMINGTON, n. C.,

WILL BE HERE TO OPEN A PUB
Lie MISSION AT ST. PATRICKS
TOMORROW.
Rt. Rev. L. Haid, ID. D.. bishop of
Wilmington, N. c., will preach at the
solemn mass at st. Patrick's Church
Sunday morning, at 1890.
In the evening. at 7.30, he will de-
liver the first of his series Of lectures on
doctrinal and Biblical subjects. These
lectures will be free for all.
The question box will be one Of the
features Of the weeks course.
Evening journal., 1897-10-30
r1Rsr M p. CHuRCH.

First M. P. Church, Seventh and
Walnut streets, Rev. George L. Wolfe,
pastor. Preaching at 1890 a. m. and
7.3O D. M, byjRev. Frank Cunningham,
the boy orator. Old-fashioned expert
ence meeting at y. m, conducted
by the boy Sunday school at a. m.
and 2 D. m. Y p. S. c. e. at $50 p. m.
sharp, Miss NJ. Burris, leader. Subjects;
Morning, "Only Remembered" Even
ing, Nothing But Leaves" Come early
for seats.
Evening journal., 1897-10-30
AcAINsr AN ESTATE.

George Drake was complainant IN
Magistrate Daley's court yesterday az
ternoon, when he brought suit against
the Equitable Guarantee and trust
Company, administrators c. L a., OF
David p. Smyth deceased, for SlS.55.
Referees William II. Morris, George IA;
Ash and Samuel Murphy, Jr., awarded
Drake 81. so.
Evening journal., 1897-10-30
HE PAID FOR 1T.

Annie Massey, a good-looking mu-
latto woman. brought suit in Magis-
trate Kelleys court against William
HAYES. colored. who she said assaulted
her. On Saturday night last the plain
tiff was returning home from market
and at Sixth and King streets Hayes
stepped up TO her and struck her IN
the face. He was fined 81 and costs
Evening journal., 1897-10-30
A HOT TINE SURE.
CHESTER BICYCLE CLUBS APPRE-
CITATION OF THE ROYAL ENTER
TAINMENT PROVIDED HERE.

With "a Hot Time in the Old Town"
tho Chester Bicycle Club was entertain
ed by the Wilmington Bicycle Club. A
committee consisting Of j. A. Oliver, C.
H. Sasse, George De High, Howard
SchTack, Daniel Farra. John Chapman
and John Williams, appointed to look
after their wants, showed the visitors
whcoping good time that surprised
the Chester men.
After the visitors had inspected thS
house and rested for a few minute.
they were taken to theWonderland The
atre, where Manager Dockstader put OF
special bill They enjoyed the show
hugely. 1t lasted until after IL O'Clock
when the visiting wheelmen were talxeT
to Eden Hall, where they enjoyed ;
smoker for several hours.
Evening journal., 1897-10-30
EAME's BUNKING QUARTERS.

Fame Hose Company will soon make
some radical changes in the appoint
ments Of its bunk room. The wooden
bedsteads and old carpet will be torn
ont and new iron lbedsteads and carpet
of modern design will be substituted
Next year the company. which now has
about 200 members, will tear out the
partitions on the second floor and make
fhe bunk room considerably larger
Evening journal., 1897-10-30
DRAWS LARGE CROWDS.

The stereopticon at Eighth and Mar
ket streets, owned and operated by
Malin & Benson, still continues to draw
large crowds. The famous moving pic
lures are a big feature, and are nightly
enjoyed by hundreds of persOr5. As an
advertising scheme it is new and up-to-
date. and outside Of an ad in The Sun
day Herald or Evening Journal, it can
not be beat The ads are neat and
snowy and catch the eye at glance.
Evening journal., 1897-10-30
CAME AssocIATIoN OFFICIALS.

The Delaware Game Protective Asso-
citation has elected these new officers
President, Alfred ID. Poole; vice-presi-
dent. J. Danforth Bush; secretary and
treasurer /. N. Mills. N. II. Hutchins
was reelected state detective, and II
was resolved TO vigorously prosecute all
violators of the game laws.
Evening journal., 1897-10-30
FoR THE PUBLIC PROTECTION

Postmaster Moore has applied to Coz
lector of Port Cooper for the placing CT
storm doors at the Shipley street and
Ninth street entrances to the post office
The doors are a necessity, as when the
main doors are opened the wind, when
high, scatters the various papers and
stamps off the desks OF the clerks.
Evening journal., 1897-10-30
VISITING VETERINARY SURGEON

DIR. Frank Gardner. of Royal Oak,
Md. came up TO Wilmington yesterday
for a sort visit, having attended wed
ding at Millington, Md. Dr. Gardner
formerly lived here and prepared lot
his practice in veterinary surgery at tue
University of Pennsylvania.
Evening journal., 1897-10-30
MIR. HOPPER AT FIRST CHURCH.

Rev. Charles G. Hopper of Philadel-
phia, a young University graduate, VINO
made such a favorable impression in his
sermons at First Presbyterian Church
ON n recent Sabbath, has been invited TO
conduct the services there to-morrow
and will preach morning and evening.
Evening journal., 1897-10-30
DIAMONDS FIFTH BIRTHDAY.

Diamond Council, No. 5, Jr. o. U. A..
NJ. of this city, will celebrate its fifth
anniversary in Eden Hall on Monday
evening. This is one of the most pro
gressive and prosperous councils in this
jurisdiction.
Evening journal., 1897-10-30
poUGHERTY- SHIELDS.

Micha-el ]. DOugherty and Miss katle
shields were married at ST. Josephs 8
Church, on the Brandywine, Weanes-
day evening, at z o'clock rev. W. D.
Birmingham performed the ceremony,
The bride is a member OF the oholr' anu
the ffst to be married.
Evening journal., 1897-10-30
sam sHE TooK PoIsoN.

Patrolman Lorrigan last night found
Mary Watson. a young colored woman
in a dazed condition on the street, AMI
sent her to the police station, where
She confessed to having swallowed poi
son. She was sent to the Delaware
Hospital.
Evening journal., 1897-10-30
rn mnSE "a RETREAT.

The retreat by a RedemDtorist father
Of ST. Joseph's Church, on the Brandy
vine of which Rev. w. J. Birmingham
is rector. will close tomorrow alter-
noon at 3 O'Clock with solemn process
sion. The retreat has been largely az
tended.
Evening journal., 1897-10-30
GoLnEY coLLEGENIGHTs SESSIONS

These sessions were never so popular
as they now have the largest attendance
in the history of the college. New stu
dents constantly entering, also in the
day sessions, as the instruction In ooth
is Individual not in classes.
Evening journal., 1897-10-30
GlROUND-BREAKENG &c
CHURCH.

The ceremony of breaking ground for
ST Matthew's Church. on Chippey
street near Twelfth will take place on
Monday next, All Saints Day at 4.SO
p. m. Bishop Coleman and cher clergy
men will be present, and all interested
in the work are invited.
Evening journal., 1897-10-30

You will never fail by calling on Pro
fessor We'll, who has had thirty years
experience as an optician, and Is
highly recommended by those who have
patronized him. He is located in his
new place, No 313 Market street, with
an entirely hew stock at greatly re-
duced prices. Give him a call.
Evening journal., 1897-10-30
THE RUsH is ON.

The rush is on with James f. Wood
& Co. Heaters, furnaces, stove and
range work, roofing, guttering and
spouting, galvanized iron drums, tanks
and pipes. and tin. copper, brass, zinc
and sheet iron work
Evening journal., 1897-10-30
no CONFIRM A LARGE GLASS.

Bishop Coleman will administer the
rites of confirmation TO a large class at
Grace p. E. Church. Brandywine hun
dred, at 2.30 o'clock tomorrow after
noon. IL will be a memorable occasion
for the little church.
Evening journal., 1897-10-30
Big CASES SMALL FEES.
JUDGE BRADFORD APPROVES OF
THE FEES ALLOWED BY LAW TO
COMMISSIONER SMITH.


United States Commissioner Smith
this morning presented his accounts of
the cases heard in the United States
Court during the past year ending June
80. The court calendar contains some
very important cases, and the general
impression that the office of United
States commissioner is a remunerative
one is not credited when the amount OF
fees allowed Mr.. Smith by Judge Brad
ford is given consideration. The amount
OF fees allowed was $57.25.
The accounts were submitted 10
United States District Attorney Vande-
grift for his signature and approval
and these in turn were handed to Judg.
Bradford, who also approved them.
Evening journal., 1897-10-30
RECEPTION AT GERMANTOWN.

Supreme Vice Councillor Frank w.
Pierson and National Representative a.
II. Binany. Of the Jr. o. U. A. NJ, VIII
90 TO Germantown this evening TO at
tend a reception given to Major Marsh
+. Farra, by his friends in the order.
Evening journal., 1897-10-30
BOARD AND ROOTS.

FOR RENT.-Two large second-story
rooms with board handsomely furnished
with bath. No. East Sixth street, Bank
of Delaware building.
-Boarders at 1O7 East Eighth
street.
Evening journal., 1897-10-30
RoLL-cALL AT BETHANY CHURCH

There will be a roll-call OF all the
membership OF Bethany Baptist Church
tomorrow at 10 O'Clock. All resident
members are expected to be present
and respond by brief testimony, Scrip
ture quotation, or by saying present.
If II be impracticable for some to be
present they are requested to send re-
spOnse to pastor or clerk
Evening journal., 1897-10-30
HOSTING DERRICK COLLAPSED.

The large hosting derrick in use at
the Delaware Telephone building, at
sixth and Shipley streets, collapsed yes
terday afternoon. falling on the sixth
street wall. tearing out several lines CT
brick. No one was injured.
Evening journal., 1897-10-30

PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD EX-
CIJRSION TO BALTIMORE NEXT
SUNDAY. OCTOBER 81, ROUND
TRIP RATE, SOC.
See large display card in this paper
for superior train service.
Evening journal., 1897-10-30
A TAME AFFAIR.
LITTLE INTEREST MANIFESTED IN
THE ADDICKS PRIMARIES AND
CONVENTION.

THE ADDlCKS PRIMARIES AND
CONVENTION.
Second ward Addicksites met last
evening, with Otto Scheu in the chair.
Rev. L. w. DeShields, John c. Kersey
and j. Howard Phillips were elected
delegates to the state convention. The
First District Committee held a meeting
last evening and heard reports from the
wards. Seventy-eight delegates are to
be chosen in New Castle county, sixty
in Kent and sixty-two in Sussex, ac-
cording to the apportionment of the
last Addicks convention.
There will be few contests as nearly
all of the delegates have been or will be
elected at ward and hundred meetings
The regular Republicans are ignoring
both the primaries and the convention
and the rank and file of the Addicksites
are taking but little interest in the
whole affair, which is regarded as the
personal whim of Mr.. Addicks.
Evening journal., 1897-10-30
HELP WANTED.

WANTED.-By an old-established house.
man or woman, good church standing.
willing to learn our business, then to act
as manager and state correspondent here.
Salary $500. Enclose self-addressed stamp
ed envelope to A. E.. General Manager,
Box 4, care Evening Journal.
HOW TO MAKE MONEYl-If you are
out of employment and want position,
paying you from $50 to 800 monthly. clear
above expenses by working regularly, or
If you want to increase your present in
come from $500 to $500 yearly. by working
at odd times. write the GLOBE CO.. 72;
Chestnut street. Philadelphia, Pa, stating
age, whether married or single, last OF
present employment, and you can secure
position with them by which you car
make more money easier and faster thar
you ever made before in your life.
AAA WANTED men and women, young
and old, to work for us in their OWL
homes in spare time day or evening. We
pay $40 to SIS per week. No canvassing
Any child can do the work. Send address
to-day. We send work at once. II. A
GRIPP, Dept. 150 Tyrone, Pa.
AGENTS get fifty cents on each dollar
no experience necessary. Write for agents
outfit. Address The Catholic News, Bar.
clay street, New York.
Evening journal., 1897-10-30
WHOLESALE ONLY.

Parties going in business win do well
to call at the Delaware Wholesale NO
tion House, No 500 Market stree.
Evening journal., 1897-10-30
RuSINESS CARDS

SEWING NIACHINES.-lS.5O to 5000 for
any SEQ sewing machine made. Second
hand machines, $500 up. Cash OF easy
terms. All makes of machines repaired.
Needles and parts for all machines.
L. NJ. ROCKEFELLER,.
No. 100 West Seventh street
Evening journal., 1897-10-30
SITUATIONS WANTED.

DRESSMAKER.-You lady, expert
enced. wants work, out or at home; good
fit. Terms moderate. 80 Lamotte street
Evening journal., 1897-10-30
NOTICES.

NOTICE
TO COUNTY TAXPAYERS.
All county taxpayers are hereby notified
that per cent. will be deducted from all
taxes paid before December /, 1897, after
which time per cent. will be added.
The Tax Office at the Court House will
be open daily from a. m. to 5 p. m, and
every Tuesday evening frolL Z o'clock un-
til H.
Extract from the Laws Of Delaware,
governing the collection of taxes of New
Castle county--Section 80 of said Act;
fore the first day of August there shall be
an abatement of five per centum; on all
Der. there shall be an abatement OF three
per centum; on all taxes paid after the
first day of December. five per centum
thereof shall be added thereto.
HORACE G.. RETTEW,
Receiver OF Taxes and County Treasurer.
Evening journal., 1897-10-30

Near the Beach. Elegant and Nc
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SAN MARCOS HOTEL.
Open All the Year.
lantic City, M J

Pacific and Massachusetts Avenues, At
Evening journal., 1897-10-30
AUTUnN RESORTS.

ATLANTIC CITY, N. ].
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ern. Hydraulic Elevator Hot Sal
Evening journal., 1897-10-30

Autumn at the seashore. A Delightful
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Have All Adopted 1t.

Oxford University, Yale, Cambridge
Harvard, Princeton, and other popular
universities, have all adopted the Stan
dard Dictionary as the authority. Prof
A. H. Sayce of Oxford University, Eng
land, says: ct is more than complete
e 1t is certain to supercede all
other existing dictionaries of the Eng
lish language" The Club now being
formed at Wall, Nichols Company is
being rapidly filled up, and by next
week expect to open another Club; 81
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end of 81 weeks you will have paid fol
one of the most valuable of books in
your collection. 4725-1t
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PHYSICAL TRAINING.
Organizing Classes for Opening
Y. NJ. &. A. Gymnasiurl.

Organizing { lasses for Opening
Y. NJ. &. A. Gymnasium.
The Physical Department Committee
of the Y. NJ. c. a. met Wednesday noon
and discussed plans for the opening of
the gymnasium. They decided that
since the departure of DR.. c. C. Ryder,
the examining physician for the pres
ent year will be DR.. B. F. Burgess, Of
fee at the corner of Beretania and
Alapai streets.
Next week, from October 4th to Oc-
tober 10th, will be taken up with the
medical examinations and enrolment
in the classes. All those entering the
gymnasium classes or taking work in
the gymnasium will have TO present a
certificate from some reputable physi-
clan, and may receive an examination
of the associations examining physi-
clan by getting a card from the Gen
eral Secretary. All who are intending
to take up this years work are urged
TO get the examination certificates next
week and begin with the work the
week after.
Secretary Coleman, with the commit
tee, has arranged a very interesting
class schedule for the season, and one
that will suit every one. The juniors
will meet Monday and Thursday after
moons, and business men at 4:30 o'clock
the same day.
The young men will meet Tuesday
and Friday nights in elementary and
advanced classes. Thursday night will
be devoted to recreation; a basketball
league will be formed at once Of four
or six teams, which will contest for a
trophy; Saturday night will be given
to recreation, when the different pieces
of apparatus will be taken by the diff
ferent members for individual work.
A series of indoor contests will also be
arranged in such events as rope skip,
dash, rope climb, shot put, fence vanlt,
potato race, etc. A good variety will be
given to the work, so every one will
certainly be suited.
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Morgan VIII Speak.

In Kawaiahao Church at 1870 o'clock
this evening, Senator Morgan of Ala
bama will address the native Hawai-
ians on matters OF interest to them.
His remarks will be translated into
Hawaiian by Judge w. L. Wilcox. Ev-
eryone is cordially invited to attend.
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Fish Week
10000
10000

We beg to offer this week
to the g0urmetS of Honolulu,
and the islands generally, the
finest assortment of timed
fish evel imported to the
country. 1Hte grade is such
that it is really difficult to
distinguish these goods from
the genuine article fresh from
the sea.
EpiCurean Brook Trout
Than which nothing is of
more delicate flavor.
DeVilled Crabs
So nicely favored as to de-
ceive the palate of the most
eXacting chef.
funny Fish in Oil
Something entirely new to
this market and very elegant.
Kippered HerringS
For breakfast, lunch or din
ner: a delicious morsel.
FindOn HaddOCkS
Pure white meat, especially
prepared for use.
Fresh Herring and MaCkerel
In great demand here as they
are fish not caught in these
waters.
Smoked SpratS
Of fine flavor and a good
entree at luncheon.
Preserved BlOaterS, Fried Pill
ChardS
Obtainable only at this store.
Telephone orders promptly
and satisfactory filled.