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Evening journal., 1897-10-13
OUR MONEY ORDER SYSTEM.

One OF the greatest convent ences OF
our postal service is the money order
system. 1t Is a safe and cheap method
for the transmission of money and es-
pecially adapted to the use of persons
who are too poor to keep a bank ac-
count, and even for those who do pa
tronize the banks money order is
often more convenient for use than a
certified check. 1t is pleasing to note
in Washington dispatches that gen.
eral policy for the extension Of the
money order system has been decided
upon by the Post Office Department.
upon the theory that proper facilities
should be extended 10 any post office
that desires such facilities. Complaints
have been constantly filed by business
houses that their correspondents at viii
lages are unable to send money orders
because their post offices have no such
facilities. During the past fiscal year
almost 27,0OO,000 money orders were is
sued amounting to little less than
$2oO, 1000. 900. The international money
orders issued during the year, pur-
chased principally by worlkmen send
ing money to friends or relatives in for
eign countries. amounted to s15,OO0,O 900,
while the amounts drawn on the United
States by foreign countries did not ex-
ceed s5,OOOOOO. During the Harrison
administration, It is stated at the de-
partment, there was a large extension
OF money order offices, about 10000
having been established. During the
last four years the number was in
creased by only 600 on the theory, it is
said. that there were too many post
offices. The total number OF money or
der Offices now in operation Is about
% 600, and the number probably will be
increased to 30, 900 before the next fiscal
year.
General Superintendent Metcalf, Of
the Money Order Office, is authority for
the statement that the cost to the de-
partment of maintaining a money order
service at a post office is less than 8
cents a year, even II the post Office
transacts ne money order business. II
Il issues orders amounting to $40 it is a
source Of revenue, and helps pay the
general postal expenses. The money
order business now brings to the gov
ernment a gross revenue OF a million
dollars in fees, mostly net, and, accord
ingly,. the more money orders issued,
the more revenue.
A request has been made to this gov
ernment by the Russian Empire, which
has Just established a money order SER
vice, for a convention or agreement for
a money order exchange between Rus
sia and the United States, similar to the
money order exchanges now in opera
ton between this government and thir-
ty-seven other countries. The details OF
the arrangements are now beingperfect-
ed, and it is probable that money orders
can pass between the two countries
early in the coming year. The only
difficulty in the arrangement is the
payment Of the balance, as
the exchange issued here is
only in paper roubles, which differ in
value from the old rouble. This OBJ
stacle it is believed will be satisfac-
torily adjusted.
Evening journal., 1897-10-13
RAILROAD MAN FOR 80 YEARS.
JOSEPH D. SALMONS DIED TO-DAY
IN HIS FIFTY EIGHTH YEAR.

IN HIS FIFTY EIGHTH YEAR.
Joseph d. Salmons, employed by the
p, w. & B. Railroad Company, and
stationed at New Castle, died to-day at
his home, No. 610 Poplar street, OF con-
sumption. His illness ad kept him
away from his work for the past seven
weeks.
Mr.. Salmons had been in the employ
Of the p, w. & b. Railroad Company
for thirty years. He was also a prcmi-
nent worker in the Methodist PrOtes-
tant Church of this city and the PENN
sula, being a licensed exhorter. He
leaves a wife, one son-James II. Sal
mons-and daughter, Mrs. H. j. NAL
lott.
The body will be taken to Milford at
S.13 on Friday morning and, upon its
arrival there, funeral services will be
conducted by Revs. Jester and Nichol-
son, of the M. p. Church
Evening journal., 1897-10-13
HANscOM's.

Hanscom's Mocha and Java
is the highest exponent OF
Coffee excellence 1t r pre-
sents the highest peak to which
coffee has attained.
nAnSOUW ,, Market Streets
Evening journal., 1897-10-13
REVIEWING PROPERTY.

The second commission appointed to
review the assessment of damages made
by the Silverbrook sewer on the
Thomas Y. England property went over
the ground to-day.
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that he has fallen away from 1856 to 14O
pounds.
Ex-County Comptroller John Stats,
OF Townsend, spent some time at the
Court House this morning.
Clarence Hollis has been visiting
Philadelphia friends.
Miss Elsie Foord is visiting in Phila-
delphia.
Evening journal., 1897-10-13
HuGHES MUST 90.

Marshal Short yesterday handed ex-
Deputy Marshal Hughes a letter which
stated that he declined TO reappoint him
as a deputy marshal under the present
administration.
Evening journal., 1897-10-13
OCTOBER'S NUPTIALS.
Pretty Wedding of Miss Davis
and DR.. Day at Milford.
OTHER EVENTS OF INTEREST
LITTLE ITEMS ABOUT WHINING
TON FOLK ATHOAIE AND ABROAD
AND THEIR VISITING NEIGH
BORIS AND FRIENDS.

All communications intended for inser
tion In this column should be addressed 10
Society Editor, care of the Evening Jour
nal. Communications should be written
on one side OF the paper only.
Evening journal., 1897-10-13

gaph service connected Herewith will
necessarily become part of the state ser
vice.
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D. w. LYNCH & co. GRocERs.

Pure cider and Vegetable VlneBarI
whole and ground spices for pickling.
N. w. Cor. Madison and Fourth Sts.,
s. W. Cor. King and Eighth SITS.
Evening journal., 1897-10-13
RECENT LITERATURE

Club women throughout the country
will be interested in Mrs. Ellen M. Hen
rotin's strong article, Women in FL
nance" which appears in the National
Magazine. of Boston, for October This
has one of the most artistic
covers on the news-stands. The concep-
ton Hail to the Harvest Moon" is ex-
ceedingly appropriate and conveys a
strong suggestion of the bountiful crops
and good times.
Evening journal., 1897-10-13

Everything that is advertised isn't
perfect. but the fact that its mer
its are made public entities it TO
consideration before articles Of which
one knows nothing. Get the advertised
goods-not substitutes.
Evening journal., 1897-10-13

The October number of Ev'ry Month
will delight all music lovers, contain
ing, as it does, four pieces of music.
''Blue Skies are Waiting Somewhere" is
charming new song and chorus by
Gussie L. Davis. 1t will win many new
admirers for the author. Theodore F..
Morse has made an excellent waltz ar
rangement of Paul Dresser's song,
Don't Tell Her That You Love Her,
which will set the dancers in motion
with its fine swing. Il Live for You
Alone" is a pretty song by Charles Mil
Ter, while Eduard Hoist, the operate
composer, contributes a fOur-page NOR
ceau brilliante called THE Cotton
Picker's Dance" Mr.. Hoist conveys the
atmosphere of the cotton fields to his
hearers in a surprising way. The lit
erary portion Of the magazine is up to
the usual high standard.
Evening journal., 1897-10-13
KENNARD
LICENSE APPLICATIONS.

NOTICE., THOMAS MCCARTHY. the
tenant and occupant Of the house situated
at No. IA Maryland avenue, in the Third
county of New Castle and State of Della
ware, in compliance with the require
nients of the acts or the General Assem-
bly, in such case made and provided, 90
hereby give notice that l shall apply In
writing to the Court Of General Sessions
of the State of Delaware, in and for New
November, 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 citizens
OF said ward at least twelve of whom
are substantial freehOlders of said ward,
ronnr.nrnnra the DID nr.nllnn tinrn VIZ
Evening journal., 1897-10-13

No Democrat in Federal office need
pin his faith to the civil service rules II
some Republican with pull wants his
place
Evening journal., 1897-10-13

NOTlCE.-IO THE HONORABLE
Judges OF the Court of General Sessions
Of the state OF Delaware, in and for New
Castle county. We the undersigned, re-
spectacle citizens of the First ward
of the city Of Wilmington. do hereby
certify that Thomas McHugh, the tenant
and occupant Of the store situated at No.
i3 Market street. in the First ward, in
the city of Wilmington. county and state
aforesaid and described in his applica-
ton, and who is an applicant for license,
on Monday, the 18th day of November, AID.
1897 heing the next term of said court, for
the sale of intoxicating liquors In guam
titles not less than cne half gallon there
in, not to be drunk on the premises, ne
being a licensed retailer OF gooGs wares
and merchandise. the aggregate cost value
of his stock constantly kept on hand ior
sale is not less than five hundred dollars,
being a man of full age, sobriety ana
good moral character that such sale or
Intoxicating liquors at said place Is neces-
sary to accommodate the public that
he is the tenant OF said house, ann
the following respectable citizens OF
said ward at least twelve OF whom are
substantial freeholders of said ward, rec
ommend the said application, viz:
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NOTICE.. JAMES II. WALLlCk, tho
the tenant of the house situated NJ
No 1888 West Second street, in the
Tenth ward I'm the city Of Wilmington.
county of New Castle and state OF
Delaware in compliance with the require
ments OF the acts of the General ASSEM-
biy in such case made and provided, 90
hereby give notice that ] shall apply IN
writing to the Court of General Sessions
Of the State Of Delaware, in and for New
Castle county on Monday. the 18th day OF
November, 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 ono quart, to be drunk on the prem
ises and the following respectable clu-
zens of said ward, at least twelve OF
whom are substantial freehoiders OF said
ward, recommend the said application
viz:
r. Il. O'Donnell, James Cunahan.
William Harkins, q. r. Scsterhenn,
Maurice Flynn, Morris a. Grubb r
wilhelm LOeber. Fr Becher,
william Walsh. James Price,
William Schneider, Louis Funk.
r. f. Walsh. philip ]. Green,
James A. Dillon, William T. Wright,
Thomas Murphy. Jno. II. SpealSman,
John c. Fahey, NJ. rRotef4t G. Collins
Patrick Cahin. Prank Roscll.
Gotthold Yaeser, Francis Burke.
Michael Dolan, w. -. Smith,
William II. Searles y. p. 1arris.
JAMES NJ. WALLICk.
The times., 1897-01-15

Mrs. j. w. Simmons, who has been seri-
ously sick this week, Is reported this morn
Ing as no worse.
Col. G. V. Il Pond, Asst. Adj. Gen, of
Michigan q, A. r., installed the officers of
Quackenbush Post No. 205, and Mrs Mary
q. Johnson, the officers of the w. X. c..
Wednesday evening before large number
of members and friends. Col. Pond gave
an excellent talk and Commander Blair, ID.
Cooper, Col. King, Mrs John Mackey
and Others also had few words to say,
making most pleasant literary prOgrom.
A spread was served by the ladies', the men
having surprised them at the afternoon
meeting by serving fruit lunch.
Lansing Republicans: The west-bound
Grand Trunk train, which arrives In Ian.
sing at 10:40 o'clock, struck wagon loaded
with beans which was driven by John q.
CorcoraD, farmer about 60 years old, liv-
ing near Shaftsburg, at the first crossing
east of Hazlett Park near Lansing, Saturday
morning. Mr.. C0rcoran either did not see
the train or tried to cross ahead of it The
wagon was ground to pieces and Mr.. Cor
coran was thrown fully ten feet in the air.
The team was not hurt, but Mr.. Corcoran
sustained serious injuries. Ii is not believed
that they will result fatally. He was badly
cut on the right side of the head and 1t is
feared that he received internal Injuries.
DIR. Parks, of Okemos, happened to be driv-
ing near the scene of the accident and the
wounded man was taken 20 the residence of
DR.. Parks. Conductor Peter Holmes and
Engineer George Jones were in charge OF
the train but no blame Is attached to the
train crew as the accident was unavoidable
The times., 1897-01-15
Commissioners Notice.

In the matter Of the estate OF William A. Aer-
rill, deceased.
We, the undersigned, having been appointed
by the Hon. Matthew Bush, Judge OF Probate
in and for the county of Shiawassee, state OF
Michigan, commissioners to receive. examine
and adjust all claims and demands OF all per-
sons against said estate do hereby give notice
that we will meet ut the Office OF Asa ID. whip
pie, In the city Of Owosso, In said county, on
Monday, 22d day of March, 1897, and on the 22d
day OF June, A. d. 1897, at ten O'Clock in the
forenoon of each OF said days, for the purpose
OF receiving and adjusting, all clctms against
said estate, and that six months from the ed
day OF December, 1896. are allowed 10 creditors
to present their claims to said commissioners
for adjustment and allowance.
Dated the s2d day of December, A. ID. 1896.
DAVID b. ChahEit,
DAVID THORP,
ASA ID. WHfPPLB,
Commissioners
The times., 1897-01-15
Getting to the
Bottom

Funny, when you come
to thing of it, that the
only way for a merchant
to get to the top is by
getting to the bottom
in prices. We don't like
to boast, but we know
that our ''bottom prices"
are the genuine thing.
The times., 1897-01-15

Gov. Pingree has appointed Ex-senator
S. Wessellus, of Grand Rapids, as railroad
commissioner; Col. K. NJ. Irish of Kalama-
zoo, as adjutant-general; w. l.. White, of
Grand Rapids, as quater- r-master-general
The appointments were confirmed.
Thousands of the victims of consumption
owe their death to the simple neglect of a
cold. DR.. Woods Norway Pine Syrup
cures coughs and colds, bronchitis and all
throat and lung troubles.
DR.. Abbott, the secretary of the board of
health of Massachusetts, gives the bicycle a
long mark as q factor in the improvement
of health of Massachusetts, women. He
says that last year, for the first time in the
history of the state there were fewer deaths,
by consumption, of females than of males.
He gives the bicycle the credit of the
change. Bicycle riding gets women out of
doors and strengthens their lungs. Five
years ago, about the time bicycles began to
be prevalent, the annual rate of mortality
among Massachusetts women began to de-
crease, and has steadily diminished ever
since
Seventeen imported monkeys were
seized by the customs officials at New
York. The animals were running at
large on the British steamer Mogul, and
considerable trouble was experienced in
effecting a capture.
The st. Petersburg Novosti declares
that the settlement of the difficulties in
Turkey cannot imply an extension OF
the Austrian empire.
The times., 1897-01-15

Special Sale for Two Weeks.
One lot Of Trimmed Hats at one-half of
regular price.
Black Tips. in a bunch. for csc.
Embroidery Silks, Sc a skein, SOC doz.
KROB'S. III West Exchange street.
The times., 1897-01-15
Had Been Murdered and Robbed.

Milwaukee, Jan. 11.-Martin Braasch,
middle-aged laborer, was found in the
river at milwaukee,, having been muir
dered. His throat was cut and knife
blade had penetrated his heart. When
last seen he had $3.50 on his person. He
disappeared on Nov. ~.
The times., 1897-01-15
Real Bargains
A 15C Broom.

A 15C Broom.
Don't fail to see this
Broom. You can't match
this Broom for less than
25c at any other store
in the city.
A 15c Coffee.
A good .'Rio" Coffee.
You can't match it in
drinking quality for less
than zoe.
The times., 1897-01-15
The Shiawassee Mutual,

presented to the annual meeting of the Shia-
wassee Mutual Fire Insurance Co., showed
the affairs of this old and reliable company
to be In excellent condition. A brief sum-
mary sho VS. the following facts:
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COMMISSIONER TO cunA.
Mcs<iniey VIII Send Special Agent
Ia the Uuin Investigations,

New York, March GA dispatch to the
Herald from Washington says; rresdent
Mckinley has definitely decided to send
n special commissioner to Cuba.
The president has in view a close person.
al friend and man of considerable legal
ability, in whose judgment Mr.. Mckinley
has the utmost confidence,
The special subject Of the commissioners
visit to Cuba will be to take part In the In
tended Investigation Of the alleged murder
of pr. Ruiz, an American citizen. Consul
General Lee has absolutely refused to Join
in this investigation on the ground that he
ia convinced the Spanish government viii
not conduct fair inquiry and that tho
decision OF tho commission viii be white
wash for all officials connected with Ruis's
death.
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THE TURKISH FORCES.


supplies of Ammunition suppIc-
mcntcd by German Consignmcnts.
London. March ia dispatch to
the Times from Snionicn saysi
within II few days Edhc,n Pashn,
the Turkish commander on the
Greek frontier, will have under his
command I5O,ooO. men, which VIII
constitute his army of soldiers.
am especially struck with the
rnpid strides the Turkish organ
iyntiun has made within the last
few years In regard To military
railroads and hospitals. within IL
month II. trains have trnversed Sa-
Ionicn. An infantry system which
stood such u strain In worthy of the
highest praise,
"Thirty torpcdocs have been lnId
across the bay from Cape Karn.
The large supply of ammunition
here and nj ConstnntinopIc IL being.
supplemented by German consign-
mcnts."
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cort Of Spanish soldiers He said the troops
treated him with tho greatest cousldcra-
ton.
He also said tho families Of the insur-
gents now In the camp OF the Cubans were
In u critical condition. They suficr greatly
from hunger and are compelled to SO out
In search of vegetables whenever It is pos
sible to avoid the Spanish troops. The In
suraents are well supplied with meat, but
have nd spices.
General Rivera would say nothing con-
corning the war or Cuban political matters.
when asked his name by General vclasco
Rivera replied and made the following re-
ouost give me the honors OF war and
stretch out to me your hand"
Rivera afterwards conversed with some
of the chief officers aud offered them tips
for services rendered.
Velasco. noticing this, said: Soldiers
need not money, bat honor; what the,
have"
CAPTAIN General Woyler received The
where the intelligence was loudly chec~d
Tho captain general is described as ''sat.
isiici" with the result ana has had cable.
grams of conSraiula;ipu from tho Spanisi
minister OF war and the Spanish premier
who congratulated him in the pamc of til,
queen OF Spain. Velasco viii be honorc,
| with title.
| Lieutenant Icnry Terry died from hi
wounds He was n naturalissd american
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VASSOS DECLARES WAR.
his ACTION so REGARDED NY THE
GREAT POWERS.
The Attacks of the Insurrcnis Cause
the Admirais to Consider Them
as Enemies.

London. March 29.-Beply.ng TO various
questions In the house of commons re-
harding the Cretan question. the parlia-
muntary secretary FOR the rore an office,
Mr. Curgon, said that the best answers to
them were con,alucd "a thn dispa tches
from the British adnitfal IN Crotan waters
which he read.
After rocting the known Incidents of
the attack and capture of Malaxa and the
evacuation of the biockhous.s--wh.c oh the
admiral says was due to two Greek can
non. served by the Cheek troops. being
operated against Ct out of sight of the
ships--the dispatches continue:
Owing to repeated attacks of tlic instr.
gents. who on Saturday had cannon on
the cutpnSts commanding Canoa, Tho adj
nirals decided thai " was necessary 10
treat the Insurgents ms an enemy and 10
demand moro troops from ttor respective
governments before long, as i'm order TO
efficiently protect Tie town IN their ohaiga
tho further advance of the insurgents
must be stopped.
"'rhc grratoet alarm prevails in that
town. where famine and Disease are al
ready thrcaterlng the refugees,
Colonel Nassos. who = reported TO have
received the admirals' uttEnatum. replied
by ordering the capture of the block
house,
| Under date OF Sunday the British adj
| miial telegnphs:
/ THE insurgents are following their sue
cess by developing an attack upon II
| strong fort held by the Turks behind suda
| FONT. The great situation in the ISLAND
is that Colonel Vassos has declared open
| war .-a,pst tho great npxya,.s -
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Danes despite the express written promise
Of the British consul that effective meas
urcs would 10 taken to hinder them from
fighting against Cretans in the island.
Having seen with my own eyes this prom
Use In the British consul's handwriting,
were not allowed to engage In combat.
They replied: Come up tomorrow by day
light and you will see those same Moslems
marching from Canca. They spoke the
truth. have since seen them. and must
say that nothing could damage more ma
terially the authority of the admirals and
the good faith Of Europe In the eyes OF tho
Crotans than the line Of conduct which
make the European fleet appear in the role
Of Turkeys ally"
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Hostiii,ics Rcopcncd.

Athens, March GA dispatch received
here from Retimo says that several Brit
taohment OF marines arrived hero today.
to notify the Insurgents OF the decision Of
the powers to grant autonomy to the is
land. While the officers were parleyine
with he insurgent chiefs under a flag OF
truce. hostilities between the Turks and
Christians in town were rcopened. and the
detachment retired.
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SOME OTHER SCOOPS.

Ofhcfni reports OF scourge of
smallpox ana yellow fever In
the spanish hospitals In Cuba.
Pacthcos and refugees In the
fortified GDbun towns, under
the "protcctiOn" OF spain, are
dying Of starvation.
Chamberlain In getting ready
Ia send 1O,tOO troops to the
TrnnsvaaI, krueger ~ de-
pending ON nm alliance with
Germany or France 10 mid
him.
DIR. Jameson said he acted ON
his own responsibility In In
vndinE the Transvaal-but ~
he hpd succeeded hc wouid
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city of Mexico. March 20 rho reply OF
the government 10 spanish Minister puiso
dc Arcos Is expected daily. rho minister
os'od the government, to<~~Veni Mexican
citizens from collecting money in aid of
the Cuban Insurgents. Constitutional law
vera gny tho domgtld 81 absurd, as cii2ens
have an undouhtcd right 10 contrinUlc 10
TIC cuban cause. ana the demand of the
minister iR therefore arrogant and pFc-
postorous. II is believed the answer Of
tho government, white iirnihed, VIII lie
curt aud wtl point out several ronsors
why the ministers should not have at
tempted 10 piece the Soycrnment against
Me undouhtcd popular sentiment OF the
Mexican nation.
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Cnrrcsnnndrnt IliIien.

Washington, March a9,--1hc following
dispatch is received from Consul General
Lee, dated Havana. yesterday: Mr.. e, II.
Crosby o. New York, the representative OF
the Chicago Record. liz reported killed
while watching with field glasses combat
between Spanish and insurgent forces near
Arroyo Blenco, close TO tho boundary OF
Puerto Principe and Santa. Clara. Hc
came TO the island January 30 and IL said
10 have graduated at ST. Cyr. France.
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have committed mo- crime.
Most important expedition
which has yet been sent to
Cuba was safely landed by the
i.auradn. which returned 10
Philadelphia.
\ bad bulge in the levecs
near Gunnison, MISS, which
caused mnny persons to leave
their homes.
spanish soldiers In the phil
tppines heSEing for food.
Governor of Maryland an
nonnced his candidacy for the
United states senate I'm opposi-
ton 10 Gorman.
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schoolboy. Arming.

London. March so.--A dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Larissa today says that the
schoolboys there are being armed with
rifles. bayonets and ammunition. 1t is no
uncommon sight to see lads of 10 and II
fully equipped.