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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-21
Iron and other toys at moderate prices.
j. &. johnson s. Son, 225 Market street.

The Knabe, Ivers & Pond, g. G. Fisher
g. Crown Pianos in large varieties. Also
handsome new pianos as low as s175. See
this stock before buying. Our terms are
easy and prices US low rs tho lowest.
.. Robslen g. Co., 7l0 Market street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-21

For eastern Pennsylvania. New Jer-
scy, Delaware and Maryland: Clear
ing: southerly winds, becoming north
westerly.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-21

Tho city market cigar is one ofSRas finest
3 cent cigars in the city. Manufactured by
C. A Bourbon, 5. W. cor. ID and Shipl1y
streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-21

For earache, put couple of drops of
Thomas Electric Oil on a bit of cotton and
place it in the eur. Tho pain will stop in q
few moments. Simple enough, isn't lt2
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-21

fine collection Of Stuarts Paintings
can lie seen at Il. b. Cartmell's drug and
paint stores N. w corner 9th and Madi.
son streets, that he is selling at popular
prices What is as nice for n Christmas
present? He has selected bsnuliiul
paintings TO DO given away on De -,
1897. Every 10 cents worth you buy at his
store gives You n chance to get the .
paintings, He has nice line Of Nt,ftS
goods as well as drugs and paints, which
he is selling at very cheap prices.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-21

HuYlrr'- G 0"olite aJh bon bons at j.
Z Al!uiC X C,s. F!Enth and Market.
Christmas luAurl1s III abundance.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-21

sensible woman will not fail to keep a
bottle of Salvation Oil on hand for cuts
and bruises. tits unrivaled. 25 cts.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-21

There Is no dyspepsia or headache in the
house where DR. Bulls Pills are kept. They
are Invaluable for all stomach troubles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-22
To Please u Boy.

What are you going to buy your boy
for ChristmaS? one gentleman asked an
other this morning they strolled down F
street together. You know your boy and
mine are just about the same age" he
said, land they are pretty near as intima tie
friends as you and myself. Whatever your
boy gets my boy wants. and 1 expect it is
the same case with yours, 1 want to
know what you are going to give yours,
and both will be satisfied them
Il have been puzzling a little over the
matter" was the answer. There are so
many things boy wants when he is twelve
years old that 1t is hard to pick out any
one thing. My wife and l have been dis
cussing the question at some length, how
ever, and we have finally hit upon some
thing which we think, will tickle him for
a Month Of Sundays. 1 happened to be in
the bicycle establishment of Gormully &
Jetfery the other day, at 1925 14th street,
and one Of the firm showed ME a splendid
line of Juvenile wheels. They range in
price from $40 up. and L think one of these
will fill the bill"
This line Of wheels is the own make Of
GornIully & Jeffrey. They have all kinds
of wheels and have be zen doing big Christ
mas trade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-22
THE RESOURCEFUL JEHU.
His Ingenuity in Overcoming Local
HOOsier Ordinances.

From the st. Louis Glebe-Democrat.
GAS I stopped TO change cars at Prince
ton, Ind" said gentleman who has just
arrived in the city from Kentucky, Il was
greatly puzzled at the sight which met my
eyes. Though my home is near Princeton.
l had never been in the town before, and L
had no personal knowledge of the people
who lived there. There great silence
at the railway station, and, though many
persons were moving about, no one uttered
word. Is it a town of deaf mutes" L
said to myself But presently my eyes were
blinded by many small mirrors, as it SEEM
ed to me, casting a dozen shadows in my
eyes from the hands of as many burly ne
groes. 1t seemed no matter of fun to them
to cast these shadows. They were grimac-
ing, comforting their faces and twisting
their fingers in a manner strange to See.
No deaf mutes, but lunatics l said TO my
self, and 1 began to look for some safe
means of exit. But these dumb, grimacing
creatures were on all sides of the platform,
and as 1 advanced one way or the other
those at that point lunged toward me, and
l saw l was a prisoner
1T was a frightful feeling for a few mo-
ments, and then a rational explanation Of
the scene was made. ConQuering my timid-
ity, l went boldly to one of the biggest Of
the black men, and, Selling him by the
shoulder, l said, as hypnotist might say
What do you mean by casting shadows in
my eyes" The man caught me by the coat
sleeve and whispered in my ear: I'll tell
You, boss, but L has 10 whisper, cause We
amt allowed to talk. You has to come to
me. l can't come and git you. They won't
let US stand on the PLATFORM
Then l found out that these silent men
had once been the vociferative, shouting
hackmen who make themselves so omni-
present on the platform stations of most
small towns. The good people of Princeton
determined to live in peace and quiet, and,
by act of the city council, they prohibited
the hackmen from using their voices. But
even this did not abate the nuisance. The
hackmen would run up TO the train and
almost carry away their patrons by force.
So the city council passed a law forbdding
them to stand on the platform Deprived
of speech and power Of locomotion, these
hackmen had happy thought. Each one
bought bright tin plate and had the name
of his hotel embossed on the plate in raised
letters So they all stand there waving
their tin plate and never uttering a sound"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-22

line. 1t would undoubtedly, he claimed. be
to the advantage of the people of both Sec
tons to have both roads extended, and he
gave many reasons which. in his opinion.
should induce the people to work toward
that end. Mr.. Ballinger read q letter from
Mr.. William F. Mattfngly to the effect that
he and the other owners of the Mattingly
tract viii donate street through ii 90 feet
wide ard GOO feet in length from Lydecker
avenue on the east to Howard avenue on the
west In reply to question from Mr..
Chatf1eld, Mr.. Ballinger said he represented
no one but himself, and that he believed
that 1t would be best for Mount Pleasant
people to have both roads extended.
President Sonerville said he had listen
ed with much pleasure to what Mr.. Bal
hnger had said, but remarked that last
Saturday evening Mr.. Mattingly had told
him he would not grant the right of way
through his tract. Messrs. Chatfield, Wal
bridge, Raby, Speare and others spoke in
support of the committees report Mr. W.
l.. Cole and one or two others opposed any
rallroad on Park street unless the street
shall be first widened. They stated that
unless that provision was made a condi-
ton precedent in the bill. they would use
every endeavor to prevent any line on the
street.
A motion made by Mr.. Watson to lay
the report on the table was lost by a vote
OF to II, and then the report was adopted
by vote of Is to 8. A resolution intro
duced by Mr.. Watson approving the extern
sion OF both lines into the section was re-
ferred to the committee on railroads.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-22
WATER AND SEWERAGE.
Movement to Secure Both In the Tow
of Hyattsville.

of Hyattsville.
joint meeting of citizens committee
and the town commissioners was held Mon
day night at the office of the commissioners
Of Hyattsville to consider the advisability OF
establishing water works and sewerage in
the village. Messrs. Jackson H Ralston, J.
b. Burnside, L. H. Campbell, w. Meyer
Levin, H. E. Davis, Vim. Guista and Jos.
r. Owens composed the committee, and the
board of town commissioners was repre-
scented by Messrs. NJ V. Tierney and Clar-
ence Wilson.
Mr.. l.. Fl. Campbell, who presided over the
meeting, made an argument in favor of the
improvements, declaring that property
would become more valuable, and larger
number of persons induced to buy homes if
these modern conVenienceS could be OBJ
tanned.
Mr.. ]. H. Ralston rebutted this argu-
ment by stating that If the value of prop
erty were raised, it would be more difficult
to sell property.
DIR. Owens. w. P. Magruder, NJ. v. Tier
ney and r. E. White spoke in favor of the
improvements, while w. II. Moran and J.
Il. Burnside opposed them.
1t was decided to submit the question to
the citizens, and a public meeting will take
place the first Thursday in January. 1t
has been estimated that the water works
will cost in the neighborhood of $50, COO and
the annual operating expenses will be about
*l,2O0. including interest on bonds and sink
ing fund. The water rent, 1t Is claimed,
Will nearly cover this latter charge, with
but slight increase in the taxable basis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-22
Proposed Retirement of Clerks.
, the Editor Of The Evening Star.

The several propositions for the retire
ment of clerks in the departments are
amusing to some Of the old employees. One
in particular surpasses in asninity all the
others, and that is that clerks who have
attained the age Of sixty-five should be re-
duced in grade but retained in service, the
reason assigned being that promotion is de-
sired for the young clerks, but the old
ones are to remain and furnish the brains.
No doubt the man at sixty-five Is occa-
sonally rheumatic and trife slow In
walking; he may once in while have a
touch of asthma or some other similar
trouble, but ordinarily his head is clear,
and having gotten over the enthusiasm of
youth, he sees things as they are, not as
they appear to be, and he knows in ad-
vance the result which will follow certain
line of official action. Ii the test Of ca
pacty for the government service Is to be
similar to those adopted in selecting foot
bali players or bicycle riders, then the
proposition to degrade the clerks at sixty
five is sound, although there are a few
even at that age who are more vigorous
than many younger men. If the govern
ment service requires brainy men and those
who are accustomed to deal with subjects
involving calm, clear-headed reasoning and
experience, the man at sixty-hve is the man
10 turn to, not the brilliant but fiippant
youngster recently from school.
II there is force in the arguments ad-
vanced in support of the proposition under
discussion, they apply equally well to the
bench and to Congress. Why not make
room for some of the many aspiring young
lawyers by clearing the Supreme Court OF
the old fellows, suffering from poor eye
sight and rheumatic govt now ON the
bench, and why not turn over the principal
committees in both houses of Congress to
the fowery and gymnastic youngsters who
are now held in check by the old senator's
and members? We might. too, have young
blood in the cabinet, SO as to give briliancy
to the administration. In each of the in
stances above suggested provision could be
made, no doubt, for the old fellows now in
position to retain them as messengers or
doorkeepers and thereby have them with
in reach whenever snag is struck by the
young and prominent officials. Funny we
can't have change in administration but
some chap recently appointed, and as green
as grass in the matter of governmental
methods, starts in to put the affairs of the
government on what he terms "a business
basis" AN OLD CLERK.
December 81. 1897.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-22
Christmas Breakfast.

The appreciation of superior goods for
the retail grocery trade is in evidence at
the wholesale establishment of b. b. Earn
shaw & Bro, at No. 11G5 18th street south
east, where wagon loads of good things for
the Christmas trade are to be found.
Our Cream Blend -four said Mr. Earn
shaw this morning, lis having a big sale
The blending of spring and winter wheat
makes a most delightful -four, and hot rolls
for Christmas breakfast made Of this
brand of flour will not fail to prove an at
tractive feature of the morning meal"
Then, too, this firm is the agent for Mill
er's self-rising buckwheat, that is having
so great a run on the market this season.
"And," Mr.. Earnshaw added, "our Old
Manse maple sfrup, the finest on the mar
ket, Is just the thing for the Christmas
morning buckwheat cakes"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-22

Traces His Descent From sHarold th<
Fafr-Haired."
From the Montreal Star.

From the Montreal Star.
The King of Norway has recently been
celebrating his Jubilee" which fact is toll
erably well known, but few people are
aware, save those who know the country
well, that there Is another king besides
Oscar.
His name is War Tofte, and he keeps
what is called q. station in the Gud-
brandsdaL a valley beyond the Romsdal.
on the way to Christiania, where many
very old Norwegian families live. A sta
tion." it should be explained, is a house
where horses and carriages can be hired.
Where there are no railway routes in Nor
way there are those Land skyds," some
fast and some slow, Here a certain num-
her of horses and carrioles, stolk jaerres or
trilles must be kept for the use of travel
ers.
Old Ivar Tofte then-he is very elderly
man-keeps a station. But for all that he
traces his descent straight down from
Harold Haarfager-Harold the fair-haired-
and says he is really King of Norway. This
Harolds date Is SO remote that 1t is WRAP
ped In mystery" but the chronologers give
it as from $50 81 to 9s3. In his own dis
trict Tofte Is considered king. and disputes
have been brought to him to be settled Just
as II he were king-disputes which would
not be taken to the real one. 1t is asserted
that on one occasion King Oscar and WAR
Tofte met, and Toftc, patting Oscar on
the back, exclaimed: "Ah. old fellow. II
every one had their rights, I should be
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-22
ONLY NINE
DAYS MORE.
In This Manner the Close Of the Opportunity is
Emphasized, and Doctor Mccoy Makes
Positive the Notice That the So Rate
Only Obtains During the
Remaining Days Of
the Year 1897.
the Year 1897.

But nine days more mark the absolute close II
the IS period.
Doctor Mccoy has been more than generous In
extending the rate II will not be extended again
Doctor Mccoy feels that he is acting with the
same good faith now, in giving positive notice Of
the absolute expiration of the rate that he has
alW avs shown. although he knows that by So doing
he is enabling many patients to take advantage Of
a low rate of treatment who might otherwise ap-
ply later at a higher rate. But he desires TO be
entirely fair with all
Therefore, those who have been reading these
articles, and have been impressed by this evil
dence at their own doors. but have not yet taken
treatment, well those who have applied and
were unable for one reason another to continue
treatment, now notified that there are but
nine days in which the So rate will be given.
During this entire month Doctor Mccoy has on
deavored to make it just clear he could that
he would. under no circumstances, maintain this
rate after January 1. He wishes to emphasize the
fact that but nine days remain. because he de-
sires that none shall he disappointed. and because
he wishes, for his sake that the scenes IF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-22
OUR METALLIC SPEECH.
How The American Voice Sounds Ia
Strangers.

From the New York Times.
The voices of Americans strike with
peculiar metallic ping" on ears that have
been many years away. People who know
Germany will agree that German voices,
rule, are not very sweet soft; nor
does the German language, fine as it is in
many ways, lend itself especially to soft
sounds. Yet, even ears used to the harsh
ness of German crowds are unpleasantly
stirred by the voices Of Americans in gen.
eral, with the possible exception of the
lazy" southern speaker Something in
our climate or mode of life or education or
surroundings makes us speak in an cX-
haustvd way if we had an insufhciency
of lungs, or did not know how to use the
air in them properly. 1t is like people who
attempt to sing without having learned to
inhale and reserve and pay out their breath
at the right oment
Another allied popularity is a fashion Of
speaking with the lips closed, as if people
were afraid of seeming fastidous in pro-
nouncing their words. Is this, l ask my
self, the result OF an unconscious tendency
to avoid marking distinctions of education,
a kindly desire to suit ones speech to the
average man? The other day, wishing TO
eat a very American thing, / asked the
head waiter at a restaurant for some
'.punkin'' pie. To my surprise he said,
in an austere tone TO a waiter: Tom,
bring the gentleman some pumpkin pie"
~
p's and as | have felt vithered
The sharp voices Of Americans are I'M
doubtedly due in the main TO the climate.
" hich is a climax of extremes that attack
the nerves of people who do more than is
good for them, but merely key up the
nerves of those more prudent. There may
be also a direct effect from the slight colds
" hich result from our sudden changes In
temperature. But a good deal OF the criti-
cism made by Europeans On our voices
would become of no avail IL Americans took
more care of how they speak. We are
singularly slovenly speakers as a general
thing, just as We pay very little attention
to dress. 1t has become almost national
ected in our universities, where the manly
tone is exaggerated very naturally into
studied contempt for appearances. especi-
ally in foot bali and other fields of athiet-
les. So in the general speech there is
tendency TO clip and slur pronunciation by
keeping the lips closed, for fear that any
one might imagine that We were listening
to our own voices and berg fastidious in
our speech.
But we are not alone in this kind Of self
consciousness. In England there are So
ciety shibboleths, like the dropping Of the
final & In words ending with ing" Re-
spectacle ladies addicted TO this vice be-
come very unhappy if by some oversight
they are caught saying going instead Of
'goin'." They would discharge a govern
ess who taught their children to say goin,
but among themselves that Is the proper
thing All of which shows how close Is
our relationship to natives of Polynesia and
Central Africa, where similar unwritten
laws stamp the position of a man in tho
tribal commonwealth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-22
Lasting MementOs.

For the benefit of those who would rather
give Christmas present that Is lasting
memento of esteem, w. H. Hoeke, at the
corner of Market space and Sth street, is
showing an exceptionally fine line of use
full articles. The list comprises ladies'
writing desks, and there are some of the
prettiest conceits in this line imaginable
in Hoeke's stock; novel divans and chairs,
handsome decorative sofa cushions, ladies'
toilet tables that are gems of the cabinet
makers art, mems shaving sets, and, n
fact, everything In this line that could
well be devised. The goods are not only of
the best stock warranted by the reputa-
ton of an old firm, but have been put down
to the lowest rung on the ladder of prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-22
To Make 1t Merry.

Like holly berries and mistletoe and tur-
key and mince pie, eggnog is regarded by
a very large proportion Of the population
as a prime requisite for the proper enjoy
ment Of Christmas day. All the best con-
comtants that go to make up the seduc-
tive brew may be found at w. D. Hoover
store, No. 1417 New York avenue. In addi-
ticn, he has a particularly fine stock of
cordials, liquors and fine brandes and
WHISTLES. Those who prefer coffee as a
holiday drink, and especially for New Year
receptions, will find a particularly fine
grade at Mr.. Hoover's. Everything Is
marked at New York prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-22
Holiday Dinners.

No Christmas dinner table will be COM
plete without visit to the large estab-
lishment of N. w. Burchell, No. 1926 E
street. where everything known In the way
of edibles can be found in profusion, at
prices to suit the times. Mr.. Burchell Is
making a speciality of imported Russian
chocolates, which are put UP in very pretty
boxes, any of which would make an ac-
ceptable Christmas present. These -choco-
lates are said to be superior to those Of
home make. He has nuts and raisins In
profusion, and thousands of pounds Of fine
cardies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-22
where You are and you should be some-

where You are and you should be some-
where else"
Tofte is not without evidence of his
royal lineage. He possesses a glorious
service of gold plate, besides other relics
OF bySone splendor, and, rumor has it,
Keeps the best store of aquayitae in Nor
way. Aquavitae is the national spirit, and
1t is only here and there in recognized
shops that ii is for sale. You cannot buy
either it or whisky at most of the hotels,
for the sale of spirits is very vigorously
legislated for in the two Kingdoms. and as
for public houses tso-called), there are
none. The real king of Norway has
been good deal in peoples minds these
last few DAYS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-22
Candy is Needed.

Christmas without candy is like feast
without a host. All candy is not good
even though it be sweet, and the desire
of all should be to obtain wholesomeness
and purity. 8. A. Reeves, 1903 F street
northwest, is manufacturing the best and
purest candles every hour and sells them
at AZ cents a pound. The chocolates and
bonbons are especially fine. The firm also
carries a full line of fancy groceries. and
several car loads of choice nuts and rails
ms arrived in time for the Christmas trade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-22
CURED OF ASTHMA.

Mrs. Jenny smith, COG 9th st. s.w.i
II don't think any had Asthma
than | had IL. | courhed necessarily, and was
short of breath that L could lie down ut
night. ! have spent night after night sitting up
in order 10 get my breath II a year In July
since I had my last attack. and feel that | am
completely cured"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-22
Those Who Are Interested.

A meeting of those who are interested in
the Christmas dinner and entertainment
for LOCO poor children which the Salvation
Army proposes to give at Central Market
Hall Wednesday afternoon, December ~,
will be held at Wesley Chapel at the corner
of 9TH and F streets, this, Wednesday,
evening at o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-22
CAN HEAR A WHISPER.

Bertha May Scott, Sl3 I ut. s.w..
aged thirteen years Her mother said: ''Whcn
Bertha eighteen months old she began TO lose
her hearing. She grew deaf gradually, both ears
being affected. and at time her hearing be-
CT me bad that l obliged to take her from
school. Now she can hear whisper"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-22
HEARS AGAIN PERFECTLY.

w. Ii. Cooper, 1i3O New York ave.
NV: Il had been deaf for Two years. My
trouble began with a buzzing noise in my left
ear Now l hear perfectly the noises in my
left have stopped, and hear as well as ever
l did in my life
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-22
HAD CATARRH THIRTY YEARS.

William IL. Miller. 336 I2th 81. set
Il had catarrh for years. My stomach troubled
me. too, very badly. II l only drank water Il
hrrt ME. Doctor McCoy's treatment has cured
re. have gained eight pounds in weight"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-22
ONE EAR STONE DEAF.

Jacob \. Keeper, 6i3 G st. Sc: "My
left totally deaf. and my right nearly
as bad. had noises in my head like escaping
steam. My hearing has been restored and the
Eoscs stopped
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-22

1'Seems to me I've seen your face be-
FORE said the Judge, peertng through his
spectacles.
YES your honor. you have" replied the
prisoner; Il am the professor who gives
the young lady next door to you lessons on
the piano"
six years. came from the Judge. Quiols~
ly.-Yonlrers Statesman