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Evening journal., 1897-02-23
AM UNJUST INFERENcE.

One of our Sunday contemporaries
infers that the General Assembly re-
fused TO hear Congressman Mcguire, of
California, talk on the Single Tax issue.
The inference is erroneous. 1t was not
a question OF permission, but one Of in
vltation. Representative Dempsey Of
fered a resolution carrying with it an
invitation to Mr.. Mcguire to appear be-
fore the General Assembly and discuss
the Henry George theory. II was de-
feated, because themembersfelttha the
dignity Of the body demanded that Mr.
Mcguire or his friends ask that he be
given a hearing. Had they approached
the matter in that way they would un-
doubtedly have been told that II Mr.
Mcguire would come to Dover he would
be received and listened to most cour-
teously by men who, while by no means
liable to conversion by his plausible ar
guments, knew their duty towards a
man who was a most conscientious be-
lever in the principles which he enun-
ciated. The General Assembly of the
State Of Delaware is in the habit of be-
ing petitioned for such hearings. 1t has
never been it's practice to beg the ad-
vocates of measures of public polity to
come before II to talk. If Mr. Ma
guire will go to Dover he will be given
ample opportunity to be heard. He is
public man, and knows what we state
is true. But his visit would be fruit
less. If he has studied the election
returns he must have become con-
vinced that the voters of our state were
not much impressed by the expensive
and thorough campaign Of education
which the Single Takers prosecuted.
For the General Assembly to fly in the
face Of those returns and vote for a
Single Tax bill would be a most repre-
hensible piece OF treachery, and sui
cidal in it's results.
If the Single Takers are wise they
will heed the emphatic dictum of the
voters OF Delaware and seek a field
which is more fruitful. They have
nothing to hope for here for they are
dealing with a people who are too con-
servative to revolutionize their taxing
system for the purpose of making a
practical experiment of an impractical
theory at the behest of men who have
no vested interests in the common
wealth.
Evening journal., 1897-02-23
.ruRNERs MASKED BALL.

The annual bal masque of the Ger
man Turner'S, at Turn Hail. last night,
was attended by the most prominent
Germans in the city. The hall was
decorated with bunting, banners,
flags and potted plants, and presented
a brilliant appearance. After dancing
had commenced the scene was like
fairyland. the pretty costumes of the
women being the subject of much COM
ment. The grand march was led by
Victor Ulhman and Miss Kate Ham
brecht. These were followed by sixty
couples. Dancing continued until late
hour. Refreshments were served dur
ing tie evening.
Among those present were: John A
Evening journal., 1897-02-23
THE STATE LIBRARIAN.

No matter what disposition Governor
Tunnel may make of the Office of state
librarian, soon to become vacant 1t is
but fair to state that Mr.. Gruwell, the
present incumbent, has been a most
faithful and efficient officer. He is re-
spected by everyone for his courtesy
and the painstaking care which he has
bestowed upon the valuable library in
his custody. His work has been the
subject Of favorable comment for sew
eral years.
After having submitted to the many
inconvenience of the old State Library
quarters. it is unfortunate that Mr.
Gruwell's official term should expire
just when the books have been trans
ferred to the new building, especially
fitted up in the most approved style foi
their reception.
We think that If there is one Office in
the state which should be under civi
service, II is that of state librarian. Il
requires time to master the details o.
the office, and, under the present sys
TEN, just when a man is fully equipped
to discharge his duties most satisfac
torily his time expires, and he has t,
step down and out to make room for
new man, who goes through the sam
experience. The emoluments of the of
fee are small; no political advantage
arise from its possession, and we thinl
that the efficiency of the department
should not be impaired by the appoint
ment Of a new man with every new ad
ministration.
State Librarian Gruwell was appoint
ed by Governor Reynolds. and ha
served uninterruptedly ever since. Hi
services have been perfectly satisfac
Evening journal., 1897-02-23
THE PENINSULA PRESS.
WHAT THE DELAWARE AND
EASTERN SHORE EDITORS ARE
THINKING OF.

WHAT THE DELAWARE AND
EASTERN SHORE EDITORS ARE
THINKING OF.
There is absolutely no language any
where in the act referred to which can
be construed into special delegation of
power to promulgate Constitution
without the submission to the people.
On the contrary, the language used in
section shows a manifest desire in the
Legislature of 1895 that the work OF the
present convention should be submitted
to the legal voters of the state; and
this section in the absence of express
power of promulgation must certainly
be admitted to be a direct negation of
any such right.-Dover Index.
The Sons of Delaware are on the
ragge I'd edge of anarchy. They are ac-
tually, in open debate, questioning the
goodness and wisdom of the whipping
post.-Justice
Ever since this species Of so-called
sport came into vogue in this county,
painful accidents, disgraceful rows, and
inhuman treatment of horses are al
most daily apparent The excitement
at Barksdale on Wednesday last, when
jockey inhumanly struck a horse a
blow in the face. depriving the poor
animal of the sight of one eye, badly
| injuring the other. and finally result
ing in the throwing of the rider, who
was badly injured, illustrated anew the
disgracefulness of the outlaw-track
business.-EllSton Appeal.
The refusal of Governor Tunnel to
interfere in the case of Thomas Willis
the colored man who was hanged at
New Castle to-day for the murder of
his infant child, was not at all surpris-
ing under the circumstances. On the
contrary, he could not we'll have done
otherwise, with strict regard for law
and the administrator Of Justice
Every Evening.
No matter what may be the merits
of the prejudice against mixed schools
it undoubtedly exists, and it is idle tC
attempt to break it down, even by the
introduction of schools for both races
upon the district system. Such a plaT
would make contention in every dis
trict where the issue was raised Fal
better, allow the present condition Of
separate schools to continue without in
reference. and work for the improve
ment of all schools. for colored children
as well as white, until the highest stan
/ 'dard Of excellence shall be attained b!
eaeh.--Sussex Journal
Do the local reformers plead inabil
ity, that Anthony COmstock must b.
secured to regulate social affairs II
Cecil county? Have a care that tn
sharp eyes Of Hon. Anthony do not de
tect some Pharisees in your midst
Cecil Democrat.
The scandalous conduct OF the Gu
bans in continuing the war for iRde
pendence. after they have been fire
quently and officially reported as paci
fed. ought to be investigated by tn
= Washington authorities. If they ar
racified why don't the Spaniards d
their share and be pacified too?
they are beaten, as reported what doe
General Weyler want of more rein
s forcements. It's about time the Unite
States took lesson from little Greecs
Evening journal., 1897-02-23

Lengel, Melchoir Schlittler, William F.
Bauer. Colonel w. B. Norton, Reese
Bradford, William Howard Dunbar
Harry Neher, John Hartman, Professor
Emil Engel, Henry Kleinstuber, Waldo
Uhse, John F. Dougherty, Charles Bo-
gan, Edward Mckay, William Maloney
Charles Woerner, George Hobbs, Fred
erick Bauers, Robert II. G. Simms
Frank May, John Dunbar, Jr., Edward
Gipp, William Prohel, Frank Sewer
John Long, Miss Kate Hambrecht, Miss
Cecilia Hammerer, Miss Bessie Brown
Miss Ida Zeyher. Miss Rose Cook
Misses Louise and Katie Yetter, Mrs
John A. Lengel, Mrs. Waldo Uhse, Mrs
Emil Engel and others.
The Misses Dickey, daughters of John
T. Dickey, started to-day on an ex-
tended trip to California.
Evening journal., 1897-02-23
THEIR FIFTEENTH ANNIvERsAR

THEIR FIFTEENTH ANNIVERSARY
Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Fairbanks de-
lightfully celebrated the fifteenth ami
versary Of their wedding at their home,
Bellefonte Farm, on the Philadelphia
pike yesterday. A select orchestra
played during the evening, and at 6
o'clock an elaborate dinner was served.
The house was prettily decorated with
pctted and cut flowers, the tables be-
ing adorned with La France roses. Mr..
and Mrs Fairbanks received a number
of rich gifts.
Among those who enjoyed Mr. and
Mrs Fairbanks hospitality were: Mr.
and Mrs. ]. S. Talley, Mr.. and Mrs
George l.. Stidham. Mr.. and Mrs. c. w
Brink, Mr.. and Mrs w. A. DEMO. Mrs
j. ID. G. Hanna, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Browne. Mrs. NJ. Francis, Mr. and Mrs
]. II. Price. Mr.. and Mrs. S. r. Estes
Mr.. and Mrs. William Jefferis, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ira Jefferis. Mr.. and Mrs. Danie
| Gookin, Mrs. f. c. Stidham and daugh-
| ter Mrs. S. r. Stevenson, Mrs. Fannie
Rice. Mr.. and Mrs. j. r. Kilmer, Miss
/ Dora Kilmer Mr. and Mrs ID. G. Col
Inns, Mr. and Mrs. A. Nj. Collins, Mr.
and Mrs. f. S. Stone, William McCor.
mick, Miss Emma Stidham Mr.. and
Mrs. William Riggs, Mr.. and Mrs. Isaa'
Bullock, Mr.. and Mrs. George Stewart
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Poinsett. Ge0rg'
Bland, Bayard X. Browne, Mrs. JohI
Miller, Miss Sue Sherwood, Miss Annie
Boys, Misses Lille and May Taylor
Miss Annie Bullen, J. c. Lyon, ]. /
Brown, Miss May Mcbride, Miss Ma.
Maxwell, Miss Nettie Mccormick, VIII
liam Yarnall, Isaac Jones. Harry Reed
Miss Lizzie Collins. Miss Mary Fair
banks. Miss Matte RICHTER, Mis-
Blanche Fairbanks. Philadelphia; Mrs
John Townsend. of Townsend; Mrs
Theodore Yarnall and daughter. viii
liam G. Fairbanks, Roland Fairbanks
w. M. Shakespeare. Miss NeOsha Col
lins. Eugene Dockety, Lester Riggs
Irving Riggs, Frank Wilson, Mis-
Laura Warren.
Evening journal., 1897-02-23
KENNARD co
Sale
T o-morroW.

We have all the popular
brands of Sheetings and Shirt
ings and quote prices as low as
any house in the trade.
Yard wide Hill, &C.
Yard wide Fruit of Loom,
6Hc
42-inch Bleached Mu slim, sc
45-inch Bleached Muslin, &C.
ga Sheeting, I5c.
1914 Sheeting, I7c.
A nice Cambria Muslin, SC.
Bicycle Twills, I2Hc.
That celebra ed White
Spread, 9Sc usual $I.5o
quality.
Homemade Lancaster Cling
ham Aprons, I2%c each.
1000 pairs of the best
American Hose for children,
al sizes, at Icc.
Balance of our fall importa-
tion Foster hook, $I.oo Kid
Gloves at 58c. These are our
best $I.oo glove but are mostly
dark shades, and we want the
room for the Spring Goods
now about due. Not gu ran
teed at this price 58c.
A fine silk Helvelia, 26-inch
Umbrella at csc. Best value
we ever offered.
The Mackintoshes at the
reduced prices are worth alook.
See our new Lace depart.
ment.
New Silks
New Dress Goods
New Dress Garnitures.
New Hamburgs.
Evening journal., 1897-02-23
STOP-OVER PRIVILEGE AT WASH
INGTCN.

A ten-day stop-over at Washington,
d. c., is now granted on all through
tickets between the East and West, via
Baltimore and Ohio r. r. Stop-over
will also be granted on the return jour
ney made on round trip tickets, within
the final limit Of such tickets, but not
exceeding ten days. Passengers will
deposit their tickets with the Ticket
Agent at B. & o. r. r. Station in Wash
ington, who will retain them until the
journey is to be resumed, when they
will be made good for continuous pass
age to destination by extension or ex-
change. This arrangement will doubt
less be greatly appreciated by the trav-
cling public because it will permit the
holders of through tickets to make a
brief visit to the National Capital with
out additional outlay for railroad fare
= a..N.a
Evening journal., 1897-02-23
THERE CAN BE NO HARMONY.

Addicks men may talk harmony
and appoint committees to confer with
the regular Republicans upon the
terms Of peace but it is patent that
there can be no harmony as long as
Mr.. Addicks remains in Delaware poll
tics. The duration OF the present dis
ruption depends entirely upon the
length Of the gas mans determination
to dabble in a science OF which he
knows only the principles OF disnte-
grafton and destruction. For his own
private ends he disrupted a party and
made 1t an impotent factor in the poll
tics of a state but he finds that he can
not reunite that party with himself as
its dominant factor. He must either get
out and give place to men who are
hateful to him, or stay in and continue
to play the rule or ruin role, which he
assumed when his fattering overtures
were refused Dy both Democrats and
Republicans. He may win at primar-
les if he is permitted to participate in
them, but he can never win at the gem
eral election. II follows, as matter
OF course, that he can never be United
States senator.
Notwithstanding all the talk that we
hear OF the regular Republicans and
Addicksites coming together on city
ticket, we venture the prediction now,
more than two months before the
nomination election, that they not only
will not come together, but that the an
tagonism between the two organizations
will be Just as bitter and uncompromis-
ing as it was last Fall, when the regu-
lar Republicans read the Addicksites
out Of the party and purged their ranks
OF all men who were susceptible TO the
seductive influence OF the man who had
a pocket full of personal magnetism.
There were those who asserted that
the two factions would come together
last Fall, when so much was at stake
in the contest, but their predictions
were not realized. The men who were
opposed to Addicks were made Of sturd.
Ter stun. Since that memorable con.
test there has been nothing to brinf
about relations which are any more
cordial. The conditions are the same
and the stake is much smaller. vii.
mington is the stronghold ofregular Re
publicanism, and for the men who com
pose that organization to sacrifice the
prestige they gained a few months age
for a mayor and few councilmen and
other municipal officers would be sui.
out, force him from the field force tn,
rank and file to return to the standard
which they deserted, and then TO re
sumo the leadership Of a reunited Re
publican party. 1t may take years tc
accomplish this desired result, but MOI
until such time will there be harmony
in the Republican ranks of Delaware.
Evening journal., 1897-02-23

tory, and should Governor Tunnel de-
eide to reappoint him he would be do
ing the state good service. This is
said without discourtesy to the other
applicants, but merely from a sense of
the fitness and devoted work in the in
terest of most important. but poorly
paid, department Of our state govern
ment.
Evening journal., 1897-02-23
NEW sTATION-EAsT NEWARK
q o. II. II.

For the convenience Of persons resid-
ing in the eastern section of Newark,
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com
pany has established a new station at
the intersection of Chapel street and
the railroad, and will hereafter stop all
local trains at that point on signal or
notice to the conductor. AS the station
is in close proximity to the business
and residential portion of Newark, per-
sons will find it great convenience.
Evening journal., 1897-02-23
INAUGURATION. WASHINGTON
MARCH. 4. 1897.

For the above occasion the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad Company will sell
excursion tickets from Wilmington to
Washington on March ]. 2, 3 and 4,
good to return until March s. inclusive,
at rate OF s4.35. Tickets good on all
trains going and returning. See time
table in to-day's issue.
Evening journal., 1897-02-23
coMPANY AS RECEPTIoN.

What was possibly the most brilliant
military reception and ball ever given
in Wilmington, was that under the au-
spices of Company A, N. G. D., at the
Armory last night. The entire build
ing was thrown open to the company's
guests. The drill room, which for the
time being had been transformed into
ball room, was handsomely decorated
with palms and red, white and blue
bunting. The latter fell in long, grace
full streamers from the centre of the
ceiling to the side walls, where it was
caught by rosettes of the same colors.
The hall was lighted by electricity,
whicn disseminated it's rays through
glass bulbs of red, white and blue.
The room of Company A had been
utilized as a reception room, and it was
well-filled throughout the evening by
those who found more enjoyment in a
quiet chat or a game of euchre than in
dancing
The room of Company K was thrown
open and it was found to furnish a con-
venient refreshment room. 1t was
handsomely decorated and the guns of
the company, stacked in the centre of
the .loor, gave a strict military air to
the room.
Prior to the dancing a full dress drill
was siven by the company, under COM
mand of Captain Harry b. Carter This
was very creditably performed and
elected great applause and much favor
able comment After the drill, the COM
pany was dismissed and an orchestra,
from a platform almost hidden from
sight by palms. played music for the
dance. There were fourteen numbers
on the musical program
The success of the reception was due
to the efforts of the following commit
tees whichihad it in charge:
Lieutenant H. " d.
Bootas, Sergeant Charles p. Cotton
Sergeant Horace Waldo Smith. Recep-
tion-Sergeant Edgar H. Bayne, Corpo-
rails J. Warner Reed, Frederick w
Drake, p. L. Henderer and Private
Philip A. Traynor. Floor-Professor A,
S. Webster, manager; Sergeant Horace
/ Waldo Smith, Corporal Harry c. Taze-
well, Private George w. Francis and
Richard X. Jones.
Governor E. w. Tunnel and several
of the down state members of his
staff were unable to attend, but the fol-
lowing were present:
Adjutant-General Garrett ]. Hart
/ OOlulti EuOcu MOOI0s Iltulcudul-OOl-
onel A. ID. Chaytor, Colonel G. Parke
Postles, Colonel Howard Simpson anC
Lieutenant Otwell of Laurel.
Those present from Company A were;
Captain Carter, Lieutenant II. " d
Bootas, Lieutenant A. w. Foreman
Sergeant Charles p. Cotton, Sergeant
H. W. Smith, Sergeant W. w. Robin
son, Sergeant Edgar Bayne, Colonel
w. Reed, Corporal W. r. Way, Corpo
raj II. " Pyle, Corporal F. w. Drake
Corporal II. G. Tazewell, Corporal p L
Henderer, Corporal w. X. Foster, anC
Privates S. S. Alexander, II. II. Barlow
w. r. Atkinson. e. w. Buckmaster. w
! X. Cleayes, II. w. Connolly, F.. B. East
man, w. S. Ferguson, George w. Fran
els, ]. w. Hawkins, Joseph Hill, w. H
Hollstt, r. X. Jones, B. F. Lamborn. H
j. Little. c. X. Lloyd, Walter McMul
lin, NJ. Pierce, ]. Frank Porter, Pau
! Taylor, Dr. Philip Traynor, II. F
White, S. B. White, e. l.. Young, e.
Parkes, S. G. Truax, Samuel Isen
schmid.
James T. Challen, Samuel Ford ant
Harry Hunter. of Company H, of New
Castle, were also present.
Evening journal., 1897-02-23

Members of Congress are preparing
for the extra session by planting seeds
among their constituents. The mails
are full of them.
Evening journal., 1897-02-23
KENNARD CO
62l-623 Market Street.
WATER DEPARTMENT
GENERAL NOTICE.


The following rule was adopted by the
Board of Water Commissioners, to take
effect June J. 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 0n new buildings) as IL may be
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 for an indefinite time, and written
notice is sent to the department, request
ing the water to be turned on 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
ist iay of January until occupied, al
which time the owner shall pay the water
rent in advance for the balance OF the
year, and the Water Department Will turn
When any water fixture has been re-
moved during any year written notice
must be given to the department prior to
January j. following said removal, in or
der to have the rent charged for said fix
ing year. "
Plumbers will be allowed to shut of
water from premises for the purpose oi
making repairs when necessary, and tc
turn ID on when the repairs are com
pleted, always leaving the stops and con-
nections in perfect condition.
Every person violating this section shal
be Liable to a penalty or rive Dollars tOl
each and every Onense.
BY order of the Board of Water Com
,,issioners j. A. BOND.
Chief Engineer.
Evening journal., 1897-02-23

The report of State Insurance Com
missioner Meredith, which we printed
on Saturday, makes a fine showing, and
rebounds to the credit of the men who
framed the law at present governing
the operations of insurance companies
in our state. IL shows that the net
amount received by the state for IL
censes and certificates of authority to
agents and companies and taxes from
companies, and all other sources for
the two years previous to October 8,
1896. was $3S, ,531.O5. This large sum has
gone into the state treasury for public
application. The figures are revela-
tion to many persons who had no idea
that insurance men paid such large
tribute to the state.
Evening journal., 1897-02-23

All communications intended for inser-
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.
Evening journal., 1897-02-23

That Spring is coming is indicated
by an increased interest in bicycles.
Evening journal., 1897-02-23
HANSC0M'S
Special Prices for One Week.

NPONAAA AAOSO AVA NnO Il ONh .I
February % to March 1:
Salmon
Columbia River Red Salmon, in tal
cans, 10c Very much superior to
Alaska Salmon in flavor and ap7
pearance.
Herring
English Smoked Cromarty Bloat4
ers, sc. bunch, 6 fish,
Peas
Meadow Sweet early June Peas, Sc.
can.
Tea
Hanscom's delicious SOC. Formosa
or Blended Tea, at 42c lb. True
Formosa is the flower Of Black
Teas, full, rich. delicate flavor
priced by lovers Of Tea.
Oranges
Continued another week. Good Val
encia Oranges, only sc. dozen.
Biscuit
The popular Vanilla Snaps. &C. ID.
for another week.
Candy
Fine Walnut Candy, lac. lb. {
HANSCOM'S.
7th and Market Streets.
Evening journal., 1897-02-23

The keys OF Florida are useful to
open the doors for the Cuban patriots.
Evening journal., 1897-02-23

The New York World keeps on get
ting up interviews with cabinet possi-
bilities, just as if anyone believed what
IL said.
Evening journal., 1897-02-23
LAST NIGHTS DANCES.
Many Wilmington Folk Who
Took Part in the May Whirl.
90. AS PLEASANT RECEPTION

ENJOYABLE EVENTS PARTICI-
PATED IN BY CITY FOLK AND
THEIR FRIENDS-LITTLE PER-
sONAL NOTES OF A SOCIAL IN
TEREST.
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PUNCH ROBERTSON.

{ety t,rnedeseatfin full force last
for the first tirlc this season, to Gee
Robertson and hi company pece Mt
IBnckeye." The us, as usual was
\ to TIE doors, but tie aud ea,ce last
&was composed largely Of those whn
pn Galveston's upper tendon" The
&as we'll rendered and heartily RS
The applause In the second act at
me continuing for several minutts.
Jay was rendered by the same com
Vast lear, but in last evenings per-
Pee the work Of Nj, Bert Waters and
'&fsnser, in dialect songs, was espe-
srieasing. AID called forth much de-
q applause. MIR. Morehouse, A. usual,
Ned himself creditably. The company
kf matinee today at and again To-
N closing its engagement with two
mancos tomorox.-- GnlYe ten News.
3ch Robertson and he merry company
nay a return date ct Sween &
|4s opera house Friday aid Saturday.
3bsr and 6, in the fo'l5wiry rep r.
n Matinee Fritay. "Ths Par Ian
!4ss = Friday night, Myrtle f.. ms ;.
Anv MATINEE, Cinderella" and SAT.
h nisht, the last performance. AL
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