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Evening journal., 1897-01-28
COLLEGE ATHLETICS.

Professor Victor c. Vaughan, of the
University, made a statement before
the college section Of the State Teach
ers' Association, at Lansing, that will
not meet the approval Of enthusiastic
devotees of college athletics, as ait pres
ent conducted.
The professor maintains that while
a dozen or so students may be bene-
fted the thousand or more who look on
are none the better on account of these
contests. 1t seems to us that the true
objects of physical culture has been al
most entirely lost sight of in the in
tense rivalry between colleges to win
victories over each other on the dia-
mond or the gridiron.
One would suppose, to read the
graphic descriptions of football
matches between Harvard, Yale. Prince
ton. and all the rest, not omitting
Michigan, that these institutions had
degenerated into mere sporting clubs,
whose sole object was to win the PEN
nart or the championship from all
competitors. In other words, college
athletics have assumed a prominence
out Of all proportion to their real
value.
While we certainly do not decry ply
sical culture, it should be sub0rdinated
in a college curriculum TO mental de-
velopment, and be made to contribute
to the prime object Of higher education
which Is well expressed in the some
what trite saying, a sound mind in a
sound body.
Young men and women are supposed
to attend college for the purpose of fit7
ting themselves for the higher walks of
life, to become leaders of thought and
progress in every phase Of life. To ac-
complish this object, they must train
all their faculties, physical, mental and
spiritual. If they concentrate all their
energies upon mental development and
neglect to provide their brains and
nerves with a sound physical ccnstitu-
tiOn, they are very apt to fail of their
object. For a sine qua non of che
highest mental strength is a healthy
body
Hence it becomes a matter Of prime
importance to the student that he cul-
tivate the body along with the mind.
Reason and good sense therefore sug-
gest that the authorities OF our educa-
tiOnal institutions encourage students
to protect and preserve their bodily
| health. The gymnasium should form
a part of every well-equipped school OF
learning, as we'll as the classroom, and
its proper and moderate use should be
enjoined upon all students, TO the end
that they may be normally and sym
metrically developed.
But the Incorporate craze for foot
ball. boating, and other contests which
bestow such benefits as may inhere in
them upon a mere handful of students
with possibilities Of positive injury
ought to be entirely discontinued. In
fact, college authorities are beginning
to realize the vicious tendency Of col
| lege athletics 1t is announced thai
the trustees Of DePauw University viii
prohibit the game of football at tha
institution in the future. and we shall
] look to see other colleges take similar
drastic measures unless much greater
moderation is exhibited with reierenc'
to this over-vig0rous, if not positivel!
dangerous, eXercise.-DetrOit Free
! Press.
Evening journal., 1897-01-28
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.
PROTECTION FOR SUSSEX WOMEN.

PROTECTION FOR SUSSEX WOMEN.
To the Editor Of the Evening Journal
Sir: ] write that an energetic and
enterprising man of this town (Lewes)
who, with the assistance of his wife,
did a prosperous business and accumu-
lated considerable property, consisting
of household goods, horses and carriages
and real estate. He had everything
comfortable about him, but was tempt
ed and fell Bad company ruined him,
soul and body. He stopped to crime by
fraudulently raising money and left
for parts unknown, leaving his wife
and two fine children TO suffer the con-
sequences, and bear the brunt alone
Yesterday the constable sold the be-
longings of the wife. consisting of beds
bedding, cooking utensils and every
thing but her own clothing. The woman
and her children are destitute, without
even q bed to lie upon. 1t is time the
women OF Sussex should rise in theil
might and say that they must have as
much protection as their sisters of New
Castle county. The law in New Castle
protects it's women and children, but
here they are left to the tender care o
constables and justices Of the peace
who would move heaven and earth &
accomplish pauperdom Of helpless
women and children. HUMANITY.
Lewes, Del, January 2S, 1897.
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EDITORIAL COMMENT.

The train time between st. Louis
and the Mexican line has been short
ened TO twelve hours, but Canada is
still much nearer and much more prac-
ticable.-Washingt Times.
Maybe Queen Lii will be present at
the inaugural ball.-Baltimore Ameri-
can.
A special Cuban correspondent writes
that General Romola is sweeping
down from the east 1t is understood
that General Melguizo is brushing the
cobwebs off the west. while Captain
General Weyler is putting a patent-
leather finish on the north.-Chicago
News.
Great Britain, it is said, declined
peremptorily to declare what her atti-
tude would be in the event of war be-
tween the United States and Spain.
Did anybody suppose that Britain
would come in before her turn and play
her hand before the daw?-New York
Advertiser
If the big theatre hat keeps on it
will get into Congress-Pi Pittsburg
News.
The sneak thief's first care on enter
| ing a house with felOnious purpose is
generally to make sure that no men
are around So many of them have
been fOiled of late by stalwart women
that they will no longer feel any degree
of safety except in vacant house.
New York Advertiser.
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to get in their heads certain naughty
ideas corresponding to their environ
ment. II is doubtful whether any such
organizations have ever gained in use
fulness or public favor by spending in
sumptuous housing of themselves
money which they might have better
employed in immediate work for the
causes for which they stand. There are
business establishments which profit by
gallant show of furnishings or ma
sonry. but societies engaged in relig-
ious or humane work do not gain much
help from that kind of advertising
They are apt TO keep nearer both to
those who help them and those who re-
ceive their aid, when they are content
to occupy modest quarters, practice
economy in administration and devote
all their energies and resources directly
to the work that they have in mind
Newark News.
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Observation-Disclosures

PRINCESS ANNE, Nd, Jan. 2S.-At
] o'clock Tuesday Miss Emily d.
Haines and Richard Fitzgerald were
married by Rev. William II. Logan, OF
ManOkin Presbyterian Church. in Prin-
cess Anne. The church was handsomely
decorated. The bride entered the
church upon the arm CT her brother
Joseph c. Haines, Of Philadelphia
They were preceded by the ushers, Oma
A. Jones, Albert Fitzgerald, Robert F
Ducr and Henry J. Waters, and met al
the pulpit by the groom and his bes
man, Z. p. Fitzgerald, A luncheon fol
the bridal party was served at the resi-
dence of the brides mother, Mrs Anna
Haines. The couple took the north
bound express fer Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1897-01-28
He KNEW THE SIGNS.
John Bancks Did Not Have to BE a Mind
Reader.

IOnn Bhnckh Dlu Ntt nave W A|1 . -@--N
Reader.
"John," said Mrs Bancks as she
came in from outside radiant with
news, 1--WE been over to Mrs. Smiths
for few minutes
"Few minutes interrupted Mr..
Bancks, looking at his watch. "Ona
hour and 90 minutes, for 1 timed you. "
"Well, / like that John Bancka.
Who asked you to keep tally on me?"
81 wanted to 90 ont myself this even
ing, but it's too late now.
II just ran over to tell Mrs SMITH
eyes, know. You just put a shawl
over your head like any other neighbor-
hood woman and carried back six eggs
you borrowed of her yesterday"
john
'And she told you that Johnny had
the mumps and Mrs. Jones Jimmy had
the measles and lent you pattern Of
new sleeve
"John Bancks'-
"She also told you that if Smith didn't
give up going out nights and stay home
with her and the children. she'd pack
up and go home to her mother. "
"Oh, you listened, did you, John
Bancks?'
Il haven't left this chair since you
went out. You brought the bowl that
you took over the eggs in back with you
full of chilli sauce and promised to re-
turn it when you made yours. -
Before I'd spy on a woman! Sup
posing did, is there any harm in it?'
Not a bit. only wanted to save
you the trouble Of repeating what you
said to Mrs. Smith and what she said
to you. You haven't mentioned the
scandal yet. "
"What scandal?"
"The one Mrs. Smith Whispered to
you and told you never to breathe 20 a
soul as long as you lived. "
John Bancks, are you a mind reader?"
Il don't need to be where you and
Mrs Smith are concerned. know the
signs. >"
"Johnr'
Eyes, Mary"
"Just tell me one thing. How did
you know about the eggs?'
Heard you tell the dairyman when
he called this morning that You wanted
six extra to return some you had bor-
rowod.
'Ohl And about the scandal?''
cts in tonight's paper and has j1st
struck Mrs. Smith. "
Thanks, John Banoks. You have
missed your vocation. You would have
made first class detective. Too bad
that so much talent should be thrown
away on the home circlol" And Mrs.
Bancks went out and slammed the door.
Detroit Free Press.
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a generation ago, and no one can doubt
his ability or his determination to do
right according to his own views, which
hardly harmonic with modern Repub-
licanism. On this account it is some
what surprising that he should be
placed at the head of the cabinet by
Major Mckinley. These two men have
not heretofore harmonized, for Sher-
man has represented the old school of
Republicanism, while Mckinley has
stood for the more modern position as
sumed by that party.
When Mckinley was in Congress
John Sherman never looked upon him
as any great shakes" lie felt himself
head and shoulders above him. He
was never a high tariff enthusiast; in
fact, he always took the common sense
view, as much as a partisan could do
in regard to political matters, and
never believed in selling out the Re
publican party to the high tariff manu-
facturers Of the country, which was
done by Mckinley and his kind of Re
publicans, and resulted in the immense
corruption fund which elected General
Harrison to the presidency. John
Sherman did not believe in all this. In
deed, he believed that It would have
been better for the country if he had
himself been elected president.
AS to this, we are inclined to believe
that Sherman was right. If he had
gone into the presidency when Har-
rison did, backed up by Cleveland's leg
acy Of one hundred millions surplus in
the Treasury, there is no reason to be-
lieve that he would have reduced the
country in four years to the verge of
bankruptcy, and laid the foundation
for all The financial troubles which
have since existed. When we consider
these things we can but wonder that
Mckinley should have selected John
Sherman for his secretary Of state a
man who, but for his age, should have
been rewarded for his many and great
services with the presidency.
This selection Of a secretary of state
indicates a disposition on the part of
the president-elect to return to the
first principles Of Republicanism; to
abjure his absurd tariff views, to give
a cold shoulder to the jingoists of his
party, and best Of all, to continue the
foreign and financial policy Of Presi-
dent Cleveland with which it is we'll
known John Sherman las always sym
pathized. We wish the Republican
party joy in the selection Of its un-
doubtedly ablest man to become pre-
mier of the nation.
Evening journal., 1897-01-28
THE NEW PREMIER

Although we have no positive au-
Kinley TO head his Cabinet as secre-
saying so, all indications point toward
Senator Sherman. of Ohio, as having
been the choice Of President-elect Nc
Kinley TO head his cabinet as secre-
tary Of state Mr.. sherman is said to
have accepted the position. He is one
Of the ablest men in the Republican
party, and has been a standing candi-
date for presidential honors for many
years past. He is growing old, and his
age, even if he continues in the full
possession Of his faculties, has shelvec
him fof that position. He is a repre-.
sentative of old-time Republicanism
ana was a power when such men a.
Lincoln, Chase and Seward controlled
the party
John Sherman was a cabinet Officer
Evening journal., 1897-01-28
Reserve Buds.

Every one has noticed how, VIXEN
largo branch of tree is cut of, small
branches will shoot out aroand the
stump. These branches are from Che re-
serve buds, Of which all trees have
great number at every portion OF their
surface. Under ordinary clrcumstarccs
these never come TO maturity, but when
the tree is wounded on cut of or loScs
some of its branches the reserve buds ws
once come into play und renew the foli'
age.
Evening journal., 1897-01-28
WELL-KNoWN CITIzEN DEAD.

Hiatt Hutton, one of Wilmington S
best-known citizens, died at his late
residence, No. All Market street, of pa
ralysis Mr. Hutton was born seventy
years ago, at the old Indian Queen
Hotel, which stood at Fifth and Market
streets, where now stands the Clayton
House. Ia politics he was staunch Re
publican, and voted for every president
on that ticket from his 2ist year. His
funeral will take place tomorrow af-
ternoon, at o'clock Hope Lodge, /. o.
o. T., No. 21 employees of the p, w. &
B. railroad shops, and the Wilmington
Butchers Association will attend. In
termont will be made in Brandywine
Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1897-01-28
PRESIDENT JOHNsON'S COMMIT.
TEES

President A. l.. Johnson, of the Odd
Fellows Hall Company, has appointed
the following standing committees for
the year. Building Committee, George
w. Pyle, George II. Taylor, c. p. Ma
roney. Il. w. Heiss, G. c. Norton;
Renting Committee. James F. Price,
chairman; C. r. Maroney, l.. M. stock
well; Auditing Committee. James
Brown, George Fl. Taylor, l.. o. lebley;
janitor, David Downs, No. 702 Monroe
street
Evening journal., 1897-01-28
EArnN-wEAvER

CENTREVILLE, Md, Jan 2S.-R.
Bascom Eaton, of Centreville, Nd, was
married last night to Miss Bessie
Weaver. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. e. S. Fcoks in the Methodist
Episcopal Church at Winchester. The
ushers were William Weaver, of Balti-
more; Herbert Willis, of Queenstown,
and Messrs. George Eaton and J. b.
Downes, of Centreville. The bride wore
a dress of green broadcloth, trimmed
with velvet. After the wedding Mr. and
Mrs Eaton drove to their hcme, in
Centreville, where a number of friends
had collected to receive them.
Evening journal., 1897-01-28
VII STUDY AMERICAN GIRLs.

Harry Furniss, the famous English
artist and caricaturist is visiting the
larger cities here, and says he intends
TO make a special study Of the Ameri-
can girl during his stay in this cOun-
Try. Your artists complain" said he,
that the English make all American
wcmcn thin and the men all fat It is
true that the English artist always
draws an English girl when he wants
TO picture an American girl, while the
American draws an American girl to
represent her English cousin. ] am not
here for the purpose of studying the
American girl in order TO caricature
her, but in order to correctly represent
her in my pictures. There are many
points of difference between the two
girls both in face and figure"
Evening journal., 1897-01-28
ENJOYABLE EUCHRE PARTY.

The Neptune Social Club gave a
euchre party at the home Of Earl Mills,
No. 610 King street, and a delightful
evening was spent. About midnight
supper was served. Those present were:
Misses Mamie Baugh, Alice Brown
Matte Lamplugh, Hannah Hudson, Ida
Deputy, Miss Feldmier, Miss Mills
Goldie Hudson, Mamie Wagner, Earl
Mills, William Baugh, Warren Wilkins
Harry Shaw, Carl Feldmier, Alfred
Smith, William Hutchins, Grant Will
lSins. Herman Naylor, Leonard, Ha-
mann, Edward Barkley, and others.
Evening journal., 1897-01-28
TIE THREE ASSESSORS.

County Assessors James Mccoy, of
the First district; James Farley, Of the
Second district, and Charles Whann, Of
the Third district, did net have enough
to do to make it interesting for them
in the Levy Court room this morning
on this. the occasion of their third
days sitting. They are hearing appeals
and making corrections to their lists
before presenting them to the Levy
Court
Evening journal., 1897-01-28
MARRIED AT CHESAPEAKE CITY

CHESAPEAKE CITY, Jan. 28.-At
Chesapeake City Mrs. H. Lou Hety, of
Baltimore, was married on Tuesday to
Henry G. Hager, OF this town. They
were married at the home Of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs John Beiswangar.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
George Beiswanger, brother Of the bride
and pastor of Calvary Lutheran
Church, Baltimore. The wedding march
was played by Miss Alice Perry.
The bride was attired in a gown OF
gray broadcloth with hat and gloves to
match She carried La France roses
and white violets. After the wedding
breakfast the bride and groom left fo1
a trip North. Their future home will
be Chesapeake City.
Evening journal., 1897-01-28
WILMINGTON MAN THE GROOM.

GREENSBOROUGH, Nd, Jan. 2S.-
Roswell J. Bowen, of Wilmington, was
married last evening at HillsbOro
Methodist Episcopal Church, Caroline
county, to Miss NJ. Bessie Fleming,
daughter Of Charles H. Fleming. There
were two little flower girls-Kathloen
Knots and Naomi Rolph-costumed in
white silk. The ushers were Frank T.
Fleming, Harry Fisher, I. T. Sparkling
and G.. NJ. Bowen. The wedding march
was played by Professor G. C. NJ
Schrivincr. The wedding ceremony was
performed by r. f. Carpenter. The
bride was attired in a travelling suit Of
"dregs of wine"
Evening journal., 1897-01-28
OFFICERS ELECTED

This board of directors has been
elected by the Silyerbrook Cemetery
Company Henry c. White, J. Frank
White, Alfred d. Peoples and Lilburne
Chandler The directors elected the fol-
lowing officers President, Henry G.
White; vice-president, J. Frank White;
treasurer. Alfred D. Peoples; secretary,
Lilburne Chandler.
Evening journal., 1897-01-28
ANOTHER "PROBABLE7 BISHOP.

II is stated that the congregation Of
the Propaganda have proposed Rev.
Father e. p Allen, president Of Mount
ST. Mary's College, Emmitsburg. Md,
for appointment as bishop of Whining
ton. The announcement of this appoint
ment will cause another surprise in
Catholic circles, of Wilmington. There
has been so much speculation regard
ing the bishopric of Wilmington that
the knowing ones smile and say moth
ing
Evening journal., 1897-01-28
A BACHELOR sUPPER.

Thomas F. Hasson gave a supper to
a number of his bachelor friends at his
home. No. PA North Van Buren street
on Tuesday night During the even
ing five members of the Germania band
furnished music. and there were dia-
lect songs by William Connolly, pOpu-
lar airs lev John G. Mines. ana Italian
melodies by SigncTs Monteniza Tag
Evening journal., 1897-01-28
ATTORNEY GENERAL WHITE IN
TOWN

Attorney-General Robert c. White, of
Georgetown, has arrived in town and
registered at the Clayton House with
Judge Marvel The attorney general
spent to-day in conference with his
deputy, it is said in relation to the in
dictments to be drawn against certain
inspectors of election in Wilmington,
alleged to have altered returns.
Evening journal., 1897-01-28
rRIAI pnsTPONFD.

On account Of the absence Of Horace
G.. Knowles, who will represent the BIZ
lou Theatre, the case cf posting OBJ
scene posters was postponed until
Wednesday.
Evening journal., 1897-01-28
DUTCHER RETURNS HOME.

Mate Max Butcher. Of the schooner
Island City, who WIS stabbed by Jack
Frost. a seaman on the vessel. re-
turned home TO Baltimore yesterday.
He suffers from his wounds.
Evening journal., 1897-01-28
A SMALL FIRE.

a small fire was discovered this
morning in the back of the morocco
shop on the corner of Ninth and Wal
nut streets, caused by thawing cut the
Mator nines. No Glarm was sent in.
Evening journal., 1897-01-28
GAILAGHER IMPROVING.

J. J. Gallagher, Of the Levy Court,
from the Second district, is greatly inn
proved in health and expects to be out
in q few daYs.
Evening journal., 1897-01-28
MARRIAGE OF MISS FRANCIS.

The marriage has been announced Of
Miss Mary J. Francis. a wcli-known
public school teacher in this city, to
William J.. lsham. The ceremony took
place in Gilsum, n. H., on January %,
and was performed by Rev. e. y. Jar
rett
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The death Of the man who was re-
sponslble for the Seeley dinner expo
sure is said to have been caused by
worriment over that affair." Anyone
would think that these who partici-
pated in the disgraceful dinner should
have been the worriers.
Evening journal., 1897-01-28

paul, THE APOSTLE" TONIGHT
The charming oratorio of Paul, the
Apostle" will be rendered by the Ferd
Fullmer Chorus, assisted by we'll
known choir singers tonight in West
Presbyterian Church.
Evening journal., 1897-01-28
HANSCOM'S

HANscoMs PRINCE RIO corg'nr.
lie. 10.
HANSCOM'S.
7th and Market Streets.
Evening journal., 1897-01-28

A woman who recently promenaded
the public streets of New York with a
long skirts, submitted the street CLEAN
ings of her trail to a bacteriologist,
who discovered therein seven different
kinds of contagious disease microbes.
II is believed that the greater part of
these germs were deposited on the
sidewalks by the pernicious habit of
promiscuous eXpectorating.
If John Sherman should become the
head of the Mckinley cabinet, the
Cleveland Democrats should all wish
him good health and long life.
Evening journal., 1897-01-28

The Union Republicans have rented
the second floor of the Smith building
on Market street. and win remove the
headquarters of the state, county ana
First district committee from Fifth and
Shipley streets.
Evening journal., 1897-01-28

All communications intended for Inser-
tion In this column should be adressed 10
Society Editor. care of the Evening Jour
nal. Communications should be written
one side of the paper only.
Evening journal., 1897-01-28
POLITICAL NOTES.

Walter H. Hayes is in the fight
against William NJ. Byrne and Hugh c.
Browne for the Office of United States
district attorney, now held by Lewis
c. Vandegrift, Democrat.
Evening journal., 1897-01-28
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL NOTES.


Miss Mary O'Neal, daughter of Owen
ONeal, of Yorklyn, and Edward V. Du-
Ross. Of WOoddale, were married yes
terday at the home of the bride in
Yorklyn.
Rev. and Mrs. Vincent Nichols, of
Chester, spent yesterday in this city.
Paul Taylor is visiting relatives at
Kennett Square.
Coroner Samuel H. Ashbridge, of
PHILADELPHIA who is a prominent men,
Der of the Order of American Ne
chanics, has accepted an invitation to
address Winona Council and its friends
on February II.
Harry Lee, of Washington, formerly
of Wilmington, is visiting friends in
this city.
Henry c. Conrad, w. F. Kurtz and
Representatives Donaldson and Davis
went to Dover this morning.
The Oheb Sholem congregation will
give its second annual ball and recep-
ton tonight at Eden Hall.
Miss Minnie Roach is visiting Fred
erica, her former home.
Miss Mae e. Lane and Miss Matte T
Fletcher have returned from a few
days visit in Chester, Pa, as the CUES
of Mrs. Charles Fletcher.
Miss Rebecca Graham has returned
to Charlestown, Md, after a visit tC
/ Wilmington friends.
The faculty and students of Della
ware College will give a dance on Feb
ruary u.
Evening journal., 1897-01-28
LATE JANUARY BRIDES.
Roswell G. Bowen of Whining
ton Weds a Maryland Girl.
AMERICAN GIRLS HIS STUDY

A FAMOUS ENGLISH ARTISTS sPE-
CIAL PURPOSE IN THIS COUN-
TRY-SOME SOCIAL DIVERSIONS
IN WHICH WILMINGTONIANS
AND THEIR FRIENDS PARTICI-
PATED.
Evening journal., 1897-01-28

laptra and G. Irwin Dishroon. NJ. Pierre
de Convery gave a number of comic
recitatiOns.
Supper was served at midnight.
Among those who sat at the table were
II. G.. Brinton, e. A. Montgomery,
Harry Gelding, Alvin Thompson,
Thomas Mullen, Louis Blaess, Daniel
A. Dugan, William McNee, William
Meyers, George II. Anger, Frank Cam
person, Charles n. Granville, f. H.
Slaughter, f. II. Meredith. w. L. Rigby,
j. r. Gillmour and J. f. Pemeric.