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Evening journal., 1897-08-18
serlou.Iv Burned Inv \ Raw,

Denver. Aug. 1S.-Charles Z. La
combe. president Of the Mountain Elec-
trio company of this city. has seriously
burned both hands while experimenting
with X rays and Is confined to his
home, undergoing all the tortures at
tendant upon burns Of this nature. Ply
sicians are almost constantly In at
tendance. and everything possible is be-
ing done TO relieve his sufferings. Ten
days had elapsed after the application
OF the rays before Mr.. Lacombe felt any
IN effects therefrom.
Evening journal., 1897-08-18
TARIFF AND RAILWAYS.
Opinion OF Canadian Minister of Railways
on the Dingley Bill.

Ottawa, Aug 1S-The minister Of
railways. Hon. A. C. Blair. has re-
turned to the city and was asked as TO
what he thought of the alleged attempt
to construct section % of the Dingley
bill so as to make it operate severely
against Canadian railways. In reply the
minister said that he did not think it
was the intention of congress to enlarge
the scope of the section from what it ap-
peared in tn. Wilson act.
The language used in the amendment
undoubtedly made IL a little broader,
but he did not think it was intended TO
apply to railways. although perhaps it
was capable of that Interpretation He
advised the Canadian press TO keep cool
about the matter. because he added, it
would lie time enough for Canadians to
adopt line Of action when the authori-
ties at Washington interpreted the
clause as some interested parties were
anxious to have it interpreted.
Evening journal., 1897-08-18
rhe Hnt rlnI.her.,s strII,e.

Danbury, Conn. Aug. 1S.-No settle
ment has yet been reached In the strike
Of the fnishers at c. II. Merritt ~ Sons
hat factory who have quit work claim
ing that at the present schedule Of
prices they cannot make living wages.
The firm are hiring nonunion men as
fast as possible to nh the strikers
places. but as yet have secured but FIVE.
Reports from the various factories In
dicate a return of prosperity. and there
are already a number Of new men daily
coming into the city and have no dinl-
Guilty i'm securing work.
Evening journal., 1897-08-18
Maneuvers of Torpedo Boats.

interest is taken in the proposed ma
neuvers of the torpedo hotilla since the
orders issued by Acting Secretary
Roosevelt Mr.. Roosevelt contemplates
visiting the fiotilla when II reaches some
point in the south. either at Savannah
or Florida There will be but one regu-
lar naval engineer on the fotilla. The
steam engineering of the other vessels
will be managed by machinists and 9TH
ers who have acquired some knowledge
of naval engineering.
Evening journal., 1897-08-18
THE DIVINE HEALER.
He Appears In New York and Open,
Headquarters.

headQuarteras
New York. Aug. 1S.-August Schrader.
who calls himself a divine healer has
keen here for a week, but 1t was not
until last evening he made his presence
known By opening a headquarters at
1887 Madison avenue and displayed a
banner with the words divine healer"
emblazoned on an orange field.
Sehrader says he was born at Green
Bay. Wis, 81 years ago, and at the age
of 13 God told him he liked him and was
pleased to make him his instrument to
help people get rid of their Affections.
since thai time he says, he has been
fairly prosperous.
Six months ago he claims, he made
tour of the west and was last at At
anta where he blessed $4,000 people.
Most of the applicants for his "blessing"
were negroes.
Two persons, man and a baby, were
blessed by Schrader and from all ap-
pearances there is not much interest
here in the divine healer.
Evening journal., 1897-08-18
snrer nIlnIne plseonllnuod.

Idaho Springs. Colo. Aug. lS--As a
result Of the decline In silver the Ia
MARITIME mine has discharged IT'S force
of men working on silver lodes. The la
MARITIME has been one of the heaviest
producers in the state. The company
will now work the gold lodes In the
mine. The owners Of the silver mines
in the upper end of Clear Greek county
will also discontinue the working OF sill
yer properties and IN the future give
attention exclusively TO the gold bear-
inr veins
Evening journal., 1897-08-18
Disappearing Gun Carriage Contracts.

Washington. Aug. 1S.-The ordnance
bureau of the war department has
awarded the contract for building five
disappearing carriages to the Bethlehem
iron company of Bethlehem, Pa, at
sos, $50 each This was the lowest bid
and the quickest time offered. The first
carriage is to be ready in four months.
and one is TO be completed every five
weeks thereafter. These carriages are TO
be not only disappearing, but they are
to be on a swivel for all around firing.
They will mount - inch guns.
Evening journal., 1897-08-18
Legion Of Honor Meotlnr.

Buffalo, Aug. 1S.-The supreme coun-
Gil Of the American Legion Of Honor
has convened here. with Supreme Pres
ident John NJ. Gynnell presiding The
reports of the supreme president, secre-
tary. treasurer and trustees were read.
An effort viii be made 70 amend the by
laws Of the association, which, It Is said
do not conform with the laws Of several
ttates.
Evening journal., 1897-08-18
mo strlkine stonecutters.

New London. Conn. Aug 1S.-The 30
stonecutters at Henry Gardiner's quar-
ries al Milestone. who are out on a
strike because Of dispute over com
pensation for particular work, have not
yet returned to work, though it is be-
neved the matter will soon be adjusted
through a committee, who viii confer
with the committee from the Manu-
facturers' association.
Evening journal., 1897-08-18
cnnovns, slarer Hnd Aceomnllees.

London, Aug. 1S.-The Daily Mall says
It has ascertained that Michel Angiolillo,
the assassin of Premier Canovas del
Castillo. now under sentence OF death,
was in London during the jubilee festiv-
tiles. Anglolillo witnessed the process
sion and resided with various anarchist
comrades. 1t Is believed that some of
these We're accomplices before the fact
I'm the murder of Canovas.
Evening journal., 1897-08-18
n1nn nrnrdered In snraforn conntr.

Saratoga. Aug. lS.-Frankn ID. Colts
has been murdered near Effners lake
in the northern part Of Saratoga coun-
ty The body was found on the road
side with the skull crushed. The po-
lice are hunting for the man last seen
In his company. No motive is assigned
for the murder. He leaves a widow.
Evening journal., 1897-08-18
ohlect DO nestownI of nn ord.r.

Vienna. Aug. 1S.-According to a dis
patch from Constantinople. the whole
diplomatic body has protested TO the
sultan against his bestowal Of the Or
der of Glory on NJ. Stoilon. the Bulga-
rian premier. declaring that henceforth
they will refuse To- accept the inferior
order Of Mediidleh.
Evening journal., 1897-08-18
sentence Of Death conarnsd.

Madrid Aug. 1s.-The supreme council
of war has confirmed the sentence of
death passed by court martial at Yer
CARA on Michel Angiolillo. alias GeIi.
the assassin Of Premier Canovas del
Castillo. The murderer win be executed
on Thursday or Friday.
Evening journal., 1897-08-18
husband suicides Grief Kns wne.

Danvire. Ills. Aug 1S.-Suicide and
grief caused the death Of husband and
wife in this city. Henry Hammett, an
aged and respected citizen. died from
the effects of an opiate. and his wife.
Frustrated with woe. expired three hours
later. III health was the cause assigned
for the suicide. Hamnett WAS g. and
bfs tt.ffa so
Evening journal., 1897-08-18
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Score. of the baseball Games.

"N"TN7 u VI" 1'II9"NHII NHIII'''
At New York
New York .... 3 0 o 2 2 o 10
Philadelphia . 0 . o 0 0 % 1 b. 8
New York-Hits, 10; errors. ?. Phlla-
delphia-Hlts. IS; errors. 3.
At Baltimore
Baltimore .... 0 2O1O 8 s-i2
Brooklyn ......0 2 o 0 0 0 0 0 l. 3
Baltimore-Hits IS; errors, 3. Brook
lyn--Hits. 8; errors, 0.
At Boston
Boston ......... OIL 10 3 o o. Z
Washington 80. 2 0 0 0 0 r. &
Boston-Hts. 10; errors G. Washing
ton-HIts o. errnrs A.
Evening journal., 1897-08-18

The Greater Wilmington Printing
prepared to do printing of every de-
scription quickly and efficiently.
Evening journal., 1897-08-18
FILLING IN THE MARSH.

The large hydraulic dredge. having
completed the work of filling In the
lighthouse reservation at the mouth OF
the Christiana has arrived at Bush S
Evening journal., 1897-08-18

wharf and resumed the work of filling
in the property of the Delaware Con-
struction Company, at the mouth of the
Brsndywine. The undiscovered surface
is literally alive with birds.
The Monitor-register., 1897-02-05
ROYAL HUNT TOMFOOLERY.
What 1t Costs to Maintain the Famous
Sport.

What 1t Costs to Maintain the Famous
Sport.
A year or two ago, says the editor of
London Truth, [ took up the matter of
the royal buclhounds, for have always
thought that anything with less of the
redeeming feature of sport than to cart
tame deer to some spot, turn it out,
hunt it with dogs, and, having hunted
it down, put it back in its cart for an
other days sport cannot well be con-
celved. When | was engaged in this
crusade, received many letters assur-
ing me that the deer like being pursued
by dogs, although how the animals con-
yeyed their singular idea of pleasure to
the writers of the letters was not ex-
planned to me. Now that the bishops
have joined the crusade, we may hope
that the cruel tomfoolery of this royal
hunt will soon cease.
The country pays the costs. The sal
ary Of the master of the buckhounds
(e1, 200 per annum) is always enjoyed
by nobleman, the occupant of the post
changing with a change of ministers.
Besides this there are salaries to hunts
men, whips and others, the purchase
and keep of horses and hounds, etc. I
should suppose that the total outlay
must be about $4,000 per annum This
is betrayed, it is true, from the civil
list. But when the amount needed to
maintain the sovereign was investigated
in order to arrive at the total necessary,
this expenditure was included in the
estimate.
1t is suggested by the bishops that the
quarry should cease to be deer and
should henceforward be red herring.
But the idea, as an attribute of majesty,
of the sovereign keeping lot of dogs to
run after red herring is childish
The Monitor-register., 1897-02-05
MILITARY SCIENCE.

simplified Notifications, Bicycles and Au-
tomato Guns Are Modern Features.
1t seems to be the general opinion
the development of military science in
the immediate future will be in the di-
rection of simplified Notifications, great
er utilization of the bicycle and the ex-
tended use of some form Of automatic
gun. The modern army engineer sees
little use in raising great mounds of
earth such as used to be done when
hasty and even permanent works were
needed. The bigger the earthwork the
greater the mark for the enemy's guns
A hole in the ground has been the theo-
retical formula for fort building, and
now that we possess fieldpieces with
disappearing carriages it can be prac-
tically carried out. A gun that is capa-
BILE of rising out of an innocent looking
hole, pouring forth great volleys of
death dealing bullets and then sinking
out of sight, leaving hardly a trace of
it's presence and certainly nothing to fire
at, is formidable enough to invest the
new theory with all needful logic. 1t
would be to an enemy what the hollow
road near Waterloo was to the cuiras-
siers of Napoleon.
The rifle of the future will be the au-
tomato rifle This is the conclusion of
| military men not only of this, but of
other countries. General Willie, Ger
man army expert on the subject of fire
arms, says decisively that it will ulti-
mately be the rife in general use by the
armies Of the world. Its particular point
of merit is its capacity for doing away
with the mechanical operation of load
ing. In effect it does its own loading,
leaving the soldier free to attend to the
business of firing, thus concentrating his
attention on his opponent and rendering
his aim surer.
As pointed out by General Willie, the
force of the recoil of the automatic gun
is employed for charging and closing
the breech, and the firer has only to let
off the shot in order again to load the
weapon, SO that the number of shots dis
charged without an effort is precisely
the same as the total contents of the
magazine. The only comparatively
weak part of the automatic gun lies in
its springs, but, as they have been found
after tests made in Austria to withstand
the wear and tear of from 10, 900 to a.
00G discharges, this does not count for
mAch.-New York Sun.
The Monitor-register., 1897-02-05

One of the reasons advanced for the
appointment of North Jerseyman al
Secretary Of State is that Samuel Fl
Grey, of Camden, is to be made Attor
ney- General and the Governor does not
think South Jersey is entitled to both of
these Offices. AS matter of fast, North
Jersey has almost monopoly of the
lucrative positions at the present time.
There is the Vice President to begin
with; then the Governor, the Governors
Private Secretary, the President of the
Senate, Chancellor. Judge Uaited States
Supreme Court, three Vice Chancellors,
five judges Supreme Court, two Law
Ju iges of Court of Errors and Appeals,
United States District Attorney, State
Treasurer, Clerk in Chancery, Superin-
tendent of Public Instruction, Keeper of
State Prison, State Prison Supervisor,
three members Board of Assessors, two
members Board of Taxation, Commis-
sioner of Banks and Iosurance and
Custodian of the Capitol. All of these
come from above Trenton. North Jersey
Is certainly we'll cared for.
The Monitor-register., 1897-02-05

The New York Tribune cautions the
Legislature against initiating the stupid
and greedy blunders" of it's Democratic
predecessors by legislation ''infringing on
Home Rale principles, extending the
terms of Ulcers beyond the terms fo1
which they were elected or appointed,
and transferring TO Trenton powers and
prerogatives belonging to each munici.
pality." This is timely warning. The
people of New Jersey are opposed to a
government by commissions, in the ap.
pointing of which they have no part, aud
they manifested that opposition foul
years ago by ousting from power tht
Democratic machine. 1t would be very
unwise for the Republicans to follow the
same line Of tactics which helped to ruin
their enemies, and we trust there will be
no attempt to do so
The Monitor-register., 1897-02-05

George B. Roberts, President of The
Peunsy ylvania Railroad Company, died at
his country home, just outside of Pnila.
delphia, where he was born and always
lived, oD Saturday Afternoon, surrounded
by his family. Hewas Ga years old and had
bsen i'll since last summer. President
Roberts was remarkable illustration of
the possibilities of development for
American youth. He began his career
with the Pennsylvania Railroad at seven
teen as rodmap, and gradually worked
his way to the top of its spl endid system
of rece goizing ability in its employees
and promoting them for fficient service.
He was COZ sertative in bis policy,
possessed of rare executive ability, clear
in insight and sagacity. and of unerring
judgment, peculiarly fitting him for the
responsible duties that developed him as
the head of great corporation, approach
ing in its exactions the government of an
empire. Upon few mep have devolved
weightier responsibilities, but be dis
charged them all with signal ability, as
the present status of the Pennsylvania
Railroad system shows, which is itself a
monument of bis genius. J. Edgar
Thompson and Thomas A. SCOTT pioneered
che field, and it was left for George B.
Roberts to develop the magnificent
property which their bold and dasbipg
policy acquired and projected. BE
practically fixed the policy of the
COMPANY for years to come. and his
death, while it makes way for a new
head, will not materially change the
policy. Frank Thomson, the first Vice.
President, aud who has been acting
President during Mr.. Roberts illness, was
elected to the vacant position on Tuesday
at meeting of the Board of Directors
The new President, like bis predecessor,
is a product of the Company, thoroughly
familiar with it's work and needs. and
fully capable to assume the responsi
bilities.
The Monitor-register., 1897-02-05
Happiness For Thousands
The Remarkable Offer of q Great
Newspaper 10 EverbOdy. old and
Young,

'The Philadelphis Press" in acco'
dance vi its policy of al~aye keeping
alb east of the times, ann uncrs tpar
ture which is certain to attract wide
spread attention by reason of its novel !,
and to bring happiness 20 thousands. l.
is the establishment OF a premium depart
ment through which men aud won Il
boys and girls, schools, churches. clubs
and societies can get, free If cost, THE
things they have b ca wanting for years.
but have bsen unable to buy. The range
If gifts which "The Philadelphia Press
proposes to give free to those who will
make a little effort is SO great that il
embrsees almost everything, useful and
ornamental, which anybody can wish for.
The project even includes the payment
by '.The Press of the expenses of a
course in any college or university for
any number of ambitious young men and
women The whole plan Is Described in
ssTbe Philadelphia Press" Premium List,
which can be obtained free from any
agent for s.The Press" or will bs sent by
mail to any person who will send two
two cent stamps to "The Press" Premium
Department, Philadelphla.
The Monitor-register., 1897-02-05
NEWS AT THE C0UNTY.sEAT.
SALEM. Feb. 4. 1897

SALEM, Feb. 4, 1897.
Evangelist Hyde closed his labors at
the First NJ. E. Church on Sunday even.
ing, when there was large attendance,
necessitatiDg an overflow meeting. Dur
ing the revival services We understand
that about 13O persons were converted,
and III were at the altar. Last Thurs
day night the members of the two church.
es formed in rank at the Broadway M. E.
Church, and marched to the First Church.
1t was an impressive sight. The meetings
will probably conclude with this week.
We are glad to know that Rev. j. R.
Thompson is now much better in health.
and able to attend to his pastoral duties.
He expects to be transferred to another
field of labor at the coming session of the
Conference. The Salvation Army band,
now laboring in Woodstown with such
success, we learn will begin services in
the Broadway M. E Church on Feb. 18th.
Miss Grace D. Morton, who was grad
uated from the State Normal School,
Trenton, on Friday last, left on Monday
for Woodbury., where she has accepted
the position as Assistant Principal 10 the
| Grammar School at that place.
The floating ice in the Salem creek
cove bas worked it's way between the
piIing of the ice guard surrounding the
Salem lighthouse and has succeeded in
canting the whole structure some twenty
or thirty degrees out of thu perpendicu
lar. The door opening to the light room
was jammed SO as to prevent Keeper
Breeze from entering without injurinR
the property, and as the white sectors
course has been changed it was deemed
unnecessary to light the light. Keeper
Breeze thinks that no further damage
will ensue Before again lighting the
light it will be necessary to straighten
up the ructure.
Carpenter s. Mitchell have secured from
the Geo. W. Garrison heirs the valuable
store property adjoining the Nelson
House on Es Broadway, which they
intend to fit up in first class style fol
their business.
The Monitor-register., 1897-02-05
Reduced Rates TO washington ON Ac.
count of the INAUGURATION via
PENNSYLVANIA Rail rOad

For the benefit of those who desire to attend
the ceremonies incident to the Inauguration of
President elect Mckinley, the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company will sell excursion tickets
to Washington March I, 2, 8, and 4. valid to
return from March 4 to 8, at the following
rates.
From New York. $500; Philadelphia,
$5.4o; Phillipsburg. 1913; Trenton, So 70,
and from all other stations on the Pennsylvania
system at reduced rates.
This inauguration will be most interesting
event; and will undoubtedly attract large
number of people from every section of the
country
The magnificent facilities of the Pennsyl
vania Railroad make this line the favorite
route to the national capital at all times. and
its enormous equipment and splendid terminal
advantages at Washington make it especially
popular on such occasions
The Monitor-register., 1897-02-05
Total given durlng II mos. 1897, $40, 10000
A Three-Days' Tour TO Washington

Washington at the present time is the most
attractive city on the continent Its archi
tectural granduer has often been commented
upon, and its various departments and institu
tons are among the most interesting in the
world. The Capitol, the Treasury, the
Bureau of Engraving and Printing, the
Smithsonian Institution and National Museum
and the new Congressional Library are all
intensely interesting, and the great Monument
affords view long to be remembered.
The next personally conducted tour of the
Pennsylvania Railroad will leave New York
and Philadelphia February II. Tickets.
including transportation. hotel accommoda-
tons, and every necessary expense will be
sold at the following rates: From New York,
Brooklyn and Newark, SI4 so; Phillipsburg,
N. $I4.5o; Pottsville. SI4 80; Cape May,
SI2 IS; and at proportionate rates from other
points.
For tickets. itineraries. and full information
apply to ticket agents; Tourist Agent, IIe6
Broadway, New York; or Geo w Boyd.
Assistant General Passenger Agent, Broad
Street Station, Philadelphia
The Monitor-register., 1897-02-05
Frances E. Willard's Health.

Katharine Leute Stevenson In her visit
to CASTLE. N. Y, says to the Union Sigma
readers:
"From most important conference
with the Chieftain, am snatching few
moments for my weekly talk. reached
here yesterday, and we have already dis
cussed matters manifold. 1t would dc
you all good to see how we'll Miss Willard
seems, and how kindly she is taking the
She still does the work of two or three
women, but at much less expenditure oi
vital force than heretofore, and we are
confidently believing that she will bp
better than now very soon."
The Monitor-register., 1897-02-05

If the present session of the Legislature
is to be a short one it ill be because
there is little to do rather han the prompt
ness with which the work is done. -Four
weeks of the session have now passed,
and practically nothing has been done
beyond the introduction of bills Tardy
work now and then rush things at the
close is not wise method. A number of
that should be carefully considered be
fore fl al action. Fortunately the make
up of the majority is such that while it is
not likely to take any steps along new
md uptried lines