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Evening journal., 1897-03-27
OUR NATloNAL LEGISLATORS
Who Appeal In Certain Way to Certain
People.

People.
To him who in the love of the capi-
tol holds communion with its daily Wis
itors they speak various language.
Which, being interpreted, means that
if one frequent the capitol and listen to
what cne may hear there he will hear
some right funny things.
Not a great while ago there was
small party Of persons from some one Of
the outlying Maryland or Virginia dis
tricts, presumably the latter, as the mud
ON their shoes was redder than Mary
land mud, who were seeing the sights
Of the magnificent building under the
direction Of one Of those useful adjuncts
10 the cause Of education, a capitol
guide.
The party had got rs far as the ro-
tunda and were gazing cn the paintings,
works Of ant, and so forth, in that cir
cular collection Ct movable and immov
able creations, when handsome man
came cut Of the entrance leading from
the house and passed in review
"That. said tho guide, designating
the gentleman passing, lis the hand
soonest member of congress.
us that so?' responded the Oldest
woman in the party, one Of that sharp
faced, sharp tongucd kind Of elderly
women one always wants to hear talk
and still is always in fear lest be hear
something that would cut hole in him.
Then, without waiting to hear what
further the guide might have to say on
the subject, she moved around where
she could get view of the beautiful
legislator as long as he was in sight,
and fairly feasted her eyes on him IL
fascinated silence.
Some minutes later another object
Of interest" passed the party.
"There gees the smartest man in con-
gress, said the guide
'Is that sof' responded the elderly
woman in exactly the same tone rs be-
fore, ard she at once manifested an ex.
actly similar interest in this one anC
watched him until he had passed out oi
sight.
For as lorg rs five minutes theloaft
er she was silent and walked aimlessly
behind the others, locking at those won
derful pictures On the walls, but no
seeing them.
Whats the matter with mother?'
exclaimed a tall, gangling girl, turning
to see what had become of the gooC
lady.
9TH amt nothin the matter Will
me, " she answered as spry as anything
Il was jest a-thinkin I'd like to b
purity, and I'd like to be smart, but IL
ruthcr be like what l am than be q con
gresham, deed / would, and dom
keer who knows i'll"
And she evidently didn't, for every
body within so feet Of her could hea
what she said. Washington Star.
Evening journal., 1897-03-27

but the honor Of our state is at stake.
The insufficiency of our penal institu-
tions, as well as their insecurity, Is at
present a by-word in all parts Of the
East, and it is time that we were
abreast Of our sister states in the mat
ter of prison reform.
Let us go to the matter with papef
and pencil, and balance accounts be-
tween the present and the proposed
system, and II there is a showing in
favor Of the State Work-house, pass the
MI and get it built and in use as soon
as possible.
Evening journal., 1897-03-27
Electric Eyes.

The latest adjunct that science gives
to the surgical operator is an electric
eye Strictly speaking, it is not an eye
at all, but rather sort of searchlight,
which is used to aid the human eye in
delicate surgical operations.
Oftentimes surgeons are handicapped
in their work by the fact that they can
not see distinctly the parts upon which
they must operate. The formation Of
the human body is such that in many
instances no light can be put directly
upon the particular part of the human
anatomy that is to be operated upon.
The eye can see to the extent of human
capability, but i'll intricate operations,
however strong the light in the operat-
ing theater may be, the rays lack that
penetration and power Of concentration
so necessary to delicate surgical opera
tiOns.
Professor Charles E. Quimby, Of
Bellevue hospital, New York, has pat
ented this new aid to surgery From an
ordinary electric light wire connection
is made with this device, which fits the
face much in the manner Of a pair of
spectacles The appliance in itself con-
sists Of two small incandescent lamps,
which are fitted one above and the other
below the eye Of the operator They are
80 adjusted that the rays focus at apoint
sufficiently near the ordinary point of
vision TO throw all the power Of the
electric rays upon the point desired.
1t is practically a portable scarchlight
adapted to the operating thcater The
lamps are in the form of an annulal
glass globe, with an illuminating con.
ductor An insulated backing consist
ing Of a metal leather lined band, which
passes around the head. prevents the
heat from affecting the woarcr, and al
the same time holds the light in position
and prevents any possible effect thai
otherwise the electricity might have
upon the wearer The lights more near
! ly resemble long glass tubes than any
thing else. Within these tubes are PLACED
the lamps, which can be adjusted TO any
desired angle. When direct downward
ray is desired, a small reflector is fixeC
above the light and the rays thrown il
the desired direction.-San Francisco
Examiner.
Evening journal., 1897-03-27
JAPANESE MOTHERS.
rhey Thoroughly Understand the Tende'
Care of Children.

They Thoroughly Understand the Tender
Care of Children.
It sometimes happens that one sees
young American mother so utterly unit
for the training Of children and for the
duties of motherhood that one cannot
but wonder why it pleased Providence
ever to give her the care Of little ones.
This happens sometimes in the case of
really estimable women, and l have
heard young mother say sadly that she
never quite knew what TO do with baby,
it was such queer little thing and she
was half afraid to touch it. Other young
things in the shape of puppies, kittens,
or even colts, she knew all about and
was quite at home with, but her own
child remained a sort Of curious and un-
canny little being to her till his baby
DAYS were over and he began TO share
in his mothers hobbies in boyish sort
of way.
Now, in Japan mother like this is
an impossibility She is not interested
in politics or in social reforms, neither
is she bent on being social success, nor
devoted to any scientific philanthropic
work, as are so many of her western sis
ters. She is par excellence a mother,
and one who cannot be rivaled in any
other country. No children are so well
and carefully tended as hers, and she IS
patient and gentle with them, never
threatening them, if they arc unruly,
with corporal punishment, nor raising
her voice and scolding them III the un-
pleasant way one so often hears IN other
countries The japanese mother IS o
born kindergaertnerin and enters into
the lives of her little ones just as easily
as the western kindergarten teacher who
has undergone a long period OF study
and training. To her the duties OF
motherhood come naturally, for among
her nation women who will make good
mothers are chosen as wives, and thus
in the course of nature the quality OF
motherliness is intensified as time goes
on, and the race Of mothers becomes
very superior
Nowhere is motherhood as respected
as in Japan, and nowhere does th'
mother receive more attention from boil
her husband and her children. She j
regarded as the maker Of the race. an'
her maternal duties are considered to b
exceedingly honorable and to entitle he
TO the utmost consideration and affcc
tion. -Pittsburg Dispatch.
Evening journal., 1897-03-27
THE MERRY GoRMANs.

The German brothers seem TO have
captivated public opinion in their new
departure and have renewed the fame
once accorded them in the minstrel line.
The play affords opportunity for the
introduction of a number of songs,
dances and interesting incidents. The
many. good features in the production
are received with much applause. THE
Gilhoolys Abroad" is full of mirth ano
as interpreted by the German brothers
and the clever company with which
they have surrounded themselves will
undoubtedly be greeted with crowded
houses during an engagement here
which is for next Tuesday evening, al
the Grand Opera House. There viii
also DC a bargain matinee in the after
noon.
Evening journal., 1897-03-27
THE STATE woRK-HoUsE

Members of the General Assembly
should not permit senseless prejudice
defeat the State Work-house bill. Chief
Justice Lore and the other advocates Of
prison reform who visited Dover this
week did not appeal so much to the
sentiment Of the members as to their
business sense. They advanced a prop
osition in addition and subtraction,
and the fact should not be lost sight of
in the fr ght that was occasioned by the
idea Of increasing the state debt. If we
can borrow a certain sum of money
build a state work-house. create a sink
ing fund and at the end OF fifteen OF
twenty years not only have a modern
prison. but also pay off the money sc
borrowed without increasing taxation
it should be done. We think that Chic
Justice Lore proved quite conclusively
by facts and figures that this grefAt re
suit could be obtained by adopt pg ;
certain simple, but effective, plar
whereby the disgraceful jails o the
present day can be done away with anC
a creditable institution substit AteC
therefor.
This is a business as we'll as a sen
timental matter, and not one to b,
lightly considered. II involves not onh
the safe keeping Of a criminal class ane
the consequent protection of society
Evening journal., 1897-03-27
"sOWING THE WIND" !"

Unusual interest has been awakened
among the amusement going people Of
this city by the approaching engage
ment of Sowing the Wind" Sydney
Grundys play which has been the great
theatrical sensation of this country for
the past two years. The play is to be
produced under the direction of Julius
Calm, at the Grand Opera House, on the
evening Of Friday, April 9. The strong
points of the play are its theme, Sex
Against Sex" its ingenious plot. its in
tenseiy dramatic situations, its sharply
drawn characters, its pungent dialogue
its fine scenic embellishments and its
magnificent costumes. Add to these a
company of talented players and there
are the ingredients c. performance
worthy of the grea. success II has
achieved.
Evening journal., 1897-03-27
ADJUSTMENTS.
MANTELL LAST NIGHT.

Robert Mantell delighted one of the
largest audiences of the season at the
Opera House last night with his new
play, "A Gentleman From Gascony."
The pay itself Is Interesting, but with
out much plot, but in the part of the
brave, dashing, courageous HuguenOt,
Mr.. Mantell had the heroic role which
exactly suited him. Charlotte Beh-
rens made a pretty and charming Ca
brielle, but the strongest feminine role
was in the hands nf Miss Minnie Monk,
who played the part of the vengeful
mother with cleverness and credit.
Miss Nina Morris. as the gypsy girl,
was graceful and pleasing. and won an
edy role was in the care of r. A. Eb-
erie, boastful, cOwardly officer.
Evening journal., 1897-03-27
A OF BIT LIFE.

A maiden sat within the door q
And sang ms many times before. "a
A man to daily toll passed by, w
No love nor pleasure lit his eye.
But when he heard the merry song
He whistled as he went along.
A woman by the window wopt
For one who in the churchyard slept.
But when upon her hearing fell
That tune she knew and loved 20 weii,
The food Of burning tears was staid,
And soon a song her lips essayed.
Her neighbor heard the tender strain
And softly Joined the sweet refrain.
Thus all day long that one gong bore
Its joyousness from door to door.
Sara J. Denton.
Evening journal., 1897-03-27
ENJOYABLE SURPRISE PARTY.

Surprise parties are usually pleasant
affairs, but the one rendered to Mrs.
Hattie Talley, at her home, in Brandy
wine hundred, on Thursday night was
exceptionally so. The party assem-
bled at the Eight Square school-house
and from there proceeded to the home
Of Mrs. Talley She was very much
surprised at first, but was equal to the
occasion, and cordially welcomed the
unexpected visitors. During the even
ing vocal and instrumental selections
were rendered by the company, and
supper was served.
Among those present were: Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Talley, Mr. and Mrs. Minshall
HinksOn. Mr., and Mrs. Lewis Chandler.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eber Talley, Mr.. and Mrs.
Joel c. Fierce, Mr. and Mrs. Luff, Mr.
and Mrs. Lewis Husbands, Misses Edna
Hankins, Jennie Hinkson, Lizzie Ram
sey, Alice Way, Florence Talley Sadie
Talley, Mary Teat, Mary Hinkson Will
liam Hinkson, Professor II. W. Davis.
Samuel Brown, Samuel Talley, Frank
Talley, Eugene Luff, William, David
and Joseph Ramsey, Michael Hanley,
George and Edward Talley, Roy Pierce,
Howard Talley, Walter Husbands Her
bert Chandler, and others.
Evening journal., 1897-03-27
I'm MIZzOURA" TONIGHT.

At the Grand Opera House tonight
will be presented the beautiful domes-
tic drama, I'm Mizzoura," by Augustus
Thomas. a thoroughly American play
by an American author. The story is a
true one, woven about the great express
robbery that happened some ten OF
twelve years ago on the train going
from St. Louis to Kansas City. The
characters are taken from life, and
drawn i'm Mr.. Thomas own clear and
mastery way. Jim Radburn, the sher-
iff of Pike county, is. of course, the cen
trail one and the brave, honest-hearted
man with his story of love and sacrifice
wins the sympathy of all. 1t is a pow
erful character successfully pictured
The other characters Mr.. Thomas has
drawn so clear cut in his delightful
play that one remembers having seer
them IN real life ana wonders why sucf
quaint characterizations had not beer
brought forward before.
Evening journal., 1897-03-27
WILL PROBABLY GO TO JAIL.
COUNSEL DISAGREE AS TO THE
SHERIFFS RIGHT TO ACCEPT
SCHLESS' UNDERWRITING BOND.


Samuel J. Schless will probaly have
to 60 to Jail this afternoon. He was
arrested early in the week on a capias
taker out before ProthOnotary Wool
ley, charging him with transferring
personal property worth at least 800,
with intent to defraud the First Ma
tional Bank, at his iewelry store, south
west corner Fourth and Market streets.
Herbert II. War and Christopher l..
Ward represented Schless in the hear
ing before the resident judge to-day.
l.. c Vandegrift and Robert Penning-
ton represented the bank. The hearing
could not be completed, because plain
tiff demanded time to prove Schless
original ownership by certain tele-
grams received over the Western Union
wireG
Judge Grubb fixed Friday morning
next at 10 o'clock for a conclusion ol
the hearing. The Messrs. Ward moved
that they be allowed to enter bail tC
save their client from Imprisonment.
Judge Grubb stated that the sheriff
was the sworn custodian of Schless
and he could do anything in a case o
debt so the prisoner was produced a
the proper time.
Mr. Vandegrift cautioned the sheris
about taking an indemnifying bond ant
Schless will probably go to Jail this Al
| ternoon.
Evening journal., 1897-03-27

With the Board CT Trade and the
General Assembly both interested in
the presentation Of silver testimonial
to the gus boat Wilmington, the ceremon
ial should be quite an impressive affair.
1t is 20 he hoped that the secretary Of
the navy will order the boat to Will
mingtol in order that the presentation
can be participated in by the thousands
of Deldwareans who are interested in
the namcsaks of the metropolis Of the
state.
Evening journal., 1897-03-27
SATURDAY. MARCH 27, 1897.
HANDY NOT IT'S FRIEND.


II is with pleasure that we note that
Senator Handy disclaims all response
bility and friendship for the bill now
before the state Senate which compels
all Wilmington school teachers to re-
side permanently within the city limits.
We could not believe that man OF his
sound common-sense would be the IA
ther CT such a harmful piece of legisla-
tion. No one can find fault with him
for introducing the bill, for 1t is part
and parcel of his duty, but 1t would
have been highly improper for him to
have given it his endorsement espec-
tally as he lives so close to cur city
that its interests are his interests.
We want the best teachers we can
get. no matter where they come from or
where they reside. 1t is not part OF the
duty of the state to fix their abode. IL
they are competent to impart knowl-
edge to the children, and are close
enough to the city 10 be at the schoal
houses at the times prescribed by the
regulations of the Board OF Public Edu
cation, that is all that the taxpayers
have a right to expect. There are many
places near Wilmington which would
make most pleasant abiding places for
teachers who have spent the day in the
tiresome work Of training the young
mind. Many of them are preferable to
the city for a person whose leisure
hours should be spent in quiet which is
so restful to the mind after a day in tho
school-room. Not only that, but there
"a another consideration. Our teachers
are not paid munificent salaries, and
the money that they get for their pro-
fessional services must be made to 90
as far as it will. Living is cheaper out
side the city than in it, and 1T is credit
able TO some of the teachers that they
have due regard for the financial side
of the question Further than that
some of our teachers have relatives wh6
live close to the city. To say that tney
must give up a comfortable suburban
home. amid most congenial surround
ings and come to Wilmington ant
hoard among strangers and under fai
less congenial conditions would be 1901
ish in the extreme.
There is nothing IN the atmosphere
of the hundreds which surround VII
mington which makes a teacher useless
or undesirable in our public schools, i
she prefers to breathe IT, Neither Il
the volume of trade lost to the city, TO
most Of the teachers do their shoppini
here. no matter whether they resid
within or without the corporate limits
The only ones who lose by the non
residence are the clearinghouse keep
ers. and there has been no general up
rising of this class against the teacher
who. for reasons best known to them
selves. prefer a country home to a cit
clearinghouse.
We believe that there is siniste
motive back Of the bill. Perhaps tner
is some person who wants to create
vacancy or two for the benefit OF
friend or two. Simple interest IN IN
public service never prompted the bi
introduced by Senator Handy. Tn
words Selfish Place-seeking' are wri
ten all over its face.
If the General Assembly is wise
will leave all such matters to the Boar
of Public Education, which is be-
oualiaed to minister to the needs of OF
public schools, and to select the be
instruments to perform a great educi
tional work.
Evening journal., 1897-03-27

Now tha. the Senate has without
much ceremony killed Boiler Inspection
Pill No. 2, we presume that the men
who expected to profit by its passage
will decide that the entire country is
going to the dogs and that they have
nothing left to live for. The senators
are to be congratulated upon having
scotchod a snake which had previously
been seotched i'm the House.
Evening journal., 1897-03-27
ONE SHORT PUFF CLEARS THE

ONE SHORT PUFF CLEARS THE
HEAD.-Does your head ache? Have
you pains over your eyes? Is there a
constant dropping in the throat? Is
the breath offensive? These are GER
tain symptoms OF catarrh DR.. Ag-
news Catarrhal Powder will cure most
stubborn cases in marvelously short
time. If you have had Catarrh a week
it's sure cure. If it's Of fifty years
standing it's just as effective.
Sold by ~ b. Danforth, Market street
and Second street. Wilmington, Del.
Evening journal., 1897-03-27

If President Mckinley holds off much
longer on the Federal judgeship ap-
pointment, all of the present aspirants
will have passed the age limit and some
new judicial timber will have to be
brought into the field.
Evening journal., 1897-03-27

We understand that Governor Tunnel
has decided to offer a reward for the
capture and conviction of the murderer
of Mrs. Tuchton. While many persons
entertaIn rhe theory of suicide, it will
be worth a great deal to the state and
to society to have the mystery cleared
up 70 tne public's satisfaction.
Evening journal., 1897-03-27

Grand Master George w. Fisher, of the
Grand Lodge. I. o. o. F.. and other Of
ficials, have been ;nvited to deliver adj
dresses at the celebration of the sew
enty-eighth anniversary Of the order
to be held next month.
Evening journal., 1897-03-27
In A SOCIAL WAY.
Some of the Affairs Whining
ton Folk Talk About.
AN ENJOYABLE SURPRISE PARTY.
WHERE SOME WILMINGTON PEo-
PIE AND THEIR FRIENDS MAY
SPEND A LATE MARCH SUNDAY.
BRIEF PERSONAL MENTION.

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., 1897-03-27

The House ought to adopt rule that
all debates between Representatives
Dempsey and Donaldson be conducted
according to Marquis Of Queensbury
rules with but two seconds between
each round.
Evening journal., 1897-03-27
1T MAY BE HART.

1t was rumored in police circles this
morning that Judge Grubb had ap-
pointed Alexander ]. Hart police COM
missioner to succeed Patrick Mona
CHAN, the present incumbent MIR,
Hart, when seen this morning, would
neither deny nor confirm the story.
Evening journal., 1897-03-27

Not bursted or defective Victor tire
during the year of 1896. Specify Victor
tires on your new wheel, or let us n
them to your old one. Cost no more
than an experimental tire. CLIFFORD
GREENMAN, S. w. Cor. 7th and King
streets.
Evening journal., 1897-03-27
BIG sCHoONER CLEAREn.

The three-masted schooner Charl IS
L. Jeffreys cleared yesterday after dis
charging a cargo Of scrap iron at the
Diamond State Iron Company's works.
The Jeffreys is one of the largest
schooners engaged in coastwise iron
carrying
Evening journal., 1897-03-27
State OF Ohio. city Of Toledo,

Lucas County. SIS.
Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that he
the senior partner of the firm of +. j
Cheney & Co. doing business in the city
Of Toledo, County and State aforesaid
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and
every case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use OF Halls Catarrh cure.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn TO before me and subscribed m
my presence, this 9th day of December
A. w. GLEASON,
rSEAIJ Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts directly on the blood and mu
cous surfaces % the system. send fol
testimonials. free.
r. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledeo, o.
Sold by Druggists. &c.
Evening journal., 1897-03-27

1t mus, he a relief to the present mem
bers of the Board Of Health.
Evening journal., 1897-03-27
AUTOGRAPH PATCHWORK QUILT
SOCIABLE

An autograph patchwork quilt socia-
bic and entertainment was given by
the Young Peoples Society ofChristian
Endeavor of Mount Salem M. r.
Church, IN the lecture-room Of the
church last evening. About 200 people
were present. and an enjoyable time
was spent with the late pastor, Rev. S.
NJ. Morgan. and his wife. The enter
tainment consisted of singing, read
ings, recitaticns, a short speech by
nev. Mr.. Morgan, and a novelty on a
modern plan in the line of steriopticon
views At the conclusion of the enter
tainment the quilt containing about
600 names. a drawing of the church on
a large FLOCK in the centre of the quilt,
and a drawing of Mrs Morgan's cat, all
prepared by the ladies and friends CT
the society, was presented, by unani-
nous vote, to Mrs. Morgan as a token
of friendship and esteem.
Evening journal., 1897-03-27
SOCIAL AND Personal NOTES.

Mrs. Harry T. Price has been visiting
her father, J. p. Steward, at Milford.
Miss Emily Warren is visiting friends
in Georgetown.
Miss Mary Appleton has been spend
ing The week in Middletown
Mrs. Anna Bratton is in Middletown
where she will remain for several
weeks.
A. H. Matthews and wife, OF Wood
side, are visiting in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. T. Cannon are enter
tanning Rev. William l.. White, OF
fredericksburg, Nd.
F. r. S. Smith will go to New York
tomorrow to see his brother. Henry j
Smith, who is seriously i'll with dropsy
at his home in the metropolis.
Mrs. Hugh c. Browne has returned
from Middletown, where she has beer
visiting relatives,
Representative McCullough's LITTLE
daughter is recovering from a mos
serious attack Of heart trouble.
Clarkson Jennings proprietor of thu
Hotel jennings. is seriously i'll.
WaVerley Bicycles sold at Pyle's, No
SO7 Mai.et street. Prices, $50, $780, s100
Evening journal., 1897-03-27
The Great Wheat Pool. Class A

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