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Evening journal., 1897-08-17
WON'T PAY DUTY CALLS.
Revolt of English Women In India
Against n Form OF socfnl Bondare.

Revolt OF English Women In India
Against n Form OF Social Bondage.
The English women living in India
put a sensible scheme into execution
recently. They revolted against the
social bondage of duty calls" and
organized an anti-calling union. Sew
eral hundred women joined and
pledged themselves TO abide by the
rules. which are very simple.
Instead of paying calls in person
cards are sent and calls are returned
by post. A personal call is allowable
only when a special compliment is in.
tended. At home days are held by the
members Of the union when conven-
lent, notices of these being printed in
the papers several days beforehand
The fact that men are excluded from
these privileges has caused no end oil
amusement among the women and nc
less talk among the lords of creation,
particularly the crusty bachelors of
society, who declare that calling did
keep some women quiet; they 90 so far
as TO make wagers on whah mischief
their women friends viii be up to now
that there is no necessity for them to
pay duty calls.
There is no union of this kind in this
city, but the women members Of the
Barnard club long ago gave up calling
for the mere name of the thing. They
agreed that their club should bel a
kind of a social clearing house, and the
plan has worked admirably. An in.
formal reception is held in the beauti-
ful club rooms every Saturday after
noon, and a little chat with ones
friends there relieves everybody Of all
calling obligations. This even extends
to party calls among most of the mem.
bers. One of the most prominent
women in the club says that the plan
not only saves the club members a
great deal of valuable time, which can
be put TO more profitable use, but
strengthens the moral character as
well, since nothing weakens IT so much
as obligatory duty calling. The mem.
bership of this club, which includes
men, too, has run away up into the hun
dreds and the waiting list is very long
IN. Y. Sun.
Evening journal., 1897-08-17
KILLED BY BURGLARS
Horrible Butchery of Philadel-
phia Bookseller.
LAY IN WAIT FOR HIM IN HIS STORE.
Struck Him on the Head with n Heavy
Hammer aud Proceeded TO Make
n Search For Supposed Hid
den Treasure.

Philadelphia, Aug. 17.--William c.
Wilson, aged about 55 years, proprietor
Of Wilson's circulating library at 1l19
Walnut street. was brutally murdered
last night in his place Of business. The
crime was evidently committed by
thieves, who deliberately lay IN wait for
their victim and after numbering him
accomplished their purpose OF robbery.
The weapon used was a heavy hammer
which crashed through Wilson's skull
The murderers had also drawn a towel
tightly around the neck Of their victim
stranglng him. After looting the place
Of all money that may have been there
they made their escape without leaving
any clew to their identity.
Mr.. Wilson had for years conducted
the library at various places and always
had the patronage Of the wealthy lit
erary classes. The general impression
Is that he had accumulated considerable
money. In appearance he was small
and spare. and his whole life was de-
voted to his books.
He rarely mingled with the outside
world and lived alone on the third floor
OF his library, the two lower floors being
filled with books. None OF the rooms
We're carpeted.
Found Lying Behind a Counter.
The last seen OF him alive was about
$3.50 o'clock when he left the place
where he usually got his meals to re-
turn TO the store. When found, he was
lying behind his counter, not 15 feet
from Walnut street.
The discovery was made by a police
man. who found the back gate of the
house open. He entered and went
through the house. The contents Of
bureau drawers and closets were scat
tered everywhere showing that robbery
had been done. The hammer was lying
beside the body This was about 8
O'clock
The thieves were evidently acquainted
with their victims movements. and
after he had closed the place and gone
to supper they forced an entrance.
Concealed behind a pile OF books in the
store. they awaited his return. He al
ways entered by way Of the store.
A heavy blow from the hammer evi-
IDENTIFY killed him, but to make sure OF
their work, they throttled him with the
towel. Tracks Of blood showed that he
had been pulled around a pile Of books
to place behind the counter. This
finished. the robbery was accomplished
at leisure, after which the perpetrators
Of the murder escaped.
Evening journal., 1897-08-17
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.
An Alleged Polish Nobleman Takes Lau-
danum In Chicago.


Chicago. Aug. ia man, who is said
to be Dr. Tolhl S. LawovynslSi. a Polish
nobleman. an officer in the Belgian
guards. and who by his own state
ment has served as a surgeon In the
Cuban insurgent army, is lying at the
Mercy hospital slowly recovering from
q dose of laudnum taken with suicidal
intent. He declares that he will make
another attempt to take his life at the
first opportunity. He refuses to dis
cuss his identity or affairs.
The clew is. a letter from Belgium
found by the police on the patients per-
son. 1t is written in French and Is
signed Maria Magdelene." 1t begs the
doctor. to whom the letter is addressed,
to return to his sister, who is said to be
dying. 1t tells him that he can go back
to Africa for King Leopold and receive
10000 francs a year. Reference is made
to a Countess b. and also the Baron
von Bach, and the writer calls the doc
tor to task for disgraclng his noble
blood and his honor as an officer by
threats of suicide.
Evening journal., 1897-08-17
A neneroIent Lnhrc.

There is a venerable and benevolent
judge in Paris who, at the moment OF
passing sentence on prisoner, con.
suits his assessors on each side of him
as to the penalty proper to be inflicted
"What ought we TO give this rascal
brother2" he says, bending over to the
assessor on the right.
81 should say three years"
"What is your opinion, brother?" to
the assessor on the left.
Il should give him about four years
The judge, with benevolence: "Pris'
oner, not desiring TO give you long
and severe term Of imprisonment, as
should have done II left 10 myself,
have consulted my learned brothers
and shall take their advice. Sever
years."-N. Y. Tribune.
Evening journal., 1897-08-17
VIctorIn,n scrunIea.

So scrupulous was the queen in TAX
ing care to fully understand every doc
ument placed in her hands that Lore
Melbourne was reported to have oc
casionally declared that he woulS
rather have to deal with ten kings thar
one queen. Having submitted some ae
Of government for the royal approval
he was proceeding TO urge the expe
diency of the measure when the queer
stopped him, observing: II have beer
taught to judge between what is righ
and what is wrong. but expediency is
word neither wish TO hear nor under
stand."-Chicago Chronicle.
Evening journal., 1897-08-17
Nreetlnr of the nrltlsh AssoelntIon.

Toronto, Aug. 1.-THE influx Of prom
inent foreigners, caused by the coming
meeting Of the British Association For
the Advancement Of Science. is increas-
ing daily. Among the latest to arrive
are Professor Crookshank Of East
Grimstead. Sussex, England; Professor
Halliburton of London. p. Bolger and
N Marchk of Chicago. NJ. p. Durfee OF
Geneva. n Y. and Mrs. e. Herman Of
New York city. There is a noticeable
activity around the offices Of the asso-
citation. and the secretary is preparing
to receive numerous guests during the
next two days.
Evening journal., 1897-08-17
colonel Reira Body cremaied.

Washington. Aug. 17.-The body Of the
late Colonel Samuel Chester Reid, son OF
the famous Captain Samuel Chester
Reid who sailed the brig Armstrong
and himself a noted officer and writer,
has been cremated. The ashes win be
taken to Greenwood cemetery. Brook
lyn, and placed in the grave Of his
father. Colonel Reid leaves a widow,
who was Miss Josie Rowan OF Ken
lucky, a granddaughter Of Senator John
Rowan of that state, and five children.
Evening journal., 1897-08-17
Appiejaok Distuiers suspend Operations

Middletown. N. Y, Aug. 17.-Orange
county applejack is evidently declining
in public favor. OF the three score Of
distillers in Orange county and the bor-
dering county of Sussex. n. j., only one.
that of Sayer Bros. at Warwick. will
start up this season. Dealers claim this
is on account Of the limitations which
have been placed on the market at a
low expense. Local retail dealers report
a falling of in the demand for the apple
lack liQuOr
Evening journal., 1897-08-17
Suicide From nesnondenox.

Newark, N. j., Aug. 17.-Jay NJ
Adams, Of Williamson, and a prom
inent business man Of the county, COM
mitted suicide by shooting himself
through the head with a revolver and
was found later by his son. The cause
of the suicide was dependency, owing
to i'll health and legal complications.
He leaves a widow and one son.
Evening journal., 1897-08-17
on ths Trnil on nIurderers.

P1ttsheld. Mass, Aug. 1.-THE police
who are searching this vicinity for
Charles Bona! and David Weeks, want
ed in connection with the Nichols mur-
Ger at Bridgeport last month, have re-
reived the encouraging news that both
men were seen on Saturday afternoon
at Richmond, eight miles from here.
Bonai who formerly lived at Richmond,
was recognized by people who knew
him Intimately,
Evening journal., 1897-08-17
NatIonal sI1ver RenublIcnn..

Duluth, Aug. 17--Chairman Towne
has announced the executive commit
tee of the National Silver Republican
party. The members are: Chairman,
Fred T. Dubois, IdsGo; Judge j. ]. Har-
per of Washington Courthouse, o.;
Ben S. Dean of jamestown. N. Y; A.
NJ. Stevenson of Denver; Nathan Cole.
Jr of Los Angeles; James II. Temer Of
Chicago. and Charles S. Hartman Of
Bozeman, Mont
Evening journal., 1897-08-17
RenomInated For As.embIy.

Olean. N. Y. Aug. 17.-G. A. Matte
son Of East Otto has been renomlnated
by the Republicans of the western dis
trict Of Cattaraugus for the assembly
by acclamation. G. w. Cole and W. c..
Thrasher were elected delegates to the
Eighth judicial district convention.
They will support Hon. Henry A. Childs
Of Medina for denomination to the su-
preme court bench.
Evening journal., 1897-08-17
May Close Creede silver Mines.

Denver. Aug. 17.-It is probable that
the great silver mines of Creede, Colo.
will be closed down on account of the
low price of silver. unless railroad and
smelling rates are reduced. Several
conferences have been held between
mine owners and smelter and railroad
officials. and it is said that the latter
Win make every concession possible in
order to keep the mines in operation.
Evening journal., 1897-08-17
Not ana Man wantnd.

Saratoga, Aug. Thames Durick OF
Honesdale, Pa. arrested on the charge
of being David Weeks. the alleged slay-
er of George NJ. Nichols Of Bridgeport,
Conn, has been discharged by Police
Justice Freeman at Ballston Spa. no
evidence to show that he was the man
wanted being produced.
Evening journal., 1897-08-17
MnIs struok bv LIrbtnIne.

Lowville. Ky, Aug. 1.-THE sawmill
of Plank & Nellis at Copenhagen, a
three-story building. as we'll as the
veneer mill. has been struck by light
ming and burned. The mill was built
three years ago and was finely equip
ped. The loss is estimated at 1000
No insurance.
Evening journal., 1897-08-17
Wills. BODY nuried.

Bristol, r. l.. Aug 1.-THE body Of
Herbert A. Willis. the Taunton convict.
reached this place yesterday. accom-
panied by a Taunton undertaken. Will
lis mother, two sisters and other rela-
tives. 1t was taken to the North ceme-
terry for burial Prayer was offered by
Rev. Mr.. Griffin Of harrington at the
grave
Evening journal., 1897-08-17
To Prevent Collisions.

waShington. Aug. ia dispatch
from he United States minister AT The
Hague states that the government OF
the Netherlands has adopted the inter-
national regulations for preventing col
lisions at sea for the inland waters of
that country
Evening journal., 1897-08-17
Said TO Have Been Poisoned.

London, Aug. 17.-According to a dis
patch to The Daily Mail from Paris. it
is rumored that the death at. Teheran,
Persia. Of DR.. Tholozan. the physician
of the late shah, was caused by poison
administered at the instigation of the
reigning shah, because Tholozan knew
too many state secrets.
Evening journal., 1897-08-17
Mckinley Changes His Pians.

Saratoga, Aug. 17.-Preside-t McKin-
ley. who had been expected to pass next
Saturday and Sunday in Saratoga,
through his secretary has telegraphed
that he would be compelled to forego
the pleasure of a visit here until some
time in the future
Evening journal., 1897-08-17
FACTORIES Have BETTER Hours.

Woonsocket. r. l.. Aug. 17.-Begin-
ming tomorrow the United States rub
Der factories at Millville, Mass. will run
from a. m. to p. m. and bootmakers
will be permitted to undertake all the
work that they can properly finish. An
additional bootmaking room will be
opened, and the daily output will then
be 5000 pairs.
Evening journal., 1897-08-17
nrltl.h naval Appolntment.

London, Aug. 17-Admiral Sir John
Arbuthnot Fisher X. b. c., comptroller
Of the admiralty. has been appointed to
command the North American and West
Indies station Of the British fleet in
succession to Vice Admiral James Ell
phinstone Erskine.
Evening journal., 1897-08-17
Good shooting Renorted.

Middletown, N. Y, Aug. 17.-Local
hunters in quest Of woodcock and par
fridge had splendid success yesterday
the first day on which the hunting OF
these birds is allowable under the game
laws of the state. Half a dozen hunters
returned with their game bags well
filed
Evening journal., 1897-08-17
Claims Fned For Land Appropriation.

Glens Falls has filed a claim against
the state for $500. of which $1,000 is
for lands appropriated by the state
public works department for canal pur-
poses, $500 for damage to land and 500
Evening journal., 1897-08-17

The Greater Wilmington Printing
and Publishing Company, southwest
corner of Fourth and Shipley streets, is
prepared to do printing OF every de-
scrlption quickly and efficiently.
Evening journal., 1897-08-17
one Tbinr sure.

visitor-Is your father as old as he
looks?
Son (whose father is an alderman)-
l don't know. but I'm sure he isn't AZ
big as he feels.-Tit-Bits
Evening journal., 1897-08-17
NomInated For AssembIv.

Batavia, N. Y, Aug. 17.-John ]. Ellis
of Darien has been nominated for the
assembly by the Genesee county Re-
publicans.
Evening journal., 1897-08-17
Call and get a Trading Stamp book.

Stanton and vicinity went to Cape May
yesterday. vas
Evening journal., 1897-08-17

The Greater Wilmington Printing
and Publishing Company, southwest
corner of Fourth and Shlpley streets, Is
prepared to do printing Of every de-
scription quickly and efficiently.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1897-06-30

In the magnificent British naval dis
play, held in honor Of Queen Victoria's
s,xtieth jubilee, there were 1866 war ves-
sells, carrying about 900 heavy guns and
manned by over $4,000 men. -
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1897-06-30

Senator Daniel at Cuban meeting
referred to the lower house of Congress
as "a political morgue." That ought to
be severe enough to cause few of the
members to turn over.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1897-06-30
Bikes and Bicyclists.

"Let me make the wheels of the ma
tion," said the bicycle manufacturer,
ssand care not who makes the laws
Puck.
She changes color when she first
" In boomers rides in public view
Pink and white she's starting out -.
Returning, she is black and blue.
r. Detroit Journal.
The best thing farmers can lay up for
a rainy day is good road.
A lady should not assume the posi-
ton of .sscorcher." Don't stoop so
low.
"The time for us to part" said he,
us coming on pace;"
but the pacing record won't, SAID she'
"Be broken in this race."-Ex.
AS means of exercising the bicycle
beats home gardening and doesn't cost
near so much. H. 2. 4.
The Massachusetts, Legislature has
passed law Furnishing the stealing Of a
bicycle by five years IN prison.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1897-06-30

The Minneapolis s st. LOUIS r. r.
has arranged to give all those who desire
to celebrate the Fourth away from home.
an opportunity 10 do SO at very cheap
rates. Excursion tickets between all
points on this road within : radius Of
900 miles, including points on the B. g.
r. s. n, and G. R. ]. s F. will be on
sale at one and one third fare on July 2,
8, 4 s. 5, limited to July 9Th.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1897-06-30

The Republican chaplain of the Uni
ted States Senate in one of his prayers
the other day thanked God for ':,he
glorious era of prosperity which was
sweeping over the country" No wonder
Pettlgrew was stricken with apoplexy.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1897-06-30

There will be three days this year for
the inculcatlon If patriotism among the
people. The season is none too long.
The country needs it badly.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1897-06-30

Young Prof. Swenson isn't to be given
a ministry abroad until Knute Nelson,
his principal boomer, has safely deposit
I'd his vote in favor of the tariff bill.
Thus will the chip on Nelson's shoulder
be quietly and without much show re-
moved.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1897-06-30

The policy of President Mckinley is
evidently: "You scratch my back and
I'll scratch yours" On what other
ground, could man like Goodnow
stand in favor and hope to secure such
an important plum as the consulship at
Shanghai?
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1897-06-30

The following is gist of a special
from Washington to the New York
Journal
A scene as sensational and almost as
dramatic as that presented in St. Louis
when Teller led the silver hosts from
the Republican ranks will be enacted in
the senate before the session reaches its
final adjournment. Senator Carter of
Montana, ex-chairmap OF the Republican
national committee, and Senator Shoup
Of Idaho will renounce their allegiance
to the Republican party and declare
themselves as ready to support the prin-
ciples of the free silver Republicans.
They will come out squarely for the free
coinage of silver and will sharply and
clearly separate themselves from the par
ty with which they have heretofore been
identified.
Minnesota pap-seekers have been a
long time waiting, but it doesn't appear
to have been in vain.
Last week John Goodnow was appoin.
ted consul general to Shanghai, China
Ex-senator Washburn is making an eft.
fort to prevent confirmation of this ap.
pointnent, but he will not succeed.
Capt. Snider of Minneapolis is to have
Minister Bakers position at the capitol
of Nicaragua.
Soren Listoe becomes consul at Rot.
terdam, Netherlands.
Prof. Swenson Of Albert Lea is to be
minister to Denmark.
Col. Kiefer gets a remuneratiYe posi-
ton as superintendent of immigration
at Ellis Island, New York.
Tim Byrnes will be appointed United
States district attorney for Minnesota
Bob. Evans and Mark 81. Dunnell arc
about the only prominent ones left out
in the cold.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1897-06-30

Professor Lugger, the able State ento-
mologist, has gone to Europe to study
the insects which flourish under the ef-
tete monarchial systems of the old world.
What time the professor might have
had if he could have visited Egypt dur
ing the farewell performance given by
Moses. There We're bugs to burn in those
lively old days.-Princeton Union.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1897-06-30

ave are busy, busting, nervous, un-
restful people, said the American who
liked to hear himself talk. 'When We
have thing to do we push it through if
we have to sit up nights to finish it with
speed"
sIndeed?" commented the Englishman,
to whom the American was talking.
can idea suggests itself to us at night
continued the American. "Before day
light the next morning the ground is
broken and by noon our plans are we'll
under way. Thus it is that great cities
spring up in day from wilderness
81 see,' languldly replied the English
man.
eve d., not spend week or month,
like some people, doing something that
can be pushed through in y day. We
push things let me tell you.''
$50 have heard" rejolned the Eng
lishman, just to be saying something.
.You talk as if you might doubt il, !"
said the American, rather testify. "still,
l hardly blame man who has never
seen our country and observed the way
we do things"
..You wrong me-" said the English
man 81 have been in your country and
while there / watched your national sem
ate for week " orking on tariff bill" "
Chicago Record.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1897-06-30

Women would not throw mud oh. no,
In politics, as heretofore s
The men have done; they'd rather 90
4 And track it on each Others floor.
Detroit Journal
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1897-06-30

The Washington correspondent of the
London Graphic reports an interview
with President Mckinley on the Cuban
question, in the course of which he is re-
presented as saying:
81 anticipate no departure from the
policy of my predecessor. We have no
reason to interfere in quarrel between
Spain and her colonies. Our interests
are not sufficiently jeopardized to war
rant other than diplomatic interference.
Moreover, SPAN has given respectful at
tention to every other report we have
received thus far. I confess that cir
cumstances may arise to change the pres
ert policy of the govecnm emf, but large
bodies move slowly.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1897-06-30

Rockefeller, the oil magnate, says,
upon the witness stand, that he knows
absolutely nothing of the qualities of
oil. By what jugglery, then, does this
man make his money? In less than an
average lifetime he has acquired more
wealth than four of the smallest states of
the union, and we wouldn't mind know
ing how he does it. and manages at the
same time to keep out of prison.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1897-06-30

It may be interesting to the readers Of
the Review to learn that Mrs. Newcomb,
who will give series Of health talks to
the ladies of New Ulm, is the president
of the Woman's Rescue League of MN
neapolis, which dared, through its off.
Gals, to send to President Mckinley, on
Saturday last, protest against the APP
pointment of John F. Goodnow as con-
sui to Shanghai, China, and to petition
him to reconsider the appointment on the
ground of Goodnow's unworthiness to
represent this republic in any official
position.
The Minneapolis Sunday papers stated
that this Rescue League was composed
of 800 women. Surely they have proved
themselves true to their convictions IN
thus protesting against the filing of our
high public positions with unworthy Of
fce.seekers. The Woman's Rescue
League has done what Senator 6. 4.
Davis refused to do, even at the earnest
solicitation Of ex- Senator Washburn.
The senator is out Of order, shouted
chandler to Vest. And 50 Is the coun-
try, " said Gray.
When you buyt y-nets for ) our horses,
buy good ones. Forster Bros. carry the
best.