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The morning times., 1897-02-15

Gerald Rayburn alighted from the train
at the Clermont- -Fcrrand station He had
come from the south after a few months
and Aigues Mortes, and side-swng off to
lie Puy Gerald Rayburn did not enjoy
travelling on tourists lines. He preferred
to go to places that are generally passed
over in the hurry of the average three
months trip-places which possess their
monuments ''unrestored' by the march
of progress, and where sightseeing is not
marred by the denominations of the show
man Rome, with her segregations of
ruins in the mids Of modern city, poisoned
his delight by suggesting the "Old London
Street on Broadway, and he had actually
given up a projected journey to Athens
when he learned that tramways ran
through the principal avenues.
Perhaps you may gather from this that
Gerald Rayburn was something of a roman
tfcist Possibly he was. He had cast
aside a fair legal practice to depend upon
q microscopic income and the slender re-
turns from his pen-so. only, that freedom
and the power to crafty his tastes could
be assured to him. He loved nature and he
loved art, bat. above all, he loved the past
with its philosophc or romantic living as
opposed To the money bag philistinisln of
today lie loved the associations that
clustered about spots where great events
had happened, ,andhelikedto wanderamong
them until his atmosphere became filled
with the wraiths of togaed Senators ana
The morning times., 1897-02-15
JULIUS HOBBS, M. D.

As result OF the announcement made
by this paper yesterday, that free pack
age Of DR.. Hobbs' sparagus Kidney Pills
would be given away to any OF our readers
whowould call at Henry Evans Drug Store,
93S street northwest, tomorrow, an
Intense interest has been awakened IN
this distribution.
A large number OF people called last
evening and this morning to make in
quiries about the free samples of this
wonderful medicine to be given away to-
morrow, which shows what general in
terest is taken by the public in the test
now being given by DR.. Hobbs OF his
discovery for the cure OF all kidney all
ments.
Much to our qualification, number of
lady callers have shown an unusual in
terest in this great distribution.
Can it be possible said man who
called yesterday, that the advancement
in the science of medicine has at last
reached climax for poor sufferers like
myself?
Il am going TO say one thing at any
rate The owners OF this medicine GER
tainly have faith in it, and they are going
about it in an honest, Straigh forward
manner. just this thing alone gives me
confidence and strong hope that 1 shall
again be wen man.
Another caller yesterday-a lady-said:
II live several miles away from Washing
ton, but 1 ain going to get q sample of
this kidney medicine for my husband
The morning times., 1897-02-15
(To be Continued.
THE LIFE OF MELANTHON.
His Deeds Told of, by the Rev.
Samuel Domer,

His Deeds Told of, by the Rev.
Samuel Domer.
The Rev Samuel Domer, pastor of St
Paul's English Lutheran Church, preached
an interesting sermon yesterday morning
to Il large congregation on the life and
work of Philip Melanthon. the great re-
form co-worker with Martin Luther. DR..
Domer took his text from Samuel kill 4:
Il have chosen man after mine own
heart" Among the great, men who have
lived, he said, men whose names will never
die, men inspired of God, are Martin
Luther and his co-woTker in the field
of reformation, Philip.
Melanthon was born in the little village
in Breton, Baden. Germany, not far from
the Rhine, on February Is. 1897. This
village, though small. alone has the dis
tinction of being the birthplace OF Melan-
thon. Luther hailed from SaXony, the
central southern part of Germany, while
Me.anthon came from the extreme south
west, the former from the Thuringian
mountains, and the latter from the Elack
Forest.
During the time of the reformation
Melanthon was Luther'S greatest helper.
He translated the Bible and wrote book
on systematic theology, which is regarded
as the best ever written on that subject.
He also established a basis of classic tudy.
Melanthon and Luther were the great com
pleInent of each other, Luther, the great
warhorse, he. the great civic chancellor;
Luther. the Peter of the PentecoSt. he. the
beloved John: Luther, the Paul of that
century, MeIanthori. the Barnabas, or son
of consolation.
The morning times., 1897-02-15
Mrs. McKinIey's Costumes

The cost of Mrs. McKinley's inaugural
costumes will be between $4,000 and
$4,000. They are pronounced by those
who have viewed them to be among the
best creations of the art OF dressmaking
which have yet beer attained in this
country.
The gown to be worn at the Inaugural
tion is especially handsome. The material
is what is known as cloth OF silver The
groundwork is OF white satin, heavily
woven with silver thread, in a convention
allied lily design. The train, which is
plain, full and sweeping, measures two
yards and a half in length.
The bodice is tight-fitting and slightly
pointed front and back. The lower part
is of silver cloth and the upper and back
OF pearl. The same beautiful lace that
is used in the flounce is fastened at the
waist line in narrow point and is draped
wider toward the shoulder in a V-shape
With this gown Mrs. Mckinley wears q
number OF diamonds to faSten the lace on
the front of her gown, the handsomest be-
ing diamond star and sunburst of I'M
usual briIliancy. The lining OF this beau
tiful gown is OF white satin, heavy andr rich.
The morning times., 1897-02-15
The Past and Present.

when Christ gave the command to His
disciples to go into the world and preach
the gospel to every creature, they did
not know where the world was, geo
graphically. Today it is known. They did
not have the means of travel nor commune
cation. Now these exist everywhere. The
governments and reli gionS of the world were
opposed to Christianity. Opposition has
now practically ceased. There were then
no Bibles. Today they are abundant There
was then no wealth. Now the working
wealth of the world is in the control of
evangelical ChrStcndom. Then the dis
cipIes were few. Today they are numbered
by millions. Then the literature of the
world was pagan. Today tits Christian
Rev. Samuel s. Belver, vice chancellor OF
the American University, at Wesley Chapel
The morning times., 1897-02-15
The Teachings of Christ.

What we need is rot something new,
but firm foundation on which to build
a life Of Immortality. When we want pure,
sublime spirituality we must so to Christ
who rises above all. Man is different
since Christ caric int o the world. He has
developed the heart and soul, conscience
and all his capacities never before known.
Christ speaks the word, He is the word,
He leads the way, He is the way.'-Rev.
l. II. w. Stuckenberg, Cambridge, Mass,
Lutheran Memorial Church.
The morning times., 1897-02-15
The Divinity of Religion.

"As Christ ascended to heaven His song
was heard and its melody has continued
through the ages; it never rang out so loud
and Sweety as now. We. this morning
should tune our spirits to the melody that
is filling the world with its muGic. and
prove by our lives that our religion is
divine, as Christ by His sinleSs character
ana life proved the divinity of His own mis-
sion. ''-Rev. DR.. g. s. Williams, Metropoli
tan Baptist Church.
The morning times., 1897-02-15
FROM THE PULPIT
Summary of Sermons Preached
in This City Yesterday.
THE THOUGHTS OF WISE MEN
Jesus Christ Was the First Mis-
sionary-The Benefit of Hi Is
Teachings-Mother Home and
Heaven-The Divinity of Religion.
The Past and the Present.

Jesus Christ was the first missionary.
consolation to the respondent and comfort
TO the suffering. 1t behooves ali, then, 20
follow His example, and to our utmost
ability to walk in His footsteps and carry
the light 10 the end of tie wOrld."-Rev. o.
A. Brown, Foundry NJ. L. Church.
The morning times., 1897-02-15
The Bible a Picture Gallery,

The Bible is a great picture gallery
Many of the characters stand out so prom
inently that we almost claim acquaintance
with them. There are certain features por-
trayeG on our Bible canvas that claim es-
pecial attention. Paul, Peter and others
familiar TO the Christian student seem to
stand out prominent in many respects
among the characters of the Bible. "-Rev.
Albert Osborn, of the American University,
at Mount Vernon Place NJ. L. Church
The morning times., 1897-02-15
Mother, Home and Heaven.

1T is mother who makes the home, she
who leads us by wise and loving counsel
to heaven. Take away the home and you
destroy all hope of good government for
mankind. Soitisthat the mother who make
d good omedoesmore for the advancement
of civilization than the statesman or the
great captains. '-Rey. w. w. Van ArsdaIe,
Fifteenth Street NJ. E. Church.
The morning times., 1897-02-15
The Progress of Christianity

THE divine forces have never been sub
iugated. All secular progress and poIit-
icaI and national commissions are aiding in
Christianity advancement. The print
ing press, the steam engine, gold in Cali
fornia, the ocean cable and also the fiercest
w9rs are all unintentionally Fastening
Christianity progress. Rev. H. R. Nay
lor, at McKendree.
The morning times., 1897-02-15
CAPITAL and Labor.

IN allowing business to be considered
as a mere secular concern, we have de-
veloped conditions that have brought
millions into distress. 1t has resulted
in putting the wealth of the land in the
hands of the few, and capital and labor
are struggling, the one for supremacy, and
the other for existence. No man has any
more right to go into business for merely
personal gain than he has to go into
politics for selfish ends Rev. Alexander
Kent, Peoples Church.
The morning times., 1897-02-15
The Power of Forgiveness.

When forgiveness comes into the tainted
soul it grows into marvellous sweetness,
When God pardons aud heals, it imparts
dignity and hope and power. Nothing but
the touch of God ma seS human life beau
tiful. Marvellous possibilities dwell in the
humblest life. Power is not so much
natural endowment as it is the presence
of the spirit of the Lord Jesus. Rev
S. Il. Greene, Calvary Baptist Church.
The morning times., 1897-02-15
Gods Own Field.

Your soul is Gods field. Is it idle as
TO things of the kingdom? Is it unfruitful
and preoccupied? In nothing is a soul
more guilty than this; that as husbandry
belonging to God, it is SO filed and pre-
occupied with n growth of merely tenn
poral things as to render God : own SOW
ing in vain. Rev. DR.. G. n. Luccock,
Metropolitan Presbyterian Church.
The morning times., 1897-02-15

The "Four-Lcaf Clover Club will give
a tea for the benefit OF the Children's
Country Home, on Saturday, February 2T,
from to O'Clock.
Mr.. John X. McLane has donated the
use of convenient rooms, at No. S11 Yer
mont avenue, for the occasion. Tea, choco-
late, lemonade, Ices, and cake will be
served by the young ladies in charge, who
will wear white caps and aprons.
The morning times., 1897-02-15

Mr. and Mrs. Arendes gave a social party
and musicale Wednesday evening, Feb
ruary 10, at their residence, No. $50
Eighth street southeast, in honor of the
twenty-first birthday of their son, John
b. Arendes. The parlors and dininc-rooms
were decorated with palms and flowers.
the windows and chandeliers being draped
with Smilax.
During the evening a musical program
was also rendered
Those present We're: Mr.. and Mrs s.
Auth, Mr.. and Mrs Schaefer. Mr and Mrs
William F. Arendes, Mr.. and Mrs. H
Arendes, DR.. and Mrs. Carrahar. Mr.. and
Mrs. Hurfurth, the Misses Connolly, Miller,
Rhodes, Stephenson, Barley, Auth, Quaid,
Leonard, Kearon, Green, Lambrecht Hert-
lin, c. Bessier. B. Schaefer, and L. Arendes,
and Messrs. Herndon, MOrsell. F. Herman,
F. Connolly, J. Stone, E. Raab, R. Riodan,
r. Green, F. Langley. J. Langley, A Schulz
teis, &. Bassler. f. ArendeS, and G. Arendes
The morning times., 1897-02-15
The Origin of Christianity.

christianity originated in love, its nature
is love, nor can it do otherwise than work
by love. Gods commandments are eX-
ceedingly broad. Not only do they APP
peal to all places and all time, but they
cover the whole ground of our duty TO
Christ, TO ourselves, and to all mankind Z"
Rev. q. W. Hobbs, Trinity NJ E Church.
The morning times., 1897-02-15
A GAY WEEK FOR SOCIETY
Dinners and Receptions the Order
Of the Day.
A Tea to Be Given for the Benefit
of the Children'S Country
Home-Other Events,

Society has q very gay week planned.
Today's events include dinner by Secre-
tary and Mrs. Francis, a cotillion at
RauScher's ana a reception at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Anthony Pollok
The morning times., 1897-02-15

afternoon. but Will be at home on Mon
day, February %
The morning times., 1897-02-15

The ladies OF the First Presbyterian
Church will be glad TO see their friends at
luncheon Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb
ruary 16 and IT from / 2 to 2. at Masonic
Hall. corner Ninth and streets. Pro
ceeds for benevolent purposes.
The morning times., 1897-02-15

Miss Helena Block will give her annual
soiree at Typographical Hall Wednesday
evening HeXt, where she will be pleased
to see her friends and patrons.
The morning times., 1897-02-15

The Young Ladies' Society of the New
York Avenue Presbyterian Churcu willmeet
on Thursday evening in the Sunday school
room of that church.
The morning times., 1897-02-15

The Southern Relief Society will hold
it's regular meetingin Confederate Veterans
Hall. corner OF Eleventh and E streets north
west. this evening at s p. IN.
The morning times., 1897-02-15

Mrs. Willis Lord Moore, president of the
Kansas State Social Science Federation,
will be with her mother, Mrs. villa, at 207
New Jersey avenue northwest, during the
next two weeks.
The morning times., 1897-02-15

During the last month there were five
persons baptized at the New York Avenue
Church, two of whom were infants and
three adults
The morning times., 1897-02-15

The ladies of the Hamilton will receive
tomorrow afternoon from to 6.
The morning times., 1897-02-15

Mrs. Ralph Walsh viii be at home this
afternoon, at the Colonial.
The morning times., 1897-02-15

He has been a sufferer from kidney diS-
eases for many years.
We have spent thousands of dollars
with the best doctors we could hear OF
North and South, but at the best ne has
received only temporary relief
Dr. Hobbs announcement that he has
made discovery which viii cIre and
omid up the kidneys, and his offer to
prove IT by the giving away of a free
packag ge, IS quite a novelty 20 me, as here
toIore 1t has been pay whether the medt
cine did any good or not
We are going 70 give this remedy a
good, fair trial, and l hope that Others.
suffering as my husband is, will hear
OF it and accept the kind and generou,
offer which DIR. Hobbs makes"
Itis expected that tomorrow there win
be a great rush of applicants for a free
Package OF Dr.. Hobbs Sparagus Kidney
rms But no matter what the demand
Is Henry Evans is well prepared to meet il.
All those living in Washington or any
town outside who apply at our store to-
morrow IN person or write for a sample
VIII be welcome, and not only q
FREE SArIPLE BOX
of this wonderful medicine Will be given
OF sent to each applicant, but also Dr..
Hobbs little book, which in a concise
way, treats on kidney troubles.
This great, free distribution ends to-
morrow evening at 8 o'clock, so that
ali who wish 10 avail themselves of DR..
Hobbs generous offer should call tomor-
row or write, or they viii miss the op-
pOTtunity.
The morning times., 1897-02-15

Mrs. Albert Akers, OF 1918 II street,
Will not be at home this afternoon.
The morning times., 1897-02-15

Senator and Mrs. Elkins will entertain
at dinner Saturday, February 20.
The morning times., 1897-02-15

Mrs Caldwell and Mis- IS Caldwell, OF No
1883 Q street, will be at home on Tues
day afternoon, February 16.
The morning times., 1897-02-15

Mrs. Middleton Smith, OF No. 1916 Nine
teenth street, VIII be at home Saturday,
February 2T.
The morning times., 1897-02-15

Sir Julian and Lady Pauncefote enter
tanned at dinner last evening.
The morning times., 1897-02-15

Mrs Marnion, of the Navy Yard, will
receive this afternoon.
The morning times., 1897-02-15

Miss Katie johnson, of No 1 524 Thirty
fourth street northwest, is recovering from
the grip.
Evening journal., 1897-01-01
DECISION EXPECTED SOON.
MANDAMUS CASE ARGUED IN KENT
COUNTY YESTERDAY.

WOICoTT CLOSED FOR THE
DEMOCRATS THIS MORNING.
FATE or UNION REPUBLICANS
WILL BE KNOWN ON MONDAY
OR TUESDAY.
DOVER, Jan. 1.-The Court Of Er-
rOrs and Appeals continued the hear
ing Of argument i'm the Kent county
mandamus case ye tcrday. An all-day
session was held. When the court met
number OF unimpcrtant amendments
to the record of the court below were
allowed, and the case proceeded. Ex-
Congressman John B Pennington
opened the case in behalf Of the Demo
Gratis, and most of the time was spent
IN quoting authorities in support of the
Democratic claims The court had
limited each side TO four hours for ar
gumcnt, and Mr.. Pennington occupied
two and one-half hours of the time OF
his side. He claimed that the court
had erred because it had allowed the
counsel on the other side TO amend
their petition by making the sheriff OF
Kent county a party TO the suit when
he had not been made so in the petit
ton. He held that il was a well set
tled principle of law that q mandamus
will not lie where il is impossible TO
carry ont the command made, in the
writ IL was held that there had been
no election certificates made for West
Dover hundred. and that without such
certificate it would be impossible for
the board 10 canvass the vote of the
entire county. as demanded by the
court. He also held that the men who
were members of the Board OF Cam
vass had never been legally elected as
inspectors. and were not, therefore,
legally members Of the board He also
held that the other side had failed to
show that the certificates of election
were properly signed.
Walter n. Hayes replied for the
Union Republicans. lie said that in
November last an election had been
held in Kent county. and that the
Union Republican candidates received
good majorities. The Beard OF Canvass
attempted TO change the will Of the
pcOple by throwing ont six of the cleo
tion districts. The question. Mr.. HAYES
said. COMES doWnto the legal rightofthe
Board Of Canvass % throw out these
districts and i'm considering the case
the court will not allow itself 70 be
confused by the technicalities raised
upon the records.
At the evening session H. IT. Ward
spoke for the Union Republicans, his
argument being along the same lines
as that Of Mr., Hayes. Mr. Ward quoted
authorities 20 show that the Board Of
Canvass has no right to throw ont any
district. bat lis purely a ministerial
body. To-day eX-ChanceilOr Wolcott
Will close the argument. speaking for
the Democrats. a decision may be
handed down on Monday.
Evening journal., 1897-01-01
GATHERING, BUT NOT A BOIL.
NO EXTRA TRAINS WE'RE PUT ON
TO CARRY THE INDIGNANT AD-
DICKSITES TO DOVER.

DOVER. Jan. 1.-The face of j. Ed
ward Addicks was clouded yesterday
afternoon when he found that. in reply
to DR.. Marshalls call for a conference
of all Republicans to discuss the politi-
cal situation, not a single regular Re
publican responded Had Mr. Addicks
known that at the very hour he and
his followers were conferring here in
Wilmington such regulars as Colonel II.
A. DUPONT. Henry G. Morse, State
Chairman Hugh 9. Browne and Ed
ward G. Bradford were comforting as
to how they would check-mate the
schemes of the Union Repubi ans. his
hopes would have been stii further
smitten
The conferenc here was net so large
as was expected, but among the we'll
known Union Republicans leaders
present besides Mr. Addicks were
Joshua A. Clayton and John M. Clay
ton and State Senator Handy of New
Castle county, Or. George w. Marshall
DR. Thomas C. Moore. Frank Reedy. J.
Frank Alice, David S. Clark, William
r. .Smithers, John II. Honecker and
CONGRESSMAN Willis Of Kent county.
and S. G. Pennewin. Charles Hastings.
Edgar 7. Hastings Thomas Currey
anu Az. Ntltu tx. Lay lul. CT sussex.
Ihe only matter discussed was the
Kent county situation. and it was re-
solved TO stand by the claimants Of
that county. The contest of the Sussex
men, Union Republican legislative can
didates. was not considered at length.
and one Cf those at the meting said the
Addicks men We're not building hopes
on the Sussex contest. and that if the
Kent men were seated there would be
no trouble.
No plan Of procedure was mapped
out at the meeting, and there was little
talk of rump Legislature, the opinion
being that it was best to await the de-
cision of the court Democrats here say
that the courts decision will be in
their favor. in which case the Demo-
Gratis will organize both the House and
Senate
Evening journal., 1897-01-01
wILMTNGToNIAN pROMorED.

Edward r. Clayton, of Wilmington,
who for several years past has been
employed in the office Of C. f. Bent, OF
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad in
Philadelphia, has been promoted to the
position Of private secretary to super
sihtendCnt r. a. Hustled. of the middle
division OF the road. at Cumberland
Md lie began his new duties to-day.
Mr.. Clayton was very popular young
man and was n prominent member OF
the Wilmington Bicycle Club.
Evening journal., 1897-01-01
-cHRIsrMAs ENTERTAINMENr.

An enjoyable Christmas entertain
men was given last night in the lecture
room of Central Presbyterian Church
0 the boys who attend the w. c. T. u.
reading room ON West Eighth street.
About 25O boys were present, and they
rendered very pleasing program.
Rev. T. A. McCurdy delivered a short
address, and Colonel Peter B. Ayars
delivered a stereOptican lecture on the
Life of Christ"
Evening journal., 1897-01-01
FOR SAFE
BICYCLES.

FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE.-Five bl-
cycles. as follows: One little girls wheel
cost $40; one womans Rambler, cost $50;
one mans Gladiator, cost 1885, one Wav-
erly, cost $50, one Stearns, cost SiO0 All
1896 wheels. What have you to offer for
one or all2 Address WHEEL, Evening
Journal Office
Evening journal., 1897-01-01
Nearly OVERCOME by GAS.

W. S. Phillips and family, consist
ting of his wife and child, and JOSEPH
Phillips. had a narrow escape from
being suffOcatod by gas yesterday
morning az their home. No. 706 King
street. The cause was n gas Stove.
which they left burning all night To-
day they are apparently meme the worse
fer their narrow escape
Evening journal., 1897-01-01
MANY cLERIcAL oRpERs IssuED

In accordance with its usual custom,
the Pennsylvania railroad some time
ago announced that 10 would issue cleri-
cal orders for 1897 TO all regularly or
dained clergymen in charge OF
churches The response has been larger
than heretofore, as up to yesterday
10000 such orders had been issued by
the company.
Evening journal., 1897-01-01

THE CORRECT PRICES OF FLOUR:
Lea's FFF, SAC bag. s54O barrel.
Patapsco, 34c. bag. s5.40 barrel.
Jones 90, 35c. bag. $3.50 barrel.
Gold Medal. 35c bag. $3.50 barrel.
Pillsbury, 35c. bag. $3.50 barrel.
Golden Eagle, SOC bag. $500 barrel.
Reliable, 26c. bag.
HUTCHINSON'S CASH STORE,
Sixth and King Streets.
Evening journal., 1897-01-01
REAL EsrArE.

FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE.-A two
Gated at Newark, Del, convenient to
railroad station. Nine rooms and three
more easily partitoned on third floor.
heating Lot eOx200. Beautiful lawn and
shade fruit trees, etc. VIII sell or eX-
change for city property. Address II. S.
GOLDEY, Eighth ana Market streets,
Wilmington, Del.
Evening journal., 1897-01-01
BUsINEs- o.iiD :.

LADIES coats altered and repaired a
Kings. No. 6l5 Orange street.
SEW ING MACHINES.
Wheeler g. Wilson, S25OO The Singer
$500. Domestic, $3.50. Standard, 5000
Household, $500. Other makes at S16 Sl6
$40. Oak or walnut. Ven years guaran
tee.
Sold at 800 per week
Second-hand machines at $500 up. Re.
pairing, 90 cents.
J. II. O'DONALD,
Evening journal., 1897-01-01
TOR RENT.

IOIt IFIN 7.
No. 1922 Kirkwood street house and
store, rooms and bath. S23.
Nos. 10000 Linden ST., 6 rooms, bath, $40.
NO. Ill Lincoln street, 6 rooms, bath, SIC.
Nos. 125-I27 Warner ST., rooms, bath, -.
No. l226 Lodge street, rooms, bath. 50.
Nos l2O5-i211 Pleasant street, rooms
and bath, $S
No. 20S East 22d street, rooms, 81.
No. 706 Curlett street, rooms 81.
No. 724 h. llth ST., rooms. bath, Sl1.
No. 5 w. 11th street. II rooms bath, S2S.
No. 3l5 South Van Buren, St. rooms, S.
No. 2927 Madison st., rooms, bath, s..
No. SS5 Locust street rooms. s.
HENRY HOPES,
923 Market street.