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Evening journal., 1898-04-14
LOOKING FOR HARLEY's RAZOR.

West Chester, April 14.-District AT
torney MacElree and several officers
are making a search for the razor OF
Charles Harley, who is in Jail awaiting
trial on the charge of numbering his
hcusekeeper, Isabel Ridgway, and her
5-year-old son about two weeks ago.
Mr.. MacElree does not think the cuts
we're made with the butcher-knife
found near the bodies. Harley shaved
himself, and all Of his shaving outfit
has been found in his home except the
razor. In the search yesterday blood
marks were discovered on some Of Har-
ley's bed clothing.
Evening journal., 1898-04-14
WILSON-PYLE-

Miss Ada K Pyle, daughter OF Harry
Pyle, of Cecil county, Nd, was married
yesterday afternoon at the Hotel Lex
ington, Baltimore, to William Wilson.
Jr., a farmer Of Cecil county. The cou-
pie went to Baltimore yesterday and
registered at the hotel. Mr.. Wilson
asked Manager George II. FrOck to Sc
cure the services of a clergyman, as
the license had already been obtained.
Rev. John l.. Allison pastor of West
minister Presbyterian Church, jerform-
ed the ceremony in the presence of Mr..
Frock and Michael Ganzhorn, proprie-
tor of the hotel. The bride wore a
travelling gown of gray ladies cloth.
After dinner at the hotel Mr.. and Mrs.
Wilson left for Washington, whence
they viii go to their home, near Cal
vert, Cecil cunty, tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1898-04-14
EDITORIAL COMMEET

A returned Klondiker calls the new
gold country a death trap Very like
ly, but he must admit that 1t furnishes
great facilities for preserving the cold
storage. Indianapolis Sentinel.
The president needs no hOldback
straps. His character gives him all OF
the caution and conservatism he needs.
fThere is no element Of rashness or
recklessness in his nature.-St Louis
Globe Democrat
II Spain is really so very friendly to
this country and so much in need OF
money, it might sell Uncle Sam few
warships Washington Star.
Whether Spain is responsible for the
explosion or not, she is responsible for
the misery in Cuba. The people of this
country are in substantial accord in
their determination to put an end to
that misery. indianapolis News.
1T is easier to convert a man than
a woman, said DR.. j. w. Chapman, of
Philadelphia, at a Moody meeting in
this city. or coursel Why not?
There's more to convert him from.
Women, as a rule, don't smoke, gamble
or go out between the acts.-New York
Herald
1t costs Great Britain $4,000 a year
to maintain the queens pack of deer
hounds We thus see that a good deal
Of British gold is going to the dogs
New York Advertiser.
We should be careful how we accept
the offer CT the Colorado woman who
wants to organize a female cavalry
troop for service against Spain. The
mere sight of such a troop in Cuba
would not only paralyze the Spaniards,
but 1t might also stampede the Cubans
off the face of the earth into the sea-
ST. Louis Globe Democrat.
Evening journal., 1898-04-14
BAIRD STRUCK AND FLOATED.

The schooner Francis r. Baird, from
Norfolk for New York. which struck
outside of the east end Of the Ice
Breaker at the Delaware Breakwater
on Monday, was fioated yesterday by
the tug Thomas G. Smith. She was
running at a five-knot speed when the
disaster occurred. The cause is at
tributed to those in charge of the YES
sci having mistaken the lights. She
left for New York in tow of the Smith
Tuesday night, and is leaking, the ex-
tent Of the damage done being un-
known.
Evening journal., 1898-04-14
sOCTAL AND PERsONAL NorEs

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL NOTES.
Miss McGraw is visiting friends at
Coatesville, Pa.
Harry Windsor Of Milford. was in
this city to-day.
Mr.. and Mrs Samuel McAdam. Of
Lebanon, Pa, spent yesterday with
Wilmington friends
Miss Josephine Widdlcombe and
West Chester, after a visit to Will
mington friends.
DR. S. c. Frederick has returned
from q several days visit to his former
home, at Parkton, Md.
Edward Rust. of New York has re-
turned home after a pleasant stay with
Samuel Vickers, of No. 1920 West
Fourth street.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Price, of Stock
ton, Md, have been visiting Whining
ton friends.
r. S. Hussey, Of New Brunswick, was
in the city yesterday.
Mrs James b. Eberly has returned
from a trip to Perkasie, Pa
Miss Annie McGrath as been visit
ing friends in West Chester.
John Morris Hall, OF Philadelphia, is
visiting friends in the city.
Samuel r. BAN of New York. is Wis
iting his brother, Judge J. Frank Ball
Miss Annie Cameron, Of Reading
Pa, who has been visiting Miss Heller
Scott, has returned home.
Evening journal., 1898-04-14
LAURA BOOTHE COMMITTED SUI.
eide.

New York, April 1.-THE coroner's
jury in the case Of Laura Boothe, the ac-
tress, who was found dead in a room
on the evening of March %, with bull
let hole in her head and a revolver
lying beside her, brought in a verdict
yesterday that she committed suicide.
Coroner Fitzpatrick Immediately dis
charged James S. Lee, who had regis
tered Miss Boothe at the hotel as his
wife and who was required to give bail
pending the jurys verdict.
Evening journal., 1898-04-14
THEIR FUE'S SERIOUS SIDE,
SEVENTEEN SAILOR BOYS OF THE
SARATOGA PAY DEAR Fer A
LARK.

SAtAIOGA PAY DEAR FOR A
LARK.
Seventeen out OF the forty-three boys
on the schoolship Saratoga have de-
cided that while marriage as an institu-
ton may be all right, anti-nuptial cele-
bratiOns are decidedly precarious. On
account Of one of these, four have been
expelled and thirteen sentenced to
three days in confinement and thirty
days "in quarantine"
The affair began as a mere slylark-
ing over the prospective wedding Of
Ensign Dawson, who is one of the most
popular among the officers, on Monday,
and en- the previous Thursday the boys
determined to show their approval of
the step by a general demonstration.
Accordingly, as one of the participants
stated at 9 p. m. on that night, deck
ladders were unshipped, matches bat
tened down and tin cans, fish horns and
marine lungs performed upon with un-
bounded enthusiasm.
One lad accompanied the moonlight
sonato by a piano obligato, thereby
producing a truly classical, not to say
Wagnerian, effect. Some of the more
daring spirits ran the capstan around
the cooking utensils were used to play
shuffleboard on the gun-deck and two
dutiful officers were locked up where
they could not interrupt the amuse-
ment.
The ensign gave orders to the boat
swain to pipe all hands, but for fifteen
minutes the crew refused to be piped.
At last, however, the united efforts of
the officers were successful in bringing
about a semblance of order and the
crew was mustered on the quarterback,
where an informal investigation was
begun.
Lieutenant Gilmer called upon the
culprits to stand out of the ranks, but
at first only one Obeyed, and he refused
to name his companions. Next day
Secretary Frank Lawrence, Of the
Pennsylvania Nautical School, took the
matter in hand with the result stated
above. While the lads are serving out
their sentences, and during the war
scare, it has been determined to place
the Saratoga out of commission until
another complement of officers is pro-
cured The old sloop of war is sadly
out Of repair and orders have been is
sued to have her put in the dry dock at
League Island.
Evening journal., 1898-04-14
SPRING BRIDES WEAR BOAs.

1t is decreed that the boa shall play
a prominent part among Easter we'd
ding properties. Both bride and brides
maids will make use of it, and to an as
tOnishing degree. White is the color
preferred, though boas of delicate tints
are also much worn. For the bridal
party in street costume, no daintier adj
junct than the boa is to be imagined,
and with evening or semi-evening dress
1t is never unwelcome. It's universal
becomingness goes without saying. 1t
makes a pretty woman prettier and 1t
makes a hOmely woman look almost
pretty The bridal boa partakes of the
general characteristics of it's species
this year. 1t is of extreme fluffiness,
but somewhat shorter than that once
deemed most elegant.
Evening journal., 1898-04-14
DIED.

M'ALEER.-I this city, on the 14th
instant, Josephine b., wife of Charles
f. McAleer.
Relatives and friends are respect
fully invited to attend her funeral, from
her late residence, No. sos Pine street.
on Saturday morning, April 16 at 8
O'Clock. High mass at st. Mary's r. c..
Church. Interment at st. Joseph's
Cemetery.
NESTOR.-Inthisc city, on April IA, Ell
sic, daughter of p. ]. and Ella G. Nes-
tor. aged 20 months.
Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral on Sat
urday afternoon, at o'clock, from her
parents residence, No. 604 Spruce
street. Interment Cathedral Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1898-04-14
HOWTs TIIIs?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case OF Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Hairs Catarrh Cure
T. j. CHENEY a. CO, Props, Toledo. o.
We, the undersigned. have known +. ].
Cheney for the last Is years. and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions. and financially able 10 carry
out any obligations made by their firm.
West & TruaX, Wholesale Druggists, To-
ledo. Ohio.
Waiding, Kinnan & Marvin. Wholesale
Druggists. Toledo, O.
Haiis Catarrh Cure Is taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Price 15c. per bot.
tie. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials
free.
Halls family Prls are the best.
Evening journal., 1898-04-14
MARRIAGES AT PoCoMOKE

Pocomoke City, Nd, April IA -Os-
wald r. Hickman and Miss Hattie Kill
man, both of AccOmac county. Va.
were married yesterday afternoon at .
o'clock in the pariOr of the Parker
House, this city Rev. Edward s. Tut
tie, pastor Of the Baptist Church off
ciated. Miss Jennie Chamberlain and
Lafayette Ruark were married last
night at the home Of the brides par
ents by Rev. DR.. J. s. Howk A num-
Der Of friends and relatives witnessed
the ceremony, after which refreshments
were served. A beautiful collection of
presents was received.
Evening journal., 1898-04-14
FRESHMEN WON FROM SOPHOMORES
CLOSE CONTEST FOR TIONORS IN
TINE ORATORICAL CONTEST AT
SWARTHMORE.

CLOSE CONTEST FOR 4ONOF1S IN
TINE ORATORICAL CONTEST AT
SWARTHNORE.
The tenth annual contest for the
presidents prize in oratory at Swarth-
more College was held Tuesday even
ing at the college between the classes
of 1900 and 1901, and was decided in
favor of the latter. The prize was Of
fered by President Charles de Garmo.
The judges of thought and compost
ton were Professor Joseph French
johnson, Benjamin Il. Battin and James
Monaghan, and of delivery, Hon. Will
liam c. SprOul, Rev. Henry e. Jack
son and Professor Francis II. Green.
In announcing the award, Professor
Johnson congratulated the two classes
and the individual participants on the
good showing that had been made.
Following were the contestants and
their subjects: War and Patriotism. -
Lydia B. Clothier, 1900; Purpose in
Life, w. Lyndon Hess, 1901;
THE Campaign of Hope" Anna
Gillingham. 1900: '"The Citi-
zen a Sovereign J. Garfield
Purdy, 1901; ''Here is the Warp; God
Help You Fill in the WoOf," A. Da-
Wis Jackson, 1900; 'qThe AngloIManiac, -
G. Arthur Seaman, 1901; "Oratory and
It's Masters" Edith Marion Wilson,
1900; Modern Chivalry," Georgia
Cook Myers, 1901; "a Man to Match
His Mountains" Caroline F. Comfy,
1900; "The American Indian" ]. War
ner r. Love, 1901. During the evening
musical selections were rendered by
the College Mandolin Club.
Evening journal., 1898-04-14
ENTERTAINED THE CHOIR.

Mr. and Mrs. John A. Booker de-
lightfully entertained the choir of Ep-
worth M. e. Church, at their residence.
No. 521 French street, last night.
Among their guests were: Miss Edna
McCready Miss Sallie Croes, Mrs.
Charles Anderson, Miss Editha Cham
bers, Miss Annie Stein, Miss Mary Mis-
sinner, Miss Lizzie Moore, Miss Estelle
Dance, Miss FlOrrie Seward, Miss
George Jewell, Miss Vinie Clark, Miss
Alva VandersloOtyM Miss Bertha McKaig.
Mrs. w. p. SaXton, Mr.. and Mrs. George
V. Anderson, Mr.. and Mrs. ARTHUR Will
son, Mr.. and Mrs. William p. White
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Thomas, Mr.. and
Mrs john Gee, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer
Perry, J. Albert Senderling, Willis
Overdeer, Harvey Booker, George
Booker, Charles H. Morrow, Edward
Smith, Edmund ]. Gee, Charles White
Rev. f. B. Short and George E. King.
Evening journal., 1898-04-14

Bayard Legion's celebration Of JEFF
ferson Day was creditable and enjoya-
ble In every respect. One of the cheer
ing signs Of the times is the unusual
activity Of the several Democratic Or
ganizations in this city.
Evening journal., 1898-04-14
The PopuIation OF WiIming ON

Is about 10000, and we would say at least
one-half are troubled with some affection
Of the Throat and Lungs, as those com
plants are. according TO statistics, more
numerous than others. We would advise
all not to neglect the opportunity to call
on their druggist and get a bottle OF
Prios. 3 ann soc. Trial size free. Sold by
all dfugeists.
Evening journal., 1898-04-14
NEW JUsTrCE on TH,E PEACE

Media, April 14.-Forrest William
son, at present an attache OF the Re
corder of deeds office, has been ap-
pointed a justice Of the peace of Media
by Governor Hastings, to succeed A.
Wilson Sloan, who resigned the of-
fee
Evening journal., 1898-04-14
TALRoT APPOINTMENTS.

Easton, Md, April 14.-The Talbot
county commissioners have made the
following appointments: Dover bridge
directors, b. II. Brenneman; trustees
Of the poor, Martin NJ. Wright, Samuel
II. Benson, George w. Tarbutton, John
NJ. Wilson.
Evening journal., 1898-04-14
HERRING FoR LILLE pnnR

Five hundred fresh herring have
been given to the Home Mission for
distribution among the poor. Those in
need OF them may obtain them by CALI
ing at the mission. No. 81 Shipley
sTeet, this afternoon between the hours
.of 4 and 6.
Evening journal., 1898-04-14
THE DISRUPTION OF CHINA gs
THE GREAT MAJORITY OF CHI
NESE LIVE CLOSELY AND HAVE
LITTLE TO SPARE.

THE GREAT MAJORITY OF CHI
NESE LIVE CLOSELY AND HAVE
LITTLE TO SPARE.
China is threatened with disruption.
both from within and from without,
and ne growing dissatisfaction Of
her more or less peaceful subjects is
largely due to the increased taxation
on trade-that is, on the food, clothing
and few luxuries of the people, and
what they manufacture and produce
for export. Owing to the present null
tiplcatiOn Of tax stations and the
squeezes and populations of the horde
of tax gatherers, not one-th.,d of what
is wrung out Of the people enters the
treasury. Therefore, every increase of
taxation means squeezing thrice it's
amount out of the psOple. The Man
chu dynasty has never been popular,
but as long as the main body of the
Chinese are not oppressed or unduly
interfered with they care very little
wh rules them, though broken men
and the dregs of society from which
the soldiery are drawn look forward
to eras of lawlessness to enrich them
selves at the expense of the general
law-abiding population. Consul Oxen
ham, in describing the peasantry in his
report on the trade of Chinkiang for
1887. after stating that the Chinese
peasant farmer pays a rent averaging
2Ss an acre, went on to say:
'1He is contented, cheerful and cour-
teOus, and lavishes his attention and
money upon his fields, where you see
the results of neatness, care, industry
and thrift. The garden-like neatness
of the cultivation, the unceasing labor,
the extraordinary prOductiveness Of
the land, caused chiefly by laborious
manuring, and the excellence of the
crops bear testimony to the sterling
qualities Of the people. Their cheer
fulness and courtesy prove their con-
tent, though their clothes, houses and
implements are, to our ideas, dirty,
mean and rude. These defects are
things which railways and increased
trade will remedy"
The great majority Of the population
of China is of this class. living closely
up to their means, and having little
to spare. Extra taxation must neces-
sarily be extremely burdensome to
them. and if raised to an excessive
extent must turn their comparative
comfort into indulgence and their con-
tent into dissatisfaction Men thus
rendered hopeless and malcontent are
naturally apt to throw their lot in with
and strengthen the disloyal secret So
cieties.-Nineteenth Century.
Evening journal., 1898-04-14
LUMINOUS FOUNTAINS IN PARIS


The fountains Of Paris are amcng
the most interesting features of the
city and the authorities are careful to
increase their attractiveness whenever
an opportunity arises An experiment
has been tried by which he waters
will become luminous. 1t was not con-
templated to have the variety of cOlors
which are displayed from time to time
by fountains in the grounds Of inter-
national exhibitions, and which are
manipulated by the aid of apparatus
placed at a height. In Paris a sort Of
golden yellow win alone be employed;
but the waters win assume the appear
ance Of cascades of diamonds and to-
pazes. The effect will be attained by
means of electric lights and colOred
glasses placed around the basin in such
a way that the beauty of the fountain
will be diminished when seen by day
light The fountains which were Sc
lected for trials were those in the
Place Theatre Francais and the Place
de la Concorde, and up to the present
the anticipations of the municipal en-
ginGrs are satisfactorily realized
Builder.
Evening journal., 1898-04-14
sADTLER-FIELD WEDDING.

The marriage has been announced Of
Miss Mary Louise Field, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs William NJ Field, and
Howard p. SadtleT. The ceremony will
take place on the evening of April 2S,
to be followed by a reception at the
home of the brides parents, at Kent
mere.
Evening journal., 1898-04-14

r. Pinke, of Berlin, Ont, claims 272
relatives in that town If the saying,
God save a man from his kith and
kim" holds good in Ontario. Mr. Pinke
is in sorry plight.
Evening journal., 1898-04-14

Extra Conductor Robert Glynn, Of
B. & o. shifter No. "a. has been off duty
on account of sickness since last Mon
day.
Evening journal., 1898-04-14

Gay and wicked Paris has fits OF re-
morse and compunction The Munic-
ipal Council has decided that a
schoolmistress shall not so to school
on her bicycle.
Evening journal., 1898-04-14
CLEARED WITH OIL.

The steamer Vile Dedouci cleared
port yesterday, Captain DUpendant, for
Calais, France, with oil valued at $685.
600.
Evening journal., 1898-04-14
A SIrnnEN DEATH.

Alfred Stigers, a shipjoiner, of No.
$50 Lowering avenue, died very sud-
denly this Afternoon at his home. Dep
uty Coroner Chandler will make an in
vestigation.
Evening journal., 1898-04-14

We are making history quite rapidly
nowadays Mexico has decided to put
a stop to buH-fghting.
Evening journal., 1898-04-14
In A SOCIAL WAY.
Choir of Epworth Church
Delightfully."- Entertained.
SOME OTHER SOCIAL DIVERSIONS
BRIEF ITEMS CONVEYING INFOR-
NATION AS TO THE WHERE
MBoUTS OF WILMINGTON FOLK,
THEIR FRIENDS AND NEIGH
BORIS.

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., 1898-04-14
Specials for Saturday.

A small lot of fine Mar
seiiles Bedspreads soiled with
water stains. So and 81 quail
tiles will be sold Saturday
$L75 each.
1000 yards Outing Flannel, SC. per
yard.
$500 yards Dress Gingham, in short
length, &c. per yard for 1Oc. grade.
1000 yards Bleached Muslin, yard
wide, 4c. per yard
1000 yards All-Linen Crash, sc. per
yard.
Evening journal., 1898-04-14
White Swiss.

Figured White Swiss for
window curtains and drdperies,.
regular I5c grade for ice per
yard
Evening journal., 1898-04-14
Velour.

A few pieces lefr of those
fine Velour remnants for up.
holsterg, handsome designs,
Csc per ard for ST. rs grade.
Carpets.
A new assortment Of hand
some patterns in Tapestry,
Velvets and Administer Car
pets at the following low
pie:
Tapestry, Soc. per yard
Velvets, 75c. per yard.
Administers, 75c. per yard.
Evening journal., 1898-04-14
Ribbon Velvets.

800 pieces narrow Satin
back Ribbon Velvets for 2s,
per piece.
Evening journal., 1898-04-14
Silk Sashes.

Colored Moire and Blacl
Satin Sashes; all the latest eff
fects IL IS to $3.50 each.
Evening journal., 1898-04-14
WIN. B. SHARf
e GO.
Fourth and Market SIs

Spring and Summer Wa
Fabrics are now moving alo1
Among the latest are:
French Percales.
Beautiful printing of Raj
bow plaids and chicks f
Ladies Waists Much fin
and lighter in weight than Il
regular percales making the
more desirable for Summe
I5c per yard, SO inches wild
Sergine Suitings.
Navy, Black, Brown, Ta
Green and Gray Mixture
Covert effects for Ladies
cycle and outing suits, /
per yard.
Evening journal., 1898-04-14
Silk Ties and Scarfs.

A new and beautiful selec
ton of Silk Ties and Scarf;
fcr Ladies and Misses, 25'
to- SI5o each.
The evening times., 1898-12-27
A Just Retributien.

Jenkins and JONES' two telegraph operators
from the Union depot, sat in prominent Girls
void Street chop house discussing an agreeable
dinner and current topics When jenkins wish
ed to say anything to Jones, he would insert
his knife between two prongs OF his fork and rat
tie off what he had TO say in telegraph dialect
and when Jones wished TO say anything to Jen-
kins he adopted similar method.
They had licked off good half hour of con-
versstion in this way, when a couple uninistak-
ably rustic in appearance entered the place and
took seats. The awkwardness of the pair could
not fail to attract attention, and there were
whispered remarks about orange blossoms and
wedding bells.
Gee, whizl'' ticked Jones. "There is hot
pair. A good one to draw to. Get on to the
spinach
Yes licked Jones in reply, and rest your
lamps the flower garden in the headpiecc of
the rllstic Venus. Never away from home before.
Blushing bride. One of those country weddings,
where the presents were numerous and costly %
The conversation interrupted by the dis
tinct tapping of a jack knife the top of a
plate at the table opposite. As the tapping pro-
ceeded a look of alarm stole over the face of
Jenkins, and Jones began to put on his over
coat From the opposite table there came dis
tinctly in telegraphc clicks these words:
The two kids opposite me making too
much noise with their knives and forks They
doing too much loud talking about some
body else's business. / am telegraph operator
over at Hoppertown, where they shoot folks
that they don't like. IL there is not cessa-
ion Of your remarks in three minutes there will
be feverish time in this old joint this eve
ming"
T,e last rrrtion of the remarks was addressed
to empty seats. .sii.ai .aht;fj
The evening times., 1898-12-27
A smooth Geme.
CFrom the Detroit Free Press.

(From the Detroit Free Press.
This man has been a knight of the grip for
years He knows the ways of the world as a
cat knows its own garret and laughs at the wiles
of those who live on their wits He had been
economizing at every turn on long trip, saw
ing all that he could out Of fixed allowance
for expenses for Christmas is near at hand He
reached the Central depot the night OF the biz
zard. There street at hand and he
buttoned his coat collar about his neck with a
determination to walk home rather than squan.
der the price of carriage.
''Beastly night" said tall, imposing looking
man, as he tapped the drummer the shoulder
Get right into my carriage there. I'll be with
you in minute" and he dashed into the depot
after his valise. 1t too good an offer to be
refused and the travelling put in most OF
the time till Elizabeth Street was reached in
thanking his benefactor, who politely insisted
that the pleaure all his.
''Just tell him where to drive you" he said
~ get out here No, don't mention it. Glad OF
the opportunity"
Now, the drummer lives way out beyond the
Boulevard; ii was horrible night and he was
using another mans carriage, so he could not
do less than treat the driver and give him a
cigar to keep his warm At last the eco
nomical traveller was at home and he shouted
CHEEKY good night as he sslammed the car
riage door and started for the house
Here" called the driver, you've forgotten
something - .ol
Thanks. What It's it9' he hurried back
1.-Two dollars
"What?' as narrowing conviction seized
him. "Why, that other man"
THAT other man be blowed. don't know
him from crow. You took the carriage
Then the drummer drowned the voice of tn,
blizzard while he was settling and going IN
swore his wife to secrecy. That's the way it gel
out. soe