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Evening journal., 1898-12-03
WESTERN STEAMBOATS, IN THE
FIFTIES.

When there was plenty OF water,
the lighter draught boats ran up All
the TRIBUTARIES of the Mississippi, the
Missouri and the Ohio, bringing glad
tidings and goods to the isolated set
Elements along the wabash, the Iowa,
the Tennessee and the Des Moines. The
arrival Of one of these boats in the
Spring at q town which had no other
communication with the world than
the terrible roads afforded was always
one of the events of the year, and
no one has done this distinctive epi-
sode OF border life full justice. The
stage coach has been celebrated and
sung from DE Quincy to Bret Hante,
but it never awakened such community
tumult as the arrival Of the frst boat,
nor could it be invested with such in
terest and picturesQueness. The beat
was little world in itself. 1t was
generally loaded with allthe new things
that the centres of civilization could
furnish, and il brought the
new commercial specu.ator, the latest
literature and fashion, the new mis-
sionary and the state officials. AL
ways the town turned out to welcome
It when they heard its approaching
paddles, and lined the banks and
greeted it with rude enthusiasm. II
was an affair from which events We're
dated 1t was the episode upon which
hundred premises were made con-
dit.oua, through the long Winter, and
IL often brought the new adventurer
and the stock Of whiskey that left a
rtcord Of disorder
Then, too, there was about these
boats an accommo dating adaptability
to circumstances and localities, and a
generous attenSion to trifes that later
systems OF traffic, with their ponder
ors interstate responsibilities can
know nothing OF. They ran their
noses into any mud bank at the wave
OF handkerchief and threw out q
gang-plank.-NSw York Evening Post
Evening journal., 1898-12-03
EARlY MARINE ENGINEERING.

At4AANAaA AAAAAAA-NAA AAANNAAANA-AaANA-fN
In 1880 gongs for the engine ro,m
were unknown, and in MANY Of the
boats, when the plot WAS in his house
Cf there was one) or on the deck over
the engine room, he would signal TO-
the engineer by the strokes Of a stick
or cane upon the floor Of the house or
deck. All boats Of course carried bells,
and by them all notices of departure
and OF arriving were made known, and
all statutes between boats we're given
by their bells. To blow steam, as is
now done by whistle, was intended
to be a challenge or an insult.
In July, 1897, the first steam launch,
the Sweet heart, 35 feet in length, A
feet 8 inches Of beam and 3 feet
depth engine A by - inches, wheels
feet G inches in diameter and boiler
horizontal fire tubular, designed and
constructed at the United States Navy
Yard, New York, by the writer, then
chief engineer cf the navy, was com
petcd, and on her trial and succeeding
trips around the city of New York was
saluted with the bells Of PASSING
steamboats, and cheered by people who
rushed to the ends Of the piers to wit
NESS the novel sight. She attained a
speed OF S.5 mlNs per hour. The en-
CINE was subsequently, transferred &
the United States Naval School at An
napohs.
Fuel, up to the year 1886, wa,
wholly pine wood, though mp to tha
time some owners OF the steamboat
commented experimenting upon th'
praotLrahillty of using anthracite coal
A steamboat on her route of six o.
more hours could not have the ca
rhcity in her fire room to contain al
the wood required, and was compelle'
to pile it upon her side house; aD'
such beats as were en- long route
as from New York to Providence, wsr
compelled to invade their upper decl
with wood. and upon leaving the cit
had sOmwhat the semblance OF hoat
ing wood yard.
In 1899 c1al was introduced in tn
furnaces of the steamboat North Amer
ica. plying on the Hudson river be
tween New York and Albany, and, @
aid its copbustion when a high pres
sure OF steam was required, a fai
bower, driven by a belt from III
whgel shaft. was FIRST rssorted to, bu
socn afterwards a small independen
engine was used. connected by be.
to the blower Anthracite coal wa
soon afterwards first burned withou
auxiliary draught in the opsn furnac
Of a steam boiler-Caesier's Magazine
Evening journal., 1898-12-03
WINTER UNDERwEAR AND FURs.

Plush Caps, Dress and WORKING
Gloves, Knit Jackets and Sweaters at
Ross. 210 Market street. All new
goods. Largest stock and lowest
prices. Stetsons Hats at $3.50 and 50.
The Best Hats for 80, $3.50, s1.25 and
81 In the market. UneXcelled for
quality and finish. 1898 Bicycles below
cost, to make room for the new 1899
Wheels. Agents for Stearns and
Eclipse Bicycles and Domestic Sewing
Machine.
Evening journal., 1898-12-03
WIIIsrLE,s ppAsr COsr 5000.

'FIII-1-I II = T7TTT'
Kennett Square, Dec. morris e.
Shields, Of this place, has been award
ed $1,000 damages in an action against
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Mr.. Shields was driving in Ayondale
over a year ago, when his horse took
fright at the blowing of a Pennsylva-
Mia railroad locomotive whistle, and
ran away. Mr.. Shields was thrown out
ard his shoulder injured.
Evening journal., 1898-12-03

This week Robert G. Houston, chair
man OF the Regular Republican COM
mittee OF Sussex county, and editor OF
the Sussex Republican, has no editorial
opinion on any LEGAL subject. II is no
nceab.e, however. that he gives, as his
editorial leader, a long editorial from
the Philadelphia Press urging the anti
Quay members OF the General Assem-
bly, OF Pennsylvania to remain out Of
caucus. and jusdfying such course cf
conduct. 1t doesn't require a seer to
discover the signihcance Of the promf-
nence given by Mr. Houston to sucn
utteranees on the part Of the Philadel-
phia contemporary.
Evening journal., 1898-12-03
GrRLs' DRAMATIC Glue.

A number Of young girls have torm-
ed a dramatic club, to be known as the
LAlliputian Dramatic Club to which
boys win not be admitted to member
ship. The club will give a perform
ance this Winter at either the Opera
Hsvee or ehe New-Century Club build
ing. and the play will be THE Con-
queror of Cupid" These will take part
in the play; Miss Anna H. Patterson,
Miss Elsie Hoopes, Miss Margaret B,
Rannard, Miss Pauline Bancroft, Miss
Marian Hall, Miss Carolin Pyle, Miss
Eleanor Swift, Miss Lucy Cameron
Miss Clara Pyle, Miss Linda Dallett
Miss Anna Sellers
Evening journal., 1898-12-03


Should it become apparent to the
leading New Castle county senatorial
aspinnts that none OF them can be
elected at the approaching session OF
the General Assembly, they viii en-
deayor to throw the election down the
slate to enable them to bob up and
claim the seat now held by Senator
Kenney, whose term will expire two
years hence. Were dark horse from
New Castle elected this time 1t would
emit the leading men Of this section
out entirely, for Kent or Sussex would
certainly claim the senatoship two
years hence, on the ground that Now
Cast,e could not reasonably expect
both senator's. This is the situation
as it appears to Republicans who be-
ieve that Addicks cannot hold his men
to the policy OF Addicks or nobody, and
that they will agree to vote for a com
promise candidate.
Evening journal., 1898-12-03
THANKsGIvTNG OFFERING.

The Thanksgiving Offering of fruits
and vegetables which We're donated by
Emmanuel Church parish. have been
given to st. Michael's Day Nursery, in
Wilmington Quite a number of bags
sent out by the nursery we're also filled
and returned 10 the institution.
Evening journal., 1898-12-03
THE PENINSULA PRESS

a right 10 know, the names Of the ten
petitioners for each Of the whole list of
applicants for license. We are aware
that the license law does not make the
publication compulsory but to adver-
fise the name Of the applicant and not
Evening journal., 1898-12-03
oFFEcRAH4s FElAsrED.

James A. Oliver, a lduter-carrier, re-
ceutly married, sent a large cake to the
post Office department last evening
MessIs. Biowne and Binany treated
to cream and a general good time was
enjoyed.
Evening journal., 1898-12-03
rRYaRAIN-oI TRY GRAIN-Ol

Ask YOUR Grocer to-day to show you
package OF GRAIN-O, the new food
drink that takes the place Of coffee. The
children may drink Il without injury as
well as the adult. All who try II ike IL
CRATN-O has that rich seal brown Of
Mocha or Java. but IL IS made from pure
grains. and the most delicate stomach re.
ceives II without distress. Il the price Of
coffee. -. and 25cts. per package. Sold
by all grocers.
Evening journal., 1898-12-03

While our city officials are evincing
such an interest in the duty Of the
private citizen in removing snow from
In front OF his premises, they must
bear in nind that they themselves
have certain duties to perform in par
ticular. After the snow storm OF last
Saturday no effort was made to clear
away the snow from the plot of mu-
nicipal ground which has been SET
apart as a site for the Garfield monu-
ment, and the pavemengs were practi-
caiiy impassabie after the thaw began
Hundreds OF crossings received made
quate attention or none at an, and thl
public found its chief comfort in thu
voluntary action OF the private citizei
in cleaning his sidewalk regardless o
legal stress.
Evening journal., 1898-12-03
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL NOTES

Edward DeTIaven is spending his va
cation at Cape Charles, Va.
Miss Anna T.. Lincoln attended a
California '97' dinner in Philadelphia
last night, givin by number of Chris
tian Endeavorers who attended the
convention in San Francisco.
Evening journal., 1898-12-03

BURIAL or AN oCToGENARIAN.
Al st. Pauls r. c. Church this
morning solemn high mass was SAID
over the body of John Hehir, so yeans
old. of No. S12 South Van Buren street.
Irrerment wcs made az Cathedral
Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1898-12-03
MAJ GO no TlIE MEsT.

oliver w. Eastburn, of Ashland, is
thinking Of going to Minnesota to re-
side. Should he decide to do so he will
leave on December 26.
Evening journal., 1898-12-03

The verdict Of the jury in the Maher-
Moore case in the Superior Court is
another clever demonstration OF the
wisdom Of Levi c. Bird in declaring
that Nobody but God Almighty can
tell what a jury viii do"
Evening journal., 1898-12-03

And now we have the names Of
Newall BAN and Henry II. Morgan, OF
Sussex county, mentioned as compro-
mise candidates for the United States
senatorship by the Union Republicans.
The mere suggestion IS an Insult TO
the honesty and intelligence OF the
state.
Evening journal., 1898-12-03
RECEIPTS FROM REGISTRARS.

County Treasurer Rettew has re-
ceived from the election registrars the
sum Of Sl9.S52.94. The total registra-
ton was 2O.59O at 81 apiece, SO that the
per cent. commissions received by
the registrars amounted TO S1,2S706.
Evening journal., 1898-12-03
KGllaTl & Co.
62l -623 MarketStreei.

Christmas buying requires
thought and plgnning; let us
help you in your pleasant task.
Come in, look around; decora-
tions are at least worth seeing,
the goods certainly more so.
In arranging your list for Civ
ing, the following useful things
should suggest themselves as
suitable.
Chatelaine Bags. Purses, 4
Combination Books. Wallets,
Travelling Cases for Ladies
and Men. On all Lealher1
Goods from 81 IS upwards we
put your name in gold letters
free of charge
Blankets of every desciip-
tion as to color size and price.
commence at 81 up 10 SI2
pair. All nicely boxed
Capes of Cloth and Fur
all prices suitable to every
purse.
Jackets for Ladies and /
Missesin large range of styles,
and colorings at every price
from S. to $50 each.
Dress Goods both Black
and Colored- Largest and
best selected stock to be found
anywhere.
Fur Muffs and Scarfs are
the most popular Furs wanted
this season.
Gloves of every description,
Suede, Glace and Mocha for
Ladies, from 81 to $3.50.
Mocha Gloves for Men at
81 rs.
Gloves for Misses, Ssc, 81,
$I.25.
Silk Mitts for Ladies, 3Sc,
soc, 75c aud ST..
Wool Mitts for Ladies and
; Misses, 12Hc, I5c, iSc, 25c
and soc.
Scoteh Gloves for Ladies.
A Men and Children at 25c. sec,
75c and 81.
t Handkerchiefs of all kinds
e for Ladies, Men and Children,
every style and price in the
collection from the sc quality
e to the dainty duchess at $I2
+ each, of course every in be-
f tween price.
Linens, Table Cloths, Nap
4 kins, Towels, Lunch Cloths,
e all in attractive assortment of
$ designs.
Neckwear for Women
: Stock collars of Chiffon and
o Tafeta Silk. Jabots of Lace
Il and Liberty Silk. Net, silk
d and Moussellne de Sole Scarfs
a a of every kind. Prices range
/ from 25c upwards.
n Quilts and Spreads-Down
; Quilts at S3.75, SIS and IS
/ / each. Cotton Comfortables,
81 and $2.25.
White Spreads at 8sc, Fl,
,s $3.50, So, $3.50, So, 81 and
is IS each.
= Silk and Fancy Hosiery for
ID Ladies--Many beautiful styles
e in stripes and plaids. Prices
from 2sc to $3.50 pair.
S1lk-R1ch Bla ckS, plain
.. colors and beautiful silks for
waists. Many new designs
Just added.
Sterling Silver Novelties.
full sets for Manicure and
bureau; prices much below
D what you are accustomed tc
50 pay.
Irish Point and Renaissance
Covers i'll all sizes suitable
ar for every purpose. They are
a all moderately priced.
W Umbrellas for Ladies, Men
and Children from 75c up
wards in great variety o.
* handles. All Umbrellas from
Evening journal., 1898-12-03
IN THE SOCIAL WORLD
Various Occurrences OF Inter-
est to Wilmington Folk.
THE oITY's VISITING AND VISITED
YOUNG GIRLS FORM A DRAMATIC
CLUB TO WHICH BOYS ARE NOT
ADMITTED GUESTS AT a LIN
WOOD WlEDDlNG-OTHER so
CllAL NOTES.

All communications intended for inser-
tion 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., 1898-12-03

Careful attention is being
given to the boxing and deliv-
ering ofallHoliday purchases,
selections made now will be
delivered at the convenienceof
the purchaser.
Evening journal., 1898-12-03

If the local Cuban junta wants to de-
clare itsef against the drift OF the
United States towards Imperialism
and return to the Pearl Of the Antilles.
the community VIII interpose no OBJ
lection.
Evening journal., 1898-12-03

A wealthy and responsible firm guar
antees it's goods that are advertised.
Who stands sponsor for the substitutes
said to be 'just as good"
Evening journal., 1898-12-03

Captain Glass. Of the cruiser Charles
ten, stood the shock of battle without
q break.
Evening journal., 1898-12-03

If Spain should fall to pieces France
would be legitimate pieker-up Of the
fragments. The Tberian peninsula is
geographically a French attachment;
and it would be a most happy change
for the Spanish people If they could
pass under the economical rule Of the
French republic.-Philadelphia Record.
Evening journal., 1898-12-03

Don't buy until you have seen the
New Ludwig Piano. 515 ShiPley street.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-01-06

NS1 n The Arch
EYNA Duchess of Aus
AE8TTN 1S.ps ttia, it is said,
~Zi s.ae~ ktn, can hold grown
~ Is TSH Sman in air with
~ one hand Wo-
IN men generally do not
N \ care to be athletic to
A kI such degree, but most
H. NJ women desire physi-
NJ ~ "a cal strength, power
I JM and energy.
HI ThN Too thin women and
AM over-stout women. are
NJ uS1l both tout of condi-
N hGM tom" they both lack
HiDWN the best sort of physi-
>sNv cal development. If
GN\their digestive and as
~)similative functions
- were perfect, the thin
woman would gain flesh the stout one
would lose II. This is why DIR. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery builds up
strength in both stout and thin people.
1t empowers the blood-making organs
to supply fresh red, highly vitalized blood
which builds up solid, healthy flesh TO
the normal standard, but above that point
reduces and carries away fabby fat. It
brings you into condition." imparts
nerve force and stamina; rounds out
sunken faces and meagre forms; smoothes
away wrinkles; puts color in the cheeks
and sparkle in the eyes. Its nutritive
properties far exceed those of any malt
extract or vile " emulsion"
DIR. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Ad
wiser Is the most popular medical work in
the English language It contains thou.
sand and eight-pages, and over three hum
dred illustrations 1t is great store-house
of valuable information. A copy strongly
paper bound will be sent free on receipt Of
81 cents in one-cent stamps to pay the cost
of mailing only. Address, Worlds Dis
peusary Medical Association, Buffalo, N Y.
II handsome, cloth bound, stamped bind.
ing is perferred, send ten cents extra (3I
cents in alD to pay Extra cost of this hand.
some and better binding.
Stomach and liver trouble with slug
gish action of the bowels is overcome
speedily and permanently by DR.. Pierce's
Peasant PeIIets.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-01-06

0A-&2oGxA..
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-01-06
How's This (!

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
f. j. CHENEY & Co., Props. To-
ledo, o.
We the undersigned, have known
f. j. Cheney for the last Is years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out an obligation made
by their firm.
West & TrauX, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, o.
Walding. Kinnan & Marvin, Whole
sale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system
Price, 75c, per bottle. Sold by all
Druggists. Testimonials free.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-01-06
A HAPPY NEW YEAR !

Is made happier shll by a pleasant til D
across the content and the pleasure Of sue h
striP Is greatly enhanced by a railway ser
vice, which includes comfor,, safety, courteop
treatment and fast time. These ale the four
most .promin' mt features of the Northern
Pacific Railroad and the features of winch
its patrons always chez fully testify. All
information as 70 terms, connections, etc.
will be cheerfuley furnished and tickets to
all points east viii be provided by Thomas,
Watt Co., 400 Commercial Street, Salem.
Trains leave Portland II a. m.
Trains arrive Portland s p. m.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-01-06
FIRE INSURANCE
The Royal of London.
The Home Of New YorL.

These two companies are pr sented bv
Gt'bert Bros, and are two Of the best COM
Panies to insure IN in the world The Hcme
has cash assets Of over ten millions. The
Roytl has over twelve millions
he Home was formerly represented by
{ M. Glenn and was recently purchased by
Vi bert Bros. who will be pleased to make
all renewals when the policies expire.
The Royal has been represented by Gilbcrt
Bros, for over fifteen years. Both companies
pay their losses promptly.
GILBERT BROS.
2o-im Agents.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-01-06

To Cure a Cold in One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab.
lets. All druggists refund the money
If it fails to cure. 25c. The genuine
has l.. b. q. on each tablet.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-01-06
Dreadfully Nervous-

GENTs:-I was dreadfully nervou and fol
for relief took your Karl's Clover Root Tea
1t quieted my nerves and strengthene my
Constipation, Kidney and Bowel trouble
Your Tea soon cleansed my system so thor
oughly that | rapidly reeained health and
strength Mrs. 5. A. Sweet. Hartford, Conn
Sold by ID. J. Fry.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-01-06
Electric Company.

BERLIN, Jan. 4,-The German
Trans-oceanic Electric comdany, with
headquarters here, has been formed
with capital of 100000 marks, for
the purpose of erecting electrical
stations in America. A central sta
tion will first be established at
Buenos Ayres,for lighting and general
SuDply.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-01-06
HOTELS AND BOARDING.
Hotel Salem.
NJ. FENNELL Prop.

Only First Class House in the City. Rates
re sonable. Sample rooms in connection.
Cars to all trains and public buildings pass
the door. Come State and High streets.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-01-06
HOnlv the Rest'

Should be your motto when you
need medicine. Do not be induced
to take any substitute when you call
for Hoods Sarsaprilla. Experience
has proved it to be the best. 1t is an
honest medicine, possessing actual
and unequalled merit, Be wisd and
profit by the experience of other peo-
pie.
. Hoods Pills are the fayorite family
cathartic, easy to take easy to operate.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-01-06

Stop that cough. Take warning. 1t may
lead to consumption. A 25c., bottle o.
Shiloh's Cure may save YOU 'fe. Sold by
d. J. Fry.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-01-06

BE Not Deceived A Cough. Horseness or
Group are not to be tnAed with. A dose in
rme Of Shilo's Cure will save you much
touble. Sold by d. J. Fry.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-01-06
To Cure a Cold in One Day.

Take Laxative BromoQuinine Tab
lets all druggist refund the money
if itfails to cure. 25c. The genuine
hsa L. b @. on each tablet.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-19
NEW WESTERN HOTEL.

X EARNY AND WASHINGTON STS-RE- IN modelled and renovated. KING, WARD CO European .plan Rooms soc to Sl 5oday, 6 to g week, $S to eSo month, Free baths; asiAnx .a>zAA AiaXator -xnna all nlxht,
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-19

money for him if he would only have confided his trouble to me. He always assured me his accounts were in perfect order and that he had never thought of taking any money that did not be- long to him, He has been under the best doctors in San Francisco for three years, but lately he has been very i'll, and has had severe fainting fits, as many as eight or ten in one night.
 He changed his clothes before he went out tonight and kissed me good by. I thought his conduct strange, and remarked to his wife that thought he intended to do something desperate. He must have shot himself with Mir. Aliens pistol, as Allen took cartridges out with him, and they both went out together. Allen himself tried to com init suicide last Friday, and 1t was my brother who seized his gun before he could accomplish his design. Mrs. AL len came in and told us my brother was acting in a very strange manner While he was waiting for Allen to obtain the cartridges I never had the least thought that my brother would take his own life over an affair of this sort, as we have many friends who would have helped him out of his difficulty. do not know what we shall do now, for we are a very big family, and my father and mother are dead, and my brother is thousands of miles away
 Both wife and sister are sadly str1ck- en. and there seems but little hope that they will quickly recover, as they are both in very feeble health.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-19

it is stated that only a few days ago Allen attempted to commit suicide with the same pistol, but was restrained, and later pawned the weapon to secure bread for his little ones.
 Upon the body of the suicide was found the following letter. it harmon izing with a point made in the letter sold under seal to The Call.
 w. F. OLeary, Healdsburg. Friend Billy: I have killed myself. You acted very strange at Healdsburg Wednesday night. and if you have left me every friend is gone. Be my pail bearer. l hope you will get my place, and if Budd re- spects the dying request of a Democrat who has burned up good money in the cause he will give 1t to you. JOHN.
 James J. Keegan, secretary of the State Board of Harbor Commissioners, when seen last night in his apartments in the Hotel Strathmore, claimed that it would be an utter impossibility for Livernash to be short in his accounts