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Evening journal., 1898-04-30
A DREAM RUDELY BROKEN.
The DiscOurnging Result of an Old
Gentleman's Kindly Courtesy
20 Little Girl.

She was remarkably pretty little
girl of about ten years, and when the
big policeman lifted-her onto the cable
car at Broadway and Thirty-fourth
street there were several glances of ad-
miraton cast at the chic little figure in
red. Sitting down demurely between
n dapper young man and n shop girl
with q day Off, she began to unite the
strap that held her school books. The
old gentleman opposite looked up from
his paper and forgot to look back again.
Her deep baby eyes and brown curls
with the little face that bore such q
childishly happy expression held his at
tention. The little girl glanced across
and, noticing his appreciative gaze,
smiled very prettily. The old gentle
man smiled in return. His face was
ruddy and bronzed with an open coun-
try look that occasional city visits could
not efface. The shop girl on the other
side of the car, who was n physiogno-
mist from habit. had put him down as
a bachelor.
The composition book OF the little
girl fell to the floor of the car. In an
instant the old gentleman was down on
one knee picking up the scattered
sheets. The dapper young man had
also reached down, but the old mans
nimbleness gained him the victory, and
it seemed to afford him surprising
amount of satisfaction. He gravely
handed over the sheets one by one, and
was rewarded by a most enhancing
smile. When the conductor came
around, and the little girl had some
what reluctantly found the nickel in her
small purse, he felt something pressed
into his hand and passed on with an un-
conscious look. The old gentleman sat
hack. He looked less intently, per-
haps more fondly, at the little girl in
the red jacket.
The girl who worked in the depart
ment store would have said he was
dreaming with his eyes on the cluster
ing curls. She thought it quite per-
nssible that an old bachelor should
dream at the sight of q pretty little girl
who smiled so sweetly. But then IT is
possible that even an amateur physi.
ognomist may be sentimental. The
old gentleman was awakened from his
dream by the little girl leaving the car
He gave her one last smile and turned
to look after her out of the window
The child saw a companion on the cor
ner, and running toward her cried in Q
shrill voice, audible to all:
'Oh, Name, get on to the old guy
there. that tried to make n mash with
mel"
There was a loud laugh and the smari
youngmanirreverently remarked some
thing about beginning early" Tn,
dreamy look had fled from the old man,
eyes, but he left the car Mt the mex
street with the face of a stole. Ant
the conductor forgot to stop for tn,
next six would-be passengers.-N. y
Sun.
Evening journal., 1898-04-30
THE FAMED TAFFETA.
1t Is n Popular Dress Material for
Young and Old Alike
This Spring.

Taffeta is the silk for those who like
crispness, and black taffeta dress is
universally serviceable. Girls as young
as 16 can wear them,i and grandma
looks perfectly suited in hers. The
girl sets her bodice on a yoke of or
ange or turquoise blue and trims the
rest of the dress with bias bands 10
match. The dear old lady uses rows
of velvet. For summer, white taffeta
is to be just the prettiest thing in the
world, and one dress of it, If properly
planned and supplied with accessories,
will make q good foundation all by
itself for q summer wardrobe. For
dressy wear just now checked taffetas
are admirable material, though, Of
course. these weaves are best suited TO
Youthful wearers. A dinner dress for
a young woman was made of pink.
blue and green checked taffeta, and,
the shades being delicate. the result
was extremely attractive. Its bodice
bloused slightly in front and hooked in
viEibly at the side. The yoke was made
Of bands of tucked null and valenci-
ennes insertion, and had collar of the
dress goods and q frilling of white
ret at the lower edge This was fin
ished with a collarette trimming of
the silk, trimmed with a vaenciennes
edged rufle, The whole extending
around the back. On the skirt were
two lace-edged silk rutiles.
Spangles and jewels are again abun-
dant among the newest trimmings,
though it is so shorta time since they
last were fashionable That il is difficult
to feel that such garnitures are striS-
ing novelties. OF them, nevertheless,
there is a regular deluge, or rather
there are whole consultations Of them,
and they are positively to be worn on
everything. Ribbons, which are more
popular than ever, to be quite right.
must blaze with rows of jewels or with
oncrusting Of spangles in seale-like
closeness. Spangles are on stockings,
shoes and slippers, hats are ablaze with
them, whole bodices and skirts twinkle
with them, and they flash on some cor
sets. They are not on underskirts YET.
nor on night dresses; but who knows
what will happen next?-Cincinnati
! Commercial Tribune
Evening journal., 1898-04-30
WAR DEPARTMENT DEFICIT.
Over Thirty Million Dollars Necessary &
Balance the Years Account.

Over Thirty Million Dollars Necessary TO
Balance the Years Account.
WASHINGTON, April Secretary
OF the Treasury Gage received from the
secretary OF war yesterday estimates Of
deficiencies in appropriations required
for the use Of the war department for
the remaining two months of the pres
ent fiscal year aggregating S34.0l9,997.
Secretary Alger says in his letter that
the acts of congress authorizing the en-
rollment of q volunteer army and plac-
ing the regular army on a war footing
will necessitate this increased appro-
priation for the organization, support
and maintenance Of the new forces.
The several items in the deficiency ap-
propriation asked for are:
Signal service of the army, S21,00O;
pay of the volunteers, S5,766,661; pay Of
the regulars S1,425, 253; subsistence, 81
799, 643; regular supplies of quartermas-
ter's department, Sl,000,000; incidental
expenses of quartermaster's depart
ment, S750.O00; horses for cavalry and
artillery, Sl.500O00; barracks and quar-
ters, SS00,0O0; transportation, S6,0OO,OOO;
clothing and camp and garrison equip
age, SlOOOO,O00; contingencies $4,000;
ordnance department. 1871 i05; med
ical and hospital department, $4,000;
equipment of engineer troops, $1,000;
torpedoes for harbor defense. $500, 900;
expeditionary force TO Cuba. Sl5OO3i
This estimate is entirely independent
of the allotments made by the president
to the war department from the $50
100000 defense appropriation. This viii
indicate that up TO July next the in
creased expenditures on account OF the
war will be approximately $50 600 900.
Secretary Ayers recommendation will
be promptly taken up in the house COM
mittee on appropriations and viii be
made part of the general deficiency an
preparation bill. making the measure
foot up more than $500 100000 That bin
has been held up for some weeks await
ing the submission of the expected
heavy war deficiencies.
Representative Sayers of Texas said
yesterday there would be no opposition
from the Democrats to immediate pas
sage. The prospect is the bill will be
reported TO the house by the middle ol
the latter part Of next week.
Evening journal., 1898-04-30
AN ODD pRoJEcTILE.
How n venturesomc Missouri Lad
Shot and KILLED a Deer
with "a Marble.

There is boy in Taney county who
has a record which perhaps few, if any,
old hunters can match. He hlleda deer
with a marble. True, the marble was
shot from gun, but still the occurrence
may be ranked among the most un-
usual of hunting events, says the Kan
sas City Journal.
The lad was out in the woods shoot
ing and had exhausted his supply Of
shot. He had put into his muzzle-load-
er, a single-barrel gun OF the old pat
tern, charge Of powder, when he dis
covered that his shot pouch was empty.
The boy had in his pocket a marble
which he used as a "taw" in playing the
common game. The marble exactly fit
ted the muzzle of his gun, and, hardly
thinking what might result from the
experiment the young hunter dropped
the "taw" down on the wadding cover
ing the powder.
Strange things happened down in the
Bull Creek hills, and on his way home
the boy came upon q deer, which at
close range stopped and challenged his
aim. The adventurous scion Of good
hunting stock leveled his gun, pulled
the trigger and brought down the game,
the marble boring hole into the vitals
Of the deer.
Evening journal., 1898-04-30

aental powers threaten to Intervene
Great Britain ought to veto their ac-
uon and urges the government to make
this clearly understood
The Spectator expresses confidence
that Commodore Dewey will be victo-
rlous at the Philippines, but says: we
see great difficulties before the Ameri-
cans, though not from Spanish war
ships"
The Saturday Review pursues it's at
tacks upon America. and the following
extract will indicate the tone Of its COM
ments:
American action unfortunately sug-
gests the attitude of a huge and boast
full bully attacking an effete but gem
tlemanly old roue, with whom one can
not help sympathizing. especially when
the bully. not content with thrashing
his feeble old opponent and stripping
him of his valuables, bellows out with
tears and protestations that he does it
unwillngly and with the highest moral
purpose"
Evening journal., 1898-04-30
An Irish RrIrnde.

NEW YORK, April 3O.-A letter has
been sent to President Mckinley by
William Lyman, president Of the Irish
National alliance, who is desirous of
forming an Irish brigade to assist the
United States in the war against Spain.
The brigade is to be composed Of mill
tary organizations affiliated with the
Irish alliance, Ancient Order of Hibe:-
mans and the Irish Military union.
Among the best known of the regiments
which will be called on are the Clan-na-
Gael guards of Chicago and the Red
Branch knights Of San Francisco
Evening journal., 1898-04-30
MOSQUITOES KILL BEAR.
Upcn the Yukon These Insects Force
Deer 60 Flee to the snow
LINE for safety.

Not only do the Yukon mosquitoes
attack men aud oyerWhelm them, but
they drive the moose, deer aud caribou
pp the mountains to the snow line,
where these animals would prefer not
to be in berry time. They kill dogs,
and even the big brown bear that is
often miscalled a grizzly has succumbcd
to them, says the Denver Times. Bears
come down to the river from the hill
side in the early fall to get some of the
salmon that are often thrown upon the
banks when the run" is heavy.
If Bruin runs foul of a swarm Of mos
quitoes and has not his wits about him
his day has come. The insects will
alight all over him. His fur protects his
body, but his eyes, ears and nose will
soon be swollen up and bleeding, and
unless he gets into n river or a strong
wind he will be driven mad and blind,
to wander about hopelessly until he
starves to death.
Although the Alaska summer is short,
two broods OF mosquitoes hatch out
each year aud are ready for business
from one to ten seconds after they leave
the water. it rains a good deal along
the Yukon, aud rain is welcomed, for
IL drives the mosquitoes to cover. They
hide under leaves and branches until
the shower is over; then they come out
boiling with rage at the time they have
been forced to spend in idleness, and
the miner has a harder time than ever
after his resRite.
Mosquitoes'Nnd snowflakes are not
contemporaries in the states, but in
Alaska it is different. Snow does not
bother them so much rs rain, and an
early snow may fall while they are still
on the wing. Fog does not choke them,
either. They appear TO like il. They
float about in it as in ambush, and take
the unwary prospector by surprise.
Evening journal., 1898-04-30
QUEEN TAITOU A sTIcKLER.
MeDeieiS's wife Occupies IA Dignined
Position ON Abyssinia'B
Throne.

There is no European queen consort
filing a more dignifed station than Em-
press Taitou of Abyssinia. She has a
large household of her own, her lord
stewards. chamberlains, buffers, cooks
and guards She directs all the grand
feasts, has immense appanages all over
the empire, and resources in kind. She
leads a sedentary life because there are
no interesting promenOdes, but when
she shows herself in public she is sur
rounded with ladies, mounted on rich
ly-harnessed mules, with runners, UNI
brella bearers and other attendants.
The umbrellas are Of many colors, but
Taitou's is red.
The empress is sticklcr for eti-
quette, TO which Menei 9 attaches no
importance. Nobody who has not been
formally presented to her must gaze on
her, even within the precincts of the
palace. She has large kitchen garden,
which is one of her many delights, but
the moment the red umbrella appears
the gardeners must retire. Allthe serv-
ants stand aloof with downcast eyes as
she walks by. Not taking much exer-
else, Taitou is lost in fat. Nevertheless,
her presence IS dlgnihcd. She is won
derfully wen informed, converses cley,
/ erly, and can be charming. Her letters
are well written, and in a bright, nat
ural style. They might put TO shame
those of many a weil-educated Euro
pean lady. The dress Of the empress is
only distinguished from that Of her
ladies by its impeachable cleanliness
and neatness.
Evening journal., 1898-04-30
Massachusetts Coast Guard.

BOSTON. April 3O.-The board of
fortifcations has been at work ten days
General Merritt has granted the use of
heavy guns for Massachusetts, fortii-
cations. Other guns have been purchas,
ed by the state, and locations on the
coast are now being determined. The
heavy guns were ordered by the govern
ment, to be delivered to the adjutant
general of Massachusetts, to be used to
fortify the Massachusetts coast at
points other than Fort Warren and the
other army posts.
Evening journal., 1898-04-30

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to tho taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing TO the taste and &C
ceptable to the stomach, promptin
its action and truly beneficial in it's
effects, prepared only from the most
healthyand observation-disclosures, its
many excellent qualities commend il
to all and have made il the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 90
cent bottles by all leading drug.
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes TO try IL Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIe SYRUP co,
SAY FRANCISCO CAL.
LOUISVILLE. KK AEW Y0RG. hE
Evening journal., 1898-04-30
Health onieer For the Army.

PHILADELPHIA, April SO.-Dr. John
NJ. Guiteras Of the University Of Penn
sylvania, who for the past few years
has been the Philadelphia representa-
tive Of the Cuban junta, has been or
dered by the United States government
to go at once to Tampa, Fla. where he
is to take charge Of the safeguarding
Of the American troops from the climat-
ic diseases they win encounter. DR..
Guiteras is a government expert in
tropical diseases, especially yellow fe-
yer.
Evening journal., 1898-04-30
nIinnesntn.s Yolnnteers.

ST PAUL. April SO.-The three regl-
ments Of Aiinnesota's volunteers as
sembled in this city yesterday A re-
view was held by Governor Clough and
his full military staff. Then, headed by
the governor and staff and commanded
by Colonel Bobleter the troops march,
ed north on Wabasha street, out Uni
versity and Smelling avenues to Camp
Ramsey at the State Fair grounds.
Cheering multitudes lined the streets
Rlong the line Of march.
Evening journal., 1898-04-30
Diggine for Fish.

The natives of Kottiar are in the habit
of digging every year in the summer
dry banks of the Vergel river for fish,
which they dig out by hundreds, just as
they would potatoes. The mud Jumps
are broken open and the fish, perhaps
eight or ten inches long, will always be
found alive and often frislSy, as if just
removed from its supposedly native ele-
ment-the water.
Evening journal., 1898-04-30
Fish, Cuban style.

Place a tablespoonful OF butter in a
saucepan over the fire, and as soon as it
lisses lay into it an onion cut in thin
slices. Fry light brown; add a cup
ful of shredded fish and tnrn in water
enough TO just cover IL. Add little
chopped green pepper and half a can of
solid tomatoes, and put on the back OF
The range, where it win simmer slowly
for an hour. Serve on hot slices Of but
tered toast.--Cincinnat Enquirer.
Evening journal., 1898-04-30
wants to Fight Onrranza.

RALEIGH. April SO.-The challenge
to General Lee and Captain Sigsbee by
Lieutenant Carranza of the Spanish
navy has aroused a North Carolinian.
W. ID. Ballard Of Asheville, formerly on
he police force there, has written Cen
eral Lee requesting in case the general
does not desire to meet the Spanish Of
ficer on the field of honor that he be
allowed to take the generals place.
Evening journal., 1898-04-30
REGISTERS ORDER.
sEGlsTERs ORDER.
~ vCTaVEHfp OTWICH

NNAflolhlk - OlAnHihs
'REGISTER'b OFFICE
New Cnatlo County. Del. April IL ha
Upon the application OF Robert blallcy,
OF Emmn Blnkley lnto Of
Christiana hundred, In said county o.
ceased. 10 o. ordered ana directed hy the
Register that tho administrators aforesaid
give notice OF granting Of Letters OF Ad-
upon the catntc Of the de-
ceased, with the date 0l granting thereof
by causing advertsemcnti 70 be posted
within forty days from the date OF auch
letters In six OF tho most public places OF
the county OF Now Castle requiring an
persons having demands against the es-
tate to present the same, or abide an act
OF Assembly I'm such caso made and pro-
vidod; and also cause the same TO be I'M
serted within tho same period IN tho
Evening Journal q neWspaper published
In Wilmington, Del, ana - 'bq' con unuad
therein three weeks, &c. o. a.
Given under the hand ana seal
Of the Register aforesaid,at VIII
mington, in New Castlc county.
Ia 81 aforesaid. the day and year
above written.
CALVIN ", CROS3ArS
Register.
Evening journal., 1898-04-30
Manila BristIes with Guns.

MADRID. April SO.-According to dis
patches from Manila The Voz Espanola
describes the port of Manila as impreg-
nable. The paper asserts that the forts
Of Maleton. sud Malate, Mileta. Pasten.
Mirallas and st. Lucia bristle with guns.
chiefly Krupp guns.
Evening journal., 1898-04-30
Tho orernn sighted.

VALPARAISO, April SO.-The captain
Of the British steamer Orissa, which
arrived here yesterday morning from
Liverpool, states that on April 90, "a
miles this side of Cape Pillar he met the
United States battleship Oregon steam
ing toward the Atlantic. Nothing has
been heard here of the gunboat Mari
eta Winter has set in with heavy
Evening journal., 1898-04-30
War Risks Not Enforced.

TORONTO, April 3O.-The Canadian
Life Insurance company and the Sun Life
company have notified all policy hold
ers in the United States that the war
clause in the policies will not be enforc-
ed Americans holding policies in these
two companies may go to the front If
they are called out without paying an
ox-tro ,vo !. rick
Evening journal., 1898-04-30
Arrentinc's stand.

BUENOS AYRES, April 3O.-It is an
nounced that the Argentine Republic
will publish a decree OF neutrality dur
ing the war between Spain and the
United States. but IL appears certain
that the government win reserve abso-
lutte liberty of action in regard to coal.
Evening journal., 1898-04-30
NOrIcrA

Notice h hereby given fnat Letters or
Administration were IN due form OF law
day Of April, A. -. 1898. land that al
persons having claims against tho estate
OF tho deceased must present the same,
duly nttostcd 10 the said ndmini8trntcr.
on or before the 18th day OF April. 1880. 90
abide the Act OF Assembly IA such case
ROBERT BnAKLEY.
Administrator
Address. Henry Clay T.. o.. Deiawg. e.
Evening journal., 1898-04-30
Grants Nephew to Serve.

CHICAGO, April SO.-Lieutenant B. c.
Dent, a retired naval officer, has re-
eeived orders to report at once on board
the training ship Constellation, now at
Newport, R. J. Lieutenant Dent is a
nephew of General Grant. He tender
ed his services TO Secretary Long and
his offer was Immediately accepted
Evening journal., 1898-04-30
Pnstmnstors Annnintcd.

WASHINGTON, April 3O.-The fol-
lowing fourth class postmasters have
been appointed: Pennsylvania-Ashtr
W. B. Nuzum; Buck Run. Harry l. Nc
MINI; Calls. Mrs. Grace Morris; Flora,
John S. Neal; Plumer. o. j. Leach, Ru-
tan. Emerson J. Sanders.
Evening journal., 1898-04-30
sennte Accepta Conferencn Rcnort.

WASHINGTON. April SO.-At yester-
days session Of the senate the report
of the conferees on the naval appro-
priation bill was presented and agreed
to. The measure as perfected carries
little more than S57.OOO,OOO. No other
business Of general Importance was
transacted.
Evening journal., 1898-04-30
rrod ornnt ns CoIonel.

NEW YORK. April SO.-A meeting Of
the officers of the Fourteenth regiment
of Brooklyn was held yesterday, and
they decided to petition General Tilling-
hast to name Colonel Fred Grant as
colonel of the regiment.
Evening journal., 1898-04-30

A cheap substitute for standard
advertised article may prove to be any
thing but bargain. Be careful to Ctt
what you ask for.
Evening journal., 1898-04-30
Rerdezvous Points Changed.

WASHINGTON, April 3O.-Rendez-
vousing points for state troops have
been changed as follows: Maine. Port
land to Augusta: Rhode Island. Provi-
dence to Quoinset point.
Evening journal., 1898-04-30
neen Fever.

Bean fever has been added to the list
Of epidemics like hay fever and rose
fever by German doctor, who has
rhristened his discovery "favismus." /"
His cure for the disease is TO keep away
from bean fields.
Evening journal., 1898-04-30
nrnnv Electric I.nmrs.

The houses Of parliament are partly
lighted by 10000 electric lamps. which
uumber is being constantly increased.
7ifty experienced electricians are en-
lcyed to keep the system i'm order
Evening journal., 1898-04-30
I.nnhnn Pres. Comments.

LONDON, April S0-The weeklies, ex-
cept The SaturGoy Review, continue to
favor the United states and have faith
in her success
The Statst thinks that if the conti-
Evening journal., 1898-04-30
How rhcr NNen An snn,n.

Marriage in Spain takes place by day
or at night, according TO the fortune Of
the young people or their station in life.
n well TO do the ceremony comes or in
the carly part Of the morning.
Evening journal., 1898-04-30

The Pioneer Lawn Tennis Club, Of
Rising Sun, has reorganized. with o.
T. Kimbell president, Miss Carrie r.
Kirk secretary and Miss Gertrude Dare
treasurer.
Evening journal., 1898-04-30

hrsanufacturer with reputation to
lose must keep his goods up to high
standard. Imitators DON'T care. See
that you get what you order when yon
20 20 bay.
Evening journal., 1898-04-30
Temerario still at Isuenos Ayr

BUENOs AYREs. April 30. - The
Spanish torpedo cruiser Temerario is
still at anchor in front Of the small bay.
Evening journal., 1898-04-30
Excursions.

Leave Fourth street wharf daily (3uli-
days includcd) at 130 and 1920 a. m. 100
and AIS %. m.
Leave Philadelphia. from Pler NO =
north above Arch street. "a I'D 'nnc M.l1
"a. M. 1.30 and 4 p. IN.
Fare 10 Philadelphia, . oents; excur-
sion, 40 cents.
Freight received all day al Philadelphia
and Wilmington, and carried at the Low
est rates. Telephone NQ#5N.
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CHuRCHFS. LODGES. SOClETIFS,

An1 other organizations can now charter
or secure dates for benefit excursions on
PALACE STEAMER REPUBLIC
At 90 per cent. discount for 80 on over
For further Information apply 70 w. ~.
RUSSELL ft8 Walnut street. fhiladei-
phin, or Captain Quicksan, steamer Re
public, Harlan and Hollingaworth COM
panya yard. Wilmington. Del.