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Evening journal., 1898-02-15
EDITORIAL COMMENT

Chicago wants Congress to appropri-
ate 100000 to improve the Chicago
river. II II can be improved of the
earth, the appropriation should be
made.-Salt Lake Herald.
Queen Victoria has had to pay a fine
of five shillings for having one of her
dogs unmuzzled. This fact would i'm
ply that it is only kings who can do no
wrong.-Philadelphia Inquirer.
The Pittsburg Dispatch says that
the best way to detect the new counter
felt 800 bill is to compare it with a
genuine 800 bill and note that it is a
quarter Of an inch shorter" But how
Is the comparison to be made?-Chi-
cago Times-Herald.
In the Boston theatres lady wearing
hat is handed a card bearing a copy
Of the city ordinance This idea is in
complete unless the man who spits on
the floor, or otherwise annoys fellow
playgOers, is handed similar hint
St. Louis Globe Democrat.
The Illinois Legislature is to investi-
gate the Chicago police. Then the
Chicago police ought to be empowered
to investigate the Illinois Legislature,
the Cook county fire department squirt
ing antiseptics on both performances
New York Tribune.
The business boom has struck Ne
braska with full force. There is one
Nebraskan, however, who didn't wait
for it, but who, for the past year, has
been fitting from State to State and
slipping hugh chunks of prosperity
Washington Post.
Emperor William, being unable to
compose himself, proposes to compose
more music. He certainly has made
more discord than harmony in Europe
since his accession to the throne
Brooklyn Standardization.
A man in New York was so slow the
other night that he allowed himself to
be overtaken by one OF the horse cars
that are still used in that ancient town.
and was injured. Somebody must have
been giving whiskey to the horses to
make them gO-BrOoklyn Eagle.
Evening journal., 1898-02-15
FIRST DISTRICT DONE

LEVY COURT STILL GOING OVER
THE BOOKS WITH THE ASSES
SORS.
Levy Court passed few bills this
morning and then settled down to the
work of revising the assessment.
Chairman Scott spent his time on the
St. Georges hundred books. Commits
sioner Mealey and Assessor Mccoy, of
the First district, Wilmington hun
dred. completed their work and the
assessor was discharged. Commissioner
Lynn had the Mill Greek hundred
books in hand, and Commissioner
White and Assessor Whann went over
the Sixth ward list. The morning was
spent by Commissioner Gallagher and
Assessor Farley on the Fifth ward
books.
The work of revision may be com
pleted this week.
Evening journal., 1898-02-15

party last evening at the residence Of
Mrs. George c. Hall, No. 1921 Market
street.
Thomas B. Clark, OF Dover, was IN
this city yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Hough and
children have returned from a visit to
Chester.
Recorder of Deeds James Lord. Of
Dover, was in Wilmington yesterday.
Mrs. Beale, of Harrisburg, and Miss
Morton, of Baltimore, are visiting DR..
and Mrs. James II. Draper for several
days.
Detective w. T. Jones, of the p, w.
& B. railroad, was in Philadelphia yes
terday.
Walter d. Bush, Jr, has returned to
this city from St. Louis.
E. B. Staggers, Jr., of Newark, was
in town yesterday.
Charles B. Gray, of the class of '99,
Princeton University, spent Sunday at
home with his parents. Senator and
Mrs. George Gray.
Clarkson Jennings is sick abed with
malaria.
Francis H. Hoffecker continues to
improve.
The Hurdy Gurdy Social Club met
last night at the home of Miss Daisy
Chandler, No. 1907 Madison street.
Rev. E. NJ. Skagen, formerly rector
of ST. Matthew's Mission, this city, has
returned from trip abroad.
Joseph L. Carpenter, Jr., is in New
York.
Miss Elizabeth Walker, of Kennett
Square, is visiting in the city.
Ex-Congressman Jonathan s. Willis
of Milford, was in the city yesterday.
Miss Lulu Forbes, of Dover, is Wis
iting Miss Bessie Allen.
Evening journal., 1898-02-15
Dinner FOR A GUEST.

"A 6-o'clock dinner was given Sunday
evening by Mr.. and Mrs. S. j. Baerin-
ger in honor of their guest, Miss Sarah
Levy, a charming young woman visit
ing them from Philadelphia. The table
was elegantly decorated with Baroness
De Rothschild roses. Among the guests
present were: Mr.. and Mrs. ID. Gardner
Mr. and Mrs. Levy, Mrs. Pagelow
Of Philadelphia; Messrs. Harry Cor
don, l. Faber. L. Barr. Mrs. Newbur
ger. of New York; Harry PizOr anC
wife, J. Pizor and wife. r. w. WOlters
S. Wolters and wife. The guests wer'
at the table three hours.
Evening journal., 1898-02-15
REPupLIcAN ANpsPANIsH BLUFF


The United States Government will
make no demand upon Spain which is
not both Just and reasonable; hence,
Spain will cheerfully comply with the
requirements Of an unpleasant situation
created by the highest accredited rep
resentative OF the Spanish Government
TO this country. If Minister Dupuy de
LONE was foolish enough TO write such
a private letter to a Spanish friend 1t
was no fault OF the United States Gov
ernment. The only interest our coun-
try has in the matter is to have Spain
disavow that the sentiments expressed
in that epistle bespoke the feelings of
the spanish nation regarding our chief
executive. There is no longer any
doubt that the minister wrote the Of
fensive communication. His punish
ment for his indiscretiOn is severe
enough, for 1t blights what promised
to be a most brilliant diplomatic ca
reer. Having manhood enough to ac-
knowledge his fault, he Immediately
sent in his resignation before the
United States Government could de-
mand his recall. Those who predicted
that bloodshed would follow the Incl
dent are grievously disappointed TO
find that both nations are perfectly
willing to do what is right in the mat
ter
Minister Dupuy de LOme's indiscre-
tion has nothing whatever to do with
the merits OF the struggle of the Cuban
patriots for that liberty to which every
man is entitled. It in nowise affects
the standing Of the people on the Gu
ban question. They are for free Cuba,
but with the Spanish Government
making every concession demanded or
expected by the United States, there
can certainly be no excuse for a resort
TO arms to gain satisfaction which is
cheerfully given without such extreme
measures being taken.
Since the Republicans adopted their
platform and declared their attitude to-
wards struggling Cuba they have had
many much better excuses for inter
vention than the present one, and in
every instance they have failed to
profit by the opportunity. The pres
ent administration is not spelling for
aefight with Spain; neither is Spain
spelling for fight with the United
States. The rulers Of each country
have been playing a clever game Of
blum to keep down public clamOr by
making the people believe that the re-
latiohs are more strained than they
really are.
In "a few days the de LONE incident
will be closed, and then some new
mares nest will be found by the diplo
matists to serve as a seven-days' won
der for those who are belligerently In
clined.
Evening journal., 1898-02-15
A PLEASANT SOCIAL.

Mrs. Van p. Northrup gave a pleas
ant social to her Sunday school class
at her home, on Claymont street, last
night. There were games and recita-
tions and refreshments were served
Those present were; Rev. and Mrs. v
P. Northrup, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Jones. John Gainor, Henry Guild
John Slyhoff, Oscar Welch, Lemuel
Peacock, David McAvaney, Ernest
Woodbridge. Lucius Jones, Albert Ser
son, Misses Ella Reed, Maggie Platt
Name Watson, Martha Elliott, Gerti'
King and Blanche McAvaney
Evening journal., 1898-02-15
CLUB PLAY TO-NIGH'

Society will be we'll represented at
the Opera House tonight, when the
Wilmington Dramatic Club will give its
second play of the season. The play
proper will be preceded by a One-act
comedy, "A Morning Call" The char
acters, Mrs. ChillingstOne and Sir Ed
ward Ardent, will be taken by Miss
Isabelle Belin Wales and Andrew Har-
old Miller.
The play itself is a farce from the
French LA POudre au Yeux," its Eng
lish version being False Pretensions.'
Those taking part will include Miss
Elizabeth B. Wales, Mrs. Andrews Al
Ten. Miss Helen Hewes, Miss Katharine
Rice, Miss Katharine Garrett, JOSEPH
L. Richardson, Martin r. Walker
George w. Sparks, Robert Pennington
Andrews Allen. William G. Jones, Jr.
and Paul McCurdy.
The plays are under the management
of Mrs. George w. Sparks, Miss Flea
nor G. Walton and Christopher L
Ward, composing the executive com
mittee of the club.
Evening journal., 1898-02-15

And now it is Anthony Hope who
speaks sarcastically Of American
interviewers and the manners OF
American women. Anthony should not
lose sight of the fact that but for the
gratuitous advertising given him by
American newspaper men the people
Of this country would never have
known that he existed in the literary
world, and that but for the favor Of the
American women his books would
never have become popular on this side
OF the water.
Evening journal., 1898-02-15
cRLEpRATEp HER RIRTHpAY.

A pleasant surprise party was ten
dered Miss Wilhelmina Mckay on Sat
urday evening, in honor Of her 10Th
birthday. AT an early hour the merry
girls and boys were ushered to the din
ing-room, where a splendid repast was
served. Among those present were
Leonard Vannesson, Robert Burns. Le-
roy Kramer Paul White, Wilmer
Smith. George Mckay. Gustavus Min
ker, Thomas Brush. Bayard Smith
Evening journal., 1898-02-15

Gladstone is the greatest living rep
resentative OF the nObility-rldden peo-
pie OF the Old World. and the state of
his health will be watched with ex-
treme interest and solicitude by the
common people all over the civilized
world, who recognize in him one OF
their most powerful champions. life
days q labor are almost done, but the
Evening journal., 1898-02-15

II the men arrested are proved to be
the ones who assaulted Ralph Fisher
and S. James Butler they should be
given the fun penalty Of the law Who
ever committed the assault, IL was a
most cowardly and desplcable one, and
the perpetrators of it are entitled to
no consideration at the hands of the
court. It is shameful that our public
thorOughfares should be frequented by
such cowardly fellows.
Evening journal., 1898-02-15
BIJOU.

CONNOR.-In this city, on February
A. Edward COnnor.
Relatives and friends are invited Il
attend the funeral on Thursday morn
ing, February II, at O'clock, from his
late residence, No. 102 South Franklin
street. High mass at st. Paul's r. c.
Church. Intelment at Cathedral Gene
terry.
Evening journal., 1898-02-15
rHn coNNEcT1NG LINK.

The Wilmington City Railway Com
pany is already taking the preliminary
steps to connect this city and Chester by
trolley. Under the charter of the VII
mington Edge Moor and Shellpot Rail-
way Company Il is applying to the farm
ers along the proposed route for a release
of the right of way. Most Of the appli-
cations are being granted, but some are
erty owners
Evening journal., 1898-02-15
BISHOP COLEMAN SPOKE.

Bishop Coleman was in Philadelphia
last night and attended the annual
dinner of the Military Order of For
eign Wars of the United States, Penn
sylvania COmmandery, at the HOte
Bellevue. Besides saying grace, The
bishop spoke on "The Foreign Wars
of the United States"
Evening journal., 1898-02-15
noun or INsPECTION.

The head officials of the Wilmington
City Railway Company were in Whining
ton to-day aud made a. complete inspec-
tion Of the system. The tour was made
In special car No. POI. Matetrs pertaining
TO the Improvement Of the system were
generally discussed. after which the Wis
itors dincd together.
Evening journal., 1898-02-15
BANQUET TO DIR. CHANDLER.

DAANNfOEl ~ In. OI1AANOl1AlN.
Medical friends of DR.. Joseph
Chandler, of Centreville, will give him
a banquet at the Clayton House to-
morrow evening. About thirty-fiVe
covers will be laid. The guests will
include several eminent physicians
from Philadelphia and Chester county,
Pa. Every year Dr. Chandler gives a
lawn party at his home, and this is a
return dinner given by his guests on
those occasions.
The guests will be the following:
From Philadelp lphia-Drs. w. e. Ash
ton, Thomas G. Ashton e. e. Mont
gOmery, J. V. Shoemaker, James M.
Anders, Earnest Daplace, l.. W. Fox,
w. ]. Hearn, G. II. Reckefus, w. V.
Woods, ]. M. Barton.
From Wilmington-Drs Wales, Pal
mer, Fahey, Winner, Shortlidge, Ogle,
Briggs, Springer, Pyle, Stubbs, Chan
dler, Finley. .Tomlinson, Ehegood and
Veasey.
DR.. T. S. Mitchell Of Hockessln; DR..
F. L. Springer, Newport; DIR. c. c.
Green, Greenville; DR.. Joseph Stubbs
London Grove, Pa; Dr. u. G. Clifford
AvOndale, Pa; DR.. r. B. Ewing, West
Grove Pa; DR.. L. II. Ball, Marshall
ton, DR.. John Ball, Marshallton, DR.. c.
f. Reynolds, Kennett Square, Pa; DR.
John Windle, Hamorton, Pa. DR.. c.
p. Layton, Georgetown.
Drs. H. Ogle, ]. p. Pyle, w. Springer
and H. w. Briggs constitute the com
mittee in charge.
Evening journal., 1898-02-15
THE MISSIONARY ALLIANCE

At this mornings session of the an
nual meeting Of the Missionary Ali
ance there was a Bible study under the
leadership of Mrs. Seuft and Dr. r. c.
hartman, of Heidelberg Reformed
Church, Philadelphia, was the speaker.
c. A. Mitchell, of Africa, and Miss
Alice Landis, of Lancaster, Pa, who
soon will go to China, also addressed
the meeting. Rev. A. B. Simpson, of
New York, founder of the Alliance,
will be present tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1898-02-15
DEAD RIFT NOT A Suicide.

Edward Connor. living at Franklin and
Reed street. was seized with an attack Of
apoplcNy last night at Pennsylvania ave-
nue. and Union street. When he reached
home in the Phoenix ambulance, he died.
II was reported that Il was "A case of sui
eide, but an Evening Journal man made
an investigation and found IL to be un-
true
Evening journal., 1898-02-15
PRETTY NOON WEDDING.

The marriage Of Miss Ella c. Burnite
to Richard X. Jones took place to-day,
at the home of the brides mother, Mrs.
e. c. Burnite. No. 1925 Washington
street Miss Rena Jones, sister Of the
groom, was maid OF honor, and A. j.
Taylor, cousin of the bride, was best
man.
The bride wore a travelling gown of
green reppe, with black satin trim
mings. The maid of honor was attired
in gray cloth, trimmed with white and
violet. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. Frederic Lewis, pastor of Rod
ney Street Presbyterian Church.
A wedding breakfast followed, after
which the bridal couple left for a short
trip TO Atlantic City
Evening journal., 1898-02-15
. E E T II
EXTRACTED,
FILLED,
CROWNED,
OR
ARTIFICIAL
Let Us Estimate the Cost OF
Your Work and Save
You Money.
DR.. SMITH, Dentist,
8II Market Street.

Misses Wilhelmina Mckay, Adah AL
frey, Lillian Kitchens, Mamie Smith,
Florence Vansandt, Emma Welch,
Blanche Mckay, Leona Darragh, Lima
King, May Ward, Emma Wiswell, Mel
lie Evans, Leah Mckay, Ethel Hitch
ems, Stella King, Josephine Mckay,
Nellie Kitchens, May Kitchens and Mr..
and Mrs. Levi G.. Mckay
Evening journal., 1898-02-15
TENTH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION.

Miss Aibina Thomas, of No. 723 East
Sixth street, having reached her tenth
birthday, was rendered a surprise party
by quite number of her little friends.
Various games were INDUCED in, and at
an early hour refreshments were
served. Among those present were:
The Misses Albina Thomas, Ida Lem
ons, Florence Lemons, Perla Farrow,
Helen Thomas, Rosie Steele, Mabel
Doyle, Ella Russell, Laura Gee, Alice
Hymen, Mary Thomas, Annie Corkran
and Grtrude Ackerman, Willie Cork
ran, Homer BOozer, Vaughan Thomas
Edward Hudson, Ignatius, Joseph and
Ernest Ackerman, John Gauser and
Harvey Martin, of West Chester; Alex
ander Thomas, Mrs. John Burris and
Miss Katie HaddOck, of Penny Hill;
Mrs. John Hymen and many others.
Evening journal., 1898-02-15

Those burglars who forced their
way into a Connecticut post office, blew
open the safe and got but 81 worth Of
postage stamps for their trouble, are
doubtless sorry that they did not take
the Job by the day instead Of by con-
tract.
Evening journal., 1898-02-15

Gloucester, Mass, has a beautiful
and touching custom Of setting one day
apart for the holding Of memorial ser
vices in honor Of the fishermen who go
down to the sea in ships and never re-
turn. II is sad gathering, attended
by hundreds Of fishermen and their
families. and especially sad to those
who have had relatives lost at sea
while plying their dangerous calling.
Evening journal., 1898-02-15
NOW PATROL SERGEANT.

Sergeant of Police England has been
transferred from a street sergeant to pa
troll sergeant Sergeant Massey who has
been in charge of 1he dog registration,
succeeds him on the street.
Evening journal., 1898-02-15
WILL INsPECT THE TRACKs.

The general managers inspection Of the
Maryland division OF the p. w. a b.
railroad will take place next Friday
hanna bridge. now being constructed by
Master Carpenter Smith. of the r.. N a
b. road.
Evening journal., 1898-02-15
MAKING ROOM ZOE THE NIAGARA

MAKING ROOM FOR THE NIAGARA.
The w. q N. tug Laura y. was engaged
this morning i'm moving the yachts Jo-
sephinc. Hildegarde and Alcedo. to make
room for the launching of the Niagara
next Saturday. Workman are busy TAX
ing out the machinery and smokestack OF
the Alcedo, preparatory to cutting her in
two for the purpose OF increasing her
length. The work on the Niagara is being
rapidly completed.
Evening journal., 1898-02-15
wELI..RENpEREp pLAY.

shannon Of the Sixth" one OF the
most interesting plays here this season
was presented by "a strong company al
the Opera House last night. W. IA. Power
In the title role. was undeniably clever
and he was ably supported.
Evening journal., 1898-02-15
CONTRACT AWARDED.

The Wilmington Advertising Agency
has awarded to the Greater Whining
ton Printing Company the contract for
printing the Wilmington City Direc-
tory and Business Gazetteer.
Evening journal., 1898-02-15
Tury ARE IGNORANT

Rumors were ahoat last night that an
other ilibustering expedition had left
philadelphia for the Cuban insurgents.
The authorities confess ignorance OF the
matter and say that the report Is un-
founded
Evening journal., 1898-02-15
CHILD RUN OVER.

Carrie Thompson, 8 years old, was
run over near her home, at No. 523
West Seventh street, this morning. She
Is seriously hurt.
Evening journal., 1898-02-15

Three suicides resulted from lovers
quarrel out in Indianapolis Here in
the East thing like that usually re-
suits in two marriages, but these Hoo
siers always were a strange people.
Evening journal., 1898-02-15
JAMES is OFF.

James w. Milbourne was arraigned
last night before Magistrate Kelley by
his wife. who charged him with being
disorderly. lie was reprimanded and
dismissed. lie then took the pledge
Evening journal., 1898-02-15
HONOR DR.. CHANDLER.
Wilmington Physicians to
Tender Him a Banquet.
DRAMATIC CLUB PLAYS TONIGHT
PRETTY NooN-T1DE MARRIAGE
OF MISS BURNITE AND RICH
ARD X. JONES AT THE HOME OF
THE BRIDE TO-DAY-oTHER So
CIAL HAPPENINGS.

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., 1898-02-15

OF course Minister Dupuy de LONE is
a biographer. lie wrote his own living
obituary when he sent that letter to
the Spanish editor.
Evening journal., 1898-02-15
A FAREWELL DINNER.

The members of the Wilmington BIZ
cycle Club will give farewell dinner
tonight to Charles II. Sasse, who has
accepted a position as private secretary
to Ferdinand Blumenthal. Mr.. Sasse
will sail for Europe on April 5.
Evening journal., 1898-02-15
ETGIIT CARs non sOIrTH AMERICA

Harlan and HollingswOrth Company
has completed eight cars for South Amer
lea. Six OF these cars are hrst-class pas
sengcr coaches. the other two are first.
class baggage coaches The coaches viii
be ready for shipment In "A few days
Evening journal., 1898-02-15

Free port is John Bulls favorite
drink when in China.
Evening journal., 1898-02-15
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL NOTES.

The young women of the Indian As
eociation gave a valentine birthday
Evening journal., 1898-02-15
CrOsby&Hill
Wednesday.

Wednesday,.
If you want stylish serviceable
BILE Dress of nearly any description
we can suit you, and no fancy price
either. Just think, 40 designs of
neat stylish small plaids and novel
ties, yard wide,
at 25c a yard.
We leave the selection of better
goods to yourself.
Black Lustre. as brilliant as silk
and as strong as lintn; you can't mis-
take its value. We say
45c a yard
instead of 62lc.
Austrian Silks, only few left;
they say it is hard to get them;
think we had the bulk of what was
in the market; "a inch wide
25c yard.
A white crochet Quilt to be sold
on Wednesday
at rs cents.
1t will pay you to buy it even if you
have no prenent use for it.
If you have not seen the Braids
and Gimps we are selling at
sc a yard
you are missing a big bargain.
600 Pillow Cases, AZ inches wide
and SO inches long, only for We'd
nesday-
8 cents each.
9S2 yards full bleached Muslin,
81 inches wide; for Wednesday,
15c a yard.
1890 yards of 3 feet wide Muslin;
can't give name
18 yards for $1.OO.
Another lot of those Prints adyer-
tised last Saturday
for 3 1-2c a yard.
Not afraid to buy Ladies' Coats
when we can buy them at the right
! price-had lot in Moneay morn
ing-beats any price yet named.
81 and s. Goats for $I.e8
50 and 81 Coats for $2.oS
$3.50 Coats for $500
:: sl' Coats for So 90
Standard Patterns half the price
= Of others at
CROSBY & HILL S,
COS, COZ and 900 Market St.
Evening journal., 1898-02-15

Baldwin yelled Judgment" and
Chris Won der Abe made his goal.
Evening journal., 1898-02-15

work he has performed will live and
bear fruit long after those who an
tagonized him are dead and forgotten.