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The Lamar register., 1898-06-15

Yesterdays ram was one of the
hardest ever known in this section.
There was a heavy downpour for n
while in the afternoon and then II
proved accommodating and let up
long enough to allow our citizens TO
go to supper aud do their evening
shopping. Then the clopds opened
up and the middle seemed 20 Just
drop ont This lasted for several
bours until everything was thorough
ly soaked and water was standing
everywhere.
For laborers to work in the har
vest fields of Kansas and Oklahoma,
reduced rates will be made by the
Santa Fe Route on the following
terms: From points on line in Col
orado to all points in Kansas (Em
poria and west and lola and soutn)
and Oklahoma, two laborers on one
ticket half fare each; three or more
laborers on one ticket one-third fare
each. Tickets will be sold only one
way as harvest viii last sixty days
and men will work north to other
points.
Evening journal., 1898-04-19
InSEpH IEFEERSON

The most notable event OF the sea-
son is the appearance Of the fa-
nous comedian OJseph Jefferson in this
city in his exquisite portrayal OF the
vagabond OF the Catsl1ill's, rip Van
Wrinkle" Mr.. Jefferson's performance
is as charming now as it was in the
days of ''Auld Lang Syne." The ad-
miratiOn for Mr.. Jefferson has endured
with years, and each succeeding visit
to this city has found the same friend
ly greeting TO the man whose personal
qualities induced our love, and to the
actor whose art won our admiration.
interpretations. For those who have
not seen Mr.. Jefferson in rip" and
fewer still who have not found benefit
as we'll as enjoyment in his delightful
interpretations. For those who have
known and loved his art in the past
there Is the most pleasant anticipation
and to those who have not seen the
celebrated actor, a most enjoyable op-
portunity Is presented. The date OF his
appearance is Tuesday, April 26. The
sale OF seats win open on Saturday
April %, at 9 a. m.
Evening journal., 1898-04-19
THAT CODICIL FIGHT.
MARY A. RUBBNCANlE's LAST TES-
TAMENT STILL "A BONE OF CON
TENTlON

MARY A. RUBBNCANlE'S LAST TES-
TAMENT STILL "A BONE OF CON-
TENTION.
In the matter Of the contest OF the
codicil attached to the will Of Mary A.
Rubencame, formerly Of New Castle
county, before Deputy Register of Wills
Irwin, in Philadelphia, yesterday, the
examination of Helen II. Keehan.
housekeeper for DR.. B. f. Williams, tAe
caveator, was concluded. DR.. w. NJ
Griffiths, who was Mrs. Rpbencame's s
physician in her last illness, was also
examined. Among other things he
said Mrs. Rubencame informed him
that she had gone to Or. Williams
house at the request of his wife who
was her stepdaughter, and that she was
sorry she had ever gone there. He said
that she had also spoken to him fre-
quently about moving, because Son0ro
Douglass, who had lived with Ter
sixteen years, and had been faithful to
her, had been forbidden the house by
DR.. Williams. The witness said he
had endeavored to effect a reconcilia-
ton between the doctor and Sonora,
but the doctor had held it under ad-
visement.
The hearing was characterized by 4
repetition OF the disputes between the
rival attorneys, one of whom referred
to the other as "the most aggravating
man ever saw"
Deputy Register Irwin was obliged
at one stage to ask one or two women
spectators to change their seats TO an
other part OF the hearing room, it be-
ing averred that they disconnected the
witness, Miss Keehan. Counsel repre-
senting the will and codicil said he
did not propose to argue the case. The
opposing attorney stated that he was
satisfied to submit the case with a
brief, and asked his opponent whether
he desired to argue or submit brief
The second attorney replied that he
would like to look over the notes oi
the testimony first, but when he ascer.
tained from the stenographer that they
were not official, although the c0urt
accepted them just the same, he
changed his mind He refused to give
the other attorney any satisfaction con
| cerning his proposed course at the mex
meeting, and the case was continued.
Robert Fraim, of this city, drew
Mrs. Rubencame's will and has been Il
| Philadelphia several times since tn,
fight for her property began.
Evening journal., 1898-04-19
ROYAL BLUES MANAGER
HE SUCCUMBED TO HEART DIS
EASE WHILE LEAVING A CHAIR.

EASE WHILE LEAVING A CHAIR.
Walter Lackey, manager OF the
Royal Blue Line, OF the B. & o. rail-
road and we'll and favorably known
to local railroad men, died suddenly of
heart disease, at his residence, No.
1858 Girard avenue, yesterday morn
ing. Mr.. Lackey was sitting in the
parlor reading a newspaper, prior to
leaving for his Office. AS he was aris-
ing from the chair he was seized with
pains in the region of his heart. DR..
Porch and Dr. Carter, residing nearby,
were summoned, but Mr.. Lackey ex-
pired several minutes after their ar
rival. The remains will be taken 10
Newark, N. j., on Thursday, for inter-
ment.
Mr.. Lackey was born in West Ches-
ter, October, 1S41. He graduated from
the West Chester Academy. He en-
gagged in newspapr work on one of the
West Chester papers, and later went to
Lebanon, where he became editor OF
the paper owned by his uncle, Colonel
Worth. A few years later he went tc
Philadelphia, and engaged in the in
surance business. His next position
was as joint trainmaster OF the Balti
more and Ohio railroad, becoming
manager Of the Royal Blue Line upon
IT'S opening,in 1892, which position he
retained until his death.
on the breaking out Of the civil wal
Mr.. Lackey enlisted in Company X
Ninety-fifth Regiment, Pennsylvania
Volunteers, Of the Second Brigade
First Division OF the Sixth Army
Corps, in which he served through tht
entire war. A wife and two daughter!
survive.
Evening journal., 1898-04-19
DIHD.

DUPONT.-At her residence, near Will
mington, Del, Margaretta Elizabeth,
widow OF Alfred V. DUPONT, Wednes-
day, April IS, at p. m, in her 9lst
year.
GAMBLE. I'm this city, on April II,
Edithe, daughter of William J. and
Ella Gamble, aged 13 months.
Relatives and friends are invited to
attend the funeral on Tuesday after
noon, at 2 o'clock, from her parents
residence, No. 1872 West Second street.
Interment Riverview Cemetery.
A bud the Gardener gave us,
A pure and lovely child;
He gave it to our keeping
To cherish undefled.
But just as it was opening
To the glory Of the day,
Down came the Heavenly Gardener
And took our bud away.
KANE-On the 14th instant, Margaret
daughter of Edward +. and Mary A,
Kane, aged years and 3 months.
M'ALEER.--I this city, on the 14th
instant, Josephine B., wife Of Charles
+. McAleer.
NESTOR.-Inth city, on April IL, Ell
sic, daughter OF p. J. and Ella c. Mes
tor. aged 20 months.
Relatives and friends are respectfully
STRICKLER.-In this city, on Apri
IA, 1898, Benjamin +. Strickler, ageC
73 years.
Evening journal., 1898-04-19
HIs HEAD AND LIS Han.

There is an active and enterprising
member Of the Fame Hose Company
who is known to the Wayfarer by repu-
tation but not in person. and yet who
generously contributes his little mite
30 the filing OF the Note Book.
One evening recently he went up
town and purchased some wearing ap-
parel, including a hat, and had the en-
tire outfit made up in one bundle. This
he took to the engine house with him
end placed In the bunk room, being one
OF those assigned 10 spend the night In
the house 10 respond quickly TO any
alarms.
In course Of time he retired, and was
soon fast asleep. Some OF his cOmpan-
tons opened his bundle, removed the
hat which he had purchased and sub
stituted therefor an old-style hat which
they had about there and which was
several times too small for the sleeper.
N fact, II was boys hat.
Next morning the fire laddie awoke
and proceeded TO try>on his new things
All was right until he struck the hat
and, then he began to fume and fret. II
htted him all right the night before
and he had not been indulging too free
" In the cup which swells the head
therefore he could not understand
what In the world was the matter. Al
last he concluded that the man from
whom he had purchased the hat hat
made a mistake and given him the
wrong hat With this idea in mind hC
called up the halter and explained tn,
trouble and his solution OF the mat
ter.
Bring it up" said the halter, "ant
y have made a mistake will rectifl
IT."
The fireman went to the store ant
showed the hat which he had found II
the bundle. The halter glanced at /
Tor an instant and burst out laughing
Il haven't such hat as that. in tn
store and have not had for severa
wears" he said. you never got tha
here"
Il didn't get IL anywhere else, for
vent 20 no other place answered tn
fireman. so You won't take 1t bacI
and give me the hat which bought?
mo" replied the halter, ''for I an
convinced that the hat which you pur
chased went with you"
"All right" retorted the fireman
''Ill get even, see II don't"
He left and returned to the engin
house in anything but an enviabl
frame OF mind. After letting him sui
for several hours the boys watche
their opportunity, changed the hat
again, and added still further TO tn
mystifying OF their brother in the SCI
vice. BY this time he knows that h
was merely the victim OF vexatior
practical joke.
Evening journal., 1898-04-19
CAN THIS BE TRUEY

The L. A. w Bulletin and Good
Roads has the following invidious ref
erence to Wilmington streets: "a resi-
dent Of Wilmington, Del, on return
ing from a recent ride, came to grief
ON Second street OF that city. The
street was so rough and bad that the
carriage bounded along until 1t struck
a worse hillock than usual, when il
jumped into the air. On coming down
"the force lifted the horse off his feet
swapping in two the king pin which
holds the fifth wheel to the bottom OF
the vehicle This was followed by the
breaking off Of the carraiage top and
with a heavy lunge, the fifth wheel
parted annihilaung the carriage in
three different sections" This occur
red, says No 151, ,O40, only four blocks
from the main street."
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
Druggists refund money II it fails. 25e.
Evening journal., 1898-04-19
ADJUSTMENTS.
PRETTY IRIsH PLAY.

Andrew Mack, the versatile Irish
comedian, supported by capable COM
pany, presented the pretty romance,
IAN Irish Gentleman" at the Opera
House last night. The play is an in
teresung one, the plot being developed
with much cleverness. The star actress
of the cast is Georgia Florence Olp, a
charming little girl with a pretty face
and sweet distinct voice Others who
have prominent roles are Marie Bates
Florence Ashbrook, Alice White, George
w. Deyo, Adolph Jackson and w. j,
Mason. During the action Of the play
Mr. Mack delightfully."- sang several
sweet Irish ballads.
Evening journal., 1898-04-19
~CU,BAsS VOW"

That powerful and realistic melo-
drama, "Cuba's Vow" will be the card
offered patrons OF the Opera House on
Saturday afternoon and night. It's
strong cast OF fifty people, its sixteen
sets OF beautiful and realistic scenery
its dazzling costumes and strong ex-
citing plot, make it one OF the creates
successes before the public. During
it's long run at the Star Theatre, New
York, last season, it met with greater
success than any attraction at tina
house for many years, and during its
run received great support OF the pub
lie press.
Evening journal., 1898-04-19
CHTIDREN's MUSICAL CARNIVAL


OF the children's musical carnival
given under the direction OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank T. Benjamin, in the Opera
House, this and tomorrow evenings
the Trenton Times says: Nearly all
the acknowledged musical critics OF the
city have heard the work of the orches-
ira OF two hundred children violinists,
and are surprised at the marked pre-
cision and smooth tone of the players.
The entertainment is as equally pleas
ing from a popular standpoint, many
specialties OF rare merit being intro
duced All the performers have been
taught free Of cost by Mr.. and Mrs.
Benjamin, the only expense being a
lesson book, costing ST. Mr.. Benjamin
furnishes free the violins. The children
are seated on tiers of steps, and the
sight on the rise OF the curtain is pleas
ingly impressiveandthe charm remains
during the entire evening in seeing the
perfect work and discipline" AS a spe-
cial and patriotic movement, to create
a taste for instrumental music, and in
these warlike times, to instill In the
hearts Of our children a deeper love fol-
the beautiful national flag. Mr.. and
Mrs. Benjamin will admit any boy or
girl attending the Wilmington public
schools, including the High School
upon the payment of 10 cents. or re-
served seat at 20 and 30 cents.
Evening journal., 1898-04-19
MARRIED.

COLGAIN-BURSLER-At Asbury NJ.
e. parsonage, No. 222 Walnut street,
on Thursday, April IA, 1898, by Rev.
Ezra Tinker, IL. d., Samuel c. Col
gain to Miss Ida NJ. Bursler, both Of
Wilmington. Del.
QUAIII1-BlRIGGS.-At the Union M.
=. parsonage, No. 505 Washington
street, April il, 1898, by Rev. John
ID. c. Hanna, We're de We're Quail
and Miss Katie Wills Briggs, both OF
Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1898-04-19
The Population of Wilmington

Is about 10000 and we would say at least
one-half are troubled with some affection
plants are, according to statistics, more
numerous than others. We would advise
all not to neglect the opportunity to cal
on their druggist and get bottle OF
Kemps Balsam for the throat and Lungs
Price Is asrd 5Oc. Trial size free. Sold by
all druggists.
Evening journal., 1898-04-19
MRS. HARRIGAN R1rRIED

Funeral services were held at No. 500
Walnut street to-day over the remains
OF Mrs. Anna f. Harrigan, wife OF the
late John Harrigan. Many friends at
tended at the house, but the services at
the grave were private.
Evening journal., 1898-04-19
HANSCoM'S.

Lowest Prices, Finest Goods.
Special Prices for this Week:
Fine New York State full Cream
Cheese, 10c. lb.
Hanscom's finest prepared French
Mustard, Sc. jar
Naumkeag Oat Flakes, 2-lb. pkgs., &c.
Eavenson's Naphtha Borax Soap or
Powder, 4c
Extra Prunellas, 15c. lb.
Green Acre Extra Grated Pineapple,
15c. can.
Hanscom's xxx Ginger Snaps,
pound pkgs., &c.
Lemon Jumbles, pound packages, 10c.
Assorted. Nut Wafer Connections, 15c.
lb.
Dainty Cream Molasses Curls, 15c.
lb
Chocolate-coyered Caramels, 20c lb.
Our Candies are just as fine as we
can make them.
Our Santora Blend at 15c. ID. is a real
fine drinking coffee, worth to the con-
sumner double any Of the cheap pack
ages so generally sold.
HAMcnnM'r 18th and
tiNNOOOiH " Market Streets
Evening journal., 1898-04-19
COAL TO BURN"

Our Coal is carefully screened,
is free from dirt. and we think
it will be economical for you to
use. We have free burning Coal
and a harder Coal that will
kindle up and burn in an en-
tirely satisfactory way. If your
coal supply is running short let
us send you some Of ours.
Evening journal., 1898-04-19

Order your bottled beer, wines and
liquors at Lynch's, northwest corner
Madison and Fourth streets.
Evening journal., 1898-04-19
HANSCOM'S, 18th aSS %.,1.. Street.
wiImingtOn,s Wonderful Cure

Prof. Townsend's Electric and Massage
Treatment and his Electric Appliances
have made these cures in this city for
the last five years: Lumbago, rheuma-
paralysis, spinal and hip disease, weak
eyes, deafness and other cures. Come
and read testimonials of these cures in
my office, and go see the cures. The only
treatment and electric appliance Office
in Delaware. 6l5 King street. a. m, .
p. m.
Evening journal., 1898-04-19

GOLDEY COLLEGE, SPRING SES-
SION
Enrolling new students. Circulars free.
Evening journal., 1898-04-19

IF YOU READ THEM BEFORE SUP
PER THEY WILL AID YOUR d.
GEsTIoN, BUT THERE IS NOTH-
ING PUT IN THEM TO IULL YOU
no SLEEP.
Evening journal., 1898-04-19
WAYFARER'S S NOTE BOOK
Things, Pleasant and Unpleas-
ant, Caught on the Way.

sK1Ts ON PERSONS AND THINGS
Evening journal., 1898-04-19
A eN1GHo TRANSACTION.

Down in Sussex county, when they
want to convey the meaning that a
man is close and mean in money mat
ters, they say that he Is nigh" The
Wayfarer hears a story connected with
one of the local barber shops which
constrains him to make use OF the Sus-
sex county term to describe certain
transaction in which a wealthy man OF
this city figured to his own discredit
and to the discontinue OF the barber,
who was simply dumbfounded by the
magnitude OF the monumental mean
ness.
The rich man took his little grand
son to thebarber shop and told the bar
Der to cut the boys hair. After the
work had been done he paid the flf-
teen cents and left. Three weeks later
ne returned with the same boy and
once more the youngster had his hair
shortened
The two started out without paying
and the barber .said
"Mr Blank, haven't you forgotten
something?"
Il think not" answered the nigh
man, looking around and then at the
barber.
"You, haven't paid for the haircut
suggested the barber.
Il don't expect TO pay for it, an
swered the nigh" man, "for you didn't
half cut it three weeks ago, or 1t would
not have needed cutting now" and he
walked out, leaving the barber to work
out the problem OF just how far q
wealthy. man will go to save fifteen
cents.
Evening journal., 1898-04-19
THE nATEsr IN RUFFLEs.

There is a lawyer in town who has
a comfortable home and a nice little
girl to grace It. Recently he decided
that he needed a woodhouse in The
back yard and a carpenter was en-
ployed TO put 1t up. The. little girl,
whose first name is Jane, watched his
proceedings with interest, but made no
particular observations until the finish
ing touches we're being put on. Seeing
the carpenter cutting out scallops on
the edges OF the boards for the caves,
che ran to her mother and said:
"Oh, mamma, what do you think?"
Il don't know, dear" was the answer.
What is it,"
'4The. carpenter is putting ruffles on
our woodhouse-isn't that nicer"
The state herald., 1898-04-15
WILLIAM MCKINLEY.
LEE LEAVES HAVANA,
Accompanied by the Last Amcrican--in
suited on th- streets.

Havana. April l0.-Thc American
ilag disappeared from the city nj q
o'clock last evening. Resident Amrri-
cans, including Consul General Lee.
are nj last safely out OF Cuba. They
sailed away aboard four steamers In
impressive style.
Outside the harbor In the oiiing. with
n good glimpse OF frownlng Moro. Were
three United States warsbips from the
Key West fleet. They Joined with the
refugee fleet aud acted ms Its convoy.
by 6a.D y. M. n thin trail of smoke
In the distance was all that could he
seen of the departing American ships.
The Enllyn was the first steamer To
move out Of the larbor then came the
olivettc, followed by the Bachc. the
Fern bringing up the rear
Lee and the consulate stan and
American correspondents were aboard
the Fern.
Lee. nj The last moment. expressed
regret nj havlng 10 20 without seeing
lilnnco, WHO was III when Lee called NJ
the palace Ia say goodbye. British
Consul General Gollnn, who Is now In
charge OF the American consulate. IL n
good friend Of lilanco. nnd had n
friendly conference with him after the
departure Of the American refugees.
The closing scenes Of the cmbnrkn.
iion of the Americans were Intensely
exciting. Upon Wcylcr street ut the
Mnchlnn and along the docks Amcrl-
cans hnrrylng To the hay To embark on
the ollvciic and other steamers this
morning were openly lnsultcd 10y span.
isl volunteers AMI popilncc and In the
suburbs riotous demonstrations
against both Americans and English.
men have been going on since last
evening.
Only the precautions taken by Cap.
tain General Blnnco nni Military GOV.
rrnor Arolns In heavily reinforcing the
pole" force and mounted gnarlrs civ.
Hes prevented the mob from Inyndlng
the Hotel lnglntorrn, where Ice and n
majority Of the American newspaper
correspondents were assembled, Ia
wrcnk vengeance upon these nnd other
Foreigners suspected " Yankee or Gu.
bnn symrnihles.
The state herald., 1898-04-15
CARGO OF WAR MUNITIONS.
The hirnria urooshi IN - Lot Of Ms.bin,
and Nsrid tir- uun- aud Powder

New York. Apr'l 1.-THE steamship
Eirnfln. which arrived from i.lyrrpo1l
yesterday. brought large cnrpo ~
wnr munitions Tor the government. pur.
'hnscd abroad 10y government officers.
Mhlrh today WIN he transferred in
,'orrfnot'H Island nnd tho navy ynrJ
for shipment io forilhrnilnna ni6ne tbn
r"neonHt nnd 10 h. mounted on voaunls
recently purchased ~ auxiliary oruis.
rfH, Tile chrgO consists uf rnpld .fir.
ing guns, machine guns hcnvy ordnance
nnd many inns NJ Smnl,olrss powder.
The lnrrcr pntl ~ the runs were pur.
clinfrd Of The Armstrong; Other luu.
were purchased ~ Sheffield nnd other
places Ia England by nrmy officers wbo
arrived un the Eirntln.
! h"Ho war machines nro NJ tile lntrsl
nlin most Improved Maxim Nurdrnfnl,ll
lnilcfn There ME- llfiyhyc rnsrA of
them, besides carriages aid machinery
The state herald., 1898-04-15

The deputy collector OF customs nt
the port Of Pultneyville. n. Y, has re-
signed. He informs the treasury dc
partment that no money was collect
ed at the port In 1897, and less than $3.50
In all the four years Of his occupancy
OF the Office. His salary for that time
aggregated s2.SSO. That was what II
cost TO collect $3.50 in revenue. The
country is full OF these ut-of-thc-way
and antiquatod customs posts which
cost far more TO maintain than the
revenue they yield. One secretary OF
the treasury after another has appeal
ed tc congress TO consolidate the Gus
toms districts and abolish these rldlcu-
lous cinccurcs. hut so Ear to no pur-
pose. As patronage bosses congress-
men OF all parties have keen interest
In maintaining all the public places
possible
The state herald., 1898-04-15

There has been n notable increase
in railroad freight rates between the
west and east lately. This may not
at once be good for commerce. but 1t
shows that there is a growing stiffness
in trade generally. Money that has
been In hiding for several years is be-
ginning to come out TO get the benefit
OF temporary rising prices. and II is
not unlikely that an era OF war time
railroad rates may rule for n While.
II has almost stopped the grain move
ment and there is a dearth of wheat in
st. Paul, Duluth. Chicago and other
oenters. 1t is. therefore. not improb-
able. that wheat will reach the pro-
phesied sl.jO before the month OF May
closes.
The state herald., 1898-04-15

The Boston Herald has Just discover.
ed that the figure that represents I'm
Gle sam must be changed. It says:
"The Uncle Sam OF the cartoons. even
the best OF them, ia underfed. II appear
anee Is TO be trusted. and resembles n
rantlng popullst as much as any Amer
lean type. lie Is gawky. gaunt and
gullible Such soul could be taken
only from sepulcher. such an ill.nt-
ting costume only from q secoud.rnto
masquerade. lie nils the bill poorly
and Is no, TO be compared IN this re-
speet TO the fnls Columbia. We be.
liovo no would almost buy n gold
brick"
What the Herald would like TO sec
Is one Of them British dude fellows o.
sissy men ns the New York sun calls
them. Uncle Sam may be popullstle
uui nil that. but save us from what the
Boston Herald would iniliet upon IA.
The state herald., 1898-04-15

"a curmudgeon" writes to the World
In praise of the old-fashloned woman
who milked cows and baked bread, and
asks. rs the college-bred woman OF to-
day any better? Is she an improve
ment?" The writer ought to state def
initely where a woman's information
should stop. Naturally woman wants
to be as wise as possible, and the dan
ger of that superfuous information
which units her for household duties
must be very embarrassing We dare
say, by the way. that this gentleman
would be willing TO do the ditching and
wood-chopping which are now attend
ed to by his hired man.
The state herald., 1898-04-15

The contrast between the deliberate
methods in farming and the high-pres-
sure operations in mining is well IL
lustrated by the official definition of an
abandoned claim. An abandoned farm
is usually so designated after long dis
use. Decay is written all over it, In
the mining rules for the Canadian Yu-
kon, claim unworked for the space of
seventy-two hours. without reasonable
cause, and at time when operations
ought to be in progress, is to be deem.
ed abandoned. and open TO occupation
and entry by any person. Time is
never waiter, but in the mining re-
giona the refusal to wait for any man
is particularly emphatic.