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Evening journal., 1898-12-29

go to Hades. We shIouLd be doing
violence to our very principle OF lib
erty when we attempt 70 annex these
people u would be tyranny. The Cu-
bans. Porto Ricans and FinpinOs want
liberty by a government OF their own.
They have been oppressed. Every biru
in its cage sings for liberty. The prts-
oner in his cell gaZes through the mar
row window OF his room and prays 70
God for the time when he win be all
lcwed to go forth into the bright sum
Tight a free man. The poor negro
slave never laid his head to rest al
might but that he prayed to God for his
freedom. Are we a glorious nation
that advocates freedom among all
classes, To annex these islands ana
govern themg They want their own
government. My friends, l would
rather be governed by the Republicans
OF Delaware than the Democrats OF
other states. The thinking men OF the
Republican paruy, Reed, Sherman,
Hoar, Edmunds, an oppose annexation
cf this kind, and have warned the
party regarding t. Therefore, / say
that the Democrats OF this country will
have to meet other issues at the next
election in connection with those set
forth in the PLATFORM of 1886, and in
1900, whether the night be dark Of
the morn rosy, We Will go forth,
shoulder to shoulder, as in the past
and meet every emergency. We sup
port President Mckinley to-day as we
support every other officer OF cur gov
ernment, but he is not a saint. The
On.y saints that l know of are dead
ones.
Il hope that the Democratic repre-
senshtives in Dover, when the next
Legislature assemblies, viii stand alone
and not fuse. Let the Republican dogs.
/ mean dogs figuratiyely speaking, my
friends, and do not mean to imply than
the Republicans are animals, gnaw
their own bone. Don't let the Demo-
cratic Wolf enter their kennel and in
tervene in their fight. LEI them set
tie their own difficulties"
Mr. Handy, in conclusion, urged an
Democrats to stand firm and carry on
che fight and net be discouraged by the
past defeat.
John G. Gray was then introduced
and In a forcible address along the
same lines as Congressman Handy
spoke Of the necessity OF the party
standing together in the next presiden-
tial fight, and said that free silver and
anti-expansion would be the questions
to be considered in the campaign OF
1900.
After the close Of the addresses, an
orchestra composed OF members Of the
organization, led by Professor ProshO
rendered a number Of fine selections
/ and q lunch was served to the guests
present.
The success OF the affair was due .,
the utiring Efforts of the receptfOI
committee, composed Of George NJ
Gillespie, George G. Morton, GeOrg
Dunlap, John c. Ireland and Rbber
Crozier.
Evening journal., 1898-12-29
ElVGR MEB Do not COMPLAIN
THE Pipes THROUGH WHICH THE
MUD is PUMPED DO NOT OBJ
STRUCT TRlAFFTC.

For several years the question OF a
deeper and broader channel for the
christina creek has been agitated ia
this city, and now THAT such an end is
i'm sight, two OF the Wilmington papers
have taken up complaints. supposed 70
have been made by steamboat captains
and river men, that in passing the
dredge they are being crowded too
close to the fats
Several captains and vessel owners
were seen by an Evening journal re-
porter in regard TO the alleged protest
and all seemed perfectly willing to sut-
fer a little Inconvenience for the ad-
vartage THAT will be gained when the
work is finished.
The immense pipes spoken Of
through which the mud is being pump
ed, do not in the slightest degree OBJ
Isiruct traffic. They lay on the bottom
Of the creek and are at a depth where
no danger can result from them. Yes
sci captains are requested. not order
ed, to diminish their speed at low It'd,
and pass SLOWLY over the pipes, 50 a:
to avoid amy possible danger.
Evening journal., 1898-12-29
NEW sUPREME COURT RULEH.

New rules OF the Supreme Court,
bound in paper, are being distributed
to-day TO the members Of the bar and
county officers, with the Compliments Of
Court Stenographer E. G.. HardesfS-
EARLY last Fan committee OF the bar,
consisting OF Chief Justice Lore.
Alessrs. Nelds, Ward and Hilles.
amended the rules Of the old Court OF
Errors and Appeals 80 as to apply
them 10 the Supreme Court under the
new Constitution. Judge Pennewili
,ater prepared a set OF additional rl.es
as provided for I'M section 8 OF article
of the present Constitution, covering
appeals to the Supreme Court in cleo
ton olfenkee. AIN Of the above rules,
with certain amendments. were adDpt-
ed by the judges Of the Supreme ComGa
AT an adjourned term thereof, held 10
Dover, October % last, and Mr.
Hnrdesty was authorized to have the
same printed The work has been
completed SO as to have the rutes In
hand for use at the coming session OF
the Supreme Court. which Win meez
about the middle OF January.
Evening journal., 1898-12-29
ME HOUSE oRGANIzATIoN.

Dover. Dec. 29.-Mark l.. Davis still
looms up from Milford as speaker of
the House, and unless he positively re.
fuseB-which he threatens to do-Sue-
sex county will probably hold the
epeakership. Lawyer William T
Smithers. Of Dover, is apparently in
the lead for the House clerkship, with
Frank H. Davis also a Kent countian, &
close second. Harry c. Clark, Of Della.
ware Clsy has no opponent for the
reading clerkship, unleEs there are
some dark horses. Rev. w. M. Greene
OF Camden, has two cOlored opponents
for the House chaplaincy. Charles O
Parsons and Captain Thomas Draper
of Dover, lead a score of candidates foi
sergeant In the Senate there
are several young lawyers WORKING
quietly for the clerkships. Rev. Ed
win Gardner, Of Cheswold, and Rev. ]
c. Pierce. Of Dover, are mentioned foi
the Senate chaplaincy.
Evening journal., 1898-12-29
4 GOOD SYSTtM
MONEY ORDERS CAN BE PRO
CURED AT THE POST OFFICE AT
ALL HOURS.

MONEY ORDERS CAN BE PRO
CURED AT THE POST OFFICE AT
ALL HOURS.
Washington, Dec. 29.-Ihe following
suggestion for general adopaion at the
post offices in all large ciMes WAS given
out at the Post Office Department yes
terdhy:
1T is NOW the practice at the larger
post offices to close the money order
business about O'Clock i'm the even
ing. The department realizes thar
many persons, s,particulariy these whose
time Is fully occupied during the day,
are thus prevented from obtaining
mbuey orders, and It has sought for
some time past to remedy this incon-
venience. A plan recently adopted at
st. Louis has proved SO successful
that it will be generally introduced
by Assistant Postmaster General
Heath, who has suggested THAT, inas-
much as a clerk Us on duty at the
stamp wind6w OF the larger offices
during al lor a part OF every night, he
may issue money orders when appiica-
ton is made therefor. AT present no
arrangement is provided for the pay
ment or orders. but IL this measure
meets with the approval OF the public,
doubtless a complete system Of issue
ndpayment will be provided for IN the
near future"
Evening journal., 1898-12-29
LOCAL NEWS NOTES

-StationmaEter Thomas Brison, of
the p, w. g. b. railroad, left yesterday
afternoon on a cunning trip to George
town.
Wesley NJ. f. Sunday school will
hold its Christmas enteTtainment this
evening.
Sheriff Finn this morning sold the
property on James E. Sad.er situated
in Delaware City to d. J. Reinhardf
for $1,000.
The children attending West Pres
byrerlan Miesion viii be given a din
ner this afternoon.
-Goldey College reopens next Mon
day.
The members Of the Wilmington
Bicycle Club held euchre tournarnent
last night.
"A new ccach and express car loft
the p, w. & B. railroad shopo for SER
vice yesterday.
IA truck owned by the United
States Express Company was wrecked
by a through Baltimore and Ohio train
at Delaware avenue stakion night be-
fore last.
Miss Eliith Brcstrom. Goldey Col
lege graduate. has accepted position az
s.enographer az the University Of
Pennsylvania.
Register OF Wills Crossan has
granted letters Of administration upon
the estate Of John B. Megginson, ,lata OF
New Castle, to Maria +. Megginson
liza c. Snlfner has become day
clerk at the Hotel Wilmington. sue
eeeding II. Lee Pennewill.
THE children OF st. Marys Church
will have a Christmas entertainments
tonight. 81 So"
Jack Daily returned home last
night.
Calvary P. e. Sunday school held
its Christmas exercises last night.
The young people Of the German
Lutheran Church will give Christmas
entertainment this evening.
-Au the ponds are filed with
skaters.
The plant OF Goldsng and Sons
Company resumed work to-day, after
heing closed for repairs.
Evening journal., 1898-12-29
CUrRIOsITIEs FROM BRAZIL.

Mics Kathryn B. Rodgers. OF this
city, has received from a friend on
board the U. S. S. Aberanda, a co..ec-
tion OF curicsities from the Brazilian
Curio Museum. consisting Of shell fish
humming birds, flying FISH and a beau
tiful case Of fsh scale flowers. Miss
Rodgers also received a number Of rel
les from the East indies. The Aber-
anda left some months ago with the
Oregon and iowa, TO attend the Bra
lillian Exposition.
Evening journal., 1898-12-29
BROOKS SUCCEEDS KINNEY


DAY AS SUPERINTENDENT OF
P5TI-ADEIpHIA, WILMINGTON
AND BALTIMORE RAILROAD.
1t was announced yesterday In Phil
adelphia that II. +. Kenney had re-
signed as superintendent OF the Phila-
delphia, Wilmington and Baltimore
railroad, and that Z. f. Brooks, super
intendent OF the New York division
had been appointed TO succeed him.
For several months it has been
known that this change would take
place at the end OF the year, but the
resignation was not rendered unttl
yesterday.
MIR. Kenney has been connected with
the Philadelphia, Wilmington and
Baltimore railroad for forty-eigh1
years. during which he practically re-
built the system, until now it is one
Of the best-equipped and regulated di-
visions in the country. He will be
given an executive position in the
main offices of the Pennsyiyania rail-
road at Philadelphia.
General Superintendent Brooks. re-
tiring Superintendent Kenney. Train
master Frank Carlisle and other rail-
road officials yesterday afternoon
went frcm Philadelphia in special car
No. 2S0S. over the Central division.
and from the Maryland division to
Philadelphia, on a tour of observation.
Evening journal., 1898-12-29
MASSEY SAYS IT is ABSURD.

Relative 10 the rumor that he will
be elected United States senator from
Delaware. Hon. George " Massey
says: The idea of such a thing has
net entered my mind, and Il is too alb
sgrd to formally deny. / am a resi-
dent of Pennsylvania" he further said
"and for me. as such. to run for an
office in another state is prepoeterous
The first / knew Of the so-called devel
opment in the Delaware contest foi
senator was when ! read It in a paper.
Evening journal., 1898-12-29
Y. NJ D C NOMINATIONS

THE ONLY CONTEST WILL BE FOR
MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE.
Last evening these nominations were
made by the Young Mems Democratic
Club:
President, Garrett j. Hart; first vice
president Thomas ~ Slayton; second
vice-pr,siden, FredeSck G. MAmmele,
secretary, John o. IAmbson; Financial
secretary. Herman e. First, treasurer
Thomas RsardOn; marshal. james II.
Kane. executive commlttee. seven Il
be chosen. T. Judson McHenry. John
J. MtGovern. John ]. McGoldrick, c
G. Montgomery, Charles j. Campbell
George j. Flnck, Winiam p. Morrison
William A. Ruth. John A. Jordan
Charles II. Ten Weeges, Patrick Neary
and John McKelvey.
The election win be held on mex
Wednesday, evening, after whtrl
luncheon will be served.
Evening journal., 1898-12-29
sALE On EXPOSITION sTAMPs-

No more rans-Aiississippi postage
stamps, issued to commemorate the
Omaha Exposition, will be received by
the local post office. as the issue has
stopped. The last batch was received
in November, and those on hand will
be quickly sold. The stamps differ ma
terially in size from the ordinary
series, and the designs are radically
unlike the common variety as the fig
ures and letters representing the de-
nomination are different, and the cen.
tral scene indicates more especially the
development of the greet region be-
yOnd the Mississippi river.
Evening journal., 1898-12-29
HoNoRs nor THE 1ARKIN IDEA

Special Dispatch Evening Journal
Omaha. Neb., Dec. 2S.-The Omaha
Exposition has awarded the gold melal
for soap5 to the Lhrkin Soap Manufac-
turing Company, Of Buffalo, whose
factory-to-family plan has put their
soaps, with premiums Of wonderful
value. in the homes Of the entire coun-
try East and West This company
has just added 10 their works the
largest fire-proof factory building in
America.
Evening journal., 1898-12-29
SATURDAY. NIGHT.

When we closed cur store on Satur-
day night we thought the holiday trade
about over, but early Monday morning
we saw we were mistaken, as it proved
to be the best day we ever had. Tht
people know a good thing when they
see il. and we want TO say here once
for all that there is no better piano
made than the Ludwig.
LUDWIG PIANO STORE,
515 Shipley Street.
Evening journal., 1898-12-29
POOR FoREVlER

Some people will die poor because
they use NO Judgment in anything they
dc. They are always buying some cheaT
trash, and by the time they get it paid
for II is worn out. Now. reader, If yOu
want something that will last You as
loug as you live buy the celebrated
Ludwig Piano. then your expense stops
as to buying planes for all time 20 come
LUDWIG PIANO STORE,
5l5 Shipley Street. VIII, Del.
Evening journal., 1898-12-29
TO CHANGE ON snrNnAY.

The steamer Brandywine has left the
Harlan and Hollingsworth Company's
where she has been thoroughly over
hauled and painted, and is now at the
Wilmington Steamboat Company S
wharf. On Sunday she will relieve
the City of Chester, which will take
her place at the Harlan and Hollings-
worth Company's.
Evening journal., 1898-12-29
RAUUAGUT'S SUCCESSFUL TRIP

MADE A HALF KNOT MORE SPEED
THAN THE CONTRACT RE
QUIRED.
The steamship Admiral Farragut ar
rived yesterday in New York ON hei
trial trip, having made 1916 knots an
hour. halt knot better than the con-
tract speed. She was built by the
Cramps and WAS launched on Novem-
ber /.
The Farragut is one OF the four
steamers built for the American Mail
Steamship Company for the route from
Boston to Jamaica via Santiago, the
others being Admiral Dewey, Admiral
Schley aud Admiral Sampson.
Evening journal., 1898-12-29
MAULLs ANSWER PREPARED

Special Dispatch Evening Journal
Dover, Dec. 29.-Dr. Hiram r. Bur
ton has filed all the papers which he
deems e1senolal to his contest for
Franklin c. Maull's seat in the State
Senate Ex-Judge David T. Marvel
and Josiah Marvel have prepared
Maull' 's answer and brought il down
the state last evening. The grounds
covered in all the documents have al
ready been publicly discussed.
Evening journal., 1898-12-29
ONE CENT.
READING OFFICIALS HERs

Made A GENnRAa. INSPECTION OF
THE WIN lMgNGTON AND NORTH
EaN RAqIJROAD TODAY.
Several Reading railroad officiais
visited this city to-day and mhds
general inspection Of this end OF the
Wilmington and Northern road
The officials were A. g. Hithhcork,
j. II. Rankin, w. Il. GOrrell, lfoslds
Horton, Jr. Christopher Sekneta1er, of
Reading; ]. h. Kelly, OF New York
city. and J. S. Carter, OF Phdladecphia
They were received by Superintend-
emit CT the Road A. @. McCanelsnd.
They dined at the Clayton House ana
viii return home this evening
Evening journal., 1898-12-29
DOING GOOD WORK.

The Phoenix ambulance is doing
good work every day Yesterday two
calls were received, one at 1.3O O'Clock
to the residence Of John Bokiski, No.
% East Front street. Bokiski was
suffering from pneumonia and was
taken to the Delaware Hospital AT
730 O'Clock Stephen Wright, colored
was taken suddenly i'll at Twelfth and
French streets. He was removed to his
residence, No. 1904 Wilson street.
Evening journal., 1898-12-29
CONDITION THE SAME.

The condition of Harry A. Brown,
of No. GIL Wilson street, who WIS
seriously injured on Sunday night by
being struck with a brick thrown by
Jerry" Davis, remains about the
same. DR.. Elbert, the attending ply
sician, has hopes of Browns ultimats
recovery.
Evening journal., 1898-12-29
WIDOW NEEDs ASSISTANCE.

Il is said that Mrs. Fennimore, an
aged widow living at the foot Of West
street, is very much in need OF help
She has been seriously i'll for a number
OF weeks and is aimee. totally blind
She is too proud to ask for help, al
though she Is very much in need Of as
distance.
Evening journal., 1898-12-29
WINDOW ON FqlRE.

A slight fire occurred at the druH
STORE OF DIR. II. G. BucItmaster. Fourth
and Poplar streets, yesterday after
nson. One OF DR.. Buckmaster'e bro-
theirs lighted the gas Jet IN the win
dow and the curtain cord caught fire
The flames were enltinZuished by
Frank Bucl1master.
Evening journal., 1898-12-29
BUSINESS NOTICES.

NOTICE.-Opening, at n. Z. corner
Front and Madison, oysters, Fish spe-
cialty. c. BARONE, cheapest In the
city.
MERCHANT TAILOR will make suits
or overcoats TO order on weekly or month
ly payments, to reliable parties. Addres.
Merchant Tailor, p. 0. BOX r59, Whining
ton. Del
Evening journal., 1898-12-29
HANQunEr nAY FnxEn.

The annual dinner os the Board OF
Trade will take place on january il.
that date having been decided upon
Yesterday by Chairman OF the Banquet
Committee Rogers and Senator Gray.
President Mckinley has been invited
to attend.
Evening journal., 1898-12-29
pEArH oF MRS. coRMAcK.

Mrs. Sarah Cormack, died this morn
ing at her home, No. S25 Tatnah
street. She was SO years Old, and a
descendant of the Old ChlckahOminy
tribe Of Indians. She was the mother
of twenty children, Of whom three art
living, nine grandchildren and seven
great grandchildren She was born in
Little York, Bucks county, Pa.
Evening journal., 1898-12-29
SAILED EnR HOME

Mrs. Walverington, OF this city, who
has been visiting relatives in England
accompanied by her brother, Albert
Edge, sailed from Liverpool yesterday
on the Red Star Line steamerWaesland
for Philadelphia. They are expected
to arrive in that city on January s.
Evening journal., 1898-12-29
MAN
NEWSPAPER
DEAD.
VETERAN

John Guthrie, a weil-lnOwn news
paper employe and a veteran of both
the Mexican and civil wars, died at his
home, No. 317 Kennebec street, yester-
day in his 18th year. The funeral will
take place ON Sunday afternoon ana
win be in charge of Phil Sheridan
Post, G. A. R., of which he was a men,
Der. Mr.. Guthrie leaves a wife and
three children.
Evening journal., 1898-12-29
TAYLOR Will BE SWORN IN.

On Saturday Sheriff-elect John f
Taylor will be sworn into office. His
term begins, under the new COnstitu
tion, on January l. Sheriff Finn lie
now moving from the sheriff's resi-
dence to his own home, near Newport
Evening journal., 1898-12-29
AN oCroGENAR1AN DEAD.

Miss Marian Spencer, aged 80 years
died at her home. No. 514 Washington
street, of pneumonia. Miss Spencer
came Of a well-known Chester county
family and she was prominent mem
Der of the Society Of Friends.
Evening journal., 1898-12-29
cnrY CnInRr CAsIEls.

Judge Bail disposed of the following
cases in City Court this morning: An
ME Davis, contempt of court, $40 and
cests; Marshall Pierce, drunk, cOntin-
ued until tomorrow; EldOn Hageny,
drunk, committed 10 Farnhurst.
Evening journal., 1898-12-29
-oNE MYTH ANp TWo NEGROEs

A morning contemporary says: RE
corder OF Deeds-elsct Delaware Clark
Will have the following persons under
him: Deputy reeoIder OF Deeds Frank
Spealmbn; Clerks, James Viney ana
John FreymAn. Of MlddLesown, and
Maryland Clark. Il Wilmington" This
is, to place a charitable construction
upon it, a mistake Mr.. Speakman'e
appointment was announced some
weeks ago. Viney and Freyman are
AIlddletown negroes. and Maryland
Clark is a mythical parsonage who
plays on the name Of Delaware Clark
Evening journal., 1898-12-29
TAKING ON CASTINGS.

Tho steam packet Samuel Harfnnan
has discharged her load OF sand at the
]. Morton Poole Companys, and is now
at the Diamond State Iron Company's
taking on a cargo OF castings for South
ern ports. She VIII leave the lattet
nnN OF the week.
Evening journal., 1898-12-29
FoR THE BRFAKWATER

dispatch from Bermuda states that
the steamer Obernon (Br.) from Java
for the Delaware Breafwater, has put
in for coal. It was at first thought she
had met with an accident. but later ad-
vices state the contrary.
Evening journal., 1898-12-29
sEABoARp AGAIN HERE.

The steamer Seaboard is at the Har-
Ian and Hollingsworth Company, re-
ceiving minor repairs to her hull
plates. She viii probably leave on
Saturday. She has been engaged in
coastwise trade.
Evening journal., 1898-12-29
DEMOCRATIC LVAGU"S NOMINATION
OFFICERS FOR THE ENSUING
YEAR TO BE NAMED THIS
EVENING.

The nomination for officers of the
Demociutic League for the coming year
WIKI take place at meeting Of that
organization held tonight
The present president, William II.
Alexander, has been pressed to again
allow his name TO be used for the
presidency, but has refused. Con-
greesman J.. Irving Handy is the next
choice Of the legion for president, and
IL ne can be pi evailed upon 10 accept
will receive a unanimous vote. In the
event OF Mr.. Handy declining, Vice
President Charles Huriock or Secretary
w e. BrOmwell wi.l receive the nomi-
nation. The election will take place
next Thursday night
Evening journal., 1898-12-29
RUNAWAY IN A sHTPYARD.

A team belonging TO the Whining
ton Iron and Steel Company ran away
yesterday afternoon in the yards OF the
Harlan and H-glngsworVh Company.
The team was stopped at the gates,
where the wagon pole WAS broken, but
the horses were found to be unh'urt-
Evening journal., 1898-12-29
PUT IN EfEcrRIc LIGHTS.

Two electric lighte have been placed
In the time-keepers offices al the Har-
Ian and Hollingsworth Cbmpanys
works. This was necessary on account
Of the night work that has been going
on for some time past
Evening journal., 1898-12-29
HuLHS FoR ELEVATORS.

The work Cf laying the keel for the
two hulls which are being built for the
floating elevators for New York parties
was commenced yesterday at the Jack
son and Sharp Company.
Evening journal., 1898-12-29
TAKEN TO HIS HOMIE.

Jchn Brown, colored, aged 20 years,
living at No 512 McCaulley street, was
seized with fit while walking along
French street, between Eleventh and
Twelfth, this morning. He was taken
home by the Phoenix ambulance.
Evening journal., 1898-12-29
HURT RY A PAIL.

One of the horses attached to a NOR
tar wagon belonging to the Charles
Warner Company fell at Second anC
Shlp.ey streets this morning and in
jured his left fore-leg.
Evening journal., 1898-12-29
CAuDKTNG PoNrooNs.

Three pontoons belonging to the
New York Dredging Company were
run on The marine railway at Enoch
Moores shipyard this morning. They
are to be caullzed all over.
Evening journal., 1898-12-29

r. Loshe Carpenters popular eight
singing class will begin Monday even
ing, January 2. at O'Clock, at Unitar-
ian Church. All are invited. Tuition
10 cents per lesson
Evening journal., 1898-12-29
TRAFFIC. STOPPED.

Street car traffic on. West Fuonr
street WAS stopped for short time
this morning by the breaking OF an
axle on one OF the wagons OF Charles
Melchoir.
Evening journal., 1898-12-29
no BE BURIED AT ROCHESTER.

Yesterday Solomon Levy,75 years old
died at the home Of his brother. Ma
than E. Levy, No. 1924 West Eighth
street. Interment will be made al
Rochester. n. Y.
Evening journal., 1898-12-29
coAL. WOOD AND GRAIN.

H. T. Sergeant. Coal and Wood, Office
Seventh and King. Delmarvia phone
545. B. & L. checks with cash purchases.