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Evening journal., 1898-08-10
soCIAL AND PERSONAL NoTEs.

Clarence Sanderson, Of this city, is
visiting relatives in Bristol, Pa.
R. II. Ferguson, Of this city, an 1898
Goldey College graduate, has accepted
position as bookkeeper for Boon g.
Sample, Philadelphia. Mr.. Ferguson
came here from Lancaster county.
The family of Reese Bradford is
spending two weeks in Pottstown, Pa,
as guests Of Mr.. Bradford's sister, Mrs
Highheld.
Oliver S. Truitt has returned from
Marcus Hook.
Miss Bertha McKaig has returned
from Ocean Grove.
Miss Marie Jackson is at Ocean
Grove.
Former Ambassador Bayard and
family are at Poland Springs, Maine
for the remainder of the Summer
Mrs. ]. X. Dwight is spending some
time at Manchester, Mass.
Robert c. Harman left here to-day
for Colorado Springs.
Miss Mabel c. Lloyd has returned
from Baltimore.
Miss Estella Barnes is in Lamberts
Vile, n. J.
Robert Mackey has returned to Jen
nersville, Pa.
Mr.. and. Mrs. G. w. T. Miller have
returned from RehobOth.
Mrs. Augustus Ferschke is spending
week in Landenberg, Pa.
Misses Bertha and Viola Hyatt anG
Bertha Kenney are visiting in Smyrna
Senator Gray is in Washington.
Register in Chancery COlen Ferguson
has so far recovered as TO be able K
leave his room.
Clerk of the Peace Jefferson B. FoarC
and family are at Saratoga.
Evening journal., 1898-08-10

II while both sides have up their flags
of truce and while there is a cessation
of hostilities on both sides. Each side
has ceased to shoot hot and bitter cpl
thets at each other. Both sides are
fighting for a common cause; both
sides, to win, must fight the enemy and
not each other.-Milford News and Ad-
vertiser.
II the Spaniards learn nothing else
from the United States they will learn
that when Uncle Sam demands a thing
there shall be no manana tomorrow
about 1t. To-day they must obey our
ultimatum. No trick, no delay, nc
"manana;" but ten pounds ten on the
spot.-Milford Herald.
The three Republican factions in
New Castle county have united. We
wonder If they have swallowed Ad-
dicks?-Seaford News.
The fragrant use of money at elec-
tions destroys the true intent of the
laws regulating elections. Men lose
self-respect and offer themselves to the
highest bidder. The Democrats say
they are determined to destroy the
money evil at the ballot box, and the
Republicans make the same pledge. So
with such fair promises. there promises
20 be inaugurated a much needed re-
form in the State Of Delaware.-Dela.
ware Ledger.
Evening journal., 1898-08-10
THE WOMAN AND THE WORM.
Looking Girl Showed
Real Nerve.

A calm, well-balanced woman of Dig
nified mien sat on a seat in an open
street car facing dainty, birdlike little
creature of her own sex, whose face,
while it was decidedly pleasant to look
at, bore witness that she was a sister
of the "clinging vine" variety, sadly
devoid of strong purpose or win power.
She was one of those atoms of woman
hood whom even woman is inclined to
embrace upon the shortest acquaint-
ance, and the men-well, she was of a
style that is simply irresistible to the
sterner sex.
Thee calm woman smiled half amusedly
as she watched her vis-a-vis' bright face,
the very picture of innocence and sweet
ness. Suddenly the calm woman
frowned and drew herself together with
the faintest possible shudder. For
there, on the white pique skirt of her
pretty neighbor, was a small green
worm humping its way across the i'm
maculate surface. She leaned forward,
intent upon informing the young girl
Of the monsters presence, but drew
back again, realizing the possible re-
suits. If there was One thing that the
calm woman loathed and abominated It
was worms in general and green ones
In particular. If she called the atten-
tion of the shy little woman opposite
her to the fact that she was at that mo-
ment being traversed by a worm the
girl would scream, of course, and whisl,
the Objectionable reptile off her own
skirts on to those of her informant
The calm woman, who was rapiGly s
losing her calmness under the nervous
strain inspired by the sight Of the
worm, decided she would not risk IN
reference. All The way downtown 81,
watched the hideous thing, a moving
blot upon her neighbours immaculate
apparel. She felt for the girl, but dared
not tell her of her predicament. Mean
while the girl remained In blissful ig-
norance. At length the green streak
moved up to the girls gloved hand,
which reposed In her lap. Fearing lest
the creature should crawl up her sleeve
the erstwhile calm woman, who prided
herself upon her self-possession under
ordinary and even sometimes extraor-
/ binary circumstances, leaned forward
and said almost Historically;
Il beg your pardon, but--but-there
/ is a worm on your hand"
Then she drew away shudderingly sc
that she would be safe from the antici
pated result of the girls excitement
What was the calm woman's surprise
to see the weak sister, with scarcely a
change of feature, pluck the worm from
her glove, with her other ungloyed hand
and as the car came to a standstill droI
it gently to the street. Then she turned
to the calm woman and sweetly thanked
her.-Chicago Inter Ocean.
Evening journal., 1898-08-10
THE WEATHER.

New York Herald's Forccast.-In the
Middle States and New England to-day
partly cloudy, humid weather will pre-
vail with light to fresh variable winds,
mostly easterly on the coasts, followed
by local rains.
On Thursday, in both of these sec
tions, partly cloudy to fair, sultry
weather and rising temperature will
prevail, with light variable winds, be-
coming southerly
On Friday, fair, more sultry and
warmer weather.
European steamers now leaving New
York, Philadelphia and Boston will
have light variable breezes and con-
siderable fog to the Banks.
Forecast for Wedpesday-Fo East
ern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Mary.
land and Virginia, showers, probably
clearing at night, variable winds.
Evening journal., 1898-08-10
BIG CORN CROP IN SUSSEX
BIG RETURNS EXPECTED FROM
THE TOMATO YUELD-OT1ER
LAUREL NEWS.

Special Correspondence Evening Journal
Laurel, August 1O.-The series OF
heavy thunder storms which have oc-
CURED during the past two days, culmi-
mating Tuesday night in the most ter
rife thunder and lightning display that
has passed over this section for years,
have apparently broken the backbone
Of the heated SPELL and it is now much
cooler No damage has yet been re-
ported from the storm, but the light
ming was vivid and lncessant.
The rains during the past few weeks
have developed the corn crop wonder
fully, and Sussex county will probably
have the heaviest corn crop in its his
tory. The acreage planted is also
large.
'rhe tomato crop, from which the
growers expect good financial returns
is also fair, as the rains have helped
develop the plants. 1t is stated thai
agents of Baltimore canneries havi
been through this section offering as
high as SIS per ton for tomatoes, which
for years have ruled at s. and $6'pel
ton.
Watermelons are coming in to Lau
rel station in large quantities for ship
ment, and they are Of good size an'
quality.
United States Senator Kenney ant
his wife and daughter have beenspend
ing the past three days with the sen
ator's parents here The junior sen
ator has received an ovation in this
his birthplace. men Of all parties vie
ing with each other in their expires
siOns OF regard.
W. S. Stevens, representing the Mil
ford Chronicle, was in town yesterday
State Senator Fisher Pierce spen
Saturday here.
Evening journal., 1898-08-10
sHElLPoT BRIDGE FINISHED.

j. L. Smith, bridge builder Of the
p. w. & B. Railroad Company, has
finished the new iron, deck girder
bridge known as the Shellpot bridge.
Mr.. Smith also put new iron centre
pier on the bridge, something It has
never had before. He is getting ready
to put a new iron span on the eastern
branch Of the Potomac bridge near
Washington. Next Sunday he win put
four new iron spans on the south.
bound track OF the Pafapsce bridge.
Evening journal., 1898-08-10
SMALLBY & MCKAIG
No. l3 E. Third Street.
STILL G(IAG EORlH

COIlORED TROOPS PASS THROUGl
THIS CITY FOR RIONTAUK POII'
LONG ISLAND.
Two divisions Of the Ninth Unite
States Cavalry, co,ored, passed throug
this city to-day at noSn. The first d
vision carried the horses and part {
Troop L. The second division carrie
the remainder CT Troop L and Trool
NJ, l and I.
The men came from Tampa ard he
been on the road since last Frida.
They were going to Montauk Poin
Long Island.
Evening journal., 1898-08-10
THE PENINSULA PRESS

Democracy this year calls upon
every man TO register and to vote and
to redeem Sussex county from the
hands Of the Republican party that has
wasted her resources, depleted her
treasury, destroyed her credit and fail
ed to pay her just and pressing obliga-
tions.-Sussex Journal.
If the leading spirits Of the two Re
publican parties cannot appreciate the
importance Of stopping their personal
chickering's and making some arrange
ment whereby one ticket may be as
Evening journal., 1898-08-10
RACTNG HONoRs ARE EASY.

Persons on and along the Delaware
river yesterday afternoon witnessed
the last lap Of a race from Jamaica to
Philadelphia. The fruit steamers Usk,
Captain Nielsen, and Banan. Captain
Monsen, arrived in Philadelphia late
yesterday, after a voyage Of about five
and a-half days from Port Antonio, ia
maica. The former is a British vessel,
while the latter fiies the Norwegian
flag. These two vessels have for some
time been trying to beat each other On
their voyages, leaving Jamaica or
Philadelphia on the same days. The
Usk was yesterday boarded by the gov
ernment officer before 8 o'clock, while
the Banan, which got away later. did
not cast anchor in the Delaware river
a short distance above Race street
wharf, until about 7.30 o'clock last
evening. Shipping men state that botI
vessels are about evenly matched.
Evening journal., 1898-08-10
MoRE Conjecture.

It appears that the First Delaware
Regiment, in company with many
others, are not to see active service
after ALL Secretary Alger's plan TO
send a division Of troops 10 Porto Rico
under General Wade has been aban-
doned, according to all accounts.
Newspaper criticism, the declaration
of General Miles that NE needs no more
troops and the acceptance of our peace
terms by Spain have prompted the sec
retary to abandon his purpose, which
was actuated by n desire to satisfy the
demands of Congressman and state
pride rather than by the real require
ments OF the war situation. His mo-
tives were so apparent that they
brought down upon his head a storm
OF national criticism which he dared
not brave. The governor of Vermont
publicly protested against sending the
"Green Mountain Boys" on q costly
jaunt and FOOLS errand. Newspapers
in all the states roundly condemned
the secretary for his inclination to lis
ten to camp clamor. Having to re-
cede, he sought graceful way to do
so. Perhaps he acquainted General
Miles with his sorry plight. whether
he did or did not, that commander in
formed him that he did not require
Wade's division. Then the Spanish
Cabinet unwittingly assisted him by its
unconditional acceptance OF our peace
proposals. SO far so good. But he
must do something to soften the dis
appointment of those regiments which
were to compose General Wade's ex-
pedition. Washington advices are 10
the effect that most OF the regiments
indicated for the excursion to Porto
Rico may, within the next ninety days,
be utilized for garrison duty in Cuba,
but this is only conjecture. 1t is ex-
pected that at least $4,000 of the vol
unteers will be needed in Cuba and the
Philippines, and the plan, as now out
lined, is to replace most OF the troops
now on foreign duty with regiments
from the camps, who have been train
ing for nearly four months past to fit
them for the duties in the field. OF
course, It is possible that when the
Porto Rican campaign is concluded a
large portion Of the troops now in that
island will also be withdrawn to the
United States and their places taken
in part by regiments, from Chicka-
manga and Camp Alger. The under
standing is that General Lees corps is
to be sent to Havana and Western
Cuba as soon as it becomes safe to
transfer them to that island.
No determination has yet been
reached regarding the mastering out OF
the volunteers; preparations are in
progress, however, for the making ou
OF muster out rolls in order that as lit
tie delay as possible may be had wher
decision is reached as to the time foi
the reduction of the army. The presi
dent is anxious to avoid, IL possible
an extra session OF either the Senat
or the House OF Representatives. Legis
laion will be needed for an increas
OF the regular army above the peac
footing Of 27,OOO men.
Evening journal., 1898-08-10
Baked Eggs.

Have a short handledskillet over the
fire with big spoonful of butter In it,
and when the butter begins to turn
brown turn in six well-beaten eggs,
seasoned with little salt and more
pepper. Scatter a cupful Of fine cracker
crumbs over the top, and put into a
hot oven. II should bake inside Of ten
minutes.-Home Companion.
Evening journal., 1898-08-10
EAsrERN sHoRE socIErY.

Easton, Md, August 10.-Mrs. Joseph
f. Sisk and Misses Hattie and Estelle
Rose gave a musicale at the Sisk resi-
dence in Cordova last evening.
Another pleasure social function in
bright and cheerful Cordova was a
house party given by the Misses Rose
at the residence Of their father Dr.
Charles H. Rose.
Evening journal., 1898-08-10
SHOT IN THE HEAD

HOHNS POINTED AN AIR RIFLE
AT SHANNON AND 1T WENT OFF
ACCIDENTALLY.
Varnar ohns, 13 years Old, residing
at No. 1907 Elm street, accidentally
shot in the head this morning Thomas
Shannon. Hohns was toying with an
air rifle and playfullT pointed IL at
young Shannon II went off and the
bullet entered Shannos head.
Patrolman Ward arrested Hohns and
he is locked up at the police station
Shannon's wound is not serious.
Evening journal., 1898-08-10

We understand that DR.. Evan G..
shortlidge, in his statement to the
Board of Public Education, denied that
ne said, when told that such a rumor
as that published was floating around,
that ''the Quigley men must have start
ed IT," We can appreciate the politi-
cal expediency OF such denial on his
part, and yet we do not propose to per-
NIT him to do so at the expense OF our
veracity. We simply stand by the
statement that he did say it, and, with
out impeaching his own truthfulness
in any particular, say that, if he says
he did not, ne has a memory which i:
phenomenally detective.
Evening journal., 1898-08-10
WILL NOT RUN THE hl1s1.

The Johnson Forge Company has dl
eide not to run its puddle mill any ioi
ger. A new brake down mill win
put in in its place. A new superintenl
ent will come here from Reading in
few days to take charge, and will
away with the old system and start a
entirely new one, which will thro
from thirty to forty men out OF wOr
Evening journal., 1898-08-10
nIntfrcasea-

Mattresses should be thoroughly
beaten and brushed and put into the air,
or, better still, into the sun for several
hours, before being put into their clean
covers. Pillows and blankets should
when practicable, be sent to be dry
cleaned.-Cincinnat Enquirer.
Evening journal., 1898-08-10
WILL LIVE IN THE WEST.

Miss Sara Hatfield, Of Georgetown,
will soon leave for Pueblo, Colorado,
where she has secured a position in one
Of the schools at a large salary. Miss
Hatfield is a particularly bright young
woman, and is we'll known to num-
Der of persons in this city.
Evening journal., 1898-08-10
DIED.

DlCKEY.--In this city, on August 9,
1898, Martha j., relict Of Benjamin
w. Dickey, aged 73 years.
Relatives and friends are respect
fully invited to attend the funeral, on
Friday August ] 2. at u O'Clock. from
the residence OF her son. John T.
Gckey. No. $40 Van Buren street. Ser
vices at house. Interment at White
.Clay Creek Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1898-08-10
CLIMATE AND CROPS.

Following is the report of the Gil
mate and Crop Service for the week
just ended With the exception of one
or two days, the weather during the
past week was a continuation Of the
hot, sultry conditions Of the preceding
week, the temperature averaging about
four degrees above normal. Heavy
thunder showers were frequent, Of
the 4th being quite general. The
amount Of moisture received was suffi-
cient, except in the southern half of the
Eastern Shore counties. where little or
no rain occurred. Considerable damage
by lightning and washing of corn and
truck fields was reported. The week
was favorable to growth, and all grow
ing crops were greatly improved. Oats
are turning out a little better in some
sections than earlier expected. Late
cabbage is making fine growth. Corn
Is much improved; is in full tassel and
gives promise of fair crop in many
sections. Tomatoes and late potatoes
are now doing well. Ground Is gener-
ally in fine condition for Fall plowing
and following, and considerable prog
ress has been made in that direction.
Evening journal., 1898-08-10

John w. Casson has been appointed
postmaster Of Dover. This is another
plum for the Regular Republicans, and
the Addiclzsites OF Kent county will
now indulge in additional abuse OF
Colonel Henry "A. DUPONT and Henry
G. Morse, the dispensers Of Federal pa
tronage. AZ Erfl7S e
Evening journal., 1898-08-10
IN A SOCIAL WAY
Happenings of Passing Inter
est to Wilmington Folk.
IN AND OUT OF THE CITY
BRdEF MENTION OF VACATION
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., SOME OF
WHOM ARE VISITING IN WILL
MRNGToN, WHILE OTHERS ARE
FAIR AWAY.

All communications intended for inser-
tion in this column should be addressed to
Society Editor care of the Evening Jour
nal Communications should be written
on one side of the paper only.
Evening journal., 1898-08-10
cnnh nnt Ancienf.

"What makes grandpa look SO de-
jected?"
"He can't get anybody to listen to
his stories of the civil war."-Puck.
Evening journal., 1898-08-10

By the death Of David j. Cummins,
OF Smyrna, the state has lost a most
respectable and useful citizen. He was
a man who merited and enjoyed the
confidence Of his fellow-men, and his
Long life worked beneficial results in
whatever channels he directed his en-
ergies.
Evening journal., 1898-08-10

Colonel DUPONT faYors Quigley and
Mr.. Monse favors Hastings. It is a
genuine case OF pull Dick, pull devil, %
and the aspirants can do nothing but
wait and see which ward Of the dead
heck will give way beneath the strain.
Evening journal., 1898-08-10
cONrRAcr FoR A sCOW.

The Charles Warner Company has
placed a contract with the Jackson and
Sharp Company for 800 ton sand
lseoT- r. <
Evening journal., 1898-08-10
w1IL ANSWER IN PERSON.

DR.. J. W. Crumbaugh, whose absenl
caused a stir among the members
the Board of Education, he being
member Of that body. says that he vi
answer to the board in person at Il
next meeting. He says that il-heal
and professional duties prevented hi
from attending the meeting.
Evening journal., 1898-08-10

This evning there will be a meeting
of the City Republican Committee to
discuss matters pertaining to the reg
istration of voters.
Evening journal., 1898-08-10
THE NEW coAsr1Na BICYCLE

with automatic coaster and brake.
sale and exhibition at Ross Bicycle
partmont. 2l0 Market street. $50 ca
500 Wheel coasts with feet on pee
Wheel stops with back pressure on
ais. A delightful advantage in cycl
Last week FOR SIS Bicycle free. A q
with ev0ry 25c. purchase. Straw
and Summer Underwear. Lowest PR
All new Fo0dsi
Evening journal., 1898-08-10

Chairman Hugh c. Browne has call
ed a meeting Of ths Regular Repubh-
can State Central Committee to be held
at Dover on Friday.
Evening journal., 1898-08-10
POLITICAL NOTES

A meeting of the Union Republican
County Committee ds being held at
Disruption Hall this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1898-08-10

At the meeting Of the Democratic
Advisory Committee at the Bayard Le-
gion rooms last evening routine busi-
ness was transacted.
Evening journal., 1898-08-10

Ask your grocer for National Biscr
Co. s XXX SodatkGn.
Evening journal., 1898-08-10

"A meeting of the Regular Republi-
can County Committee will be he'd this
afternoon.
Evening journal., 1898-08-10

10 ne lnhuSurated much needed re-
form in the State Of Delaware.
ware Ledger.
POLITICAL NOTES
A meeting of the Union Republican
County Committee lis being held at
Disruption Hall this afternoon.
This evning there will be meeting
of the City Republican Committee to
discuss matters pertaining to the reg
istration of voters.
Chairman Hugh c. Browne has call
ed meeting OF ths Regular Repubh-
can State Central Committee to be held
at Dover on Friday.
AT the meeting Of the Democratic
Advisory Committee at the Bayard Le-
gion rooms last evening routine busi-
ness was transacted.
"A meeting or the Irregular RepuDli-
can County Committee will be he'd this
afternoon.
Matters are in good shape up at the
Department Of Elections, and every
thing is in readiness for next Satur-
day, the second day of registration. II
&c lilyel,- tlot fhoro. mill Do, a. ,,,.arl-od A
increase in the number registered.
Eighth ward Democrats will met al
Seventh and locust streets this even
ing.
The City Republican Committee will
meet tonight at No. 9O4 King street.
There will be a meeting of the City
Republican Committee at the rooms oi
the Lincoln Club this evening.
Evening journal., 1898-08-10

Eighth ward Democrats will met at
Seventh and locust streets this even
ing.
Evening journal., 1898-08-10

The City Republican Committee will
meet tonight at No. 9O4 King street.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-11-11

but Che heavy sea carried them FAR TO
wind ward they fouied The hawzer and
were finally cut adriit.
"At iu the afternoon the Merritt,
spleudldIy handled by her captain,
David WoIeott, were slip just asteru of
the Teresa, and came up under her lee.
just ia time to take off the first boat
load OF rescued persons. The wreekers
and volunteers from the naval vessels,
presumably directed by Capt John l..
r~hittcndeu and Lieutcuaut-COmmaude
Harris, had succeeded in lowering oue
Of the two surf boats hanging from
dagits on the Tcrcsa's port side. Pull
ing quickly clear " the ships side. the
boats crew, composed Of the wreciIer's
men, went about saving the people in a
systematic way.
There was less than four hours Of
daylight left in which TO rescue IA per-
sons, intending eighteen Cuban coal
passers, and such a sea was running as
would have dannted any lifc-boat crew.
To have attempted to 20 near enough
to the great ships side TO let her people
climb down or drop into the boats
meant certain destruction to the rescu-
ing party. So, while the boat was
towed by IT'S painter from the ships
ice quarter and was kept clear by two
men at the oars and by the steersman
in the stern another line was used to
send down the men from the ship.
Each man sIungi in the center Of this
rope was hauled through the water in
most eases tothc boat and then tumbled
in over the bow. II was a slow but
safe process. as the result proved, for
by 8 o'clock every man, as far as we
could see, was safe on board the Mer-
rift.
1.-The force Of the gale and height of
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-11-11
NEGROES SECURE ARMS.


E'HNAH A'F"'N W -AF'A'N
WILMINGTON, n. c., Nov. While no
clash has occurred today, rowdyism
prevailed which came near prccipitat-
ing q conflict last night, yet there per-
vades tho community an air Of sup
pressed excitement, an apparently
deathly calm, such as soldiers say pre-
cedcs and tokens a fearful battle.
The strain has become almost UNI
bcarnble, Every citizen is on tip-toc of
expectancy and the widest of rumors
are aaoat. The negroes. while out
wardly quiet, are ~manoevering in Sc
cret. They have recently received
another supply of arms, ar shown by
800 Of them parading the streets at
midnight last night, with rifles and
other arms. They give it out that their
various orders have sworn death to the
red shirts.
Bnt few white citizens slept soundly
last night. Lawless bands Of armed
negroes gathered in the northern por-
ton Of the city. An outbreak was mo-
mentarily expected Anumber Of white
women in that section We're nearly pros
trated with fear; some were thrown into
Mysteries, White men guarded the
houses and the Wilmington light iufan-
try and naval reserves r~endezvousCd all
night at their armories. Street cars
were stoned by negroes last night, SO
white people we're compelled to desert
them and walk. The police force was
unable to command order.