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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-11-23

FLOUR - State and western steady
and fairly active for choice grades; win
ter patents. S3.6563.9O: winter straights.
S3.45@3.55; Minnesota patents, S8.75q
40: winter extras S2.7OG3.
WHEAT-No 2 red quiet. but steady
on foreign buying and strength Of
northwest markets; December, "A l-l69
74Ac; March. 75Mc.
RYE--Quiet; state Soc; No. west
ern. 54hc, C. /. T., Buffalo.
CORN-No. quiet and easy on the
cold weather; December, 80 11-16Q3SMc.
May. 39i5GS9Ac.
OATS-No. . dull; track. white. state
SlGs5c. track. white. western. 31Q35c
PORK-Steady; mess $4,000; family
Sl1q1l.5O.
LARD Steady; prime western steam
$3.50, nominal
BUTTER - Steady; state dairy, 16G
zoe: state creamery. 15hQ23c.
CHEESE large, white. SIC.
small, white 99l@1Oc.
Steady; state and Pennsylva-
MIA. 24la025c.; western, 2Si9c.
SUGAR-Raw strong and held higher
fair refining. 4c. centrifugal, Sc test
4isc.; refined strong and tending up
ward: crushed. 13-16c.; powdered
7-16c
MoLAssEs-Firm; New Orleans. ..
Qs4c.
RIcE-Firm; domestic, 4a4Gehc.; ia
pan, 5AQ51sc.
TAILow-stoady; city, s19c.; coun-
try, 81 0SAc.
to choice, 45Qe2kc.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-11-23
KEEP OPEN FOR THE CYCLISTS
There Are Roedhouscs whose Doors
Arc Never Closed During the
wheeling season.

Wheeling may be on the wane, as has
been asserted by many a person in and
out of the trade OF late, yet there are
numbers Of waysde roadhouses where
cdibes and drinkables are sold that
are never closed. These establish
ments are kept open that the early
rider or century man may not be left
without means OF allaying thirst or
hunger. In fact, the man who investi-
gated while making an early run the
other day was surprised to note the
number Of such places opento all com
ers. lie wanted to know more, 80 while
absorbing a refreshing glass he asked
The attendant at popular South side
resort IL IL paid.
II cannot say that II pays" was the
reply, "but IL we don't keep open
others viii and we are forced hy com
petition to do so. Many persons start
out on long rides in the early morn
ing, thus lodging wagons crowds and
other unpleasant features of bicycle
riding, and it is to this class we cater.
Then, again, our places are for the
most part open and we had 20 employ
a Waterman TO guard the tables, chairs
and other articles which could not be
stored away each night, so we con
cluded that IL would be simpler to keep
o couple of walters and plenty of edi-
bles on hand and serve our customers
an night. Another thing is that many
century runs are undertaken at night,
when there can be no unpleasant inter
ruptions, and we are always called
upon to serve the participants.
There is nothing more grateful In
the early morning TO a bicycle rider
than cup of hot coffee and we make q
speciality of that, keeping IL hot and
strong all night. II also serves TO tone
down The reveler who has been out on
his wheel all night celebrating and
needs a tonic TO brace mp on before
going home. Yes, we must keep open
and we shall continue to do so until
the snow falls and the bicycle IS laid
away TO rest and rust Tits an innova-
tion this year. but 50 viii be a lasting
one. We have a bicycle repair shop
attached to this place. which is also
kept open all night. and we have many
calls for the services of our mechanic
TO repair wheels. Il saves many long
walk trundling a wheel TO have a bike
shop on The road ready to repair
wheels or stop up punctures.'-Chica-
20 Chronicle.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-11-23
STUMP PENCILS ARE MAscors.
Members Of the New York stock Ex-
change superstitious About
Lead sticks.

Talking Of hoodoos and mascots,"
said a member OF the stock exchange,
reports the New York Post, 1.-THE boys
on the floor of the exchange are as SUI
perstitious as lot of sailors. If you
don't believe it you look at the lead
pencils they are using the next time
you are in the building.
"You won't find a man using a long
cad pencil. Why2 Because q long
pencil is a 'hoodoo' OF the worst kind.
They always cut new pencil in half
before they sharpen it,. Some Of these
pencils acquire the reputation Of be-
ng lucky.
LESS than a week ago I came down
without my pencil, which. by the way,
is a lucky one-every memorandum
made with that pencil results in a
profit for me--and borrowed one
from friend on the floor. lie handed
ma a stump about an inch long, and
.aid: you can use that; it's a lucky
pencil
"Sure enough, ! made two deals In
he morning, and each netted me a
landome profit.
81 was about to make a memoran-
ium Of some stock / had bought when
my friend approached and said;
Here, take this pencil and let me
have mine again. I've lost on every
Teal since loaned it TO YOU
Sure enough, lost on tina deal and
he luck went back to the owner Of the
pencil.
when you get hold Of a lucky pencil
sou want to hang on to it.
"Some Of the boys have little lucky
pencils not more than an inch long,
and they guard them as they would
their lives.
IF you, through carelessness or ac-
.ident. cause them to break the lead
noint they lose whatever regard they
have for you and forever afterward re-
card You as inimical. Some OF them
wouldn't take five dollars for little
piece Of pencil worth considerably less
lhau a cent"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-11-23
A KANSAS SCANDAL.
Bank President who KILLED Himself
Left letter Confessine Fraud.

Ltlt Letter &onltAhAHE tI0UNs
EMPORIA. Kan, Nov 2S.-Since the
sensational failure of the First National
bank which was followed by the suicide
OF Charles s. Cross. president Of the
bank and owner of the Sunnyside stock
farm. there have been rumors Of writ
ten confession left behind by the sui
eide. This letter was made public last
night by William Martindale, vice pres
ident Of the bank. and has caused a SEN
sation in Emporia. for II is an acknowl-
edgment by the suicide that he has sys-
tematlcally deceived and defrauded not
only the patrons Of his bank but his
business associates. The letter follows:
Il desire to state that the misfortunes
Of myself and the bank have been caus-
ed through my faults and errors. / in
herited large debt, which | endeavored
to meet by going into other schemes
which have all been practical failures
and only got me deeper into the mire
AS to the bank matters. ] desire to say
that 1 have carefully laid plans to de-
ceive both the board Of directors, the
cashier and employees. Mr.. Martindale
VIII now learn for the first time that
have defrauded him, principally by way
Of substituted paper Of which he has no
hHoMiVuSe. Inc reports ana letters
written the comptroller have been by
me misrepresented to the board, they
having signed on the last page. and
having sent other letters than the ones
read 10 them, changing every one but
the last page. / have had a hard luck
story most of my life. the only pleasant
feature being that Of my present wife,
who has been n good and true woman.
Mr.. Davis, our cashier, has never made
an improper entry on the books and
knows nothing of this whole miserable
business. Death / do not fear. 1t is
preferable to the agony Of the past
| year. I know Of nothing to add except
as TO Mr. Martindale This Is a terrible
thing for him. He has trusted me with
out reserve. ] have given him a bin OF
sale of all personal property"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-11-23
ACONCILLO IS ANGRY 4
Aguineldo's Agent Criticises
Merritt's Statements.
FILIPBOS ARE NOT CHILDREN.
They VIII show the Americans SO.
Likelihood That we WIN Have
TO subjusnte the Insurgents
BY Incessant Warfare.

LONDON. Nov. 22.-Agonciiio, agent
Of Aeumaldo. with his advisers has re-
turned here from Paris. He pronounced
himself as being very indignant az the
statements made by Major General
Wesley Merritt in reply TO the arralgn-
ment OF American officers made by the
insurgent junta of Hongkong In an
open letter to President Mckinley and
the people OF the United States The
general situation also displeased Agon-
clio. and after recalling TO an inter-
viewer chow the Fnipinos have Loyalty
and effectively aided the Americans
he added
General Merutts reference 60 the
Tiipinos as children Is simply en- echo
of a Spanish saying and he may find
like the Spaniards. his error when 1t Is
too late.
II am afraid the Filipinos VIII never
again submit to the yoke OF a colonial
government Rather than live again as
slaves. they win fight TO the bitter end
n defense OF their rights and freedom
My instructions are to claim the recog-
milton OF their independence"
WHAT do the Finpinos think OF the
American proposal 10 purchase the is
lanGs?" Agoncillo was asked.
"The opinion OF the Filipino govern
melt cannot be favorable TO Il" he an
swored, "as they cannot allow them
selves to be bought and sold like mer-
chGrdse But. If the object OF the mod
crate indemnity is that their recogni-
ton and peace be established. ! don't
see why. perhaps the matter should
not be submitted to their considera-
ton"
Aguinaldo's agent was then asked
what form of government the Filipinos
would prefer II they could not set COM
plete independence. but Agoncillo de-
clined to answer claiming 1t would be
premature TO do so. But he expressed
confidence In the honor OF the Amerl-
can nation and President Mckinley
who win not permit any misunder.
standing"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-11-23
IIoiIo Rebels Erecuted.

LONDON. Nov. 22.-The Madrid cor
respondent Of The Daily Mail says:
General Rios the Spanish governor
Of the Visayas islands. cables from 10
10 that the rebellionof the native forces
in the Spanish military service has been
subdued. Ninety-seven rebels We're
court martialel, Of whom 25 were shot
and GO sentenced TO Imprisonment for
life with hard labor.
1.-THE insurrection at Davas. in Mlnda-
mao. he's oNan suppressed. according 20
General Rios, and tranquility prevails
in the rest OF the islands, except Ne
gros.
General Rios asserts that the Span
lsh garrison at Ioilo made several sor-
ties, lnnlcting serious losses upon the
rebels He adds. also, that at Soho the
rebels continue to besiege the town"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-11-23
HUMOROUS.

Partially Reduced Scale.-"Is Mrs
de stout's new portrait fun leugth?'
"Full length, hut only about two.
thirds width."-Detroit Journal
Idcntifed.-"S you discovered that
female burglar i'm your house?' "Oi
course; she stepped On a baby's rub
Der doll, and thought it was mouse
Detroit Free Press.
A student in the city schools who
has recently taken mp grammar says
he likes it bully. only he hain't got
SOS he can work the examples very
good yet.-Weet Union Gazette.
The Sweet Things.-Maud-"When
I get engaged I don't intend to have
any mystery about H." Marie-"l
don't see how you can help II, dear.
Everyone win regard il as mystery.
Brooklyn Life.
What's that extra about? Contra
diction that the Yale was captured?'
NO; that was an hour ago This Is a
contradiction of the contradiction
that there had been any contradiction
Of the report. Yale Record.
Hope for Him Yet.-renor-"When
I gave my first concert four people
had to be carried fainting ont Of the
hall" Friendt-"Oh, but since that
time your voice has considerably inn
proved."-Fliegende Blaetter.
Knew What lie Wanted.-lrate Pa
rent-"Tell that young sofueigh that
he must cease his visits here. i forbid
him the house" Daughter "But,
papa. he doesn't want the house. It's
me he's after."-Chicago Daily News.
Playwright (excitedly)-"They are
calling for the author. What shall
do?' Stage Manager (who has seen
the crowd YOU'D better slip out
Of the stage door and make your es.
cape while there is time" Boston
Globe.
Dick Dashington-"I wish ! knew
something about law" His Friend
"Want to break q WING" Dick Dash
ngton-'Not that; but I would like
TO know if could get an injunction
preventing old Bondclips from inter
fering with my attentions TO his
daughter" Puck.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-11-23

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23.-Adjutant
General Corbin received a cable mes
sage last night from General Otis. COM
handing at Manila, announcing the ar
rival of the transport Vigilancia, with
all well on board. The steamship sailed
from San Francisco oct. 10. with Com
panies f. G., II and 1. First Washington
volunteers, and Batteries A and d. First
battalion. California heavy artillery, all
under command of Colonel Whalley Of
the First Washington volunteers. The
department officials are very much
gratified with the long trip across the
Pacific which was made by this expe-
dition without a casualty Of any kind.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-11-23
ANTISCALPERS' BILL.
Court Of Appeals Declares It
Unconstitutional.
COURT STOOD FOUR TO THREE.
Judges Bartlett. Martin and Gray
Dissent-Judge PnrlSer's state
ment of the Reasons For
the Courts Decision.

ALBANY. Nov. 2s.-After a hard
struggle for legislative and executive
approval and after varying success in
the lower courts the so called antiscalp-
ers law has been declared unconstitu-
tional by the court Of appeals and is
therefore imperative
This law was introduced as a bill in
the early days OF the last legislative
session and received the approval Of
both houses by small majorities after
each successive progressive step of the
bill in the committees had been most
vigorously fought. When II reached
Governor Blacks hands, another hear
ing was had on the measure, and it
hung fire, among many other of the 30
day bills. until the eleventh hour, when
the governor attached his signature TO
the same, and 1t became a law. In
brief. it provided that It was a criminal
act for any one to sell railroad tickets
in this state except the authorized
agents of the railroad companies. Short
ly after IL became a law George Tyroler,
a ticket broker in New York city was
arrested on the charge Of having sold
a ticket for transportation from New
York city to Norfolk. He was convicted
and sent to Jail.
An application of his for writ OF
habeas corpus was denied by Justice
Lawrence, who refused to pass upon the
questions Of the constitutionality of the
law. which were raised, on the ground
that such questions should only be act
ed upon by a sitting court of more
than one person.
This decision was sustained by the
appellate division of the supreme court
of the First department. which took VI
the constitutional questions involved
and decided that the law was constitu.
tional by a unanimous decision of the
judges.
This decision was appealed to the
court Of appeals, and that body yes
terday rendered a decision reversing
that OF the appellate division and de
clared the law unconstitutional anC
further ordered that Tyroler be dis
charged. The court of appeals was di
vided on the questions at issue. Chic
Judge Parker wrote the prevailing opin
ion. which is concurred in by Judge
O'Brish, Haight and Vann. The dis
senting opinions were written, one b.
Judge Martin and the other by Judg
Bartlett. Judge Gray concurred in tn
dissenting opinions
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-11-23

A giant thermometer is being placed
in the ground az Winchester, England.
BY Col Knight. The great instrument
is 20 feet in length and is to be used
for taking the earth's temperature. A
shaft was sunk 20 feet in the ground
and then a scalrolding erected at the
mouth Of the shaft. The scafrolding
was higher than the thermometer,
which had to be hoisted TO the perpen-
dicular by means Of steam cranes and
then dropped gently into the 7o-foot
shaft The work has progressed so
far without accident and will be ac-
complished, it IS hoped, with no in
jury TO the great instrument. The
largest thermometer ever made previ-
GUS to the one constructed for Col
knight was that made by Forbes, who
built one measuring nearly 40 feet in
length This was considered a great
accomplishment, and the Forbes Their
mometer became one Of the curiosi-
ties Of science The one now con-
structed for Col. Knight, however, IS
so much higher that the Forbes Their
mometer Is no longer considered
large. With the new thermometer the
temperature Of the earth can be taken
at twice the depth it has been possible
to take 81 heretofore, and the records
obtained viii be Of unusual value to
science.-Ch Chicago Evening News.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-11-23
cleveland Postomce Robbed.

CLEVELAND, Nov. 23.-One of the
boldest robberies committed here in
years was perpetrated yesterday when
the postoflice was robbed of IL packages
containing 500 each, or SLIGO in all.
The money was in a pigeonhole at the
stamp window, presided over by Miss
Mary Barry. She left the window for
a few seconds. and during that brief
time the money was taken. Four wo-
men were seen acting in a suspicious
manner in the corridor of the postofice
just before the robbery, and the police
believe one of them to be the thief. No
arrests have been made as yet.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-11-23
rAsr MAY SUCCEED DWIGHT.
Talk of Making the Cincinnati Jur ist
President of Yale.

CINCINNATI. Nov. pa statement
has been received in this city from New
Haven, in a way tending TO give il
weight, that the belief is growing there
that the long succession Of clerical pres
idents is to be broken in the choice of
the next president of Yale university
and that no name is more prominently
mentioned as possible successor to
President Dwight than that of Judge
William II. Taft Of the United States
circuit court Of appeals, whose home
has always been in Cincinnati.
Judge Taft is AZ years old and is son
Of the late Alphonso Taft. who was at
torney general for the United States
and minister TO Austria. Judge Taft has
been collector Of internal revenue, as
sistant prosecuting attorney Of city and
county, judge of the superior court. So
licitor general Of the United States, and
was appointed to his present place by
President Harrison. He graduated from
Yale in 1878.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-11-23

Heroic work was done by the sur
peons at every engagement. A doctor
was one Of the first TO fall I'm the cam
paign az Santiago, the surgeon Of
Huntington's marines being shot in
front OF his tent at Guantanamo. in
the attack on Santiago Surgeon
Church hurried to the side Of a wound
ol man OF troop +. Of the Tenth cav
airy. and with bullets pelting all
around him calmly dressed the mans
wound. bandaged IL and walked UNI
concernedly back. soon returning with
two men and g litter to convey the suf-
ferer TO the hospital.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-11-23
Prince Henry Unveils Monument.

SHANGHAI. Nov 22.-prince Henry
Of Prussia unveiled yesterday the mon
ument go the officers and sailors of the
German third class cruiser Hts which
was lost i'm q typhoon on July %. 1896.
l1rth OF the Shangtung promontory This
ceremony was very impressive. A large
force of German sailors and marines
was present. with American. British
and Austrian sailors. The Shanghai vol
unteers were also represented. The Tits
was small cruiser Of 4s0 tons displece-
ment, with two 10ia centimeter guns
and two light guns. In the disaster all
but ten of her company persisted. a
dispatch from Chefu. China. at the
time reported that according to the tale
Of the survivors the officers and men
gave three cheers for Emperor William
as the Hits went down.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-11-23

ST. LOUIS. Nov. 2S.-Late yesterday
afternoon Gerritt II. Ten Brock. a
prominent attorney Of this city, filed
suit in the circuit court against John
w. Gates Of Chicago and Ebert n. Ga
~ for 81, SIS 900 damages. Attorney Ten
Brock also represents his associates.
d. r. Wolfe George Cook, b. S. Cook.
J. G. Ladd and T. r. Parks OF st. Louis.
In the petition il is set forth that all the
parties named had organized a compa-
ny to buy manufactures Of wire nails
and barbed wire and deposit the profits
OF their operation with J. p. Morgan e
Co. Of New York, who were to divide
the profits equally between the plain
tiffs and the defendants. The petition
states that when this organization was
about completed the defendants formed
a company Of their own and carried out
the original scheme, shutting out the
plaintiffs. who now sue for alleged dam
ages,
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-11-23
Garcia's Commission In New York.

NEW YORK. Nov. %. - Among TIE
passengers who arrived yesterday on
the Ward line steamer Seguranca from
Havana was the special commission
appointed by the Cuban assembly at
Santa Cruz del Sur. The commission
consists Of General Calixto Garcia. Jose
Miguel Gomez, Jose Gonzalez Lanuza
and Ramon Enrique Nillenda. with
members of the STAFF OF General Garcia
Cosurede Ia Torriente. Carlos Martin
Robert Villalon. Richard Kobley, Octa-
VIC Giberga Gale and Carlos Betan-
court. his servant General Garcia Will
so to his home for several days rest
and later expects to pay his respects 70
President Mckinley at Washington.
The other members of General Garcia's
party will stop at the Fifth Avenue ho-
tel
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-11-23
CLEVER WAY TO OBTAIN GIFTS
SHY Is Not quite clear That wom-
en- should DO This Sort
of Thing.

Men, as a.rule. do not desire 10 pre-
sent handsome souvenirs 10 women who
have been gracious TO them, but women
who intend TO obtain certain things do
not hesitate TO maneuver says the New
York Press. An instance of this kind
occurred recently, and in this way:
Having accepted an invitation for
matinee, a charming girl found upon ar
mving at the theater that she had no
fan. The air, 10 her, being intolerably
iuffy. She insisted upon going 10 q shop
rear by TO get one. She was accom-
panied by a man of the party. and after
choosing q fan she had decided upon
days before excuses followed about pay
Ing for IT, What could the poor man
so? lie paid for the fan and swore at
himself for being trapped. Within the
next month this same charmingly in
rocent maiden obtained a handsome
melting bottle in the same way. But
later on the two men discussed this af-
fair over j. and S. at their clubs. They
have ceased their VISITS at the house Of
the young woman, but she goes on coll
Letting from other men friends in the
same ingenious way.
just why girls prefer this way OF ac-
cumulating small luxuries Is not quite
clear. because those who follow this
scheme are in a position 10 buy, or have
bought for them IN their own families,
the same articles they take from men.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-11-23

WILLIAMSBURG, Pa. Nov 22.-Hon.
n. C. Parsons, a prominent member Of
the Lycoming County Bar association
and president Of the state Bankers aa-
sociation. died yesterday at his home In
this city aged Ga years. re served
throughout the civil war as sergeant Of
Company A. Eleventh Pennsylvania
volunteers, and captain of Company p
one Hundred and Fifteenth Pennsyl-
vania volunteers. He was a member Of
the constitutional convention in 1879
and 1874
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-11-23
rhe prerident,s vlritorr.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 23-Among the
callers at the White House yesterday
were Mr. Andrew Carnegie and Mr..
Samuel Gompers, the head of the
American Federation Of Labor. Mr..
Carnegie. in an interview, expressed
himself as strongly opposed TO the poll
cy of territorial expansion. Mr.. Comp
ers called to arrange for a conference,
at which he will urge the president TO
incorporate in his message to congress
recommendations relating to the eight
hour law and the other matters of spe-
cial interest to worhngmen.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-11-23
rourth CnrolInn Coo to Maeon.

KNOXVILLE, Nov. 23.-The Fourth
North Carolina left yesterday for Ma
con. The first sitting on the body Of
Private Zeb Patton of the Third North
Carolina, who was killed Monday night,
resulted in finding that he came to his
death by shots fired by Captain Har-
grave and Lieutenant Howell Of that
regiment. Patton was violent. and the
officers acted in self defense. They
were placed under arrest by civil au-
thorities.