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Evening journal., 1898-10-26
Biovcles In War.

Many who wondered why bicycle
troops were not employed in the late
war have now begun to understand that
on the roads of Cuba, which are worse
than the famous "rocly road to Dub
lin, " wheels would not stand the test.
Given a country where the good roads
agitation had accomplished the building
of the fine thoroughfares, the trough
riders Of the wheel" would probably
demonstrate the use of the bicycle as a
war equipment.
Evening journal., 1898-10-26
CITY cnrRr GASES.

Judge Ban disposed OF the following
cases this morning: Thomas Davis and
Harry Thomas, arrested 'on suspicion,
discharged; Joseph Russell, assault and
attempt to kill his wife, held without bail
to await result Of injuries inflicted; Levi
Taylor, colored. larceny held in 500 bail
for hearing on Friday night.
Evening journal., 1898-10-26
FALL STYLES DERBY HATS.

Now ready at Ross, 21O Market street.
All the leading fashionable shapes for
Fall and Winter. The best $500 Hat
in Wilmington, unexcelled for quality
and finish. Stetson's S4.OO and $500
for $3.50 and $780, The best values ever
offered at s100, $1.25 and s1.50. Prices
guaranteed the lowest! Headquarters
fer FAN and Winter Underwear. Agents
for Stearne and Eclipse Bicycles. New
Bicycle Department, second floor.
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sLIGHT FREIGHT WRECK.

A freight wreck occurred yesterday
ON the Maryland division Of the p, w.
& B. railroad below Baltimore. The
wreck was caused by a rear end COLI
sion of two freight trains. The track
was blocked for a short time, but nc
one was hurt.
Evening journal., 1898-10-26

witness the Havre de Grace and Newark
teams play fine, interesting game. Van
diver Reynolds of Havre de Grace, ac-
companied Miss Annie Schirling and
Miss Emma Netter and Annie Ebner to
Wilmington on their return.
Misses Nina Geary and Viola Simpson
Of Michaesville. Nd. will witness the
football game at Newark between the
Havre de Grace and Newark teams.
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Mr.. Addicks. and all for the sake of
Mr.. Knox. one of the most uncompro-
missing Of anti-Addiclos men. We
would like 70 know how the Morning
Nows reconcilcs its editorial and this
action on the part Of the Union Repub-
lican committee.
Evening journal., 1898-10-26
Granhite as a Lubrioant.

Whether or not graphite is the best
lubricant for a chain is a question in
the minds Of many cyclists. One man
who tried it and then left it of. simply
using oil says, II find my wheel runs
better than ever. " A friend Of his, hear
ing this statement, likewise ceased to
put graphite on his chain for some time,
but finally came back to it.
Evening journal., 1898-10-26

It looks like a shame to twit the
Regular Republicans and the Addicks-
ties over the result Of the registration
on Saturday, but. after all the blow
ing that they have been doing, how
can one resist the temptation?
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DIED.

RYAN.-In this city, on October %,
Daniel Ryan.
Relatives and friends are respectful
ly invited to attend his funeral from
his late residence, No. 4O6 East Third
streets. on, Friday morning, at 9 O'Clock
High mass at st. Mary's. Interment al
New Cathedral Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1898-10-26
Quail Shooting.

The quail season in Ohio and Indiana
promises to be a phenomenal one this
year. 1t is said that there are moro
quail in the state Of Indiana this year
than for many seasons past, and yet In
diana has always been one Of the great
est quail producing states in tho Union
Evening journal., 1898-10-26

Democrats should bear in mind the
fact that Saturday, October p, is the
last day for registration. If any Demo-
crat whose name is not already on the
list foolishly neglects to appear before
the registration board on that day he
will lose his vote.-Dover Delawarean
Evening journal., 1898-10-26
PRETTY HOME WEDDING.

The wedding of Miss Emily j. Murphy
and William X. HobsOn took place We'd
nesday evening Mt the residence of Mr..
and Mrs Elwood Steel No. 1900 Lancas-
ter avenue. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. II. II. White, pastor of Silver
brook NJ. p. Church. The bride was
unattended. Mrs. Elwood Steel played
Mcndelssohn'e Wedding March. The
bride wore pretty and becoming gown Of
white organdie over white taffeta, tnm-
med with smilax and lilies of the valley
and carried a bouquet of the same. In
mediately following the ceremony re-
freshments were served. The reception
was attended by large number of re,a-
tivcs and friends. among whom were Mrs.
Lewis Wilson, Lewis Murphy, of Havre
de Grace, Nd, Mrs. John Jones, Miss
Elsie Jones, Miss Agnes Green, Miss
Winnie Kelley, Of Hayre de Grace, Mr..
and Mrs. Walter Cooper. Mr.. and Mrs.
Il. A. WOrrall Miss Mary HObson, Miss
Ida Hobson, Miss Josie Hobson, g. H.
Laws. Mrs. James Whitaker, Ernest
Samworth Mr.. and Mrs. James Brackey,
Mr.. and Mrs. William B. Johnson. Miss
Clara l.. Taggart, Mrs. Mary Brinden
Mr.. and Mrs. ElwoOd S. Steel, Miss
Grace Bruce, Miss Bertha MOtherall
Mrs. Mary 10. McKown, of Charlestown,
Md. Miss Belle Mayors. Mr.. and Mrs
Harry Motherall Mr.. and Mrs. Il. H.
White. Mr. and Mrs. Il. Barrett. Mis-
Cynthia Nelson, Miss Edna Barrett. Miss
Sadie Riley, of Havre de Grace, Md.
The presents were numerous and hand
some. At reasonable hour the CUES
departed for their homes, the bride and
groom going to-. Falkland, Del, where
they intend TO reside.
Evening journal., 1898-10-26

Now that the artificial egg problem
has been successfully solved, we may
soon expect some rubber company to
spring artificial chickens on us. kan
sas City World
Evening journal., 1898-10-26
A CursTNTT SOCTAL.

Miss Annie Elmer and Miss Emma
Yetter spent three days in Hartford coun-
ty. Nil. At perryman's they were given
a chestnut social and those present were
Misses Cora and Rose Auealrish, Nina
Geary. Viola Simpson. Christiana Lag.
Annie Schirling, Emma Yetter, Anna Eb-
ner. Mrs. Kate Russell. Messrs. Donald
Smith. Thomas Mcdonald. George and
Michael Schirling August Lay, Nandeyer
Reynolds. David Hammond, George
Beaky. William Russell The evening
was spent in games and music At late
hour refreshments were served and dane
ing was kept up until daybreak. They
brought home several bushels Of chest
nuts and divided them among theii
friends.
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CIELAND's WILL BE CLOSED.

Cleland's shoe store win close to-
morrow at 10 O'Clock. Clerks are all
going to the Peace Jubilee celebration
in Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1898-10-26
SOCIAL DIVERSIONS.
Numerous Happenings of In
terest to Wilmington Folk.
THE WEDDINGS OF THIS EVENING
PRETTY HOME AND CHURCH
CEREMONIES TO BE SOLEMN
IZED TO-NIGHT-OTHER SOCIAL
MATTERS OF INTEREST.

All communications intended for inser-
ton IN this column should be addressed to
Society Editor, care Of the Evening jour
nal Communications should be written
on one side of the paper only.
Evening journal., 1898-10-26
ARCHDEACoNRY OF WHINING.
TON

The fourth session Of the Archdeaconry
of Wilmington viii be held at Emmanuel
Church, Highlands, on November l and ,.
4 number of prominent preachers from
other states will be in attendance.
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LETTERs GRANTED.

Register OF Wills Calvin c. Crossan has
granted letters of administration on the
estate of Sophia Bryner, deceased, tC
James T. Chandler.
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DFvOTION AT NEWARK.

Rev. Peter ]. Hughes. the poular young
orator of st. Anne's Church, Is assisting
The RIGHT Rev. Bishop in giving the forty
hours devotion at Newark. Father
Hughes preached yesterday and today
Evening journal., 1898-10-26
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
STATE.

Congressman-L. Irving Handy.
State Treasurer-Willie M. Ross.
State Auditor-Lemuol A. II. Bishs
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OUTLOOK FOR A BUsY sEAs

OUTLOOK FOR A BUSY SEASON.
From the present outlook the coming
sc.ison viii be one of rhe best for build
eTs which has ever been experienced in
this city. There are seveIal large build
ings already contracted for, and num-
Der of pans on the boards in tle various
architects offices.
Evening journal., 1898-10-26
FIREl FIREl

I II. 7. Sergeant. Coal and Wood Office
Seventh and King. Delmarvia phone
5s5. B. & L. checks with cash purchases
Evening journal., 1898-10-26
Inherent.

Jones-They accused her Of blowing
up q man-of-war?
Bones-She scolded her soldier hus-
band.-Up to Date.
Evening journal., 1898-10-26
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL NOTES.


Miss Annie Schirling of Michaelsvilie,
Nd. is spending her vacation with Miss
Annie Elmer.
w. Sherman Watts. formerly of vii.
mington. who has been sailing on tn,
Chesapeake bay for the past few months
has now shipped to sea as second mate
with Captain j. L. Walms ey Df the
Henry A. Jordan.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. c. Bradford and Mis-
Marion BALI will spend the greater par
of November in Virginia.
Mrs Frank Sterling of Clayton hGi
been visiting friends in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Tratten Of Balii
more are guests of Wilmington friends
W. A. Davis Of No GOO Poplar street
who has been visiting his home on nv
day furl0ugh. left yesterday for Philalnl
l,hia whore he joined his ship. the Neu
Orleans, ON which he is a second elias
marine.
Misses Anna Schirling. Emma Netter
Annie Elmer, and Nina Geary attendc'
the football game at Havre de Grace, &
Evening journal., 1898-10-26
\ DELIGHTFUL RIVER PARTY

President Alvin Reed Morrison of the
Delaware Construction Company took u
delightful party up the river yesterday
on the company's tug Philadelphia to
view the naval parade. The tug with
its elaborate decorations of flags and
bunting, was the first to leave Whining
ton and throughout the day attracted
much attention, as il steamed leisurely
around the great warships. As the
Secretary of the Navy boarded the Nav.
the Philadelphia joined in the salute and
later swung abreast the Texas MS her
salute of seventeen guns was fired. A
ine view of the parade was had and a
number of excellent snap shots of the diff
ferent boats were secured by the party.
Luncheon was served and a most enjoy
able day spent. Mr.. MorrisOn's guests
were Mr.. and Mrs. j. Albert Wood, Mr..
and Mrs. John Wood, Philadelphia; Mr..
and Mrs. n B. Pratt, Smyrna, Mr. and
Mrs Walker l.. Butler, Mr.. and Mrs.
Clarence Wood, Miss Elisabeth Carlisle
Miss Gillespie Mrs. Calvin BYE, Miss
Helen Bye. Caleb Steward, Miss
elizabeth Steward. John Wood, Mr.
Southbridge, Millville, n. j.; j. Albert
Currey, Nelson Smith, Miss Matte Hebb
James Moylan, Mrs. Alvin Reed Morri-
son. Miss Alma Ii. Morrison and Harry
| Hickman Morrison.
Evening journal., 1898-10-26

Cleland's store closes tomorrow
morning at 10 O'clock.
Evening journal., 1898-10-26
MARRIED AT CENTREvIILE.

Many Wilmington people attended the
wedding Of William Ewes, of this city
and Miss Elsie Grigg of Centrcyille.
which took place at the home of the bride
yesterday.
Evening journal., 1898-10-26

Stoccl7le's Ezra Fine Beer always on
tap at James Furlong's, 18th and FIJI
bert streets, Philadelphia,
Evening journal., 1898-10-26

SPECIAL TRAIN SERVICE VIA
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD
PHILADELPHIA, WILMINGTON
AND BALTIMORE RAILROAD
RETURNING FROM THE PEACE
JUBILEE, PHILADELPHIA.
For the accommodation Of persons
desiring to witness the evening cele-
brations incident to the Peace Jubilee,
Philadelphia, October 26 and 27, and
return the same night, the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company philadelphia,
Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad
Company has arranged for the follow
ing special train service on those
dates:
Special train leaving Broad Street
Station, Philadelphia, at 11.SO p. m.
for Baltimore, stopping at Chester
Wilmington, and all stations south
thereof.
Special train leaving Broad Street
Station at 11.S0 p. m. for Delmar and
all stations on the Delaware railroad
south Of Wilmington.
Regular Wilmington accommodation
train leaving Broad Street Station al
11.3S p. m. will be run in sufficient sec
tions to accommodate the travel tC
Wilmington and stations north thereof
Evening journal., 1898-10-26
TEFT FOR LEESRURG VA.

LEFT FOR LEESBURG. Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. IL. Hoffecker of this
city left this morning for Leesburg Va,
TO attend the funeral of Miss Fannie
Meade. who was well-knOwn in this
city and had many friends here.
Evening journal., 1898-10-26

Recorder Of Deeds-Courtland c.
Montgomery.
cho,.fee n2o1,ort IN nrasa.
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YOU WILL FORE CLOSE AT ONCE"

her old black alpaca gown, which she
had carefully brushed. Fortunately,
the day, for the beginning of autumn.
| was cold enough to warrant her wear
ing her winter cape, which hid the
| worn spots in her waist. She had
freshened her bonnet with new ribbon,
SO that, as she started to the station
next morning, she looked really very
| we'll. The excitement of the occasion
Life was not so hard with $4,000 in
prospect. She stepped along briskly.
One Of the uppermost thoughts in
Miss Biggs' mind during the trip to
Plainville was the stone which she
could now put to her fathers grave.
1t should be fine one, and she would
order it that very day in Plainville, as
soon as her interview with Lawyer
Penny was over.
She found the latter awaiting her.
He was an elderly man with kindly
gray eyes.
After he had made various explana-
tions regarding Miss Biggs' legacy, he
said. rather hesitatingly:
MY late client was about to fore
close the mortgage, but perhaps you
will be disposed to exercise little
clemency, and extend the time. 1t is a
sad case. If James Mayhem had
lived
"Who?' interrupted Miss Biggs.
sharply.
The lawyer looked at her in surprise
James Mayhem. If he had lived the
mortgage would, no doubt, have been
lifted. but dying so suddenly, he left
his family in very Strengthened cir
cumstances. If time is given Mrs.
Mayhem will most likely be able to pay
the money. She is going bravely to
work, and her eldest boy will soon be
in position to help her. If you will
make easy terms for her. It will be
great blow to her to lose her home"
Lawyer Penny paused and looked in
quiringly at his visitor, but she made
no reply, and he went on:
II should be sorry to see them lose
it. If you are willing to extend the
time, Mrs. Mayhem will be here to-
day. and ii would be great relief to
her to know"
Miss Biggs stood w abruptly. Il
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from Plainville. But lie lost most
everything just before he died year
ago. Deacon Gosset said that Sallie
looks so poor and miserable. And she's
got lot of children, so you didn't
miss much by not getting Jim," and
with another laugh Mrs. Sprague went
away.
Miss Biggs had arisen with her Wis
itor, and listened to her with apparent
unconcern, dull red which had crept
into her cheeks being the only sign
that Mrs. Sprague's words aroused any
interest.
But when the latter had gone, she
threw herself into a chair, and buried
her face in her hands. A tumult of
feeling took possession of her, aroused
by the memories which those names
had stirred up. She had not heard
them for so long. and no one but Mar
tha Sprague would have dared!
1t was all so long ago-20 years
that the pain and shame Oft had grown
dim. And he was dead! Yet was it so
long ago? 1t seemed but yesterday
that he was with her talking of their
coming marriage. She had loved him
so, and had been SO proud of him,
though she had not said much about
it; it had never been her way to talk
Z great deal. Then came that dreadful
day when they told her that he had
gone away and married Sallie, with her
yellow hair and pink cheeks. That aw-
full day-she could remember the
shame and agony of it yet! And now
he was dead-had been dead a year.
There was no feeling of anger in her
heart toward him; there never had
been much. She had known that he
was weak-and Sallie had led him on.
But for Ler-how she hated her! It
gave her pleasure to recall Mrs.
Sprague's words about her looking
poor and miserable.
She was glad that she was suffering;
1t was but just.
The next morning Miss Biggs donned
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believe l need remain no longer this
morning. You will foreclose at once,
as you were about to do for my cousin
Hiram. Good morning" and she
walked quickly out of the Office.
Miss Biggs had walked some distance
when she remembered her intention of
ordering the stone for her fathers
grave, but she had passed the stone
cutters shop, which was several
blocks back. She would not retrace
her steps, for she felt strangely tired
and weak. She had eaten scarcely any
breakfast that morning. She would
return home on the noon train instead
OF passing the day in Plainvill!e, as she
had intended. So she turned in the
direction of the station. When she
reached it a suburban train had lust
come in, and the passengers were hur.
rying across the platform. One OF
them, woman, was pushed heavily
against Miss Biggs. She began to
apologize, but stopped suddenly, as
Miss Biggs looked up at her with a
quickly suppressed exclamation. The
two women stared at each other a few
moments, and then Miss Bggs brushed
past with brusque movement, and
hurried into her train.
Salie Mayhem! And so thin, pale
and aged. The blue eyes dim and the
yellow hair faded. How different from
the pink and white face which had
tempted Jim.
The weather changed suddenly that
evening. \ cold and steady rain set
in. Miss Biggs found it so depressing
that she lit a fire on the broad hearth
CT her sitting-room, rejecting as she
did so, that with those $4,000, it was nc
longer necessary to deny herself such
little comforts. She settled herself to
enjoy the blaze, but she could not
rest. She felt peculiarly unquiet, and
tried to account for it by telling her
self that she was tired out after he,
trip to Plainville, but as her unrest in
creased. she gave up the attempt OF
trying to conceal from herself its true
cause. Finally she put into shape q
resolution which had been trying tc
force itself upon her all afternoon, and
then going to bed, slept peacefully.
Among Lawyer Penny's letters the
next morning was the following:
"Mr. j. r. Penny-Dear Sir: You will moi
foreclose that mortgage. l wish you tt
make whatever arrangement will best sui,
Mrs. Mayhem. Very truly yours,
SUSAN BIGGS."
II declare" said Mrs. sprague during
the winter: Susan Biggs ought to be
ashamed of herself to go on wearing
those shabby old clothes when she has
so much money. She got all that
property of Hiram's, and she is just as
saving as ever. And it is a disgrace
for her to leave her fathers grave
without stone. I've no patience with
such people"
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VICOMTE AND DENTIST.
An Cnvouched-For Tale from Pari,
Has n Good Moral to Rec
Ommend 1t.

A misadventure is said to have be.
fallen gentleman who had been pay.
| ing his addresses, with what success
| will be presently seen, to a lady who
had fascinated him by her bewitchine
appearance on bicycle. He had no
1iced her in his frequent excursions
on his motor car in the neighborhoot
of this city, and being deeply smitter
by her attractions had followed ant
| made inquiries about her. The vi.
comte had ascertained that she wa:
the wife of a dentist in practice here
but this discovery had not had the eff.
feet of cooling his ardor. On the con
trary. he had pursued the bicycle ant
its fair rider with more zeal than ever
until one day he availed himself of al
| opportunity to enter into converse.
ton, and was informed, to his in finite
delight, that he might call Day after
day he paid a visit to the object of hi:
admiration, always selecting the mo-
ment when her husband happened tt
be away from home.
At last. however, he became so press
ing in his attentions that the lady
grew alarmed at her imprudence, ant
promptly confided her adventure tt
the partner Of her joys and sorrows
who, quite understanding the position
in which she had thoughtlessly placed
herself, sat down to concoct little
| scheme of revenge. The next time the
n fpY ry,f in 1,x
was admitted as before, but he hat
scarcely begun to pay the usual com
rliments when the husband walked
quietly into the drawing room anc
hlandly asked whether the visitor hat
not come for a consultation.
Fancying that he saw his way very
neatly out of the scrare, the vicomtt
replied that one of his teeth was Civ
ing him good deal of trouble. and
soon he was closeted with the dentis'
in the operating room. A glance into
the mouth of the extemporized patien'
revealed the fact that there was no.
the slightest cause for tete-a-tete O.
this kind. but a perfectly sount
moar having been pointed out to hin
as the offender the dentist, rising t.
the occasion, declared that it was be
yond a cure. A moment later ther.
was a sharp cry. well! that did mo-
take long to do. Ny fee is 20 francs
the operator calmly said. Paying tn.
money, the vicomte bolted out of tht
house sadder and a wiser man, ant
soon afterward peals of merry laugh
ter were ringing in the drawing room
which he had entered with a triumph
nj. air only. few minutes before-
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high pitched voice; II met Deacon
told me that he'd just got back from
Plainville, where he heard that your
cousin Hiram had died and left you
all his money-so | just ran right
over" and she sank into a rocking
chair.
'Do tell me-" she went on, as Miss
Biggs closed the door, and sat down
opposite her, "if it is true
Miss Biggs replied stiftly that it was.
Martha Spraguc's loud voice and love
of news had always annoyed her.
well, to be sure" exclaimed Mrs.
Sprague. What luck! TO them that
hath shall be given,' as the Scripture
says. When did you hear about it?"
II received a lawyers letter yester-
day." replied Miss Biggs, coldly.
"La, to think of Hiram Biggs leav-
ing you his money when you were not
friends for so long. This is strange
world" And Mrs. Sprague shook her
head thoughtfully. .
Miss Biggs made no reply to this
profound statement. She sat stiff and
upright, her eyes fixed in cold polite
ness on her visitors face. 'Hiram was
counted pretty rich,' said Mrs.
Sprague. tentatively.
She had burning wish to know the
amount Of money which Miss Biggs
had inherited, but she did not dare to
ask plainly.
II believe so," assented Miss Biggs,
indifferently. Mrs. Sprague rocked
back and forth. 1t was plain that Miss
Biggs was not going 10 give her any
information on the subject of her
legacy. so after few desultory re-
marks, she rose reluctantly to go. As
she reached the door, she turned sud-
denly.
20, Susan,' she said, her black eyes
swapping spitefu'ly; "guess whom Dea-
con Gosset saw in P.ainville. Sallie
Mayhew! Don't you remember her?
But, la. forgot, of course you do"
and she laughed meanirgiy. You
know" she went on, Everyone won
dered where she and Jim went. Well.
II seems they went out west, where
Jim made money. They came back to
this stat. about ten years ago. and
Jim bought quite fine place not far