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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-09-27
MODERN AMERICAN sELF-CONFI-
DENCE.

1t is in no Oyerweening mood Of op-
timism that we trust the cepubMc TO
save itself. There are almost as few
mere optimists as mere pessimists
among us. Question those who seem 10
be the one or the other, and VA find
that at he botusm of their hearts they
have the same doubts, the same hopes.
The biandest opumist does not deny
that there are a good many screws
loose; the bleakest pesslmist does not
affirm that there is no means within
our democracy Of tightening them
again, or that there is any means OUT
side Of democracy.
We trust the republic with itself;
that is, we trust one another, and we
trust one another The most implicitly
when we affirm the most clamorously,
One-half OF us, that the other half is
plunging the whole of us in irrepar-
able ruin. That is merely our way of
calling all to the duty we owe to each.
1t 10 not a very dignifed way, but the
entire nation is in the joke and It is
not as mischieyous as it might seem.
By and by. probably, we shall change
it. We should certainly change 1t in
the presence of any vital Danger; for
one reason, because we should then be
all Of one mind in devotion to the re-
public.
Nothing in our modern mood, think,
is more notable than the quiet OF our
patriotism. In this we are like people
whose religion has become their life;
it is no longer an enthusiasm, and it is
certainly not a ceremonial. They do
not seek for sign; the light is IN
them. 1 cannot answer for the new
generation, which is soon to inherit
America, but believe we who are
about bequeathing it to them desire
nothing so little as a miracle. We
have had many miracles in our time,
and we have not found that they perma-
nently profited, even as a foundation
of faith. But. the age OF miracles is
past with us, and we are glad II is past.
They are never concerned with things
of the mind, or things Of the soul; II
is as difficult to be good as to be wise;
either Of these states is the effect OF
long and Slow endeavor, and neither is
the effect OF miracles. These gave us
no righteous men and no great men
though they gave us many rich ones
Harper's Magazine.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-09-27
HOW THE DEAN TURNED THE
TABLES.

The following was tod by Lord de
RIOS: In the early part Of the CEN
tury, Vauxhall was the resort Of many
respectable persons, especially Of those
who came up from the country to see
London sights. During one season It
was infested by a band of roughs. who
made it their occupation to insult and
modest the most quiet, decent people,
especially any whom they guessed TO be
country visitors. They became sHch a
nuisance that several men about town
among whom were Lord Alvanley and
Keppel Craven, laid plot to get rid of
them. They hired Mendoza, the fa-
nous prize fighter, and dressed him
up as a dean, with a shovel, hat and
apron. Another prize fighter, a short
man, was dressed as a middle-aged
woman and passed as the Gean's wife,
and one evening they were seated at
Vauxhall in conspicuous position 10
watch tn fireworks. 1t was not long be-
fore the o,dfashioned, countrified pair
attracted the attention of the gang
who assailed them with every kind Cd
coarse railiery and insult, ali of which
they bore meekly.
At length one Of the prosecutors
growing holder by impunity, stepped
up to the dean and squirted an orange
into his eye. On this the dean, rising
said in meek, quiet one: Really
gentlemen, ! have borne a great deal
but must put a stop to this" Will
that his hat went one way and his Goa
another, and, followed by his 'wife,
he sprang into the middle Of the party
hitting out in all directions. Filiet
with establishment and terror, som'
fed and some tried to show fight, bu
the handling they got from the priz
fighters was too severe for the fracai
to last long. All tn time Lord Alvanle!
and his friends, Who were in the boxes
were calling out in delight: Go It
Mr.. Deanl Give It to them, Mrs. Deanl'
An effectual stop was thus put to thu
annoyance. Lord de RIOS, who wa
present, was a boy at Westminster, an,
some Of the Glennoxes had given him I
hint that if he went to Vauxhall tina
evening he would see some fun
Spectator.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-09-27
TROOPS FOR CUBA.
Regiments Chosen For Army
Of Occupation.
No MILITARY GOVERNOR DECIDED ON
Lee VIII Probably Command In SAM
Ia Clara Province and l.awtOn
In santiago - List of the
Regiments to Go.


WASHINGTON. Sept. 21-Troops will
be sent 20 Cuba not later than Oct. 20.
This Is in accordance with the plan OF
the president. and General Miles has
been for several days selecting the
troops to 60 There will be one cavalry
and two infantry brigades. There Will
be two white immune regiments, the
Fourth and Sixth
The division will be under the COM
mand OF Major General Wade, and II Is
now the purpose that he shall remain
in command OF the department of Ha-
vana. 1t was urged in certain quarters
Of the war department that though the
name Of General Lee had been most
identified with the command 10 be sta
toned about Havana II was considered
wiser TO have IN command an officer
who would go in clear Of the prejsdices
which might be somewhat OF a handi-
cap to General Lee who made enemies
as we'll as friends while he was consul
general.
No decision has been reached as 70 the
governor generalship. General Lawton
will remain IN command OF Santiago
district, and II is not unlikely that Cen
eral Lee win be given command Of the
department Of Santa Clara, but this is
not yet determined upon. The names
Of Wilson, Hawkins and Kent also
have been considered. but there is good
reason for saying that General Wade
has been recommended byGeneral Miles
for the command Of the department OF
Havana.
Here is the text Of the order, which
was completed last night by General
Miles:
with the approval Of the acting sec
rotary of war the following organi2a-
ton Of troops for service In Cuba, not
later than oct. 20. is announced:
"a division composed OF one cavalry
and two infantry brigades, 10 be tenn.
porarily commanded by the senior Off
Ger on duty Herewith until a perma.
nent division commander Is assigned b,
the president. as follows:
Cavalry brigade composed OF th'
Seventh and Eighth United states cav
airy. to be commanded by Brigadie
General l., II. Carpenter, United State
volunteers.
"First infantry brigade composed o
I the Fifteenth United States infantr.
and the Fourth United States voluntee
infantry. to be commanded by Brigade
I General e. b. Wiliston, United state
volunteers.
1.-THE troops affected by this order
other than the cavalry. and the Eff
teenth infantry, already under orders {
proceed to Huntsville. viii not chang
station until further orders.
brigade commanders viii make sue
Journeys TO the camps OF the organizn
lions in their commands as may be nee
essary to acquaint them with their cor
dition. equipment and general efficiency
These troops will be supplied wit
b. suitable clothing camp and garriso
equipage. especially conical wall tent
one TO every - men, with board foo
and stoves; also camp cots, medic
supplies. ambulances. tentage and oil
er field hospital equipment complete
accordance with existing condition
and one-half the allowance Of WACO
transportation authorized in general o.
! ders No 81"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-09-27

TONAWANDA. n. Y. Sept. PA cy-
clone passed over this city at O'Clock
last evening and did an immense
amount Of damage. Several deaths are
reported at Grand Island. but com
munication with that place was cut of
for the night, and no definite informa-
ton from the island could be obtained.
The dead in Tonawanda reported at a
late hour are. Charles Malchow, o years
old; Mary Malchow 10 years old. The
injured are: Mrs Charles Peters and IN
FAINT daughter. Mrs. Harry Peters, Mis-.
August Herman, fatally; Joseph Mo-
nette. fatally; infant daughter Of John
Post. The cyclone was funnel shaped
and cut path 200 yards wide for ten
miles. Fully 100 homes are totally
wrecked In Tonawanda, and the board
of trustees and citizens viii organize a
relief movement today for the benefit
Of the sufferers.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-09-27
New York Markets.

FLOUR State and western quiet but
steadily held, awaiting developments in
wheat; winter patents S3.75Q3.S5; win
ter straights. sS4OQS6O; Minnesota pat
ents. S3.gOd4.50; winter extras, S265@S
WHEAT-No. red opened quiet and
barely steady UI.er heavy worlds ex-
ports. easier CALI and big northwest
receipts; December, So S-l6@6Slac.;
March, 69%c.
RYE-Dun; state. 49kc.; No. west
ern. lsc.. C. (. T., Buffalo.
CORN-No. dull and about steady
on cables and a liberal reduction on
passage; December, SassQS4Ao.; May.
S6hc.
OATs-No. 2 neglected: track, white.
state, 2GQ34c.; track, white, western, 20
oslo.
PoRK-Quiet mess. ss.75Q9; family,
S12G12.50.
LARD-steady; prime western steam.
S5.22is. nominal.
BUTTER - Steady; state dairy. 40
lsc. state creamery, l5020l4c.
CHEESE - Firm; large. white, $50
SIZE. small. white, sac.
EGGS-Stendy; state and Pennsylva-
MIA, 17Q1Sc, nFuern, tic.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-09-27
HARD WINDS.

When the Californian tells you that
he has seen the wind blow so hard that
it blew the grass out Of the ground,
you viii smile in spite Of yourself, il
is so perfectly ridiculous. And yet It Is
true. once planted a lawn in March,
sowing Kentucky blue graes. 1t came
up beautifully. and fourishcd until
May, which is the month in which the
north5r is prevalent. / think 1t was
the middle Of the month, and the grass
was about three inche high when the
norther came along. In two days
had no more lawn; the grass had been
blown out Of the ground. AS previously
mentioned. the northel' is a desiccating
wind. and it dried the loose soil about
the grass roots until 1t was reduced b
a powder. and thus unable to resist the
wind. which dispersed it. The roots,
having no further hosd in the ground,
gave way. and the wind carried off the
grass. This is how the wind blew the
grass out Of the ground. 1t is Cali
fornia yarn. but simple enough when
exp.ainsd.-Lippincottis.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-09-27
NO MINISTER TO. SPAIN.
woodford's Resienntion Has neen
Accepted.

SARATOGA. Sept. 27.-General Stew
art l.. Woodford of Brooklyn last night
retired from the office of minister to
Spain and became once more private
citizen. About $3.50 o'clock he received
by mail the following letter from Act
Ing Secretary of state Adee;
"I have received and duly laid before
the president your dispatch OF the Goth
inst, with its Enclosures addressed 70
the president, rendering your reslgna-
ton as minister to Spain.
II am directed by the president to ac-
cept your resignation as rendered and
In doing so to express to you the presl-
dents high appreciation OF the ability.
fidelity and zeal with which you have
performed the delicate and difficult
tasks of your mission. IL is a sincere
cause Of regret TO him that he may not
look forward to the resumption of your
honorable mission In the event, now
happily probable, OF the restoration OF
friendly relations between the United
states and Spain through the conclu-
sion OF n Just and equitable peace; but,
In view of the explanations you give, he
does not feel that he should interfere
with your private interests and call up
on you TO make further sacrifice. He
win always entertain a most lively
sense OF the service you have rendered
him. and he wishes for you In your re-
tirement all personal health and adj
vantage. expressing like sentiments on
behalf Of the department Of state.
which has so long had the benefit OF
your counsels and appreciated your ear
nest and unselfsh execution OF its In
structions"
General Woodford sent his resignation
20 the president on the Goth OF Septem-
Der. and, speaking of Il last night, said;
II was told that II would be some
time before ! would receive an accep-
lance because OF the pending peace ne
gotiatlons. The 40 leaders here desired
me TO draw the plank in the platform
commencing the president for his ma
tional policy and TO read II to the con-
ventlon. could hardly do that as min
lister to Spain. and 50 the acceptance to.
night came very opportune. As a prl.
vate citizen / can indorse the presl-
dents wise policy"
General Woodford was asked last
night as TO the rumor that the reslgna.
ton acceptance was sent on hurrediy
In the belief that he would be a candl
! date for governor instead OF Mr.. Roose
/ Welt He said. mr. Roosevelt will bi
the candidate of the convention"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-09-27
REVISION GRANTED.
Cabinet Decides 10 Reopen Dreyfus
Case.

Case.
PARIS, Sept. 27.--At meeting Of the
cabinet yesterday afternoon. all the
ministers being present decision was
taken I'm favor OF a revision of the trial
Of former Captain Dreyfus, and the doc
uments In the,case viii be sent TO the
court OF cessation. The cabinet ordered
the minister Of justice. NJ Sarrien, TO
lay before the court OF cessation the Pc
tition OF Nine Dreyfus, wife OF the
prisoner OF Devils island for a revision
of her husbands case.
II Is understood that NJ. Drlsson liter
ally wrung consent from the cabinet for
a revision after a remarkable display Of
eloquence and personal influence and
the stormest scenes. His strongest OPP
ponent was NJ. Sarrlen. the minister Of
Justice, who expressed a desire 10 re-
sign and warned the other ministers
that they were assuming a terrible re-
sponsiblity. NM. Viger and Marujouls.
respectively minister of agriculture and
minister OF commerce, supported NJ
sarrien.
NJ Brsson fell into a violent passion
and declared tearfully that the minis
ters ought to credit him with under
standing all the difficulties and the
best way Of meeting them. Should they
now abandon him by refusing a re-
vision It would be to face dishonor. AS
a final argument he pointed out that II
would be an extremely grave matter
TO force a cabinet crisis while the cham
| Der was not In session. The dissenting
ministers then reluctantly yielded NJ.
Marujouls said. 1T is not worth while
TO resign when It Is known that we
shan be overturned in a fortnight"
General Chanoine, minister of war, re-
manned neutral.
President Faure hastily returned TO
Paris yesterday afternoon but NJ. Bris-
son went TO Bois de Boulogne probably
to avoid presidential interference until
the papers should have announced the
decision in favor of q revision, M. Faure
being still. strongly against q revision.
The criminal chamber of the court OF
cessation, which will examine the dos
sier consists Of 10 judges and a presi-
dent, who happens TO be a Jew.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-09-27
Made AMERICAN cIrIzENs.

Media, Sept. 27.-Judge Hemphili
had only twelve applicants for nat
yesterday. The small num-
Der was due to the rule the court has
laid down, that all applicants for nat
uraMzation here must be able to read.
OF the twelve aliens who asked to be
made citizens, all were granted papers
except one, and he was rejected because
he was unable to read. One of the APP
p.icants told the court he could read,
but he could not see the print. He said
he had left his spec" at home. "Here
are mine" said Judge Hemphill, taking
his glasses from his nose, and then the
applicant read a short verse from the
Bible.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-09-27
DRINKING IN MEDIAEVAL UNI.
VERSTTIES.

The relation which the universities
sustained with reference to the NUM-
cipalities in which they were situated
forms a large chapter in their early
history The university was a state
within a state. Every person connected
with it, even remotely, down to the
servants in the families Of the profess
sors and those who waited upon the
students, were amenable only to the
academic court. The student was the
citizen of a nation of scholars. whose
flag overshadowed MIN wherever in the
kingdom he might be- Members of the
student world were exempt from mill
tary service, and in many cases from
all municipal tax; they might receive
their books and furniture, wine and
beer, free of duty. The students Of
Ieiden aYailed themselves Of this privi-
! lege to so great degree. and imported
in such immense quantities. by private
Arrangements with the publicans, that
law was necessary prescribing how
much a student might legally receive
/ without payment of excise. The wise
| legislators, animated with a generous
sense of the privileges Of a university
after due deliberation, fixed the proper
drinking capacity OF a student at eighty
gallons of wine and twelve casks OF
beer. which he could receive free Of all
tax.-Harper's Magazine.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-09-27
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

General Sir Herbert Kitchener COM
mander OF the Anglo Egyptian forces,
has been made a peer.
Hon. M. c. Cameron, lieutenant gov
ernor of the Northwest Territories, died
at London. Ont. of pneumonia.
The Bessemer Furnace company Of
the Mahoning and Shenango valley will
build a 100000 steel mill, at Sharon,
Pa.
A force Of French and Sudanese
sharpshooters has defeated an army Of
sefas in west Africa. capturing 5000
prisoners.
The London Daily Chronicles TEN
tsin correspondent says the Chinese en-
peror provoked the existing crisis by an
edict introducing European dress and
abolishing pigtails.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-09-27
sTUFFTNG IN THE
OLD DAYS.

Many will still remember the curious
old-fashioned ballotlboxes. One is still
carefully preserved in the Election Blu
reau, a souvenir of the Tweed regime.
1T consists of a very heavy glass bowl,
set in a heavy and somewhat ornate
iron frame. The bowl has a large
round opening at the top, through
which the ballots were dropped. The
survivor at police headquarters now
contains a numbr of gold fish, a use
for which it is admirably adapted. One
Of the oldest and most trusted Officials
Of the Election Bureau recalls having
seen, when a boy, use, or rather an
abuse, OF one Of these boxes not wholly
authorized even at that time. During
an election in this city a political
leader and all-around tough character
placed himself in position so that as
he leaned upon a table in the polling
place. his hand fell carlessly across
the edge OF the opening in the glass
bowl. From his closed hand slowly de-
seconded into the ballot-box a stream OF
ballots Of the small, tightly-folded
kind then in use. An exclamation
from the boy resulted in his being
pitched head first into the street, a
ssdder and wiser lad, but with his con-
fdence in the purity Of the
ballet considerably shaken. Pos
sibly that lesson in some de-
gree shaped his subsequent ca
reer, and accounts in a measure for the
integrity and zeal with which he has
since served the city in the Electior
Bureau for more than twenty years
Scribner's Magazine.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-09-27
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL NOTES

Edmo V. Pattison, of Wilmington,
visited New Castle friends last night.
Mrs. Mary Lambson has returned
from visit to Mrs. Giles Lambson, at
Point Breeze.
Miss Emma Murrr, OF Philadelphia,
is visiting her mother, on South Fourth
street
, Mrs. Robert Fulton is spending a
week with her father, w. ]. Fell, at
Falkland, before returning to her
home, in Philadelphia.
Miss Annie Housman, who has been
spending her vacation with her mo-
Their, returned to Washington, D. c., to-
day.
Sergeant Brown Lancaster visited his
home here yesterday.
Herbert Kemp, OF the Two Hundred
and Third New York Regiment, who
was sick at Red Cross Hospital. Camp
Meade, has a thirty-day furlOugh,
which he will spend with relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Josie Jolls, of Middle
town, are the guests Of Mrs. Mary Rob
erts.
Arthur hurry, of Farnhurst, is on a
two weeks vacation.
Harry Lowe, of Wilmington, visited
New Castle yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Rodney, Of Fort
McHenry, who have been the guests OF
Miss Emily Rodney, have returned to
their home.
Benjamin Longland is visiting his
ri
Mrs. Mckee, Mrs. A. j. Marshall and
, Mrs. Mcconnell. of Philadelphia, were
the guests of Mrs. Edward Challenger
yesterday.
Mr.. Blair visited his parents, at Will
mington, last night
Jason Davis, who is connected with
the firm of Nathan TrOtter & Co., of
Philadelphia, importers of metals, was
in town yesterday.
Miss Bonner, OF Philadelphia, is the
guest Of Mrs. Elizabeth Ries.
Jefferson Lidestone, of Chester, spent
Sunday here with friends.
Paymaster William j. Black was in
town on Sunday,
Miss Lizzie KINNEY, Of Christiana
visited friends here recently
Mrs. Harry Moore was the guest OF
her sister on Saturday, Mrs. William
Edmanson.
The household goods of the Missee
Long were shipped to Leesburg, va.
to-day. The Misses Long will spenc
two or three days with Mrs. Thomas
Holcomb before proceeding South.
Tyler Lancaster, of West Delaware
street, who received a severe kick by
friend in play, is Frustrated from th'
effects of 1t.
An adjourned meeting of the Wo
mans Auxiliary will be held on Wed
nesday afternoon for the purpose o
electing officers to serve during the en-
suing year
The parishioners Of st. Peters r. c
Church have given $500 towards get
ting the Winter coal.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-09-27
TtnIy,s Answer 20 The crar.

ROME. Sept 27.--The government has
sent to Russia a acknowledgements
acceptance Of the ears invitation 70
take part In an international peace
conference. In its note OF acceptance
the government expresses sympathy
with and admiration for the objects Of
the car. but says II fears that diff
cultles viii arise over the discussion Of
questions other than that Of armament,
which might accentuate In the very
heart Of the projected conference
& conflict Of opinions, the consequence
Of which would not leave us without
anxiety" The government suggests
that the czar eliminate this possibility
by formulating a definite programme
limiting the discussions to the central
idea
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-09-27
A VIOLENT WIND STORM.

A violent wind and rain storm
struck New Castle about $3.50 O'Clock
yesterday afternoon, which, however
did very little damage in the city. The
struck the electric wire at
Meredith's corner and also burned the
fuse out of the telephone at ]. T. 81 e.
Eliason's lumber yard. 1t was repaired
directly. At Farnhurst hail stones fell
in large quantities. At Eden Park a
number of trees were blown down. In
South Wilmington two or three houses
were partly unroofed. also steps belong
ing to a row of houses were blown
some distance.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-09-27
NEW CASTLE NEWS NOTES

Loomis Wise, who had his leg hurt
some time ago, will go TO Philadel-
phia hospital for treatment
David Elkinton is suffering with a
boil in the palm Of his right hand.
Evan B. Watts and Wilbert Meredith
went to Newark with several horses
which were to be sold there.
Hereafter the trolley cars will stop at
the street corners.
Rev. S. Beattie Wylie and family
who have been spending the Summer
in Ireland, will return here on October
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-09-27
TICGBT ELECTED IN STAFFORD
ITEMS OF PASSING INTEREST TO
THE RESIDENTS OF THAT TOWN.

s THE RESIDENTS OF THAT TOWN.
Special Correspondence Evening Journal.
Seaford, Sept. 27.-At the Democratic
primaries held here Saturday, the fol-
lowing ticket was elected: Senatorial
branch, delegates, W. E. Cannon, G.
w Donoho; alternates, A. J. Dolby, B.
F. Gordy; representative branch, dele
gates, II. c. Pennington, James H.
Boyce; alternates, e. T. GILES, G w.
Emery; assessor, Lorenzo c. Raughley;
inspector, Daniel W. Ellis.
George Lloyd has entered the Univer-
sity Of Maryland.
William Ward, Of Bridgeville, spent
Saturday here
The Misses Wheeler spent Sunday in
Laurel.
Charles Purse has been visiting in
FELTON,
James Massey, of Cannon, was in
town yesterday.
Miss Nellie Allen. Of Laurel, is visit
ing relatives here.