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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-22
RAILROAD MEN CONFER.
Two Important Meetings from Which
naneHcial Resultx Arc ExneCted.

Two Important Meetings from winch
Beneficial Results Arc Expected.
A large conference OF railroad men hae
Just been held in New Orleans for the pur-
pose of agreeing upon basis OF rates to
the Southeast and as far rs possible ad-
i,s;ins and determining an equitable cot
ton tariff. The meeting Is SAID TO nave
been quite successful AMI great goo1 Is
expected To result from 1t.
A meeting of general passenger agents
to harmonic differences and enecfuaily
abolish scalping was held in the same clty
yesterday with good prospect OF accom-,
pishing all that the meeting was caiiel
for.
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= Against Railroa.,x.

IeNas' December 2i.-G. w.
% = filed suit against the Gulf,
santa Fe Railway company
\ 4 ~. = uae sum Of $4,000 for alleged
y ~ y me body Of plaintiffs de-
Mn ~aq the daughter OF COMPLAINT
E1rssnss va Texas and Pacific Rail-
- d y Is the style OF suit for
NJ I. ess sum OF $40, 900 far alleged
T. h,sss,e part OF the agents, by
sosmand lost his lie
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An In,linn nnil,xax.

Denison. Texas. December 2O,--Profnt-
nent Istg,ans of tho ChickaSsw ns'aion have
been granted "a charter by the legislature
To construct n railway II is to be known
as tho Chicknssw Central railway. II will
touch seine of the finest agricultural and
mineral lands in the Chlackasaw Nation,
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! lytle, San Antonio; II. Morris. CT
4nley; L. A. Heath, st. Louis: j. w.
Liberty HILL Coal Oil Johnnie, city:
Heard. Mrs. NJ. J.. Heard, Miss NJ.
0anado; H. M. White. city; A. NJ.
wife and children, La Porte: A. n.
lEun, Beaumont; Ed Pruett, Dayton;
"a D. Pruett. Dayton; T. r. Balm AMI
Snlthyllle; r. Knight. Atlanta. Ca;
0nh. San Antonio A. @. Turner, v.
tiT; Miss Gornelia Ward. Sherman
Eupy Lee Melgord. Brazorla; G. w.
kendleton: G.. R. Ferguson. Mona |;
daEpson, Mona; Theo Nash. Burlington,
y. Miller. Austin; S. j. Cleveland.
NNth: !. T.. Burns. Cameron; Henry
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n Se~ttss FeS INT ur0ke DOWN.
Ennis. rexas. December 80. The Hcus.
*ca and Texas Central psy car on It's re-.
turn svir yesterday met with SERIOUS
acctlcns after leaving this city, Three
miles south 81 Rice the trucks OF tsc tsn-
dor broke. cruising slight wreck, and
passenger srain No. is, northtouud. was
delsycd. The car was brought back 70
Ennis for reralrs.
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y. and p. pcpot ut FORT worth.

Fort Worth. Texss. December 2l.--Activc
preparations are being made at the foot Of
Nam street for the erection of the new
temporary 1exas and Pacific fire gift dept'i.
The foundation Is already being Mld ny a
large force OF workmeu
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Laaie., Auxiliary. 0. II. c.

Mrs. ). II. Moore. grand president OF the
Ladies Auxiliary. Order Of Railroad Con-
drrtors. will DO visitor to Houston next
saturday. the 24sh instant, and while mere
wiz be the weicoma guest of Mrs. George
H. Shener. Mrs. Moore comes TO Houston
TO work up an interest IN the AUXILIARY
which is an important adjunct OF the y,
K. G. She will lecture at 2 o'clock p ~, on
Saturday ut the knights OF Pythsas nali'
road conductors as weH as ths!r wives and
iady friends are Cordially invited TO be
present. This IL Mrs. MoGe's first WISH
to Houston. and nprhdng wal % ien un-
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,ErIs,co Enrntnss..

A comparative statement of tho approxi-
mate earnings 81 the st. Louis aud San
Francisco for the second week in December
shows: 1895, slSsa50.2S; 1897, $l3l,SsS.ioi
increase, sIb6l.SS. IN,
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cnlcAeo AND ALTON SOLD.
Nerort that the Gouids Have Ac
quired a CONTROLLING Intercst

REPORT that the Gouids Have Ac-
qutred Controlling Interest.
New York. December 2i.--H Is an
rcunted on waM street that the Chicago
and Alton Railway company has been sold
to the Union Pacific, Missouri Pacific and
Baltimore and Ohio interests. The Mis-
souri, Pacific Is said to be IN the majority.
II Is said that the sale was made a. rs
on the stock. The personnel OF the mon
supposed to be interested is not mentioned
when asked regarding this report, George
Gould, president OF the Missouri Pacific.
refused to talk. e. II. Harrimaa OF the ex.
ecutive committee OF tho Union Pacific Is
authority for the statement that nego,is-
ions for the purchase OF the Chlcaso ami
Alton are not yet completed. He intimated
that all the negotiations are In his hands
and 1t is likely the matter will be closed
before long.
chicago, December 21.-President Black
stone of the Chicago and Alton railroad
today denied any knowledge OF the re-
ported sale of the Alton road to the Union
Pacihc, Missouri Pacific ami Baltimore and
Ohio interests.
Chicago. December 2t.--Mr. John Mitch
ell was seen by an Associated Press ro-
porter. but would neither affirn nor deny
the rumor of the sale OF the Chicago and
Alton railway.
have nothing to say at present" was
ms answer TO a question for Information.
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W. T. and J. T.
Boyle reassume the
management of the
Hutchins House. the
old established no.
tel. Everything Will
be found in farst-
class condition. All
we ask is q trial.
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not HOTEL.
@AHervey,
k,hlnager.
~ Rooms, with
~ baths. sup
EHh pure ar
Sauf from
ga well. large
rooms. With
9e most con-
y iscommo-
Tor COM
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We have the greatest limo Of Ladies' $500
Shoes ever shown In the city. Look em over;
t'li pay YOU.
Evening journal., 1898-12-05

surprise PARTY on Friday night. Those
present were: Misses Clara Catts, Bes-
sic EVANS, Julia Wharton, Maggie
Jackscn, Edna Armstrong, Jennie
Knight and Messrs. Charles Ford, Jr,
Walter Ross, Claude Hinsley, Reuben
Brown, Harry and John Tindacl,
George Knight, Howard Benson, Lin
fred Cooper and Roy Bradley.
Mrs. John Hurm HAS returned from
Philadelphia.
The death Of Mrs. Anne e. Brown
ing, daughter of Dr. Benton, who re-
sided here at one time. cast a gloom
over this town on Saturday night. Her
husband died at indianapolis several
years ago. Mrs. Browning was a very
intimhee friend OF the late Elizabeth
Ford, ais she was Mrs. Fords compan-
ion for over twenty years. Mrs. Brown
ing was SO years Of age.
The storm ragged fierce in this section
yesterday, and the rain poured down in
torrents all day. Limbs OF trees cover
ed the streets and shutters we're blown
OFF several houses. Three young mer
started to Dover. but just ais they were
at the edge OF town their carriage was
turned completely over, but none ol
them was seriously injured.
while Avery Draper was out gun
ming on Saturday the powder exploded
just as he was about to shoot at a rab
bit, and his face was severely burnet
and he was unable to see for sevea
hours.
Public school scholars will have L
sthrt to school today, and, Of course
they were happy.
c. P. Wyatt, OF Crisheld, has beel
visiting here.
Samuel Armstrong and c. B. Downe
are attending the United States Cour
in Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1898-12-05
EEW CASTLE NEWS NOTES

The services in St. Peters R. c..
Church on December II will be OF an
interesting character, it being the &C
casion when the postu1ants viii be ad-
mitted into the Sodality OF the Blessed
Virgin Mary.
The attendance at the different
church services was small yesterday,
owing to the storm, which made Il ex-
tremely disagreeable TO be out.
Jacksian, alias Butch" Walker, who
is serving a life sentence in Jail fer
murder, can recite whole chapters Of
the Bible. Being illiterate, he learned
the Scriptures by hearing them read
in the Jail.
In the suit of David B. Kee against
Magistrate ]. d. Janyier for division
Of farm products, held before Magie'
trate Kelley on Saturday afternoon
Referees John Pyle, Charles Meggin-
son and william Fisher, after carefully
examining the books, awarded d. B
Ilee S97. Magistrate Janvier will prcb
ably appeal from the decision Of th'
referees.
The public schools, which have beer
closed for a week, opened to-day TIT
teachers have returned from the insti
tute.
Evening journal., 1898-12-05
BIG CANNING INDUSTRY
PEOPLE SWINDLED.
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST TO
THE PEOPLE OF THAT TOWN.

SEAFORD PEOPLE SWINDLED.
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST TO
THE PEOPLE OF THAT TOWN.
Special Correspondence Evening Journal.
Seaford, Dec. 5.-Greenabaum Bros,
Of this town, preserved 100000 cans
Of green peas and 100000 cans OF to-
matoee and pears, making a total Of
2,5OO,OO0 cans. This sum nearly equals
the. amount put up by all the other
Gamers in the state.
Marias J. DickeTson and Miss Ida j.
Haetings were married Wednesday
evening by Rev. s. J. Smith, at the
Methodist Protestant parsonage.
Jamee II. Downs IS erniging his
wheelwright shop at Reliance and put
ting in new machinery.
Wiley & Eltott's new -four mill is
being hurriedly completed, so that il
will be ready for operation by Janu-
airy /.
Seaford has experienced a greal
building boom in the past few months
About forty dwellings have been erect
ed and as many improved.
A fakir pretending to be selling solid
gold rings has victimized several peo-
pie in this vicinity. His plans were
that so cents be paid on delivery and
an instalment of cents a week there.
after until the full price had been paid
He dGd not call to collect the install
ments, and after a few weeks weai
the rings proved TO be only common
brass.
H. w. Baker spent a few days II
Fhiladelphla last week.
Jacob c. Neal has returned iron
Philadelphia.
Miss Mary Lee Phillips is spending
few dhys in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Samuel Elliott and George Dut
ton are visiting in Federa,sburg.
Charles Tull, cf Philadelphia. is Wis
iting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William
lC. Tull.
Miss G0ldie Huston is at Rivertor
Md.
Mrs. Laura Curtis, OF Cambridge, i
the guest of the Misses Baker.
Mrs. A. S. WOoley has returned fror
philadelphia, and will leave in a FEY
days for Florida, where she will speR
the Winter
The Sorosis met Friday evening a
the residence of Mrs. Albert Donoho
Miss Cora Hill gave party Frida
evening. Among those present were
Miss Letha O'Bier, MISC Mary Nea
Harris Stephenson, Leon O'Bier an
Edward Hobbs.
Frederick Galloway, Of Brldgcyill
Is spending a few days here.
Evening journal., 1898-12-05

Schedule IN effect November 20 1ses
All trains Illuminated with Pintach
Light.
fExpress trains.
TRAINS LEAVE WILMINGTON, DEL
AWARE AVENUE STATION, FOX
NEW YORK, week days '4.Sj, ~sN'.
Pullman cars) '5.i1. sll.o0 p. m. sundays.
'43l '9.S9. 'ii.35 a. m. '2.3i 1859, s5.19 (all
Pullman cars) t1i1, 'ltO0 D. m.
PHILADELPHIA, week days, ff33
'i2ia, 100. '2.si. 800 1859, '5ig an Pull
man cars), $50, 6.3o, 7'.4l. 9.l5, fI.o0 y.
m. Sundays. '433, 7.35, $50, *9.3q. Ill.,
'll.S5 a. m; '2.3i. 800. *359. *5.19 (all Pull
man cars), 6.30, Fl.4l. 800 fll.00 y. m.
CHESTER, Weekdays $40. s7.05 7.a5.
So, .sae ,l02i ll.0S a. M. 100, t2.3i, 300.
ol.a0. 030, t1ll, 9i5. tll.00 p. m. Sundays.
735. $50, '9.39, ll.12, tlls5 a. m. s2.3a. 900,
1853. 63o .lil, 300, f1l.00 b. m.
ATLANTIC CITY. week days. t705 a.
/ f2.3i y. m. ~
CAPE MAY weekdays. s705.a.l M. -rs.s
y. m. Sundays, 735 n. m.
BALTIMORE AND WASHINGTON.
weekdays, 4.ls, I25, f83f. fl1.Oi a. M
-l2s' zoe. 3oi, '24o. H.57, $40 (all Putt
man cars), 'Soi, 'gll y. m. Sundays. '41s.
7.25, -S3i a. m.; tl2.51, f209. 30i tf.57. IS. 40
(all Pullman cars). 'S0i. t911 d. m
BALTIMORE AND WAY STATIONS.
as a. m 3.0i p. M, daily.
NEWARK. eek-days AIS, 725. 1874.
'llOl A. m; 'l256, 50 '4.57 go. e9.ii. 1856
D. m. Sundays. ais. z25 sS.4 a. nj.
'i25G 800. si.57, 1882. '9.11 D. m.
plrrSBuRG, weekdays. 1881 a. M:
$40 p. M, (all Pullman curs), t9.11 d. M.
sundays, 1871 a. M; '5.40 y. m. (an Pull
man cnra) '9.1i p. m
CHICAGO, daily, .S.3i n. m. 1857 p. m.
CHICAGO via CINCINNATI ana IN
DiANAPoL1S, 1884 n. m daily.
CINCINNATI AND ST LOUIS s89f
m. '125G and '9l1 p. m. daily
TOLEDO AND DETROIT. t9.u %. m.
daily 70 Toledo and daily except SUNDAY
to Detroit.
Now ORLEANS AND MEMPHIS via
BRISTOL AND CHATTANOOGA. 45. 40
p. m, daily Through sleepers 10 Nom
phls and New Orleans.
SlNGERLY ACCOMMODATION. v,ant
days, a. o. M 30i, 620, 1856 y. IA. SUM
days. l2l q. M 30i, 732 p. m
LANDENBERG ACCOMMODATIONS.
weekdays l.25, 1000 a. m. 3.Of, 857 3. M.
Sundays, 1000 a. M; sag d. m.
LEAVE MARKET ST STATION Tcf{
BALTIMORE, weekdays. Gas a. n,.t
2.55 p. m
LANDENBERG. week days, els. OK
q. M; 2.55, $40 p. m. sundays. 0.s5 ann.
G.3J D. m.
LEAVE PHILADELPHIA FOR WIZ
MlNGTON. weekdays, 1885, 625. fS az
9.00, 1925 ll.30 a. M; ,12.20 1.37, 200 s30.
.i2O 40 '5.05 (all Pullman cars). ssi5
days, 1885, 800. 900, 11.90 a. M si9 9o.
ti37, 200. I20 430 f507 (all Pullman carrl
1880. fI30, fS.35, 1890 y. m. -
| Dclmarvia Telephone. No. 1913.
any other line.
/ w. M. GREENE, ID. B. MARTIN
Cen. Manager Man. Of Pass. Traffic.
Evening journal., 1898-12-05
STORM IN DELAWARE CITY
TIDE so HTGH THAT TTFE PARF
WAS FLOODED-OTHER NOTES.


TGDE SO HEGI THAT THE PARK
WAS FLOODED -OTHER NOTES.
Special Correspondence Evening Journal
Delaware City, Dec. 5.--Miss Bessie
Alills has returned to her home in VIII
mSngton. after a few days visit tn
relatives In town.
Mrs. Edward Clark and daughter.
Miss Cat0.ine, have returned from a
visit to Philadelphia.
Norman S. C;saver, Of Phflsdelphia.
spent Saturday and Sunday with his
sister, Miss Ella Cleaver.
Miss Ida Dunlap has returned home
after a short visit to Philadelphia rela-
ltives.
Frank r. Householder. who has been
visiting relatives in Chester and Nor
ton, has returned home.
A heavy wind and rain storm visited
this town yesterday, causing the tide to
rise SO that the water ran over the
gates and flooded the park. The tug
Bristol, which WAS at the wharf, had a
hard time keeping clear of some rafts
that had broken loose, and kept forcing
her up ON the wharf.
A schooner lying in the river drag
ged her anchor and WAS almost blown
ashore. Several trees were blown down
but so far no other damages has been
heard of.
Miss w. J. Marley spent Saturday
in. Wilmington.
Harry Rose spent Sunday in Odessa
Miss Laura Eckles, of Salem. n. j.,
is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. c. w.
Pancoast.
The revival services Of the M. E
Church will continue this week. A
great deal of interest is bein manifest
ed, but SO far there have been no con-
versions.
Many townspeople were shocked to
hear OF the death of Darrah Cleayer, OF
Philadelphia, who was very well
known here. His remains were brought
to Delaware City on the 701 train on
! Saturday, interment being made at
Hickory Grove Cemetery.
The many friends Of Benton Spru-
ance were very glad to see him In
town on Sunday for the first time since
he has returned from the war. AT the
cali for volunteers Mr.. Spruance en-
listed in the First Pennsylvania
which was sent to Porto Rico. After
much suffering and hardship he re-
turned with his company and has re
turned to his position, in Philadel-
j phia.
Evening journal., 1898-12-05
NGW RAILROAD WHARF

BEING CONSTRUCTED AT SEA-
FARMERS ENGAGE IN
THE HOLLY TRADE - OTHER
NOTES.
Special Correspondence Evening Journal
Seaford, Dec. 5.-Extensive improve
ments are being made here by the p,
w. & b. Railroad Company A force
OF about fifty men are al work tearing
away the Old wharf opposite the draw
bridge and erecting new one.
The recent industry OF gathering
holly for the Christmas trade has
proved to be a lucrative one, and as
now is the dullest time Of the year
with the farmers, many have engaged
in that business.
Miss Adah Tisen and sister, Addie.
have returned from Germantown, Pa
Levi Warrington is spending a few
days in Philadelphia.
Revival services are in progress at
the NJ. P. Church, at Reliance. in
charge Of the pastor, Rev. A. d. Dick.
Mrs. Horace Brown, of Lewes. who
has been visiting Mrs. James Pretty
man, has returned home.
A choir has been organized in the
public school. The Organist is Miss
Mary Wilcox.
Wire-pulling for the postmasteIship
here has begun, and from present in
dications it will be very interesting,
there beng now four candidates in tho
field.
Mrs. Ellegood, Of Milton, is visiting
relatives here.
Mrs. s. p Wiley delightfully."- enter
tained her Sunday school ciass satur-
day evening. The time was pleasant
ly spent In various social amusem .nts,
arl refrCchments were served.
Wtrren Culver's new reeidence, on
Pine street, has been completed.
A matinee euchre whs given Friday
evening at the residence OF the Misses
Tdsen, on High street. Many were
present, and refreshemnts were served.
Mrs. d. F.. Stewart, OF Philadelphia,
is being entertained by Mrs. William
]. Stewart.
AT the last meeting OF the YOUNG
Peoples Debating Society, Howard S.
Riggln was elected secretary to fill The
vacancy mde by ;he resignation ol
Miss Golfie Hus .0r.
sMrs. William Roe cf New York, ie
the guest OF Mrs. George Roe.
Professor w. W KNOWLES and wife
Of Bethel, who have been visiting Mr.
and Mrs. Silas Morris, have returned
home.
Samuel Stein has returned from q
weeks visit in Baltimore.
Mrs. Kate Collins. Of Laure,, is Wis
iting Miss Lenora DAVIS.
The cteter beds on he Wicomicq q
State Treasurer W. NJ Ross havI
yielded more oysters this season thar
in any previous one. Five thousand
bushels are taken up weekly, and BY
Christmas he will have sold 50,00I
bushels.
Evening journal., 1898-12-05
BOUGHT HIS OWN COFFIG

FUNERAL OF A MAN WHO PRE-
DHCTED HIS DEATH-THE NEWS
OF SMYRNA.
Special Correspondence Evening Journal.
Smyrna, Dec. 5.-Mrs. Anderson
Fcrd, Of near town, met with a very
serious accident on Friday she was
busi.y engaged drsssing poultry. and
in going out of the door made a mis-
step, falling and fracturing her leg.
The remains OF James c. Moore, Of
Dover, was Inferred in the odd Fsl-
lows Cemetery on Saturday. He
lenves a widow, the daughter Of the
late WiIiam Sharp and the sister Of
the late Miss Sharp and Mrs. Spencer,
an of Smyrna.
Friday wAs the last day OF the
TeabheIs' Institute, and an unabatad
interest was manifested TO the last,
the Opera House being flied at every
session. The exercises were opened
with prayer by Rev. ]. L. Estlin. Pro
Bessor George e. Little's subject was
Drawing in the Public Schools" both
morning and afternoon. Originality
in the Teacher and Tact in the School
Room" whs the subject Of Superin-
tendent o. T. C0Tson.
Wallace Bruce, whose lecture on
Thursday evening was so much enjoy
cd, remained over and gave some reci-
tations and a talk at both sessions. The
LOvett's Boston Stars gave a concert in
the evening, delighting all who heard
them.
Miss Ella Moore, OF Greensborough
Nd, is being entertained by Mr.. and
Mrs Wa1ter Hoffecker.
Mrs. Carrie Speakman and Miss Mar.
Shall spent Sunday in Newark as th'
guests of Mrs. L. Irving Handy
Mr. and Mrs. Abel Taylor expect K
leave absut December IA for Clarks
vile, Term, where in future they viii
make their home Mr.. Taylor has
position with the Southern Atlantis
snuff Company.
An aged man by the name of Boyle
WAS inferred here on Friday. He for
merly lived near Smyrna, but had beel
AWAY for some time. About thre
weeks ago he returned here. bought hi
coffin and paid for it, also his tomo
stone. telling his friends that he ha
only THAT month to live. He died o
November 80.
, William Jones, Of Dover, Is vlsitin
his aunt en- South street
Miss Margaret. Jones, of Dover, is tn
guest OF Mrs. Spruance on South stree
Miss Nora wllds, OF Dover, is visi'
T ing Mrs. Laura Temple.
I Mrs. speakman Belmont Hall is er
e tertainfng Mss Blanche Cochran, {
= Midd.etcwn.
Evening journal., 1898-12-05
BISHOP NORRIS HERE.

Rt. Rev Bishop Morris, missionary
bishop Of the diocese Of Oregon, deliv-
ared an interesting discourse on his
work in the far West last evening at
Emmanuel Church. and despite the in
elemency OF the weather many persons
we're out to hear him. Bishop Morris
Is endeavoring to raise a Delaware en-
dowment fund to be used in hospital
work, and which will be known as the
Delaware endowment fund.
Evening journal., 1898-12-05
PENINSULA NEWS PARAGRAPHS

A Bridgeviile farmer has pig which
climbs over its sevsn foot sty each
evening about dusk aud spends the
nights with the dogs in their kennels.
r. R. Layton and Charles Owens are
having crate and basket factory built
at Bridgevilc.
Farmers throughout the country
have been caught mapping by the re
cent storm and hundreds OF acres o
Evening journal., 1898-12-05
THE NEWS OF CAMOSN

TERRIFIC STORM RACED IN THE
LITTLE TOWN-DEATH OF Mrs.
ANNE e. BROWNING.
Special Correspondence Evening Journal
Camden, Del, Dec. 5.-Charles Terry
and wife. Of Frederica, have been Wis
iting here.
James Bnylts, who was recently in
town and wanted to purchase his cot
I'm, has died, but Smyrna undertakes
buried him.
Dawson Clark. Fred Clark, S. D
Prouse and Levi G. Sterner have re
turned from Smyrna.
Thomas Hargrove Was rendered
Evening journal., 1898-12-05

ACTORS, SINGERS, TALKERS-
Are all more OF less subject to Bad
Throat, Hoarseness, T'onsilitis and Ca
tarrh. Dr. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder
never disappoints. Il can but proclaim
DIR. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder Won
derful medicine for actors, singers and
public speakers. Myself and my wife
have tried everything, but have never
found anything to equal this great
remedy, for quick action; il certainly
is a wonder worker. AL. Emmetr
Fos1ell New York City.-72. Sold by
Miller Drug Co.. 4O2 Market, and N
B. Danforth, Market and Second
streets.
Evening journal., 1898-12-05
7HE INSTITUTE At MILFORD
EVERY ENTERTAINMENT LARGE
LY ATTENDED, IN
HOLIDAY ATT1RE - OTHER

LY ATTENDED-SIOl0ES in
HOLIDAY ATTqRE - OTHER
NOTES.
special Correspondence Evening Journal
Mnfcrd, Dec. 5.-The teachers insti-
tute occupied the time and attention cf
eve.Soue last week. Some of the ex-
erclses were very interesting. The
chalk drawings Of Professor George E.
Ifttle we're wonderful He Is a mas
ter Of his art. and the rapid changes
made in his figures by stroke or TWO
of The chalk or pencil were marvellous.
On Friday DR.. NJ G. Baumbaugh, OF
the University Of Pennsylvania as
usual delighted his audience. He has
been here before and Is a great favor
ite. Lovea's Boston Stals gave an
evening OF genuine pleasure on We'd
nssday night, and the comedy of Mr.
Reynolds was fully appreciated as was
at.essed by the bursts Of applause and
laughter. Will Carleton and Wallace
Bruce lectured TO crowded houses, and
Prcfec.or Roman Tammany is TO be
congratulated upon the success Of his
efforts.
The stores Of Milford present a gala
appearance. Never before have there
been such large preparations made fol
Christmas.
A runaway a few days ago caused
quite an excitement The horse o
4 Thomas McMichael, driven by his son
took fright. dashed down the streets
breaking off the top Of the carriage
but fortunately hurting no one.
Miss Taylor, of Smyrna, is the gues
of her cousin. Mrs. Harry Grier.
Reese Parker, of Mfddletown, was il
town last week.
Evening journal., 1898-12-05
pEATH oF A PIoNEER METHopIsT

Pennsgrove, Dec. SIN the death Of
Mrs. Catherine Barber, on Friday. the
town loses the Oldest Methodist
worshiper in this section. The de-
ceased was a member OF the family Of
Rev John Boqua, who organized the
first Msthodsst class meeting in this
county in 1886 She was one of the or
ganizers of the Emanuel Methodist
Episcopal Church over a half-century
ago, and was the last of the little flock
which met here for worship in 1886.
Her funeral will take place tomorrow
morning. from st. Paul's Methodist
Episcopal Church. Deceased was in
her seth year, and was enjoying good
health until within a few hours Of hel
Death