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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-13

The Delaware Society OF New York
will give their annual dinner on Fehru.
airy 18th, and they are anticipating a
most pleasant reunion OF the Sons of
Delaware residing in that city. They
hope to have Governor Tunnel with
them on that occasion and TO he ad !
dressed by several of our judges aud
distinguished legislators. Those Della
wareans now Residing in New York, who
arc not members of the Delaware
Society, might have their opportunities
for enjoyment Of life much improved
by becoming members, and il friends
of such in Delaware will send the name
and present address of any Delawarean
whom they know to be resident of that
city ur vicinity to Mr.. W. Il. Stayton,
president, 80 Broad street. New York,
or to Mr.. S. j. McGonegal, secretary,
10 West Twenty third street. New York,
they would probably aid such friond to
make acquaintance which would add
much to their pleasures in life.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-13

Berlin. Md, Jan. IL. Tho body OF
Major Moses p. Handy arrived hero
this afternoon, and was conveyed to
Buckingham cemetery. Tho Rev.
Arthur pougal, pastor OF the Presby-
terian Church here, Of which Major
Handy's father was formerly pastor,
hnd charge Ut the services, which were
hold at the grave. The pail bearers
were Gordon A. Marshall, Robert J.
Shovel, Edward S. Furbush, David J.
Adkins, Henry L. Bell and Sidney A.
Bowen. Tbs funeral was attended only
by the relatives Of the deceusod, hut
all along the route thoro were gather
ings of friendg.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-13

Public libraries in Office buildings
ara becoming feature 10 Chicago. The
Times Herald notes that two buildi ngs
largely occupied by lawyers have libra
ries containing 5000 or more volumes,
another building tenanted by physi-
clans has library OF 1000 volumes,
and third mentioned. wnsre engineers
corGregate, buasts a reference library
of 9, 800 volumes. These attractions are
costly to introduce and costly to main
tair, the annual outlay for this pur-
pose in one building being stated at
50, 600. OF course the tenants pay this
in increased rents, but they find their
compensation in the added convenience.
Tho landlord looks upon it as a good
stroke of business sagacity; il fills his
building with desirable tonauta and IL
pays.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-13

Some Congressman who recognize the
necessity of economy in the govern
meut expenditures are wrongly inclined
to apply the knife to tho mail service
and save by cutting it down. On this
point the New York World very per-
tinently says: IF the administration
at Washington should deliberately at
tempt to make itself odious and dis.
credited it is hard to imagine any way
in which it could succeed more com
pletely than by cutting off existing
postal facilities in any part of the
country"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-13

An effective gown particularly suitR.
bic for house wear, but equally appro.
pirate for the street, made in a differ.
Ont culoring, has some rather original
points as 10 trimming and combination
Of coloring. Tue gown illustrated is of
a pale sage green cloth Of satin finish,
anil of light enough weight to drape
the hips ami in front. and all the full
ness at the back is put into as small a
space as possible. While the skirt is
narrower than those worn last season,
thsre il enough fare about the foot to
give particularly smart appearances.
Inc cut OF this skirt, together with
that Of the waist and sleeves, is given in
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-13

The old farce of unfolding executive
sessions of the United States Senate
and pretending that they are secret
sessions in fact as we'll as in name, was
enacted in Washington Monday. The
subject Of Hawaiian annexation was
brought up, and Senator Gray of this
State made motion that the treaty DO
considered in open session. lie urged
that the question was one of public
concern, involving no entnngling com
plication with other nations and one
which it was, therefore, emiuently
proper should be considered before the
public gaze. Senator Davis replied to
Mr.. GRAY. contending for tue observance
of precedent in this matter and object.
ing quite strenuously. though in calm
and moderate language, to the pFopo-
sition that the Senate should take the
public into It's confidence in consider
ing the treaty. He took Issue with Mr..
Gray on the proposition that there were
no general questions involved affecting
our diplomatic relations with Other
countries and predicted that the dis.
cuasion would take wide range before
its conclusion. Quito a spirited dis
cussion ensued. several Senators show
ing the folly Of holding alleged secret
sessions, tho news OF which always
leaked out and appeared in ths news
papers a few hours after Adjournment
But for all that, the Senate seems in.
clined to hold fact to tho anCiont farce.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-13
PARIS AFTERNOON cosrunn FROM nARpER's Bazaar


the cut tiesue paper pattern issued by
llHrper's Bazaar, whore ii appears. The
skirt is trimmed with bands of braid,
black and doad gold, and whore the
ends are fastened there arc small Roman
gold buttons The gold and the black
LOOK especially we'll against thu pale
green. Tho waist ia simple STYLE and
tho most noticeable thing about it is
tho brai,ling which matches that on
the skirt. The color anil fril are
faced with darker green velvet, which
shows Just enough to givs another tone
Of coloring. THIS style Of waist can he
altered, 10 that it can be worn other
hy stout or slender woman, by hay
ing the fulness differently arranged.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-13

Following the lead OF Mr.. Bryan in
his Chicago speech of Saturday last,
all the wild advocates of FREQ silver
coinage ara quoting Andrew jackson as
a friend OF silver and foo to national
banSf Mr.. Bryan said:
IT is especially fitting that at this
time The American people should recall
the name Of Andrew jackson anu gather
Inspiration and encouragement from
his public career, We are Engaged to
day in contsst very similar to that in
which he played so conspicuous and
honorable a part. During his term of
otfics the national bank attempted to
oyerawe the representatives, Of the
people and control the government. lie
grapplsd with IL and overthrow 1t.
1t looks very much as IL MIR. Bryan
designed 10 show that the bank which
President Jackson overthrow was some.
thing co8ely akin to the present
rational banking system OF the country.
But it was different.
Tho bank that Jackson oppused was
the old United States Bank, located in
Philadelphia. This bank was hugo
concern. a moneyei monopoly 1t ca
ioyed all the deposits of the national
government. Its management, it was
subsequently, proved, was corrupt, in
that 1t practically bribsd Congressman
to vote for ths renewal of ita charter.
JACKSON opposed this monopoly Of gov
eminent deposits by single bank. aud
insisted that they should be en- joyed by
various banks. And go he removed
thoss deposits from the United States
Bank and gave them to the Others.
10 Claim from this that Andrew
Jackson was opposed TO national banks
is arrant nonsense, and il is equally
ignorant 10 claim him as a silverits.
Silver currency was decidedly scarccr
in Jnckson's days than now, and wat
worth considerably more. In fact, Jack
sou was a gold standard advocate, AMI
Thomas Benton's gold bill was passed
during his administration and approved
by him. "bonton's mint drops" wat
the name applied by tho people to thu
gold coinage then provided for.
So much for the attitude of Andrew
jackson towards national banks ana
the free and unlimited coinage OF silver.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-13

Exemptions From the Civil Service Law,
Postmaster General Curry ia not at
vi modest 10 stating the breach be
would like to SEQ made in the Civil
Service Reform system. Replying to
the Senate resolution OF inquiry as to
what positions should be exempt from
the system, he said:
In my judgment, the following posi-
lions should be excepted from the rules
governing the elaseined OWL Service
in addition to those of private score
tary and confidential clerk to the Post
master General and unskilled laborer5,
which are now exempt:
Chief Clerk of the Postoffice Depart
ment, DISTURBING clerk. appointment
clerk, private secretary and chief clerk
to each OF the four assistant postmas.
ters-general, private secretary and con
Edential clerk to the assistant attorney
general for tho Postoliice Department
and confidential clerk to the chief post.
office inspector, postal card agent,
postage stamp agent, stamped envelope
agent, live postotiice inspectors, watch.
men, tiremen, assistant messengers,
pages, laborers Of all kinds and char.
women.
In the postoffices throughout thf
country would recommend the follow
ing exceptions: superintendent OF
clerks in charge of carrier stations, rs
sistRnt cashiere, private secretaries anc
stenographers to the postinasters in tht
larger Offices, messengers, porters
cleaners, janitors, watchmen and la
borer.
Should Mr.. Gary's liberal ideas pro
vail, and also be extended to the othe
departments. there would not be muc!
left of the classified Civil Service. Th
doors would be opsnad very wide, in
deed, to permit of appointments mad
as rewards for party services Instead O
in accordance with the merit system
Instead OF making exemptions in th
Civil Service system, it will be muc
better TO extend it whenever possible
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-13
MARINE N EHS.

The Clyds line steamer YemasHee,
which has been locked by the Harlan
& Hollingsworth Co.. will receive a new
irun rudder and shoe TO replace the old
wooden rudder. Other alterations may
also be made,
This keel Of the Nov York, Nav Haven
g. Hartford railroad tug has been laid
by the Pussy It Jones 20. and the
frames arc lining placed 10 position.
The ship carpenters are busy on the
ferry boat launohsl last week.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-13

1t is not necessary to raise the ques.
tion whether the Legislature now in
session at Dover is working under the
new Constitution or the old one. 1t is
no more working under the old Con-
stitution tbun under the year 1897. Like
the old year, the old Constitution is no
longer living reality. 1t has gone out
of existence, and the new fundamental
law completely takes its place.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-13

M EhSIerh NhOfb FrslEht Agreement.
The baltimore Sun Gays: The Penn
sylvania & Baltimore. Chesapeake &
Annapolis railroads have completed ar
rangements hy which freight ut the
baltimore, Chesapeake g. Annapolis for
tho North will be sent from Cambridge
over the Cambridge d Seafnrd division
of the Pennsylvania. Arrangement
have beeu made ut Hurlocks for hand
ling this freight. New sidings will be
put in at that place and the two depota
will be consolidated.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-13

Elston, Md, Jan. II. The annual
meeting of the Stockholders of the
Second National Bank was hold to day.
The only change in the board Of di
rectors is the selection Of Joseph 4.
Reed of Bay Visw to succeed William
NJ. Singerly. James J. Archer Of Bel Air
will probably auccoeIl Mr.. Singerly AS
vim MI nHilnnt
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-13

The publication in the New York
bun of part of the pension roll re-.
suited in showing that a pension OF
sls a month is still going TO Hiram
Miller OF Port Jervis, N. T., although
be has been dead two years. Henrietta
Q. Whitaker of Lexington, KY, is on
the roll for 500 per month. but she is
not known in that city. Other frauds
have also come to light as result Of
the publication of portion Of the roll,
and there is no doubt thut its full ard
general publication would brirg a
knowledge Of thousands of fraudulent
pensions.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-13

Denton, Md. Jan. II. AT meeting
to-day. Of the citizens interested in the
construction Of the proposed Denton Il
Cambridge railroad Wilmer Emory.
Henry Il. Lewis and M. Il. Stephens
were appointed committee to draft a
bill for charter and witt on TIM General
Assembly looking TO tho passage of the
hill =
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-13

calls in GAINESVILLE (once the home of
the formor) as per programme. They
arrived in this city on Monday after.
noon, and Immediately left for Evans
ton, where Miss Willard had planned to
take a few daya' reat before leaving for
New YORK on Thursday. "
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-13

A wage reduction of about eight per
cent. which will affuct about !. 500
piece work employees, has lesn ordered
in the large cotton mills at Grosvenor-
dale, Conn. Here are number of other
people who will wonder what the Ding.
Icy tariff bill was nassed for.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-13

Philadelphia, Pa, Jan. II. - The
large H!aughtsrhouss at the West Phin-
delphia stock yards was guttsd by fire
to-day, and large quantity OF dressed
meat WINS destroyed. The loss is esti-
mated at from $50, 900 to $40. 900. Tho
origin Of tho fire ia unknown.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-13

J. Edward Fulton was arraigned
before Justice of thu Peace Sassp on
Tuesday afternoon charged with obtain
ing board and lodging ut the Central
Hotel by false representation. Fulton
and his wife and two children have run
UP bill for more than $50. lie was
hsld under 5000 bail for the Court OF
General Sessions.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-13

Elkton. Nd. Jan. l1.-George Sim.
pers, employed at tho Siugsrly puln
and paper works, met with a serious
accident Inst night. He was andeayor-
ing to turn a large wheel with a heavy
iron bar, when tho wheel suddenly rn
vorch, throwing tho bar with great
force against his lag, fracturihg it badly.
Death of "A Hrawsr.
Harrisburg. Ia, Jan. II. Henry
Fink, a widely-known brewer, died
yestsrhuy.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-13

There ia something significant about
the eagerness with which thu News
prints blatant free silver letter from
Congressman Handy, hon the political
organization TO which it was addressed
would not permit it to be read ut the
celebration in response TO which It was
written.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-13

we lose as little as we need, but
all losses are for your finding.
Bring measurements OF several
rooms-good re-furnishing comes
from Changing around. :"
We say "bring," for come you
will, if there is carpet want to meet.
Why. it's worth a days journey.
January Now come forward the
;nen last of the carefully
caII;,,o kept cases of linens
oS'S that we hurried across
the water months ago ahead Of the
bigger tariff. They've laid in our
warehouse until now---while prices
outside have grown bigger and big
ger.
Now the last oli-price selling is
on-when these linens are gone,
the bigger prices must come. These
for your sharing today
TABLE CLOTHS--full bleached--
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-13

1t is q question il the preaont rnurse
of TIM partisan Republican papers with
respect to tho business nituatiun
throughout the country is not as repre-.
henoible and injurious as was their
conduct during tho four years Of tho
Cleveland administration.
Throughout that period these papers
fairly ravellsl in showing up the huai.
ness situation in tho worst possible
light. Failures we're magpi!!ed and
falsely multiplied, and spFead forth in
glaring headlines with evident gee.
Every step towardg improvement was
resolutcly ignored, and tho country
was represented us in state Of hank
ministration.
Now these papers arc on the other ez-
treme. Having boasted that national
prosperity would follow in tho wake Of
the Dingley tariff, they arc giving col
umna OF space, day after dny, in the
attempt to prove that the country ia
fairly revealing in business activity, and
enjoying rich harvests of profitable
trade and commerce. Like their pre-,
vipus diatribes and lamentations. the
present CUFF and gnsh is for purely par
tisan effect, and is hurtful.
All the people will know when pros
perity returns, aud it will not be neces-
sary to herald the fact by flaming news.
paper headlines and brass bands Bet
ter far stick to the plain truth and
strive to make conditions helter in
fact, instead of indulging in fulsome
generalities and glaring misrepressnta-
tions.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-13

Cur new Constitution provides heavy
penalties for bribery and corruption ut
elections. 1t would he well for good
citizons in both the leading political
parties of the State to get together and
uphold the Attorney General in tho
prosecution of attempts in the direction
of bribery and corruption which ii is
understood ara already under way.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-13

A the annual meeting of the West
Chester Street Railway Co. A. g. Nc
Causland of this city was elected q
director
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-13

The people of Delaware will feel re-
assured at tho terms and tone Of Gov
ernor Tunnell's message, although it is
but what they expected of him. 1t is
not threat. hut an admontion, and
the fact that plain talking in this
connection was necessary ia NOT the
fault of the Governor. He has plainly
Informed the General Assembly that
good legislation will meet with his ap.
proval, but that bad legislation will
encounter tina veto power with which
the new Constitution clothsa him.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-13

Tho impudont attempt of the Adj
dicks Republicans to win a partisan
victory at the Dover election. Monday,
came to grief, as it justly deserved,
The Addicks Republican ticket was
defeated by majority Of lat in total
vote of Ala. The successful ticket was
non partisan in it's composition, aud
will conduct the affairs of the town
upon business rather than political
basis. The people of Dover are entitled
to credit for the good SENSE they exer-
cised in bringing about this result.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-13

Fiannels, PRETTY stuffs for
ISiderdo>vos warm home wear
Flannelettes them lust tia lately i,
gathered; but the January spirit
has caught them, too. Hence these
prices
CSC Wash Flannels at 2oc-
a well made cloth, with Just enough cot
ton among the wool to give better wear
and prevent shrinking. 20pretty styles.
S7I3c Saxony flannelS at Csc
Pretty striped stuGs for sacoues, skirts
and wrappers.
zoe Eiderdowns at 371sc-
Use Eiderdowns at Soc
In ripple and mohair stripes, and fancy
patterns, bright and pretty-always
wanted.
EiderdoWns, 25c 10 75c-
In plain tolors, for opera c!caits. wrappers
and bath robes
White Flannels, 20c to S5-
Cotton and wool, all wool. and silk and
wool-irom the best flannel mills we
know.
Golf Flannels, 6Oc--
First showing oil correct golf flanucls from
Glasgow.
Flannelettes, Sc, 7c, &c and 1oc-
Pretty wooly-looking cotton stuhs, in
the brightest, warmest sorts we could
gather Abundant choosing at each
PIKE.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-13

Last week we told you of the
table cloths and napkins at 40 per
cent. less than their true value;
and many are gone-still there are
good pickngs left; for instance
Cloths, Gsx 90 inches, So % each
Cloths. 70x 80 inshes 50 25 each
Cloths, 6sxl05 inches, S235 each
Cloths, 10xl0S inches, 81 50 each
And on up to cloths yards long.
NAPKlNS-full bleached--
2tx2O inches, go and So % a dozen.
24x1i inches, 81 80 and S325 a dozen.
TOWELS
AT l2l4c Good quality washed buck
towels, either white or bordered; 2Ox!0
inches
AT 25c.--Fine extra heavy all white Irish
huck towels, ready washed and hemmed
for immediate use; 2lx42 inches
AT 35c.-Fine damask towels with knot
ted fringe either all white or daintiy
bordered; size 22x50 inches
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-13

Turtle-neck AsPLENDlD sweat
Sweaters 8 ' ~, "" ,eoS sNasers !,
comfort combined. Woven double
from the waist up. Inner part has
close-fltting roll neck; outer part
has laced front and sailor collar.
Made OF the finest wbrsted yarns,
with clean, even stitch; shaped and
finished BY hand. Plain colors or
striped ends.
Mems Sweaters, $3.50.
Boys sizes, 6 to IL years, $3.50.
Many other stiles and lower
prices are here, oflcourse.
John WaIlamaker.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-13

1t is statei that Lady Henry Som
erset is building beautiful cottage at
Duxhurst, to which she can retire for
rest and rocuperation, and where she
can do more work with her pen than
she has been able to accomplish in the
midst of her many and varied duties. I"