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Evening journal., 1898-09-07
FLIES FAvoRITE Triple
Investigations of "A bartender L
cate That It Is Fresh,
FoamiRg Beer.

A bartender of this city has 81
many of his spare moments latell
studying the tastes of flies, and he
come to the conclusion that they
tnto1cants and delight in becon
intoxicated. He says thatrhe has 4
whole armies of flies intoxicated IN
place.
All flies that are found in the said
the bartender said, are usually aH
the bar or on the ceiling over the
Gnd usually all other parts of the
loon are without the pests. .
caused the bartender who tells
story TO investigate why the flies /
ferred the vicinity of the bar to OF
parts of the room. He Claims to b
PUT n quantity of different kinds
liquors. and beer on the bar for
benefit Of the flies in the room. Pro
soon after the bar was covered X
flies, and from observations of the n
tender beer was their favorite dr.
They seemed to have a preference
the foamy beer, too, for they part
more literally than they did Of AM
the other samples that were pla
on the bar. The gin, whisky and "
and other spirituous liquors Wi
were put out for their benefit vs.
not patronized very literally. and
soon as the foam had disappeared n
the beer itswas noticed that the 4
would leave and go to other beer d
contained foam.
After the flies had partaken of
liquors for some time Without be
disturbed they few from the bar
the ceiling over the bar, and the l
tender thought he noticed eviden
OF intoxication among them. They
peared less active than before ID
drank the liquor, and there were IN
of them on the ceiling. To distingr
the flies which had drank OF the b
from the other flies be threw wi
powder over them as they lay on
ceiling asleep. They were disturb
by this action and left the ceiling.
soon returned to it, and for scvo
hours they remained in the same pl
on the ceiling, sleeping off the iags
After the flies had slept off the
fects of the liquor they again
turned to the bar, and the ceiling s,
became clear Of the white backs
the bar was covered with them. ,
bartender gave them dnother tr,
but this time he only put out b,
stale beer without "head" and so
fresh-drawn beer. The fresh-dra
beer was given the preference, an
was covered with powdered-baclS +
in a short time. After the flies
filed up a second time they again W
TO the ceiling, where they remain
All the time they were watched by
bartender, ond his experiments led
TO believe that flies are users ofint,
cants to excess and that they deli
In getting drunk.-Hartford Courl
Evening journal., 1898-09-07
THE WEATHER

New York HeBald's Forecast.-In the
Middle States and New England to-day
fair to partly cloudy weather and fresh
northwesterly winds will prevail, with
nearly stationary, followed by slowly
falling temperature and local rain or
thunderstorms.
On Thursday in both Of these sec
tions fair weather and lower tempera-
ture will prevail, with light and fresh
westerly and northwesterly winds and
a cool wave" and on Friday fair
cool weather and variable winds
European steamers now leaving New
York, Philadelphia and Boston will
have mostly southwesterly breezes tC
the Banks
Forecast for Wednesday-Fo East.
ern Pennsylvania New Jersey, Della,
ware, Maryland and Virginia, lighr
ohowers; cooler Wednesday night OF
Thursday morning; variable winds.
Evening journal., 1898-09-07
II May BE.

An American who boasted that
had his clothes made in London h
Just passed, and the observant citiz
stood looking after him.
"I wonder" said the observant ci
zen. thoughtfully, whether this W
will bring England and America clos
together so that But, no; that is I
much 10 expect"
"What is?" asked his unobserva
companion.
Il was merely wondering" explain
the observant citizen, whether G
present and ever-increasing cordial
lations would have sufficient eff
upon the English TO induce Lond
.ailors to make clothes fit"-Chico
Post
Evening journal., 1898-09-07
TO REKIT THE P2HBLTY


REGARDING SPECIAL WAR TAX
Commissioner N. b. Scott, of the Of
ice OF Internal Revenue, l/as address
ed the following seIf-explanatory letter
to collectors of internal revenue:
Letters addressed to this Office from
all parts of the United States, by per-
sons who have become ,iable for spe-
cial taxes ander the provision OF the
second section of the act of June IS.
1898, and who, having failed to make
the prescribed return (form III. under
oath, within the calendar month in
which their Inability began, have been
called upon by collectors to pay so per
cent in addition to the tax, clearly
show that these persons, while aware
Of their special tax liability under the
new (war revenne) act, had NO kncwl-
edge or notice whatever that it was
their duty under section 3,237, R. s..
amended, to make sworn a.eturns re-
garding their business to the collector
or deputy collector not later than the
last day of the calendar month in
which their liability began.
'The war revenue act gave them
full notice as to their special tax ia
bility, but gave them NO information
OF the requirement that they should
make formal sworn return to thu col
lector within the time prescribed by
section S,227, r. s., as amended by Sec
ton SO of the act Of October /, 1890.
There being nothing in the new law
specially calling the attention of the
public to the provisions of section g.
237, r. s., amended, as applicable to
these new classes of special taxpayers,
it would be manife5tly inequitab,e and
unjust to regard the mandatory provi-
sion of section 3.176. R. s., as requir-
ing imperatively the addition of 30 per-
centum to the taxes due in these cases.
as if they were chi the same footing
with spcial taxpayers under the cid
law, who have had for many years
complete information as to what is re-
quired of them, not only Through pub
lished official notices, but also through
the express terms OF the law itself and
the regulations and instructions issued
hereunder.
Collectors are accordingly hereby
authorized and directed for this time, in
all cases of persons who had neither
notice nor information that they are re-
quired to make sworn return within
the calendar month when their liability
began, and who consequently failed 20
make such return, to report the facts
in these cases in their next lists, for
assessment of the special tax without
the so percentum penalty, and to refer
to this circular letter as their authority
for doing so. This is not to be ex-
tended to cases hereafter arising.
'Tn each particular case of this kind,
therefore, notice should be given that
hereafter for any neglect or failure to
make such return. without the excuse
Of sickness or absence (the only ex-
cuse provided for by section 3,176, r.
s., the 80 percentum penalty must be
assessed and collected.
General notice hereof should also be
given by collectors for the information
of the public"
Evening journal., 1898-09-07

There is a renewal OF the trouble at
Third street bridge, and it is time that
the Levy Court took positive action
against the men at the draw. They
were reelected on probation, and
promised to conduct themselves differ
emily. but it is apparent from the COM
plants Of the captains OF The Jersey
truck boats that they have again reach
ed the conclusion that public Office
Evening journal., 1898-09-07

The name of Thomas r. Carrow,
which appeared i'm the list Of city tax de-
nnQuents for the Southern district should
not have been there, as he had paid his
taxes and the appearance OF his name In
the list was due to clerical error.
William Rutter of this city, Will lead
the meeting tonight at Kirkwood camp.
w r. Collins. a brakeman on shifter
No. "a OF the b. & O. railroad, Is sick at
his home. on Washington street near
Delaware avenue. with Inflammation of
the stomach.
Evening journal., 1898-09-07

Among the speakers invited to adj
dress the Hofocker ratification meeting
on Friday night is ex-Unfted States
Senator Anthony Higgins. 1t will be
pleasure to SEQ him ON the stump
once more. especially at a meeting cali
ed for the purpose OF ratifying the
nomination of man 80 near and dear
TO ]. Edward Addicks.
Evening journal., 1898-09-07
SUIT FOR LIBEL.

Harry Whiteman, OF the View dCastle
bar, has brought suit against the Daily
Republican for alleged libelous state
ments contained in an account of a
hearing before Magistrate Pritchett.
Evening journal., 1898-09-07
TROOPS GOING NORTH

Three trainloads of troops went through
this city to-day over the B. & Q. rail-
road from Chickamauga, going North
The first trainload went through at l2SC
and the next at 10 y. m. and 2.45 p. m
There were about fourteen cars on each
train. Three Red Cross nurses Joined
them at this city.
Evening journal., 1898-09-07
MIR. BAYARD'S CONDITION UN.
CHANGED.

Dedham, Mass, Sept. THE condi-
tion of former Ambassador Thomas f.
Bayard, who is seriously i'll here, was
practically unchanged yesterday. The
patient passed al somewhat restless
night, but toward morning grew more
comfortable.
Evening journal., 1898-09-07
THE BISHOPS TRAMP

On Monday Bishop Coleman will
start on his annual pedestrian tour
through Virginia and West Virginia
The bishop expects to make twenty
four milee a day, and cover 24O miles
in his trip.
Evening journal., 1898-09-07
FORMAL NOTIFICATION ON FRI
DAY.

Formal notification of the Republi
can state nominees will take place at
the Young Mems Republican Club on
Friday afternoon at o'clock. The
function will be open to the public and
will be followed by mass-meeting at
night.
Evening journal., 1898-09-07

is a private snap. The disgraceful con-
dition OF affairs hes now reached its
climax, and 1t is time to end proba-
tion so shamefully abused, by turning
the offenders cut and putting i'm men
who will perform the duties Of the po-
sition.
Evening journal., 1898-09-07

When Mr.. Willis called Mr.. Byrne a
premature prodigy of political pomp'
he did the young statesman a favor
which Colonel Henry A. DUPONT will
never forget.
Evening journal., 1898-09-07
MORE TROOPS TO GO NORTH.

Two train carrying the First Maryland
Volunteers from Fortress Monroe to
Camp Meade. will go through this city
late this afternoon. and one freight train
and three passenger trains with the
Fourth Connecticut will go through late
tonight. The Connecticut soldiers will be
taken to Hartford.
Evening journal., 1898-09-07
"DON'T TOUCH IT"

Inferior butter is dear at any price.
A. & p. Elgin Creamery combines
quality and cheapness. Sold only by
The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co.,
SIS Market street.
Price this week, 21c.
Evening journal., 1898-09-07
OFFICEs BEING TORN DOWN,

The Old offices OF the International
Lumber Company, at Water and Or
ange streets, are being torn EOwn to
make more room in the yard of this
f. Blumenthal & Co.'S warehouse.
Evening journal., 1898-09-07
POLITICAL MOTIFS

Colonel A. d. Chaytor, who has
been appointed registration officer for
the First Delaware Regiment, has
made arrangements to register the
voters in the regiment so they can
vote at the November election. Colonel
Chaytor will be at Camp Meade On
September 8 and Is to register the men.
Evening journal., 1898-09-07

William Murray. who broke aw
from Sheriff Hayes, Of West Chest
while he was taking him to Jail
Saturday, and who was arrested in L
city, was taken back to the Penns
vania town yesterday afternoon.
Evening journal., 1898-09-07
WILL NOT BUILD A FACTORY

P. J. FORD ENrPHATICALLY DE-
MES THE RUNIOR THAT HE is
TO BUILD A MOROCCO FACTORY.
A rumor was current ON the streets
this morning that Peter ]. Ford and
Daniel Mullin, formerly general super
intendent for T. Blumenthal & CO.,
were to erect a large morocco factory
in this city. When interviewed by an
Evening Journal man to-day Mr.. Ford
smphatically denied that he and NIr
Mullin would do such a thing.
Mr.. Ford says he knows nothing
about the matter, and that Nere IS ne
foundation for the runner
Evening journal., 1898-09-07
IN A SOCIAL WAY.
Delightful Musicale on the
West Side Last Night.
THE TIDE OF AUTUMN TRAVEL
TO sIEAsHORB AND MOUNTAIN RE
SORTS KEEPS UP OWING TO
THIS TORRID SEPTEMBER
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. IN THE
CITY.

All communicate tions intended for inser
tion I'm 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., 1898-09-07
IERT FOR GOOD.

The steam dredg Winyah Bay left
the wharves Of the jackson and Sharp
Company this morning for Charleston
S. c., where she will commence work
on the Elizabeth river.
Evening journal., 1898-09-07

Camp Meade will soon have a repu-
tation as unenviable as Libby, Ander-
sonville, Belle Isle and Fort Logan.
Evening journal., 1898-09-07
mrNr rnnn1rGH To.nAY

Three cars attached to train No 30 and
loaded with troops. went through the city
this morning from Sullivan's Island. &c
Camp Meade. The troops were not travel
ing as a company or regiment.
Evening journal., 1898-09-07

Dr. Hiram r. Burton aspires to the
United states senatorship. The trou-
BILE with the doctor is that the bees
which he gets in his bonnet never make
honey.
Evening journal., 1898-09-07
To LEAVE CAMP MEADE.

The West Chester and -s!edia lolun-
teers will cave Camp Meade for home
to-day, where thy will be mustered
out.
Evening journal., 1898-09-07
A DELIGHTIFUL MUSICALE.


A delightful concert was given at the
residence OF L. j. Bradley, Tenth and
Rodney streets, last evening by J. L.
Dashiell, viOlinist, and ]. d. Hiidreth,
pianist The following program was
played: Introduction to third act, Lob
engrln, Wagner; Hungarian Rhapsody
No. 2, F. Diszt; symphony No. 3,
Scotch" in A minor MendelssOhn.
The violin used by Mr.. Dashiell was
once the property of Theodore Her
mann, of Paris, and was used there in
the orchestra of the Grand Opera in
1869, in the first performance Of
Faust" It is now the property of DIR.
Francois Thebault RivaillCs, Of this
city.
Evening journal., 1898-09-07
LOST AND FOUND.

LOST.-On Sunday small black pocket
book, containing sum of money and
checks, I'm going from Cool Spting Park
to 23i9 Tatnall street. Suitable reward II
left at the above address.
Evening journal., 1898-09-07

Typhoid fever is a deadly disease and
difficult to combat. To prevent its
spread our Board of Health should
take every precaution, and receive the
hearty corporation OF the people In its
efforts.
Evening journal., 1898-09-07
A Rear Entrance
OPENING OF THE
Washington House,

Saturday, Sept. 10. Grand Opening,
September 20. Supper served to all.
Music. Rear entrance, No. 2o5
Shipley ST.
SAMUEL PEo, Prop. A. CAMPBELL. Mg'r.
Evening journal., 1898-09-07
rRR!
FIRE!

IL. T. Sergeant, Coal and Wood office,
Seventh and King. Delmarvia phone
545. B. & l. checks with cash purchases.
Evening journal., 1898-09-07

The Board of Park Commissioners
and the Board Of Water Commissioners
transacted routine business at their
meetings yesterday, but no session Of
the Board OF Health was held
Evening journal., 1898-09-07
NnARRrEn.

BENSON YOUNG the 5th in
stant, by Rev. John France, william
II. Benson and Matilda NJ. Young, all
of this city.
Evening journal., 1898-09-07
HEARD TESTIMONY TO-DAY.

Charles C.. Guycr. special examiner. to-
day heard testimony in the Great Western
Mining Company case.
Evening journal., 1898-09-07

This is the day fixed for the holding
Of the Prohibition state convention, at
Dover, to nominate candidates for Con-
gresham, state treasurer and state au-
ditor.
Evening journal., 1898-09-07
sI-Ir rnR DAMAGEs.

William Donovan, through John p.
Nields. has brought suit for damages
against the Harlan and Hoillngsworth
Company.
Evening journal., 1898-09-07

George B. Money, of Delaware City
is after the Republican nomination for
state senator In the Fifth district.
The San Francisco call., 1898-09-16

to-day in his private car for the pur- pose of arranging details of the trans fer, which will be made at as early a date as possible. In the meantime the new company will form it's organization and take possession of the property.
 In an interview with Call represen- tative MT. Huntington said: Tt is true that we have purchased the property of the Los Angeles Railway Company and several minor street car lines in this city, but the Southern Pacific Company has nothing to do with the transaction. c. P. Huntington is interested as well as myself. We ha-Se the necessary capf- tai and we propose to give Los Angeles one of the best, street car services pos sessed by any city in the country. It is true that General M H. Sherman is largely responsible for the investment which our people have made here. He has sold all of his stock and he has made a good thing. The Pasadena and Santa Monica lines are not included in our purchase.
 NO, we will make no changes in the management. We will have our repre- sentatives on the new Board of Direc- tors. We are satisfied with the present officers and do not think we could en- nance our interests by making any changes"
 MT. Huntington declined to give any of the details of the trade or of the plan of organization of the new company at present
The San Francisco call., 1898-09-16
LIVES AFTER A BULLET
 PENETRATED HIS BRAIN
Remarkable Case of Vitality That Is Puzzling Trinity County Phy-
 SicianS

BEDDING, Sept, 15.-A case that is ex- citing the keenest interest among the medical fraternity of Trinity County is the remarkable tenacity of life exhibited by Frank Bartlett. who attempted sui eide Wednesday morning by firing bull let into his mouth. The ball passed through the roof of his mouth, penetrat- ed the brain and emerged from the top of his head. He is able to speak, but re- fuses to say anything pertaining to the shooting.
 From early Wednesday morning until o'clock in the afternoon he laid on his bed bleeding from the terrible wound When discovered he was very weak from loss of blood. The local physicians made an examination of the wound and pro- nounced 1t fatal. A thirty-two caliber ball went crashing through the brain and that death was not instantaneous was little short of miracle. The physi- clans had hopes, passing their conclu- sions on the remarkable fact of the pa- tient being still alive several hours after the shot was fired, that by the aid of powerful stimulants they would be able to sustain life until his brother, the Dis trict Attorney of Trinity County, could arrive from San Francisco. Their hopes were realized. The patients mother also reached Weaverville from Oakland to- night
 At o'clock this evening no alarming change in the patients condition had taken place. He is growing gradually weaker, but is conscious and still able to talk. For forty hours he has retained his faculties.
The San Francisco call., 1898-09-16
EVERYBODY AT THE FAIR.

SACRAMENTO, Sept. 15.-A glorious close to Sacramento day was witnessed at the pavilion tonight. Ten thousand peo- pie made locomotion in the vast building q matter of absolute discomfort. Chairs were not at a premium-there were no chairs after the, first half of the tremen- dous crowd had filed tediously through the turnstiles Men, women and children struggled, to get at the ticket windows. and, finally, when it was found impossible to move about in the packed entrance way, lines were formed leading away from each of the ticket windows far out pron the sidewalks. Each car added it's full quota to the assembling multitude.
 It was an inspiriting sight, for it testi- fled to the loyal regard Sacramento holds for a State institution which it has fos- tered from the days when the site of the present. exposition building was pasture for cattle and the landscape was un- marked by streets.
 To-night's attendance represented a Sac- ramento demonstration In honor of the State Fair. It was substantial evidence that the people take pride in the exposi- ton and are willing to help it whenever called upon. One director was heard to remark that in twenty years he had never seen such throng at State fair.
The San Francisco call., 1898-09-16
"LEsT WE FORGET"
Professor Jordan on the War and Its
 Heritages.


 Professor David Starr Jordan of Stan ford University delivered a discourse be- fore the Cymrodorion Society in Cam brian Hall last night. His subject was Lest We Forget" It was a brilliant review of the martial history of our coun- try, commentary on the war with Spain and the many grave responsibilities 1t has brought to the people of the United States. Referring to the late conflict he said that the result was expected; that it was one of the three great war crises through which this country has found 1t incumbent to pass.
 The war with Spain, he said had three incentives. One for revenge, one for hu- manity and one for expansion of terri tory. The question which the Govern ment and the people of the United States will now have to solve is: What form or these new lands of conquest? The ln- habitants of the Spanish colonies nave not the remotest idea of governing them in a civilized manner. Hence 1t will be- come a necessity for our people 10 re, main in control of these countries until such time the inhabitants gain an idea of self-goYernment. Otherwise Cuba would be no better off than are the South American republics, in which cut-tnroats and thugs rule by the right of might.
 In concluding his remarks Professor Jordan scored the officials in Washington, who, he said, are responsible for the needless deaths of so many of the yolun- teer soldiers. Incompetency was also to stoned officers appointed by political Gov ernors of States, who often selected men in no way fitted for the responsible duties they were called upon to perform.
 competent officers was vividly compared with 'the mismanagement of the army"
The San Francisco call., 1898-09-16
SULTAN COMING
 ID NOEL'S TERMS
Special Dispatch to The Call.

CANDIDA, Island of Crete, Sept. 15.- An aid-de-camp of Dejevad Pasha boarded the British flagship last even- ing and announced that he had an i'm portant communication for the admiral He said that thirty-nine houses from which the British troops had been fired upon had been demolished, and that 113 of the ringleaders of the disturbances had been arrested. He added that the Embassies of the powers at Constanti- nople, in deference to the 5quest of the Sultan, had agreed that the prisoners be tried by an international commits sion.
 This alleged decision of the Embassies does not accord with the demands made by the British admiral, Gerald Henry Noel, and will increase the difficulty ex- perienced in disarming the Mussul- mans, as it encourages them in the be- lief that the Sultan of Turkey still in- f1uences the Embassies of the powers at Constantinople It Is doubtful whether Great Britain will consent to include the outrage on her flag with the question of pillage and the massacre of Christians, which are purely interna- tional questions.
 Later forty-three of the ringleaders who have been arrested were delivered to the British admiral, and it was con- sidered possible that all the terms of his ultimatum would be compiled with without resistance
The San Francisco call., 1898-09-16
LITTLE MISS BARLOW
 ON THE VIOLIN HER AGE IS SEVEN AND HER TONE PRoDIGIoUs.
An Enjoyable Concert That Should Have Melted Enough to Send
 Her Back to the Nursery.

Kathleen Parlow a delicate chit of a little girl, age ', played the violin at the Sherman-Clay Hall last night and cap tured the hearts and ears of large audi ence. As a rule the youngster prodigy is a nuisance and a bore to the public, and a reproach to the parent or guardian who permits 1t to be out of bed and working.
 Of course there are eXtenuating cir cumstances in the case of Miss Parlow- she is poor and needs the money to com plete her education and all that sort of thing. However, this was a second con- sderation last night, for her talent, if nothing else did, justified her public ap- pearance. She played Sarasates "Gip- sies," the Bach-Wilhelni chaconne and several more or less adult pieces with prodigious tone and not a little mus- cianly understanding. Her lowing Is easy and graceful, and, while lingering does not always find the easiest means to an end, it promises tremendous tech nique when it shall have been better schooled.
 The Press Club quartet-easily the best here-gave several delightful numbers and two of its members, MT. Coffin and MT Parent, sang solos, The concert was literally patroniZed and altogether en- joyable, and it is to be hoped that 1t net ted enough to keep the young violinist at her studies and off the stage for some time to come. S.