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Evening journal., 1898-01-13
wHERN GENIUS is FoUNp.

Some person OF an investigating
turn OF mind has been looking into the
matter of the origin OF genias and his
finding should be an inspiration to
every poor boy TO give TO the world the
benefit OF whatever natural genius he
may possess. II shows that Columbus
was the son OF a weaver, and weaver
himself. BaBelias, son Of an auothe-
cary CLAUDIO Lckaaine was bred a
pastry cook. Moliere, son of a tapes
try maker Cervantes served as a COM
mon soldier Homer was q beggar
Hesoid was the son Of a small farmer
Demosthenes. son of a cutler. Ter
ence slave. Richardson, a printer
Oliver Cromwell, the son of a brewer
Howard was apprentice to a grocer. Ben
jamin Franklin was journeyman
printer. Dr. Thomas, bishop OF Wor-
cester, son Of a linen draper, Whit
field, son of an inn-keeper. Sir Cloud
esly Shovel, rear admiral of England,
was an apprentice to a shoemaker and
afterwards a cabin boy. Rishop Pri-
deapx worked in tho kitchen at Exeter
College, Oxford. Cardinal Wolsey, son
Of a butcher. Ferguson was a shep-
herd. Niebuhr was a peasant. Thorn
as Paine, son of a stay-mal1er at Thet-
ford. Dean Tucker was tho son OF a
small farmer In Cardingshire, and per-
formed journeys TO Oxford on foot
Edward Haller was the son OF soap
boiler at Shoredicth Virgil. son of a
potter. Horace. son Of a shopkeeper
Plutus, baker. Gay was an appren-
tice to a silk mercer. Dr. Samuel
johnson was the son Of a bookseller al
Lttchfield. Akenside, son OF butcher
at New Castle. Collins, son OF a halter
Samuel Butler. son of a farmer. Ber
johnson worked for some time as
bricklayer Robert Burns was a plow
man in Ayrshire. Thomas Chatteron
son Of the sexton OF Redclim,
Church, Bristol. Thomas Gray was tn,
son OF a money scrivener. MATTHEW
Prior, son OF a butcher. Broomfeld an,
Clifford were shOemakers. Shakes
peare, the son OF a woolstapler. Mul
let rose from poverty. Milton son O
a scrivener. COwley, son of halter
Pope, son of a merchant
This demonstrates chat nature ma
nothing against the poor man when /
comes to the dispensation Of grea
genius.
Evening journal., 1898-01-13
CONSIDER THEM.

There are certain great interests
which require the attention Of the pres.
ent General Assembly. They vitally
affect the future welfare OF this city
Two of them are especially important
One is the proposed city charter and
the other is the Board of Trade bill
permitting City Council to act with
Congress in promoting uhe permanent
improvement Of Wilmington harbor
Whatever action the State Senate
may take regarding the consideration
Of new business, these are two matters
the proper consideration OF which
should not be interfered with by any
resolution looking to sn early ad-
jouTnment.
Evening journal., 1898-01-13
A PLEASANT DANCE.

Middletown, Jan. 13.-Mr. and Mrs.
]. c. Parker gave a delightful small, in
formal dance last night in honor of
their daughter, Miss Sue Parker and
her guest, Miss Wyler, of Pottstcwn,
Pa. The house was prettily decorated
and supper was served at midnight,
after which dancing was resumed until
1.30 o'clock.
The guests were Miss Anne Cochran,
of New York; Miss Mary Ho.ten, Miss
Helen Clayton, Miss Ennis, Miss
Blanche Wright, Miss Lucy Cochran,
Miss Mabel Parvis, Dr. j. c. STILES.
Louis Naudain, E. M. Vaughan, John
II. Parvis, Harry Budd, J. Frank Biggs
William Lockwood, Fred Crouch and
John c. Kelley.
Evening journal., 1898-01-13
SPORTING NEWS NOTES.

C. J. Mo-iarity, Jack Daly,) the
clever Wilmington light-we' ght, IS back
in town and will give a show in the
near future, in which he will appear in
the wind-up with the best man that
can be secured. He is also trying to
arrange a ''go" with kid" Lavinge.
John and Clarence Elliott, of this
city, have been suspended by Chairman
Mott, of the L. A. W., from sanction
privileges from all road and track rae
ing and ruled off all tracks in every
capacity pending the payment Of handi-
capping fees.
An effort is being made to arrange
fifteen round fight between Ed
Lenny, Of Deiperville. and Midget
Glynn, of this city, who fought a draw
in Chester. last week.
Evening journal., 1898-01-13
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL NOTE!

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL NOTES.
Ex-Representative William r.
Allaband, of Wyoming, was in town
yesterday.
Miss Ella Jones, Of Dover, is visit
ing in the city.
Hon. George Gray left Wilmington
yesterday for Washington.
Col. l. d. Davis. of Elkton, Md, was
ip town yesterday.
Bishop John P. Newman, Of Califor-
MIA, is soon expected to visit this city
Miss Ella Pusey Beach, has returned
from visit to Kennett Square.
A. G. McCausland has been elected
director of the West Chester Street
Railway Company.
Mrs. Il. p Taylor has returned to
Dover, after a visit to Wilmington
| friends.
Miss Belle Goodwin, OF Camden, is the
guest OF Wilmington friends.
John sehl. of Dover, was in the city
yesterday.
William Bostic has returned from a
visit TO Camden.
l.ynwood Jacobs has been visiting ir
Frederica
Miss Edna Person has returned
from a visit TO Miss Grace p. Wiley
at SeafOrd.
Joseph L. Carpenter Jr.. is in New
York to-day.
City Treasurer's Clerk. George ]
KsOberg, is no better. He spent a bad
night and is at times delirious.
Winter d. Graham confined to his
house with illness which threatens e
culminate in typhoid fever.
J. NJ Emerson, formerly Of this city
now proprietor Of the Ansonia Sentinel
cf Ansonia, Conn. is visiting formel
Wilmington friends.
Miss Perot, Of Germantown. is tn
guest of Mrs. Candy.
Members Of the choir Of the Harriscl
Street NJ. +. Church, made a surpris
Evening journal., 1898-01-13
GRIER-HUMEs.

Milford, Jan. 13.-Miss Bessie
Humes, daughter of William A. Humes,
and Harry DOwder Grier, son of George
S. Grier, were married at the Presby-
terian Church here yesterday at Il. 80
O'Clock, by Rev. II. l.. Bunstein. The
church was beautifully decorated. The
groom was attended by his brother.
Davis l.. Grier, as best man. Miss
Edna Barker played the wedding
march. The bride wore a dark green
travelling suit of broadcloth and car
ried La France roses. The maid OF
honor, Miss Elizabeth Williams; wore
dark blue cloth and carried Amerf-
can Beauty roses. Regular Presbyter-
ian service was used, including the
betrothal and ring. The ushers were
Harry Humes, Clinton Prettyman. Lee
Hirsh and Ruby r. Vale.
After the ceremony a reception. was
held at the residence of the brides
father on South Walnut street, which
was lavishly decorated with potted
plants and ferns. Miss Ida Rosa, Miss
Mildred Causey, Miss May Foulk and
Miss Jennie Causey assisted the bride
in receiving. The bride and groom
left on the Norfolk express for an ex-
tensive wedding tour which will last
several weeks. The bride received
many handsome presents of cut glass
and silver They will live in Milford.
Evening journal., 1898-01-13
TO IofN THE NASHVILLE.

Five young men from the receiving
ship, Wabash, in charge of Coxswain
Benjamin Baker, stoppeI in Whining
ton a short time this morning. The
young men are ]. j. Maloney, b.
Nicholas. II. Miller. z. Chapman and
J. w. Gibbons. They were on their
way from Boston to Norfolk, Va, for
the purpose Of joining the United
States gunboat, Nashville, at the Nor
folk Navy Yard. She will sail foE
China next Saturday.
Evening journal., 1898-01-13
UNION REVIVAL FIRES.

Crowds are attending the revival
meetings at Union Church,the illust1at-
ed sermons being a great attracicn.T The
fires OF revival are burning and the
people are full of enthusiasm and hope.
Last night ten were at the altar. with
eight conversions. Tonight Pastor
Hanna win preach on Christ, ths
Wisest Teacher" with beautiful pic
Evening journal., 1898-01-13
WISCONSIN FARM LANDS.

There is a Tish now to the choice
moccupied farm lands alcng the line
Of the Chicago. Milwaukee, 4 st. Paul
railway in Central Wisconsin.
Good quarter sections can now bs
had for $500 and upwards per acre
one-third cash, balance on long time al
current rate CT interest.
For further particulars address w
T. Powell. General immigration Agent
41O Old Colony Bldg, Chicago, Ill.
Evening journal., 1898-01-13
Cleland's bargains are moving.
HEAVY FOG LAST NIGHT.

The heavy fog OF last night caused
the suspension of all navigation on the
river and trains had to be nun cautious
ly, the result being that many of them
were late. One engineer en- the P., W.
& B. railroad said that the fog was
very heavy all the way from New
York
Evening journal., 1898-01-13

agriculturlsts, amass fortunes on the
munificent wage Of $12 a month and
keep, and the right to have every other
Sunday off to 20 down 10 the Cross
roads goods-box and lie about the
condition Of the crops. He is a philan-
thropist.
Evening journal., 1898-01-13
FORMER WILMINGTON GIRL MAR
RIED

Miss Nellie S. Heacock, formerly OF
this city, was married last night at her
home, No SOC Ninth avenue Seattle,
Wash, TO Jacob Kaufman, Of Moscow,
Idaho. The bride lived in Wilmington
until about a year ago, and was very
popular with a large circle Of relatives
and friends. Immediately after the
ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. Kaufman
started for Moscow, where the groom is
a prominent merchant.
Evening journal., 1898-01-13
FORMER wmlMINGToNIAN DEAD

Hilbert Cook, who lived in This city
until about two years ago, died at his
home at Queenstown, Md, on Tuesday
of pneumonia. Mr. Cook was A years
of age and leaves a wife and one child.
The body was taken to the hCme Of his
mother, at Frederica, and interment
was made at Barrett's Chapel, to-day.
The deceased was a half-b-Othcr Of Dr..
Cook, of this city.
Evening journal., 1898-01-13
siOO REWARD sioo

The readers of this paper will be pleased
to learn that there rs al least one dreaded
disease that science has been able TO cure
In All its stages. and that is Catarrh.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is the only positive
cure known to the medical fraternity. Ca
turrh being constitutional disease. re-
quircs n constitutional treatment HaWr
Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system, thereby destroying
The foundation Of the disease. and giving
the patient strength by building up the
constitution and assisting nature in DOING
It's work. The proprietors have so much
faith In its curative powers. that they Of
fer one Hundred Dollars for any case
that II fails TO cure. Send for list OF tcs-
iimonials. Address
=. J. CHENEY & CO. Toledo. O.
Sold by Druggists. 55c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Evening journal., 1898-01-13

Those who are fond of comparing
the condition of the people In England
and the United States will be interest
ed in the statistics recently published
which show that in London one person
in forty-five is maintained by public
charity, while in New York the pro-
portion is one in 200.-Bu1alo EN-
press
Evening journal., 1898-01-13

Governor Tunnells special message
to the General Assembly is sound, SEN
sible, concise and timely. Every mem
ber who considers ii carefully must DO
the gamer thereby, and II recommends
lions are followed the people Will be
equally henefltted.
Evening journal., 1898-01-13
ENGLISH HERE AND ABROAD.

There is between England and Amed-
lea, both as to grammar and pIOnun-
cation, another difference, which goes
deeper than mere language. Ever
since The time OF Noah Webster there
has been in this community a desire to
make the English language consistent
with itself and employ IL accordingly.
There Is a tendency to speak and write
it en- a theory, whereas in England it
is spoken and written according TO
usage. II this usage meant, as in
France, that decided and imposed by a
learned body, 1t would be very diner
ent, but In England the usage recog-
nized is not even that OF Oxford and
Cambridge, but Cf "sOciety"-this be-
ing the vague name OF a wholly indie
terminate class, eliminating In go
ries Of princes and princesses whose
| parentage was not even wholly Eng-
lieh. but half German.
There is a tradition in France that
| the reason why the word carrOsse
| (carrlage) is masculine instead OF fem
mime as analogy would require is be
cause a little Bourbon prince, wishing
to go out to drive, once called for mon
carrOsse. There is no reason to think
i there has been any such direct rOya'
/ influence in England, but there is nc
i doubt THAI what is called English so
ciety, which is the recognized standard
of speech in its own country, is re
| spcnslble for inelogancies and inaccll.
| racics OF speech which. If they had
originated here, would very possibly
have been repudiated and condemned
j To say "it is him" and different to-
Is as inaccurate as TO say "IIdont know
as CT 'he played some" the differ
ence being that while a Thousand teach.
ers in our own country are trying K
eradicate these last improprieties
there is probably no school in Englans
where different to" and lit is him
are not recognized as perfectly legiti
mate, because somebody in good so
ciety is supposed 20 use them And =,
OF pronunciation. One constantly hear
well-bred English people Transform
"Oh" into "Aouw," and when" int
wen n'-the latter being simply nor
refined form OF that aversion to Tn
'h, which is seen at its extreme Il
, Mrs. 'Enry 'Awkins.
To sum it all up, the besetting sin o
I Americans lies in holding a too finica
and pedantic mode Of speech and pay
. ing too little regard to mere usage
while to English people usage-mear
ing social or fashionable usage
! everything. and the consistency of tn
! | language nOthing.-H -Harper's Bazaar.
Evening journal., 1898-01-13
AFRAID OF INDICTMENT.

Clerk of the Peace Foard's notices to
delinquents that they must pay their
state tax and take out licenses before
January q, or be liable to Indictment
at the February term of Court has had
good effect and they are paying up in
large numbers.
Evening journal., 1898-01-13
A BRILIIANT GERMAN

The subscription German given in he
parlors Of the New-Century Club last
night, was enc of the most delightful
affairs Of the season. The pretty young
dancers in their fetching gowns more
than made up for the TACK of decora-
tions. The favors were pretty and
unique Refreshments were served
during the evening.
The committee having the affair n
charge was composed Of Miss Amy
du P0nt. Miss Katharine Wilson and
Miss Alice dp Pont. The patOnesses
were Mrs. Eugene du Pont, Mrs Alexis
Evening journal., 1898-01-13
FOR EALsE PRETENCEs.

Officer Scott this morning arrested
George Wintner, an agent for the
North American Weekly, Of PhiIadel-
phia, for obtaining money under false
pretences. The charge was made by
a family named Glenn.
Evening journal., 1898-01-13
MONEY COVERS ALL

SETTL LEMENT MADE IN THE TWO
CASES AGAINST THE B. & O.
RAILROAD COMPANY.
The suits against the B. & o. Rail-
road Company, instituted by Mrs Pat
rick DCughelty and the Water Witch
Fire Company, for damages sustained
in the railroad crossing accident some
time agO,i which Mrs. Dougherty shus-
band was killed and the company's ap-
paIatus demolished, have been settled.
The case WAS argued in the Superior
Court, and was about to be transferred
to the United States Circuit Court,
when the company made a good offei
fer settlement and it was accepted.
w. S. Hilles represented the Water
Witch Fire Company. John Biggs was
counsel for Mrs. Dougherty. Bird and
SanbOrn were counsel for the B. & o.
railroad.
Evening journal., 1898-01-13
EIErY WIRES Git

Within the past FIVE days the Del
marvia Telephone Company has had
over fifty Of it's wires cut by persons
who wish to hamper the work of the
system. Detectives are endeavoring
to apprehend the persons who did It.
Evening journal., 1898-01-13
HEADQUARTERS

For Winter Underwear Plush and
Skating Caps, Dress and Working
Gloves, Knit Jackets and Sweaters, at
Ross, 2l0 Market street. All new
goods! Largest stock and best
assortments in the city at prices
guaranteed the lowest! Agents for
Domestic Sewing Machine.
Evening journal., 1898-01-13
SPECIAL no DOVER

A special train left Wilmington this
morning with directors to attend the
meeting of the P. w. & B. Railroad
Company, at Dover. The train was in
charge Of Conductor Jacob Bice.
Evening journal., 1898-01-13
roIrNn Dead ON rHE rRACKs.

Lewis Michael was found dead on tho
Philadelphia. Wilmington and Balti-
more railroad tracks near Aberdeen
hast night Il is supposed That he was
struck by train.
Evening journal., 1898-01-13

English gold will play its usual pa1N
In the determination of what is to bs.
come of China Eighty millions are
ready to be loaned, and It will not be
we'll for the guns Of Russia and Gel-
many II they send any solid shot in the
box containing the British securitiea
Evening journal., 1898-01-13

John "A. Jordan. of the Eighth
ward denies THAT he is a candidate for
alternate to the Democratic County
Convention, and he knows nothing
whatever about it,
Evening journal., 1898-01-13
MARRIED AT ST STEPHENS.

Miss Martha Walker and Charles ].
Krapf were married Wednesday even
ing in st. stephens Lutheran Church,
on Tatnall street, below Eighth. The
ceremony was performed by Rev.
Frederic Doerr, the pastor. and Edward
r. Kurtz played the wedding march.
The bride and groom were un-
attended except by ushers, who were
William A. Hitler and John NJ
Schunder. The church was still re-
splendent in its Christmast decora-
tiOns, and the bride was cham!ngly at
tired in white silk with trimmings o.
mousseline de sole. She carried a large
bouquet OF white carnations.
Immediately after the ceremony, Mr.
and Mrs. Krapf held a reception in
the church. They viii live at No. 221
North jackson street.
Evening journal., 1898-01-13
A DELIGHTFUL GERMAN.
Participated in By Young So
ciety Folk Last Night.
THE BRIDES OF TIE NEW YEAR
PRETTY CEREMONIES IN WHICH
NUMEROUS WILMINGTON PEO-
PIE WE'RE INTERESTED-EN-
JOYABLE CARD AND SURPRISE
PARTIES.

All communications intended for inser-
ton In this column should be addressed to
Society Editor, care of the Evening Jour
nal Communications should be written
on one side of the paper only.
Evening journal., 1898-01-13

Mark Hanna is now in position to
make things exceedingly embarrassing
for those Ohio Republicans Who gave
him much unnecessary trouble.
Evening journal., 1898-01-13
A BIRTHDAY SURPRISE.

An enjoyable birthday surprise wns
rendered William S. Morris, master
plumber of the p, w. & B. railroad,
at his home No. 10S East Thirteenth
street Tuesday evening. The time
was spent in music, parlor games and
other diversions. Among those present
were: Miss Carrie Shivery, Miss
Grace Pennell, Miss Mary Brice, Miss
Lille Gray, Miss Barbara Forrest,
Miss Lille Morris, Miss Ada Morris,
Miss Myrtle Parsons, Miss Lille Par
sons, Miss Linnie Zebley. Miss Lucy
Hunter, Miss Florence Conaway, Mr..
and Mrs Harry Walter, Mrs. Mary Con-
away, William S. Morris, William
Lotte. William Mills, Newell Farrow
Harry Thompson, Harvey Layton,
ElwOod Carter, Charlie Morris, Thomas
Stewart, Harry Goodwin, John O'Neill
At a late hour they were invited TO
the dining room, which was beautifully
decorated, and refreshments served in
abundance.
Evening journal., 1898-01-13
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Chester, Jan. 13.-A pretty wedding
was solemnized last evening in St
Paul's Protestant Episcopal Church.
when Miss Elizabeth d. Bowers, daugh-
ter Of the late Thomas b. Bowers. a
weG-known manufacturer became the
wife of Walter e. Marvel. Rev. Fran
els NJ Taitt, rector Of the church. per-
formed tho ceremony. The bride. who
was given away by her uncle, Charles
Bowers, was attended by her sister,
Miss Bessie Bowers. and her brother.
George Bowers. was lest man. After
the marriage an elaborate reception
was held at the home of the brides
mother, on Madion street. after which
Mr.. and Mrs. Marvel left for Wash
ington and points South.
Evening journal., 1898-01-13
sUTTON-sOLOMON NUPTIALs.

Cards are out for the marriage Of
Miss Mollie Solomon, Of this city, and
Friedrich Gassler Sutton, OF Baltimore.
The ceremony will take place on
Thursday, January q.
Evening journal., 1898-01-13
CONTEMPORARY OPINION
THE WATER CLOCK.

Inc water clock, otherwise the
clepsydra, seems, unless the Bgypto-
logists find something fresh IN that
land OF incessant discoveries from the
most far mists OF time, to have been
the first scientific effort at noting the
hours. A good many people talk glib
ly about the clepsydra, who neither
know its precise construction nor the
the nation who has the credit OF
constructing Il. That belongs to the
AHByrian, and as far back as at least
over 1900 years ago the clepsydra was
used in Nineveh under the sway of
the second Sardanapalus. II was a
brass vessel OF cylindrical shape, hold
Ing several gallons OF water, which
could only emerge through one tiny
hole In the side. Thus the trickling OF
tho fuid marked certain amount OF
time, and the water was emptiod about
half-a-dozen times per diem. In MIN
evoh there was one at the palace, and
one In each principal district. Theee
were all filled by signal from a watch
man on tower at the moment OF sun
rise, and each had an attendant, w'hoee
business It was to rahll the clepeydra
as soon as IL was emptied, the fact
being announced by criers. much as In
the last century the watchmen drows-
lily shouted the hours at night through
not the streets OF London. Some 1--WE
centuries later an anonymous genius
made a great improvement by insert
Ing toothed wheels, which revolving
turned two hands on a dial In clock
fashion, thus showing the progress OF
the time, which from one filing ia
emptying averaged two hours and g
half. In this shape the clepsydra
which WAS then chiefly in Egypt. be.
came introduced to various othe'
nations. including Rome, where Il
tiourished with various splendid en-
bollishments until the end OF the ON
pire.-London Standard.
Evening journal., 1898-01-13
IA A PHILApELPHIA RALL.

Joseph P. Wales and Lee MeIlvaine.
of this city, attended ball in Phil
adelphia Tuesday night, given by Mr..
and Mrs. Theodore Voorhees, in Hor-
ticultural Hall, in honor of Miss Mar
garet voorhees, and Miss Mary Large.
Evening journal., 1898-01-13
DELAWARE's SONS IN NEW YORI


The Delaware Society of New York
will give it's annual dinner on Febru-
airy II, and the members are antic-
ipating a pleasant reunion OF the sons
of Delaware residing in that city. They
hope to have Governor Tunnel with
them on that occasion and TO be ad-
dressed by several of Delaware Z
judges and distinguished Legislators.
Those Delawareans now residing In
New York, who are not members OF
the Delaware Society, might have thell
opportunities for enjoyment of life
much improved by becoming members
and If friends of such in Delaware Will
send the names mad present address oi
any Delawareans who they know to be-
residents of that city or vicinity tC
w. II. Stayton, president, No. 30
Broad street, New York, or to S. L
McGonegal, secretary, No. 10 West
Twenty-third street, they would prob.
ably aid such friends to make acquain.
tances which would add much to their
pleasures in life
Evening journal., 1898-01-13
DELAWARE OFFICERS INVITED

Governor Ebe w. Tunnell and stan,
and the First Infantry field and stan
officers, have received invitations to
the Old Guards Ball in New York on
January %.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-08-17
FARMERS READ THIS,

In order to reliably determine the
relative value of our several Brands of
Fertilizers, upon the wheat crop of
Juniata county, we have decided t.
offer PREMIUMS amounting to $lC0
for the best three acres of wheat grown
by the use of OUR FERTILIZERS.
We want to know what Is best by
actual field trials. Agents may talk.
but FACTS ARE FACTS.
The Premiums to be divided into
three classes as follows:
FIRST PREMIUM $1,000
SECOND PREMIUM $500
THIPD premium l5OO
The test to be made on three acres.
Using our Brands of FERTILIZERS.
The money will be deposited with the
Juniata County Agricultural Society.
who will name the JUDGES and award
the PREMIUMS Sep.e,.:oer 1890. All
persons wishing to enter the contest
will register with the Secretary Of the
Agricultural Society.
JAMES n. GRONINoER.
Il. >. MOoREHEAD, 4 Co.,
Amo. Rort Royal, June eth.