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Evening journal., 1898-04-06

has been made by the Federation prove
unsatisfactory or distasteful to 10000
of the country's voters, and these
voters append their names to a
petition to the Federation, that
body Is compelled to call a public bal
lot. when the entire voting population
votes yes or no, for or against the law
Should a majority vote against it,
It is then and there repealed; but
should a majority favor it, it contin-
ues to stand.
What is known as the initiative
works in exactly a reverse manner.
Should 10000 voters determine upon
an addition ofanynew law, petition is
presented to the Federation, whereupon
public ballot is declared, and should
majority OF all the voters favor 1t, 1t
becomes law. independent OF any ac-
tion on the part Of the Federation.
Thus are the lawsof the country abso-
lutely in accordance with the will of
the people.
To the patriotism and loyalty OF
every Swiss much of the hamony and
success OF her internal affairs are due
-From address by ex-Minister John
H. Peak
Evening journal., 1898-04-06
CLEvER FRANCIs WI1soN.

Francis Wilson is a comedian by the
grace OF nature. Providence gave him
y genial temperament, buoyant spirits,
a voice that has not its fellow this side
Of China, a puissant, pugnacious nose,
and a pair of boisterous legs. No doubt
Mr.. Wilson would like to be a roman
tic actor and make love to bread and
butter comedy. There may have been
q time when Mr. Wilson cherished fond
hopes OF blank-verse, e,calcium-lights and
a Roman sword. Most successful come
dians have passed through some such
stage OF dream life. But this man has
had the good sense to follow the lead
Of nature, and he is now dancing along
the primrose path of public favor, a
successful man. Mr.. Wilson is an
nounced for an engagement on Satur-
day, April 16, at the Opera House, in
Half King" Mr.. Wilson is contin-
ually funny, while Miss Glaser is with
out doubt the best singing ccmedienne
on the stage to-day. She sings admirably.
Mr. Lang, Mr.. Brand and Mr. MyrOn do
their work well. The mounting OF the
operetta is notably good, and nothing
richer or more tasteful than the color
scheme Of the costumes i'm the second
act has ever been seen on the stage. On
the whole, Half a. King" is a most in
viting bit of folly.
Evening journal., 1898-04-06
sTRoNGEsr oF THE KINp.

AL w Martins mammoth Uncle
Toms Cabin Company" will give one
night and matinee engagement at the
Grand Opera House on Monday, April
H. 1t is without a doubt the strong
eat organization of the kind on the
rca5 to-day. Il is presented with
Est seldom seen, and 1t is staged in
gagnifcent style with gorgeous seen
cry and spectacular effects. The char
acter of Uncle Tom is portrayed by
Milt. G. Barlow, Americas best-known
and greatest old man negro imperson-
atOr. There are many novel features
introduced incidental to the drama,
among them a thrilling floating ice
scene, an eXacting steamboat race be-
tween the famous Natchez and r. e.
Lee cotton fields and plantation scenes,
D0rtraying the habits of the Southern
negro. st. Clair's residence by moon
light, the most beautiful stage picture
If a plantation ever painted; gorgeous
tebleau and transformation of Eva in
the golden realms, fifteen enrapturing
tableau representations. Numer-
Gus specialties are introduced by a
strong list Of performers, the famous
New Orleans Quartet in songs, medleys,
etc, the Southern trio of Mobile buck
and wing dancers, and the great ham
dance. IN which over twenty-five coll
1red artists appear. There will be a
prize cake walk by entire company. A
street parade will be given. in which
three distinct brass bands play, includ-
ing the original whangdoOdle picla-
ninny band, of Mobile, Alabama One
Of the sensational features Of the pa
rade is the California colored giant,
who is eight feet high and only II years
Of age This company travels in its
own palace car.
Evening journal., 1898-04-06
Jews Of NEW CASTLE
STORK TOSSED FISHERMEN
WORST DAY EVER EXPERIENCED
ON THE RIvER-BOATS FAILED
TO ARRIVE AT NIGHT. t.f

WORST DAY EVER EXPERIENCED
ON THE RIVER R-BOATS FA1LED
TO ARRIVE AT NIGHT. .si
Yesterday was the most perilous day
on the river that the local fishermen
have ever experienced and those who
ventured out will not soon forget 1t.
The fleet of about twenty-five boats
left early in the morning. The severe
storm drove some down in the cove,
while others were driven far down the
bay, and as night came on grave fears
were entertained for their safety. Later
in the evening the storm-tossed fisher
men returned almost exhausted from
the cold and exposure. George Bart
lett had his feet badly frost-bitten,
while others suffered in like manner,
Many of the fishermen were unable to
uake the fish from the nets, conse-
quently the fish and nets were frozen
mass I'm the boats when they arrived al
the wharf.
Several Of the men put in to Della
ware City for safety, and later came
home by rail, while others took refuge
in the cabin at Hamburg cove. George
Wools0n left his boat almost filled
with water, down in Toms creek, be
sides losing part of his net. Notwith-
standing their awful experience, many
of the fishermen brought home good
catches while others less fortunate
lost many of the fish they had already
taken.
Evening journal., 1898-04-06
IN IDEAL GOVERNMENT
SWISS PEOPLE IIAVE FINAL
VOICE IN MAKING THEIR LAWS.


The study OF government. which is
The highest study of mankind, mas
reached it's greatest perfection in
switzerland Switzerland occupies n
very small space in the world II has
an area of less than one-quarter that
Of Missouri, and has within its bor-
iors but 100000 people: but in in
telligence, progress and craftsmanship
t Is by no means in proportion TO It's
size. Switzerland has been called the
playground of the world. II furnishes
more enjoyment, greater relaxation
from cares, and possesses more natural
beauties of scenery than any other
land.
However, it would be a mistake to
imagine that Switzerland's chief inter
est lies in her scenery, for She stands
among the foremost nations Of the
earth in arts, science and progress. She
is interesting because of the great men
she has given to the world; intellec-
tual giants who have marched, resplen-
dent, down the highways of fame. She
has sometimes been called tho mother
Of republics. Among her lofty noun
tains and eterna. SHOWS her peasants
made the first staHd for human liberty
FOR 500 years she has stood an irwin
chile and unconqueraFble champion ol
freedom. The Swiss constitution EN-.
phasizes the risht Of every citizen tc
he free.
The Swiss people have a compulsory
school system, and all children are re-.
luired to attend school between the
ages Of seven and fourteen, thereby in
suring them at least the rudiments of &
good education. They have also an in.
come tax-one that is graduated. AL
incomes not exceeding 500 francs pei
year are free from taxation but al
above that sum are subject 10 taxation
In proportion to their amount. The gov
ernment not only owns the postal sys
tenn. but also all telephone and tele
graph systems, and in spite of the fac
that from the last-named two are de
rived great part OF the internal reve
nue., the cost to the user is less thar
one-fifth that in the United States.
The laws Of the country are made b,
the Swiss Federation, a body OF mer
containing representatives from ever-
canton. These laws, so made, canno
De altered by any process of court, nor
indeed. can they be altered in ann
way, except by what is known as thu
W Of the referendum II any law tha
Evening journal., 1898-04-06
ADJUSTMENTS.
A SUCCESSFUL PLAY

At the Grand Opera House next Sat
urday night "A Southern Romance
viii receive its initial presentation in
this city. So much has been written
and said concerning the phenomenal
success Of this play, and so many peo-
pie have read Dolly Higbees book, In
Gods Country" it is not unnatural that
theatre goers look forward to the COM
ng engagement with much pleasure
nd anticipation. The piece will come
with the endorsement of the New York
press and public, where it enjoyed a
most prosperous run at the opening OF
the season. The cast is heralded as be-
ing one Of the best seen this season,
and the scenery will be identically the
same as used during the New York run
Evening journal., 1898-04-06
THg NEW ELECTION BILL

DECIDED TO DROP THE BLANKET
BALLOT OF THE AUSTRALIAN
SYSTEM.
Dover, April 6.-The members Of the
lower House spent most of yesterday
in a conference with the members Of
the Senate on the new Election bill.
which Is to be passed. Il was decided
70 get the opinions of the members In
this way before the bill was drawn. AS
a result Of the conference it was de-
cided 60 drop the blanket ballot of the
Australian system now In use. but TO
retain The other features Of the law.
In the House Representative McCul-
Tough gave notice Of a bill TO increase
the fund at the disposal of the COVER
nor TO pay for animals suffering with
contagious diseases which are ordered
killed by the state. The bill proposes to
10 increase the amount from $500 to
$1,000 each year. The Senate passed a
House bill to allow the town OF New
ark to pass an ordinance 10 license
shows siven in that town.
Evening journal., 1898-04-06
HEAVY Loss.

It is said that all but two of the
horses owned by Mrs. Mary Lofand,
who lives just north of this city, have
died Of spinal meningitis. The loss is
very heavy, coming at this time of the
year when there is so much farm work
To- be dome.
Evening journal., 1898-04-06
THERE sA Class OF PEoPLE

Who are injured by the use of coffee. Re
cently there has been placed In all the
grocery stores a new prepa ration called
fRAlN-O, made of pure grains, that
takes the place OF coffee. The most deli
and but few can tell it from coffee. IL
does not cost over u as much. Children
may drink il With great benefit rs cts.
.GRAIN-O.
Evening journal., 1898-04-06
NO QUORUM.

The Trustees of the Common could
not get a quorum together last even
ing, consequently there was NO meet
ing Of hat body.
Evening journal., 1898-04-06
OCIAL AID Personal NOTES

ss Elizabeth J. Booth was visitor
yesterday.
|orge Frazer. OF Greater New York,
isiting relatives in this city.
[iss Julia Mahoney has gone TO
Iadelphia, with the idea Of becoming
(ained nurse.
Evening journal., 1898-04-06
BULLETS Ar A cHuRcH FAIR.

BULLETS AT A CHURCH FAIR.
Dover April 6.--During the progress
~ a fair and entertainment of colored
persons at Friendship Church on Mon
day night, George Clark. colored, ap-
psared in the doorway with a revolver
IN each hand and began firing into the
crowd, which fed in every direction.
Walter Kingston was shot in the neck
and is dying Walter Vance shot at
Clark striking him in the arm, and
Walter Brown shot him in the leg.
Thomas Stevenson, Henry Garner and
Mrs. Johnson were also badly wounded
Several Of the negroes were also cul
With razOrs. Clark was finally over.
powered and taken to Dover jail It Ii
said he cannot live Vance and Georg,
Brown are still at large, but Walter
Brown and Stevenson were captured
Yesterday.
Evening journal., 1898-04-06
OrD-TIME sPECIAIITIEs.

w. L. Dockstader, manager of Won
derland Theatre, will appear tonight
in his old-time specialties at the Opera
House
Evening journal., 1898-04-06
CITY COUNCIL MEETING

4 NY MATTERS DISPOSED OF AT
HE LAST SESSION OF THE OLD
'OUNCIL.
1ity Council met in regular session
evening with President Lambson,
'ssrs. Pagan, Clewell, Harrington and
{ ite present. The minutes of the pre-
bus meeting were read and approved.
! he city treasurer reported having
( Bived $50 from Collector White. The
F lance Committee reported having au-
. ID the accounts Of the city treasurer
had found them correct. Two hun
IA copies of the annual statements
j been ordered printed.
8 he Committee on Lights reported
ID the contract between the city and
4 Electric Light Company had ex-
8 Ebd. Acting in the matter Of a light
the wharf at the foot of Delaware
pet, Council decided that at present
hing could be done, but the clerk
Il instructed to write to the railroad
#cials requesting them to put new
logs on the wharf at this point and
6 in back of them.
Z n motion the clerk was instructed to
#ify the Electric Railway Company
liz the gutter at Sixth and Delaware
s ets, it being necessary to lower the
tier on the west side Of Delaware
g let in order to make a good drain
On motion of Mr.. Pagan the clerk
# also instructed to ascertain the cost
& supplying the fountain with water
six months. The following bills
E e allowed: New Castle Gas Com
Y, SL20; New Castle News, S11.50;
S rye Longacre, $3.50; Michael Fitz-
aid, $2.25; William White, S4;
I'd of Health, % cents. The follow
additional bills were passed: Bran
yine Granite Company. S20S.4S;
ctric Light Company, $1,O475O On
a ion orders were allowed for pay
BIT of policemen's salaries.
communication from the Board OF
lth was read requesting the city tc
the grades in DObbinsville, in or
that the board might enforce the
nances relative to certain nui.
p ces. The clerk was instructed tC
municate with City Engineer w. A
lmey to ascertain the cost of the
k. Robert Grier, of the Button.
ds, appeared before Council, asking
a rebate on overpaid taxes. The
k was instructed to see at what
punt the adjoining lots were as
ed.
n motion of Mr.. Fagan a re-
was allobed based on an equal as.
ment with adjoining lots, which
& ion prevailed.
cting in the matter of electric lighi
ract, on motion OF Mr.. Pagan, Z
ract was ordered drawn for a tern
ne year, with a privilege Of thre,
Is, at the same price Of $50 for thr
hty-six lights, and that the ligh
pany be instructed to raise thl
IS as they are at present hanging
low.
r. Fagan moved that the three bills
ented by ]. ID. Janvier in the nam,
D. B. Kee, for hauling engine Il
be returned to him with the in
ction that Council was not the
ber place to present them.
resident I.anahson at this junctur,
liked the members of Council FOL
great courtesy shown him as theii
ident during the past year, and
larly wished the retiring members
ess should they conclude to agair
for Council. Mr.. Harrington, il
course of the meeting, made Z
ng plea for making the electri,
b contract for a longer period thai
year. The meeting then adjourned
PASSENGERS INDIGNANT.
-eat indignation is expressed b!
workmen who, in large numbers
Evening journal., 1898-04-06
PAssENGERs INDIGNANT.

|-eat indignation is expressed by
workmen who, in large numbers,
|Onize the trolley cars on account Of
shameful delay caused by the stub
hess, it is said, Of the crew Of an
I Fourth street city electric car.
night about seventy-five passen-
were detained by two cars meet
near Madeley Chapel, and neither
was willing to give in" conse-
billy things came to a dead stand
until another New Castle car
|e up, when the passengers on the
|-up car were transferred to the car
had just arrived from this city
|n it Immediately returned to New
lie, landing the belated passengers
who were not in a pleasant frame
bind. 1t is thought that some salts
'ory arrangement could be made In
r to avoid these disagreeable
|ches," for which there seems to be
|easOn.
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LICENSE APPLICATIONS.

NOTlCE.-I. c. A. FORWOOD. THE
Tenant and occupant of the house known
as athe Gibson House, situated az Nos.
and 6ih West Fourth street, In the First
ward, in the city OF Wilmington,
county OF New Castle and State OF
Delaware I'm compliance with the require
ments of the acts of the General Assem-
bly, I'm such case made and provided, do
hereby give notice that shall apply In
writing TO the Court of General Sessions
OF the state of Delaware. I'm and for New
Castle county on Monday. the 18th day
on May 1898 being the next term on
said court, for a license for said house
as an inn or tavern, for the sale therein
Of Intoxicating liquors In less quantities
than one quart, TO be drunk on the prem
ises. and the following respectable citl-
zens OF said ward, at least twelve OF
whom are substantial frechOlders OF said
! ward, recommend tho said application
viz.
Charles Reynolds, Joseph Kelley.
Carmino DiMarc, Patrick Mclaughlin,
, john Magahcrn. Thomas Rossitcr
a Morris Levy. George A. Willis.
( James r. McCormiclstephen NJ. White.
Thomas Mchugh, Thomas Pagan.
D j. J. Mclaughlin, John Wagner.
Henry Wilhelm Joseph Nlodermaier
Edward Harkins. Thomas j. Russell.
Jacob Nansenburg. a. IT, Niewcg,
Ludwig Hendricks j. Rushworth
n. j. hcManus. w. Pagan
Daniel McCuskcr. q. II. Niedcrmalor.
fred Well Sr.. George ONeil,
Ferd Smith,
c. a. FoRwoOD.
Evening journal., 1898-04-06

OLD-TIA1E sPECTALTIEs.
W. /. Dockstader. manager OF Won
derland Theatre, will appear tonight
in his old-time specialties at the Opera
House.
Evening journal., 1898-04-06

NOTICE.--I ALEXANDER Il. GIL
flgSPIH, the owner and occupant OF the
house situated at the southeast corner OF
Taylor and Church streets, In the hiehln
ward in tho city OF Wilmington, county or
New castle, and State OF Delaware, In
compliance with the requirements OF tho
acts of he General Assembly In such case
made and provided do horeby give notice
or General Sessions OF the state of Dcll-
wnre iu and for New Castle county on
Monday the 10th day OF May lSs being the
next term OF said court, for a license Tor
said house as an Inn or tavern
for the sale therein OF intoNi-
cutting liquors ln less quantities than one
uuart 10 be drunk on the premises, and
the following respectable citizens OF said
ward. at least twelve Of whom are sub
stantial froohOlders or said ward, recon.
tnnnT tho cnid opuIicnftou- viz.
Evening journal., 1898-04-06

NOT cE.--I CHARLES HOBLLE. the
at NJ 1901 Lancaster avenue. On
the enth ward. In the city Of
Wilmiu gtOn, county OF New Castle, and
State of Delaware m compliance with
the requirements OF the Acts OF the Cen
eral As embly I'm such case made and pro-
Vided, fo hereby give notice that ] shall
apply ln writing to the Judges Of tho
Court ~ General Sessions OF the State OF
Delaware IN and for New Castle county,
ON Munda- tho 18th day OF May,
tsS being me NEXT Term Ii. OF s,,a Sol'o; 60, y,
tavern for the sale therein OF intoxicat-
ing liquors I'm less quantities than ono
quart 10 be drunk on the promises and
ward, ut least twelve OF whom are sub
stantla freeholders. OF said ward recon-
Evening journal., 1898-04-06
LICENSE APPLICATIONS.

NOTICE. ROBERT n. CoT1ING-
house situated at No 800 Maryland ave-
nue.. IN the Eleventh ward, in the city
of Wilmington, county OF New Castle and
state or Delaware, In compliance with the
requirements OF the acts Of the General
Assembly In such case made and pro-
vided, DO hereby give notice that / shall
apply in writing 10 the Court Of General
Sessions of the State Of. Delaware In and
for New Castle county, on Monday. the
10th day OF May, 1898. being the next term
Of said court for n license for said
house, as an inn or tavern FOR the sale
therein Of intoxicating liquors. In less
quantities than ono quart, 10 be drunk on
the premises. and the following respect
able citizens OF said ward. at least twelve
Of whom arc substantial freeholdars OF
said ward, recommend the said aDplica.
tiOu. viz.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-22
SENATOR THURST0N'S VIEWS.
He Thinks Intervention VIII Take
Place soon.

OMAHA. NEB. March 2l.-"H the
time for the Intervention OF the United
States in the affairs OF cuba Is not here
now il soon Will come, said Senator
Thurston to a reporter to-day.
The Senator says that the only solu-
ton of the trouble is such intervention
unless the people of the United states
are willing 20 look ON and see the work
OF starvation already so far advanced
comnleted The recOncentradOes ara
absolutely without hop and II the death
lists i'm any part of the island are de-
creasing IL Is only because the material
for starvation 10 work upon Is giving our.
All that the reconcentraoJes can DO Win
their homes and implements destroyed
by fire. their little farms devastated ana
growing in weeds. their stock driven of
10 furnish food FOR the Spanish soldiers
and themselves emaciated and diseased
is TO remain i'm their pens with quiet des-
pair and take what little they can get.
''It is perfectly true that the insurgeniy
practically have the whole island. all
that the Spaniards hold Is Havana, and
even while the congressional party was
there. fighting was going on i'm the
suburbs Of that city,
Senator ThurstOn was asked what eff
feet intervention would have He said
that IL would have good effect. as
(
selves. lie had met many Spaniards ia
Cuba, and had an opportunity 10 learn
their temper with regard 10 America
He said that by the better classes ne
and his friends were treated with respect
and II any bitterness was entertained it
was kept concealed. But he had heard
that by the rabble Of Havana. some in
sulting remarks were made with refer
ence TO the ladies of their party.
He said it was the impression among
Americans in Havana that the Maine
was blown up by an external explosion.
While he disclaimed having Information
from any official source, on which 10
form an opinion. he said that he had
no doubt that ship was blown up from
without.
II" he was asked, "the report Of the
naval board should be that such was the
case. but that the agency could not be
definitely ascertained, what course would
you adviser"
81 would" he answered. determine
what would be n proper indemnity and
demand IT,"
IF the report OF the naval board Of In
| ouiry should implicate responsible Span
ish officials I'm the blowing mp Of the
/ Maine. what course do YOU think would
be proper"
Il would consider the blowing up OF the
ship an act OF war. and declare war az
| once"
'Do you think the administration will
| consent TO submit either the general Gu
| ban dispute or "a question Of indemnity
for the destruction of The Maine to az
| bitration?'
Il do not see how il could" replied the
| Senator Il do not believe 30 would.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-22
SIGNIFICANT INSTRUCTIONS
Have Been Given During the fas'
Week Says a Naval Officer

NEWPORT NEWS. VA, March FL
Speciai-An officer on the cruiser Brook
Ign. which is lying in tho stream on the
wharves here. to-day made the following
statement. but refused 10 give his name.
Significant instructions the nature OF
which 7 cannot dlvulge. were received
here during the week. which point almost
certainly to war There is no longer any
doubt in the minds OF naval officers as
10 the nature Of the report OF the board
of inquiry, and the delay IN lis formal
presentation Is only occasioned IN ORDER
TO allow the administration sufficient time
TO formulate its plans for vigorous pros
ecution OF the campaign which Is certain
10 follow SPANS refusal OF a demand Tor
an indemnity.
outsiders cannot possibly have any
adequate idea OF the enormous prepara-
lions now going on at the navy yards and
on war ships The actual instructions is
sued TO the commanders Of the three d.
visions OF the fleet. now assembling are
on n war basis and when boiled down
read: BE ready FOR action az a mo-
ments notice.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-22
DEFENCE OF WASHINGTON
Practically Complete so Far as Water
iDproach il Concerned.

WASHINGTON. March 1.-THE prepar-
atoms for the defence Of the national
Capital have been practically completed,
so far as It's approach by water Is con-
cerned. The battery at Sheridan's Point
on the Potomac just above Mount Vernon
is now completely manned, and will prove
n powerful auxiliary TO the main battery
al Fort Washington on the opposite shore
OF the river. nearer this city. garrison
was established az Fort Washington sew
eral months ago. II consists Of a detach-
meut Of the Fourth Artillery from WASH
mgton Barracks. under command Of Cap
tain Howe The work of building the
emplacements and mounting the guns at
Sheridan's Point was completed only a
short time ago. and its establishment AS
"a post was accomplished only within the
past few days when Battery X of the
Fourth Artillery. arrived there from Fort
Monroe, and went into camp. There are
siXty-fve men I'm the detachment under
command OF George G. Greenough. of the
Fourth Artillery.