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Evening journal., 1898-05-05
THOSE III. u STONES.

Many persons who wander along the
banks of the Christiana river have no
doubt noticed small shafts of Brandy
wine granite, about two feet high and
six inches square, sticking up at inter-
walls more or less regular. and bearing
the letters III. L." together with fig
ures which vary according to location
These are the harbOr line stones and, at
the time they were planted, they indi-
Gated how far out the owners OF prop
critics abutting on the stream could
build their piers and wharves. It
seems a strange statement, but the
Christiana is slowly but surely becom-
ing narrower. The Wayfarer is inform
ed, by an intelligent man who is en-
gagged in business on the river front.
that a property owner is privileged to
build out to low water mark, and that
the harbOr line stores originally indi-
Gated that point If they did. the river
is several feet narrower. for the stones
are from five to six feet back from low
water mark, and many Of them but a
foot or two inside the mark touched by
the water when it Is at flood. This
friend pointed out to the Wayfarer the
wharf Of the Christiana Window Glass
Company, which is at present about
Z twenty feet from the low-water mark.
He said that when 1t was built 1t was
washed by low tide, but yesterday the
Evening journal., 1898-05-05

A Merchant or Professional Man
can have is well printed Note
Head, Envelope or Gard. We
are doing only the best kird OF
printing. Give us call
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License NOTIFICATIONS

NOTICE., ISAAC c. PYLE. THE
tenant and occupant OF the house situated
at No. COS French street, in the Sixth
ward. known as the Central Hotel. city OF
Wilmington, county OF New Castle, and
state OF 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 TO the Court OF General
Sessions OF the State OF. Delaware. IN and
for New Castle county, on Monday, the
18th day OF May, 1898, being the next term
OF 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 premises, and the following respect
able citizens OF said ward. at least twelve
OF whom are substantial freeholdors OF
said ward. recommend the said npplico-
tiOn, viz:
-. Burns c. Il. Oppenlander.
Frank Kelly, John Schade,
Dennis Fenncscy. John Carney,
William II. Miller, John Eisler,
Ambrose Little, Peter WOelz,
Charles A. Cllnch Frank Schneider.
Malcolm Patterson, Samuel Sleslnger
Joseph Mcllhanoy, Joseph Fullmer
James Monaghan, S. M McClcnaghan,
William G. Fcsmre, William McElwee,
Elmer -. Cox NVm. H. Hanna,
Jos. X Adams. /. Lewis Row
ISAAC G.. PYLE.
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Alaska Land Bin In House.
WASHINGTON. May 5.-The house
yesterday adopted the conference report
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HUNTING FOR SAFETY.


He was one of the leading stock bro
kers in town and he rushed into one
of the local banking institutions with
the air Of q man who was about to an
nOunce that another black Friday had
struck Wall street and that business
houses were closing down in conse-
quence in all parts of the
country. Going directly to the
cashiers desk he peeped through the
grating and said:
Say, John, have you seen my new
chainless safety?"
No" answered the cashier, an en-
thusiastic bicyclist. Where is it?"
AS he spoke he dropped everything.
got up and moved towards the wicket.
Come outside and I'll show it to
you" responded the broker.
He obeyed with alacrity, so the Way
farer is told. and, when in front of the
banking house, turned to the broker
and asked:
Where is it?"
"There it is" said the broker AS he
spoke he opened his hand and disclosed
a large-sized safety-pin, as chainless as
it was possible for it to be.
1t is sufficient to add that the cashier
beat hasty retreat.
BUSINESS MANS GRIEVANCE.
He was a local business man. and it
was evident to the Wayfarer that he
had a grievance against the municipal
powers that be-
81 want to know" he said, "why it is
that an American citizen who rents a
store and pays taxes is restricted from
placing a pavement sign along the
curb, while an Italian is permitted to
build his fruit and nut stand out on the
sidewalk, use the pavement as the floor
of his place of business and obstruct
| pedestrian travel to his hearts con-
tent. There is something radically
wrong in a city ordinance which mill
tates so rigidly against legitimate
tradesmen while granting such extra
ordinary privileges to foreigners who
make our pavements the sites for their
! business stands. If there is any good
reason why an Italian should be ac-
corded such extraordinary privileges ]
would like to be made acquainted with
it,"
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A Fatal splder.Web.

When a fly acci.
dentally gets caught IN
a spiders web, the spi.
der goes calmly about
the work of securing
his prey. He doesn't
hurry particularly. He
takes his time and
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called, where the shore line turns from
north and south to almost due east
and west. The city is of considerable
size. Two castles defend the entrance
TO the port. Sir joan Moore, the Eng
lish general whose burial has been
made the subject of verse, is inferred
not far from Corunna.
Many thousand head of cattle are ar
nually shipped from Corunna to Ply1n-
outh and other English markets. It
was from Corunna that the invincible
armada sailed to subjugate England.
The city has been in the possession of
the English. Drake having taken it
in 1850. r
Ferroi is but a short distance from
Corunna. Its harbor is among the best
ard safest in the world. Two strong
fortresses defend the entrance. They
nre San Felipe on the north and the
castle of Palma on the south. At
Ferrol Is located one Of the arsenals of
Spain. Two hundred cannon can sbe
mounted on the defense on the land
side. re-. .r41 ae
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seizrd the opposite rock on the coast
of Africa and have fortified and gar
r;soned it.
England ever be involved in war with
Spain desperate effort would be made
to retake Gibraltar.
Most Of the armament is on the north
side OF the rock, facing toward Spain.
Beyond the rock Earrow neck Of
sandy land separates the English from
the Spanish territory. lrJl
Immediately at the foot OF the rock
is the English burial ground; beyond
that the barracks aud then line of
English soldiers slowly pacing back
ward and forward. Beyond these SEN
tineIs strip Of neutral sand, about
300 yards in with, beyond il, again a
lineof Spanish sentfneis, then the Span
ish barracks and the Town of San Rogue.
on the rising ground. The most conspic-
uous object in San Rogue is the ball
ring. r-.
Passing through the pillars of Her
cules the line of the Spanish coast turns
to the northeast
Cape Trafalgar is nearer TO Cadiz
than it is TO Gibraltar. twas here that
Nelson died aboard the Victory.
The Spanish admiral was also NOR
tally wounded in the same action and
died soon after Lord Nelson.
Almost with his last breath he told
DR.. Fellows, the English physician who
was in attendance, that he was going to
join his foe, "the greatest man the
world has ever produced
Cadz. a little north and east of Cape
Trafalgar. is white city. IT looks
new and fresh. This oppearance is due
to the whi,ewash which is spread over
every building from Easement 10 SUM
nit. Its narrow streets are clean and
well paved and lighted, One OF the
most striking features of Cadiz are the
picturesque lookout towers. or mira
dores, that rise in hundreds above the
lofty roofs. Each tower has little tur'
A. -
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French feet passed the English block
ade at Toulon and formed junction
with the Spanish feet at Cadiz. To-
gether they sailed to the West Indies.
eluding pursuit by Nelson. who fol-
lowed them across the Atlantic and
back again to Spain.
When Nelson knew the united fleets
were once more at CadiZ he returned
to England and collected new ships and
men. He set sail in his old flagship,
the Victory. meeting the French and
Spanish squadrons as they left the har-
Dor of Cadiz. Nelson was killed in the
engagement that followed off Cape
Trafalgar. but he lived to know him
self victorious.
1t was from Cadiz that Columbus
sailed on his second expedition to
America, on the 25th of September,
1893.
Cadiz. like so many of the Spanish
cities, is now chiefly city of memories,
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DocKYARD BATTERY. cARTAGENA.

although it still has an extensive COM
merce. The harbor is safe. and it is
conspicuous as the rendezvous of the
Spanish navy.
The city is built upon a rocky point.
There are three powerful forts on the
land side. There are but two forts that
face the sea.
Beyond Cadiz and near the frontier
of Portugal is Huelva, a rapidly grow
ing town. 1t is the center of the sar-
dine fisheries. The climate here is de-
lightful. Roses are in full bloom in
February. Near Huelva is Palos. It
was from Palos that Colum bus set sail
on the Sd of August, 1902. He returned
to this same port seven months and
eleven days afterward, having discov-
cred America. IT was at Palos that
Cortez landed after the conquest of
Mexico. From Palos to Vigo the coast
belongs to Portugal, which here fronts
upon the sea. Vigo is an important
town of 1900 inhabitants. The pres
ent city is modern. II was visited twice
by Drake in the sixteenth century.
Pontevedra, little to the north Of
Vigo, has population of 81 .OOO. Here
on the 1st of May the parish priest
going down to the sea at the head of o
little procession blesses the waters.
The custom is very ancient. ,.
Corunna is situated in deep bay at
the corner of Spain, if it may be so
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use, as his home is in the air. hun
dreds of leagues away from the land.
He is seen soaring high above the
ocean; but on its bosom he never rests.
When he seeks repose, he finds it aloft.
His foot rarely touches land, except
at the time for pairing, making nests
and rearing young.
The eXpanse of his wing is SO great
and his body is so light that he can
sour with little or no exertion. Still, it
is difficult to see how this would enable
him actually to sleep on the wing, as
1t is believed he does.
A closer examination shows, how
ever, that his bones are hollow, and
that there is large pouch communi-
eating with his lungs and with the
cavities in the bones. This pouch he
can initiate with air, and thus render
himself buoyant; the sustaining pow
er thus acquired, added to that of the
wings. is sufficient to keep him up.
If his home be in the air, Ii he
neither dives into the sea for fish, nor
searches on the land fer other food.
whence does he derive his sustenance?
Impelled by hunger, he descends from
the lofty regions where 1t is his de-
light to dwell. Whether the sea be
rough or calm. he g!ides along over the
water, and any unwary fish approach
ing the surface is pounced upon in
stantly and swallowed.
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! CITIES WATSON. may B0MBARD
Hundreds of Beautiful and Strongly Fortified Harbors All
Around the Peninsula from Barcelona to San va
Sebastiar1--Often Attacked Before.
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best in Spain; vast sums have been
expended upon 1t.
Valencia was founded by Decimus
Junius Brutus 140 3. c. 1t was after
wards destroyed by Pompey. In later
times it was held by the Goths and
Moors. 1t was here that the famous
Cid performed many of his marvellous
feats.
Passing Alicante, which is defended
by the castle of Santa Barbara and the
semi-ruined fortress of San Fernando,
Cartagena is reached.
Cartagena is one of the three ar
senas of Spain, Here are The dock
yards, the basins, the foundries, bar
racks and hospitals. There is q float
ing dock capable of taking in large
ironclads.
In 1856 new dry-docli was COM
menced. 1t will not be finished before
1900. 1t is intended to admit the
largest warships. The port is con-
sdered the best and safest on the
Mediterranean coast.
The entrance to the harbor of Carta-
gena bristles with Notifications. The
fortresses of Galeras and Atalaya dom
mate the harhor. To the east of the
city is the Castle del Moro.
Rounding Cape de Gata, Almeria is
seen facing the south. 1t is city of
$4,000 inhabitants. Still further to
the west is Malaga. with its population
of 10000. Like Tarragona and Cadiz,
Malaga is of immemorial antiquity.
Like Cadiz, too. ii deserted Tyre for
rising Carthage, and Carthage in it's
decline. for the ascendant power of
Rome. Its history is the history of
so many other Spanish towns-Romans
and Goths and Moors each held it in
their turn. 1t was retaken from the
Moors in 1887 by Ferdinand after a
dreadful siege.
In 1910 the French sacked the city,
exacting 10.000,CC0 reals in gold and sill
yer. There is strong fort overlooking
the town and harEor.
Further along the coast. to the west
and south. rises the great rock of Glib
raltar.
The loss of Gibraltar was a bitter
blow to Spain. Since the English
cannot be dislodged the Spaniards have
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come and gone like the tides that wash
its shores. Its cities have repuised at
tacks. have sent forth cou9uering
fleets, and in their turn have been be-
seiged and burnt and sacked.
Barcelona. which lies upon the Med
iterranean seq, about 100 miles south
Of the French line, is one of the largest
and most prosperous cities in Spain.
Shipbuilding is carried on there ex-
tensively, and there are many thriv-
ing manufactures. The city's progress
has been steady, its population is now
almost half million, if its suburbs are
included it reaches 100000.
Its site is one of the loveliest in
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BARCELONA

For hundreds of years Barcelona was
an independent principalty, and it has
kept free spirit 1t is the center of
the revolutionary feeling in Spain,
To the south and west of Barcelona
is Tarragona; so or go miles of coast
line separates it from the larger city.
Its population is above 10000. II, too.
is very ancient place, having been
settled by the Phoenicians. They
called il Tarchon-or Citadel. 1t is
built upon rock $50 feet above the
sea. The harbor is ample. and is for
titled.
During the rule Of the Romans the
population of Tarragona exceeded a
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E|"H.
A naval prison. extensive dockyards'
foundries and other works are here.
Santander iies on the northern coast
of Spain, facing the Bay OF Biscay, 100
miles or more east Of the French from
tier. It is'a townsof about 45,oOo in
habitants. II is well built and has the
appearance of French city. 1t lies
upon broad estuary which opens TO
the east, and which Ia sheltered from
the sea by rocky promontory.
Santansler was sacked by Soult in
1908. Not far from theicity is Cantil-
lana, renowned as the birthplace of the
famous Gil Bias.
Quite near to the French frontier is
the town of San Sebastian, 1t Is the
most fashionable seaside resort in
Spain. 1t boasts bull ring, and
royal palace, the latter recently erected.
The young king with the queen re-
gent spends a number of the summer
months here each year. The population
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din of battle, he relishes shooting at
the enemy, and he is Indifferent when
the enemy shoots at him.
1t will be serious moment for Spain
when his squadron appears upon the
horizon, yet the cities on the Spanish
coast have witnessed the approach of
hostile fleets before. They are, as they
rest upon their mountains, war-scarred
and veteran, and their battlements
will frown upon the American comlno-
dore as they frowned upon the fleets of
Tyre. of Carthage, and of Rome, as in
more recent times they frowned upon
Sir Francis Drake and the heroic Nell
son.
The story of the Spanish coast is
crowded with romance. Wars have
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RET on the side Gays Of her
commercial pr4Etesi Nm merchants
of Cadiz used k5lhib'these towers to
look for their gfiifeons returning from
the West Indies. Now they are un-
used, and.a merely ornamental,
The Phoenicians had their most pow
erfri settlement in Cadiz. Their sailors
thought that it marked the end of the
world. .--
In the year 200 3. c.. Cadlx was con-
qucred by the Romans from the Car
thaginians. II was their last stronghold
in Spain.
It was in the harbor Of Cadiz that the
English and Dutch fleets seized 13 men
of-war and 40 ships laden with gold and
jewels that had not been disembarked.
The city was also captured. 1t was q
terrible blow to Spain.
In 1905, when France and Spain al
lied their fleets to cover Napoleon's
intended invasion Of England, the
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II peace is not soon declared and
Commodore Watson is permitted
to follow the example of Paul Jones
and Decatur and carry his ships across
the sea to harry a foreign shore the
cities on the coast of Spain are those at
which his feet will aim it's guns. Com
modore Watson is described as being
bold to fault. utterly devoid of any
sense of fear, and willing 10 take any
risk unhesitatingly. Watson was Far
ragut's flag lieutenant in the engage
ments off New Orleans, Mobile, Vicks-
burg and Port Hudson. He loves the
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fortress of Montjuich is the principal
stronghold of the city. Its fortifica-
tions are very strong and well provided
with cisterns and easements. In the
war of succession it was taken by Lord
Peterborough, in l705. 1t was from the
batteries of Montjuich that Barcelona
was bombarded by Esparetero in the
insurrenction of 1912, and again in 1s43.
AS early as 2o6 E. c. Barcelona was
made Roman colony. During the
middle ages. like Carthage of old, Bar
celona was the mistress of the Mediter-.
ranean, and divided with Venice the
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Bat the bird has, other resources;
though he cannot dive into the sea to
catch fish. he avails himself of the
labors of birds that can. He witches
one of licensees it come out of the
water and fly off with it's prey. At
once the frigate bird is down upon
him with swoop of terrific velocity.
The frightened diver drops his fish in
midair. The frigate bird poises itself
again, darts down with another swoop.
and seizes the. fish ere it reaches the
water.A-Golden Days. 5tqls17 -nJ,..,
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commerce of the orient. Trade was
never held to be u degradation by her
citizens as it was by the Castilians.
1t was at Barcelona, in the spring of
1893, that Ferdinand and Isabel re-
ceived Columbus after his discovery Of
the new world.
The city has frequently been as
sailed by land as well as sea.
Napoleon knew its Importance, and
called it 'the first city of SPAIN
one which could not be taken in fair
war with less than $4,000 men. He
himself became master of the city, but
his troops entered as allies of the
Spanish. afterwards seizing upon the
citadel, which they held without seri-
Gus opposition.
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Europe. The port of Barcelona is
large and safe. 1t is protected by two
moles; the entrance is 300 yards wide
the depth 40 feet 1t is secure under
any conditions of weather. Twelve
thousand vessels enter and clear the
harbor annually.
Over two and one-half millions of
English capital is said to be invested
in Barcelona. II is here that the great
carnival is held. 1t is to Spain what
the carnival of Rome was TO Italy.
Barcelona is well defended. The
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Austrian Army Dalio.ons.. ).

An officer in the Austrian army in
Vienna has inverted balloons which
will 1oat both men and horses across
a river. They are to se fastened to
belts around the men and to the har-
ness of horses. bthr Tc
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THE FRIGATE BIRD.
his Powers of Flight Are Wonderful
and He Can Soar VITA Little
or No Exertion.

The frigate bird is endowed with
magnificent powers of fight. His
twelve feet; his body is about three
feet in length; his bill is very power
full, and his feet are webbed, but quite
small; but for these he has but little
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is above 10000, and is increasing.
There is small harbor. Here also is
located an arsenal. The Notifications
are considered very strong. Snn Sebas-
tian, owing to its situation upon
rocky isthmus. 1t was taken after
fierce assault on the 31st of August,
1913, BY the English. The siege lasted
for more than q month.
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NOT Like n .n,n..

The. rabbit, mid the ripening grain.
- Ran With a'swiftness seldom beat:
And neveT oaceadid heiregret 8 IL .l5ii4i .
That he had gambollsd In the wheat,
Indianapolis Journal.
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their positions. The horses scored for
quite while and Joe Cotton created
panic among some of the spectators as
he got unruly number of times and in
sisted on breaking through the crowd
and returning to the stable. Finally.
however, the horses got away under
poor start with Dutch in the lead. Harry
N. apparently never felt more like rae
ing in his life and took a squirt to the
front and held that position to the last,
with Dutch close second, followed by
Dutch Mollie. Time, :51.
The moonlight" race which was
two best in three, mile heat, between
the roadster belonging to Louie Comini
and A. Estebennet then took place. The
first heat was won by Estebennet in 81
while Commit took the second heat in
3:47. By this time it was SO dark that
the judges deemed best to postpone the
final heat until today.
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The Dalles, Oregon.
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A SUCCESS THROUGHOUT.
Pavilion Again Crowded to Hear Mrs.
Reed sing-Orchestra Music Good.

It is very evident from the immense
crowds which have attended the pavilion
for the past two nights that the manage
ment made no mistake when they chose
Mrs. Walter Reed as the principal at
traction. Her selections, though classic,
were not beyond the appreciation of any
who may have even the slightest ear for
music. Somehow the sweetest melodies
are those which we have heard from
childhood, and they never fail to touch
tender chord in our being, and SO when
the beautiful song, "Ben Bolt," was
heard last night, most of the audience
were on the alert to catch every note.
However, they were disappointed when
the singer, left the stage after the first
verse had been rendered, giving as her
reason, when questioned, that she some
how felt as she looked over her audience
and saw some engaged in conversation,
that they were growing weary as SO
many were compelled to stand. Such
certainly was not the case as far as lis
tening to such music was concerned.
The selections by the orchestra were
particularly catchy last night, and when
the audience recognized the strains of a
melody composed of patriotic airs, en-
thusiasm was depicted on every couEte-
nance. Our orchestra is all right.
INDEED the entire fair has been a sue
cess. If the stock exhibit seems to have
been slighted, these who were attendants
at the grounds were fully repaid in the
excellence of the races this year, for they
were exceptionally good.
The fair will close tonight with a
grand ball, and everyone who enjoys
dancing is expected to be present.