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Evening journal., 1898-04-20
"CUBA's VOW"

Terese Deagle, one OF the best of the
young leading actresses, and an excel
lent company, will visit Wilmington on
Saturday afternoon and night at the
Opera House presenting the New York
and Boston success, "Cuba's Vow, "
which is emphatically a patriotic
drama, filled with a succession OF dra-
matte incidents and climaxes. The
scenes are laid in Cuba, and the story
written around the incidents OF the
war between Spain and the poor down
trodden Cubans, before the assassina-
tion OF Maeeo occurred. The author
has handled the material at hand in a
forcible manner, utilizing the unexcell-
ed bravery and daring of those deter
mined men, led by Gomez and Maceo,
to such good effect as to keep the audi
enee in a high pitch of enthusiasm and
admiration until the end of the final
act Scenically, nothing better has
ever been produced. The company will
be large and efficient one, headed by
that intelligent and handsome actress
Terese Deagle, whose portrayal Of the
principal part, Cuba Varona, has won
her unstinted praise from press and
public.
Evening journal., 1898-04-20
JOSEPH IEFRERSON.

Tuesday evening, April 26, is the date
OF this great comedians coming, on
which occasion he will present his
world-famed creation, "Rip Van
Winkle." Il is as we'll to mention that
the sale of seats will open on April %,
at 9 a. m. Nothing new can be said
about Mr.. Jefferson, the most eminent
OF American comedians. The mere an
nouncement that he is to favor VIII
mington with his great performance OF
rip Van Wrinkle" is sufficient TO en-
thuse his admirers and make the night
a notable one in theatricals. Mr JEFF
terson will be supported by a company
especially picked for their fitness to
the present piece. All its actors are OF
recognized standing, and the perform
ance will be sure to be finished in this
particular. The scenic effects have
been made for this production with par
tieular care for artistic and realistic re-
suits, the view of the Catskills being
especially praised.
Evening journal., 1898-04-20
AMUSEHEHTS.

CHILDREN'S PATRIOTIC CONCERT.
In these war-like days ones patriot
ism is easily aroused to demonstration,
and there was a scene at the OpQa
House last might that almost beggars
description. Nearly 400 children were
giving a musical carnival under the di-
rection of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank T. Ben
jamin, and their efforts throughout the
evening were rewarded with hearty ap-
plause. But il was when lhe small
folk, dressed to represent the
all nations, sang national airs that
patriotic enthusiasm broke forth
Everybody stood up, and women waved
their handkerchiefs and men their hats,
and everybody shouted and cheered un-
til their throats absolutely gave out.
It was doubtless the most patri-
otie outburst that staid, cOnven-
tional Wilmington has witnessed for
many years. Another inspiring feature
was the American flag, the children
being so dressed and grouped as to
form the Stars and Stripes. The swaying
OF their bodies gave realistic repre-
sentatiOn OF the flag floating on the
breeze. The violin playing Of the lit
tie ones showed to a marked degree
the efficiency they have acquired un-
der the tuition of Mr.. and Mrs. Benja-
min. They have been under instruc-
ton only six months, but play accu-
rately and with expression. The en-
tertainment, all in all, is a rare treat
and those who did not attend last
night should not Tail to be at the Opera
House tonight, when the performance
will be repeated
Evening journal., 1898-04-20
DITD.

GAMBLE. I'm this city, on April II,
Edithe, daughter Of William ]. and
Ella Gamble, aged 13 months.
KANE.-On the 18th instant, Margaret,
daughter of Edward +. and Mary A.
Kane, aged years and months.
KELLY.-On April IS, NJ Eleanor,
daughter OF Francis e. and the late
Mary b. Kelly, aged years and II
months. A.
Relatives and friends are invited to
attend the funeral from her late resi-
dence, No. 1107 Adams street, on
Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock. In
terment private. Please omit flowers
NESTOR.-Inthis city, on April IA, Ell
sic, daughter OF p. J. and Ella G. Mes
tor, aged 20 months.
Relatives and friends are respectfully
S'TRICKLER-In this city, on Apri
Ia, 1898, Benjamin F. Strickler, aged
73 years.
Evening journal., 1898-04-20
A MOMENT OF SUSPENSE.

The other evening the Wayfarer was
walking up Shipley street Passing a
brilliantly-lighted saloon, he glanced in
and saw excluding Inspector Daniel
Dohl, whose face wore a most deter
mined look, in the act Of pulling on
his coat. Thinking that there might
be some fun ahead, the Wayfarer stop
ped. The ex-building inspector next
drew his vest, and then took on his
necktie and collar. Matters began TO
look serious. A man approached him,
having something in his hand. Mr..
Dohl Strengthened himself up and
squared his shoulders. all the while
looking, with cold and steady glance
at the man in front OF him. The fell
low raised his hand. Not a muscle OF
Mr.. DohIs face Quivered. The man
drew nearer and nearer. Mr.. DOhl
stood his ground, while the spectators
waited in breathless suspense. Finally
the man reached for Mr.. DOhl and
threw a long, narrow object around his
neck as though about TO throttle him
The Wayfarer could stand 1t no longer
He closed his eyes to shut out the thug
like horror When NE opened them
again he found that the man was meas
uring Mr.. Dohl for new shirt.
Evening journal., 1898-04-20
NATIONAL GUARDS FIRST.

THEY WILL BE ASKED TO SERVE
BEFORE CIVILIANS ARE GIVEN
AN OPPORTUNITY TO VOLUN-
TEER.
The authoritative statement was
made at the War Department yesterday
that on the first call for troops only
the National Guard will be given an
opportunity to volunteer for services in
the war.
This statement is in accordance with
those made by Secretary Alger to the
National Guardsmen who called upon
him at the War Department on
Saturday, when the modified Hull bill
for the expansion OF the army in time
OF war was under consideration.
Secretary Alger thinks that such a
course is in keeping with sound discre-
tion and the dictates OF common sense,
for the organized militia have gone to
great expense and have devoted much
time to perfecting themselves for mill
tary duty. Any other course, he be-
lieves, would be destructive to the best
interests OF the Guard.
AS far as practicable, the state or
ganizations entering the volunteer ser
vice will remain intact, the governors
of the various states being permitted
as they were in 1861, to designate the
regimental officers, which will include
those Of the grades of second lieuten-
ants to colonels. The president will re
serve to himself the right to appoint the
staff and field officers.
Many applications have been made
to the War Department for permission
to volunteer, and among men of al
| creeds, nationalities and politics ther,
Is an expressed intention and desire tC
| uphold the honor and integrity OF th'
| nag OF the republic.
1t was stated to-day that the first cal
for troops would be for $4,000 men
which, It is believed, will exhaust tn,
entire available strength of the Ma
| tional Guard at this time after de
| ducting those who are sick and other
wise incapacitated for immediate ser
| vice.
The total strength OF the Guard, a
reported to the War Department, /
| 113,764 men.
Evening journal., 1898-04-20
MARRIED.

-BURSLBR.-At Asbury M.
e. parsonage, No. 222 Walnut street,
on Thursday, April IA, 1898, by Rev.
Ezra Tinker, LII. D., Samuel c. Col
gain TO Miss Ida M. Bursler, both Of
Wilmington, Del.
HASTINGS -SAXTON.-At the resi-
dence OF the brides sister, Mrs.
Thomas w. Jakes, No. S25 Adams
street, on Tuesday morning, April 10,
1898, by Rev. John d. c. Hanna, DAN
lei o. Hastings and Miss Cara L.
Saxton, both of Wilmington.
MOORE -FRiANCIS.-At the Union M.
e. parsonage, No. sos Washington
street, on Tuesday morning, April
10, 1898, by Rev. John d. G. Hanna,
John G. Moore and Miss Margaret
Francis, both Of Elkton, Md.
QUAIII-BRlGGS.- the Union M
e. parsonage, No. sos Washington
street, April IA, 1898, by Rev. John
ID. G. Hanna, We're de We're Quail
and Miss Katie Wills Briggs, both o
Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1898-04-20

IF YOU READ THEM BEFORE SUP
PER THEY WILL AID YOUR d.
GEsTIoN. BUT THERE IS MOTH
ING PUT IN THEM TO UULA YOU
no SLEEP.
Evening journal., 1898-04-20
DYSPEPSIA.
Heartburn, Gas
tritis and al
Stomach Disor

ders positively cured. Grover Graham
dyspepsia Remedy Is a specific. One dos
removes all distress and a permanent cur
Guaranteed. Do not suffer. A 50-cent Dot
tie will convince the most skeptieQ
Agent N. b. Danforth, Dru8Rint
Evening journal., 1898-04-20
AFTER FORTY YEARS.

The paE E-bearers at Benjamin F,
Strickler's funeral were Joshua B.
Carpenter. William Walker, John J..
Gallagher, John Morrow, William A.
Prochnpw. Samuel H. Baynard Thomas
Mitchell. William McFadden. w. L. S.
Murray conducId Sbe services. Mr..
Strickier was for forty years employ
ed as foreman of the joiner department
al the Pusey and Jones Company's
shops. and the officers and wOrkmen
OF the company sent a handsome floral
tribute.
Evening journal., 1898-04-20
WAYFARER'S S NOTE BOOK
Things, Pleasant and Unpleas-
ant, Caught on the Way.

skITs ON PERSONS AND THINGS
Evening journal., 1898-04-20

resumed command of the ordnance de-
partment, OF which he was made chief
in July, 1862 At the beginning OF the
civil war he had charge OF the defences
OF Washington on the left, and in 1863,
he was made rear admiral, and was
placed in command Of the South Allan
tic blockading squadron. He conducted
the naval operations in Charleston
harbOr, and aided General Sherman in
his military operations in South Caro-
lima and Georgia In 1866 he had COM
mand OF the South Pacific squadron,
and In 1868 again took charge OF the
bureau OF ordnance in Washington. In
1869 he was appointed commandant OF
the Washington navy yard. Admiral
Dahlgren's works on ordnance have
been used as textbooks by the govern
ment, and his reports on armored ves-
sells and on coast defences, and his
General Orders from 1853 to 1865"
are OF value. He published treatises on
Boat Armament" (1S52); Percussion
System" (1S53); shells and Shell
Guns" (1S56); and Maritime Interna-
tional Law" printed after his death. At
the time he wrote the above letter 10
Mr. Riddle he was on ordnance duty at
Washington, and had just published
his treatise on BOAT Armament.
|
HIS SERPENTINE PET.
John Mason, a middls-aged white
man, who, for the past four years, has
been attending the switches of the Will
mington and Northern Railroad Com
pany at No. crossing box, where the
New Castle cutoff is intersected, has
been transferred to the Orange street
switch.
The Wayfarer oonversed with him
for some time yesterday relative to his
lonely vigil out in the marsh, and sug-
gested that there must be many snakes
out there.N
ANY number of them" he respond
| ed, 81 have killed fourteen water
snakes in two weeks. Not long ago
| had a tame blacksnake for a pet and
| companion. 1t was a big fellow, too
| being just a foot less in length than 2
| railroad tie. It's body was thick, and
it's head almost as broad as my hand
| On bright days 1t would lie on the rail,
| road ties and sun itself. It took time
and perseverance to tame il, but finally
1 succeeded so we'll that I could wall
up to IL, sprinkle bread crumbs anC
small particles Of meat in front OF 4
| and stand near and see 1t eat them
With me it never exhibited the leas
fear or anger; but, when a stranger ap
preached, 1t whipped on in jiffy. A
last children began coming around tn
crossing and / was afraid that tn
snake would bite them. Not havinl
the heart 10 kill 1t myself, l got frient
to come out and do IT, He skinned tn,
snake and said he would have the ski
stuffed. Whether he did or not do no
know.
l'I also had five tame king rail bird
out there. They are exceedingly diffi
cult to get on familiar footing with
but I succeeded in getting within fiv'
feet OF them. At the approach o
strangers they would fly away, bu
soon come back and feed near me-"
Evening journal., 1898-04-20
R1rII.nrNG NEWS.

Building Inspector Grubb has issued
permits to John Read to build one
story brick dwelling at No. 416 North
Franklin street: also to Richard Patzow-
sky for an addition to his home. at JEFF
ferson street and Delaware avenue.
Evening journal., 1898-04-20
A FEW POINTERS.

The recent statistics OF the number of
deaths show that the large majority die
with consumption. This disease may COM
mence with an apparently harmless cough
which can be cured instantly by Kemps
Balsam for the Throat and Lungs, which
Is guaranteed to cure and relieve all cases.
Price % and b0c. Sold by all druggists;
ask for a free sample to-day.
Evening journal., 1898-04-20
TO BURN"

Our Coal is carefully screened,
is free from dirt. and we think
it will be economical for you to
use. We have free burning Coal
and a harder Coal that will
kindle up and burn in an en-
tirely satisfactory way. II your
coal supply is running short let
lis send you some OF ours.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-18
SPiyTSH SNIP FROn HiriNl

The steamer Gran Anta. OF tho Compania
Trasauantca. arrived here yesterday from Ha-
ynna. She Is the first Spanish vessel to enter this
port fylng the spanish flag since the steamer Pan
anna - the same line. lef here few days before
the declaration Of war Tho Gran Antilla brought
eight passengers and small cargo. consisting u
tobacco. coffee AMI vanilla beans The passengers
on the steamer were Francisco Laurrari. Gonzales
Medina George r. Madden. Ramon Lopez. Miss
T.ah,I Lorcz Louis Mendez Manuel Rodriguez and
Eugen, Follljcr The captain Of the ship IL Manuel
Bayuna.
Mr. Rodrgucz who IS A tobacco merchant said
that business IN Havana had picked up within the
last f,v days and now that things were moving
i'm th, right direction. he believed that business
would hc much better than under spanish rule.
There ia n deep feeling" hc said. that when AZ
fairs are settled business Will Increase. There are
three vartlcs in Cuba-thc Cubaus. VINO are clHmor-
Ing for Independence. the spanish who believe That
business would Dee better under a stable Govern
rncnt such AS the United states could give then
there are the Autouomists who are satisfied with
whatever they can get There IS feeling among
Spaniarls that they may not meet WIKI tair treat
mont under Cuban government
Tho arrival Of the Gran Antilla marks the re-
opening ~ the Spanish Line service 10 cuba the
steamer Will sail from here for Havana on sep
t.rnhcr %
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-18
ELECTRIC INTERESTS UNITE
THE WESTINGHOUSE AND THE WALKER
COMPANIES COMBINED.

RUMORs THAT THE NETWORK AIR BRAKE COM
PANY Is TO BECOME PART OF THE coALI-
TION-oNLY TWO ELECTRICAL COM
PANIEs NOW IN THE FIELD.
The official announcement made yester-
day that the Westinghouse Electrical Manufact-
urlng Company of Pittsburg, had secured
working consolidation with the Walker COM
pany Of Cleveland. There had been rumors to
this effect for some little time. and consequently
Wall Street not taken by surprise. This
leaves the field Of electrical manufacture to the
Westinghouse and General Electric companies.
which have had working agreement for some
time. II will also put an end, it is said, TO the
long series Of litigations which have resulted
over patents The capital stock of the West
inghouse company Is S1J000000 and that Of
the Walker company $2.jOOOGO. with S2.5Ouor
bonds.
An interesting rumor in connection with Il.
deal Is TO the effect that the New-York All
Brake Company, which has been formidable
rival TO the other two companies. WILL also be
taken in At any rate. the rumor was sufficient to
cause a substantial advance in Air Brake stock
before the close OF the market. this being
Jump from 102 to 107.
The Walker Electric Company has It's plant in
Cleveland. Ohio, and numbers among its incor-
porators and directors several leading public
men OF this section. Prominent among these
are Ex-Governor Flower Major Huxley. former
chairman OF the New York Democratic State
Committee and Perry Belmont From its in
ception il began TO compete with the Westing-
house and General Electric companies. and 1t
was soon rumored that j. Pierpont Morgan,
whose interests in the General Electric Com
pany were large. endeayoring to effect
deal having for It's object the absorption OF the
Walker company.
The report that the New-York Air Brake Com
pany may be let In finds many believers. That
concern has its works at Watertown, this state,
the home OF Ex-Governor Flower, who is very
much Interested in its affairs. The success of
this company has been little less than marvel
lous. OF comparatively recent formation. II soon
became prominent in the manufacture Of It's
brake. Then came many lawsuits, but In al
most every instance a decision was rendered in
the Air Brake company's favor. As soon as
this cloud was lifted from its affairs, the stock
OF the company jumped from the Dos the early
part OF this year with leaps and bounds until a
few weeks ago, when II reached par. Yesterday
the stock sold at 100 10I bid.
\ member 4 the firm OF Flower & Co. when
seen yesterday, In reference TO the probable alb
sorptiOn OF the Air Brake company. practically
admitted that negotiations 10 that end were
under way. hut that nothing definite would be
known FOR some time
Messrs. Flower and Hinkley and Anthony y.
Brady will enter the Board Of Directors OF the
Westinghouse Company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-18
HoLrAyS TO BIZ SOLD CHEAPLY.

The Itolan Company, whose Office Is at No. 1S
West Twenty third-st, makes an exceptional offer
for this week only. The company has large as
sortment 81 H,olans which have been In use. but
which have been remodelled and rernshed In such
n manner that most OF them cannot be distin-
guishcd from new instruments. They are guaran-
tccd to 10. Of perfect tone and orkmanshlp. and
ere offered this week only at the following prices:
l:olan orchesrees the regular price OF which is
81 800 AZ 81 Oc0 ;ollan erands. which sold at $50
ot 5000; $500 1tollar Chlppendales at $500 $50
H,olian pianos at 5000 800 A;oan. style LOO. at
S2jO $3.50 Follan style Iia0. nj $3.50: 500 .ffolian
etyle 900 at $50. 500 .tOan. style $50. at 800
\ discount Of 10 per cent Will be allowed on cash
sees or the instruments will be sold on moderate
monthly payments. All tho Instruments included In
this sale have only been slightly used The sale
will afford an excellent opportunity 10 purchase an
T;oln OF perfect tone and In excellent condition AZ
n greatly reduced price.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-18
FIRE ~ A CELL KILLS TWO PRISONERS.

Stafford Springs Conn, Sept 1.-Two prisoners
confined for the night in the town lockup-Ernest
Branford aged twenty seven. and John Marsh. aged
forty-me their death early this morning In a small
fire which originated In the cell occupied by Marsh.
The two wete arrested last evening for
drunkenness, and were locked In separate cells At
o'clock this morning passers-by saw smoke ssu.
ing from the lookup and found the place filled
with smoke. and Marsh's cell badly burned.
Both of the prisoners dead. Branford had
evidently died from suffocation and probably met
his death while asleep. Marsh's body was literally
baked. 1t is supposed the fire was the result OF
an attempt the part OF Marsh to smoke.
Branford was single man. Marsh leaves Q
widow and child.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-18

SEVENTEEN TRADESMEN swINDLED OUT OF
SMALL AMOUNTS-OTHER TOWNS IN
WEsTCHESTER VISITED

Joseph Mongussa. Of New-York. was arrested on
Friday night in New-Rochelle for passing counter.
felt paper money. He succeeded in passing Sc en-
teen two-doar bills before he was detected and
there probably other OF which the police
have not yet heard. Mongussa detected by r
;. Thomson, a clerk in the drug store OF Robert
Stafford. In North-st. He entered the store late at
night and bought cigars giyn- two-dollar bill in
payment. Thomson gave him the change. but on
examination found that the bill was a clumsy
counterfeit. He FASTENED after the man 10 the
railroad station and found him awaiting the train
to New-York. Mongussa denied that he had ever
seen ThomasOn before. but Patrolman Myers who
was attracted by the quarrel. placed him under ar
rest.
II is believed that confederates who were, with
Mongussa at the time OF his arrest took charge OF
the supply OF bogus bills ard escaped. as only 60
cents were found in his pockets Yesterday sixteen
other merchants visited the police station and
ported that they had been swndled Several Of
them identified MOngussa the guilty person
Mongussa has been handed over 10 United States
Secret Service detectives. The detectives say that
counterfeit bills being circulated I'm many parts
OF the State. Last week they arrested a man In
Peekski for having n supply in his possession The
bills generally the twO-doar silver certificates
The printing and colors are dull and blurred and
several Of the words are misspelled.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-18
CONFERENCES IN CINCINNATI

CONFERENCES IN CINCINNATI
PRESIDENT BACON or THE BALTIMORE AND
ONO SOUTHWESTERN MAKES A STATEMENT.
Cincinnati Sept 1.-THE Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad officials arrived here to-day from Chi
cago the party including Receivers John Is
co,,.n and oscar Murray, General Manager
William Greene. f. w. Wiltshire NJ - WILL T..
. Walton and George NJ. Shrever. Baltimore
Ahout the same time President u. IL. Bacoh'
Woo President w w. Peabody. John walker
ord other officials OF the Baltimore and Ohio
cou,bwoetcrn arrived here from New-1ork the
omc,ale Of these sister lines were in close con-
fororce during the forenoon at the st. Nicholas,
aud during the afternoon at the general offices
Of the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern
President Bacon made statement when
confirmed the reports about the sale Oh 'he ro"u'
but Receivers Cowcn and Murray lns'Steu "''
they were agents Of the court for the custody
and oneration Of the railway, and not for It's
saIe and that they could not say anything re-
erard,ng the recent sale or the future manage
mont or anything relating to future proceedings
tbrourh the court. They would neither affirm
ror denv the reports as to what was done AT the
meeting In Chicago
pAceivers Cowen and Murray, President ia
o VicaPresident Peabody and others re-
-,.t,ed in conference till evening and then all
,oi,ed in announcing that there was nothhe
Sha.ever 70 give out. Their conferences were
ane,ved again at the st. Nicholas ho'ei 10
night and may continue to-rhoiIoW' hooVLNe.
Mnrrav and General Manager Green ieaVe heie
.. n,orrow afternoon for tour or Inspection
d ne trans Ohio division OF the Baltimore
oes ohio system President Bacon, Receiver
CoWen and others WIN AhAS4 >>ena3 ssss'ao'"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-18
NEW DEPARTURE ~ MONEY ORDLRS.

Washington Sept 1.-THE puoIc Will s'e'"' ,p
preclate the convenience aHoraeu 'n'o"h" ." o.N
,ssued to-day by Mr.. Heath. the First Assistant
,.,..os,or General which authorizes postmasters
- ,esue money orders payable at their own oif'es
This practice has not been heretofore Followed ana
the new departure will be an accommodation TO
rr.ot number OF people. who. not having accounts
a. a hank. desire to follow this economical anu ao-
solutelv safe method In payment OF DIS etc i"'e
money orders may now be used LOT nnus hi,Is
p pS MN In smaller places person Indebted 20
farmer may have an order drawn III Not o. h liz
i, ,n,,5bie to him at any time, and sent 10 MN
hv , ncehbor who obtains and delivers the in 20
Tor the neighborhood, the entire COST say io Fi'
being only 10 cents.