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Evening journal., 1898-12-20
CATS PROTECT CHICKENS.
Three semi-wi1d TRbbies PouRcs
Upon "A Hawk That Invaded n
Poultry Yard.

II. c. Barnett, who lives near Media,
has in his possession the body of
chicken hawk that was killed in pc
culiar manner, reports the Philadel-
phia Record. Barnett is a general
farmer, but makes a speciality of poul-
try raising. Since he has owned the
farm three old cats left by the former
tenant have hung about the place in
semi-wild state. At first Barnett tried
to tame the animals, but they repulsed
all friendly overtures and took up their
abode in the barn. However. as they
did not harm the chickens they were
not molested
The other day, while Barnett wns on
his barn roof replacing some shingles.
he heard a loud cackling in tho yard
below. Looking down, he saw a num-
Der of his chickens huddled together
and seemingly greatly agitated. Then
he discovered a large hawk just pre-
pairing to make q swooP. Barnett was
preparing to descend TO the rescue
when the hawk made n plunge nt the
terrified fowls. The robber was lei
surely preparing to carry on a chicken
when there was n quick patter of feet
and the three cats bounded into view
The hawk made an effort TO escape
with its prey, but the cats came to the
rescue in the nick of time. The hnwl
made a spunlSy resistance, but the com
bined assault of the cats overpowered
him, although only after a fierce bat
tie Barnett had reached the battle
field by this time, and he rescued the
hawks body from the cats.
Evening journal., 1898-12-20
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Evening journal., 1898-12-20
poErEss ON COMPLEXION.
She says That Love and sorrow Only
Intensity the Beauty of
Women.

A poetess Of passion has written an
article on the art of keeping young,
saws the New York Commercial Adver-
tiser. She does not call it that ana she
devotes nearly all her space TO complex
ions. OF figures or hair or dress OF ideas
she says not a word. She says women
60 not paint or calcimine their faces in
this enlightened age, but they do work
over them and think about them and
spend money on them. They do no. tell
the men Of their acquaintance the brand
of cold cream or the make ofloofah they
employ, because men are prejudiced
beings and cannot conceive of virtue
and pearl powder in the same person.
Man thinks soap and watersuilicient cos
metics for any woman. The poetess OF
passion fouts him; she says there are
scores Of excellent persons Of the fem
irine persuasion who never use soap on
their faces. One of the most beautiful
women she knew at 60 had pink and
white skin. the result of bathing in hot
milk. and never having used soap.
The observing writer goes on 10 say
that the popular idea that amiable, IN
feeling. International women alone can
retain their youthful complexions is O
fallacy. Love and sorrow intensity in
stead Of spelling beauty, she says. tits
only the lower and meaner passions
like envy and spite and ill-temper. which
mar the face beyond repair, ard .h'
poetess believes in skin tonics ard s.Sir
food, massage and all the other scien
tifc aids TO beauty.
Evening journal., 1898-12-20
DRAGGED BY A POPE

While walking at Front and Market
streets yesterday afternoon Mary
Fisher, colored, caught her foot in a
piece Of rope hanging from a WAGON
belonging to Morris Rismars. She was
dragged about fifteen feet. but was un-
injured.
Evening journal., 1898-12-20

DON'T sTARVE YOURSELF 20 cure
DyEpepsla. Eat heartily, and take Dr.
Won STAINS Pineapple Tablets. They
assist Nature in performing her func-
TORS, and in an impeJceptble time
disease and suffering vanish and old
time good health, comfort and youth
ful huoyancy reign, and life puts en- a
new and hopeful phase. 35 cents.-s5.
So,d by miller Drug Co. 4o2 Market,
and n. B. Danfortb, Market and Sec
ond streets.
Evening journal., 1898-12-20
HARMAN'S

fringed couch, with
good frame and
springs. Low priced
enough, surely. We
buy them and are
5andid enough to say
we don't guar aplee
them. At IS, $40,
$12, &c, we make
them here and know
ALL about them.
Guarantee them from
10 to 15 years. W orth
the difference, are
they not?
Evening journal., 1898-12-20
CITY COITRT CASEs-

In Municipal Court this morning
Judge Ball fined Robert e. Simpson,
an ex-soldier, $25 and costs for an as
sault and battery upon Charles Ken
nedy. Annie Irons, oOlored, charged
with the larceny of $50 from John j.
johnson, white, a soldier, was held in
$500 bail for the upper court. Will
liam Smith was fined 81 and costs for
being drunk.
Evening journal., 1898-12-20
DISCUSSION ABOIrT SATAN

AT the meeting Of the NJ. E. Preach
ers' Association yesterday Rev. James
Grove read an interesting paper on
The Devil A general discussion fol-
lowed. which proved so interesting
that it was decided to continue It at
the next meeting.
Evening journal., 1898-12-20
MAVERICK IN DRYDOCK.

The tank steamer Maverick. which
was burned at the mouth Of the Chris
tiana river, several weeks ago, is in
the dTydOck at the Harlan and Hoi-
lingsworth Company. She was brought
up this morning by the Standard Oh
COmpany's tug, White Rose.
Evening journal., 1898-12-20
Brandyw6ne. Del.. Dec. 20.

Dear Old Santa: l though that I
would take pleasure and write and tell
you what 1 want for Christmas. But
befor ! begain must thank you for
what you gave me last Christmas. I
would please like to have a set of
dishes, a set Of furniture, a schcOlbag,
and a rocker, and lots Of toys, Santa
don't forget to FUN my stocking think
this is all want this Christmas.
Good-by from your friend,
Catharine Lawless.
Evening journal., 1898-12-20
Cut His Name on Morro's Cannon.

While the Yale was anchored OF
MORO castle, after the surrender Of
Santiago, a sailor by the name Of Me
Lean, to illustrate his patriotism, rowed
eshore, climbed to the top Of the grand
old structure, and filed his name good
and deep in the topmost Of the an.
cient guns which point out to the sea
Evening journal., 1898-12-20
Wilmingfnn. ma. 2n.

Dear old Santa Claus: I have been a
good little girl this year and l would
like you to bring me doll a new dress
pair Of skates kitchen set with scales
bureau rocking chair a bed for my doll
some candy and apples pair OF gloves
don't forget my mama and my sister
Nellje good bye dear Old Kriss
Mary Murtha.
No. 534 E. 7th street.
Evening journal., 1898-12-20
MILES THE GUEST OF HONOR.

William j. McClary and Horace G..
Knowles attended the banquet Of the
Sons Of the Revolution at the Hotel
SLratford in Philadelphia last evening.
General Nelson A. Miles was the guest
Of honor. James NJ. Beck was elected
president
Evening journal., 1898-12-20
WilminoIcn nec 2n

Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me
a Bugle a Trotting horse A new over
coat A pair Of Boots A horse cart A
pair Of Gloves Some candy am little
hoy ears old have been a very
good boy don't forget my little sisters
Mary and Nellie so good bye dear Old
KrieE Thomas Murtha,
No. 534 E. 7th street
Evening journal., 1898-12-20
1899. THE SUN. 1899
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TO RIGHT THEORIES AND
RIGHT PRACTICES.
The Sun publishes all the news all
the time, but II does not allow It's col
umns to be degraded by unclean, i'm
moral or purely sensational matter.
Edltorially. the Sun Is the consistent
and unchanglng champion and defend
er of popular rights and interests
against political machines and monop-
olies Of every character. Independent
In an things, extreme in none. II Is
for good laws, good government and
good order.
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lane a year.
Evening journal., 1898-12-20
LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS.

LEFT IN CARE OF THE EVENING
JOURNAL FOR THE GOOD OLD
SOUL.
These letters have been left at this
office to be forwarded to Santa Claus,
ard the Evening Journal herewith pre-
sents them:
Wilmington, Dec 20.
Dear old Santa CLAUS: l am a little
girl Z years old / would like you TO
bring me a new pair of shoes and a
doll that will open and shut its eyes
and a set Of dishes and a baby coach
and some candy and NUTS. please don't
forget little Sister Lillian.
Helen Ewing.
Evening journal., 1898-12-20
OFFTCER CoNFIRMEn

Frank Dirness was confirmed as a
epecial officer at a meeting Of the Po-
lice Commission last night. The invee-
tigation of the case Of Patrolman Gum
was postponed.
Evening journal., 1898-12-20
THE SUSSEX cANprpArE.

Woodburn Martin, of Georgetown,
was in Wilmington to-day building up
his fences for the clerBship CT the
State Senate. He visited the Court
House and held a reception in the
Levy Court room
Evening journal., 1898-12-20
Wflminptnn. nec- 2n.

Dear Santa Claus: I would like to
have a infant doll and I would like to
have a little chair for my infant doll
and a new plaid dress. and 1 want a
lock bracelet and a necklace a little go
cart and little dish pan and a Mack
irtosh and two new rings good bye
Old Santa Claus. From Aline Lowe.
419 Taylor st.
Evening journal., 1898-12-20
KNnY IAIpRnNING

Thomas Knox, VINO was severely
burned about the face in the DUPONT
powder mill explosion, has so changed
for the better that his recovery is al
meet certain.
Evening journal., 1898-12-20
Ru..,a,s New Fortiaed IIarbor.

Russia is going TO turn the harbor Of
Libau. on the Baltic, near Riga, into O
nrst-class naval station and fortress.
The port will be closed 10 merchantmen
and foreigners. for whom the harbor Of
wiudsu is beins atted up.
Evening journal., 1898-12-20
Brandywine. Del.. Dec. 2O.

Dear Santa CLAWS: / am only years
old and please bring me a bicycle, a
train Of cars, a horn, a pair of sleirh
bells, bag Of candy and anything
else you think l need bring it and also
some pretty story books don't forget
my little brother. and 1 think that Is
all need this Christmas but l thank
you for what you brung me last Christ
mas now Goodrby Your friend
Thomas Lawless.
Evening journal., 1898-12-20
EXPLOSION nr Gas

AS Mrs. Goldberg. Of No. AIS King
street, was lighting the gas in her din
ing room the gas exploded, causing the
plaster to fall from the ceiling. No one
wes injured
Evening journal., 1898-12-20

Dear Old Chris: Will you please
bring me a hook and ladder, fire en-
gine, train of cars, some story books,
some gold fish in a glass globe, and a
Christmas tree. Don't forget my little
sister Ethel. She wants a rocking chair,
a don that goes to sleep, some books
and anything else you can spare.
From your little friend,
Leonard G. Hagner,
1909 Poplar street.
Evening journal., 1898-12-20
JURY DISCHARGED.

The United States grand jury appear
ed before Judge Bradford in Federal
Court at 11.30 this morning, and were
discharged from further attendance
there being nc lvsiness for them to
consider.
Evening journal., 1898-12-20
FIRE IN corrRr ROOM

The ashes in a spittoon in the City
Court room caught fire last night
from cigar stump. Cap
tain Chambers extingushed the blaze
before any damage was done
Evening journal., 1898-12-20
INruRFD Bv A FsqI

r. s. Powell. fea on Friday night ol
Ike steps Of the K. Of +. Han. resulting
in partial paralA He has to use
crutches to move around. he Is sNcon-
fined to his room.
Evening journal., 1898-12-20
Wilmington. pei. Dec. "A. 1895

Dear Old Criss:
want a doll, a coach a bed room
suit, ham,ock, a ring, a stove and
some books and a set Of dishes. My
little sister Mary wants dolls, coach,
stove, writing desk book case, a par
lor suit, little tub for my doll And
my little brother James want a wheel
drum, horn. horse and some funny
books. And we all want a Christmas
tree and candy and nuts. Good bye.
From your little friends,
Lizzie, and Mary and James and Harry
Sayere, 90S West 4th st.
Evening journal., 1898-12-20
DAMAGED ENGINE REPAIRED.

Engine No. 2l2, which WIS in
wreck near Washington about a month
ago, wifi be ready to leave the shops
OF the Philadelphia, Wilmington and
Baltimore Railroad Company on
Thursday
Evening journal., 1898-12-20
Wilmington, Dec. 20.
BrannYMlne. Del- nac. BAL

Dear Santa: am only little girl
nine years Old and expect to see you
at Christmas and would like you to
bring me a dolly, story book book
bag and a pair Of leggins to keep me
warm and some candy and nuts and
anything else you want to bring me
and dear Santa do not forget my sister
and my brothers. Good-by Santa,
from your little friend,
May Babby.
and live on IS street Highlands.
Evening journal., 1898-12-20
WANTS TO BE A MACHrNIsT.


George Cox. an office boy at the Har-
.an and Hollingslworth Company, has
applied for admission TO enter as an
apprentice in the machine shops He
viii commence on January 2.
Evening journal., 1898-12-20
Gold

tables and chairs, di-
vans, odd pieces and
Vernis Martin cabi
nets. Reception and
corner chairs for par
lor from $500.
Evening journal., 1898-12-20
sTNDAY scHOOL ASSOCIATION

The Wilmington SUperintC ndents
Sunday School Association ret last
night in Central Presbyterian Church
An interesting paper was read by l.
Elmer Perry. Of Asbury Sunday school
on "The Sabbath School-What is It?"
Evening journal., 1898-12-20
Full

i UII
line of Bamboo nov
elites, India seats, Ia
bourettes, slipper
chairs, desk chairs,
&c.
Evening journal., 1898-12-20

Wilmington, Del, Dec. IA. 1898.
Dear Old Criss:
I want a rocking horse, horn, ex-
press wagon. a boy doll, a train Of cars.
a horse and wagon and lots Of other
little things that you would thingk
would do for a little boys 19 months
and Christmas tree and candy. So
will look for you Christmas eve.
From your little friend,
Edwin L. Woolery,
405 Jefferson st.
Evening journal., 1898-12-20
Wilmingtnn. Dec. 20.

Dear Santa Clause l am a little girl
only 3 years old, and would like for
you to bring me a doll, a coach, a
piano. a little chair, a nice dress. a
pair Of mitts, and lots of other things
some candy and nuts and please don't
forget my sister Helen.
Mary Alderman,
40S Harrison street.
Evening journal., 1898-12-20
Wilmlngton. Del.. "a. 14. 189l

Wilmington, Del, Dec. II, 1893.
Dear Old Criss:
I want a dolly, a ham.ock, a coach,
a story book, a piano, a bed for my
baby hight chair. a wash stand. a
book case, a bed room suit for my doll.
Do not forget my little brother for he
wants a wheel and little Del. regi-
ment. We want a Christmas tree and
lots OF other little things and some
candy and nuts too. So Ord Criss
will look for you Christmas eve. Good
bye.
Catherine ard .r0'~ H@ahev.
Corner of Ash Adams.
Evening journal., 1898-12-20

Red and Green Trading STAMPS
cheerfu.ly given at NJ. Monaghan's
Shoe House. southwest corner Fourth
and Madison streets.
Evening journal., 1898-12-20
Wilmington. "a. 20.

Dear Santa: guess will write you
a letter for what l would like to have.
A pair OF stockings, a football pair
of shoes, some more tools for my tool
chest, some handkerchiefs and a pop
gun; don't forget my two brothers Bur
ton and Walker. / guess ! will c.oee
my letter now. Your little friend,
Frank NJ Heal.
Evening journal., 1898-12-20
$3.50

lady's oak desk, %
in. wide, shaped leg
and sh elf belo W.
Others at 1925, So,
&c , to $50. We sold
out last week on
many patterns, but
have succeeded in
filling in. Our as
sortment is unusually
fine and prices sur
prisingly low.
Evening journal., 1898-12-20

Shoes are presents that can be ap-
precated. CLeland's are the best kind.
Evening journal., 1898-12-20
NeNport. nel.. d. 20-

ITNT77
Dear santa C.aus: Thought l wculd
write and tell you what ] would Ike
20 have want q gossamer and UNI
brella for my dols, and dear littls
Evening journal., 1898-12-20
$500

$500
The.
popular price for a
cobbler seat rocker.
We have four patterns
at this figure. But
those at $4 and SIS
are more attractive
twice over and are
selling better. They
are of quartered oak,
piano polish, a Z d
either WOOD or LEA
THEIR SEATS.
A few rattan rock
ers at $4.25, $500
and Sc. About 10
what they are worth.
They have been sci.
ling too slow and we
have cut them, as we
do not intend to car.
ry any over Xmas.
Evening journal., 1898-12-20

pocket book that fsstens On the belt.
want it for Lily. and a little iron bed
stad with BRASS trimming. want il
for Lily to lay in. Hoping you are
we'll and will come safely with my
things. Mabel II. Sturgeon.
Evening journal., 1898-12-20
WilminsIaon. Dsc. 20.

WlImlnelon. DC W
Dear Old Santa Clause; AS the merry
Christmas time is now drawing near
write you a little letter to tell you
what / would like to find in my stock
ing on Christmas morning
Please bring me an air-rifle, twc
games, a violin. and box of candy.
Hoping you will not for get me, re-
main, dear Santa, your little friend.
While O'Connor,
No. 1904 Shalreross avenue.
Evening journal., 1898-12-20
Dnver. DeI.. "a. I'd.


Dear SANTA C.aws: want you to
bring me a little stove they are only 90
CTS to Miss Benusford am to only one
a home and you can aford
to give me some thing nice you
see senta l am going TO school now
and am going to be good next week II
the girls Will let me. Santa Claws 1
wonk you to bring me some candy u.
l do not wont you 10 bring me a chrie.-
mas tree for do not wont
to have one you know l have
only things / wont you to bring me.
l wonted you to bring me a set of
dishes, but mother gave me that fer a
Christmas present My sister Lizzie
gave me a carpet sweeper, that is nice
I think don't you as news is few
will close Good by From Sadie Law
son, No. 217 LoOckeTman street, Dover
Del.
Evening journal., 1898-12-20

new Morris Chair with
oak frame. 1t is clean
cut, we'll proportional
with broad, comforta
ble arms and is polish
finish. Cushions re.
versiblc and Of fgur-
ed velour-filling Of
cotton felt, guaran-
tecd to hold their.
shape. The full line
is here at $3.50,
.$11.50 to $40.
Our "Special' at
.$13 is selling ahead
of anythin 6 else
shown.
Evening journal., 1898-12-20

Dear Santa Claus: Please. Bring me-
a Trycikle, Large Doll. 1nfant Dciq
a sweeper, Christmas Tree and set
OF Dishes. Doils. Coach and a Infant
Chair. From your Little Friend,
Ethel MariCn Shaw.
No. COS Orange street.
Evening journal., 1898-12-20

Dear Krls / would ike 10 have a
drum, a dol., horn and a whell-bar
row. / have a little brother please
bring him a tin horn and a monkey.
Your little friend John Maloney,
Third and Harrison.
Evening journal., 1898-12-20
Wilmington. Dad. 2O.

and live on IS street Highlands.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-05
FAURE AGAINST REVISION.
French President Will Endeavor to Pre-
vent Revision.

Paris, September 4.-Owing to the
resignation of M. Godefrey Cavaignac OF
the ministry Of war, President Faure re-
turned to Paris this morning and con-
ferred with NJ. Del Case, minister for
foreign affairs, M. Bourgeois, minister OF
public education and General Zurlinden.
The cabinet wi II meet tomorrow ex-
pressly to deal with a request from Mime.
Dreyfus for revision of the proceedings
of the court martial that condemned her
husband.
AS the cabinet is now practically unan1-
nous in favor of revision the outcome OF
the meeting is almost foregone conclu-
sion. 1t is not thought that M. Cayaig-
nac's retirement will involve the resig-
nation of other members.
According to LIE Sior, NJ. Faure, who
received M. Cavaignac today, strongly
urged him to withdraw his resignation.
The paper also asserts that at the council
tomorrow the President will endeavor to
prevent O decision in favor of revision.
On the same authority it is announced
that General Roger, chief Of M. Cavaig-
nac's military staff will retire at his own
reQuest.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-05
MoNTAUK is ALL RIGHT.
So Says Secretary Alger and Adds Word of
Praise for Shafter.

Washington, September 4.-Secretary
Alger tonight said: II feel certain after
a careful examination OF Camp Wikof
that everything possible Is being done for
the men who are detained there. The
camp is an admirable one, the best I
think I ever saw. Sickness, suffering and
death mar what would otherwise be a
magnificent picture. These conditions,
however, are not the result of the situa-
tion of the camp itself, but of the terrible
campaign through which the troops have
ust passed. That campaign of Santiago
will be memorable in the military history
of the world. That success was achieved
so soon and with loss comparatively
small is due to the energy and ability of
General Shafter and his commanding
officers and to the dash, bravery and
splendid fighting qualities of the men OF
General Skaters corps. During all the
time the troops were lying in tine trenches
before Santiago, despite the immediate
difficulties experience in getting supplies
the front, the men suffered very little
from a lack of provisions. II is particu-
larly noticeable that he men who were
actually engaged in tho Santiago cam
paign are not complaining of their treat
ment -
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-05
AN OAKLAND BLOCK BURNED.
Loss BY Fire of Nearly $4,000 in Maine
Town.

Oakland. September 4.-Fire was dis.
covered issuing from Blake Brothers
block of this place at 2 o'clock this after
noon which spread from the basement to
Albert Swain's boot, shoe. and furnish
ing goods store abo We, before the depart
1nent, consisting of handtub, arrived
upon the scene, and Eefore being subdued
had badly damaged the second story of
the building by fire and and adjoining
store occupied by Blake Bros, by smoke
and water. Blake Bros. block is occupied
in the basement by blake Bros, groceries
and provision dealers and, Albert, boot,
shoe and furnishing goods merchants,
both for storage. The first floor by the
same parties for retail purposes and the
second. third and fourth stories by VIM.
A. Blake and Albert Swain for dwelling
nurposes. Swain's loss upon stock and
f1ttings is estimated $4,000, furniture and
household goods $500.
RIake Bros loss about $4,000 upon stock
and fittings and $500 upon furniture and
household goods. The loss upon Blake
Bros. IS building, 5000. About two-thirds
loss covered by insurance. Origin of the
fire unknown.