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Evening journal., 1898-02-09
CONTEMPORARY OPINION
REGULATIONS IN THE COMMOl
SCHOOLS.

SCHOOLS.
Having made a number of visits
during the past year among the COM
mon schools for the purpose OF hearing
the recitations, l was forced to con-
clude that there were no recitatiOns to
be heard. A long experience in teach
ing in private school had led me TO
expect oral demonstration Of problems
in mathematics, including principles;
rehearsals of facts Of science; easy
talk about the behavior Of materials
subjected to experiment, in the prac-
tice of which pupils OF all ages had
been in the habit of making some of
their thoughts clear TO me and to other
listeners, and thereby getting some
grasp of English.
The reading in our common schools,
as judged by the performances In the
large cities. is too often a painful
thing II of boys, loud, infexible, un-
sympathetic and stumbling; If girls,
weak, husky and rapid; a little more
graceful maybe, but as to separation
Of sounds or vigorous pushing of voice,
no better. Nothing like a determina-
tion TO be understood exists. The
teachers are wearing out their voices,
the part Of the pupils is to 'let their
yea be yea, and their nay, nay"
The work In chalk supplements the
teachers voice, adds an infinite amount
of the symbols OF knowledge to those
accumulated between the covers Of
books, many of them tedious affairs
until life is breathed into them. One
of the precepts Of common school SUI
perintendents is, "best teachers use the
most chalk" AS an instance of the
vice Of blackboard and notebook work
| have seen in a normal school two
sides OF a large recitation room COM
pletely covered with an ingenious
analytical presentment of the uses and
ramifications OF relative pronouns. All
this chalkwork had to be laboriOusly
copied by the class Yet its equivalent
was presented In the grammars, and
the time it consumed might have been
applied 10 some utterance by which
these adult pupils could have ex-
changed views, or given some impress
sion of personality to each other.
Pause in the hall of any school-house
and observe the saving OF the teach
er's voice, grating, inflexible. almost
continuous. But such are not the
teachers who believe their work is tC
set the class in motion, to guide and
wind up merely the full and free dis
cussion of the theme Some few mel
low-voiced teachers there are-gifted
sympathetic and rare. They are not
great talkers.-Isabella G.. Oakley in
New York Independent
Evening journal., 1898-02-09
LITIGATIONS MAY ARISE.

UNITED STATES GOVERNAIENT
DEMANDS A CHANGE IN THE
POSTAL SERVICE.
The recent action of the United
States government in demanding a
change in the postal service of Will
mington came to head this afternoon,
when William H. Mcguire, of Danville,
Va, who is the contractor for carrying
the mail from the Wilmington Office
to the trains made a change in the sub
contractors here.
Evening journal., 1898-02-09
MIDLAND ROUTE CALIFORNIA BX-
CURSIONS.
VIA THE CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE &
ST. PAUL RAILWAY TO LOS AN
GELES AND OTHER POINTS IN
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.


SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.
These popular every Saturday Cali
fornia excursions for both first and sec
ond class passengers are personally
conducted" by intelligent, competent
and courteous ''cOuriers," who will at
tend to the wants of all passengers en-
route. This is an entirely new feature
of tourist car service and win be great
ly appreciated by families or parties of
friends travelling together, or by ladies
travelling alone.
The Midland Route Tourist Cars are
upholstered sleeping cars and are sup
piled with all the accessories neces-
sary to make the journey comfortable
and pleasant and the sleeping berth
rate is but $500 (for two persons) from
Chicago to California.
Ask the nearest ticket agent for q
tourist car folder" giving complete
information about the Midland Route
or address Eastern Manager Midland
Route" No. 95 Adams street, Chicago
H., or John r. Pott, District Passenger
Agent, Williamsport, Pa.
Evening journal., 1898-02-09
PLEAsANT MAsQUERIADE.

a pleasant masquerade party was
given at the home of William Fesmire,
No. 105 East Seventh street. Those
present were: Jesse Turner and wife,
George Browning and wife, Charles
Wilkins, Edward Smith and wife. Ed
ward Turner and wife, stephen Talley
and wife, John Grove. William David
son and wife. Frank Sheldon, William
Freye and sisters, Duke McGOnigle
Samuel Floyd and wife. Charles Jeanes
Charles Van VOssin, II. Stewart and
wife, the Misses Weisshart, Spade Tur-
ner, Mrs. Bailey Mr.. Bowers, Mrs
Leach and daughter, Thomas Turner
and WIFE,
Evening journal., 1898-02-09
NO BE BURTED AT OXFORD.

This evening, at o'clock, services
will be held over the remains Of Mrs.
Sophia Gearhart, wife of William H.
Gearhart, at his home, No. All East
Twelfth street. Tomorrow morning
the body will be taken to Oxford, Pa,
for interment. It will be accompanied
by a number of relatives and friends
residing in this city.
Evening journal., 1898-02-09
sUBPOENAs FOR ADDICKs.

Deputy United States Marshal Clark
went to Claymont this morning, the
home of j. Edward Addicks, and sum-
moned the gas magnate to appear as
witness in the suit of Godfrey Morse
VS.. the Bay State Gas Company.
Evening journal., 1898-02-09
DoNNELLY TOOK POSSESSION.

John Donnelly was a defendant in Mag
istrate keuey's court last night on the
charge Of tresnass. preferred by w. J.
Fisher. a real estate agent The testi-
mOny was to the effect that Donnelly
moved into the house at No. 1902 Pleasant
street without having tse right. The case
was dismissed with costs.
Evening journal., 1898-02-09
AGFD MAN QUIETLY BURIED.

Private interment of the remains OF
the late John H. Sinclair was made in
Riverview Cemetery this afternoon.
The services, which were held at his
late residence, No. sos West Third
street. were attended by relatives and a
few close friends, it being the desire
of the family to make the funeral
quiet one. He was 65 years old.
Evening journal., 1898-02-09
Nrm Rmn pREPARED.

The new bill permitting City Council
to appropriate money for harbor i'm
provement has been prepared by Will
liam f. Smalley, attorney for the Board
of Trade, and will be sent to Dover i'm
mediately.
Evening journal., 1898-02-09
SOME EMPLOYEES WAGES RAISED

Some OF the employees and laborers
of the p, w. & B. railroad in this city
have received an advance Of 11s cents
per hour in their wages. The men
were very much elated and surprised,
as no increase was looked for.
Evening journal., 1898-02-09
MASQUERADE DANCE PARTY.

Miss Ola Pennington gave an enjoy
able masquerade dance at her home,
Fourth and Franklin streets, last
night. Luncheon was served at ~
O'Clock. Her guests were Miss Turner,
Miss HinksOn, Miss Poinsett, Miss
Miss Hansell, Miss Truitt, Miss Fair
lamb, Miss Rettew. Miss Pennington
Mr. Turner, Mr.. Klund, Mr.. Bronstein
Mr.. Chambers, Mr.. Poinsett, Mr.. Pierce
Mr.. Willis, Mr.. Pennington. MIR. ORA
per- Mr. Taggart and others.
Evening journal., 1898-02-09
sPRAINED HER ANKLE.

Miss Lizzie Reed, Of No. 1914 Van
Buren street, sprained her ankle while
at work in the Jessup and Moore paper
mills yesterday. She was taken to her
home
Evening journal., 1898-02-09
ADJUDGED INSANE.

William Naylor, colOred, II years
old. was examined by Drs. Hughes and
Elbert this morning at the police sta
tion and adjudged insane. He will be
taken to Farnhurst.
Evening journal., 1898-02-09
DIR. AGNEW's OINTMENT CIrREs

DIR. AGNEW'S OINTMENT CURES
PlLES.-ltching. Bleeding and Blind
Piles. Comfort in one application. II
cures in three to six nights. II
cures all skin diseases in young and
.o.d. A remedy beyond compare. and il
never fails. 30 cents.-43. Sold by Millei
Drug Company. 402 Market street: N
3. Dantorth Market and seconds streets
Evening journal., 1898-02-09

The street-cleaning contractors are
now afraid that the woman street COM
missioner will compel them to use
sand-soap and scrubbing brushes in
stead Of brooms and horse carts.
Evening journal., 1898-02-09
ROBBERS Big HAUL
BOSTON ONE-PRICE HOUSE LOOT
ED LAST NIGHT BY BURGLARS.

Burglars last night effected an en-
trance in the rear of the Boston One
Price Clothing house, at No. 212 Ship
ley street, by breaking a window and,
with the aid of a chain, got in the
store.
The thieves ransacked the store, TAX
ing all of the money in the drawers
and jewelry, neckties. shirts and cloth
ing valued at $3.50. This is the fourth
time that the store has been robbed
The police are at work on the case.
Evening journal., 1898-02-09

When ex-senator John j. Ingalls, be-
gins reporting the Congressional pro-
ceedings for that press syndicate, he
must sink his individuality entirely
or the speaker OF the Senate will be
compelled to knock him in the head
with the gavel.
Evening journal., 1898-02-09
LEVY COURTS WORK.

Revision Of the New Castle and
Blackbird assessments was completed
and they were reported. Books OF
Mill Creek, White Clay Creek and the
Second ward of Wilmington were taken
up to-day.
Evening journal., 1898-02-09

II the General Assembly will devote
a little Of its spare time 10 making a
master-key for councilmanic as well as
legislative deadlocks. it will confer a
favor upon the people at large and
upon the Democrats of Wilmington in
particular.
Evening journal., 1898-02-09

All communications intended for inser-
ton In this column should be addressed to
Society Editor, care of the Evening Jour-
nal. Communications should be written
on one side Of the paper only.
Evening journal., 1898-02-09

Thirty cigarettes are consumed daily
by the Queen Regent OF Spain, and the
social purity advocates never say a
word to her about reforming.
Evening journal., 1898-02-09

General Blanco may be "the softest-
hearted Spaniard living" but we will
take the contract to drive a ten-penny
nail with his cards.
Evening journal., 1898-02-09

Richard Ferguson was buried at Mid
dletown to-day. In him the Democ-
racy Of New Castle county has lost a
staunch and sturdy supporter and a
man who served the people well in his
limited official sphere has gone to his
reward.
Evening journal., 1898-02-09

Dreyfus is an exile on DEVILS Island,
and the French have a keen apprecia-
lion of the name Of the place and what
can be raised on the strength Of il.
Evening journal., 1898-02-09

That poor Kentucky genius who has
invented a water-filter will have to go
outside the state for his financial
backing.
Evening journal., 1898-02-09

With two rival queens and presi-
dent the little republic of Hawaii GER
tainly does not need another presi-
dent.
Evening journal., 1898-02-09

That Missouri man who traded two
gravestones for a bicycle may take a
header which will lead his Surviving
relatives to contest the legality Of the
original trade
Evening journal., 1898-02-09
THE SUIT AWARDED

Judge Dallas yesterday afternoon
granted to James II. Hoffecker, solicit
tor for Godfrey Morse in the suit
against the Bay State Gas Company.
an application to file an amendment To
the suit.
Evening journal., 1898-02-09
THE BUILDING COMMITTEE.

Archdeacon Hail. George A. Elliott and
r.. A. Van Trump. are the building COM
mittee appointed TO select plans FOR The
cone truction Of the new rectory 1of st.
Johns Church.
Evening journal., 1898-02-09
-FICHRF AND OANCTNC

The progressive euchre and dance
given ny the Benevolent Pioneer LII
cray, Association In Eden Hall last
night was an exceptionally pleasant af-
Evening journal., 1898-02-09

There is bloodless battle going on
az Smyrna. The streets Of the town
are being shelled.
Evening journal., 1898-02-09

VIII some patriot please throw a
rotten American apple at the head OF
the Kaiser?
Evening journal., 1898-02-09

The Prince OF Wales does not pa
tronize one set of merchants. but dis
tributes his trade among a great num-
Der. This makes the honor much less
expensive to the merchants.-Kansas
City Times.
Evening journal., 1898-02-09

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
Evening journal., 1898-02-09

PRINCETON ALUMNIS DINNER.
John Biggs, of this city attended
the thirty-irst annual dinner of the
Princeton Alumni Association, of
Philadelphia, at the Bellevue Hotel
last night. Among others present were
Sussex Delaware Davis, former Della
warean.
Evening journal., 1898-02-09
RECENT LITERATURE

Whilst savings banks are very desir-
able in the interests of the people, for
many reasons, il does not seem that
the system of government paternalism
should be extended in this direction
In the South and West, where savings
banks do not exist. they can be easily
established under the system in vogue
in New York State in particular, and
in New England, where no capital is
required. A certain number Of men
under the supervision of the banking
department organize themselves into
a body called trustees, and after eX-
animation as to their qualifications
their standing and reputation, if the
department determines that bank is
necessary in the locality suggested
the trustees are authorized to receive
deposits and they attend to the bust
ness in person until the bank has ac-
cumulated sufficient surplus to pay lis
own expenses. If any community
would like to benefit the working
classes, they have only to have such I
system adopted in the several statel
and go ahead-Gunter's Magazine 70.
/ February.
Evening journal., 1898-02-09

fair. Miss Anna White won the wo-
mans first prize, and Miss Mary ]. Kel-
ley the second. Thomas F. Finn, cap
tured the mems first prize, and +. J.
Hanlon the second.
Evening journal., 1898-02-09

Arthur McCloskey is doing cleri-
cal work in the Office Of the clerk Of
the peace.
Evening journal., 1898-02-09

The very readable series of papers
which Edward Everett Hale is writing
for The outlook continues to grow in
interest That printed in the Febru-
airy magazine number deals with
Lowells life and friendships in col
lege, and contains some examples Of
his poetic work when he was one of the
editors OF "Harvardiana." DR.. Hale
In this instalment tells the true story
OF Lowell's suspension from college
just before graduation, about which
for many years absurd and absolutely
unfounded stories have been circu-
lated The true cause of the suspen.
sion was simply and solely younl
Lowells lack Of regularity in the at
tendance upon the college chapel exer
cises.
Evening journal., 1898-02-09
)FFICE 7TH

OFFICE 7TH AND KING. PHONE 545.
II. T. Sergeant. dealer in Coal an
Wood. Large Pea Coal for family use
Hickory Wood for open crates.
Evening journal., 1898-02-09
THE PROFESSORS SURPRISE.

THE PROFESSORS SURPRISE.
Professor Isaac T. Johnson was the
recipient of a pleasant surprise party
given by Miss Johnson, a relative,
whom he and his wife are entertain
ing. The professors Sabbath school
class and several teachers and friends
were the guests of the evening and
their presence took him thoroughly by
surprise
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-18

prorriations for the next fiscal year. They
aggregate dess S51 100000 for the sinking

prorriations for the next fiscal year. They
aggregate dess S51 100000 for the sinking
fund.- $3.50. .4S9.S52. -@s- i
The total estimated revenues Qncluding
postal 'revenues) Mr.. Anison's tables
showed, were $4s2. 81. .sl7; an excess Of a.
024.79o over the estimated ordinary appro-
priations. The appropriations for the war.
Mr.. Allison gave as follows:
National defense (act OF March 8. 1889,
SO, 600 900: army, fortifcations and navy,
act of May 4. $35 100 900: fortifcations, n. .0OO-
900; naval act increase over 1888 for war
purposes), $23,1OOOOO; naval deficiencies.
1SsS s22. 2.275, 900: naval establishment for 1889.
additional. s750OO,O0o: naval auxiliary bill.
81 600; immune bill and engineer bill. $l5-
100000; army for 1899, additional. $15o.00o0Oo
Total appropriations on account OF the
war, $379, 9,19s0Oo
At 8 o'clock the bill was laid aside and
Mr.. Hale, Of Maine. presented a resolution
in memory of the late Seth L. Milliken. a
representative from Maine. Eulogies were
pronounced by Mr.. Hale, Mr.. Mills. OF
Texas: Mr.. Carter Of Montana: Mr.. Raw
lins. of Utah: Mr. GallInger. of New Hamp-
shire. and Mr.. Frye, of Maine.
At the conclusion Of the addresses. the
senate, at $3.50 p. M, as further mark
OF respect, adjourned.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-18
REFUSES TO DISCUSS IT.
Lord Salisbury Makes No Reply to
Questions Concerning Mr.. Cham
berIain's Speech.

Lord Salisbury Makes No Reply to
Questions ConcerninE Mr.. Cham
berlain's Speech.
LONDON, May 17.-In the house of lords
to-day. the Liberal leader the Earl Of KIM
berly, questioned the government as to its
intention in regard to Wei-Hai-Wei, re-
ferred to the recent speech Of the secretary
of state for the colonies. Mr.. Joseph Cham
berlain. saying the alliance mentioned by
the latter could only have been an alliance
for mutual defense against Russia, and
asked IL the matter was SO far advanced
that We may soon hear Of a great alliance
with a European power?"
He explained that he could not conceive Of
an alliance with the United States because
1t would be contrary to the policy the lat
ter has always pursued, adding; that. unless
the government had made such approaches
in the direction of an alliance that ere long
the house may hear of its conclusion. MOTH
ing was more likely to prevent It's conclu-
sion than Mr.. Chamberlain's speech.
The Marquis of Salisbury, in reply, de-
clined to discuss Mr.. Chamberlains speech,
on the plea that he did not have it in his
hands.
Referring to Wei-Hai-Wei. the premier
declared that port had been occupied ito
encourage Chinese reform and to show ia
pan and Korea our naval power"
Continuing, the Marquis of Salisbury, said
the governments policy was the develop
'ment of commerce and friendly relations
with all nations
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-18
MANILA MUST SOON YIELD.
Famine Resulting From the Block,
ade VIII Render Cnpitulation
n

ade VIII Render Capitulation
50 Unavoidable.
LONDON. May 1s-The Hong Kong
correspondent of the Standard says:
1T is expected owing to the strict block
ade and the famine resulting from it, that
the city Of Manila will soon be compelled to
capitulate to the American blockading
squadron under Admiral Dewey"
The Hong Kong correspondent Of the
Times. telegraphing Tuesday, says:
"Aguinaldo and the principal leaders in
the recent rising left to-day in the United
States dispatch boat McCulloch for Cavite.
They will attempt to persuade the natives
to attack Manila in few days. They
have promised Admiral Dewey to regulate
their conduct in accordance with the prin-
ciples of humanity.
''The Americans are evidently anxious to
complete their conquest before the arrival
of the troops from San Francisco. British
residents now take a more hopeful view
and famine is no longer feared"
A dispatch to the Times from Manila,
dated May 13, says:
"As a means of keeping the natives loyal
and inducing them to refrain from assist
ing the Americans, Governor General Au-
gusti has instituted a consulting assem-
bly,, composed of fifteen members of mixed
and native blood. Its president Is Senior
Paterno, who achieved the late peace and
accompanied the rebels to Hong Kong in
December.
Preparations are being made to send
food supplies to outlying districts in case
Of bombardment. The archbishop Of
MaEila appoints June II as day of re-
joicing at the renewed conservation of the
Philippine islands to the sacred heart Of
Jesus"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-18

speaking on subject which has long oc-
cupied the minds of thoughtful men on
both ysides-of the Atlantic had produced
good effect =.
ROME. May 17.-Ex-Premfer Crispi,
ItaIy's ablest statesman and diplomat. said
in private conversation yesterday. talking
of the British colonial. .secretary's suggest
ing an Anglo-American alliance:
England, foreseeing Americas future
prominence among nations. prudently
wishes to profit thereby.
III foresaw the great republics coming
influence years ago. and discussed. with
Caprivi, when chancellor Of Germany. the
advfsabiftty Of forestalilng and stemming
it by means of a commercial league of
European nations. joint customs regula-
tions-and other measures.
But now the torrent is upon us, and
Europe must consent to see her future
complications settled by large admixture
of American methods and principles"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-18
PREPARING TO SAIL.
Cruiser Charleston Is Expected to
Leave for the Philippines =.
~ This Morning. 50.

SAN FRANCISCO. May 1.-THE Charles
ton is preparing. to sail for Manila within
| the next twenty-four hours. The newspa-
per correspondents who have been detailed
to join the vessel have gone to Mare ISL
and. pursuant to Instructions received from
Commander. Glass. The Charleston will
probably come down from the island during
the night, anchor in the harbor adjust her
compasses and sail tomorrow morning.
1t is now certain that she will precede
the City of Pekin, which is to take the
first detachment Of troops to the Philip
pines. ..-.. -.
The first real work indicative as to the
time the Pekin will depart took place to-
day. squad of men from the preside was
detailed to store her provisions and ar
rangements are being perfected for the
quartering. of the men who Will go with
her to join Admiral Dewey. --..,
The City of Sydney and the Australia
are also being coaled.
General Merriam has decided that no
more troops can be stationed at the pre-
sidio. with due regard to the health of the
present occupants. and has made arrange
ments to station in the old Bay district
racetrack all the troops from Oregon. Wy
oming. Nebraska. Colorado. Minnesota,
Kansas. Utah and Idaho.
VALLEJO. CAL, May 1.-THE cruiser
SGdTi6slou WILL pTOUaDluly- sail IOr
the Philippines tomorrow morning. She
will finish coalins tonight and, as all her
ammunition and stores are aboard, nothing
will remain to delay her further when the
necessary preliminaries have been accom-
plished. Her complement of officers is as
follows:
Captain Henry Glass, commanding.
Lieutenant Gottfried Bucklinger. execu-
| tive officer.
Lieutenant William Braunersruther, nav
| igator.
Lieutenant Frank NJ. Bostwick, Slocum,
Coontz; Ensigns William A. Moffet and
/ Waldo Evans. watch officers.
Surgeon, Henry T. Perry: past assist
ant surgeon, Ammen Farenholt; paymas-
te-, James s. Philips; chief engineer,
Robert W. Gait; past assistant engineer,
J. II. Mexican: assistant engineers, w. G..
Marshall. c. E. Leiper and j. B. Henry;
boatswain. D. Glynn; gunner, A. A.
Phelps; carpenter. J. H. Gill. and pay
| clerk, F. NJ. Phillips
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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-18
WAR RuMoRs IN HAVANA.
Little That Ii Positive in the Way Of
News Seems to BE Avail.

Little That Ii Positive In the Way Of
News Seems to BE Avail
.- able.
HAVANA, May 1L-tCopyright, 1888, by
the Associated Press) Inquiries made at
reral Blanco was unwilling to receive Lieu
tenant Brainard. United States navy, the
special agent OF the government Of the
United States. in the matter of the propo-
sal to exchange Spanish prisoners for the
two newspaper men, Messrs. Thrall and
Jones. because the general considered the
lieutenant was not empowered with suf-
ficient authority Therefore, he simply ac-
cepted the documents presented by the lieu
tenant and consulted with the Spanish gov
ernment on the subject. The answer from
Madrid has not yet been received.
All sorts Of war rumors are in circulation
here from Spanish sources. Among them,
it is said that a number Of Americans in
q boat recently tried to remove some tor
pedoes at the entrance OF Cardenas bay.
whereupon one Of the torpedoes exploded.
the boat and its crew it is alleged to have
been blown up. The report, however, is
not officially confirmed.
Another report has 1t that documents
taken from the American correspondents
confined IN the Cabanas fortress are in the
possession Of Captain General Blanco.
Their money is said to have been deposited
at the British consulate.
Still another report says the woman ano
child killed during the bombardment OF
Cardenas by American vessels were tne
wife and daughter Of one OF the pilots
on the American ships.