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Evening journal., 1898-10-06
THE COLLEGE RECEPTION
GOLDEY COLLEGE STUDENTS ARE
GIVEN A RECEPTION BY PRO
FESSOR AND MRS. H. S. GOLDEY.

GOIDEY COLLEGE STUDENTS ARE
GIVEN A RECEPTION BY FRO
FESsOR AND MRS. H. S. GOLDEY.
If anybody hadn't a good time last
night, he wasn't at Goidey College re-
ception. There everyone went in for
having a good time, and had it, The
merry laughter of the students could be
heard half a square away from the coll
lege. Everybody IN Wilmington knows
that when Professor and Mrs. H. s..
Goldey give the students a reception,
everyone has a good time, and last
night the program arranged was an
excellent one. There are students at the
college from many points, and last
night they got acquainted. Young men
and young women from New Jersey,
Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland,
Pennsylvania and Delaware, mingled
together, and forgot their books and
school work, and that they were many
miles from home. As is often remark
ed, everyone at Goldey College has a
pleasant time. Last night was an of
night" and everyone turned out and
helped TO make the affair enjoyable.
Fortune-telling occupied part of the
program. As the fortunes were told
they were reported in shorthand by
Mrs. Maclean, and afterwards read to
those present, much to their amuse-
ment. Considerable fun was created by
blackboard drawing, each person TAX
ing part being blindfolded. 1t was de-
cided that Charles Watson, of Pennsyl.
w mia v,oc pnfftIad fO the first DriZe
and Frank Davenport, of New Jersey
to the scond.
The proceedings were wound up b!
the singing Of the national anthem, anC
everybody went away happy.
Evening journal., 1898-10-06
rAIL STYLES DERBY HATS.

Now ready at Ross, 21o Market street
All the leading fashionable shapes tor
Fall and Winter. The best $500 Hat
in Wilmington, unexcelled for quality
and finish. Stetson's S4OO and $500
for $3.50 and $500. The best values ever
offered at S1OO, S1.25 and S1.50. Prices
guaranteed the lowest Headquarters
for Fall and Winter Underwear. Agents
for Stearns and Eclipse Bicycles. Ne"
Bicycle Department, second floor.
Evening journal., 1898-10-06
HIGGINS BUYS A PROPERTY.

Ge,uge c. Marls & Son have sold for
Joseph A. Bond his property, compris-
ing the entire tract Of land, 100 by 292
fest, bounded by Fifth and Sixth ave-
MUGS and Brown and Anchorage stree.s,
to Francis p. Higgins for 81 200.
Evening journal., 1898-10-06

Herbert Leroy Bissell who was the
otenographer for the court Of inquiry
on the examination into the wreckins
of the Maine, is visiting his parents, IN
this city. He has with him many relics
of the Maine.
Evening journal., 1898-10-06

So great has been the publicity given
the pedestrian tour Of Rev. leighton
Coleman, d. D., III. d.. that during the
next four weeks every bewhiskered
tramp in West Virginia will be posing
ais the bishop Of Delaware.
Evening journal., 1898-10-06

What do Mcdaniel, Stidham and
Bradley think OF this declaration made
by the Morning News with respect TO
the recent primary election? 1T was
an open fight and the victors were the
real choice of a plurality of the voters
in each district and in the county at
large" If this is true, somebody has
been doing como tall lying about Tay-
lor.
Evening journal., 1898-10-06
Outing Flannels.

1000 yards of the 12%c
grade in new patterns in rem
nants of 10 to 20 yards or
smaller quantities if desired
at SC per yard.
Evening journal., 1898-10-06
RED STAR COUPONS

Arc here to stay. All rumors. to the
contrary are absolutely face Cail and
examine the new premiums at the
Home Coupon Exchange, 419 Market
street.
Evening journal., 1898-10-06
Wrapper Flannels

are Just added to our stock i'll
thirty new styles and color
ings at the new price of Sc
per yard.
Evening journal., 1898-10-06

THOMAS J. TALLEY's ACCIDENT.
While in Philadelphia yesterday
Thomas ]. Talley lost his footing on a
slippery pavement and fell. He GUS.
tanned a severe sprain of the right
wrist and bruised his right side.
Evening journal., 1898-10-06
IN A SOCIAL WAY.
Little Happenings of Interes t
to Wilmington People.
IN AND OUT OF THE CITY
A QUIET MARRIAGE AT THE GER
MAN LUTHERAN PARISH HOUSE
LAST NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
OF WILMINGTON PEOPLE AND
THEIR FRIENDS.

All communications intended for inser-
tion I'm this column should be addressed TO
Society Editor, care of the Evening Jour
nal. Communications should be written
on one side Of She paper only,
Evening journal., 1898-10-06

If cur Republican friends are 90 fearful
that Democratic Legislature will elect
Congressman Handy to succeed United
States Senator George Gray, why don't
they pledge THE Democratic nominees
to Mr.. Gray and then swing in and
support th5m? A Republicans spe-
cialty is talking to the galleries.
Evening journal., 1898-10-06

Judge Clayton, Of Delaware county,
has extended his foreign tour to the
Holy land. This news must be COM
forting to some Of his political oppo-
nents.
Evening journal., 1898-10-06
Winter Skirts,

made Of satine, moreen and
knit goods at very low prices:
Satine Skirts, lined or unlined, 81 to
$3
Fancy Satine Skirts, S1.5O to $3.50.
Black Moreen Skirts, $3.50 to 81.
Silk Moreen Skirts, 81.
Cotton Knit Skirts, 25c. and SOC.
Wool Knit Skirts, 81 to S1.75.
Evening journal., 1898-10-06
WM. B. SHARP G co.
TO THE MOUsTAISS

LOW RATES TO MAUCH CHUNh
AND THE SWTTCHBACK VIA
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
viii run its next persOnally-conducted
Autumnal excursion to the switch
back" on Wednesdays, October y and
10. A special train will be run on the
following schedule. and excursion tick
cts, including ride over the famous
Switchback railroad, will be sold at
rates quoted:
Evening journal., 1898-10-06
Baby Sacques

of finest wool, plain white and
with colored borders, sure to
please every baby that gets
one-25c, SOC, 75c and 81.
Evening journal., 1898-10-06
Toques,

the newest knit head gear for
children in new bright colors
and fancy efects-25c and
soc.
Evening journal., 1898-10-06
For Saturday,

Hill bleached Muslin, yard wide, sc.
Standard Prints, 4c.
Outing Flannel, SC.
Percales, yard wide, 6Mc.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-04-06

could 1t determine the nature and measure
OF Its full duty In the matter"
The usual procedure was followed, as in
all cases of casualty or disaster to national
vessels of any maritime state.
"A naval court of inquiry was at once or
ganized, con posed of officers well qualified
by rank and practical experience to dis
charge the onerous duty imposed upon them
Aided by a strong force of wreckers and
divers the court proceeded to make thor
ough investigation the spot employing
every available means for the impartial and
exact determination Of the causes of the ex-
ploslon. Its operations have been conduct
ed with the utmost deliberation and judg-
ment, and. while independently pursued, no
source of Information was neglected and the
fullest opportunity was allowed for a stimuli
taneous investigation by the Spanish author
ities
''The finding of the court of inquiry was
reached after twenty three days of continu-
ous labor, on the 21st OF March, instant, and
having been approved on the I'D by the com
mander In chief of the United States naval
force on the North Atlantic station was
transmitted to the executive. 1t Is here
with laid before the Congress, together with
the voluminous testimony taken before the
court"
The President then gave brief synopsis
of the boards report, with the conclusions
reached and concluded his message as fol-
lows:
~ have directed that the finding of the
court Of inquiry and the views of this Gov
ernment thereon be communicated to the
Government of her Majesty, the Queen Re-
gent and I do not permit myself to doubt
that the sense of justice of the Spanish ma
tion will dictate course OF action suggested
by honor and the friendly relations of the
two governments.
at will be the duty of the Executive to
advise the Congress of the result and in the
meantime consideration is invoked.
When the reading of the document was
completed the Senate agreed to the print
ing of the message, report and testimony
and the reference of the documents to the
Committee on Foreign Affairs. Both
| houses then adjourned.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-04-06

In which the renewal Of visits Of our war
vessels to Spanish waters was discussed and
accepted, the peninsular authorities at Mad
rid ana Havana were advised Of the purpose
OF this government to resume friendly naval
Visits at Cuban ports, and that In that view
the Maine would forthwith call at the port Of
Havana.
spanish Government with appreciation Of
the friendly character OF the visit of the
Maine and with notification of intention to
return the courtesy by sending Spanish ships
to the principal ports of the United States.
"The Maine continued in the harbor of
Havana during the three weeks following
her arrival. No appreciabe excitement at
tended her stay; on the contrary, feeling
OF relief and confidence followed the resump-
tion OF the long-interrupted friendly inter
course. So noticeable was this immediate
effect of her visit that the consul general
strongly urged that the presence of our
ships in Cuban waters should be kept up by
retaining the Maine at Havana, or. In the
event OF her recall. by sending another YES
sci there to take her place"
The President referred 10 the disaster on
the night Of Feb. Is, the rescue of the sur
vivors and care of the wounded. Then he
proceeded:
"The appalling calamity fell upon the peo-
pie of our country with crushing force and
for brief time an intense excitement pre-
vailed, which In a community less just and
self-eontroled than ours might have led
TO heavy acts of blind resentment.
This spirit however, soon gave way to
the calmer processes of reason, and to re-
solve to investigate the facts and await ma
terial proof before forming a judgment as
to the cause, the responsibility, and, II the
facts warranted, the remedy due. This course
necessarily recommended itself from the
outset to the Executive, for only In the light
OF dispassionately ascertained certainty
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-04-06
REPORT ON THE MAINE
AS PRESENTED TO CONGRESS.
Finding of Court of Inquiry Shows Conclu-
sively That the Warship Was Destroyed
by the Explosion of a Nine

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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-04-06

must wait on the Spanish elections, but if
Spanish elections are as rotten as Span
ish diplomacy we had better not wait.
Let us awake said Mr.. Mason, in coDclu-
sion, ito glorious war, as did our fathers
war that shall insure the honor and re-
spect Of our flag all over the world"
A storm has been gathering in Con-
gress. Monday afternoon and Tuesday
morning before the cabinet met the Presi-
dent was given to understand by leaders
in Congress that unless he intervened soon
he would have the matter taken out of his
hands by Congress, which body has the
right to declare war. The President has
considered every conceivable plan looking
toward peace, but Congress will hear moth
ing but Intervention for Cuban indepen-
dence. A Senator who is conservative
made the statement that the President
would be compelled to intervene for inde-
pendenre whether he wished to or not.
The revolt in the House against further
nostponement of action on the Cuban issue
eliminated in q conference Of Republican
members whose ideas are in accordance
with a positive course. About fifty repre-
sentatives attended, representing all sec
tions. Representative Hopkins of Illinois,
member Of the Ways and Means Com
mittee, presided, and Representative Joy
of Missouri was secretary. The meeting
was called TO take steps tc secure imme-
diate Intervention in some form and the
recognition of Cuban independence.
It was pointed out that while it was fit
that the executive should be given, as he
had been, a reasonable time within which
TO advise, it was exclusively the func-
ton of Congress to declare war, commence
hostilities or take action of thai character.
The remarks made carried .he view that
mere recognition OF belligerency was
not to be considered, for it would not Of
itself bring a cessation of hostilities and
that Intervention. armed and immediate,
and recognition of Independence only
would be considered
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-04-06

olution recognized the independence of the
Cuban republic. Rawlins (Utah) offered
one declaring a state of war between
Spain and the United States. Allen (Neb.)
offered one recognizing independence and
Senator Foraker said he would insist up
on early consideration of his resolution.
Mason Qll.) followed the introduction
of the resolutions in the Senate with a
vigorous war speech. He described WV
idly the disaster to the Maine. lie said
that if ninety of the victims had been Sen
atOrs or sons of Senators we would not
have been forty days declaring war. Yet
the lives of all Americans were sacred
alike under our law and equally entitled
to consideration. Mr.. Mason said the ca
tastrophe should be replied to vigorously.
He could not speak for others, but for
himself he was for war. This declaration
brought out a vigorous outburst of ap-
pause from the galleries.
The Illinois Senator declared there
could be no peace so long as European
nation owns and butchers its slaves on
this hemisphere He said it was not nee
essary for the Maine court to fix the re-
sponsibilitay. The law did that. If it
was a torpedo or a mine it was a Spanish
torpedo or Spanish mine. Hence Spain
must answer. He would oppose any pro-
position looking to l. demnity, as he would
oppose making a olplomati incident Of
the catastrophe. He would oppose any
kind of autonomy or any plan to assist
Spain, but his demand was that the Span
ish flag should be driven from the western
hemisphere Neither did he believe Cuba
should be required to pay an indemnity
to Spain. "We are told" he said. 1--WE
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-04-06
THINK SPAIN GUILTY.
Members of Congress Say the Verdict
Is Moral Indictment

Members of Congress Say the Verdict
Is a Moral Indictment.
The consensus of opinion in the lower
house of Congress is that Spain is under
moral indictment for responsibility, in
greater or lesser degree, in the Maine dis
aster. The report of the naval court Of
inquiry and the Presidents message have
evoked many public declarations in favor
of prompt and vigorous Intervention in
Cuba, and the majority in the House
shows impatience for further steps by
President Mckinley. Neither Speaker
Reed, Mr. Dingley the floor leader of the
majority, nor Mr.. Bailey, the Democratic
leader of the House, would make any com
ment on the Presidents message. Other
members, however, were not so reticent.
Their views follow:
Warner QlL)-We should now act
Livingston (Ga.)-The message reads ike
an apology.
Hopkins (Ill)-I think the next stem shou,d
be armed Intervention.
Hull Qowa)-I favor immediate interyen-
ton In Cuba by this country.
Babeock (Wis.)-The President has been
very conservative in his action.
Doekery Mo.l-I confess to a deep sense
Of disappointment at its tenor.
Cooper (Texas)-We cannot AFFORD TO ac-
cept blood money for dead patriotic sailors.
M,cIeary fdinn.) 1.-The report is not full
enough ~ aarrant one In stating a final opin-
ion.
Bell (Colo.)-TAe people should demand
that Spain negative all responsibility or neg
lect at once.
Jett l.l-Intervention is wanted By the
people, and nothing short of it will be salts
factory TO them.
Quigg (N Y.(-War is hide rs and should
be resorted to only when no other course is
possible in justice and self-respert-
Lands und. III am In favor Of ordering
Spain ont of the western hemisphere and II
she does not go / am In favor OF putting her
out
McMillin (Tenn. )-The message is thor
oughly noneommittal and does not aequaint
Congress with the policy Of the administra-
ton.
Savers Texas)-I will not vote for an an.
preparation 70 furnish food for the suffering
Cubans unless 1t be accompanied by armed
intervention.
Cummings On. Y.)-I have no comment to
make. The American people will make their
own comment. and make 1t so loud that even
the deaf will hear them.
Dolliyer aowal-Our duty to end the mis-
cry in Cuba by whatever means neces-
sary is plain. I hope that there viii be no
hesitation and little delay.
Foss 1ll)-The report fails to hx the re-
snonsIbility. but IL will be difficult to make
the American people believe that Spain did
naf have something TO do with II.
curtis tkan.l-I think the time has come
"a recognize the independence of Cuba, te
notify Spain that its inhuman policy must
eease at once or this government will inter-
Russeu fC,onn. .l--Congress and the country
| a,,ght 10 receive this message Of the Presi-
dent and the report as the fereruaner Of
some decisive 'aR, DELAYED only for two
ssans-first, to e. aust every effort to pre-
serve peace with honor TO ourselves and Jus
tIce to Cuba. and. second. 10 prepare most
effectively for war.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-04-06

naturally, admit the interference which is
foreshadowed in the American note. and
deprecates the sending of official relief
and war vessels to Cuba as being the very
elements that have retarded the progress
of the Spanish rule in the island.
Spain reminds the United States of all
the concessions she has made to preserve
cordial relations and conciliate America.
the last proof being her willingness to sub.
nit the conflicting commission reports to
arbitration. In conclusion, the Spanish
reply shows that the Government believes
that it has reached the extreme limit of
concessions compatible with the honor and
dignity of Spain, and will not admit en-.
croachments on her rights of sovereignty
in the West Indies"
The correspondent adds that the Amer
ican note lays stress on the fact that the
contingencies are now fast approaching
for the action which was frequently and
clearly foreshadowed in presidential mes
sages and diplomatic correspondence dur
ing the last three years.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-04-06
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EARTHQUAKE CAUSES PANIC.
Residents of San Francisco Frightened
hv Seismic Shocks.


Residents of San Francisco and neigh
boring cities were much excited over the
earthquake which shook the city and vi
cinity just before midnight Wednesday.
The vibrations continued fifteen seconds
after the shock was felt and many per-
sons were thrown into panic. Buildings
trembled on their foundations, telegraph
and telephone wires were broken and
numberless panes OF glass were broken
during the short space of time the shock
was felt. Several hours elapsed before
the fears of the panic-stricken populace
were quieted and the streets cleared Se-
we're shocks were felt at Sacramento, San
Jose, Merced, Stockton and Santa Cruz.
The shock vas confined to northern Cal
ifornia Vallejo and Mare Island suffer
ed much damage, the loss at the navy
yard being estimated at not less than $685.
900. The naval hospital was wrecked and
the Government sawhill thrown down.
In the town of Vallejo, just across the
channel, the loss runs into the thousands.
At the University Of California In Berke-
ley the seismograph at the students OBJ
servatory in Berkeley showed that the
shock lasted between thirty and forty sec
onds. The general direction OF the vibra-
ton was from east to west. The instru-
ment showed that the shock was heavy
e., a small araa
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-04-06

effect that only one explosion occurred; that
no column OF water was thrown into the air
sci was felt. nor on land was any vibration
noticed, and that no dead fish were found.
The evidence of the senior pilot of the har-
Dor states that there is abundance of fish In
the harbor and this Is eorroborated by other
witnesses. The assistant engineer of works
states that after explosions made during the
execution Of works in the harbor he has al
ways found dead fish
The divers were unable to examine the
bottom of the Maine. which was buried la
the mud but a careful examination OF the
sides of the vessel. the rents and breaks In
which all point outward, shows without a
doubt that the explosion was from the In
SIDE. minute examination of the bottom
OF the harbor around the vessel shows ahSO-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-04-06

something satisfactory to us. or, at least, TO
herself.-New York Journal.
The time to remove this curse upon Amar-
lea has arrived, A policy of delay Is useless
The crisis will be sure to come back bigger
and uglier than ever. Such is the subsian.
TALLY unanimous opinion of the peopie.-St
Louis Globe Democrat "
Spain is as directly, Immediately resnonst
BILE for the destruction of the Maine ana A.
fearful murder of her 266 brave mon aS a.
the names and the rank of the unspeakahia
assassins who wrought this satanic yvorS
were blazoned on the angry heavens -Ros-
ton Journal.
In a little while we will know whethar nv
not Spain proposes to approach us with tba :
humiliation which the circumstances Do
mand. If she does not, then will be the timo
for another executive message of far dJnpar'
ent character and for Congressional action =
Cincinnati Commercial-Trfbune
What the Cubans will not accent the Aror
lean public will not accept No sane and
true American citizen wants war. Neffhar
does such an American want to see this On.
ban revolution stopped before there hos
been laid immovable the foundation of free
Cuba-New York Sun.
What are we going to do about fl? Is ORR
government to treat the wantOn and treacb-
erous destruction of the ship the fmnea sur.
able insult to our flag, and the murder of 9Ga
American sailors as a mere Incident in a
controversy about Cuba which II Is grrans.
ing to settle by diplomatic tlcker OF some
sort New York World
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-04-06
Washington correspondence:

Washington correspondence:
The Senate plunged into the Cuban
question Tuesday with a merciless disre-
gard for the Presidents peace plan. Two
Republican members of the Foreign Rela-
tions Committee, Senators Foraker and
Frye, took the lead. Four resolutions on
Cuba were introduced in rapid succession.
Senator Frye of Maine. a conservative
member of the Foreign Relations Commit
tee, who by precedent of long service was
entitled to the Craftsmanship of foreign
relations, but yielded to Senator Davis,
offered resolution calling upon the Pres
ident to intervene at once by force to stop
the war in Cuba. Senator Foraker's res