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Evening journal., 1899-04-28
MACN-AlR ANp ms sHoRTAoT

MACNAgR AND HIS SHORTAGE.
A banking Institution never gains
anything by endeavoring to cover up
rottenness. In trying to hide the dafal-
cation Of Receiving Clerk Ernest B.
MacNair from the dapositors and the
public. the managers OF the Whining
ton Savings Fund Society made a mis-
take. President Candy and several
other managers Of the Institution We're
waited upon by an Evening Journal re-
porter yesterday and requested to make
a statement concerning MacNair's pecu-
lations, but they refused. on the ground
that the board Of managers had decided
to cover the theft with veil of SCI
crecy. They should have remembered
that there are 1900 depositOrs who
are interested In the conduct OF the So
ciety, and that they are entitled to
know or such crookddness and its effect
upon the bank President Candy char
acterized the theft of $1,000 as "a
mere dispute" and "a trihing matter.
Instead Of coming cut openly and stat
ing that MacNair's populations covered
a period Of ten years and that the so-
ciety would lose $4,000, he said that he
expected that MacNair's property
would indemnify the society from loss
and would leave balance to be turned
over to the young man. Such a course
is not credlta'b,e to the head CT bank
ing institution in which centres the fl
nanclal interests of 1900 persons He
should have told the truth, or adhered
to his original story. A man i'm his
position cannot aflord to make enc
statement in the morning and another
OF contradictory character in the af-
ternoocn and retain the confidence Of
these whom he represents.
A gang Of commentators has been
discovered operating In the Iowa state
peniteniary This is Sufficient to
sh-ck the nerves Of the star-eyoi goi-
GsEs CT prison reform.
Evening journal., 1899-04-28
FROM THEIR CARRrAGG

While Mrs. john H're,and and her lit
tie niece were driving near sixth and
Jefferson streets yesterday afternoon
the king hrN Of the carriage br-ke,
throwing Them cut, but, fortunately.
they were not hurt beyond few
bruises. The carriage was slightly dam
aged.
Evening journal., 1899-04-28
INJURED HIS FOOT.

AS Jesse Hutchins, Of No. 1905 Shall
cross avenue employed by the Whining
ton city Electric Railway Company, was
unloading dirt from car at Rising Sun
station yesterday the trap door fell upon
his foot, crushing It severely. Hutchins
was sent to the Delaware Hospital.
Evening journal., 1899-04-28
a srccEssFrI opERArloN.

Mrs. Lizzie NJ Raymond, Of tn S
city is at a private homeopathic hos
.pital In Camden, n. j.. where she is
Recovering from a painful operation
under the care Of skilled physicians
and nurses. The operation was per-
termed en- April 4. and she VIII be abe
to ,eave the hcspita. in a few weeks.
Evening journal., 1899-04-28
AN AaEn soMclIcR pEAn.

Nehemiah Joseph n years Gid, ma
tive cf Sussex county, died Yesterday
after a lingering illness whgch. how
ever had only confined him to the
cOuse for a few days. lie was for many
years advertising solicitor fer The Daily
II rm1,itan. arid resided al No. 9Ol
West Seventh street
Evening journal., 1899-04-28

THIN BLOOD is bound TO follow the
rayages Of disease the Outcome OF
stomach disorders-thin blood shakes
hands with the undertaker-war of
thar possibil.iy-Dr Won STAINS Pine
apple Tablets make and keep the stom-
ach healthy they're Natures antdote
pleasant and positive. % cents.-95.
Sold by Miller Drug Company i02 Mar
ket and n. B. Danfouth, Market and
Second streets.
Evening journal., 1899-04-28
nANCr rnR CHARrrY.

The dance given by the Harlan Band
to the children bands of the Homeo-
pathic Hospital i'm the DinwOrth build
ind last might was a delightful affair
The patrOnesses were Mrs. V. G. Hnz-
ard. Mrs G. w. Chambers, Mrs. Charles
.F. Wollaston, Mrs. G. G. Lobdell, Jr
and Mra. M. r. Peoples The room was
kindly donated by Miss McClafferty, to
whom the committee returns thanks.
Evening journal., 1899-04-28
Wool
Suitings
29c.

w Z OlCl OdldliSC VI OuI ali
wool Suitings-sxcellent style
and quality, that have been
soc the whole SEASONAL at
2oc. This is without doubt
the best opportunity that will
be offered this season in de-
sirable Dress Goods.
SiIks-Three special oppor-
tunities in reliable silks.
Lot of Black and Navy
Grounds Foulards at soc from
75c.
Balance of japanese Wash
Silks at 25c-the lowest price
in any market on same quality
has been 4oc
A number of new styles in
striped Taffeta Silks at 500
regular 75c quality.
TaiIor-made Suits-lI c "
prices-We are offering many
of our choicest styles at new
prices.
Black and Navy braid trim
med Suits at 81 50 worth $40.
Special values at $40 and
and $I2 in Black and Colors
many styles of garments
Separate lightweight Jackets
both Black and CUlors-
large variety of styles at 81
SIS. So, ST. SIS, $40. SI2 a d
SIS.
Our Ready-to-wea . rment
department should b. vlsiord
to secure best value.
Ladies Neckwear-To the
already large stock we have
just opened new line of
WALES" tics, these are the
latest fad for wear with shirt
waists We also show a very
large assortment of Long Silk
Windsors, Net, Chiffon and
Mousseline de Sole, Silk
Four-in-hands and Puffs.
Stocks in a large range of
styles and prices.
Best Collars at ? for CSC.
Ribbons-In connection
with our large stock of all
widths and colors of Ribbons
for which this department is
noted, we are showing beau
tiful line of Ribbon hair orna-
ments for evening wear. We
have been told by those COM
petent to Judge that these or
naments are far ahead of styles
usually shown.
Gloves-Kid and Fabric
Gloves in correct Spring color
ings. Our ST. Kid Glove is
the best value to be found
anywhere; large variety of
shades.
Also Silk and Isle Gloves
in Black and Colors.
We call particular attention
to the following lines and can
promise the fullest asSortments
at moderate prices
Ladies and Misses Hosiery,
Laces and Embroideries.
Belt Buckles of Cold
Rose Gold, Silver and Oxi-
died, both plain and jewelled
effects. Prices range from
2Sc upwards.
We continue the sale or
those elegant wrappers at 7Sc.
regular p;ice $I.25
Evening journal., 1899-04-28
TRACK REPAURs.

he Wilmington City Electric Ran
way Company has completed puttfm
I'M the new switches ait Eighth and Or.
ange and Shipley streets, and has te-
gun the work Of placinga new switch
az Eighth and Monroe streets.
Evening journal., 1899-04-28
10 DRIVE IN Dark.

The Park Commissioners yesterday
granted I.iveryman Andrew j. Travis,
of No S25 Lancaster avenue. the right
to run a lime in Brandywine Park The
trip win be from West street ON the
park drive to Wells Rock.
Evening journal., 1899-04-28
Crosby & Hill.
COS, GOT and 600 Market St.

For years there has never
been such a grand offering of
the most desirable imported
than that which we
will offer on Saturday; all the
latest patterns and most beau
tiful colorings and combina-
tons that can be blended
together; of course you will
want a dress or two of them,
then come early, your heart
will be sorely troubled if you
see some one having a beauti-
full dress for half the regular
price if they should all be
sold.
We should say about 2,274
yards fancy French organizes,
reduced from 25c to 12Hc a
yard.
We should say on Satur-
day about $50 ladies percale
waists, the newest designs in
the market and for Saturday
only, on counter next to the
silks, reduced from soc to soc.
We should say about 80
remnants of silk, just shirt
waist patterns, nothing old OF
ugly but the neatest and most
desirable silk in the market,
away down in price
We should say about 1900
yards of bleached muslin. full
yard wide. At this time when
muslins are booming, it is a
novelty to see it SO inches
wide and &c a yard.
We should say about 2oc
OF mems outing shirts, some
of very fine quality. reduced
from soc to 2oc.
We should say about 100
mems and ladies' hose, ;
mixed lot for Saturday, re,
lduced from ICc to &C.
/ We should say about II!
pair ladies hose, Scotch pat
terms, very desirable, reduced
from I3c to Ioc pair.
We should say you vii
want a change of underwea
just now, the right weight a
our counter now for boil
ladies' and gents, for IS
each.
! Ladies Suits-Some yer,
J choice ones for Saturday AM
very low prices. Separat
] Skirts have always been
speciality with us; we are sur
OF the right ones before w
r buy them and you get then
right in every way.
S Every time that you com
. to our store you are sure t,
b see some article that tells you
e Sorry 1 did not come her
when I was buying" it save
money every time to see an
buy from us; we do not tel
you every time for the SAX
of making you pay more 70
the article you want, it is BET
ter, but we give it its RICH
name. "best for least money.
Ribbons and Neckwear, q
this writing would take to
much space from us, but W
have them right all the same
Standard patterns are tn
best, we have them.
! A sewing machine at
a price which dehes competition
Evening journal., 1899-04-28

e. X. Crawford, who recently kept a
shoe store on Second street near Market
ANA who lives at Second aud West
streets is seriously IN with the dropsy.
He is not expected TO live.
Evening journal., 1899-04-28
WIN .MINGTON WIIIsT PLAYERS.

Mrs. J. g. Smith, Mrs. c. II. Wright
Mrs, Henry M. Taylor and Miss Bar
nard are representing the'rrgintaWhist
Grub at the Womenis Whist COngess of
America in Washington. Yesterday the
Wilmington team tied for first posi-
tion for the Toledo prize with the
BROOKLYN team.
Evening journal., 1899-04-28
pHnFNIX,s CHECK PAID.

City Treasurer Curry at O'Clock
paid the Phoenix Fire Company 81
check, over which there has been so
much contention.
Evening journal., 1899-04-28

The Jackson and Sharp Company yes
terday shipped several trolley cars to
different parts OF the country among
them being the last Of large order for
the Port Jervis N. W railway.
Evening journal., 1899-04-28
.KGllarl & Co
62l-623 Market Street.

Two very important consid.
erations should direct your
buying here, quality and pric e.
The quality of every article we
offer is of the best price
is as low as the high quality of
the article will permit.
Evening journal., 1899-04-28
REMoNnn In rHoENIX.

The Phoenix ambulance went to Farm
hurst yesterday and removed William
Crawford. shoemaker. Of this city, who
has been In the hospital for some time.
10 his residence. Second and West
alrnnls
Evening journal., 1899-04-28

VIII psychologists tell us that the
deYLtry which has heen going on in
Pennsylvania and Delaware for some
time is due to a particular political
germ?
Evening journal., 1899-04-28

The man who is now editing the
Daily Republican must have worked on
the railroad in his time for be says:
The conductors CT papers who con-
denim Presaiert Mckinney for the war
in The Philippine Islarli5. remind us a
the conduct of the msn we called COP
perhsads during the rebellion" This Is
new name for Samuel Bancroft. Jr.
Evening journal., 1899-04-28

Tho sale of the schooner Maria Pier
son, which took place on Wednesday
morning, was confirmed by Judge Brad
ford in United States Court to-day.
Evening journal., 1899-04-28

The Washington Heights Association
will give sacred concerts at the Heights
every Sunday. The First Regiment Band
will furnish music. The first concert will
be ON Sunday next. from 4 to Q o'clock.
Evening journal., 1899-04-28

SENDING MACHINERY ABROAD.
The Christlana Window Glass Company
is sending its product to Syria, Honolulu
and Cape Colony.
Evening journal., 1899-04-28

Whatever The outcome of the present
legislative lgation may be en- the
persons accused Of high crimes against
the state, it is certain that In future
The politics on cur state win he much
cleaner and purer. Men Of designing
nature had come TO the conclusion that
they could commit any crime against
the ballot and in the halls OF leglsla-
tion and get of with Il. The activity
Of the state prosecutors at this par
tiCu-ar time has given such men a
rude shock and no end of anxiety
Knowing thatthe state is from this time
forth determined to protect itseld
against such enemies, they will be
more circumspect and honest in their
conduct.
Evening journal., 1899-04-28

Captain Cogh.an spoke before he
thought, and the administration sh5u a
give him a few days in which to con,
slider How would Il do to let him and
the German ambassador have a guile,
and friendly little talk over glass
OF lager and piece Of sweiiazr? Il
might ease the diplomatic tension.
Evening journal., 1899-04-28
MAJ RFsIDE HNRE.

Brigadrer General Hamilton S. HalT-
xlns. who led the charge at Sam Juan
Hill, Cuba, on July i, and who is NOW
ON the retired list rs visiting his brc-
Judge George Gray. It is
likely that General Hawkins win make
his home here.
Evening journal., 1899-04-28

William c. Lofand has gone to Re
.hr'bo,h 10 open the Douglass House for'
a few days for the accommodation C'
Lewis p. Bayard and a company CT
friends from New York. They win
gun for snipe and beach birds.
Evening journal., 1899-04-28

The Philadelphia Ledger and other
Wanamaker organs advise Senator
Quay TO retire from politics. No doubt
Mr. Quay's political experience has
taught him that it is a safe course Ia
Evening journal., 1899-04-28
oRlENrAL rNaRrE cnrRr.

iWlnOna Council Ne. Q, Jr o. l.. A.
NJ, formed an Oriental Degree Court
last might. These officers were eject
ed: Albln s. Pyle. grand h Oh orient;
Arthur Parsons, grand yice-Oriont;
Herman Major, in.k-shnger and koep-
Ter cf chains and shacklos.. The first
initiation win he held on Thursday
evening, May II.
Evening journal., 1899-04-28

The best, the finest looking and the
most durable Piano made is The Ludwig
Piano. Store 5l5 Shlpley street.
Evening journal., 1899-04-28

The Daily Republican says that the
shad harvest is at its height at Nuw
Caste. What is the prospect for a
good catch Of wheat?
Evening journal., 1899-04-28

Recent experience has taught some-
one down at the Daily Republican Of
fee the bitter truth that ITO De success
ful i'm politics you viii have to stand
in with the boys without a pull you
are simply not in il"
Evening journal., 1899-04-28
DAlRI1NGION-H O0PEs.

DaAlltlllNN Jun tDOIf rs.
West Chester, April 2S-Tlwo of the
county oldest and representative fam
lilies were united yesterday afternoon,
when Miss Minnie B. HOPES, became
the wife OF Charles II. Darlington, son
Cf the late Francis Darlington. This
wedding, which was a brilliant affair,
occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
E wood Hopes, parents OF the bride,
IN Westtown township, the ceremony
being in accordance with the Rites OF
the Society OF Friends. THE brides
maids were Miss ida IIOOpes, Miss
Anna Williams, Miss Frances b. Oar
Nngton and Miss Emma Williams, and
.ha flower girl, Miss Laura Garrett, a
Niece OF the bride. The grOcmsmen
were Lionel Darlington, Leon Blundin
Frederick Coates and William Barnard
Guests were present from New York
Philadelphia Washington. Chester
Wilmington, Germantown, West Che ten
and either points The Wilmington
guests included Mr.. and Mrs Edgal
Vernon, Miss Anna Vernon and Harry
Jones.
Evening journal., 1899-04-28
rnR HARNESS.

Trunks. fun dressing Cases. Grips. etc.
so to Yergor s. No. II East Third street.
Evening journal., 1899-04-28

Delaware may be short on peaches
this year, but she is long on political
scandals.
Evening journal., 1899-04-28
POLITICAL NOTES.

Colonel d. p. Barnard says that the
Union Republican Address 10 the Re
publican voters OF Wilmington will moi
be sent out until after the Republican
nominations are made
Indications are that the Union Re
publlcans viii nominate William B
Clerk for mayor.
Evening journal., 1899-04-28
IN THE SOCIAL WORLD
Various Matters of Interest
to Wilmington People.

All communications intended for inser
ton In this column should be addressed 70
Society Editor, care Of the Evening Jour
nal. Communications should be written
on one side Of the paper only.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-21
TAMMANY,s PROGRAMME.

If Mr.. Croker, the Tammany boss, could
carry into effect the municipal programme
which he has In view, Tammany would
become firmly fastened on New York
city that it would be about impossible for
the people to get rid of it, Mr.. Croker was
asked if Tammany stood for the Ramapo
water job. He said it did not-that Tam
many favored public ownership of water
plants, gas plant, street railroads, and in
fact everything in the city for which
public franchise was necessary.
This is the first occasion on which the
Tammany leader has come out squarely in
favor of public ownership of semi-public
corporations in the city's limits. Tammany
is a very great power now, but its power
would be very much greater if 1t had
the appointment of all of the employees OF
the street railroads and the gas and wa
ter works. 1t has the appointment of
thousands of city employees, but if Mr..
Cookers plan were to become effective it
would have the appointment of tens of
thousands. 1t would have an immense
voting strength, without going outside of
those directly dependent upon it,
II mlSnl De SdFu OF course, tldt ram
many could be turned out of power. It
is true it has been ousted several times
by independent movements, but il has al
ways managed to get back quickly Its
organization is SO perfect that it is about
impossible to prevent it from controlling
the city. There are, of course, more vot-
ers outside of Tammany in New York city
than in it, but it is practically impossible
TO get these voters to act together They
are broken up in factions, each one hav-
ing some special object to gain. AT the
last election an effort was made to get
the Republicans and the Citizens Union 10
act together. 1t was found to be impos-
sible to do so. The reason was that there
were too many prominent men, who had
jobs they wanted the city to approve, TO
permit of the factions acting in harmony.
1t is about as certain as anything can
be that the leading men behind the Ram
apo water job about which so much is
being said Just now, are Republicans. As
far as robb.ng the city under forms of
law is concerned, one party is just about
as bad as the other. and if Mr. Croker S
idea in respect to public ownership should
be adopted the Republicans, if they should
ever succeed in getting control of the
| city, would be as unsparing in using the
power thus conferred as the Tammanyites
! would.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-21
sCHLEY Will ACCEPT.

There was never any reason for doubt
ing that Rear Admiral Schley would ac-
cept the assignment TO the South Atlantic
squadron. Some OF his over-zealous
friends pretended that he would refuse it,
and they said a great many ill-considered
things which were not calculated 10 do
him any good. It Is an officers duty to
obey orders. not TO criticise them. 1t is
probable that the assignment given Ad-
miral Schley Is not as good one as he de-
serves. or as he would have been given if
he had been justly treated, but having
asked for sea duty, he would be placed in
a bad light If he were to decline the posi-
ton TO which he has been assigned. If ne
were to show any hesitation in accepting
the place he would give his enemies a long
desired opportunity 10 create feeling of
prejudice against him in Congress and
throughout the country.
1t is probably true that he has few
friends in the administration and fewer
still in the navy department Indeed he
appears to be practically without infiuen-
tial friends among those naval officers
who dominate that department. He has,
however, enough friends among the peo-
pie 10 make up for the deficiency of
friends in the naval clique of the depart
ment.
II is stated that it is probable that the
cruiser Brooklyn will be added to the
South Atlantic squadron. In that case
the squadron will consist of four vessels.
and viii be a very important command,
particularly If there should be trouble in
South Africa, as now seems probable. or
revolutionary outbreaks in South Ameri-
can republics
The President Is quoted as saying that
he regards the assignment as a very inn
portant one, and that 1t cannot be con-
strued as indicating a purpose to humui-
ate the admiral. 1t is but natural, of
course, that the President should take the
position that there is no desire on the
part of the administration to punish Ad-
miral Schley for being regarded as the
hero of the naval battle of Santiago and
1t may be that he is entirely sincere but,
there is no room for a doubt that the
navy department does not regard him with
favor and is not inclined to pay the same
regard to his wishes that it pays to
those of Admiral Sampson. Admiral
Schley will do his duty on the South
American station. and, perhaps, under the
next administration, will be dealt with
more nearly in accordance with his mer-
its.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-21
The TnknoMn Anthor.

The Vienna Allgemeine NOTWITHSTANDING
publishes the following dialogue:
Unknown Author-Gentlemen, you may
say what you please, my work is more
famous than all of yours put together.
First AuthOr-Oho!
Unknowu-Yes, yes-do not consider me
egotistical; my work is more famous than
those of Molbere s-momentarily, at least.
Second Author-Then, your name is I'M
doubtediy known 10 us.
UnKnown-NobodY knows me. The world
has only suppositions about il.
Third Author-How many editions has
your work had already?
Unknown-Not one.
Fourth Author-What? Perhaps not
even printed?
Unknown-No not even printed.
Fifth Author-The devil. Then it has not
been read by anybody.
Unknown admit, my work has been
read by very few persons, but that is not
my fault. The whole world would grow
wild if they were only permitted to read
it. for ii is the work of a master.
Sixth Author-Strange, strange! I'm
printed! Unknown! And still famousi
Who, in the name of God, are you any
how?
Unknown am the author of the secret
dOsSier
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-21
A NicRr's WI.

The story is told in the Church Review
of certain vicar near Birmingham who
recently had an amusing passage-at-arms
with his diocesan. It seems that he had
been in the habit of issuing private
manual of devOtions in the church with
out the bishops consent On the front
cover, be il said, was the notice. in bold
type: Not 10 be taken away. The prop
erty of the vicar" By some means Or
another a copy of the little book found its
way to the palace and a few days ago
the vicar received a somewhat tartly
Worded communication from the diocesan,
asking when his lordshlp had given per
mission for the use Of the manual. My
dear Lord Bishop" wrote the vicar, the
same week that your lordship received the
manual, which, on looking at the cover,
you will see is my property, my vestry
clock also disappeared. If you will kindly
send me the name of the person who stole
my manual it might lead TO the appre-
hensiOn of the person who stole my vestry
clock"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-21
PER SONAL.

Peter Stems, Russian scientist, is re-
ported to have discovered a method where
by, through the use of Eight produced by
means of electricity, artificial sight may
be given to the blind The rays of light are
focused, as in a camera, from the object
to the brain and sight is thus obtained.
A letter received in the London postoffice
addressed THE Lunatc o. the D. ", r.
P, N. W." was promptly delivered 10
George r. Sims, opposite the Ducks Villa,
Regents Park. northwest. Mr. Sims, when
he opened the letter, said it was intended
for him, and sent his compliments to the
postal authorities.
-Kaid Maclean, commander in chief of
the Morocco army, and the trusted friend
and companion of the Sultan, is the son
of the Maclean of Loeb Bule, Scotland,
who owns a great part of the Isle of Null.
The kaid is popular, in spite of the great
jealousy of the Mahometans and the tact
he displays in his most difficult position is
quite wonderful. He invariably travels
with the Sultan and exercises an immense
influence over him.