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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-12-28

The New York Sun. in It's own unique
style, goes after the cranks who would
heartlessly destroy in children belief
and delight In Santa Claus. The Sun
says we sincerely pity those austere
Positivist children. those prematurely
aged young philosophers, who didn't
try to lie awake Christmas eve to hear
Hon. S. Claus tumbling down the Chin
ney or to catch the sound Of his bells
or a sight OF his frosty beard There
are a few such little unfortunates or
little monsters. They had no quicken
ing OF the heart last night They
didn't huddle out of bed in the morn
ing 10 see what the old fellow brought
them Perhaps they know Herbert
Spencer but Santy'-a delusion. a
myth, they don't believe there's no sicl
a person. Poor little Gradgrindsl
What viii they be if they are allowed
to grow up? Superior persons. undoubt
eddy; a cross between an adding ma
chine and a patent Office report The,
viii wear rubber shoes in dry weather
venerate the weather report. weigh on
their food before eating, and be bun
coed twice a year on account of thei
internal Incredibly AS for thei
parents, their cruel scientific. Solo
monte parents. they viii never real
anything but the directory and the.
will be otherwise punished for thel
sin. Being superior unbelievers, the.
VIII never have any doctors but Chris
tian Scientists and they win never in
vest their money except in Mrs. How
banks and Miller syndicates Mr. Clau
knows how to make himself respected.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-12-28

The Civil Service Society ought to
import Professor Metchnikoff and get
him to manufacture his eternal-youth-
never-never-let-you-die lymph to feed
their pets SO securely tied to officlal
cribs. Death is the only power able TO
remove the civil service creature from
Office; and II the professors lymph will
inject Immortality into their mortal
arteries they viii be able TO own the
earth by and by and rule all the in
habitants thereof as securely as they
may now disregard their wishes and
defy them
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-12-28
BEAUTIES OF CIVIL SERVICE.

A delightful illustration of the
beauties Of our civil service occurred
recently in New York
An alien. FIVE feet four inches in
height. weight l25 pounds. after five
years residence in the United States
applied TO a district court. renowned
allegiance to his native sovereign and
was admitted TO citizenship His first
act upon becoming a citizen was to
enter a post onice examination for
clerk. He received the required per-
centage and was appointed TO a posi-
ton IN the United States postal service.
An American. FIVE feet three and three
quarter inches in height, weight l25
pounds. enlisted in the United States
Navy in answer 10 a call for volun-
teers. He received at the close of the
war an honorable discharge. and ap.
piled at the post Office for an ezami
nation blank to become a clerk. was re-
fused, as he was one-ouarter inch be
low the required height to handle Z
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-12-28
ATTEMPTED TO SHOOT
A SALISBURY MAN ARRESTED
FOR HIS ENDEAvOR no KILL A
COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

FOR HIS ENDEAvOR no KILL A
COUNTY COMMISSIONER.
Salisbury. Nd. Dec 2S-Bogan
Davis. son of Stephen Davis. OF Nutlers
district. was arraigned before Justice
Trader yesterday. on @ writ sworn out
by County Commissioner Rober. z.
Coulbourn. charging Davis with at
tempting to shoot him Mr. Coulbourn
testified that about 10 o'clock Saturday
might as he was on his way home Davis
accosted him near the farm of cx-
Sheriff James Johnson and began TO
abuse him on account OF bis appoint
ment of q certain man as road super
visor for Nuttors district Warm words
passed between the two and Mr.. Coul-
bourn drove on. He testified that when
he got about twenty-five yards away
Davis pulled out a revolver and fired
two shot at him, the bullets passing
close to him. Mr. Coulbourn returned
TO town and sWOre out q writ for
Davis arrest Sheriff Brattan and
Deputy Sheriff Waller took the writ
and went to the home OF Davis TO ar
rest him, but Davis had barrlcaded
himself in the house, and threatened to
shoot the officers If they entered. Not
having authority under the writ to
break open the door, the officers re-
turned 70 Salisbury, but on Monday
went back to Davis house and arrested
him.
The remains of Joshua McBriety
We're buried here yesterday. Mr.. Nc
lBrioty was 50 years old. He WINS born
and reared in Baltimore. but came tc
Salisbury IN 1910.
The frst snow of the season fell yes
terday and the sleigh bells are jinglini
lmewily
Charles McMacdn died suddenl,
4 Tuesday night just as he had taken hil
scat at the supper table. He complain
ed OF feeling slightly indisposed an,
told his wife that he desired a cul
OF tea. Just as he took his seat he diel
without uttering a word. On Decembe
%, 1898, Mr. McMackin, who was a re
ltired Baltimore merchant,married Mis-
Kate Wright. of East Newmarket, Md
Last Spring they came to Salisbury Il
lreside
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-12-28
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL NOTES.


o. Voshell Jones, of Dover, is spend
ing a few days with his uncle, W. i.
Voshell. &C the Hotel Wilmington.
Rev. Milton Mccain, of Eddystone,
spent Christmas with his brother Will
liam NJ Mccain, Of No. no Walnut
street
George Greene. of No. S21 Kirkwood
street, who has been suffering from an
attack of typhoid fever, is reported to
be much better,
Charles e. Jones, of Twenty-sixth
land Dauphin streets, Philadelphia,
spent Christmas at Middletown with
/ friends.
William H. Mccain, of Eddystone,
visited his son. William NJ. Mccain, NO,
no Walnut street, last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Burgess have re-
turned from a visit to Hockessin.
Congressman John Il. Hoifecxer, of
Smyrna. is in the city today
r. Harvey Smith is home from New
York for the holidays.
Miss Marian Francis. Of Washington,
is spending the holidays with relatives
in this city.
Mrs. G.. Burgess, Of Pittsburg. is the
guest of relatives in this city
Mr. and Mrs John shields have re-
turned from Kennett Square. whert
they were the guests Of friends
The Christmas music of st. Pauls r
c. Church Will be repeated at the 1876
O'Clock mass next Sunday
a midnight mass viii be celebrated
lat ST. pauls Church on Sunday next.
I Rev. r. 2. Smith who has been Wis
: iting in the city, has returned to his
5 home in Houston.
Percy y klund of Eric, pa Is Wis
iung relatives In this city Mr. Kun,
5 was formerly a draughtsman at Che
q Pussy and Jones Company
Mr. and Mrs. r.. S. Hartford. of Bell
ohio N. s.. are spending "a few week
with their daughters, Mrs. r. II. Alex
lander and Mrs Howard Fulton.
Mrs Louise Caldwell of West Ches
ter. Is spending the holidays in thi
= city
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank ID. Walker ar
!, guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Walker
~ at Kennett Square.
v Herbert Alrich, Of New York, ha
+ been the guest of relatives in this city
w. S. Stevens ana j. T. Strickland
h of Lancaster Pa, have been yisitin
r. friends in this city.
n c. Medford Cahoon, of New Yorl
has returned from a visit to relative
u In this city.
n Mr. and Mrs II. o. NJ. Pierce. {
Camden, N. j., have returned from
visit to relatives in this city.
Miss Elizabeth swayne Rue, of Brii
d toll Pa, is visiting relatives and friend
4, here.
Mr.. and Mrs Joseph w. Brice wi
celebrate the thirteenth anniversary
their marriage at their home, No. 6.
30 King street. tomorrow evening
IN Frank NJ. Jones, of Georgetown, w.
In the city today.
10 Miss Katharine Major, of this cit
ny and Frederick Martin, of Amber, pi
were married by Rev. Frederic Door
j. ON Christmas eve.
D. Miss Florence McMichael, of Rea
ing Is visiting friends in this city.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-12-28
cArARRu CANNOT BE CURED

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they
cannot reach the seat OF the disease Ca
tarrh is a blood or constitutional disease.
and In order 10 cure o. YOU must take in
tcrnal remedies. Halls C1tarrh Cure Is
taken internally. and acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces. Hairs Ca
was prescribed by one OF the best phy1i-
clans IN this country for years. and is a
reeulor prescription IL IS composed OF
the best t0nlcs known, combined with the
best blood purifiers. acting directly on the
mucous surfaces. The perfect combination
OF The two INGREDIENTS Is what produces
such wonderful results IN curing Catawh
send for tt-timcnials, free.
+. ]. CHENEY & CO.. Props. Toledo. o
sold BY druggists. price. 15c.
Halls Family Pills ~ the bes0
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-12-28
LEADER

In its class. From the best medium
grade to the most artistic
PRICES are the very lowest for per-
feet goods, and every Piano warranted.
TERMS Cash, or S. to $40 monthly,
with no interest on payments.
Don't let the Holiday Season go by
without taking q look at our stock. pro-
nounced by all TO be the finest ever seen
I'm Delaware.
DO you WANT any musical lnstru-
ment? A Stella, Olympia. OF any other
Music Box. q Mandolin. Guitar. Banjo,
Either or Violin? II so. call and we
will supply you.
Photographs and Graphophones, s.
to 500. 1000 new records 10 select
from.
Open evenings.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-12-28

Republican leaders in the Senate in
tend passing the currency bill now be-
for that body without a single change.
This course on the part of the
Senate is now manifestly plain. IL viii
facilitate action and secure the speedy
adoption Of a legal gold standard
North American.
The situation, as to the gold stand
ard. will be after the passage of the
act as 1t IS now. The gold standard
exists legally and in fact--de iure and
de facto. The silver dollar Is a dollar
for that reason only. It is dollar be-
cause the law states it to be So IL viii
remain a dollar and will be no more o
dollar than It is now when the law re-
peats itself The proposed law is no
needed
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-12-28

"You have no, answered nr, dear
est" ho said. firmly.
81 ihink." fahcged tlm girl. turning
AWAY her head and speaking over her
shoulder. Il thiut lll refer il to her
most gracious majesty, the qucpn for
her decision. That b. 10 say, spin thr
penny"
Don't punish my thoughtless folly
SO cruelty, Hattie I want you TO an
swer me-not a penny"
But Hattie was not to be moved by
entroaties She produced a penny from
her pocket ana balanced 10 daintly on
her thumhnll
"Heads Tor Hattie, tails Trouvillew
she said her eyes dancing with mis-
chief
"Dont torture me like this" pleaded
Jack.
cone, two, threc-go" and with a
business-like flip She sent the coin spin
ming upward.
Jack held his breath as he watched
it. but She dilnot catch IL deftly, and.
slipping through her trembling fingers,
1t trunllcd mcrrily down the slope to
the river
"raEe care" cried Hattie. you'll fal
lin" Bun Jacl, was too busy pcering
Into thc -hnllar 1ratcr to hear.
'TIaitier' hc shouted presently.
i "You mustn't call mr llattie.
"But ] may ] mayl IT'S here i'm tho
stream. / see it quite plainly. and IFS
heads"
i dearest" said Jack anXiously some
moments later, when The advi7abiiiiy
+. of looking for tho others had been
urged for the tenth time Hattie,
"you were only teasing mo hr pinning
that penny 1T had nothing p do with
,.your answer. had itt'
"Indeed 1T had everything she an
, swered promptly.
"And if 1T had not turned 10 heads
Won would have refused ncF
Certainly
.Thcn YOU can't care for me. ne SAID
p ,in a panied voice.
Hattie gave his arm little squeeze
81 felt very safe she sid. because it'
Ia trick penny my cousin gave me, anC
p both sides are aliSe-heads.' -Forget
2 lAfe-NOt.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-12-28

The merchant is known by the eX-
tent OF his advertising. lie who adver-
tises continuously is among the most
successful OF men in business, and de-
serves the further prominence which
he thus takes the most approved
method to attain. Advertising is not
in the nature Of a speculation. On the
contrary, it is a sound investment the
returns OF which abe certain and sub
stantial; and sound investment is the
tangible evidence Of q merchants abil
ity
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-12-28
ADJUSTMENTS.


Corse payton and his company ap-
peared TO big houses yesterday after
noon and evening at tho Opera House.
Last night Mr.. payton and Miss Reed
were as popular as ever, and all the
company was up to the requirements of
the piece. During the performances eX-
cellent specialties are given by Mr..
Payton. ID. J.. sullivan, Charles H. Far
rell, the Ryeford Sisters. Eldover and
Norme The Ryeford Sisters do some
of the prettiest and best dancing ever
seen in this city. This afternoon tho
company presents "A Child of State.
and this evening Diplomacy
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-12-28
THE PRInE oF MANunnn

The happiest time in a boys life is
the day that he dons his first short
trousers Mrs. Poyser's bantam cock.
which imagined that the sun rose
every morning to hear him crow, could
not strut with more conscious pride
than did this little fellow, and he felt
the Importance incident to his first
pair
Finally, he stopped in front of his
little sister and delivered himself in
these indisputable facts;
Sister, you can't never wear pants
Sister you can't never have q mus
tache!" and finally, as a complete
e'incher. Sister, you can't never be a
man. nohowi"
Overcome with the gloom of her fu-
ture sister burst into an uncontrol-
liable flood Of tears.-Memphis Semi
flI.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-12-28
NOTICES.
DIAMOND STATE STEEL CO..
503 Real Estate Trust Buildin

DIAMOND STATE SILlll4 0O.s
503 Real Estate Trust Building.
Philadelphia, Pa, Dec. 10. 1889
The board Of directors has this day de-
clared "a dividend of four (D per cent.
upon the paid-in capital stock OF this
months ending December 81 1899, payable
january 22 1900 TO stockholders of record
january r. 1900. Books will be closed
from january y at 3 O'Clock p. m, TO
january %. Checks will be mailed Stock
holders are requested 10 present their
temporary certificates for exchange fer
engraNed certificates before the closing
OF the books. W. e. BOUGHrON.
Treasurer.
NOTICE. would can the attention or
citizens who own OF harbor dogs TO Sec
ion 3, City Ordinance, 70 prevent annoy
ance from dogs" as follows. ar amy
owner, pOssessOr or harborer OF amy dog
shall not before the Goth day Of january
I'm every year cause the same to be regis
tered or shall suffer such dog while on
his premises TO give reasonable cause OF
annoyance to any person by barking or
bowling. every person 50 Offending shall
be fined five dollars" Hours OF register
ing, $50 a. m. to $50 p. m.
JOHN Il. DOI4AN, Chief OF Police
Wilmington, Del. December 2S. 1899.
ELECTION.
Central National Bank of Wilmington.
Wilmington, Del. Dec. 9, 1899.
The annual election for directors OF
this bank Will be held at the banking
house. on Tuesday, January g. 1890, be-
tween the hours OF 10 O'Clock a. m. and
H. P. RUAIFoRD. Cashier.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-12-28
LITERARY NOTES

The future Of Cuba and Puerto Rico,
the Philippine question, financial legis-
lation in the new Congress, Secretary
Roots report, the British reverses in
South Africa, and the recent progress
of American municipalities are some Of
the topics editorially treated in the
January Review of Reviews.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-12-28

The Baltimore Sun has a cyclopedio
editorial on the fact that Russia is
about to adopt the Gregorian calendar
so that her dates may correspond with
those of the balance of the civilized
world. The Sun sees a vast deal Of am
noyancc. trouble. inconvenience liti-
cation and other woes for Russians ia
making the change There is one pc
culiar feature about the editorial that
leaves the regular Sun reader utterly
unable to understand the editorial. It
fails to even hint that the Mckinley
administration must be damned for the
coming woes of the Russians under
their change Of calendars.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-12-28
no BE LAUNCHED SOON.

In a few days the Jackson and Sharp
Company will launch q barge for the
Munson Steamship Company The af-
fair win be very quiet, only the Off
cials OF the local company being pres
ent. Her dimensions are 115 length, 80
feet beam and 9ik feet hold She will
be used as o lighter in Cuban waters.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-12-28
A pRO01TssTVE ETcupr

Mr.. and Mrs. William T. Hance gave
a progressive euchre party to a num-
Der OF their friends at their residence.
No. 91s Madison street, last night The
evening was pleasantly spent and
handsome prizes were awarded
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-12-28
nLAcKnuRN -HAMMELL.

Miss Agnes q Hammell and CHARLES
blackburn both of this city, were
married last night by Rev G. A. Grise.
The ceremony took place 90 tho par
sonage Of Union NJ o. Church. at Fifth
and Washington streets.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-12-28
PERSONAL,

YOU PAY HALE PRICE ONLY.-Ws
Won anv glass 10 order Won need for one
half the price you have to pay anywhere
else In the city or any other city.
All you have 10 know Is what other deal
ers charge you and we make or sell you
the same article for One-half Price.
Our work Is guaranteed, we do all kinds
Of Repairing and have every thing that Is
needed In the Optical Line Call and see
for yourselves.
PROFESSOR WE'LL,
No. 3l3 Market street
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-12-28
prIIalAN 80 snIPPrp.

The local shops OF the Pullman pal-
acc Car Company this morning, shipped
sleeping cars Breda and Stockton TO
New York after undergoing extensive
repairs and alterations. These cars
viii be run on the New York Central
road.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-12-28
HE Music House.

It is impossible to have every make
of Piano in one wareroom. but with
Knabe, Iyers & Pond, Behr Bros. j. &
c. Fischer, Grown, kroeger, Schubert
and tho many other makes in our line
we have in each the
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-12-28
LOST AND FOUND

LOST.--A brindle bitch dog white
face and breast with collar on. Re-
ward if returned TO W. n. Levy, Sew
enth and Market streets
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-12-28
HELP WANTED

iSTENOGRAplfER.- young men
stenographers are wanted at once for
Washington firms, good salaries; apply TO
Goldcy College, Wilmington either per-
sonally or by letter; must be graduates
OF the college.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-12-28
NEW YEAR,s REcEPTIoN.

Rev. c. A. Grise, pastor of Union NJ.
r. Church, win give a New Years re-
ception to members and friends of the
church on next Monday evening
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-12-28

did YOU tell Mr.. Jackson that our
darling baby had cut a tooth"
'No. l couldn't get word in edge
vise-he's Just bought q new Jersey
COW that gives I've gallons Of milk a
dav"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-12-28
THE GOINGS ON
IN SOCIETY
Matters Which May Be Of In
tereSt to Feminine
Readers.
WITH THE ClTTs VISITORS
Brief Items as to the Whereabouts
Of Wilmington People, Their
Neighbors and Friends

All communications intended for inser-
ton On this column should be addressed 70
Society Editor, care OF the Evening Jour
mall Communication should be written
on one side Of the paper only.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-12-28
PROPOSALS.

PERPETUAL SAVINGS AND LOAN
ASSOCIATION.-The forty-second series
Of stock OF this association Is now being
issued First payment Wild be due Tues
dav. January @ 1900. Shares can be OBJ
tained at any time on app icauon at the
Office, northeast corner Fifth and Shipley
streets.
EDWARD ANDREWS. President
WILLIAM II. GIBBONS. Selre.ary.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-12-28
EXPRESS ONE HoUR LATE.

Ut IlT7l7o OlNI y IIVUIt IL y,
New York and Boston express train
o. 6S, which IS due at the p, w. & B.
French street station at 1852 o'clock,
was over one hour late this morning
owing to o hot journal and lack OF con-
nections at Washington
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-12-28
rRrsrEE ApppnINTEn.

Chancellor Nicholson this morning
Joshua Z. Smith. trustee Of
the estate Of Elijah Hollingsworth to
succeed Edward T. Bellah recently de-
ceased.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-12-28

These horseless carriages are great
things"
yves. indced. had one once"
"Vhai ala you do with it,
"utugrrW lt'
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-12-28

Five per cent. win be added to all
ounty tax bills after December 81.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-12-28
CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENTS.

Harrison Street and St. paurs NJ. e.
Sunday schools gave their Christmas
entertainments last night The at
tendance OF each was large. and candies
were distributed.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-12-28
UNPREpARED nor SANTA CLAUS I

UNPREPARED FOR SANTA CLAUS.
From christmas Carols" by the
editor Of the Lost Creek Tyre:
We will not lure old Santa Claus
Into our slumber shack
In good, Oid-fashioned way, because
The Turing power we lack
We will not see thes Amt who sneers
At bolts and bars and locks.
Nor hear the hOOf-beats of his deers-
We're plum dead shy of socksl
Nebraska State Journal.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-12-28
90 aRATBFUL pEscENpANT.

ONE GRATEFUL DESCENDANT.
This" said the guide. els the grave
of Adami"
Historic spotl With reverentlal awe
nay, with a feeling Of deep thankful
ness, the wealthy merchant tailor on
his first trip to the Orient drew near
and cast a flower on the tomb.
"Erring ancestor" he murmured, 81
should be the last man on earth to
revile your memory To your sin 1 owe
my prosperity,"-Chicago Tribune.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-12-28
sTIRLITH BROS.

Scrap Iron, Steel and Metals,
2l5, 217 219 West Front Street, Will
mington, Del.
d. & A. Phone, 1901. Delmaryia, 537.
STIRLITH BROS.