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Evening journal., 1899-02-23
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE
Bill LONE pIscREDITED.

To the Editor OF the Evening Journal
Sir: wrote you some time since
concerning the correspondence Of a
man signing himself Bill Jones, and
pretending to come from this locality
I thought that my letter disclosing the
fact that he is a fraud and pretender
would result In quieting him, but / find
ne writes NOW nearly every day.
We enjoy realizing his letters, which
are funny and Witty, and would sub
mit to his deception were it not for the
fact that he is doing everything in his
power to help elect Alldicks Every
body in this section is for free silver
Democracy, and there isn't even a sus-
picion OF Addicksism anywhere near,
IL we can't get exactly what we want
we will take George Gray and wait
awhile for the free silver.
You have the best legislative CORE
spondent of any OF the papers, and his
,stters and news items are gotten up in
very readable shape. He must have
the confidence Of the members, else he
could not gather so many points. Now
IL seems strange to rs tlat this c0rre-
spondent, with his acquaintance
around Dover, cannot find out who il
is that is misrepresenting SandtOwn.
In my opinfon he writes Mary Ann's
answers to his own letters.
Billy Jester is the nearest represen-
,ative we have, and his initials are the
same as Bin Jones, but we do not be-
lieye he is the man who is writing
these letters. There is nCthing decep-
tive about him. and his votes show
that he is not for AddlclSs.
Another thing Mr.. Jester, even un-
der an assumed name, wouldn't SIAN
der and hold up TO ridlCuie two Of his
neighbors and best friends as was done
in one Of BIT Jones recent letters.
Mary Ann" preterhed that two gem
tlemen of good repute in our commu-
nifty, both of whom have been highly
horpred, one especially 50. had been
visiting her and placed these dignified
gentlemen In the ridiculous position of
crawling under a porch hunting for
hens rests. This of itself ought To
convince everyone that deceit is be-
ing practiced and an effort made 10
cast reelection upon honorable O.ti-
zens for everyone who knows the gen.
tlemen She manned Will tell you thar
naither Of them would be foun1 hang
ing around a mans house pretending
20 help his wife hunt eggs, when they
knew her husband was away from
home.
hope you will instruct your legls-
lative correspondent to find out who
this writer is. and if you do not caro-
to publish his name, let us know pIi-
vately. Very respectfully,
TOM SMITH.
Sandtown, Feb. %, 1899.
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TWo sMoKERs ro-NrGHr.

The first smoker Of the recrganfzed
Warren Club viii be held this even
ing, in It's club rccms, in the Smith
building. It is for members only and
tAe bouts wifi be between members OF
the cub. The North End Athletic
Club viii also give a smoker in its
ro3ms,at Fifteenth and French streets.
Evening journal., 1899-02-23

New that pipes and spOuts are TO be
placed in a trust, politicians will have
to pay tribute to monopoly, and ora
tory will be on its knees before the
money devil.
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@ PIEcEs oF MUSIC FREE.

A nicely bound book Of Popular
Vocal Music called Beautiful Songs
and Ballads" containing 90 pieces.
each Of which is worth from 30 centa
70 20 cents. We VIII give one copy of
this book to every cash purchaser Ct
one or more tons Of family coal.
JOHN NJ SOLOMON.
3 West Third street.
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nnAD WROM CANCER.

The death of Newton J. Derrickson.
a farmer, aged 81 years, of Elsmere,
was reported at the Board Of Health
office to-day. The cause OF death was
cancer
Evening journal., 1899-02-23

William A. Reilly. wagon builder.
62S East Fourth street. builds wagons
IN the good oid-fashioned way. of the
best material and workmanship. His
wagons stand rough usage and are
up-to-date.
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Carpets.

The patterns from last Fall
or any style we have back oi
this Spring we have decided
to close out at a reduction
They may suit you, however,
as we'll as the new ores and il
so you can save money.
75c. Tapestry Brussels for 49c.
Soc. Tapestry Brussels for 59c.
81 and S1.25 Administer for 75c.
81 Velvets for 75c.
SIPS Body Brussels for Soc.
Evening journal., 1899-02-23
IN THE SOCIAL WORLD
Various Matters of Interest
to Wilmington People.
IN AND OUT OF THE CITY

All communications intended for lnser
tiOn In this column should be addressed to
Society Editor, care of the Evening Jour
nal. Communication should be written
on one side Of the paper only.
Evening journal., 1899-02-23

We have read the letter cf e. T.
Warner on the Pyle water bill. II
does not touch, top, side. nor bottom of
the controversy. II the Water Depart
ment needed AL the things he al,udes
to, why has It not supplied itself with
them instead OF declaring a big surplus
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Smyrna Rugs.

in all sizes and qualities.
same on both sides. Carpet
sizes, 9xI2 inches, good
styles, $II.5o to $40.
Evening journal., 1899-02-23

james L. Hawkins went down on
the Delaware road train this morning
Architect Hartman, of Philadelphia
was a guest of John A. Lengel in this
city yesterday.
Evening journal., 1899-02-23

Geneva Cloths in plain in
distinct diagonal effects, AZ
inches wide for soc, navy blue,
army blue, brown, green and
garnet. Poplins in the desir-
able browns, blues, green's,
garnets and reds 75c and s..
Novelties in magnificent
styles of indistinct plaids and
self colored stripes are of the
newest. The shades are per
feet in army blue, tan, steels
and brown, 44 inches wide for
ST..
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Vn. B. Sharp Z Co.
Fourth md Market Sg.
New Silks.

With our new arrivals in
Silks comes a beautiful line Of
Silk Mousseline de Sole fo1
waists and evening dresses
They come 80 inches wide and
soc per yard in colors
Pink, Cream,
Lavender, Black,
Corn, Light Blue,
Nile.
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Saturday Specials.

In the face of an advancing
cotton market we still have a
large stock bought at the old
prices and sold the same way.
On Saturday we will offer the
following bargains:
40 inch heavy Shesling, 7c. per yd.
Hill bleached Muslin, yd. wide, SIC.
Utica b.eanhed Muslin, IA yd wide,
SIC
Utica bleaohei Muslin, "a yd. wide,
1Sc.
Utica bleached Muslin. 2k yd wide,
20c.
Shaker Flannel, 4c. per yd.
Indigo Blue Prints, 4c. per yd.
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Dinities

in a fine variety of neat and
dainty figures and beautiful
.colorings. They are always
popular in dresses or waists
for young or old-12Xc per
yard.
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White Organdies

of our own importation have
arrived. They come, 6S inches
wide and are of the best
French makes. Coming di-
rect to us from the makers
you save the middleman's S
proft-25, 81, 37H, so and
up to $I.25 per yard.
Evening journal., 1899-02-23

Pianos $50 and 500. Ludwig & Co.
515 Shipley street. Red Mems Hall.
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Dress Goods

in very many of the most pop
ular wearing fabrics Of to-day
at remarkably low prices.
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Something Just as good" will not
answer. Stick to your point, and when
you ask for goods advertised in this
paper, you can get them.
Evening journal., 1899-02-23

All that is new and up-to-date in
food, served and deponstrated as it
should be.
Evening journal., 1899-02-23

5 W. IllIa E.ICcI.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-08-02
The Military Bazaar.

Despite the intense heat Wednesday ev-
ening the vestry of Trinity church was
crowded to witness the attractions OF the
Military Bazaar. For the success OF the
affair special credit should be given Rev,
G. o. Judkins and Mrs. #. A. Sherburne,
who, with their assistants, have labored
untirngly in its preparation The pro-
gramme consisted of series of military
tableaux in which Captain w. A. Pattee
and a squad from Company Fl and the
Arion Quartette rendered valuable assist
ance. Among the most taking of these
were, when this Cruel War is Over"
with accompanying song by Miss II. Julia
Cross; "The Furlough." 1.-THE Soldier 8
Departure" "Tenting Tonight" Just
Before the Battle" "After the Battle
"The Vacant Chair" I'm the Hospital"
North and South United by Cuba" "Col.
umbia Congratula ing Uncle Sam ON the
Success. of his Army" and "The New Re-
cruit." Captain Pattee and his men gave
an exhibition drill, Miss Cross sang a solo,
and the Arion quartette rendered several
army songs. Miss Cross and Mrs. #. H.
Merrill were accompanies. The vestry
was profusely decorated with flags and
bunting and at the close Of the entertain
ment refreshments OF ice cream, cake and
lemonade were served. A post Office and
express tent also did thriving business
during the evening.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-08-02

cases, but the loan will DO perpetual, and
the trophies will be most appropriate mon
uments, in the place Of his birth, OF the
great victory OF Montpelier's heroic son.
Mr.. Guernsey suggested that the guns
should be placed in the State House
grounds, or in the park which was recently
left to the city.
BY vote of the council Mayor Senter
was authorized to complete MIR. Guernsey
project, and thanks were officially convey
ed to him for his efforts in the matter. The
ex.mayor responded that what lie had done
had given him pleasure, as would anything
he could do in the future for Montpelier's
in ;erests and honor. His only regret was
that he was unable to do more.
Upon investigation, it has been found
thai should the cit, assume the expense OF
procuring and mounting the guns Of the
Sp snish cruiser, Castillo, it would have up
on its hands a white elephant" of very
70 midable proportions. The guns are es-
tiinated to weigh some twenty.six tons
each, and the expense Of transportation to
this city and mounting is estimated at from
81, 900 to So 900. The city may be glad to
Admiral Dewey's prowess, but it seems only
proper that the State as whole should
have part in the work, especially as 1t is
conceded on every hand that the most suit
allie place for the guns would be in the
Capitol grounds Furthermore, joint
+ SOLUTION was passed. at Jn6 ld6b boSslOu vi
the Legislature which not only provides for
procuring Spanish guns but also for the
expense of carrying the resolution into
effect. This resolution Is as follows:
That our Senators and Representatives
in Congress use their best endeavors with
the United States government, to procure
for the State of Vermont two or more can
non which were used in the naval battle at
M anila, In May. 1898, and were captured
from the enemy in that engagement, OF
have since been condemned by the govern
mput; the same to be used as trophy and
relic OF the great naval victory which was
won by our Vermont hero, Admiral Dewey
and preserved as monument to the man
and his grand achievement; provided thai
such cannon can be secured without ex
pense to the State except for transporta
ton. Any cannon so procured shall bt
properly placed on the State House grounds
and the State auditor is hereby directed tC
draw his orders on the treasurer for sucl
sums of money az are necessary TO accom-
plish the purposes OF this resolution"
AS will be apparent this resolution
carried into effect, would confer all the
benefit and honor on the city OF its active
| agency in this project, and would hav,
other important advantages. Mayor Sentel
| is in favor of the city's turning the matter
over to the State, which Can be done by re
| linQuishing its claim to the guns ia favor o
the State. Then the Vermont delegation IL
Congress can report TO the Governor that i
| has procured the cannon and he in turn is
sue an order for their transportation ant
placement, and the whole matter will bt
accomplished expeditiously The Who'll,
| s ate will become participant, AS its citi
| zens would desire TO be, in establishing
these fitting monuments to the gallantry o
| its hero.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-08-02
Porto Rican Resources.

There have been several books re-
Gently published treating of the Island
of Puerto Rico, telling about its people,
or describing its resources either from
the casual observer in the invading
army of the United States or from the
libraries and the archives of statistics.
Both these sources are valuable when
properly handled, and when their re-
suits are properly presented separate
ly or in combination. Frederick A. ODER
already known as an author of some
good books on travel and adventure,
and also as being something of n nat
uralist, visited Puerto Rico for the first
time nearly twenty years ago, and lat
er on as West Indian Commissioner
for the Columbian Exposition. He has
Just written book called Puerto Ri
co and Its Resources" which seems to
be the result Of not only careful and
systematic study but of keen observa-
ton of the subject as well, subject
that when it appears in the DOCK mas
lost whatever dryness the scientist
may have found in it at the beginning.
Mr.. Ober's book is published by ID. APP
pleton q Co.
The author arouses interest in his
readers mind at once by his initial
chapter, Ill WHICH he ttilS VI lht tOih
mercal and strategic value the island
will be to the United States. Take. for
example, tropical products: Mr.. ODER
writes: although we have a restricted
area capable of producing sugar cane,
yet we expend abroad for sugar about
800, 100000 annually; we have no soil
and climate favorable for coffee within
the confines of the United States, yet
we send to foreign parts another hun
dred million. and, without going into
detail, it may be stated that we ex-
pend abroad annually at least S25O,000'
600 for purely tropical products which
| we cannot raise ourselves. Though we
| could at a pinch find substitutes for
coffee and spices in home products and
| obtain a limited amount of sugar from
beets and sorghum, yet the annual out
flow of $3.50, 900, 600 for such luXuries
has gone on just the same"
| Here, then, in this respect, is the val
ne that Mr.. Ober places on Puerto Ri
co: "In a word, the acquisition of these
| islands. it is believed. will enable US
eventually to supply all our wants al
| to tropical products which we have
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-08-02
Guns for Montpelier.

While ex-Mayor George Fl. Guernsey
was visiting in the South last spring, he
conceived the idea that Montpelier, being
the birthplace OF Admiral Dewey, should
not be forgotten in the distribution of tro-
phies OF the war with Spain. During his
journeyings in the South Mr.. Guernsey met
Secretary Long and appealed to him for
aid in obtaining two pieces Of Spanish ar.
ullery. The Secretary was very courteous
and referred Mr.. Guernsey to the ordinance
department at Washington. He was in
formed that the only way he could serve
him was by action on petition. A petit
tion was prepared and signed by the mem
beers OF the Vermont delegation in Congress,
Governor Smith and the four mayors OF the
city
On Wednesday evening Mr.. Guernsey ap-
peared before the CITY council, stated what
he had done and presented letter from the
ordinance department. informing him that
the petition had been granted and that two
naval guns from the Spanish cruiser, Cas-
tilla, which was sunk in Manila bay
by Admiral Dewey's feet, had been as
signed to the use of Montpelier. The guns
are now at Mare Island navy yard, San
Francisco. They are six and one-half
long. In Murst Halsteds Life and
Achievements OF Admiral Dewey" one OF
these guns is plainly shown.
Mr.. Guernsey stated to the council that
he had intended to complete his scheme by
getting the guns to this city and have them
mounted, but his health had become sc
| impaired that he was now forced to call
upon the board to complete the work. The
guns will be shipped at the expense OF the
city. They are simply loaned to the city
this being the government rule in such
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-08-02

hitherto lacked, and, what is more
willie they produce the things we lack
and need, the people of those islands
manufacture next 70 nothing. and will
look to us for all their machinery. flour,
cotton. and wooden gOods-in fact, for
everything necessary to civilized COM
munities. While England is talking
about an open door in the Orient for
her commerce and the expansion of
trade, we have, though almost fortuit-
ously. opened IA door Through the val,
or Of our soldiers and seamen) which
will ultimately lead to the commercial
conquest of those 100000 people
south of us, in the West Indies and
South America, and the consequent en-
richment of millions of our own"
In "eyerting to the features which
make the island valuable in the auth
or'S eyes as a naval station, he writes:
although most of the streams de-
scending from the mountains flow
northwardly, vet very few have open
or navigable harbors at their mouths,
and most Of the good seaports are on
the southern shore. The north coast
boasts one important harbor, however
to which events of the war have called
attention, in the famous Port of San
city on the island. 1t is an inlet of
the northern coast. about one-third the
distance, or thirty-fve miles from Cape
San Juan. in the east, to Cape Pena
Aguda, III the extreme west. The
width of the navigable channel, at it's
mouth is about 400 yards, and when
the water is smooth vessels carrying
five fathoms can cross the bar in safe
ty and run in as far as the wharves
near the arsenal, but vessels with the
average draught of battleships, or. say.
twenty-four feet have to exercise great
caution in entering, and at all times
have to pass within biscuit throw Of
the powerful batteries and fortifica-
tons on the eastern side. When a
storm is raging or a norther blowing
the harbor mouth, or 'boca,' is a sheet
of tossing seething pillows. through
which the most experienced pilot can
only navigate at the extreme risk Of
losing his vessel. Inside. though ex-
posed to the northers, is deep and
beautiful harbor, which can doubtless
be improved by dredging and the build
ing of break waters. so as to be safe
even in the hurricane season"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-08-02
Good Snake Shooting.

Snake shooting is novel sport of re-
cent introduction at WilliamSport, Md,
and which is becoming quite popular.
There are an unusual number of
snakes along the streams and in the
country hereabout, and many of them
are copperheadS, a poisonous reptile
and much feared. Rifles, as rule,
are used by persons who indulge in
snake shooting. A favorite place for
the sport is along the Chesapeake and
Ohio Canal, where water and black
snakes and copperheads abound in
great numbers.
Within the past few weeks the rep
tile population along the canal has
been seriously depleted. A llagers-
town man who spent his sundays
shooting snakes killed over hundred
in two days. In one day he shot with
"A rifle thirty water snakes besides a
number of others. William Stake
killed monster copperhead snake on
the towpath. Just below town. 1t meas
ured four feet
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-08-02
Polly at the Phone.

One West Madison street druggist
lost a customer on Monday through
his fondness for pets. says the Chicago
News. He has large green parrot
and the cage is hung near the tele-
phone. with the result that Polly
has become quite proficient in "tele-
phone talk" and furnishes much
amusement to the customers who have
the time to stop and listen.
On Monday ii styliShly dressed young
lady came rustling into the store and
asked permission to use the phone.
The druggist pointed to the rear of the
store and she started in that direction.
The store was rather dark, and when
she heard someone apparently talking
into the receiver she seated herself on
a chair to wait.
"Hello, central-hello. hello-yes,
give me four-double-eight express.
Yes, hello; who is that? Oh, yes;
what, yes: hello, say: no; | didn't get
that is that so. well, goodby: ring off;
hello, central: hello, hello; give me-
and so on and so on through several
repetitions.
Then she rose and advanced with a
stately air to the clerk and asked if he
thought that person intended to use
the telephone all day.
"Why that's only the parrot. he
But the front door had slammed be-
fore he could finish his sentence.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-08-02
Goldfish From City Waters.

Men from the Aquarium recently
dragged the pond at Fifty-ninth
street and the lake in Central Park,
New York, for gold fish and silver fish
and other small fishes wherewith to
stock some of the city's fountains and
for specimens for the Aquarium.
There We're found many handsome
goldfish, some of them foot in length.
The large fountain by the lake in Cen
trail Park. at the foot of the terrace.
was stocked with goldfish and silver
fish, as was also the basin of the foun-
tain in City Hall Park, in which there
were also placed a number of white
perch and sunfsh. At the request of
the Department of Highways there
were also stocked with goldfish the
two fountains in Broadway at Sew
enty-second street. For the Aquarium
number of roach and sunfish and
white and yellow perch were taken.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-08-02
Domestic

TRIESTE, July 26.-The recent lynch
ing of Italian subjects in Louisiana
may prevent Admiral Dewey from Wis
ting Naples, or any Italian port. In
this case he will probably 90 to the Isle
of Wight. Dewey's refusal to visit the
emperor is said to be due to the fact
that he was not received here by the
Austrian admiral or an Austrian war
ship.
BALTIMORE, M. D., July 90 -Jo-
seph Bryan, Cornelius Gardner, Charles
James and John Meyers were hanged
in the jail yard at 9:4S this morning.
All dropped at the same time. Bryan
killed his mistress, Mary Pack, in this
city April %. Gardner and James
| Meyers, outraged thirteen-years-old
colored girl May 10.
Gardner choked to death. As the
drop fell the rope caught his black cap
and jerked it off his head. The knot
slipped forward three inches. AS the
rope ughtened Gardeners distorted face
whirled toward spectators, who turned
away sick. His breath came in terri
BILE gasps, his knees drew up with con-
vulsions and arms tugged at the cords
lnaL DOuuu Iueu, Wnlle tne DOQy
whirled and twisted. His heart beat
twenty-nine minutes. Others died
without struggle.
NEW YORK, July 27.--The body of
Robert G. Ingersoll was incinerated
this afternoon at Fresh Pond crema-
tory on Long Island. There was no
service of any kind and the organ in
the chapel, which usually plays just be.
fore the incarceration was silent. The
process of incarceration occupied six
hours. A handsome bronze urn re-
ceived the ashes. On one side is the
simple inscription: "Robert G. Inger-
SOIL" On the other in French are the
words: "This urn holds the dust, the
heart, the memory"
INDEPENDENCE, Kan, July 27.-Ir
several towns in southern Kansas
girls clubs are being formed, the mem
ters of which "resolve" never to mar
ry man unless he served with the ia
nous Twentieth Kansas. They say
they are determined to keep the agree
ment and sooner than marry mar
who stayed at home will remain single
all their lives. They intend to give the
boys of the regiment big reception
when they return.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-08-02
SUMMARY OF NEWS,
Vermont News.

Hon. @. w. Brownell was elected alder
man of ward five in Burlington to fill the
vacancy caused by the death OF John w.
Hays. Mr.. Brownell had plurality over
K. j. Daley, his Democratic opponent, of
100 votes, out OF total vote OF 542
The three-y ears-old daughter of Bert
HER OF Huntington Falls, near Mddebury,
got in front of moving machine Tuesday
afternoon and wss terribly mangled. One
leg was cut off md the other nearly so. The
girl is not expected to live.
The annual meeting OF the board of trus-
tees of the Vernon Soldiers Home was
held Wednesday at Bennington. The re-
port of the president showed that since the
home was opened in 1887 there have been
379 veterans admitted. The total number
Of deaths have been one hundred. r. j
Coffey was reappointed superintendent and
Mrs. Coffey, m atrUn. The old officers were
reelected also the following committees
Finance Hugh Henry, j. j. E1tey, Orc
Mescham, U. A. Woodbury.; auditing G.
G. Kinsman, Frank Kenfield, w. l.. Green
leaf; admisri N, Hugh Henry, j. j, Estey
Or Meacham.